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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24

Eugene Thomas and two sons, Irving
and Clarence Thomas, are working on
lumber job in Somerset.
The deep snow and high wind of last
week was followed by warmer wealth
err Friday and rain Friday night and
Saturday.
Douglas Forester brought the skins
and heads of two bob cats to the town
clerk IS office recently, to get the
bounty on them.
j. Damour of the firm of Wheeler &
Damour of Wilmington, is at f. A.
Eddy's doing the plumbing for the
bathroom which Mr.. Eddy has put in.
Frank Simester, who died two weeks
ago last Sunday in the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Lyman Davidson, was
born in Goshen, n. H., and was Sc
years old. He served in the Civil war
three years and nine months. The
funeral was held at the house Wednes-
day, Dec. s, Rev. Edgar Johnson of
West Wardsboro officiating. The bur
ial took place in the Center cemetery.
Those from out of town were his sons,
Frank Simester of Orange, Mass, and
Pearl Simester of Wilmington, and two
grandchildren, John Davidson and
Miss Jennie Davidson of Wilmington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24
Royalton Man Commits Suicide.

Henry Dutton, IS, a well-to-do man,
committed suicide in his barn in Royal
ton Tuesday afternoon. He was found by
his son-in-law, Chester B. Dodge. The
cause was acute melancholia from
which he had been suffering several
years. He was prominent in town af-
fairs and deacon in the First Congre.
gational church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24
That Was a Nasty One.

"Your hair wants cutting badly,
SIR said barber, insinuatingly, to
customer
"No, it doesn t. - replied the man in
the chair, cit wants cutting nicely. You
cut it badly last time. - STRAY Stories
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24

American cotton mills are now using
more than 100000 bales of cotton a
year as compared with 100000 bales
45 years ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24
sTRATToN.
Much Concern Over Camping Party.


Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Hawks Of Ben
nington, who had been camping at the
Grout mills, since the first Of the
hunting season and were intending to
stay there until after Christmas,
made up their minds after the deep
snow came that an automobile was not
good conveyance to take them home,
so tried three days to make path to
the top of the mountain road.
The thaw coming helped them so
they were able to get nearly over to
the old Kelley stand, when Clarence
Streeter of West Wardsboro overlook
them on snowshoes Sunday. Mr..
Streeter, after receiving . telephone
message from George Hawks, uncle of
Samuel Hawks, also of Bennington,
started out to see what had become of
the young people, not expecting to go
farther than their camp, but upon
reaching the camp and finding no one
there followed on in their tracks until
he overlook them nearly five miles be
yond the camp, finding them in good
spirits, although the snow was about
knee deep at every step, and nearly
down to the old Kelley stand where
they intended to spend the night.
Mr.. Streeter came back, reaching
home in very exhausted state
as he had no chance to rest or
anything to eat after eating an
early breakfast, but good night IS
rest made him as good as new.
Upon telephoning the result to George
Hawks he learned that no one was
living at the Kelley stand this win
ter, but undoubtedly they would send
help from Arlington to Mr.. and Mrs.
Hawks Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24
BUSINESS CARDS.


Specialist Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat. Of
lice hours, 9-12 a. IN. 1-5 p. m, Wednesday
and Saturday evenings, 1880. Sunday and
other evenings by appointment. American
Building Brattleboro Appointments for
glasses fitting made by mail or telephone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24

Office, 1 Elliot st. Specialists in the correc-
ton of defective vision. Examination hours,
Monday and Saturday, to 9. Special ap-
pointments at your convenience. Phone, SO NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24

DR.. G. 3. HUNTER
ONCE at residence, West Brattleboro
Hours s TO a. m, to ., and @ 80 TO o,
m Telephone, 3ls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24
DR.. ALVIN KNAPP, DENTIST.

DR.. G. F. BARBER. DENTIST.
Union block Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24

d, 7 PAIGE, NJ D.
| am prepared to receive and treat at nv
home and at the Childs Tavern cases of Drink
and Drug habits. Telephone, 1928 (priyate
ine), Wilmington. Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24

THOMAS RICE, M. D.
once and residence over Vermont Savings
Bank. Hours 8 to Q a. M, 1 to 8, and TO
p. IN. Telephone, 212.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24
DR.. HENRY THICKER
B. E. WHITE. M. d

Residence, 8 Grove street, telephone, 25s.
once, Leonard block. Hours, l 80 to 8, and
TO p. m. Telephone, 29.W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24
A. I. MILLER, M. D.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Hooker block. Hours, to a. m, to 2,
$3.50 to p. m. Telephone, 237.W
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24

General Practitionerl. Office - rooms
and IS p. IN. Res. 20 Grove st. Tel III.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24
DIR. GEORGE R. ANDERSON,

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Surgery in all its branches a specialty
ONCE and residence IS Main street. Office
hours, until 10 a. M, l to 1870 D. m, even.
ings, 6:30 to 8. Telephone, Brooks House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24

DIR. E. p. LYNCH SURGEON

DIR. E. p. LYNCH, SURGEON.
Office, Park Bldg, rooms l and 3. te1ephone
54O office hours until a. M, l to 3, and 7 to
p. m; Melrose hospital, telephone pol 8 to
phone III: Sundays by appointment only.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1915-12-24
DR.. @. G.. WHEELER.


W. II. LANE, NJ. D.
III Main Street. over Perry's store. Hours,
TO and to p. m. Sundays by appoint
ment Telephone, 7s9-W. Residence, 8 Bel
mont avenue. Telephone 789-R.
Evening star., 1915-12-03
The Steamship Officials Conviction

The conviction OF the officials of
the Hamburg American llnc in New
York on charges OF conspiracy to dc
fraud the United States does not nee
csSarily signify an International com
plication. although i'll the course of
the trial intimations have been made
that the alleged conspiracy ranged
into high diplomatic circles. The
technical offense charged against the
steamship officials was that they con
trived TO send vessels laden with
supplies for the German war fleet out
OF New York under false clearance
papers. thereby by suoterfugc using
that port as a base OF provisioning
vessels OF war and thus violating the
neutrality OF this country. There was
no denial OF the fact that the ships
were thus dispatched or that they
sailed under papers that did not cor
nations. 1t was also admitted that
funds for this purpose were supplied
by the German government and dis
burscd through one OF the diplomatic
officials OF that government accred
tied to the United States. The State
Department has declared that this
disbursement of funds by the diplo-
matte official does not constitute
breach OF propriety. 1t does not.
however, follow that this range OF
permissible action extends TO any di-
rect connivance by the diplomatic Off
cial in the violation of the clearance
laws Of the country. OF course, an
appeal will be taken by the convicted
steamship officials, and the case will
doubtless drag through the courts for
many months. Perhaps a final de
cision will not be rendered until long
after the war has been concluded, and
the issues raised by it have been ad-
justed and the harsh feelings it has
cngendered have in a measure sub
sided The conviction. however,
serves the purpose OF emphasizing the
fact that the United States govern
ment is not disposed 10 tolerate the
use OF its shores as belligcrent base
by either side OF the great European
quarrel
Evening star., 1915-12-03
Jobs for Mr.. Roosevelt.

Denying with emphasis yarn that
he would soon 60 abroad TO accept
an important commission in the Brit
ish army, Mr. Roosevelt said to an in
tcrTieWer
1t belongs in the same category as
that which started two years ago 10
the effect that ] was TO be King Of
Albania. 1t also reminds me Of in
formation that came to my ears some
time ago that | was to be the die
tator OF Mexico. At another time
was told l had bceh selected as the
ruling head of China"
The yarn-spinners are poor ap-
praiscrs of Mr.. Rooscyelt's talents.
They lack discrimination. Because he
is Of masterfui temperament. quick
OF decision and rcsolute in action
they assign him to tasks which they
associate with such an equipment.
Mr.. Roosevelt, however, knows
himself and knows affairs better 1t
is a considerable merit of his that he
Evening star., 1915-12-03
Nj. Bryan and the Ford Party.

Nj. Bryan cannot sail with Henry
Ford and the lattcr'S fellow millcn-
nialists, bu, hopes 70 JOIN them later.
AT Tie Hague. il not sooner.
Meanwhile, he viii keep up his lick
in this country Tor peace and against
preparedness. He does not say, how
ever, whether he Will make hcadquar-
tcrs in Washington, or at his win
ter home in Florida
Washington is the proper place.
Thc President viii be here directing
fhc hght for preparedness, and a Mr..
Bryan J, the recognized head OF the
opposition he should be close TO base.
Tie night when il opens will be a
hummer.
II Mr.. Bryan is seriously consider
ing joining the Ford party abroad VIC
shall see him work the harder to de-
feat o. cripple the Presidents pro
gram IN Congress Think OF what
that viii spell for him in case OF sue
ccss'
Without such distinction, he would
yct be the most notable man advo-
eating the Ford idea. and probably re-
ociNc abroad more attention than all
the other members Of the delegation
put together He was known in Eu-
rope before the war began Now he
IS more widely known. both because
VI his leaving Mr.. Wilson'S cabinet
Evening star., 1915-12-03

and because OF his general peace
proclamations.
But with the distinction fresh upon
his head of having bested the Presi-
dent before Congress on the propo-
sition of an adequate national de-
fense, he would undoubtedly receive
great deal of attention even from
those abroad who differed with him
on the subject OF armaments and
their value and significance.
Every move Mr. Bryan makes
seems to take him farther afeld.
Judged by the standards of everyday
politics. He talks cntertainingly on
all subjects. but Of late has shown a
preference for subjects which men
with politics in mind and political
preferment in calculation usually
sidestcp as skilliully as possible. II
he had decided TO leave the stump
forever. and appear in future only on
the lecture platform and in the pull
pit, he would hardly pursue a diff
tcrent course.
But. crusader as he has now be-
como, he is still politician. and We
shall sec him i'll his own way playing
the game again next year. A young
man. as public men are rcckoncd, and
apparently as full Of energy and gin
ger as twenty years ago. he still has
tics and all that enters therein.
Evening star., 1915-12-03

recognizes and obeys his own lialita-
tions
Take his action al the time OF the
Spanish war. He was all a'iFe lor
the fray. and arranged at once 70 se'
into it, But as he knew nothihg
about soldering he put a man W'o
did know something about u aooFc
himself 1t was his influence Wil'S'
brought the Rough Riders into 81
istence. but another man lioNed tnS
regiment into shape and too% II INTO
action.
The Spanish war was oi such snort
duration American volunteers icarh'a
very little about war. Mr. k"oHcNs'l
put off his uniform As soon as 'uS
conflic. ended, and has ever since
been iu citizens clothes and US
greater part Of the time II ciN'l ~
ficc. 50 that his service ~ about
ninety days in the field then iS an he
has to show for the title OF colonel.
Anywhere III beliigcreut Europe 70
day Mr.. Roosevelt as a soldier would
be associated with and opposed by
men thoroughly trained in arms. atid
many Of them with long experience
in the field A high command Tor
him, therefore. as evidently he tnnl
self recognizes. would be out OF tic
question.
Nor would he fit as a Mexican die
tatcr. or as Chinese ruler itc
would lack inspiration. and partcti-
larly sufficient knowledge OF the
people The spirit Of bossism alone
would not suffice As ono star dit
fereth from another star III glory. one
boss differs from another boss IN
methods and efficiency. Mr.. koose-
welt could no more succeed III Mex
ico than the ablcst Of the Mexican
bosses transplantcd could succeed IN
this country President Diaz could
never have succeeded in establishing
such rule in the United States as
proved a blessing III his hands to
Mexico.
The varn-spinners. with the best
intentions in the world entertaining
the public-should make a closer
study of their mar. He is a very in
te-esting performer, but not versa
tile enough to fit all Jobs.
Evening star., 1915-12-03
Ford Party Passports.

The denial OF passports for mem
bers OF the Ford peace party" for
war zone countries by the State De-
partment is based not unreasonably
upon the idea that these tourists arc
not going abroad upon urgent bust
and actions OF the department here
toforc. American citizens whose al
fairs imperatively require that they
cross the sea are gwen passports that
will admit them, under restrictions,
into the warning countries. But these
passports may be Cancelled il their
bearers transgress the rules OF the
countries visited. They do not war
rant conduct which is at variance
with the policies and requirements Of
The countries. IF the Ford party were
"paSsported' into England or France
Or Germany and there undertook 70
preach against the wer. or war in the
abstract, their sports would be liza
Die TO cancellation or conhscation.
The denial OF passports to them for
the war zone countries, therefore, is
in reality kindness in that it COM
pels the restriction OF their activities
10 neutral countries, where they can
talk as much as they please on the
subject OF war and peace, without en-
dangering their identification paper
or their liberty. 1t at least insures
peace to them, whatever may be the
outcome OF their crusade against war.
Evening star., 1915-12-03
The Divided Democracy,

The democrats arc hardly to he
congratulated on the congressional
situation The session will not open
uspiciously; though bad beginning
may make a good ending. Such be
ginning as they now confront may.
and should. sober them UP. and teach
;hcm the yaluc OF concession arT> >.ar-
rnony
In the Senate particularly matters
arc III ugly shape Why have given
the question 81 cloture partisan
tirgc2 Partioanship undcrlies the
present movement. It is almost a
certainty that but for the trimming OF
lie river and harbor bill and the dc
feat IT tho ip-purchasc bill last
winter there would now be no effort
for gag rule in the Senate. And yet
both of those bills met a deserved
fate. The ono called for far too much
fIoncy. while the other. in the opinion
oi many democrats and all the rcpub
licaus. was an entering wedge for
state socialism Why rcNolutionizc
Senate procedure i'll order to smooth
the way for government ownership
ard operation OF merchant ships, and
a heavy outlay for internal improve
rIcats At this tine2
Md why have given factional
tiugc 10 the Office OF President
pro fcmporc? Both Mr.. Clarke and
Mr.. fnmcrcnc are competent men;
but as the former had filled the Office.
and desired reelection. why not have
granted his wish without contro-
vcrsy 10 propose punishment OF
him for an act in which SIX other
democratic senators joined. and
make him sole victim Of party dis
pleasure. did not resemble square
deal
.ind then. III selecting steering
committee. why have ignored the
claim TO recognition OF Mr.. MARTINEZ
Why not have given him the benefit
of what Mr.. Smith OF Georgia calls
the prestige" OF such an appoint
nent2 The New Jersey senator is
Il ploltSt Vi til6 II IItSlOtHl. TIC owes
his place to Mr.. Wilson. and wants
20 retain it, He faces a warm cam
paign Foes TO the right OF him and
ioes 10 the left OF him are volleying
and laundering. He needs help, and
all that is in the power OF his party
friends 10 render; and yet in this mat
ter help IS denied
Although the democrats have SIX
teen majority in the Senate. there
must be teamwork. or there can be
no success. A house divided against
itsclf cannot stand. There arc strong
men in both factions. and the sort OF
men capable when united OF great
party service, and when aggressively
ii> ided of great party harm. Can the
- ident play the part oi mediator
Has he the philter necessary for the
occasiou2
Evening star., 1915-12-03
Sailor Songs.

a sailor used to man the ropes
And feel the ocean foam,
And sing OF fond and distant hopes
As DER the waves he'd roam;
But now they take sailor man
And lock him far below,
Small chance has he the sky to scan,
Or warble. "Yo, hcavc ho!"
Now Sorrow sweeps across the wave,
And silent is the song.
The sailors heart is Just as brave,
His arm is just as strong;
And some day he'll be back on shore
Midst peace and honest pride,
And sing the good old songs once
more
That now must be denied.
Evening star., 1915-12-03
Embarrassing Line of Thought.

Why won't you contribute to our
campaign fund.-"
Because ! am politically ambi
tious,' replied Mr.. Dustin Stax. III
! apply for an appointment, | want
to be sure nobody is going to say
In trying TO make you square
financial obligation
Evening star., 1915-12-03
A Beginning.

i am absolutely convinced that my
arguments arc correct" said the car
nest man.
Well" replied Senator Sorghum,
its good start You've got ono
man converted. anyhow"
Evening star., 1915-12-03
.-oSA-

Germany is now engaged III the
construction OF monster biplanes.
England will regard this as another
evidence that the Zeppelin is fail
ure
Evening star., 1915-12-03

The question What shall we do
with our Presidents no longer
commands anxious consideration.
They manage to take care Of them
selves very efectually.
Evening star., 1915-12-03

Colorado's prohibition laws are 70
be . strict that even the plum pud-
dings and nincc pies will have TO
be prepared without brandy or other
alcoholic embellishments In the
course OF time the old-iashioned cook
book will be as little in demand as
the old fashioned novel
Evening star., 1915-12-03
SHOOTING STARS.
By PHHASDER JOHNSON.
Comfortable Solitude.

Aren't you afraid to be alone in
the woods" asked the sympathetic
man.
No, sir replied the old guide !;
when I'm alone in the woods no
body is liable to pick me for a deer.
It, the only time | feel safe
Evening star., 1915-12-03

There are already signs OF indif-
terence to the wonderful opportuni-
ties which the next Congress will
present for tactfully measured utter
auce.
Evening star., 1915-12-03

The militant suffrage crusade in
London is one industry which suffers
from lack OF workers without invit-
ing any protest from the government
Evening star., 1915-12-03

II may be that some Of the railway
managers are inclined to put too
much dependence on rate revision as
a solution for all kinds OF transporta-
ton prnhlems
Evening star., 1915-12-03

The fact that Mr.. Bryan has al
ready made his opinions emphatically
known does not cause apprehension
that lie will find nothing OF further
interest TO say this winter,
Evening star., 1915-12-03

Legislation is still endcavoring to
arrange for happy medium that will
avoid gag rule on one hand and fill
clustering on the other.
Evening star., 1915-12-03

The we'll meant endeayorS OF Henry
Ford may land him in Europe with
out friends III any party TO the pres
ent struggle
Evening star., 1915-12-03

The coming Congress may be too
busy with efforts at political illu-
mination to pour much oil on trou-
bled waters
Evening star., 1915-12-03

The manufacture Of Inunition, re-
quires especial skill and caution 10
prevent them from exploding before
they leave the factory
Evening star., 1915-12-03
The Ancona Panic.

From the Philadelphia Press
II was the panic on the Ancona that
caused the loss of life, according to the
statement of the Austrian submarine
commander who ignores what caused
the panic.
Evening star., 1915-12-03

The r.NenIr:. Star WITH the SUNDAY
noo"nirr edition. is delivered by carriers
hin the Citv NJ ~ cents per month:
+a'iv only - cents per month, Sunday
"niv 20 ceofs per month Orders may De
fent By mail. or telephone Main 244o;
objection IS made by carrier at the emo
G each tncnth.
Evening star., 1915-12-03

Obrcgon has called Villa mad
man. Villa is not in a position to
bring his cpithcts to public attention.
Evening star., 1915-12-03

The position OF King OF Serbia has
long ranked among extra hazardous
occupations.
Evening star., 1915-12-03
Winter! !!

Ercm tie Chicago News.
RuSsia has again enlisted the serV-
ices n ~ Oldest aAqs-sEexen
Evening star., 1915-12-03

fsratIe IN -itancr--hy mail. postar. 1reoaid
faiIv SUNDAY Included month. 90 ceata-
Dsily. Sunday excepted, one mnntS 10 cents
Evening star., 1915-12-03
Modernized.

Old oanta's sleigh hcaped up with
toys
Will never more be seen.
The vehicle he now employs
Is run by gasoline.
Evening star., 1915-12-03

When a man gets 80 much money
that he has TO employ others to count
ii, he looks around and breaks into
brand-new set OF troubles.
Evening star., 1915-12-03
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business otHce: nth s.. and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
scw YORK Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank
Building.
European Office: 3 Regent St. London.
England.
The gazette-times. [volume] (Heppner, Or.) 1912-1925, 1915-01-14

Jos. Eskelson and wife we're Wis
itors in Heppner last Saturday from
their home in Clarks Canyon. They
recently returned from Portland and
Salem, where they spent some time
visiting with relatives and friends.
Mr.. Eskelson spoke highly of the fine
condition of the Clarks canyon road
into Lexington for wheat hauling last
fall. He says that too much credit
cannot be given to w. H. Padberg,
who strawed the entire road from
his place into Lexington.
E. P. Williams and wife are Wis
hing at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. w. McCraw in this city, having
arrived during the week from Ches-
ter, Nebraska. Mr.. Williams was
formerly a resident of this county,
leaving here about seven or eight
year ago. He is a s~on-in-law of Mr..
McCraw and worked for a number
of years on the Butter creek ranch
Of E. F. Day, and he expects to To-
cate here again permanently.
Merchant A. M. Phelps is confined
to his home this week, suffering a
severe attack of lumbago.
Phil Hirl of Big Butter creek,
was a visitor in Heppner yesterday.