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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07

f. W. McGettrck of st. Adams is a fed
eral official by grace of the administration
which has G.. Cleveland at its head, being
superintendent of public buildings at St.
Albans. Under Mr.. Cleveland's first ad-
ministraton he held position in the Gus
toms service. According to the Burlington
Free Press Mr.. McGrettrick is guilty, not
only of carrying a concealed weapon, but
of threatening to use it, On election day,
while in the St. Albans ,armory, McGet-
trick accused Capt. j. II. Mimms with be-
ing the author of an article which appeared
in the Richford Gazette. Capt. Mimms
denied the charge and called McGettrick a
liar. The federal official then drew re-
volver and with an oath threatened to shoot
Mimms, but spectators separated the two
men. The spectacle of one of the govern
ments servants flourshing revolver and
threatening murder on an election day, di-
rectly under the polling place, is something
nobody can countenance. McGettrick
ought to be bounced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07

Even the Springfield Republican thinks
the result in Vermont shows "that the
Democrats must do wonders in the way of
justifying popular confidence in that party
if they are to escape an overwhelming de-
feat in the congressional elections of No
vember"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07
Town Representative Contests.

In Brookline, Dummerston, Jamaica and
Windham the election of town representa-
tive was made on the second ballot; in
Putney, Somerset and Whitingham on the
third; in Londonderry and Marlboro on
the 4th; in Stratton on the 10th, and in
Halifax on the 25th ballot. In the other
II towns of the county the election was on
the first ballot. In Vernon the Democrats
had three candidates for whom to poll seven
votes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07

The younger men of the Democratic
party have put in some very good work the
past few years in an attempt to elevate
the party standard, but their wagon tum-
bled off precipice Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07
Town Representatives Elected.

Athens-Andrew A. Wyman.
Brattleboro-George A. Hines.
Brookline-M. c. White.
DOver-D. w. Yeaw.
Dummerston-Lewis II. Lynde.
Grafton-W. E. L. Walker.
Guilford-George E. Houghton.
Halifax-Emory F. Evans.
Jamaica-Fred B. Pier.
Londonderry-H. p. Yearly.
Marlboro-E. P. Adams.
Newfane-E. S. Weston.
Putney-M. c. ingalls,.
Rockingham-Lavant NJ. Read.
Somerset-D. A. Grout.
Stratton-Chas. H. Grout.
Townshend-John H. Ware.
Vernon-George Fl. Hubbard.
Wardsboro-Luther A. Whitcomb.
Observation-Disclosures G. Richardson.
Whitingham-Aurelius A. Wilder.
Wilmington-Hosea Mann, jr.
Emory II. Jones.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07

The first Atlantic cable ever laid in New
York harbor was brought up to one of the
North river piers Monday, making an all
sea connection with the Mackay-Bennett
cable off Norton's Point lighthouse. The
New York city end splices to the subway
cable running direct to the company's city
office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07

There is what appears to be a spontane-
Gus movement on the part of New York
Republicans to make ex-Nice President
Levi p. Morton their candidate for gov
ernor this fall. Mr. Morton has been in
Europe for several months, arriving home
two weeks ago, and his friends have not
known whether he would consent to be a
candidate. Last Saturday letter from
him was published in which he says that,
while he is content with the high honors
he has received, he does not look lightly
upon the office of governor of New York,
considers himself still a soldier in the Re
publican ranks, and ready to obey the com
mands of his fellow citizens. This proba-
bly, settles the question of Mr.. Morton's
nomination. j. Sloat Fossett is the only
prominent contestant against him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07

The secretary of the treasury has made an
arbitrary and unwarranted decision in rul-
ing that payment of the government sugar
bounty must stop with the enactment of
the new tariff law This applies to sugars
raised this year and tested and accepted by
the government officers, but on which the
bounty has not been paid. Ex-senator
Edmunds declares that this ruling ''cannot
be justified in law or equity. Every cent
of bounty due under the Mckinley law is
collectable, and can be recovered in the
United States courts in suits brought for
that purpose. The Vermont sugar makers
should combine to bring an action in the
courts to obtain a judgment in this mat
ter"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07

The Montpelier Argus makes only one
exhibit from its poultry yard this week.
The bird is rooster in the last stages of
the roup.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07
MATTRESSES.

We keep calling your attention to our best
wool mattresses for they are the best mattress on
the market. All we ask is for you to try one, If
you want something little cheaper and still get
a good mattress, We ask yol to try one of our
Soft Top Mattresses made up in the best tick and
made up in two parts. Price only $3.50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07

A writing sch ool and few lessons from
the instructions to voters might do Wind
ham county Democrats good.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07
The Prohibition Vote.

For Whittemore, the Prohibition candi-
date for governor, Brattleboro cast 6 votes,
Dover l, Dummerston l, Guilford l, Lon
donderry 2, Rockingham 2, total IS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07
Gbe Uermruut 99b@nf..
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 1894.

Smith is a good cracker baker, but when
he ran for governor his dish was dough.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07

Vermont has set the pace,-N. Y. Trib-
unc,
And if the other states follow it a solid
North will answer a solid South in Novem-
her.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07
Spring Beds.

Have you seen the Brattleboro Spring Bed?
This we claim to be the best low priced spring
bed on the market. Try one Buy one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07
IN BRATTLEBORO.
Only 27O Democrats Vote the
State Ticket.
Geo. A. Hines Elected Representative on
the First Ballot by 20I Majority.

the First Ballot by 20I Majority.
"The sun went down" on a weary and
disgusted band of the unterrifed in Brat
tleboro Tuesday, and as the shades of
night began to deepen and the returns
come in from the county towns the weari-
ness and disgust increased to such a de-
gree that nearly all sought their homes.
At o'clock it was known that all but
three towns in the county had elected Re-
publican representatives, and w. II.
Childs declared that the only hope in this
section was in Somerset. But even this
little hamlet was on the right side of the
fence, and cast every one of its represent
ative votes for Republican candidates.
The proceedings at the town hall were
of the Quaker meeting order throughout
the day. The voting began promptly at
o o'clock, but only small number of
voters took advantage of their freeman's
privilege in the forenoon, large part of
the vote being cast from II to ? 80 o clock.
A few teams were run to carry voters too
old to easily walk or too little interested to
exert themselves.
The ballotng for town representative
ceased at o'clock and the vote was soon
counted. There were Democrats who
had the etfrOntery to claim that there
would be no choice on the first ballot, and
that they would then have a chance to get
in on the split, as on two previous Occas-
ions. But their first smack of the cup
of wormwood and gall came when First
Constable IIannon announced the result.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07
WOVEN WIRE COTS.

Low prices Comfortable bed. Just what you
want in case of extra company or 81 kness
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-09-07

The Largest Majority. with One Excep-
tion, Since 1872 Every Republican
Senator Elected and Only Nine Demo-
Gratis In the House.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-02
CHINA'S DILEMMA.
Plenty of Raw Recruits, But No Munition or Distinguishing
 Everything in Sight.

LONDON, Oct. LA dispatch from Shanghai to the Central News says the Japenese have occu pied Wi Ju without meeting with any opposition on the part of the Chinese troops.
 Frictions between Prince Kung, the em- peror's avuncular appointse to the presi- dency of Tsungli Yamen (the foreign board) and Lii Hung Chang, the dispatch says, is inevitable. The viceroy is certain to be hampered in his conduct of opera tions against the Japanese.
 The imperial council is completely dis organized, and the corruption which has prevailed in the commissary department for years has left the troops with no suita- ble clothing and scanty supply of food. Cannons, rifles and other munitions of war, which from time to time were alleged to have been bought and paid for, cannot now be found, and presumably the money reported to have been expended for them was appropriated by the officials into whose hands it was intrusted.
 The immense camp between Tien-Tsin and Taku is filled with raw levies of troops, who are without arms and in many cases without sufficient clothing to cover their pant, there not being the slightest degree of discipline. Executions take place daily, the mer est infractlon of rule or law being punishable by the loss of the offender's head.
 European residents of China are taking refuge in the treaty ports under the pro- lection of the war ships of their respective countries. Large numbers of Chinese merchants arc also seeking safety in flight. Their goods are being seized, and, in many cases, men of large means have been plundered of every vestage of property they possessed and beaten and otherwise mai- treated when they protested. Most of these have also made their way to the treaty ports. The troops stationed at Gan. ton have been transferred to Formoss.
 The Pail Mall Gazette publishes . dis patch from Shanghai, stating that tho Japanese troops are reported to be rapidly nearing Mokden.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-02
FLOREN TINES KICKING

AGAINST THE REMOVAL OF TENNESSEE
 RIVER IMPROVEMENT HEADQUARTERS
 FROM THAT PLACE.
 FLORENCE, Oct. 1.-[Special. l-Capt. George w. Goethals, engineer in charge of the Tennessee river Improvements, was to- day transferred to Washington. The office at this place, which has been. under Cap- tain Goethats' charge, will be transferred to Nashville under the supervision of Capt. John Riddle.
 The removal of the government office from Florence has caused vigorous pro- test to be sent to Congressman Wheeler by the business league of this city. General Wheeler was telegraphed today, and urged to use his influence immediately against the removal of the office. It is believed the removal will be against the best interests of the Tennessee valley. Every town on the Tennessee between Chattanooga and Padu- cah will be asked to send protest against the removal of the headquarters from Flor
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-02
JACKSONVILLE'S BOOM.
A Cotton Factory and Cotton Seed Oil Mill Already Subscribed For.
 Personal and Otherwise.

JAcKsoNvILLE, Sept. 29-[Special Corre- spondence. .1-Jacksonviile is soon to bs on a boom. Two important industries are now under headway-a cotton factory and a cotton seed oil mill. The former is cap- ital zed at $200, 1000, with the stock nearly all subscribed. The capital stock of the latter is S25, ,0C0, with all the stock taken and work to begin on it early in October. ! The firm of Hammond & Crook made an assignment today.
 Our State Normal school opened propi. tionsly. Two of its graduates, Misses Hall lie Bitdell and Lizzie Pr.vett, received Pea body scholarships this year. They leave Monday for the Nashville university. Miss Annie Davenport accompanies them to that school.
 ..sses Marie and Martha Duplisses of Mobile are the gue-ts Of Mrs. P.yD. Ross. s Miss Lydia Borden will be governess in Mir. Ross Whisenant's family this winter.
 Misses Dollie Lamb and Goldie Ayers are pursuing their studies at Shorter college, K me, da., this winter.
 Miss Mary Forney left Wednesday to ieach in @ school at Faunsdale, Ala. 3 Miss Annie Fornie left Tuesday to com-
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-02
WEDDING BELLS.
Two Events This Week and Two Shortly to Follow, in Which Bir-
 mingham Society Figures.

This afternoon at2 o'clock the First Bap- tist curch will be the scene of a wedding in which all Birmingham society will be interested. It Is the nuptials of MT. Richard F. Johnston and Miss Lillian Miles. The groom is one of Birmin hams leading young newspaper men, being as- sociate editor of the Evening News, and his many friends in the journalistic field will rejoice with him in the winning of so fair bride Us Miss Miles, whose charms are many and whose friends are legion.
 
 The Button George wedding, which ia to take place tomorrow night, IS also looked forward to with expectations by the many friends of the groom and bride- elect. MT. Button Is also newspaper man, being editor and proprietor of the Sunday Morn- ing Star.
 The following card will be read with pure and unadulterated delight by many in this city:
 ssNlr. and Mrs. J. A. Yeates invite you to the marriage of their daughter, Ruth Penn, to Mr. g. 6. Chandler, Monday af- odist church, starkville, Miss''
 MT. Chandier-ssLigs,' as he is more familiarly known-is one of the most pop ular young business men of this city. and is as noble hearted and generous as. he is iaiso.- n iiohu ~ suo IT AT.oHuieSSs uoole gentleman, in fact, one of naturs's nob.e- man, he is well worthy the bride he will win.
 The bride elect is too well known for compliments. Her bright, winsome smile will drive away dull care from the hearts of erfriends; her songs, proverbially sweet, Hull an angered heart to peaceful feelings, and her laugh dry the tears of the aching heart. Truly has the little god done a noble piece of work in uniting these young hearts.
 The following card announces another wedding in this city:
 s'Mr. and Mrs. M. A. May request your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Matte Katherine, to Thomas Stobert, Wednesday evening, October 10, at S:30 o'clock, Twenty first avenue Methodist Episcopal church, south, Birmingham, Ala, 1894. At home after October 20, Twenty first avenue.,,
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-02
IS 1T A GAME OF BLUFF? Fitzsimmons Very Anxious to Meet
 Champion Corbett. A VERY STORMY MEETING, In Which Bob Draws the Color Line-Will Jack Let De-
 fault Win Out2
A VERY STORMY MEETING,

NEW YORK, Oct. 1.-Captain Giore, with Bob Fitzsimmons, Arthur Lumley and Charles White, met William A. Brady, James J. Corbett's manager, at the Herald office today at noon. Captain Giore posted a $10C0 forfeit for Fitzsimmons to fight Corbstt to finish for the worlds cham pionship. Brady posted another 5000 and entered counter-challsnge to Filzsim- mons on behalf of Steve O'Donnell, the Australian fighter, travelling with Corbett.
 "Will you cover Fi zsimmons' moneyY" Brady was asked. after long and heated argument. "No,' he shouted.
 "Will you cover O'Donneli's mouey ?,' Fitzsimmons was asked, and he shouted "No" so loudly that everyone in the Her. aid building heard him.
 ''1f you, Fitxsimmons, get the cham pionship by default will you stand ready to defend 1t against all comers?,
 T will, he replied, ssmeet any man in the world but Peter Jackson, and he Is ob- jectionable to me on the ground of color.'
 This leaves the Corbett men with the best of the argument, for if Fitzsimmons is de- clared the champion by default after his money remains up for thirty days there is every reason to believe that he will have to cover O'Donuell's money.
 During the long and loud arguments both sides indulged -iny Brady said: 'slf you accept O,Donneil's 's Challenge to fight in February I will post $5O0O within week and give it to Fiizsimmons if Corbett does not immediately fight him. Fitzsim- mons is not in Corbett's class.''
 Turning to Fitzsimmons he said: G You would not fight Griffo. Would you go out of your class.
 "Yes," said Fitzsimmons; "I'lI fight any man for money-Griffo. McAuliffe or any one. l don't want Corbett's money as present. pIl fight him for his money.o
 Brady wanted to know what right Fitz- simmons had to sign with the Olympic club of New Orleans to fight for S25, 1000 purse, and the reply he got was: s.I am an American citizen, aud have right to sign anywhere
 A war of words followed between Brady and Lumley, which would have ended in personal encounter if others present had not interfered.
 President Scholl of the Olympic club of New Orleans telegraphed to Corbstt today: = We offer S25, 900 purse, the winner to take all. FtZsimmons has compiled with every requirement.. If you will not defend the title, Fitzsimmons will, and will meet the best man that cln be found in the world in February, 1895. In the event you do not answer and accept the challenge of Robert Fitzsmmons by Thursday, October 4, we will declare Robert Fltz .immons the champion Heavy- weight of the worId.''
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-02
COTTON MOVEMENT,

NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 1.-The following the month, 509, 190 bales, against 376, ,336 bales last year and 403, ,9Sl baies the year before; overland to mills, 2s, ,036 bales, against 15 OPS bales last year and 25, ,97S bales year before last; interior stocks in excess of September 1, 51 ,264 bales. against 52, ,249 bales last year and 46, ,317 bales year before last; southern mill takings, exclu- sive of consumption at southern outports
 69, 751 bales, against 61 ,656 bales last year and 6l, ,049 bales year before last; crop in sight at the close of busness September, 1894, 645, ,24i bales, against 505, 249 bales last year and 536, ,z7S bales year before last.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-02
Addresses an Immense Crowd at
 Russellville.
DEMOCRAT FROM PRINCIPLE
Is What He Proudly Proclaimed Himself f-BeautifuI Tribute
 to Mrs. Cleveland.

RUssELLvILLE, Oct. 1.-ISpecal. r. Hon. w. H. Denson, democratic nominee for conGres in this, the Seventh Alabama congressional district, addressed today an immense audience of the representative people of Franklin county. He spoke for two hours and held tue vast throng of voters almost spell-bound during the en- tire conrse of his speech.- At times he was loudly and vociferousiy applauded, and 1t was noticeable from the beginning that as he advanced with his speech his hearers were closer drawn to him. It was pro- nounced by all who gave an expression 10 be one of the most mastsrly efforts ever de- livered before Franklin county audience.
 He took up the charges made against him by Howard, and answered each of them with perfect satisfaction to his hear CTS. He said he was for low tariff, and was opposed to the taxation of articles of food, etc.
 He then took up the financial question, He said he differed with the president and other government officials upon the money question, but that difference was an honest and manly one, and he had the respect of the president and other officials in that diff ference.
 He was in favor of the free coinage of sil- yer at the present ratio of 16 to 1, and the use of both gold and silver as standard money to transact the business of the country. He said he had advocated the free coinage of silver, had always believed in it and should die advocating it unless his convictions changed. That he had always stood up for what he believed to be for the best interests of the whole people. He referred to his record in congress, and on that record was before the people of Franklin county and the Seventh district as a candidate for congress, asking their suffrages. He said he was democrat from principle, without any fixes or prefxes.
 Colonel Denson Cook up copy of How ards book, 'sIf Christ Came to Congress, - read few passages aud commented thereon. He delivered beautiful and elo- quent tribute to Mrs. Cleveland, the wife of the president and first lady of the land {, and defended her against tho in famous im- putation upon her character as a noble and v.rtuous wife and mother. He said that her exalted character and conduct had won the admiration and respect not only of the people of these United States, but every nation on earth.
 His speech was received with good effect, and he will carry the county by an over whelming majority in the November elec- tion.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-02
DEBT STATEMENT.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1.-The debt state- ment issued this afternoon shows net ins crease in the public debt, less cash in the treasury September 29 of SS, ,712, 700. The interest bearing debt increased $40, the non-interest bearing debt increased $S24,- 1S2, and the cash in the treasury decreased T ,220, ,337. The balances of the several classes oi debt at the close of business Sep- tember 29, were: Interest bearing dept, S635 ,022 ,8l0; debt on which interest has ceased since maturity, $1 ,830 ,030; debt bearing no interest. $3SO ,09i,- 4e6; total, si,0l6 967 ,336. The certificates and treasury notes offset by an equal amount of cash in the treasury out standing at the end of the of the month were $612, 4S6, ,470, decrease of g, ,9l4, 1O2. The total cash in the treasury was S774,- 135, 1928. The gold reserve was $5s, ,S75 ,317. Net cash balance, $61 ,044, ,402. In the month there was an increase in gold coin and bars of $2, 779 .887, the total at the close being $l23, ,665, 756 Of silver there was decrease of B, ,352, ,977. Ofthe surplus ther @ was in national bank dep 1sitories SIG, 365,. 69S, against $17 ,330, S97 at the end of the previous month.
Birmingham age-herald., 1894-10-02

to start at a mile. The owners of the two latter did not think they had chance 10 beat the Oneck stables' represent tive, so withdrew them. The feature of the ca I'd was the race for the City stakes, in which Live Oak, Judge Morrow and Lochinvar were the only starters, the former being a to favorite. The event was captured by the favorite in length.
 First race, five fnrlongs-App ause. 11S (Doggett), 2 to 10, won; OSlet second, Campania third. Time, 1:02A.
 Second race, one mile-Sir Walter, 120 (Doggett), walked over.
 Third race, the city stakes, one mile and furlong-.Eive Oak, 97 (Grffin). 1 to 9, wGn; ,n;; Judge ias Morrow nor,o second, Locninvar Fourth race, four furlongs-FAnuieB B., 100 (Grifin), 5 to1, won; Pretense second Mohawk third. Time, 0:49H
 Fifth race, four furlongs-M Milton T., 103 lReif), to 8. won; Samaritan second. Langdon third. Tims, 0:49A.
 Sixth race, six furlongs-Governor Shee- han, 103 (E. Tribe), to 1, won; Halton second, Irincule third. Time, 1:i7.
 Seventh race, Titan course-WiH Elliott, 103 (E. Tribe), 7to5, won; Copyright sec ond, Governor Fifer third. Tlms, 1:22.
 LATONIA RE SUITS.
 LAToNIA, Ky, Oct. 1.-The field av er- aged twelve horses apiece, and two favor- ties, sandovaI and Chant, were kept in a
  out in the stretch and winning by a nar- row margin. Emma Mac and Colleen were the two second choices to win, while Ma nola and Sirioin were rank outsiders, and came in unexpectedly. First race, selling, six furlongs-M Man ola, 3 to 1. won; Equator second, Mary B.. third. Time, l:l6A.
 Second race, one mile and one-sixteenth Emma Mac, to 1. won; Sempsr Lex second, Pekin third. Time, 1:49.
 ,i11 doval, 8 to 5, won; Marie Sareve second, Sir Rath bone third. Time, 1:l6.
 Fourth race. selling. mile and seventy yards-Chant, to 5, won; Greenwich second, Equator third. Time, 1:4sH.
 Fifth race, nine-sixteenths of a mile Sirloin, 10 to l, won; Brendoo second, Sir Rose third. Time, O:56.
 Sixth race, selling, six furlongs-Issie O., to 2, wou; Miss Gallop second, Sal- vation third. Time, 1:15 h.
 Seventh race, selling, six furlongs-Col- leen, to 2, won; Hoigson second, Tus- carora third. Time, 1:16%.