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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13

In our notice Of the death of W. II.
Alexander allusion is made to the promi-
nent part which the old man took for years
in all town, village, and school meetings.
If stenographic notes were available il
would be interesting to print a few columns
OF what took place at some of those meet
ings, with Mr. AleXander's tall, erect form.
fine presence, good grey head and incisive.
fearless speech, as the central figure For
illustration. however, we may recall a sin
Gle instance. and that one OF the most
pointed and amusing of the whole. II was
in the time Of the great fight for the con-
sJructiOn of the narrow-gauge railroad,
about the year 1878, when public feeling
in Brattleboro ran higher than ever before
on any local question, and a long series of
public meetings was held 10 discuss the
subject. inform the people. and win votes
in support of the enterprise. Time after
| time when such discussions took place the
town hall was packed, and on the occasion
in question Col. Haskins was brought out
as one Of the leading speakers. He made
good and strong speech in support
OF the road, presenting effectively the
reasons why it should be built. and why it
would be good thing for Brattleboro and
for the whole West river valley. In con
NAAoANAA III oAAbAlHlN AAAt AhAN VI 4Dlal-
tlebOro men of means TO give their money
TO assure the success of the road. Rising
in his peroration to a pitch of high moral
teryOr and speaking with the piOus JUNCTION
which is often one of the coloneIs charac-
teristics, he said. in substance: Gentle
men, il is for you, who have all these years
been piling up worldly treasure, to give of
your substance to secure this great enter
! prise, while l, who as you know, have no
worldly substance, because ! have been
laying up treasures in heaven. where neither
moth nor rust doth corrupt, can only give
my prayers" Mr.. Alexander sat. as usu-
! al. on a front seat, directly before the
! speaker, drinking in every word of the
/ flight of elOquence. just at the point
when Col. Haskins spoke of his treasures
laid up in heaven the old man half rose
/ 10 his feet, threw out his arms toward the
| speaker, and in a stage whisper heard all
over the hall said: "You blank-blanked
/ fool, you've put EN- where you'll never see
EN- again in time or eternity"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13
GREENFIELDs IS. B. H. S. 0.
4 Splendid Foot hall Game Last Satur
day.

day.
The foot ball game between the High
school eleven and the Greenfield team last
Saturday. was the first contest OF the kind
which BrattlebOro people have ever wit
messed at home a crowd of 200 TO 300
We're attracted to the island grounds, not
outstanding the crisp, cool weather. and
as a rule were very enthusiastic over the
game. The Brattleboro boys We're beaten,
but, for a foot ball game the score was
small. The visitors were older. heavier
and more experienced players, and the real
surprise was that the school team made
such an excellent showing. In fact the
boys were conyersant with the game and
played with a vim and snap which was
positively refreshing. All praise is due
them for their plucky fight
The teams lined up at $3.50. the High
schools having the ball. Harrison made
wonderful runs and in four minutes scored
a touchdown, four points, but failed 10
kick goal. The playing which followed
included splendid work by Harrison and
Munson and another touchdown was
scored from which Harrison kicked goal.
making the score 1910 o. The Greenfelds
had advanced somewhat with the ball when
time for the first half was called. The
second half resulted in two more touch
downs, but no goals, leaving the final score
Is to o.
During the game Hasl1ins was injured
and Willard took his place. Walter Pratt.
a former Williston seminary player took
the place of Harry Estey. The wonderful
playing of the game should be credited TO
Harrison and Munson. The former made
phenomenal runs, at one time going around
the ends and almost reaching the line be-
fore he was downed. Munson is a strong
heavy player, who knows all the points of
the game. The Greeniields rush line was
weak, but back of the line they were I'M
usually strong, For the school team Hen
KEEL, Brazor, Haskins, Pratt and Thorn did
cOmmendable work The PLAYERS:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13

At the annual meeting of the Brattle-
boro WOman's Indian association these
officers were elected: President, Mrs. Chas.
b. Rice: vice presidents, Mrs. j. j. Estey,
Mrs. Joseph Draper. Mrs. James Conland,
Mrs. {. L. Howe, Mrs. AthertOn, Mrs.
Alexander Allen: secretary and treasurer,
Mrs. j. NJ. Tyler; packing committee,
Mrs Chas. Warder, Mrs. A. G. Davenport
and Miss Hyde.
The "smoke talk Of the Fuller Battery
for Tuesday evening brought ont a happy
surprise for one of the popular officers Of
the company. The business of the meet
ing having been transacted. which included
the promotion of Privates Dion and Ed
wards TO be corporals, and the decision to
have the rooms open Monday and Thurs
day nights. Dr. Webster called for the men
who were To- be examined for admission to
the organization. The surprise then came
when Adiutant Putnam stepped forward,
and in fitting words presented DR. We
stcr with sword on behalf of the officers
and men of the company, stating that it
was not so much for the value of the gift
but for the recognition which 1t showed Of
the doctor faithful term of several years
service. Dr. Webster showed unmistaka-
bly, the feelings aroused by the presenta-
ton, but responded briefly, telling the boys
that ne should abandon all intention of
ever leaving the company. The sword is a
very elegant one. made by RidabOck d Co..
of New York and one side is inscribed,
Presented to Surgeon d. p. Webster,
Fuller Light Battery. Y. y. g.
suit of \. G.. Barnes n Co. against Louis
Wimette and Joseph Ilildreth, trustee, in
which Warren Doolittle entered as claim
ant for funds in hands of the trustee, was
heard before Justice ). II. Sherman on
Tuesday. Waterman. Martin d Hit ap-
pearing for the plaintiff and Haskins d
StOddard for the claimant. The real con
troversy was between the plaintiff and
claimant of funds 1t appeared that Vim
cite worked for Hildreth, and Doolittle re
ceived an order from Wimette. directing
Hildreth TO pay his wages to Doolittle.
October 9th. Nimette presented this 10
Hildreth and asked him TO accept it. which
he declined to do. October 10Th when
Wimette ceased to work for Hildreth. boo
little called at Hildreth' 5 shop and present
ed the order To Hidreth in Wimettes pres
ence, and demanded payment. Hildretl
declined to pay. saying that he would pay
Wimette when his work was completed
They had some words and both started fol
lawyers offices Doolittle brought suit
against Wimettc and trusteed Hildreth
but before the service of his writ a writ il
this case was served upon Hildreth. boo
little claimed the funds by virtue Of his or
der and notice. Judgment was rendered
for the plaintiff, holding Hildreth as trus
Tee. from which Doolittle appealed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13
BRATTLEBORO.

Charles II. Davis has bought the An
drew Thomas place on South Main street,
owned by John G. Pellet.
l. o. +. Smith has sold his Saratoga
chip business to Fred Thompson. Mr..
Thompson will devote his entire time TO
the business and expects to increase it large
ly.
f. W. WOOdcock is to undoubtedly Join
the professional fold of base ball players
in the national league next season. The
Boston Herald of yesterday announced
that he had signed with the Pittsburgs,
while the Globe stated that he would 90 to
New York His friends about town think
it probable that the Globe was right.
Munson and Harrison, the two players
whose work won the foot ball contest for
the Greenfields last Saturday, are far from
being nOvices at the game. Munson was
the captain and half back of the Amherst
college team last year, while Harrison is a
professional Splinter from South Framing
ham, Mass, and has an unofficial record
of 100 yards in 10 seconds.
The annual meeting of the Murray club
was held at the Uniyersalist vestry Tues
day evening with about so members pres
ent. At the business meeting the follow
ing officers were chosen; President, l.. r,
Plummer; vice president, Miss Minnie
Haskins; secretary, Walter Steans; treas
Lrer, Charles Richardson; directors, l.. r.
Plummer, Miss Minnie Haskins, Miss Sa-
die Houghton, Mrs, F, w. Sprague and
W. f. Combs The latter part of the
evening was devoted 10 games and refresh
ments were served.
1t is a rather singular fact that no one is
found among the older residents of Brattle-
bOro who recalls distinctly Mr.. Thomas
Thompson, whose intended beneficence tC
the town of Brattleboro furnished the sub
ject Of our special article last week. Col
Francis GoOdhue remembers Mr.. Thomp-
son as a man who travelled with a twO-seat-
ed carriage drawn by large bay horse
and who had some sort of an arrangement
in front of the dasher by which, on pulling
a rope, il the animal should become fright
ened and begin TO run, he could be releas
ed from uhe carriage. Several people have
recalled the fact that such will as thai
spOken Of had been made, as announced in
The Phoenix on Mr.. ThOmpson's death in
1869, but the actual facts have never be
fore been gathered up and made public
The Phoenix article has been universally
read, and has Occasioned more interesting
discussion and speculation than any lOca
newspaper publication in long time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

The services in ST. Michaels Episcopal
church on Sunday. 18th after Trinity: AT
9 a. NJ, holy communion; 1880 A. NJ.
morning prayer, litany and sermon: II -
A. NJ. sunday school and Bible class: :
7. Nj. evening prayer and address. The
rector will also officiate in Christ church,
Guilford, at 2:30 Z. NJ.
There will be a sociable and supper in
the Universalst vestry next Thursday af-
ternoOn and evening.
The ladies of the Episcopal society will
give a sociabe at the Wells Unitarian
hall next Wednesday afternoon, the 18th.
Supper will be served from 80 to 1880. To
be followed by dancing from until 10.
1.-THE Divinity of Christ: A Unitarian
Interpretation, will be the theme of Rev
Frank l.. Phalen's sermon at the Unita-
rian church on Sunday morning.
The W. c. T. [. will hold meeting al
No. II Green street next Tuesday after
noon at 3 O'Clock
The topic for next Tuesday evening
meeting of the Baptist Y. p 5. c. L. will
be In the world, but not of it,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13
MIR. McLACHLIN AT SOUTH HAD
LEY FALLS.
The school Committees Final Action in
EXPeIIing the NVeIeIIer Children.

From the holYOke Transcript.
The South Hadley Falls school committee met
at the schoOlhouse Saturday night at $3.50 O'Clock
20 take action the unfortunate affair connected
with the High school. The only witness called
was Principal McLachn. He told the story Of the
dlsohedlence and assault by the WelckeT children.
The committee then went into executive session
ana remained until after 10 O'Clock The several
ways Of dispOsng of the matter then came up.
The committee was perfectly satisfied with the
action of Principal McLachlin. and thought he had
acted honorably and fairly throughout the affair.
ON vote, which was taken Just before adjourn
ment there was one vote for suspension and two
for eXpelllng. The result is that the Wecker
children must go elsewhere 10 school
The action Of the school committee will please
almost every one and those who are displeased
are IN such small minority that they are not 10
he reckoned. The board has not been carried
away with any Of the rumoTs but set about IN a
buslness-llke way 20 investigate the matter, BY
their decision IL is settled that the schools will
hereafter be orderly, anyone thinking he can defy
the teacher or break the laws Of the school will be-
attended 10 by the school committee, as in this
case The principal has the right TO put unrly
children out Of school If he sees fit, aud if for good
reason the committee will sustain him, This also
applies TO the lower rooms as well as to the High
school The committee Is determined TO have
discipline in the schools of that village,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13
IMPORTANT SALE OF HORSES.
A Former BrattIebOro Man the Leading
Horse Owner Of New England.

Former BrattlebOrO Man the Leading
Horse Owner Of New England.
From the Great harrington, Mass, Courier
An important sale consummated SATURDAY.
the famous stallion Alcantara and s. other horses
belonging 10 the estate of the late Elizur smith
being purchased by J, g. Davis, the slIperintend-
ent of the estate, who has one or two other very
wealthy gentlemen associated with HIM This
sale Includes all the horses except those needed
for work on the farm and closes up tbe horse bust
ness Of the estate. At present the horses will all
remain al HighlaWu the mauags rs of the farm
renting the buildings and furnishing hay from the
farm. 1t is understood that in January a consid
cradle number of the brood mares and other
stock VIII be sold al auction AT tine Kellogg sales
IN New York but AlCantaIa and a few of the
choicest animals will be reserved Mr. Davis had
previously purchased Alfonso and some of the
finest OF the young stock from Hlghlawn. He
Is undoubtedly the best horse salesman in the
country, and barring accidents. will make this
venture highly profitable speculation. The price
paid IS not made public, but of course is large,
Alcantra rs one OF the most valuable horses in the
country, being varlOusly estimated at from 49,
OOJ 10 SCOOP. The price is understood 10 be quite
satisfactory TO both sides.
Mr.. Davis is well remembered in Brattle-
boro, where, as young man, he made his
first venture in horse raising, keeping a
large stud OF horses at what is now the
Hunt farm. The venture came to financial
disaster, but of late years Mr.. Davis has
prospered famOusly, and probably the sale
here spoken of makes him the leading
horse owner of New England. Alcantara
is the most famous sire of trotting horses
in the country, having put more colts into
the $50 list in 1890 than any other horse
He is a Kentucky horse, foaled in 1876, a
son of the great George Wilkes, and his
dam was the equally illustrious Alma Ma
ter. His earnings as a breeder will easily
reach from SIS, 600 TO $4,000 year
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13
THINGS ABOUT TOWN,
HEARD OR SEEN BY THE LoAFER
Nyhen Knllng Tlme the olher Dan.

when killing Time the other bay.
The Greenfield foot ball boys won the
game on the island grounds last SATURDAY,
but their game Of attempted "thrift" dill
not work at the Brooks House They reg
istered there for supper and lodging. but
Just as they were ready TO 90 up to the din
ing-room they were called of with the fui-
gal suggestion that suppers could boz hal
elsewhere for a smaller price No notice
was given the clerk or manager and their
table in the dining-room was kept standing
until after eight O'Clock About II the
festive lads turned in. with orders to be-
called for the early train Sunday morning
On asking for their bill they were very
properly charged for supper and lodging
and they paid it. meditating, meantime.
where the saving" had been made in pay
ing for two suppers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13

Was saved by Hoods Sarsaparilla." says Mr..
b. b. Jones Of Alma, Me. 'She had seven run
ming sores in different places on her body. but on
giving her Hoods Sarsaparilla there was marked
improvement and now she is we'll, strong and
healthy"
Hoods Pills cure constipation by restoring the
peristaltic action Of the alimentary canal They
are the best family cathartic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13

The Brooks House Hack and Coupe
Line
is now under one management and is prepared
to carry passengers to and from all trains and to
all parts Of the village. Orders may be given by
telephone to the Brooks House, coupe stand on
Main street, or at the Brooks House stables All
baggage carried free. We shall strive by prompt
aud courteous service to merit the public patron
age H. 0. COOLIDGE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13
ADVHRTIsEn I,ETTnRs.

Women.-Mrs. +. l. BoOmm, Mrs. Geo. II
Downing, Hiss Birdie Howard, Miss Minnie
Lewis.
Men.-Dave Bullock, Geo B. Chase, Bert Love
land. b. s. LawtOn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13

/ have recommended Dr. David Kennedy's
"Fayorite Remedy" 10 many Ia Shelton and Br-
mingham, and l have yet to find one who has
not been benefited by t.-C. L. Seaver, Birming
ham, Conn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13

Ii is now in order for \. J. Markham 90
rise and eXpatate on the beauties OF the
benefit endowment order business, with
especial reference to the Rising sun. Thi,
is the only order formed in Brattleboro
whose certificates have matured. Its mem
bers will reap about the same crop that in
vestOrs in similar organizations have al
ready done in Massachusetts when the time
came to pay off the claims. The Rising
sun is a six-months' order. was organized
in Brattleboro with 36 charter members.
Most of these became frightened when the
first assessments were called and Elapsed
that is. allowed all they had paid to go
to enrich those who remained. after paying
the supreme officers. Seventeen members
have met the assessments for the six
months and 500 is now due them. accord
ing to the contract. They have joined to-
gether and are to send a representative to
the supreme headquarters at Boston today
or tomorrow, to collect the money. The
beautiful part of it is that they expected to
get this 500 by paying in $40 or $50 but
the amount of their assessments to date Is
$11O. In case the 500 is returned to them.
in exchange for S1l0 the investment will
not be much of a bonanza after all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13

General Superintendent J. VI. Fos> of
the Central Vermont railroad company was
in BrattlebOro last FRIDAY and SATURDAY.
and received while here the news Of GOV.
Smiths death. On the evening of his
death. and before the fact became known
here. Mr.. Foss was speaking Of hi, own
personal relations. and those OF other Off
cials of the road. with GOV. Smith re-
marking with affectionate admiration upon
the remarkable manner in which this man
OF many cares was always able to hold
himself in control. and saying that he had
never known time. no matter what the
provocation. when the governor had be-
trayed i'll temper. or INDUCED himself in
angry denunciation of any employe. or OF
any other person. GOV. Smith was EN-
phatically man Of self-pose, and realized
as few men do that soft words win more
friends. more self-respect, and more loyal
support than harsh ones. In this connec-
ton Mr.. FOss said that his term of service
on the road had extended over a period Of
"a years. and so far as he could recall there
was not now left a man on the road in any
official capacity who was connected with
the company at that time. There is here
and there an old employee still left in the
service of the company, but none officially
connected with the general management.
at makes me begin TO feel lonesome Mr.
Foss said.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-11-13

Lanes Family Medicine Moves the
Bowels
Each day. Most people need TO use it,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-07-18

At the door of an auction store on
Fulton avenue, Brooklyn. n very stout
and tall young colored man was posted
during the sales, to shout in stcntorian
tones to the passing crowd invitations
10 ''stcp right in. now" and get such
bargains as We're never offercd before.
One day either the enncrvating heat or
his ~ misguided efforts to cool him
self oyercamc the man. His words
flowed drowsily from his lips. and at
last their sound ceased to be audible,
though his capacious mouth was wide
open. His massive head dropped upon
his broad shoulder, and. standing as
rigidly upright as a trooper. without
leaning against anything, the negro
slept. A laughing throng of spectators
soon stood in front Of him. and a man
who was smoking n pipe pulled a vol
ume of vapor down the yawning
throat. The colored man coughcd and
awoke. His last utterance before he
fell asleep was: Everything goin'
at" His first words on opening his
eyes were: Your prices, ladies'
and gents. Step right in" lie Won
dercd why the crowd laughed son.
v SIM
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-07-18
IMPROVED A7MY RiTlcei

Trr emperor of Austria has given
his final slncti5i t1th1 Nlnnlichcr rifle,
and the en- has approved a r4tt'rH of
small bore known rs the ParIuct rife.
TIE Turkish army is reported to BE-
In cS.cllcnt condition. Neariy Gll,0))
rcuraticr rii,. are il the hanls Of the
iufantcr. 1Ita artillery is furnished
mainly by Krupp. and fcrty-ni,G reEi-
mcnts Of cavalry. ms5tlr raised III -5sia,
have recently been added
ITALY i about t. test the possibilities
Of rifles OF 6 s-millimctrr CALDER, or
but Slightly over - rs oar measure
m2ai. II thr rg.I!t h. favorable to the
sm-ll ca!iE1r. thc H,-usI Post says,
military mrn viii II, rraiy i6f a:HCtitcr
revolution in The arIninG Of infantry.
TIE t. ,hni:ll troop Of Il, Austrian
army .Sil' lr arm,l next fail with
Malnli her rifles. aai ~ wcradi rifles
which they nov use will be stored
away. The new rifles of the technical
troops will b. made shorter and lighter
than tn ordinary MaaIlichcr- Thc pio-
ucCf, s1hrr<. REQ will bc replaced
with liatchcts.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-07-18
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.

erKvETs made n ISL and 1882 show
that the gulf Ct MeSico has risen over
one foot since the first named period.
ABOUT 1900 species of wild bees are
known, Of wasps, LOO, of which la
aud sixteen respectively live in Britain.
lfABITUAL divers in salt water often
hare Inflammation Of the eyes. The ex-
rosurr such diving pecessitates is not
beneficial.
EXPERTS studying 1eprosy Il ein'la
have found the bacillus. They succeeded
IL giving : rohhit ieprosy, the first time
the disease has ever DScE brown out
side of the human body.
BUTTERFLY captured in the Sicrras
wa, sold : so Smithsonian institution
for one thousand five nuIirtS dollars
1t was an individual of a fossil species,
supposed t. be cxtinct.-N- Y. Saturday
Globe.
i REWAI:h AIIIiE instances of local mag
Tctic disturbance due to the presence of
magnets rocks vas observed near Cos
sack. Northwest Australia, whore 4
stead detection of the compass OF
10 G,.Iccs was recorded.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1891-07-18

A pert young ostrich. inflated ny the
beauty OF his growing tail-feathers.
encountered 4 hippopotamus taking the
evening air by the bank of the river in
which lie conducted his business.
Sauntering insolently by. the bird re-
turned the sedate beasts salute with a
negligent nod, affecting at the same
time to yawn. My young friend"
said the hippopotamus. in a o n of re-
proof. IF you must indulge in that
practice let me at least show you how
it is done by those who have pursued it
from youth" With these words he split
his face. and. laying back the lid. ex-
posed a V which presently closed
on a paraIyzed ostrich. Then the level
beams of the sun fell with su%perfluous
illumination on the feature of a hippo
potamus already lighted up by sanity
smile.
In the social game the bumptious
youth who plays splendor of attire
against an expert pair of jaws courts
the destruction awaiting n other
flushed bobtail that runs up agair,i
s1y other park y. Su3