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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
oEYsER ON WESTERN AVENUE.
Water Main Broke Monday Night in
Front Of crowell Residence-Much
pamane 70 Streets and Sidewalks.

\ water pipe broke Monday evening
shortly before o'clock on Western ave-
nue. ana in few minutes many dollars
worth of damage had been done to side
wa,ks on Western avenue and Green
street and to a part of Green and School
streets. The pipe which burst apparently
could not withstand the high pressure
of the water passing through it and after
l. broke the water pushed up through
the road in front of George l.. CroWell s
house, and when it had made its way
to the surface it rushed with a roar
over the sidewalk and up against the
stone retaining wall in front of Mr.. Crow
tll's premises. When the rush of water
hit this wall it was forced back and for a
distance of at least so feet the sidewalk
was washed out, the water digging out
the dirt to a depth of from six to 10
inches. Tile wall forced the water back
into the street and it proceeded merrlly
IN It's way down Green and High streets
the former receiving more than its share.
1t overllowed both sidewalks on Green
street and many people returning home
frcm work had the disagreeable eXper
ience of wading through the mixture of
mud slush. ice and water
At the junction of Green and School
streets a large part of the water was
diverted to School street completely over
flowing it to the depth Of several inches,
until a rise in the street forced II into
the right hand gutter and over the side
walk. At the foot of that street there
is a catch basin, which was of sufficient
size to receive a large part of the rush
ing tide, but some Of 1t passed over the
basin and good sized pool was formed
or Elliot street. Persons going along
Green, High, School and Elliot streets
were for the most part obliged to wade
through the water. That portion which
passed the junction Of School street con-
tinued down Green and Church streets
to Elliot street, where 1t divided, part
going westerly to Elm street and part
easterly nearly to Main street.
Men were called and two gates were
shut reducing materially the flow from,
the hroaE, but a third gate, in front Of
the High street school, refused TO close
and men spent much of Tuesday morn
ing digging through the frozen ground to
get at the seat of trouble. After this
gate was closed the flow Of water stop
ped and steps were taken to replace the
broken pipe. The amount Of damage
done to the sidewalks and streets is large
on Tuesday morning Green street was
frozen over and walking was difficult.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

The talk to the effect that the ten
senators Sho voted to retain the time lock
on the state constitution exercised their
honest convictions is pretty thin veneer.
The Republican state platform declared
in unequvocal terms for the abolition of
the time lock before the senators were
nominated. If the ten men who are now
unwilling to let the people speak for
themselves had convictions last summer
they ought in fairness to have stated
that they were opposed TO the Repubn-
can platform before they accepted their
nominations. 1t is q pretty spectacle to
hide your convictions under a cloak when
you want to get into office and to pull
them out after you are elected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
% Elremen Killed in Chicago.

Fire Marshall James Horan and 2S fire.
men We're killed yesterday in Chicago in
a fire which caused 81 ,250, 900 damage to
the warehouses and stock of Morris &
Co., packers, and for hours threatened
the whole stock yards district. The build
ings destroyed include two warehouses
full of dressed meat, hemp, etc, a tai
low house and other structures.
An overhanging wooden canopy fell
from the beef house of Morris 6, Co.,
where the fire started, carrying with it
tons of red-hot bricks and debris upon
two companies of firemen and the chief,
crushing them to death and encasing their
bodies in veritable furnace into which
their comrades were unable to dig for
several hours. Nearly all those who
were not killed outright when the walls
fell were roasted to death before help
could reach them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
FOR SALE
The ToWnShend Inn

Located in the beautiful village of Town
shend, Vt, seventeen miles from Brattleboro,
seventeen miles from Londonderry and the
same distance from Bellows Falls, on the
West River Railroad
This hotel was built ten years ago, with
all the modern Improvements throughout.
1t has twenty-three sleeping rooms, wide
Piazzas on three sides of the house, new
barn and large garden, neyer-failing run
ming water to both house and barn.
The property will be sold in the next sixty
days, those wishing to purchase inquire of
J. H. WARE or H. W. SANDERS, Town
shend, Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

The back to the land" movement re-
ceivcs a striking Illustration from the
agricultural college Of Cornell university
The college has eg.stered in its agricul-
tural course this winter, 16 graduates or
colleges, one lawyer. one mechanical
engineer, and nine with the \. B. degree
from various colleges of good standing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

The man who says 20 one vote doesn't
count for much" will find a mild rebuke
in the returns on the license question
this week in North Adams. The city has
said yes to the saloons many years with
out a break, but on this occasion it de-
clared against them the coming year by
the narrow majority Of one in a total of
nearly 5000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
A GOOD COMPLEXION ADDS CHARM
TO ANY WOMAN.
Seaver's Laxative Tonic Tablets viii
Produce Good Compilations.


Produce Good Compilations.
Among the many charms for which
women are especially noted, not one OF
them is so quickly recognized and ad-
mired as a good complexion.
Every woman, regardless OF the station
she may occupy in society, owes It to
herself as well as her associates, to prop
erly safeguard the beauties with which
nature has endowed her.
The inactivity OF the liver and bowels
is the direct cause Of pimples, sallowness,
muddy skin and the many other blem-
ishes common to a poor complexion.
SEAVER'S LAXATIVE TONIC TAB
LETS ore largely composed OF dande-
lion, and any physician win tell you there
is nothing better to create a healthy con-
dition Of the skin and complexion. A
25 cent package Of these tablets contains
enough OF the remedy for a fair trial
and your money win be cheerfully re-
turned by Wilfred F. Root II you are not
greatly benefited by their use
Do not delay but give SEAVER'S
LAXATIVE TONIC TABLETS a fair
trial and you will agree that all our
claims are absolutely true.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
10 @enI.

TTO -RENT-Furnace-h heated rooms at
L Horton Place. 5l-lW
TNO RENT-Seven room tenement on
Il Birge street. HOLDEN & MARTIN
FTNO RENT-Furnished room with heat
i and board if preferred; Al Green st.
TNO RENT-Tenement. rooms, steam
L heat; "a North Main Street. Inquire
at l Canal st. 5l-tf
TVO RENT-About Jan. l, at North Main
L Street; large room, first floor furnace
heat and gas, five minutes from post Of
BROOKS. 5l-tf
FTO RENT-My house, No. 8 Union st.
Il Modern, nine rooms furnace, gas,
electric light. For information inquire
at Mrs. Eames's, next door or write
HARRY NELSON, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

Wood and Good mean the same in Tea
and Coffee the world over. Call for
primrose" Tea and Gilt Edge" Coffee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

Social fame lasts as long as the pos
SCISSOR is present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
GBe lermunt 9b0nit.
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1910.
THE VERMONT PHOENIX.
Published in Brattleboro every Friday by
THE VERMONT PHRNIX COMPANY
w. Z. HUBBARD
President and Treasurer.

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE si.So A YEAR.
Sl.00 for eight months; IS cents for six
months; so cents for four months; 40 cents
for three months. All subscriptions are pay
able strictly in advance, and all papers are
stopped promptly at their expiration unless the
subscriptions are renewed.
Rates. Of display advertising furnished on
application. Small classified advertisements,
10 cents per line first insertion, FIVE cents per
line each subsequent insertion
(Entered at the Brattleboro post Office as
second class mail matter)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
Learn the Automobile Business

We will qualify you for good positions
0ur Graduates can pass state examina-
ton. Money refunded if you are not sat
isfied this is the best practical sehoor SroiI II
Write TODAY for catalogue 4. Sterling
Garage and Practical Automobile School.
3l5 Clinton Street, schenectady ne"
York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

XXvANTED-Place for boy to do chores
w and attend school L. J. WATER
MAN, Brattleboro. 49-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

XXTANTED-At once competent second
w girl. MRS. L. \. BRAZER, 10 Cha
pin st. 5l-t
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

XXTANTED-One good man to run
w double edger in circular saw mill
HOLDEN & MARTIN. 5O-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

TTyANTED-Bv a reliable colored girl
w with best references, place as wait
ress or laundress. H" Care The Php-
nix Office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

XXTANTED-Position by bookkeeper with
W 3 years experience. Office work and
typewriting included. Address IS, "A
Clark St, Bratteboro. 5l-u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

XXTANTED-A man to do filing in a
w box shop. Must understand Ming
and resaw. w. b. STACY, Hinsdale'
n. II. oI-lM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

NXTANTED-BUY TO learn printing trade
w 1910 Is years old. Spencer Press, Ullery
Building. 5l-tt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

NNTANTED-F1fty cords of wood cut.
w II. L. JOHNSON, Williamsville, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
A NICE HOME /!
THE WINTHROP ADAMS HOUSE
WASHINGTON ST.

room house piazza two sides, one on
back of ell, 5 rooms on first floor bath,
hot and cold water. furnace, electric
lights and wired for telephone, e shares
of aqueduct water), also nice barn 22
X 2Oh feet, finished outside same as
house with windows and blinds, stalls;
buildings all slated and repainted this
year we will sell the house and barn with
a good garden and make prices right.
Here is a nice home for someone on one
of the most attractive streets in town.
Do not forget that we have some of the
best lots in the Village to dispose of for
homes or rental houses. One lot on Wash
ington ST. 66x106 feet.
In office Monday, Wednesday and Sat
urday evenings.
VIM. C. HORIZONS AGENCY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

TANTED-Agents-La or Gentle
w men Of good character make good
with our staple goods: c. II. STUARI
a. CO., Claremont, n. ii. ol-1N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

w tionary engineer with six years eN-
perience Address C. care OF Inc
Phoenix Office. DO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
Enr Salc.

ENOR SALE-Choice lot OF slab wood. HOL-
II DEN n MAhrIN. 2l.tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
6@an1ea.

WANTED. Live poultry and strictly fresh
w eggs. EVANS BbOS. TOwushcud, VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

XXvANTED-Good first quality yellow
w birch, either dry or in the log, also
oak, chestnut, pine, spruce and hemock
in the log. HOLDEN x MARTIN u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

EOR SALE-Kiln dried chair stock
wood. X. J. POLlICA. Tel. 44-4.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

EOR SALE-Hay, loose or baled. for
ney, VT. 4g-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

EOR SALE-Pure bred Chester White
A Pigs. WALTER f. WALKER. Dunn
IneTStOn, VI. 4l-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

DOR SALE-Three sleigh hacks. For
4 particulars address +. o. Box 665
Northampton, Mass. 47-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

EOR SALE-Hemlock boards. plank and
GALE, Gulford, VT. 23-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

DOR SALE-Family driving horse and
A secondhand sleigh Address w"
care The Phoenix Office Soft
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

TTo .RENT-Furnace-h heated rooms at 4
L Horton Place. 6l-lW
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
Mr.. ROYAL IS NO
CLIFFORD P|NCH0T
Odd Mistake in Interview Makes
Him Student of Forests.
Should Be Trusts.

Politics may make strange bed fell
lows. but quick proofreading when II
deals with strange chirography can
give the politicians cards and spades.
Everybody in Virginia who keeps
abreast of the times, for instance,
knows that william l. Royal is tho
real close student of trusts and the
control thereof But when Mr. Royal
read an interview with himself in The
Times Dispatch yesterday morning and
saw that for twenty-five years he had
been devoted student OF the ques-
tions that relate to the control OF the
forests" when It should have been
trusts" he did not i.now whether 10
laugh or swear. Nsing the word
forests" for trusts" was one of
those proofreading accidents that occur
in many high class newspapers Mr.
Royal said last night that he did not
know anything about the forests. but
that he had followed the trust situa-
ton for quarter of century He
was particularly anxious. therefore,
that proper correction should he made.
reporter suggested that while the
error was unfortunate II was amusing.
quite true" said Mr. Royal 1T is
like the case OF the little boys SHINING
the eel-great fun for tho boys. but
rough on the cell"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
MUST GIVE BOND
FOR F RA NC H|SE
City Attorney Gives Formal
Opinion in Matter of New
Power Company.

city Attorney II. r., Pollard has filed
with Clerk j. Taylor stratton. of the
souncil Committee on Streets, his
opinion on the point raised by Henry
", Anderson, counsel for the Virginia
hallway and Power Company, in the
nearing of the application of the Rich
nond Power Corporation for franchise
% operate poles, wires and conduits for
The distribution OF electricity in Rich
nond
Mr. Anderson inquired whether the
law did not require the applicant to
,iiIe bond with the city before the
matter can be considered or voted upon
tee. and stated that such bond had been
iiled by street car companies in the
past when applying for franchises, as
an evidence OF good faith
The ruling OF the City Attorney was
not made public, but the understand
Ing of members of the committee is
chat he holds that under the State law
the bond must be put up before the
mater can be considered or voted upon
by either branch of the Council, but
not necessarily before it is discussed
viii be called shortly to hear the
opinion read and TO determine whether
in view of the position of the City
Attorney it is advisable to proceed
with the public hearing of the attor-
neys for and against the granting of
the Power Corporation franchise.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
ARRESTED IN COURT
l.. Nnsh and John Howell Took Too
Much Interest In Weisiger Case.

Interest in the welfare of their al
legged companion in crime yesterday
morning led to the undong of E. l.
Nash and John Howell, who were ar
rested in Police Court during the hear
ing of f. a. Weisiger, alias j. W.
Ransbury charged with burglary.
Weisiger was arrested Saturday
night by Detective Sergeant Bailey in
a Sixth Street pawnshop as much
wanted thief. Later a bank book and
a pair of gloves he had in his posses
sion were identified as the property of
w. P. Knightley, Of 1903 West Main
Street and the young man was
charged with burglary In Police
Court he was held for the grand jury
Nash and Howell, his alleged ac-
complices were on hand to see how
the case would fare against him. Ser
geant Bailey had expected them to be
on hand, and he gave orders that the
court room was to be closely watched
He noticed Weisiger nod to some one
In the back Of the room, and his gaze
travelled to the faces of Nash and
Howell. They were surrounded by
Sergeant kellum, Detective Atkinson
and Policeman Thurman, and were arr
rested as suspicious characters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
WARD DELEGATION
is HELD LIABLE.
Contractor Would Finish Job at
Cost of Richards and
Nielsen.

Members of tho Committee on Streets
do not regard seriously the reported
threats of Contractor Edward S. Kcl-
lam 10 sue the city over the work on
q Street. out of which grew the charges
of Councilman Richards against Fourth
Assistant City Engineer Charles l.
Todd, Jr. The city. they claim, is pro-
tccted hy the clause in all contracts
that in no case must the work exceed
the amount appropriated for the pur-
pose. IL that clause had not been put
in the members OF the Marshall Ward
delegation in the street Committee
would have been personally liable for
any amount spent in excess OF the ward
fund
When Mr.. Richards proposed grading
the sidewalk and gutter on both sides
of Q Street for distance of two
squares. Mr.. Todd told him ofhand.
without looking at tho place. that II
would cost not moro than $500. Grad
ing at that time was being done at an
average of % cents per cubic yard
The work was not advertised. a few
bids were secured privately. of which
the lowest WAS I$ellam's. at 50 cents.
When the Marshall Ward fund. then
about $3.50, was exhausted. City Engi-
neer Boiling ordered ahe work stopped,
about ore-fourth OF the whole job be-
ing shen completed. Mr., Kellam claims
that his contract called for about $3.50
worth of work at profitable rate and
that he should be allowed 10 finish 1t
or that he be given like amount OF
grading elsewhere at the same price.
II may be that the new Marshall
Ward delegation on the Street Commit
tee will agree 10 finish the work from
the ward fund for next year, available
in few months.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
N|NO LARGO NO
LONGER IN TOWN
Man Who Would Wrestle for
Millions Borrows Things
and Goes Away.

Nino Largo. about whom much has
been written, and who was to have
wrestled on December 10 for a $1,000
bet and million or so on the side,
will probably not appear on that date.
for Largo is missing, and $40 belonging
TO Charles Ghiloni, the restaurant head
in r. Francione's place on Broad Street,
and diamond ring belonging to Mario
Moriconi. waiter in the same place.
are also missing
1t seems that on Saturday Largo e%-
pressed desire to do little sparkling,
and he needed sparkler He bor-
rowed the ring from Moriconi, and he
also needed a little cash for treats, so
he borrowed the money from his good
friend Ghiloni He had u room at
E'raneione's and had been there five
days. According TO the tale told there,
Largo went out and never came back.
He failed to leave any address or to
say where the money and ring lie had
borrowed could be called for His
continued absence caused uneasiness
left a memory, or, better, a souvenir, of
his brief stay. They found two Suit
cases. and also three bricks, The
bricks were in one of the suit cases.
Mr.. Francione inquired sarcastically
if they were gold bricks. They, had the
appearance of having been made out OF
good old clay. Largo had left nothing
else, and, of course, the bricks and suit
cases will be conhscated If he doesn't
return
Becoming more suspicious as the days
went by. the two men who had done
the loaning yesterday swore out war
rant for Largo's apprehension 1t may
be that he will yet return in time for
the wrestling bout, but the fans had
better not be too hopeful,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
30 DELAY EXPECTED IN
WORK. ON NEW BUILDING

j. II. Elgin,. district manager of the
j. Henry Miller Construction Company.
of Baltimore, in charge of the erection
of the new post-office at Tenth and
Main Streets, said last night that the
reported disagreement between Sub
ContTactor Hansen and the general CON
tractors will in no way interfere with
the erection of the building. Hansen
Is in charge of the steel work, and 1t
is understoSd' that difficulties have
caused Suppression of certain portions
Of the work. There seems to be no
doubt that the Misunderstanding viii
lie speedily adjusted.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
Binford at work.

j. H Binford, executive secretary
Of the Cooperative Education Asso-
citation, left the city yesterday for
GAINESVILLE Mecklenburg county,
Where he addressed a meeting of citi-
zens last night in the interest of i'm
proved school facilities. In company
with J. B Terrell the division SUI
perintendent of schools, Mr.. Blnford
viii spend the rest of the week visit
ing the rural schools of Mecklenburg
IN an effort TO arouse interest in edu-
cational matters and organize citi-
zcns' leagues
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
TALK OF NEW OFFICER
Judge Williams May Appoint Veteran
TO Succeed Mr.. Bibl, {t

There is more or less speculation
over the identity of the new Assistant
Attorney General, to succeed the late
w H. Bib, Judge Williams, 1t is pre-
sumed, viii follow the rule he laid
which he repeated many times during
his campaign--that he would appoint a
Confederate veteran If he could find
one competent and willing, and that If
not he would select the son of SOL
der
The suggestion or tho name of Rob-
ort Catlett the former assistant, is not
taken seriously, It is known that Mr..
Catiett did not desire the position, and
mat lie would have retired voluntarily
hud Major Anderson been reelected
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
Attend Warrington Convention.

Thomas f. Meaney. as the delegate
o ftho Association of United States In
tcrnal Revenue Deputy Collectors Of
the Second District Of Virginia. left
yesterday for Washington, whore he
is attending the national convention
lie was accompanied by Collector NJ.
X Lowry and p. II. Larkin, division
deputy. The convention will adjourn
to- morrow night.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
MAN AND WOMAN FINED


TO JUL In DefnuIt.
Tilton Thompson, alias I. H. Walker,
and Mrs. Lizzie Walker wife of Robert
Walker of Lynchburg. who were ar
rested by Detective Sergeant Kellum
and Acting Detective Atkinson Satur-
day night in a house on Nineteenth
Street on charge of living together
as man and wife. We're fined $50 and
placed under 500 security for six
morning.
The woman became historical as
she was led back to the prisoners pen.
Both went to Jail in default. Thomp-
Street, appeared in court against him.
Mrs Walkers three-year- old child,
who has been living with her here,
VIII be cared for temporarily by the
Associated Charities.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
shooting Case Continued.

For promlscuous Shooting and car
ryinS concealed weapon, Melvin
johnson, colored, was, arraigned be-
fore Magistrate j. r. Lewis yesterday
at the Henrico. county courthouse, but
the case was continued until to-day.
The negro was arrested by Special
Officer r. w Bendall
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1910-12-13
Customs. Collections Heavy

Customs collections at this port for
this month have been unusually large,
nearly $4,000 had been received by
Collector B. B. Arnold up until yes
terday. Most of this has been duty
on burlaps consigned to local firms.