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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
A BIG CONSPIRACY
The Deep-Laid Scheme to Defraud the
Loring A. Robertson Estate.

The Deep-Laid Scheme to Defraud the
Loring A. Robertson Estate.
The New York Herald laid bare last
Friday what it described as a gigantic and
ingenious conspiracy 10 defraud, which is
ON a scale without parallel in the history
Of litigation in New York The Phunix
has previously given the particulars of the
death of Loring A. Robertson, the million
aire leather merchant the presentation Of
the claim of widow, ~ whom nobody had
ever heard of before, when the six heirs
including Mrs. DR.. Stedman of West Brat
tleboro were represented before the surro-
gate in regard TO the division of the estate .
the withdrawal of the widow So claim and
the fact that had become apparent that she
was an inmate OF a notorious dive OGher
papers gave on Thursday of last week an
account Of the conspiracy, but did little
more than 70 detail the statements which
had previously appeared, The Herald ar
ticle occupied nearly page of space nd
contained portraits Of the alleged widow 90
her lawyer, aud the other actors in the
attempted swindle The article was a good
illustration Of the searching and persistent
work Of a metropolitan daily, for since the
reporter accidentally discovered the vivid
ow' months ago, she and her lawyers, and
others. have been constantly Swallowed by
Herald men The following is from the
Herald's article
Now reporter destroys the fabric Of the
bogus Helen Bremhr's Tor Brewer 81 alleged wld
OwhOOd. Her origin and her low, prOfiigate life.
contain no page or chapter which he has not
brought out from the slime OF midnight New
York into the clear light OF day. But this poor
creature II mere puppet in the hands OF those
who should know better and whose punish ment
should be greater, Behind Cassie Brooks art.
two members of the bar, whose conduct in the
case has been Of extraordinary simplicity to
say the least Next In the chain Of conspiracy
comes James W. Daskam, an unworthy scion Of
a revolutionary hero He Is the connecting link
between the active and visible puppet and the
concealed originator OF the whole conspiracy
The anonymity Of this plotter is only temporary
lie is known, aud his name will be- coupled with
his handiwork The responsibility for the whole
gigantic scheme 10 steal millions will be placed
upon bis shoulders"
Who the arch cOnspirAtOr is the Herald
does not state, but it claims 10 know that
he is somebody intimately acquainted with
Mr.. Robertson
The facts, so far as they definitely ap-
pear, are that Cassie Brooks, alias Helen
Brewer, was simply foil in the hands of
the main conspirator, who must have had
an intimate knowledge of Mr. Robertson S
history. How far the lawyers were know D.
ingly parties 10 the fraud, and how far they
were themselves duped by the prime mover,
Is a question yet 70 be settled The Her
aid knows the name of the instigator Of the
plot, who may yet be brought 10 account
under criminal prosecution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03

The diplomatic complications growing out
of the lynchiug of the Italians in New Or
leans took a sensational turn on Tuesday,
when Baron Fava the Italian minister at
Washington, announced TO the state depart
ment that he had been peremptoriy recall
ed by his government on account of the
failure Of the United States TO make such
quick reparation for this outrage on Italian
subjects as the hot Italian blood demanded
1t appears that the Italian government has
been in almost constant communication by
cable with Baron Fava on this subject, end
ing with this order TO announce his recall
1t had been explained that our government
had taken every step possible in the matter
thus far, that a Louisiana grand jury was
investigating the bloody affair, and that it
was not yet proved that any of the lynched
men were Italian subjects, but this was not
enough to suit the Italian temper Fol
lowing the announcement Of this hasty
step there were hints and rumors of a war
with Italy, but these speedily subsidized
when it was seen that the President and
his Cabinet viewed the situation with per
feet equanimity and refused to he in the
least disturbed over the matter
The full text of the correspondence
which has passed between Mr. Blaine and
Baron Fava on the subject was made public
in Thursdays papers The letter of Baron
Fava is very curt and peremptory, and be-
trays either ignorance Of the constitutions
of this country, or a willingness to ignore
existing conditions. Two demands are
made, both very peremptory in character
They are, first, that the United States shall
guarantee to Italy speedy trial and CON
viction of the alleged murderers second,
that the United States shall recognize the
principle Of the right of Italy to indemnify
for the killing of the Italian subjects The
Italian minister sets up the claim that four
of the lynched men were Italian subjects
a claim which our government does not adj
NIT as established
Mr.. Blaines letter is courteous in terms,
but positive and determined in what it as
serts and maintains His language leaves
no doubt that the Italian minister either
suffered his government to order his recall
under IA grave misapprehension of the status
Of the negotiations, or that the new minis
try of that country rashlv and foolishly
seized the opportunity waich offered 10
make capital at home by stroke of jim
CO. policy, which finds no Justification
whatever in any view of international,
comfy or diplomatic etiquette
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.


SERVERS lh - Ml'hh',l churvh next SUNDAY
Y.9y a ~ ShhhAN sch""i. 10 4 r. morning
biS ,,,,,', az, ., 49, W az
n III ~ ,,,,,'i ttst H. I'm. q s,'i,,. -,,. Ia.
t-..n changed from : 10 : 40 o'eldrl
Ne. FIir.t..,t D. N.,.y q ,,,,-,,.t ,,..-.....
80, giIiTa ,,iii dI,,,., ..,,,,,' ..r,,rs
-. "a - ,, -. -. ,' - -. tii
evening at 73l O'Clock She comes r,.couluirpd,.i
as a very interesting and eiu1urnt speaker TIL
pastors Of the several churche, viii suspend H..
usual exercises Tor thr rNthihs ln order that all
may nav al "pler UNITY Z" neal htl she VII!
ans uFl!Ntr AZ auuiVSs 10 liF congregational
'huich az "eH' hIail'e"''" AT ID D.. IL HuhdhN
The Christian Science meeting viii be- held next
"Wednesday evening al 80, service and Bible
study Sunday at 1889 A. 81 at 20 Laurel street
Thes. officers were chosen 40 tine annual u.ri.l,
meeting of 81 Nruael's LptscousI church Mon
dav evening. V,strym+p Ktttr,dg. Hasliu.
Henry Deyens r Drriter William Austin.
William peutlaud " Thilds John Harkla,
A W Chuds Child n A Webster IA
Nichols. s-nior warden kittreig. Hasklus. ult
tor warden H.ury p.yrns. delegates 10 dioc,.sai.
convention X Haskins " Chud- John
HAckley: altprnatrs A T. Brown A W yliIa-
r. W Nichols
Thu. -, ,.,..,.,t..,, ,.,,t t,. ,. l.. .-., .
tb. is,ii.,, suyiiisr, a. ~. n ~ -.
Yrss fbat T,,.eda,- ..,,i,'s .ii,.i. - a,,,i
6,, "a. r.. CT s,d -, - q, ~ h.
Abundance and nm ,nt,.r.sr,nt, ,,r,er,t,
dered, consisting OF reading by Miss Tletci,,r
a violin solo by Clinton pugau with accountant
ment on the piano toy his sister singing bv a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
MRS. LILA GooDELL BUSH

News has been received by Telegram Of the
death Of Mrs. Lila Goodell Bush. which took
place al her home ia Cheyenne. Wyu. ON sun
day The girlhood of Mrs Bush was spent in
brattlehorn, and she had many warm p-rsppsI
friends here She lett Brattleborn about 30 yenr,
az" accompanying her mother. Mrs David Gout-
Ell on her removal to Cheyenne Six years agu
Sue was married Ia Mr. Harry = Bush a prosper
Gus business man Of Cheyenne. formerly Of hos
ION Mr. ana Mrs. Bush and their Young son
ascu Anoll Two anu ont-halt YEAR,. spent sou.-
lmr win their brHttleboro friends last fan "a
lnR from here 90 Boston. and returniu.. Il, NM,
snhs hbohl January LIST The cans. OF Mrs
pioslall"h She was Young woman OF amin
que temperament aud enjoyed the sincer,. aft,.,..
ard Chaplin '''' w."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
MIR. wALRs,s RECEPTION

The second annual reception aud dancing exhi-
bitOn OF f. Wales, ir Is classes Of young ladies'
misses and masters az the town hall last evenip,
afforded 20 the large audience present d most
ENJOYABLE aud unique entertainment The pre-.
clson and grace shown in every movement OF the.
children exhibited careful drllaud efficient train
ing, while some Of the latest step, were executed
iu manner calculated 10 challenge the hest
efforts Of those of ripper years soon after eight
O'Clock the long line of dancers, he'd hy Mr.. and
Mrs Wales appeared at the main entrance 10 In.
hall and marched in 20 the inspiring strains of
Leltsnger'S orchestra, which together with
the piano accompaniment OF Mn Chas Brasor
furnished excellent music for the grand march
concluded with the Highland fling by the class
The little ones were generally dressed In ,yhit.
silk or muslin. and their young partners either I'm
nntty dress suits or the conventional knicker-
bOckers.
The second number ON the program. "A wall,
was followed by the Baby Polka IN which .is,i,,
little misses appeared in their "nighties'' and
caps with deep trills After going through with "A
pretty dance they fell asleep ON the floor ON. la,
one where they ldy until the Growing of a roos.
ter when they awoke and quickly disappeared
The lanecis was the next la order. concmdipp
with pretty dance IN costume Three IittI.
Maids. BY Misses Bertha Stckney, Char lott-
hldder and Helen Crosby, military schottische
Was followed by the Hungarian 81 and after a
waltz came the sailors on Shore &c In v-bich ~
children were dressed In fancy costumes fhs ,iri
IA hlonsts and the boys in sailor suits Al given
Master Harry Wales artistically danced thr
Fishers Hornppe
The sixth and last number the gallon MA.
supplemented with the feature of he .yepi,,.,
the tennis dance, IN which the varioug phas,.s M
this popular game were Initiated the children
being provided with fancy rackets and uiniaf,,,,
balls, with which they kept accurate time vim
the music Among those who took mari IN IN
dances were Misses Amy Jones, Jennie Hall Pan
line Jenne. Bessie White Amy Jones ri Rnti
Shilds, hdita knight, Helen Crosby. Charlotte
kidder, Bertha Stickney. Alice Leonard Amin
Leonard, Edna Crosby, KITTY Eels' Annie Ri"b
ardson, Marion Miner, Florence OoOdenongh
Mabel Plummcf Nina Whitney. Masters ChaTii.
hoyden. Harry White, Percy Holmes Freddis
Chids, Louis knight Harold Whitney Kendai
severance, Willie Richardson Bert Youn0 Nj
DE Coleman Louis rettee Myron navis. liar,
W ales, FREDDIE Adams, Leroy Corser. Alfred
Thompson. Several were present from out oi
town, including little Miss Ethel Willari oi
Springfield '" q"
After the Juvenile part of the program bs
been completed light refreshments were served
Nheh the Older members Of Mr. Wales's school
took lhe moor for "a general dance ID NAV h.
slAtr1 lh lhls connection that the Hungarian and
lawn tennis danees were originated hy m a Hoi
hand Of Springfield - MOI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
RAILROAD CHANNELS

An important railroad change so far as
Brattleboro connections with Boston are
concerned, went into effect on Monday
The usual trains north and south arrive
and leave at substantially the same time as
heretofore, but there was added a train
over the New London Northern road leav-
ing Brattleboro at 1890 A. NJ which makes
close connection at Millers Falls with the
train for Boston, for which il has hereto
fore been necessary TO make long dsa-
greeable wait at that point good con
nection is also made with the Fitchburg ex-
press for the West, so that passengers now
going 20 points beyond Greenfield on the
Hoosac Tunnel line may stay in Brattlehoro
until 1890, and connect by wav Of Millers
Falls, instead of leaving at $3.50 and con
Meeting at Greenfield The ether advan-
tageous change for the Boston travel is the
restoration Of passenger train connection
from Millers Falls to Brattleboro with the
train leaving Boston at $40 A. ~. instead
Of compelling passengers 10 come by the
jolting and uncertain mixed train This
train is due 10 arrive in Brattleboro at
1928, making the quickest trip Of the day
from Boston BY these changes the New
London Northern management shows a
willingness to desire not only TO meet the
public convenience, but to advance the in
terests of Brattleboro, and there should be
a recognition Of this fact on the part Of our
people
In connection with this change there is
complete reorganization of the train ser
vice, which is very advantageous for the
trainmen. Conductor Wheeler leaves at
j:35 A. NJ. taking the early morning train
10 Palmer and returning with the steam
boat train at 1924, which ends his day +
work Conductor Spafford takes the new
train to Palmer at 1890 and returns with
the afternoon train from Boston at All.
He returns to South Vernon with the 4 40
train, and brings up the evening mail at
6:22. William Geer, a conductor, hereto
fore running on the lower end Of the line
now comes to Brattleboro, taking the 300
train to South Vernon, and running light
with the engine from there 10 Millers Fall,
~ bring up the noon short train at l2:2j
At 3.lj he takes the steamboat train o.
Palmer, and returns at $3.50 with the even.
ing train from Boston The engineers ana
tiremen change about in the same way.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
1T WORKED.

A number Of loafers, whose main object
in life seems TO be statuesque posing with
enough animation to expectorate upon the
sidewalk aud TO make remarks about the
women who pass, have of late been a great
annoyance TO John. Calvin, by making the
sidewalk in front of his store a rendezvous
Mr.. Calvin has this week put in the window
frame on which are the Boston, New
York and local papers, and printed notice
which reads something like this
"WANTED-l5 20 ~ more ioafers 20 stand rghl
IN front OF this window from 4, H. 10 O. y. Al
Cigars, easy chairs, sofas. and Boston aud New
York papers furnished free Of charge"
Strange TO say, the space in front Of the
store has been deserted since the notice wa
posted. The expression and attitude Of the
habitues was a study as they read the no.
tice just after dinner on Wednesday, and
suddenly remembered that they had bust
ness elsewhere
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
MRS. ADD1E /. poNNA1r.Ev

The death II recorded under the proper head
ine ui Mrs Addir l.. Dnnnal'.y OF Chicago the
uilrd daughter Of Mr.. and Mr.. d. ". Miller
Mrs Donnalley was a native NJ Bratteboro and
lived herr until about ~ years ago Her first
husband was George Pratt Of Woodstock. whom
she married in the early part Of 1861. whi. he.
was al home on a furlOugh lie had then pass..t
unscathed through long series of battles hui
was fatally wounded the following NAV ON tb..
thlrd day Of the battle of the WILDERNESS Mrs
fratt then TOOK up the study Of music tttug
herself Tor teacher, ana Afterwsri went 10 chi
cAgo, Whf-rs, she had successful cart-.r Her
marriage 10 Mr., DOnnalley took placr some -four
years agu They were Just completing a hu.
nous m hyde Park for their own residence. ina.
tendlhs 10 occupy u IA May The cause OF death
was pneumonia The case is one of many nun.
dreds resulting from the deadly visitation of grlIi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
TIE Oonnee,leuI MaaaIe.

Hartford despatch of April / says
The legislative farce in this state is practi
cAlly ended The Democrats went a step
further in their game Of buster and brag
and now they find themselves out in the
cold for two wears 10 come, and they will
then have 10 face the voters of the state,
whose rights they have laughed at This
afternoon the Republican house adjourned
until Nov. Il next. For three months they
have patiently waited for the Democratic
senate co come to its senses and comply
with the requirements of the constitution
When the senate committee on compromise
reported that no agreement was possible,
- all the peace measures before it were
either withdrawn or voted down, the Re
publicans of the house took them at their
word and adjourned, after passing all the
appropriation bills 10 carry on the state
government The senate had previously
taken a recess until next Tuesday, when
they have 10 face the question of whether
they shall pass these appropriations, which
they have previously refused 20 do, and so
block the wheels of justice, OF recede from
their former action
In the house the Democrats attempted u
prevent an adjournment by leaving in q
body so that there would be no quorum, but
in few minutes five of their number re-
turned out of curiosity, a quorom was
counted, and the adjournment declared
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
WRsT BRATTLERoRo.

James Babbitt and Harry Shaw have
been spending the spring vacation at home.
Mrs Justin Clayton of Athol has so far
recovered from her recent illness as to he
able to visit her mother in this village
Fay and Florence Clark pleasantly en-
tertained party of young friends at their
home Tuesday evening Warm sugar and
games were the order of the evening.
Easter was observed in both churches
with appropriate exercises and the flower
decorations were especially admired
a spray of arbutus was found in full
bloom ON Harris hill the first of the week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
GRAFTON

10 a, . the Illiage school meeting Tuesday pvruin,.
u was voted 70 have - weeks of srbooi tbs ,.nt,
ing year Prudential committee. u Davis "A y
Eaton and W. II Cambridge " '
nm. ,r "a, '1toFueM the genial gentleman and
visited drafton "'H '''Nh'N
Az the present time Houghtonvllie is tb,. b,,si
- - pollinh 81 the town A DOZEN or more v0rl
neu ele employed al the lumber mill nnd viii,
abundant material, easily obtained the hnsi,,..
'.s s,,,, 20 nr lasting with increase In Inc
~, pleasaul sociablr will be- held AT the ,.uut.I
by $ n. Wright sugar FURNISHED
rt,s.tatiohs arr out for Hide and seek mar A.,
lnulslAy evening, April g but the locality is ,,t
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03

There Is more Catarr in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together, and
until the last few years supposed 20 be incur
able. For great many years doctors pronounced
Il a local diseasr, and prescribed local remedies.
aud by constantly failing TO cure with local treat
ment, pronounced Il incurablr Science has
proven Catarrh TO be a constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment Halls
Oatarrh Cure manufactured by b. j. Cheney a
Co Toledo Ohio. is the only cOnstitut ional cure
ON the market lt is taken internally Ia doses
from TO drops On a teaspOOntu IL acts directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars for any
case t fails 10 cure send for circulars and testi-
monials Address,
FL CHENEY a co. Toledo, o.
s9-Sold by Druggists 70
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
Gard Of ThRaks.

The Undersigned would express their SINGER.
thanks 70 neighhors and friends iu Newfaur. who
rendered such kindly and abundant assistance
during the sickness and after the death aud al
the funeral OF their wife and mother: also %
former neighbOrs on nummerston hill who path.
erred IN such large numbers 70 assist at the funer
a. and burial 70 the singers and especially 10
Messrs d. NJ stockwel aud George Washer and
their families, who extended such generous hos,
piiality 10 the entire circle Of mourning friends
GEO s WILLIS
Nswfane. VI. April l., 1897
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
@. BRADLEY STONE.

a. bradley Stone, a., who recently died at hi,
hruroh 'llll home Of ossihcation of the heart
VIII Dr. remembered by many in this vicinity a.
ur husband OF Miss Lette Wilcox. who for mnnv
Seals DEVIOUS 10 her marriage IN 1865 lived M 81
Sahal street, aud. with her husband was "A visitor
neiS sone hNe years ago. Their only son aged
~, uleu OUT TWO months ago The widow. and
tulre aAukhters have the sincere sympnthV of
many hIatlehoro friends m their bereavement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03

The Boston journal SAYS that in 1880 the
United States built larger number Of yes
sells than England did, though their aggre-
gate tonnage was smaller Our output Of
tonnage for that year exceeded the output
Of the year previous by $1,000 tons In
England there was falling off Of 1000
tons. This is tolerably good showing for
the United States, and nov that we are
going to foster our steam marine by the
methods which England has practiced for
half a century, our relative position is like
~ further 10 improve
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03

The number Of men who have won dis
tinction in the various walks Of life, and
who have connection with Vermont through
ancestry, place of birth or residence, is
surprisingly large. Population considered
Vermont has no parallel in this respect 1t
now appears that Lawrence Barrett, the
late eminent tragedian passed his boyhood
ia the village Of Lyndon, where his father
was a tailor Geo. r Titus, basso Of the
Weber quartet was one Of Barrett school.
mates at lyndon academv.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
MRS. GERTRUDE M. CHANDLER

card received this, Friday, morning annou,,.
'es the death of Mrs. Gertrude NJ Chandler I.
native OF brattleboro, and the wife Of Re-, 4
nome OF her son IN 81. Anthony Park Min, in,
lugSuaA, 10 particulars art given This viii il.
Sau news Tor Mrs Chambers wide rir,,ls ,f
braIIlrhnrn frirnds "' 'H'N nl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03

The directors of the New York, New
Haven and Hartford railway company
have been indicted by the grand jury for
misdemeRnor in connection with the collision
in the Fourth avenue tunnel Feb, 20.
whereby six lives were lost. Bail was fur
nished in the sum Of $1,000
The Mccarthy prize fight for a
purse of $4,000 and the featherweight cham
pionship took place at Troy, n. Y, Monday
evening Choice seats sold for SEQ and 1t
: is estimated that the receipts were S25 600
Mccarthy was knocked out in the 22d
round.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-03
wrEk Eynixo THURSDAY Evryixo Apr 9. 1891.
rhermom Wind
Announcements.

This week lots Of bargains in cotton underwear
Special values 10 robes and skirts at o. 20 cents
aud 81. New corsets, hosiery ribbons, belts and
gloves. Good time 10 buy your cottons We win
save you money 7 W BARNARD.
First class tenement % rent in Harris place; six
rooms water closet and bath room connected
with sewer Enquire Of John Dunlevy, Tailor,
Hooker block
Leave your laundry at Knapp's for the best
work
Fve-room tenement 10 rent 70 right party for
So a month. Mas S. L. VAN DooBN, Main st.
FoR SALE Engine and boiler and gasoline
stove. Call at Parker, Job shop, Elliot street
Nickel alarm clocks stOO; nothing better made
warranted CHAs. A. TRIP a CO.. Jewelers.
To RES1--A small tenement at No Birge
street Mrs j r WILLARD
wASrEp-eOo men To smoke the celebrated
Chronicle cigar
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis
The place TO buy pictures aud frames is at Clapp
q Jouess
You can buy good dry stove wood at the Old
yard on Williams street near iron bridge All or.
ders promptly filled GEo, 5 PERRY.
For SALE White Ieghom eggs for setting.
Knapp brothers stock Price 81 90 per setting
c. +. & j. $. CLARE. West Bratteboru
TENEMENT To- RESI Seven rooms In HouRhton
block, Main street, lately occupied by Miss Miller
for dress making and tenement.
The Offices ia Williston block. occupied for more
than twenty years past by Hon James NJ Tyler
are for rent after April o. Enquire of G.. F.
Thompson & Co
Don't forget to step in and examine our line Of
American serges at 1919 and p cents a yard
7. W. BARsABn
WASTED An experienced woman or girl 70 do
housework; washlngs done outside the family
Address c. p Gibson. West Chesterfield n H.