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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
The Matter With New EnaIand.

The only thing the matter with New
England is the failure Of New Englanders
to appreciate their advantages The
Globe has been unremitting for years in
its campaign Of education along the line
Of New England superiority The simple
facts seem to need constant reiteration.
Boston, the metropolis of New Eng
land, is the centre Of the most populous
and prosperous community in the new
world, with the sole exception of New
York. Philadelphia and Chicago are ex-
celled, and the rest Of the cities dis
tanced.
More people live within so miles of
Boston than within equal distance Of any
other city except New York.
This great population has the best
transit facilities, steam and electric, OF
any city excepting none.
This is the wealthiest and, therefore,
the best purchasing community in Ameri-
ca. The per capita wealth here exceeds
that Of any other people. The per capita
for Boston is s215O, and for New York it
is $500 less.
our wage-earners, by reason of their
superior skill and the organization Of our
industries, have an average earning pow
er greater by so per cent. than that Of
the wage-earners Of the country at large.
The savings Of our people are the
greatest man for man, the world ever
saw. One-ffth Of the savings Of the
American people are in New England
savings and cooperative banks
We lead the country in the manufac-
ture Of leather and Of boots and shoes.
We stand at the head Of the cotton
manufacturing industries of the nation,
and great mills are in process Of con-
struction all the time.
We are first in the manufacture Of
wool and worsteds. Boston is the largest
wool market in America.
While our population has been increas-
ing per cent our manufactured pro-
ducts have increased % per cent
\ great and enterprising shipbuilding
company has just won a naval contract
from Argentina against the competition
Of Europe. contract which will bring
millions Of dollars into New England.
Our summer resort business brings us
more than $50, 900 900 a year, whereas all
the silver mines of the country pro-
duced only s2S. 600 last year. and even
the gold mines of all the states and
Alaska yielded less than 100000. 900.
Keep these facts before you and tell
them to the pessimists!
There never was a time in which New
England was a better place to live, work
and do business in than now.-LBoston
Globe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

The damage from the freezing weather
early this week in the middle western
states is estimated at $4,000, 900. Fruits
and vegetables were killed and in some
sections the oat crop was damaged. The
loss in Iowa is estimated at $40, 900, 900,
in Illinois at s6.OOO.O 900, Michigan $4,000
900, while Wisconsin, Ohio, Nebraska,
Kansas, Missouri and Kentucky added to
the grand total. The crop in the fruit
belt of Michigan is said to be almost
wholly ruined. Freezing weather pre-
vailed Monday throughout the Southern
states. The thermometer registered 81
degrees in Atlanta, Ga, and a snow
storm which struck that city continued
three hours. Snow also fell in Kentucky,
Tennessee and other states, and as far
south as Selma, Ala, and Columbia, Miss
Millions of acres Of cotton were damaged
and some reports indicate that the South
has received its most disastrous setback
in many years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
PAULHAN WON GREAT RACE.
$4,000 Prize for Flight from London to
Manchester, Distance of 1856 Miles.

The first aerial Derby for a prize Offer
ed by London Daily Mail has been won by
a Frenchman. Upon landing in Man
chester, Louis Paulhan was given a tre-
mendous ovation and unstinted praise for
his remarkable feat. AS soon as Graham
White, the other competitor, learned of
Paulhan's success he called for three
cheers for the victor. Paulhan, winner
of the $4,000 for the first flight from
London to Manchester, 1856 miles, made
within "a hours and with not more than
two stops arrived in Manchester at $50
o'clock yesterday morning almost exactly
IL hours after he left London. Graham
White, who got away from the metropolis
an hour later, again met misfortune and
was obliged to descend at Polesworth
and abandoned the race after having
covered more than half the distance.
White, who is hardly more than a nov
ice in the art of aviation, encountered
treacherous wind currents which thrice
turned his machine around and he also
experienced trouble with his motor. But
for the Englishman's i'll lVck and lack of
experience there would have been a close
finish. Paulhan covered the last "a miles
in exectly "a minutes, outdistancing a
special train.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
Talk Of Electric Power for Hoosae
Tunnel Trains.

Concerning reports of forthcoming cleo
trification of the Hoosac tunnel, it can
be stated that nothing definite has as yet
been determined upon regarding this
proposition says a Boston despatch.
No contracts have been sought with
the Connecticut River Power company,
or any other existing large power con-
Germs for furnishing power for any such
project, and in no event would any con-
siderable reliance be placed upon water
power rights as a foundation for secur-
ing the necessary energy in case of a
change from the present motive power.
With the increased traffic now being
handled through this tunnel, steam To-
comotive propulsion in either direction
has become very expensive. The man
agement has recently been conducting ex-
periments with oil-burning engines on
this section of the road but that form OF
traction has not shown satisfactory re-
suits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
CHURCH AND FRATERNITY.

Unitarian church, Rev E. @. S. Osgood,
pastor Service every Sunday al 10 80;
Sunday school at 11.45. Theme for next
Sunday, The palms of Elm" All are
welcome.
Centre Congregational church, Rev. r.
NJ Houghton, minister. Sunday services:
1890 a. m, divine worship; 11.30, holy
communion; 1905, Sunday school. This,
Friday evening at 745, devotional SER
vice, subject Definite aims in church
work"
Methodist church, Rev. Fred A. Wells,
minister. Sunday services: Preaching at
1880, Sunday school at 11.45, Epworth
league meeting at 6, praise and prayer
meeting at Z. Class meeting Tuesday
evening Midweek prayer meeting Fri
day evening at 7.SO.
Sunday morning service Of First church
of Christ, Scientist at 10.45. Subject.
Everlasting punishment" The reading
room is open to the public Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday afternoons from
2 to 5 o'clock. All are welcome. Emer-
son building, Elliot street.
Universalist church. Rev. d. e. Trout,
pastor. Divine worship at 1890 a. M,
with sermon by the pastor. Sunday
school at 11.45 a. m. Preaching service
in Guilford Centre at p. m. The ladies'
circle will meet in the church parlor
Thursday. Public supper at 615.
First Baptist church, Rev. John r.
Cow, d. D., minister. Worship with
preaching both morning and evening
The local odd Fellows and Rebekahs will
attend the morning service by invitation
Of the minister. Bible school at ~
Evening theme, Searching a woman's
heart" being the second in a series on
Private interviews with Jesus" Young
peoples meeting Tuesday evening
Meeting of the church for prayer an6
conference Friday evening Communion
service after the evening sermon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

The Central Vermont Railway in its
booklet on Summer Homes" describes
the West River valley under the heading
The Switzerland OF America" The great
natural beauties of this section of Wind
ham county need only to be seen to be
appreciated, but what is needed for devel-
oping the region is better transportation
facilities. The Central Vermont by run
ming trains over its West River branch
so as to make close connections at Brat
tleboro with the fast expresses for
Springfield, Hartford and New York
would be offering fkst aid to the summer
homes seekers. At the present time a
wait of several hours within few miles
OF their destination is not an alluring
prospect for the people who would like to
find rest and recreation in THE Switzer-
land of America"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

Within a few days the postmaster gem
erai viii turn back into the United States
treasury 100000 transferred to his de-
partment. which 1t has not been neces-
airy to use, because Of a large increase
in postal revenues affecting nearly every
office in the United States. Apparently
the time is near at hand when, in spite
of the vast sums paid TO railroad COM
panies, sums which many critics hold to
be far in excess OF market rates for
services rendered, the postal deficit will
disappear, and that without any radical
change with reference to the much moot
ed second class matter rates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

Edward Payson Weston, 70 years old.
is now on the home stretch, down the
Hudson river valley. 10 days ahead of
the schedule OF 100 days. which he set
as his self-imposed task when he started
to walk from Los Angeles, Calf. to New
York city. Weston is a physical marvel,
whose condition at his advanced age has
been maintained by temperate habits
and regular exercise. 1t is to be hoped
that his demonstration will count for
something more than an endurance test,
and that it will arouse a widespread in
terest in walking as a health promoting
diversion, Thousands Of men with over
grown waist lines and wheezy lungs
would enjoy better health and maintain
a higher state Of efficiency for their
work II they would take long walks with
some degree Of regularity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

\ special report published by the trus-
tees Of the FoXboro, Mass, state hospital
for the treatment Of inebriates, is a
striking commentary on the evils Of in
temperance. In 1908 there was Sc 365
arrests for drunkenness in Massachusetts.
which was 60 per cent OF the total num-
Der made; in the same year 2O,779 i'm
prisonments were made within the state,
which was Go per cent Of all imprison-
ments. The problem IS more complicated
than these statistics indicate, for the
board OF prison commissioners state that
% per cent of all persons imprisoned for
crimes in 1906 in the state are intemper-
ate by habit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

There is only one regret over Gov.
Hughes's acceptance of an appointment
to the Supreme Court judgeship, The
Boston Herald voiced the sentiment Of
thousands OF people all over the country
when it said editorially Tuesday: NO
man in American public life today, bar
ring none, so commands the confidence Of
the dsinterested, intellectual, ethical
and historically minded element OF the
population as the man who has chosen to
round out his political career by the great
and useful function Of a Judge: and many
voters who read this morning OF his de-
cision to leave administrative for judi
cial tasks, will have pang of regret that
they are debarred henceforth from the
opportunity Of thinking Of him as a pos
sible national executive. This is not an
impossibility, but it is improbable"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

A strenuous fight is now in progress
before the agricultural committee Of the
House for the removal Of the govern
ment tax Of 10 cents per pound on colored
oleomargarine. The big meat packers are
in favor Of oleomargarine as it enables
them to dispose Of a byproduct to advan-
tage, and they have joined hands with
the manufacturers and the cotton farmers
Of the South. who have cotton seed to
dispose Of. in attempting to secure the
repeal OF the present tax
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

Secretary Of state Guy w. Bailey is
making a record that will make his re-
nomination unquestioned. And it viii dc
more than that. 1t will take him up
higher when he wants to go and there
will be no question of money or thought
of it, And at the same time it will put
a quietus on the silly assertions of some
of our esteemed contemporaries that
there is no chance for any but rich
man to secure polite preferment in Yer
Clipper.
This is a very handsome compliment,
but no more than Mr.. Bailey deserves.
AS an efficient secretary Of state Mr.
Bailey is in a class several notches high
er than a former secretary who is today
a candidate for the governorship.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

The flow Of immigration from the
United States to the wheat growing dis
tricts OF Western Canada amounts to a
social phenomenon, according to w. ].
White, inspector Of Canadian immigra-
tlon agencies. who estimates that 15O.-
600 people from this country will seek
homes in the Canadian northwest during
the present year. The growth Of the
movement may be gathered from the
fact that in 1897 the total immigration
from the United States to Canada was
less that 2OOO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
Gspa1 9nttces.
( ESTATE OF SARAH E. RUTTER'

- ESTATE OF SARAH E. RUTTER.
oIATE OF VERMONT,
District of Westminster, IS. -
The honorable Probate Court 1or tne
O rict of Westminster. To all persons
Interested in the estate of SARAH r. ~
kUITER, late of Townshend, IN salu
district deceased, Greetln1s g.
AZ a Probate Court, holden at Bellows
-o Is within and for said district on tne
&h day of April 1910, an instrume.nt
parporting to be the last will and testas
Meat of SARAH q. RUTTER, late OF
IHwushend, in said district, deceassu,
was presented to the court atoresaiu' loi
probate. -.
Ard it is ordered by said court that, the
Us. day Of June, 1910, at the Hotel III
SAID Townshend be assigned for prov
lls said instrument; and that notlce
,.ereof be given to all persons concerheu'
yi publishing this order three weeks sue
c4sslyely in The Vermont Ph9nlx' d
newspaper circulating in that vicinity, IN
,ad district, previous to the time ap-
pointed.
Therefore, you are hereby notified 20
appear before said court, at the time ano
pace aforesaid, and contest the PROBATE
or said will, II you have cause. ,,.
Given under my hand at Bellows taIils
m said district, this 2sth day OF April
l7-s zINA H. ALLBDB. Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
saby,s Body Found on Roek..

The body of the -year-old son of MIR,
and Mrs. Chester Scales OF Springfield,
who was drowned over a month ago was
found Monday on rocks between the gear
shaper shop and the river road. Imme-
diately after the drowning, the river was
dragged and dynamited and the dams
were opened without result. All hopes
of finding the body had been given up,
and it was believed it had been swept
into the Connecticut river.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
The Man of Moderate Means

finds in insurance the only certain means
by which he can insure to his family the
National Life Insurance Company, Mont
pelier, VT. (Mutual.)
II. E. TAYLOR d SON,
Insurance. Crosby Block, 5rattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
Gbe ()rrmmt 31bUnit.
TEN PAGES
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1910.
THE VERMONT PHGNIX.
Published in Brattleboro every Friday by
THE VERMONT PHGNIx COMPANY

W. Z. HU BBAKD
President and Treasurer.

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able strictly in advance, and all papers are
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application. Small classified advertisements
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

Theodore N. Vail of Lyndon, president
Of the American Telephone and Telebraph
company has been elected a member of
the board Of trustees OF the museum of
fine arts in Boston. Mr.. Vail has in his
home in Lyndon a good collection OF
modern paintings, some Oriental objects
of art, porcelains, pottery, etO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

Wellington Smith, IS, a millionaire
paper manufacture Of Lee, Mass, former
ly president of the American Paper
Makers association, was killed by the
closing OF a folding bed in a boarding
house at 426 West 2Sd street, New York
city, Tuesday night. He went to New
York alone on a business trip A woman
not his wife was with him at the time
OF the accident, and she was slightly
injured. She disappeared Immediately
and her identity has not been established.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
NOTICE
Bank Book Lost

Bank Book No. 23l5S, of the Brattleboro Saw
ings Bank of Bratteboro, Vermont, issued
June lS.l9O8, in the name of Dora III. TredO,
having been lost, stolen or destroyed; notice is
hereby given to anyone having said book, TO
return the same to this bank.
BRATTLEBORO SAVINGS BANK
April 10 1910 Brattleboro, Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
Gard OF Thanks.

We wish to thank the neighbors and
friends who kindly assisted us during the
death and burial OF our mother
and grandmother; also for the floral
offerings.
Leroy NJ Chase,
Amy L. Chase,
Esther A, Chase
Marlboro. VT, April 70, 1919,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

nor SALE-The blacksmith shop in
Il Putney, VT, formerly owned by G.
H Pepin. complete with large stock and
stands in New England. Apply to 2, p.
KNIGHT, Putney, VT, or TO JOHN 70.
GALE. executor. Guilford, VT. 49-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

NOR SALE-Having sold my mill to
II Renheld & Gibson to be used as a
wood working machines for sale, i Post
boring machine, iron lathe, 1 band saw
/ 24-inch. buzz planer, ! board edger, !
24x4 surface planer, l hand hatcher, 1
stand two wheels, 1 double cut OF saw
1 Tenoner machine. l Matison block ma
chine. l 9-inch blower, wood splitting
Burr steam mill. 1 large planer and
hatcher, saw arbor. shafting. split pull
leys. 70. A. KNIGHT, West Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

NOR SALE-Nearly new heavy two
II horse dump cart made by NJ. S.
Leach of Hinsdale; also one heavy log
ging truck, nearly new and one two
dust box complete JOHN TAFT, West
Dummerston 14-17
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
20 8ent.

10 IAe1t.
TNO RENT-Furnished room. l21 Main
L Street. Iatf
ITO RENT-Six room tenement at 36
Il WESTERN AVENUE i6-tf
INO RENT - Tenement of five rooms AT Is
i. Grove Street. Il. 4. GOBIE.
TNO RENT-Flat of five rooms. all
Il modern conveniences. Clark street
Apply F. p. BARBER. Crosby Block.
VNO RENT-A desirable tenement in
Il HoughtOn block over Kuech's store
Inquire of VIM C. HORTON, real estate
asenI l5-tf
FINO RENT-Two desirable tenements
garden, barn. henhouses. 1SS Western
Ave. Call at 1O3 Oak Grove Ave, A. ii
COmBS, 1874
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

NOR SALE-Complete, portable double
II chase mill, 8 Hoe saws, sectional
roll planer, gang edger, ~ foot trimmer,
blowers, wagons, sleds, log jack, black
smith shop and tools. Whole or in part
Inquire of L. II. STELI4MAN & SON.
Rrattleboro 17-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
Special 9nttces.

SLATING and ROOFING of all kinds
- and chimney cleaning done to order.
u. u. TORREY. Canal St, Brattleboro.
~ ILMAN & HELYAR, Surveying,
NJ Drafting, Blue Printing Old
boundaries resurveyed. Estimates on
Telephone. IT,
OST-Lady's gold watch, between
- Brattleboro and Putney. Return to
MRS. A. II. FARNUM, Newfane, Vt,
ana receive reward. 17-1w
HPHOLSTERER AND MATTRESS
~ MAKER, the Regina Carpet Cleaner
for sale or to rent by the day. o. T.
DODGE. Telephone. 12tf
A MERICAN young man, 80, married.
IA steady, conscientious, clean record,
desiring to locate in New England, seeks
employment l am thoroughly familiar
with office work and correspondence, but
would also welcome proposition concern
ing agriculture or any other profitable
pursuit l have pleased every employer.
No doubt am the man for your business
WESLEY r; TAYLOR, SAL Lenox ave,
New York city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

NOR SALE-Crouch motor cycle, 3h h.
II p., belt drive. new front tire and
wheel complete and in first-class running
condition. First check for $50 takes 1t.
Address Motor Cycle, care The Phoenix.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

NOR SAL4E-Oars and Paddles direct
i from the manufacturer We can
make the lowest cash prices; also boat
hooks and rowlocks. w G. HORTON,
"a Main St. 17-1S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

NOR SALE-Dry hard wood stove length,
Il split or in chunks, also lot of slab woods
Secondhand harvester cheap; in excellent
condition and guaranteed to run. One pair
of heavy work horses, weight 2SOO. HENRY
q CLARK RrattlehOrO. IT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

NOR SALE-A top buggy new last sea-
i son. In good condition. Inquire OF
A. w. J. WILKINS, Brattleboro. l5-f
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

NOR SALE OR RENT-Passenger boats
II Vermont and New Hampshire, to-
gether with valuable wharf privilege on
the Vermont side Of the river. For
further information address HAYES BIG.
ELOW, Tarpon Springs, Fla. 11-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
Eor sale.

NOR SALE-Cheap, mare 10 years old.
A ;. B. BONDEN, Guilford. l6-lI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

NOR SALE-My house and lot or Cen
il tral street. Brattleboro, two tene-
ment Five-slxths of purchase money can
be secured on said property at AZ per
cent interest. Address s. T. DAVEN-
PORT, Greenfield, Mass 13-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

NOR SALE-19O9 3S II. p, Model o,
L Knox fully equipped, recently over
hauled, put in frst-class condition
Apply to BOX 1910, Chicopee Falls, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29
6aanted.

N1ANTED-A Cook. Apply at 8 Ter
W race street. l7-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1910-04-29

NANTED-Two good farm hands. also
w man for driving milk cart. GEO.
a. COLLINS. l7-tf
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1910-10-06
OLD TIME RELIGION.

We believe in the old time religion,
and when, from the degeneracy of the
times, lack of influence or the
proper presentation 1t fails to draw
we do not believe in dishonoring the
cause by attempting to boost it by
side shows. The side show attrac-
tons have been in vogue for several
years, but what strikes us as the linn
1t was reached the other day when
according to press reports a Minnea-
polls church opened up a best bet i'm
the shape OF "spooning rooms" This
is probably a secular designation. but
1t probably defines the situation pref
ty accurately. The church in question
provides rooms in which the young
people may meet, and any unfinished
counting, sparkling, or whatever you're
a mind to call IT, which happens to
be on hand may be carried on without
molestation. 1t is urged that many
factory girls who have no homes. or
places al which to meet their young
mer are outclassed in the race for q
husband by their more fortunate sis.
tiers, and the church has taken it upon
itself TO in a measure remove the
handicap. In other words the church
to a certain extent becomes a sort OF
MATRIMONIAL agency.
When the chu Oh fails in its mis-.
sion there is something radically
wrong and all the side attractions I'm
the world will not correct this wrong.
a turning back to the old fashioned
Idea OF preaching with power tho
gospel pure and simple would certain.
ly go a long way toward counteract.
ing the present lack OF interest.