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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
WILMINGTON.
Old Home Week Preparations.

Preparations are going forward for the
observance of Old Home week August
14-2O.
Sunday, August IA, services at Memo
rial hall.
Monday, arrival of guests and visiting
or social day.
Tuesday, grand reunion day: At 10
o'clock a. m. the assemblage will take
place in Memorial hall. The literary
committee, to whom assigned the
important part of preparing program
for this day, have given careful attention
to the matter and are pleased to say
that they have received responses from
many and that there will be an album
dance of good speeches and interesting
letters. 1t was decided by the commit
tee to have a number of five-minute
speeches in place of a set grafton. A
full program will be published later In
the evening c. NJ. Russell will display
fully $50 stereopticon portraits Of old
and present residents. Rollin S Childs
will speak from the stage and give
short sketch of each person as the pic
ture appears. This same feature was
given 20 years ago and was considered as
one of the most interesting
Wednesday viii be called farmers day,
with a picnic at Railroad grove. This
committee will see that all proper ar
rangements are made
Thursday, old soldiers day. combined
with the regular reunion Of the Windham
County Veterans association. 1t is eX
pected that a number OF comrades will be
present from Greenfield, Shelburne Falls,
North Adams and Bennington \
special train will be run from Hoosac
Tunnel reaching here at about a. m,
and leaving a p, m. An effort will be
made to provide automobiles to bring the
comrades from Br7ttleboro. All com
rades intending to he present viii please
send names to c. NJ. Russell. secretary,
at once so that we may know how many
to provide for i'm the way Of transporta-
tion ana at the dinner table. Thursday
evening, grand social dance at Memorial
hall with music by the Shelburne Falls
orchestra. The Shelburne Falls band
has been engaged for three days-Tues-
day Wednesday and Thursday. 1t is
one Of the best.
Friday professional mems meeting in
forenoon In the evening the members
of the w. c. T. L. viii have appropriate
exercises with speakers from away. Me-
mortal services in the evening.
Saturday, social day.
Sunday, 20th, regular services.
1t is absolutely necessary that all con-
templating being present on any one of
these days should notify by letter at
once the entertainment committee,
George II. Streeter, Mrs. Heman B.
Ware. Miss NJ P. Goulding, Frank A.
Childs. L. II. Adams and F. s. Crafts,
that suitable arrangements may be made
for your entertainment. 1t will be a
busy but most interesting week Every
person needs to feel a personal RESPONSE
bility in carrying out the program.
c. NJ. RUSSELL, Secretary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
MARRIAGES.

In Hinsdale, n. H., July 70, by Rev.
N L. Porter, Frank NJ. King and Miss
Irene Allen, both of Brattleboro.
In Mortified, Mass. July II. by Rev.
Father Lunney, Frank D. Edgell of Ches-
ter Vt, and Miss Katherine Campbell OF
Mortified.
In East Northfield Mass, July 6, John
Paul and Miss Elizabeth Kitchen, both
of Lynn.
In Ludlow, July 9, by Rev. Mr.. Wood
worth, Clarence Pratt of Londonderry
and Mrs. Carrie Hutchins of Weston.
In Ludlow, July 6, by Rev. Mr.. Wood
worth, w. E. Garfield Of Syracuse, N Y,
formerly Of Londonderry, and Miss Cora
Hazelton Of Brockton, Mass
In Montpelier, July IL, by Rev. A. H
Webb of Mortified, father OF the groom,
Charles A, Webb OF Montpelier and Miss
Eva B, Rundell OF Messina Springs, N. Y.
In Millers Falls, Mass, July 4, Thomas
Campbell OF Boston, formerly of East
Northfield and Miss Effie Burns OF Bos-
ton.
In Auburn, N Y, July 70, Theodore
w Kirkland Of Holyoke. Mass, formerly
OF Brattleboro, and Miss NJ. Blanche
Sheldon.
In New York city, July II, by Rev.
DR.. Montgomery, Roy Willard Bailey Of
Bristol, Conn. formerly of Putney, and
Miss Elizabeth Van Duzer Norton OF
New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15

c. X. G. Billings drove his black geld
ing Uhlan a mile to a wagon in Cleve-
land, Ohio, Saturday in 2.02&, beating
the record Of 2.O3A made by Major Del
mar in 1908.
New York Journal of Commerce es-
Inmates output of new securities in the
United States for the first six month of
1910 at s1,O4S, 431, $50, OF which railroads
have raised 1868, 267, $50 and Industrial
corporations 7S.164,6OO. The feature
has been the phenomenal increase in
short term note issues by railroads, some
$l35, OOO, 900 more short time notes having
been Issued in the first half OF this year
than in the same period OF 1909.
Glenn H. Curtiss tossed oranges as
mimic bombs within three feet of the
decks of the yacht John E. Mehrer H..
used in place of battleship during the
sham battle arranged at Atlantic City
Tuesday to demonstrate the utility of
aeroplanes In coast defense. The mock
bombs were dropped from a height of
about 800 feet and Curtiss purposely fail
ed to strike the deck of the yacht for
fear of injury to the officials and pas
sengers. Visiting experts agreed that
the experiments showed that a fleet of
aeroplanes armed with bombs of high
explosives could wreck any warship be-
fore guns could be trained on them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
The Dangerous House Fly.

Don't allow flies in your house
Don't permit them near your food. es
peclaly milk
Don't buy food stuff where flies are toll
Grated.
Don't have feeding places where flies
can load themselves with elections from
typhoid or dysenteric patients
Don't allow your fruits and confections
to be exposed to the swarms Of flies.
Don't let flies crawl over the babys
mouth and swarm upon the nipple Of its
nursing bottle.
Clean up your premises inside and out
and then, as much as you can, see that
others do the same.
Strike at the root Of the evil. The
offal, and the like. Dispose Of these ma
terials in such a way that the house fly
cannot propagate.
Screen all windows and doors and in
sist that your grocer butcher baker and
everyone from whom you buy food stufts
does the same.
There Is more health In a well screened
house than in many a Doctors visit.
After you have cleaned up your own
premises inspect the neighborhood for
1y-breeding places. Call the attention
of the owner 10 them and If he does not
remove them complain to the board of
health
Flies kill a greater number Of human
beings than all the beasts OF prey, with
all Of the poisonous serpents added.
They spread disease which Stays thous-
ands while big powerful beasts kill single
victims.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15

Miss Caroline II. Clark and Miss Kath-
crime r. Martin are substituting for Miss
Emma ]. Gregg and Miss Florence H.
Hildreth in the Congregational choir
Sylvanus J. Busby and his wife, Cora
J. Busby, of Nottingham have brought
two suits against the town Of whiting
ham for $4,000 for injuries which Mrs.
Busby sustained on a public road of the
town Oct. %. 1903 The writs allege
that a culvert was insufficient and not
in proper condition and II was solely
through that cause that Mrs Busby was
thrown from her carriage and badly in
jured. 1t is alleged that the carriage
was smashed and the horse cut badly
In view OF the reports from various
towns and cities regarding the course
which the officials would pursue in case
an attempt was made to show moving
pictures of the Johnson -Jeffries fight at
Reno, Chief Police Wilson was asked
this week as to what his attitude would
be II the Brattleboro moving picture
theatres should bill them. His reply was
that II the white man had won. thereby
eliminating the probability OF race
riots, the question never would have
come up. that he did not think the pic
lures In a town like Brattleboro would
cause any race feeling whatever. that
pictures Of prize fights between less
prominent pugilists than Johnson and
Jehrles were being shown in Brattleboro
and all over the country without remon-
STRANGE, and that prize fight pictures
were much less harmful in his estimation
than pictures OF tragedies, with shooting
knitting and other forms OF blood spilling,
which are presented in many OF the
theatres today. Chief Wilson would
not interfere, without orders. II the show
was conducted in an orderly way
Throughout the country there is a di-
vision Of sentiment relative to permit
ting the fight pictures to be shown
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
LOCAL OVERFLOW.
Webb. Runden Wedding.

Charles A. Webb, private secretary to
Senator w. p. Dillingham;, and Miss Eva
B. Rundell of Messlna Springs, N. Y,
who recently resigned as instructor in
music in the public schools of Montpelier,
were married Tuesday evening at the
home Of c. H. Shipman on Court street,
Montpelier in the presence of a few inti-
mate friends. Rev. A. H. Webb Of North
field, father Of the groom, performed the
ceremony. Miss Eva j. Simpson was
maid of honor, Miss Charlotte K. Ship
man Of Montpelier and Miss Jessie E.
Rundell of Messina Springs acted as
bridesmaids and Dean II. Perry, editor
OF the Barre Times, was best man. Miss
Winnie Kaylor presided at the plano.
The interior OF the spacious Shipman
home was beautifully decorated for the
occasion. Following the ceremony a re-
ception was held at which Mr.. and Mrs.
Shipman were assisted in receiving by
Frank z, Rundeil, father Of the bride.
After refreshments had been served Mr..
and Mrs. Webb left in an automobile for
Lake Morey, where they are to remain
two weeks. On their return they will
live in the Gen Stephen Thomas house
on Elm street, Montpelier, until they go
to Washington in December. Mr.. Webb
was resident OF Brattleboro In his boy
hood. during the first pastorate which his
father filled in the Methodist church here.
He was editor Of the Montpelier Journal
several years previous to accepting his
appointment with Senator Dillingham;.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
NoRTHElELp. MASS.

The state highway commission will al
low Mortified from $500 TO $500 to be
used for the care and preservation of
its trees.
Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson enter
tanned cousins last week who were on
their way to Vermont to spend the sum
mer, their home being in the West.
An unusually heavy crop of hay is be-
ing harvested by the farmers. the con-
tinled clear weather enabling them to
procure 1t in the best condition.
Rev. Stuart Holden. who has been III
since his arrival here from England, is
sufficiently improved to be able TO speak
at the conference meetings now in prog
ress.
The Unitarians will hold a lawn party
on Thursday afternoon and evening of
next week on the lawn south OF Perhams
Inn. supper will be served at o'clock
Ice cream and punch Will be on sale
Attractively trimmed booths will dis
play for sale fancy articles. aprons and
candy, while a flower bed will be grown
for the children and a fortune teller
imported 10 interest all who wish to peer
into the future The Mortified band
Will discourse sweet music at intervals
during the evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
The Value of Thoughtful Habits.

In the last analysis, perhaps the most
abiding benefit of college life is that in
fiuence which is crystallized into habit
during these formative days. The col
lege man may forget his college enthusi-
asms and his emotions, Much of the
college spirit" whatever that may be,
Of undergraduate days evaporates in con-
tact with the practical and serious world.
Habits of these early days, however, are
persistent and usually permanent in af-
ter life. These Bible studies now used
by students are arranged with a view to
assist college men in the forma ton OF
habits of daily study and meditation. AS
reminder Of the things that are most
worth while, this habit has become val
ued by thousands OF students. I was
greatly impressed to find that one OF the
most representative leaders in an insti-
tuition in the Middle West was rising at
five o'clock in the morning in order to
spend an hour a day in thoughtful medi-
tation and study relative to one of these
student courses. His room mate said to
me: Il attribute the splendid equilibrium
and balanced judgment OF this busy man
to this thoughtful habit which he has
practiced for more than two years
tClayton Sedgwick Cooper's college
Men and the Bible in the May Century.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro, July 10, a daughter to
Mr.. and Mrs. L. \. Russell
In Brattleboro July TO- a daughter.
Eleanor Ruth, to Frederic c. and Ruth
lHunD Adams
In Dummerston, July ., a daughter.
Juliette Haven, to Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin
H. Miller.
In South Wardsboro, June 10, a daugh-
ter to Mr.. and Mrs. William Trevorrow.
In Nottingham, July l, a son, Preston
Penfield' TO Mr.. and Mrs. Warren r.
Purple.
In Jacksonville, July 10, a daughter,
Neva, TO Mr.. and Mrs. John Leonard.
In West Dummerston, July 9, a son
to Charles E. and Ehe stark Taft.
In Newfane, July 10, a daughter, Mar
garet, to Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis H Hig-
gins.
In Hinsdale, y. H., July 10. a son to
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Golden.
In North Hinsdale, y. H, July 4. a son
to Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Rouillard
In Lewiston, Me, July ;, a daughter to
Rev and Mrs. c. II. Temple and grand
daughter to DR.. and Mrs c. A Gray and
Mr. and Mrs Z. ]. Temple of HinsdaIe,
n. H.
In New York city, July 7, a son, Charles
Gilbert, to Charles Mark and Emily Van
Ripper Heard, grandson TO Mrs B. R,
Allen and great-grandson to Charles E.
Davis of Vernon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
Close of Young women's Conference.
East Mortified, Mass, July "A, 1910.

East Mortified, Mass, July IA, 1910.
The Young Womens conference at East
Mortified, which was concluded yester-
day evening. has been remarkably sue
ressful. Rev. J. Stuart Holden of Lon
don, who it was feared at first would
be unable to speak, gave a strong series
of talks toward the end of the confer
ence. Rev. Ozora Davis of Chicago, Miss
Margaret Slattery of the Fitchburg nor
NAL school, Rev George s. Cady of
Dorchester and Rev. John Mcdowell of
Newark were the other principal speak
ers. Large delegations from girls prepar-
atory schools and various churches made
a total of delegates over 400. The con-
ference was enlivened in the afternoon
by baseball games, a grand field day, a
tennis tournament and many drives. The
tennis tournament was very close, being
finally won by Miss Edith White of the
New York city missions, a former cham
pion.
The Home Missionary conference opens
today with an address by Congressman
William s. Bennett of New York, now at
the head of a special commission on
naturalization. He speaks on "Alien
Americans"
Z The dates of the remaining confer
ences are: Womens Home Missionary
conference July 1920; Summer school for
Sunday school workers, July 15-22; Sum
mer school for Women's Foreign Mis-
sionary societies, July 21-S; General con-
ference of Christian Workers, Aug. 4-2l
Bible study courses and special lectures,
Aug % to about Oct. 21.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15

Thomas Finley of Richmond .
drowned IN brook near his home sat
Gruay' He is survived by one brother
George' This is the third death in the
family since February. WIG
1t is expected that the Delaware q,
Hudson railroad company will rebIIiId a.
an expense of 100000 the Hotel Chams
pam south of Plattsburg N. Y, which
was burned several weeks ago.
me flying tournament in Bourne
mouth England, came to a tragic end
tuesday in the death of Hon. Charles g
hoIs' third son of Lord Llangattock. who
IN the sight of a large crowd. fell from
helght OF 100 feet. The aeroplane struck
the ground near the crowded grandstand
and before the doctors could reach the
wreck Rolls was dead. He was com
peting for a prize for the aviator land
ing nearest given mark. Rolls won
distinction few weeks ago by crossing
the English channel to France and re-
turning in a single flight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
$4,000 DOG Collar.

A baltimore dog wears a diamond coll
ar worth about $4,000, which was made
expressly for his use BY a pron5Inen
Jeweler to the order Of his master who
Is a resident Of Baltimore, Md. An ela.b-
crate banquet was given by the dogs
owner and In the midst of the festivities
mAlly decorated with the gorgeous az,
the occasion being the celebration OF the
cog nth birthday. Dlxie-for that AZ
the lucky dogs name-has travelled
through practically every large cjt,, on
she continent, as well as the United
states, with his master, who. as NAV be
a assol.y understood, entertaIns no small
diiectlon Tor him. The collar with which
Dixie was presented contains 7oo dja-
nonds' varying in weight from one-sixtb
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
RED.HAlRED SHEEP.
Spring Lamb viii BE Cheap and Plenti-
full IL Experiment Succeeds.

Experts of the agricultural department
are experimenting at the government
farm near Washington with a new breed
OF red haired sheep that look like goats
and are as prolific as guinea pigs. In
consequence, Secretary Wilson, who de-
plores the high cost OF living. is dreaming
of spring lamb at Christmas time. and at
prices within reach OF all.
The ed-haired sheep came originally
from the west coast OF Africa. but this
particular herd that is now domiciled at
the Bethesda experiment station was i'm
ported from Barbados and they are gem
orally called Barbados sheep. They are
as red a bright hay horse with black
bellies and black legs and feet They are
shaped like a goat and have short red
hair instead Of fleece. They have three.
four and five young at a clip and they
grow very fast. They are too thin flank
ed to make good legs OF lamb or mutton,
but the experts expect to correct this by
judcious crossing with Shropshires or
other heavyweight sheep. No formal
announcement will be made by the de-
partment concerning the red-haired sheep
until the experiments have been conclud-
ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
What Rural Delivery Of Malls Costs.

The rural delivery Of mail is now an
established policy OF the United States
government, but this popular convenience
costs money. How much of an outlay Is
involved was told by =. Y. DeGraw,
fourth assistant postmaster general, at a
recent state convention of rural carriers
in Raleigh. y. G. There are now in
operation throughout the country 1859
rural routes, and the appropriation for
the establishment and maintenance of
rural delivery for the fiscal year which
ended June 80 was $31, 26O 600 while the
appropriation for the fiscal year which
began on the first Of this month. Is $685.
500, 900. Since rural delivery was estab-
lished the approximate sum Of S2O6, AGO.
500 has been spent In extending and
maintaining the service. This departure
in the ancient policy of distributing mail
was begun under Postmaster General
Wanamaker in 1890. Mr., DeGraw also
attended state conventions of rural car
riers in South Carolina and Georgia.
The fourth assistant postmaster general
testifies that the standard of excellence
among the rural carriers is in advance
Of that OF any other branch Of the civil
service, in that out OF 41.000 carriers
employed, but 'l75 have been dismissed
for cause.-[Springheld Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15

wool but Vermont has TO furnish the
sheep to grow 1t. Sir Samuel McCaughy
the acknowledged sheep king of the
world bought a selection Of Merinos over
here in 1885 and continued steadily add
ing Vermont stock to his fiocks. and
many of the largest wool growers OF
australia have bought Merinos here reg
ularly. South African growers have also
been large purchasers of Vermont stock
and the next field for the Vermont breed
ers to Invade is South America.
Though the Merlno did not originate
here It's full development was brought
about in Vermont, so the modern MerI.
no may properly be called a distinctivsiy
vermont product and with the growing
scarcity and increasing cost OF beef
animals many breeders look for the
time to arrive soon when shep raising
VIII again be an important Industry In
the e.-[Montpelier Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
The Greatest ships.

-, me two greatest ships afoat will he
une olympic and Titanic. to be built
E %Iti,ih a year by the White Star line
t I VIII be Is feet longer than the IMsi.
ANA ana VIII have many conveniencas
Will be a large gymnasium vyi+b --'s's
ming pool deep enough for DIVING -
s s al kinds of baths, including TURK
ISM There will be two good sized cban-
els, each fitted for both Catholic ana
Protestant worship, a great bali room
ana an veranda cafe. on steamships ar
ene present 1t is possible to secure cabins
en- en- suite with bath. but on the new vessel
rooms with two baths. The massage 49,
for this suite will be $500. p-'o
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
WILL BUILD LINE TO PROVIDENCE.
New Haven Company-ProIeet Is Pure
Iy Central Vermont Matter.

ly Central Vermont Matter.
In an order issued by the Massachu-
sets board of railroad commissioners
Tuesday morning a certificate of ext
gency was given to the Southern New
England Railroad corporation authorizing
that company to build a new railroad
from Palmer to the boundary line be-
tween Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
This Is a victory for the Grand Trunk
Pacific railway in its struggle with the
New York, New Haven & Hartford rail-
road. After the Grand Trunk made APP
plication the New Haven road suddenly
awoke to the value OF the territory and
sought to keep out the opposition. The
Southern New England Is a Massachu-
setts corporation, created by the Grand
Trunk for the purpose OF building a con-
Meeting line across a part Of Massa chu-
sets.
Four reasons are given by the railroad
commission for its diclsion to issue the
certificate to the Grand Trunk and reject
the petition OF the New Haven. The first
is the superiority of the Grand Trunk
connections with the North and the West
Due weight Is given to the attitude Of the
state of Rhode Island. to the wishes OF
the people Immediately to be served and
the priority of petition.
President Hays says the extension Is
not, properly speaking. an extension Of
the Grand Trunk, but n project of the
Central Vermont road. The Central Yer
mont is owned by the Grand Trunk, just
as the 500 Line is owned by the Canadian
Pacific. but IT is a separate corporation
and its officials take care of it's own
domestic policy. They decided that IL
would be in the interests of the Central.
Vermont and of the country to be trav-
ersed that they secure this connection
with Providence, and It is. so far as that
country is concerned purely a Cen
trail Vermont matter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro. July IL. Howard Merrill
Whitney. infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs
Phillip L. Whitney.
In Halifax, July II, Preston Stowe, 81.
In Landgrove, July ~, Menzie Thorn
son, 76
In Saxtons River. July 9. Mrs. Della
ODER, widow OF Rodney ODER.
In South Vernon, July 7, Mrs, W. H.
Fosburg.
In Brooklyn, N. Y, July /. Mrs. Mary
]. Miller Heating, 81, formerly Of VIII
mington.
In Daytona, Fla, July Q, Mrs. Annie e.
Parsons May Ss. widow OF A. v. May OF
Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-07-15
Record Customs Receipts.

A statement prepared at the treasury
department by direction of Acting Sec
rotary Hilles shows that the customs
receipts for the fiscal year 1910 amount
ed to $3.50, 043, 500. For the greater part
of the year the Payne-Aldrich tariff law
was in force and Mr.. Hilles said the
receipts were the largest for any year
in the history of the government For
the past nine years the receipts in round
numbers were: 1902, 1854, OOO. O0e; 1903.
1884, 900, 900: 1904 1851 900, 900; 1905,
$500, 900, 900; 1907. 1882 900, 900; 1908, 1885,
900. OOO 1909, $500, 600 900; and in 1910.
1888, OOO, 900