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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
CURRENT AFFAIRS.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
The VI. CInir TmnneI.

The opening of the great tunnel under
the st. Clair river between the United
States and Canada, at Sarna, Ontario,
and Port Huron, Michigan, took place last
Saturday. The tunnel has been construct
ed for the purpose of superseding the fer
nv boats which have hitherto conveyed the
trains of the Grand Trunk route across the
river 1t will save two hours of time
and shorten the distance by about six miles.
The actual tunnel itself under the river is
GO26 feet long. 1t is lined throughout
with solid cast-ron plates, bolted together
in segments-eac segment being five feet
long, eighteen inches wide, and two inches
thick. with flangcs five inches deep-the
whole lining weighing together 2S, 900 tons.
The bolts and nuts for connecting the seq
ments together weigh 100000 pounds.
The permanent way through the tunnel is
laid with steel rails. The interior dame
ter of the tunnel is twenty feet, and am
pie means have been provided for thorough
ventilation, and for lighting it throughout,
when required, by the electric light. The
road is practically level under the river,
with approaches at each end on gradients
of one i'm fifty. The total length of the
tunnel and approaches is 11,553 feet. AT
the ends of the approaches are functions
with the Grand Trunk railway on the Ca.
madam side and the Chicago and Grand
Trunk railway on the American side of the
river. The cost of the tunnel was $1,000
600 and its sole function is to save time
Its construction is n notable engineering
feat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25

How the human system ever RECEIVERS from the
bad effects Of the naus"ous medicines often liter
ally poured INTO il for the suggestive relief of
dyspepsia, liver complaint, constipation. rhruma-
tism and other ailments is a mystery. The mis-.
chief done by had medicines is scarcely less than
that caused 10y disease II they who are weak,
bilious, dySpeptic. constpated or rheumatic,
would oftener be guided by the experience of in
Stomach Bitters, they would in every instance
obtain the speediest aid dervable from rational
medication. This medicine is a searching aud at
quence of its basis of pure spirits, properties as
a medicinal stimulant not TO be found in the
to by the debilitated, dyspeptic and languid.
Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is a blessing
II has saved thousands. and it will save you. If
you are sick and miserable we advise YOU to
spend one dollar for this king of medicines.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
For Over Fifty Yenrs.

Mrs. WinslUw's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect success.
II soothes the child sOftens the gums, allays all
pain. cures wind collie and is the best remedy for
diarrhea. Sold by druggists in every part of the
world, Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow' 8
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Price
Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
NOTICE.
once at Greene's Drug Store.
For Sale or EXCHANGE,

a GOOD hill farm, ten miles out, 100 acres,
IA in good state of cultivation, viii keep II
cows and team the year round. Comfortable old
sugar trees. Possession given this fall Terms
easy or will exchange for house in village.
Price. SlG5O. 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25

They make one feel as though life was worth
living. Take of Carter's Little Liver Pills
after eating; it will relieve dyspepsia aid diges-
ton, give tone and vigor TO the system.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
STATE NEWS.
The Posi-Omce Question at ~. Johns
bury.

The Post-Omce Question at III. Johns
bury.
The term of Postmaster Bowman of st.
Johnsbury expires Jan. II next and the
matter of his successor is already being
considered. Three candidates for the po-
sition are already in the field. They are
w. w. Sprague, clerk in the Fairbanks
store, whose petition contains about 600
names, including many. of the largest pa
irons of the Office; A. w. Simpson, aroute
agent between Newport and Springfield,
whose petition contains 800 names, repre-
senting leading business firms; and j. A.
Paddock, one Of the present letter carriers.
Mr. Spraguc and Mr.. Paddock have good
war records Gen. IL. X. Idle is mention
ed as II dark horse, but lac is not an an
nounced candidate. The Caledonian strong
" urges that the question be settled by a
vote in caucus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25

1t seems that a hen that lays two eggs day
must neglect some other duties.-Terds Siftings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
What is
COttOIene?

Cottolene is pale yellow mater
ial of the consistency and texture
and substance OF lard. 1t approx
imatcs to the color of natural but
ter. 1t is without odor and has a
neutral flavor to the taste.
Cottolene is a simple prepare
ton of cottonseed oil and beefsuet.
1t contains no other material. 1t
contains no salt, no'water and no
coloring matter. Itmeets the pub
lie demand for a pure healthful,
digestible substitute for swine fat.
The name Cottolene, is register
ed in the Patent Office and is fully
protected. All persons are hereby
warned against infringement, and
limitations will be prosecuted to
the fullest extent of the law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
BASKETS

MADE to order at wholesale aud retail Chairs
IN1 Teseated with cane and splnt, and furniture
repaired. No charge made made for delivering
goods. Please notify by postal JOHN w. DA-
Wis, North Hinsdale,'N II. 20-i5
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
Dyspepsia or Indigestion.

II. S. Dennison, Manhattan, Kansas, brother of
the LIST Pres of the Agricultural college says:
My sstern-law was suffering with Dyspepsia,
and had paid considerable money in seeking a
ure but was unsuccessful until she tried DR..
David Kennedys Favorte Remedy, and after
using few bottles the trouble vanished. DIR.
HINNEDY'S FAVORITE REMEDY, pre-
pared by DIR. DAVID KENNEDY CORPORA
TON, Rondout, n. Y. one dollar per bottle six
for s.. By all druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
THURBER & CORBETT.
Lumber and Wood of all Kinds

LNOR sale at the Steam Mil on Howe place,
- Vernon, Vt. For prices apnly IN LEWIS f.
SWAIN nj the mill Connected by telephone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
Double Drowning Near MiddIebury.

Mrs. Isaac Wimette of Salisbury and
daughter, aged IL, and son, aged Il, were
returning from Middlebury Saturday night
when the horse was suddenly taken i'll, and
backed the carriage over an embankment
The girl jumped from the wagon and es-
capped, but the mother and son were unable
to free themselves, and with the horse fell
into the water and were drowned. Both
bodies were recovered. Mrs Wimette leaves
husband and seven children. The open
ing through which the wagon went down
the embankment was the only one in that
vicinity, and was barely wide enough to let
the team through.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
BILIOUSN
How It Can be Cured

My trouble was Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint
saw Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, of
Rondout n. Y advertised, and sent for a bottle,
used it, and in three days l was cured w. S.
Bitter, Slate Mills, Ross county, Ohio,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
HOW TO USE COTT0LENE.

Directions are clear and simple.
Use Cottolene exactly the same as
lard, but use only one-half the
quantity of Cottolene that would
be required of lard.
Remember Cottolene is the
Same price as lard and thus you
rave just half your money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-09-25
FLORENCE Silk Mittens.

The engraving shows a late style
of these goods. They are made
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15
DEATH or EDMUND HAMAM
Sudden Demise OF the County Treasurer
After n Short Illness.

County Treasurer Edmund Haman
died nj his home in Mill Greek hundred,
II miles from Stanton, shortly after
10 o'clock Tuesday night Mr. Haman,s
death was very sudden and unexpected.
He was reported as seriously sick Tues
day, but his physician did not con-
slider his condition critical.
Mr.. Hannah has been unwell for two
weeks. He was in Dover on the night OF
January 9th, when the caucus Tor ON
GERS of the General Assembly was held.
lie returned to this city the following
morning and attended the meeting Oh
the levy court. At that time he COM
planned of feeling quite unwell. That
was the last time he was seen in VIII
mington. Last Saturday he was stricken
with typhoid fever, growing worse and
dying Tuesday night. His physician Or.
Peters of Christiana, thinks that his
trouble was complicated with Brights
disease.
Mr.. IIaman is native Of New Castle
county, having been born in Whining
ton about 50 years ago. He received a
common school education and in his
youth settled on the farm where he died.
After his marriage with a sister of James
Denny he removed TO Ohio, where he
carried on farming operations for few
wears Returning to this county he
again settled on his farm, which he con-
Quoted until his death. In partnership
with James Denny he was once engaged
in the droving business.
Mr., Hannah was collector of Mill
Creek hundred for two years, about 1877
and 1878 In 1852 he was elected to the levy
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15


Since the appearance, few days ago,
VI the first bulletin of the Board Of
Geographic names, we notice the official
photography of Boring" and "Chile
appearing in the press, but have looked
IN vain thus far for "Kongo." This
board was established by executive
order, at the instance of the Superin-
tendent of the Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey, who found himself continually
embarrassed by the variations of SPELL
ing that came under his observation,
and, in order to remedy this con
fusion, proposed the establishment of
an official photography. The board thus
instituted Is composed of Professor
Thomas @. Mendenhall, of the Coast
and Geodetic Survey Chairman; Andrew
Fl. Allen, of the Department Of State;
Captain Henry l.. Howison, of the
Lighthouse Board; Captain Thomas
Turtle, Engineer Corps; Lieut.. Richard
son Clover, photographic Office; Pier
son H. Bristow, p. o. Department; Otis
T. Mason, Smithsonian Institute; Her
bert G. Ogden, Coast and Geodetic Sur
vey; Henry Gannett and Marcus Barker,
Geological Survey. When geograph-
ical name comes before this board for
photographic decision, it is referred to
an executive committee of three. These
gentlemen consult authorities, investi-
gate the subject as thoroughly as pos
sible, and then report to the full board.
If the board sanctions the photography
recommended by the committee, that
settles it, and the approved spell
ing is binding on all government
officials. In all cases the rule is to OBJ
serve local spelling as far as practicable,
and to come as near as possible to the
phonetic spelling of native names which
have no recognized orthography of their
own. In pronunciation the vowels are
sounded as in the continental languages
and the consonants as in English. The
bulletin just issued represents four
months labor of the board. 1t contains
232 names, from among which we Sc
lect the following: Baluchistan, Baran--
of Island, Barbados Island, Boring Sea,
Bogoslof Island, British Kaffraria, Chile,
Colombia (Republic of, Fiji Islands,
Governors Island without the apos-
trophe), Haiti, Helgoland iIslund,
Hongkong Zone. word), Kadiak Island,
Kamarun Gnstead of Cameroon), Kongo
River and State, Oudh Gnstead Of Oude),
Point Arena flor Punta Arenas, Pribilot
Island Uhe seal fishery site), Puerto
Rico, Punjab, Rainier Mt. flor Tacoma
Salvador without the SAM, Sindhia
(for Sinde), Somali Coast, Tristan da
Cunha Island, Unalaska.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15

The Behring Sea dispute took sud
den and remarkable turn, Monday,
when Great Britain, through her author
lied agents and an American attorney,
appealed from the state department to
the United States Supreme Court. Just
what this step means none Of the news
papers of the country seem able to de-
termine and the editorial comments are
varied, while many of the journals
make no editorial reference whatever to
the subject. II has very much the ap-
pearance of an impotence on the part
of Great Britain at the delay in the
diplomatic treatment of the dispute by
the state department, and a desire to
transfer the issue to the supreme Court,
in order to secure the decision of the
latter tribunal as the basis of future
diplomatic proceedings. The course
pursued, however, that Of appealing to
another tribunal during the tendency
Of diplomatic discussion, is said to be
not only extraordinary, but absolutely
without precedent. No serious conse-
,quences are likely to follow, but The I'M
expected coup d'otat only serves to
bring more conspieuously to public
notice the utter failure Of the present
administration in dealing with the lead
ing issue that has presented itself for
diplomatic settlement. The "iingon
policy about which there was SO much
shouting and ringing Of bells when the
present Secretary IF State graciously
condescended to accept the Office has
proved complete iilzle.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15


John Morris and Frank Chatham. ranch
men of Carbondalc, met in l.endyillc, Col
orado, Thursday, and renewed an old
quarrel. Both drew rcvolvers, and several
shots were fired. Both men were fatally
wounded
Mrs Stokley, wife of the director Of
public safety of Philadelphia, fell from
step in front of her residence Monday, il
is supposed while suffering from vertigo,
and broke her arm and sustained other in.
juries.
The state Of Maryland closed its case,
Monday, in the suit to recover from the
bondsmen the amounts lost through the
embellishments of eX-State Treasurer
Archer, now serving n five years sentence
in the penitentiary.
a train ran of a bridge near Cromwell,
Connecticut, on Monday morning, and the
engine and baggage car went down and
broke through the ice into the river. The
train hands were IN the baggage car Some
of them were badly hurt, but no person
was killed.
lklhe seailolding on the tower of st.
Johns Lutheran Church, in Lancaster Pa,
gave way Thursday afternoon, precipitat-
ing Christ Walker, Henry Redmond. Isaac
McCutcheon and James Swisher to the
ground, distance Of 10 feet. All were
hurt, Redmond and McCutcheon fatally.
Dir, II. 5. Tanner, who tasted 40 days,
now lives near Clinton, Mo. He now chal-
lenges Signnr Succi TO sit down with him
in Chicago during the Worlds Fair to test
the matter in 80 days fast on water only
or if Succi prefers, let the fast continue
from day to day till one or the other Yields
the contest,
Five Cinnamon were arrested at a
Chinese grocery in Pell street. New York,
Monday, by United States officers. Sixty
half-pound boxes of prepared contraband
opium were seized. This grocery supplied
many of the opium dives in the vicinity
and said to be one of dozen such houses
under one management distributed in the
principal cities of the country.
The cnble on an inclined railway at the
Atlantic mine, near Elk Garden, w. Va,
broke on Saturday, and the car started
own, John Devanney was killed. The
dashed into group around the fire,
sdng JEFF Paunce. Curtis Owens had
three pounds Of powder in his pocket. He
was knocked into the fire and the powder
exploded, burning him terribly. Frank
Hughes had an arm broken and others
| were badly hurt.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15

During his statement Mt different
points of the explanation Auditor Roy
nolds exhibited the ledger showing how
Pierce had used the knife in making
erasurcs. In 1889 an entry of Sl,t0O
had been raised 10 $1,000. The namesof
Beatty e. Tally were used in double
balances to obtain two sums of $4,000
and $4,000. In 1887 loan of Pierce Il
Beesnm for $4,000 was raised to $4,000
rs the ahsconding treasurer, it is sur
missed, wanted few hundred dollars
pocket money at that moment. Other
sums went in the same way. The check
book account showed a certain loan Of
So 200 from which Pierce obtained
$4,000 at one swuop by making il repre-
sent $s200. In 1890 the missing cash
was SlTiJl The absconding treasurer
showed remarkable facility in making
margins on renewed bank bills. One
dodge was to take sum Of from $3.50
To $500 each month lie would leave the
checks for their payment in the loan
check book. The money he used for his
daily needs, There had not been a single
posting of the hooks since February last
Mr., Reynolds considered the item
"liStof arrearages, Sl3,3DS 60 not worth
half the amount. The amount has been
placed in both assetsand liabilities sides
Of the report
The auditor thought that a good con-
scryatiye committee should be appointed
to examine and report on the value Of
Tie mortgages. When that has been
asrcrtained then some idea can be gained
Before distribution Of the assets is con-
sidcred.
=
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15
4PARTISIN GRAND JURY.
Comment Upon the Indictment of Demo-
Gratis and the nuashing of Republican
COlton's Case.

Comment Upon the Indictment of Demo-
Gratis and the uuashing of Republican
Colton's Case.
The ignoring Of the Cotton election
case by the grand jury at the United
States court Tuesday has arc used arc
markable amount OF comment through
out the city. In different directions it
has been an inadvcrted upon in open
terms. II is asserted that the facts in
the case were so clear that how those
who voted for ignoring the bill could do
so is q puzzle. 1t is stated that in the
makeup of the 10 jurymen there were
only three or four Democrats; the rest
We're Republicans. When the vote was
10 ignore or send in true bill was
taken, IL Republicans, exclusive of the
foreman, voted TO ignore. That number
was sufficient for the purpose.
4 conversation was overheard yester
day morning between one of the grand
jurors and citizen interested in the
election cases when the juror said, at
was an internal outrage throughout.
They wanted to make out that Cotton
was and unfortunate innocent fellow
and that lie could not tell one naturali-
za'ion paper from another. That was
their claim. They were told IL was not
so-7that he is a very sharp man Ind no
fool at ALL lie has been two terms in
council and has his wits about him as
thoroughly as any man in the city. 1t
is not believed that he was fooled on
any paper on that he could not distin-
guish between two or there papers,"
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15

of the audience call out, "or do all come
in equally"
President Lieberman replied, MA
tured stock or scrip is preferred claims"
Mr. HofTecker-"M atured scripholders
have preferred claims in contradistnc-
ton 10 stockholders."
Mr. Hoffeckcr continued in saying
there is no doubt in his mind as to the
value of the assets as reported by the
auditor. When he and other members
of the board had learned of Pierce's
disappearance they examined the mort
cages found them unpaid, therefore
they constitute assets of the association.
lie agreed with Mr.. Reynolds suggcs-
ton of carefully finding out the value
of the assets. Until that is accom-
pished it cannot be said what is to be
done. He thought that if the affairs Of
the loan are properly handled more will
be realized than the auditor figured out.
A certain amount of liabilities and a
certain amount of assets exist. Strike
q balance and there is no doubt in the
mind of the speaker Of the ability of the
loan to pay all legal liabilities. All
rights will be respected.
Mr.. Hoffecker believed it the better of
the two courses 10 follow to continue
the association and to pay stockholders
rs much as possible. 81 say so as a
stakeholder" he added.
He continued stating that the present
state Of affairs is most unfortunate and
a great surprise to us and to you. No
young man had stronger hold on the
community for integrity than j. Ed
ridge Pierce.
II was arranged that the next meet
ing should be held on February 10th.
Thomas Davis, Esq, asked whether
he held that those whose stock has ma
turcd are preferred claimants. Mr..
IIofTecker said holders of scrip are those
who hold the obligations of the associa-
tion-thesc are distinct creditors of the
loan.
An elderly man raised typical argu-
ment as follows: "What do owe he
said ain order that can buy out 81 900.
| have paid 5000. There is 800 due,
what do owe now"
A reply was given him by the officials
inferring that the integrity of the past
payment Of the 5000 was denied and
that he is entitled to only 45 or 80 per
cent credit, in accord with the ultimate
assets showing of the loan on his $500
Mr.. Hotfecker suggested that the
members of the loan 90 slowly in order
that the typical 5000 be run up to as
near par value as possible. He added
that if any one goes out now it must he
on the 45 per cent credit.
1t was explained that the December
receipts had been put aside as trust
fund and are in bank. The stockholders
can If they wish get back what they
paid then.
Mr.. Iloffecker thought that sos, 000net
will be realized. Borrowers may be
troubled to payup what theycwe. Time
will increase the value Of the assets.
No fines were made for non-payment
of dues Tuesday night. 1t was announced
also that those who have borrowed out
will pay interest as usual.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15
CnrnhiIity Cd Con.umptlon.

This has been vexcd question among
physicians, opinions, even in the same
school being strangely divergent. OF
this, however, the public are convinced: it
is terribly prevalent disease, and the
average doctor meets with but scant sue
cess in treating it. Consumption is in
reality scrofula Of the lungs, and is liable
TO attack any whose blood is tainted. For
thus removing the predisposing cause, Dr.
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery is a
sovereign remedy. 1t purilies bad blood
heals scrofulous ulcers, and. whatever diff
ference of opinion exists as to curing adj
vanccd cases of consumption, it remains
that many pronounced ''incurable" have
been by ii brought back from the brink of
the grave to restored henlth and vigor.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1891-01-15

James Duny of Wilmington Committed
suicide in Philadelphia.

An Associated Press dispatch from
Philadelphia received on Saturday after
noon said;
James Duffy Of Wilmington, Del, com
mitted suicide this morning nj the dwelling
of his brother, the Rev Joseph 7. Duffy
No. 23l3 North Twenty-ninth street, by
takinga dose OF rat poison.
There are various DufTys in Will
mington, but the only James Duffy
mentioned is located at No, 223 Pine
street. A GAZETTE representative
called there, but found James Duffy
alive and very comfortable, having just
finished his dinner. lie had no llnowl-
edge of the identity Of his suicidal
mmcsake. Other Dulfys were called
upon, but none were acquainted with
the suicide
a few persons were found who knew
the Rev. Father Duffy, but none could
place James Duffy who is reported
TO have committed suicide.