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Weekly journal-miner., 1916-10-11

l n N'AAA AAAN AAOA AAA fN9ANANof- W AiAiN m the city she is guest of Mrs. Geo. (. l Ruffner
 Comes to Visit. Mrs. P. L. Jackson is in the city from Kirkland to remain for an ex- tended visit, and is at the home of her sister, Mrs. Eli Stauffer. Professional Duty. pr. J. Harvey Blain, president of the Arizona Dental Board, left for Phoenix yesterday to preside at a special meeting for the examination of class for admittance to practice, and expects to return next Thursday.
 (From Tuesdays Daily) Socialist Meeting.
 The Socialist Local will meet to- night at s o'clock at l2l North Mt. Vernon street.
 Coast Trip.
 John Meade left yesterday for the coast, and will visit with brother at San Francisco before returning. Country Visitors.
 Mrs. Henry Ritter and Mrs. Henry Miller, of Santa Maria, are in the city for few days to visit with friends. Verde Visitor.
 J. w. Osborn, well known pioneer resident of Verde valley, is paying the city a business visit, this being his first trip in many months.
 Mining Business. w. E. Sanders, who has a contract to perform certain development on the Russell mines near Skull valley, was a business visitor yesterday, giv- ing an excellent report of the show ing this property is making. From the Range. 1 Mir. and Mrs. William Akard, of Stanton, are in the city for brief visit with friends. The former is en- gagged in the cattle business and re- ports the situation as excellent since heavy rains recently.
 Range Movement.
 Guy Shultz was an arrival yester- day from Flagstaff where he had been making observations of the range country on the Mogollon mountains, with which he was so agreeably i'm pressed that he may become an in vestor. He is desirous of having an other location in addition to his hold ings on the Santa Maria. Pioneers Arrive.
 Among the we'll known old-time residents of Arizona who were re- gently admitted to the Pioneers Home in this city, are the following: Benjamin Rhinehart, of Yuma, aged 94, a native of Ohio; Stephen Henkle of Mohave county, aged 70 years, a native of Ohio; Thomas Etna, of Yavapai county, aged 6S years, na- tive of Pennsylvania. All of them have resided in the State for over 40 years.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-10-11
Old-Timer Here.

Old-Timer Here.
 George Foreman, who will be re- | membered as resident of this coun- i ty, for many years, returned Thurs day from Fort Clark, Texas, to re- main on business for few days. He is with the military in the quarter, master department in a civil capacity Country Deluged.
 T. L. Morris was an arrival yeSter- day from Hillside and reported the heaviest rains of the season. Goat and sheep men will be greatly bene- fitted. Cattlemen, however, are com- plaining that fine grazing has been destroyed.
 Back From East.
 C. T. Joslin returned yesterday from Los Angeles and stated that YavapaI mining was attracting very much attention, the coppers especial ly leading, since the Jerome field has attained so much prominence. He an ticipates heavy investments in the near future.
 Fine Range Showing.
 Chas. E. Champie, of Castle creek, was an arrival yesterday and reported the range country as in better condi- ton than known for many years, with the goat industry leading in live stock lines. Shipping of mohair has started to Boston, and the price has reached to AS cents per pound, the highest ever known.
 Gives Good Report.
 J. A. Trebilcock, in charge of the Henrietta and Butternut mines, Of Big Bug district, was a business visit or yesterday and gave an excellent re- port of underground conditions, de- termined in both properties from re- cent development, from which the building of the new smelter at Mayer is the outcome.
 Mine Work Continues.
 Valentine Berrado, interested with Louis Bernard in the Flora mines of Hassayampa district, was business visitor yesterday, and stated the driving of the tunnel continues, reach ing 300 feet. The sheelite condition prevails as determined several weeks ago, and is of high grade. The silver ore body is widening, and he is gen. orally well pleased with the showing Later shipping begins.
Weekly journal-miner., 1916-10-11

the United States destroyer appeared and the submarine submerged and re- mained under water until the destroy CT was near enough to be recognized as neutral Then it came to the sur face and continued it's work. The submarine fired l50 shots at the Knudsen without effect but finally torpedoed 1t"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29

Germany and her allies make polite
and complimentary reply to President
Wilson S note, which they call high
minded suggestion, but they do not com
ply with the request, which is the prin-
cipal part of the President S communi-
cation, that the belligerents make ex'
plicit statements of the terms upon
which they would be willing to end the
war and conclude a lasting peace. Ger
many merely says that it would be a
good idea to get the delegates of the
warning nations together, so that the
peace terms may be discussed. 1t is
noticeable that this suggestion omits
to say that delegate from the United
States should be included in the pro
posed conference. The Germans, in ad-
dition TO all of their accomplishments,
are a very crafty bunch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
DAIRYMEN TO MEET HERE.
New England Milk Producers Associa-
ton to be Represented-Session in
Town Hall Saturday.

On Saturday of this week at 10 a. m
IN the town nall, Brattleboro, there Will
| be meeting that should be of interest
to all dairymen in Windham county:
The meeting is called at the request OF
Secretary Richard Pattee of the New
England Milk Producers association
and similar meetings will be held at
the same time in all the g. counties i'll
New England.
The situation to date has received the
careful consideration of the Windham
County Agricultural association dairy
committee, consisting of A. a. Ounklec
of South Vernon. II. w. Frost of East
Putncy. and +. c. Tenney of Dummcrs-
ton. The committee feels that this
movement has very worthy object,
which if only partially accomplished
will be of benefit to all dairymen i'll
New England, whether they sell milk,
cream or butter.
The objects of the milk producers >
association as set forth by their consti-
tuition are as follows: "To enable its
members to secure the full market val
ne foI their dairy products to improve
methods of milk production, utilization.
Standardization, distribution and use;
TO encourage the breeding and raising
of better dairy stock to promote the
more economical feeding of live stock;
to foster cooperation in agriculture and
especially in dairYing; and in general
to improve agricultural conditions and
bring about Il better understanding
between the producers of dairy prod
ucts and the consumers thereof. Els
pecially is it the purpose of this asso-
citation that each of its individual mem
bcrs, subordinate organizations, officials
and employees shall scrupulously observe
all national and state laws, also all To-
cal ordinances, relating to any or all
operations of this association.
The meeting will begin promptly at
10 O'Clock and the principal speaker
will be II. l.. Webster of East Canaan,
y. H., who is one Of the officers OF
the New England Milk Producers as
ISOLATION. Mr.. Webster will explain
what the association has done, what it
aims to do and what it can do if every
dairyman in New England becomes a
part Of it.
All dairymcn in Windham county
and those in New Hampshire finding it
more convenient to come here arc urged
to be present and receive first hand
information on this movement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
GOLD SWORD FOR COMMANDER.
Presentation Made to Right Eminent
Sir Frank B. Putnam by Beauseant
Commandery, X. T.

The feature of the annual Christmas
day observance Of Bcauseant command.
cry, Knights Templar, held at noon at
the time when every commandery in
the United States was in session, was
the presentation to Right Eminent Sir
Frank B. Putnam, grand commander OF
the grand commandery Of Vermont. of
beautiful gold sword and scabbard.
Mr.. Putnam was elected to his ex-
allied office at the annual meeting of the
grand commandery held in Burlington
last June. At an opportune moment
Senior Warden Oscar +. Benson, who
was acting recorder for the day, arose
and in very felicitous terms made the
presentation, saying that it was fitting
at this time for Beauseant commandery
to make recognition of the promotion
of one of its past commanders to the
highest Office in the gift of the Knights
Templar of Vermont. He said that this
gift was q symbol of the affection and
esteem in which the grand commander
was held by every member of his home
commandcry and in closing he offered
the sentiment that Mr.. Putnam s reign
as grand commander be q most sue
cessful one and his life here among us
a long and happy one. Mr.. Putnam was
visibly affected by the presentation,
which came to him as a complete sur
prise He made a brief but very eff
fective response.
Thu sword is suitably engraved with
Mr.. Putnam 3 name and title, and with
words showing that it was presented to
him on Christmas day, 1916, by Beau
seant commandery. Mr.. Putnam is the
third Brattleboro man to hold this high
office. The other two grand command
ers were the late Col. Kittredge Has
kins and the late DR.. d. =. Webster.
Over 60 Sir Knights were present and
there was the usual exchange of senti-
ments with Most Eminent Sir Lee s.
Smith of Pittsburg, Pa, grand master
of the grand encampment and with
Grand Commander Putnam. Major f..
w. Childs was called upon for remarks,
which he made in very pleasant way.
Greetings were wired to three former
commanders, Albert L. Clark, David A.
Young and Fred H. Holden, now resi-
dents of other states and to Rev. f. T.
Mathison of Rockville, Conn.,, for SIX
years prelate of the commandery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
SEWING MACHINE CASE ENDS.
Hartnett Pays About $3.50 and Costs
of S16.85 to Dispose of Action
Brought by Singer Company.

The case of the Singer Sewing Ma
chine Co. against Edward d. Hartnett
of Windsor, formerly an agent of the
company in Brattleboro, in which en-
bezzlement was charged, was settled
late Friday afternoon. Hartnett paid
about $3.50 and costs of $l6.S5 and the
charge was dismissed. He was arrest
ed at Windsor November % and the
case was continued to Friday after
Hartnett had opened negotiations for q
settlement.
The company claimed that he sold
one or two machines for which he made
no return, giving a personal receipt in
stead of receipt provided by the com
pany, and that in other instances he
sold machines on leases, receiving there
for advance commissions, one or more
of which were fake sales, the company
claimed. Hartnett denied any wrong
doing and claimed that two of the ma
chimes were destroyed in fire which
burned the building in which he had
his headquarters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
TO RETAIN Fits OFFICES.
Attorneys Eddy and Whitney to Prac-
tice Law Together-Mr. Eddy Made
Director of Power Co.

.An,agi eonlent has been entered alt(
whereby Attorney Hermon T.. Eddy
and Attorney Harold T.. Whitney will
continue the practice of law in the of
fees of the late Attorney Clarke G.
Fits in the Vermont National ban k
building, where they were associated
with Mr.. Fits from the time of their
admission to the Vermont bar. They
will retain both the second and third
floors, as at present.
Mr.. Fits s large law library and his
office furniture will 90 to his Oldest son,
Robert l.. Fits, who has another year
in the Harvard law school, but they
will remain in the present Offices. Ar
rangements were completed some time
ago for Robert L. Fits, after his grad
uation, to take n position with prom
inent Boston law firm, but whether this
arrangement will be carried out, i'll view
of Mr.. Fits s death, or whether he will
wish to become associated with Attor-
neys Eddy and Whitney remains for the
future to determine.
That Attorneys Eddy and Whitney
have a fine opportunity before them il
apparent to all. Some of Mr.. Fits 5
largest clients have signified their wish
to have these attorneys act for them.
In a special meeting Wednesday after
neon of the Connecticut River Power
Co. Mr.. Eddy was elected vice president
and director to succeed Mr.. Fits. Mr..
Whitney already was q director and
secretary. The board of directors is
now made up as follows: President,
Charles A. Harris; vice president, Her
mon f. Eddy; treasurer, William w.
Brooks of Boston; clerk, Edalbert j.
Temple of Hinsdalc, y. H., secretary,
Harold +. Whitney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
MRS. GEORGE M. STARK.
Death Occurred Saturday Morning
Had Sustained Two Shocks.

Mrs. Ellen l.. (Gorham) Stark, &C,
wife of George M. Stark died Saturday
morning in her home, 81 Cedar street.
She had been in failing health several
years and recently had sustained two
shocks.
Mrs. Stark was born in Putney March
30, 1850, daughter of Bradford and
Rachael Gorham. She married Clinton
Hall, who died several years ago. On
Aug. 3, 1918, in Brattleboro she married
Mr. Stark.
Besides her husband she leaves one
sister, Mrs. Martha Pratt of Brattle-
boro, and several nieces and nephews
The funeral was held Monday morn.
ing at 1890 O'Clock Mt the house, 81
Cedar street, Rev. |. NJ. Compton, pas
tor of the West Brattleboro Baptist
church, officiating. The body was taken
to Williamsville for burial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29

"Bacl to the Soil ought to be the
watchword more strenuously than ever
next spring. All reports agree that
everything that enters into household
economy is going to be fully as high as
now, and many things even higher.
Vegetables, says Secretary Wheeler OF
the Massachusetts state board of agri-
culture, are going to be much higher,
because Of the shortage of labor caused
by the great war, while seeds and fer
tilizers will also go up. Holland, Den
mark, France and England furnish a
large part of the seeds used by vege-
table growers in this country, and be-
cause of scarcity each of these coun-
tries has laid an embargo against seed
exports. Persons who usually follow
the occupation of farm laborers in the
spring, at least, are finding wages in
munition factories more attractive than
on the farm. while the production of
fertilizer has been curtailed because of
the fact that Germany is using very
large quantities of potash in the man
ufacture Of some of its high explosives
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
TREE CRUSHED SKULL
Walter A. Johnson of Westminster
Instantly Killed in Woods
Struck by Oak He Had Dislodged -
Body Lifted Into Sleigh by Compan-
ion, John Winters, and Taken Home.
WESTMINSTER Doc oe

WESTMINSTER, Dec. %.
While working in the woods on his
own land late yesterday afternoon Wal
ter a. johnson was struck on the head
by falling tree and was instantly
killed.
Mr.. johnson and John Winters went
into the woods on Mr.. Johnson s hill
pasture to cut wood. During their
work an oak tree from eight to 10
inches through became lodged in three
Of the trees, about 30 feet from the
ground.
The men set about to dislodge the
tree about 4 O'Clock, intending to stop
for the day when that was done. They
dislodgcd it and started to run, Mr..
Winters being just ahead of Mr.. John
son, and as the tree fell it struck Mr..
johnson, crushing his skull and knock
ing him to the ground.
Mr.. Winters lifted the body into y
sleigh in which they had ridden to the
woods, and reached the johnson home
shortly before 3 o'clock.
Thu scene of the accident was be-
tween two and three miles west of
Westminster village, toward Westmn.
ster West.
Mr.. johnson was Al years old. He
was born in this town. a son of Nelson
and Sophia (Arnold) Johnson and had
always lived in town. His parents are
dead. Mr.. johnson married libra
Hooper of Walpole, y. H., Jan. Z, 1903.
He leaves his wife and one child, Carl
Nelson johnson, three years old. Also
one sister, Mrs Carl Adams of Keenc.
n. Fl.
He was a member Of the lodge of
Odd Fellows in Walpole, of Bovden
Grange of this village and of the Men 3
club of the Westminster Congregation
al church.
The funeral will be held Saturday at
:hc Congregational church of Keene,
/ o clock, Rev. W. o. Conrad, pastor OF
officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
MILK MEN ORGANIZE.

a wave of enthusiasm is sweeping over
New England in behalf of organized
dairying. 1t bids fair to have splendid
expression tomorrow, Saturday, Dee. 80,
in each of New England s rural coun-
ties. While the notice is comparative
ly short, the arrangements for each
meeting are well organized. The Wind
ham county meeting will be held in
Townshend.
The interest in every county is in
tense. There is healthy rivalry to in
sure "the best meeting of all for my
county, in point of attendance, de-
termination, interest, enthusiasm and
wisdom of action. The list of speakers
obtained is q splendid one. Each Of its
speakers will set forth how the New
England Milk Producers association
secured the full market value for milk
sold this winter, and thus put more than
81 100000 Of extra money into the
farmers pockets. A big contest is
coming over the summer price for milk
Therefore every COW owner whose prod
uct is consumed in New England should
be lined up in the New England Milk
Producers association, while those on
the western edge of this territory who
ship to New York may affiliate with its
league.
1t will be emphasized how the New
England Milk Producers association
covers all New England, and how each
new member who joins now, will have
the same rights and privileges, in per-
son or by delegate from his local organ
ization, as present or former members,
in the approaching annual meeting
when the members will adopt a consti-
tuition and bylaws adapted to the larger
work in view.
We are glad to see the embattled
farmers coming to their own. We have
contendcd all along that in comparison
with other food commodities milk was
being sold at very small profit. We
hope the turn of events will bring more
money to the farmers, and that they in
turn will strive to provide for the con
sumers absolutely clean, fresh rich milk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29

President Wilson s peace note has re.
ceived the hearty approval of the neu-
trail nations of Europe, and Sweden and
Switzerland have shown desire to aid
this country in securing negotiations at
an early date. Great Britain and
France have either received the pro-
posals in silence or in actual contempt.
Germany has replied to this country,
but has evaded the question in regard
to definite terms, and has suggested n
conference at The Hague.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29

We still have a watchful waiting
policy towards Mexico. Old Carranza
is at the head of the de facto govern
mcnt, hut the country is still far from
pacfcd Villa is capturing cities in the
northern section, and ON the east coast
another band of bandits has been able
to take villages and valuable proper
ties from the so-called authorities. Car
rama will not agree to the protocol
signed by the Mexican commissioners
who met the representatives Of our adj
minstration. lie demands important
changes, one being that the troops UNI
der command of General Pershing be
withdrawn Internationally. The Phoe-
nix is still of the opinion, expressed
three or more years ago, that Mexico
will never have stable government
until the United States gives it some
sort of IA protcctorate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
LEGAL NOTICES.
ESTATE OF FRANK Nj. DICKINSON.
AtTATE DE YER MONT

STATE OF VERMONT,
District of Westminster, SIS
The Honorable Probate Court for the
District Aforesaid:
To all persons interested in the estate
of Frank NJ. Dickinson, late of Putney,
in said district deceased, Greeting:
Whereas, said court has assigned the
I'd day of February. 1917. next. for exam
lining ANA allowing The account of the
executor of the estate of said deceased
and for a decree OF the residue of said
estate to the lawful claimants of the
same and ordered that public notice
thereof be given to all persons interested
in said estate by publishing this order
three weeks successfully previous to the
day assigned, in The Vermont Phoenix,
newspaper published at Brattleboro. In
said district.
Therefore. you are hereby notified to
appear ut the probate office in Bellows
Falls in said district. on the day as
signed, then and there to contest the al
lowance of said account if you see cause,
and to establish your right as heirs, leg
atees and lawful claimants to said resi-
due.
Given under my hand, this 9th day of
December. 1916.
BE- WARNER \. GRAHAM, Judge,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
FORMER HALIFAX MAN.
Frank 5eaver, Civil War Veteran, Died
i'll Orange, Mass.

Frank Seaver, rs, died in Orange,
Mass, Sunday night after an illness of
less than a week. Mr.. Seaver was born in
Halifax. VT, where he spent his early life
He went TO the front at the outbreak of
the Civil war in the 4th Vermont infan-
try, Company /. He moved to Orange
soon after the war, where he had since
made his home, with the exception of a
few years. He was employed for many
years in the New Home sewing machine
works and other Orange factories. He
worked for some years ON the road de-
partment of the town. He was an active
member of Sedgwick Gqnd Army post
Mrs. Roy Willard. ,xkIl S.res,, 1ses
held at the homo Wed afternoon.
Rev, A. n Campbell ,, r ed ID the SER
vices Burial took Halifax.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29

Adjutant General Lee S. Tillotson has
made strong defence of our National
Guard. The officers and men enlisted
in it were ready for almost immediate
service last summer The federal Off
cials were the persons responsible for
repeated bungling.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
Tbe Uermunt 4beni..
TEN PAGES
BRATTLEBORO.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1916.
THE VERMONT PHOENIX
Published Ia BrattlebOro every Friday.

Published IN Brattleboro every Friday.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $3.50 A YEAR.
$1.o0 for eight months; rs cents for six
months; so cents for four months; 40 cents
for three months. All subscriptions are pay
able strictly in advance, and all papers are
stopped promptly at their expiration unless
the subscriptions are renewed
Rates Of display advertising furnished on
application. Small classified advertisements,
10 cents per line nrst insertion, Ave cents per
line each subsequent insertion.
Entered at the Brattleboro post Office as
second class mail matter.)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
WORST BLIZZARD IN YEARS.
Late Trains Prevent Montpelier Peo-
pie from Attending Funeral of
Clarke G. Fits.

The worst blizzard in many years visited
Montpelier Friday night. All trains
were from two to II fSours late Satur-
day. The covered bridge in Moretown,
over the Mad river, was blown into
the stream. Many Montpelier people
who planned to go to Brattleboro Sat
urday to attend the funeral of Clarke
c. Fits, were obliged to abandon the
trip on account of the lateness Of the
train.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29
LIBERAL REWARD

viii be paid for information which will
the person or persons who stole t. Mus
covy ducNs from the Maple Grove Farm
in Vernon. MRS JULIA s. FROST.
Vernon, Vt, Dec. 20 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1916-12-29

FARM at South Vernon, Vt. About 1870
acres. tilage, pasture and woodland
Large farm buildings in good condition;
tobacco barn nearly new. Hay, stock,
tools and machinery with the place. Io-
Gated two miles from stores, postohice
ana railway station; 1-2 miles from
Mortified seminary. TWO trout brooks
on the place. Call or write to GEORGE
r.. TYLER, South Vernon, VT. 5t-2