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WARM WEATHER MERCHANDISE Every Department Ready for the Summer Trade Dennis E. Tasker, William E. Barber and Spencer W. Knight Will Have Completed Monday 25 Years of Service in Delivering Mail for Uncle Sam Dennis E. Tasker. William E. Barber. Spencer W. Knight. A quarter century In the service Is tho proud record which three of the local letter carriers will hnve completed next Monday, July 1. For 25 years Dennis 13. Tasker, William E. Harbor and Spencer V. Knight have dally delivered mall to the people of Brattleboro and In all these years two of these carriers have, covered practically the same routes on which they began. It will be 25 years next Monday that the freo delivery service was inaugurated in this town, and three of tho four curriers who went on duty In 1SS7 continue in the service. When these three men began deliver ing mall here the eight-hour law was not In force and they frequently worked 12 hours a day. Now, although they are limited to eight hours a day, they deliver much more than formerly, their loads often exceeding 100 pounds In weight. The receipts of the local ofllce have In creased many times what they were 23 years ago and naturally the work of the carriers also has increased. Each of tho three carriers mentioned have seen mark ed growth In tho sections In which they deliver mail, and have seen houses spring up where there were llelds when they took up the work. Mr. Tasker is carrier No. 1, and his route Includes all the streets north of High street. It is live miles long and he covers It twice a day. lie also covers the east side of Main street as far south as Hogers's stove store each fore noon and afternoon. He has been president of the Vermont branch of tho National Association of better Carriers and delegate to tho national conventions In Detroit and Syracuse. He has been a prominent member of the fire department and was secretary of tho Valley Fair association three years. He came to this town from Chesterfield In 18CS and learned the printer's trade. He was born In Cornish, N. H April 18, 1853, and lived In Newport and Sunapeo before going to Chesterfield. Ho mnrried Estcllo C. Perry, daughter of William C. Perry, May 14, 1S78. She died Jan. 18, 1908. Mr. Tasker has three sons. Mr. Barber has route No. 2, which In cludes a part of Western avenue, tho "square," High and Green streets, besides several cross streets. He covers the route twice a day and also covers a short route on Main street twice a day, walking about 15 miles In nil. He was a mvS.-fl'Jd carrier a year or more. Ho has been vice president of the state association, and Is a member of Drattleboro lodge of Ma sons and of Ulngham chapter, O. E. S. He was born In Whitman, Mass., April 1, 1S5G, and lived in Wilmington, this state, most of the time until he was 21. He spent the next five years In the milk business In Boston, coming to this town when tho Garfield campaign was In progress. He married Flora A. Law ton of St. Paul, Minn., April 2S, ISSo. Mr. Knight," carrier .1, was for several years a mounted carrier and drove until a few years ago a white mare, "Dolly," which sometimes covered tho entire route without bit or bridle. At that time his route covered Esteyvllle, Brook road and Vernon street, a total of about 25 NEW YORK CAR KILLED "PATSY." Local Men Overtook Party and Forced Them to Stop, but Owner of Machine Refused to Return. "Patsy" Is dead. Everyone on Spencer W. Knight's mail routes knew "Patsy" and will be sorry to leani that on Wed nesday morning an automobile with the New York number -13,709 ran over him In front of the post ofllce and Injured him so that he died a few minutes later. "Patsy" was a bull dog owned by Earl Woodward of South Main street. Every day for the past five years he had fol lowed Mr. Knight around his routes and all day long his tall wagged In recogni tion of the greetings from those who knew him. A red automobile came up Main street about 11.05 o'clock Wednesday forenoon at a speed which persons who saw It claim was faster than the law allows. Mr. Knight and "Patsy" had Just left the post office and were In the middle of tho street when the automobile came upon them. The letter carrier jumped anJ escaped being hit but "Patsy" was a trifle slow and the wheels of the seven passenger cur went over him. The dog yelped with pain and rolled over and over In the street. The car did not stop, but Increased Us speed. Two citizens Jumped Into Wales Holden's ford car, Mr. Holden threw his machine Into "high" and just beyond Harry I,. Emer son's house the little Ford caught up with the big automobile and gradually tho New York people were crowded Into the gutter and forced to stop. At first n man with a Panama hat nnd a cigarette, who gave his name as Harry W. Lasker of 80S West End street, New York city, with a business address at 28 Green street, New York, claimed that he did not know they had struck the dog. Asked In a gentlemanly manner to come back to explain matters or at least try to make restitution to the own er of the clog, he became excited and refused. There were three women In the car, so Mr. Lasker did not receive the full benefit of the men's vocabularies. One of the women wished to return, but Mr, Lasker declined to do so. ADVERTISED LETTERS. Men E. J. Bogle, George Burt, Harry Daley, Harlan Glllson, Illchard Kennedy, Glno niccettl, F. L. Reynolds, W. Shoe machcr, George Warren. Women Miss Mary T. Andrews, Itosa Bonlfnzzlo, Mrs. Rebecca Doollttle, Miss E. A. Robalr, Miss Inez A. Robbing. miles a day, but within tho past few years he has been transferred and now covers South Main and Vernon streets and a part of Prospect hill twice a day and a short route on Main street in the morning, making a distance of about 15 miles. He was born In Barrc, Mass., March 4, 1800, and went to Wor cester, coming to Hrattleboro when ho was seven years of age. Ho worked in several stores and at the time of the Centennial exposition he went to Phil adelphia and drove a bakery wagon which supplied the New England Kit chen. From there he went to Athol In 1877, and worked in a shoe shop until 18S1 when ho came to this town. Ho married Mary H. Weeks of this town Aug. 28 1SS2, nnd they have five children. For 23 years he played the bass drum In tho First Regiment band. He Is a charter member of Brattlcboro camp, Modern Woodmen of America. In connection with the long term of service It Is interesting to note the rec ords of the other employes. Thomas A. Austin, Jo n A. LIndsey and Sidney II. Varr, carriers, began as substitutes 23 years ago. Mr. Austin has been carrier 24 years, .Mr. LIndsey 19 years and Mr. iie.ui- io years, js. j. snea, mailing clerk, and Miss Frances Guild, money or der and registry clerk, have been In the ofilcc 2G years. Julius E. Leach, mailing clerk, has had 23 years of service, but i vuuiiuuousiy. narry C. Freeman, stamn nn,i minmi .inii..n.... , been In the ofllce since July I, 1899 nnd . "in.-".-!, assistant postmaster, has 39 years of service to his credit. TRAINED ANIMALS. Four-footed Actors Help Greatly In Rounding Out the Highly Interesting Program of the Sparks Shows. Tlie management of the Sparks Shows have made it a study for years to give a circus program replete In nil particu lars, and knowing full well tho import ance of some high-class animal acts on tho program, have this year Imported from Germany several acts that cannot fall to create a sensation. The Germans have made animal training a fine art, and some of the most notable animal acts in this country are but copies of the wonderful acts as they arc produced across the water. The acts imported from Germany this season Include a spectacular equine drill and pyramid performance by a group of Arabian stallions that Is said to be the most beautiful piece of horso training ever attempted. Tho herd of performing elephants under the direction of their German trainer, Paul Jacoby, will produce groupings, pyramids arid maneuvers heretofore thought impos-. slble. A group of forest bred African Hons will also hold an Important place on this Interesting program on account of the wonderful control their trainer, Mr. Fritz Brumier. has over these really ferocious man-kllllng beasts. The extensive menagerie carried by the show also affords unusual Interest to those who are fond of studying- animal life. In It are presented many new spec imens hitherto unknown to the zoos of America. Besides the trained animals some of the world s greatest gymnasts, aerlallsts, acrobats nnd equestrians have a nlacc on the bill, and nfter tho grand opening spectacle, which Is brilliant in Its color ing and massive In effect, the program will go forward with so much vim and vigor, the nets will all be of such high order and classified to such a nicety, that the most critical audience cannot help but be pleased. The Sparks shows will give two com plete exhibitions In this town Monday, July 15. HARRIS AND PARTNER WON. Leon Taylor, a colored trobper of the 10th United States cavalry, was fatally injured at Fort Ethan Allen Saturday night, when an untrained horse fell backwards upon him when he attempt ed to drive the animal over a four-foot fence used as a hurdle. His chest was badly crushed and a rib was driven through one lung. He died in a short time from suffocation, the lungs be coming filled with blood. Finest Premiums For Babbitt's Trade-Marks Silverware, jewelry, toilet articles. Looks, music, toys, etc., all of standard high quality. B.T.BABBITFS Bet Soap 1776 Soap Powder Borax Soap Naptha Soap White Floating Soap Pure Lye or Potaih Babbitt's Cleanser are the most economical and efficient washing and cleaning helps you can use. They save time, labor, money and clothes. All trade-marks cut from wrappers or labels arc val uable. Save them and in a short time you can have your choice from a list of thousands of desirable articles. Hi 'AM 1 IP. , iBPt-r XvL fxTZ-... II ftirFINg S BP TLcae splendid premiums are tfiren abso lutely FREE they won't coat you one cent just get the habit of usintf Babbitt's products and save the tradc-marLs. All dealers in this vicinity carry the goods Writ for Hit of matlabl gift Aidreis all mail orders to B. T. BABBITT, lac, Boi 177G, New York City Took Championship and Challenge Cups In the Norfolk County, Mass., Tennis Tournament Last Week. In the recent open double tournament for the championship of Norfolk county. i?i.?KS"w1VrId. nt the Woaston Tennis c ub, Wollaston, Mass. diaries It. Cur- lZ (M.it"e ."rm "f B- M- & c- Cur rier, Milk street. Boston) and Fred II. -Harris of Brattleboro won first prize, also the challenge cups which were put into piny for the first time. In and around IJoston much attention is paid to the doubles game, especially b the business men, and many teams have been formed which have played to gether for years and which have gained a more than local reputation In the finals, Harris and Currier over came IV. c. Porter and It. o. Bray of Newton nfter a hard four-set match by he scores of C-l, 0-4, 6-8, 7-5. The con test was watched with Interest by a crowd of Wollaston spectators augment ed by many visitors from Boston. The first set went to Harris and Currier easily at C-l, and they led at B-l In the second when their opponents took a wC1i am, annexe1 "Tee games, but lost the next and set C-4. Again in tho third Harris and Currier toot a lead but l oner and Bray again rallied and his time with sufllclent force to pull out the set 8-6 In the fourth set Porer and Bray led at S-4 and It looked like a lve-set match but Harris and Currier were not to be denied and they won the set at 7-K nn.l ...!.. I. .t- . """"" Wollaston double tlt,e. "'e lrnl,ortatlt The other teams encountered by Har- ftiM. CU.rrler 1,1 the ament were ed g i r"? PJrr,tner' w,lom tl,e- t,efct ed 6-1, c-2. They next took Into camn Dana and Speare by a 6-3, 6-2 sco?e Much Interest was centered In tho out Miine , 1 le next ma,ch "Gainst D. S. "el;bro,her of the 'amous star, N W. Nlles, and Wheelwright, who was a W '? the reCCnt -ssachuseUs state doubles tournament. This team, If anv was thought to be the one to ak0 the measure of Harris and Currier and when they annexed the first two games n easy fashion, it looked as If the proph ecy would be realized. Here howevil "arris arid Currier .truck their wft fdiv lment !hr0UBh".tnc,r PPO"ents, rap Idly emerging on the long end of a 6-3. 6-1 score. The next team, Bcals and Men-lorn, Iost ln Btra , ' and although they led at 5-4 in the second. Harris and Currier proved a strong com. binatlon Currier especially si owing ud m.1"d V?ylnB a eonBlstcnt doubles game throughout the tourney. The ru es provide that there shall be no challenge round, and next year Harris and cur rier will have to play through the tour nament successfully or -else lose the chnmplonshlp cups. ,T.n's week Mr. Harris Is playing In Piltsburg. Pa., where the clay court champonshlp of the United States will be decided from a field of over 100 play, ers from all parts of the country. The July American Magazine. The Ipnriinir fonti,-. l . u - . i , , . " u . juiy Amer ican Magazine Is a Is a new story byRud. yard Kipling entitled "Tho Bet?efabto1D." It Is a story founded on the coal strike In England and In lmn.iinn v. .. presents with great power the reaction- o vlcw oi uie ming. It Is really a warning to labor. A remnrknlilo .1.1.. , - in 111m issue of the magazine is the story of Carola , , cr ' m. Tarbell. Carola Woerlshoffcr was a ricli New York girl who decllnpd tn llin o 1 " w u in o ijj luxury and threw herself Into certain useful ac """" wiwi resuuani interesting experi ences nnd adventures which Miss Tarbell describes Intimately and entertainingly liny Stannard Baker, Benator Fol lette. Walter Prlchard Eaton and Hugh S. Iullerton contribute other articles Notable flntlnn in nnnt rllmf A l... t- ' 'eon Norrls, Olive Illggens Prouty, Juliet i.iuui auiujiHins anu ti, u. wells. 'luo -iarun, Indiana's funny man writes a niece nlinnt tli r.i,i.noi,i . Fourth of July, and K. p. Dunno writes nn amazingly nblo and moving editorial The "U'aolworth lmllillnf i construction In Now York will, on com pletlon, be the loftiest skyscraper In tho world. Its total height Is to bo 775 loet. and It will consist of 61 stories. Tin. will lin lGAO rrinmn In Ilia 1,. ill, II., at a minimum of $50 per month, and tha luuu cobi oi u is estimated at tf.BOO.ouo. COOL CRASHES, LINENS AND LINNETTES Women s Suits, Coats and Shirts The Rcneral utility of these washable tailored ready-to-wears has brought them into such favpr that they are practically indispensible for summer service. They belong in every woman's wardrobe, whether the summer is to be spent at the seashore or at the lake, in the country or at home; Special NorfolK Linen Suits, tan, at $7.98. Special Values in New White Tailored Shirts, at $1.25 to $4.98. New Natural Linen Tailored Coats, at $2.98, $3.98 and $4.98. Pongee SilK Coats at $7.98. And two models under price $20.00 Coats at $17.98. $15.98 Coats at $13.98. Special Value Tan Rajah SilK Coats, at $9.98. Long BlacK SilK Summer Coats, at $9.98 to $16.50. Summer Kimonos Ready Now in Second Floor Garment Shop The complete summer line of these hot weather necessities, from the short kimonos at 12c up to the beautiful long negligees of Japan ese silk at $7.50 there's a wonderfully wide choice. LONG KIMONOS Warm Weather Waists Three Groups at Popular Prices, Suitable for the Weather and Economically Priced These models are styles that are selling most rapidly just now, cmuuuying tnc very latest designs in laces and embroideries. Dutch NecR Waists, in several models, with lace and embroid ery trimmed collars. A novelty has Dutch collars of colored edged handkerchiefs. 98c. Low NecK Waiiti, of voile, trimmed with dainty French val laces. Low neck muslin waists with tucked Dutch collar and cuffs. $1.48. SHORT KIMONOS Special Value Kimonos, of figured lawn. Only 12jc. Figured Lawn Kimonos, with belt and ribbon. 25c. White Lawn Kimonos, with figured border, and Colored Lawn Kimonos. 50c. Fine White Lawn Kimonos, and Colored Kimonos. 98c. Dainty Kimonos, of fine figured lawn and dotted muslin. $1.50. Long Kimonos, of fine figured lawn, in loose styles and belted with high waist line. Trimmed with bands, embroidery and lclCCS 98c,"$1.50, $1.98 and $2.25. Long Crepe Himonos, in plain colors. 98c. Long Figured Challie Kimo nos, 98c. Handsome Long Silk Kimo nos or Negligees, in plain col ors and Japanse figures. $3.98, $4.98 and $7.50. The Silk Dresses Are All Marked Down Special in the sale are $12.00 to $15.00 Taffeta and Messaline Silk Dresses, at only $8.98. Whole Stock Children's Coats One-Third Less Than Regular A Great Showing of Low Neck Waists at $1.95. Two dainty styles have low, round neck, fine val insertions, pearl buttons. Four are elaborately trimmed, low, square neck styles, with hand some new patterns of cluny and German val insertions and em broidery. Two handsome waists are trimmed with cluny lace and crochet buttons. Three styles in this group have low necks, point ed ; one with handsome embroidered panel, outlined with wide cluny. The others are elaborately trimmed with either German val laces or embroidery. aj 51,95. OFF FOR VACATION? Here's a Great Stocb of Fibre and Rattan Cases and Bag's 98c for 16 inch Fibre Hand Bags with metal frames. 98c for 24 inch Fibre Suit Cases with metal frame, clasps and lock. $1.48 for 24 inch Fibre Suit Cases with straps. $1.98 for 24 inch Fibre Suit Cases with all-around straps. $2.98 for 24 inch Rattan Suit Cases with straps. Exactly 80 Pieces of Wide 25c Ribbons Are on Sale at Only 12c yard There's most as many different patterns as pieces. Wide Dresden ribbons striped, plaided and checked ribbons, and solid color ribbons. All Exactly One-Half Price, 12 c yard. 25c Wash Goods Selling at 19c Yard In addition to the two lots advertised last week at this price are several lots of brand new fabrics bought underprice this week of the wholesalers. There'll be a splendid showing tomorrow at 19c yard. Our Entire Stock Women's Tailored Suits at Just Half-Price $15.00 $17.98 $20.00 $22.50 $25.00 $27.50 $29.00 Tailored Suits Tailored Suits Tailored Suits Tailored Suits Tailored Suits Tailored Suits Tailored Suits- $37.50 Tailored Suits One-Halt Price . One-Half Price One-Half Price One-Half Price One-Half Price One-Half Price One-Half Price up to the One-Half Price $7.50. $8.98. $10.00. $11.25. $12.50. $1375. $14.50. $18.75. TO DAY is the last day of a Week's Sale of 15c Babcock's Corylopsis Talc Powder 11c. 25c Dustless Dusters 19c. 10c Velvet Toilet Paper, 4 pkgs. for 25c. 5c Waxed Paper, 36 foot rolls, 3 for 10c. STORE CLOSED All Day Next Thursday, July 4 WE MAINTAIN AN EFFICIENT Mail Order Service which gives immediate attention to orders received by mail or telephone and sees that they are forwarded by return mail or express. Telephone Number ."One" Brattleboro OUGfttOtf&SlMOflDS Springfield HERBERT COTTRELL COMMANDER. Encampment of Spanlh-Amerlcan War Veterana Held In Brattleboro Will Meet Here Again Next Year. ' Herbert W. Cottrell of this town was elected department commander In the ninth annual encampment of the Depart ment of Vermont, Spanish-American war veterans, which was held In Grand Army hall Friday. About 30 delegates were present from tho six camps ln this state and the attendance was somewhat small er than at other encampments. Several delegates arrived Thursday evening and the others came on the "owl" train Fri day morning. After a tour of Inspection through tho Estey Organ company's nlant by special Invitation of Col. J. Gray Es tey, who was major of the third battalion of the 1st Vermont .regiment during the Spanish-American war, nnd of J. Harry Estey, who was first lieutenant of Com pany I at the same time, the business meeting was held ln Grand Army hall. It was voted to hold the encampment next year in this town, These oflicors were elected: Department commander, Herbert W. Cottrell of Brat tleboro; department senior vice consul,' Arthur Stevens of St. Johnsbury; de partment Junior vice consul, C. E. Leach of Burlington; department Inspector. J. W. Iaughton of Orleans; department Judge advocate, E. J. Waterman of Brat tleboro; department surgeon, T. J. Ha- gan of Plttsford; chaplain, John F, Long of Brattleboro; marshal, C. A. Davis of Newport! delegates to national convention at Atlantic City, A. S. Fox of St. Johns- bury, Daniel Cavanaugh and M. J. Sher ry of Brattleboro and n. Corey of Now port. The delegates were empowered to choose their alternates. The annual meeting of the Order of the Serpent was hold In the evening In Grand Army hall and several new mem bers were Initiated, These ofllcers were elected; G, G. G. G., L. W. Fennell of Burlington; T. I. I. G. Q. G Charles Ba shaw of Burlington; I II. K. 8. A., A, S. Fox of Burlington; S. and S. K. O,, 11. A, Pago of St. Johnsbury, II, 13, Dyer of nutland, William Thyme of Burlington, C. II, Landon of Iiutland; M. II, D.. Carroll A. Davis of St. Johna. bury and W. A. Belden and James Cum- mings of Brattleboro; C. u, N. D. nip- Icy of St, Johnsbury; U. V., L. H. Slater of Brattleboro; T. D. Y. J., Henry Ellis of St. Johnsbury; I. T. S. S., M. C. Wil liams of Rutland; L. H. P. S. B. C. H. W. Cottrell of Brattleboro; It. U. L., John F. Long of Brattleboro; D. P., George Cain of Brattleboro. The camps represented nt the encamp ment were Foyle camp. No. lr of Rut land ; Llscom camp, No. 2, of St. Johns bury; Daniel F. Curtln camp, No. 3, of Brattleboro; Flynn camp, No. 9, of Bur lington; Spoftord camp, No, 10, of Ben nington; Blair camp, No. 11, of Newport. Herbert W. Cottrell was a soldier from 1897 to 1903. He enlisted In A troop, 2d U. S. Cavalry, in April, 1897. At the outbreak of tho Spanish-American war the regiment was Bent to Cuba and on July 1, 2, 3, 4 his company was In the thickest of the fight. These were the dates of the battles near Santiago and tho 2d U. S. Cavalry was next In po sition to the 71st New York regiment during the fight of San Juan hill. Fol lowing the declaration of peace the cav alry regiment was transferred to tho province of Mantazas and Mr. Cottrell remained ln Martanzas three years and six months. After that term In Cuba his regiment was transferred to thp Philippines and for 28 months saw ser vice in various parts of the Islands. Many engagements were fought with the na tives, who were ln Insurrection against the government of the United States. To recuperate from the hard service In the Islands the cavulry was transferred to Fort Ethan Allen and after 15 months there tho newly elected department com mander was honorably discharged in 1903. Shortly afterward he came to this town and has since been employed by the Swift Beef company. Mrs. James Cone, 5, committed sui cide in her home in Barre Friday by drinking carbolic acid nnd ; paregoric. Her husband on returning from work found tho bathroom door locked. Ho broko open a window and on entering found her lifeless body lying on a quilt. Mrs. Cono left u note to her husband, the contents of which were not made public, sho leaves several children. Ill health Is ascribed as the cause of 'her act, A new electric filter for household use uses current only as water la drawn through It. Don't Experiment Don't buy a piano merely be cause it's tone is brilliant or its case is pretty. Sometimes pianos made to sell and not for service, are keyed up for the occasion, and the buyer soon regrets the purchase. Satisfy yourself that the piano is well built, and that, in tone and character it is durable. For instance the ES TEY PIANO. Pianos to Rent ESTEY ORGAN CO. SALES DEPARTMENT BRATTLEBORO - - VERMONT