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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

tour they should take in the Yosemite val
ley in going or returning. Close by the
hotel there, one side Of tho valley is 5000
feet high perpendicular, solid rock and
ON the other side $500 feet high. with a
good sized stream Of water leaping from
the edge--ij00 feet at first (more than the
full height of Wantastiquet mountainJ, and
then reaching the base Of the cliffs by two
more leaps, 600 and 200 feet respectively.
You will be glad to know, as our party
gratefully remember, that three brothers
(Washburn) from Putney, in your county
operate the 81 miles of excellent staging
from the nearest railroad station at Ray
mOnd, Cal. into the Yosemite valley. They
also own "A hotel at Wanona, midway to the
valley, and from this place parties are sent
out to see the "big trees Through cav
ity in the trunk Of one Of these, as it stands,
the road is laid and coaches are driven.
No more than the heads and shoulders of
the leaders on four horse team are visible
outside after the coach and passengers are
sheltered inside the tree.
A slang phrase when ! was boy in Yer
mont was this ole is good man, but he
can't keep hotel The Washburn broth
ers are good men and they con keep ho-
tel, as scores Of passengers on their com
Portable coaches, each way from Wanona,
daily testify. 'Rah for Vermonters wher-
ever you find them. c. l.. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05
TTE com. mack SIVINDLE.
Worked for $4,000 ON an EngIi-hman
im California.


A San Francisco despatch tells how a
creduOus Englishman Banned COombs, who
has been in this country only six months,
was made the victim Of gold brick swindle
in that city, losing 5000 The trick was
played on him by two adventurers who sue
cessfully worked the same device in Los
Angeles in the early part Of the year.
COombs was approached ON Friday by a
stranger, who looked like IA farmer, and de
livered 10 him letter from a man by the
name of Coombs in Illinois The letter
said that the Illinois Coombs believed the
San Francisco man was his brother, and he
wanted to let him into secret worth big
money. This secret he could get from the
bearer, who was trustworthy The bearer
gave hints of II fortune which could be
gained 10y purchasing a gold brick that an
old Indian chief had brought from Mexico
The chief was then in the suburbs of the
city awaiting the strangers return
Coumbs's cupidity was excited He went
with the stranger, saw the old Indian
heard Il remarkable yarn of the finding of
the gold, which was melted into brick for
convenient handling, and received some
drillmgs made from the brick in his pres
ence. These drlllings, an assayer declared
were rich gold In the afternoon Coombs
drew =, 900 in greenbacks from his bank
and accompanied the stranger once more
10 the suburbs, where the transfer was
made. Coombs carried the brick home
aud yesterday took it to an assayer, who
declared that it was good brass. Sulphuric
acid ate it up wherever applied. Coombs
was furiously angry when told that he had
been swindled, and refused tO believe the
proof Of the worthlessness of the brick
Later in the day, however, he asked the
police 10 aid him. Coonbs has given full
description Of the men, but they were 50
well disguised that this furnishes no clew
When these same men played the same
game in Los Angeles last January, they
cleaned up 81, 800
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05
After Many Wears.

Forty years ago says "A Woodsville, y
H., despatch, German pedlar was muir
dered between North IIaverhill and Benton
in northern New Hampshire No trace OF
the body was ever found, and the murder
was only inferred from the fact that the
pedlar's horse and cart were found in the
woods by the roadside, with the boxes rihed
Of their contents. Ten years afterward a
human skeleton was unearthed by men
plowing near where the team had been
found Suspicion focused on a young far
mer of the vicinity, but no action was tax
EN-. and he afterward sold out and left the
region. He located in Cowansville, near
Montreal, Canada, and turned counterfeit
er. Then he went 10 Central America, and
later u Chill A few weeks ago he was
taken violently i'll, and was given up by the
attending physicians. On his deathbed, as
was supposed, he confessed the murder of
the pedlar. giving all the particulars as tc
time, location, etc But instead of dying
he got WELL and his confession, properly
authenticated, is now on its way to thi.
country, while he himself is under the sur
veillamce Of the Chilian police
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05
subdivision of Motive Power.

The Engineering and Mining Journal
calls attention ~ the profitable use in Pari,
of compressed air as motive power
Wood working factories, printing houses
sewing machine shops, ice-making estab
lishments, and various other industries,
some of them taking as high as 20 horse
power, get their supply through this sys-
tenn. The power is conveyed in pipes
placed in subwqys aud connected with d
series of pipes in the factories. The sys
tenn is especially applicable to industries
that require only small power.
In this connection it may be said that
small industries of this character are rap.
idly increasing in Germany, Gl per cent OF
the workmen in that country being found
i'll the small shops that employ from one To
four men. Water motors, gas motors and
hot air engines are doing much to restore
home industries there, and up to July, 1898
as many as 81 900 gas engines aud hot air
engines, with IA total of 9l 900 horse-pow
er, had been made and sold throughout the
empire. In certain lines Of manufacture
such as clothes making, wood engraving
work in iron aud leather, and the produc
tion Of articles of food aud luxury, the
small capitalist can compete successfully
with the large establishments
The cheapened cost of motive power ant
the wide range which mechanical invention
is taking may yet restore the small shop {,
its former position, and help to solve many
important social and economic questions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05
MISCELLANY,


Is there a year, a single year, or more
That lies behind us, that we fain would take
Aud hold unto our hearts, and warm II DER
Aud live II once again for the sweet sake
OF the few joys 1t heidi Along the shore
or lite's great sea the waves In silence break:
Diamonds aud pearls were hid In many bay
But we, to gain them, sailed a weary way.
We might have made life better: might have had
\ purer purpose for "A guiding STAR
we might have made some loving hearts mort
glad,
Aud helped them To a seat In pleasures ear:
We might have been less taciturn and sad
And rounded out our lives We strangely mar
lhe structures that we raise by childish blows,
Ana bare our weakest places To our foes
How strange II warriors, In the battle hour,
Should walk the battlements with helmet down.
Their shield behind them In n ladys bower.
Their arms forgotten! viii the darkest frown
face can gather save II from the power
or shot aud SHELLY How many miss the crown
They fain would wear. because the day is long;
Life holds more metal than mOrnngssong
Sometimes It gows as II the furnace fires
Had been replenished until sevenfold
More heat they garnered; and our faith sees
spires
And dOmes Of beauty, with a wealth untold:
moments chill, and all the glow expires:
II looks as sunless and as still and cold
As wooded mountains where the shadows cling
Ana We forget the sweetness II can bring.
Clara B.lHedh in Boston Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

A foolhardy experiment of two Philadel
phia lads of a mechanical turn of mind re
suited in both boys being killed. Their
names were Harry and William lesser, and
their ages were / : and Il years, respective
ly. They were apt scholars in mechani-
cal way, and were constantly employing
their spare time running a small engine.
For few days they had been generating
steam in an old range boiler, which they
had set up over "a small brick furnace in a
corner Of the yard under II shed. Steam
was conveyed from the boiler to the en-
gine, which was about Is inches long, by
pieces of gaspipe. Harry, who owned the
engine, had stated his intention to attach it
to the family ice cream freezer and do
away with hand turning. While Harry
was oiling the engine aud William was
banking up the fire with bricks, there was
a terrific explosion which was heard for
squares around. Harry was thrown with
great force against fence aud instantly
killed. William was thrown further under
the shed, and flying brick evidently struck
his head, fracturing the skull, while both
his legs were crushed. He was taken u
the hospital, and died in about an hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

81 have met this man, said great law
yer the other day, ''in great many places
where | would be ashamed TO he seen. "
And for minute he couldn't understand
why everybody laughed so uproariously.
N. Y. Tribune.
Depot official i regret to say, madam,
that you have missed connections and there
will be no train north for six hours.
Lady Traveler-Very well. If you will
direct me TO the nearest large dry goods
establishment | will buy something and
spend the time waiting for my change.
Burlington Free Press.
An advantage in knowing French ;
Brown TO Black, who is preparing for a
European trip)-How do you get ON with
your languages, old fellow
Black-Capitally. Why, I've got so now
| can think in French.
Brown Well, that's a blessing for it's
more than you could ever do in English
Time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05
HAWLEY

~ ~ 't ~ mNftItN IC0HtffOW
my entire present assortment
Of Ladies' Spring and Sum-
mer WeigM outside Gar
mentS, ParaS0IS and SNR-
Umbrellas.
This is earlier in the season
than is customary to break
prices, but the stock is large
and we have had ten days of
rainy weather.
New thing out in the way
of children's Black Stockings
is the "LfRen SoIe," | have
the Agency for Brattleboro.
Price SO cents per pair.
Pacific mis- Lavn.-Onc
case, 40 different designs and
colorings, 20 in. wide, said to
be fast colors; finer quality
than last seasons low-priced
lawns, SC a yard.
ChaW Befg-23 inch, col
ored grounds, stripes and fig
ures, 7c a yard.
CHaW aH LeUant-26 in,
black, navy, tan, mode, light
blue and old rose grounds with
running spray designs in white,
Ioc a yard.
And here comes two of the
latest, daintiest importations
offered this season TOR mid
summer gowns, /. e., FL diff
ferent designs and colorings
in p inch mohair, T8c a yd.
10 different patterns in 81
inch mohair, 25c a yard.
Most of these two lines are
cream grounds with graceful
sprays, sprigs and vines in
tasteful shadings, and there are
a few all-over Persian designs.
They are of the sort to "scll
at sight"
Special sale of TricotS at
25C, as before advertised, is
still continued.
Excellent line now of pure
mohairS in black, grey-miXed
and brown-miXed, soc, 55C
and $I.oo.
Novelties in handsome COM
bination pattern dresses are
being added to the stock as
fast as anything choice and
novel is put on the New York
market.
Cut prices made now on odd
dress patterns and on any over
stock in worsted dress fabrics.
New black cashmere shawls
and shawlettes, and embroid-
cred black cashmere hchus;
always desirable, convenient
and cool.
The IS dozen lot of Ladies'
Jersey undervests advertised
at IS cents, proved upon open
ing to be seconds instead of
the hrsts which we bought.
Now you can have them for
IL I-2c each, and the manu-
tacturer must pocket the loss.
IS dozen fancy bordered,
hemStitched lawn handker-
chiefs, sc each.
". /. HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

The following lines are copied from the
obituary column of a rural New York jour
nal
"lt is with deep regret that we chronicle
the death of G. II. NJ, of - New
York He passed away Monday morning,
March 95th, after AN illness of little more
than three days. We had been acquainted
for five years. We began in the poultry
business at the same time, both buying
Wyandotte eggs of the same man. The
writer soon gave up the breed and kept only
Langshans. But George kept his Wyan
dottes, bought only the best, bred carefully
and though we have seen many fine birds,
we know of few which lay more and larger
eggs or breed finer chicks than his do. We
have had many fowls and eggs of him, and
would as quick trust him as ourself to ship
eggs or TO select stock. ."-Hdiper'S Maya
zine for .BtiU
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

Two articles in the July Atlantic will es
pecially commend themselves to reader,
who are looking forward TO vacation in
the country. These are Sarah Orne Jew
ett's "Going to Shrewsbury" " and Bradford
Torrey's "A Mountain Side Ramble" Prof
~ S. Shaler, who is person to speak with
authority, writes about THE Problem OF
Discipline in Higher Education, which viii
be read by student and teacher with equa
interest. One of the most suggestive arti,
cles in the number is that by II, l., Nelson
on the Speakers Power" not a considera
tion of the power of oratory, but the pow
er of the Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives-and the power of the flibustel
as well, who can block all the wheels Of
legislation and compel the majority, how
ever strong, to make terms with him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

William Blaikie, author of "How to Get
Strong, and How to Stay So, and Sound
Bodies for our Boys and Girls. writes in
the July number of Harper's Magazine up
on the question, ''ls American Stamina De
clining y aud makes number of practical
suggestions for reforming our system of ed
ucation in the direction Of physical train
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

The best salve in the world for cuts bruises,
sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores letter chil
blains, chapped hands, corns, aud all skin erup
ed Il IL guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 20 cents per box For
sale by Henry A. Chaplin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05
CURRENT AFFAIRS.
Up 7HE COAST or ALASKA.
VOyaglng TO a Distant Part of the Great
American Republic.

Acquaintance Renewed with the Alas
kRn Governor on isis WAY 10 sis New
Domain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

The trombone finished Anatole's sentence
"M. Capdeuac is terrible fellow. If /
should offer him such an aiIront he would
kill me- q"
Does that fear restain you -
"Yes."
"Then leave the matter TO me. Only
promise me that if | obtain NJ Capdenac's
acquiesence my cousin shall be free"
"Yes, promise you, she shall be free. "
bravo | have your word. Now | will
leave yoL. But, by the way, what is this
Capendacs address -
at is 100 rue des Deux Epeesn
az will 20 there at once. Good-by."
"Ah :" thought NJ Bouvard, "you are
going to throw yourself into the lions den,
and you will get what you deserve"
Anatole hastened to the address the pro-
fessor had given him 1t was O'Clock
when he reached the house. He rang the
bell violently.
"who is there :" cried a deep voice be-
hind the door
LET me in. have all important com
munication from NJ. Bouvard'
Anatole heard the rattle Of safety
chain which was being removed, and the
sound of key which was turned in three
locks successfully.
"Well, this man is well guarded ' ex-
claimed Anatole.
At last the door was opened, and Ana
tole found himself in the presence of a
man who had fierce curling mustaches and
was arrayed like a buccaneer
"You see-always prepared" said NJ.
Capdenac. That's my motto"
The walls of the reception room were
covered with panoples. In the little room
to which Capdenac led his visitor one saw
nothing but arms-yataghan poisoned ar
rows, sabres, swords pistols and blunder-
busses 1t was a vertable arsenal 1t was
enough to strike terror to the soul of tim
id person.
"Bah I" thought Anatole. "What does
| it NATTER | shall die within three hours
in any case"
Monsieur" said Capdenac, "what is the
object Of
Monsieur" replied Aratole interrupting
| him, 'you wish to marry Mile Nicette ?"
Eyes, Monsieur"
Monsieur, you shall not marry her"
"Ah thunder All, blood and who
shall prevent me y
'Iw
Capdenac gazed at Anatole. who was
not very large, but who looked very de
termined
"Ah, young man" he said at last, "you
have the good fortune to find me in good
humor. Profit by it. Save yourself while
there is vet time. Were not in an amia.
BILE mood | would not answer for your
days
"And do not answer for yours"
"a defiance to me Capdenac Do you
know that have fought twenty duels, that
have killed five Of my adversaries and
wounded the other fifteen Go, Young
man. 20. | have pity for your youth.
| There is still time 20.
II see, replied Anatole ''by your man
ner and your surroundings that YOU are an
adversary worthy Of me. aud that increas
es nv desire to measure swords with so re
doubtabe man. Come, Shall we take
| these two swords or those over the mantel
| or these battle axes or cavalry sabre or
do YOU prefer these vataghansi Are YOU
undecided what do Won say !"
the sorrow that awaits her"
II have no mother. But perhaps you
prefer carblnes or revolvers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

Last year the number of visitors 10
Shakspere's birthplace was 10000, Ameri-
cans constituting one-fourth of the mum
ber.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

Every nervous person should try Garter's Little
Nerve Pills, They are made specially for merry Gus
and dyspeptc men and women, aud are lust the
medicine needed by all persons who from any
cause do not sleep well or who fail 10 get proper
strength FROM their food. Gases Of weak stomach
indigestion, dyspepsia, nery Gus aud sick hradache
etc readily yield Ia the se of l.ttr Nerve Pills
particularly 4 combined with Caurrs little Liver
Pulls la Nials at nc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

Are you weak aud weary, overworked aud tired =
Hoods Sarsaparilla Is just the medicine 10 purify
your blood aud give you strength.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05
SHERMAN & JENNIE, BrattIebOrO.
SUMMER EXCURSIONS
To Halifax, Cape Breton and p. E. l.,
the land Of Acadia.

The Boston, Halifax & r. +. l., Steamship Line,
and the Canada Atlantic steamship Co. sailing
from Lewis Wharf Boston, as below offer the best
route, for tourists who desire 10 visit the maritime
nruyincts The new steel steamship Halifax leaves
Boston for Halifax only, making connections with
AN points on the InterColunal r. r., evrey Satur
day at l2M No finer ship sails out Of Boston
than this The steamer Carroll or Worcester leaves
Boston every Wednesday, at II NJ, for Halifax,
Cane Breton and T. r.. l. This Is the only direct
sea route tu the Bras D. Or Lakes, and the spltn
did scenery of CAPE Breton. Circulars sent " ith
fun information upon application To r. B. GARD
NER Manager 30 Atlantic Ave, Boston, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05

There have been twenty six rainy days at Pitts.
burg, Pa, since May 20
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-07-05
Photographers
G. L. HOWE & SON
firSt-CIaSS Cabinet Photographs.

Former price 50 per dozen. Reduced price
Dozen Cabinets, any stgie S5.OO
l.! - s.. 10
/ " D,pIicafes, i0,OD0negs in stock, S3.OO
In clubs Of N MemberS, S4.U
These prices are rs low as any first class artist
in New England offers You may be able 10 gr4
pictures for less, but We ask that QUALITY L.
given the preference. We make all sizes and
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good work can be done During the ~ years our
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has been our constant aim to merit the confidence
and patronage Of the public by doing the very
best work to br obtained IN this vicinity. We feel
that our effort to produce higher grade Of work
has been appreciated by the fact that our patrons
have come again aud brought sent their friends
to get the benefit Of our skill and experience. We
are confident the above reduction will satisfy all
persons who desire a good photograph in prefer
ence to a cheap picture at II cheap price
Studio corner Main a. Elliot SITS.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-04-13
MANCHESTER
Procceding- of the city Council - some
Important business fransaoted.

Preceding of the city Council - some
Important Business transacted.
The Manchester Council met last night
at g o'clock. with the following members
present Mo--rs Bradley, Bcattie, lari,
&C. Jones. O'Bfien, Wei-cgcr, Walsh.
Perlue. Hewlett Dcolorcdl, nd Harris
lcrl0rel
Minutes of the previous meeting were
read by the president and approved.
The Chief OF Police submitted his re-
port showing tweuty-siy arrests during
The month.
Thereport Of The Committee on ~
nance ordering sundry bills 90 he paid
was adopted.
The Committee on Fire submitted
their report, and same was referred back
io the committee, boz order that they
mieht secure additional information in
regard 10 cost OF erecting hose station.
I'm different parts of the city.
A communication from the 'hiel or
tle Fire Department, calling attention io
the failure of the water-Works company
lo furnish water 40 Tie iast three hres DID
the city. and recommending same io hr
Investigated. was referred To- the Jo'h'
Committee On Naler-N orS5
The Street Committee made their re-
port in regard io extending ogmnf,
street. to corporation limits, On Whcl
they stated ihe extension could uc made
lorthe sum of $3.50 Also that George
and Edwin Abel, Of Baltimore, the ID" %.
er- of tine Spring liih property, Mouid
le willing "a their own expense 10 ri'tl
% substantial iron bridge in tho proposed
liue of Semmes street. in consideration
of the opening of said street
This matter was passed. by until ih'
REGULAR routine business was disposed obi
Petitions from several parties in diI
forent parts of the city. desiring 10 erect
buildings, were granted.
4 communication was received from
the Postal Telegraph Company, asking
that the requirement in "a previously
adopted resolution be rcscinded IN 50 iai
as their establishing an Office in The cily
The telegraph company were Wlilln4
10 establish an Office tor one year, and l
i, paid TO continue it, if not to remove II
The Council declined 90 rescInd ih'
action referred TO They were given iht
rirht 10 establish an Office one year, ano
+ lien apply TO the Council for what they
wished
Nh O'Bren offered the following
Rf,oilfd The stock of The building
fund companies bee exempted from city
and school taxes, and the commissions
of the revenue Do instructed not to iisi
or extend same
Adopted
Mr. John Robertson. representative
of The Spring Hin property owners, AL
dressed the Council, stating the inten
f tions of the owners as before stated.
MI Perdue moved that lhe report OF
the special committee on openin-
/ semmcs street be received and adopted
and that The recommendations be carried
out and o commission be appointed tt
ascertain The cost of same. Adopted.