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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14
The A,ehi.on Yo,Ipr Tru.,.

From the Boston Evening Transcript
The reduction Of the exist enre Of the
Atchison voting trust from ten years
n five should remove the chief objec.
ton which has heretofore deferred
many holders Of the stock from turning in
their certificates. The trust may strike
some of the stockholders as vesting few
gentlemen with very exceptional powers
but admitting that it does, it should he re
memhered that the position of the Atchi-
son is abnormal, and that these very gen
tlemen have devised and carried out the
reorganization scheme 10y which foreclosure
aud receivership were avoided The key
Of the Atchison situation at present is in
the stock. At the going price any compel
itor would have 10 pay only about $4,000,
900 to buy control Those most familiar
with Atchisuu believe that in few years
the stock can be made worth a great deal
more than its present price il in the mean.
while it is protected from the exercise Of
those peculiar tactics Of the stock market
with which all railroad shareholders ought
by this time 10 he familiar The stock
holders, If they act together, resolutely
holding on to their stock and refusing to be
caioled or frightened out Of il, could Of
course battle any scheme tn wrest the con
trul from them. The easiest and most
practicable form Of union 10 keep the con
troll out Of the hands Of hungry compel
itors is the voting trust as already outlined
hy its projectors Many Of the heaviest
stockholders have given in their adhesion,
thus showing that those having the largest
amount at risk in Atchison are believers
in the plan. To us it seems clear that
Atchison stockholders have nothing To
lose by the plan and everything to pre-
serve. \ careful study Of its details should
be sufficient 10 remove hesitation to come
into the agreement which has for its pur-
pose the keeping of control for the next
five years in the hands of its present hold
ers. These years are precious to Atchi
son. They can be passed in no more un
profitable way than in fighting for control
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

The golden wedding Of Mr. and Mrs.
Ephraim Morse was celebrated at their resi-
dence on Tuesday, when over 30 guests as
sembled and partook Of sumptuous din
ner at > p. ~ The wedding loaf was made
by the bride, US nearly as possible like the
one of 80 years ago, and would beat in fla.
vor many of modern confections Oranges,
figs and raisins from California also graced
the table A poem was read by Mrs. Alice
Morse, their eldest daughter, as we're sew
eral letters Of congratulation from distant
friends and relatives. Rev. J. Steele made
few remarks and offered prayer. Mrs
Bridge, sister from Iowa, was present,
also the grand daughter, Miss Florence
Morse. There were four persons present
who were at the first wedding 80 years ago
brother, Nelson Morse, widow of Iol
land Morse, sister, Mrs Alice Bridge, and
a cousin, Winchester Whitney. Friends
from Brattleboro aud Guilford were also
there Among the gifts was S49 in cash.
so being in gold A $50 gold piece, which
came all the way from California from Mrs
Morses brother, was received that evening
After a social chat and singing Of the box
ology, and wishing them many years of
life and good wishes for the future, the
friends dispersed at an early hour.
The school in the Parish" district closed
last Friday with rhetorical exercises, which
were quite good for so youthful scholars
A. NJ. Merriheld and F.. P. Wheeler. who
were hurt in the steam mill, are recover
ing Mr.. Merriiield is out and Mr. Wheeler
is on clutches
Another dance is in prospect for next
Friday, the 2lst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14
Dfaths.

In Brattlrbo-o Feb x. John NJ Drown. Gs Years.
months
In BrattrbJro. Feb H. William Leonard. ST.
In Brattleburu, Feb. II. Sarah 4 wife Of Luther
Dustin, a. years. months
In Brattleburu. Feb. ~. Edward Edwards a.
years. months
Ia Guilfor1 Feb 49, Mrs Relief Adkins. widow
Ut the late John Adkins IS
% south Londonderry, Feb 10. John Aiken a.
Ia tambridgrpOrt Feb s, Alice. only daughter
Vt J.. II Eastman. 10
In Wapule, y. H.. Feb =, Sarah A wife Of
Frederick Watkins g.
In keene, =. II Feb X George y. Buffum. 81.
In South Nottingham. Feb \ Carrie wife Of
Edward X Aldrich -
In TOwnshend, Feb @. Nancy Haywood. wife Of
Jefferson Holland, - years, ) months Feb II
hrziah, widow NJ the late Eb-nrz,.r Oher Sc
In Westminster Feb I. George 4 Lord a.
In Athens Feb :, Nal Bemis -
In Springfield Feb. !, Mrs W + Humphrey ~
In Hinsiae, \. II, Feb q, Mrs SophTonia \
Titus, -, formerly Of Vernon
In Heath. Mass. Feb {. Rufus Wordep Is wears
months native Of Marlboro
In South Vernon, Feb .. infant child OF VIM
Reddin.
Ia Boston, Mas, Feb 9. Fidelia A, wife Of
Welcome FELTON, -
In Strattun, Feb. ?. Rufus Lyman
In Manchester, Feb. g. Ella Chaplin 3s
10 Jamaica, Feb TO- Edwin Bradley, 81
In East Dover. Feb. = youngest sou Of Mr. and
Mrs. r II Pratt.
In South Vernon. Feb. g. Alexander Campls.I
II. formerly Of Putney
In Wilmington, Feb. II, Mrs. Hannah Wood.
ard, -
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STATE NEWS.

\ case has been made TO test the validity
of the charter Of the Vermont Medical
college of Rutland, Of which DIR. " George
Dutton is dean. The case will he argued
before the supreme court at Woodstock on
February %.
f J. Gray has been elected captain of
Company 4, of Rutland, FIRST Verm mt
Regiment, 10 succeed Capt. Downing. re-
signed Capt. Gray is "a clothing merchant
at Rutland, and was an officer in the New
York National Guard before removing to
that place from Glens Falls.
The broad lake closed over at Burlington
ON Tuesday the It'll, but the ice was broken
up by a high wind Tuesday night The
Free Press says there is IA chance that the
lake will not close over again, as it remained
open during the winters of 1928, 1912 and
1850
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14
Hos. Carroll -. Page, his Business aud
Business Methods.

From letter in the Boston Herald
Mr. Page is an Interesting man personally
and in his business life \ visit n his
leather establishment at Hyde Park would
reveal an object lesson in business methods
that would do every young man in this
country good The foresight, system and
thoroughness illustrated at every hand are
marvellous The business is unique Mr..
Pages father bought and sold calf skins in
a small way, but the development Of the
present extensive plant is the work of the
son. 1t is simply an elaborate asserting
and classifying system, with the idea of
having on hand in large quantities calf
skins IN every grade and weight, so care
fully classified that skins in the same class
do not vary in weight from each other over
half "a pound There are or there were,
for it is possible that new grades have been
added recently some ll6 varieties in sep
arate compartments IN the cellar of the
shop and orders from tanueries in any
part Of the country can he filed in the
very shortest time aud with the most ex
act attention 10 grade Over 500 buyers Of
calf skins are IN all parts of the country
purchasing skins. which, after they are
properly cleaned aud classified. are sent
possibly, to the tauneries in the very see
tons of the country from which they came
The receipts Of the skins have grown from
5000 in IA year to over 80, 0OO in IA month,
and yearly business of $3.50, 0O0 is done
OF course natural conditions have had
much 10 do with the growth Of this bust
uess, for cod air and pure water in the
warm months are absolutely essential Yet
the cool air and pure water have always
been ON these Vermont hills but no one
hut MIR Page has seen to what Il profitable
use they could be put, The scientific as
sortment Of skins is not the only interest
ing feature Of the establishment The sys-
tenn Of book keeping. which, it can be seen,
is necessarily complicated, is as close 10
perfection as eau well be imagined Mr.,
Page has faculty for putting into writing
the most insignificant details aud of max
ing them tell something.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14
Country Merchants,

Butchers, Peddlers, Produce Dealers, Tinmen,
Marketmen and traders generally will often find
the collecting of Calf Skins profitable addition to
their other business
desire TO arrange with some good man or firm
in every village in the United States and Canadas
TO take in and ship 10 me the Calf Skins taken of
in that vicinity,
Cash furnished on satisfactory guaranty. For
particulars address, mentioning this paper,
CARROLL s. PAGE,
HYDE Park VI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

the opening was music by Miss Alma Fish.
err Chairman Davis then made brief re-
mar ks, at the close Of which he introduced
Prof w. W, Cooke Of Burlington, who
spoke ably upon Butter Making" Fol
lowing his remarks came the discussion led
by Mr. Smith of Pittsford, in which
Messrs Wright Willard. Campbell, Peck.
Pierce and Clay were earnest participants,
Keeping every one wondering what new
idea could next be presented Mr.. Davis,
in few well.chosen words closed the ex
sercises of the day, (which, b" he said, had
been more than satisfactory" The day
was fine and although the travelling was
rather difficult, nearly 400 people attended
the meetings of the day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14
MR..nehn.eti. NoIr..
TRIAL AND ACQurrrAL or YOUNG RANDALL
OF MONTAGUE

TRIAL AND ACQCrrTAL OF Young RANDALL
OF MONTAGUE.
session of the supreme court began at
Greenfield last week Monday for the trial
of Lincoln j. Randall Of Montague for the
alleged murder of his father two years ago
last November, and continued throughout
the week. The details of the crime which
so shocked the community at the time will
he readily recalled The Randals lived in
sparsely settled portion of Montague
about two miles from Turner's Falls. On the
evening of the shooting Mr. Randall who
had been sick, was sitting in a chair talk
ing with his wife, daughter. and a Mrs
Aldrich. Without warning gun was dis
charged on the piazza. and heavy charge
of bullets and slugs literally tore off Mr.
Randalns head. Suspicion fell upon the
son, who was away from the house at the
time, and the strange fitting together Of
incidents wove about him seeming guilt
For two years he has lain in Jail. awaiting
the laws convenience The case was heard
before Justices Allen and Knowlton Of the
supreme court. Attorney General Water
man, District Attorney Aiken and ID. W.
Bond appeared for the prosecution. aud ex
GOV Robinson aud W II Brooks of Hol
yoke for the accused. The court room was
crowded with spectators throug hout the
session. The case ended Saturday night.
Gov Robinson having made rarely.ef.
fective plea for the boy. The jury, after a
consultation of only 40 minutes, rendered
a verdict Of acquittal Randall was at once
released and spent his 10Th birthday on
Sunday at home with his mot her
NJ. w. Jewett, a Whateley veteran, has
been granted Il pension Of S,2 month with
over 81 | 900 back pay.
l.. C.. Shaw of Orange, aged 20, took
strychnine on Thursday Of last week and
died Sunday after terrible suffering
Mrs. Achsa Blanchard. an elderly Monson
woman, was blown from the sidewalk dur.
ing gale and received injuries from which
she died
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

The Importance Of purifying the blood can
not be overestimated for without pure
blood you cannot enjoy good health.
At this season nearly every one needs a
good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich
the blood, and Hoods Sarsaparlla Is worthy
your confidence. II is peculiar in that It
strengthens and builds up the system, creates
an appetite, and tones the digestion, while
It eradicates disease. Give 1t a trial.
Hoods sarsaparllla is sold by all druggists.
Prepared by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14
VernOn.

The excellent butter record of Vernon
cows in the Mortified creamery is printed
in our agricultural department today.
Miss Bertha Chaplin, who has been visit
ing at q. B. Millsr's, has returned to her
home in Springfield, Mass.
Mrs. w. II. Goodnow of Boston, visited
friends in town this week.
Mrs. Addie Slate with her two children
from Chicopee, Mass, are visiting her
mother, Mrs. q. w. Logan.
NJ /. Reed was unable to attend the meet
ing of the county board of education at
Brattleboro Friday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

The Boston papers have contained ex
tended notices Of Rev. Photius Fiske, whose
death took place in that city last week Fri
day. lie was man Of striking PERSONAL
ty and peculiar characteristics, aud has
been one of the notable figures on the
streets of Boston for the past twenty years.
He was Of a Maltese Greek family aud was
found when a small child, more than -
years ago, ON the streets of Smyrna by
American missionaries, who cared for him
and sent him to this country to he educated
He studied under Rev. Lyman Beecher and
in two or three colleges. One of his first
pastorates after being admitted tn the min
istry is said to have been at Halifax, in
this county From 1912 to 1864 he was
chaplain in the navy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

The Unity club will hold its next meeting
on Saturday evening. Subject, Noted
characters of the fifteenth century, Joan
of Arc being one Of Importance, will add
quite good deal of interest to the occasion
A party of 30 people from Vernon we're
heartily welcomed at the Unitarian fair
last Thursday evening. The net proceeds
of the fair amounted to $l4O.
N. II. Atkins has bought A. u. Lyman's
stock of stoves aud tinware, and taken
possession.
People are making the most Of their OPP
portunities, aud are busily engaged in cut
ting ice on Wanamaker, Bacon and Web
ster ponds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

Mrs. Otis Hall and Mrs. Harry Bruce of
Brattleboro spent few days in town last
week.
Rev Mr.. Whitney. who has labOred as a
missionary ten years i'm Micronesia, gave
an interesting lecture ON his work there,
last Thursday evening, 10 a large and ap-
preciative audience.
George Stoddard of Newport, r. L.,
spent the past week in town with his
father, r.. L. StOddard, who has been quite
i'll with the grip.
1t is rumored about town that George
Wright has bought the farm and small
house thereon of A. GoOdridge.
The number of passengers who have
taken aud left the trains at CIRCUITS Cross
ing for the year ending February is
$500.
The ladies' aid social will be held with
Mrs. B. F. Atcherson on Wednesday even
ing next
THE FIRST DAY OF THE FARMERS MEETING.
At 10 o'clock ON Thursday morning the
agricultural meeting opened, and Hon.
Marvin w. Davis was appointed chairman.
The Misses Fisher of Westminster fur
nished some excellent music which was
followed by a few opening remarks by Mr..
Davis. Hon. VIM. Chaplin of Middlesex
responded in the place of G. NJ. Winslow
of Brandon, who was absent. Mr.. Chaplin
also presented an able address on the COB
stacles in Farming" and when he had
finished, it was a wonder in everyone's
mind how any one could be farmer with
so many hindrances. The meeting was
then adjourned aud bountiful collation.
was served in the lower hall. At 2 o'clock
p NJ. goodly number of people had as
sembled and again music opened the
meeting While waiting for more 10 come
IN, few moments we're devoted to general
questions and answers. The chairman
then introduced Mr.. Homer W. Vail of
Pomlret, who addressed the meeting on
the subject Of Fodder and Ensilage.'
This was both interesting and instructive
To those engaged in farm work, as many
points were made in favor of the silo sys-
tenn. lively discussion was held after
the address, in which j. f. Ward, q. NJ.
Chase of Westminster and George Pierce
OF brattlehoro took active part, The time
had now expired for the afternoon session,
"nd Prof. G, l.. Barber of Bellows Falls,
gave very fine solo entitled, The Man
Behind the Plow."
AT 2 O'Clock P, M. the hall was full aud
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

The policy Of the New England Mutual Life
Insurance company Of Boston, Mass is combi-
nation of all the most desirable features Of Life
Insurance, including liberal conditions, Legti-
mate Insurance at the lowest cost, an Annual Dis
tribution of Surplus and Protection Of the Massa-
chusetts Non-Forfeiture Law. See annual state
nient published In another column
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

Mrs. Geo. Chandler is visiting in Provi.
dence, r. |.
Miss Dell Rauney returns this week from
the West, where she has been visiting
friends in Michigan and Indiana
Miss Abbie GOodell went Monday to
Augusta, Me, where she is to be employed
as seamstress in the asylum.
George Ranney is very i'll with pneu-
monia.
W. Montgomery from Boston is visiting
at Rev. Henry Goodhue's.
F. g. Campbell is building an ice house
and creamery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

OF the people you meet from day 10 day has per
fectly pure, healthy blood. The hereditary scrof-
ulOus faint afiicts the large majority of people
while many others acquire diseases from Impure
air, improper food aud wrong ndulEences. Hence
the Imperative necessity for reliable blood puri-
fer like Hoods Sarsaparila, which eradicates
every mpurity and gives 10 the blood vitality and
health. II cures scrufula, salt rheum, humOrs
bOs, pimples and all other imperfectiOns caused
by impurities or poisonous germs In the blood. All
that is asked for Hoods Sarsaparilln Is that il he
given fair trial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

A calico party for the benefit of the band
will be given this friday evening.
Iceman Bailey gathered a supply of 10
The Record says; "A few days ago
couple of children entered NJ. V. Colton's
store 10 buy some candy, The confecti0n-
cry was handed out, when one Of them
tossed large, dirt encrusted copper coin
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

The Clipper Machine company has decid
ed to build 400 or 500 moving machines
the present season, instead Of POO, as first
contemplated. The company now employs
20 hands aud the demand for these ma
chimes is good
George b Buifum, for more than 30
years one Of the leading merchants Of this
city died Saturday morning Of rheumatism
at the age Of g.
Frank o. Nash Of East Alstead. while in
a drunken condition last week Wednesday,
fired IA revolver at two BOYS, hut without
doing any harm. He was arrested and
placed under $500 bonds. in default Of
which he was lodged in jail. lie is fe-
low Of a bad record, having served a term
in the state prison.
grand farmers meeting. attended by
Gov, Goodell, was held at Marlborough last
Thursday
Drs. \. b. Thurston. NJ Stone and
W. II Aldrich have been appointed a board
of pension examining surgeons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14
MARKET REPORTS.

BOSTON Feb u. There has not been much
change in the butter market since last week. Al
though the supply Of fine, fresh creamery butter
has continued short, receivers have not insisted
on an advance and prices have remained nearly
the same. Selling prices here have run along at
H@2s cents for the highest grade Of western and
northern fresh creamery, with few fancy brands
at 2sdS cents. Plenty Of choice creamery may
be had for 23Gg25 cents. Good June stock can be
bought for l50l6 cents Cheese, 9l6t1034 cents
Eggs-western, l56l6 cents; eastern, lB0i7l6
cents per dozen. Potatoes, 60G7s cents per bushel
CHICAGO, Feb H. Wheat, No. spring 7sIs
No winter red 7S2s Corn, No .. 2SIs. Oats, No.
aO1S Rye, No. IL. Barley, No. 255G57.
ST. LOUIS, Feb. II. Wheat, red No. 2 1854
G159s Corn, No. mixed 25lS025 Oats, No.
2OSs, Rye, No. ? 42l1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-14

Rev. DIR. McCollester will preach in the
church next Sunday morning At 1890, and
lecture in the afternoon at ! O'Clock.
There are some six or seven persons in
this vicinity who have been taken sick,
some quite suddenly within the past week
Mrs. Needham mother of Mrs J. l..
Streeter, is gradually failing She is IS
years old and for the past two years has
not been able to leave the bed except as
she was lifted
f. NJ Waite has finished chopping on the
Smith wood lot, having cut over 5000 logs
and S31 cords Of wood 1t is estimated
that the logs will make about 800, 900 fe ct
Of lumber when sawed.
pleasant little incident occurred at the
close Of school in District No /, last Fri
day afternoon, which has been under the
instruction of Miss Minnie A. Iamson Of
North Hinsdale Soon after dark her pu-
pills, with some of their parents, gathered
at a neighbours, marched 10 her boarding
place at o. X. Fairs, aud gave her a sur
prise, which was really no sham. Mr. and
Mrs Farr treated the little folks and all to
many goodies, which they know well how
to provide. Games, songs and plays were
much enjoyed during the evening Miss
Emma Hutchins presented 10 Miss Lamson,
in behnlf the pupils, nice writing tablet,
which was responded TO by Miss Dora j.
Farr with a few well chosen words. A
vote Of thanks was returned TO Mr.. and
Mrs o. r. Farr by the little folks for their
kind hospitality, and they were all Of one
mind, that Miss Lamson will return to
teach the spring term.
The West Chesterfield magazine club met
last Tuesday evening at Mr.. o. X. Farr's
The meeting was called TO order by Rev
II. b. Morgan. who explained the object of
the meeting. Mrs o. r. Farr was elected
permanent chairman Mrs H. G. Smith
secretary. a code Of resolutions or by.
laws was drafted and was accepted and
adopted. Each member pays 81 to Join.
The club starts out with - members
+. f. Smith Of Jamaica made IA short
call at the old home last Thursday, return
ing ON the afternoon train.
The next meeting of SpoHord grange
will he held ON Saturday evening, Feb 10
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The Rnihrr

OF all blood diseases is impure blood when loaded
with foul humOr, How important then that the
blood should be pure, rich and strong, without
which there can be no health. To purify the blood
sulphur Bitters Is incomparably the best medicine
that Il 10 possible 10 obtain
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@arrtaqfs.

In Newfanr, Feb u, by Rev C. II Smith.
AlmOn w Bliss Of Newfane aud Eliza r. Work OF
Jamaica
In Jamaica, Feb. -, 10y Rev. A j. Martin, Al.
mon X. Robinson Of WardsbOru, and jamie ID
Howe Of Jamaica
In WestmOreland, n H.. by Rev. Geo. w. Ru.
land. Elias +. Wheeler and J. Eta Bpal both of
Chesterfield
In Boston, Feb. -, at Trinity church. by Rev
Or. Phillips Brooks Richard Bradley Grinnell Of
New York aud Susan. eldest daughter Of col Rich.
ards Bradley