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Middletown transcript., 1894-08-04
THE WORLDS NEWS IN BRIEF.

Twelve wbmen-j Joined in celebrating the
ighty-eighth birthday anniversary of Mrs
Rachel Van Pelt, of Laporte, Ind the
other day. The combined ages Of the
ladies were 952 years; an average of seventy
nine years and four months.
Empress Eugenis writes all her letters
with the famous diamond pen" with
which the treaty Of Paris was signed. 1t is
quill plucked from golden eagles wing
and mounted with diamonds and gold.
The hand writing Of the late David Dud-
ley Field is said to have been SO illegible
that few compositors could translate it.
The Tribune says that compared with it
Horace Greeley's screeds were copper
plate.
Twelve gray-haired men, survivors of the
battle of San Jacinto. attended the reunion
of the Texas Veteran Association recently.
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-04
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. Geo, Rogers of Philadelphia will
preach at 81 Anne's P. e. church to.mor-
row at the morning and evening service.
Service at the usual hour, 1880 A. NJ. and
730 p M
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9tu 4dDgiiselntnts.
ANNOUNCEMENT.
A reduction of prices in all
lines for the month of
August.

We call special attention to LADIES
READY MADE SUITS in White
Swiss, Lawns, and Challies 90
to 200, lace trimmed, going fast.
We offer the balance of Ladies Sum-
mer Hats, trimmed and untrimmed,
at greatly reduced prices. Trimmed
to order and mo charge except for
material.
Only a few of the $1.00 Wrappers
left. Big bargains these. Fast colors
and we'll fitting.
We sell shoes at wholesale prices. A
good line for Ladies, Misses and Child
rem.
Hosiery our specially. A large stock
and hard times prices.
Large stock of Staple and Fancy
Groceries. Competition invited in
this line: Six bottles good Baking
Powder, 25 cents; 10 bars good Soap,
IS cents; bars Oleine Soap, 25cents;
or bottles Baking Powder and3 bars
Oleine Soap, 25 cents. Flour, Feed,
Meal, Meats, Mackerel, Butter, Eggs,
etc.
Satisfaction guaranteed in every
particular. Give us call,
Middletown transcript., 1894-08-04
HEIWCEDRATEs TO WASHINGTON.
Grand Encampment of the Knights OF
Pythias of the World

0Fhuu EuCaLlpH00u OI CH0 hulGnIS Oh
Pythias of the World.
The biennial encampment of the su-
preme Lodge and grand encampment of the
knights of Pythias of the world will be
held at the National Capitol August 9th to
September 5th.
For this occasion the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad Co., will sell round trip tickets at
reduced rates from all points on its lines
east of the Ohio River, August 23d to 2Sth
inclusive, valid for return tripuntil Septem-
ber 9th; further extension of time to
September 18th can be secured, provided
the ticket is deposited with the joint agent
at Washington, D. c., on or before Septem-
bcr 9Th
The rate from Philadelphia will be $4.OO
Pittsburgh $500. Cumberland $455, and
correspondingly low rates from all other
stations. 8-4-4t
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VIYHIITRn ENERGETIC MEN to
"tu al lvu sell our choice and COM
m plete line OF Nursery
"HNHus stock and seed pota-
"A IA A0 toes. Highest salary
and commission paid
weekly. paying and permanent position
guaranteed and success assured to good
men, Special inducements to beginners.
experience not necessary. Exclusive tel RI
appig ap nS' to ss'"y' ALLEN NURSERY co,
Growers and PropagatOrs, Rochester, N. y.
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Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

MyTon Davis has been in charge OF the
Y. NJ. G. A. tent on the camp ground this
week.
A developing room for the use of anna
teur photographers has been arranged by
Louis Whitney at the association rooms.
All who are interested in photography will
be welcome. The room is now ready to be
used.
The meeting at the Methodist church
Sunday afternoon was attended by an au-
dience which filled the house, and Mr..
Hadley's vivid portrayal of the Jerry Nc
Aulay Water street mission in New York
held the attention of all.
A real treat is in store for our people
next Sunday, when, under the auspices of
the association, Major ID. w. Whittle will
speak twice. In the afternoon the meeting
will be held at the Congregational church,
the hour being o'clock, the usual time of
the associations afternoon service. In the
evening at 7 o'clock in the Baptist church
Major Whittle will speak especially to
Sunday schools and young peoples socie-
ties, his subject being Poison" This ad-
dress will be illustrated. Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. G. Stebbins and Miss May Whittle,
who have added so much to the pleasure
and power of the Mortified meetings by
their singing, will also be present, and win
sing at both these services. The good
work of the association, in bringing such
speakers and singers here should be appre-
ciated, and the appreciation shown by
very large attendance at both meetings,
to which everybody is invited.
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SPORTING NEWS.
THE BICYCLE MEET.

Entries close Thursday Aug. 20. All
riders should forward their blanks duly
filled out before that day.
The New London Northern railroad
name excursion rates from all stations be-
tween Palmer, Mass, and Brattleboro on
Aug. 30-31,
The club will have parade in the morn
ing of Aug, 80. Full particulars will be
announced next week with list of prizes
that will be offered.
Stoddard, Lamb and Staples are putting
in daily work at the track, while Crown and
Taft are also training, so that we can count
on the local riders making good showing
Walsh and Reynolds, the Barre flyers,
are at muster, being members of the Spen-
Ger rifles. Both will enter here and expect
to put in few days training on our track
before the races.
F. L. Knapp accompanied by his trainer
was in town today. Knapp starts for AL
bany Aug. 25, where he meets Jenny, the
record-breaker, and it will be battle. royal
between this pair.
Joseph Goodman of Hartford, Conn,
has been awarded the score card privilege.
Goodman has furnished cards for Spring
field and all the big meets and will be here
personally to attend the race meet. 4
Notable entries this week are: F. H.
TOwnshend of Winchendon, Mass, who
won the mile novice race at Keene, July 4,
in 2:29f; H. A. Seavey of Waltham, Mass,
best remembered by all who went to Keene
as "the man with the pink suit" also H.
d. Madison of North Bennington, who
has made a good record for himself on the
circuit,
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TURF NOTES.

1t has been another week of surprises
for the grand circuit followers, and the
honor comes to old Vermont. "Dandy
Jim" whose dam was by Daniel Lambert,
gave them great shock at Rochester and
defeated that brilliant performer, Sob
webs" in four-heat race. Time, 2:I2,
2:l1t, 2:12i, 2:13. Pamlico downed an
other seeminglyinvincible horse from Cali
fornia in tive-heat race. Time, 2:11,
2:12t, 2:15, 1904, 2:1O.
DR.. w. f. Carver is exhibiting a diving
mare named Black Bess. At Kansas CITY
she made plunge into lake from tower
forty feet high. DIR. Carver walked out on
the bridge with her and she went down
without a moments hesitation into the
water forty feet below. 1t was beautiful
dive and when the pretty little mare swan
to the float and climbed out, shaking herself
like water spaniel, says the local report.
there was perfect storm of applause"
A race between the fastest stations of
the world is to be feature of the annual
meeting of the New England Breeders asso.
citation at Mystic park, Sept. 1928. Direc-
tum, 2:05f, Arion, 2:07f, Kremlin, 2:O7A
Nelson, 200 and others will be seen in a
contest for $15, 900 purse. A short time
ago the association decided to offer S15, 900
purse for stations with records OF 2:10 or
better. 1t was also agreed that with the
assurance of three starters the race would
be given, although the entrance fee is but
per cent. The entries close Aug. TO-
There are but six stations in the world
eligible to compete. OF these six the three
fastest are already entered. Another prob
able starter is Nelson, the Northern King,
for his owner, c. H. Nelson, has several
times this season expressed strong desire
to arrange race with the horses named. 1t
is hoped by all lovers of honest racing
he will enter and show to the world how
good horse he is in speedy company
This will test his qualities, and demonstrate
to the satisfaction of those who have little
faith in his racing abilities whether he is
the Northern King in reality.
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Announcements.

To RENT-Desrable tenement in the Raymond
house, Green street. Enquire Of A. V Cox or
Mrs. L. A. Cox.
WANTED "A girl to do general Homework.
Enquire of H. A. Chaplin.
For SALE-A top carriage, a good one, but
needs painting. SIS cash buys it,
W. d. STooKwELL, West Brattleboro.
LosT-Friday morning on Western avenue
between 81 High street and o. L. Miners black
embroidered shawlette. The finder will be re-
warded on leaving il at Mr.. F. A. Wells, 81 High
street.
Small tenement to rent. W. r. GEDDIs
Fine strings for volins, banjos, guitars and
'cellos at Clapp & Jones's.
Souvenir spoons belts and buckles, pocket
match safes, book marks and silver novelties
new and desirable, at RANGER & THoMPsoN's.
Croquet at Clapp g. Joness.
LosT-A small gold violet pin, with diamond in
CENTRE between w G. Mitche's on High street
and Stockwells store in West Brattleboro.
Finder will be rewarded by leaving at al Elliot
street.
New Pictures and New Mouldings, season :of
1894, at Clapp Jones's.
To RENT-A part Of the basement of my store
for storage s. w. EDGETT, successor to H. B.
Chamberlain.
A lars variety of pictures, tastefully and well
framed, at remarkably low prices, lately received
at Clapp & Jones's.
wANTED.-I want your magazines and other
periodicals to bind. Your name stamped.on your
Bible or pocketbook for CSC. W. F. GODDARD.
Buy Picture Frames OF Geddis.
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WEST BRATTLEBoRo.
A BotAnIst's Quest.

Prof. A. j. Grout and wife are spending
part of their summer outing at Rev.
Lewis CIRCUITS. Being devoted TO botani-
cal pursuits, Prof. Grout gives special at
tention to studies of this kind while here,
especially to that of ferns in this part of
Vermont By this means he hopes TO en-
large his already rich and rare collection of
ferns, not only by an exchange of dupli-
Gates of his own with others who have
searched these charming fields and forests
before him, but by new and extended re-
searches of his own in ncoks yet unex-
plored. Especially will he spare no pains
in his effort to find another specimen of
that beautiful and rare fern, the Aspie-
MUM Trichomdnes, variety incisun, which
Miss Annie Grout, few years since, dis
covered in this region, the first of the kind
that was ever found in America, and of
which she sent few frOnds TO some of the
principal botanical cabinets in New Eng
land. SO great was the surprise and inter
est, at Harvard and elsewhere, in that dis
covery, that one of their number came up
and spent some days in Brattleboro in
search of other specimens, but without
success
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TOWN REPRESENTATION.

Who shall represent Brattleboro in the
legislature this year? This is a question
that has become leading topic of discus
sion this week. There are many prom-
nent citizens, who, recognizing the desira-
bility of having town like Brattleboro
ably represented, believe that the custom
of electing new man at every session
should be dropped, and man of expert.
ence In legislative work chosen. These
men hold that no one could render the
town such effective service as the Hon.
James l.. Martin, who was our represent
alive in the last legislature, and who had
previously become entirely familiar with
legislative work as the member from Lon
donderry, and speaker of the house.
Several unusually important matters of
legislation will come up this fall. Fore
most among these will be the codihcation
of the laws, now in the hands Of a com
mission. In the legislative work upon
this codification Mr.. Martin would be
qualified to take an important part. In
legislation relating to the savings banks,
the highways, and the corporation tax
law he would be equally at home, and
there is small doubt that he would easily
be the leader Of the house. 1t is on these
lines that those who favor Mr. Martin
advocate his reelection. That the argu-
ments are strong ones none can deny.
Others believe that an active and compe-
tent business man should be chosen, and in
this connection they mention the name of
Leroy +. Adams of the firm of Z. Crosby
q Co. Mr.. Adams is one of our younger
business men who, beginning life as a
Marlboro farmers boy, has made his own
way In the world, developing into career
of active usefulness, and having a wide
acquaintance not only in Vermont but
throughout New England. He is a man
of unquestiOned integrity, of correct and
pronounced views on public affairs, and
one to whom his personal friends are
warmly attached. He belongs to a firm of
| young men who have shown admirable
enterprise and ability in taking up the
business established by the late Edward
Crosby and carrying it forward with in
creasing success. Should Mr.. Adams re.
ceive the election he would represent the
largest interest of a purely commercial
nature in Brattleboro, and the second lar
gest business Of the town.
1t is due both Mr.. Martin and Mr..
Adams to say that neither has personally
sought the office and they have only con.
sidered the matter when approached by
their friends.
In case farmers candidate is brought
forward it will most likely be in the person
of Oscar 7. Ware, than whom no better
choice from their ranks could be made.
There should be no division among
Brattleboro Republicans this year, and
the caucus, to be held on Saturday of next
week, when the polls will remain open for
six hours, will give an opportunity for the
fullest possible expression of individual
preference.
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CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

1t is hoped that the next regular meet
ing of the Relief corps, Aug. 23, will be
largely attended. There will be but a few
more meetings before inspection.
At meeting of the executive committee
of the Vermont Christian Endeavor union
held at Shelbunre last week, it was decid-
ed to hold the annual convention at New
port, Oct. and 3.
At their last meeting Sedgwick Relief
corps received and accepted an invitation
from the Henry II. johnson post of East
Northfield to attend their anniversary
camp fire next Wednesday, Aug %.
At the Episcopal church next Sunday
the Rev. Howard f. Hill chaplain of the
v. N. G., will officiate in the absence of
Rev. VIM. II. Collins. Morning prayer and
sermon at 1890 A. m. Evening prayer
at 1880 p. NJ.
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Harry punklee Is on the slck llst.

Miss Julia Hayward OF. New York has
been visiting friends in town.
Chas. Stockwell has returned to New
Britain, Conn.
The Artillery band will give its fifth con-
cert next Thursday evening on the COM
mon.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. G. Sargent and Mr.. and
Mrs. e. M. Goodpough are to spend next
week at Sunset lake.
Work has begun on the foundation of
Geo. Benefits new house. f. Z. Perry is
to superintend the erection of the building.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Otis and Miss
Nesbitt have returned to Maple Terrace
after 10 days spent at Mortified. The other
guests at the Terrace are the Misses Towns
end, Misses Hubbard and Miss Shaffer, all
of New York, Mrs. G. r. Gulick and son
of Brooklyn, Miss Sadie Carson and Sid
ney Otis of Yonkers, N. Y. Mrs. Chris
tine Terhune Herrick and sons are ex-
pected to arrive from Nantucket next
Monday.
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BASE RAIL-

A league has been formed in Berkshire
county, Mass, including clubs from
Adams, North Adams and Pittsfield.
O'Nelll will cover first base for a team
recently formed at Holyoke. The Lynch
brothers are also in the ranks of the club.
Umpire Swartwood says that If any of
the National League clubs are looking for
a catcher, Tommy Leahy of the Spring
fields is the only man whom he considers
fast enough for him to recommend. The
former Brattleboro player is without doubt
the best catcher in the Eastern league, and
he Is also heavy batsman and speedy base
runner.
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BICYCLE NOTES.
We have progressed and no mistake,
And should most grateful feel;
For where our grandsires used to tread,

And should most grateful feel;
For where our grandsires used to tread,
We ride the spinning wheel
Boston Courier.
An English bicyclist has just driven his
wheel hundred miles in a trihe more than
four and half hours, breaking all records
so far established.
A. II. Davey, the Greenfield rider, is
said to have made half mile on Hamp-
den park track at Springfield last week, in
one minute fat and another in SO is sec
onds. Davey has entered for the Brattle-
boro races Aug. 80.
The Springfield Bicycle club has decided
to give $4,000 worth of diamonds at its two
days race meet at Hampden park on
Sept. IL and 10. There will be 20 events,
including one mile international invita-
ton unpaced record race.
There will be race meet at Greenfield
Sept. 8. There are seven events, with
over $500 in prizes. Fast riders are ex-
peeted from New York, Boston, Worces.
ter, Springfield and other places The la
dies race will be attended with no little
interest; also an exhibition mile by +.
Baron Stow, with pace makers.
Bicycle stealing is said to have become
regular branch of the ''crook' business,
and Chicago concern deals exclusively in
stolen machines. According TO the des-
patch containing this information, the
practice is to remove the numbers of the
bicycles and the manufacturers names,
and in some cases parts of various ma
chimes are interchanged, so as utterly to
destroy the identity of the bicycles. The
concern carrying ON this business is said to
have agents in all parts of the country,
and TO have played the part of ''fencei
on large scale.
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one hundred polar. Reward.

The readers OF this paper will be pleased 10
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all It's stages
and that Is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known TO the medical
fraternity. Catarrh being a constitutional dis
ease, requires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting directly
tenn, thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength BY
building up the constitution and assisting nature
In doing It's work, The proprietors have so much
faith In It's curative powers, that they offer one
hundred dollars for any case that Z fails 10
Send for list Of testimonials. Address, II. j.
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never intended to make a do., -
but to rob him of his mope new 0 S,iA b
cunning or force. either \
Local officers have used the vi,..
directions without getting anv tiIs D I
buncoers. wave u
Mr.. Davis will rebuild his ham.
this fall or in the spring. ''' elAs
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GRAFTON.

The dry weather is injuring the u'''
seriously.
Miss Alice Duncan returned to DO'"'
Thursday. 80
Arthur Willard has returned TO his P~
of business in Boston. ...,
Miss Smith from Royalton is 'l'i'D'
Mrs. Nellie Willard. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Warner from Bos'OH -
visiting at Alden Gibson's. II,
John Duncan comes about the zO'H "
his annual vacation. At
Mrs. L. S. Walker spent sunu a,y IN
Mortified, and with Others reports '0'
teresting meetings. .oo5
Mrs, VIM. Bancroft and Mrs plH M,
from Buffalo spent day in TOW"
week, meeting many old friends u,u
Last Sunday evening Miss Adams sop.
pleasant synopsis of the CleVelaIU The
vention at the Congregational chapel 10
remarks of e. G. Osgood were lis''"''
with much interest.
ADVERTISED LETTERS 10
women.-Miss Anna schliepstein' MIS- .
ket, Miss Luella Wagner. ,. -, IacksOn,
Menu. Barnard, E. o. Fisher, Jon~ -
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Reunion OF the 10th Vermont RegI-
mental AssOcIatiOn

The seventh annual reunion of the 10th
Vermont Regiment will be held at Bethel
on Thursday, Aug. 20, in connection with
the Windsor county reunion. The usual
reductions in railroad fare will be secured.
The secretary of the association is anxious
TO obtain the address of every living mem
Der who was at any time identified with
the regiment, and will welcome any infor-
nation from members or their friends re-
garding those deceased, removed or who
have never attended the reunions.
Per order of Executive Committee,
WILLIAM ROUNDS, Chester,
President.
@. M. Russell, Wilmington, Secretary.
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The Brooks House Hack and Coupe
Line
Is now under one management and Is prepared
to larry passengers to and from all trains and to
all parts of the village Orders may be given by
telephone to the Brooks House, coupe stand on
Main street, or al the Brooks House stables. All
baggage carried free. We shall strive by prompt
and courteous service to merit the public patron
age. II. o. COOLIDGE
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Gard.

We desire 10 express our heart felt thanks to
and sympathy during the illness. death and
burial OF our beloved wife and mother; also for
the beautiful flowers May all receive like kind
ness and sympathy when called to pass through
the deep waters oflafi lion and bereavement.
AL. ER AEp OHILDnEN.
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II there ever was a specific for any one conn
plant, then Carriers Little Liver Pills are spe
ciic for sick he adache and every woman shouG
know this. They are not only a positive oule
but 9 sure preventive IL taken when the appnosc ~
is felt Carter's Little Liver Pills act dlreef|k ~
the liver and bile, aud In this way remoEs ~.
cause OF the disease without first maltno vos
sick BY 9 weakening purge If you try Mem Won
win not be diaa ppointed 49,
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We wish 10 express our heartfelt thanks to the
kind friends and neighoors and 70 all who so
kindly assisted us during the sickness and death
OF our husband and father.
MRS. II. A. GIBSON.
PEARL G. GIBSON
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August ~, as, and 30.

Prof Clark will remain at Ranger 6 Thomp
sons iewelry store to examine eyes and TO adjust
glasses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-08-17

Fhy sieians Recommend HOrsford's BRIE-
ing Powder,
Because IL rs healthful and nutritious. II excels
all others in baking strength, purity and health
fuiness. There is no other powder like II. Try
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Meteorological Record.
TX ENDING THURSDAY EVENING, Aug 10, 1894