Vermont Phoenix from Brattleboro, Vermont • Page 1

VOL. LXXIII. BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, APRIL IB, 1906. NO. 15 SPECIAL OFFERINGS IN Estey Organs which, with the changes in styles of cases, have been left on hand in our storehouse.

They are perfectly new and all right in every particular. With every change, some agents write us complaining of the passing of their OLD FAVORITES, and these organs represent just such styles. "Old Favorites" every one of them not "old" either, but simply superseded in the regular course of business and in response to the persistent demand for "something new." We have made very attractive prices on these organs as long as they last, and would suggest early inquiries if in any way interested. In addition to these, we have some exceptional bargains in second-hand organs ranging from $10.00 up. If a piano Is under consideration, we invite your personal inspection or inquiry regarding prices and terms before placing your order.

We are pleased to announce that arrangements have been made with Mr. Louts J. Carpenter of Keene, N. a piano tuner of wide experience and high ability, to visit Brattleboro periodically and we shall be pleased to book any orders for him which the public may wish to place with us. Mr.

Carpenter formerly was employed by us and already has quite an extended acquaintance In Brattleboro. ESTEY ORGAN CO SALES DEPARTMENT. BRATTLEBORO. UJCtlOU sales. Wanted.

TRUSTEE'S SALE. WA.NTKD-GIrl for housework. VINTON, Green Bt. W. II 1MB' Valuable Real Estate at Public Auctlort On the premises, In Dummerston, seven miles from Drattleboro, on the road to Putney Saturday, April 14, 1906 at 10 o'clock a.

m. THE SHOLES FARM WANTED-Doanlcrs. MISS C. NETT, 15 0rovoSt. IS.

HAHT-14-16 ANTED A first-class teacher In (lull. fonl. Apply at onco. Q. 1.

MILLEIt. 15-tf WANTED. CA11INKT MAKKHS. Steady work. WASON Drlghtwood.

MftM. 13-lrt TTANTKD Work on farm or lumber Job it uy innrrlea man Vt. Iloz 119, Townshond, 15 1 1 Containing 350 acres; 15 Ullage, 175 pas ture unu woouiana. mere is suu.vuu icet of merchantable timber, and sugar orchard where 300 buckets can be sot. The larm is newly fenced witn wiro, naving a natent wiro fence around most of It.

The tillago land Is free from stone, and can do mown ay macnine; it nas pro duccd 200 tons of A 1 hay, 3000 busnels of corn and numerous other crops In ono season. Tho soil is a rich clay loam. Them nro two comnlcta sets of build lngs, all In good condition, mostly with Blatcd roofs, all well painted. Tho houses, barns, and yards are well supplied with running snrlng water, and there Is a stone bottomed cellar under each house. The North houso contains 11 rooms with 8 closets; the South house, 12 rooms and 8 closets.

The north group of buildings consists of the house. 2 stock barns with basement, 100 by 40 and CI by 25. Horse barn SO bv 24. straw barn 41 by 30. hen house 20 by 10, carriage house, two stories' witn cenar nnu granary, ty zi.

Tno soutn group has tno nousc, i stock barns with basement, 60 by 40 nnd 72 by 20; sugar house 20 by 12, Ice houso 14 by 14. The barns have 4 silos and stanchions to tie up a hundred head of cattle, and 16 horse stalls. The distance Is only 2 1-2 miles from two railroad stations, and only 7 miles from urattleboro. witn ex cellent train service to and from all points. This Is one of the best farms In Wind ham county and has been sold twice for over $12,000.

The sale will bo positive, rain or shine. nnd absolutely without condition or re serve. A good chance to get a tine property nt your own figure. Terms announced at time oi sate. WANTED-Ilecs, any kind of hlvo.

any nunntlty. II. li. JBPSON. 183 Friend Ilosion, Mass.

farms. A. V. 10-tf WANTED-100 customers to buy Anr nrlco from JoOO to I10.0U0. Ilrattleboro, lor household turn- TV Ituro and gnonrnrino summer and ran.

Address "SluitAtlK. rncenix umco. ztio vv male or female. Might take husband ami wife. HAZEL West Wardsboro.

Vt. la-io TTANTED Boy to do chores, can go to VT scnooi. must, nine mminc. uouniry A Study In Black and White. The Judgment of soveral city news papers that the report of the committee which Investigated tho state prison at Windsor was a whlto-washlng must have been formed through casual reading.

The commltteo evidently meant to be perfectly fair and nt tho samo time chari table, and recognition Is made alike of tho good points concerning tho prison and of tho many serious deficiencies. On the commendable side It is found that there Is no evidence whatever of graft or dishonesty, that good discipline Is maintained, that only two prisoners ever escaped from the Institution, one of whom (Abbott, alias Almy) was hung In another state and tho other recaptured, and that tho Institution Is more than self-sustaining. Of the people connected with tho prison only one, young Harold, Not a day posses but a paper comes rilnrpln, is let. off spotless and tho short BltATTLKBORO. FIIIDAY, APItlL 13.

1906. THE VERMONT PHCENIX. Published every Friday at Brattleboro, Vt, by O. L. FRENCH.

TERMS. 31.50 per year In advance: If not paid within the year 2. Rates of advertising furnished on appli cation. Births, deaths and marriages pub lished free; Obituary Notices, Cards of Thanks, 75 cent per Inch of 12 lines or less. (Entered at the Brattleboro Post Office as second class mall matter.) boy prcluricd.

Ave. L. H. 11ALLOU, LSI Western l.VIJ We have re-cleaned Oats for seed at our warehouse. Send for samples.

E. Crosby Co. Wholesale Flour Dealers. TT EPOllT OF THE CONDITION OF THE XX VERMONT NATIONAL HANK at Brat- tlcboro In tbe stato of Vermont, at tho close or business, April, luuu. IIESOURCES.

Loans and discounts f871.CM.07 Overdrafts, secured and unsecured 79.58 U.S. Jioniis to secure au.uu.uu U. S. Bonds to secure U. 8.

deposits, 5,000.00 lionas, securities, etc Due from National Hanks (not re- servo ajrents) ai.WH.BH Duo from nmirovcd roscrvo agents. 127.040.00 Checks and other cash items Notes of other National Hanks Fractional paper currency, nickels, and cents Lawful money rcscrvo in bank, viz: Specie 60.U0O iegai-ienacr notes a.ou Itcdemptlon fund with u. 8. Treas urer to per cem or Total LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid In 1200,000.00 8urplus fund 200,000.00 Undivided profits, loss expenses nnd taxes naid S02.762.34 National Bank Notes outstanding 200,000.00 Due to other National Banks, 28.637.28 Duo to Trust Companies ana savings nanus Tnrili'lrinnl HunrMltA mihlnot to check.

773,415.00 023,681.47 United States deposits 25,000.00 Total 51.841,346.81 DUtlV Ul VVUUUIIl. VUUIIU Ul II lllUllUlfli ttj. I. fi. W.

RICHARDSON, cashier of tho above- named hank, dn solemnl swoar that tho nbovo statement is true to the best of my knowledge and ueuor. C. w. iuciiaudsun, uasmer. Subscribed and sworn to before me this 12th day of April, luoo.

WM. D. iiCtti lun, iiuiury x-uunw. Correct Attest: G.C. AVEIULL, 1 HENItYD.

HOLTON.V Directors. C. 8. CLARK. I HENKEL CADILLAC AUTOMOBILES, Send for catalogue.

Brattleboro, Vt, Teachers Wanted. We need a number of teachers THI8 WEEK, both men and women, for posi tions In Vermont schools, Spring term Registration free. THE HATHAWAY TEACHERS' AGENCY Bennington, Vt. WANTED. A Few More Salesmen.

Write for particulars to THE R. G. CHASE CO. Maiden, Mass. Advice that lawyers can afford to give away.

Advise some of your clients to insure. Advise some of them to buy ie annuity, auvisc some oi wicra iu a deferred life annuity. Advise some of them to finv 9 nw inlnf nr a successive. of a survivorship annuity. Advise all pt them to buy here.

57tb yesr, doing business in 7' iaies. national jute Jns wo. oi tual.) H. B. TAYLOR 4 Iniursnce, Crosby Block.

Brattltboro, Vt NEW YORK TRIBUNE-FARMER The elubblnn price of The Phcenlx and the New York Tribune-Farmer Is now 2.00 a year. The change of price took effect April 1st, In accordance with the announcement previously made. JOHN B. DUNLEAVY Custom Tailor, KYTHEIl BUILDING-. BRATTLEBORO Up one flight FOR SALE.

House and Lot on Forest Stree Known as tho Joseph I. White property uooa sized lot and poultry house. S. W. EDGETT CO, i'eal Estate.

Brattleboro. Vt ROBBINS COWLES Call attention to tho advertisement of eninsular Mixed Paints on page of this paper. A. W. J.

E. WILKINS, S. HALL, Auctioneer. AUCTION. The undersigned will sell at auction the real estate and nerional nronertv of the T.

H. Plummer estate in West Ilrattleboro, Tuesday, April 17, at 10 o'clock a. m. REAL ESTATE The (arm consists oi 180 acres, about one mile from electric car line; rood dairv or milk farm: 100 acres oi nas turage; large house, large cattle barns, car riage house, and sugar house. All in good repair.

PERSONAL PROPERTY One horse cow er and ensilage cutter, wagons, sieds, harness, sugaring utensils, and other (arming tools usually found on a large and up-to-date (arm. Two shares of Valley Fair stock. Also a quantity of household goods too numerous to mention, terms maue Known a time oi saic K. H. aKLY, A.

V. J. WILKINS. Auctioneer. WANTED A gentleman would liken posl tlon im church nrgunist: has had II tears oxiicrlcnco on pipe organ.

Uoid rclerenre given. WM. C. BTUONU, Claremont. N.

II. WANTED Lady or gentleman of fair cilu cation to travel for llrm of capital. Salary per car. payable weok it; expenses aavnnceo. Auuress ucu, CLOWS.

Ilrattleboro. Vt. 15-lw "ITTANTED Younir melt 17 to 22 to learn trade, machino work brass and iron. Fair wages to start. Hoard moderate price nice vuiHgo in western ainnenciiusciu.

ah-dress T. II. K. Phoenix OlDce, 15-tf tlTANTED Printers und comnosltors. onen YV shop.

Mcady work guaranteed tiy con- Imrt lllirhnat waut-s. NEW ENGLAND l'uaniUN AUKJiUi. iucrcriiuuaiug, i-rovi- dciico. It. I.

11-15 IITANTED-Comnctent middle-aged Amcr- lean woman as cook and laundress In fnrnllv nf thrpp. Must tie reliable and trutt- worthy In every respect. Liberal pay to tho right person. Laundry will to put out If necessary. Auiircrs ix, roiciux uiuro, Ilrattleboro.

Vt. la-tf tTTANTED Men or women In tinnclpnl Vermont towns who can write accident Insurance. Company lust licensed In Vermont. Desirable territory now awaiting assignment to early applicants. Low premiums with hUh priced pulley features.

Very uoerai agents' contracts, uiucsi nnn rami re name Pennsylvania company. Aaarcss ino uommcrciai Acciacni uirnru rusi ihuk Philadelphia. 1V1U WANTED-Housckecpcr. I live, on a country farm, lime a mother 70 years old. smart; one txiy.

2 girls, 8 and an Invalid wife, cared for away from homo. I would like a respuctab American, motherly woman to worK in a new nouse wim mwicm raiproio-mpniiu mlirht net alonir with a woman with ono child less than two years old. A steady job for mo nam person, ana irnou pay. Auurens u. a.

vine. vt. (o hnnd touting- Brynn ns tho next Dem ocratic nominee. Hearst and his social istic following look so radical that Bryan Is now classed as a conservative In circles where ho was formerly denounced. Undoubtedly Brynn has broadened with the passing years, but he Is nowhere on record ns changing his silver theories.

Mr. Bryan Is now In India on a trip around the world nnd is writing special articles for a syndicate of Sunday newspapers. Candidates for tho stato treasurcrshlp arc not numerous, but tho campaign Is still young. Tho Montpcller Journal hears via dame rumor that P. G.

How- land, a banker in Barro, and SI. D. Wells of Cabot, who was a state senator in 1904 and who now luxuriates under the title of colonel on tho staff of Gov. Bell, will be the candidates for tho office. Tho leading candldnto from the west side of tho stato when Mr.

Bacon was first nom inated eight years ago will not bo In evidence this year. He Is not but his name Is D. II. Lewis and ho Is not cutting figure eights in politics now. lilt DO Jacksonvll 14-10 5.150.27 1.000.00 110.00 gov Sale.

3Jo gLciit. 56.860.00 10,000.00 $1,841,316.81 modern houee. A.J. IIOHTON, 48 Canal 14-tr TTtOitSALE JL' mn UV.NT of Ave rooms, around X. floor, on Pleasant street, Inquire of II.

Bt. U.UUOWN o-tr dOHSALB nuttermllk tank. JsJ JOSEPH NICHOL, Ilrattleboro. Innulro of chock rarm, 11 i 14-15 FOlt SAI.R-Ox or dump cart. LOWS.

Marlboro, Vt. F. K. BKL- 11-17 EOIl SALE Thoroughbred pointer puppies. Inquire of C.

F. KKYK3, pool room. Main Ilrattleboro. TJlOlt 8 ALE A few tons of horso hay, also a JU few loads of dry bard wood. J.

iikmuv Pit ATX Brattleboro. 9-tt TjlOH SALE Hose Tomb llrown IiOhorn A.cggs.si.riperi5. Huip strain, ncivi West Ilrattleboro. Vt. run HUNT Desirable tenement, modern im- pro vements: large ganlfn.

CHAItLES riADiin. is wasnmgion ou is- mo KENT. Lanre pastures In West Dover. X. Vu, or will take cattle, horses or sheep.

wrjioor teicpnune miaisA jiAnn, iorring. ion, lAinn. ta-ii mo KENT The house now occuDlcd or JL Joseph rover on Cnndall farm. Pos session given May 1. Inquire on premises.

9-tf rpo KENT A five-room tenement in Oranlto block, fine location for a good drear. How many chief Justices has tho United States Supreme court ever had 7 The question has arisen through tho report. not generally accredited, that Chief Jus tlce Fuller Intends to resign. In a period of 10.1 years, from 1S01 to tho pres ent time, there have been only five chief Justices and the four who preceded Chief Justice Fuller all died In office. Chief Justices Marshall, Taney nnd Chase occupied the successively for 72 years.

Salmon P. Chase was tho only chief justice in a century who was younger at the time of his death than Chief Justice Fuller Is now. Chief Justlco Chase died In offlco at the comparatively early ago of 65. Chief Justlco Morrison It. Waltc.

whom Chief Justlco Fuller sue cceded In 1888, was 72 at tho time of his denth. John Marshall, who wa ap pointed in 1801, died at the age of 80 after a service of 35 years. Roger B. Taney, who succeeded Marshall, served 28 years and died at tho ago of 87. Chase served only nine years, nnd "Woito 14.

Chief Justlco Fuller has served 18 years. reference to him simply says that the charges mado ngalnst him wero untrue. The elder llnrpln, who was tho warden, second only in responsibility to tho super intendent. Is left nenrly spotless almost wholly black, with tho white marks only faintly discernible. Kx-Supt Oakcs, Supt Lovell nnd Mrs.

Durkee, the matron, come In for criticism for their plain dereliction of duty but are commended in several respects. The filthy scandals which havo been a matter of common notoriety for some time nro again brought briefly to public attention. The evidence which Is largeiy new con cerns tho Interior arrangement and sanit ary condition of the prison, which Is de fective In many ways. The cells are smaller than those In other similar Insti tutions, are dark, wholly unventllated aside from tho doors, nnd owing to over crowding, some cells have two occupants each; the plumbing Is of a very unsanitary nature; the hospital Is a small room over tho big baking ovens, provided with no sanitary arrangements, and the prisoners nrc garbed in degrading and repulsive uniform, with nothing to distinguish men with good records in prison from those who are unruly or difficult to manage. John Barrett, the former Grafton boy who is now United States minister to Colombia after filling similar berths in Panama, Argentine nnd Slam, has written an extended letter to government officials.

publicists and newspapers suggesting that a new law bo enacted requiring that alt United States vice and deputy consuls be Americans. Out of 343 secondary consular offices more than one-half, or 176, are held by men who nro neither Americans by birth nor nat uralization, and cut of 400 consular agents 275 are foreigners. These men have access to records, statistics and other gov ernmental papers which should be In the hands of Americans. Mr. Barrett's point appears to be well taken.

maker. Enquire of O. J. PKATT. 8-tf.

TCTOIt SALE Oil EXCHANOE-House, barn and ono acre of land, with nevcr-fallln TO HENT-r-Tenemontato7 High St. CIlOWELL. C. B. tf runnlnir water.

7 Chestnut St. nrr Inquire of F. E. JOHNHON, is-tl T710K8ALE Pure bred White Hock eggs. 2-w, 60o.

75c. Il.uu. Prices govorneo iy hits West Ilrattleboro. Vt. H.

A. JILLSON, 15-17 TTIOIt 8ALE-35 good work and. driving horses, weigh from to 15U1 ins. each, Vrico from tIU to UM each, Wilmington, vt, DEEUFIELD 14-16 Silver Plated Ware. We have just received full line of "Rogers" Knives, Forks, Tea, Dessert and Table Spoons.

The same make this store has carried for over ao years, and we guarantee it the best grade on the market. Special in Kosedale cooking ware. Three sizes of nappies. A nest for 49c. Special in tumblers at 35c and a good bargain.

One of our new stock patterns has just arrived, and hope you will 1 1nspect before buying a new dinner set this spring. Oar 5c and 10c counters have been enlarged this week and are now in a position to show you a still better line. Crockerv. Wall Paper, Kitchen Furnishings. A.

ROBERTS CO. The Brattleboro China Store. FOIl BALE Modern house of twelve rooms, 8 Forest St. Ilouso arranged for two rpo KENT. Tenement of 5 rooms at 10 West JL Bt.

Inquire of MItS. A. BWANBON. 1-tf TO KENT Cottage of seven rooms, with barn, at 13 Highland street. Furnace ami uittn.

Apply uy letter to nno street, nei- rose. Mass. imi Special gotlccs. T71HANK MOUSE. PHOFESSIONAL HOUSE JL' CLBANElt.U Elliot St.

44tr families, liinulrcattbo houso or of A. y. May orS. W. Kdgott.

II. F. I1KUCE. ll.tf TJ10U8ALK In Putnoi. 23 acres meadow JU land and 63 acres adjoining, gooo 1 or cm-tti-ntlnn.

Inc-liifllnir barn. For terms, apply to A. F. BCH WENK, Ilrattleboro. 15-tf full bor.

Extra 15-lw "CUSTOM BUS will bo charged lVi extra for Hfeial delivery of Ico. CRYSTAL fir Minus iur uw. iiw "XTOTICE. On account of sickness I will bo JLX two weeks late on my delivery In Nowfano and Townshend. W.

KNAPP. Iw TTIOIl FUT.K-Pair Bav Mormtn Colts. JU brother and sister, 4 and 5 last September, if hran hmkftn double nnd lnirle. Extra wood ones and closest match. H.

M. HALL, Nowfane, vt. "17UII SALE Largo farm, near Hand, rail-li mad nrnFAlnir in Newfnno. flood build ings, considerable woou unu iimnor. rur terms, write b.t.

jja vuaruui', ureen- new. Mass. TTIOIl BALE Ono top carriage, has only been JD run a few times, ono work harness, pair light driving harness. Double and single i-omb Brown Leghorn cockerels and 25 lions. L.

II, UALLUU, i- western Avenue. i.viw tOIt SALE residence on Nortbfleld street in Hinsdale, Hit UNY proposition that pays. How to increase your income uuu wur ni, utnuu. Address A. M.

LANE, Albany. N. Y. I4-tf "DKIVATE HOME SCHOOL for backward JL children. MATHON, 2 mass.

CJIPIIVY vnur cmlHL double tho yield. The Hochester Spray Doctors' references. Address 1 Franklin Northampton, 13-10 trees and vines and Pump is tho best. For description and address E. W.

AIKEN, Putney. Vt. la rices 3-16 110 WN LEGHORN E008. from pen headed Xf Cock that took 1st premium at vane TTIOIt 8 ALE-A wind ml I about 40 feot htsh. JU It can bo seen by calling nt V.

Amldon's Kuir ,0 il. and Mass. Eggs 50o per Western Ave. that took 1st premium at Valic 2nd 1803, and 3rd at Sprinirdel Oo per IS. JOHN L.

PIKE. 1 1 115 14-17 Vermont has tho two most widely known men of the United States navy In Admiral Dewey and Bear Admiral Clark, and tho stato's third admiral. George A. Converse, who was born In Norwich and who studied at Norwich university 1858-61, is evidently highly regarded by the President and naval officials. Hear Admiral Converse will reach tho age of retirement, 62, May 12.

It is his wish to then relinquish active duties, owing to poor health, but the President and Secretary Bonaparte be lieve the best Interests of tho navy will be served by his retention In his present position, as under his regime tho scr vice has shown excellent development, especially in the personnel afloat and ashore. Admiral Converse, unless he breaks down In health completely, will regard the President's request as a com This policy Is generally applauded In tho navy, as Admiral Converse stands eminent In point of professional ability and his ppltcy In the relation of tho bureau of navigation with the other departments has brought about a harmony In the navy department and between the depart ment and the fleet that has made for the good of the service. He has had an un usual record of having filled no less than three bureau positions in succession, chief of the bureau of equipment, chief of the bureau of ordnance, and chief of the bu reau of navigation, besides having commanded one of the finest of tho big battle ships of the navy, the Illinois. Norwich university Is placed In an em barrassing position through the suit brought at New York by Amos M. Atwell against Gen.

Grcnville M. Dodge, chairman of tho trustees of the university. Atwell alleges that he secured contributions for the fund for the erection of Dewey hall at Northfleld. Tho New York despatches Indicate that about $100,000 was contributed by people all over the country and that of this sum 50,000 was given by Andrew Carnegie; that Atwell received his commission on all the money except that from Carnegie, and this he Is seeking to recover. The North-field News, published nt the home of the university, makes an explanation, but It Is hardly more than a weak apology.

It says that no percentage was paid on subscriptions made In Vermont On outside subscriptions 25 per cent, was paid to the Arm represented by Atwell nnd in soma cases a larger expense was Involved, but not as much as 50 per cent It says that the ability to reach and receive from a certain class of wealthy men requires peculiar fitness and experience and com mands liberal pay; that the men who make the contributions well understand the matter and that a 25 per cent, commis sion is considered very reasonable and that 35 per cent. Is not regarded as excessive where large traveling expenses are involved. Carnegie's gift of 850,000 was for a library building and had no connection with the Dewey hall memorial fund. It Is rather a surprising revela tion to know that certain men who can 'touch" the millionaires make a regular business of receiving a big rake-off on these large bequests which are to be de voted to educational purposes. Mr.

Merrlfleld and the Lieutenant Governorship. If tho men that havo been intimately associated with Mr. Merrlfleld In his public ofllces and who know him through and through are willing to como forward and bear witness to 41I3 capacity for the Initiative, for keen, discriminating Judgment, alert grasp of the situation, firm decision, In short, for the possession pf those qualities of constructive statesmanship and courageous executive control and Independence that should be required pf tho man who may at any moment be summoned by the death of his superior to assume the office of governor of tho state this paper will be glad to give all publicity in Its power to their testimony. Certainly the advocacy of Mr. Merrlfield's candidacy for such a high office must rest upon more substantial basis than the mere claim that he Is us have a bill of particulars.

Tho Messenger renews Its expressions of cordial good will toward Mr. Merrlfleld, but suggests to his friends that the lieutenant-governorship of Vermont Is too Important an office to be disposed of through mere good-natured countenancing of any man's ambition. There should bo somo good reason why a man Is chosen to that office. What are Mr. Merrlfield's particular qualifications for it? Would he make a good man for governor if through any mischance that office should be vacated during his term? If we ourselves nro to be as "honest" toward the stato as Mr.

Merrlfield's friends claim he Is toward everybody, we must not dispose of this office to any person that cannot respond to this test. St. Albans Messenger. Ono of tho strong points to be urged in favor of the candidacy of John II. Merrlfleld for tho lieutenant governorship Is that he is full governorship calibre.

In fact, he Is soveral sizes larger, in all essential qualifications for the governorship, than the men who have filled the executive's chair In the past two decades, with only two or three exceptions. The Messenger may not be anxious to acknowledge that Mr. Merrlfleld stands far above-the last governor who came out of Franklin county in the qualities required In a. state's chief executive, but we have little- question what the opinion of the state at targe would be on this point. Mr.

Merrlfield's trump card would not be his "Initiative" a term which Is used to cover a whole, field of generalities. Initiative- might mean advocating the sale of tho state's good name for financial returns, a sort of birthright and mess of pottage-transaction, of which P. W. Clement is, we believe, an exponent, Mr. Merrlfleld would be safe and sane In his action, a man who could be depended upon, and one possessing solid rather than pyrotechnic qualities.

Anyone who knows Mr. Merrlfleld recognizes his "keen, discriminating Judgment, alert grasp of the situation firm decision." A governor does not havo much opportunity to display his "constructive statesmanship." He Is the executive, and his "constructive statesmanship" cannot go beyond making recommendations to the legislature 'or using tho right of veto. As to "courageous executive control and Independence" Mr. Merrlfleld will rank with any man. He Is In- dependent to the extent that nothing cart swerve him from what he believes to bo his duty.

Mr. Merrlfleld has never sought public office, but he has had the advantage of training In matters of legislation which few men possess. Through a long term oC years he has filled conscientiously anil ably such positions as assistant clerk of the house, clerk, representative, sena tor, county clerk, and two terms as speaker of the house. He Is so unosten tatious that a person who does not know-hlm well does not realize the clarity and strength of his character. He Is a mar of the people, who has always filled with acceptance any trust that has come to- him, and he Is worthy of higher honors.

No public utterances that have been heard in Vermont In years excel In fitness combining potntedness and felicity of expressionMr. Merrlfield's two acknowledge ments to the house on his elections to the-speakership. The Messenger has done a. good service in pointing out the possibility that a lieutenant governor may become-governor, for none of the candidates mentioned except Mr. Merrlfleld would bo likely, to be considered for the higher office.

A great opportunity for parties wishing awinuruiu. u. jvjuiuun. N.il. 4ltf FOR SALE -Nlco pair of Vermont horses, stylish drivers and good workers.

Weight znuu-muy iu ids. ainerarenco in volant. Stand 16-2. blood bay. 7 years old.

II. C. BTHATTON, West Townshond, vt. 10-tf FOHIIIDDINU hereby warn all nnmiln tint tn trust mr wife. Mrs.

Alice learned, on mv account, as I shall Day no bills or nor contracting nner iui uam. IIAIIIII LUAltnUIJi Brattleboro. March 2a. liw. IHEIIATION Is to givo.no.

1 tice tnat 1 nave inn uuy given my son, Welcome F. lllood. his time during the remain der of his minority, I shall accept none of his Tuesday was one of tho most notable days In the recent history of the United States Senate, Senator Bailey of Texas holding1 the close attention of his col leagues and of an numenco which packed the galleries over four hours whilo he contended for the suspension of Injunc tions until courts shall have had a chance for the broadest review of a commisslon- The longest artificial waterway in the world Is the Bengal canal, 900 miles in length. Morse International Agency. The name of the Lyman D.

Morse Advertising agency of New York has been changed to the Morse International agency. This agency Is the oldest of Its kind In this country and has come down in direct line of descent from the' original S. M. Pettenglll agency established In. 1849.

There has been a steady growth lr the extent of its business relations until now they are-lntematlonal In scope and the change In name is made to correspond with this enlarged sphere of operation. The offices will be moved May 1 to-the Revlllon building, 19 West 31th. street Tmi HALE Part of the Burnham nrorcrtr on North Main street, ono '2-tenemcnt waseji nor Day any bills of his contraotlng at- mnHn mllwnv rnt. Hn declared Con house and Hot on Drove street; itwo lots Just I tor this dato. FHANK A.

BLOOD. SEASONABLE MILLINERY There is no more appropriate time than now for the selection of a new hat. The smartness anifinish of our hats this snrine has already a tremendous and It is a nleasureto display them to you- MRS. H. SJYUTU.

85 Main St. Milliner and Hair Dresser. backof North Main street; lot on Union 1225. HOKTON'S AOE.NUV, Emerson Ulock, Elliot Bt. Oil SALE.

Holsteln-Frieslan bull 18 roos. nas portc irood BAHNES, Hummer P. West Towusbend, April 2, 1008. 14-16 -TTU JU old, good color, dam has record of 44 lbs, mill Ik dally grundsfre imported Onnortunltv for somo one who wants gooa miming straiu Price 110. A Veruou, Vt.

lStf TjlOB SALE. Chestnut colt 5 yrs. old. broken 11 trt mitnmnbilea. electrics and steam curs.

Natural roader, good for 10 miles an hour. Also, good new piano-box buggy and good nnrness. j. v. juviwiii, nu.

it Brattleboro, Vt, lo-lw gjj MORTGAGES THAYER GALE, Minn. single strap harness. Chestnut I FOll BALE Andrews-Estey cottage, 39 Qrcen St. Eight rooms, furnace, gas. modern plumbing, gooa vara ana guraen.

p.in iw imnirht mi reasonable terms. It. w. DBWOLF, 27 High or W. B.

CHOMHIE, 63 Worcester, miih. m-n T3Vll8ALEFarraof 220 0 miles from 11 Ttrnttlnhom. a miles from Vernon denot. ouiiuings. simou.

wi quantity of chestnut, hemlock, pine and other timber. Good soil, nno dairy farm. Price HAIR GOODS. J. I i i 11 ntlAQU A IT A XT nAn Eb; Vt or oJ 0 1 1 K.

A LB, Qui I ord t. A Card. nrtunit In this wav an exnrcaslon of our grateful appreel tion of the floral remembrances and the many acts of kindness on tho part of the Odd Fellows, members ol the rauge and other friends on the occasion of OUr Oereavemeill. iu buv uvau w. uui uiunio, Adwin M.

iticKer mm a pjjjjKLIN. Brattleboro, April ii, iw. Toubeos and Wigs for gentlemen. Mall orders solicited. MRS.

WHITNEYi 40 Harrison Ave, Springfield, Mass. Notice. This Is to certify that F. B. Puller no innr has the sale of.Ollene oil in Brat tleboro, Arrangeroen'tor jhre being made by which It will be soid by wagon as formerly.

i. D. NOYES. Revision of Check List. The board of civil authority and the board of bailiffs will meet at tho oftice of Hnskliis Bcnwenk Saturday, April 28, at 7.30 p.

tn mako nnv nnr-puutrv nhamrea In the check list, to be uecd at the annual vlllago mooting, to lie uem uuesuay, May 1. no names can do aaneo auer uim meeting. w. u. I'Kitiiy, uierK.

Brattleboro. April 9. .1000, Senator Alger of Michigan will not be a candidate for re-election when his present term expires March 3, 1907. Six of the representatives from Michigan In Congress at the present time, and several politicians at home are mentioned as probable candidates for the place. They have a muslo hour at the White TTnusn now.

One nf the pieces they prob ably don't dare play Is "Everybody Works, but Father. itsosion jovemng uran script. "My wife has a remarkable collection of curiosities." "Was she collecting when she married you?" "Yea." "That's what I thought," Tbpeka state journal. gress can at win curtail tne power of the Judiciary and held that there is no distinction between Judicial power and Jurisdiction. This, he said, Is the first government that ever conferred on a Judiciary the power to annul legislation.

He gave citations from many learned Judges In support of his argument. He declared that Mr, Knox and Mr. Spooner had misconceived the theory under which Congress establishes the Inferior courts, saying that if so disposed Congress could today disestablish every one of those courts. He did not agree with Mr. Spooner that such a course would be anarchy because the state courts would be left.

Congress might declare war against every nation pn the globe and while the people would scourge Congress for so doing, still there was no doubt of the power. So It was with the right of Congress regarding the courts. The power to create and the power to destroy, he said, must Include the power to limit. Senator Hale of Maine, In the course of the debate, himself convinced by tbo arguments of Senator Bailey and obtained from the latter a renewal of his declaration In favor of the broadest possible court review amendment Even though a young man may con sider a girl worth her weight In gold it's ten to one that her father only awaits a chance to give her away. Chicago News.

In the Name of Sense, that good common sense of which all of us have a share, how can you continue to buy ordinary crackers, stale and duuty as they must be, when for 5j you can get Uneeda Biscuit fresh from the oven, protected from dirt by a package the very beauty of which makes you hungry NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANY.