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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
ANOTHER BIG POWER PROJECT.
Spend So 600, 900 to $4,000 900 Near Wat
erford, Vermont

erford, Vermont.
The charter sought by the Twenty Niles
Falls Power company from the Vermont
Legislature was the subject Of an interest
ing committee hearing at Montpelier re-
Gently, Messrs ChaCe ana Hartman, who
are largely interested in the Vermont lins-
dale power plant, are back of the new
project They ask for the right Of emf
nent domain in the development Of the
proposition ana the securing Of rip lr.an
privileges The dam viii be $50 feet high,
500 feet long ana have wings Of 2Ol0 f., t.
forming big lake for storage purposes
inundating farms causing the removal Of
farm houses. two or three cemeteries
school houses, etc.
The cost of the undertaking II. /. Har-
riman estimated between 100000 ana
ST. 900. 600 The dam VIII bc located on
the Connecticut above the mouth OF the
PassumpSic river \ horse power de-
velopment of 10000 for "a hours Is figured
on. He stated that If the charter Is
granted there will be no difficulty getting
the money to build. His company would
be able to finance IT,
1t was stated at the meeting that the
company plans to build a cotton mill
within % miles of the dam ana distribute
electric energy for miles about, planning
to go as far south as Brattleboro to meet
their lines at that point. into New Hamp-
shire and across Vermont to Montpelie-.
Their power at Bratteboro is being sent
south as far as Worcester and they are
| furnishing electric energy to plants cs-
tablished in Massachusetts cities.
Mr.. Hunt Of the committee asked Mr..
! Hartman many questions and joueu
down his answers.
In answers to Mr.. Cory inqulrng
| a bout the price they are getting for cleo
tric power, MIR Hartman stated that 1t
"A Nseyl al a { "a nj
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
SOUTH VERNON.

The sunday school viii give n Christ
mas concert. with tree. Friday evening I'm
the church
ON sunday morning Rev. \. T. Phelps
VIII preach "a special sermon for Christ
mas and the choir will render special
music. y Christmas service will take
place In the evening with music by the
young people. appropriate scripture les
sons and recitatons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

George Williams was stabbed by John
Cooper IN quarrel over Bertha F. I'M
IN W.uuoski Tuesday night a dirk knife
nine inches long being used Williams y
wound Is I'm the back below the left
shoulder and he is in the Fanny Allen
hospital in a critical condition Cooper
He'd after the stabbing took place Miss
I'M was cut In the hand during the fra
cas-, The three principals in the afrair
are negroes.
A disastrous fire took place Friday In
North Troy when the big veneer mill
owned by Myron j. and Enos Blair
was burned. The loss is $4,000. with
$4,000 insurance The mill was $50 by
100 feet, three stories high. and gave
employment to so men. The surrounding
property was saved with difficulty the
ilremen fighting the flames with the mer-
curry below zero. The Blairs are inter-
ested in other mills in Montgomery. this
state, and Greenville, Maine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
Nine Killed and 1926 Wounded by Terrific
Explosion.

The very heart and backbone Of Man
haitian Island were shaken Monday morn
ing by terrific explosion Of Illuminating
gas in the auxiliary power house OF the
Grand Central station. Nine persons, two
of them women, were killed, 1875 were in
jured and property was damaged to the
extent of 100000
Four worllmen, who are missing, are
believed to have persisted, and of 125 in
jured 80 We're removed to hospitals OF
these may died. Traffic on New York
Central railroad ceased entirely for some
hours and was dsorganized for the re-
mainder of the day, but the new station
itself, now in process Of construction, was
not damaged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

a fire early Sunday morning in Spring
field, Mass, totally destroyed a building
owned by the Springfield Power asso-
ciates and occupied by the Victor sport %
ing goods company, the w. f. Young
Regalia company. the Nichols Publishing
company and several other important cun-
Germs. The loss was over 100000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
St. Johnsbury Stone Plants Burned.

Seven buildings in the business section
of st, Johnsbury including a woodwork
ing establishment and several stone
plants, were destroyed by fire Sunday
with a loss of upward of $4,000. The
fire started in the woodworking plant Of
Jones & Shields and spread to the car
penter shop of A, l.. Bragg and the stone
plants Of Coney & Vernon, Union Granite
company, st. Johnsbury Granite COM
pany LAcid Stone company and j. +.
Walker. SiXty-seven granite cutters and
cabinet workers were thrown out of en-
ployment as a result of the fire.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
A KINGS GRATITUDE.
George v. Summons Poultney Woman to
London.


When King George ", was an infant
he had as nurse Mrs Anne Roberts
When he came to the throne she was
living in an humble little cot in Poult-
ney. She was born in Wales and when
a young girl she went up to London to
seek service. tradesman married her
and they set up housekeeping a short
distance from Buckingham Palace. When
George " was born, she was recon-
mended as his nurse and she performed
her duties so well that the young prince
became strongly attached to her. One
of his first acts was to fit up a place for
her in Bethesra Wales Singularly
enough, when he came to look for her,
she was living in Vermont She came
to America to visit her brother and has
lived in the country for several years
Now, she is called back to England with
the express understanding that her days
are to be made as happy and comfort
able as old age can wish.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

II suppose the father gave the bride
away" Not exactly, He gave a million
away, and threw her in. - Philadelphia
Ledger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23

In. matter of elasticity the average
mans suspenders are in the same class
with his conscience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
FOR SALE by ALL DRUGGISTS

Send lOo,, name Of paper and this ad for our
beautiful Savings Bank and Child's Sketch. Book
Each bank contains Good Luck Penny.
SCOTT & BOVINE, 400 Pearl ST.. New York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-12-23
Brattleboro Wood Yard

Having purchased and removed the business
OF the Brattleboro Wood Company to IS High
street, am prepared to do light and heavy
trucking. BRATTLEBORO WOOD 90
James 5. Smith, Mgr. Phone s2S-l.
The Washington times., 1910-06-05
COMMERCE TEAM
IS REAL CHESTY
Trims Knights Of Columbus,
But Wait for the News
paper Game!

The Chamber Of Commerce baseball
team is about the Chestiest Organization
in Washington today because a. beat
the knights Of Columbus yesterday %
to in a game played for the benefit O.
the Fairgrounds fund, nut il had better
have a care. Pretty soon the Chamber
is to play the All-Newspaper team, also
for charity and the writer's have a rod
in pickle for the merchants.
II was a great game. thGt yesterday,
with Vice President Sherman and Mrs
5lermaH in a box with President GUIDE
- the Chamber Fifteen runs were
made by the winners in the first four
innings. and they were bidding fair 10
break all records for monumental scor-
ing when Nick night got his Irish up
and refused to allow the merchants
another solitary run-aEd the game went
fun nine innings. For such good
start il was poor finish for the
Chamber ana the newspaper men there
carefully noted that fact for future
reference. The late and latent ralylnS
powers in the Chamber team did not
impress them.
Baker was the first pitcher for the
Knights and he lasted three innings. IN
which he was reached for six runs lie
was succeeded BY Mcknight. who had
been shortstopDinE. and that IWirleI
crafty allowed the Chamber 10 make
six runs In the fourth with the Idea
thu its men would run themselves 70
death. then the Knights would step ~
and via bv default.
The scheme did not 70 through "a
planned. FOR Sheckeu and Becker. the
Chamber pitchers. refused TO give Lne
knights a chance TO make the necessary
number Of runs. holding them down
whenever they became TOO dangerous
This was considered on G uuclubby and
might have led 20 some in feeling. fO-
the Knights had spent q lot of time tlE-
urinE out that idea about letting the
opposition chase itself into the grea'
beyond. and they thought they Were
entitled 10 a better showing
Capt Phil Kong played two innings
for Chamber. made two runs ard re-
tired 20 tell the others how 20 DO t.
Manager O'Shea, Of the Knights, did
not have on a fall suit. but he had a
bunch that he could talk the opposition
into thinking II was a cricket game
WAeVe a hundred or so runs BY thC
other fellows meant nothing at al. but
his En- glish dialect was twisted and the
Chamber failed TO grasp his expressions
enough 70 be persuaded 10 stop trying
II was a great game. but watch the
Cham Der and the newspaper men. Come
early and avoid the rush.
The Washington times., 1910-06-05
By HARRY WARD.

The washington car IS essentially a
home product, being manufactures
within sight OF the Capitol by men VINO
have been identified with the business
world OF this city for a number OF
years.
Tn. increased demand Tor this car has
made necessary the erection OF an aQdl-
tional factory building. and II Is now
facilities It is expected 10 largely IN
crease the output New agencies are
being established IN Virg MIA, West Nlf-
ginia, and Maryland FOX The sale OF the
Washington car.
T. 6. Johnston, manager Of the Buick
branch, is pointing with cOnsldeFaDle
pride TO the performance OF S0-hoLse-
power Buick touring car owned Dy III
9. T. Tredwel, Of Philadelphia, when
recently completed a tour OF 1900 miles
The start was made from Philadelphia
in April. 1863. the tourists going 70 san
Francisco by the northern route drop
ping down into Mexico and then re-
turning to Philadelphia by way OF the
Southern States and the Shenandoah
valley. Considering the unspedkable
road conditions. DR.. TTedwel and MS
party encountered in various sections,
said Manager Johnston, 1T Is surpris-
ing that machinery could be made that
could stand up against the treatment.
Tomorrow morning a Flanders 90
roadster will leave Quebec. Canada,
bound for the City Of Mexico. Manned
by two members OF the Office stan OF
the EMF Company, makers OF the
car. the Flanders will be sent on
mission of demonstration on q scale
absolutely unique IN the history Of con-
tinental touring Under Three Flags
is the title which has naturally affixed
itself 10 the undertaking Aside from
tIEo "cIiUs--ii.S purpose, the tour Is OF
considerable Importance in the way OF
obtaining touring information. The log
of the trip viii include accurate in
/ formation regarding the highway coudi-
lions and hotel facilities en- route.
The membership committee OF the Au-
! tomobile Club Of Washington, OF which
Claude Miller is chairman, met Friday
night for the purpose Of formulating
plans for increasing the clubs mem
bership. A number Of plans were out
! lined There is some talk in club circles
/ OF having a hill-climbing contest. No
event Of this character has ever been
/ held in Washington, and IL Is believed
ranged. The proposition OF having a
lawyer take charge Of the case OF any
member OF the club who becomes in
volved in the several automobile laws
OF this city and the adjacent States Is
| being considered by the club.
/ &. W. hatheson, one OF the best
/ known automobile manufacturers in this
/ country, has taken up the cudgels Of
| makers and users of motOrcars in no
| uncertain terms, in iresenting the widely
published allegations against autono-
! billing as pastime and automobile man
The Washington times., 1910-06-05

The second annual International Road
Congress will be held in Brussels from
July 81 to August Z. America will be
represented at this congress Two OF
the delegates have already left and It
will be particularly interesting TO mo-
florists 10 know that these delegates
will b. the only representatives at this
big international conference from any
automobile organization in the United
States.
These delegates who Will represent all
American motorists are Joseph w.
Jones and Thomas w. Wlby- Both are
directors of The Touring Club OF Amer
lea Mr. Jones. It is understood, will be
appointed one Of the official representa-
tives Of the United States Government
at this conference, the other Govern
ment representative being Logan Waller
Page, director of the office Of publ c
roads. Mr.. Jones and Mr.. Wildly viii
start this week from Liverpool to make
an S000-mile auto tour through Great
Britain and the Continent They will
study road conditions and lay out IA
vorable touring routes throughout the
Continent
The congress which meets in Brussels
IS eXerting a powerful influence for
improved roads throughout the United
States and Europe, and IN this respect
IL is being ably supported by every au-
tomobile organization. The OrganiZa-
ton had its origin in Paris in October.
1908, when as a permanent result Of the
first international road congress held at
that time the present permanent Inter
national ASSOciati Oh of Road Congresses
was organized for the purpose OF carry
ing on the good roads propaganda IN
all OF fits phases
When two Washington cars finished
the f1ve-day touring test run TO Rich
mond and return with perfect scores,
the fact that this city has an automo-
bile factory capable Of turning out cars
that can hold their own with cars of
national reputation was amply demon
strated- It might be said that three
Washington cars came through the run
with clean scores, as the third car driven
by A. Gary Carter, acted as a press car.
and, though not competing, had an OBJ
regulations laid down for the contest
ants. II made all the controls on time
and finished the run without the hood
being raised
The Carter Motor Car Corporation,
makers Of the washington car. having
great faith in their product, do not
hesitate TO enter them in leading en-
durance contests. Three OF them went
through the Munsey contest last fall
and made a creditable showing The
| experience thus gained has stood them
| in good stead, for they emerged from
the touring test run with flying c0lors
The Washington times., 1910-06-05
q. p. D. COUNCIL
HOLDS MEETING

Government Printing ONCE Council,
National Union. met last night Il Pyth-
ian Temple Elmer Johnson, president
OF the National Union Club, and cap
tain OF the degree team. which viii ex-
empIfy the ritual at tn class initiation
which viii be held a. National Rifles
Hall, on Wednesday. June $ stated
that the success OF the class was as
sured and urged that all the members
Of the order be present on the evening
named. J. i. Cotton, president OF the
cal inet, expressed his appreciation for
the cooperation rendered him in bring
ing about The success OF the class H
NJ. Gilman. ard r. A Strickrott also
made remarks. The annual excursion
OF the council will take place on July
3. at Marshall Hall.
The Washington times., 1910-06-05
AMERICAN MOTORISTS AT INTERNATIONAL ROADS CONGRESS

ufacturing as a business. It Will be re-
membered that James J. Hill. the rail-
road king, declared that automobiles
were an extravaganza and that the
manufacture OF motorcars is waste
OF capital II IS Mr.. Matheson'5 belief
that a great injustice has been done
the pastime and industry as a whole
by re Hin interview.
J NJ Stoddard Will run over to New
York tomorrow 20 bid goodby 10 Mrs.
Stoddard. who sails the following day
for Europe. Mr.. Stoddard VIII go
abroad about August l.
Among the sales made during the past
week by the Commercial Automobile
and Supply Company were EMF
touring cars to y. r.. COuine. Alexander
Miiar, and T. Sanchez LatOure. OF
Guatemala
George Howard has placed az order
with the StUdebaker branch for a
Studebaker electric victoria. Delivery
viii be made on July -.
The Federal Texicab Company has
just received three StudebaEer touring
cars Of 40-hOrsepOWeT, and has placed
them in service. Another Studebaker
purchaser Of the week was Mrs Fanny
Kicks. who purchased a StUdebaker go
Limousine.
Driving a Washington touring car and
accompanied by his family, W. ". Grff-
nth returned last week from a trip 10
Atlantic City.
Ford purchasers during the week in
Guided Hon. J. D. Richardson. Joseph
p. Fiery. c Tavenner. and DR. Tom
kinS, OF Martinsburg. w. Va.
J. T. Heudrick has received a model
X Pullman touring car from Barnes and
Hendrick. The Globe-Wernecke Com
pany has purchased a toy tOnnecu Pull
man for the use Of its Wash 1Ston
branch
John r Thomas. manager Of tie Max
Well-BriscOe Washington Company EaS
been advised that the United states
Motor Company has absorbed the Day
ton Motor Car Company. Dayton, Ohio,
makers Of the Stoddard-Dayton. The
Maxwell and Columbia are also con-
troIled by the parent Organization. 1t
is expected the United States n .Or
Company viii produce between 5I.o00
and 6n.G06 cars for 1911. a total business
Of approximately $55. 000,o0G.
The Washington times., 1910-06-05
LET ME TELL
Your FOrtunGFreG

IL Is very important that you
should know ia. and I can give YOU
this knowledge WITHOUT COST.
/ will send you a horoscope which
may point out what the future may
have in store for you, what 20 do 70
obtain wealth, how 10 know your
lucky days. whether great love Is
TO come into your life 20 bless you.
what the prospects are for travel
ing. employment, specutauOns,
how TO avoid danger. how TO Tecoa-
nize your enemies how 10 know
your friends. whether marriage
and a happy home VIII be your
blessing. warn you against evil in
huences. what 20 avOta. and what
opportunities 10 take advantage Of
Shakespeare says, ne stars
above US govern our Conditions
The Shepherds were guided by
star TO the birthplace OF our saviour
The twelve Disciples were each born
under a different star We are each
born under star which guides Us
DO YOU KNOW WHERE YOUR
STAR IS GUIDING Your
The Washington times., 1910-06-05
GRANDCHILD,
COMMITS SUICIDE

QUINCY, Mass. June 5.-Rather than
surrender her baby grandchiid 70 her
son-in-law, Mrs Mania Nisen, fifty
years old, killed the infant and herself
by plunging down to the broken rock al
the foot Of Watson quarry. During the
night their bodies were found. the child
bound 10 her grandmother by a silken
scarf.
Last July the baby's mother commit
ted suicide by jumping from the
steamer on which she was going 70
Finland and the grandmother had
taken care Of the child since.
The Washington times., 1910-06-05
GIVEN
OFFICE BUILDING

CONCORD, y. H., June 5.-Dart-
mouth College is assured a handsome
administration building oy the gift, an
nOUnced today, Of $4,000, made to the
institution by Lewis w Parkhurst and
his wife. Emma Wilder Parkhurst, OF
Winchester. Mass.
The gift is to be a memorial to their
son. Wilder Lewis Parkhurst. who died
during his sophomore year at the col
lege, and will be used in the erection
Of the much-needed building. 20 contain
Offices for the college departments as
we'll as faculty rooms
The Washington times., 1910-06-05


pop n
s O the O 20
The Washington times., 1910-06-05

J. T. Hendrick has received a model
X Pullman touring car from Barnes and
Hendrick The GlObe-Wernecke Com
pany has purchased a toy tOnneeu Pull
man for the use Of its Wash tGEton
branch
The Washington times., 1910-06-05

Ford purchasers during the week in
Guided Hon J. D. Richardson, Joseph
p. Fiery. c Tavenner. and DR. Tom
kinS OF NartinSburE w Va
The Washington times., 1910-06-05

&. w Matheson. one OF the best
known automobile manufacturers in this
country, has taken up the cudgels Of
makers and users of motOrcars in no
uncertain terms, In resenting the widely
published allegations against automo-
billing as a pastime and automobile man
The Washington times., 1910-06-05

Driving a Washington touring car and
accompanied by his family, w W Grif-
nth returned last week from a trip 70
Atlantic City.
The Washington times., 1910-06-05
Maryland
BELVEDERE

RIVER SPRINGS SUMNER RESORT. Nd.
now OPEN salt water bathing. fishing.
music and dancing rates reasonable, for
full particulars write r u Blacks ONE
River Springs. Nd
The Boise citizen. (Boise, Idaho) 1906-1910, 1910-08-26
PROMPT
.DELIV cry

Is an essential element of sue
cess in the Grocery trade. 1t is
one of the points in which we take
great pride and our well sustained
reputation in this regard constant
" brings us new customers, while
being an important factor in hold
ing old ones. OF course our
goods are standard quality-the
very best of all brands and Ctr
prices are most reasonable, Sat
isfaction in goods, prices and SER
wee guaranteed.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-17
Fifteenth Session, Held In Bal
t'mOre, Breaks Record,
THOUSANDS IN ATTENDANCE.

State and City Officials, Noted Men Of
the Order, All Join In Making the
Various Sessions Held Of tho Most
Interesting Nature - Women Act
Their Part Well.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-17


OF social activity, many Of whom have
achieved more than local prominence.
The opening session was held Mt the
Center Market hall on Monday, Sept
L., at 10 a. III. Welcoming addresses
which made the visitors feel perfectly
at home were delivered by Governor
Crotbers. Mayor Mahool and City
Councilman Harry S. Cummings,
Baltimore greets today" said Mr..
Cummings. "and with open arms eX-
tends a cordial welcome to the dele
gates, friends and visitors in attend.
ance upon the sessions of the fifteenth
biennial movable committee OF the
Grand United order of Odd Fellows of
America. We shall see TO II that Mary
lands reputation for hospitality shall
not be gainsaid that in no home shall
there be an unwelcome sound or word.
that good cheer and the loyal feeling
of hearty Odd Fellowship shall every
where prevail and that the wisdom OF
the last session shall be fully justified
when II selected our beloved city as
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1910-09-17
BY FRANKLIN F. JOHNSON.

Thousands Of members of the Grand
United order of odd Fellows were in
attendance at the fifteenth session Of
biennial movable committee OF the
which net in Baltimore from
Hionday. Sept. u, TO Saturday, Sept
II, inclusive.
They came from all over the North
Americas continent and the isles Of
the sea. They represent every phase
The Detroit times., 1910-01-25
TY COBB SLIDING.

would be less frequent.
was one of the first. | believe. "a
call attention TO the spike danger, and
To advocate a substitute for IT, And
~ was accidents In which inhelders
were injured by Cobb's spikes that
stirred ME up.
And by the same token I'm glad "a
give the Peach credit for what looks tC
me like an idea that may lead 10 fewer
injuries, II adopted.
At the same time. Cobb will be one
OF the runners 10 profit most by his
scheme, for his method OF sliding, Y
spectacular and effective. is not nearly
So dangerous as that OF one less skill
full
Cobb has the so-called "fall-away'
slide to perfection. When he goes into
a base. about the only thing the man
with the ball has 70 shoot at is slen-
der ankle or foot.
] have watched Cobb steal and slide
time and again. and even in the heat