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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

Elk Judge George W Nesmith died at his
home in Franklin Falls last Friday in his
Goth year. He had long been prominent in
the affairs of the Granite state, and was
probably the last Of the circle Of men who
sustained personal relations with Daniel
Webster. He was a member of the su-
preme bench of the state from 1859 until
he reached the constitutional limit Of age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

Senator James B. Beck Of Kentucky fell
dead in the Baltimore & Potomac railroad
station in Washington on Saturday, paral-
ysis of the heart being the cause. He was
one of the strongest men on the Democrat
ic side in the Senate and his loss will be
deeply felt by his party. He was a native
of Scotland, born in 1922, and had been al
most continuously in Congress since 1896.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

Grover Cleveland was admitted last week
to practice before the United States supreme
court. The event, the Springfield Repubh
can says, was unique. No other man ever
presented himself as plain lawyer to
plead 10000 case before chief justice he
himself had created, although a number Of
lawyers who have practiced there after
wards became presidents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
DREADFUL AFFAIR ~ CANADA.
An Insane Asylum burned and Many
Inmnle. Peri.h in the Rlnne..

Inmates Perish in the Planes.
There was a fire at a lunatic asylum at
Tongue Pointe. p. z on Tuesday morning,
which was one Of the most dreadful occur
rences Of It's kind on r, cord The asylum
Is, or was, situated on the st Lawrence
river. ten miles hclow Montreal The build
iugs were OF brick. 900 feet long and con
tanned 1900 inmates, whose condition is
described as being that Of prisoners rather
than patients. for there was little attempt
made for their curative treatment The
Institution was in charge OF sisters of the
Roman Catholic church The fire was
started by a patient in cupboard in an
upper story. strong draft carried the
flames up into one of the towers through a
ventlating shaft aud in a very short time
the fire was beyond control This was
shortly after II O'Clock. A telegram was
sent to Montreal asking for aid. which was
promptly furnished, an engine and two
hose reefs going quickly to the scene of the
fire Streams Of water we're turned on the
flames, but in five minutes the water sup
ply was exhausted and then the only re-
source was the ST. Lawrence river, half a
mile away When the firemen found they
were pOweTless to save the building, they
turned their attention to the inmates and
burst in the doors with axes. Chief Be-
mott SAYS it was such sight as no fireman
ever before witnessed. In one ward that
he entered we're % patients, and at his APP
proach they huddled together like a pack
Of beasts, entwining their arms about each
other. He seized the nearest but. said the
chief, ~ could no more separate the crowd
than could parts of your horse" He
tugged at them until the fire darted into
their garments and EMBODIED them like a
~ he tr-ith
his life. In another ward three iremen
entered a room and the door, which had a
spring lock. closed behind them. The door
resisted their axes and they rushed to the
windows, but were driven back by the
flames. The chief. suspecting their peril,
sent aid to the other side and the men we're
carried down on ladders
The patients themselves were wild with
delight at the scene of noise and excite
ment, gibbering and grimacing horribly
until the walls fell or the flames enveloped
them. The fire spread from one part to
another of the great pile of buildings until
at 6 O'Clock at night only blackened and
crumbling walls and towers were left. On
the mems side no lives were lost but the
loss among the female inmates was not less
than 80 and was probably nearer POO. The
exact number can never be known as the
list was kept IN the institution and all the
books were burned. The best provision
possible was made for those who escaped,
but many broke away and fed to the woods,
A despatch on Thursday saws that moth
ing but heaps of smoking brick and mortar
could be seen at Tongue Pointe where stood
the St. Jean de Dieu insane asylum. Esti-
mates of the loss of life vary all the way
from 50 to $50 In some of the wards, the
doors being locked, whole roomfuls of the
patients persisted in the flames.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

Rain or snow fell over the entire section
of the country east of the Rocky noun
tans last Saturday night and Sunday.
There were killing frosts in the West
Tuesday night.
At West Chester, Pa, last Sunday, four
children had Just been placed in a carriage
for a ride with their parents when one of
the children struck the horse with a whip.
A runaway followed and two of the little
ones were killed the mother is insane.
The body of DR.. Cronin, the victim of
the Clan ma Gael conspiracy, was buried
last Sunday with impressive ceremonies.
A monument costing not less than $4,000
will be erected on his grave.
Miss Anna Camak, well known in Wash
ington and Baltimore society, died last
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

Mayor Grant meets with poor success
thus far in clearing his skirts before the
New York Senate investigating committee.
The main charge, of which there is as yet
no positive proof except McCann's assertion
that he raised corruption fund of $780,
600 TO secure his confirmation as commits
sioner of public works-he positively de-
MES The other charge-that he paid Gro
ker, Tammany boss large sum of mon
ev for his influence practically ad-
mits by saying that he gave Croker's little
girl, two years old, who was his godchild
two Christmas presents of 5000 each
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

A call has been issued for "a conference
of the Christian women of Vermont who
do not approve the partisan policy Of the
national w. c. 7. u to be held at the
Trinity NJ. f. church in Montpelier, on the
l4th inst. The invitation includes all
ministers of the gospel and other gentle
men who are in sympathy with this move
ment, all members of non-partisan temper
anoe societies, as well as women who desire
to work for temperance, as for religion,
free from alliance with any political party. 1"
Delegates will be entertained by the Won
ans Christian Temperance workers of
Montpelier, and those who attend should
report to Mrs. d. II. Fuller. The call is
signed by 20 women from all parts of the
state, Miss Mary A. Barry of Bellows Falls
being the Windham county representative.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

- 49, 80" 49, s'-''s', VuO t'I'IuIug un Tue
farm ceased when the owner put in a bid
Tor 5000 IL may terminate in a private
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

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Ine Chehahgo county poor. house and in
sane asylum at Preston ~ Y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

shop nearly opposite EStey a 60. = sborr r..
memher prlcrs. s. 80 for Vanishing. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

1t is by no means sure
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

100 Doses One Dollar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

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100 Doses One
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-09

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The Lamar register., 1890-03-08
Ala, su!i,."linhs. Culture.
u. S. Land ONCE.

u. S. Land ONCE. Lamar. Colo,
Fehy. 18th, lsea.
Complaint having been entered at his OF !,
ace by q. l.. McPherson against Sanford
Wasl,tjurn aud his legal heirs or representa- =
tiyes for failure to comply with law as to
Timber- Culture Entry No. 5a3 Pueblo series
dated August 10th, 1855. upon the u. IL = e;
"a and n l-as W. | 4 Section Q, Township .
. Range ~ w., in Prowers County, Colo, with
a vie TO the cancellation of said entry; con
testant alleging that Sanford Washburn Is
deceased and his heirs and legal representa-
tiyes hAye abandoned said tract: That ne
and his heirs and legal representatives failed
IN cultivate or Tor the trees or tree seeds ,
nirnted during the winter of lss6- 81: That
they have not since planted any par, OF ,r,, raia
tract to trees, cuttings or tree seeds Ihiu
they have done no cultivation sr planting on
said tract during the last two years, apd tRnt
said d,!f ault continues to date al said conn
piaint. the said parties are hereby summoned
10 appear at this office on the 18th day OF
Warrh 1890 at 8 O'Clock A. NJ, to respond aud
furnish testimony concerning said alleged
c. d. FORD,
&c 20 Register.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

The military poll tax law as passed
by the last Legislature is at this time
the most unpopular of any in the
statutes, and has done more to bring
the state militia in disfavor than all
else that has ever occurred. The
complaints are loud and long and
they are heaped on what is termed
the dude militia, be that just ar not,
the prime movers in that organiza-
tion are blamed as being the fathers
of the law. The complaints now.
however, are nothing to what they
will be if the de,inauents are prose
cuted. Lake county alons has three
thousand delinquents, and every
county in the state has ; goodly
number who will pay the fine-if
they have to. The opinion is preya-
lent that the law will become dead
letter as it ought to. 1t is also stated
that the law is unconstitutional
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08
8iI,
Notice For Publication.
Land once at Lamar. Colorado

Land once at Lamar. Colorado,
January 50th 1880.
Notice Is hereby given that the following
named settler has flied notice of his Intention
to make final proof ip support OF his clsirn.
and that sain proof will be made hefor-- j. w
Mctcaif clerk OF the district court at Lamar,
Colo. on March llth, IssIo viz: Harry A Web
ber ID. ). No. 4ots for the e. Ia Section -
Township q 5. Range ~ W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
tion 81, said land, yik: JaInes y. Boyd. George
t: White, George W, keeley, Scott Kester, all
of Lamar. Colo.
Also dt the same time and place viz: James
G. Boyd ID. S. No. 4o44 for the .. e. IA Section
II Toanship 3 s. Range ~ W.
He nnmes the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultiya-
ton of, said land, viz: Harry A. webbcr,
George T. White, George W. Kelley scott
kestcr, all of Lamar. Colo.
Also ut the same time and place viz: George
4. White u. $. No. 4o45 for tile n. e. l Section
20 1ownship % s. Range ~ W.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultiya-
ton Of. said land, viz: Harry A. Weber
James G. Boyd, George W. keeley, Scott
kester, all of Lamar. Colo.
C, D. FORD.
4-3s Register.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08
Notice for Publication
Land ohce NJ Lamar. Colo,

Land oaice Ut Lamar. Colo,
fcb. eth. lao.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has Ilci notice of her intcn
tion TO make final proof In support OF her
claim, and that said proof " III be made be
fore the register and receiver St Lamar. Colo.
on June 2lst, lsso. viz: Angie Mcclure II. :.
No. +io5 for the n ". sec. { y ;. r. a. W. 8
+. VI. Colo.
She names the following witnesses TO prove
her continuous residence upon and cuitiva
of. said land, viz; Christian Cia~en, Nicholas
Koch, Edgar Rcntehler, A. g. Aucke- all of
Lamar. Colo.
Also at the same place on April sth, 1870.
viz: William Mcclure ID. :. No +0a6 for the =.
". - sec. I I. "a =. T. ~ y. 6 =. NJ. Colo.
Ne names the following witnesses 20 prove
,ion OF. said lani. viz: Christian Cl,ts.n.
Nicholas Koch. Edgar Rentchler, A. q. Mucke,
all of Lamar. Colo.
c. ID. FORD,
3s-t3. Register.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

n. Y. Schermerhorn is no~ manu-
two hundred dozen brooms
from corn he raised on his farm four.
teen mile northwest of Lamar. and
will plant hundred acres to broom
corn this spring. 1t ,s his intention
to establish his business in Lamar.
aud as he thoroughly understands
the business and makes a irst-cl;rs
broom, his broom should be used in
preference to those shipped in.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08
$3.50.
STATE OF COLORADO,

County of Prowers
David Zimerrnan Plaintiff.
VERSUS SUMMONS
n i o,Bryan Defendant.
TUE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLO
RADIO. To B.J. o'Bryan the defendant above
named GREETING: l.,
You are hereby required to appear IN an
action brought against you by the above
named plaintiff. in the County Court OF Prow-
ers County, state of Colorado, ana answer
the complaint therein within twenty days
after the service hereof, II served within TINS
County; or, If served out of this County: or
by publication. within tn rty days after the
service hereof, exclusive OF the day OF SER
against YOU according to the prayer Of the
copanlaint: and II n copy of the complaint IN
the above entitled action be not served with
this summons or II the service hereof pc
made out of this state, then ten days adnl-
tional to the time hereinabove specineu ior
appearance and answer will be allowco os-
fore the taking OF judgmentb by default as RIOT
said.
Tue said action is brought upon an over
due book account for services rendered IN
breaking 10 acres Of ground and In try ylpg case
In U. 8. Land once at Lamar, ana lnteres. = =
will more fully appear from the Complain. IN
said action to which reference Is mere Mhue;
And you are hereby notified that II you Iai
to appear, and to answer the safu com
as above required, the said plaintin Will take
Judgement by default.
Given under my hand and seal OF said court
At Lamar. in said County. this lstb DAY OF
February A. b. 1880.
(SkAL.; JAS. K. DOUGHTY,
. 81 Judge and Acting CLERK.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08
FOR Putolioa.,or,.

Land ONCE at Lamar,
February lith, 1880.
Notice Ia hereby given that the following 2
named settler has fiied notice Of his Intention
to commute to cash entry and make final
proof In support of his claim. and that said
proof viii be made before the register and re
ceiver at Lamar. on March end, 1880. viz
Headly Feltham for the n. e. ~ sec - {.
- T. SC W. 4. NJ.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cuitiva-
tion of, said land. YIz. John II. stephens,
Jerry Kellicher, ". A. Hasty, Thomas Murray,
all OF Caddoa, Colo,
c, D. FORD.
56N. Register.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

We take from the mnissioners
proceedings the following:
A. b. Stewart is authorized to pre-
pare plat book of entered lands up
to May lst this year.
William Freil was allowed a re-
bate of 81 Ss on his taxes.
The county treasurer was author
lied to receive from NJ. F. Dickson
the personal tax assessed against him
and hold in abeYance the taxes as
sessed to him in Doak d DickInson's =
Addition to Granada pending further
action.
The county treasurer was author
lied to accept the military poll tax
separate aud apart from taxes of
whatever kind or nature assessed
against any person liable for such
poll tax.
w. Z. Clark being a nonresident
the treasurer was authorized to rebate
his poll tax.
Allowed claim of Nj. STRAIN for
material and labor on Jail $lOo.
The clerk was instructed to adver-
tise for bids to build the county Jail
of brick, bids to be received until 10
a. M, March 18th, 1890,
II. a. Pettee and NJ. ]. Under
wood the gentlemen appointed by
the commissioners to make settle
ment with Bent county in substance
reported that Bent county was hold
ing Prowers county warrants to the
amount Of Sls,66l.l! drawing per
cent. interest, with accrued interest
amounting to Ss7O.lO. Bent county
also held warrants amounting to
s5l2.l4 without interest making .
total of $2o,o43 IL. Prowers county's
proportion of delinquent taxes col.
lected by Bent county from the tax
leyies of 1887 and 1888 from April
18th 1889 to December aIst 's9,
amounted to $5,0593e with interest
of $35s.79 making a total credit due
Prowers county of s5.3lsls apply
ing this credit less S774.77 to Prov
srs county Indebtedness to Bent
county, they found that Prowerr
county owed Bent county balance
of SIS, 500 which they paid from the
aale of the funding bonds. After
paying Bent county there was bal
ance from the collection of delin-
quent taxes of t774.77 which they
turned over TO the board.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

Capt. ii. A. Billow some Time ago
said that Russell a. Alger of Nichi-
gun. would be the next president of
the United States. Heretofore the
Captain as political viewer into the
future has been a decided success as
he long before the nomination of
Garfield aud later President llarri,
soa said they would be the choice of
the republican party.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

Western Kansas has organized an
Immigration socity of th,ir own, for
the purpose of advertising their par
,icular advantages. The west gener-
ally has gone into the advertising
business and if the people of the east
do not become familiar with the re-
sources of the west this year 1t will
be their own fault.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

Just what tho Arkansas river can
do in the way OF supplying water for
all the great bitches in the valley will
soon be tested. The first test will
be before the beginning Of the spring
rise, and then in July the question
will be settled to the satisfaction of
many who are considering the ques-
ton carefully.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08
Notice for Publication.


February 10. lsao-
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has MED nntice of his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim,
and that said proof will be made before the
CLERK OF the County court OF Prowers county
at Lamar, CuIornd-. on April 18TH, 1880. VIE (;
Horace Z, Williams ID. $. No. ioss for the $. W.
4 sec p tip. 81 :. of T. &C W.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, md Guilty. q
ton or said land, viz; Joseeh Mcintosh, A. j.
Manning, Ed Leatlerman. Dan: Leatherman
ali of Lamar T. o. Prower- Co, Colo
waitman t. W. Maxwell Is hereby specially
notified. ,.o
s-.s2 Register.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08
31-s2.
Notice for Publication.
Land ONCE, ut Lamar, Colorado,

Land Oihce, ut I-itlnhr, COIufHub,
February lith, 1890
Sottce is hereby given that the following
named settler has hied notice II his intention
to make final proof in support OF his claim
and that said proof will be made before j. w.
Metc uIf clerk OF the district court at Lamar.
Colo. on March p. 1870. viz: Charles ? Miller
ii. 4. 26s5 Tor the n. c. section 1. IoWh-
ship q s-Ra3ge ".
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultiva-
ton OF, said land, viz: John kanpenthR!,
Chas. A. Rampenthal. John T. DeLeh, J.
HORACE Fyisbie, all of Lamar Sotar SOM
ss-u kogister.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

Akron, Sterling and Hugo get the
three new land Offices II was
thought Cheyenne Wells would cap
ture the one that went to Hugo.
Burlington made strong effort to
capture the prize bnt like Cheyenne
Wells got left.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

An old timer writing in the Pueblo
Opinion says the past winter and so
far in March resembles the winter of
'63 and '64 that were followed by
the greatest floods this valley ever
knew. He predicts high water and
destruction of property ia Pueblo.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

The Grand Army posts of Denver
are making preparations for a big
time during the department encamp-
ment IN April. They announce that
Commander in Chief Russell A
Alger has promised to be with them
and deliver an address.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08
Advertised Letters.

The following Is list of letters
remaining uncalled TO. in the post.
Office at Lamar. Colo, for week end
ing March 7tb, 1890:
Mrs. Martha Huddleston,
A. X. Ellison (2),
David w. Ciscle,
John Hubbsll.
z. T. LEE, TN.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

A Young Folks Christian Endeav-
or Society was organized at the Meth
odist church Monday evening with
sixteen members. Henry Little was
elected president; Miss Belle Denny
yice-president; Miss Sylvia Barker
recording secretary; Miss Hinda
Martin corresponding secretary; Miss
Winnie Lee treasurer. They will
meet Tuesday evening OF each week
at the church.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

The Missouri Pacific has made a
rate for passengers of eighteen dol
lars from Pueblo 10 Chicago. This
ia on account of cut in rates by
other roads. The probabilities are
the low rates will not last long,
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

Mrs. Ott milliner at La Junta
was badly burned Tuesday by gaso-
line she vas using in cleaning a
dress, the oil isniung and setting
her clothes on fire.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

Governor Cooper may have made
some mistakes, but altogether he has
made a good governor, some of the
politicians may not think so, but the
mass of the people do.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

Keep the idea of fair in Prowers
county next fall, fresh in mind all
the time. If we are not greatly mis-
taken there will be prizes raised this
year that would look mighty hand
some at a fair.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

1t is said that all the surplus alfal-
"a seed In southeast Colorado has
been sold. 1t was a profitable crop.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

The papers have it, that Senator
Wolcott is 60 be married soon to 1
lady at Buffalo, New York. /
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

John Flarity who has been cattle
Inspector In this part of the state a
number of years, is now in charge of
the Pueblo district.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

Mrs. Judge ]. H. Jay. of Las Ami
mas, died last Saturday. she has been
. resident of eastern Colorado for
many years.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

What has become of our board OF
trade, why can't they have an occa
sionxl meeting and see what assir
tance they can render in the way OF
advertising Prowers county.
Since writing the above the follow
ing notice was handed US for publ
cation:
Lamar Board of Trade will meet
at their rooms next Tuesday evening
at o'clock p. n. All members ar.
expected to be present As much bust
ness of importance will he .rans
acted.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

There were big snow storms
throughout the east last Sunday.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

The Sheriff's State Association
were in session at Denver Thursday.
The Lamar register., 1890-03-08

In the County
SS. Court.