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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
THAT ANNEXATION" SCHEME
: Piece OF Democratic Observation-Disclosures
Exposed and Nipped in the Bud.


When Kittredgc Haskin, and j. J.. Mar
tin printed in The PhuuiN last week their
denial of the story that they were in favor
of SO extending the corporate limits of the
village of Braulrboro as to include the viii
LACE of West Brattleboro. we thought it
rather unnecessary proceeding because 10
seemed to us altogether improbable that
such a story had gained general currency
or that anyone should take it seriously,
1t appears to be a fact, however, that "a
story was started, and diligently circulated,
and generally believed i'm the west part of
the town. that a deep-laid scheme was on
foot in this village for the annexation of
West Brattlcboro. and that the election of
Mr. llaskins to- the senate and Mr.. Martin
TO the house was a part OF the plan for
putting it though While this sounds sim
ply ridiculous TO the people of the East vii
iagc. the canard was SO industriously cir
culd,el that orr neighhOrs of the West Wiz
iage were ready TO hOld "A meeting. join in
a rcmonstrancc. and engage counsel to fight
the scheme And. believing il true. we
don't blame them.
There was. however. never any basis of
truth whatever TO make this story ont of.
No such movement has been ma le in this
village or So much as thought of. The
very first that was known OF q in this office
was when the denial of llasklns and Mar
tin was brought In Tor publication. Except
as 10 gained slight currency As a bit of street
gossip. other East village residents were
equally ignorant Not only would COL
Haskns and Mr. Martin oppose such "a
movement if seriously ma e, by their per
sonal influence and their votes. but the
great majority OF the East village residents,
as we believe. would take the same course,
feeling that nothing could be gained Toy
such an extension of the village limits.
80 much Tor the facts, and on their truth
we stake the reputation OF The PhWnN.
The origin OF the story is another thing. and
10 Is we'll established that it came from "a
Democratic source and was devised for the
sole purpose of making mischief and es-
tranging the Republican vote of West Brat
tlebOrO for town representative. Known.
that a latent idea existed in some West
Brattleboro minds that the East village
might some day wish 10 bring about this an
neXation the circumstance was taken adj
vantage OF to set the story atioat to diligently
cultivate the feeling growing out OF il. The
scheme didn't work. however. Daylight
killed %.
Twice within few years the Democrat
have taken advantage OF Republican apathy
or Republican dlssensions and have sue
cpeird i'm rlectng a Democratic represent
alive from Brattleboro. but 10 is safe to SAY
that the truth being known. they will @
no help from the West Brattieuoro Repub
hcaus this year in again carrying theI
ends
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
THE NATIONAL GAME.
The moIyol,es VIII Disband Tomorro,

The Holyokes VIII Disbnnd Tomorrow.
Sexton is to finish the season with the
Woonsockets
The Boston league team is to play at
Northampton next Tuesday.
The Printers and the Smith d Co. en-
ployes are to cross bats tomorrow Mon
day the Bankers and Cigarmakers have
tilt.
The sporting Life observes somewhat
tardly: Jimmy Collopy. of the Omahas,
is playing great ball for Brattleboro Here
is a third baseman worth looking after.
Mahaney. of the Northamptons last
year, has signed with the Cincinnati Reds.
Sullivan. who pitched two or three games
for the Brattleboros two years ago. is the
Cincinnati's winning pitcher, having lost
only one OF his last seven games.
Garry has signed with the Pittsfields
He had offers from several teams but pre-
ferred to play near his home at Great Bar
rington. He held the Waterbury. Conn,
club down to "a single hit in his opening
game last Saturday. the Pittstield swimming
Is TO Q.
1t is a fact that Woodcock is pitching in
much stronger form than last season. His
work now is just what it was with the
Bratteboro team two and three years ago.
He has won all but one of the seven games
which he has pitched against the Brattle-
boros and Holyokes and his work against
the New Bedforis. Stonchams. Fitchburg-
and other teams show that lac is at the
head of the list of pitchers outside the Ma
tiona league.
The Holyoke base ball team bids fair
20 live short and inglouous life under
the new regime" saws the Springfield
Union. When the team was transferred to
Holyoke everything looked bright but at
the opening game the attendance was far
from encouraging. and the elements have
given "a black eye to the three game,
scheduled TO be played since that time
Mr.. henney has already retired from tn,
management and Denny O. veil is now al
the helm After tomurrow's game 1t j,
expected that the team will disband.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
THE BAPTIST MEETINGS AT WEST
WARDSBORO.

The H9th annual session since the forma-
ton of the Leyden Baptist association Of
churches and the 9th since its change of
name 10 Windham County association. was
held at West WardsborO Baptist church
Wednesday and Thurday. The! annual
serman was preached by Rev. VIM Spenser
OF Readsboro. The entire Is churches report
ed by letter. Rev. f. j. Parry of Brattle-
borO. preached in the afternoon, upon the
history of Baptists during the last centen-
NAL period; the church at West Wardsboro
having been organized 100 years ago.
In the evening Rev. Dr. Bunker. a mis-
siOnary in Burma for - years. gave an
inspiring account of his own labors and eX-
periences in that country. The hill coun-
try TO which he went then had @ churches
II now has lO7 organized into associations
as in this country, with over 10000 mem
bers. Thursday forenoon was devoted to
reports of committees, business, and a
sermon by Rev. j. ID. Skinner of Whining
ton. The afternoon witnessed further ser
vices in honor OF the centennial of the
West WardsbOrO church. including the
singing OF an original centennial HYMN.
This church has built fine new large par
sOnage this past year and is very much ia
vOred by having so earnest a young pastor
as the Rev. (. b. Earle. The hospitality
of the church was unstinted and everyone
seemed TO enjoy the exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
MEN OF THE PEOPLE.

While there is no occasion TO press the
claims OF Hon. J. L. Martin. the Republi-
can candidate for town representative. up
on the members of his party. it is a fact
which deserves to be said that a better rep
resentatiye of the people. by birth. early
training and natural sympathy. could not
have been chosen. whatever his craft or
profession. He was born and raised a
farmers boy and knows perfectly what it
Is 10 struggle with early privatiOns and adj
verse circumstances Conceiving in his
boyhood the idea that he wanted TO study
law, he read his first law book. a borrowed
copy of Blackstone, while boiling sap in
the old sugar place. The first law book
that he ever owned was bought with mon
ey which he earned by saving and splitting
the wood for the district school. Step by
step in this way. he finally by his own ell
forts. realized his ambition and was admit
ted 10 the bar, and ii is not necessary TO
say that he has never lost his interest in or
sympathy with the men and the surround
ings amid which he grew up. During the
five terms that he represented Londonderry
in the legislature he lived in a farming
community and was elected by farmers
votes
Col. HaSklns, the candidate for the sen
ate from this part of the county was also
farmers boy, born and raised in Dover.
I He rot his legal education by his own
work on farm. and after he was admitted
to the bar, while settled In Wilmington and
III Newfane, he divided his time between
farming and the practice OF his profession,
continuing this until he enlisted in the
army in 1S62.
Neither of these men claims to be a
farmers candidate or a workingmen' 5
candidate, or the representative of any
other class in our body polite, but both
are men who feel themselves part of the
common people-using this much-abused
term IN its true sense-and thoroughly in
sympathy with all their interests.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
CHURCH AND SOCIETY

Elder A. W. Clayton will preach in the
lower town hall on sunday at 2:3O T.. II.
Rev. Mr.. Merriam will preach at the
congregational church next sunday morn
ing, when the communion service will be
held. Evening services. which have been
omitted during August, will be resumed.
"The divine ideal of human life: What
is ito? will be the topic of Rev. +. L.
Phalen's sermon at the Unitarian church
on sunday morning.
The reports of the departments of work
taken up the last year in the w. c. T. L.
will be presented next Tuesday at the
usual place, l. Green street, at O'Clock
p. NJ.
Services in ST. Michaers Episcopal
church, Sunday, September 4, 18th after
Trinity: At 1890 a. NJ, morning prayer.
holy communion and sermon; 1880 T.. NJ. .
evening prayer Sunday school meets al
1910 a. NJ Parochial organizations meet
on Monday at p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
GRANGE MEHEING

Windham County Pomona grange held
a meeting with Victora grange, Whining
ton, Thursday, the 25th Owing to the
severe rainy day there was only fair at
tendance. Twenty-Five of those present
were from Brattleboro. "The new ballot
system was discussed by Prescott Eames
of BrattlebOro, Clark Chandler and c. NJ.
Russell of Wilmington. All seemed in
favor of the new system. Mrs. Emma
Ware of Wilmington gave an able and in
teresting paper on the temperance question.
The singing by Victoria grange choir was
an interesting feature of the meeting. The
next meeting will be held at Westminster,
the last of September. p.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

Death of n Distinguished Native OF
YindhHm county.


Another of the distinguished sons of
Wndham county passed away in the death
al san Francisco Monday OF Judge james
Mcmillan Shafter Judge Shafter was
born in Athens. - years ago. His
grandfather. james Shafter. fought al
Bunker HIN Bennington and Saratoga.
and for - years served in the Vermont
Legislature: and his father was county
Judge. a member OF the constitutional con
vention OF 1896, and of the legislature.
James Mcmillan Shatter graduated at
Wesleyan university in 1887 and al the
Yale law school in 1889. He was admitted
60 the bar in $40 and practised law at
Townshend and Burlington. He served
in the Vermont legislature and was secrr-
tary OF state from 1872 TO 1919. He re-
moved to Wisconsin in 1870: he served in
the Legislature of that state and was its
speaker. In 1852. after being defeated for
Congress in Wisconsin. he moved to Cali
foruia. and with his brother and others
formed the law firm of Skaters. Park and
Heydentelt. Subsequently he was aSsociat-
ed with Jas. NJ. Seawel He served in the
California senate in lSGl-G2 and in 1865
"a. being elected president pro tempore at
the latter term Atterward he was ap-
pointed supreme Judge. At the time OF
his death he was a regent of Leland Stan
ford, ir., university. Mr. Shafter owned
l. OF the finest dairy ranches in California
and is understood TO have left an estate
valued at a million dollars. Mr. Shafter' 5
brother. Oscar Lowell Shafter, was for =
years practising lawyer at Wilmington,
and after going to California was associate
justice of the state supreme court for 10
years; but he resigned the post in 1867 and
resided in Europe until his death, which
occurred al Florence in 1873.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

This week vc ottrr You new line fall prints.
choice ST., les Lots of new ginghaUs aud shirt
ings; also napkins. towels and linens
U w BARNARu
WANTED Good girl for general houseworh
Cook not required. MRS H. \ CHArlN
Losr Thursday. probably. Ia Brattleboro. "a
Knights Tempar charm. marked "Chas II.
Chase. Northampton Finder will be rewarded
on leaving at The Phoenix Office
WAS rrp Servant girl Mrs John c. Dewitt.
26 Prospect street
WASTED Every person in town TO have one of
my circulars, giving full particulars about my
dancing schools + NALES-
The Junior partner of the Rochester Star Nur.
series Carl Hopkins, Is now in town. taking
orders This is an old and thoroughly reliable
firm, and all orders given Mr. Hopkins viii re-
ceiye personal and careful attention. Mr. Hop
kins's headquarters are at No. IS Western Ave
We offer new fall dress goods. choice styles
from - to 80 cents yard T W. BARNARD.
DR. j. Z Prescott. Optical Specialist. attend.
exclusively to diseases of the eye and Its optica
defects Room l. opposite the paror Brooks
House Office hours, $40 to $3.50, 1900 to 300
$50 to 30
New styles picture mouldings and nrSt cias'
work at Clapp & Jones's.
For SALE The balance of my flock of II
r Game Bantam fov is.
". F. Goddard.
Buy Picture Frames of Gedds.
Clapp * Jones are now receiving new ana b"au
tiful STYLES Of picture holdings in gilt white am
gold tiuts silver and natural woods
Steel knives and forks nicely plated. one dolla
per dozen. Plating works. Elliot street
See the celebrated Diamond spectacles at Kan
ger x Ihompson's
Beautiful pictures. new moudngs in lates
STYLES and effects at Clapp * Jones's
81 80 watches Waltham or Elgin make; p
steel bowed spectaclps: 81 90 nickel alarm clock,
All warranted A No. by
CHAs. A. TRIPP 4 Co., Jewellers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
Oaaarrh Cnn,, be Onr.h

With local applications as they cannot reach the
seat OF the disease Catarrh is blood or constit-
uonal disease and in order TO cure il YOU have 10
take internal remedies Halls Catarrh cure Is
taken internally, and acts directly on the blood
ana mucous surface. Halls Catarrh cure is no
quack medicine. IL was prescribed by one OF the
best physicians in the country for years and is
regular prescription. Il is composed OF the best
tones known. combined with the best blood pur
fers, acting directly on the mucous surface The
perfect combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results in curing catarrh
Send for testimonials free
+. J. CHENEY a CO., Proprietors. Toledo, 0.
Sold by druggists, price IS cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
LETTER FROM A NEW YORKER,
VINO oner. a susgestion or Two.

". II. Chads, Esq, Ny deuT sir
Not long since ] drove up the mountain with a
friend of mine AS we We're ascending the noun
tain wondered if we should not offer up a silent
prayer OF gratitude % those who have shown their
interest in the environments of Brattlebor0 and
made the top of the old mountain so easily ac-
cessihle.
AS have seen your name III the papers quite.
frequently as the leader q the movement in
causing this road % be built / now hes To ac-
knowledge the appreciation OF one who male the
trip before any road was bSlilt ! little dreamed
then that would ever ride up in a carriage.
In this connection pleas allow me 10 make a
suggestion: While standing near the littla build
ing, had desire TO get hold of a sightseeing
instrument Would b uut he possible and prac-
tcahle 10 have good pair of field glasses and
arranged like opera glasses IN theatre: viz.
drop dime IN the slot ana take your glasses.
] would gladly nave paid 10 cents or even -
cents 10 have had a pair of field glasses. Why
wouldn't this scheme bring moderate income,
from year 10 year,
Brattleboro looked fine 20 me this year, and l
have only one criticism 10 make. Your Main
street is in terrible condition. l tried To drive
through H. and could only do so 10y walking the
horse. Those cross walks, in my opinion, art too
much OF a good thing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
Death of Another Member OF the same
Family.

The Kalamazoo, Mich. Daily Telegraph
of August 20 records the death of Mrs. Lo-
retta Shatter Ransom, which took place
the day previous, or one day before the
death of Judge Shafter These two were
the last of a family Of six children Mrs
Shafter was born in Athens - years ago.
soon after their marriage at Townshend in
1881 Mr.. and Mrs. Ransom moved to Gales
burg, H.. where they reared family of
seven children. all but one of whom are
living The Telegraph says Mrs. Ransom
was a woman OF strong convictions, a tne
mind and education, and great reader.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
SATURDAY MORNINGS FIRE
John Prtersou's House in EsteyNin'
Destroyed.

Destroyed.
John Peterson's house on Estey street i'm
Estevvine was destroyed by fire early
SATURDAY morning MIR. Peterson and hi,
son Charlie were all of the family who We're
at home during the night. The latter who
slept I'm the front part of the house up
stairs awOkc 10 md a dense smoke in his
room. He rushed down stairs and aroused
his father. BY this time the room in which
Mr.. Peterson slept was filled with smoke
and Charlie was nearly suttOcated. Mr.
Peterson got his son out on the piazza and
as soon as he could partially dress ran to
the nearest tire box and pulled in the
alarm. The whole OF the rear part of the
house was in flames and the IRE had adj
vanced so TAR that il was impossible TO save
the contents. four pieces OF furniture being
all that was taken out. The fire depart
ment turned out promptly. and Steamer
No. was sent to ESteyville. John Hen
kel's house. occupied by Erck and ANel
Johnson, was scorched slightly. and but
Tor the heavy rain would have been serious
" damaged. Mr. Petersons house was a
a story and a half structure in front with
two-story l. in the rear. The tre evidently
started IN the basement OF the l.. but its
origin is not known. The front wall and
the piazza are still standing. but the house
is practically a total loss The building was
insured for $500 and the contents for
$1,000 in the sun company through Sher-
man e Jenne. Mr.. Peterson lost among
other effects a number OF valuable books
and papers which he brought from Swe-
den. 1t is his intention to rebuild as soon
as possible
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

What 10 pr-serves and how to do IT, are cues
tons satisfactorily answered in Ayers Preserve
Book" Recipes for the newest. most delicious.
and, al the same time, economical Jams. iellies.
and preserves are contained in this book All
practical having been tested by one of the most
noted culinary authorities and housekeepers of
the day. Ayers Preserve Book mailed to any nd
dress on receipt Of "a two-ceut stamp by j. C.
Aver Co. Lowell Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
A PLEAsANT RECOGNITION

O. /. French, Editor Of The Phanir:
NJ Dear Sir:-I thank you for the
manner in which you presented the secret
ballot question in The Phoenix OF last
week 1t was clear and fair. There
should be no politics in the question. 1t
Is really contest between people who ia
vor quiet, intelligent and independent vot-
ing and those who seek TO control the
vote of others.
Very truly yours,
O. a. MARSHALL.
Aug. 20. 1892.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

1t is a good newspaper that publishes
such report of any doings as the Brattle-
boro Phoenix of last week published of the
celebration of the production of the 2jO,-
O0Oth Estey organ The celebration was a
noteworthy event and The Phoenix made
it even more so by its comprehensive report
Of the proceedings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

The BrattleborO Phoenix In It's story of
the Estey celebration, did an exceptionally
fine and complete piece OF newspaper work
We say this the more readily in that the
exchange OF cOurtesies between these two
papers has not been for some time marked
by anything Of the impetuous or impulsiye
order
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
-Frnm the snrinrheld Rennhllcan

Two new large cylinder presses, now be-
ing placed in position in the basement of
Harmony block, together with the rest of
their plant. combine to make The PhRniX
job printing office the largest in the state
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
GRAND RALLY TONIGHT.
FREE TEAMS TO WEST
BRATTLEBORO
For Those who wish 80 Hear Hon.
Benz. ButtcrVvorth NJ ohio.

As is elsewhere announced. tine Hon.
benjamin Butterwor,h of Ohio. one of
the foremost political speakers Of the day,
will give an address on tine common at
West Brattlcboro this evening.
TO accommodate those not having team,
of their own, free carriages will be at the
service of all who wish, from G:3O to :, az
the Brooks House, the town hall. and the
schoohouse in Esteyyillo.
II will be "a best rally of the season.
Let eyerybOdy 60.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
CONTEMPORARIES COMPLIMENTS


The Rrattleboro Phoenix did an elegant
piece OF newspaper work in its report of
the Estey Organ celebration. II was far
and away the best account We have seen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
BAND CONCERT

The First Regiment band will give their
thirteenth concert next Tuesday evening
with the following program;
Pas Redouble, Magenta, Iardeur
overture morning Noon ana Night, Auppe
Cornet Solo, Culver Polka. Steinhallser
Mr.. Morse
fllgrlms Chorus from Iannhauser, Wagner
boitfo souvenir DE CaqlA BOsssiu
llarkles jubilee fasllmes on the Levee, Turner
tlnale, salute 10 Erin, Coates
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

Joseph Ruby of Columbia, Pa, suffered from
birth with scrOfuia humor. till he was perfectly
cured by Hood Sarsaparilla.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

Livery stable keepers should always keep Ar
Mica a oil Lniment m the stable, nothing like il
for horses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
Bnr Plclnre Frames oil aeddI..

The Brooks House Hack and Coupe
Line
Is now under one management am Is prepare
to carry passengcrs to and from all trains and O.
all parts OF the village Orders may be given by
Telephone. to the Brooks House, coupe stand on
Main street, or at the Brooks House stables. All
baggage carried free. We shall strive by prompt
and courteous service to merit the public patron
age. X. o. COOLIDGE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

All cases of weak or lame back backache. rheu-
matlsm, will tind relief by wearing one of Carter
smart weed ana belladonna backache pasters
Price p cents Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

To the friends who so kindly assisted us at the
time OF the death ana burial of our dear father
ana especially Tor the beautiful flowers sent we
return our heartfelt thanks Nav heavens bless
ing rest upon them and when their hour of sor
row comes may they be as kindly remembered
ADDIE b. WELLMAN.
FRANK L. WELIMAN,
EDFORD O. BENNETT.
NETTIE NJ BENNETT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

Among the Brattieboro ladies in camp
were Mr.. Col. Fuller Mrs. Lieut.. Weld
and daughter Mrs. Lieut.. Putnam, Mrs.
Lieut.. Conuors. Mr. Lieut. Harmon and
daughter. Mrs. ScrEt Root and Mrs Sergt.
Reed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02
MUSTER AFTERMATH

VIII Undoubtedly be Brigade Conn
mBnder--The I1stcy Guard Rinc Team
Wins the silver Cup.
Thursday night Gov Page awarded
badges for long terms of service in the
state militia Col. Fuller and Maj. BOND
received the 20 year badges; Lieut. Han
non. Lieut. Shields and Private Keysei
those for 10 years Prvates VIM. Cush
man and Carl Henkel of the Battery, those
for five years, and Lieut.. j. Gray Estey
and Privatcs j. ID. Perry. G.. /. Spotford
/. d. Taylor w. G.. Coane, W. II. Cain
and D. F. Curtin for ting same length o.
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

The handsome cup which the Guard
rife team won has been on exhibition this
week in Hubbarls window.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-09-02

lsyour blood poor' Take Beecham's Pills.