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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15

THE decision of an Iowa Judge that cider
is intoxicating is calculated to produce an
active demand for the juice of the apple in
prohibition districts.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15

THE usual international marriage for a
title in New York appears to have been at
tended with the usual result of trouble in
the family,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15
A Woman snws Wood for a Living.

FrOm Lnt FdTKtTsDuTR otHIIHtII
Mrs. Polly Jamison, residing at Egkle's
Mills, Berkeley county, was left widow about
a year ago, since which time she has been sup
porting her family by saving wood, receiving
as pay for her labor so cents per cord.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15
Iust Ahour.

From the Providence Journal
General Boulanger seems to be as popular in
oficial society at Brussels as . smallpox pa
tient
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15

THE Pennsylvania Legislature is equally
indisposed to give much consideration to
anti-discrimination, ballot reform or oleo-
margarine.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15

THE United States courts having af-
frmed the police power of Legislatures and
cities to have the dangerous and unsightly
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15
1mportan. archaeological Discovery.

From the Philadelphia Press.i
The discovery that oleomargarine was in
common use among the Babylonians sheds
new light upon the great historical question
namely, the fall of Babylon. 1t is not impossi-
BILE that she stepped upon piece of the stuff
and slipped,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15
CURIOUS LETTERS
Received bv Traveller Who Took Notes
Naval Officers Siberian Experiences
People Who Eat Wood With a Rel
rcoRnIsroNDrNcr OF THE D1sPAroH.l


TcoRRKsPoNDENcE OF THE DIsPAToH.l
WASHINGTON, April 1S.-George Kennan,
the Siberian traveller, receives great many
peculiar letters from people who are perfect
strangers to him. Some of them come direct
to him at his home in Washington and some OF
them come to him through his publishers in
New York. They are from all sorts of queer
people asking all kinds of queer things. Mr..
Kennan showed me part of his mail the other
day. L found it extremely interesting, Inc
letters were written on fancy note paper, on
foolscap, on business headings in pencil and in
ink. An enthusiastic female admirer OF Mr..
Kennan, entirely unknown to him, writes from
Reading, Pa. as follows:
"Your name and personality are known to me
through your own words and those of others.
am an entire stranger to you, but when you
know my reason for writing to you, you VIII
pardon me for taking the liberty, believe.
80 Questions like these have been for
days putting themselves to my heart, and
have been unable either to solve or silence
them: is there the faintest possibility that
could do anythingY Could give the least hint
of anything that might be done? Could null
titude of American women Joined together do
anything? Let me come at once and bravely to
my point. and say fully what l mean. have
been thinking that some woman-some poet
known to fame-of burning heart and burning
tongue, might indite protest and petition to
hat most amazing monster OF cruelty IN TINS
glorious nineteenth century-the Gar of Rus
sia. Oh. were there ever any more appalling
horrors known in any long past dark age than
those now living IN this-in Russia and Siberia:
l have been thinking that to the protest and
petition thousands of American women would
gladly sign their names; haze been thinking,
too, that l could myself obtain a multitude OF
signatures by correspondence with the heads
of educational institutions if indorsed by Mr..
Kennan. Are these thoughts but dream. and
one that cannot be turned to reality like some
dreams of old? Well, my dream can certainly
do no ill, and is itself no wrong. The petition
might be not that the system of penal law be
changed in day, which would be impossible,
heat Of pity can be too intense, no haste too
eager when regarding the awful revelations
you sir. have made
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15
ANARCHIST NEEBE WANTS A PARDON.

Governor FIfer Will Consider the ADpIIca.
tion in Its Regular Order.
SPRINGFIELD, April E.-Louis Neebe visited
the Capitol yesterday for the purpose of max
ing personal appeal to the Governor for the
pardon of his brother oscar, the Anarchist
He was courteously received by Governor FL
fer. who, after Neebe had stated the object of
the visit, said he could not consider the appl-
cation to-day. Applications tor pardon are all
docketed and day set for the hearing of each
The Governor could not depart from his rule
in this matter.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15
Ex-ConEre.smnn :. B. Chlttendon,

NEW YORK. April 14.-Ex-Co Congressman Simeon
B. Chittendon died this afternoon at his home in
Brooklyn. His age was rs years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15
FREQUENT MEETINGS NOT NEEDED.

The Anti-POvorty Society to Meet Only Once
n Month Hereafter.
Special Telegram to The Dispatch.
NEW YORK. April 14.-Dr. McGlynn an
nounced to the ADti-Poverty Society in Cooper
Union this evening that, as Sunday, April B,
would be the Sunday nearest to the date of the
second anniversary of the society, the ami
versary would be celebrated on that date.
After that the meetings of the society will be
held once a month, on the last Sunday, instead
of once a week.
He added that he should undoubtedly take a
trip to Europe next fall.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15
How to FInllt Cold.

The costume that Lieutenant Schuetze wore
to protect him from the cold is described by
him as follows: "Deerskin clothing and furs
were difficult to obtain, owing to the scarcity
in the Yakutsk fair last summer. This was
dne to the prevalence of smallpox among the
natives on the Kolyma, the principal source Of
supply. l contrived, however, to get together
tolerable suit of Arctic clothing, partly cd
and partly new, consisting of a fur-lined
jacket, trousers, stockings, boots and ku-
klauka, all of reindeer skin. the latter being in
the shape of long double shirt reaching below
the knee, with hood attached. Besides these
articles. the usual heavy woolen undercloth-
ing and stockings, rabbit skin 'nips' for the
feet double fog skin cap and gloves, and a
OF the food which he lived on, he says: "My
provisions while in the North consisted of REIN
deer meat fish eaten either boiled or raw,
black bread and tea."
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15
The Public Interested.

The interest in Russian and Siberian matters
aroused by the publication of Mr.. Kennan's ST.
berian articles has made quite run on
Siberian literature. Among the public docu-
ments stored away in the Capitol is one which
the Siberian craze has brought into demand. 1t
is Lieutenant Schuetze's report Of his trip to
the Arctic regions in 1885 to distribute testi-
monials of this Government to subjects Of
Russia who extended aid to the survivors OF
the Jeanette exploring expedition. The re-
port was transmitted to Congress in February,
1887, by the President, and was printed as an
executive document of the House of Repre-
sentativeG. 1t is almost out of print now, and
with the demands that are being made upon
the document rooms now there will be very few
copies left ere long. Recently the Secretary of
State announced his intention of getting out
another edition and asked Lieutenant Schuetze
if he would elaborate the story little. He has
not done so as yet, and as he tells me he is 60
ing to sea IN a short time it is likely the story
will never be more fully written, at least for
Government publication.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-15
Like n Novel.

Lieutenant Schuetze's report reads like a
novel, He travelled $40 miles by rail, water,
post wagon, post sled and reindeer sled, from
the time he left st. Petersburg, August 8, 1885,
until the date of his return, August 16, 1856.
During that time he endured fearful hardships.
Speaking of the cold weather he encountered,
he says: "As we approached Verchoyausk it
was almost unbearable, compelling stop at
every inhabited yourta (native hut), not only
on account of ourselves but more owing to the
reindeer, which suffered visibly during the low
temperature. Fortunately these inhabited
yourtas are not far apart as one approaches the
village. Some merchant transports were
blocked on the road by the snow and cold
weather, having lost the greater part Of their
reindeer and some horses. Breathing was at
times difficult, and on January 10 and II the
temperature sank to $50 Celsius, corresponding
to $3.50 Fahrenheit below zero. This is the
coolest temperature ever observed, and after
ward had the satisfaction of establishing it be-
yond doubt by the agreement of the ther-
mometers at Verchoyausk. observed by exiles
who were furnished with instruments by the
Central Meteorological Observatory at Paw
loysk, near st. Petersburg"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-12
THE VERMONT PHdN1x BRArr1EBoRO FRIDAY,

At the meeting Of the base ball enthusi-
asts at the lower town hall Tuesday even
ing, an association was formed with these
officers President. j. A Lillis secretary,
W II. Bracket treasurer, W. ID. Perry (:
directors NJ b. Sayary, W S. Mckinney,
:. w. Kirkland, l.. ID. Greene, W. +. Hub
bard, c. II Pratt G.. A. Harris. II was
decided that If 100 season tickets could he
disposed Of at 50 each n nine be formed at
once otherwise nothing be done. Wednes-
day evening ~ tickets had been sold and
the remainder will undoubtedly be taken.
A strong professional battery will be Sc
cured. The directors are negotiating with
Aldrich, pitcher, Of last years Keenes, and
O'Rourke, catcher, formerly Of the Salens
and BufIalos
The Industrial Union ladies announce "A
five o'clock tea aud sale Of Easter souv
enrs at their rooms next Tuesday.
Mrs. Rufus Clark, whose family many
years ago was one Of the most prominent
in town, died Tuesday at Haverhill, n. H..
aged 81 The remains were brought here
for interment. Prayer was offered at the
grave by Rev. G. O. Day Of the Centre
church, of which she was a member
The ladies Golden Cross society will meet
at Red Mems hall Thursday, at , r. NJ All
the ladies Of the commandery are request
ed 10 he present as there is sewing to be
done.
A local Christian Advent church was re
Gently formed with f. members. LEROY
| Corbett is deacon, John T. Iongueil clerk
and treasurer, Mrs. Leroy Corbett secreta
ry. Meetings for the present will be helc
in O. A. X. hall. There will be preaching
! Sundays once in two weeks aud Bible read
ing ON alternate Sundays. Meeting mex
| Sunday at 2:3O.
The following is the list of letters re
naming in the post-oiiice April 18th:
! Women Mr Emma l. Bailey. Lena Briggs
! Mrs. + j. Huugtou. Mrs Bessie ! 1illsou ., Mel
lie $. katham, e.. % Powers, Mrs G. s Spaud
! ing
Men John r. Bartlett, G.. s. Ca,auagh, b $
| Howard, u llulrtt. Grurgr % Herman, W. ,
! Leonard ,, A. D Mason. Nelson Willard Cha~
| Nichols, = A Phelps 70. J.. Pratt E.. Is Records
| q. T.. Stewart, Harry shaw.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-12
Hatifax.

There Is tradition concerning tn t old
store at the Centre, nov owned and occu
pied 10y K. " DeWolfe that Is too good t.
he lost During the time that it was owl.
ell 10y Esquire Henry he was alone in the
store one evening with townsman whose
name We have forgotten, but for short will
call him Seth The squire had occasion To-
90 out after some wood, aud glancing in
through the window, saw Seth pick up d
lump Of butter put it in his hat, and replace
the whole upon his head Coming in, the
squire observed him making preparations
to 90 home. Don't Ice in hurry. saws
the squire, and will mix up a mug Of
flip Not knowing Of any earthly excuse
10 get away and wanting the drink, the
embarrassed Seth again sank into his seat
beside the fire. The squire put on a gener-
Gus quantity of wood and mixing up a
strong mug of flip pressed drink upon
drink upon his unwilling guest Soon the
heat caused 10y the fire and the generous
liquor drank by the unhappy Seth, produc-
Ell It's natural result, and drops of perspira
tion, followed by thick streams Of melted
butter, coursed their greasy way down his
face and neck. Finally the squire said
You may go now, Seth guess have
had fun enough to pay me for that lump Of
butter you had In your hat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-12
A w1NDHAM COUNTY NATIVE


James Mcmillan Shafter. "a Nermonter,
having been born IN Athens the eth Of May,
1916 Is the owner Of one California ranch
that comprises II, ODO acres, aud Of anoth-
er of / 900 acres Eleven thousand acres
IT the first named ranch lies on the west
ern slope Of the Tamalpai, range Of noun
tains, and Is said u be the best dairy land
in the world, cattle pasturing on it all the
year round, and butter produced on 1t
bringing higher price IN the san Francis
co market than any other, its owner real
izing an annual income Of so, 900 from It's
products. Mr. Shafter has now divided 1t
up into farms varying from % 10 800 acres
each, and Is offering them for sale at from
$50 to SO per acre, which is "a good thing
for him and for the state, such extensive
barOnIal possessions preJudlclng the vel
fare of any state in which they are located
Mr., Shafter. who has relatives living at
Montpelier, was named after his grand
father, who was Of Scotch descent, and
had been Massachusetts soldier in the
Revolutionary war His grandmother he
longed tn one Of the Old Dutch families
which had settled at what afterward he
came New Haven, Conn. His father was
a member Of the legislature aud Judge Of
the county court IN Vermont for many
years. His mother was cousin Of Thad-
deus Stevens, the great cummOuer, Of
Pennsylvania Mr.. Shafter graduated at
Wesleyan university at Middletown, Conn.
studied at the law school Of Yale college,
aud entered on the practice Of his profes
sion IN Vermont In 1919 he removed t.
Sheboygau, Wi, and in 1850 t. California,
devoting himself u the practice Of the law
| He Is still well, strong and vigorous, attend
lng u his vast property With diligence,
though he could hardly 20 deer shooting all
day long As he has in the past, and carry a
large buck on his shoulders two miles w
the mountain, as in the days gone by
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-12

The sheriff has advertised the personal
property of c. W. Corse, late elopist, for
sale on Saturday, the Goth
April 81 we had thunder-shower of
snow
Rev, +. W Pierce of Wilmington has
been engaged to preach for the Universal
lists the coming year.
Rev IT, A, Armstrong closed his labors
here and left town a week ago. not expect
ing to return
James NJ. Roberts has been elected uru-
dental committee in school district No. 3.
The prospect is that the sugar season will
he good II not better than an average.
>. Allen has recently butchered a steer
~ months old that dressed sos pounds.
y. J.. Stetson is recovering from his re
cent hemorrhage, and Josiah French is also
Commissioning SLOWLY L. Ststsun. a for
mer townsman, has bought a house in
Springfield, Mass, where he will soon re-
move aud engage in the job printing bus
ness Miss Nellie Winn has since her school
closed visited her sister, Mrs johnson. at
Amherst, Mass, and on the LIST inst began
a term of school at Rowe.-Mrs " p
Jones and Mrs. + L. Stetson have been
visiting their parents re.-James Shippee.
r. has suffered severely from a silver in
his foretnger
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-12
HOME NEWS.
Observation-Disclosures.
Announcement.

lousrkeepcrs, be- sure and read j + Ander
sons notice in advertising columns.
Etchngs and Engravings at Clapp & Jones's.
Artistic Picture Framing at Clapp & Joness
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis
Picture frames IN variety at A. F. wilder's
laundry building Flat st. Open evenings to 8
Picture framing OF all kinds at Clapp & Jones's
DON'T TRAVEL without Accident Insurance
when It costs only % cents per day for 5000 and
s5 per week Insure in the TRAVELLERS with
CCDwuRrH GUILDS, Agents.
Faster cards and souvenirs at ClappN Jonrs's.
good line Of hanging and stand lamps at
wholesale prices Tor the next thirty days at Scott
a Iuurs's
FuR SALE. Aud must be- sold covered phoe-
ton Inquire uf " u Stockwell, West lrattlr.
horu
FIVE o'CLocK TEA. There will be a five O'Clock
tea and sale Of Easter souveniers including hand
painted eggs, cards, bo, klrts etc, at the Indus
tial mon room Tuesday afternoon, April IL, from
. until O'Clock p. NJ
Mrs. Avery wishes to auuunc- to her customers
that her stock OF millinery is now as complete and
attractive as the most fastilious could desire.
Baked beans and brown bread at the bakery
next sunday morning Goods delivered to any
part of the village Pleas, send in your orders as
early rs saturday.
\ CARD Miss Iothrop, teacher of experience.
will receive pupils in Piano, Organ aud Harmony
Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays. Special
method offering unusual al vantages to beginners
Instruction in the graduating studies Of conserN
aturirs and music schools Reference is made &,
Vermont Academy, SaNtons River; St Agne,
Hall. Bellows Falls. and to Col Fuller Of Brattlr
boru Address, Mrs. kirkland's Walnut Street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-12
Grafton.

Eight years ago this week Geo Hall sold
SO, 900 worth OF wool, the product Of sey
eral previous seasons. He has not made ii
sale since, the clippings from his large flock
IF sheep being retained each year.
The village schools begin 10 weeks term
next Monday, with Miss Mira Conant aud
W. II Cambridge as teachers.
Rev Joseph A. Leach is expected n de.
liver the Memorial day address here.
In several districts school meetings have
been rregularly called, aud this week new
warrants have been posted.
Prof Bartholomew Of Newton Centre
Mass has been at the hotel the past week
-ChaS Wright has bought the farm form
erly owned by his father and lately occu.
pied by Dana Fairbauk Mr.. and Mr.
Charles Williams Of Jamaica have begun
work at the hotel under years engage
ment. M. VI. Joy moves into his house in
the village made vacant by Mrs Munn's re
moval to Mrs Richard Clark's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-12

The son of Henry Ward Beecher who has
been in the customs service in Washington
territory has been dismissed ON account Of
irregularities. 1t was found that he had
compromised himself with opium smugglers
Col. Erhardt, the newly nominated col
lector Of the port Of New York, defines his
attitude towards the civil service laws very
plainly saying IL believe in carrying
out the laws-the civil service laws as well
as the tariff laws-as they exist, without
any qualification or mental reservation
whatever | shall enter upon the collector
ship under no obligations or pledges to any
person to put anybody in or drive anybody
out
The mountain deer park which Austin
Corbin Of New York city will establish in
Sullivan county, n. H., will be located in
the towns Of Croydon, Cornish. Grantham
and Plainfeld. Fifteen thousand acres
will be inclosed and it will have a circum-
ference Of 20 miles, The highest point is
Croydon mountain, with an altitude of
5000 feet, aud the purchase includes 20
farms and their buildings The park will
he inclosed with wire fence 10 feet high.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-12

The blanks which have been sent to the
listers by the Commissioner of Agriculture
omit some of the most important products
Of the farm, viz potatoes. apples, beans,
and the products Of the dairy, In a circu-
lar letter to the listers he asks them to give
on Form an estimate in gross of the but
ter and cheese Of the town other than that
comprised in the creamery returns which
should be entered in the manufacturers
schedule He also says the listers would
confer favor by sending statements re
lating to products the raising Of which may
he a specially in certain sections of the
state, viz: apples, beans etc, Now,
apples are not specially in this section,
and yet they form an important part of our
farm products, not less than 1900 barrels
having been sold from this parish last year
besides a large quantity kept for family use
and for the feeding of stock. If the blank,
had been properly formulated, the farmer
could have given all the information desir
ed in gard to the products of the farm
as it is, the work falls largely on the listers
Will they do it 1t will require more OF
the listers time than the taking of the in
ventories, and IN most of the towns cannot
be done at the same time if the listers finiSl
their work by the 25th of April as requir
ed by law. a LISTER
Westminster West, April 9th
We are glad to note the interest in thi
important subject which this ccmmunica
ton indicates. This years work under tn
new law is recognized 10y Commissioner Val
entne as being largely of an experiments
nature, and in a letter accompanying tn
blanks sent out he asks for criticisms an
suggestions which will help him in his work
We hope no faults or omissions in thes
blanks will prevent the listers in ever
town from using every effort to comply fuI
ly with both the letter and the spirit of tn
| law
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-04-12
Tw.Impor,au. Appointment.

President Harrison announced last Fri
day the appointment Of Col Joel B. Er.
hardt 10 be collector Of the port Of New
York and Of Cornelius Van Colt 10 be post
master at the city Of New York, Col Err
hardt is man Of prominence in the Re
publican ranks in New York, and man Of
high personal character. He has a good
war record, going first 10 the front with
the 1th New York regiment and afterward
coming to Vermont and joining the First
Cavalry regiment, serving for two years
aud rising 10 the rank of captain He is a
lawyer by profession and since the close Of
the war has held various city and Federal
offices His appointment is one which gives
universal satisfaction.
Mr. Van Colt, the new postmaster, has
been less in public life than has Col Erhardt,
but is known as a steadfast, working Re
publican. At present he is a prominent