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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
Landon n. BaIIou,

Landon Houghton Ballou 5s, died in
his home on Western avenue Wednes-
day morning Of pneumonia. He was a
member of the Ballou family so promi-
nent in the history of the universahst
denomination For many years he was
manufacturer of sheepskin boots and
was one of the first to introduce them
to the boot and shoe trade. He carried
on the business 20 years I'm West Hall
fax and came to Brattleboro three years
ago He was born in Halifax Sept. 20,
lS4S. and was the son of Almon and
Sarah Houghton Ballou. He was the
second in a family Of four and was the
only son. He lived at home on the farm
until 20 years old when he went West
and located on a farm near Princeton,
I'll. He ran the farm several years and
married there Jan. :, 1872. Miss Mary
Ballou, his cousin. Shortly after his
marriage he returned to Vermont and
bought farm in West Halifax where
he lived with his wife 80 years and the
last 20 Of them manufactured the sheep
skin boots. About three weeks ago he
was taken i'll with grip, and pneumonia
developed a few days ago. He leaves
besides his wife two sisters Sarah B.
Thurber Of West Halifax and Mrs Her
bert Clark of West Brattleboro. The
funeral was held in the home, 1913
Western avenue, this noon. Rev. E. Q.
5. Osgood officiated and the burial will
be in the family lot in West Halifax.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
second Hoo.ae Tunnel Proposed.

Railroad men in the employ Of the
Boston & Maine road are responsible
for the report at North Adams that sur
veys have been made and blue print plans
prepared for the digging IA second
Hoosac tunnel to the south OF the present
one. which will be used, II ever con-
structed solely for eastbound trains. the
grade being such that the trains will be
able 10 run through without power. The
same report is to the effect that the pres
ent tunnel will be used for all westbOund
trains, this being graded to permit trains
going west to go through without power
This would leave the tunnel free OF the
obnoxious smoke and gases which are so
much complained OF by passengers and
trainmen. 1t is a well known fact that
the road is swamped with freight. and
that each succeeding season brings
large increase over the amount OF cars
handled the preceding year, and it is
also known that the road recently made
very large appropriation, but there was no
specification as to what it was to be
used for. II is reported that the plan for
the new tunnel calls for it to be built 10
the south OF the present one. some dis
tance away.-tAthol Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
conaested Railroad Terminals.

The railroads are no longer able to get
their freight cars in and out of the yards
and terminals of the larger cities. They
cannot get the cars loaded and unloaded
or returned to the place where they be-
long. The business of the country has
been to great extent paralyzed for
weeks pasU on account of what is called
the freight car famine" Yet freight cars
by the hundreds of thousands are stand
ing on side tracks and packed into freight
yards, all in one weltering chaos of hope
less mismanagement. We have simply
reached the climax of a situation that has
been coming on for years, and that could
have been met without very serious diff
ficuty The situation cannot be justified
by any honest answer from the business
standpoint 10 the question why railroad
facilities should not have kept pace with
the growth of other business enterprises.
Lack of terminals is hard to excuse.
-[From 1.-THE Progress of the World,
in the American Monthly Review of Re
views for February.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

The British royal commission on tuber-
culosis. which was appointed in August,
1901 has just issued an exhaustive report
on uubercular diseases in which It de-
clares that man is liable to infection by
bovine tuberculosis and that cows milk
containing tubercular bacilh is responsible
for the majority OF the cases Of such in
infection These findings are supported
by long series Of careful expert
ments ana researches. which are describ-
ed in the report The report is considered
to be Of the greatest Importance as dem
onstrating conclusively that the theory Of
Prof Robert Koch OF Berlin, announced
in 1900, waS based upon insufficient and
misinterpreted observation. This com
mission was appointed as "A result Of Prof
koch's assertion that bovine and human
tuberculosis were distinct diseases.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
NO. 6.
BROOKS HOUSE SOLD
Edward c. Crosby Has Bought
Half Interest Of Leroy F. Adams
Final Arrangements Were Made Yester-
day--House viii Be Under Management
OF John Brasor


one Of the most important real estate
transactions which has taken place in
Bratteboro in several years was con-
summated yesterday, when Edward c.
Crosby became sole owner Of the Brooks
House and its furnishings by buying the
half-interest of his partner Leroy F.
Adams. The arrangement for the trans
fer was made mutually to the entire sat
isfaction of both men. The price paid is
private. but it is understood that the
property represents an investment Of
sl25.000. Crosby & Adams bought the
Brooks House in March, 1889, Of the heirs
of George j. Brooks for about 100000. 1t
cost Mr. Brooks to build and equip the
house of upwards Of $3.50, 900. The building
was erected in 1S70-71, ana was opened in
1872. 1t contains six stores fronting on
Main street. three smaller business places
fronting on High street, in addition to
the hotel, with Office on the ground floor
and rooms on three floors above. In the
year following their purchase Crosby &
Adams made extensive improvements,
and they have carried out additional al
terations since then. new hall for
the employees and engine room have
been constructed, an elevator has been
Installed, and improvements have been
made in the office. billiard room and in
other directions. When Crosby & Ad-
ans became the owners the late George
JtIlS was manager OF the hotel about
three years. The late Edward A. Tyler
leased the hotel and was its proprietor
from 1892 until he and his wife met death
by drowning in the Connecticut river in
August, 1896. II. d. Carlisle H. w Ed
dy and Thomas Heaphy have been
managers since 1896, Mr. Heaphy retiring
from the position Of manager recently
after conducting the house with great
success two and one-half years.
Under the new ownership John Brasor
who has been the clerk in charge OF the
office. will be the manager. For the pres
ent or until the season for open-air work
comes. he will have the assistance Of
Carroll Il. Parker, Mr. Crosby's associate
in their work as contractors-.Mr Parker
having had previous experience in hotel
management.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.

Rev Henry Rawle Wadleigh, rector Of
st. James's Episcopal church in Green
field the past four years, has resigned to
accept a call to the church Of the Ascen-
sion In Munich, Bavaria.
Mervin Marcy. 65, killed himself at Ley
den Wednesday morning. dscharging a
shotgun by pulling the trigger with his
toe as he rested in bed. He was a bach
elor and had lived alone many years
He was considered eccentric. He return
ed from the Franklin county hospital in
Greenfield Monday. he suffered with a
weak heart and other ailments and was
despondent. c. A. Marcy OF Colrain is
a brother and Mrs. L. T. Darling of Ley
den is a sister.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
SUGGESTIONS FOR SCHOOLS.
State Superintendent Of Education Out
lines Districts Which Might Be Formed
In This Part Of the State.


Mason S Stone. state superintendent
Of education. has issued a pamphlet on
school supervision under the law Of 1906.
The school law. which is substantially
the bill introduced by Representative 4.
W Gibson Of Bratteboro is given in full,
with other matters of interest to teachers
and educators. The superintendent
makes recommendation for the formation
OF districts which shall be under the di-
rection of a superintendent. The salary
Of each superintendent is to be not less
than $3.50, and the state will reimburse
the towns to the amount OF 5000. The
following are Mr.. Stones suggestions for
districts in this part Of the state with
the number OF schools:
Brattleboro incorporated district 20,
Brattleboro town district 10. Dummers-
ton Z, Guilford 10. Vernon 4. total 81.
Brattleboro Incorporated district 20,
Brattleboro town district TO- Guilford 10.
Vernon 4. total a.
Rockingham 81. Springfield p. total So
Rockingham p, Westminster 10. Ath-
ems >. total 35.
Newfane :. Dover s. Marlboro ). Put
ney 10. Grafton :. Athens ,. Brookline .,
Townshend 3, total 80.
Newfane . Wardsboro. 8, Windham 4,
Townshend .. Grafton :, Brookline ?,
Putney :. Dummerston :. total 45.
Londonderry II. Windham 4. Jamaica s.
Wardsboro 6. Stratton ?, Winhall 6. Peru
T. Landgrove g. Weston :. total 40.
Londonderry II. Jamaica s, Stratton 2,
Winhall s. Peru 4. Landgrove g. Weston
:. total So
Wilmington 10. Somerset /. Halifax 9,
Whitingham T. Readsboro 9. Stamford 3,
Searsburg .. total 4S.
Wilmington TO- Nottingham Z. Hall
fax g. Marlboro 5. Dover 5. total Al.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

Gov. Guild OF Massachusetts has pre-
pared an address to the President and
Congress urging immediate favorable con-
sideration Of the recommendation OF the
recent business mems conference IN
Washington In favor OF tariff revision.
The governor states that it is inexpedient
to ask for the adoption Of a tarifr resolu-
tion by the Massachusetts, Legislature.
but he hopes that members OF that body
will sign the address. that the state may
act on the matter without regard to po-
litical parties.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
NEWS NOTES.

Samuel IaClaire. 40 a farmer in Lowell
Vi. was killed Monday while loading logs
near his home His wife found him pinned
under log, dead.
Fire in the Montpelier & Wells River
railroad car shops at Montpelier yester-
day caused 1000 damage. The blaze
started in the oil room and spread with
great rapidity. The repair shops were
destroyed. but the storekeeper's depart
ment and a wooden building was saved.
\ new $4,000 engine for the Barre rail-
road was destroyed. Two other engines
were taken out under a low head OF steam.
Bert Young, liveryman in Willamstown,
claims to have been sandbagged and
robbed of S40O Wednesday night while
driving between South Barre and Will
Jamestown. He had collected $500 during
the day i'm Chelsea. He says a stranger
asked him for ride and that the man
suddenly struck him over the head. The
next he knew he was lying by the road
side chilled and his money gone He was
suffering from the effects of the blow yes
terday and could not tell a connected
story of the ARRAY.
Among Great Britain's paupers are
36 900 widows and over 100 900 children
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
The HadIeY Exhibition.

This company will no doubt attract the
usual large attendance, for the pictures
are always satisfactory in every partic-
ular. Although Mr.. Hadley's company
has been here before a number of times,
his program is not the least bit tiresome
because il always new and up to date.
The elaborate magic pictures as usual
will be a highly amusing feature. Al
bert Myer. tenor, is featured in the latest
illustrated songs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
Wheel Club Tournament.

The preliminary games in the pool di-
vision Of the billiard and pool tournament
of the Vermont Wheel club were finished
this week. l.. G. Tasker won from
Thompson 55 to "A on his handicap. The
four ball preliminaries have all been fin
ished and the schedule for the finals IN
four ball and pool will be arranged
30 that the games can be started
next week. In the three ball billiards
division one more game was played, d.
Stolte winning on his handicap from Du-
gan. 80 to l2l. Five more preliminaries
remain to be played in this division.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

The advocates OF a IA foot channel for
the Mississippi river, Chicago TO St.
Louis TO the gulf, met defeat Monday
when the House committee of the whole,
which has under consideration the river
and harbor appropriation bill voted 10
stand by the recommendations of the
river and harbor committee which op
pose the project. Although there was
much speechmaking by friends OF the
measure they obtained only 4S votes for
the amendment against las against 1t.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

five years i'm the regular army and then
resigned i'm 1876 TO become connected with
the John y. Roebling company Of Tren-
ton, y. J. lie is an active politician, eX-
mayor Of Trenton. treasurer Of the state.
and chairman of the Republican state
committee. 1t is recalled by old stagers
that Senator elect Briggs's father once
ran for the senatorship in New Hamp-
shire, and on being beaten was so deeply
aggrieved that he bolted the nomination
but this course availed nothing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
New Jersey,s New Senator.

United States senator John r Dryden
Of New Jersey on March will join the
down and out society Of moribund poll
ticians. MIR Dryden was chosen to the
Senate nve years ago 10 fn a vacancy.
He lacked but a few votes in the contest
for reelection in the legislature now in
session. but il became evident that the
opposition within his own party. headed
by Senator CoIby young political re-
former, would stick and that the result
was likely to be a deadlock. which, il
persisted in by both sides would leave
senatorship for the state untitled. on
Monday Mr., Dryden withdrew from the
fight, giving IN health as the cause Of his
retirement. He emitted a swan song in
the form Of a long personal explanation
as a justification OF his political course
and defense OF his character and record
as a senator and a man. Being the choice
Of his party, and having a record with no
scandal attached. he was at a loss TO
divine the grounds OF the opposition He
attributed it to abuse and slander and
suggested that the mere fact Of connec-
ton with large financial interests or
large fiduciary interests" has actually
become a disqualification in the public
mind for public Offices OF trust. Mr..
Dryden may be a victim OF the feeling OF
the times. but as the head OF one of the
great life insurance companies it is diff
fcult for the public mind to reconcile him
TO the role Of a worshipful hero. His
passing will not be a sign of public
mourning nor will it be regarded as a
great calamity. Frank O. Briggs who
was elected Tuesday as Mr.. Dryden's sue
cessor, Is son of the late Mai. James F.
Briggs OF Manchester. n H., who served
several terms in Congress. Frank o.
Briggs is a graduate Of West Point, served
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

Librarian Putnam reports that the Con-
gressonal library has been visited during
the past year by S12, 600 persons and that
making the present total of 1924.
This great institution, for which the gov
ernment provided an edifice costing over
81 600, 900, bids fair TO become the most
valuable library ever accumulated by any
nation
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

The McCumber bill providing a pension
Tor all civil war veterans was passed by
the House Monday with only 90 dissenting
votes. The measure will add at the start
about si5.OoO,00o annually to the expendi-
ture for pensions, but the death rate is
so high among the veterans that the
amount will be largely decreased within
a few years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

The governments balance sheet for
January shows receipts OF S55237, 499 and
expenditures Of s47.s27241. leaving a sur
plus for the month Of &7.41O.25s, and
surplus for the seven months Of the pres
ent fiscal year OF s32.46I.167.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

Gov. Proctor is fortunate again in Sc
curing the services Of two such successful
business men as Joseph \. DeBoer OF
Montpelier and Olin Merrill OF Enosburg
Falls as committee to recommend
better system Of bookkeeping for the
state auditors Office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

"Then Mr.. Richley didn't really give
according TO his means?" said the min
ister's wife.
No" replied the minister, merely ac-
cording TO his meanness. s."-tPhiladelphia
Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
THE VERMONT PHRNIx.
Published at Brattleboro every Friday by
o. L, FRENCH.

TERMS. $3.50 per year in advance; if not
paid within the year 81.
Rates Of advertising furnished on application
Birth, marriage and death notices published
free obituary notices, cards Of thanks etc,
75 cents for a space Of - lines or less.
Entered at the Brattleboro Post Office as
second class mail matter)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
Insurance does not happen

Insurance should be done before any
thing happens. 5Sth year. National Life
Ins. CO. of VT. (Mutual)
Il. E. TAYLOR q SON.,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08

Among Great Britain's paupers are
sc, 900 widows and over 100, 900 children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-02-08
Prices, 25c, 35c, SOC

DEPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
IL VERMONT NATIONAL BANK az Brat.
tleboro in the state OF Vermont, at the close
OF business Jan. 2d. lgf.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
WATERFOWL JOTTINCS

Little boys red or tan top coats, $2.49, at Upson, Singleton & Co.'S.
 John Rogers of Hillcrest avenue is seriously i'll.
 William G. French, who has been spending the winter in Florida, is expected home about April 1.
 Myron McNeil will celebrate his S5th birthday to-day at the home of his nephew, Russell Hard. MT Me Neil always enjoys the visits of his friends on the anniversary of his birth.
 A strange dog which had every ap- pearance of having the rabies was killed in the northern part of the town near the residence of F. R. Smith. Selectman E. P. McGowan was notified and the dog was shot.
 F. M. Painter has been i'll for the past week with quinsy sore throat.
 William O'Dell will enter the em- ploy of M. E. Brahen April 1.
 Hancy Lewis is quite i'll, and with symptoms of pneumonia.
 It is reported that the employees of the Greenville factory will be given piece work after April 1.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
WATERvlLLE.

Boys tearabout suits never rip, $5 at Upson, Singleton & Co.'S.
 Evening service at St Michaels R c. church tonight at 7:30 o'clock.
 Evening service at St Pauls church tonight at 7:30 o'clock. Choir re hearsal immediately after the ser vice.
 William Heaney has accepted 2 position with the B. & R. Manufac- turing Co.
 John D. West has returned from visit with relatives in Bridgeport.
 Mrs Catherine Donovan has recov cred from an attack of the grip.
 Harry Booth has returned from Canton, O., and has taken position with the Cutlery Co.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
NAUGATUK NCUGGETs


 son, Singleton & Co.'S, Waterbury. The neIu uay COinmlIlee oi tue St rrancls I. A. D. socleCy Will meet at II a. III. Sunday Ill the society rooms on Cnurcn street.
 A horse owned by Milk dealer w. ,h Cnurcn street weunesuay alter -.uon anu nau Iu De kliieu.
 Lawrence Dreen, wnO mas been en- .,iU!eu Ill tue local once OI une Nau- s.,ucK CneInlcal Uompany, Has ueen ', ,ansierreu lo Ihe vonipanyS $ New o4 unCe.
 At the Lenten service at St Mich .ei $ Episcopal cnurcu lulS evening .le seluou wall ue preacneu uy lu- .lev h. W. Harrlman, pastor or urace euurcn, Wlnusor.
 The funeral of Ladislaus S., the one year old son of MT and Mrs Ladis- laus Bestothy of spring street, took place yesterday afternoon. The in- terment was in St James cemetery. c. H. Lounsbury, executor of the estate of the late Mary Lounsbury, filed his limitation account in the probate court. A final hearing on the settlement of the estate will be held next Monday at p. m.
 J. D. Shea, proprietor of saloon on Rubber avenue, is securing signers to a petition to the county commits sioners requesting them to grant him transfer of his license from his pres- ent place of business to the A. O. H. building on Church street.
 Mrs Margaret Kerwin died We'd nesday afternoon at her home, 49 South Main street. She is survived by three daughters, two of whom, Miss May Kerwin and Mrs Peter Foley, reside here. The funeral was held this morning at o'clock at St Francis church.
 Lovers of music in Naugatuck are looking forward to the concert to be given at Columbus hall on Tuesday, April 2, under the auspices of the St Francis church. There will be a total of sixty musicians taking part in the concert, led by Lieutenant William H. Santelmann.
 Frank Schoefield is getting along fairly we'll after the accident Wednes- day afternoon when he was struck Tn the head by a falling brick from a chimney. He was driving coal team toward Platt's Mills, and past a house that stood close to the road just as the high wind blew over the chimney or the house.
 Considerable excitement was caused on the river road yesterday by the runaway of a hack team belonging to William Nobles. the truckman. The horses, which were driven by Mir Nobles' son, Myron Nobles, took fright in Union City, and broke into a gallop. They were dashing down the river road at mad rate of speed to the danger of their driver, when jthey were stopped by bystander.
 Robert Webster. former resident of Naugatuck, died Wednesday at a New York hospital where he had un. |dergone an operation for throat trouble. For some months he had resided at the Soldiers home in Moro. ton. He leaves one son, Frank Web. ster. of New Haven; three brothers Joel F. and Edward l.. of Naugatuck and Walter l.. of New Haven, also two sisters. Mrs. Leila E. Durand oi Naugatuck and Mrs. E. C. North oi New Haven. The deceased was foi many years employed as a pattern maker at the foundry of the Nauga. tuck Malleable Iron company. The remains were brought this afternoon on the 3:3S train and were inferred were furnished by Isbell post, G. A. R
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
Kings Signature.

Trihing as the actual work of sign. ing his name may seem. yet when the number of times King Edward affixes his signature to documents is consid. cred the work assumes something of the nature of hard, or at least confln. ing, labor. It is estimated that his royal name is signed to not fewer than 5o,0eo official documents yearly. and in addition to these there are several hundred signatures afixed to his pri. vate correspondence.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
Playing for Safety.

A few weeks ago a negro. of Ala. bama, entering the witness box, said he thought he wouldn't swear. He thought he would just affirm. "Eras- tus," said the judge, how is this? A month ago, when you appeared before me you consented readily enough to be sworn. Why is it you will only be affirmed now?" Well. yo' honah," said Erastus. de reason am dat specks l ain't quite so sure about de facks O dis case as was O de odder."
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
Prairie Playa Hide.and. Seek,

Some years ago topographer was sent out from Washington to make a survey of what was then Payne prai. rie, Florida, bit of land about 85 miles in extent. The survey was made and the prairie described. Three or four years later new surveying expedition found that this land had been transformed into body of wa ter. and it was put on the map as Lake Alachu. It developed that this lakeprairie plays Dr. Jekyll and Mir. Hyde game with itself. sometimes ap. bearing as one and sometimes as the other.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-03-22
shishkoH at st. Petersburg.

ST. PETERSBURG. March % - Nicholas Shishkoff has returned to St. Petersburg from his trip to the United States. whither he went in the inter- ests of the Russian famine sufferers. NJ. Shishkoff made public the letter sent by President Roosevelt to the Rus sian famine relief committee of New York favoring the movement.