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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15
Steams to Be Prosecuted.

WASHINGTON. Aug. 15.-The col
lector Of customs in New Orleans has
received instructions to submit to the
U. 8. district attorney the question of
the liability of the Morgan steamship
Hutchinson for aiding in the immi-
grafton of q ChinamaD banned Woo
Lee. who came from Havana. Lee
had naturalization papers and claimed
citizenship. bringing witnesses who
periured themselves.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15
U. :. Immigration.

BERLIN, August Is. Today the
United States Immigration Commits
sion left Berlin and started for Russia,
where they will stay for five weeks.
A fter concluding their wo' k they will
return to Germany and will visit
Hamburg and Bremen.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15
Full of Hog Worm 8.

New YORK, August.-The case of
trichinosis Is the first in many years,
discovered here. The patient is q boy
sixteen years old named Charles
Dicke and there are hopes Of his re-
covsry. On July first family ate some
boiled ham purchased at q corner
grocery and this is what caused di-
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15

The colored voters of Bexar county
will hold mass meeting at theLittle
Casino Garden, South Alamo street,
Saturday evening, August 22nd, at
$50 p. M, for the purpose of electing
delegates to the state convention to
be held in Houston Septembe let.
Sis 1t q. J. STARNES, Chairman.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15
The Russian Ukase.

LONDON, August I5.-The Times
corresponds at st. Petersburg SAYS:
"In certain well informed circles it is
main tanned that the hsrvests are In
no way rs bad IA pretended. The
rye crop is not small enough to war
rant the prohibition. The ukase is
rather considered q political move
against GERMANY and Austria.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15
Over the River

Little river, eight miles this side
OF Rockdale, has been crossed by the
Arkansas Pass construction gang on
the Waco branch, and the bridge is
now finished.
Cameron will be reached by next
Monday and a new station will be
established.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15
Knights of Phythias Attention.

All members of Elk Lodge, No. IS, X. of
p, are hereby requested to be at Castle
hall, Monday, 18th inst, at $3.50 p. m.
ING a new castle. By order of
Attest: Z. w. SHoFF, I. y.
G. ID. ROEMER, X. of R. and S.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15
TELEGRAPH.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCHES
AND STATE SPECIALS.
UP TO THE TIME OF GOING TO PRESS
Forest Fires Quenche,

Forest Fires Quenched.
TOULON, Aug. 15.-The forest fires
in the vicinity of the city have been
extinguished. The damage cannot
yet be estimated, but it will be found
to he immense
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15
Fat IN Home Product.

LISBON, August 15.-The govern
ment of Portugal prohibits the impor-
tation OF foreign wheat from Sept. l
until the native crop has been con.
sumed
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15
It's a Boy.

Mrs. Daumnau made her husband
extrem ely happy this morning in pre-
senting him with 10 pound
boy. The youngster has fine pair of
lungs and the mother is doing well.
Mr.. Daumn au will celebrate tomor-
row.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15

SARAToGA.-The ninety per cent of
stock Of Racing association to Hud-
son county, Jockey Club is completed
and the grounds will be transferred
at the close of the present meeting.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15

comedy, Spiritualism and Music
at Riverside Park tomorrow-free.
Bring your family and have a good
lannh
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15

The people now demand an early
session of the legislature to pass the
necessary acts to carry out the chang
% made by the amendment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15

In voting for the amendments to
the constitution, the people did so
from q general impression that it
would be an improvement over the
old sections.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15

The gradual return to the honest
methods inaugurated by the republic
cans, is gratifying to every patriotic
citizen. Registration of voters and q
more careful and intelligent exercise
of the voting privilege will be ex-
tended, in time, to the rural popula-
tion
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1891-08-15

If we had a mayor that would stay
at home, and make it his business, as
it is his duty, to see to 1t that the city
ordinances are enforced,-thata all the
under servants of the people did their
duty; there would be less cause OF
COMPLAINT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
The Farmers Meetings.

A series Of farmers meetings, under the drec
ton of the state board Of agriculture, was held
ON Tuesday and Wednesday. The notices were
not received In season to give extended mention
but not withstanding that fact, our people came
out very generally and the meetings were well
attended and were interesting from beginning to
end
Assembling at the town hall on Tuesday after
noon j. o. Sanford Of Stamford called the meet
ing to order and +. A. Fitch, ESD made the
opening address Ia his usual felicitous manner
Mr. Sanford followed in a practical talk upon
means TO be used to renovate WORKOUT farm
Discussion followed after which adjournment
was taken until evening.
The evening session was prrtaCed by music by
the Hubbard brothers, after which WIN ChapiI
OF MIddlesex spoke upon Farming for prOht.
Miss May Smith sang song which was received
/ with applause. After discussion the exercises fol
the evening were closed
On Wednesday forenoon Mr.. Spear OF Braintre'
spoke upon The Sheep VS. the cow, with odd
| IN favor of the sheep In the afternoon ROlltn {
Smith nf PittsTOrd spoke upon Winter feeding
| of stock " The manufacture OF maple sugar wa
| brought up, but the hnard unanimously agrees
/ that Wilmington knew more about this suhirc
! than they did,
"Wednesday evening the hall was crowded twha
| "A pity IL il that We haven't town hall that vii
/ seat more than ~ and Prof W, W. Cooke q
Burlington gave an excellent talk up IN milk an
! itscar-." MIR. King was at his hest and sang sew
/ tral selections which were received with grea
/ favor j. Henry stowe acted as chairman Of tn
meetings, and h. A. Fitch as secretary. tn
meetings were most suCtesstu and profitable 4
| every respect
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
THE VERMONT PHd1NX 1891


Geo. G. Hopkins has finished his course Of study
at packards commercial school In New York
and went to Brattleboro this week to take posi-
ton In the Vermont National bank.
The members Of the fire department were paid
on last week by A. W. Mead, treasurer Of the
board. About 500 was dlsbursed, divided among
about 20 members The fires Of the past year
were States block burnt In March. now rebuilt
and owned by the Fisk Paper company; fire In
the public library, later IN the spring, which de
strOYed aud injured many volumes; the burning
Of Jackson's block in August; and u small fire III
the kitchen NJ Mrs Wise's place ON Canal street
Sa0O.
st. Joseph Catholic society held coffee party
and dance at the town HAN Monday evening, when
although the evening was stormy, a large crowd
gathered. and the usual good time was enjoyed
Jack Mann's farce was repeated with new points
and hits. and was one Of the attractive features
w w. Ball Of Winchester has been canvassng
the place for Talmage's From manager to throne, "
and other works
John Hickey's new house In the rear Of High
street IL fast assuming proportions.
The Universalst society held conversation
party and social at the yestry last evening. An
oyster supper was also served
Prof Wales closed his dancing lessons with a
reception at the town hall last Tuesday evening
The costumes OF some OF the ladies' were tasty
aud made very pretty appearance on the floor
good company was present.
About ~ Of the Universalst people went ont "a
Geo. p States last Saturday evening for the pur
pose Of pulling candy and otherwise having a
good time. II IL safe TO say that all who went, OF
who may ever call on this worthy couple, will be
made to feel lat home, and be glad to go again
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
Mrs. Hetty Green .

This following anent the richest woman in
America" is Of local interest: Mrs. Hetty Green
is an object of great interest to Chicagoans.
When she appears on the street those people VINO
know her gaze at her with consuming curiosity,
and very often she has retinue OF lnqulsillNe
followers at her heels. She dresses PLAINLY, Out
in rather an eccentric manner, and her inquire Is
such as to attract attention anywhere. Her
dress contains an abnormaly large pocket. IN
which she carries her important papers ana her
correspondpnce. In conversation she is animal
ed and she emphasizes her discourse by pounding
"a desk with her fist II there happens to he desk
near by. ~ .,.-.
Mrs Hetty Green is suing the Grant locomotive
works in Chicago over some property whlch she
discovered, after selling II, had gone too cheap.
After being worsted in five suits, sixth was en-
tered by her son and daughter. This came up Oe
fore Judge Tuley and was argued on last thurs
day aud Friday. Tuesday morning II was again
taken up but to the surprise of every one the
LAWYERS for Mrs Green withdrew the suit. Now
she has surprised the defence by the announce
ment that a new suit will be filed on entirely dliier
ent and rather novel grounds IL appears that MIS-
Green father left his property TO her, and ~ the
Language of the will, to her issue. the CAIN tt
i've advanced Is that Mrs. Green's property Is real
Nv not her own but belongs In part TO her chldrei
and her chldren's children, and that 10 make th'
title TO section q clear, the Grant locomotive
works people should have summoned all those DE
scendants While Mrs Green il 1ubilant ant
looks for victory the representatives OF the tran
interests are becoming angry. Attorneys Lyman
and jackson and Gen. Smith say that thtIe u
such a thing as malice, and that II MIS- dIstl
PERSISTS further she viii have to pay for IT, MIS-
Green has had another suit pending agalns
George Miller for the possession OF 40 acres o
land In section ~ of Cicero, and this was de'lde'
in her favor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
Death of Mra. George Rose.

Mrs George Rose died quite suddenly on Thurs
dav mo, ming Feb 5. Mrs Rose has been IN poor
health for many yeats and her death IS attribute.
bile to a complication OF Diseases, supplemented
hV an attack OF pneumonia She was O3 years OF
age Her parents were Mr.. and Mrs. Silas Cush.
man. who had family Of ~ children, seven OF
whom arr now living with the exception OF twc
town. where she was born. She was lady OF
heautilul character, and possessed the love and
respect Of every one who knew her Ihr0hgl
Iife-she has rXemplihrd in her daily walk the re
ligion which she professed. The funeral was al
Nj Tucker and Rev Mr. Spencer officiating. Be
sides the brothers aud sisters she leaves bus
hand who has cared for her most tenderly, anC
an adopted daughter, Mrs. q. d. Spencer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
WILMINGTON.
Death of Mrs. George Rose---Agricult-
ural Meetings---A Town Meeting Called
10 Uote on the Oueation of Railroad aid

4 town meeting is called for the 2ist, to cOnsld-
er the matter of bonding the town to build rail
the railroad question has been agitated and nu-
merous plans and pro ects have been submitted,
but now the time seems to have come for decided
action and immediate results.
Mrs Lizzie Bells house came near being de
struyed by fire on Monday, Feb. >.
The literary meetings. which have been al.
iourned from time To time for various causes, VIII
b- resumed next week Wednesday evening. when
W. f. King will give paper tracing the history
Of language. Musical selections etc, VIII 6t
given.
Merchant Spencer has sold his horse.
Mrs Convey and Mrs. Fairbanks OF New York
daughters Of Mr., and Mrs c. W Bissell. are visit
ing in town.
Rev L. F. Tucker is holding a series Of reviva
meetings IN district No. 10.
At the recent encampmeut Of the state depart
ment. q. A r, G. VI. Russell was elected mem
Der Of the council Of administration.
The. date Of the reception 70 Rev aud Mrs
Tucker. announced to their congregation To-
Wednesday evening OF next week, will be Tuesday
evening instead, at the church parlors
The ladies of the Universslist society held al
enjoyable sociabe at the Vermont House hal
last evening.
Mrs. Belinda Rich is very i'll at the residence O
W. r. Boyd.
A number of members of Social lodge attende,
the district meeting at Brattleboro on "Wednesday
Deputy Sheriff Kidder was called to Troy n. Y
early this week to give evidence there In a cas-
against David Harvey and George Mil err, tn
thieves who stole the money from Uncle Joh
| Rice II proves that the real names OF these me
are Davii Brimmerstool and George Coon. A
| was suspected. they stole the team with whic
| they came tO Wilmington, and the gran jury q
| Rensselaer, county has now indicted them for tn
| offence Brimmerstool is a crook, well known 1
! the police of Troy aud vicinity, and the officer
| there would Ia glad % see hun on the New 1or
! side of the line Little seems to be known Of Tn
history of the men, except that bnth arr deserteT
! from the regular army.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13

Only two cases Of diphtheria were reported tn
the board Of health in January, and Il would seem
that the dread disease Is gradually disappearing
from the city
Plans have been made for grand carnival for
the benefit Of the Y. NJ. G. A. building fund at the
city hall the afternoon and evening Of the 18th
and 18th. Several hundred dollars worth Of arti.
cles contributed by the merchants are to be sold.
The authorities are considering the ACCESSIBILITY
Of issuing bonds to the amount Of $4,000 or $50
900 In order to purchase n sufficient quantity OF
iron pipe to replace the cement lines In the water
works system.
Besides several hundred cords Of hard wood,
pine, spruce aud other logs for use at Beaver
Mills. there are probably not far from 1000 cords
of saplings in the mill yards to be cut into pail
stock
The prizes offered by Geo. Holbrook & Co. for the
best lOaves Of bread made by the pupils Of the first
class in the Grammar school, has resulted in u
| loaves placed on the counter for examination,
made by III girls and four boys. OF these the
| committee report mot one loaf Of poor bread IN
| the lot" Nos I and ~, made by Elsie Howard
and Margaret Hayes, we're nearly perfect III
| form, texture and sweetness, and were 80 nicely
| drowned 10 he worthy Of special mention. The
loayes were sold at prices ranging from s. to 81
| the proceeds 10 70 to the school
The referee before whom the celebrated dog
| case was heard has given notice that his decision
will be in favor of the defendant. Henry Wright
| the farmer, who shot the foNhounds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
Personal.

W 49, Carpenter and family have moved here
from Topsham. and living in Mrs. Bennett
house on Henry street Mr.. Carpenter is agent
for the Hoton Iron Roofing and the Pennsylvania
Iron Roofing aud CorrugatnR company
Mrs Wallace White, Mrs Finley and Mrs
Leslie Bennett gave supper at the parloTs OF the
Congregational church Thursday evening.
Mrs C. q. Smith NEE Farrl has been in town
this week.
The funeral Of Michael Mack, who died last
week after short illness, was held at st. Charles
church on Wednesday.
Mrs A. W. Emerson is soprano singer In the
Congregational choir
Miss Hattie Bardwe Of walpole, n. H., is
visiting Mrs. +. NJ. Wilson.
Miss Nellie Adams is assisting Miss Hibbard in
the library.
Mrs. n. II Farr gave a O'Clock tea Monday,
at her residence on Westminster and Henry
streets.
Mrs Fuller of Burlington has been spending q
week or two with her sister, Mrs. Walter Blake
Mr. and Mrs Ephraim Whitcomb, several years
ago residents OF this place, but now OF Rutland,
recently celebrated their jOth wedding annlNerN''
ny at their home in Rutland.
Mrs II. II. Davis attended the golden wedding
celebration of Mr.. and Mrs Ephraim Whitcohu
at Rutland last Saturday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13

Another lot Of lime is ready to take from the
kiln aud the stone will hr ready to I'LL II up rs
soon as emptied
Another addition To our supply ct snow began
saturday afternoon. About - or II inches have
fallen
Rev VIM J Smith returned Feb. 3 from Bur.
lugtou Flats. n Y
Miss Verne skinner closed her nth term Of
school in district No. Il. She reports no absent,
tarly or dismissal marks except Of one who was
prevented by illness FROM attending the last week
Frank Hackett has gone tn Town Il Tudor's.
Mr.. styles & Son have finished drawing out
logs for W x. Lyman.
Willie and Miss J. styles have been on the sick
list for the last few days
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
souTH LONDONDERRY

n..orge Shattuck and Eugene Bigelow Of Lon
dnnderTy are at work at the Montague mill
/. p sheldon and wife are visiting in Benning-
ton. - -,
a :. Abbott is now occupying his new house
John cummings recently lost good horse
Iast Friday James Pierce sprained one foot quit,
badly while at work on pile OF logs III tue NM
yard. iii. ,ar,,,r,.,.
ON the back Of his neck
The REAGENTS of the evening al the hlAS'lltIaue
vera Sj5. which exceeded their most S'hsu'he
expectations - g., hi.s
Miss Susie Clough has been home for a orlri
visit. -, ...,,
Miss NAV Chase was home from Vermont acaI,
emv over Sunday to attend her grandfather
funeral -, - hail
i,s, the snrlce from the Davis lot Monday. Tue
Whole number of logs drawn was ~09, n1 ,1',
" feet an 53e The wOrkmen with theiI tea i
ottartsd for Turner's Falls Tuesday Mr.. Ripley
left on Wednesday for bostoh'
/ Bump and wife left for New York Thursday
NJ n and Ira Goddard of Ludlow were in town
over Sunday .-. a., ,hai,
Nj and Mrs. e. A. Fletcher returned 10 lhen
me in AthoI. Mass, Tuesday
ma Kinsman and wife received a VISIT iron
,hsir son-in.law, MIR, TUlman OF filchnhfs' MASS
th,. past week -.. ~.
rant Childs of Brattleboro gives nus PAPER %, ol
,.. nostai service az the town hall next ThuIsuaS
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
RERNARDsToN. MASS

A sleigh ride party Of ~ couples from Bernard
stOn and Gill went to Montague last week Wednes
day night.
The Congregational choir gave an entertain
mrnt at the church parlor Wednesday evening
The program. consisting Of music and readings
was well carried ont.
Geo. u. Puulter closed his schuol in the eas
part Of Ieyden last week.
George T.. Poulter visited Montreal last week.
Wednesday evening, Feb. IL, Mr. Lorenzo Gris
void will give a lecture for the benefit ut th,
Congregational sucrty Subject, dreams an'
Realities
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13

Whereas, our Heavenly Father has permitted
ls To- suffer great loss IN calling home our he
loved brother and master. therefore he 1t
ResOired. That in the death Of Brother Martin
j. Gleason the Vermont grange, No. 1872. has lost
worthy officer; and while we boW beneath the
fulness that he has left an example worthy to be-
followed.
ResOired That We tender our heartfelt sym.
patty TO Sister Gleason and family, praying that
the presence Of the divine comforter may be theirs
to enjoy; that IN every sal aud lonely hour they
may receive comfort from Hun who alone knows
how to comfort In every attiictou
ResOlred That the masters chair be- draped In
mourning for three months
Resolved, That copy Of these resolutions he
placed upon the records Of the Vermont grange
copy sent to the family Of the deceased, and
also for publication In Our Grange Homes and
one or more ot our county papers
j. u WATSON,
MRs. T. ID. BARRIER
Mas. :. u MAY,
Committee.
ap.l.l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
WEsT WARDsBoRo.

THE spelling school Of the ith was not largely
IA tended probably on account of the cold wealth
pr. as the next morning the mercury stood FROM
four to eighteen On "Wednesday the wind blew
81 hard that Il upset a load Of hay throwing the
driver C. Ryder. OF with il and brIising him
about the fac-, though not seriously.
John Ware nf Tnwnshend has bought few
cattle In town.
The sugar festival IT Friday evening, the 9Th
was attended by about "a mostly young people
ami was thoroughly enjoyed. over s. was rial
iltVl, which is to he used In buying the chairs fol
the Nestry. which are very much needed.
II is expected there will he donation for tn,
pastor at the vestry next Wednesday evening. the
18TH and an invitation is extended to all to hell
in making this meeting both Pheasant ant
profitable
About IA foot Of snow fell Sunday, but Their,
was quite good attendance at church. thanks t.
thUs+- who owned teams. The subject for mex
Sunday morning is "Procrastination."
Il is expected there will be missionary concer
on the last Sunday in this month Washington
birthday. IL h thought hest to open the init
boxes also at this time therr is special call 70
more money.
NJ o. johnson is visiting in Newark, n. J.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
VERNON.

Many Of our tOwnspeOple who intended to visit
the "Deestrick Skule" at Brattleboro last Tuesday
evening could not obtain seats They should try
again next Tuesday evening.
Mrs G. + Krnney is at her fathers, \. Whit.
hed'S
Eli Brooks of Fitchburg is in town
Alfred Strbbns vt California is expected at his
brothers. Alunlo Stpbhns's
j. A Beers was suddenly taken quite III last
Sunday, hut is now reported better.
f. VI Hrard's youngest child is also ON the sick
list
Miss Sophia pc-ler Is reported I" IT, worse
utsAiu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
WINDHAM.

Mr.. Hemenway's singing class at South
Windham will give grand concert next
week Tuesday evening. johnson Bros.
aud White aud Holden have been engaged
to assist
Miss Clark's school exhibition came off
Wednesday evening according to program.
farce was presented, and other exercises
consisted of tableaux, music, etc.
John A. Gould has left to work in the
scythe snath factory at Bellows Falls.
Mrs Emma A. Howard is stopping for a
season at L. b. Chapman's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-13
neath of Winfeld Wright.

winfield Wright who died Feb g. gas tue ,s son
Of Ainbeus and Nancy Wright nee nancy M9s
sehke !, Jdsrd ii H. and settled on the iarhl
IIpl ~ deceased was born aud died The tallIi
then consisted Of but I'VE or SIX acres ere oI S S
lhhu anu , ryvner Augustus Warren, was tue
my settlrr MIR Wright was one OF Lo3I 1nluiH 1n
III others being Warren, Melvin And MARY 5o lied
mI, ,,55a1 III the six children born 10 lhell
S 5,S ar. now living and were present al tITs
ISthers funeral orip Albert and tlo'S warren s
r.. a; tht, s,,,nn Nav l. 1879, MIR. wright Was
INsSr H. 10 Miss Loyina Goddard whose nU s,
was on the farm adjoining his ana Tne' ~ s'1 hret
horn and had always lived. pui ha Ea are reouired
yegsant and faithful care which his wiIe aH1
children have given him. Inc ehliu lIr iahest es
ed in according 10 Mrs Virgin ' to their father
s e sn no. vas held at the house on SUNDAY S'
Rev. ". A Bryant officiating