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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
BLOW at Secret Divorces.

A decision by the Supreme court Of the
United States given on Monday, strikes
blow at secret and hasty divorces and
lays down the law on a much disputed
and variously interpreted point Of divorce
litigation. 1t is in effect that the offence
for which the separation is granted must
have been committed within the courts
Jurisdiction, or else the defendant must
have been personally served with notice
OF the proceedings while within the
courts Jurisdiction This rule will work
to the disadvantage Of persons who seek
divorces in the courts OF South Dakota,
Oklahoma or other states where the law
permits a decree following notice to de-
fendant by publication, after a short res
idence, the offence upon which the decree
is granted having been committed, per-
haps, thousand miles away. The case
was that of John w. Haddock VS..
Harriet Haddock. The couple were
married in New York state In 1868, but
separated Immediately after the marriage
ceremony. In 1881 Haddock applied for
a divorce in Connecticut. Notice was
served by mailing a copy Of the petition
to the defendants last known address,
Tarrytown, N. Y. The divorce was
granted and Haddock married again. In
1894, 26 years after the first marriage,
Mrs. Haddock sued for a legal separa-
tion and alimony. Haddock made no ap-
pearance. The case was given to
referee who found that the woman was
entitled to the decree of separation and
$3.50 alimony annually. In the meantime
Haddock's father had died, leaving prop
erty worth s230.O0O, with six heirs. In
1899 Haddock went to New York, and his
first wife proceeded against him on the
judgment for alimony. He set up the
Connecticut divorce in bar Of execution.
The superior court decided in favor Of
the New York decree. The court OF ap-
peals affirmed the court below and now
the Supreme court has concurred in the
decision. 1t is said that the effect Of
this decision will be to make 1000 people
now living Of illegitimate birth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
The Second District.

In a letter reproduced elsewhere in
this paper Hon. Frank Piumley OF
Northfield makes the positive announce
ment that he will not be a candidate for
congressional honors this year. The
language in which this declaration is
couched will arouse feeling OF sympathy
in the hearts OF all Of Mr.. Plumley's
friends, impelled as 1t doubtless is by
his keen sense of recent personal and
domestic bereavement. The withdrawal
of Mr. Plumley leaves Gov. Bell as the
only probable contestant against Col.
Haskins for the congressional nomination
from the Second district in the coming
canvass It goes without saying that
Col. Haskins win have the united support
of his home county for denomination and
reelection, and we believe that he has
strength which is practically unassailable
throughout the district There is every
where generous and unqualified recogni-
tion OF the fact that Gov. Bell has ac-
Quilted himself with strength and dignity
in the Office of the states chief executive,
but this recognition does not carry with
IL the belief that he is therefore fitted
by nature or by education and experience
properly to represent Vermont in Con-
gress
The strength of Col. HasiSins lies in the
feeling throughout his district that he
has not only been a faithful and con-
scientious servant of his constituents, but
that, far beyond this, he has proved him
self a man of the ability to grasp and
direct public affairs, and to leave his
mark on the legislation of his time-a
man. in short. of full congressional size.
We think no man in his place has ever
been more prompt and punctilious in at
tending to the personal requests OF mis-
constituents, but this has not been by any
means the measure Of his service to his
district or his suate. He has won recogni-
ton in Washington as one Of the strong
and useful men in the House, he is known
as the peer Of the best men Of the COM
mlttees on which he serves, and his
ability and fitness have been recognized
by both OF the eminent speakers undei
which he has served. On account Of hii
accumulated experience Col. Haskins'i
services have never been so valuable al
he would be able to make them during
an additional term, and we have no ideI
that the Second district will now go bacl
on the long-established Vermont way o
keeping in Congress men who have proves
their right and fitness to be there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

The St. Albans Messenger, bristling
with its favorite interrogations. returns
to John II. Merriheld and the lieutenant
governorship. deeming the subject of suf-
ficient importance to devote its entire
editorial section to IL on Tuesday. The
Phoenix has had its say about Mr.. Merri-
fields training and qualifications. and 1t
does not question his ability to ill the
Office Tor which he is mentioned, or the
still higher one to which as lieutenant
governor he might be called in a certain
contingency. Mr. Merriheld is not max
ing a campaign for the Office. II the
nomination comes to him unsought It
will be an innovation in Vermont
politics and a very encouraging sign. The
Messenger may believe that its duty at
present is to conduct quiz class for
the purpose OF making an analytical
study of John II. Merriheld. but we hard
ly admire its course when It has pre-
viously endorsed without question smaller
men than Mr.. Merrifield who were pulling
all the wires within reach to get into
bigger offices than the one for which Mr..
Merrifield has been simply mentioned
by his numerous friends, and for which
he is making no contest The Messen-
gers course in this instance. instead OF
being upon the plane which usually
characterizes the discussions in that
paper. looks like needless knocking.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

The operation Of the new caucus law
promises to raise ructions both at
primaries and elections during the present
year. and II is probable that the next
legislature will be called upon to remodel
the law, or at least 10 tinker II. Many
citizens have failed to register with the
listers their choice OF the political party
in whose caucuses they intend to partici-
pate. They are thus barred from the
caucuses, although not from the elections
The law requires the various political
organizations in the state to file with
certain designated officials on or before
April 1st lists Of names Of their state,
district. and local city or town COM
mittees. The st. Adams Messenger we'll
says: What effect this may subsequently
have upon the legal status OF these
parties when their nominations for Of
fees for the purpose OF having them
printed on the oficial ballot may be an in
teresting point for the lawyers TO study"
In Lamoille. Orange and Windsor coun-
ties no lists OF county committees were
filed, and in Caledonia, Essex, Grand Isle
and Orange counties the Republicans fled
their papers properly, but the Democrats
were not heard from. Washington and
Windham were the only counties in which
the Socialists committees were filed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
enIIon Dollars In Agricultural Exports.

Agricultural products are now making
their highest record in the explorations
of the United States, and should the
present rate continue during the remain
der Of the fiscal year the total expectation
of such products will in 1906 for the first
time cross the billion-dollar line In the
eight months ending with February. for
which the department OF commerce and
nishes the detailed figures, the value Of
agricultural products exported amounted
to 500. .000, 900, which is a total consid-
erably in excess OF the figures for a
similar period in any preceding year. Con-
trasting the figures Of 1906 with those OF
1896 and 1901, the growth is strongly
marked. The total value of agricultural
products exported for the eight months
ending with February, 1906, was $700, ,O00,-
900; in 1896, the total was but $404, ,000, 900,
and in 1900, $3.50, ,000, 900, while the largest
total previously shown for the eight
months ending with February was $685.
000 900 In 1902. The total for the eight
months ending with February, 1905, was
but $685. 100000
This growth occurs in all Of the three
great groups which form the bulk of
agricultural exports. viz, breadstuffs cot
ton and provisions, the latter term includ-
ing meats and dairy products. The
largest increase occurs in breadstuffs in
which the gain is $40, 1000, 900; provisions
show a gain Of $3S, ,000, 900, and cotton 8
gain Of $50, 100000. each compared will
the corresponding months Of the imme.
diately preceding year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
BRATrLEBoRo, FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1906

needed of all the services that can be
PERFORMED, but 1.-The man who never does
anything else, VINO never thinks or speaks
or writes, save Of his feats with the
muck-rake, speedily becomes, not a help
to society, not an Indictment to good, but
one of the most potent forces for evil"
The President registered his protest
against the gross and reckless assaults
on character which create morbid and
vicious public sentiment and at the same
time deter able men of normal sensitive
ness from entering the public service.
His most important utterance in the
speech was his advocacy OF a progressive
tax upon fortunes and a tax upon in
heritances which would prevent colossal
fortunes from being passed along from
generation to generation practically in
tact
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

The gavel which President Roosevelt
used in laying the corner stone II the
Office building OF the House Of Represea-
tatives at Washington Saturday is a
famous historical instrument 1t was
first used in laying the cornerstone Of
the national capitol at Washington Sept.
49, 1893 This ceremony was performed
with full Masonic rites by Gen. George
Washington, acting grand master, and
upon the completion OF the ceremony this
gavel was presented by President Wash
ington TO Valentine Reintzell. then master
of Potomac lodge OF Washington. Five
other presidents. James X. Polk. Millard
Fillmore. James Buchanan, William Nc
Kinley and Theodore Roosevelt. have also
used this gavel on notable occasions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

Sir Chentung LANG -Cheng. the Chinese
minister to this country. is in trouble,
having violated the rules Of diplomatic
usage by commenting upon matters of
legislation pending before the law-mak-
ing body of the country to which he is
accredited. He has not only discussed the
Foster Chinese exclusion bill, which is
now before the House committee on
foreign affairs, but bitterly criticised
Representative DENLY of Michigan. AT a
hearing Of a subcommittee Mr.. DENLY
said the Chinese officials were in part
responsible for the attempts of Chinese to
enter this country fraudently. These
statements the Chinese minister charac-
terized as the "emanation Of a fertile i'm
agination rather than a trustworthy
judgment founded on cold facts" which,
perhaps, is the politely guarded oriental
way of calling Mr.. DENLY liar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

In addition to the new air line, covering
the distance from Boston to New York
in four hours which the New York. New
Haven s. Hartford railroad is announcing,
there is but little doubt among the hnan-
ciers of Rhode Island that the entire troll
ley system of the state win soon pass
into the control OF the railroad. The rail-
road has been gradually absorbing the
trolley lines operating in its territory.
These have been placed under the control
of a holding company known as the Con-
solidated Railroad company. 1t now con-
trolls and operates all the trolley roads in
Hartford, New Haven, Stamford, SPRING
lying branches, connecting these cities
with their suburbs and other cities. The
New York, New Haven & Hartford road
is said Co be planning eventually to run
its own through trolley cars from New
York to Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

Mr.. Hindley, manager Of the Clement
literary bureau. admits that the move
ment for Mr.. Clement to run as an inde-
pendent candidate, ignoring the Republi-
can nomination, may cause an entire
change in his chiefs plans. II probably
will II Mr.. Clement thinks ne will be the
gamer thereby. What he wants is to be
governor, and II the independent move
ment holds out the largest prospect he
will probably take II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
President Calls Beef Packers Case Mis-
carriage Of Justice.

In a message to Congress today the
president declares the result Of the recent
trial OF the beef packers Of Chicago "a
miscarriage Of justice" and the interpre-
tation placed by Judge Humphrey on the
will of congress such as to make that
will absolutely abortive." He says IL is
clear that no criticism attaches to Con-
missioner Garfield. He recommends that
congress pass a declaratory act, stating
its real intention, and confer on the gov
ernment by statute, the same right of
appeal in criminal cases that the de-
fendant now enjoys, where the merits OF
the case have not been determined.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

The immigration figures have reached
startling proportions in New York this
week. On Sunday nearly 10 600 aliens land
ed at Ellis Island. and about 10000 more
came Monday. 1t is expected that the num-
Der OF arrivals for the entire week will ag-
gregate about $4,000. seventy-five per cent,
OF these immigrants are Italians, and
among the others are several thousand
Russian refugees.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

The small policyholders-the men who
most needed TO protect their families
were the ones who became frightened at
the insurance investigation revelations
and allowed their policies to lapse. The
Equitable company reports that OF its
lapsed policies the past year 81 per cent.
were for $4,000 or less. and 27.sS5 policies
for $1,000 or less were dropped
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

A compromise on railroad rate legis-
lation is expected in the United States
Senate. The indications are that the Long
amendment. with some Of the changes
suggested by Senator Knox, win be adopt
ed, and that the final draft Of a court
review amendment, commanding nearly
the solid support OF the Republican SEN
ators, will be perfected and approved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20
WEST sRATTLE1oRo.

Wales Adams has finished work for w.
L. Walker and has begun work for L. F.
Adams and G.. r. Crosby excavating for
the new building on the American House
site. Walter Snow, recently employed
by the S. A. Smith company, has taken
Mr.. Adamss place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

There is but little pertinence in asking
who drafted Clement as an Independent.
The wise men Of Bennington have spoken
right out In meeting-after one Of their
number had consulted with Mr.. Clement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

President Roosevelts address on 1.-THE
Man with the Muck Rake" was generally
anticipated as an excoriation of critics,
particularly political carpers and pessi-
mists, but it was nothing Of the kind. He
recognized that there is filth upon the
floor which must be seraped up with the
muck-rake. and there are times and
places where this service is the most
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

Several employees of the Vermont Marble
company Of Proctor were digging at the
top of a sand bank Tuesday, wnen they
were thrown with the loose, falling sand
into the pit. All escaped quickly but
Vaszil Margita, 2s, a native Of Hungary.
He was not missed. for some time and
when dug out was dead. He leaves a
wife and two small children in Hungary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

Don't get discouraged No man is really
down and out until the undertaken gets
busy.
It sometimes happens that a modest
man employs press agent to do his
boasting for him
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

NTANTED-Houseke / live on a
w country farm, have mother 70 years
old, smart; one boy. II; 2 girls. and 5; an in
valid wife, cared for away from home. Iwould
like a respectable, American, mothcrly woman
to work in a new house with modern improve
ments; might get along with woman with one
child less than two years old. A steady job for
the right person. and good pay. Address G. A.
MURDOCH, Jacksonville, VT. l4-l6
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Il Clement refuses to run independent
ly where will the Bennington signers Of
the petition class themselves politically? !?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

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, rs cents per Inch OF IL lines
or less.
Entered at the Brattleboro Post once
as second class mall matter)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1906-04-20

UTANTED-Men or women in principal
w Vermont towns who can write accident
insurance. Company just licensed in Yer
mont. Desirable territory now awaiting
assignment to early applicants. Low pre-
miums with high priced policy features. Very
liable Pennsylvania company. Address The
Commercial Accident Co., Girard Trust Bldg.
Philadelphia. 1915
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"ANTED-Bo to do chores. can go to
w school, must b. able tomilk. Country
boy preferred. L. H. BALLoU, l23 Western
Ave. l6-h
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Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure rheu-
matism and neuralgia. Entirely vegetable. Safe.
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WANTED.-CABIN MAKERS. Steady
w work. WASoN MFG. CO., Brightwood,
Mass. t9-lH
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"ANTED-A frst-class teacher in Gull
w ford. Apply at once. G. P. MILLER.
lh-tf
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WANTED-100 customers to buy farms
w Any price from $500 TO $4,000. A. v.
MAY, Brattleboro. loft
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-Boarders. MISS. c. E. HART
w NETT, 10 Grove st. ll-l6
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WANTED.-worko on farm or lumber job
wv by married man. Box ll9, Townshend,
VT. l5tf
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"ANTED-for two months-a SECOND
w GIRL. MRS. G. W. HOOKER.
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"ANTBD-A gentleman would like posi-
w tion as church organist has had IA years
experience on pipe organ, Good reference
given. WIN. @. STRONG, Claremont. N. II.
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6aanted.

"ANTED-Girl for housework. W. II.
w VINTON, Z Green st. 1915
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WTANTED.-A good cook for the summer
w male or female Might take husband and
wife. HAZEL COTTAGE, West wardsboro,
Vt. 1915
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For Sale.


EOR RSALE-one pair low. priced team horses
II s. A. SMITH. Brattleboro. 1918
NOR sALE-or TO Rent. Practically new,
IL modern house. Al. HORTON 4S Canal
81. lt-.l
TNoR sALE-ox or dump cart. +. X. BEL
II Lows. Marlboro. VI. n-H
Il Inquire of C. 7. KEY ES, pool room, Main
ST.. BrattlebOro.
NOR sALE-A few tons of horse hay, also
PRATT Brattleboro eff
NOR SALE Rose Comb Brown Leghorn
H eggs. 81 p per Is. Kulp strain. NEWTON
BROS, West Brattleboro, VT.
TNoR sALE-Black horse. about 1900 lbs,
IL good worker and driver. safe for anyone,
$500. FRED ROBINSON. w. Halifax. ".
dor SALE OR EXCHANGE-House,b barn
II and one acre of land. with neyer-tailing
running water Inquire of +. e. JOHNSON,
"a Chestnut st. l2tf
NOR SALE-Pure bred White Rock eggs.
il 25c, SOC. 75c. Sl.O0. Prices governed by
mltings and selection. II. A. JILLS0N,
West Brattleboro. VT. l5T
ENoR sALE-25 good work and driving
Il horses, weigh from 1000 TO 1900 lbs: each.
Price from 500 10 $50 each. DEERFIEbD
RIVER coz. wilmington. Vt. iI-i6
TNOR sALE-In Putney. % acres meadow
u land and IS acres adjoining. good for cut
tivation, including barn. For terms, etc,
apply TO A. +. SCHWENK, Brattleboro. l5-tf
nor sALE-A wind mill about 40 feet high.
Il 1t can be seen by calling at w: o. Amidon's
residence on Northfield street In Hinsdale,
a wind mill, W'0. AMIDON. 44tf
Nor sALE-Nice pair of Vermont horses,
E stylish drivers and good workers.
Weight 2500-Only 10 lbs. difference in
weight. Stand 1852, blood bay, years old. II.
@. STRATT0N, West Townshend, Vt. loft
NOR sALE--Part of the Burnham property
H on North Main street, one 2-tenement
house and lot on Drove street; two lots just
back of North Main street; lot on Union St.,
S225 HORIZONS AGENCY, Emerson Block,
Elliot St.
NOR SALE.-Holstein-F Friesian bull Is mos
E old, good color, dam has record of A lbs.
milk daily: grandsire imported. Opportunity
Price $40. A. G. BARNES, Dummer p. o..
Vernon, Vt. l5tf
TNOR sALE-Andrews.E Estey cottage, 80
H Green st. Eight rooms, furnace, gas,
modern plumbing. good yard and garden.
| Can be bought on reasonable terms. X. w.
| DEWOLF, n High St.; or W. b. CROMBIE, SO
Russell St, Worcester, Mass. l3-t
| TNORsALE-Farm of go acres, miles from
IL Brattleboro, miles from Vernon depot.
| Large buildings. slated, in good repair; large
| quantity of chestnut, hemlock. pine and other
| timber Good soil, fine dairy farm. Price
| 5000 Apply TO p. BROSNAHAN, Brattle-
| boro, VT, or to JOHN e. GALE, Guilford, Vt.
New House for Sale.
| I have Just completed a new 7.room house
| and now offer Il for sale. IL is nicely finished,
| has large lot, pleasant location near car line
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WANTBD-Compete middle-aged Amer
w ican woman as cook and laundress in
family Of three. Must be reliable aud trust
worthy in every respect. Liberal pay 10 the
right person. Laundry will he put out II
necessary. Address Cook" Phoenix offce,
BrattlebOro VT. l3-tf
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GBe 1)rrmunt 9Banis.
TEN PAGES.
BRATTLEBoRo.
FRIDAY, APRIL 20. 1905.
THE VERMONT pHRNIx.
o. L. FRENCH.

Published every Friday at Brattleboro,
VT. by
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UTANTED.-An experienced man on a re-
w tail grocery order wagon. A good
steady position TO a good salesman. Address
with references as TO ability and honesty,
GROCER, care Box II. Keene, N. ". 1918
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" ANTED-At once, first-class carpenters,
w cabinet f1nishers and cabinet trimmers.
WASON MFG CO, Brightwood, Mass. 1918
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WANTED. D.-STQRAGE for household furn-
w iture and goods for the summer and fall.
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EORSALE-0ne pair low-priced team horses
u s. A. SMITH. Brattleboro. 1918
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New House for Sale.

have just completed new 7room house
and now offer it for sale. IL is nicely finished,
has large lot, pleasant location near car line.
Come and see it. You can own your own
home and let rent money pay for IL.
i5tf II. f. .WEATHERHEAD, Western Ave.
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"ANTED-Ten or IL cattle to keep during
wv the summer. Excel ent pasture w. ID.
NEWTON, X. +. d. No. 4, BrattlebOro, Vt.
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"ANTED.-Good man, married, to work
w on farm. Good job. good pay. Inquire
of JOSEPH NICH0L. West Brattleboro Stock
Farm. l6-l7