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The Portland daily press., 1891-12-29

The correspondents who are engaged in
working up war with Chill are not easily
dismayed. Recently the navy department
ordered the Boston to proceed from Valpa-
raiso to San Francisco. On its face that
certainly looked as if the navy department
did not anticipate an outbreak, for it would
hardly weaken Its available force in Chilian
waters if hostilities were deemed probable.
But the war correspondent had no diff.
Guilty in interpreting this act as really in
dicating of war. The Boston in his view
was sent away merely to cover up other
preparations. The war correspondents
dea seems to be that administration can
declare war whenever it gets good and
ready, and that 1t is now engaged in getting
so. The constitution of the country how
ever declares that Congress, not the navy
department, may declare war. However a
little matter like the Constitution doesn't
bother the enthusiastic correspondent bent
upon convincing his readers that war is
inevitable.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-29

The trouble on the Mexican border is
assuming a somewhat serious phase. In
one encounter one United States private
has been killed and several wounded, and
there is an unconfrmed rumor that Capt.
Hardie's detachment has been attacked
and fourteen men killed and wounded.
Garza's force has grown to 1000. and there
is so much unrest in Northern Mexico that
he can probably get many more if he can
provide them with food. We are under
obligation to Mexico by treaty to keep the
insurgents from using our territory to
make war upon her, and if we do not sue
ceed we are likely to have bill to pay for
damages.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-29

His voting and tax title is Charles 81.
Harris, and as such he was born at
Rochester, N. Y, in 1841, enlisted in the
navy in 1861, was appointed assistant
paymaster and served on the mortar
schooner Sophronia until disabled by
sickness. He then speculated in oil in
Pennsylvania, and was consequently
obliged to become working journalist,
began the publication of Carl Pretzels
Magazine in Chicago in 1867, and in
1878, in connection with William E.
Dougherty, commenced the publication
of the Chicago Daily News. His last
venture is the Chicago National Weekly,
which is success,
AS he received only common school
education, his writings are rarely marred
by Greek and Latin quotations. Plain
English, low Dutch and broken German
are good enough for him
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-29
Chicago,s nsten nnmnr,st.

"Carl Pretzel" is humoyist and
journalist, an ex-soldier and OIL specu-
lator, a thirty-second degree Mason and
a leading saa,aber of ''the most exclusive
secret organization in America" This
is the "Cr6et of Exalted Mobiles of the
Chicago Palace of o. T.'s," which con-
sists of but sixty members. IDcidan-
tally he is also Knight Templar and q
Noble of the Mystic Shrine-in fact, an
ell around secret society man generally.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-29
DEMOCRATIC ECONOMY.

The report that an effort viii be made to
commitall bills appropriating money from
the national treasury to the committee at
whose head is the great objector Holman,
has about it an air of probability. Holman
was selected for the head of the appropria-
tions committee because he has acquired
great reputation as cheeseparing states.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-29

The Premiums upon the Policies OF
the UNION MUTUAL LIFE IN
SURANCE COMPANY vary in accor-
dance with the plan of Insurance
selected and the age at issue; they
therefore cover wide range and hence
are suited to all circumstances.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-29
THE PRESS.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER 80.

Senator Washburn promptly denies that
he ever said that Mr.: Blaine had told him
that he would accept Presidential nomi-
nation if his health continued as good as it
is now. Mr.. Blaine never told him any
such thing. This is the outcome of the
story that the public generally expected.
The Portland daily press., 1891-12-29

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
*, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1891.
KHENE. N. II.

The Cheshire House was re6pcned to
the public last week after being closed for
several years, and having been recently
completely refitted. The possession once
more of good hotel will be appreciated by
the people of the city no less thln by the
travelling public.
J. F d f. II. Whitcomb have resumed
business after being in insolvency for two
months. 4 settlement was made with the
creditors at - cents on the dollar.
John Ilobberty, workman employed at
Balls brick yards, died instantly just at
night on Sunday as the result OF going into
the water when heated. He had been do
ing some work at the yards, and when it
was finished he went to the river to battle.
He was very warm at the time and foolishly
stepped at once into the cold water without
waiting to cool off, Several persons who
saw him 20 into the river say that he had
gone out into the water about waist deep
when he suddenly threw up his hands, gave
a sort of groan, and went over backwards
into the water, sinking without struggle
When the body was recovered few min
uteS later life was extinct
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
The Lydia E. Plnkham Business.

The Boston Herald recently published an inter
view with Mr.. Charles II, Pnllham, the head of
the Lydia f. Pinkham medical company of Lynn
Mass, in regard to the business of that prosperous
and well known concern. In the course of this in
terview Mr.. Pnkham completely contradicted the
impression current in some quarters that there
never was any such woman as Mrs. Lydia +. Fink
ham, and that her name was simply myth de-
yised for advertising purposes. Mr. Pnkham was
the mother Of Mr.. Charles II. Pnkham, and her
portrait now hangs on the walls of his Office sur
rounded by those of her children. Knowing the
value to womankind of the remedy which she in
troduced to the world, she began the preparation
of il in a small way in her own kitchen, sleeping
the herbs of which il is composed, and filling
few bottles at time with the help of her family.
The remedy was first advertised by means of cir
culars, and it was sold in a small way in Boston
and vicinity AS the merits of the preparation be-
came known the business grew, and regular lab
oratory was established, which it was necessary
TO enlarge several times, and large advertising
business was done in the newspapers. The sales
established by this means were of very great ex-
tent and the newspaper advertising branch was
dropped for a time while the concern took the adj
vantage of the profits from the continued sales of
the medicine which had thus been established
and these profits were invested to good advantage
OF late, however advertising has been resumed
the company nndlng that business sales ana pfOnts
and newspaper advertising go hand in hand. The
wife of Mr., Charles H. Pinkham takes an active
interest in the business, and attends personally to
a great mass of correspondence with women who
write to her for advice from all parts of the
| try The manufacturing, advertising, and all 9TH
er branches of the business done under a we'll
organized system, and the volume is steadily in
creasing In our own columns this week viii be
/ found the first issue of an advertisement under a
contract recently made with the Pnkham com
/ pany
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
MR.. MOODY's ANNUAL CONFER
BNCE AT NORTuFrET,D

Mr. ID. l.. Moody, the evangelist. has is
sued this week his circular letter and an
nouncement for the "Nnth General Con-
ference of Christian Workers" to be held
at Mortified beginning July 30. We
quote its substance:
"Dedr FeLow-rorkcrs:-W grateful
remembrance of the blessing of God upon
the summer gatherings of past years, we
gladly announce that arrangements have
been made to hold another Christian con
ference at Mortified, Mass, from July 30
to August 9, 1891. The object Of the meet
lngs will be, as heretofore, to promote the
interests of the kingdom of Col and the
welfare OF the workers as the Holy Spirit
may direct. The prophet Malachi speaks
of time when they that fcarp the Lord
spake often one to another, ami the Lord
hearkened and heard their holy converse.
as well as their prayers, and book of re-
membrance was written before him for
them that thought upon his name. So
also may we confidently believe that the
same Lord will now hearken and hear
when those who fear him and think upon
his name shall speak one with another, in
Christian conference, of the wonders of
his love, the riches of his grace, and the
glory of his power, of his word, his will,
and his work, and about the interests of
his cause, and the best ways to do the work
of his kingdom.
Let us then, as 'laborers together with
God, meet face to face, over the open BIZ
BILE, to seek closer communion with him
and with one another, that so we may have
our strength renewed and be refreshed i'm
body, soul, and spirit. = While the
love OF many is waxing cold, and the uni
ty of the faith is disturbed by conflicting
voices and strange doctrines. in these per
ilous times, we do well to give earnest heed
to the warning words of Christ, uttered
with seven-fold emphasis: He that hath
an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith
unto the churches.
among the speakers who will be pres
ent are: Rev. A. J. Gordon, d. D., of Bos-
ton; Rev. f. b. Meyer of London: Rev.
Russell II. Conwell of Philadelphia; Rev.
X. A. Torrey of Chicago; Major ID. Whit
tie, Rev. Mr.. Gumbart of Boston: L. w.
Munhall, DIR. Arthur T. Pierson of Phila-
delphia and others. Mr. Ira d. Sankey and
Mr.. Geo. c. Stebbns will lead the singing
Accommodations may be obtained at
the seminary buildings during the time of
the meetings for $3.50 per day. The Bet
sey Moody cottage will be open, as last
| year. for the accUmmo latOn of any who
may desire more quiet and retirement than
is possible in the larger buildings; rates
will he $3.50 per day for room alone, or -
| per day in room with another person. Par
ties wishing TO tent can have a suitable
| place on the seminary grounds free of
/ charge and, if desired. board may be had
for - cents per day. Reduced railway
rates will probably be obtained as hereto
fore and definite instructions in regard to
the same will be sent later"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.

The Glenwood seminary classes of 90
and 81 took tea with Miss Benson on
Tuesday.
Messrs. William II. and Hayes Bigelow
have arrived for the summer. The stu
dents are also returning for the summer
vacation.
Work has begun on the promised con-
crete walks.
The rain has solved the problem of lay
ing the dust in the street for the present.
The sprinkler has been ready for some
time but thus far the pump placed at Fish
er's dam for filling the cart has refused to
work satisfactorily.
There is some talk of the Western en-
CINE company attending the muster at Rut-
land on the 4th. At a trial of the engine
on Tuesday night one of the brakes broke,
knocking down two men. They narrowly
escaped serious injury and this has some
what dampened the ardor of the boys.
j. S. Wood went to New York last week
Thursday to bring home valuable horse
which his brother-in-law. Fred Mcclure,
recently bought.
Will Winslow, who spent the winter in
Florida and has been of late in New York.
came home on Tuesday for visit Miss
Sarah Winslow has also returned from New
York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19

one OF the members of the Princeton
quartet, which will sing i'm the different
CHURCHES here next week, is the son of p.
! Bliss, the great gospel singer, who was
Killed III the Ashtabula railroad accident
several years ago.
Brattleboro friends of Hon. VIM r
cutting of Westminster West are Glad to
know that, although yet very far from well
his health has so far improved over its
condition year ago that he is enabled to
pay visit to his brother at Green River.
me board of naval examiners have pro-
hounced Commander A. ID. Brown inca
Pacltated for the service, and an order for
ms permanent retirement will doubtless
soon be Issued. The Commander and his
l1iliily VIII arrive about July LIST to spend
the summer in Brattleboro
Frederick l.. Houghton, ESQ. formerly
OF BrattleborO, announces that. the CO.
partnership formerly existing between him
self and his father having been dissolved
by the recent death of his father Mr..
Charles Houghton, he will continue the
law business of the firm at the office. No.
10 State street, Boston.
"A delegation consisting of c. F. r.
JENNIE, c. ID. Carpenter, Linn TAYLOR.
Arthur Howe, and perhaps one or two
Others, will attend the 9th annual encamp-
ment of the Vermont division of the Sons
OF Veterans, to be held at st. Johnsbury
next week. The boys hope to secure next
years encampment to be held in Brattle-
boro. Mrs. c. F. X. JENNIE, Mrs. Minnie
Harvey and Miss Mabel HeScock are the
delegates from the Ladies Aid society.
Rev. c. o. Day babe his people an affec-
tionate good-by for the summer at the ser
vices last Sunday, and on Monday left for
his mothers at Sharon, Conn. from whence
he was to take the children to ioin their
mother at Catskill, n. Y. From there the
family go to the Adirondacks, Mr.. Day re-
naming with them until September /.
His parishioners and this entire commu-
nifty join in the hope that the summer may
see continued and satisfactory improve
ment in Mrs. Days health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
THE BENEFIT ENDOWMENT Or
DBRS IN VERMONT.
The Showing on Which the Peoples
Five Year Benefit Order was Refused
License

The Showing on Which the Peoples
Five Year Benefit Order was Refused
License.
From the burlington Free Pr,ssl
Up to the present time only one of the
numerous benefit orders, the Peoples Five
Year Benefit order, has applied for license
to do business in this state and the insur-
ance commissioners refused to grant its
petition. Half dozen or so of these asso-
Citations correspondent with the commits
sioners to ascertain what they must do to
gain admission TO the state, but they evil
IDENTIFY found that they We're unable to com
ply with the requirements. for nothing
more was heard from them.
The commissioners refused to grant a
license to the Peoples Five Year Benefit
order because they thought it could not
fulfill its promises. The company's state
ment showed that it had issued l2.025 GER
titicates amounting to S5,079, 800. 1t was
established in 1889 and its total income
was $780,, 3l310, while its losses and claims
amounted to $50. OF 80 and its salaries and
other expenses to ST. ,4S4. %, leaving a bal
ance of only S146,9I066 Two of the five
years named in the certificates having al
ready passed, and only Sl47.0OO of the
nearly S6,OOOOOO required having been
provided for, the commissioners decided
that there was little probability that each
holder of certificate would receive the
$500 promised him, and they acted accord
ingly. 1t is understood that a number of
people in the central part of the state, and
in Washington county in particular, have
invested in these certificates and they would
undoubtedly sell them cheap at the present
time. The commissioners have done their
work thoroughly, however, and there is
strong probability that Vermont will soon
hear the last of these bogus benefit orders.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
Marriages.

In Brattleboro. June l., at the Unitarian
church, by Rev. F /. Phalrn, Miss Sarah Merry,
youngest daughter of i. Richards Bradley an
MIR. Russell Tyson of Boston
In Brattlvboru June 10 at the Roman Catholic
church. by Rev Z Cunningham, Mss Nellie Hes
sian and Daniel Martin. both of Brattlenoro.
In Brattlrboro June Il. hy Rev +. =. Su 18th,
Earnest A Convey OF Bralt,eb no anI Hattie +.
Potter OF Halifax.
In South Vernon, June l.. IN v. F W.
Spi agu,, Arthur Martindal. ami Is .rtlt l.. Mill r.
In K adSnuro. Junr IL. by II '. Mr.. Cahrt' d
war r. Aldrich OF Nottingham and Miss M"tel
Peaise OF West Halifax.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
REAnSRORO

Work on the railroad to Wilmington is
being pushed rapidly.
The grass crop is light.
This village presents busy appearance.
f. j. Bullock d Co. are building large
three-story block, the Baptists a house of
worship, Charles Bartlett dwelling house,
two new houses near the depot by the COM
pany, and several smaller affairs I'm various
parts of the village.
Charles Lafleur now occupies the Office
vacated by A. G. Fay for a barber shop.
Mr.. Fay is in the Enterprise building.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
Draths.

In Brattleboro June ~ Mrs Lara Witt. II.
In Putney June 10, Mrs II, II Black Of Hns.
dale, n. H., 80.
In Westminster West June H. George Bell IL
In Londonderry, June II. b L. Williams 6S.
In WestmOreland n H. June 5, Alice 5, rife
of Samuel Chckering. %.
In Cambridgeport, June H. Mrs Melinda Bull
lard -.
In East Westmorel land y. H., June Il, John b.
Osborne, ~ years, months
In Guilfofd, June is, Laurenda T., wife OF L.
d. Frank lin. 40
In Guilford, June 10, Thomas Briggs 80.
In Hinsdale, n. H., June Il, Henry X. Atwood,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
STANLEY Started

NOR Africa 10 look after Livingstone. He took
II with him rs books; 800 miles from the coast
he threw away all but five, but he kept the Bible
A little later he threw away all but one. He kept
the Bible The story of finding Livingstone is of
great interest. The illustrated Stanley book free
and The Christian for one year for 81. Nice pres.
ent for friend. II you W ish to see sample of
book and paper address e. II. H., "a Flat street,
Brattleboro or II. L. Hastings, publisher, ~ Corn
hill Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
WARRANT.
Special Village Meeting.
A Convenient Tenement

TINO rent in the centre OF business, in Houghton
i block, Main street, third floor. II consists Of
seven rooms; reasonable rent. Enquire of j. Nj.
TYLER or f. w. KEUCH. 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

The Clipper machine works at south
Keene were burned Monday night with
machinery and finished mowers. Loss $40
600: partially covered by insurance. The
fire is supposed to have caught from sparks
from a passing locomotive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
CUOWORTH & CHILDS, Agents
BRATTLEBORO.
Births.

In wnlamsville, June 10, a son to Mr.. and Mrs
Myrou Goodell.
In Sushau. n. Y. June II, a SOL to Mr.. and
Mrs W 5. King and grandson to Mr.. ami Mrs
A. X. Harris Of Brattleboro.
In Hartford, Conn, June -, daught r TO Mr.
and Mrs. Albert $ Howe and granddaughter to
A \. Howe of Brattlvboro
In Newfane, June l. a son to Mr.. and Mrs. +,
Lowe
In West DUN n-rstOu. Jan" 1. a $ N to Mr.. and
Mrs Felix NIdon June 10 a son TO Mr. and Mrs.
W. A Wilson
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
OAK GROVE RANGE.
CHESTER.
Death of George Frank madley,

Chester loses a manly, generous and
faithful citizen in the death, at his Main
street home on Monday, of George Frank
Hadley, aged 80, eldest son of the late
George w. and Lucinda Hadley of this
town. On Thursday, the 4th instant, Mr..
Hadley, together with his two brothers,
went on a fishing trip at which time he got
heavy fall by reason of the caving off of
an enbankment. Returning home that
evening he complained but little of his in
jury, but on the following day he was seized
with violent pains, which continued at
intervals until his death. a council of
doctors, including Messrs. Emerson and
Haven of this place, Campbell of SaXtons
River, and Conland of Brattleboro was
called, and the case was skillfully treated
A post mOrtem showed a severe case of in
hammaton of the bowels and rupture
undoubtedly induced by the injury.
1t is the lot of but few men in small
community to enjoy such universal friend
ship and esteem as was accorded Mr..
Hadley. Warm-hearted, cOnsiderate, UNI
pretentiOus, frank and generous, were some
of his many characteristics, while his public
spirit was everywhere appreciated. He had
been engaged here in the stove and tinware
business for several years, having succeeded
his father He was also prominent mem-
Der of st. Luke's Episcopal church, having
been a member of the choir for several
years.
Besides his widow (Grace Fullerton) he
leaves two daughters, aged II and Is re-
spectively, and two brothers, Preston H.,
cashier of the National bank at Bellows
Falls, and Walter p. Hadley, the post
master.
The funeral was held at st, Luke's church
on Wednesday afternoon, under Masonic
orders, Rev. Thomas Ockford officiating at
the church and Postmaster Parkhurst OF
Windsor at the cemetery. There was a
large attendance both of the Masonic fra
ternity and of the townspeOple, including
members of Beauseant Commandery
Knights Templar of Brattleboro, of which
Mr.. Hadley was a member, Royal Arch
Chapter of Springfield, and Olive Branch
lodge, No. "a, of Chester The burial was
in the family lot in the village cemetery
1t is a singular fact that in the history OF
the Hadley family four male members
named Frank have died from injuries re
ceived. and one sustained an injury which
cansed the loss of leg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19

The new hotel is nearly ready for occu-
pancy. Mr.. Chaplin of this place is to be
the new landlord.
The graduating exercises of the Chester
academy were held Friday, and were largely
attended. Six young ladies received their
diplomas at the hands of Judge Hugh
Henry as follows: Misses Ruth Sargent,
Mary Bates, Grace Piper Grace Hadley,
Ida Abbot, Eva Cutler. Leitsinger'
orchestra of Brattleboro furnished the in
strumental music, Miss Kathlene Piper OF
New Hampshire read and Miss May Jack
son and Mr.. NJ. Edgarly of Boston sang for
a concert at hotel hall in the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
Liberation Notice.

T HAVE this day given my sor, Oh res 7.
i Spencer, his time during tn remainder Of his
minority, and shall h,reafter claim none OF n s
June /, 1891. 2l25 p. @. SPENCER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-06-19
WHTTTNGHAM

Saul Bishop has made a great improve
ment in the looks of his house by giving it
a coat of paint.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-21

9 Church Circle, Annapolis. Md
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1891-08-21
PROGRESS JorrTscs.

Among recent novelties is a machine
which shufiies cards
Steam hammers are now being made
with compound pistons with q view I,
the utilization Of waste steam.
BY means Of an electrical device in Il
Chicago rail mill a tally is automatically
made Of the number of rails rolled, and
a register in the Office marks the count.
The latest detective camera is one tina
fits IN the crown Of an ordinary felt hat
Ii has a shutter that can be arranged 70
both time and instantaneous exposures.
A new and cheap insulating material
called voltite, has been recently intro
dueed. Its composed of resin oil, geia
tine, oxidized linseed oil, resin, and paraf-
fin.
A new washboard has its rubbing sur
face formed by a series of transverse il
terlocking spiral springs, which are sal
10 render the washing easier than by Ia
old inhexible board.
Two Chicago men have invented +
magnetic button fastener for shoes, til
buttons being fed from hopper by mean
Oh ADfrcptiDr hiakAft " u 5tditii'AA
mechanism which fastens them upon tho
shoes.
A railway is 10 be built across England
that will enable a passenger to make =
direct trip from the Mersey to the shores
of the North Sea. 1t will be about Isl
miles in length, and the expense Of pur
chase and construction will be at the rat.
Of about $500. 900 per mile.
A recent invention is a device that may
be attached 70 a carriage, cart, or other
vehicle for the purpose of accurately de
termining the distance that the vehicle
travels II can be locked in place by
key, and it is said the novelty viii be-
popular with liverymen.