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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
People You Pass on Spanish Roads.

people you Pass on spanish Roads.
Teams Of as many as FIVE mules. all
in a row, with gay head dresses, from
which hung rows and rows Of bells,
tinklef in merry unison as they pulled
faithfully at the heavily laden. high
wheeled, big-hooded carts with their
load OF earthenware or wine casks, hung
from a swinging platform beneath the
axle as well as piled high up above it,
The drivers with their savage dogs sat
lazily. curling their lashes not only
around the ears of their own patient
beasts. but most generously distributing
their efforts on all passing animals
Small donkeys loaded with water
casks. live poultry, earth from a nearby
excavation. passed by in single file all
encircled by their fantastic little har-
nesses of braided straw rope with red
ling purple pompons.
Well ordered olive groves. the trees
with their gnared and twisted TRUNKS
withered and SCARED, but sending forth
shoots of new green branches, lined
either side OF the road, and as we left
the signs of the town behind us the
country became slightly rolling. The
heritage grew scanuly on the parched
earth. ploughed and pulverized by the
Romans, then by the Moors, and now
by a people whose instinct Of pillage Is
stronger than its desire for develop
ment
The gavly bedecked little beasts
stood patiently waiting. with large
heavy saddles. when Fernando and
entered the inn yard early the next
morning fringed blanket shawl
folded in a long roll was thrown over
each pommel. the ends dangling fam
tastically around the fore feet. Another
heavy blanket was folded over the sad
die seat, from which hung the gray red
fringed saddle bags From heavy bri-
dies hung long strips OF tasselled
leather, which fell over the forehead
and nose. a protest to the cruel, per-
sistent flies. Fernando's stirrups were
yellow and mine were green, and as he
| handed me an "estock 10 make heem
| hurry" / climbed astride my little
steed and led the way out OF the inn
yard, down the wide pavement, and I'M
| der the Puerto del Toledo, out on the
| hard white smooth government road
OF hint.-[Edward Penfeld in Scribner S
| Magazine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

How the Dam VIII Be Constructed.
The Connecticut river dam will be Of
reinforced concrete construction; that is
Of cement, sand and broken stone filled
in when wet around steel tie rods which
bind the whole together. The concrete
hardens with age and is as indestructi-
bic as granite, while the rods give 1t
ability to resist forces tending to dis
tort and crack the structure, making 1t
much superior In this respect to masonry.
The cement adheres to the rods and pro-
tects them absolutely against corrosion.
Drawings have been prepared by the Am
bursen Hydraulic Construction company
Of Boston and If this firm builds the
dam the construction will be similar to
that indicated in the views herewith, the
larger Of which represents a section
taken crosswise through the dam.
This is known as a gravity dam from
the fact that it extends back under the
water, as indicated at the right, and so
Is held down by the weight of the water
ana has no tendency to overturn during
Hoods and high water. All that is re-
CURED TO secure its stability is to anchor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

1t is natural that many Brattleboro
people, at first thought, should feel a
certain degree of disappointment because
our dream of seeing the waters of the
Connecticut flowing over the crest of a
dam right at our doors is not to be real
lied But the disappointment vanishes
when 1t is considered that, under the
present methods of transmission of cleo
trical power, the energy of the river is
just as accessible with the dam only five
miles away as though it was built at the
base of Wantastiquet. And. so far as
beauty of situation is concerned. our To-
cation midway on this eight miles of
still water will be far more attractive
and desirable than with the waters
breaking ceaselessly In the midst of our
village life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
a "Reminiscences.

Time is commonly reputed to be the
great leveler. 1t is also true that the old
man with a scythe is apt to do a pretty
good job of getting even. During the
preliminary canvass for the nomination
of a candidate for town representative
in 1904, w. II. Vinton. c. w. Durham,
and c. A. Harris the citizens committee
for the promotion of the dam project,
published statement over their own
names advocating the nomination OF Mr..
Fits because they believed he could rem
der this enterprise more service in the
Legislature than any other man, and the
reasons why they thought he could rem
der this service were given in their state
ment. There were those at that time
who chose to ignore the real nature Of
this action and to call it a move in a
game to further Mr.. Fittss political for
tunes, and they have kept up their rail-
lery internationally ever since But the
citizens committee knew what they were
about, and they could afford to wait, for
they had more serious purpose at heart
and an end more confidently in view than
the railers could appreciate. Mr.. Fits
secured, in the Legislature of 1904, enact
ments which were absolutely essential to
this enterprise, and ever since, during all
the negotiations and proceedings. and in
overcoming all the difficulties his ability
as a lawyer, and his resourcefulness and
persistent determination as a man, have
been indispensable factors in achieving the
| desired result. He has proved himself the
man who, supported by the members OF
81, II
now VIM. II. Vinton, c. w. Durham and
| c. a. Harris can remember the scoffing
| of the scoffers with a complacent smile
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
A Card

Herbert S. Sherwin and George Sher-
win wish to thank the many friends for
their thoughtflIness and kindness to Mrs.
Sherwin in her recent illness and for the
sympathy shown in their bereavement in
her death.
Brattleboro, March 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
Advertised Letters

Men-C. A. Daniels, Uncle Edwin, Grove
Hin Farm, Henry Greenwood, Stephen J..
Greene. J. G. Right, A. w. Simonds f.
]. Wood.
Women-Miss Eugene Coan. Miss Mar
guerite Sacket, Miss Eta Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
CONNECTICUT RIVER DAM

able natural surroundings, and there will
be no occasion to offer inducements in
the way of bonuses or exemption from
taxation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

"Oh, we'll the faces OF Raphael's angels
were all painted you know" replied the
jealous little brunette.-[Chicago Record
Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

You hardly realize that it is medicine when
taking Carriers Little Liver Pills; they are
very small no bad effects all troubles from
torpid liver are relieved by their use.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

BatebOro's offering TO new industries substantial and self
sustaining character power at nominal price, unsur
surroundings and facilities and cordial welcome
from intelligent and progressive community OF 5000 people,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
China and Class Ware

Our tables are loaded with fine
array of French, Austrian and Ger
man China, including many new
and beautiful designs of imported
goods. We have just received our
spring stock of Colonial Glass
ware patterns of Salads, Fruits,
Cream Bowls, Oils, Salts and Pep
pers and many fancy patterns in
Blown Glass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
AUCTION SALE
GREENFIELD, MASS,
rs HORSES

And a large quantity Of Wagons, Dump
Carts, and Harness. l will sell the above
at public auction, on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
g. MORTGAGES g.
THAYER & GALE,
Minneapolis, MINI.
IfYou Find IL Hard TO Live

within your income. how hard will your
family find it TO live without IT, 5Sth year.
National Life Ins. Co. of VT (Mutual.)
II. E. TAYLOR & SON.
Insurance, Crosby Block, 8rattleboro, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
~ TUESDAY, APRIL 2

Beginning at 10 30 a. M, sharp.
At my stables, Main street opposite Man
sion House, Greenfield, Mass.
VIII arrive March 80 with a carload OF
% fresh country horses varying in weight
from 1850 to 1900 pounds each, in closely
matched pairs and single. This will be
as good a load OF horses as money can
buy in the West, well broken and ready
to work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
as AeeIimated Horses

These horses vary in weight from 800
to 1900 pounds each. in very well matched
pairs and singles, and is the best lot OF
horses ever offered at auction In this
county. Horses to iii all places and suit
all purses They are all young and in
nice shape. right out OF hard WORK and
ready for work. Several livery and farm
chunks among them. Everything will be
reserve. Each and every horse warranted
as represented. or return and get your
money back. Remember the place and
date,
Tuesday, April ?, 1907. Sale rain or shine.
Terms at Sale.
M. J. TETREAULT, Prop.
Horses can be seen at stables Monday,
April l. Anyone wishing to dispose OF
horses at this sale can do so.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22

- dllard, the only American
20 who has travelled through
since the war shows very
ely that the "Open Door" is
o become a farce and that Japan
lnlng her own ends in Manchuria,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-03-22
Wall Paper Dept.

1t is a pleasure for us to show
you our new line of 1907 Wall
Papers. We have taken great care
in selecting them, and feel conf
dent that we can please you, as
we have nearly 200 new patterns
that came in this season. In addi-
ton, if anything, the prices are
lower than last season.
Parlor Papers 1oc, IL lie, 15c,
TIC, 25c. and higher.
Chamber Papers, Sc, 7c, 10c,
IL lie, l8c, and higher.
Hall, Den and Dining Room Pa
pers, 7c, loo, IL lie, l5c, zoe, and
higher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-30
TO LOSE BEAUTY SPOT
"GOvernment Fish Ponds" Will
Be Abandoned.
LACK OF AN APPROPRIATION
Plans for Establishment of New Bath
ing Beach.
DRESSING ROOMS AND OFFICE
Buildings Now Empty and Ground
Vacated-March of Improve
ments to the Nall.
DRESSING ROOMS AND OFFICE

The backyard of the White House, as the
White Lot has often been designated, is
about to lose its most picturesque beauty
spots because of the failure of Congress to
make a small appropriation for its mainte-
nance.
The spot in question has been one of the
features of Washington for many years. 1t
was originally known as 1.-The carp ponds"
but its latest official designation was 1.-The
government fish ponds The reservation
in which the ponds are situated is located
a few hundred feet northwest of the Wash
ington Monument, short distance from
the bathing beach. Enclosed by an iron
fence are several neat and substantial
structures. One of these was used as a resi-
dence by Mr.. c. K. Green who was until re-
Gently superintendent of the ponds An
other of the buildings of late construction
was intended for use as the executive Of
fees and for the preparation of young fishes
for shipment to streams in all parts of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-30
Egypt's Railway King.

Cairo Letter in the London Telegraph.
Talking of railway extension in Egypt,
the khedive is just returning from visit to
the new line his highness has been for
some years constructing at his own cost,
under his own direction, along the northern
coast Of Egypt, starting from Mex. a west
ern suburb of Alexandria, and proceeding
In the direction of Tripol He has pur-
chased the lands surrounding the terminal
station at Alexandria. and has acquired
large estates along the track of the pro-
posed North African Coast railway. He
has, l understand, also spent considerable
sums in improving the harbor of Marout.
From a financial point of view the scheme
would not appear likely to prove remunera-
tive. Abbas Pasha, however. has not only
a good deal of the enterprise and ability
which characterized his grandfather. Ismail.
to whom he bears strong personal resem-
blance, but he is what Ismail most
tainly was not, good man of business, an
excellent administrator of his private
tates. and not at all likely TO throw away
money without a good prospect of an ade-
quate return on his expenditure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-30
NEW RAILWAY SURVEY.
General News of Vienna, Va, and
Vicinity.
aspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Star.
VIENNA, Va. March 30, 1907.
Engineers have been at work for several
days surveying a railway line between
Vienna and Herndon. Considerable inter-
est has been manifested as to whether the
Old Dominion or the Falls Church COM
pany Is behind the preliminary work, but
it can be stated upon unquestioned author
ity that neither company has ordered the
work done; that private parties are backing
the scheme and expect to interest capitalists
in the project upon the completion of the
survey.
Work on the double tracking of the Old
Dominion Is nearing completion, and 1t is
expected the entire line will be in running
order IN few weeks Many improvements
are being made at the Great Falls Addi-
tOnal power is being installed to meet the
anticipated heavy spring and summer
travel.
Special Easter services will be given in
the Vienna churches.
AT recent meeting OF the county board
OF supervisors 1t was decided not to send
George Washington's will to the jamestown
exposition.
Mrs. A. l.. Cross. who has been critically
i'll for nearly two months, is slowly conva-
lescing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-30
Established Many Years Ago.

S. Hill of Prince George county, had been
an ardent Hamanite in the legislature
made him persona non grata in Anne Arun-
del, Calvert, ST. Mary's and Charles coun-
ties, on the western side of the Chesapeake,
and in the fifth congressional district.
Politics in these oyster counties Of
Maryland is fine art. While republican
votes from this section were necessary to
the passage of the Haman law and were
given 1t, the republicans IN many counties
have nothing to fear, because 1t is an unan-
swerable arguments, in the political aspect,
that the democrats controlled the legisla-
ture, and must therefore bear the brunt of
whatever Indignation the oystermen feel.
The democrats as a party cannot escape
the responsibility, and for this reason it Is
feared that the state ticket on that side of
the house will be mercilessly slashed this
fall AS a matter Of fact both parties
were committed to the Hannah bill, in order
to stand properly with the voters in the in
land counties, to whom the construction of
good roads from the revenue of rented
oyster beds made strong appeal, and who
stood ready to vote for the party which
would promise to pass the Hannah bill.
The oyster counties of Kent, Queen
Anne, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico and
Arundel, Calvert, ST. Marys and Charles
on the western, with the aid of other
counties lying contiguous to them, were
able, prior to the election of 1903, to control
the Maryland Legislature and to dictate ap-
pointments and administration in Mary
land. E. T. T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-30

and they were imported from Germany by
the fish commission to be propagated and
distributed to farmers and others to be
raised as pond fishes in inland districts
The presence in the Potomac of so many
bass is also stated to be due in large meas
ure to the fish ponds that are now said to
be passing.
Veteran Washington guides always es-
corted their fares to the fish ponds, one OF
them explaining that it was 1.-The most
beautiful picture of adorned nature in the
District of Columbia Today the place Is
the resort of tramp dogs and stray felines.
The pretty buildings are empty and the
grounds vacated, except by gaunt. gray
herons, kingfshers and other birds that
prey upon fishes.
One of the ponds is still stocked with gold
fish, but there is evidence of neglect on all
sides. Several of the golden fishes fioated
on the surface of the pond dead. In an
other pond is an assortment of game fish
awaiting transportation.
Driving Away Enemies.
When Mr.. Green had charge of the park
and ponds before his transfer to Tennessee,
he was at times kept busy with rifle and
shotgun in driving away or killing enemies
of the fish family that preyed on the young
fishes in the ponds. Now the deserted
place has become a veritable haunt for
these destroyers. Several cranes and herons
were seen wading about on the edges of the
into the water from their perches on nearby
trees and few up with struggling fishes;
snakes, a most deadly enemy of the inny
family and its young, were seen gliding
about in the pools or in and out of the
shore foliage and grasses, while muskrats,
cats and other enemies had free access to
the ~:ace.
In the branches of great weeping willow
overhanging one of the pools was large
congregation of blackbirds; big frogs
plunged into the water at the approach of
the reporter and an air of vacancy was felt
on all sides. An aged man who was stand
Ing near the gate contemplating the scene
of desertion remarked sadly that the back
yard of the White House was being de-
spoiled of its prettiest and most attractive
feature while park policeman spoke in
a most practical strain of the march of
improvements in the direction of the MALI
The ground on which the park and ponds
are located is said to be part of the great
chain of reservations south of Pennsylvania
avenue, which was turned over to the fish
commission for propagating purposes many
years ago. The pretty flower plots that
adorned the reservation last season have all
gone into decay and an air of desolation
relgns about the place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-03-30
Practicing Being Poor.
From the Youths Companion.


Rich American girls have at last discov-
cred that their money Is sometimes an OBJ
stacle to happy marriage with sensible and
promising young men. 1t is whispered that
some of the wise ones have formed club
to learn and practice the charms of pow
erty.
The young man looking for diversion may
be satisfied to find 1t with the girl who can
dance we'll and talk "sportily'' of foot ball
and dogs. But when he is looking for a
wife he must be lured by other qualities.
So the club for reducing the handicap Of
riches gives its members a course of les
sons In the accomplishments of being use
full. For example, it teaches them to darn
stockings. Not only must the holes be
neatly filled, but the girl must be able to
do the task while the young man is call
ing and to look fascinatingly domestic in
the act.
The heiress who is willing to take her
chances Of happy life with a foreign
count may not trouble herself about house
keeping; but the best American man likes
to be assured that his wife can take the
place of the cook or the waitress or the
laundress should the emergency arise, and
that she will be both effective and delight
full while she does 80.
The girl burdened with wealth employs a
poor girl to teach her not only dish-wash-
ing and bread making, but amiability. THE
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rich girl" says the social philosopher, SIS
often very uncertain in her temper. The
poor girl must keep sweet tempered or lose
her job So the noble art of keeping still
under provocation is practiced and the pas
sion for having the last word is repressed.
The truth Is that all the charms and
graces are none too many for "the coming
dainty habits and the refined taste Of the
rich girl. If she is rich she may emulate
the energy, the optimism and the sweet
temper Of the poor girl. Until presently
the youth in search of wife may safely
choose her where he will, sure that she will
adorn and enrich any station to which 1t
may please God to call her.