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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-08
SURPRISE BY GOV. FLETCHER.
Sent Legislature Message Advocating
Change in the Manner Of Taxing Rail.
roads.

Montpelier, Nov. s.
There was more than a quorum in both
houses when the Legislature re- assem-
bled Wednesday evening but the amount
OF work accomplished was small.
Sixteen bills were introduced in the
House and three in the Senate and be-
yond that practically no work was done
Governor Fletcher gave the legislature
a sensation this morning by sending in
message advocating a change in the
manner of taxing railroads and the re-
peal of the law which allows them to pay
tax on Z cir gross earnings. 1t is
known by those who are familiar with the
governors opinions that he has long
favored such policy, and he publicly
expressed 1t at meeting shortly before
the opening Of the summer campaign
But Mr.. Howe, the Democratic candidate
having taken the same position or one
very much like it, Mr.. Fletcher could not
as matter of good politics, take the
same ground.
The Senate mas refused a third reading
to the Roy bill providing for an annual
vote on the question of state option. The
bill was favorably reported by the joint
committee on temperance, not from con-
viction b. from certain personal consd-
erations.
MI Roy, this morning, presented Lieu
tenant Governor Howe with a handsome
gavel of birdseye maple, suitably in
scribed, and gave another to Speaker
Pluniey in the House.
An effort will be made to keen the
members here over Sunday and to hold
sessions Saturday and Monday The
leading men In the assembly realize that
the work Of the session is behind what 1t
should be and that something must be
done TO expedite matters IL adjournment
is not delayed beyond the usual time.
Mr.. Cook of Lyndon intends to intro
duce joint resolution declaring it to be
the sense, of the legislature that final ad-
journment should be taken previous to
Thanksgiving, but no one believes that
this can be accomplished. The resolu-
ton may be adopted as expressing the
desire of the members, but this desire
cannot be expected to control
The Greater Vermont association held
meeting in Representatives hall this
evening, at which Governor Fletcher pre-
sided. George b. Gallup of the Boston
Chamber of Commerce was the first
speaker and was followed by Percy Wal
ton of the Pilgrim Publicity association
G. c. Fits of Brattleboro was the la st
speaker and forcefully presented the de-
STABILITY and possibility of a development
Of the water power of the state.
Returns are being received by the sec
rotary of state, in answer to inquiries sent
out by him, which prove beyond question
or cavil the great advantages that have
accrued to the state from the publicity
bureau in his department, and these let
tiers are expected to have an important
influence on the committees which have
in charge the bill calling for a contin-
uance of the appropriations for the pub
hcity bureau.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-08
LEGISLATIVE NOTES.

Mr. Crosby of Brattleboro has bill
ating to the height of overpass over
the railroad tracks at Bratteboro pro-
viding for an Is foot clearance.
Mr. Clayton of Londonderry was a
prominent introducer one day recently,
presenting four bills bearing, respective
ly on exemption, fifth class liqour Ii
censes. and the West River Light and
Power company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-08
BIRTHS.

In Wilmington, Nov. l. a son to Mr.
and Mrs. Robert Ware.
In Wilmington, Nov 4, daughter
Sylvia Adelaide. to Willis D. and Flor
ence l.. (HalD Boyd.
In Newfane, Oct. 81, a son to Mr. and
Mrs Frank Rowe.
In Newfane. Nov. 5, son, Quentin
Gilbert, to Mr.. and Mrs. James Brown
and grandson to N. NJ. Bathelder of Fitch
burg. Mass.
In South Londonderry, Nov. q a
daughter. Martha Lou, to Mrs. ]. B.
McKenna.
In South Windham, Oct. 26, a son,
Theodore Gilbert, to Mr.. and Mrs
George Carleton
In Bellows Falls. Nov. 5, a daughter,
posthumous) to Mrs Clifford Thomas
In Hinsdale, Oct 81 a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Carroll Mcdonald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-08
WEST CHESTERFIELD, N. II.

The 26th anniversary of Citizens hall
will be observed Tuesday evening with a
play, Miss Prim's kindergarten" to be
followed by dancing until o'clock Mu-
sic will be furnished by Waless orches-
ira, An oyster supper will be served
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-08
DR.. Wood Defeated in NorthfieId.

Charles III. Webster of Mortified, a
Roosevelt man, defeated DIR. N. p. Wood
Tuesday in the election of a representa-
tive to the legislature from that town.
DIR. Wood has served in the legisla ture
one year Mr.. Webster was the only Bull
Moose candidate elected in Franklin
county.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-08
A Great Building Falls

When its foundation is undermined. and
II the foundation OF health-good diges-
tion-is attacked. quick collapse follows.
On the first sign of indigestion DR..
Kings New Life Pills should be taken
to tone the stomach and regulate liver,
kidneys and bowels. Pleasant, easy,
safe and only 25 cents at wilfred F.
Roots and f. II. Holden's.
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THE DREAM-SH
we sell shawmut Kubbers:

THE DREAM SHIP.
sweet little ship stole up from the
South
With a cargo of baby dreams;
or dolls and kittens and warm little
mittens,
And rose colored peppermint creams;
A wee wind waited 1t on its way,
And 1t sailed along, at the end of day,
Down the sleepy streets where the lights
were lit,
To leave each child some wonderful bit.
"Oh, hush, little child, If you want a
dream,
You must close your eyes-ah, yes!
For the dream ship carries a gift for
you
More lovely than you could guess;
Perhaps a moon will shine all day.
Perhaps a gown of color gay,
Or a queer little fish
In a silver dish
Sail away, little boat and awayl"
Miriam s. Clark in St. Nicholas.
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Money Back
Remedy for
Dandruff
Falling Hair and Scalp Itch. Wilfred
F. Root is Authorized to
Guarantee II.

He will do more. II after using two
bottles OF PARTISAN Sage you don't
think 1t Is the finest and most delightful
hair tonic and dressing you ever used
money back. Can you beat that offer?
Young women who neglect their tenn
PIES grow old before their time. II your
hair Is thinning at the temples; II 1t IL
losing its natural color, fading or turning
gray. put your faith In PARTISAN Sage
and you won't be disappointed Large
bottle so cents at Wilfred f. Roots and
dealers everywhere. Girl with Auburn
hair on every package.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-08

Prospective relic hunters in the West
and South need have no fear that the
supply of relies will run short this
year, Tomahawks by the thousands are
being manufa ctured in Kansas City and
sent to the Indian reservations, where
they are sold to tourists. especially to
foreign tourists. The manufactured ar
ticle Is said to look more archaic than
the tomahawk made by hand At VAL
ley Forge there is said to be a relic fac
tory that runs day and night turning
out broken swords rusty gunstocks,
pepperbox pistols corroded bullets shot
ridded haversacks and other relics dear
to the tourists heart.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-08
Gard Of Thanks.

We wish to express our sincere thanks
and our deep sense of appreciation of the
Kindness of friends during the illness
and at the time of the death and burial
OF our wife and grandmother
c.. b. Park.
Roy c. p. Monroe.
Brattleboro, VT, Nov. 2, 1912,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-08

Everyone suffering with Asthma,
Bronchitis, Consumption or any throat
or lung trouble should investigate e A.
wilson's Preparation which has been
doing most efficient work in such cases
for so years past Particulars gladly sent.
Address Wilson Remedy Co., Westwood,
N. j.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1912-11-08
YOUNG BROTHERS LOST IN WOODS.
One Falls Into Lake and Is Drowned
Other viii Recover

An all-night search for. two small BOYS,
Joseph and Herbert Clark, was ended at
Brandon yesterday, by the finding of the
body of Joseph in Lake Dunmore and the
unconscious form of Herbert on the shore
nearby.
The brothers strayed away and became
LOST In the woods. 1t was thought that
Joseph, aged five, walked into the lake
last night. His brother, aged three went
to sleep on the shore. Although suffering
from exposure, Herbert is not in a Sc
riouS condition.
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WEST GulLFoRD.
A Card.

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to those who so kindly assisted US
in defraying the expenses OF the operat ton
on our son. Trusting that you all in
sickness and trouble will be as kindly re-
membered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cyrus Merrlfield.
West Guihord. Nov. 6. 1912.
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Electricity and hattery are two Of the
greatest forces known.
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A Card.

We. the undersigned. do hereby agree
to refund the money on a 50-cent bottle
OF Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar II 1t
falls to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded.
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Deans Rheumatic Pills for rheumatism
and neuralgia. Entirely vegetable. Safe.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-01-11
An Unusual Benefit.

Henry e. Dixey was talking at
Sherry's in New York about benefits.
In the old-fashioned benefit" he
said, "you were responsible for all
bills and tickets. Thus. at times,
your benefit actually cost you money.
Some poor chaps have been strapped
for months while paying off heavy
benefit losses.
Il heard of a queer benefit in Nola
Chucky the other day. A visiting
company announced a harvest home
performance for the benefit of the
poor-tickets reduced to a nickel
well. Nola Chucky turned out in
force to that harvest home benefit.
and the next DAY a divine called on
the manager to find out what was to
be done with the money.
What's to be done with the bene-
fit money! the manager said indig-
nantly. Why. sir. that question as
tonishes me-
But said the divine. didn't you
advertise the performance as for the
benefit of the poOr?'
"'And.' shouted the manager, 'didnt
We reduce the tickets to q nickel 50
that all the poor could Gomez"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-01-11

I'm glad" said Colonel Bill as he
poured out generous portion, ito be
Of service. After you're all filled up
he continued as at his suggestion the
two editors and even the cub reporter
accepted small drink from the large
bottle. well drink health and success
to my young friend Fordyce, which is
now named Gormly. and damnation to
the chief of police and his gang"
And that was the kind of toast in
which they could all heartily Join.
Whitefield had thought that the in
cident was completely covered and
that nothing more could be added to
the amazing story. Before the forms
were finally locked. however, and the
first edition went to press. the night
editor. who still remained at his post,
received communication of such
amazing Importance that he inserted
1t after the editorial in large capitals.
double loaded, as the completing touch
to the most extraordinary announce
ment that he felt had ever appeared
In The Planet.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-01-11
SYNOPSIS.

A foolish young tenderfoot becomes
fascinated with the bold artful wife of q
drunken prospector in western mining
ing blizzard but are confronted by the
naudlin husband. lie IL shot by the
wife. but the chivalrous boy, pins y
upon himself. In their flight to the
railroad station the woman's horse
tall. exhausted; the youth put. her
etirrup strap. Seeing he is an impedi-
nsnt. the woman thrusts her escort into
? snow drift and rides on. Haif-froIen
e the train bear. the woman away.
twenty hve years later. this man. George
0ormly. 10 q multi. .millionairs IN New
beeutiful and wealthy settlement worker.
and co-operates with her in her work.
0ormly becomes owner OF steamsnlP
tne and fnds himself frustrated IN pier
and track extension plans by graftinG AZ
dermen. backed by the Gotham Traction
company. An automobile accident brinHs
the Haldanes to his country home Corn, n,
" announces that he will be mayor OF
New York and redeem the city from cor.
suption The political declaration OF me
sensation. The whole machinery OF the
eity's detective force Is TO be used to % di9
up something damaging TO Gormly. Ihe
press heretofore unanimously favoranIe
TO the merchant candidate. under pres
sure. divides and the campaign waxes
warm. resolution is introduced 9raih., 9.i
franchise. Gormly offers ten million dol
lars for the franchise. Miss Haldane con-
graduates Gormly on what she terms
sew Declaration OF Independence. and he
makes an unexpected declaration OF ioSs:
su.picion. that her father T. the head head
and backbone of the notorious traction
company which he is attempting to over
throw, Young Haldane discovers his
Traction company. and is incensed In
an interview between Gormly and Hal
dane the latter practically Offers his
daughters band as bribe for Gor,nly to
withdraw: Gormly refuses; In an inter
view with Gormly Miss Haldane learns
Of her fathers baseness though Gormly
vainly tries to hide II. Members of the
Ring ind the woman for whose sake
Gormly declared himself a murderer and
decide to force him to withdraw under
threat Of prosecution. The chief of police
visits Gormly. who makes full confess
sion OF the truth. Young Haldane runs
the gauntlet of the police and carries the
confession to the newspapers for publica-
ton. BY accident the newspapers fnd Bill
Hamilton one Of the men who were at
Camp XIII Devil'' and knew the truth
about Gormly,
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-01-11

custom. At the proper tine for u,
serving Of hh simple breakfast. I
was ready for him when he entere<
the dining room. Somes vas theFs
in attendance A. usual A pile o
morning papers lay on the buRst
Gormly made q step toward them: bul
checked himself
Why" he thought. should I spoi
my breakfast BY reading what ths
newspapers have to say on the i'm
portant subject Of my confession! The
news will keep. Let me at least q,
in peace"
Beg pardon. sir" began Some.
deferentially: but aren't you going tc
look over the papefs. sir. before you
eat."
mo. thank you. somes. can guess
pretty well what they will say"
But Somes was unusually por.
sistent as we'll as greatly agitatsd
He had been up early and had read
every scrap In every paper
Il hope you'll excuse me. Mr. CORN.
ly. SIR" he began; but I really think
it'll add to your appetite II you will
at least look over The Planet, SIR"
Gormly shook his head and frovned
. little.
That will do. Somes!" be said
somewhat shortly. II will see the pa
pors later"
After this somewhat peremptory re-
mark. the man naturally subsided.
though his interest and excitement
were plainly visible in his nervous
movements. He was usually the most
delightfully."- cool and imperturbabls Of
attendants.
You mustn't take this thing so
greatly to heart. Somes." said Gormly
at last.
Indeed. SIR" returned the man,
we're all 20 set on having you elect
ed. and other things. sir. that"
What he was going to say remained
unsaid. for with that delightful op-
portuneness which can easily be COM
passed by chroniclers Of such vera
cious tales. now am pleased to re-
cord that the bell Of the door of the
apartment cut across the further
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-01-11
2ZZAzzON % M NONAY
A<Sssn~sNe~S ~ lAaeoe~AEzn
>0e0av ssss - AsrU saas os~4sS>

stakes and hit the trail. | helped her
and l don't mind sayin' that said
I'd see her through this thing. l don't
believe she could be caught where
she's gone. don't b'lieve tlAereM ba
any pursuit made after her; but II she
IL. she's got to be let 90. Pete Bree
den was q dog II ever there was one,
and he deserved all he got. That's
all. guess. Gosh! I'm dry!"
"Mr. Abbott" said the editor, will
you procure such refreshments a.
Colonel Hamilton IL accustomed t.
take under such circumstances"
"You know the dope. boy. want
It straight too. Same's We had the
other night"
Yes. SIR" answered the reporter.
I'll have It here in . minute
Nov. Colonel Hamilton" said the
editor. you have rendered the peo-
pie of New York. Mr.. George Gormly.
and incidentally The New York Planet
about a. great q service a. We could
expect to receive from . human being
What you have said throws an en-
tirely new light upon Mr.. Gormly's let
ter. He IL In . much more admirable
position through you. Why. he ap-
pears In this like hero. Mr.. Shaw,
will you put this matter In shape to
accompany Gormly's letter. while 1
comment sditorially upon IT,"
At this moment the cub reporter en-
tered with bottle and glasses.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-01-11
NOT so VERY PREc0CI0US
Simple Explanation Of Faets That Had
Made Young Father Green
With Jealousy.

1t was = wet day. and In conss-
Quence the guests had to stay indoors.
The young couple started to talk Of
their baby.
MY baby has just cut his first
TOOTH" said the father proudly.
Indeed" said the other. well.
mine cut his long ago."
Our baby" said the FIRST, "is Just
beginning to talk"
Ours" said the second. cannot
only talk. but read"
KNOWS his letters already, does
he?" said the first, with a note Of
Jealousy In his voice.
"Oh, yes. indeed!" said the other.
"And can figure like an expert &C.
countant."
Really" said the first. Then he
must be older than mine. How old 10
your baby?"
Mother" said the second. address
ing his wife. how old il Willie?"
Nineteen" said mother.-Judge.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-01-11

revelations Of somes with q loud,
clear ring
See who it is. Somes." said Gormly
indifferently.
IT'S been ringing all morning, SIR
said the man, turning to leave the
room. There's been the greatest
crowd of people here, reporters and
newspaper men, and Mr.. Watson, and
a number of gentlemen who are cam
paigning for you. and the streets
packed with people outside. too"
rs my friend the chief of police
there?"
mo. sir. But there's 4 squad of of.
ficers under sergeant, and they're
making people that haven't any bust.
ness 60 on"
We'll, see who 1t is this time" said
Gormly a. the bell rang again.
somes was back in a few minutes.
ITS the janitor, sir. He says the
reception room down stairs and the
halls filled with people asking to see
you. He says the tenants of the build.
ing can't get in or out, and he wants
to know what to do"
Gormly glanced at the clock. II was
half-past nine.
Tell them that will see them all
at the store in the auditorium at half.
past ten." he replied. Tell them it's
useless to wait here now: that 1 can't
see anybody at present"
Gormly heaved deep sigh ~ he
finished his breakfast. Well" he
thought, Il have to face them, and DER.
haps the sooner the better. Now. for
the papers"
He looked around for Somes: but
that functionary had not yet appeared
He pushed back his chair, rose, walked
over to the buffet, and picked up the
first one. Somes had been careful to
see that the top of the pile and the
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-01-11
CHAPTER XVIII.
Something to Live Up To.

Somethin0 TO 1--we Up TO.
Gormly was usually an early riser:
but on the morning before election
day he slept until an unprecedentedly
late hour. He was utterly worn out
with the strain Of the campaign, any
night had almost prostrated him.
There WIS ordinarily nothing much to
be done on the next day, the Monday
preceding election day. One nnal
meeting was scheduled for Monday
night, and that was all.
1t was perhaps nine o'clock when
he woke up. He was soon bathed and
dressed. He had signaled. as was his
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-01-11
Al 49, . sausaae King.

Robert Henri. the eminent New
York painter. vas talking about those
millionaires who buy, merely to show
off, doubtful "old masters" of fabulous
prices.
Their knowledge of art" MI. Hent
said. lis about equal to that of the
Chicago sausage manufacturer who
said to Whistler:
"'What would you charge to do me
In oil?'
"'Ten thousand said Whistler
promptly.
"'But suppose I furnished the oil!.
said the millionaire"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-01-11
HoMEsEEkERs EXCURSION
RATES TO TEXAS AND NEW
MEXICO POINTS DUR.
ING 1911,

On the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month during the entire year
The Colorado and Southern Rail.
way will sell round trip homeseekers'
excursion tickets to 4 great manv
points in New Mexico and Texas at
greatly reduced rates. Final limit
Is days allowing liberal stop-over
privileges. For detailed Information.
rates, etc. call on your nearest Colo.
rado and Southern agent or address r.
q. Fisher. General Passenger Agent.
Denver. Colo.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1912-01-11
CHAPTER xvii-contInusd.

Good" exclaimed the editor.
That amt ALL" said Colonel Bill
triumphantly. II got here q signed
paper witnessed before Justice Of the
Peace Jennings. the only one we had.
and signed by me and several other
men. which swears they heerd Bree-
den say his wife killed him and that
they seen this thirty-two bullet took
out of his breast the autopsy bein'
public like the fun'ral And it's made
out in due FORM"
ITS quite satisfactory" said the
editor. glancing at 1t and passing 1t
over to Shaw.
so you see we fellers kind O.
thought Fordyce done a mans part In
takin' the blame on hisself, and al
ways kept these things thought
they might turn up handy sometime. :"
You did we'll"
And that amt all either" said Col
Bill Hamilton.
What more have your"
Well, I've seen the woman. She's
alive yet"
Naturally she must have been or
they couldn't have got this story from
her. was the answer.
Course. Well the end of the
story's this: Them people plunged
south in that blizzard. We looked for
'em In the spring: but never expected
to find their remains. cause 1t was
more'n human flesh could stand. such
. storm as that. and we naturally
s'posed they'd both died and got ct up
by the wolves when they was partly
thawed out. But the other night I
was takin' trip through the tender.
loin-for observation purposes" said
Colonel Bill A. the ghost of a smile
hickered on the face of the night ed
itor-"and seen this woman and had
an interview with her. She's plumb
scared to death. The chief Of police
who got this stun from her g fright,
ened her out Of her boots. But /, bein'
an old friend Of hers, managed to
calm her down, and l got her to give
me her story. She's always been sor.
ry that she served Fordyce the way
she done
Il don't know how 1t is, but some.
now ! got at the good side of her.
You see these women are going
straight to hell perhaps-although !
amt got no inside information as to
that-but however low they git and
however bad they are. there's ALWAYS
soft spot In EN- somewhere. They're
women still And l guess l must've
touched the soft spot in her somehow
or other: for she told me tho truth.
At any rate she confessed the whole
thing to me. and she said furthermore
than when them two was goin' south
in the storm. her horse fell down and
died. and that Fordyce got of his
horse and she mounted 1t. and he
walked hisself hangin' to the saddle
strap. and she said that SEEM that
the remainin bronco was givin' out
too she showed Fordyce down and gal.
loped away and left him. And 70,
her signature to paper confessin' II ;.
Again Colonel Bill had recourse to
the tin box
Here 1t 10. Now II them don't
make . complete case for nv old
friend. don't know what else to do. :"
Where's the woman" asked the
editor, after he had examined the last
paper that Colonel Bfll had submitted
We'll. you won't ind her." said the
Old miner slowly. shes pulled up