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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-09-16
CONTEST PROPOSED.
Principal clawson willing to Match HIS
Pupils Against Those Of the High



Pupils Against Those Of the High
School.
To Mr.. Il. b. Smith,
principal Brattleboro High School,
Brattleboro, VT:
Dear Sir:-As l represent Bratteporo
institution which supplements the pracu-
cal work of our public schools just as the
Conservatives of music and art colleges
sunplement the music and drawing
courses of our free schools, l take pleas
ure i'm inviting you to participate in pup
lie demonstration of stenographic work
The enthusiastic and effective way In
which you silenced those who criticised
the spelling of high school graduates, by
defeating many of our business and pro-
fessional men in a spelling match, LEADS
me to believe that you approve of public
contests
In The Phoenix issued June "a. you ad-
vertise that 1.-The commercial department
of the high school has demonstrated lts
worth in full measure ana that tne
graduates of the two years course are
'expert'' stenographers and bookkeepers.
In order to enable you to prove the truth
of this statement, | invite you TO select
any number of graduates who completed
the course of two years, now employed OF
otherwise, to enter a contest WIN an
equal number of amateurs who nave
studied shorthand less than ten months
in Brattleboros business school-the
Clawson Hamilton Commercial College.
This contest to take place during the
week of the Valley fair and to be con-
Quoted by persons disinterested In either
school and according to the rules of the
Sixth international contest which Will be
| held i'm New York and England next
| month. This will be an excellent oppor-
| tunitv to demonstrate the abilities of the
participants in spelling, grammar, pune
| tuation judgment. commonsense, etc.
| will pay all expenses connected witt
| this contest. and will make a $50 aware
| to the winner.
| Enclosing stamped envelope for YOU
/ convenience In making an early reply
| | am
Yours truly,
y. u. CLAWSON,
| Principal Clawson- Hamilton Commercial
! College.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-09-16
LANDGRoVE.

Mrs. Henry Abbott is ILL., Mrs. Warren
Abbott is caring for her.
Mrs. Annie Viets and two sons are visit
ing at Charles Towslees
Henry Abbott was chosen on the first
ballot for town representative.
Mrs. Adde Chadwick and Mrs. Nina
Turner are spending few days visiting
in Brattleboro.
Mr., and Mrs. Herbert Woodward, Leroy
Woodward and Edward Thomson attended
the fair in Ludlow this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-09-16
ADVENT CONFERENCE IN SESSION


The Advent Christian Conference of
Vermont is in session in the Advent
church in Esteyville. The first service
was held Wednesday evening and the ses-
sions will continue through Sunday. The
Wednesday night meeting opened with
an address of welcome by Rev. II. A.
Mitchell of North Adams, formerly pas
tor of the Brattleboro church, and a re-
Spouse was made by Mrs. McknStry
of Richford, president of the Vermont
conference A social service conducted
by Mrs. McKnstry closed the session.
A business session was held yesterday
forenoon when these officers were elected:
Pres, Mrs. NJ. McKinstry of Richford;
vice pres, Elder p. G. Lord of Water
bury; sec, and treas, A. L. DinsmOre of
Bethel; ministerial committee. Mrs. Nc
Kinstry. Rev II. A. Mitchell and Rev
w. H. Jackson of Waterbury. In the af-
ternoon there was an address by Mrs
Maggie Rogers of Richford and in the
evening an address by Rev. w. II. Jack
son.
This mornings session was devoted
largely to the transaction of business.
Rev. o. w. Heyer of Wardsboro Centre
will speak this afternoon and Rev. j. C.
Lawrence of Richford will deliver the
evening address
All day sessions will be held tomorrow
and Sunday. The speakers tomorrow
will be Rev. II. c. Sweet of Franconia, n.
H. in the morning, Rev. w. c. Boutwell,
of Gaysvile in the afternoon and Elder
p. c.. Lord in the evening, The speakers
Sunday will be Mrs. McKinstry and Rev.
Mr. Mitchell w. f. Clark of Pittsfield,
Mass a gospel singer will render solos at
all the services. The meetings begin at
1870 a. m, and 2,3O and p. m. All are
invited.
In addition to those already mentioned
the delegates are: Mrs Ellen Wheeler
nd Of - NTrc
M. j. Goodrich of Richford, Mrs E. S.
Bugbee and Rev. George A. Rice OF
Bridgewater, Rev. Daniel Johnson, Miss
Abbie G. Johnson and Mrs. X O. Darling
of Vershire. and Mrs. H. A. Mitchell and
Miss Almeda Lloyd of North Adams.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-09-16

Rev. Arthur Wilson Is in Boston and
Clinton this week. On Sunday he will
exchange with Rev. c. NJ Barney of War.
wick
Martin Brown, II, OF Winchester y.
H., died last Thursday after an illness OF
several months duration. An old time
school master he is widely known through
this section and pleasantly remembered
for his scholarly attainments and ability.
Living so near Mortified he was closely
connected with many families socially. He
held many important positions in VIM
chester during his life. He is the last
Of the family, only distant cousins being
left. The funeral was held from his late
home Sunday afternoon, w. r. Moody
officiating
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-09-16

The Taiwan Seito Kisha, the largest
sugar company in Formosa, has six
plants, all equipped with American ma
chinery The company has $3.50, 900 paid
up capital. One of the plants is being
extended to become the largest sugar
plant in the world The framework of
the buildings is of American steel, and
the railway has American locomotives and
American cars
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-09-16
MR.. SMITH DECLINES.

Mr. y. d. Clawson, Principal
Clawson- Hamilton Commercial College,
Brattleboro, VT.
Dear Sir decline to participate in
your proposed contest. The Brattleboro
high school does not need any further
advertisement at present: our enrolment
to date is 2l0 with barely room enough to
seat $50 comfortably.
Yours very truly,
+. Il. SMITH.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-09-16
Exercises for Young Women.

Thowing a fellow over.
Tossing ones head in the air.
Jumping at a chance.
Pushing ones self forward.
Getting in the swim.
Fishing for an invitation.
Shooting arch glances at a man.
Twisting him round the little finger.
Casting about for an excuse.
Running up millinery bills.-[Bosto
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-09-16
Durham. HoWea.

a pretty home wedding took place at
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Elson Howes at
Mortified Farms, Thursday evening
Sept. s. when their daughter, Adella, and
Rev. Charles o. Durham Of Hart. Mich.
We're married. The officiating clergy
man was Rev. n. Fay smith They were
married under an arch OF evergreen and
flowers. The bride wore white en-
brodered silk dress and carried bride
roses. She was attended by her sister,
Miss Gertrude Howes Of Brattleboro, and
Miss Annie Merriman OF this town Mr..
and Mrs. Durham will remain there three
weeks before going to their new home in
Hart, Mich.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-09-16

Let our girls learn the stately measure
upon the resonant dishpan and with the
highest realization of the sculptor's art
leave the impress of their dear, sweet
fairy fingers upon the plastic pone of the
crisp corn bread.-lYanceville IN. c.
Sentinel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-09-16
HALIFAX CENTRE.

Mr.. and Mrs II. f. White entertained
about 20 relatives at luncheon Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-09-16

senator Dl1 Ts ;Ss- Mo,s !, 2 , sSs
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15

"Yo' breakfus, senate, ,s uo..-,
COL" "'' is gettin'
mat may wait" said Mrs ovou
man Hodge-Lathrop. and John snrang
back out Of range. p' aug
have it out. '"en' u
Really, Mrs. Hodge-Latbror ios.,
aside" Jes'ins
"Jesting!" cried Mrs Overuan
iioage-Lathrop, Testing! Indeed NV
ooy' thls Is quite a serious businass,,
one tapped with her forefnger
Well then, all right" said Vernon
oon,t know what I've done An :
nave done has been to chamnion =
measure-and I may add. without
ooasting, l hope, with some successN
all nave done has been to chamnion
a measure which was to benefit vonr
sex, TO secure your rights. to-,
Morley" Mrs. Overman uodoo
Lathrop said, cutting him short ..Mor.
iey' nave you indeed fallen so low9 u
is lncomprehensible to me tbat -
young man who had the mother Won
nave, who had the ADVANTAGES won
have had, who was born and bred as
you were. should so easily have lost
MS respect for women"
Lost my respect for women," cried
vernon, and then he laughed. "Now
MRS. Hodge-Lathrop,' he went on with
shade of irritation in his tone "tbie
is too much!" w
MRS. Overman Hodge-Lathrop was
calm
have you shown her any resrect ~
Gle went on. Have you NOT on the
contrary, said and done everything
you could, to drag her down from he,
exalted station, to pull her to the
earth, to bring her to a level witt
men, to make her soil herself will
politics, by scheming and voting ant
caucusing and button-holing and wire
pulling? You would have her degrade
and unsex herself by going to tn,
polls, to caucuses and conventions
you would have her, no doubt. in time
lobbying for and against measures il
the council chamber and the legisla
ture"
Mrs. Oyerman Hodge-Lathrop pause,
and lifted her gold eyeglasses one,
more to the bridge of her high. arts
tOcratic nose.
1T is that kind of women you hav,
been brought up with, Morley? d,
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
.nvrieht, 1877, by Bobbs-Aerrill Col
SYNOPSIS.

TOR Morley Vernon's visit with his
was Interrupted by a call from
rut;cal boss at the state capital.
peeretted it. the girl more than he.
~ she had arranged to attend a
that evening with him. She said
orned fer a national Office for him.
krnon's desk in the senate he found
rose. accompanied by a plea for
20 Tor women. He met the au-
pretty Miss Maria Greene of
ko. who proposed to convert him
Ioting for house resolution No. 10.
sreene secured Vernon's promise to
or the suffrage resolution. He also
|her by convincing others. He took
Consulted with the lieutenant-gOv-
Vernon admitted to himself that
rragette had stirred strange feel
|ithin him. He forgot to read his
"a letter. Vernon made great
in favor of suffrage, aided by
from Miss Greene. The resolution
.ade special order. Vernon was
dastic on the prospects for the res
He was much in Miss Greene's
nv Vernon neglected thoughts of
He took Miss Greene driving and
Il plans for the success OF the reso-
Vernon's speech caused great
.ner sensation. He was being neg
Nv Amelia, who had not answered
ter. Vernon is tipped on" that his
Ee resolution may not pass. AS
Greene was due the following morn
had no fears. Miss Greene ar
and breakfasted with Vernon.
the dining room, entrenched be-
somen opponents of the suffrage
lion he spied Amelia. He started
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
(TO BE CONTINUE.O.)
Two Marks of Beauty.

Beautiful eyes and brows are, In
one sense, a special gift of nature.
Many a plain woman is redeemed by
fine eyes; many pretty face spoiled
by red-rimmed, dull, lusterless eyes
But at tie same time great deal may
be done to make even unprOmising
eyes clear and attractive. to render
eyes which are only passably pretty
really beautiful.
Attention to the general health will
go far to make the eyes clear and
bright and prevent fatigue, even when
they are called upon to do a great
deal of work.
Have you never noticed the dull
eyes of person afflicted with dyspep
STA, the yellow tinge of overlooking
and neglected liver; the lusterless
eyes of the woman who sleeps il an
ill-ventilated room, who takes no ex
ercise and spends all her spare time
reading novels over the fire?
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15

we look like that sort? Glance around
this table-do we look like tina. sort
of wOmen?"
The ladies stiffened haughtily, dis
painfully, under the impending inspec-
ton, knowing full well how easily they
would pass muster.
"And, if that were not enough
Mrs. Overman Hodge-Lathrop went on,
inexorably, I'VE come here to plead
with you and find you hobnobbing with
that mannish thing, that female law
yer!"
She spoke the word female as if it
conveyed some distinct idea OF re-
proach. She was probing another chop
with her fork. She had sent the pot
of coffee back to the kitchen, ordering
the waiter to tell the cook that she
was accustomed to drink her coffee
hot.
And now, Morley Vernon, listen to
me-" she said as if he were about to
hear the conclusion of the whole mat
ter. IF you have any spark of honor
left in you, you will undo what you
have already done. This resolution
must be defeated in the senate today
| am down here to see that it is done
We 20 to the State House after break
fast and these ladies will assist me IN
LAYING before each member OF the
senate this matter in its true ana ex-
act light. AS for our rights, she
paused and looked at him fiXedly, as
for our rights. think we are perfectly
capable of preserving them.
Her look put that question peyonu
all dispute.
"And now" she resumed you
would better take little breakias'
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
Tself; yos look as II you neessa

yourself; yoa look as II you neea.a
strength"
vernon rose. He stood for an IN.
slant looking at Amelia, but abe
glanced at him only casually.
suppose, Amelia, | shall see vou
'ateT In the morning."
l suppose so. Mr. Vernon" she said
But pray do not let me keep you from
reJoinlng your companion" Sha was
quite airy, and lifted her coffee-cun
win one little finger quirked I'D high.
er IMAM he had ever seen it before.
lie went back to where Miss Greene
SAT, and where his breakfast Law.
My goodness!" he said seating
himself. I've had time,"
i should imagine So" said Miss
Greene.
she was just touching her napkin to
her lips with final air. She carefully
pushed back her chair, and rose from
the table.
peg your pardon he stammered
getting up himself, I'll see you after
breakfast"
Miss Greene bowed Then she left
the dining room.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
CHAPTER XII,

Morley Vernon came out of the din.
lns room IN temper far different
from That he had worn when he went
IN. His breakfast, after so MANY vi
clssltudes, was sure to be a failure.
though John, striving against fate. had
trled to restore the repast to it's orig
maj excellence by replacing each dish
with fresh one. He affected a heroic
cheerfulness, too, but the cheer was
hollow, for his experience of men and
OF breakfasts must have taught him
that such disasters can never be re-
paired.
Vernon, however, had heavier things
on his mind. In his new position as
knight-errant of Illinois womankind.
he had looked forward to this day as
the one of triumph now, at it's begin
ming, he found himself with two Of
tended women on his hands, and two
hopelessly irreconcilable mistresses TO
serve. He began to see that the lot Of
a constructive statesman is trying; he
would never criticise leaders again.
The lobby of the hotel was filling
rapidly, and men with their hair still
damp from the morning combing were
passing into the breakfast room with
newspapers in their hands In the
center of the lobby, however, he saw
group of senator's, and out of the
middle of the group rose a dark bon
net; the flowers on the bonnet bobbed
now and then decisively. Around it
were clustered other bonnets. but they
were motionless, and, as it were, sub
ordinate.
Can you tell me who that is?"
asked Brooks of Alexander, jerking his
thumb at the group.
YES" said Vernon, that's Gen.
Hodge-Lathrop. She's on her way to
the front to assume command"
Obi" said Brooks. Il saw some.
thing in the papers" And he went
away, reading as he walked.
Vernon looked everywhere for Miss
Greene, but he could not find her. The
porter at the Capitol avenue entrance
told him that she had driven over to
the State House a few minutes before
Vernon was seized by an impulse to
follow, but he remembered Amelia
He could not let matters go on thus
between them. If only Mrs. Overman
Hodge-Lathrop were not in command
if he could get Amelia away from heI
for a while, if he could see her alone
he felt that explanations would be pos
sible.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
Good Work Going Forward.

Following a whirlwind campaign
against consumption in Charleston, the
American tuberculosis exhibition of
the National Association for the Study
and Prevention of tuberculosis re-
gently opened another exhibition
movement in Greenville, S. C. After
January 1 the work will be continued
in Columbia, S. c., in connection with
the session of the state legislature.
Efforts will be made to secure an ap-
preparation to fight tuberculosis. An
other exhibition of the National as
ISOLATION has just closed campaign
in Colorado, and is now touring Okla
homa. A statewide fight will be
waged in this state. Later, this ex-
hibition will go to Arkansas.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
Cuticura Proved Successful.

About two years ago my eyes got
In such a condition that was unable
to go about. They were terribly in
famed, both the balls and lids. 1
tried home remedies without relief.
Then l decided to go to our family
physician, but he didn't help them.
Then l tried two more of our most
prominent physicians, but my eyes
grew continually worse. At this time
friend Of mine advised me to try
Cuticura Ointment, and after using it
about one week my eyes were con-
siderably improved, and in two weeks
they were almost we'll. They have
never given me any trouble since and
l am now sixty-five years old. shall
always praise Cuticura. G. B. Halsey,
Mouth Of Wilson, Va, Apr 4, 1908"
Potter Drug i Chem. Corp, Solo Props. Boston
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
Can Stand a Mans Snubs, But Ha'e'
to Be Ignored by a woman

81 don't suppose l ought to be SO
sensitive" said Mr.. Goslington' ou.
II seems to be the way I'm puii''
can stand being snubbed by a man,
hut It hurts my feelings to be ignored
by a woman. ,o-
"This morning coming in at door
through which from WITHIN was
about to go out was a woman ~
| saw her coming | of course openv ,i
tho door for her as politely as couiu
and stood back to let her pass
"Did she as she passed throu ,sl
thank me or graciously incline ne'
head to me or by any token acNio"l
edge my Difference to her by uo' ~
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
Stamps Of German pomestics,

Each week there is pasted in the
little blank book that every servant
girl in Germany must possess a post
age stamp to the value of about five
cents.
This stamp is donation, compul-
sorry under the German law, which the
mistress must afford the servant.
Should the girl fall ill, the stamps are
redeemed by the government, or the
servant may retain the stamps indefi-
nitely until, when She has attained a
ripe old age, the government pays her
a premium for them.-The Sunday
Magazine
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
Mr.. GOSLINCTON IS SENSITIVE

much as the bat of an eye or the
ouiver of an eyelash; she simply 's-
nored me; she passed me by as II !
had been the knob on the door instead
of the man holding the door open Tor
her.
40 Won know that Jared on me
Hurt my feelings sorter. l don sup
nose | ought to be so sensitive Out
seem TO be built that way.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
CLIP THIS OUT.

Valuable Recipe When AFFLICTED With
Rheumatism or Backache.
This Is q renowned doctors very
best prescription for rheumatism.
One ounce compound syrup Sarsa-
parilla; one ounce Toris compound:
half pint high grade whiskey. Mix
them and take tablespoonful before
each meal and at bed time. The bot
tie must be well shaken each time. "
Any druggist has these ingredients
or he will get them from his whole
sale house.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
CHAPTER XII.

e Of the ladies' relaxed at Yer
approach, Mrs. Overman Hodge
bp least of all. On the contrary
eemed to swell into proportions
rere colossal and terrifying, and
Vernon came within her sphere
uence his manner at once sub
itself into an apology.
by, Amelia - Mrs. Hodge-La-
he cried, "and Mrs. Standish,
Barbourton. Mrs. Trales, Mrs.
on-how do you do?"
went, of course, straight to Mrs.
ban Hodge-Lathrop's side, the
that sheltered Amelia, and he
10 take the hands of both women
Be- Amelia gave him hers coldly,
ut word and without a look. He
weak, inane, and laughed I'M
Pightful morning." he said, "this
y air down here is"
rley' said Mrs. Overman-
+Lathrop, severely, take that
the foot of the table"
obeyed, meekly. The ladies', he
ht, from the rustic of their skirts,
Few themselves subtly.
hon shrank.
riley Vernon" Mrs. Overman
tLathrop continued, "do you
what have a notion to do?"
Mrs. Hodge-Lathrop," ne said
Fery little voice.
Il, sir, I've notion to give you
spanking
Ion shot glance at her.
you needn't look, SIR" she con-
you needn't look! 1t wouldn't
nrst time, as you we'll know
lsnt SO many years ago-and l
your mothers full permission,
cnaln OF ladylike sympathy that
ABOUT the table at this declara-
as broken only when It's ends
geo on Vernon. Even then they
to pinch him.
poor, dear mother" Mrs.
~ nodge-Lathrop went on. "in-
indeed, on coming down her.
y knew she could never stand
UP. told her." and here Mrs.
- hodge-Lathrop paused for an
toid her that l thought
manage"
was vast significance in this
1'er had brought the substan-
~ ladies', and Mrs. Overman
'op began eating deter
VI course, just what l had
.Uuicted, she went on, in a
!aat was timed by the rise of
" ner lips, Il knew that pol
% inevitably corrupt you,
And now it has brought
asked Vernon, suddenly
-s'u and reckless. Amelia
,l,s e.'en him one glance; she
e@s at her chop.
o we Hodge-Lathron. rails.
,, sV'a glasses and setting them
tss al'y on the bridge of her
~ ner eyes on Vernon.
a., a." sne said, I'VE know. We
~ and we have read. The
|te S,sss is an institution that,
s, n sun survives in these
co, oays. You know very
course rvurse' what l mean. Please
n.r psl me to go into the re-
49, ~ uculars." She took her
s wi, from her nose, as If that
49,. snnainated the matter.
rnoa my Mrs. Hodge-Lathrop,"
:. ~. he was growing angry,
NJ, w. ne was conscious some
iis , n Greene was looking at
d wiz, later, John. timidly ap-
e q, "a glance at the awful
and . Mrs. Overmau Hodge
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
Brilliant Project Brought to Naught

In the year 1894 William Patterson,
founder of the Bank of Scotland, con
ceived the grand project of planting
on the Isthmus of Darien a British
colony which, in his own words.
"should secure for Great Britain the
KEYS of the universe, enabling their
nossessors to give laws to both oceans
and to become the arbiters of the com.
mercial world" This colony was actu-
ally founded at place still known
as Puerto Escoces. but its people
were subsequently forced by the Span
iards to evacuate and return to Scot
land.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15

Bacon-It is said that at the pres
ont ratio of progress 70 years VIII
elapse before the ruins OIL fonpeii
are entirely uncovered.
Egbert-The man with .ne noe
must be working by the day over
there.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15

Some people suffer continually with
tired, aching and swollen feet. Little do
they know how soothing is Hamlins Wiz
ard OIL Rub it in at night and have
thankful, happy feet in the morning.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
"Soft and Nice"

She-George, dear, do you love me!
He-Yes, darling; very much.
She-Say something soft and nice tc
me.
He-Oh, custard pie,-Judge.
The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1910-02-15
A Rare Good Thinu.

cam using Aliens Foot-Ease and can
truly say would not have been without
1t so long, had I known the relief it would
give my aching feet. think it a rare good
thing for anyone having sore or tired feet.
Mrs. Matilda Holtwert, Providence, r.
l." Sold by all Druggists. Csc. Ask to-day.