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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
tPoultney Journal.l
NEWS NOTES.

Four young mill operatives lost their
lives and property to the value of $500, 900
was destroyed Saturday, when the Co
checo Manufacturing company's mill No.
l, the largest factory building in Dover
n. H, was burned The fire started on
the third floor, spark generated from the
friction of a belt lodging in a mass of
cotton. The fire spread with great rapid
ity and many of the 500 operatives in the
mill had difficulty in escaping. The boys
who persisted were on the fifth or top
floor Men on the fourth floor were forced
to escape by way of the windows and
several of them were seriously injured.
DR.. Charles w Townsend. a prominent
physician of Staten Island. was shot and
probably mortally wounded while lying in
bed in his home at New Brighton early
Saturday morning. 1t is supposed the
doctor was the victim of some man who
sought vengeance from some real or
fancied wrong. The doctor and his wife
were awakened by a noise in their ROOM
and the flash of match revealed a man
holding match in one hand and a leveled
revolver in the other He ordered the
doctor to arise at once and without wait
ing a moment fired. The shot grazed the
doctors body. A second shot struck the
him in the abdomen and a third lodged
under the doctors heart The man then
fled from the house Two of the tele-
phone wires to the house had been cut
but over a third wire Mrs. Townsend
called assistance.
The automobile race at Ormond. Flor
dent to Fred Marriott of Newton, Mass.
of Fred Marriott of Newton, Mass, the
worlds record holder for a mile. Marriott
had made two unsuccessful dashes to
lower his record Of 2SA seconds for a
mile straightaway. He had hoped to run
as fast as a mile in 25 seconds, but his
machine did work we'll and on bnth
trials he was slower than the record, al
though the second mile was covered in
less than half a minute. On the third
trial he started at a terrific clip but
struck an uneven spot on the beach and
his car jumped into the air. It wobbed
and plunged and finally turned completely
over The driver was pinned into the
machine as it was hurled along, rolling
over and over by it's own momentum
until the car was shattered almost to
splinters. One report says the car dashed
into the ocean. Marriott owes his escape
from instant death to the fact that the
fuse plug in the boiler blew out at the
moment of the accident, permitting the
steam to escape. The steam pressure
was 100 pounds to the inch. The boiler
separated from the main part of the ma
chine and rolled long distance. Marriott
was unconscious when picked up. He is
injured internally and the sight Of one eye
Is probably destroyed, bur it is expected
that he will recover. His racer was a
Stanley machine of special pattern, built
very low, pointed at both ends. 1t was
known as THE Bug" and was the fastest
thing that ever ran on wheels. Marriott
was going al the rate of 1876 miles an hour
when the accident occurred. He was
thrown but a short distance from the
spot where Frank Croker of New York
was killed while speeding a year ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

but the next day he met the old doctor
How does It go?' asked that venerable
sage.
go? COZ" he cried. LET me out of
the cab OF this fearful enginel Put me
back into my little dog cart! / see IT
all now. I've got new sympathy with
men. There is so much more excuse for
them than I thought, and so much more
justification! 1t all looks so rational from
the inside. Let me out or I'm lost
mani"
do you want to take a ride in an
other cab-the tramp's, for example?"
asked the old doctor
mo, no! I've had enough"
what do you think? Are all men
doing n little nearer to their best than
you used to believer"
"They are-upon my word they are!
At least I'll never Judge them harshly
any more, and my jobs a good deal
easier than some Of theirs I'm thankful
for dog cart and a little donkey to
drive. | don't want any more of these
gee whiz engines with their ten miles Of
steam pipes and foot drivers"
When he had gotten quietly back into
his own delicate and manageable body,
and was moving off as carefully down the
street as II he were walking on eggs,
God, In the person Of the charitable old
doctor, smiled at the efficacy OF the les
son.
This smile gave place a moment later
to look OF sadness, and he murmured
to himself: 'He has probably swung too far
the other way and will be too easy in
his judgments. Not many Of us are doing
much more than half as well as we ought
ana might'-GC Charles Frederick Goss in
The outlook
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

After the locomotive of a freight train
had broken away from the cars and then
had backed and crashed into the forward
car of the train, the engineer Dexter
Farnham, was found in a state of COL
lapse lying in his cab, and a few minutes
later he died. The train, on the Benning-
ton branch of the Rutland railroad, had
reached a point a mile from Bennington
on the way to North Bennington Satur-
day when it broke in two. The engineer
ran ahead two miles before he discovered
the fact. Then he reversed his lever
The engine backed. but Engineer Farm
ham was stricken with heart disease be-
fore 1t reached the train and was unable
to stop the locomotive which struck the
forward car. Members of the train crew
FASTENED to the cab. where they found
Farnham dying. He had been in the en-
ploy OF the Rutland railroad more than
40 years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
Mr.. De8oer Not a Candidate.

burlington Free Press, Jan. zb.I
The following letter from the Hon.
Joseph A. DeBoer. president of the
National Life Insurance company, is self
explanatory
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

Halsey r. Poronto, son of Mr. and Mrs
h. d. Poronto of Rutland, has been pro-
NOTED from the office of purchasing agent
of Union Stock & Transit company Of
Chicago to that of secretary.
Frank r. Hale and Glenn A. Campbell
OF Rutland will go to st. Louis in March
to participate in the annual bowling
tournament under the auspices of the
American Bowling congress.
Fire destroyed $50. 900 feet of hardwood
lumber, quantity of soft lumber, and
the dry house of the Chandler Co. at
Barton Landing Monday night. causing a
loss Of $10,0 900 to $4,000. The mills were
saved only by great efforts.
Charles A. Munroe of Chicago. son of
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. A. Munroe of Middlebury
and graduate of Middlebury college in
1896, has been elected general manager of
the Economy Electric Light & Power
company of Joliet, H., a concern with
$500 900 capital.
The first Baptist church in Montpelier
was damaged to the extent of about $500
by fire Sunday morning The fire started
from an Overheated furnace and worked
up through the partitions to the roof. so
that 1t was necessary to flood the interior
of the church in subduing the flames.
The sdehill pillow was invented and first
cast and manufactured at a little furnace
upon the very top of the mountain in Peru
ABOUT 20 years ago, Dy a Mi. Warren,
one of whose sons now a wealthy and
prominent resident of Philadelphia, last
year revisited his old birthplace He
proposes TO erect a suitable marker to
commemorate this important event.
Formal transfer was made at South
Hero Tuesday to the state of Vermont of
all the real estate held by the Sand Bar
Bridge company. The company was rep
resented by e., b. Landon F. v Phelps
U. NJ. Robinson and II. w. Como, while
States Attorney w. r. Austen of Frank
lin county acted as agent for Attorney
General C. C. Fits. The property was
built in 1S49 and 1850 at a cost of $25, 900
There are between Sc and 60 railroad
and other transportation companies in the
state and under the appraisal for 1905 a
state tax of $l75,000 was collected from
them. The recent legislature, however
increased the tax rate on the gross earn
ings of the companies and the amount
collected this year will be fully $50, 900 in
excess of that Of former years, or more
than $225, 900.
The Mcintyre building in Randolph was
badly damaged by fire Friday morning
The lower floor was occupied by DR.. H
w. McIntyre's electric plating business
and the telephone exchange, and the ten
Miss Ida Battles, Mrs. Hattie Lamson,
Mrs English and Mrs. John Priest and
two children. Most of the tenants saved
their goods by throwing them from the
windows. Much damage was done by
water Fire had been built in an old
fireplace In the basement It is thought
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
IN OUR OWN STATE
TO STUDY DOUBLE TAXATION.

Gov. Proctor Appoints Commission Headed
by o. M. Barber Of 9ennineton-e. w.
Pierce a Member.
Gov. Fletcher d. Proctor has appointed
the following commission, authorized by
the legislature of 1906, to investigate the
subject of double taxation: o. M. Barber
of Bennington, chairman, j. H. Senter Of
Montpelier G. w. Pierce of Bratteboro,
j. H. williams Of Bellows Falls, L. p.
Slack of st. Johnsbury, Ernest Hitchcock
of Pittsford
o. NJ Barber is a former state auditor
and one of the leading lawyers of the
state Mr. Senter Is a prominent at
tOrney, was one of the leading members
of the legislature of 1906, and has been
mayor of Montpelier, states attorney of
Washington county, and a Democratic
candidate for governor. G.. w. Pierce is
master of the Vermont State Grange,
former state senator member Of the state
board of agriculture, and president of the
Vermont Dairyman's association. J. II.
williams is a prominent Bellows Falls
business man l.. =. Slack is a former
state senator and well-known lawyer.
Ernest Hitchcock is a prominent farmer
and a former state forestry commissioner.
This commission is authorized to re-
port it's findings to the governor before
June I, 1908, this report to be printed at
the expense of the state and distributed
among the taxpayers This commission
is empowered to examine tax inventories
in the offices of town and city clerks If
the commission is ready to report within
one year, the legislature recommended
that the governor call a special session
of the general assembly to enact legis
latiOn along the lines recommended by
the commission. The compensation for
the members of this commission is to be
fixed by the governor and paid by the
state
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
Reunion of vermonters in Amherst, Mass.


The third annual meeting and banquet
of the Amherst Mass, association of
Sons and Daughters of Vermont was held
Monday night in the Amherst House
Nearly every one of the 60 Amherst mem
bers and a good number of guests from
Northampton, Holyoke and Springfield
were present. The following officers
were elected at the business rGeetng:
President. DR.. G. F.. Branch; vice presi-
dent. w. l. Fletcher: secretary and treas
urer, F. c. Sherwin trustees, the officers,
z. w. Carpenter, L. H. Allen Mrs. NJ. H.
p. BigelOw, Mrs. A. L. Hardy.
The reception and banquet followed at
which Gov. Fletcher d. Proctor and two
members of his staff. Gen. w. II. Gilmore
of Fairlee, and Col E. w Gibson Of Brat
tleboro, were the guests of honor. The
printed program was a unique affair 1t
showed a cut of Col. Ethan Allen and
neat seal and map of the state. Every
thing in the menu was given Characters
tic Vermont names as used by various
important hotels of the state.
The receiving party at the reception to
the governor consisted of DR.. and Mrs. c.
F. Branch, Prof. and Mrs. A. d. Morse
Col. and Mrs. Gibson and Gen. w. H
Gilmore w. l. Fletcher, who acted as
POSTMASTER at the banquet, read a letter
of greeting from the oldest ex-governor
of the state. Frederick Holbrook OF Brat
tleboro. Gov Proctor. who was the first
speaker, expressed great pleasure at being
in Amherst where he spent four of the
happiest years of life, and having the
privilege of meeting so many loyal sons
and daughters of Vermont He gave
brief euogy of the state. telling something
of what its people had done in the world
He spoke of the beneficial laws passed by
the last legislature that would help in
obtaining better roads, educational and
other improvements for the state. and
gave his reasons for having an optimistic
view of the future prosperity OF the state
Col. Gibson gave brief historical sketch
of the state. Rev. J. S. Lyon of Holyoke
entertained the party with a bright
speech, telling many witty stories Cen
Gilmore expressed great pleasure at being
present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

The report OF the director of the mint
shows that the total output Of gold in the
United States last year was a little more
than S96,O0O000, an increase OF almost
eight millions over the previous year.
Colorado ranks first with a total of S22. =
III zoo. Alaska second with $21, 251, 100
to its credit California third with a total
OF SlS,63S,S 800, and Nevada fourth with
$9sl5.S 800 output. The total production OF
silver was 56.1sS, 500 fine ounces. Col
orado also was first in this with a total
of l2,243,l0O ounces, Utah second with
II $4,000 ounces, and Montana third with
l,43S, 700 ounces.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

Passengers on Burlington limited
train near Potosi, Iowa, recently witnessed
an exciting runaway The wagon finally
struck a tree and the occupants, r.
Flick, farmer and a young woman
named Fitzgerald, were thrown heavily.
The express train was stopped and the
crew went to the assistance of the in
jured people. The farmer, who escaped
with a shaking up, quickly recovered, but
the young woman remained unconscious
and she was taken to the train and
carried 10 Dubuque, and on arrival there
was hurried in an ambulance to the Fin
ley hospital. Much comment has been
caused IN railroad circles by the fact
that limited train stopped in its mad
rush through the country to render as
sistance to those in distress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01

What'e the time O. the day?
Time is
Too slow for those who walt
Too swift for those who fear.
TOO long for those who grieve,
Too short for those who rejoice
But for those who love,
Time is eternity.
I Henry Van DYKE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-01
Ex-senator Plerce's Refusal to be a
Candidate.
GEssex Record

Grand Master Pierce of the State
Grange is the first Brattleboro man to de-
cline an Office in advance. He must feel
very lonesome in that town.
[Poultney JournaL1
The new master OF the State Grange,
George w. Pierce. has knocked into atoms
the report that he was going to aspire
to gubernatorial honors, as his predecessor
did. He asserts emphatically that there Is
not a word of truth. that he has not been,
Is not and never will be a candidate for
governor of this state. Pretty Piercing
remarks for one who Is at the head Of
such an organization.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
Business Opportunities.


ANY BANKER, SPECTATOR OR
highly responsible business man who
Will visit New York can secure equal
interest in confidential deal which;
will net much more than ordinary
profits. and where investment Is abb
solutely secure. am on inside
lawful enterprise (Wall Street)
yielding thousands weekly profits;
business built UP solely through my
Z endeavors; unfair discrimination JUS
tilles my Immediate action. The
right man, who will furnish $4,000
cash and trade strictly under my
direction. Will make 100000, PROFITS
III ten days. Perfectly Legitimate;
profits to be equally divided. No
further details preceding. interview.
Will give perfect proofs OF my
ability to deliver the goods previ-
GUS to investment, but only to one
whose financial rating and business
standing VIII be guarantee Of honor
and good faith A do 5 n !, business
Sixth Ave-, New York City.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07

LADIEsl HAVE YOU
Suiting? II not, call and see our
ilne selection. OF imported patterns
which We have just received; all the
finest Of grnys and mixtures, which
am now ready to make up. Suitings
at sSs which Will save you $40 on.
each suit. If customers desire to
have suits trimmed with leather,
will make ut the same price. We
liave tho most expert ladies' tailors
style, ut ana workmanship. 1nspec-
ton department now open to all.
Good only for fifteen days. Yours
respectfully, l.. AARON, 400 Il. Grace
Street, city.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
Wants
ONE CENT a WORD.
Notice.

lCHMUNlISS 5LARGESr TALlS1Nu
Macn,ne, the 500 Victor Auxeto-
phone. The finest outiit In tho city
or state. Music and songs same as
tile place OF IN orchestra and does
the work better Aux-e-to, phone
means big thinSs--grnnd music, not
noise; 1t means specifically IN auX.
Hilary power. When the record starts
the sound waves. The Auxetophone
principle gives them. air to float out
upon Tie result 8, more music,
swuetcri and more pleasing tone. 10
tell 1t plainly and popuiariy, the mu-
sic conveyed by tile needle to sound
nir TO carry It's melodies to. dimuse
sound is diminished, and the pure
music. floating forth on the air, Is
alone heard. All disagrceable sounds
are smothercd, while the full round
tones Of singer, orchestra and band
are heard clearly naturally and
without any distraction. The sing
Ing and music have none of that
piercing and stunning character and
talking machines, although. the re-
suits are very good. But these ma
chimes cannot be compared with the
Alxctophone. The marvellous re-.
accomplished by forcing n column OF
air against u series of reeds. These
reeds control the pressure of this
air current, and IRE In turn cpn-
trolled by the sound wave Vibration
sound-box. TO create and pass this
current of air over the reeds a.nc
through the tone passage of the In
strument, n silent electric motor y
employed to produce constant pres
sure. This truly ingenious and move
method Of sound reproduction seem
to give the record of song as mucl
air to watt itself out upon as tn
original sound had when sung b,
the artist. Hence the song come
as pleasantly and naturally to tn
ear as tho original itself, wholly los
ing all mechanical effect. TIL
Auxetophono to date Is the only on
in Richmond. and bought OF Waite
D. Moses & Company. Now owne
Nv MIR FRANK P.8 BECK, Phone Elk
pert Phono Laboratory, 500 Mort
Fourth Street. --
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
RUBBER sOLEs

ON YOUR LEATHER SHOES KEEP
out tho dnmpness and prevent rheu-N
matism and cold feet, and do mott
sweat and draw the foot like OVER
shoes. Our price Is 81 q pair, but
II you cut out this advertisements
and bring with shoes, we will give
you rebate of 2bc on n sample pa-ir.
Hot water bags patched, sc up
Il DREW'S ELECTRIC SHOE F,AC-t
tory, 718 East Main. Phone 2667.S
Will call for and deliver anywhere
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07

t WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THE PUB
lie and my friends that l have. nsso-
ciated myself In business with B. 9.
Bristow, 6 the carriage. and wagon
manufacturer under the firm name
Of Bristow & Moore. appreciate
S the patronage extended me ny my
Moore Sons, Inc, in the grocery busi-
ness, and trust continuance IN this
line. 1 can assure you our prices on
our goods and also on repair work
cannot be beaten. w. O.. MOORE.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07

PARTIES WHO CAN IN
vest $50 and upwards in o high
grade enterprise. Money secured and
the Investment Will double ITSELF IN
this enterprise are we'll known and
wealthy. Best Of bank references
given. 1t costs you nothing to In
Vestigate. Write for further particu-
lars. HAMMOND, LEMON & CO.,
First National Bank Bldg. Chicago.
ILL.,,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
Real Estate For Sale.

FOR SALE. CHESTNUT HILL HOUSE,
nine rooms. modern conveniences,
water In house; suitable for party
wanting to raise chickens. keep COW
or good investment. Rents $50; price
$4,000. Must be sold .quick. Come
now. Phone 3019-J.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
NEW JERSEY FARMS.

TIVE ACRES FOR $500. PAYABLE S.
monthly, at West Egg Hnrbor, ~. u,
Choice land for raising fruit. ber-S
rics. truck and vegetables. Mild clt-s
mate; carly crops. ATLANTIC City. the
famous market, nearby. Two good
railroads. Prosperous locality. Ex-s
cellent location for poultry and
squads. Pure water. Title insured
Booklet free. DANIEL FRAZIER;
CO., CTS Bailey Bldg, Philadelphia
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07

l WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THE
public and my patrons that ". O..
Moore (formerly Of J. s; Moore Sons,
Z me in business under the firm name
Of Bristow & Moore. / wish to thank
my friends and patrons for past pa
tronage.s and solicit the continuance
of same. Tho NEW, co-partnershlp
places us in q bet ter position to serve
our customers. b. G. BRlSTOW, Car
rlage and Wagon Manufacturer.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
Wants,
ONE CENT A WORD.
Sale

FIVE GRAND PENS, MATED FOR
best results. Eggs from nbOve pens
viii produce grand stock. l can FUR
nish lots and settings very reasonable.
Write for prices. also circulars de-
: strong vigorous birds, the Kind that
Will Reproduce. NY strain at the last
four exhibitions held at Richmond mas
won more regular prizes, Including first
and specials, than all other compctitors
tisemelt. Your inspection solicited
any time except Sunday. Phone bo2IJ
!. I, Box 8. j. NORMAN BOWEN,
Mnnchcster, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07

COTTAGE, -FOUR - ROOMS, EIGHT
acres land, near station. 500. Farm
forty-four acres; house four rooms;
orchard, etc, two miles from station,
$675. Other farms cheap. Write p.
IA S. LEAIlE, Glen Allen, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
Wants:
cNE CENT WORD.
Miscellaneous.

WANT HORSE F1ANC1El,s SIZE RED
II Dillon, trotting stnll!on; rich bay,
large handsome standard Registered
and inbred Wilkes, the worlds great
est harness racer. Service fee low.
Address W.J. CARTER, owner, hoe
Hull street, Manchester, Va. Phone
3420.L.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
SHOES wHoLEsoLED.

LIKE NEW; NO JOINT IN THE
shank to let in the wet; no nails to-
tear the socks; no sQuenking; red
strong. and sewed with hard, waxed
linen thread; the up-to-d way
MEMS, ST.; ladies', S5c. Halfsoles. 76os
and coo. Children's, Acc. DREW,St
East Main. Phone 1857.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
ALABASTINE.

NOV is THE ACCEPTED TIME"
Use Alabnstine for your new spring
wall.coating. 1t Is the only sanitary
wall-coating made. child can mp
the house. HOWELL BROS, 6o2 T.
Broad Street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
sI,Eps AND HARDWARE.

RELIABLE SEEDS. - IRISH POTA-.
toes, onion sets, garden. peas. rcse-
table seeds. Fertilizers for all crops
Hardware Of every description. Farm
Implements, paints, oils, sash, doors
and blinds, poultry wire, ut prices
that will interest you. Write for
prices and seed catalogue. SOUTH
B Erin SEED CO... 116 n. Eighteenth
ST., Richmond, Va.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07

NOTICE, REPRESENTATIVES. STAND
ard bred trotting stallion W ealth,
2:1O, sired by Galnbetta Wilks. dam
Magnolia. by Norfolk. owned BY
Colonel w; II. Chapman, Of Orange
county, Va, has been placed In the
hands OF l. ]. Coffin, Secretary and
Treasurer OF the NJ. Kelly Horse
and Mule Company, and Will make
the season at Stoneridge Stock
Farm. Address all communications
to ]. j. COFFIN. Nineteenth and
Franklin Streets, Richmond, Va.
Phone 4464-L. City phone 5429.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07

FOR SALE, "A. VALUABLE STOCK Or
general merchandise at Mechums
River Va. ten miles west OF Char
lottesvillc, directly or, the Chesa-
md six-roolr dwelling. Can be
bought or rented. For particulars,
call on or write to j. w. FRY, Jr,
Mechum's River, Va. .s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07

FOR SALE, WEST END LOT, 4Ox1eO
feet, Auburn Avenue, between Main
and Cary Streets. Address WM f..
LEE, 2814 Clifton Avenue, Baltimore,