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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
NEWFANE.
William Gibson Wright.

The friends and neighbors of w. G.
Wright received with sadness the news
of his death, which occurred oct. g. The
severe Illness which had confined him to
the sick room one week or more was
caused by heart trouble and other Sc
rious ailments, all resulting from army
service in his early days.
Mr. Wright was born in SALISBURY
Mar. u, 1898, and spent most of his life
on farm. At the age of % he enlisted
from Manchester Vt, I'm company =, 9Th
Vermont and at once went into camp at
Brattleboro where the regiment remained
nine months Until the close of the war
of the rebellion he served Loyalty as
private soldier and when mustered out
returned to Manchester to begin life anew
as good citizen. His loss OF health en-
titled him to a generous pension which
was freely granted and which he truly
deserved.
Before the date of his enlistment he
married Abbie Wheeler and three children
were born to them, Martin, Julia and
Herbert. on July 4, 1865, he married Mrs
Catherine Noech Murphy and three
daughters have heen added to the family
They first made their home in Wards
boro, where they lived 90 years until
they bought a farm I'm Ncwfane near to
the village. where for the last ~ years
they have been living When Brchard
post, G. a. r.. was organized Mr. Wright
was among the first members and has
always proved loyal, devoted comrade.
being faithful to every charge committed
to him and Keeping his membership until
the last. His loss is deeply felt in the post
as well as in the home and he will be
much missed i'm the community. lie
leaves widow and four children. Mrs.
Julia Adams and Mrs. Gertie Martin, both
of Brattleboro, Mrs. Emma Edwards Of
Newfane, Mrs. Myra Howe of Putney
and Bert Wright Of Fishers Island.
The funeral was held Sunday at .
p. m. in the Congregational church. Rev.
y. S. Moore and Rev +. NJ. Wiswall
ofiicated. Beautiful flowers and autumn
leaves and sincere words Of appreciation
were offered as tributes to his memory.
The burial was in the new cemetery, be-
side the grave of beloved grand
daughter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11

An average man needs 1000 pounds
weight of food yearly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11
TELEPHONE TALKS

Believing that exact knowledge promotes the New
England Telephone and Telegraph Company pubIshine
series of brief expositions of OF
phony for the benefit of itself, and, hopes
for the benefit of all telephone users.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-11

The case of Winfred Hosley Of Lon
dondeTy VS.. Arthur Dorset of Jamaica
was tried at Londonderry Tuesday pc
fore Justice w. A. Shattuck and a jury
The action was brought for damage 10
horse loaned by the plainth 10 me
defendant. After being out until NV
p. m, the jury returned a verdict lo'
the plaintiff to recover $40 and the costs
A. V. d. Piper and l. r. Pierce We''
counsel for the plaintiff and +. o. A.
chibald OF Manchester for the defendant
Since 1910 1900, 900 acres of Irish lana
have gone out of cultivation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
CAN'T BE HEADED OFF.
American Association Seems Certain
 To Get Into Chicago.

Chicago, December 21.-John I. Fay Tor of the Boston American league club. who left this city last evening for six weeks visit in San Francisco, re- marked before starting that he had no objection to the proposal to place an American association team in this city. James Callahan, who claims to be cer- tain of obtaining an American associa- tion franchise for Chicago, in touring the city, accompanied by M E. Cantil- lon, owner of the Minneapolis club. ex amining desirable sites for a ball park Callahan said last evening that as long as the local National league club in- tended to put up a fight against the invasion he would have to do bit of fighting too. and therefore would need a park centrally located. He fayors the old National league grounds at Loomis and Harrison streets That would be carrying the fight into Ma tional league territory, for the Loomis street grounds are only few block S from the present West Side park
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
REVELATION IN
 DIVORCE SUIT
NAME OF MAN WHO BEGAN AT TACK ON ROOSEVELT IN CON- NECTION WITH THE FINANCIAL STRlNGENCY IS GIVEN.

New York, December 2l.-(Special)-l may be that a divorce suit brought before Justice Greemba am today reveals the au7 thor of the attack on Roosevelt.
 The book is a little red pamphlet, en- titled .trhe Roosevelt Panic" and con tains the mysterious attack on the Pres ident, which recently has so disturbed his present associates. No one could even hint at who was putting the literature out Everywhere the book is advertised and at a cost of so5o,00o, according to a statement issued by the President The bitter and venomous attack, said MT Roosevelt's friends. was undoubtedly only the beginning of a campaign to discredlt him. backed by an alliance Of the money powers. It is the purpose of these enemies of the administration. 1t was urged, 10 h,acken Mir. Roosevelt in every corner of the country.
 Mrs. Nettie A. Hancox, through her attorney. today obtained from Justice creenbaum. in the supreme court, an order directing her husband, Joseph w. Hancox, to show cause on Tuesday why a receiver of his property should not be appointed and his property sequestered, especially all title and interest he may have in a pamphlet written by "Adolph Edwards and known as 'The Roosevelt Panic of 1907, of which Hancox owns the copyright.
 Mrs. Hancox in her affidavit states that an order was issued by the court awarding her s20 a week alimony, and that Hancox failed to pay this allowance an order was granted judging him in competent
 Commitment to Imprisonment was is- sued, but Hancox could not De louno-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
PLAN TO BALK THE
 PROHIBITION LAW
IT. IS HUNDRED THAT BREWERS OF GEORGIA WILL SEEK LEGAL AID IN PREVENTING LAW GOING INTO EFFECT.

Atlanta, Ga, December 21.-(Special)- According to well defined rumor the brewers of Georgia have a plan to pre- vent the prohibition law from going into effect on January 1 by injunction proceed ings in the United States court and 1t is reported that attorneys will leave Mon day from Atlanta for New Orleans to ask Judge Don A. Pardee of the United States circuit court for an injunction restraining the enforcement of the law until the question of it's .consttutionality can be determined. That the brewers or the state have had some card they pro- posed playing before the last minute has long been the belief of those who are Keeping posted on the prohibition ques- ton. Instead of making arrangements to move their extensive plants to points outside the state, most of the brewery owners have done nothing except as Tn the case of the Atlanta Brewing and Ice company to expend money improving the plant It is said the brewers claim the law is unconstitutional because 1t takes away property without due process or law and because the state chartered the concerns to do business and then passed a law prohibiting the business.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22

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 You need a tonic that will brace up the nervous system, cleanse the bowels, liver and kidneys, and enrich the blood. The best purest, safest preparation to do this is Stuart's Calcium Waters.
 Stuarts Calcium Waters are not a se- cret remedy. They do not contain harm flu. drugs, nor do they lose their medici- nal power as most liquid medicines do, because these wafers are in tablet or lozenge form, which cannot deteriorate or evaporate.
 Stuarts Calcium Waters contain sul- phide of calcium, the strongest blood eucalyptus, beladonna and the vegetable alternatives and laxatives. These ingredi- ents will restore the normal action of the bowels, liver and kidneys; invigorate the nerves and brain; make pure, rich healthy blood; drive away that tired, worn-out feeling and make you feel ten years younger.
 You can obtain Stuarts Calcium Wa fers in any drug store at only 50 cents a box but If you have any doubts as to the merits of these wonderful calcium wafers, why send us your name and ad- dress and we will send you free sam ple package, so you can give them a fair trial and convince yourself. Write today. Address F. A. Stuart O., 175 Stuart building. Marshall, Mich,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
CONGRESS TAKES
 A SHORT RECESS
CONTINUED FROM PAGE l.,

~~~~~~~~~>-~~~~~~~~~~~~~ try who are not responsible for this highway act of imposing an unnecessary panic upon the defenseless people. l say we should stay here through the holidays and rivet down these vultures that have forced this condition"
 It was the duty of every member, he said to stay here and attend to busi- ness, mot as democrats or as repub- licans, but as Americans representing the American people"
 Though not in such forcible language, Representative Hepburn of Iowa protest ed against the general permission which had been given committees to sit during the sessions of the House. Such action, he said, tied the hands of the House and would make it impossible on some oc- casions to secure a quorum.
 Notwithstanding the two protests the permission was granted to committees, and after being in session 20 minutes the House adjourned until January next
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
The Little Town of Bethlehem.

Scene of the first Christmas with life like figures and beautiful surroundings, making grand panorama of that happy day long ago. is now on exhibition at one of the new stores in the Central mar ket on Fourth avenue. near Twentieth street, for the benefit of All Saints Sun day school. Admission. cents.
 Scene 1.-The Shepherds and their fiocks.
 Scene 1.-The angel bringing the good tidings of great joy.
 Scene III-The nativity of our blessed Lord. the blessed Virgin Mary and Joseph.
 Scene Iv-The wise men from the east, the star leading them to the manger- throne
 This exhibition will continue all of next week from a. m. to p. m.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Railroad Cuts Down Force.

Wilmington, N. C., December 21.- Pursuing the policy of retrenchment adopted some time ago with respect to all other departments of the system, ntoice was given today that in view of the decrease in volume of traffic, there would be a decrease in the forces in the general offices of the Atlantic Coast Line in this city, ef- fective January 1, 1908, amounting to 10 per cent of the appropriation for the operation for each office. It is understood that force of 100 men win be laid off the first of the year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
GOES SUDDENLY INSANE.
Mrs. Patterson Is In PitiabIe Condl-
 ton In a Paris Asylum.

Paris. December 21.-(Special Cable.)- Mrs. Patterson. nee Virginia Knox. an American. suddenly went insane while automobling near Paris Friday. She smashed through window and jumping out while the automobile was going at high speed. broke her leg. The unfor- tunate woman was taken to an asylum and her relatives notified. re
 She will be treated until she Is In condition to be sent to the United States
 Mrs. Patterson is suffering from acute mania. Her husband left Paris TOT the United States two weeks ago, a1ter ln- stalling her in an apartment here'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
The Matjn Is Sued.

Paris, December 21.-victorian Sardou. the dramatist, and one of the theatres of this city, have brought suit for slo.0oo and S2O.0O0. respectively. against the Matin for publishing criticism of play be- fore its first production. Following the traditional practice in Paris. a dress re- hearsal for critics. Journalists, dramatic critics, etc. was given the night before the first production. but with the under standing that no criticism of the piece
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Resiqnation Requested.

Jackson. Miss, December sf-(Specia,)- The Illinois Central Railroad company has requested the resignation of Charles Bcvins, station agent here the past three years, and the business community is up in arms. A special meeting of. the Board of Trade was held and resolutions adopted asking President Harahan to re- cali his letter of discharge Bevins came here from New Orleans.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Want New Constitution.

Hattiesburg, Miss, December 21.-A meeting of many members of the state legislature tonight adopted resolutions calling for constitutional convention to give Mir 7issippi new constitution. Changes in the quotas of representa- tion at the state legislatures were demanded in the new constitution. The legislature meets in few weeks.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Warship Visits San Juan,

Sam Juan, F. R., Deceinber .l.-The oattleship Missouri, detached from the fleet, arrived off this port today and signalled Commandant Rohrer of the naval station the compliments of the season to friends ashore" The battle ship then landed Benjamin Northway. a fireman, who is i'll with peritonitis. He was taken to the naval hospital. After this the battleship reioined the fleet,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Chess Player Coming.

New York, December 21.-Jacques Mieses a leading German chess master, arrived in New York yesterday and will remain in America for two or three months, during which time he will travel to various cities and will play chess at various clubs Mir Mieses is brilliant player and was winner of the interna- tional tournament at Vienna last Janu- ary.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Fleet VIII Circle Globe.

On Board United States Steamship Connecticut, at Sea, December 2l., via Government Wireless Station at Key West Fla, to the Associated Press. New York-Rear Admiral Evans today author ized the statement for publication that he personally believes that the navy de- partment's present intentions are that the fleet shall return via the suez route lats next summer sor fall.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Neuro Is Killed.

Norfolk, Va, December I.-Creighton Burruss overseer on the farm of Col. L.. D. Starke. at Lynn Haven Inlet, Princess Anne county, early today shot and killed John Crump. a negro oyster man and boatman employed on the place. The cause. is alleged to have been improp- CT conduct by Crump toward Burruss' wife, Burruss surrendered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Christmas Tree at Mercy Home.

The Christmas tree for the children or the Mercy Home will be given at the home on Tuesday afternoon at o'clock Those who desire to send presents for the children are requested to have them delivered to the Mercy Home not later than Monday. The public is invited to at tend Tuesday afternoon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Street Car Men May Strike.

Philadelphia, December 21.-The local union of the Amalgamated Union of Street Railway Employees, at meeting tonight, decided that a strike of the motormen and conductors of the Philadelphia Rapid Transit company would be called within IS hours unless the company grants the demands of the men. The employees ask for higher wages and readjustment of hours, The union claims membership of $500 among the 5000 employees of the fomndny
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Conditional Strike Ordered.

Indianapolis. Ind. December H.-The national executive board of the United Mine Workers of America today ordered a strike to be called on January in Webster. Union. Christian ana Hopkins counties Kentucky, unless the operators pay the same scale now paid in the west ern district of Kentucky.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Much the Same.

From the Chicago News.
 'I understand you married a tanner. said one woman to another, as they met ir after years
 well. something like that" answered the other. My husband is country school teacher
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Seed Bill Is Passed. |.

Washington, December 21.-The Sen ate today passed without amendment the deficiency appropriation bill which had previously passed the House ap. propriating $50,000 to replace seed burned at the agricultural department in this city on November 6 last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Nervous, Weak,
 Rundown Women
Thousands of Women, Who Suffered For Years, Have Been Restored To Complete Health By
 Stuart's Calcium Waters.
Trial Packaue Free.

Are you nervous, weak, tired, run down, dspirited, easily exhausted--in other words, do you feel like a dishrag at times? Do you ever have to stop right in the middle of your work to take a rest?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-12-22
Bell Phone 163

should be published until after the first night" It was this understanding that the Matin violated.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-07-18
The Disappearing School Master.

Without making any particular
noise about it the women and girls
of Kansas have been gradually push
ing aside the school master" until
that article is almost a scarcity in
this state at the present time. Com
pareL with the total number of teach
ers employed in that capacity. Wom-
en- and girls are willing to accept
lower salaries than men and as re-
suit they are rapidly taking their
places in educational circles. Men
are going into other professions and
into business. Some of them are 60
ing down and out OF the 10000
teachers in the public schools of
this state at least 10000 are women.
AS Kansas stands next to the top
among the states in percentage of
illiteracy the women point to this
fact as an evidence that their work
in educational lines is worthy of
still greater recognition. They de-
mand more than the mere right to
teach-they want a voice in their
government-an gradually are get
ting it. OF the los county superin-
tendents in Kansas, SO are women.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-07-18
Fruit Renorts Planned.

Walter Wellhouse, secretary of the
state horticultural society, is working
out plan to make periodical reports
of the condition of the Kansas fruit
crops. This is something that has
never been done before by the officers
of this society, but Mr.. Wellhouse be-
lieves that he can make his depart
ment as valuable to the fruit growing
interests of the state. as F. D. Coburn
has made his department valuable to
the agricultural interests. 81 am now
at work getting up a mailing list of
500 to 1000 fruit growers in all parts
of the state to furnish me with esti-
mates of the fruit condition from
time to time said Mr.. Wellhouse. Il
will get about 20 reliable fruit men
in each county to be regular cores
pondents of this department. From
time to time 1 will send out blanks
and ask for Information regarding the
fruit. l figure on publishing these
four or five times year.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-07-18
ORGANIZE TO Fioht suas.

The new State chronological Com
mission met in the office of Secre-
tary Coburn and began the work of
drafting rules and regulations to ex-
terminate the San Jose scale and 9TH
err injurious insects from the orchards
of Kansas. The personnel of the COM
mission is F. D. Coburn, chairman;
Walter Wellhouse, secretary; Senator
F. H Stannard. Ottawa; Prof. E. A.
Popenoe. entomologist at the State
Agricultural college and Prof. S. j.
Hunter. entomologist at the State uni
versity This commission was Great
ed by the last legislature. 1t has au'
thority to designate inspectors whose
duty it will be to visit the orchards OF
the state for the purpose of discover
ing obnoxious insects and taking steps
to prevent their spread. The commits
sion was advocated by the State Hor-
ticultural society.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-07-18
viii Irriaate 10000 Acres.

The first corps of engineers un-
der Prof. C. S. Schlicter, government
engineer of the reclamation depart
ment. have arrived at Engiewood and
established permanent offices. The
work of construction in the Cimar
ron valley for irrigation under gov
eminent supervision will begin at
once and rapidly be pushed to COM
pletion. The estimated cost is ST.
100000, and it will require over a
year to complete the pumping plant
and bitches. The section of country
to be irrigated is two miles south of
Englewood, in Oklahoma Territory.
When completed, over 10000 acres
of the richest land in the Cimarron
valley will be under irrigation, and
the plant will be large enough to fur
nish water for as much more terri
tory if the farmers want it. The
main object for establishing the ir-
rigation system is for the cultivation
of the sugar beet, which is being so
successfully grown at Garden City by
irrigation.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-07-18
THE STORY OF A WISCONSIN,
MAN IN WESTERN CANADA.
Three Years Ago Worth Only $1,000;
To-Day ls Worth $4,000.


The following is cory of letter.
of which the Agents of the Canadian
Government throughout the United
States receive similar ones many
times during the year:
Cayley, Alta, Dec. z, 1906.
Agent Canadian Government,
WATERFOWL. s. D.
Dear. Sir:
Your letter dated Nov. 9th at hand
and was very glad to hear from you.
1 see that you are still at work per-
suading people to move into the Cana
dian Northwest. I must tell you that
owe you many thanks for persuading
me to come out here, am only sorry
that wasn't persuaded sooner, and
there is still plenty of good chances
for many more right at the present
time. I hope that you will be able to
induce more to make start out to
this part of the country.
Now I must tell you what have
accomplished since I came out here
and it won't be three years till the list
of July. I shall shortly receive my
patent for my homestead, the home
stead cost me $1,000 in all, to-day it is
worth $4,000 per acre, but it is not for
sale. Then a year ago last May 1
bought 800 acres at 500 per acre and
sold this fall for $1,000 per acre and
cleared profit of $4,000. How is
that for the Northwest? I now have
800 acres of land and all paid for, Is
head of horses, 80 head of cattle, %
pigs, sheep and about $50 chickens
and other poultry, and all new ma
chinery and everything is paid for.
We also bought lots in Calgary and
in High River. We gave s470 for
the Is lots and they are paid for. At
present 1 consider myself worth 3d.
100000, and when left Wisconsin less
than three years ago 1 had about
100000. This year 1 threshed little
over 1000 bushels of grain, have
about one thousand bushels of fine
potatoes and about five hundred bush
els of turnips. Mrs. Beisiegel sold
about 5000 worth of garden truck and
poultry this fall. Now there are lots
of others in this community who did
as well as did in the same length of
time.
The family and myself are all well
at this writing and hope this letter
will find you the same.
Yours very truly.
(Signed) PHILIP BEISIEGEL,
Cayley, Alta Canada.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-07-18
CLEANING Ivory,

Most homemakers have had diff
Guilty in cleaning ivory or fine bone
handled knives, and one of their diff
culties has no doubt been in the too
vigorous cleaning that an inexperi-
enced maid has given them to their
complete undoing. Here is a tried
method:
Coat the steel with wax or paraffin.
and immense the handles in a solu-
ton of chloride of lime and water, in
the proportion of one part of lime to
four parts of water.
Leave the knives in this bath for a
day, then wash well with warm water
and wipe dry. Remove the wax if the
bone is perfectly white and free from
stains.
Another way is to dip the handles
in saturated solution of alum and
water for from one to three hours,
then wash and wipe dry. The latter
method is far preferable unless the
handles are very much darkened and
discolored. Polish the blades with
putty powder, using buffer wet with
alcohol. This will not stain the
ivory.
Meade County news. [volume] (Meade, Kan.) 1900-1918, 1907-07-18
Mrs. Emma Stolt, Of
Appleton, Wisconsin.

n nezsyhbo1-, udvfSed me to use PeyunG.
I began to fnbroOe at once"