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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06
WARDseoRo CENTRE.

Harry Hopkinson returned to Boston
Monday.
Mrs. DeLapp and son, who boarded
with Mrs. Hattie Putnam some time
have gone to Frank Fishs on the Ken
non place. Mrs. DeLapp is in very poor
health
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06

eral foreman, chief engineer and chief
inspector of the Phenixville company,
were among the killed. About 80 In
dams employed in the rough work and
more than 20 white Canadians persisted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06
rs Killed by Collapse of Great cantllever
Bridge Near Quebec.

The greatest cantilever bridge in the
world, under process of construction
across the st. Lawrence river, five miles
below Quebec, collapsed late Thursday
afternoon, carrying rs workmen down to
death in the waters 400 feet below. AL
most without warning the crash came,
section after section falling into the
river, until over three-quarters of a mile
of the imposing structure was a mass
of tangled steel. The whistle had just
blown for the men to stop work for the
day when the collapse took place. The
men on the structure rused shoreward
but the distance was so great that only
few escaped.
The great cantileYer bridge was built
at Phenixville, Pa, at the plant OF the
Phoenix Bridge company, and was bolted
together at Quebec. The spanning Of the
st, Lawrence river at Quebec was a
colossal problem and demanded the high
est order of engineering skill. At that
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06

William Gordon, 10, was fatally injured
at the Newport stock farm last week by
a kick in the stomach from horse lie
came TO Newport from London last May
and mad no relations in this country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06
Flannels and Flannelettes

Scotch Flannels for Waists,
29c to 38c per yard
Plaid Sutings for Suits or Children's Dresses
IL lie, to Csc per yard
Outing Flannels, 1-2c, 10c, IL lie per yard
Wool Flannels, White and colored,
Csc to 75c per yard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1907-09-06

S. u. May and Charles Martin s people
received news Of the death Of b. +. Hoyt
Of Brattleboro Monday night. He was
operated on Sunday morning for appen-
dicitis and died Monday night He leaves
a wife, daughter of a. V. May, and two
sons.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-29

like shot into plowed field, where we pick
ed him up later.
When he had been dressed. we found that
not only was he filed almost as full of holes
as sieve, but there were three shots imbed-
ded In his heart; yet, when he flew off after
being shot, we feared we had lost him.
Ims is only the most recent of many cases
OIL this kind which / could cite. but is suffi.
Gent to illustrate the remarkable vitality OF
the wild goose. The one mentioned weighed
fourteen pounds.
Do not get discouraged if you often come
home empty-handed, for one cannot always be
sure, just where he will find his game. This
unsuccessful days, comes in with eight or ten
geese to his credit, he will certainly be graft
fed to the extent of forgetting the unfortunate
days.
This is almost invariable, for can imagine
that, after nearly exhausting his stock of pa
tience, of bagging the noble birds.
1t is fact that the goose is given scant at
tention by most chroniclers of field sports, but
this can only be due to the rule that it re-
quires too much hard work and sitting on the
ground of cold, frosty mornings for ordinary
sportsmen to get more than passing look at
him.
To the ardent Nimrod, who has shot in wood
and field and bush, and swamp and lake, at
everything there is to be shot at in the way of
game, the "honk' of passing flock of geese
is sweet music, and awaken memories Of tri-
umphant bags in days gone by and anticipa-
hons Of the excitement and pleasure to come;
Of stalking the feathered kings with infinite
pains; Of the thrill of delight as he brings him
to earth; and, lastly, of the great bird, as,
with legs in air and dressing substituted for
his inner filling, his goosely "bosom," done to
perfect brown, awaits the carving-knife mid
the hungry oglings Of those who '.Snow him
but to love HIM the least in death.
In this article have left entirely out Of
consideration the matter of decoys; for, though
may be unjust I consider the method of de-
coy shooting plan worthy only Of the pot
hunter The genuine sportsman prefers to Sc
cure his game in the proud knowledge that it
is justly earned by his patience and skill.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-29

wads. over the powder and thin one over
the shot; see that the charge is well rammed
and compactly set, and there is your goose
shell. For long range, have found 600 shot
very effective.
Next, if you have a repeating rife, take it,
by all means, as it is more than likely that you
Will need 1T in shooting at large flock sitting
on a burnt field or in some other exposed
position, where it is impossible to approach
them near enough to use the shotgun 1 have
several times. shot geese in this way, by aim
ing into the thick of the flock and pumping
several more shots in as the birds rise and
bunch together. Killing them in this way is
mainly accidental, however.
Now we are ready for the hunt, and the
only thing necessary is to get to the place Sc
lected and wait for our birds to fly off the
river.
Start in the morning, and get to your post
before daylight. When you get there hide.
Don't do it like an ostrich, but hide just as
carefully as possible, for the slightest expos
ure to an oncoming. flock means disappoint-
ment to you. The birds san see a long dis
taance, and the least unfamiliar object will
turn them far out of their course
You can hear the geese "honking" as they
prepare to fly off; but keep still, they'll come
over you.
When they are over you-when the leaders
have passed-then is the time to rise and
demonstrate your workmanship. Don't shoot
aB they are coming toward you, for a goose 8
feathers are almost impenetrab1e in this way
at average shooting distance, but wait, and
shoot again the grain.
"A goose hunter is bound to have certain
disapgomtments, such as getting an excep-
tionaiiy fine opportunity to shoot one and
falling to bag him, or driving suddenly over over
a hill into the midst of flock when he Is
totally unprepared for such an emerpency.
In the first case, one should not always
blame his Workmanship, for goose is
tough bird and often withstands some very
hard knocks, even when badly hurt.
You can often have the rather doubtful
satisfaction of hearing the shot strike it's
mark, but see the big gray bird sail off safe
ly; and, just as often, possessing the vitality
he does, will fly away as strongly as thougR
never hit. even when fatally hurt.
AS case in point: While out shooting
geese few weeks ago, in company with a
friend, lone goose flew over us about sixty
yards high, and we each gave him two bar.
rels.
To our intense disgust, he appeared not ia
have been hit; but. after flying quite three
Quarters of mile, he suddenly came down
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-29

ther toward tropical latitudes by the approach
of winter and its attendant snow and ice,
particularly the latter.
know of no authentic record of wild geese
having been found in large numbers south OF
the thirtieth degree of north latitude, and
that only during exceptionally severe winter
seasons.
40 successfully stalk geese, one must learn
the habits of the birds in the particular region
where it is proposed to hunt them, and plan
his campaign in accordance with these obser
vations.
In the Northwestern lake region, the geese
usually travel in focks varying from half a
dozen to two hundred, but the average flock
comprises twenty-five or thirty.
Each flock has its chosen feeding grounds,
usually corn-felds or wheat-stubble, to which
other hocks seldom come. These fields the
birds visit during the forenoon for about three
hours, and in the afternoon for the same
length of time, returning in the intervals to
in common with several other foeks of their
kind, they roost and tell tales of narrow es-
capes or feats of gastronomy.
Learn as nearly as possible the time the
birds fly to and from the feeding grounds, and
your first step is gained. You can then choose
your hiding place and lie in wait.
The birds, If comparatively unmolested,
usually fly off and on the river or lake at a
given point, which is not difficult to locate, as
a rule.
III nuootinB geese tnc uISL consideration Is,
of course gun and ammunition. An eight
bore, long<barreled gun, with a heavy breech,
| is preferable to anything else for geese; pro-
yided, of course, that the birds are not suff-
GENTLY numerous to warrant the use of a yet
heavier gun, such as is used by pot-hunters in
firing into resting hocks, as it. carries a charge
upon which the gunner can usually depend as
| being sufficiently effective. II is rather too
heavy for general use, however, and, as the
sportsman is likely to see other game, a smaller
l bore is preferable.
The ten-bore is the gun most affected by
ksportsmen for all-round shooting, and is Ger
| tainly the most convenient. It is, however,
/ the smallest size which is of any service in
shooting geese; the twelve-bore should never
be used, unless the person carrying it can
reconcile himself to almost certain disappoint-
ment.
Supposing, then, that you have at your COM
mand q tenbore, we will consider the matter
Of shells, Get long ones. every time; load
| them with from s to 51a drachms of the best
powder, with an ounce o.. an ounce and one
| eighth Of chilled shot, BIB; place two heavy
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-29
(Copyrtgnt o. James raverson.l

cSY-N all sections of the country between
p@l the Mississippi and the Rocky
k4A2 Mountains where the buffalo, deer,
EQWBt bear and antelope have long since
ceased to exist, the fayorite game
of all true sportsmen is the wild
goose, for not only is he an extremely hard
bird to kill, but to stalk him requires the pa
thence of a Sioux Indian, the perseverance of
a beaver, and the ability to conceal oneself
in the space weasel might occupy
| have read great many highly -colored
tales of sport in the Northwestern lake re-
gion, wherein the narrator tells of great bags
Nof geese, secured apparently with no more
difficulty than might be experienced In killing
the same number of ducks, but all such stories
are grossly exaggerated. =
There is no more wary, sly, astute bird in
existence than this same wild goose, and the
sportsman who is extraordinarily successful
in hunting him may be looked upon as a per
son well-versed in all branches of the art.
The Canada goose Is the species most com
mon to the Northwestern lake region, al
though there are seasons in which snow
geese Enormously called "brant"-are very
numerous.
The latter bird is small, seldom exceeding
eight pounds in weight, and is much less shy
than his larger cousin, hence easier to shoot,
but not so desirable.
OF the Canada goose, I have seen speci-
mems which weighed as much as twenty two
pounds, and one that tipped the beam at
twenty-seven, but this latter must have been
very patriarch,
The largest one ever had the satisfaction
of bringing to earth, weighed eighteen and a
half pounds and the recollection of seeing
him fall remains with me like pleasant
dream, even unto this day.
However, geese of this size are exception
al and ten pounds is about the correct aver
age. have seen it stated that the Canada
goose migrated clear to South America, but ]
am inclined to disbelieve this, as he does not
fancy a warm climate, but prefers to frequent
his Northern haunts until forced bit far
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-29
a Smaller Amount

-'H you haven't yet read that book you
promised to, 2 said lady, severely, to her son,
''you show great lack of principle"
mot a lack Of principle; only lack of interest
Los Angeles herald., 1907-09-29
Short Of Breath

"Ma," said BERTHE, SHOULD say pants
or trousers?"
Trousers, my DEAR said the mother.
"Well, then" said BERTHE, 'I think Brid
get had better give Fido some water; he
trousers awful"
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-09

Gainesville. He reports that the peo-
pie are thoroughly aroused, and the
road will certainly be built within
the next few months.
Henry f. Jones of Tampa, Fla,
writes: Il can thank God for my pres
ent health, due to Foley's Kidney
Cure. I tried doctors and all kinds
OF kidney cures, but nothing done me
much good till took Foley's Kidney
Cure. Four bottles cured me, and I
have no more pain In my back and
shoulders. l am 81 years old, and suf.
fered long, but thanks to Foley's
Kidney Cure am we'll and can walk
and enjoy myself. It is a pleasure to
recommend 1t to those needing kid.
ney medicine. ]. W. McCollum & Co.
The Georgia State Fair will be held
at Atlanta. Ca, October 10th to the
26th. The date OF sale for these
tickets will be from October 10th to
October 25th inclusive. Parties In
the State of Florida who desire to
take this trip can get rates either
from Jacksonville or Live Oak at the
very much reduced rate Of 1886 from
Live Oak and return, or $10.S5 from
Jacksonville and return. Final limit
OF the tickets is not later but up to
midnight Of October 2Sth. These
tickets entitle party's admission to
the grounds. For further and de-
tailed information, write to Frank G.
Boylston, District Passenger Agent.
Atlantic Coast Line, Jacksonville, Fla.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-09

one Of the most delleiitiul iaformal
occasions rendered IN THIS clty for
some time, notwithstanding that it
was gathering Of friends 70 bid a
friend goodbye, was a gathering Of
few intimate friends at the home
OF Mrs Robt. Mcclellan, West Liberty
street. Monday night, who had come
together for the entertainment II Mrs.
Marietta Brooks, organist at the First
Baptist church, and one Of Gaines
ville's leading music teachers, to tell
the lady goodbye. Mrs. Brooks, who
is well known and popular in thfs
city, has accepted a travelling position
with the Woodmen Of the World, and
will assume her new duties at once.
There were quite number present,
the evening being passed in most
pleasing manner in music, etc. and
during the occasion delicious cold re-
freshments were served
AS Shakespeare is quoted as say
ing, Parting is such sweet sorrow,
that we could say goodbye until the
morrow" this was the case here, and
while those assembled very much dis
like to have Mrs. Brooks leave, they
parted, wishing her much success In
her new role.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-09
sEWE OF CITY AND
4 COUNTY CONDENSED

Mrs. w. w. Hampton has returned
from a pleasant visit to Jacksonville.
Bolton Conley Of Hague was among
those who spent yesterday trading in
Gainesville.
\ Miss Mary Thomas of Rochelle was
snopping in the city yesterday, din
ing with friends.
Il DR.. ]. Harrison Hodges has re-
turned from Arredondo, where he was
Summoned on professional business.
Foley's Kidney Cure will cure any
4 case of kidney rouble that is not be.
yond medical aid. ]. w. McCollum G.
Co.
Sam P. Nipper, well-known citizen
,of the Newberry district, was among
those who spent yesterday in the
capital.
A. G. Lamb OF Micanopy, one Of the
most successful truckers in that Sec
y ton OF the county was in the city
yesterday.
Mrs. Esther c. Jordan has gone to
Alachua, where she will visit her par
tents, Mr.. and Mrs. James Chestnut,
Cor q few days. q
NV. w. Geiger Of Micanopy was
Hooking after his interests here yes
ferday. He owns considerable real
estate in Gainesville.
Mr.. Phillips. senior member OF the
arm OF Phillips & McEachern, lumber
sxnanufacturers Meredith, was among
those who spent yesterday in this
city.
Miss Dorie Ellis has returned from
Waldo, where she has been on a visit
OF several days to her sister, Mrs.
X Ihas. A. Marks, and nephew, Master
MARKS.
53t r. M. Elzey, Jr., OF Ellzey, Levy
county, was In the city yesterday. He
was en- route to Tyler, where he has
sacceptad a lucrative position with the
Tyler Lumber Company.
& w. @. Tilghman OF Palatka was In
the city yesterday. Mr. Tilghman
was en- route to Luklns, Levy county,
where he Is extensively interested In
the manufacture OF lumber and shin
giles.
w. M. Patterson, progressive
4 merchant OF Dunnellon, is In the city
mr., Patterson has been suffering con
ziderably with his eyes recently, and
came to consult DR., j, Harrison Hold
geS, who is a specialist in that line.
IS. l.. Crews of Lacrosse, one OF
the most progressive farmers In that
section OF the country, was In the
city yesterday. Mr.. Crews brought
Z a load OF fine new sweet potatoes,
which he had no trouble disposing
of In the market for elghty.fve cents
"a bushel.
Il. l.. Cushman, who has been sui
terins for the past month with rheuma
tism, has gone to Hot Springs, where
he will remain for few weeks
Friends OF MIR. Cushman sympathlze
deeply with him, and trust that he
viii be completely restored to his nor
NAL health.
r. w. Higdon OF High Springs, one
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-10-09
After Once Tasting


no one wants an cld-fash-
toned cod liver oil prepare
ton or emulsion, because
>Vinol is a much better body
builder and strength creator
forold people, weak children,
and for coughs, colds, bron-
chitis, etc. If it does no good
we will return your money.
W. M. JOHNSON. Druggist
Gainesville.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-19
Mr.. ELDRIDcE DIES An CHICAGO
Former Resident Of Anne rlcus Passes
AMay.

Mr.. Arch r. Eldridge died at an
early hour yesterday morning in
Chicago, where he has resided for
number of years since leaving Ameri-
Gus, the city of his nativity. The in
formation was conveyed in brief tele-
gram received yesterday by his brother,
Mr.. G. M. Eldridge, and proved a great
shock indeed as he had not been advis-
ed ofhis illness. Mr.. Morgan Eldridge
left at noon for Chicago and upon arri-
val there tomorrow VIII advise friends
here as to the funeral arrangements.
The deceased is the youngest son of the
late DIR. Z. J. Eldridge and was reared
in Americas, going to Chicago several
years ago to accept position with the
Chicago 81 Northwestern Railway. OF
genial disposition, he easily made and
retained warm friendships, and hun
dreds in Americas will sorrow at his
death. Mr.. Eldridge is survived by his
wife, a native of that city, and two
young children, who will have the deep
sympathy of all here in this, their hour
of greatest af1lict1on.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-19
8 NEGROES IN JAIL
MAKE A DASH OUT.
A Wholesale Jail Delivery
Last Night.
SAWED BARS AND GOT AWAY
Alarm Was Given BY Prisoner But
Birds Had FIown-The Escape Of
Prisoners Complete Mystery TO
Every One.

Americas had a wholesale Jail de-
livery last night when eight misde-
meanor prisoners, all negroes, sawed
their way to liberty and got safely
away.
The escape caused great excitement
when discovered.
The escape of the prisoners was dis
covered at $3.50 o'clock when George
Burnette, a negro prisoner, gave the
alarm.
Mr.. Fuller, the jailer, and citizens
rushed to the scene, only to find a
gaping hole IN an east window of the
first floor, through which the men had
just gone. 60
Sheriff Bell was notified and came
post haste to the jail
A thorough examination was made,
but the manner in which the eight
prisoners left their cells remained a
mystery.
Jailer Fuller stated that the men
were all securely locked in at dusk.
George Brunette told Sheriff Bell that
the men had key and unlocked the
cell door.
This statement is hardly credited, as
both Sheriff Bell and Jailer Fuller had
each key, the only two to the main
cell.
Burnett stated that he, too, was in
vited to 60 but refused. Three bars of
an east window, near the gallows, were
cut, and though this the men easily got
away,
At a late hour last night the mystery
of the escape was still being investi-
gated.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-19
ROUTE FOR ROAD IN
CITY Is ASKED
Officials of Electric Road
Here.
ASKED FRANCHISE OF COUNCIL.
Rieht-of-Wsy Through Anne ricus is
Wanted For Macon AmslicuS and
Albany Ralswsy-SuVsy of Line to
City Ia Almost Complete.

Chief Engineer J. J. Gaillard of the
Macon, Amerlcus and Albany Electric
Railway, with Messrs. n. j. Cruger
and ]. S. Davis of Albany, who are
promoters of this enterprise, were in
Americas yesterday to confer with the
city council upon matters of very great
importance.
a right-of-way into and through the
city is desired, and it was for the pur-
pose of comforting with the city council
in regard to such franchise that brought
the party to Americas.
The survey of the line is nearly fin
ished, and ingress to the city must now
be arranged
But upon this point there will be lit
tie difficulty, it is thought, and when
the company makes known its require
ments as to streets, etc., the council
will be ready to act in the premises.
AS yet the exact course of the road is
not known definitely.
The surveyors are now working be-
yond the southern limits of the city
and coming rapidly this way.
The completion of this railway means
a vast deal for Americas and all other
towns along the proposed line from
Albany to Atlanta. The road is essen
TALLY railroad, and Twill handle as
great volume of freight and other traffic
as the steam roads here.
Their electric motors, the gentlemen
here yesterday stated, will be able to
pull easily train of one hundred load
ed freight cars-which is beyond the
capacity of steam locomotive.
The electric company proposes to in
terchange cars and trains with the
steam railway lines, and will be COM
petitors fer all freight and passenger
business. The line will be well equip
ed for handling fast freight and passen-
ger trains.
The electric railway promises to be-
come great developer in south Geor-
gia, and Americus halls with pleasure
| its coming here
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-19
RAISES SALARIES OF CARRIERS
Rural Mail Men to Receive Better
Paw.

Judge j. NJ. Griggs, of Georgia, has
introduced in the house, and will urge
up0n the committee on postoffices and
postroads, of which he is a member, a
bill to increase the salaries of rural let
ter carriers from 500 per month to 5000
per year. Judge Griggs feels that the
present salary paid rural carriers is in
adequate compensation for the service
rendered. In addition to the time re-
quired of the rural carrier, there is the
equipment necessary for the prompt
delivery of the mails by buggy Or on
horseback. 1t is pointed out that after
a carrier has paid for the hire of his
team, or for the feed of his horse, if he
owns his own animal or team, there is
very little left to meet the original in
vestment for the horse or to reward the
individual for his services.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-01-19

Corsets odds andends formerly $1OO $780, 39c.
All Shirt Waists will be offered for half price: 7TH
Entire stock of Furs to be closed from half price and up
wards
Big lot of Wooden Dress Goods prices
Lot of Waist and Dress Silks thrown cheap.
Black Goods and Dress Lengths bargain table
Special values in Cotton Dress Goods thrown out to close
Fine White Goods in Dimies, Nainsooks and
Lawns sacrificed.
Splendid lot 1-2c Outings to be closed at SC yard
Fine lot of 1Oc and 12c Outings will closed at Tic
Beautiful Fanneees in Kmona designs II lie grade at
s lie.
Case Staple Checked Gnghams, grade SC yard
New Spring Ginghams the ID lie grade splendid styles
1Oc yard.
Entire stock black and coloed Wooden Goods great
ly reduced.
MoneyBak Silk, SO inch Chiffon finish Just received
50 inch black Taeta made by the Money Bak Co. 81 IS
grade, csc yard.
There can be no stronger guarantee Silk your
money back want it, and remember we are sole agents
for the sale in Americas