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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Faulty Statistics.

The department of agriculture has figured out he read from the paper, that rats cost the people of this coun- try s1Oo. 1000 900 a year" John Hen u,- replied his wife. T don't believe a word of it. Why. mine only cost s cents. some women make their own. and some wear their hair f<L Hah, can't tell me"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Murder at west 1irove, Pa.

WEST GROVE. Pa. June 22.-With her little body huddled face downward. a piece of rope tied tightly around her neck and burlap bag fastened over her head. five-year-old Mary Robins Newlin, the daughter of Mrs. Irwin A. Lewis, was found buried in a corn field behind barn on her stepfather's farm, about a mile from Landenberg. Irwin Lewis. the chlld's stepfather. is accused of having murdered her.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Real Hard Cider.

John Fair. highly respected citizen of Montgomeryville. Armstrong coun- ty. has at his home a small keg con taining several quarts of cider which was made by himself 5l years ago. says the Philadelphia Record. Alto gether there were several kegs of the liquid, but now only a few quarts re- main. and MT. Fair is guarding that jealously. The cider is so old that it has turned black in color. and so strong that less than a teaspoonful will put a drinker in the Happy Land.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
p,rr,caac Fighting at Lisbon.

LONDON. June 22.-Dispatches from Lisbon say that popular hatred of the system of government by decree insti- tuted by Premier Franco after the dis mIssal of parliament in the beginning of May has had as it's outcome barri- cade fighting between the troops and the people in the streets of Lisbon and much bloodshed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
An Explanation.

Fat men are invariably honest" said the deep thinker. and I believe it's because they are so sensitive about their fat T dsn't see what you mean?" Well, if they should be dishonest. and get caught at 1t they might have to wear convict suits with the stripes running in the most un- coming becoming way"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22

For scratches burns cuts insect bites and the many little hurts comNon to every family DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is the best remedy, It is soothing cooling clean and heal- ing. Be sure you get DeWitts. Sold by H. W. Lake Drug Go, and J. A. Smith, S26 Bank street. Brooklyn. '
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
w,lIman Preparing to san.

TROMSOE. Norway. June 22--A dis patch from Camp wellman. spitzber- gen. says that after meeting with some difficulty, owing to the pack ice. Wal ter weIIman. leader of the WeIlman- Chicago Record -Her1ld arctic exPedi- tlon. has arrived there and Is prepar- ing to sail northward in his airship.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Court Lady KiIled In Auto Wreck

Court Lady Killed In Auto wreck. 1 NAPLES. June 22.-lt was learned hhat the woman killed when the auto 1tobIIe containing Marquis Ferrara. the Duke de Ia Regina and two guests west into a ravine near Caianello. with fatai results to the entire party. was the Narchioness Russo of the Gerini family of Florence. The marehioness was a cousin of Prince ScipioDe Dor ghese. who is now leading fin the auto mobile race from Peking to Paris King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena were personal friends of those killed and were greatly shocked when they were told of the accident
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
The Democrat costs but 42c

The Democrat costs but 4zc a month. delivered to your home or sent by mail. If you nay in advance the WoInan's Home Companion will he srnt free of charge Get your name on the list now and you will re- cefve the July number of the magazine. A charming story will be commenced fin the July number. The opening chap ters of Martin Hewitt. Investi- eator." aPpear in this issue of fhe Democrat. Be sure to read the story. 1t will interest, en- certain and instruct y0z-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
o-.r,,.t s.,.,,, v~c.rr.-.

NEW YORK June 22--By the deci- sion os the supreme court the order of Judgs Kelly restraining the Demccrst- ;r state committee from expeIIing Sem afor McCarren and other members iron Kings county is upheld
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
m,t,nx nm French warship.

LoRIENT. France, June PA re- port here says that grave mutiny has taken place aboard the French armor- ed cruiser Victor Hugo of the coast of the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
Ktpr of sian as London.

LONDON. June 22. = The king of Siam arrived here from Paris on q visit to King Edward and Queen Alex sndra.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22
OAKVILlE HAPPENINGS

The Evening Democrat and Wo- mans Home Companion will be sent to any address for AZ cents a month.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22

The Evening Democrat and She weman's Home Companion will De sent to any home in the city or out of it for 4z cents a month
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22

will be decorated by committees. All Odd Fellows in town are cor dially invited. Members of Centen- nial lodge will meet at their hall at 10 o'clock and the Rebekahs will assemble in the parish house at 10.l5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-06-22

will observe their annual day. They will attend gational church at 10: B a special sermon will by the pastor the
 Soule. They will then d graves in Grove cemeter the day be stormy the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
CHANGE OF TELEPHONE POLICY.
The Bell Companies viii Hereafter Sell
instruments and Equipment Outright.

President Theodore n. Vail of the
American Telephone and Telegraph COM
pany confirms the report that the Wes-
tern Electric company, the concern that
manufactures the apparatus used by
the Bell companies, will hereafter
sell telephones and supplies to all
buyers, which is a radical change in the
policy which has governed the Bell COM
panies for 80 years past.
In reply to a question as to the probable
effect of this action on the revenues of
the American Telephone and Telegraph
company, Mr. Vail said that no consider
able direct increase was anticipated but
that a great indirect advantage was looked
for from improved relations between the
public and all of the associated Bell COM
panies, because there has been an entirely
erroneous idea more or less prevalent
that the charges of these companies Tor
their services were based on monopoly
of telephone instruments, while the fact
is that the instrument is but small
part of the plant required in giving tele-
phone service the Bell companies only
claim for patronage Is based on their
ability to furnish the best service at rea-
sonable prices and not on any instrument
monopoly.
time many inefficient telephone instru-
ments are in use on local and private
lines and that the Bell companies
desire to see these replaced by stan
dard instruments in order that II
may make traffic connections with the
greatest possible number of properly
equipped lines, assuring proper SER
vice and transmission. For example,
there are thousands of so-called farmers
lines" which will furnish valuable feeders
for the toll lines of the larger system
when properly equipped and maintained.
This situation can now be provided Tor
through the sale outright OF Bell instru-
ments and apparatus.
In answer to the question as to whether
IL was intended that the Western Elec-
trio company should become an agrees
sive competitor of the independent manu-
facturers who up to this time have had
| a monopoly of the selling trade, the only
reply was that the Bell interests were
| fully prepared, either from the manufac-
turing or operating side of the business
to meet all the needs Of the public and
that they wished to demonstrate tha'
they claimed or asked no advantages
other than their ability to meet those
needs under square competitive condl'
lions Of quality and price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
ESTATE OF 5000 INVOLVED.
Mrs. SERVER II. Pickett Of GuIIford Asks
Probate Court to Appoint Guardian for
Her Mother.

4
a hearing was held IN the prouate
court In Greenfield, Mass, Saturday. on
the petition of SERVER IL. Pickett Of
Guiiford, Vt, for the appointment Of
conservator over her mother, Mrs. Louise
NJ. Wheeler, widow of Silas Whitman
Wheeler of Colrain, who died two
years ago, leaving an estate OF about
$4,000. He left his property to his
widow during her life and with the
privilege of giving their children such
portion as she desired. William Watson
Davenport who has been blind for many
years, was made executor of the will.
The will also directed that if Mrs. Vince
Ter did not dispose of the estate under the
powers given her it was to go to two
daughters, Mrs. Roswell Robertson and
Mrs. SERVER Pickett, the last named
being the petitioner.
Last spring Slas n. Wheeler, a son
of Silas w. Wheeler endeavored to break
the will on the usual grounds, but a
compromise or settlement was reached
before the trial was finished. The name
of Mrs. Pickett was joined with that of
her brother in the contest against the
will, but she testified Saturday that her
name was attached without her consent.
She stated that her mother was in feeble
health, was not able to transact business
and would do as directed by Mr.. Daven-
port. There were many witnesses in the
hearing, which took place before Judge
Thompson. Judge Thompson gave his de-
cision Monday. dismissing the petition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
Vermont Nearly at the Top.
barre Times.l

Vermont stood second of all the states
OF the union in 1906 in the production of
stone. Quite a revelation, it affords, for
those who are accustomed to associate
the commonwealth with things purely
agricultural. A bulletin just issued by the
United States geological survey gives the
relative standing of the leading states,
with granite, marble, sandstone and lime
stone as the products considered. In this
reckoning the state Of Pennsylvania leads
all others, with production Of 1927 per
cent. of the total output Then comes
Vermont, with a percentage of 11.34 of
the entire production Of the country. The
g. -~,er produces all four of the minerals
-tffflldad 10 this compilation, while Yer
MONT 49,. -dti @ Nth only three-Sranlte|
marble and small quantity Of limestone.
The other states. prodl .0 move than
$1,000. 600 annually we '- 'tne order OK
their rank, New York, OHIO Massachu-
Sets Indiana, Illinois, Maine, California
and Missouri. In the production of marble
Vermont led all states.
The total valuation of the stone pro-
duct of the country in the year was $685.
37S,794, showing a gain of two millions
and a half over the preceding year and
an increase of over forty-two millions in
the past ten years. The production Of
limestone leads with an output of $27,-
800, 243, with granite second and having a
total of 1860, 705. Marble was third
with S7,5S2,9 1888. Nearly one-third of the
output went into building construction. An
interesting fact to this state is that YER
mont having produced 11.34 per cent Of the
grand total is therefore credited with a
production of 1857 ,355.23 during the year.
Her granite and her marble are largely
! responsible for this. Pennsylvania, the
leading state, turned out only a million
and a quarter more than did Vermont.
In view Of the great strides taken by the
Green Mountain state, the acceleration
| given to the business from year to year,
and, above all, the possession of vast
| storehouses of raw product, it is not I'M
reasonable to expect that this little rock
| ribbed commonwealth will soon surpass
| even Pennsylvania and take her place at
the head of the procession. Nothing short
| of that will now satisfy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
KIPLINo ADVISES VANCOUVER.
Agrees That "Undeslred Of Races" viii
Not Help Canada.

Speaking in public in Vancouver, Rud-
yard Klpling touched on the Pacific coast
immigration problem.
Mr.. Kirling promised that on his return
he would embody his Views on Canada in
some form. He contrasted the happy
condition of the Canadian people with
those of India. He went on to point out
the difference between oriental and con-
tinenta European immigI aticn and set
tiers of British origin. In the one case
the immigrants regarded law as a mons
ter. They We're born in fear and reared
in panic necessary to the race.
TT is not necessary" said Mr.. Kip
ling ito evolve an elaborate scheme of
education to instruct the immigrant from
Great Britain howl to talk the Ell glish Ian
guage or to teach his children the rudi-
ments of citizenship. He knows that he
may have to learn much and unlearn much
but at least he will have the same powers
and possibilities as yourselves and follow
the same ideas even as your fathers did
along lines that you know well. He
seeks only room to develop his powers
and his capabilities, and this room
conceive is offered in your best dominion.
TT Is possible that in your strength
YOU may think that this is not an urgent
question, but the time is coming when you
will have to choose between the desired
reinforcements of your own stock and
blood and the undesired Of races to
whom you are strangers, whose speech
you do not understand. from whose in
stincts and traditions you are separated
by thousands Of years. That is your
choice For myself think the time for
making that choice is on you now"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleas
ed to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that Is
Catarrh Halls Catarrh Cure Is the only
positive cure now known to the medlcai
fraternity. Catarrh being consul
tutional disease, requires a constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood
thereby destroying the foundation OF tne
disease, and giving the patient strengtth
ing nature in doing its work. The pro-
prietors have so much faith in its curas
tive powers that they offer one hundred
Dollars for any case that IL talls 10 cure'
Send for list Of testimonials.
Toledo, o,
Sold by all Druggists, Toe ..,,,.
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
Pays q per cent. Interest on
DenoSits

The New England Farmer, the old
standby of New England,
believes that the policy of keeping
Vermont money at home is a popular
and wise one. 1t says:
The Lamoille County Savings Bank and
Trust Co., Hyde Park VT, of which ex-Gov.
Carroll S. Page is president, is run upon a
wise principle, one which the farmers who
patronize it would do well to apply in their
general business transactions. This bank be-
lieves in keeping its money at home. That
its policy is a profitable as well as popular
one is indicated by the fact that it is about
to pay per cent interest on deposits left
with it a year or more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
ENTERTAINED 300 KNIGHTS.
Many Visitors to Leo Council Sunday
When the Third Degree Was Conferred
in impressive Ceremonial.

When the Third Degree was SohIeTTeu
in Impressive Ceremonial.
The biggest celebration ever held by
the knights of Columbus in Brattleboro
occurred Sunday afternoon and evening
when a class of 20 candidates received the
third degree, Leo council of this town
entertained about 800 visiting knights
from Bellows Falls, Keene and other
towns in a way that brought forth ex-
pressions OF warnest appreciation from
the guests. 1t was the first time that
the third degree had ever been conferred
in Brattleboro and the occasion was one
of general celebration in the organiza-
ton, The class of 20 candidates was
composed mostly of representatives OF
Leo council of this town and st. Charles
council of Bellows Falls but few were
from Fair Haven, Rutland, Barre and
MONTPELIER and from Greenfield and Tur-
ners Falls, Mass. The company assem-
bled at 5 o'clock in the afternoon in ST.
Michaers Roman Catholic church where
a special vesper service was held, in
which Rev. Father NJ. j. Carmody, chap
lain of Leo council, gave a fitting ad-
dress After the service the third de-
gree was conferred in Red Mems hall by
State Deputy F. II. O'Connor of Brattle-
boro, assisted by District Depty j.
r. Duffy of Keene and the degree team
captained by C. +. Mann of this town.
This degree team, of which q. ]. Howard
of Bellows Falls is warden, is said to be
the finest drilled of any in this part OF the
country, and they went through with the
ceremonial in a way that spoke highly
for the efficiency of the leaders and the
persistent work of the men. After the
ceremonial a luncheon was served and
the guests left for their homes in the
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
BRATTLEB0R0 LOCAL NEVIS
BEFORE SUPREME COURT.
Atty Gen. Fits In Washington to Make
Arguments in Case Concerning Con.
solldated Rendering Co.

solldated Rendering CO.
Atty.-Gen. c. c. Fits went to Wash
ington Monday ana on Tuesday appeared
before the United States Supreme court
in the case of the Consolidated Rendering
company of Burlington, PLAINTIFF in error,
against the state of Vermont, defendant
in error. The case was called up on the
motion of Mr.. Fits to advance it on the
docket. Freedom Hutchinson of Boston
appeared as attorney for the company.
This case was taken to the United
States Supreme court by the company on
the claim that the act of the Vermont
legislature of 1906, entitled IAN Act to
Compel the Production of Books and Pa
pers of Corporations is unconstitutional,
that it violates the provisions Of the Yer
mont constitution relative to search and
seizure and relative to taking private
property without just compensation and
relative to compelling a person to in
criminate himself and also that it is in
violation of the 4th, 5th and 14th amend
ments to the Constitution of the United
States.
1t will be remembered that this case
is one in which the Consolidated Rem
dreing company was summoned to pro-
duce it's books and papers to show what
disposition had been made of cattle sold
to 1t by the state cattle commissioners,
and which the state claimed were dis
eased. The manager told the grand jury
that the documents had been forwarded
to Boston, and upon the refusal of the
company to produce them the act refer
red to was passed. Then the company
claimed that the documents had been de-
stroyed. The Chittcnden county court ad-
judged the company in contempt and i'm
posed a fine of $4,000 The state supreme
court affirmed the decision.
The state claims that no federal ques-
lie faA In hot 1ttn
| course of the administration of the law
in Vermont requires that it be advanced
and disposed of at the earliest possible
| time, that causes now pending in the
courts of Vermont, in which the state of
Vermont Is a party, require the use of
the process provided in the act in ques-
| ton, and that the proper investigation Of
crime and proper regulation and control
| of corporations by the state of Vermont
require an early disposition of this cause,
that the constitutionality of the act may
| be settled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
Money in circulation.

Official figures compiled by the treasury
denartment indicate that the total amount
of money in circulation on october has
Increased to S2.SO5, s54.S74 from $2Ts9'-
POI $40 a month. previous, and the amount
per capita rose to $S2,46, despite an es-
timated increase in population to s6,42s'-
900. The chief gain during September
was over S12,0OO,00O in gold certiheates'
While the only decrease was about $2,-
T5O 900 in national bank notes. Moderate
gains occurred in gold coin, standard sill
Yer dollars, silver certificates and sub
sidlary silver. Including money In the
treasury the total stock in the country
rose to S3,1S4, 6ss, 449, against s3'l2S O56, :
673. The increase was in gold, Of which
the total stock in the country is Sl'4SS'-
40.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
Sick Wives and Daughters.

You have often seen them with pale faces,
poor appetite, head and back ache, symptIH aas
no time in securing DR.. David Kennedy's ia,
vorite Remedy. 1t will cost only one aoiia az
and is much cheaper than sieBness. W.
for free sample bottle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
HRArrLEHoRo MARKET REPORT.

Flour Of all kinds went up again Tues
day, pastry flour going from $3.50 and Sc
per barrel to 1915 and $6.25. Bread -four
rose from 1915 and $3.50 to 81 and IS.
Another advance is expected soon.
WHOLESALE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
For over sixty Years.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over 90 years by millions OF motn frs
for their children while teething, with perieS'
aliays all pain. cures wind collie and is the
best remedy for diarrhea. 1t will relieve the
poor little sufferer Immediately; Sold by drug
Cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs
WinsIow's Soothing Syrup" and take NO
other kind. Guaranteed under the tood, o S5I1
Drugs act June 80, 1906, serial number loSo'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

Those unhappy persons who suffer from neI'
yousness and dyspepsia. should use Car carte,
Little Nerve Pills. which are made expressly
Price rs cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
A MONTH IN CHINA

Some Of the Interesting Places Visited
and Impressions Gained by Chaplain
and Mrs. Smith During Visit to That
Country-Improved Conditions and a
Hopeful oaei9,< for the Philippines.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

Hundreds of women are employed in
the secret service OF Germany.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18
&mstness @ards.

c. q. HUNTER, M. o.,
Office Willston building over Seotta
grocery store. Hours / to 3 and $50 to
p. m. Telephone 2SS. Residence West
Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

THOS. RICE, M. D.
Office and residence in Houghton building,
over kuech's store, formerly occupied by DIR.
w. IL. Lane. Hours 8 to a. M, l to
and to pm. Telephone 2l2-2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

A. l. MILLER, M. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Hooker block; till a. M, l to 2, $50 to
D. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

DIR. HENRY TUCKER,
Residence, 8 Grove ST., telephone 2Ss, Of
hce, Leonard block. Hours $50 to J and y
to g. Telephone 1913.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

DIR. GEO. R. ANDERSON,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON,
Surgery in all its branches a specially. Of
hce and residence, 88 Main street. Office
hours, until 10 a. M, to 2.30 p. m, even
ings, $50 to 8. Telephone, Brooks House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

DENTIST,
Union block, Brattleboro,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

FREMONT HAMILTON, M. D.
Once and residence No / Linden street
Hours until a. M, to 23o and early even
ing to I.3O. Sundays, l to 3 p. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

DIR. H. L. WATERMAN.
Once and residence, Al Elliot St Ofica
hours, 1890 to $50; evening 6 to 8.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-10-18

c. R. ALDRICH, M. D.
Union block, Brattleboro
Office hours until a. m, to D. m, and
to 9 D. m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-12-12
Personal POINTS.

Mrs. H. W. Reed is very low at her
home on Fifteenth street, suffering
from heart trouble.
Mrs A. L. Burnett is suffering with
diphtheria, and the home has been
placed under quarantine.
]. S. Battles has returned to Pontiac
after attending the funeral of his faith
er Captain J. H. Battles.
Mrs. Lee Shannon of San Antonio.
Texas, arrived this morning to spend
the holidays with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. George w. Henry.
Mrs. Thomas Young of Chicago is
in the city for visit of several weeks
at the home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. J. Teska. 1925 Seventh avenue
Division Freight Agent H. w. Craw-
ford of the Burlington, whose terri
tory has been increased. left today for
two days inspection trip over the
new district.