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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
An Entertainment which was Great
Success.

An Entertainment which was II Great
Success.
The ladies' chicken pie supper and fancy
sale proved to be a success in every way.
The booths were handsomely and appro-
priately decorated to represent the different
| holidays. The costumes were very fine.
and the characters well assumed The sup
per was excellent and well served. The
memorial booth was handsomely draped
and decorated with flowers, and was pre-
sided over by ladies dressed i'm white. The
booth representing the Fourth of July.
where fresh homemade candy and ice
cream were served, was presided over by a
lady personating "Columbia," dressed i'm
stars and stripes, with a handsome coronet
on her head She was assisted by a colorcd
boy dressed in gay attire and making him
self lively and useful. Santa Claus with
Mrs. Santa Claus, appropriately dressed,
occupied the Christmas BOOTH while old
Father Time, with Mother Time, reminded
us that the New Year would soon be here.
Mother Time wore a silk dress once be-
longing to an aunt of Gen. Andrew of
Massachusetts, belle of some renown i'm
her day. George Washington and Martha
Washington, in handsome costumes. and
wigs, were in the booth devoted to Wash
lhoSlOil plIlHudN, Nllllc IN Inc thanks
giving booth the whole family were at
home, grandfather, grandmother, father.
mother, all the children, and the old maid
sister, enjoying the occasion to the utmost.
The celebrated Brownies were also present
in booth of their own where they cut up
all sorts of antics and amusing pranks.
Much credit is due to these ladies who
worked with such zeal and untiring energy
to make the occasion a success They
realized about SO.
Two carloads of potatoes have been
shipped from this station this week.
The Methodist Sunday school are TO
have Christmas tree with appropriate ex-
ercises Monday evening
James Pierce was taken suddenly in
while in the blacksmith shop last week and
was unconscious for some time after being
carried home, distance of nearly half a
mile.
Alonzo Smith, son of A. S. Smith of
this town, died at Holyoke, Mass, and his |
body was brought to Chester for burial last
Tuesday. He was taken with the grip at
first, which resulted in typhoid pneumo- /.
mia. His parents were with him for several .
weeks to care for him.
Alonzo T. Smith, aged "a, night clerk in .
the Mansion House at Northampton. Mass.
died there Monday from typhoid fever fol- /
lowed by pneumonia. Mr. Smith was a
nephew of Mr. Abbott, the landlord of the
hotel. lie was popular clerk, and for
merry worked in the International hotel at
Boston. In former days his home was at
Londonderry. The burial was at Chester
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
EA Sn DOVER

w. G. Halliday has a nice lot of Christ
mas goods.
There will be Christmas tree Monday
evening at the Methodist church.
Milton and May Halliday came home
Wednesday evening to spend the holidays.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
SOUTH WARDsBORO.

There will be a Christmas tree and lit
erary entertainment followed by an oyster
supper at the church, Monday evening,
Dec. %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

o., IL You are nervous or dyspeptc try Little Nerve
rms Dyspepsia makes you nervous. and merry
BUSINESS makes you dyspeptic; either one renders
you miserable and these little pills cure both
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

more cases OF sick headache, biliousness, con-
stlpatlon' can be cured in less time, with less
medicine and for less money, by using Carter's
Little Liver Fills than by any other means
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

a serious accident was narrowly escaped
one day last week. Young Denison Davis
went into Marietta's livery stable with
revolver which he handed to a friend for
examination. Being asked if it was load
ed he replied that it was not, and thereup-
on his friend snapped the hammer. one
chamber which happened to be loaded.
was discharged the ball passing by young
Davis's head in very close proximity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
GROVE.

The Grove debating society will not hold
a lyceum Dec. %, as stated in last weeks
issue, on account of the measles being
prevalent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

Miss Jennie Abbott has returned to Low
ell, Mass
Roy Peck is still very i'll from the effects
of malaria.
Mrs. Harry Powell is seriously i'll with
peritonitis.
George f. Hewitt of Boston visited his
cousin, \. b. Hewitt, Tuesday.
The Stowel manufacturing company
have closed their plant indefinitely.
Mrs. NJ. c. Scovlle of st. Paul, Mimi.
is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dana Clough
Miss Jennie and Eugene Pierce are
spending their Christmas vacation at
home.
Misses Edith and Mary Stowell and Miss
Grace Prouty are home from Mortified
seminary.
Rev. F, F. Lewis of Vergennes, former
Congregational pastor here, has been in
town this week.
j. w. Shelley has gone to Brattleboro to
take daily music lessons of Lucien Howe
until his business begins again.
There will be no morning service in the
Congregational church next Sunday: pray
er and Christian Endeavor meetings as us
ual
The close season on partridges begins
Jan. l. All persons should refrain from
shooting them after that date under penal
ty of the law.
a number of young people associates of
Miss Abbie Goodell, gave her a Jolly sur
prise at her home in Westminster West
Monday evening, after a pleasant straw
ride.
There will be Christmas tree in the
Congregational vestry Monday evening. for
which occurrence program has been pre-
pared. y small tree and five o'clock tea
will be given the children of the Universal
list society. There will also be trees and
attractive programs at the Methodist and
Baptist churches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure
rheumatism and neuralgia. Entirely vegetable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

the new store as anyone has got.
We think they are we'll bought, too.
Have reduced prices on several
lines of goods in regular stock and
will try and see thatyo are satisfied
with every article bought of us.
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 lust 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, 1893-12-22

Sanford Peck's small boy is dangerously
sick from relapse Of typhoid fever.
b. II. Stone of Northampton, Mass.
was guest at 6. L. Pierce's last week
The annual business meeting OF the Bap-
fist society will be held Saturday at =. VI.
at the chapel.
The mercury indicated in this village on
Thursday morning of last week from 20 to
% below zero.
Michael Murphy has raised the frame Of
his new house this week. He began work
on the cellar a few weeks ago.
There will be a Christmas concert at the
Baptist church Sunday evening. and a tree
Monday evening An interesting program
will be given each evening.
All stamped goods AT ~ per cent discount for
.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
VERNON.


The Grand Forks Daily Herald of Dec.
u notices the promotion of a Vernon bow
to the mayoralty Of that city, and the item
VIII De OF interest to many i'm this vicinity.
III Is matter of the greatest congratula-
Ioll, on the retirement of Mayor Richard
ardson, that this important position is
lilIed without delay by such a conservative
business man as the gentleman elected bv
the council for the unexpred term. That
the administration Of the city government
IN the hands of Mr. Withheld will be in the
interests of the people no one will question.
In ms acceptance of the position the new
mayor struck keynote that will be espec-
lalIy satisfactory to every taxpayer. as he
urged economy in every department of the
clty public affairs. Mr.. Withheld realizes
the heavy burdens of public expense the
community is laboring under. and vet at
the same time will carefully guard every
public interest The young man alluded
10 IN such ilatterng terms is Hamilton /,
Nhlthed, son Of Addison Withheld of this
town. We take pleasure in learning of his
promotion, feeling that his habits of intep-
rlty and business ability have Justly won
Ior MN this expression of the confidence
OF his fellow citizens. Mr.. Withheld SET
tIed IN Grand Forks several years ago. and
Is well known in business circles, being the
wee president Of the Vermont Loan d
trust company, and an officer in several
oIher financial and banking institutions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

All stamped goods AT ~ per cent discount for
tomorrow only. New oranges. nuts, figs and
Christmas candy. \ piece Of a new kind Of
Christmas pie for all children under - years to.
morrow. All invited. M CoRsER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
Hosiery, Gloves, Nit.
tens and Underwear.

Blankets and Comfortables. We wart.,...
our Dress Goods and offer very low -. --'t
choice styles. Also. fun line NJ ~. - "
outings Prints, FlanHels Linens and Con-,
our rule the best goods at the lowest pree
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-12-16
The ruling of Judge Bellinger that

The ruling Of Judge Bellinger tina,
q conviction may be had on the testl-
mony Of an accomplice will not hold
coed in the practice of our state courts.
because there is decision of our su-
preme court that is opposed to it.
In Oregon a man cannot be found
guilty on such testimony alone, and
this is as it should be. If such rule
was in force, very many accomplices,
for the sake of the reward offered for
the arrest and conviction of criminals,
would perjure themselves. There is
one case directly in point of the arrest
of Frank Hickey Bowen in Arkansas
last year for the murder of Col. Clay
ton, on the evidence of person who
claimed to have seen the act com
mitted, and to have had full know ledge
Of the arrangements made for its COM
mission. The fact in the matter was
that Bowen was in this city at the
time Clayton was killed, and conld not
possibly have had anv connection with
the murder. If the rule announced
by Judge Bellinger had been in force
in Arkansas Bowen would have been
found guilty of murder, and would
nave suffered the extreme penalty of
;he law.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-12-16
fELEGRAPHIO NEWS


WASHINGTON, Dec. 14.-A correspon-
dent of the Baltimore Sun says. tine
presidents message on Hawaii will be a
complete review of the whole question.
The president will show that the queen
was overthrown by acts sanctioned by
Stevens. that, as it received the approval
OF the United States and was considered
unJustitable and unfrieudlv, il must be
unooDe. The president will probably say
that Wills wss instructed to first decline
formally the proposition OF annexation,
and then to announce that the Uuited
States demanded that he queen b. re-
stored 10 power peacefully, but that if she
was unwilling TO he seated without the
assurance of this government that she
would be protected from harm and re-
tanned 10 power by the United States,
then to take no steps but 10 await in
structous from the United States. The
president Will say The minister found the
provisional government much stronger
than was expected, beng seated and its
power increasing each day. Ali the con-
ditlons were such as 70 prevent the car
rylng out OF the instructions, and now
tnat the president had exhausted his pre-
rogatiVes of office to bring about a settle
ment IN Hawaii without calling upon the
naval force to assist it, .here was no other
resort for the president but to leave the
question for the further action of con-
gress. 1t Is believed the president will
not diverge from his present policy. 1t Is
certain, however, he will hardly urge
that force be reserted to-
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-12-16

knowing we could not expect assistance,
but finally went. and was not surprised
when Captain WiltZe peremptorily re-
fused
Speaking of President Doie's petition
to Minister Stevens ON Tuesday night for
the protection of American troops, Carter
says: THE request for the immediate
support of the United States forces of it's
elf should indicate that up to that mo-
ment there had been no such support,
and furthermore it was intended only for
that night, and for the purpose of patrols
ling The town. Can 1t be possible that
you have not beer informed that the re-
ply to that request Was the second abso-
lutte refusal from Captain Wiltze"
Carter quotes Gresham's words when
the secretary spoke of the special COM
missioners sent to Washing on by the
provisional government and where be
said: "Their statements are utterly NJ
variance with evidence documentary and
oral contained in Mr.. B!ounl's report"
Carter declares Greaham absolutely and
perslstently evaded any opportunity OF
allowing the commissioners to make
statement. Carter also says he visited
Gresham when he news came to America
that Blount had hauled down the AmerI
can flag at Honolulu, and that Gresham
stated posi,iSe that there was no inteu-
tion of restoring the queen. Carter a.so
reminds Gresham that this statement was
repeated IN one OF their later interviews,
when Gresham announced that B!ount
would return to Washington in June.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-12-16

The midwinter fair in San Francisco
will be a great advertisement for the
Pacific coast, as this will afford an op-
pertunity for this portlen of the con-
tinent to show visitors the capacity of
our soil and the natural resources of
the region. Oregon, of course, will
be represented, and our fruits, which
gained such notorlety at the worlds
fair in Chicago, should take the lead
ia the bay city. California has always
been distinguished for her enterprise,
and her northern neighbor should not
lag behind in any matter which will
lead to proper knowledge Of re-
sources. In this regard webfeot penu.
riousness should not control matters,
and a liberal expenditure will be ad-
visable, as by this means our state
will become known and reap many ad-
vantages by our excellent exhibits.
We need population, and we can Sc
cure this only by making known our
natural resources and the facilities we
possess for home-seekers. People will
be present at the midwiuter fair from
al parts of the world, and Oregon
need not be ashamed to enter the COM
oetitive list with any state west of the
Rocky mountains
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-12-16
TELEGRAPHIC.
The New Tariff Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12-The schedules
of the tariff bill were completed today by
the ways and means committee. and n
portion OF the afternoon was devoted TO
the administrative features of the bill
The Republicans think the bill will not
be submitted before Saturday next, while
tht Democrats expect to submit it by
Thursday. There is no certainty of
caucus OF the house Democrats On the
bill. as some of the Democrats most an
xlous for changes IN the bill are opposed
TO caucus. Among the members who
signed the call for caucus were: Nor.
gan, Cockrell, Richardson. Smith of Ari~
zona. Kyle, Capehart, S,ockdale, Ander-
son. Washington, Culbertson, Hooker,
Bell, Cooper, German, Hayes. Hutche-
son and Stone. Nc change was made to-
day in the sugar schedule. The commit
tee changed the malt schedule again, In
crensing it from % TO 30 per cent. The
duty on cut diamonds has been reduced
from 15 per cent in the first bill to 10 per
cent
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-12-16
A swede Sprung Fatal Trap.

NEW WHATCoM. Wash, Dec. 13--
John Erickssoa, Swede, about 80 years
old, was killed in strange manner last
night at supposedly unoccupied cabin
in the SUBURBS, near Squalicum creek.
Together with companion named An
derson he was en- route to place where
he had been promised work on a county
highway. They had their blankets with
them, and believing the cabin vacant.
intended to enter and pass the night
there. ERICKSON reached the door and
undertook to pull off a board nailed
across II, when the loud report of gun
was heard and he fell backward, crying,
81 am killed"
A heavy charge of slugs had entered
his abdomen and ranged upward, killing
him almost instantly. The owners and
recent occupants of the cabin, two wood
choppers named Barr and Pixley, were
away, and, as the cabin had been burgla
rized several times, it is supposed they
fixed the fatal trap within, intending to
kill or seriously wound the next person
who should attempt to enter during their
absence.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-12-16
The Oregon National Bank.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12--Lionei V.
Stagg, who has been national bank ex-
aminer, was to day appointed receiver of
the Oregon National bank. Stagge made
his report to Controller Eckels, aud. after
gong over the affairs vi the bank, the re-
celver was determined upon. Eckels says
the appointment was unsolicited, and was
make because he believed Stagge was
we'll qualified for the place.
Mr.. Stagge is the editor of Pacific Ban
ker and In0estor, He was appointed
bank examiner last August by Controller
Ecnels, and placed In charge of the First
National bank oil The Datles, which by
bis rapid work, gained the honor of being
the first of the suspended banks in the
state to resume business He is bright
young man, and nnder his direction the
affairs of the Oregon National will
doubtless soon be Strengthened out.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-12-16
stevens TaIks on Hawaii

PORTLAND, Me-, Dec, 14-Ex-Miuis-
ter Stevens delivered an address TO the
Portland Club last night on Hawaii
Among other things. he SAID.
The natives on the island. now num-
bering $4,000, are decreasing at the rate
of 1000 per annum, and soon will be ex-
tinct. No greater evil could be inflicted
on them than restoration. The charge that
the missionaries have unlawfully taken
land Is unjust. The islands have been
fairly won by 70 years work by Ameri
cans. B'ount confined himself to a lin
tied field of observation. OF a large
body of j. flential men he cared not to
obtain information.
Stevens concluded by saying he be-
lieyed his bearers would prefer the policy
pursued toward the islands by Jefferson
jackson, Grant, Blain, and of Cleveland
OF 1888, to that of Cleveland of 1898.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-12-16
MurderOus Robbers.

H1LIsBeRo, Dec. 14-August Kempf,
well-to-do farmer living in the foot
bills about eight miles nertb of this place,
was brutally assaulted on the evening OF
December IL. Mr.. Kempf is bachelor,
his COMPANION being a hired boy aged
about 1S. The boy bad left the house
with lantern to attend to the chores at
the barn when Kempfs attention was
called by rap at the door. No sooner
was it opened than two men commenced
beating him over the head Managing
to free himself, Kempf escaped into the
adjoining room and by back door made
his exit from the house. giving the alarm.
Thus frightened, the robbers escaped,
having secured nothing. Mr.. Kempi's
head was badly bruised, being cut at 12
different places Neither of the assail-
ants were identified.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-12-16
TELEeRApH1o NEWS.
Quite a Lively Tilt.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1s-Senator Gull
lom fred the first gun In the battle over
the repeal of the federal election laws,
and succeeded in drawing sharp return
fire from Hill of New York. After Hoar's
second Hawaiian resolution had been
laid over till tomorrow, Cullom took the
floor and spoke at length n the election
repeal bill. He asked if the ma ndate of
q corrupt Judge like Maynard should de.
termine the complexion of Legislature
which elects senator, or the Drawn and
muscle of McKane control an elective
representative IN congress, and congress
have no power to protect the integrity
of its own members. In the course of his
remarks, Cullom attacked the New York
machine and Maynard,sn was lnterrup
ted with reminder from Hill that the
election referred to would not have con-
trolled the New York senate, and whether
or not there ives anything criminal IN
that election was irrelevant to the qucs-
ton. Cnllom retorted that the action OF
MAYNARD inaugurated a scheme which re-
suited In changing the character of the
legislature. Hill desired to inform the
senator and the country that his state
ment was not q correct one.
Another colloquy ensued, Cullom main-
tanning and Hill denying that the result
of the recent election was the indication
of desire for the Republican protective
policy. Cullom then went on with his |
speech, referring to the pulling down of |
the American flag at Hawaii, which could |
not have been accomplished by all the
power of monarchied Europe, but which |
bad been committed by order of an
Americsn president upon the advice and
of "newly baptized
Democratic secretary ofstate." Stewart
addressed the senate in favor of the re-
peal of the federal election laws, soon
lrlfted into q discussion of the financial
and attributed the evils com
planned of to the gold standard. The
ena.e then went Unto executive session,
md at o'clock adjourned until tomor-
ow.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1893-12-16
An Indian Territory Murder.

SEATTLE, Wash Dec 14.-Sherlf
Woolery today arrested, at the franklin
coal mines. Sunney Luckey, balf-breed
negro, wanted at Coweta. Indian terri
tor for the murder of Dickson Scott, an
Indian half breed, in January, 1890.
Luckey staked out claim. which Scott
jumped, and few weeks later Scott tried
to kill Sunney, but the latter shot first,
killing Scott. Scott was a member of a
desperate gang which threatened to lynch
Sunney, who, after remaining there sew
eral days. fed. He came here from
Kansas City with the party of 400 me-
groes imported by the Oregon Impreve-
ment Company, for which he has since
worked. He is willing to return and
stand trial if assured of protection from
mob violence.
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Hawaii Stands Pat.

VICTORIA, 3. e., Dec. 12- The Arawo
arrived here at ga. M. today. Immed-
lately upon entering the straits she was
boarded by United Press representa-
tive, who CLEANED the following:
Honolulu, Dec. 4.
Queen Liliuokalani has not been re-
stored and there has been no trouble at
Honolulu.
Since the last reports there have been
but two things significant. The annex :
atIonists held mass meeting November
%, and adopted resolutions In effect ap
pealing to congress to overrule President
Cleveland, Gresham and Blount. For
four days preceding the sailing of the
Arasa the troops OF the provisional gov >
ernment were busy fortifying and barri-
cadiDg the government house, or castle.
as it was formally called.
At the unanimous and urgent deman
of the American citizens the provisional
government has decided to resist to the
utmost extremity any attempt to over
throw them by the United States forces
without authority from congress. Lead
ing citizens will generally be foremost in
the defense.
Indignation is at a white heat
Concord and Bunker Hill are alive
again.
No surrender to rotten Kauaka des-
potlsm or its Washington abettors.
Twelve hundred rflemen are ready at
call, with large Maxim ana Gatling bat
terles.
By Cleveland's arrangement with Eng
land the champIon's redcoats are to land
and protect the queen after the United
States forces have seated her on the
A joint protectorate is planned, like
Samoa.
The royalists expected restoration on
December 2. There Is general alarm
and Strengthening of defenses. Minister
Willis is pledged to the government to
AXE no action before the return of the
Alameda, December 81. His instructions
IRE still concealed.
D tails OF the above are to be for
varded to San Francisco, per Oceanic to-
hight.