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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
The Distress Among the Colorado silver
Miners.

The first effect of the drop in silver to
10 cents and the next day to ~ cents an
ounce was to paralyze the silver industry.
There are three or four mines, like the
Mollie Gibson, Smuggler, Last Chance,
and Amethyst, in which silver can be pro-
duced at less than 60 cents an ounce; but
in the great majority of the mines that
were in successful operation it cost consid-
erably more than that. A meeting of men
interested in mining and smelling was held
the day after silver touched its lowest point,
and it was agreed to close all mines and
smelteries. The cessation of mining has
had terrible effect upon such places as
Leadville, Aspen, and Creole, which have
almost no other resources. The miners, be-
ing out of work, cannot pay. The mer-
chants dare not grant credit. The banks
find their reserves melting away, and close
their doors. All business suffers, and many
business men fail. The closing of the
mines has thrown probably 10000 men out
of employment, at low estimate. In the
city of Denver alone not less than another
10000 is added TO the ranks of the unem-
ployed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
NORTHFIELD, MASS.

HE Speakers at the Bible Conference.
Among the speakers who will be present
& the 18th general Bible conference for
d; promotion of Christian life and service,
which opened here Tuesday and will con-
llr until the 18th, are Rev. A. j. Cor
al D. D., of Boston, Rev. A. c. Dixon
tBroOklyn, Rev. j. Wilbur Chapman of
Albany, Merrill E. Gates, Phi. D., LII. D.,
resident of Amherst college, Mrs. j. X.
barney of Providence, Maj. D. W. Whittle
dbis place. Many of the Christian work
IT, including several from foreign lands
Tlo are now assisting in the Chicago
Worlds Fair campaign, are expected to be
present. and take part at various times. In
|hlition Mr.. Moody hopes to have at the
rerlings Rev. B. Fay Mills of Providence,
Prof. W. w. Moore of the University of
Virginia, Prof. Robert Thompson of Lake
Forest miyersity, Hon. r. Morton of Ham
Ion, Ont, Rev. John Mcneil of Scotland,
lll others whose names will be announced
1er The singing is under the direction
d Messrs. Ira D. Sankey and George G.
Nrbbns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
A $4,000 Fire at winchester.

The village of Winchester had the largest
fire for 20 years Friday morning, entailing
a loss of S13, 600 The flames were discov-
cred about daylight, bursting from two
story building owned by w. n. Haskell
and occupied by B. C. Merritt's stove store
and as a residence by Mr.. and Mrs. j. L..
Livermore, who barely escaped with their
lives. The fire apparatus was almost use
less, consisting solely of two hand engines,
and before the fire could be checked it had
reached the adjoining building, owned and
occupied by the Saunders furniture COM
pany as warehouse, and both buildings
with their entire contents were destroyed.
The losses and insurance are as follows:
Saunders furniture company, loss on build
ing, $500, insurance, $1,000; loss on stock,
S65OO, insured for $4,000; w. n. Haskell,
loss on building, $500, insurance, $1,000;
b. G. Merritt, loss on stock, $1,000, insured
for $500; J. L. Livermore, loss on house
hold goods, 5000, insurance 500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
N THE LOCAL FIELD,
WILMINGTON .
1l.ll,nllis yery i'll.

r,,,,.m Holland is very i'll.
of fine farmers are finishing hay
'"' leonard reached home from Chi
,,not hear that the Brattleboro stage
els let as yet
r., 4. progressing rapidly on Mrs. L.
VHier's house
, "aa n illness Rev. r. G. T. McKen-
ue WI. moi able to preach last Sunday.
Nv '' n Porter the new postmaster, has
b NJ. - aiken possession of the post-office.
~, on the big dam is being pushed
y. sV ri1or 4 night gang of workmen has
cI, F. Harris, assisted by A. p.
R pSs is painting the town hall out
4 (. and inside
w. and Mrs. Chauncey Cushman are in
~ -'' and we hear that they will probably
r a residence.
9.r william Estabrooks was duly or
"J a, pastor of the Congregational
lltu ~ -
mcb Thursday
n Eeyser. who has been foreman on
Times since the paper was started, left
rn for his home in New York state Mon
NJ. williamson and children, who re-
rtiy came from England, have taken
avn, At Fred Robinson's and are keeping
Mse.
The Misses Westgate, who are visiting
~ w. Rice's, and two ladies from
n Forest and Stream club, gave a free
|nrqrt last evening.
Theconcert at the Congregational church
Ionday evening was well patronized and
h rrocram was well rendered. The vio-
4 Having was regarded with highest ia
b,
The Methodist Sunday school will hold
Mn annual picnic at railroad grove, We'd
s5av. Aug. Q. Friends are cordially in
he'd and of course everybody will have a
od time.
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Flagg returned to
lev York Monday, but they expect to
'ne again in October. Mrs. Flagg was
harmed with the town. This was her
/, visit to Wilmington and she created a
oN favorable impression.
A Holyoke item in the Springfield Re-
rbican says; Long IL Walsh have re-
a.ly completed three 100-horse power
,lers for the Newton paper mill at Will
rgton. Vt. The boilers are Is feet long
ID SO inches in diameter, and have "A
ler tubes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
WEST CHESTERFIELD. N. H.

The rear of the log drive passed here
sunday afternoon.
II, D. Smith lost valuable COW Satur-
Jay from milk fever.
T. II. Chickering has started out with
us Osborn reaper, beginning Wednesday
IA, 7. richardson's.
T. s. FaT of Springfield, Mass, was in
,OgG over Sunday, visiting his mother and
Uolnner, and taking in the campfire and
reunion.
p HE bridge near the residence of Asa
I@r has been considered unsafe and the
,Oad is fenced up. A new bridge will be
PUT on in the near future.
s. Gen' II. B. Titus, an old-time Chester
leIl boy, who came to attend Mr. Gilson's
TmTp'hre was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
D. FAIR over Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
VICINITY GLEANINGS.
Felchville.


Our village was shocked on Tuesday
morning to hear that Fred Whitaker, our
genial miller, had committed suicide. Two
men passing the mill heard his groans and
found him in the hay loft over the stable
which is connected with the mill He had
shot himself in the head and side, one ball
passing entirely through the head. AL
though three physicians were summoned,
little could be done for him except to ease
the pain, which was eXcruciating, At this
writing, Wednesday morning, he is alive,
but slight hopes are entertained of his re-
covery. Mr.. Whitaker was an honest, re-
liable young man, with his business in a
lourishing condition, and with every thing
to make his life worth living, so no cause
is known for the terrible act.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
The Old Grand ARMY BOYS.
Verses recited by Capt Buffum during his speech
at the camp. fire

Verses reclted by Capt Buffum during his spec
at the camp. fire.
You may talk about the Masons
And the Odd Fellows and such;
You may call them so fraternal
AS to fairly beat the Dutch.
You may praise them If you choose to,
With their mystic rites and noise.
But they cannot hold a candle
To the old Grand Army boys
For man that has the money
Can learn all about the craft,
He can get degrees aud pass words
That would make a funeral laugh,
And be loaded down with symbols
But for true fraternal joys,
They can never hold candle
To the old Grand Army boys
You may talk about your badges,
But the one that has the call
Is the star and flag and eagle,
That is far above them ali
IL was won when cannon Numbered.
Mid the battles smoke and noise,
So there's nothing holds candle
To the old Grand Army boys.
Why, they fought aud BLEED together
And they shared the pri on pen,
And they faced the front in battle
With the elbow touch of men;
Then the compact was cemented,
Mid the conflicts crash and noise,
So there's nothing holds a candle
To the old Grand Army boys
They fraternai: Well reckon.
And their Chartys all right
Ate they loyal! They have proved il.
For they left their homes to fight,
And the nation owes thrm homage
For the peace il r"w enjoys.
For there's nothing holds candle
To the old Grand Army boys
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04

The new Baptist church at Ludlow,
which has been in process of erection for
months, will be dedicated the 9th at 2
o'clock P. NJ. The dedication sermon will
be delivered by the Rev. j. A. Johnston, a
former pastor, now of Kalamazoo, Mich
There will also be appropriate exercises
in the evening addressed by former pas
tors and others.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04

David Morrill, Muzzy, aged 70, died at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. G. Tay-
lor, in Charlestown, Monday. He was
born in New London, n. H., but most OF
his life was spent in the towns of Sharon,
Mortified and st. Adams, where he was
for long term of years in the employ of
the Vermont Central Railroad company as
a pattern maker. The burial was at North
field
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
WINDHAM.

Lila Holden is at home.
Mrs. Hannah Angler has returned to
|G home in Alstead. n. II.
Mr. Reed of Arlington and Mr.. Benson
i Winhall visited at w. II. Burbee's Sun
|ay
Carl Holden is having serious trouble
F;h bis arm, which was injured last sum-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
SOUTH WINDHAM.

Miss Florence Burbee is home again,
i1er an absence of four weeks.
Rev. II. Il. Titus and wife of Vergennes
rsted in this place Monday and Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teethng with perfect sue
allays all pain, cures wind collie, and is the best
remedy for Darrhuea 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer immediately. Sold by Druggists in
every part of the world. Twenty five cent a
bottle Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winsow's
Soothing syrup" and take no other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
Real Estate For Sale.

TINE HOMESTEAD of the late j. W. COOK
i in the village of West Bratteboro, consist
ing of two story house in good repair
suitable for two families, barn aud one half
acre of land, is offered for sale Inquire of Mrs.
Eliza z. Cook on the premises or
J. II. MERRIFIELD Admr.
Willlamsville June /, 1898
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04

! (Derangement Of the liver with constipation in
lures the complexion, induce pimples, sallow
SKIN Renove the cause by using Carter's Little
Liver Pills One dose. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04

Every bottle of Arnica and Oil Liniment sold
is warranted by the proprietors 10 give satisfac-
ton or money will be refunded
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
1898
1843

For over fifty years solid silver Spoons have
been sold by us with either the name Thompson
or Ranger'on them,
We now carry very fine line of STERLING
goods Of this kind stamped with our name and the
quality IalsO. In addition, we have for many
years carried full line of Spoons and Forks in
Extra Fine Silver Plate on the Finest White Metal
As guarantee of the quality of these goods we
stamp each piece with our name and the weight
ofplate, and thus warrant them to our customers.
Ifyou want anything in the way of KNIVES,
FORKS or SPOONS, come and see these goods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04

y5 Dg, lS the dog day season the drain of ner-
t5.r'auu vital energy may be counteracted by
UoIGW Ayers Sarsaparilla. In purifying the
tbsb 1t aelS AS a superb corrective and tonic. and
clM",SS me system to defy malarial and other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04

The mineral products ofIChili last year aggre-
gated S76OO00OO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04

IN, you all tired out, do you have that tired feel
,ls VT SICK headacheY You can be relieved of all
vfiG symptoms by taking Hoods Sarsaparilla,
ar uyI gives nerve, mental and bodily strength
Erso a good appetite, cures indigestion, heart
III III ana dyspepsia.
sr I1oo . Pills are essy to take, easy in action
~"' sure In effect % cents box
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04

A telephone has been put in at the
Loyeland House, connecting it with the
lVeTy seminary and station.
s. II. Howe, D. D., iof Norwich, Conn,
Preached to large audience in the Unita-
nan church unday. He delivered very
me discourse, and held the closest atten-
gon Of the audience. In the evening Rev.
D. r. Free gave a talk before the Unity
cub on phases of Southern life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
WANTED.

At THE STONE CRUsHER, Flat street
IA Brattleboro, Vt, good hard stone. viii
pay (6O sixty cents per ton for all delivered upon
the platform beginning May Z, 1898 GEO. w.
HOOKER, Road Commissioner d. \. PERRY, in
arge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04
The Bible Conference.

The loaded hacks from every incoming
Hain and the hurry and hustle of the
Street indicate that the eleventh Bible
@nieTence is to be an unusually large one.
The first meeting was held Monday even
Ing at Stone hall, DIR. Gordon of Boston
Fesding Edwin A. Smith of England
gave a very interesting address on work
among the children in England. DR.. Cor
don also spoke briefly. Mr.. Sankey led
The singing and Rev. George c. Needham
Rad the Scripture. Mr.. Moody is still in
Lhicago and will not reach here until next
Tuesday, Geo. c. Stebbins came Monday
'oassist in the music. Rev. Thomas Dix
Oh Of Brooklyn spoke Tuesday morning to
very large audience and created much
enthusiasm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04

Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
First and foremost and above all things,
it purifies the blood. Not only in March,
April, am May, when the sarsaparillas claim
TODD good, but all the year round, it cleanses,
every organ into healthful action, and drives
out blood-poisons of every name and nature;
For the worst forms of Scrofula, the most
stubborn Skin and Scalp Diseases. such as
Salt-rheum, Eczema, letter Erysipelas, and
all diseases or disorders caused by torpid
liver or impure blood, nothing can equal II
as a remedy.
II any thing could, it would be giaran.
teed, Just as the discovery is If thai
fails to benefit or cure, you have your money
back. Is any thing that isn't sold in this way
likely 70 be " just as good Z"
See that you get the genuine medicine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-08-04

Rosy cheehS are
not made from
the outside. Pure
blood, an active
liver, good appe-
tite and digestion
- these are the
things that give
them. And these
are the things that
Won oct with DR..
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-15
F-ster,s R.d,culous Claim.

If he isn't careful Mr.. Foster, the Secre-
tary of the Treasury. will make a reputa-
ton for insincerity during the few remain-
ing days Of his term. During his speech at
the Republican Club dinner in New York
last Saturday night, be claimed for his
party the credit for maintaining silver dol
laFs on an equality with gold ones, and ex-
pressed the hope that Mr.. Cleveland's adj
ministration would To as successful in this
matter as Gen. Herrisons had been.
Heretofore the people have given Seer e.
tsry Foster credit for being a high-minded
and straightforward sort of man, but his
speech at the Republican Club dinner justi-
fes them in thinking they have been mis-
taken in him.
Everybody knows that the silver pur-
chase act was passed in 1890, nearly two
years after Gen. Harrison became President
The evil effects of that act only began to DO
apparent a few monts ago. At no time dur
ing Gen. Harrison's administration has
there been any difficulty 10 maintaing silver
dollars on parity with gold cues, ana it has
only been recently that serious difficulty In
maintaining such parity has been appre-
hended.
Secretary Foster knows that the admins
tration Of Gen. Harrison has had plain sail
ing so far as the silver question is con-
cerned, aud his effort to create contrary
impression is unwor thy a man occupying
the position be does. The administration of
ur. Cleveland will encounter trouble In re-
gard to silver at its very beginning. And
the trouble VIII be caused by the silver pur-
chase act which was passed by republican
congress ana approved by President Harri-
son. During the two years that act
has been in force the treasury hos been filled
with silver, aud q condition of affairs
has been brought about which threatens to
send gold to a premium. Secretary
Foster understands this very we'll, aud vet
he has the gall to pretend that the admiuis-
trauon Of Gen. Harrison has had about as
hard time to keep silver dollars on an
| equality with gold ones as tho administra-
| ton Of MIR. Cleveland is likely TO have.
| Why did not Secretary Foster say frankly
| that when the Harrison administration
came into power it found an overlooking
! treasury aud no distru3t Ct silver, and that
it will so ont of power leaving AL empty
! treasury AID confidence in silver greatly
impaired. If he hAd said that he would
! have said what is trio, and would have beeu
/ given credit for being frank and sincere
man though a very incapable secretary and
poor financief.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-15
a Piecs of Advice.

In our sleeper was an old man who was going
to Buffalo, Gays writer in the New York Sun
He looked feeble and III, and he had a bad
cough, About the time we were ready to slice =
his cough grew worse, and after a bit ooe man
in particular began to kick. He called to the
conductor and the porter. and made more fuss
than the mAa with the cough. He got I'D and
went to bed again. and got up a second time.
and il was . clock in the morning before any
OF us got any sleep. When we turned out In the
morning the kicker was still kicking
Look here, porter he said to that official
has that old chap with cough got Off yets"
"No, sab"
Where is hey"
''Ober dar. sab. He haIn't dun got I'D ylt."
well, when he does want to give him a
piece Of advice"
Yes, sab"
Fifteen minutes later, as the kicker was on
his way TO the dining car, he stopped at the old
mans berth, and seid:
Come, old man, it's time to get up and
cough
Receiving no answer, he parted the curtains
and looked in, and the next instant fell into a
seat across the Gise, We went to see what was
the matter and found the old man dead and cold
with his hands locked across his breast, He had
been dead for two or three hours
Have you any advice to offer him9" one of
the men queried OF the kicker, who sat pale and
trembling.
At that moment the train came to a halt at a
station, and the kicker grabbed at his grip and
disappeared from the train without q word ia
reply
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-15
a Good. old-Fashioned winter.

From the Ind, 0ndpohs News.
Ny grandpa's always talkin' bout the winters
Never no.hin' like EN- now. the ones he used to
know.
Manys Tins we've heard him say, me and Bob
and Billy,
When bad colds" an rain an mud made our
mothers silly.
I'm tell you what it is boys, d fill me full of
Joy
To see a good, old-fashioned winter, like we
had when s boy.
Give me ice an give me snow,
Give me seet an give me blow:
Give me cold at goes clear through,
Give me seddin'-SlidinR, too,
And them's the things, tell you, at makes on
glad you're Twin.
An good, old-fashioned winter, boys hope
we may be given!"
Since New Years eighteen ninety-three NV
grandpa changed his tune.
Funny how big folks, you know, can change
their minds so soon!
Funny, too. how they'll forget oil they've said to
An say jos 'zactly different things, like they
meant EN-, too!
For grandpa's growing every day, morning.
An ali the folks at our house II tell you ain
right
Cause there's ice an cause there's snow.
Cause the natural gas is low,
Cause the cold ieS goes clear through
Cause l say it's bully too!
Do you 'spose he spects to see, Though he calls
1t "beAstly weath-r."
A good, old-fashioned winter an August come
together?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-15
BRIGHT BITS.

PAPA-Wonder how 1t is night shirts last
longer than dress shirts?
Mamma-Because you don't wear them out.
CtothterS aud Hdberddshers' Weekly.
FAsHIoNABLE PERSONAL---VERY. you really
need is a change OF climate.
The Patient-ChAnge Of climate! Why, I've
never had anything else! I've lived in New
York ali my life.-L9e.
How DOES Editor Scrabbleton manage to get
such reputation for originality
"He waits till all the other people have ex-
pressed their views and then disagrees with
them. Washington Star.
"No," SAID good old Mrs. Jenkins; 81 haven't
any faith in these newfangled specifics. I've
buried eight children IN my time, aud the good
old-fashioned YARDS is plenty good enough for
me"-SomefVEHs Journal
VERY L1KELY.-Capt. Nimrod Ito city friend
on hired mount, who is in acknowledgement,
old fellow, how are you coming on?
Friend between gasps)-Bun-n Afraid
I'm coming of. -FuEav FSiks.
DOMESTIC PKAcE AssURED,-Wife-Ands 80 you
got your life insured for my benefit! That's
lovely!
Husband-Yes, my dear: but Just remember,
II you drive me to suicide, you wont get cent.
Nelo York Weekly.
"YoU HAVE pretty good beat now said the
man who was waiting for a street car.
40, OF don't know, replied the policeman. as
he looked affectiouately at his club. me mus
cles all roight, but me finder heart sort av
holds me back Washington StGr.
FRIKND-Say, saw a man to-day reading
your funny paper. he went clean through II
without yawning.
Edtor-Indeed. Who was he?
Friend-I don't know, l asked him for his
name, but he couldn't tell me. He had lock
jaw. Truth.
81 HAVE half q notion to quit wearing kid
gloves. p" said Mrs. FigS's caller. II just learned
to-day that the poor little bids are skinned
alive"
"Skinnin' kid alive don't hurt i'm much e"
volunteered Tommy II git a skinnin' alive
from paw every day or SO. "-lndldndDoIfs
Journal
"WHERE are you going, mr. pretty maide?''
I'm going milking, Sir" she salde.
what is your fortune, my pretty maide?"
''NIy facs is my fortune, sir, - she saide,
Exactly what mine is, my pretty made"
II pity your poverty, Sir she saide-
And the lowing herd wound slowly DER the
Iea.-Life.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-02-15

MIR. Smith. of Atlanta, would find it ex-
tremely difficult to I'LL all Of the cabinet
Offices he has been written down to occupy.
Nearly all Of the slaie-makers Include him
in their calculations, but they differ widely
in naming the office he is to I'LL. The New
York Herald thinks he may be Attorney
General, but the Philadelphia Times says
George Z. jerks, OF Pennsylvania, has been
named for that. The Herald has another
idea--that Mr. Smith may DO Secretary of
the Interior, but says that Henry Willard
has also been mentioned in connection with
that place with as much apparent authority
as has Mr.. Smith. There are runners that
he will be put in the postofice, but they are
without the official stamp. The Phiindel-
phia Times leans to the opinion that he will
succeed Jerry Rusk in the agricultural de-
partmsnt But, pray, what does railroad
lawyer know about Earnings But maybe
the Times opinion is based on the fact that
he has succeeded in predicting correctly
several cold waves that have caught and
cougealed the very smiles worn by some OF
his fellow towusmen.