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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17
Death of Edward Burgess.


In the death of Edward Burgess, which
took place last Sunday, so unexpectedly to
the general public. American Yachting in
terests have sustained an irreparable loss,
and this country has lost man who had
given her proud preGminence in the sci
ence of naval architecture He was dis
tinctively man who had in him a genius
for doing one thing and doing it well. A
quiet and difiident man in his personal
bearing, he never failed to produce a de-
fender of the famous Americas cup when
ever English yachtsmen threatened to
wrest it from us, and he could always "bet-
ter his best when called upon to produce
a 'tyer" His talents as a designer in
duced the government to give him place
on the naval board in 1887 to award prizes
for the designs of cruisers and battle ships /:
and in 1888 he was appointed permanent
chairman on the board of life-saving APP
piances in the United States lfe-saving
service. He was for some time professor
of entomology in Harvard college, resign
ing that position when the demands on his
skill as a naval designer began to grow
more pressing
Among the famous yachts which Mr.
Burgess designed were the Volunteer, May
flower and Puritan. He first attracted the
attention of Boston yachtsmen by design
ing a catboat that outsailed every other
boat of its class in the harbor. When q,
some years ago, Boston wanted to compete
with New York for the honor of defending
the cup against the Genesta, Mr.. Forbes
engaged Mr. Burgess to model a yacht to
beat the New York Priscilla, The Puritan
was the result, and her victory over her
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17

From the st. Louis Globe-Dcmocratl
\ dollar never bought more than it will
buy today in the way of general necessities
and conveniences, and the Republican party
is entitled to the principal credit for this
excellent condition of affairs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17

Secretary of War Proctor has appointed
Major John c. Stearns of Bradford one of
the two commissioners to preserve the lines
of the battle of the Army of the Potomac
and of the Army of northern Virginia at
Antietam. The other commissioner is
Gen. Henry II. Heath OF Virginia, who
was division commander under Lee. The
last Congress appropriated $1,000 for
marking the lines of battle and the posi-
tion of each of the 43 commanders of the
troops engaged in that battle. The com
missioners will enter upon the duties of their
office in October next. The salary of the
members of the commission is $500 a wear
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17
Three Things.

TFNHREE things we do, iron work, wood work,
Il painting. Three things have, top bug
gies, open buggies two seaters Three things we
hold 70, low price, good work, promptness.
Three things we want, more friends, more work,
more money. Three things you know, our de-
sres, our address, our location. ID. l.. GRIGGS,
No Brook strt ct. Shop next to Hunter & O'Neii,
Flat street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17

Accordingt to Lynn, Mass, despatch the
post-otlice department is taking hand to
protect the people against the bond invest
ment swindles A Lynn woman received
a note from that department, stating that
money orders drawn in favor of such COM
panies would not be paid. Several days
before Inspectors had been in town and re-
ported unfavorably on the companies. The
department declares that bond and invest
ment companies are included under the
head of false and fraudulent attempts to
obtain money from the people. Punish
ment will be given under section $3.50.
known as the lottery postal law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17

Col. Lester, secretary of the New Orleans
cotton exchange, who is now i'm Washing
ton, says that the excitement over the
Malta incident has died away, but it has
left very strong American feeling in New
Orleans That affair, he says, ''has de
veloped an American sentiment of which
there is scarcely any comprehension in the
North. l was born in this country and
was forced to wait u years before could
cast ballot. 1t is the opinion of our peo-
pie that it is only right to make these i'm
migrants wait u years before they are en-
titled to the right of suffrage
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17
Something for Nothing.

IL ALF the people seem anxious 10 get "some
4 thing for nothing so now We offer pictures
absolutely free. This is no SELLS no Joke Tut
just valuable fact. Nice photographs or crayons
free They shall not cost you one cent. Full par
tculars by calling on j w PROUTY, next to
Bliss House Send postal for particulars if not
convenient to call
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17

An artist from New York is engaged in
painting portrait of Senator j. s. Morrill,
at his home i'm StratfOrd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17
VIVA ReeIproeLty 1. Doing.
From the Boston .Iournal. |

Our Brazilian reciprocity agreement has
only been in operation three months, but
its beneficial effects are already apparent in
| largely increased exports of agricultural
and manufactured products. Here are the
figures of the shipments of some important
articles for May last, compared with the
corresponding month of 1890:
May, 1891. May. $40.
Mining and mechanical TOOLS
implements and machinery S4qG. l43 Sllt. 4j3
Resin tar. etc, 1859 32S
Picked pork and bacon B0556 18Th
sewing machines 1891 33St
Wood and its manufactures SO02G 2%T7
S63f, ,09S S16LT16
All of these articles are included in the
reciprocity agreement. The first three are
admitted free of duty; the other two have
their duty reduced 25 per cent. The re-
suit has been that our exports of these ar
ticles to Brazil have multiplied nearly four
foli as compared with the exports of
year ago. Wheat -four, one of the largest
items in our shipments to Brazil, shows
decrease. 1t need hardly be said that it is
not due TO lessened demand, however.
but is attributable to the simple fact that
our farmers have not had so much surplus
flour to send abroad this year as usual. In
other agricultural products the increased
manufactured goods.
In the light of these suggestive statis-
tics, it is not surprising that John Bull is
looking with a jealous eye on the rapid
strides that Jonathan with his seven league
reciprocity boots is taking. 1t is not in
Brazil only, or in Venezuela, that John is
giving us sharp signs of his hostility. Gen.
Foster, who negotiated the reciprocity
agreement with Spain regarding Cuba,
says that he found British intrigue fighting
him at every step at the Spanish capital
The British manufacturers and the British
diplomatists realize that as things are now
going it is only question of time when
the Yankees will Oust them from their SUI
premacy in southern markets. and with
characteristic British fair play they are
trying all kinds of unlerhanded tricks to
circumvent us.
1t is calculated to dismay the Britons and
their tariff reform friends however. to
see that thus far their intrigueS have been
futile. Guatemala is the latest Southern
republic to signify its desire for reciprocity.
We have adequate communication with
Guatemala by American steamships, and
cOnSc Iucntly enjoy already a much larger
share Of that country trade than any 9th
er nation. Reciprocity will doubtless ena-
ble us to capture most of the remainder.
These are the kind of things that make the
heathen rage on both sides of the ocean.
distinguished tariff reformer' in Bel
ford's Magazine this month denounces
reciprocity as ''illogical, utterly superficial
and wholly impossible but somehow rec
iprocity moves right along. calmly unmnd-
tul of the brickbats that are being SHE'D at
it by its foreign and domestic enemies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17

The Vermont Phenix has n larger
paid circulation in Windham county
than any other paper. .....
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17
Speak Quick,

4 S the owner has changed his place Of resi-
"a dence and has no use for team offers at a
great sacrifice before next Thursday, separately
one fancy cart harness, and sound, good dis
position 616 year-old driving horse, cost S225
Call ON O. +. ADAMS, Bliss House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-07-17

VXTOMAN'S EDUCATIONAL AND INDUS
w TRIAL UNION, Ryther's building. Main
Street. Open from A. NJ. to 6:30 p. NJ.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-03
He Could SYmnathiZe.

1 was walking along a street given
over to the smallest of shops and almost
the cheapest Of restaurants, when I met
good looking t~en-year-old boy in shabby
respectable clothes.
It was autumn, and l carried a bunch
of flaming, splendid maple leaves. He
stopped, as if the sight of them really
took his breath away.
ooh, give me one," he gently ex,
claimed, in a manner that was more
than polite. It lifted our interview
straightway into some rare, superhuman
atmosphere, where perfect simplicity
became a matter of course. Unfor.
tunately this was not so becoming to me
as to him.
l said, "Oh, l hate to!" but at the
same time | began looking for the mean.
est little leaf | could find. When had
discovered and was presenting it, shame
overcame me, and torn with conflicting
emotions, | said:
II know I'm being horribly stingy."
Never mind" said my boy, in a big,
masculine, comforting manner 81
know just how you feel"
He smiled his thanks reassuringly, and
we parted eve to meet again. / de.
clare, l could write a sad little poem
aboutit this minute.-Atlantic Monthly.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-03
Man Must Have a Cook,

Man always needs a cook. A college
professor, bereft of his wife, who had
done his homework for years, engaged a
cook at greater wages than had been the
allowance he gave his wife. He bar
gained for punctuality. Il must have
my dinner at 49," he stated. II can't
get it ready till o'clock" she answered.
He yielded and changed the hour of his
college recitation. The next week she
demanded a new stove, as the old one
was too low. st costs too much" he
expostulated. Il can't afford to hurt
my back" she replied.
He knew it was not SO easy to find an
other good cook, and bought the stove.
A week later she desired him to send for
the carpenter that the back staircase
might be changed. Then he dismissed
her and became a boarder. Which was
the cheaper thing to do?-Pittsburg Dis
match
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-03
ChaSRd hY a Rullet.

1t was in IL well known hotel in Bangor.
A party of gentlemen were conversing on
one subject and another. During a lun
in the conversation one gentleman noticed
a scar on the hand Of another, and inter-
rogated him as to the cause. The other
answered that he received it in a very
curious way, and told the following story
in regard to-it:
l got that wound in the battle Of Get
tysburg. | had been fighting all day and
felt very tired, and SO sat down on a rock
and shot from there. / was just loading
up my gun when a long, lean, lank fell
low darted by me, making for the woods
like a streak Of creased lightning. l up
with my gun and let drive at him, but he
didn't drop, and a I had shot just 500
started after him.
/ never saw a mar u so fast IN all
my adventurous life, and l could see that
| was gaining upon him, but every once
in a while | lost sight of him behind a
tree or rock. | noticed a lull in the fight,
and glancing aside l saw that both armies
had stopped fighting and were straining
their eyes to see the race.
That raised my courage, and l forgot
all about being tired. Just then l made
a squirt of speed, and as l did so l felt
something strike my hand which spread
out like the fan Of a windmill.
Well, to make a long story short, l
caught up with him and was about to
collar him when he turned about and
tried to stab me. | lodged his blow, and
just then something hit him and he fell
over dead.
l sat down beside him to rest, and as
I did SO noticed blood trickling down my
hand. On closer investigation l found
that there was a bullet hole in the palm.
The dead man had a bullet hole in his
breast, and / am positive in my belief
that both wounds were made by the
same bullet, and that it was the same
bullet that | had fred at the Confederate.
The race was so hot that | caughtup with
and passed it at some time during my
chase. That is why / now wear that
scar.-Bangor News.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-03
En,met,s Presence of Mind.

A story is told of Robert Emmett which
proved his ~secretive power and resolu-
ton. He was fond of studying chemistry,
and one night late, after the family had
gone to bed, he swallowed a large guam
tity Of corrosive sublimate in mistake for
some acid cooling powder. He immedi-
ately discovered his mistake and knew
that death must shortly ensue unless he
instantly swallowed the only antidote,
chalk.
Timid men would have torn at the
bell, reused all the family and sent for a
stomach pump. Emmett called no one,
made no noise, but, stealing down stairs
and unlocking the front door, went into
the stable, scraped some chalk which he
knew to be there and took sufficient doses
of it to neutralize the poison.-New York
World.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-03
GCE H aEHulHE
NONE GENUINE WIrAngr TIE
Trade Mark Of the Bull On Each PaCka9R

Situated in the immediate SaC.icn ct Cuun.
s'Ythat produces a grade Of G~o.acco, tina! il
texture, flavor and quality is n5t grown else
where in the world, ard being in position tG
command the choice CT all o1cFin.s upon thi:
market, We spare no pains ror c<rc'se 10 give
lH2 trade TIE YER GE@.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-03
1t Hurt Him.

An officer on Fulton street, Brooklyn,
stopped a man who was shaking his head
and fist as he walked along, and asked
the cause of his excitement.
why. a fellow back there took me for
a fool!' was the forcible reply.
How"
Why. he offered to lick me for two
cents, and the only money l have is a
twenty dollar bill! Does he think TIN
fool enough to run all over town to get
that changed to give him two certs!'-
New York World.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-03
4 Hopeless Case.

Father-What's the matter now?
Small Son-Boo, hoo! Smikey Groo-
gan licked me-.
Father-See here, this is the third time
you've been licked within a week. How
do you expect to exercise the inherent
prerogative of every free born American
citizen when you grow up and vote as
the dictates Of your conscience and man.
dates of your best Judgment suggest, if
you can't fight better than that?-Good
News
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-03
WELL ENDORSED.

When such men as DR.. j. B. Haw-
tholne, Rev. Sam P. Jones, DR.. P. S. Hen
son, Rev. NJ. H. Wells, Gen. James Long
street, Gov. r. B. Hubbard, DR.. D. /.
Purser, DR.. NJ. B. Wharton, Rev. o. L..
Haily, Col. L, F. Livingston, president
Georgia state alliance, and others too
numerous to mention, of undoubted ve-
racity, endorse a medicine in unqualified
terms it means something.
These men give Kings Royal Germe-
tuer their endorsement and hearty recon-
mendation. Germetuer will cure all dis
eases that originate from poisonous germs
in the blood. To the extent that the
germ theory is correct, Kings Royal
Germetuer is the remedy. 1t is no
accident. 1t is prepared as a germ de-
stroyed, and is the result of Is years
study of a medical genius. Every family
should keep a bottle On hand for burns
or bites of poisonous insects. 1t is a
specific for colds. 1t will arrest and cure
fever quicker than quinine. Newspapers
are endorsing this wonderful remedy,
and many physicians use it in their prac-
tice. It is destined to be a standard
remedy. Ask your druggist for it. If
he cannot furnish you, send direct to
Kings Royal Germetuer Co., Atlanta,
Ga. Price 81 per bottle.
Write them'for n of their little books,
which tells wonders.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-03
LUTz & NICHE,
Civil iss.tDa', s,t atsti.:'t.,

NecOnnOtSSancCS surveys, locations. maps,
eotIinates and specifications Tor all kinds of
FalIroad, town. masonry, sewage disposal,
IahqScaping, water supply. bridges. roads, etc.
Archltectura' plans Of all descriptions, e>tf-
mates, specifications and superintrndence.
contractors making bids on any class of work
VIII Go well to call on us for an estimate of
sost. Plans for massive Structures a Especially.
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-03

with fifty years experience as a General
Practitioner. tenders his services TO the citi-
zens of Durham His speciaities: Mucous
Membranes, Glands and Nerves females in
particularly. Indigestion. Bronchitis, Scrofula,
CONSTIPATION and Headache, Secondary and
Hereditary Diseases. Home at &. NJ. Hern-
ion's. Office over Jones Jewelry Store. Once
hours, 9 O'Clock a. m. TO 12 m, and from p. M.
to 4 d, N
The Durham daily globe. (Durham, N.C.) 1889-1894, 1891-11-03
A CONFIDENTIAL WHISPER

Cannot very we'll be conveyed through
the columns of a newspaper, but FORUM
ately there's nc mystery about our chairs.
There is no necessity for whispering-a
speaking trumpet would be more appro-
pirate. If you are so constituted that it
is difficult to persuade you, come and
look at them for yourself. Whatever
else may fail to convince you gu . the ev5-
1t will take you less than a minute to see
that they are all that we say about them
and that even a speaking trumpet could
not do them justice. Here's an offer that
we cauno guarantee TO keep open very
long.
DURHAM FURNITURE co.
The sun., 1891-01-21
BROOKE IN.

Exsherta Of Kings county. Clark D. r LnehaFt 10
about to shake the dur OF Greenpoint from his
and taks up his residence IN the Twenty fourth ward
lie has purchased large brow nstone front house
Dean street near Nostrand avenue, Lot far from
the new Union League Cub house.
when tho Rev Henry Heyser removed from
The p,storate Of the German Evangelical Reformed
Pster Inbers for s5s! for alleged unpaid salary
and got judgment Mr. Heyser could not collect the
aud SO he sued tho congregation Yesterday tho
City Court gave him verdict of SOD
Den. A. c. barnes has rendered his resign alton a.
member of tho Union League Club OF Brooklyn and II
has been acesptsd with s.ery by the Executive Com
In tbs club Gen. Hnrnes recently abandonsi the Re.
publican Association OF tho first ward and had his
alton
Tho plans and specincations for the extension
the Federal building have been received from wash
ington and the Gid. win ee opened on Fob 10 The sK-
terial to the main building II will have frontage OF
40 feet Washington street and also Adams street
and depth OF 85 feet inches with story wash
inEton street and two stories Adams street The cost
viii be about y7a,OO0
The sun., 1891-01-21

1t Was Caused by an Unfounded Despatch
to the Times from Philadelphia.

It Was Caused by an UnfOunded Despatch
to the Times from Philadelphia.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 20.-Secretary Blaine was
asked to-day II the State Department had
learned what was the cause OF the war" ex-
element few weeks ago In London. He replied
that he had Just received copy of tho London
Times of Jan. 6. in which he had found this
despatch from its regular American CORE
spondent. dated PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 5:
Naval orders recently issued indicate tho Rathe ring Of
Behring Sea shing season opens Eieven ships
and cutters now will soon he there.
et Il rnnSr.d vii Also b. for
duty thereby inereasns the feet three ships
s.s and mo.s po~srfu! Of the new erussrS III. san
and ths Gh.rls,!Cn @ Al these Gan arrive a;
nine others IN the Pacific
Mr.. Blaine said that he had sent to the Navy
that there had been this winter smaller naval
force on tho Pacific than at any time In the last
ten Ssa al the wa
guns 81, and OF men $50. Tho force was not so
great as It was In January: 1890; and tho force
then was much smaller than II was In Jan.
the correspondent Of the Tunes owed an ex-
psnation to the American people.
1t is said at the Navy Department that any
one akinR inquiry could have received def
was. therefore. no excuse whateyer for trans
mittinR erroneous statements to England.
PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 2O.-Joel Cook, the cor
respondent Of the London Times in this city,
says that HE dssIatel, to the aimes abo9t the
war vessels in BehrinG sea was a summary OF
Mo- York Times Of Jan. s.
The sun., 1891-01-21
SmIth-Richter.

Mr.. Stewart W. Smith OF this city and Miss
Adele Richter OF Berlin were n narried on Mon
day at Roslyn Hill Chapel. London. by the Rev.
Priestly Prime. Mr.. Smith ia a son OF Charles
Stewart Smith. President OF the Chamber Of
Commerce. and member OF the firm o: Smith,
HoRe Il Gardner. tho dry goods dealers OF ll6
Worth street. Miss Richter is the sister es
Mrs MattersdofY. the wife OF prominent LON
don banker. She Is beautiful girl. blonde.
and "a years old.
cruise OF the New York Yacht Club last sum.
mer. She was a guest of the daughter q his
uncle. Commodore Smith. on the yacht Poca-
hontss Miss Smith met Miss, Richter at. the
Conssrvatory Of Music In Berlin where both
brought her to America for q visit She spent
three months with her friend at stanford.
Is best man for his brother Tho couple. after
tho marriage ceremony. went to the Isle OF
Wight They will start for New York on thq
steamship Umbria the last Of the week. and
Will live at rs West Forty seventh street.
The sun., 1891-01-21
ME STOLE MIRA NHBBkR.
She, n Turn, BUSTED About ana FounA 9
R0uaanaU mr. HIN.


Theodore wsbber appeared before Justice
Manley in the Long Island City Police Court
yesterday. and accused Paul Fowurck Of hav-
ing stolen his wife and his household furni-
ture. The couple lived in Maiden lane, New
town. whore they own property. Powurlck
was frequent visitor at their home. A few
days ago Webber went to the CITY, On his re-
turn he found his house deserted. The furni-
ture was gone, so were his wife and child, On
Investigation. he alleges, he found that his wife
and Powurick had moved his household goods
nS house by in the
PowuTick was arrested and taken before
having stolen Ih tbe inapitnre re- o msniion o
,hs ALLEGED theft Of Mrs WsS6e5 wSs made in
PowuricE Is a tall, good-looking German. Az
the constable ushsred him into court he was
WsbSsr She sat % beside 'iSI the prisoner M s' Near
pon.. sat 81 Tse6sr the
poTurick was not PREPARED i for trial. and bail
b sss b %Fs sS$sS Ss s@s
ebse,ed S ihs s she and sa her Ss
M Wssbs sb. sa.o Drsyp Rsr bnpds Of
thrust them toward the Justice.
There are the papers," she said. Look Mt
them and see II don't own the property my
sell ! worked for that property. and It DO.
Of scorn at her husband he don't own csnt's
worth OF It, It's all mine"
Wehber's counsel then objected to tho ac-
cceptance Ct Mrs. Webber as surety because
they intended to bring suit to obtain posses-
Sion OF the property, which they aege Mrs.
The Justice finally declined to accept Mrs.
Webher. This increased her anger. She hur-
ried out 81 the court room to hunt up a bonds
man for Powurick.
Late that afternoon she succeeded in getting
bondsman and having Powurick released
looked W. during her search. Thev both left
In triumph for Newtown: Weber says he will
Ssr sfe OF anf the same tine bring
affections of his wife. He says Powurick has q
wife and two children 10 Germany. .Powurick
says Webber is trying to black mail him.