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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Hunt at Their Own Ri.k

LONDON, April 1-Lord Salisbury has refused to consent to indemnify the Canadian sealers this year for any loss they may sustain by being excluded from Behring Sea. The Canadian seal CTS have been inforl Ned that they will go to sea at their own risk, and cannot lay claim to any protection from the British or Canadian governments if they go into those waters.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Coy. F1onar,s Condition.

ALBANY, N. Y., April 1.-Gov. Flower will not resume his duties in the Execu- tive Chamber for a day or two. He has recovered from his illness, except that he Is still little weak, and. his physician has ordered him to rest for few days. He still transacts important business at tho Executive Mansion.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Prof. Dana's Successor.

NEW HAVEN, Conn.,, April IA suc- cessor to Prof. James D. Dana has been appointed by the Yale faculty. He Is Fl. l. Williams, professor of mineralogy at Cornell University. His connection with Yale will begin next fall. Prof. Dana's name will continue on the catalogue as 8 member of the faculty, and he will con tinue to lecture on scientific subjects.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
SOCIETY AND CLUB MEETING

Meetings This Evening. ~ Secretaries are requested to send Il the dates of meetings of societies, lodges and clubs and to notify us of any changes Of reguJa! "aet. ing nights.
 Second Advents.
 Local Photo society. Endowment rank, K. of P. Court Shields, A. o. F. of A. Lady Trumbull, Daughters of Liberty. Townsend lodge, No S9, I. O. O. F. Speedwell lodge, No 10, K. of P. Court Stephen J. Meany, A. O. F. of A. Lloyd Garrison Assembly. Burns club, business meeting. Patrick Sarsfield club. Protector Hose Go, No4. Rose Hill Hose Go, No 5. Phoenix Fire Go, No 5.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Paris RfilI ExcItad.

PARIS, April 1.-The proof that Raw achol, the Anarchist leader in the recent outrages, is desperate criminal, whose neck should be under the guillotine, has intensified the excitement and appre- hension in regard to Anarchist outrages. The police, on the other hand, express qualification at the discovery.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Free from Duty.

WASHINGTON, April 1.-Ths Treasury Department has decided that coffee shipped to Europe from Venezuela and Columbia previous to March 15 and i'm ported into the United States from Flu the United States.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
No R.a.Ou to Reloase uxr,. o.born..

LONDON, April 1.-In the House of Commons Home Secretary Matthews stated, in reply to Q question, that there was no reason at present to justify the Ethel Osborne, who stole the Hargrave jewels.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Army onoor. n. Indian Ar.nt..

WASHINGTON, April 1. - The Senate adopted the House provision in the In dian bill authorizing the President in fu- ture to appoint army officers instead of civilians as Indian agents, but with . proviso giving him discretion to continue to appoint civilians where he deemed it desirahla
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
sentenOod Go bo EIsOtroOutod.

GLENs FALLS, N. Y, April 1.-Chas. A. Wright, who has been on trial AS Elizabethtown, Essex County, charged with the murder of Mrs. BedaliA Taylor, of Westport, was found guilty and sem fenced to be electrocuted during the week commencing May 18.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
The Worat Way.

Miss Williams is gone on me, I guess. She asked me to take her to a dance. Said she wanted to go the worst way."l
 'Wel, guess if you take her that will be the worst ay."-Referee.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Kind to the Congregation.

"I can't afford more than one flower on my hat" she said to the milliner.
 "Wel, where will you have it?''
 GAS sit next to the wall in church, you may put it on the side next to the congregation" was the soft reply Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Terrible siwht.

ASHLAND, Pa, April LA 6-ysar-old child of Louis Bubble was burned to death by playing with fre The little one's parents were witnesses to the ter ribla niaht. 6nt waEn toe far away ao saah haz n 1amA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
PATRONIzE HOME. TRADE,

The Cooperative Tea Ca will sell Teas and Coffees of all grades as low as any store in the state. Presents given with each pound of Tea and with our Pure Baking Powder.
 oO2 Bank Street,
 Next to Engine HOuss.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Why He Smiled.

Mrs. Nouveau (at the marlzet)-Have you any Hamburg steaks. Mir. Cleaver? MT. Cleaver-Yes'm.
 Mrs. Nouveau-You might send me :hrce, and be sure they have no bone uor gristle.-Texas Siftings.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Woman and Burglar.

Mrs. Winks Cooking up from the pa per)-A woman out west shot burglar, and killed him.
 MT. Winks-Welll We'll! What was she aiming at"-N. Y. Weekly.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
He Oueht Ho Ro.

Merchant (to applicant for position Of Sookkeeper)-Are you good at figures?
 Applicant-Well, ought to be; I kept books in dressmaking establish uent for five eyears.-Detroit Free Press
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
BrOOELY2a B4'Gefs.

The annual picnic and games of the Brooklyn2Athletic club will be held on the West End grounds, Decoration day
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
The other sIsla of It.

Mrs. Prim (of Boston)-Divorce is an unpleasant subject. . Mrs. Weetpit (of Chicago)-Yes, but it frees us from an unpleasant masterf Puck.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Where There's . win There's . Way.

'This," said Willie, as he softly closed the door of the little closet be- hind him and reached up for a jar of blackberry jam, twill exactly fill the Bill. ''@Chicapo Tribune.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
A Gloomy View.

''The total output of this country ex, ceeds million tons," remarked the optimist.
 "Yes," repled the pessimist, "but it all goes up in smoke.'-Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
Chairman n1urph,.s DaurAs.r D.sd.

TRoY, N. F., April 1.-Miss Mary Mur- phy, the eldest daughter of Hon. Edward Murphy, ia, died at the family residence on Fifth avenue after. . bxie9 fllneaa. Dseanssd was em asasmplinhe4 emA hemmr lseaI young la1y. -s.1sg - -
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
A Life Saver Gets . Medal.

WASHINGTON, April 1. 1.-Secretary Foster has awarded 8 life saving medal to Josepp Fernald, of Portsmouth, N. H., for saving the lives of four persons last JulV
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
The Reason For It.

"They used to put man in Ludlow street jail when. he couldn't pay his debts, didn't they?"
 'Yes. They had hope that he'd win enough there at poker to hquidate. ''- JudcA
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
The Visionary.

Inc VIs1Onarys Although he seems so lucky starred His riches yet take wings, Because he always works so hard A-doing useless things.
 Judge.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
FOR SALE.

w. 0. AHatin offera for sale his scovill Street stable. It is good Nppor- tunity sCr nomS live man
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-01
1t Will Bother You

If you try to figure out how we can sell our stylish, well made, reliable clothing at a lower price than the or dinary ready-made clothing sells for. It's fact we do: but don't bother yourself about it, just call at our store, when you see the amount of business we do, you wont wonder any longer. If you appreciate a good article, or if you want the best your money can buy, come to us. Have you boys that need clothing7 bring them with you, we can do just as we'll by the boys as we can by the men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
BONNEVILLE.

Miss lone Burbank is at home from Cas-
Teton Normal school for a six weeks vaca-
ton.
F. w. Roby of Boston is boarding at A.
O. Coleman's for the remainder of the
winter.
Harold Williams has returned to Burr
and Burton seminary to attend the winter
term.
Mrs Rev. J. II. Clark and her son
Walter of Wiliamstown, Mass, are spend
ing few days at her fathers, c. b. Will
liams.
j. NJ. and f. |. Kendall were called to
Gardner, Mass, Tuesday to attend the flu
neral of an uncle.
Owing to the poor health of Mrs. G. j.
Thompson, her daughter, Miss Hattie, was
unable to finish her school in district No.
>, and F.. II. Kendall of Chester has been
engaged to teach the rest of the term.
Mountain Home;grange, No. 1873, held a
public installation of officers on Tuesday
evening, Jan >, followed by an oyster sup.
per. About lbs members and invited
guests were present. The officers are as
follows: Master, A. O. Coleman; stew
ard, S. \. Emery; lecturer, F. B. Pier
assistant steward, II. F. Duane; treasurer,
w. F. Coleman; secretary, 5. b. Taylor
chaplain, Mrs. Z. Hayward; gate keeper,
d. Gale; Pomona, Mrs F. p. Burbank
Flora, Mrs. F. b. Pier; Ceres, Mrs. A. O.
Coleman; lady assistant steward, Mrs. II.
+. Duane
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
WEST WARDSBORO.

David II. Eager who had been suffering
from the grip several days before his wife
was stricken with it, managed to keep
around until the morning of Mrs. Wake
fields death and then gave up exhausted
passing away Monday. The whole com
munity will mourn his loss and sympathze
with his wife, who is still very i'll, and also
with his sons. Only one was here, Frank,
who was summoned by letter and telegram
from Lynn, Mass. Mrs. Wakefeld's flu
neral was held at the church on Thursday
of last week. The remains of her former
husband, Mr.. Cook, were brought here
from South Wardsboro for burial the same
day.
Misses Belle Pierce and Augusta Bissell
are quite sick, also Dea. Horace Bissell.
ID. \. Hammond was very i'll Friday
night, but has recovered somewhat.
Mr.. Davidson and Mrs. Holden went to
Townshend Monday to see their sister,
Mrs. Jonas Allen, who is very sick
Mrs. Bailey and Mrs. T. p. Lyman are
on the sick list
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
ROuTH NEWFANE-

The week of prayer is being observed at
the church vestry.
c. f. Brown assumed the duties of post
master on New Years day.
The grip has few victims in this vi
entity.
The members of the Baptist church and
society held their annual meeting at the
vestry last Monday evening, and among
other transactions chose a prudential COM
mittee consisting of Dea. +. NJ. Stratton,
ID. f. Bailey and j. A. Kelsey for the en-
suing year:
Neighbors and friends to the number of
eighty or more gave Mr.. and Mrs. w. +.
Bingham a genuine surprise last Friday
evening, bringing with them substantial
tokens of esteem and friendship. The Rev.
Mr.. Hatfield made the presentation with a
few appropriate remarks. The gifts con-
sisted of two willow rocking chairs, several
articles of linen and china. two large table
lamps, and sums of money. Abundant re-
freshments were served, followed by gen
eral social time enlivened by good singing,
the company breaking up at a rather late
hour, and the guests returning to their
homes convinced that they had had a "rOy
al good time The object of their visit
was to give in this way a token of their
appreciation of Mr.. Bingham's services as
chorister of the church choir for about y
years. Mr.. j. S. Stratton is entitled to
great credit for the success of the affair.
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discussion will be, "How to improve our
JACKSONVILLE.

The very heavy rain last Saturday dam
aged the highways considerably.
Alice Butterfield returned to Vermont
academy on Tuesday
A great many are very i'll with the grip
in this village and vicinity The school in
district No. is closed for week, owing to
the illness of the teacher and pupils with
this disease.
Mrs. Charles Barker, who died Jan. 2,
had been i'll more than year, having had
pneumonia, and afterward heart failure.
She has been great sufferer, yet bore all
her pain without murmuring. She was a
devoted mother, a faithful and loving wife,
and will be missed by all. The funeral
was largely attended at the house.
Mrs. Sally Hall Allen Pollard, who died
in Meriden, Conn, Dec. 20, at the age of
81 years, was native of Halifax, and the
mother of ten children, six of whom sur
vive her-Henry Allen, Shushan, N. Y,
Sylvester Allen, Wetmore, Colo, Mrs. f..
S. Allen, Jacksonville, Mrs. VIM. II. Shaw,
Cummington, Mass, Mrs. II. 7. Smith and
Mrs. L. A. Hitchcock, Meriden, Conn.
The officers of North River grange for
the ensuing year are as follows: Master, O..
r. Chase; overseer, A. w. Wiley; lecturer,
Mrs. S. NJ. Gillette; steward, Geo. w.
Kentfield; assistant steward, M. Chase
chaplain, Nellie VIM; treasurer, E. S. Al
len; secretary, W. S. Allen; gate-keeper,
Geo. Scudder; Pomona, Blanche Good
now; Ceres, Clara Chase; Flora, Leola
Putnam; lady assistant steward, Mrs. A.
j. Faulkner; musical director, Carrie Will
cox. Installation Jan. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
HALIFAX,

Mrs. Rufus Smith is in Greenfield for a
few weeks.
Rev. II. Fowler and Samuel Niles have
been very sick with pneumonia since their
attack of the grip.
Dan May and wife were in town last
week.
Mrs. A. c. Jones is expected home from
Brooklyn, N. Y, this week,
About twenty friends and neighbors of
Benz. Clark, who has been i'll for some
time, met last Monday and drew up large
wood pile for him.
The meeting of the Agricultural society
last Saturday was well attended and good
degree of interest was shown. Prospects
are that our fair next fall will be one of the
best. The officers elected are Milton Pow
ers, president; Geo. NJ. Scott, vice presi-
dent; f. II. Niles, secretary; IL. S. Plumb,
treasurer; Luther Adams, marshal.
The Farmers club met with f. II. Niles
on Tuesday The topic for discussion was,
"Our roads; how and when, and by whom
made and maintained f. H. Niles was
elected president of the meeting and the
question was discussed with good deal of
interest by the president, O. b. Dix, O. p.
Niles, l.. M. Woodland, Chas. Higley,
Milton Powers, G. NJ. Scott G. II. Learn
ard and others. The meeting favored the
town system of repairing and maintaining
the roads, and the use of road-graders
through the town. The meeting adjourned
TO meet with L. NJ. Woodland Tuesday,
Jan. 10, at 10 o'clock A. NJ. Topic for
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VERNON.

The 25th anniversary of the marriage
of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. G. Cook was observed
on the evening of Jan. 1, by their friends
who called upon them and surprised them
by presenting them a chamber set and sill
yer ware as memorials of respect and of
the pleasant occasion.
Miss Bertha Lee entertained a few of
her young friends on New Years eve, by
giving a social party with games and re-
freshments.
There are many more cases of the grip,
some of whom are: Chas. jackson and
wife, the family of Alonzo Wheeler, War
rem Howe, Mr.. Swain. +. NJ. Heard came
home from Fitchburg with it on Tuesday
and found his wife and three children all
down with it.
A fine monument of Quincy granite has
lately been erected in the Vernon cemetery
to the memory +. Guernsey Scott, with the
family record thereon. 1t is from the
works of A. p Fuller & Co. of Rutland,
which is guarantee of its good execution.
School in District No. 2 is in session
with three pupils, the remainder all i'll.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Emery Melendy and Curtis Robinson re-
turned Monday to Vermont academy.
Daniel Buxton remains about the same
as for the past two weeks, with slight hope
of recovery.
The Londonderry dramatic club will rem
der ''Widow Bedot'' Friday evening, Jan
'uary %.
Charles Hayward and wife of Brming-
ham, Ala, are visiting Mr.. Hayward's fa-
ther, II. A. Hayward, and other friends.
Charles Whitman of Adams Mass, and
Arthur Adams of Manchester made their
friends brief visit the first of the week.
w. II. Buggy has returned from Spring
field, where he has been for the past week
on account of the illness of his mother.
Mrs. II. w. Pierce, who has been i'll for
long time, has recently had an attack of
the grip but is pronounced better by her
physician.
A son of Mrs. Converse, formerly of
Londonderry, fell while playing near the
graded school building at Brandon last Fri
day, and broke one leg between the knee
and the hip.
At the business meeting of Y. p. S. c.
E, Jan. I, these officers were chosen: Pres
ident, Leila Whitman; vice president, Hat
tie Lyon; recording secretary and treas
urer, Fay Fuller; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Ella Marden.
In mentioning the improvements in town
last week, Union hall at Londonderry vii
lage should have been included as having
received extensive repairs in the way of be-
ing new ceiled, frescOed, papered and
painted. 1t is now as good as new.
December l Fred Winchester issued bills
to the effect that all persons buying goods
at his store during the month ending Jan
uary l should receive free one ticket for
every dollars worth of goods bought, on a
beautiful hanging lamp or music box as
preferred. Nearly 800 tickets were given,
and at precisely s o'clock a. NJ, Jan. l, the
tickets were drawn, Mrs. George Howard
receiving the lamp and Mrs. Orville Raw
son the music box
January & Mr.. and Mrs. II. a. Dudley
and daughter Nina attended the wedding
of Edwin a. Parker and Miss Florence NJ.
Adams, only daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
j. Adams of Chester and niece of Mr..
Dudley. The wedding was a quiet one,
only the immediate friends of the family
being present. Mr.. and Mrs. Parker left
the same day for their future home in
SOmerville, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs. Dudley
returned home in the evening, Miss Nina
remaining in Chester for short time.
On January l., as the train which leaves
here at 1890 was rounding the "ox bow
this side of Jamaica, the train jumped the
track, precipitating the freight cars down
the hank, and but for the breaking of the
coupling the passengers, of whom there
were three from this village, must have
been seriously injured. The following
night large tree was blown over, striking
one of the passenger cars in such a man
ner as to smash six lights of glass and
scatter it over the passengers in danger
GUS manner.
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WARDsBoRo.

Miss Mary f. Underwood closed pleas
ant and successful term of school in district
No. &, Dec. "a. The average attendance
was less than usual on account of sickness.
George May and Clara May had no marks
during the term of Is weeks.
School in district No 7, which has been
in charge of Miss Ella Newman of Brattle-
boro, closed on Wednesday, Dec. 30. A
pleasant and successful term is reported.
On account of the rain last Saturday even
ing c. NJ. Russell was not favored with very
large audience at his illustrated entertain
ment, but all who attended were highly en-
tertained.
The Methodist Sunday school was re6r-
gained last Sunday with these officers
superintendent, A. j. Martin; assist
ant superintendent, Mrs. c. w. Martin !;
secretary and treasurer, Mrs A. NJ. Far
mum; librarian, John Farnum; assistant
librarian, Carlos Brigham.
O. NJ. Barber of Arlington is visiting his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. +. ID. Barber.
Frank Martin is at home.
DIR. A. f. Bliss visits from 10 to Is pa
tients daily in this and adjoining towns
DIR. c. w. Ray also visits the sick in this
town.
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u11rJAMsvILLB.

MANY of our people were acquainted Y
with Mrs Allen, whose death in Newiahe,
is elsewhere recorded, and many had nOpeu
she might live to see her Tooth birthday
We hope to welcome Miss Augusta
Morse back to our village again, after her
long absence.
We regret to hear of the serious illness
of Miss Jennie b. Duncan of Brattleboro'
Her friends here wish for her speedy re-
covery.
A great number of logs are ready Tor
market and business will be lively when
the snow comes.
Lucian Hunt is the only victim OF the
grip in our village as yet.
c. f. Tyler has been very i'll for few
days.
Mrs. A. G.. Williams sustained a badly
sprained ankle by falling from some porta-
bic steps in the house.
The stage has had its broken axle repair
ed and is again on the road.
The pupils in Miss Amy Dnnklee
school have formed society called 'Ihe
poets club, which meets one evening in a
week to sing and talk of and recite the
poems of our poets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
GUuFORD CENTRE.

Fred Holland, who works for Herbert
Richmond, fell in the barn Monday, dis
abling him for work for a few days, and he
has gone to his home in Newfane.
There was pleasant gathering at d. c.
Carpenters New Years evening, it being
the 10Th birthday of his son Henry.
There was dinner party at E. w. Min
er's New Years day, the company number
ing %.
School in district No. 2 is suspended for
a week.
Douglass Crosier has moved into j. A.
AleXander's small house. He has sold his
farm in Dummerston.
Herbert Jacobs has been quite i'll for a
few days past. The prevailing epidemic,
colds or grip, is in almost every family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
Hollis IL. Merri1eld.

Death in this case came with sad and
sudden shock to the family and communi-
ty. Mr.. Mortified attended the Markham
concert last week Tuesday, suffered from
exposure in the rain and before morning
was seized with grip Though the case
was severe he was supposed to be doing
well till complications set in. He passed
away on Wednesday after several hours of
uncOnciousness. He was the son of Ma
than and Abigail Mortified, and with his
sister lived on the homestead He led a
quiet, peaceful life, was intelligent and had
much practical good sense. The commu-
nifty will miss him. There are left of the
family, besides Miss Mortified, Mrs. Jo-
seph Wilder of Bratteboro and Ormando
Mortified of Indiana.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
WHITMAN

Harry Wood of West Townshend and
Harry Gould are filling, so far as they can,
the place of f. II. Harris who is still on
the sick list.
Mrs. w. d. Harris of Deerfield, Mass,
is at F. II. Harris's.
Most of the sick ones are recovering
slowly.
Warren Richardson had the misfortune
to lose his thumb one day last week. He
was putting the belt on the shaft-wheel in
the new steam mill when he caught his
thumb and crushed it so it had to be am
putated.
A pleasant little event occurred last Sat
urday at Randall Rhoades's, in the mar
riage of John Allbee of Cambridgport and
Mrs. Julia Patnode of this place. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. G. A.
Beckwith The happy couple went the
next day to their home in Cambridgeport.
Nellie Rhoades is at home from Brattle-
boro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-01-08
WHITINGHAM-

Robert NJ. Chase has been i'll for week.
Mrs. Chas Barker was buried Tuesday.
II. 4. Wheeler was at home several days
last week, but returned to Readsboro Mon
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Boyd spent Sunday
at A. Chases.
Miss Abbie Kenney is detained in New
fame on account of sickness.
c. S. Chase has returned from Benning-
ton county court.
washout on the railroad near Jason
Statford's detained the morning train
Monday.
Hon II. b. Ballou was quite i'll with the
grip last week. Horace Wing came over
from North Adams and spent Sunday with
him.
The Brown, Clark, Sibley and Marsh
families are all down with the prevailing