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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
WILMINGTON.

The merchants all report an unusually
Ihrre trade in Christmas goods.
A. NJ. Parmelee has an attractive display
h fine furniture just received from Bos-
pn,
Rev. r. c. T. Mckenzie will give his
kcture upon the Worlds Fair at Jackson
\ lille next Tuesday evening.
Mrs Z. II. Porter, assistant postmaster,
detained at home to care for the little
Granger born Tuesday morning.
school No. l, which has been under the
targe of Miss Olive l.. Moore, closed last
Peek Friday. The term has been success
hl and satisfactory to all.
The people of district No. 10 gathered at
heir schoolhouse on Monday evening to
Isarve Christmas. An excellent program
las carried out and a bountiful supply of
Lesents distributed from the tree.
DR.. A. W. Rice, D. d. c. NJ, visited the
fasonic lodges at Londonderry, South
londonderry, Jamaica and Townshend
! st week. The district meeting will be
|eld at Bellows Falls the latter part of
January.
The Congregational church was crowded
p Monday evening TO near the CHRISTMAS
Exercises. On Tuesday evening appropri-
e exercises were held at the Methodist
|estry and at the Universalist church.
fhe programs were excellent, and every
'Ody had delightful time.
Chas. F. Boyi, the genial lawyer and UNI
slualed story-teller, was recently in town
bid paid his many friends a visit. The
bars sit lightly upon him, and his fund of
lumor and mimicry is ineXhaustible. He
YES at Oswego, n. Y, but practices law
Fulton, near that place.
The next meeting of the Literary and
Scientific union will occur on Jan. 3. The
principal feature will be discussion upon
Pc question: "Resolved, That George
Washington was greater statesman than
Abraham Lincoln" Affirmative, f. A.
Fitch and c. NJ. Russell; negative, Rev. r.
p r. Mckenzie aud O. ID. Spencer. Mn
fcal selections will be given.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
was captured in New York city after an

was captured in New York city after an
exciting chase.
A telegram from Monclave, Mexico, says
that squads of Cinnamon, numbering sew
eral hundred in ALL have passed through
there during the past few days on their
way toward the Rio Grande, where they
expect to find an easy entrance to the
United States. They are miners and agri-
cultural laborers who have been organized
by emigration agents from the United
States
The residence of Christopher Meyer, at
Maspeth, L. l., was robbed by two masked
burglars early Friday morning They in
undated the Misses Meyer, who were alone
in the house, while they secured $1,000
worth of diamonds and $50 in money.
The man who conversed with the young
ladies had the Glow musical voice" and gal
liant manners which have distinguished the
gentleman burglar" who entered so many
houses at Stockbridge, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
Epidemic of Depredations in the South
and West.

\ train on the Mobile and Ohio railroad
was held up by masked men Saturday
night at Forest Lawn, eight miles from st.
Louis. The robbers became alarmed at
the firm stand made by the express mes
senger and fled without securing anything
of value.
An express train on the Southern Pacific
railroad was stopped near Burbank, Cal,
Saturday night, by train robbers They
were unable to get the treasure safe in the
express car open and were obliged to de-
part with what little booty they took from
the engineer, fireman and express messen-
ger.
A bold robber relieved the railroad agent
at Danville, Tenn, of an express package
containing 500 Friday evening. The
agent had just received the package from
the messenger on the train when the rob
Der accosted him with a drawn pistol and
demanded the package, which having Sc
cured he made hasty retreat.
At Marshall, Texas, early Monday morn
ing, Pacific Express Messenger McCul-
lou h was knocked down by burly negro
on the station platform and robbed of his
pouch containing an amount estimated at
between $500 and $500. The negro made
his escape in the darkness.
A pass enger train on the Iron Mountain
division of the Missouri Pacific railroad
was held up near Coffeyville, Kansas, on
Sunday night, by five masked men. All
the passengers were relieved of their valu-
ables.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
THE LOCAL FIELD.
UII,IIAMSVIIIB.

,tr. Moses Howe is spending few days
II Mrs Charlotte Morse.
MI, sociable at schoolhouse hall will be
| a on Friday evening, Dec. 20.
r,orence Morse, teacher in South
ioa Mass, is spending the holidays at
|, home here.
The revival meetings at the Methodist
arch. conducted by Mr.. Jones, are well
|tsnied and very interesting.
rho nrcsent condition of travel is very
.nsnoi. as the sleighing in the village is
LoJ Int on the hills around wheels are
pcessary.
Nr and Mrs. Elliot of Williamstown,
is state, are visiting Mrs. Elliott's par
n. MFR. and Mrs. Ed. Willard.
Mrs Thos. Clark, who has lived with
a. sister. Mrs. Morse Of this place, since
death of her husband, died recently in
Iornardston and the funeral was held on
Wednesday, Dec. p.
The entertainment at schoolhouse hall
h saturday evening, Dec. %, was a very
Ceasant gathering. The house was well
Iued. The exercises were opened by prayer
X Rev. 5. p. Fairbanks, followed by sing
cc rotations, a short play and excellent
omarks by Mr.. Fairbanks. Then came
|be distribution of the presents from two
roe trees, heavily laden and very hand
pme. Every one was remembered and all
ent home with grateful hearts because of
he freedom from suffering in our village,
| hle so many in other places are destitute.
No bags or sacks will be loaned at the Williams
HE grist mill after Jan. l, 1891 Bags and sacks
I'm he sold to any one wishing to buy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29

John L. Sullivan, who fed from Kalama-
zoo to avoid arrest for slambanging his
wife, was not so fortunate in Sandusky
He tried to act as peacemaker in row dur
ing the early morning hours in his hotel
and three big policemen collared and took
him to the lookup, where he spent Satur-
day. Sullivan and his companions resist
ed arrest, but he eX-champion puglllst
vas put on b. TX by a policeman named
Lester. - 81,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29

the new store as anyone has got.
We think they are well bought, too.
Have reduced prices on several
lines of goods in regular stock and
will try and see that you are satisfied
with every article bought of us.
e Just notice our five and ten cent
counters when you are in; lots of
useful and ornamental articles on
them. Those books are very cheap
and are just the thing for Christmas
or New Years presents. Come in
and see what we have got we think
we can please you.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29

Mrs Winslow Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions Of mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect sue
cess II soothes the child, softens the gums,
allays all pain, cures wind co c, and is the best
remedy for diarrhna 1t will relieve the poor
title sufferer Immediately. Sold by druggists in
every part of the world. TWENTY-FIVE cents
bottle Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wuslow S
Soothing syrup aud take no other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
Claims for n Million I'm Customs.

Collector Kilbreth of New York denies
the report that gross irregularities had been
discovered in the money refunded on to-
bacco cases, and that more than 81 900, 900
was involved. He said that claims amount
ing to about that sum had been presented
and were being investigated, but that the
total amount paid out to date is only ST.
17S ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
100000 Fire at Boston.

The six-story brick building in Boston
owned by the Wakefield Rattan company,
and occupied by the Boston Chair Manu-
featuring company, NJ. w. Cain Il Sons,
furniture; G. w. Bent & Co., dealers in
cushions, bedding, ETC.; John M. Woods
& Co., lumber dealers, and the Standard
Wire Mattress company, was burned FRI
day; loss about 100000 This is the
most disastrous fire in Boston since the
Ames building on Lincoln street was burn
ed last spring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
Lowest Treasury Balance on Record.

Treasury officials feel that the deficiency
in the treasury ought to have the very
promptest attention from Congress. The
general cash balance dropped Friday to a
point lower than ever before, and stood at
800, $50, 1877. The worst thing about it is
the small margin of available currency,
which was only $7,979, $50, while the gold
stood at 49,, 9O9,95 The expectation tina
the customs receipts would increase with
the revival of business activity has not been
verified.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29

The final report of the Worlds Fair
finances shows total disbursements of SAL
go, O4j; receipts, S33 ,594, 147. This leaves
a balance of S1,915, l02 to the credit of the
company. The work of razing the White
city will be done by the South Park COM
tpicsioDprs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
New Store and New Goods !

You are probably tired of hear
ing about those old goods which we
have been advertising so long.
Well, we are tired of talking
about them, so have decided to close
them out at auction in the old store
building, Saturday, Dec. 80, at
o'clock, P. NJ, and hereafter will
sing different tune.
Everybody come to the auction
and say goodbye to the old store if
nothing more.
Well, we can show as clean
and well assorted a lot of goods in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
Inventor Edison Claims Heavy Dam
ages.

Suit has been. begun in the New Jersey
supreme court by Thomas A. Edison
against the Edison United Phonograph
company for 100000 damages, alleged
to have been done him by the defendants
through the sales of monographs in this
country and abroad The Edison United
Photograph company has also begun
suit against Edison, the Edison Pho
nograph works and the North American
Photograph company for 100000 dam
ages alleged to have been done the plaintiff
by the sale of Photographs in foreign coun-
tries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
The Fair Haven Era says that Thomas

The Fair Haven Era says that Thomas
w. Moloney, one of the brightest of a
bright coterie of Marble City Democrats,
has aspirations governorward and hopes
some day to fill the shoes Gov Reding-
ton, Gov Bingham and others of the
Democratic host that have aspired in a
similar way and have been dubbed by act
of courtesy what they could never hope to
be by act of the people, governor"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29

legislature, Gov. Waite said. "The people
should not look tamely upon the insults
heaped upon them by the present admins
tration. am in favor of fighting for free
and unlimited coinage, not alone all sum-
mer, but until hell freezes over"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29

Hundreds of fishermen are on the verge
of starvation and suffering from the want
of proper clothing within 80 miles OF Port
land, Me-, says a despatch from that CITY
They live upon the islands in Casco Bay,
and depend upon the catches with their
seines and nets for food, but of late have
been unable to use their nets on account OF
the terrific storms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
several hundred Dervi.hes I,,lled.

The Italian minister of war announces
the victory of the Italian troops over the
dervshes, between Kassala and Agordat,
in northeastern Africa. The dervshes
10000; they left several hun
dred dead on the field: the Italian loss was
small, two officers killed and two wound
ed. The rout of the dervshes was com
nlete
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
End Of the RebelIion In nre,ico.

The state department has been informed
that an incipient rebellion against the gov
ernor of the state of Guerrero, Mexico,
that began at the town of Mexicola on Oc-
tober last, has been ended by the surren-
der of Gen. Neri the leader of the revolt,
and the resignation of the governor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
Chronio Cntnrrh Cured.

after suffering severely from Chronic Catarrb,
Dl almost losing my voice from the effects OF
NJ, ol'ease, resorted to Radams Microbe Killer
FHu found relief.
MISS CORA MAY, Dowagiac, Mich.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
THE "NEVERSLIP" HORSESHOE,
FOR WINTER USE.
Absolutely Prevents Slipping.

Is safety and comfort 10 horse and driver The
calks are removable, steel conferred and self
sharpening, and remain sharp until entirely worn
out New calks can he inserted in few minutes
without removing shoes from the horses feet
SAVES MONEY and time lost waiting at the
blacksmith shop. Avoids damage to the horses
feet from frequently removing common shoes to
be sharpened. Send for Special Offer of shoes
for trial, all fitted, with calks in, ready to be
nailed on, which are offered this winter only at
very low prices. Circulars, prices, etc, mailed
free d. w. TIBBETS, PuIney, Sole Agent
for Windham county
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
NORTHFIELD. MASS.
Christmas Observance.

The Christmas exercises at the Unitarian
sunday school passed off in most salts
factory manner. A short Christmas play
Entitled 'The three maiden aunts," writ
Ten by Miss Edith Calender, was given,
me play ending with the appearance OF
Santa Claus and his elves, who distributed
presents to all.
AT the Congregational church Santa ap-
peared in a large cart filled with presents
PI every description, drawn by large
donkey The latter deported himself in a
most dignihed manner, expressing his sat
lsiaction at the situation by one loud bray
Nhlch caused much merriment.
Harmony lodge, F. and A. NJ, will give
grand concert and ball at the town hall
" edhesday evening, Jan. 3. Beedle's Or
,hestra from Keene, which is well known
Iiere and is considered one of the best, will
prhlsh music. Supper will be served at
lie Loyeland House.
The faculty and students of Mortified
femlnary and Mount Hermon, remaining
ere during the Christmas vacation, were
Even turkey dinner at Mount Hermon
N ednesday afternoon. The large dining
AL was filled and the occasion was one OF
great enjoyment to all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
GOV. Waite Has Broken Loose Again

At business mems meeting in Denver,
Colo. 10 demonstrate with the governor
for calling an extra session of the state
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29
Hosiery, Gloves, Nit
tens and Underwear,

Blankets and Comfortables We want to reduce
our Dress Goods and offer very low prices on
choice styles Also a fun line of Domestics,
Outings. Prints. FlauHels Linens and Cottons.
Our rule. the best goods at the lowest price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29

No bags or sacks will be loaned at the Williams
HE rrst mill after Jan. l, 1894. Bags and sacks
I'm be sold to any one wishing to buy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-29

Large sums Involved i'm Different
Cties---the Lax Methods i'm the st.
Nicholas Bank of New York
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-06-23
Modern Education of Children.

To bring the child into contact with
facts, to guide him in classifying and la
beling these facts for himself, becomes
the teachers first and chief duty, III
obedience to the sound principle that de-
velopmcnt of powers is gained by their
exercise only. From this point of view
education is conceived of as q natural
process extending from the cradle to the
grave, with nature as the chief teacher
and the mother as the first assistant,
whose work is carried on by the schools
and the experiences of life.
In this natural process of education,
ideas come before expressions, whether
the idea be the child's first conception of
color and form or the ~profoundest alb
straction Of a philosopher, and its prin-
ciples are therefore applicable to educa-
ton in all grades from the kindergarten
to the university Professor William M.
Aber in Popular Science Monthly.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-06-23
Charactcr In Nichnume>.

When Austria was only a dukolsm,
thrr" were three rulers who won .ur
themselves TIE respective titles, "Ca,u-
Ole" Glorious" and "Warlikr." The
first WAS perhal, il religious man, like
Ferdinand the Catholic Of SPAN. The
second m.y have bpcu like Lorenzo the
Magnificent. and the third a great war.
riur. And So from these titles or nick
IN we have likewise some idea OF the
conditions OF ther"oplc while these dukes
ruled.
France h2s had a most wonderful as
sortment Of kings. One was the Littleunl
another the Bold. One WAS the Stammcr-
er, another Simple. while ii third ard
fourth We're lndolent and Fair. These
names are descriptive of the kings them
selves, but it is hardly to be supposed that
a king who was indolent or simple did
much to further the interests of his sub
jccts. But when we find Robert II called
the Sage we realize that he ruled wisely,
and that the people We're better off forit.
Chicago Tribune.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-06-23

Some Of the early kings of France
ruled owe Germany at II time when
there was no division, but when there
was Il separate German nation the rulers
gained many curious titles. Fat was
one and Blind another. Also the
Child" the Fowler" Then Blood"
Red" BLACK" ''Superb" and "Sharp,"
while one king is particularly described
as the Holy and Lame"
The rulers of the provinces that now
make MP Spain had Il number of kings
also had the Monk and Gouty and in
cluded others who were infirln-Bad,
Noble, Strong, Valiant. Gracious, Sick
ly, Impotent, Beneficcnt and Ceremoni-
GUS. Ferdinand Ill Of Leon and CASTLE
was the Saint and Holy.
Hungary has her rulers described as
Saint, German, Thunder, Venetian. Great
and II King Mary who was probably the
only woman who held a like title. Over
Portugal reigned the Fat. Idle. African
and Great and Perfect.
The people Of Russia have generally
had IL hard time of it. We realize this
today, and the names given to Their
kings show the reason therefor. None
was good. wise or just, though there
was Peter the Great, who did all he
could to help his country. But how
could a nation progress with rulers who
gained the title of Terrible, Impostor
Proud. Lightfoot, Grim. Fierce and Lion
Chicago Tribune,
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-06-23

Yes" said the man by the window,
who overheard our conversation, Its
true every time. gentlemen. that white
cats are deaf"
prove it." said Il of the party who
had been disputins the theory.
II can prove it as easy as rolling off a
log. My old aunt down in the state of
Maine raised a white cat. and she's alive
and kicking yet. fur's | know-the cat,
not my aunt-and she told me-my aunt,
not tho cat--that the animal was so deaf
she could not hear the clock strike
fact"
That's nothing" said II man on the
other side OF the car who had been listen
ing intently. 1T don't prove that the
hull race of white cats is deef. Why, we
had a white cat in our family-raised it
myself--and it heard so well we had to
stop the clock"
There was u long silence; then some
one piped feebly:
Why
Because she thought every tick was a
mouse in the wall, and she tore all the
wall paper off trying to get at it,"
No one said Il word for about an hour.
then the mar who knew white cats were
deaf spoke out:
Boys" he said solemnly, ''gi"e him
the belt."-Detroit Free Press.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-06-23
The Science of Nose Study.

Not the least charm of the science of
"nasology" is the chance which it offers
to the historian Of testing the characters
of eminent men by its rigid and unbend-
ing standard.
The historical value of gems and en-
cravings cannot fail to be enhanced by
their bearing on this most interesting
subject, and the moral value of aXioms
and actions whose spring has long been
doubtful may be solved by reference to
the nasal developments of their authors.
Apologists for the money making i'm
pulse which it pleased Adam Smith to
ascribe to human action will, for in
stance, no longer be able to urge that
some such theory was necessary to a log
ical system of political economy.
Adam Smith possessed the Jewish nose
in its highest development. The nose is
the reflex of character, and the 'naso-
logical political economist will brush
aside apologies and estimate the bias of
the father of the science not by the ne
cessities of Il theory, but by tho hard
facts Of his Semitic profile. London
Spectator.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-06-23

To review the work of Columbus
without referring to that of Vespucius
and Magellan would leave the story Of
new sea and world discovery discon-
nected and incomplete. This will be
patent when it is remembered that,
though a believer in the rotundity of the
earth, it was not Columbus but Magel-
Ian who first physically demonstrated
that fact by circumnavigation. And Ma
gellan might have failed but for the pre-
vious work of Vespucius. The latter
had explored the Atlantic coast of South
America farther south than any of his
predecessors. and the south Atlantic
ocean eastward to the islands of South
Georgia, nearly to the parallel of Cape
Horn.
By this Journey Vespucius demonstrate
ed with Il considerable degree Of GER
tainty that the strait, which had fer some
years been looked for, leading to the
elusive unknown sea that bounded the
eastern coast OF Asia. was not to be found
through the new lands Of the west NORTH
of 81 degrees south. at all events. This
mouth of the Amazon. the bays of Rio
Janeiro i,al Of the La Plata had beer
explored 80! wor2 found to contai;
fresh water, so that through non o.
these could an entrance to the unknown
sea on the farther west be found
Thomas Nugcu in Californian.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1893-06-23

The particular seat in the French acad-
envy made vacant by the death Of NJ.
Tame is No. Il. 1t is said to be one Of
those whose occupant usually lives but
a comparatively short time after he at
tains TO the dignity of membership, but it
guishcd of the lmmortals. Among them
may be mentioned LEstoile, historian,
1854; Coislin, bishop, ITO; Sarian, also
bishop, 1913; D~'Alembcrt. founder of the
French encyclopedia, ltjl; Portals. one
Of the editors Of the civil code, 1903; No
der, littorat.ur, 1888, and Merimee, ro-
mancist. lell.-Chicago Herald.