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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
Our Clubbing Price, ss.ss.
When Joan Baked.

A well-known Green mountain Congre-
gational deacon, Notwithstanding his
gravity of manner, is given to quiet jok-
ing when It can be done without offence
to the characters involved. His better
half being somewhat slow to compre-
bend, is often provocative Of much sport
by the challenge of her obtuseness, and
so often becomes. innocently. very time
ly assistant to the deacon In the .perpe-
tration OF his jokes.
Since the appearance OF automobiles
madame has refused to go driving for
fear that something serious would hap
pen, as she knew their horse would act
badly" She was finally induced to go to
a nearby village for a visit, and FORUM
ately they did not meet any automobiles
going; but the deacon said, Mother was
fidgety and uncomfortable the entire
journey"
When they returned everything went
on nicely until they were nearly in sight
OF their own doorway and large touring
car glided up to them, when madame was
at once beside herself with fright, and
threatened to jump from the carriage
unless the deacon stopped for her to get
out. BY the time she was safely on terra
flrma, "Old Dolly was quietly cropping
grass by the roadside. apparently uncon-
scious OF the presence Of the dreaded
auto. The autoist stopped, seeing that
they were old people, and asked the
deacon II he could do anything to helI
a. =. and the deacon, with a quiet twinkle
in his eye, said, yes; II you will just
lead my wife past your machine ] thinA
wen be all right."-IHarper's Weekly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
A Commission on Tax Reform.

The question of tax reform, or relief
from double taxation, was disposed of for
the present by the adoption OF a Joint
resolution providing for the appointment
by the governor of a commission of six
persons especially well versed in mat
ters relating to taxation" This commits
sion is thoroughly to investigate the sub
ject Of taxation and before the first day
of June, 1908, shall make its report to
the governor with such recommendation
as are considered best adapted to remedy
the evils Of our present system of tax
alton. A printed report is to be issued
for general distribution throughout the
state. II the commission feels itself pre-
pared to report its recommendations with
In one year from the date of its appoint
ment. the joint resolution respectfully
recommends that the governor call a
special session OF the legislature for the
purpose of enacting legislation along the
lines recommended by the commission
1t is recommended that the commission
be composed Of three Republicans and
three Democrats.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
9eaths.

In Brattleboro. Dec 10. William H.
Cray, IS.
In westmoreland. N. H. Dec IS. Mrs.
Barton Cole. SO.
In Winchester. N. H.. Dec. Is. Mrs.
Mary Ellen Donovan. wife OF John Dom
ovan, So
In Rockingham, Dec. IL. Dexter Ben
son, a veteran Of Company G, 7th YER
mont Volunteers. 81.
In North Walpole, N. H. Dec. II. John
Kiniry, 81.
In Bennington. at the soldiers homo,
Dec. 10, Asa Cutting OF Jacksonville.
In Ludlow, Mass, Dec. IS, Michael
Cookery, formerly Of Hinsdale N. H., IS.
In New York city. Dec Is, Mrs. Lucy
Pentecost Crowell
In Philadelphia. Pa, Dec. ~, Mrs.
Stella Morse Gilkyson, 81.
In Holyoke, Mass. Dec. 10, Michael
Sears, formerly OF Brattleboro, Al.
In Westmoreland, N. H, Dec. Is, Gran
Vile L. White. rs.
In Williamstown. Mass, Dec. Z. Mrs
Abigail Yeaw Crosier. widow OF Moses
Crosier, rs years, months; formerly Of
Guilford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
Ants.chrIstmas rraaedy.

Clasping her Christmas doll in her
frightfully burned arms, little five-year-
old Florence Obst died at the Bellevue
hospital at New York Wednesday night
The child, the daughter OF a cab driver.
had been promised doll in her Christmas
stocking and her mother went out to
make the purchase. During the latter
absence, Florence played with matches
and set the house on fire. Her mother
found her fatally burned at the hospital,
where in her single moment OF conscious
ness she asked:
did Santa bring my doll?"
The fire developed a heroine in the
person OF Jennie Gallagher, ~ years
old She discovered the flames and,
hearing screams within, tried 70 enter
the house. The doors were locked, but
she secured an ak and beat down the
panels in fireman fashion. Entering
through the smoke, she brought safely
out an infant from its cradle and then
carried little Florence TO the street. This
done. she fell unconscious in the arms OF
a fireman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
Aarriapss.

In Bratrleboro, Nov. 2S, by Rev. George
B. Lawson, Pearl Bradford Stockwell and
Miss Efhe Edna Estey both OF Brattle-
boro.
In Brattleboro. Dec. IS. by Rev. George
B. Lawson, Edison Seymour Baker and
Miss Marie Louise Kempf.
In Newfane. Dec. IS, by Rev. N. s.
Moore, Lewis Henry Higgins and Miss
Ida Imogene Maher. both OF Newfane.
In South Londonderry, Dec. IA, George
c. Robinson and Mrs. Almer Almareth
Vale.
In Wilmington. Dec. 9. by o. E. But
terrified, Esq, George A. Boyd Of Will
mington and Eva ]. Pease OF Dover.
In Springfield, Mass, Dec. IL, Arthur
Mason Robbins Of Springfield, formerly
Of Brooixline. and Evelyn Holton OF West
field, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
LEGISLATURE ADJOURNED YESTERDAY
Session OF IL Days the Longest Record Of the CLOSING
Days and Some the Important Measures Enacted
Late Appointments

pie will soon have an opportunitv IN vao
what II accomplishes S
Double taxation or tax reform nrovad
TOO hard a subject for the leeisIa ture 80
solve on hand, and the whole suhiect
was placed in the hands of a Commission
Tor mature consideration
The liquor law remains practically. ,,r
changed, the ''noxious animals" bounty
laws We're not reenacted. Some of the
legislation of more than ordinary interest
Is briefly summarized elsewhere
Windham county members have borne
their snare of the important work of the
session. Senator Chase's wheeled chair
early became familiar in the corridors
ana at the hotel, as well as in the Senate
chamber. There were two LAWYERS in
the Senate. and when Senator Tavior
was made a superior Judge Mr., Chase
became the sole law adviser of that hodv
He also served on the committee on
claims and joint rules, and was chair
man OF the Senate joint standing com
mittee on state and court expenses. In
addition to that he was chairman ~
the joint committee to investigate the
accounts of state commissions which eff
fected a small sized house cleaning. Mr.
Chase is able and courteous and has
proved one of the strong members of
the Senate
Senator Phelps is one of those men,
ton as the session proceeded. Classi-
fled in the directory as a farmer, Il was
not known what his speciality might be-
The course of the session proved him a
member with good judgment, a conscien-
tous worker, good speaker and a man
whose influence increased as his good
qualities became better known
In Mr.. Gibson of Brattleboro his town
had the services of a faithful, active.
energetic and able representative. He
has been a hard worker in committee,
his speeches, while not frequent nor long,
have been listened to with attention and
his personality has won for him many
friends. AS chairman of the general COM
mittee he has had much important work
to consider and pass upon, and he has
been concerned in some of the most i'm
portant work of the session. His reputa-
ton as a member of the House of 1906
may safely rest on the bill to provide
better supervision for public schools, and
the bill to reorganize the railroad COM
mission The former bill was introduced
| by him, and the latter, as finally adopted
was a committee bill. but was based
upon and largely made up from the bill
he introduced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
Local Overflow.

A new phase of the old legal contro-
versy between Charles II. Davenport and
the T.. p. Carpenter company appeared
yesterday in a suit by Mr. Davenport for
sec, 900 against the f. p. Carpenter COM
pany and trustee. The trustee named in
the writ is the Carpenter company and
the suit is brought to recover a balance
alleged TO be due for money and materials
furnished and work done. The writ gives
no specifications as to the exact ground
on which this new suit is brought
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
Summary Of LEGISLATION.

Speaker Tom Cheney indicated a good
deal of progressive legislation in his
speech OF acceptance" yesterday when
he summed up the work of the session
thus:
Reorganization of tie judiciary;
Abolition of grade crossings;
RAILROAD commission bill;
Regulation of railroad rates;
Establishing permanent school fund !;
Capitalization and expert supervision
of schools;
Expert supervision of highways.
He might also have included the fear
full and wonderful automobile and the
telephone discrimination" bllls.-[Mont-
peller Journal Dec 49,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21

Farmers should not expect too much
at first OF the denatured alcohol law
which goes into effect on the first OF
January. Converting potatoes into
power may materialize In time. but
meanwhile turn as much farm power to
potatoes and other crops as possible.
However, as there are more than 1900
alcohol distillefies In Germany alone and
at least $1,000 OF these are farm distil-
lerles. It gives one the impression that
free alcohol may have some rather Inn
mense possibilities for the farmers Of the
United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
Strths.

In Brattleboro, Dec. 10, a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Alison l. Dugan.
In Brattleboro. Dec. 20. a daughter,
Alice May, to Clifford G. and Elizabeth
(Bond) Maynard.
In Brattleboro, Dec. II, a son to Mr..
and Mrs. Frederick w. Golden.
In Brattleboro, Dec. IA, a son to Mr..
and Mrs Jeremiah Curtin.
In West Guilford, Dec. IA, daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Merriheld.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21

quires returns by depositors and imposes
tax Of 1920 Of one per cent.--one-half
the tax paid by savings banks. There
may be some question of the constition-
atty OF the act, but a majority of the
banKs agreed to accept It,
II 621. Providing compensation for
damages to or loss Of crops, trees or
shrubbery by deer.
II 595. Amended caucus law. Provides
for use Of check list at caucuses, and
abolishes registration feature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21

visitors. The secretary of. state must
furnish two enamelled number plates,
XXI inches, bearing four-inch figures,
poth consplcuously attached to a ma
chine, the rear plate to be Illuminated at
night.
A penalty is imposed for operating a
machine while intoxicated.
The fees go to the state highway fund
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21

Within recent years a whole lost civil
ization has been uncovered In Ceylon.
Several OF these buried cities win be de-
scribed In the January Scribner, by Rosa
lie Slaughter Morton. with many striking
photographs Of the ruins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21

A note from Julius Wilcox, official re-
porter Of the Senate. says: Through err
ror. presumably made by myself, Senator
Phelpss position on the final vote on
the womans suffrage question and on the
bill appropriating $4,000 for the James,
town exposition failed to be in the Of
fetal records. On the women's suffrage
question he voted mo; on the expo
sition bill he voted yes"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
UPON REQUEST

The Phoenix will be mailed FREE
for three weeks to any person not
now a subscriber who wishes to
see the paper with a view to sub
scribing for the coming year. The
paper will be stopped at the end of
three weeks unless we receive a re-
quest to continue it.
Any present subscriber in Wind
ham county may have the paper
sent to friend at a distance who
formerly lived here, under this Of
fer, which will remain open to
Jan. 1, only.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
Not a Family AFFAIR.

Geraldine-'Tf you kiss me, III call my
mother"
Gerald-"Thats all the good 1t will do
her; I'm no ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Home
Companion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21

Waiting party in Hinsdale next We'd
nesday evening. Music by Leitsinger's
orchestra
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21

In the line of useful holiday gifts
nothing can excel a selection from
the Ball Band rubber and felt goods
for those who work outdoor. They
not only protect the feet completely,
but they fit neatly and comfortably.
They are health-preservers as we'll as
comfort-givers. They wear longer
than any other kind. The variety is
so large that all needs and all tastes
can be met.
The Coontail Special. shown in the
cut. is the outdoor mans standby
and leading favorite, because, with
the duck Perfection over and snow
excluder. it keeps out the cold and
wet completely.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21
Christmas Pleasure
With Winter Warmth and Comfort
Alfred Dodge Felt
Goods

OONAO
A present chosen from
this line of all felt shoes
and slippers would be &C
ceptable to man, woman
or child. They are the
best felt goods made in
the world. They are not
only a boon of winter
warmth and comfort. but
in the steady and pro-
gressive development of
their manufacture the
fancy and fur lined kinds
make as pretty a gift for
young or old as you will
be likely to find. The AL
fred Dodge goods are made
in
All Felt High Shoes for Men
in several different styles
All Felt Slippers for Men and
Women
Plain and Fancy Slippers for
Women, Misses & Children
Fur Trimmed and Fancy
Slippers
in great variety
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21

Combination No. 4.
Review Of Reviews, $500
Woman's Home Companion, S1.OO
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-12-21

Our Clubbing Price, $5.t5.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-06

PUBLIC NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT
on thS 28th day of May, 1900 application was
made to the Board OF Street and Water Com
nissioners Of the City of Jersey City, New
and maintain certain stree hallway connections
tn said city.
The name Of tho corporation presenting s,ch
petition is Jersey CAty, Hoboken and Paterson
ized under the laws od the State Of New Jer
sey.
constructed are surface tracks to be used IN
connection with electric surface street railways
and 70 be operated by the overhead trolley
system with poles and wires requisite there-
for.
The term for which such permission Is
sought Is twenty tzD years from the date OF
the passage Of the ordinance granting said
permission
The streets OF portions thereof through or
upon which permission to construct Operate
and maintain said street railway connections
Is requested, are Franklin street, Central ayc-
nue., Newark avenue and Grove street and are
more particularly shown map attached 10
said application made aforesaid and now
on file In the omice OF the Clerk Of the Board
City hall, where 1t Is open to inspection.
The Board OF Street and Water Commission
era OF the CITY OF Jersey City have fixed Mon
day. the s5th day Of June. 1905, at O'Clock
In the afternoon Of that day the time, and
the Assembly Chamber OF the City Han as the
place. when and where said Soard OF Street
and Wafer Commissioners will consider s,,oh
petition and the application thereby made. and
viii give public bearing to all persons inter
ested IN the subject matter OF said petition
and application. either for or against the
saane.
Cumnmaaguners Of Jersey City. "N'ei
GEO. t. BoUToN.
paAsd gsrway CITY, May 81. 1904
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-06

their treatment the disease spread to
four different parts of his body. The
longer the doctors treated him the worse
it grew. During the day it would get
rough and form like scales. At night it
would be cracked, infiamed, and badly
swollen, with terrible burning and itch
ing. When I think of his suffering, it
nearly breaks my heart. His screams
could be heard down stairs. The sllf-
fering of my son made me fuA of misery.
had no ambition to work, to eat. noE
could sleep.
"One doctor told me that my sons
eczema was incurable and gave it up
for bad job. One evening saw an
article in the paper about the wonderful
Cuticura and decided to give it trial.
"I tell you that Cuticura Ointment
is worth its weight in gold; and when l
hadused the first box of Ointment there
was a great improvement, and by the
time had used the second set of Cuti-
cura Soap, Ointment, and Resolventmy
child was cured. He is now twelve
years old, and his skin is as fine and
smooth as silk. (signe0 Michael Stein
man, z Sumner Avenue, Brooklyn,
N. Y, April 16, 1905"
Complete External and Internal Treatment for every
Humor from Pimples to Serofula from Infancy to Age
consisting Of Cucura Soap, &c. Ointment &c., ResoL
Of co. may be had of all druggists single set often cures
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HH-Mailed Free How TO Cure Humers Of Chfdhood..
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-06
A THOUSAND FAIRGROUNDS

Throughout the entire length and
breadth OF the great old State Of Michi-
gan. from its pine-capped hills of the
north to the lake-dotted southland. are
scattered a thousand Fairgrounds. Qu.el
retreats tucked away from the routes Of
beaten travel where the tired body ana
mind may rest, as well as more promi-
neirt resorts and summering places All
OF these are best reached via the Michi-
gam Central-''the Niagara Falls Route
This route covers the State like blanket
and oers the traveller. whether for bust
ness or pleasure, service that is simply
unequaled in America. Magnificent
trains equipped with every comfort and
convenience are operated at highestspeetl
and in perfect safety over route that
leads through the garden of the West.
Tell the agent to have your ticket read
via the Michigan Central. For full in
formation concerning rates and service.
address J. w. DAILY, Chief Asst. Gent.
Pass 'gr. Agt., Buffalo. n X; O. w
Rnggles. Gen'l Pass 'gr. Agt, Chicago,
Ill, or w J. Lynch Pass III. Traffic
Mgr, Chicago Ill.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-06
SECOND DISTRICT COURT OF


In the matter of the sale of carload
Of lime, being perishable, unclaimed
freight shipped by American Lime &
Stone Company, Bellefonte, Pa, to H.
". Johns Manville Company, Brooklyn,
n Y
The undersigned will sell at public
auction on
WEDNESDAY,, the 18th day of Sep
tember, 1906
at two o'clock in the afternoon, at Pier
Il, of The PENNSYLVANIA Railroad Com
pany, Jersey City, one a. carload of
lime; the said lime having been consign-
ed by American Lime & Stone Company,
Bellefonte. Pa, to the III. W. Johns
Manville Company, Brooklyn, N. Y, and
the consignee having neglected and re-
fused to receive the same or to pay the
costs and expenses of transportation and
charges for detention or demurrage. and
proof thereof having been presented to
the Judge Of this Court, and the said
goods being perishable, an order was
made on the 9th day of September, 1906
by the Honorable James S. Erwin. Judge
OF the Second District Court Of j Jersey:
City, directing the sale of said property
at public auction, at the time and place
mentioned
FRANK MEYER, Constable.
VREDENBURG'H & WALL.
attorneys for The Pennsylvania Rail
road Company.
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-06

play, 'The Man From Now" which ex-
ploits very novel and interesting laea
conceived by John Kendrick Bangs and
Vincent Bryan, with music by Manuel
Klein.
The story is told in two acts, preceded
by brief prologue. Prof. orcasE'ta, a
learned scientists, has endeavored to dis
cover magic fluid which will project
present t-day dwellers on earth to a per-
feet land in the near future. His quest
is not successful until wandering medi-
can't named called Steve Waffles appears
in his labratory with bottle of a Sc
cret conception of his own make. One
drop Of this mixed with the fluid COM
pounded by Prof. Forcasta perfects the
latter's research. Forcasta, Waffles,
Pennypacker, a billionaire, and bu-
collie Sherlock Holmes called Beaslty,
partake of the fluid, and, in an instant,
are whirled from the labratory to the
campus of Caesar College" in Scream
land' in the year 2906.
Here many queer customs are in
vogue. Inc possession of more money
than one can legitimately spend is a
crime and women rule everywhere. Ath-
letics comprise the entire curriculum of
the college, presided over by "AIatric-
ula,' The advent of the quartette from
the present day becomes a great event
in this future time as it brings about
the Introduction of another figure into
that era, called Jack man who is
in love with a woman one thousand years
in advance of the women of to-day.
On this novel foundation Messrs.
Bangs and Bryan have erected a very
humorous structure in which the adven-
lures of Prof. Forcasta and his delega-
ton in the land of tomorrow are very
comically depicted in series of most
interesting incidents. The authors have
cleverly constructed their story, have
held it closely knitted together through
out and have given it a very pleasing
ending. Col. Savage has provided an
elaborate production which equals in
beauty and completeness of detail any
thing oseen in sew York in many sea-
sons.
The musical side of the new piece is
very strong. There are more than twen-
ty numbers possessing that harmonious
jingle which has proved so fascinating to
the popular ear. The principal NUMBERS
are '"The Dainty Music Maid, Girls.
Girls, Girls Loves Lesson Il VIII
Love You Forever. "The Scientific
Classes" Il Want To Go Home.'' and
two songs rendered by Mr.. Bulger, writ
ten in his own peculiar style. called sCol-
lege Chums" and There's Nothing tbat
Can't Be Cured.' The company num-
bers over 100 people and the principals
include Sallie Fisher, Walter Lawrence.
Helen Hale, gilbert gregory, Hattie Ar
mold. George Backus. Lucy Ionge, Phil
BranSOn and Marie TX a1lpr
The Jersey City news., 1906-09-06

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
ON the asth day Of May. 1905, application was
made to the Board OF Street and Water Com
mtssioneTs OF Jersey CITY. New Jersey. for per-
certain street railway connections In said
city.
The nama of the corporation presenting suoh
petition Is NORTH JERSEY STREET RAIL-
WAY COMPANY. a corporation organized
under the laws of the State Of New Jersey.
The character Of Ehe tracks intended to be
constructed are sllrfaca traoazs to be used in
connection with electric surface street railways
and 10 be operated by the overhead trolley
system, wtA poles and wires requisite there
for.
is twenty .CsW years from the date OF the pas
sage 6 the ordinances granting said permits
sion.
The streets or portions thereof through or
upon which permission to construct, operate
and maintain said street railway connections
ts requested are Ocean avenue, Bergen avenue.
Grand street, Henderson street. Jersey avenue
Prior street and West Side avenue, and are
more particularly shown on map attached to
said application made as aforesaid and now
ON file In the Office Of the Clerk OF the Board
of Street and Water Commissioners, Room 1s
city Han. where It is now open for public In
epectton.
The Board Of Btreee and Water Cernrnas-
sdoners OF the City OF Jersey City have fixed
Monday, the S5th day OF June, 1905 at 3
O'Clock La the afternoon OF that day as the
Hall as the place, when and where said Board
OF Street and Water Commissioners will con-
sider such petition and the application there
by made and will give a public hearing to all
persons interested In the subject matter Of
said petition and application, either for or
against the same.
BY order OF the Board of Street and Water
ESQ n. BouToN.
CLERK
Dated rersev CITY. N. J.. May a. lsOa