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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
KEENE Nh

Miss Grace Darling, while on her way Ia
Chesterfield one day last week. attempted
to ahght from the carriage while ascending
West hill, but fell heavily TO the ground.
Her elbow was thrown out OF Joint and
one of the bones OF the arm broken
1t is expected that the Keene shoe facto-
~ will be enlarged to several times its pres
ent capacity. The Sentinel saws that il is
believed that the extension of the works
will increase the population Of Keenc by
over 1000 people. and will add from 5000
10 5000 TO the monthly pay roll
The coroner jury has returned a YER
dict charging the death OF Georu, W
Croker 10 a telonion~ assault committed
by Lawrence Gilbo. Levi, T. Bayue and
george Anger Oh the night before th.
Fourth
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
VERNON.

The Sunday school concert at the church
last Sunday evening was successfully given
10 good audience who appreciated the eff
fort OF the school. Many thanks are due
Mrs. Hubbard of Brattleboro and Mrs. Ray
OF New ork Tor their valuable assistance.
and especially are we indebted to Mr. Ken
ney, who so generously devoted a large part
OF his vacation in the preparation and man
agement of the whole affair.
Mr.. Kenney returned TO Boston toy the
early train Monday morning.
Mrs, John 5. Lee of Canton. " y. and
her son. Fred 5. Lee, Phi. D., OF Columbia
college New ork. visited at A. Withheld S
and NJ. Lees this week.
Miss Lucy Stebbins of Fitchburr was in
town over sunday
Mrs Cora Fox of New York came on
Tuesday.
C.. L. Davis has been granted pension
OF So a month.
Miss Allie j., youngest daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. {. +. Davis, was married TO Eli
Brooks of Fitchburg az 2:3O p. NJ on Tues
day, the 2Sth, Rev. A. II. Webb officiating.
The house was tastefully decorated with
ferns. evergreens and flowers The bride
and groom, standing during the ceremony
beneath an arch OF ferns and pansies. were
attended by Miss Florence Allen of Brattle-
boro as bridemaid and Mr. T. T. Dunklee
of Fitchburg as best man. The bride and
bridemaid carried bouquets of white roses.
The presents were numerous and valuable.
and consisted OF sterling silverware. pict-
ures. furniture, and a snug sum in cash
Mr.. and Mrs. Brooks. amid the usual trib-
ulations of rice-showers and other accom-
panIments. took the oc clock train for Bos-
ton and thence TO Provincetown. Mass.
After brief stay at the seashore they will
return 10 their home at Fitchburg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES

John Caveu. an Irish farmer whose
death took place near Chicopee Falls fery
days ago. Wa, los years old. bu, until a
short time before his death he had been "a.
work regularly about ms place and in the
hay field
Ex-Mayor Cook. J. j. Raleigh. Merritt
Clark and W. II. TitcOmb. members OF the
Democratic city committee at Nortnamr-
ton, nave been sued Tor $500 by a boy
named Johnnie Pagan. At a Democratic
Jubilee, after the last state election. he
picked up big tire cracker behind a wagon
from which they were discharginc nr.-
works, and it shattered his hand when 10
exploded. The property OF each mas been
attached.
Henry 3. Rankin. formerly general sec
rotary of the Greenfield y. NJ. c. A.. has
accepted the cali 10 become pastor of the
Baptist church al Turner's Falls at "A salary
OF $500. He had two offers with larger
salaries
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
WEST TOWNSHENn

/. j. kent's barns were burned Saturday
morning. and it was only by the most Wig
orous efforts of the family and the neigh
bors who came TO their assistance, that the
house was saved. Nj Kent had finished
haying and the barns were filled with tine
hay
Rev. Mr.. Dugan of Peru exchanged pull
pits with Rev. Mr., Vincent last sunday.
William Lawrence. while moving Tor II.
II. Carr of IOwnshend. was thrown from
his machine. breaking his collar bone. As
he fell his clothing caught on the machine
and ne was dragged across the field before
the horses stopped.
Mrs. d. L. Boyden is visiting her daugh-
ter near Concord, y. II.
Miss Sarah Allen is spending her summer
vacation with her mother
Miss Lucy Wood has returned from Con
necticut. where she has been teaching for
some months.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
WESTMINSTER WEST.

DIR. George Gorham has returned from
his trip to Europe, where he went to perfect
himself in certain branches of his profes-
sion. He spent short time with relatives
here in the early part of the week.
Alfred :. Hall with his two children
Francis and Helen. have been on a carriage
trip 10 Bennington. TO pay visit to his
former pastor at Winchester, Mass. Rev.
Mr.. Seymour, who now has a charge in
Bennington. The children are boarding
for some weeks with Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
GOOdeli
Herbert Wardwell and family Of Keene
n H.. have spent a week with former
acquaintance in this place, returning on
Tuesday TO their home.
Several Young men, after the busy toll
OF haylng. are refreshing themselves 10y a
few days OF camping and fishing at Lake
Warren in Astead, \. II. j. H., Louis
and Ira Miller. Fred Clark. Bert Ormshy
and Antony Schweeck are OF the number
The young ladies enjoyed picnic ''all
to themselves on Tuesday al Goodell s
pond. They think it fun to wait upon
themselves occasionally, and report "a
Jolly good time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
SOUTH NEWFANE

.. +. Morse of Philadelphia arrived at
his father last Wednesday for a stop OF a
lew weeks.
Miss Mary Morse of Boston is visiting
at Rev. Z. Hatfields
Capt. Harrison Aldrch of Somerville.
Mass, is with his family at their summer
cottage,
Ira Perry of st. Louis, Mo. who is stay
ing with his brother c. L. Perry. during
the hot season, has started up a company
10 repair the highway from Williamsville
TO South Newfane without cost to the town
The repairs are well under way. rounding
up the road, picking out the large stones
graveling the sandy places, etc. The Dex-
tiers, MI Shields and Charles Mason of
Philadelphia together with the residents of
the district. assume expense amounting to
500 or more. Ira Perry is large contrib
utor 10 the very commendable enterprise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

H. A. dudley commander OF Hooker
rs, anu IL :, HAS ana Wlle attended
'le reunion d' beiloWs falS last saturday.
~ ram oole ana uat'@iller Edlth OF
s EiI w iass: are spending the summer
al DI'as " human ,.
nj man Vuils vi IHIu,i'I, Mass JON
ii,5 l'V '' nei i"'iieI : NJ H. hosklls s.
H. /; Aearley mas sold his span OF buck
SKIN colts TO Or. a. NJ. Jeonegan OF Bos-
ton io' 80. MI CAREY started Mon
way ~ uei''el Iileih'
Mrs. Charles Whitman left for her home
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
MARLBORO.

Herbert Choate has bought the place
where John Metcalf lives. adding il to the
home farm. where he intends TO make some
decided improvements
Mrs Frank Brayman made misstep
while about her work and received very
bad sprain of the ankle
Rev. Mr. Schoteld and wife are expected
home this week from their vacation.
Marlboro does not mean TO be far behind
the times. 1t is expected that base ball
club will bee formed here soon. as some
were practicing last week
Officers have been chosen Tor a SUNDAY
school concert before long.
lawmakers never knew harvests TO be so
plenty as this year
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
WEST WARpsRORO.

1t is said that Mr.. Fursman's son, who
hurt his head here few weeks ago, is now
IN the hospital in New \ ork in a very crit
ical condition.
Mrs. A. A. Payne has gone To West Do
yer 10 care for her brothers wife, Mrs. II
W. Estabrook, who is very ILL.,
Two more members We're added 10 the
church by baptism last Sunday.
The camping Out party, OF which W. II.
Symonds was a member was broken m
rather unexpectedly as Mr. Symonds
wrenched his ankle He went TO Jamaica
the day following and the next day went TO-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
STRATTON

On Tuesday July u. a horse belonging
to NJ. f. Perry strayed into the woods on
the mountain and found it's way over to
the chopping owned by +. g. Bacon in
Sunderland. where he was found 10y Mr.
Perry on the 2Sth.
Your correspondent would like to have
the item published about June 10 in regard
to the sale of ID. Harris land corrected. 1t
should read $50 instead of $3.50 as printed
Mrs /. F. Sheldon has been quite i'll.
George johnson and members of his
family are visiting in town.
The ladies' aid society met at the hall
Thursday evening
Elmer French has moved to Bondville
frolN L. Aliens farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD

On ana after June -, 1891, trains on this road
VIII leave brattleboro for all points North at
lO3A A. n $40, b:25 and 10: l5P n
lhe luSl A. NJ, train ls mail train for Montpeier
~ Aioans, Rutland, Burlington, Montreal and
the Passumpsic road
The $40 p. A., Is the White Mountain expregs
ana Montreal ana Quebec day express
lhe o;So p. A., train is mail train for White
River Junction and Rutland
Inc 1918 p. a., train is an express 70 Montreal
eherorook ana Quebec, with sleeping cars at
tached This tram runs daily (Sundays 10 Mon
treal only
Trains leave Bellows Falls for the South con
hectlng with the Connecticut River line al Brat
tienoro as follows. Montreal and Quebec express
Laih TOT Springfield and New York at $40 A 81 4;
man ana accommodation, 500 A. b.. White
mountain express, 100 p. Al. mail ana accommU-
uatlon, 2;ooP. New York day express 400 ~ 81.
All THESE trains make close connections with
Boston Albany K, r., both east and west OF
Springfield. j. MILLlGAA, Supt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
WINDHAM

+. A. Holbrook has gone to Bethel for a
few days To see a college friend married
Rev. c. +. Prentiss supplied the Con-
gregational pulpit last Sunday. Rev. G.. A.
Beckwith not being able to preach MIR
Beckwith is. however, slowly improving.
James NJ. Lawes and family have re-
turned to their home In Milford, y H..
after a week visit at Samuel Moore
Mrs. Harris received last week from Mai.
G. G.. Gould Of Washington, ID. c.. finely
executed crayon portrait Of her late hus-
band. Hon. VIM. Harris
Mrs. James Quirk and daughter of Wa
terville, Mimi, and Mrs. L. T. Park are
visiting at James Gould's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
DUMMERsTON

Charles H. Thompson of Brattleboro
will give report of the recent Christian
Endeavor convention held in Minneapolis,
at the church in Dummerston Centre, next
SUNDAY evening at 1880 O'Clock. All are
most cordially invited.
The W. {. T. q. will meet in the vestry
Thursday Aug. 6. at 2:3O T.. NJ. 1t is the
annual meeting and it is hoped that all
members will be present; also all Others
who are interested in church work
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31

" y. and Mrs Morrison of Willimantic,
Conn, are at Dea. Houghton's
Mr. and Mrs. Priest. with their daugh-
ter Eva. from Meirosc, Fla. are stopping
in town for a time.
Mrs. +. G.. Lewis and daughter are at G..
/. Pierces.
Mrs. HE. Baker is spending a few weeks
i'm Peacham.
Fred Smith and wife are at L. Sander
son S.
Miss Rena Houghton is visiting in Spring
field. Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31

During the epidemic of La Grippe lasl season
Dr.. King New Discovery for ConsuGnptiou.
Coughs uuu Colds proved u be the best remedy
Reports from me- many VINO used % confirm TINS
statement They arr not only quickly relieved
nut The aisea-,- LETT no tad after results We ask
YOU Ca give TINS remedy a fair trial ami We guar
auite that YOU viii ~ satisfied with results the
purchasr money vii D- refunded Il mas no
equal m la tTripp- or any Throat. Chest or Lung
trouhr- lrial bottles fr-- at II Holden &
Go. drug storr. Large size ~ crnts and q
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
GuIIFORn CENTRE.

In the absence OF the pastor the sunday
school will be held as usual at 1:3O j.. NJ
next sunday
Hollis Gallup and sister of Boston are
guests of L. G.. Adams
A. g. Weeks and family returned this
week to their home in Boston. having spent
Two months al their farm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31

The parents of C. b. Roberts. who re-
Gently visited him. are to take a carriage
drive through Vermont and Massachusetts,
reaching Bennington in time to attend the
dedication of the battle monument.
Mrs /. j. Rannev of Hartford, Conn.
is at Mrs L. A. Roberts this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
WARDsBORO.

VIM. II. Butterfeld and wife attended
the soldiers reunion at Bellows Falls last
Saturday.
Frank Waite returned home from Den
Yer, Col. last Monday
Mrs. j. \. Steele returned home Wednes-
day evening after an absence OF two weeks
on a visit among relatives and friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
VICINITY GLEAN1NGs

The Rev. !. b. Rearion pastor of TN,
Jnlversalist church and society AT Ludlow.
closes hi, labor> there some time bon sep
tember Before doing So he take, q vaca-
uuu OF three weeks spending "a portion OF
tine time IN Michigan where il is possible
he may have some idea of settling. should
the outlook be To hi, liking.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
BROOKLINB.

The school in district NO. 3 closed last
FRIDAY. The teacher. Miss Alice Allbee.
entertained her pupils at her home Friday
afternoon.
Charles Cutler. Mr.. and Mrs. Bush and
Mr.. and Mrs Alhro Ford attended the re-
union at Bellows Falls last Saturday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31

A social dance will be given at village
hall on Friday evening. Aug :. to which a
general invitation is extended Music.
Sibiey band. four pieces
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31

a misStep will oft.n make a cripple for life. A
bottle OF Henry a johnson S Arnica AM OH LIN
mrili at hand viii not prevent the mister buj
used Immediately II will save being a cripple
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31

The phenomenal success, Of Ayers Sarsaparilia
started into existence host OF competitors
ms, OF course. was to he expected. But the ~
ircl has been 20 demonstrate the superior merits
or ir AYERS preparation by "a constantly ion
creasing demand for 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31

To be free from sick headache. bliousness. CON
slpation, etc. use Carriers Little Liver puis
strictly vegetable They GENTLY stimulate nj e.
liver and free the stomach from bile
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31

was almost killed bv the doctors who treated
m for bleeding plies. Ii cost me 500 without
relief. ] took sulphur BiIers for two month.
ana now ] am well - Gus Hall Troy. y y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
w. H. HATGH

Any article that has outlived
- years of competition and inn
itation. and sells more and more
each year, must have merit.
Dobbins' Electric Soap, first
made in 1869, is Just that arfi-
Gle. Those who use it each
week. (and their name is legion
save clothes anu strength. and
let soap do the work All that
we can say as to its merits pales
into nothingness, before the story
it will tell, itself, of its own
perfect purity and quality, il YOU
Will give II one trial ASK your
grocer for it. He mas it. or will
get 1t. Try it next Monday.
\ r Their are many imitation El..c
- L. trio Soaps m which ELECTRICITY
plays no part Dobbins Is the original
one. all Magnetics, Electrics ana Electro
MaElIs arr fraudulent limitations ASK
for Dobhins Electric. Sc that our nam.
D on every wrapper. and If any other j,
SEM YOU 10y your grocer, when YOU ord pr
Ours-SeHd az back
l. L. CRAGIN q 90.
Philadelphia. Pa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31

some laugh NJ the old school remedies N0
modern ones ECU Al johnson Anoayne Liniment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
Railroads.
NEW LYNDON NORTHERN RAILROAD

hOlNN COllE.
Trains leave Bratteboro as follows
% A. n. Tor Springfield and New York daily
$40 NJ, Tor Boston, via Bechertown and the
NehlraI massachusetts, r. K . ana for New Lon
don ana intermediate stations
lu'uH A. Il, Tor Connecticut River r. r
lu;-o A ~. for MIXERS Fails. Boston and the West
wa hoosac Tunnel line. Palmer CONNECTING
Win lineage special on Boston q ALBANY
4 X: and New London, connecting for Watch
HUI Naragansett Pier aud Newport
20 p NJ express for Springfield ana New York
500 P. 81, mail train for Springfield
7'5O 2 NJ steamboat train for New Nork via New
London, and express for Springfield and New
York ~ -'N'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
GOING NORTH

Trains arrive in Brattleboro:-
lu.2i A. NJ, from New London and New York
l2:S3 p. n, from Milers Falls Hoosac Tunnel
Boston, Fitchburg, etc
~ p ~ from Palmer and New London
$3.50 =. NJ. from Springdeld-MOntreal exprass
b;i2 P. n, from Springfield
lO;UO P. NJ, from New London Palmer and Bosrou
VIA Central Massachusetts K r.
lo'l p. H.. from Springfield and New York
c. F. SPAULDING Supt
New London. Conn., June ~ 1881
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
NY SUFFERINGS CEASE.

" COR FIVE YEARS haUe suffered from iafas,-
nation Of the bladder. FOR three months
DreUfOuS 10 taking HhDLEI6HS KIDNEY
REHEDf. M SUferiHgS az times tUerc intense
often preventing trOrit. there UdS an almost
constant desire 20 BriHGte Uhfch caused SnlartiHg
ana burning. ana there also a terrible pain N
the small OF nv bdch But CURED.
DELI {. SPAuLDIh6. Anon. NJ "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
GIRL WANTED.

4 'OMfEIENI 10 do general housew ork and
- who is willing To assist IN the can. of Chi
urtn Enquire at No. 50 Green street 1871
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31

some of herbs IN II AIS VAR remover that
ndeflul preparation for restoring the color and
lhick' ning the growth OF the hair. grow plenti
fully IN New England
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31

Aver Cathartic Pills arr recomm- ndei by the,
best physicians. Decaus- they are free from CA
"lnel ana other injurious drugs, being COMPOSE
OF purely vegetable ingredients. While Thorough
m their action, they stimulate and strengthen M
bowels ana secretury organs
woman VINO Is weak. nervous and sleepiess
ana VINO has cnld hands and feet. cannot feel and
act like well person Carriers Iron Pills eullaIiz
tie circulation. remove nervousness and give
strength ana rest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-31
c. P. gibson, AuCtiOneer
West Chesterfield, n. H.

sales attended to in New Hampshire. Vermont
ana Massachusetts. Connected by telephone
Orders may be left at The Phu.nix ONCE. Brattle-
boro Vt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-10-24
Foreign News.

LONDON, Oct. "a The flooded districts q
Englsud show no signs of Improvement
Around Bedford is huge lake and parts Of
the town itself are inundated. The Thames,
10 the upper parts Of thst river, has risen
q feet during the night. At Maidenbead,
the lower part OF which town Is inundat-
ed to the depth OF three feet, people
have sought refuge in the upper, stories,
preparatory to leaving the buildings themselves.
Two children have been drowned by tie flood at
Northampton.
ROME. Oct 24.-The Pope has written a letter
az result of the recent popular Manifestations at
Rome against the French pilgrims, in which he
says that he d.plores the fact that the Roman
rioters were allowed Ito indulge with impunity
in every kind OF license, profaning the church,
insulting the Pontiff and maltreating pilgrims. %
LONDON, Oct. 24.-The Naval exhibition,
which in spite OF the wettest aud coolest summer
experienced in generation, has proved to be the
most successful show for years past. closes to-
nj sht An effort will be made to secure for the
Chicago Worlds Fair the handsom, model Of the
Victory, Admiral Nelson's chip, on hoard Of
which he died at the battle OF Trafalgar, and the
excellent model OF the Eddystone lighthouse.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-10-24
FROM WASHINGTON.
Especial Correspondence Of tie Alerandria Gazette

il
WASHINGTON. D. O.. Oct. "a 1891.
People from Loudoun county, Virginia.
here to-day, well-informed concerning poIit-
icsl affairs IN that county, cay that while a
Loudoun county mau may receive compli.
mentary vote In the democratic convention
that will nominate candidate for Congress
in their district, the effective vote of that
county will be cast for Mr.. Meredith. a
friend OF Oapt. Aleck Payne OF Fauquler
county, here to-day, says the Captain, who
has been spoken OF In connection with the
nomination referred to-, Is not candidate,
and that Fauquier ia for Meredith.
Capt. Illness position here has been SO
uncomfortable ever since his son killed
Soung flanagan. thst 8. his own request
he has abandoned his pride. the reclamation
OF the flats of this city AID been transferred
to service In Dakota.
Senator Carlisle, who is Just here from
Kentucky. says the result OF the coming
election In Ohio depends more on the vote
In the rural portion of the State than on
chat in Cincinnati, where democratic defec.
ton Is known to exist. Iithere be falling
off In the republican vote in the oonntry dis.
tricss, he thinks Governor Campbell viii be
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1891-10-24
Invited to Eat Human Flesh.

a man who was invited to psrtake Of hu-
man flesh at cannibal feast is now 10 San
Francisco. He Is LInneman. Il happen.
ed 90 the Island of New Britain where he
went as special agent of the German Gov
eminent, being empowered to 90 into the
Interior to settle boundary disputes between
the New Guinea Company and lsnd.claim
Jumpers. Linneman went far into the H.
!and foslly reaching place where the ma
tives had never before seen q whts man.
He felt DO fear, as they regarded him as
superior being, and they never eat white
human Fl ,sh. The msn and women 60 stark
naked. Tbs women are sold for a mere
tri1s. the haud5omest bringing. only $25,
while homely or old women can be bought
for plug OF tobacco. when a man has
bought womap," esid Linneman, 'she is
his absolutely, and If she violates her faith
With him. she is killed aud eaten. They
will not eat her at or near our trading posts
for years ago We began IL q citing severe
punishment Oh them for cannibslism but
they will lure her away into the woods
and then cut CT her head and cook her
we never hear OF such women again.
Tribe pEeys upon tribe to get men and women
to eat: The nstives seldom tell OF canniba fessts
but when l went into the interior the natives
were boder and on one ,casion came upon
party of tives who had cooked the body OF
young woman. The f.es were burning among
the palms and gloomy light WAS thrown ont.
The dead body had been cut into place., and tn,
parts were cooked through and through. Il Was
fearful eight and the natives stood abont
each eating his piece of human fssh, tbousht
that no living persons hsd seen or could sea
more horrible thing. One OF the savsges advanc.
ed with piece ia his hands and ss he came
closer I saw .t was the woman's arm. He tan.
dsred it in manner meant TO bs hospitable, aud
in his native language asked me to eat fs. 7
shrs back in horror but neither the native nor
the throng o, savage men, women and children
around me could understand my feeling. Tbs
body after it hsd been cot into pieces was cooked
with leaves of the taro plant. These give the
flesh spicy favor.