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The Washington times., 1907-02-02

Until the corresL ohdent sends along
the next chapter. IL is impossible 10
pass accurate judgment on the merits
Of that story about the Virginia woman
who handed her baby 10 a big black
bear. thinking Il was her husband.
The Washington times., 1907-02-02
TalkfeSt Among Senator's
Heads Off UndeSired Bills
But Delays Appropriations
CONGRESS-
THIS WEEK
SENATE.

I
SENATE.
Beveridge on child labor.
Carter on Hitchcock.
Rayner or Roosevelt.
Diplomatic and fertilization bill
passed.
Bill delivering Panama railroad
10 Panama Commission
passed.
Bill TO prevent overflow of
Colorado river passed.
Decision reached To vote on
Smoot February 20.
HOUSE.
Wadsworth on Roosevelt.
Agricultural appropriation bill
passed, including free seeds.
CONGRESS-
NEXT WEEK
SENATE.
Indian appropriation bill.
Army appropriation bill.
Brownsville investigation by
Committee on Military Affairs.
HOUSE.
River and harbor bill.
Ship subsidy bill.
The Washington times., 1907-02-02

Hartman VIII testify on February
p" according to dispatches. OF course.
the writers meant 70 say that Hartman
will be asked questions on February p.
The Washington times., 1907-02-02

Capt Richmond Pearson Hobson will
he pardoned If he mentions that h.. told
US so, because he really aid
The Washington times., 1907-02-02

The folks who haven't been getting
any OF IL Will now begin &c inquire into
the moral character Of the Russell Sage
7Oney
The Washington times., 1907-02-02

Aeanw lille Governor Hughes continues
10 do the governing up IN New York.
and TO struggle along with the job With
out demanding assistance from any
quarter.
The Washington times., 1907-02-02

The Marlboroughs have agreed on the
details of "a plan for their permanent
disagreement.
The Washington times., 1907-02-02
HOUSE.

Wadsworth on Roosevelt.
agricultural appropriation bill
passed, including free seeds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05
nj PHENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JUDY 5, 1907

for town offices. He had undertaken to
make it commodious and comfortable He
said 1t was a pleasure for him to give it,
lie hoped it would be freely used. hoped
it would serve a good purpose to the
town for all time to come
He extended his thanks to the Wards
boro Grange, to the Methodist church, for
the surrender Of certain rights to the
land. to Hon. O. NJ. Barber of Benning-
ton, who had given a deed Of an adjoin-
ing strip to make the lot commodious.
but particularly thanked his nephew. John
f. Gleason of Wardsboro. who had given
so much of his time and energy to look l.
ing after the details during the planning
and building Of the hall. He thanked the
people for coming to the dedication. and
in closing formally made presentation Of
the property to the town
The most pleasing part Of the whole
days program was the address Of Mr..
Gleason, the very generous spirit he
showed. his modesty ana kindly bearing.
He evoked the tenderest emotions in the
hearts of everybody. His remarks were
the sincere words Of a kindly court
eous, generous gentleman. and the warm
applause with which the people responded
evidenced the heartfelt thanks which
every citizen and every son and daughter
Of the town extended to the donor.
The chairman Of the selectmen. NJ. l.
Johnson, followed Mr.. Gleason. and said
that the authorities Of the town had
asked former townsman, Clarke c.
Fits Of Brattleboro, to speak for the
people Of Wardsboro in accepting the gift
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05
Webster. choate and Edmunds.

/ once heard the distinguished Senator
Edmunds from Vermont, when he was a
leader in the Senate, tell this story of his
young days: He was a student Of law
and was making his first visit to the city
Of Washington. OF course, the Supreme
Court interested him greatly. The law
library was close at hand and was by far
the hnest law library which the young
man had ever seen. When he was not
listening in the court room he was apt
to be reading in the library.
one day he was sitting happy in an
alcove. reading in a black letter treatise
which he had never seen before. There
entered from the court room. without
observing him, two gentlemen in earnest
conversation. These were Daniel Webs
ter and Rufus Choate, eagerly discussing
some intricate point. They had come in
from the court room to talk It over
They paid no attention to the young man
who sat reading; but he could not help
but hear, and I think he had a right to
listen. At a critical moment in the dis
cussion ne turned over the leaves Of the
quaint old book, put his finger on an
essential passage. and handed It to Mr..
Choate. Choate read It quickly, as he
did everything, and passed 1t to Webs
ter, for it wholly confirmed his argument
4 am very much obliged to you, young
man" he said.
Webster read it in his turn, and passed
il back to Edmunds Il am not obliged
to you at ALL" he said, with his own
sweet smile.-TEdward Everett Hale in
the Woman's Home Companion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05

er floor is arranged for a banquet hall,
library and kitchen, with ladies' and
mems coat and cloak rooms The upper
floor is devoted to an assembly hall with
gallery, and 1t is fitted with a stage and
dressing rooms The seating capacity Is
300 The entire interior finish is Southern
pine. a clock and bell have been placed
in the front gable, and Mr. Gleason has
provided all needful furnishings for the
hall including chairs. dining tables
Kitchen utensils, etc, The plans for the
building were made by L. NJ Drew Of
Greenfield. Mass. The contractor was
Peter Barber. the carpentry work was in
charge Of f. ?. Wallen. and the painting
was contracted to ]. B. Chevalier. all OF
Greenfield. Mass. The clock was made
and put in position by the E Howard
company of Boston
The misfortune OF the fire Of 1904 which
destroyed the old town hall. deprived the
town and the village of place in which
to hold meetings and gatherings when a
hall was needed. The subject OF a new
hall was discussed and subscriptions So
licited for the purpose of building and a
good sum had been pledged in this way
when the paper reached Mr.. Gleason. who
conceived the idea of building a suitable
hall and defeating it as a memorial to
his parents.
Various societies holding land where the
old hall stood and adjacent lands gave
deeds to Mr.. Gleason. transferring their
rights among these were Vermont
Grange, the Congrega tional society and
the Methodist church. Spacious grounds
were thus provided as a suitable setting
for the hall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05
Presentation by James M. Gleason.

When Mr.. Gleason stepped forward to
make the presentation he was greeted
with hearty applause He spoke mod
estly but earnestly He said he recalled
the happy days of his childhood spent t
the farm in Wardsboro in sight of the
village, how he went to school in the viii
lage schoolhouse which was located on
the very spot where the new town hall
stands. He remembered particularly one
schoolmaster under whose tuition he
gained so much of good Mr.. josiah Taft
of West Townshend, now almost 80 years
old. who sat as an honored guest on the
platform. He spoke feelingly of his
father and his mother. whom he praised,
not as better than other parents, but as
good as the best
He said that two or three years ago
subscription paper was presented TO him,
asking contribution toward erecting a
new hall for Wardsboro, of which the
town had long been in need. He felt
that it would be difficult to get a suitable
hall in the way of a public subscrip-
ton Of that sort, and he thought that
the opportunity was presented to him to
remember his town and honor the memory
Of his father and mother in a suitable and
practical way. He therefore asked that
the subscription be withdrawn and that
he be permitted to provide the new town
hall He said that in working and carry
ing out his plans he had sought TO have
a building suited TO the needs OF the
community, a place to be used freely for
town affairs, for social life, for library,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05
BY Way of ILLUSTRATING.

A newspaper man having asked Elihu
Root how long he thought the American
occupation Of Cuba would last, got the
following story in reply. A kindergarten
teacher asked a class of boys:
Have you a warm coat?"
Yes" was the reply.
Can you take off your warm coat?"
Yes"
Has the bear a warm coat?"
Yes"
Can bear take off his warm coat?"
NO"
why cannot the bear take of his
warm coat?"
This puzzled the youngster a moment,
and then one cub on the back row
yelled:
Cause God only knows where the
buttons are.'-[Worlds Events
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05
Officers Of the Day.

The officers of the day were as fol-
lows: President, J. f. Gleason; vice pres
idents, NJ. L. Johnson. F. r, Kidder, s.
G. Estabrooks, j. c. Tibbetts; secretary
a. B. Jopson; treasurer, George w
Briggs; fireworks committee, 5. G. Es-
tabroolIs, ]. c. Tibbetts, George Allen:
committee on sports DR.. o. V. Hefion
F. L. Adams, Leon Stocker; parade com
mittee. T. W. Plimpton J. c. Tibbetts,
A. R. Robinson f. b. Kidder, George AL
len, Harry Bemis; musical committee,
A. 3. Jopson, Miss Carrie L. Ware, A. r.
Robinson; committee on decorations, Miss
Hanna Halonen.
Among the many visitors present from
a distance were noted NJ r. Drew, Peter
Barber, George Fisher S A. Wright,
Clarence Barnard, W. 7. Ryan, George A.
Derry, j. b. Lhevaler, George W. Cor
siglia and Charles Stetson of Greenfield,
Mass II. s. Goodenough, c. NJ. Holbrook,
Mr. and Mrs. L. f. Holden, Mr. and Mrs.
A. F. Roberts, W. B. Eddy, J. A. Mar
tin, Frank Martin, Mr.. and Mrs. a. E.
Torrey Of Brattleboro; John A. l. How
ard of Maiden, Mass. Miss Florence
Plimpton of Somerville, Mass; Mr. and
Mrs L. B. Ramsdell of Gardner, Mass
Mrs Alice Cluett of Troy, y. Y; Mr.. and
Mrs T. D. Potter of Springfield, Mass.
Mrs Wright Kidder of Terre Haute, Ind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05

And so IT was that the burden had been
cast upon the people of this country to
civiize, Christlanize and raise to the
true standard Of enlightened manhood the
people of Porto Rico and the Philippine
Islands, and that we should succeed in
doing this there was no question. This
country had never failed in the per-
Torrance Of any duty ever undertaken or
imposed upon it in the great march of
events that have marked the progress
of the world
1T was the matchless craftsmanship of
President Mckinley and Secretary Hay
that brought order out of chaos and gave
protection to the people of all lands in
the great empire of China, and pre-
vented its dismemberment and partition
among the other powers of the earth. So
also did the intervention of the admins
traton of President Roosevelt invoked
growing out of what is known as the Ven
zuelian controversy. And his good offices
and friendly interposition with Russia
and Japan secured peace between them
and an open door to the commerce of the
world in far-off Manchuria."
He spoke Of the Isthmian canal as a
dream OF the past soon TO be realized a
great and important waterway to be con-
structed and controlled by the United
States alone
He briefly alluded to some OF the more
important questions of our national life
as affecting the Industrial interests OF
the people-the railroad, telegraph and
express companies which have become so
vast that in their sweep they wipe out
the boundaries of states, together with
combinations of capital which control
production, distribution and sale of COM
modities, that must be regulated and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05

controlled by the Federal authorities in
the interests of all the people
The American people possess all the
power necessary to deal with every SUBJ
ject and situation. The state govern
ments are supreme in all affairs of the
state, and the federal government is SUI
preme in all national affairs, so there
can be no escape from some kind of
governmental control through legislative
action But to successfully accomplish
all this Congress must keep within the
powers delegated to the federal govern
ment by the states, and the states must
not exceed, in what they do, the powers
reserved unto themselves respectively
Constitutions are the supreme law of
the land-the expressed will of the peo-
ple-and cannot be set aside by legisla-
tive enactments, but must endure as
written, and as expounded by the courts
until altered by the people in the way
and manner prescribed. II may be de-
sired by some, even by a ma jOrity Of the
people, that Congress or a state legisla-
ture enact certain laws, but all officers of
the government, executive. legislative
and judicial, act under constitutional oath
or obligation, and they should ever bear
in mind that legislative discretion does
not extend to the ends sought to be ac-
complshed, but most essentially TO the
powers and means conferred by the con-
stitution.
What conditions may arise in the near
or far-reaching future that will require
changes in our fundamental law no one
can foretell. That of the United States
has survived conflicts, internal and ex-
tcrnal. for over a century of national
life and under It we have grown to be
the greatest nation on earth. so We may
truthfully say that there never was an
hour in the history OF our country when
we had greater cause for rejoicing than
now. Prosperity abounds on every hand.
The products of our broad lands and the
handiwork of American craftsmen are
sought for by all conditions OF people,
and with wise legislation, in the future,
we will be enabled to extend our trade
into every corner of the earth.
That we shall be fully equal to our
opportunities IN the future as in the past
no candid man can we'll doubt. For my
self / have an unwavering faith in the
intelligence. patriotism and loyalty Of the
people Of our grand imperial republic
Imperial only, in that IL is the greatest
the noblest and the best, having a form
of government the most benefcent the
sun ever shonc upon. and under which
the people are the masters-al kings and
queens. That the blessings of peace
civilization, education. Christian evan
gelizauon, liberty. and all that pertains
TO the happiness Of mankind. will con-
tinuc TO oyershadow us. and walk hand
iu hand with all over whom our flag may
wave, I cannot question. Oh, my coun-
try. How great and glorious thou art
and destined. under the providence Of
I God TO become still greater When
Barbarous nations will at our gates at
tend
Walk I'm our light and in our temples
See our bright affairs thronEed with
PROSTATE kings
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05

the world, the emperor wishing to be-
stow the highest possible honor on his
distinguished American visitor, comman-
ded that the sacred bridge be thrown open
to him.
When Gen. Grant perceived that he
was being conducted to the threshold Of
the rainbow arched bridge instead Of to
the nearby common bridge which the
rest Of his party were evidently expected
to use. he asked for an explanation: and
when he learned that this bridge was
sacred to the use Of the god descended
emperor himself. and forbidden to COM
mon people, without a moments hesita-
ton he declined the great honor intended
for himself. and crossed with the rest
Of his party by the common bridge.
For I am one Of the common people,"
said he.
And for this tactful deed. the Japa-
nese have never ceased to love and ad-
mire our great civil war hero above all
Americans. -tSt. Nicholas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05
conoressman Hasklns,s Address

Congressman Haskins, in his address,
said in part:
we have assembled here today to
dedicate with appropriate ceremonies this
beautiful memorial buildng-the gift of
a loyal and loving son to the town Of his
natiyity-and also 70 celebrate in a man
ner peculiar to a people who still APP
preCiate the blessings of freedom vouch-
safed by our forefathers. and who in
stinCtively love liberty and respect the
law. the l3lst anniversary of our coun-
try's independence.
He then briefly alluded to the princi-
pal acts on the part of the government
Of Great Britain towards the Colonies
that led to the converting of delegates at
Philadelphia in September INA, to pro-
test against the usurpatiOns Of the
mother country in imposing eXorbitant
taxes and at the same time DENYING the
Colonies the right Of representation In
speaking Of the first Congress. Lord
Chatham, who was a friend Of the colo
nists declared that though he had
studied and admired the free states Of
antlQuity-the master spirits Of the
world-yet for solidity of reasoning force
Of sagacity and wisdom Of conclusion no
body OF men ever eXcelled this congress"
Lexington and Bunker Hill were
fought. and the following winter the con-
gress was recommend. and up To that
time few contemplated final separa-
ton from the parent government. but re-
peated indgnities prepared them for the
change and the American Colonies were
lost to the mother country forever
Then followed July 4. l776. the Declara-
ton Of Independence declaring all con-
ncctiOu between the Colonies and the
government OF Great Britain totally dis
solved and in support Of it they each
pledged their lives. their fortunes and
their sacred honor"
L.. hon, a..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05

reached the height of his ambition in
1897 when the exalted 33d degree was
conferred upon him. He was made a
Master Mason in Joseph Warren lodge Of
Boston Feb. %, 1865; a Royal Arch Ma
son in st. Andrews chapter, Boston. Jan
20. ISL; Knight Templar in Boston com
mandery Nov. 20, 1872, and soon afterward
received the degrees Of the Ancient and
Accepted Scottish rite. Mr.. Gleason was
grand lecturer of the grand Masonic
lodge of Massachusetts, filling the office
with great acceptance from 1882 to 1887
Mr. Gleason is a member of the Ancient
and Honorable Artillery company. a lead
ing social organization of Boston and of
the Vermont association of that city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05
A B cLAPP's STOCK FARM SOLD.

Arthur r. Clapp announced yesterday
the sale of hi, large stock farm at Dunn
mrrstou Depot. to George r Gregory Of
New York city This farm. with It's broad
meadows fronting upon the Connecticut
river. has long been known AS one Of the
fines II ana most pleasantly situated farms
In southern Vermont Mr.. Gregory makes
this purchase with the intention OF en-
gaging In the importing and breeding OF
pure bred Holstein cattle. in which he has
had wide experience. He finds this farm
peculiarly well adapted To his business.
having freight depot and passenger sta
uon upon the farm. affording the best IA
cilities for receiving and shipping stock
The selection Of this farm by Mr.. Gregory
after tWc-months search has been largely
Influenced by the TACT Of the growing in
terest ia his section in this peculiar breed
of cattle. This section Of New England
has rapidly become a large centre for Hol-
stein herds Among the larger herds
are those OF 4 r. Clapp at the Wilder
farm. the Erattlrboro Retreat. c. E
W"edeu uf Rockingham, NJ II Chick
cring Of Chesterfield. y H. Mount Her
mon school at Mortified, Mass. Noun
tain View farm at Wilmington, Manor
farm 81 Chester, and the oldest estab-
usned herd In America. owned by +. l..
Houghton or putneY. Mr. Gregory is
widely known as the proprietor OF the
Hotel Gregoriau, Thirty-hfth street New
York city and as proprietor Of the ia
nous Yates hotel in Syracuse. In the
latter city he carried on the Yates hotel
farm. which was stocked with $50 mead
Of pure bred Holstein- Friesian cattle Of
famous breeding. many 81 which had
been admitted To advanced registry upon
I large yields Of butter, including such
cows as Segis Inka. with a record of q
pounds Of butter in seven days. Neither
| land Maud MOoie, with a record Of %
| pounds. II ounces, and many others Of
/ equal merit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05

find am called an old man by other
people; but I get along myself without
thinking of this or talking about II, IN
less some correspondent asks me to.
Thus, l am lame; but do not say I am
lame because am eighty-four. say
l am lame because had a fall, precisely
as l should have said 1t II I were thirty
three years and three months old at
three minutes after three in the third
month of the year.
Or, in brief, II you can get along with
out thinking Of yourself much, it will
probably be a comfort to yourself, and II
will certainly be a comfort 10 your friends.
-tEdward. Everett Hale in the Circle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05

In far-away Montana is one OF the
largest prairie dog cities to be found IN
America. The inhabitants of this rodent
metropolis have become so accustomed
to passing trains that they sit at the
mouth Of their burrows, or feed quietly
some distance from them, while the great
iron horses whiz past. Some have even
built their homes beneath the ends OF the
ties and in the roadbed between the rails,
and / have frequently seen such inhabi-
tants pop out of their holes before a
train, that had just passed over them,
was scarcely a hundred feet away.
Nevertheless when you try TO approach
close TO mis- little city you will find the
inhabitants most alert.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05
$500 AT WARDSBORO'S CELEBRATION
New Town Hail. Memorial Of James NJ Gleason of Boston to His
Parents Observation-Disclosures, Sports and Other Fesvties-Ad
dresses by Atty Gen. Fits and Congressman Haskins

r,.rtu Of July, 1907. will always
,. .,mnered as a notable one in the
...... ~ Wardsboro. 1t was peculiarly
..... md beautiful gift which was ded-
....... yesterday, and the celebration was
-....... iu accord with the character of
e.. ., and the spirit Of the giver. The
.......-> and unanimity displayed by
81. people of the town could leave no
f.... u Mir Gleasons mind that his
.... ..- appreciated at its full and true
mue building is broadly and ad-
,..... planned to meet all the public
... .taI needs of the town. For the
gov. meetings and other public gather
.--- .- local dramatics. for semi-public
events, for library uses. for the
.-..- Jon Of the towns business. me
t .r is complete in size, arrange
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-07-05
Photographs OF First and Last Vermont
Soldiers Killed.

Gen. Theodore S Peck Of Burlington
has photographs Of the first and last
Vermont soldiers killed during the war
for the preservation of the Union.
First Vermont soldier wounded. George
w. Packard. company B. LIST Vermont
regiment. wounded June 10, 1861. al Big
Bethel Va.
Last Vermont soldier wounded, Will
lard Harrington first lieutenant. COM
panies L and c. 1st Vermont Cavalry.
wounded about $50 p. m. April s. 1865, at
AppomattoX Station, Va.
First Vermont soldier killed, Dana H
Whitney, company 3, LIST Vermont regi-
ment, killed July %, 1861 at Newport
News. Va.
Last Vermont soldier killed George B.
Dunn, company NJ, LIST Vermont Cavalry,
killed about : p. m. April s. 1865 at APP
pomattoN Station, Va
Through the courtesy of Gen. Peck
three sets Of these pictures have been
framed. one Of which will be placed in
the state house a Montpelier, another
given to the Vermont Commandery,
Military order OF the Loyal Legion. ana
a third TO Norwich University at North
field