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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
CHURCH AND soCIErY

Friendship circle will meet Wednesday
March l, with Mrs. H. 5. GoOdenough anC
Mrs. j. L. Newman.
Rev. J. G. Townshend, D. D., of James
town, y. y, will preach at the Unitarian
church Sunday morning.
The ladies' circle will give sociable and
supper at the Universalist vestry next
Thursday afternoon and evening.
There will be Lenten services in ST.
Michaels church this, Friday, evening at
1880 O'Clock and on Saturday p. NJ. at 4
o'clock.
meeting of the Brattleboro Woman's
Indian association will be held at Mrs. j
NJ. Tyler's on Monday next at o'clock
p. NJ. Business, Easter box.
Religion a necessity" will be the sub
ject of Rev. Dr. f. w. Sprague's sermon
at the Universalist church Sunday morn
ing; and "Pantheism, what is it, what are
its etfects?" of the lecture in the evening.
Services in st. Michael's church on the
second Sunday in Lent: $3.50. A. NJ. holy
communion; 1890, morning prayer, litany
and sermon; p. NJ, evening PRAYER and
sermon. The rector will exchange with
the Rev. p. Voorhees, Finch, rector of St.
James's church, Greenfield, on SUNDAY
next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
a NEW YORK ROBBERY
Burglars Enter the House OF Ellie :.
Chnrlier and Pack Up $4,000 Worth
Of silver.

Burglars Enter the House OF Ellie =
Chhrlier and Pack Up $4,000 Worth
OF silver.
The home of Ellie S. Charlier, produce
broker, at West 49th street, New York
was invaded by thieves early on THURSDAY
morning. Mr.. Charlier and his family did
not retire until after ! o'clock. Every
thing was all right then. When a servant
went down stairs at ) o'clock she STUN
bled over a pile of furniture in the base
ment and reused the household with her
screams Mr.. Charlier jumped from his
bed and went down stairs to find tina,
thieves had entered by a rear window in
the extension. A lot of plated ware used
in the kitchen was broken to test its value.
The thieves cut hole in one of Mr.. Char
lier's high hats, struck a candle through it
and used it for a dark lantern. They As
cended to the dining room and packed I'd
$1,000 worth of silverware in table cloths
tied with silk ribbons. After light lunch
con OF crackers and wine the thieves start
ed up another flight of stairs with the hat
Something evidently happened to alarm
them, for they dropped the hat. and in
their hurry only took one of the bundles
OF suverware, putting it into a large tin
bread-bOX.
MI. Charller reported the robbery TO
Inspector Mclaughlin. a man whose
name is not given told the inspector a won
dertul story about stranger calling upon
MIN, and offering to sell quantity OF sil-
yerware which he carried in a large tin box.
Ihe man said that he made an appoint
ment to meet the stranger at 32d street
Ofhcers were sent there and a iaun-v
young man arrested. He was arraigned as
John Doe, which he said was not his rea
name and held in $1,000 bail for trial. The
sllverware and the tin box were found at
the express Office of the American exnress
company, where the prisoner left them
with an order that they remain until called
for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
KIDNAPPED.

The Experience of BrRttleboro H..
The freshmen of Middleburv coiIo..
held their class banquet at the Bardv.12y
Rutland last Friday night. II. T.. F,.,a.
acted as POSTMASTER. Guy &. Lam..,, W
Brattleboro had been elected bv the ,.'.
to fill the position, and any member of tbo
freshmen class would have given dollars,
have known where he was FRIDAY piei.
The sophomore class of the college Iasrn,5
that young Lamson was to be toastuasto.
Thursday at about midnight. while ,,,.
son was on the outskirts of the VILLAGE %
Middlebury, he was seized by several mon,
bers of the sophomore class, thrown inta.
sleigh, and carried away. In the norma
his absence was noticed, and the fre,bp,o5
enlisted the aid of the juniors. An d,,
they hunted, but no trace could be found
Adjoining towns were visited. but i'm vain
Rumors that the missing youth wa. IL,
Vergennes, Bristol, New Haven. BurIipg
ton and Brandon reached the freshmen
but none proved true. Some time AGO -bo
sophomores had their class supperat { 9rr
wall, and all their teams were stolen s.,
that they had to walk back to Middlebrrv
The freshmen were supposed TO have stolen
the teams, and the abduction of Lamsor
was the HrSJ ACT OF revenge.
Mr.. Lamson was not returned To Middle.
bury until Saturday. 1t appears tina. no
was first carried to the hotel al East Mia.
dlebury. The officers came there to search
for him only few minutes after the sorb.
ignores had hurried away. The Landlord
of the hotel was loyal to the sophomoras
and denied that Lamson had been there
After leaving Middlebury he was carried
all over Addison county. He was treated
with Difference, but was held as a prisoner
Mr.. LamsOn sends The Phoenix the fol.
lowing in regard to the affair. which is
vouched for by affidavits from the vounp
men who were with him Thursday night
MlDDLEBURY, vi. February 81. 1sg
Editor of The Ph0niT:-I wish 50 speak Ia INV
friends through your paper concerning the r4ror+
in the Boston Journal of my capture by the ,otb
ignores. The report is false in many resr-4trs
which can only be accounted for from the fact
that 1t was written before anything definite was
known. wish to say that the report of my rjI.
ing with young lady is absolutely incorrect II
was known that / had been riding that evening
but the fact is gentleman had carried me 10
Cornwall that evening. where | conddct.q
prayer-meeting We returned to Mddlebury
about O'Clock and attended a party of Bautisf
young people The party broke up about il3l
and at ll:45 as was passing through a dark place
in the road in company with Mr.. Fullam va s0uf.
omorel who had also attended the party ,y
heavy 'sophs' burst out upon me. ! was down
ed. bound and carried away IN wagon before
could think what was up. / was returned d. .ol
iege Saturday night. No legal procet dngS have
yet been taken.
But wish to inform my friends Of this faa.
that did not come here to college to 60 riding
with young ladies at u O'Clock at night and tt4f
is Just what have not and will not do The ac.
complaining testimonials will substantial INV
statements Yours,
GUY c. LAMsON.
Middebury College. 'eg
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24

WAN7ED-To buy two good cows to hire chop
ping 25 cords wood to sell, sttings Buff Cochin
eggs C. p WHTMAN
Beautiful pictures new moudings in latest
styles and effects at Clapp & Jones's
The woman's Relief corps Mum" supper is
postponed until Monday, Feb. %. VIII the ladies'
bring food and aprons promised, without further
notice
Hanging lamps chandeliers bureau trimmings
and brass work of every description beautifully
polished and covered with celluloid lacquer,
W hch will keep them brilliant for years.
BRATTLEBoRo PLATING Co, Flat street
whiting" paper and envelopes in fashionable
styles and tints at Clapp & JON SIS.
Worlds Fair souvenir medals Of pure alumni.
mum mailed for % cents by Clapp & Jones
Mrs Mountfords costumes are magnificent,
her assistants are in elegant attire and the stage
win represent Oriental grandeur.
Silver initials for marking bags, pocket books,
hat bands, eta great convenience. AT Ranger
& Thompsons.
oxford editions of the New Standard Book of
Common Prayer at Clapp & Jones.
Mrs l. W Pratt, agent for Dr. Nichols spinal
Support Corsets, "a Elliot street
Mrs Mountford holds her audiences spell. hound.
f Wales teacher of dancing and department
Private and class lessons given
WANTED want your magazines and other
periodicals to bind Your name stamped on your
Bible or pocketbook for pic. w. F GODDARD
Buy Picture Frames of Geddis
Snow glasses Snow glasses Snow glasses,
RANGER & THoMPso&
Members Of Sunday schools, Christian endeavoI
societies. Epworth leauges, and other charitable
organizations can learn how to raise money by
addressing Miss NJ. +. Phelps, PSI Main street,
Northampton, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

Henry Niles is out after an illness Of
four weeks.
Mrs. Daniel Harris gave a tea party last
week Thursday which was a very eniova-
bic affair
The dramatic club are preparing the
musical faIce-comedy. entitled Gan oh
fashioned husking bee
Mrs. Mack Miller was quite severely i'm
Jured last week Thursday, by slipping on
the ice in front of Mrs. Jennison Thur
ber's.
Elsie A. Moore closed her third term Of
school in district No. 9, last SATURDAY..
Those having no marks during the whole
time were Carrie NJ. Wilder and Maria L.
Alexander. There was not an instance of
hardness during the whole 80 weeks.
On account of the lack of snow the meu's
sugar party was postponed until TUESDAY
evening, Feb. rs, when it is expected that
there will he an abundance of snow. and
sugar, too, for ALL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24

The Republican town committee Of he town Of
Bratteboro hereby notify and warn the voters of
the town Of Brattleboro that caucus will be
holden at the town hall on Saturday evening
Feb. %, 1898, at 7:3O O'Clock sharp for the pur-
pose of placing in nomination candidates for
town officers to be voted for at the annual March
meeting
While Act. No. 9, OF the Acts of 1890, makes it
necessary that call this as party caucus
it is expected and desired by the committee that
ALL voters, irrespective of party, attend tits
caucus thus lending your aid in keeping town
elections out Of partisan politics
The voters, outside Of Dist. No ?, are requested
TO meet at the same time, to p ace in nomination
a board of school directors
Per order Of REPUBLICAN TowN COMMITTEE.
Brattleboro, Vt. Feb "a 1898
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
BRATTLEBORO.

About 5000 has been raised for |. A.
Williams through the efforts of W. f.
Richardson.
The Educational class will talk about
Conversation" at the Union room, to-
morrow evening
The Columbia and Victor cycles, patterns
of 1898, are on exhibition in Van Doom &
Jordan's window.
The snow blockade delayed Haus's Fri
day consignment of fish until too late for
delivery to customers today.
Mrs. Col. Hooker gave a six-handed
euchre party of eight tables Friday night
Mrs. j. NJ. Tyler and Herbert Brooks took
the first prizes, Mrs, Geo. Eels and 0. j.
Pratt the second and Mrs. G. A. Boyden
and c. A. Trip the BOBBY prizes.
DR. Webster was attempting to reach a
patient in West Chesterfield Wednesday
when his horse toundered in deep drift.
and in its struggles cut itself so severely
that the doctor was obliged to leave the
animal there and return with another
horse.
Austin Minor father of w. H. Minor.
died yesterday in Colrain. Mass. from
hemorrhage of the kidneys. Mr. Minor
was born in Leyden, Mass. He was a
farmer and spent the large part of his life
in Leyden. Colrain and Guiford. Mrs.
Minor died several years ago. There are
four sons now living, three of whom are
in Chicopee, Mass.
The schools were not in session MONDAY
owing to the severe storm, or Wednesday
1t being WashingtOn's birthday. The eX
perience of Monday has lead to the sugges
ton, made by many people, that a fire
alarm signal be arranged to strike morn
ings when school is not to be in session
This would do away with the necessity of
children going to school through snow and
storm on days like Monday. only to be dis
missed upon arriving there
Mrs. Clara Scott, wife of George Orms-
bee, died at Shelburne Falls, Mass. the
18th inst. She was a daughter of the late
James Scott, and was born in Halifax 73
years ago. The funeral was held last week
Thursday and was attended by her brother.
Martin Scott, and his wife of this place
Mrs. Ormsbee is well remembered by older
residents of Halifax and Brattleboro Be
fore her marriage she lived for some time
in BrattlebOro, being employed at the asy-
lum. She leaves her husband and one son,
the latter engaged in railroad business in
the West.
A bill in equity praying that an injunc-
tion be issued against the NOn-Secret En-
dowment order of Worcester and that re-
ceiver be appointed to wind up the affairs
of the corporation, has been filed in the
superior court at Worcester The grounds
alleged in the bill are that the order has
ceased to grow and cannot fulfill its obi
cations. The order has 1875 assemblies
scattered through all the New England
and middle and some of the western states.
The NOn-Secret was one of the four orders
which had large membership in Brattle-
bOro, and the other three-Rising Sun.
North Star, and Peoples Five Year Bene-
dt-went to the wall some time ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
TOWN MEETING.
The Business 10 BE Transacted Tuesday.
March :.

March :.
The warrant has been issued for the an
nual town meeting, to be held March 7.
1t contains II articles. The first article is
to choose all officers required by law
Voting will begin at o'clock A. NJ. and
close at O'Clock p. NJ, when the votes will
be counted. At O'Clock the REMAINING
articles of the warrant will be acted unon
The articles, aside from those of routine
business, are the following:
ART. 4. To see if the town will ssundar
act No. 81, Laws of 1892, for the buildinc
OF permanent highways" authorize the
selectmen to borrow, by the issue of one
bond, the sum of $1,000, with interest semi
annually, not TO exceed five per cent: said
bond TO be payable at the town treasurer 9
Office, October l, 1899.
ART. .. To see if the town will vote N
instruct its selectmen TO build, the COMING
spring or summer, the road leading to
vernon, according to the survey and reDort
OF the commissioners, and according 10 the
orders of the county court, made at the
September term, 1892.
ART. 10. To see what salaries the town
Will pay its officers for the past wear and
the ensuing year
ART. IL. To see if the town will vote m
exempt the new pickle factory and pickle
business OF the Brattleboro Jelly companv
from taxation for the term of five wears
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
LOST IN LONDON

Hartford courant of the nth inst
A large audience saw Lost in London
at Froctor's last night and found much il
IL TO be amused at and applaud. Newton
Beers played the leading role, and he wa
supported by Miss Lora Addison Gift an,
a satisfactory company. The singing an,
oaAclng OF Miss Annie l.. Hook, Miss Hat
Tie Haynes, Thomas Whyte and Samue
chadwick were much enjoyed. The PLAY
VIII be given two performances today.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
DEATH OF MRS. LEVI WALKER.
Her Body Found in Her West BrattIe-
boro Home Yesterday.

Mrs. Priscilla Walker, wife of the late
Levi Walker, was found dead in her house
AT West Brattleboro yesterday forenoon.
Mrs. Walker was last seen week ago
Tuesday when she called upon Mrs Math-
er and Mrs. Ezra Fisher. The neighbors
did not see her about. but supposed she
had gone to Dummerston. Mrs. {. K.
Evans, who lives on the opposite side of
the street, thought that perhaps all was
not right, as Mrs. Walker was accustomed
10 leave the keys of her house with her
when she went away. Mrs. Evans there
fore sent her nephew, Frank Wheeler to
Mrs. Walker house. He found the doors
locked, but on making a second examina-
tion saw that the keys were in the KEY
holes. He secured the assistance of Will
Fisher and they broke open door. They
were Mortified to find Mrs. Walker living
dead on the floor, in front of her kitchen
stove. 1t is supposed that she died sud
denly last weeklTuesday, immediatelyiafter
returning from her visits.
Mrs. Walker was about 20 years old. She
was the step-mother of Warren Walker the
well-knOwn driver of the West Brattleboro
coach, and w, F. Walker of Dummerston,
and sister Of Miss Mary Sampson of this
place and Mrs. Henry Smith of Mnneapo-
lis, MINI.
Some of the neighbors went to the house
Friday or Saturday and Warren Walker
called there Sunday night The doors
were found locked but there was nothing
TO cause alarm. Mrs. Walker had ALWAYS
said that she preferred to live alone when
Warren Walker had spoken about having
some one stay with her
Dr. Miller, who examined the BODY
thought that death took place more than
week ago, probably instantly. from paraly-
sis. Mrs, Walker had on her outdoor
clothing, showing that she had Just return
ed when seized with the fatal attack.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
WONT AFFECT THE CONNECTICUT
RIVER ROAD.
President MuIligan's View Regarding
the Heading Crash.


the Heading Crash.
President John Mulligan of the Connec-
ticut River railroad was asked what effect
the reported crash of the Reading combine
would have upon his road or its lessee, the
Boston Maine. He said: ~ do not see
why it should have any effect at ALL There
Is no Reading money in the Connecticut
River, and as far as l know there is but
little in the Boston q Maine. Even if the
reported upset of the Reading is true il
can have no effect upon the Connecticut
River road, and | see no reason why it
should have upon the Boston d Maine.
The money put into the buying up of our
stock was furnished by Boston brokers for
the purpose of making a profit for them
selves, and not by the Reading company.
so that the result of this dump in Reading
will not affect the standing of the lease TO
the Boston d Maine at all"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24

VT desire TO public y thank our friends an
nelghDors VINO have 50 kindly aud thoughtful
nituis'eIen 10 us 10 our recent terrible berravt
ment' ana our wish and PRAYER for them is tina
thry NAV hnd friends as true and faithful ia thei
n ,ri, VI aeed To those who so generously con
tlou'ed mowers We tender our sincere thants.
MRS. MINNIE l.. ADAMS
MRS. NlRA NJ. TAILOR
MIR AND MRS. +. G. TAYLOR
MIR AND MIR Z. WIN. ". BARNEY.
o..,, MISS LULU NJ. ADAMS.
dullford, Vt, Feb %, 1898
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
THE FRATERNITIEs


Kechon Rebekah lodge, No 22, will be
instituted at Woodstock, Feb. 2S. The
Rebekah lodge from Lebanon, N. H., will
confer the degree.
Grand Master l.. j. Retting will make
an official visit to Vermont lodge, No. 2,
Wednesday, March /. 1t is expected the
lodge will have Is candidates that evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
REAL ESTATE AND oTHnR sATF

j. Howard Plummer has EXCHANGED nj.
house on Forest street for Franl, Wrigbt. F..
place in the western part of the town.
B. W. Richardson has exchanged hi.
Iarm IN Gullford with George W. Know.
Ton Tor the latter's house on Highland ave
nue..
key. E. S. Morse has bought the right to.
Mindham county to sell the excelsior port
able burglar alarm. The sale was mad,
through May q Crowns agency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24

For the lamp in our window. The person offer
ing the highest price gets it March 10
VAN DouRN & MORRIS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Women.-Mrs. W A. Adams Mrs Ethel j.
Dodge, Mrs. Emma V. Damon
Men-Fred barrett, Edward D. Alden. Birtie
Everest, II +. Holbrook Aka Jones A. L. Moore
Clarenie A. Morden.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24

There is no article in the line of neiicinas +h. q.
gives so ltrgr rriurn for the money as a good
porous STRENGTHENING plaster, such as Carfsr,s
Nh'art"eed ana be!ladonna Backache Plasters
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
The Brooks House Hack and Coup,


now under one management and is prepared
to carry passengers to and from all trains and to
al 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 H. o. COOLIDGE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24
ONE OF THE "BoYso ANswnRs

| notice the problem in your last issue
signed by Peter 5. Chase, which figure
thus:
Stock owned by A, SlO.125
Is, 1853
In case the figures, as printed. are intend
ed to represent S3,375. 90 then the result
should read thus
Stock owned by A, SlOI25. 90
Is, 16,S75.OO
Burlington, Vt. RIB. ARMS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-02-24

meteorological Record.
MEKk ENpINa THrRspAY EVENING. IEn. y. 1888
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-10
Democratic Caucus.

There was a democratic meeting
last Thursday evening at the Town
Hall for the purpose OF nominating
candidates for town Offices. The
meeting was called to order by Jas.
H. Mercer, who announced that the
first thing to be done was to name a
chairman of the meeting. Guy Jaco,
by Esq, was named as chairman
He made brief address upon taking
the chair. Francis Heck was made
secretary. Nominations being called
for, the following were named. Pre-
sident of council, John G. Freeze
Members of council, w. H. Housel
3rd ward, ]. H. Maize, 4th ward,
Thos. Corey, Ist ward, VIM. Kramer
sd ward, school director, J. X. Bitten
bender; Assessors, first ward, Miles
Betz, End ward, w. w. Barrett, 3rd
ward, J. B. Casey, 4th ward, Isaac
Yost; tax collector, M. c. Woodward
Judge of election, Ist ward, VIM
Knorr, end ward, w. w. Barrett, 3rd
ward, Harry Housel, 4th ward, A.
Herbein; Inspector, Ist ward, John
@ Barkley, end ward, Frank Baum
3rd ward, Peter Freeze, 4th ward
Peter Jones.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-10
NORMAL SCHOOL NOTES.
LENE ME- FIVE SHILLINGS.

Well, don't know that we can
give you just this amount of ready
money, but we want to say that Mr..
Edward p. Elliott, who is pronounc.
ed the greatest inpersonator of the
age. will give us most delightful
evening in the rendition Of this cery
popular drama.
Mr.. Elliott impelsonates seven
different characters. The scene is
laid in an elegant ball room, and
many very amusing ''hits' are made
on the fashionable folies of the day.
Mr.. Golightly, society swell,
meets, ard is at once enamored of
Mrs. Major Phobbs, out of which
grow many laughable predicaments.
All of our citizens doubtless re-
member the splendid entertainment
given in last years course, by Mr..
Leland T. Powers. Mr.. Elliott is
voted by every audience, as an artist
of rare power, and every lover of re-
fined entertainment should not fail to
hear him.
Friday evening, Feb. II, is the
time for this entertainment. Dia-
gam open now at Brooke & Co.'S.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1893-02-10
Republican Caucus.

A republican caucus was held at
Town Hall Saturday evening, called
to order by J. c. Brown. E. P. Will
Jams was made chairman and Joseph
Garrison, secretary. Mr.. Brown made
a statement that the Baker ballot law
does not conflict with the cumula-
tive system of voting. That with the
Baker ballot we can vote two votes for
one, six for one, three for one, &c.
The following ticket was then named
President of council, F. p. Drinker,
Members of council, w. o. Holmes,
b. F. Hicks, and c. c. Peacock, school
director, J. c. Brown, tax collector,
l.. d. Kase. The meeting was then
adjourned, and four caucuses called one
for each district, and nominations
made for each district as follows
First district, c. p Sloan, assistant
assessor; Judge of election, ]. E. Will
son; Inspector, Fred Holmes; second
district, J. w. Mears, assistant as
SCISSOR; Judge of election, Horace
Hartman; Inspector, Charles Hender-
shott; third district, Judge Of election,
Josiah Ralston; Inspector, B. w.
Hagenbuch; fourth district, Judge of
election, w. e. Shaw; Inspector, w. ].
Shut.