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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-08

Saturday night while the clerks in A.
II. Bissell's grocery store were handling a
bunch of bananas very large-sized taran-
lula dropped out which had been snugly
hidden away among the fruit during its
journey from the tropics. There was an
immediate scattering among those present
until plans could be laid to handle the
strange visitor, which was done by bottle
of chloroform from Bosworth's drug store
and he was then impaled on large pin and
stuck upon piece of pasteboard, making
an interesting curiosity in one of Mr. Bos-
worth's show cases since. He was an unu-
sually large fellow, covering a space nearly
as large as ones hand when extended. All
who see him feel thankful that our climate
does not produce such venomOus pests.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-08
Young Mems Suits.

Have bought this week 10 lines Youths and Mems
Suits ranging in price from 81 80 20 $40. All new.
fresh goods neat and attractive patterns. at the
lowest prices this season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-08
The Doctor

OLD the man he conldn't get we'll tin he was
4 among New Scenes, 80 wen, If that's all IN
80 1, to Prouty,s Photograph studio, next to the
I Pllns mouse, Tor Z, W Henry, the man the odd
finished Prouy's." Now just see here. neiehb ,s
have got all the flxngs" for taking good
pictures, am not IN so great hurrysto get rich as
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-08
Cart Before the Horse Q

n ., not that, but have had the cart fixed so
~ the cart is near the horse. Look for blue
cart with yellow letters Now, next want to get
myself near the people, Just bear this in mind |
never want dollar unless | give you its fun
value IN return. Whether hard wood or soft or
bindings the price and quality shall be right
every time, GEO. s. PERRY
T. s. II we happen TO all be out delivering
Mheh you cal at the yard, please leave your
oluCI VI VIZ OIllce door. q. s. Z.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-08
New Trousers

Stripes Checks and Plads. largest assortment OF
NEGLIGEE SHIRTS we ever had at popular prices New
styles NECKwEAR, Athletic Goods Hosiery, Gloves
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-08
THE PHILADELPHIA
AND READING
Coal and Iron Company,

-HINI1IVo IND oIIIITEhN OF
Hard White Ash, AAINA
Free Burning White Ash, FILTHY
Schuylkin Red Ash, "N
Sh0mOlEln and LOrberry, UUHEUI
Also the celebrated BROOKSIDE COAL of
l.ykens valley. Deep red ash very free burning
UneNcelled by any coal for use In open CRATES or
cooking stoves All retail dealers IN New England
can furnish these choice Goals, Office Of Eastern
Department.
20 KILBY STREET, BOSTON, MASS,
Distributing depots at Boston, Salem, Newbury.
port New Bedford 1874
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-08

New York Stock aud Money Market.
New York, Mays Government Bonds:
=, IS, coupon '..'''............... ..... .l20L
" 416s, .............. .......-.......l 0l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-05-08
MRS. w. H. PHILLIPS.
RYTHER BLOCK.

REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
~ PEOPLES NATIONAL BANK at Brattle
boru ~ the state of Vermont at the close of bust
ness. MAY T. 1891
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
THE MERRY WAR IN CHILE.
Bslmaceda's HUMANS Arrested in Peru
=Nelther Side Fighting Hard.

WAsHINGTON Cry, Aug. S-The Chilean
congressional ENJOYS in Washington City
today received from Errazuriz, minister of
foreign affairs of the government at
Iquique. the following telegram:
Anumber of officers and men OF Balmsceda's
army who escaped from Tacuan into Peru, dis
obeying the order Of the Peruvian government
took forcibpe possession OF the steamer Mapocho
detained id Callso. The Peruvian authorities
obliged them TO land. and turned them over to
the courts.
The Post this morning printed an inter
view with Aquila c. Daugherty. consul at
Callao, Peru, who has just returned from
that country, in which he says the pres
ent war in Chile is the most ridiculous
revolution he ever knew or heard Of. II
does not deserve the name of revolution.
The revolutionsts are stationed at
Iquique. several hundred miles from San
tiago, where Balmaceda has his head
quarters. Balmaceda has a force of
10000 men al his command, and the
sinsurgents have 1000. Between the two
capitals OF the opposing forces lies a
mountain range that is simply impossible
by any armed force. There is absolutely
nothing upon the barren range of noun
tains to sustain an army, and it is irnpos-
slble to carry across il that which is neces-
Sary 10 support en- army. The insurgents
have no ships with which to carry their
men by sea, and if they had they
would soon be destroyed, for Bal
maceda has the whole coast pro-
tected by torpedo boats. Balmaceda.
well supplied with the sinews of war. goes
on with the government, ignoring TO q
great extent the efforts of the insurgents.
The idea Of party of revolutionists being
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
ACCIDENTS TO BALLooNATICs.
A California Aeronaut Injured ana An
other in England Killed.

A California Aeronaut Injured ana An
other In England Killed.
HAYwARDs. CAL, Aug. S.-At San Lor-
EMO this afternoon Professor James Il.
Martin, an aeronaut. was making oalioon
ascension. When nearly sixty-five feet
from the ground the balloon struck limp
Of tree, which hit him on the head, and
he fell to the ground. 1t is thought he Is
not seriously hurt.
LONDON, Aug. Sat Leeds today BAL
loonist named Higgins was killed and
Miss Dever, who accompanied him
in the ascension, narrowly es-
capped death. The couple intended
to give q trapeze performance while
ascending, and afterwards descend by
means Of parachute. In the ascension
the balloon was caught In current OF air
and blown sidewise, striking telegraph
poles. The couple were sitting
on the bar, which began to
sway to and fro In an
frightful manner. Miss Dever, thinking
it safer to drop from the bar than to be
thrown therefrom, lowered herself by her
hands, hung for moment and dropped,
landing on the ground unhurt. Released
from her weight, the balloon shot up
ward, and Higgins, getting entangled in
the telegraph wires, was swept of the bar
and fell, striking on his back and receiving
injuries which resulted fatally in few
vrlipntaS
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
Knights TempIar Excursion.

FAIRHAvEE, Aug. s.-TSpecial. l-Hesper-
us Commandery, Knights Templar, of the
Bay cities, made grand excursion pill
grimage to the knights Of Victoria. The
magnificent steamer Yosemite, of Victoria,
was chartered to carry the excursionists,
who numbered about 800. The steamer
was gaily decorated with flags and
bunting, and left the bay about
10 o'clock this morning, arriv-
ing at Victoria about p. m. The
excursionists spent several hours viewing
the sights of the city, most of them visit
ing the Esquimalt dry dock and British
warship Warspite. Lunch was served on
board the steamer and two fine bands fur
nished music-one for dancing. The pill
grims returned at late hour tonight
greatly pleased with the trip and the treat
ment accorded them by the brother
knights and citizens of Victoria.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
EDITOR CoLyIN DEAD.
The Bullets Of the Man Whose Daughter
He Persecuted Prove Fatal.

OAKLAND, Cal, Aug. S.-R. 8. Colvin,
stenographer and editor of small weekly
paper. who was shot by John g. Howell
last Monday, died this afternoon from
heart failure, an important sympathetic
nerve having been severed by one of the
five shots which took effect in his body.
The shooting was due to the manner in
which Colvin forced his attentions upon
Howell's daughter, who is teacher
in one of the public schools, and
references and illusions concerning her
and other members of the family which
appeared in Colvin's paper. Colvin made
another ante-mortem statement just be-
fore death, in which he related the circun-
stances of the shooting and reiterated his
former statement, that he was unarmed
and made no threats, but was DESTROYS of
peaceably settling his trouble with
Howell. The latter appears uncon-
cerned, and refuses to talk about
the matter. The writ of habeas corpus on
behalf of Perrie Maxwell, who was with
Colvin at the time of the shooting, but
who did not make an attempt to save Col
wins life, was dismissed by Judge Green
this morning, as a complaint had been
sworn to by Colvin charging Maxwell with
being accessory before the fact, and war;
rant had been issued. The arraignment of
Maxwell and Howell will take place Mon
dav
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
MUTTERINGs OF MILITIAMEN.
The Pay Question-COlonel Haines Com
plains of Poor Equipments.

plains of Poor Equipments.
TACOMA, Aug. S.-[Special. Captain
Shank, of g company n. G. W., today re-
ceived an encouraging letter from Colonel
Haines, in which the latter states that the
companies serving at the King county
mines recently will very likely be paid in
full inside of two weeks. Captain Fife, of
G company, is also in receipt of letter
from Colonel Haines, in which Flies
promptness and accuracy in forwarding
reports is highly commended. This COM
pliment is very pleasing to Captain Fife
just now, inasmuch as Adjutant-General
O'Brien has publicly accused him of negli-
gence in making out his reports, which
complaint furnishes General O'Brien's
reasons for not forwarding to Fife the
funds with which to pay the rent Of his
company's headquarters.
In the Fife communication Colonel
Haines says it is mystery to him why
the National Guard, with the liberal pro-
visions made by the legislature, should be
in the impoverished condition that it now
is. Scarcely a company in the regiment,
he says, has fatigue uniforms suitable for
service; most of them are in rags and
many of them have not sufficient uni
forms for the enlisted men. The legisla-
ture, he says, has done everything that
any legislature could, and no state in the
Union has made more liberal provision
for its National Guard than Washington.
Colonel Haines says In conclusion:
II, Notwithstanding this fact, the guard must
remain In the condition II now is, to say nothing
of delinquent armory rent, in my opinion 1t
ought to be entirely disbanded or reduced to
number which can be properly uniformed and
equipped by the state.
A movement is talked Of here to secure
a meeting of all tn icers of the First and
Second regiments al to secure ways and
means for insuring better treatment for
coping with future emergencies. Those
who agitate such movement are not in
sympathy with the administration of
Adiutant-General O'Rrien.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
ANOTHER BIG BANK FAILS.
The Masonic Savings, OF Louisville-Pa-
cific Coast Troubles.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Aug. s.-The Masonic
Savings bank assigned today to the Ger
mania Trust Company. No definite state
ment of affairs is yet obtained. 1t had de-
posts of probably 100000. The assign
ment was not unexpected. During the
stringency last year the bank re-
quired the aid of the clearing house,
but on January the statement showed
deposits Of over one million and quarter.
President Kreiger, by careful manage
ment, succeeded in restoring the conf
dence of depositors. In March, however,
the failure of the Schwartz bank once
more startled depositors, and the matter
was not quoted down until July 1, when
the directors hoped the crisis was finally
passed. Then came the Falls City
failure, and the depositors were once
more alarmed. The Masonic bank was
also carrying the Jacksonville bridge
project, and when the depositors began to
withdraw deposits gave thirty days
notice. They have made desperate efforts
to right the concern, but concluded today
to assign. 1t is asserted that the bank viii
pay dollar for dollar.
SAN Francisco, Aug. S.-The Bradstreet
Mercantile Agency reports twenty-five
failures in the Pacific coast states and ter
ritories for the week ending yesterday, as
compared with eleven for the previous
week, and fifteen for the corresponding
week of 1890
CHICAGO, Aug. s.-The National Forge
and Iron Company, manufacturing bar
iron, car sxles and torgings, and makers
of railway and construction work, having
general offices in this city and works at
East Chicago, Ind, made a voluntary
assignment without preferred creditors
to-day. The assets of the company are
said TO be from $3.50, 900 to 800, 900. and the
liabilities are about the same. The failure
is due to the depression in value OF iron
and other metals, and to the failure of the
Union Rolling Stock Company, which
owed over $4,000 10 the National Forge
and Iron Company. Gilbert B. Shaw.
president of the American Trust and Saw
in gs bank, has been appointed assignee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09

700 miles from the people against whom
they revolted and totally unable to come
nearer to them, strikes Americans as be-
ing very far removed from what We would
call an instruction or rebellion. In
the meantime, while the oppos-
ing party is in power, the
insurgents are living well and seem
to be prospering. They occupy the rich
district of Tarapaca, with boundless guam
titles of nitrates, the territory Chile years
ago wrested from Peru. The large reve-
nues they derive from these nitrates enable
them to feed themselves and live COM
fortably. Merchant vessels put IN at
Iquique and trade in this product as they
did before the rebellion, and the moneys
thus brought to them is the chief income
of the insurgents
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
Thieves Captured While at Work.

TACOMA, Aug. s.-ISpecial. Am old
gentleman complained to the wharf police
that tonight he had been held up and
robbed by two young men, whom he
pointed out. He said they threatened
him with knife. The patrol wagon was
sent for. and in the meantime the two
young men went aboard the Premier,
were they were captured in the act of
ransacking a stateroom. They gave the
names of Thomas Doyle and Thomas Rice
The old man who entered the complaint
cannot he found.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
Brief Tacoma News.

TACOMA, Aug. Especial. THE new
city hall, which will be built opposite the
Northern Pacific headquarters building on
Pacific avenue, will be FIVE stories high,
and will cost 100000. 1t will have a
tower 1874 feet high at the Pacific avenue
and Seventh street corner. The building
will be of the Italian renaissance style, the
first story being of stone and the balance
of Roman brick and buff terra Gotta trim
mings.
Ex-Policeman John G. Clancy, who
suicided yesterday, had paid-up policy
for 5000 in the Ancient Order of United
Workmen. 1t is said he was at one time a
prominent Salvation Army worker.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
THE ANARCHISTS OF KANSAS.
Shiftless Farmers, Having Driven Away
Capital, Demand Government Aid.


TOPEKA, Kan, Aug. 8.--The Farmers
Alliance in Elk county has adopted q
lengthy set of resolutions setting forth the
grievances of the farmers and asking the
president of the state union to immedi-
ately call convention. The people pur-
pose petitioning the president OF the
United States to call an extra session of
congress to pass law whereby the
United States can issue legal tender
notes in the amount needed and
loan to the people at a low rate
of interest the loan to be secured by land,
thus relieving the farmers from the grasp
ofmoney monopolists. They also want
law making everything that circulates as
money and all Understanding bonds taxa
Die, so that luxury and wealth may bear
an equal burden with the farmer; further,
that any man holding an interest in any
railroad or riding on pass shall be in
eligible to legislative. executive or judicial
Office
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
shipping Intelligence.

SAN Francisco, Aug. s.-Three British
ships left here this morning for Havre,
and an ocean race is now in progress be-
tween them. The vessels are the Glen
ORGY Captain Tavlor), Benicia (Taylor)
and Lock Eek (Pittendrigh).
SAN FRAscIsCo, Aug. s.-Arrived-Stmr
Willamette Valley. from Yaquina bay
blk Vidette, from Port Madison. Cleared
Mic. ok Don Carlos, for Port Townsend
bk Highland Light, for Karluk. Departed
-Stmr San Benito, for Nanaimo; stmr
Umatilla, for Victoria and Port Towsend
Mic. bk Bundaeer, for Nanaimo.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
TERRIBLE HEAT IN THE EAST.
South Dakota Burning Up-Stlfiinc in
st. Paul.

ST. LAWRENCE, S. D.. Aug. S. - The
hottest weather ever experienced here has
prevailed for three days past. So intense
was the heat that men and animals have
succumbed IN many instances and harvest
work is entirely suspended throughout
the middle of the day. At / D. m.
yesterday the mercury rose 10
los and ITO in the shade. Late
wheat suffered terribly, and some fields
will not be cut. Other wheat is al RIGHT
Corn IS suffering for rain. Unless showers
come soon, or 8 cool wave. but little viii
survive the ordeal
ST PAUL Aug. s.-The hottest weather
OF the summer was experienced here YES
terdsy and today. The mercury ranged
from 20 to 100 degrees.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
Senator Calls Election Void,

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Aug. s.-The gov
ernor this morning announced that mas
much as quorum of the Florida Senate
did not participate with the House in the
joint assembly on May 90. it is his opinion
that Call is not elected United States sem
ator, and that therefore he cannot certify
that he was elected
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
Mrs. T. III. Goodman Dead.

SAN RAFAEL, Cal, Aug s.-Mrs. T. Fl.
Goodman, wife of General Passenger
Agent Goodman, of the Southern Pacific
Railroad Company, died this morning at
the Hotel Rafael The remains were re-
moved to San Francisco.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09

s-o sSteen skiEts trimmed with lace for
Leo a. LSio1r & Co.'S elosing out sale.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-08-09
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-26
Royal Ghosts

L. is curious fact that Windsor Castle
should be one ofthe only great palecss In
Europe which ia not supposed to be haunted,
especially when it is borne 10 mind that 1t
has been the residence of the most cruel and
boodthiIsty OF Euglish kings. Hampton
Court is haunted, so is the Tower, the latter
BIZ an undoIbted ghost, which has been on
the walk for centuries. Whitehall was haunt
ed by the head less spectre Of Charles |. as
long as there was anything to haunt there;
in ST. James palace Queen Caroline OF Ans.
pach, wife OF George H., wsnders at night In
the throne room, utterlng means OF deep dis.
tress throwing her shadowy hands over her
head In an attitude of entreaty. at the Hof-
burg, or Imperial Palace of Vienna, the
white spectre of the Write Lady" rosms
around every time misfortune Ia about to
overtaks The seigning family. Ii was last
sesn on the eva of Ctown Prince Rudolph's
rsgcsl death. At the imperial palace OF
Bsrlin a gigantic street sweeper, carrying 8
ghostiy- y-lookiug broom, appears week be-
fore the death of any me mber OF the Hohen
zollsrn race In the winter palace at st. Pc
tersburg 1t Ia beautiful lady clothed In
snowy drareries and crowued with white
roses who is The death messenger of the Ro-
msnofs, wbils according to tradition lit
tie man dressed In scarlet baupted the Toile-
rles until the day when the republic vas
proclaimed 10 France and he toi ches of the
commune reduced the graud old pile to ruin
and ashes. The superb old castle of Heidel.
berg Is Vlsitt at midnight on the vigil OF ST.
John by q whole procession OF shsdowy is-
ures, dressed in the fashion prevailing IN.
der the reign of Emperor Frederick Barba-
rosss, and 1t Is asserted that their advent is
Invariably herslded by strains OF the sweet
est and most euthraling music.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-06-26
Why It is Called Coney

e. tbs last m setjng CT thu o des. Inhabi-
:anis' Association OF Washing,ou Mr.. R oht.
Bal! rsa:: tee following communication
throwing light upon the origin Of ;he name
Ct vel known locality il Alexandria couE-
ty, near this city.
at the request of our association most
respectfully submit: tor the Information OF
all who may feel auy interest therein the
followog heretofore unwritten history:
About the year 1765 clergyman by the
name OF Baich supposed to be of the fami-
ly having church In Georaeiown,) was. In
E's officia! capacity, in the habit OF visiting
toe people then living in smsll log cabins In
the immediate VciritY OF the Little Falls OF
the Patomec river in tbs county OF AIexan-
drie, Va linen Fairfax county, and giving
them advice on eubje of ofCbristlan religion
O!ssrvirg the very hilly, rough and rocky
appeeraucs of the land theresbnut, and see-
iug no insane Of suDpcrt for suoh large
conmuuiiy es there dweit except the small
vegetable gardens which were cultivated
aaou. in patches, among the rocks end the
Ii ish that they could dip up In re;s ct the
falls. where some Of the largest and best
shad and herring that we're ever caught by
man he said to his intimate friend, John Ball,
tny grandfather, who lived about half way
between the above described point and The
city OF Alexandria
81 caunos undsr,taDd why thoss people
should have established their homes on sucb
rough and uneven land when there Ia 81
much Ievel end fertile soil at such shcrs
disti nca from them that they could hsva
easily secured. Their mode of living re.
minds me OF the following passages from the
Scripture, Psalm 104. 18th veree:
1.-The hills are refuge for the wild gcst:;
ard the rocks for conies.'
'Pfoverb 30sh chapter, 26.h verse.
"tThe comics are bu. feeble folk, yet make
their houses 10 the rocks
From Zsl's encyclopedia insert the fol-
lowing: Coney or ccny, an old Engish name
for the rabbit; used In the version OF the
Bible to translate the Hebrew-Sbaphon,
which does not, however, designate the rab-
bit, but the Ashkoko or Damon. Then said
the reverend gentleman, We will hereafter
cell that place Coney and distinguish those
people as Copies.'"
10 more recent times the name has been
mis-pronounced Coony and applied in deri-
sion to all residents of the rural portion Of
Alexandria county after the raccoon, which
was very abundant In that county AID re-
markabe for its fighting qualities, which
was alao characteristic Of the people when
their rights were asseiled.
The foregoing l have heard repeatedly
from m9 father and am Satisfied that 1t is
literally tie true origin of this name, which
is so familiar to ell and ur derstood by scarce
ly any.
As the ssction of country referred to was
portion of the original ten miles square
which constituted the District Of Columbia
until 1t was ceded hsck to Virginia, this lit
tie piece Of information !s worthy to be
placed amocg the scraps gathered together
from time to time by toe Oldest Inhabitants'
Association of the District of Columbia