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tion or excuse was given when the victims
were released, nor were the vauables
restored. 1t is due 10 the Viceroy, Ii
Hung Chang, TO say that on learning the
facts from the United States Minister, TO
whom Japanese interests In China are at
present confided, he declared his regret
and promised that restitution should be
made and punishment inflicted on the
aggresSOrs. 1t is supposed that he was
partly influenced by the representations
of the Chinese Envoy lately in Toxic, who
before quitting his post telegraphed to
Peking an account of the measures taken
with the Japanese Government for the
protection of Chinese.
In accordance with Chinese official
usage, the Chinese diplomatic agent
Yuan, who fled last month from Seoul,
has been discovered and disgraced. The
civil service OF that country allows great
latitude TO every incumbent, but his re-
sponsibility is as extreme as his privileges,
and If he fails to satisfy his superiors he is
doomed. Even if he faithfully follows liz
structions and evil consequences ensue. he
is often made a scapegoat to save those
above him from destruction. In this case
Yuan was merely the mouth piece of Ii
Hung Chang. Every step taken by him
was IN pursuance of the Viceroy's COM
mand. But when the catastrophe came.
and Yuan took refuge in Tientsin all
blame was thrown upon his shoulders.
For two weeks his place of concealment
was unknown, and yesterday report OF his
death was circulated presumably by sui
eide.
On August IS the Japanese Government
announced the issue of war bonds to the
amount of thirty million yen, equivalent
to fifteen or sixteen million dollars gold,
each bond for one hundred yen at interest
OF per cent. The low denomination Is to
enable persons of limited means to invest.
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molest Shanghai If the Kiangnan arsenal
here is not closed. This threat is supposed
to be the indirect motive which may posi-
bly, provoke the interference of Great
Britain, as the arsenal is pronounced an
important establishment.
The Chinese feet is about to concen-
trate at Wei-Hai-Wei. The reports of a
Japanese plan to attack the Notifications
by sea and land have caused the Chinese
to strengthen the position with an ap-
proach to panic. Heavy guns have been
sent forward from the Tientsin and Nan
king arsenals, and the ammunition for
them will be sent to the coast shortly.
SHANGHAI, Sept. "a strong Japanese
force has occupied large island, ten miles
northwestern Port Arthur. and will make
1t base Of operations. Food and clothing
are being stored and houses are being
erected in preparation for a long siege on
the part Of the japanese.
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later the representative of Japan was in
amlcable conversation with the sovereign,
who did not hesitate to declare that he
had been under coercion ever since the
beginning of the imbroglio with China,
and that he was far from feeling the
hostility toward japan which his Govern
ment had publicly attributed to him. In
token of his sincerity he had already rid
himself OF his late counsel ana summoned
the Tai Won-Kun to assist him in forming
a new administration. Before the day was
over Cabinet made up of radical oppo-
nents of tine Ming faction had been in
stalled, with the Tai Won-Kun as Prime
Minister, and a committee Of seventeen
appointed to reorganiZe the administra-
tive system, and reform the national laws,
upon basis recommended by Japan. Such
activity and energy had never before been
witnessed since the foundations of the
Korean monarchy were laid. The ex-
traordiDaTy promptness of the King in
asserting to every propOsit on put for
ward by the japanese envoy might have
laid him open to tie suspicion of seeking
merely to conciliate the newcomers, and
to avert their animosity by unconditio nal
submission, but for the discovery of an
action on his part entirely Inconsistent
with any secret sentiment of il-will.
As soon as the outgoing Cabinet had
left the palace, and without wait
ing to consult his new council,
he called together the commanders of the
few troops remaining at his disposal and
ordered them instantly to join the
japanese army on the way to attack the
Chinese at A-san. He was not instigated
to do this by anybody. No one expected
it of him and no one was more surprised
than the Japanese representative when he
heard oft. To suppose that the King was
actuated by motives of policy would be to
credit him with a sagacity which he GER
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POSITION OF THE KING.
The Ruler of Korea Has Gone Over
to the Japanese.

~ Ah$ OdPnHGSCs
YOKOHAMA, Aug. 23.-Since the last
dispatch of news to America, circumstances
nave occurred which throw much light on
the long-disputed question as to which
SIDE In the war is favored by the King of
Korea. The lower classes in that country
have no opinions on political subjects. If
the middle classes have any they are not
allowed to express them. Even the aristoc-
racy have learned the necessity of keeping
silent, II their views are opposed to the
governing body. The only voice hitherto
heard has been that of the ministry-a
corrupt olgarchy composed of the Ming
family and their dependents, who are COM
pletely under the control of Chang. 1t has
been to their interest TO represent that the
sovereign was heartily in accord with
them, and until within the past few weeks
their assurances to this effect have been
generally accepted as true. The Queen,
who Is blood relation of the Mings. is un-
doubtedly under the influence of China,
and as she is understood to be greatly
superior TO her consort in intellect and
force of character, her power TO impress
her ideas upon him has been easily cred
ited. That the Mings acted really in the
Kings name and with his sanction was not
seriously questioned up TO the time the Chi
nese diplomatic agent in Seoul left his post
and left the court free from surveillance.
Then the japanese envoy received mes
sage from the Kings father suggesting
that if an interview could be arranged in
the palace his son could be induced to
recognize the justice and friendliness of
Japan'S intentions without much difficulty.
The Kings father. officially known as the
Tai WoD-Kun, was at one period the re-
gent of the country, but through the in
trigues of the Mings he was deposed some
ten years ago and condemned to long
captivity. After his liberation be was
forbidden to approach the court, but that
he kept watchful eye upon the course of
events is proved by the accuracy of his
statement respecting the sovereign. The
Japanese envoy at once insisted upon
meeting the monarch personally and on
conditions that should enable him to speak
his mind without restraint. Being denied
this privilege by the royal advisers be de-
termined to present himself with an armed
escort and sent for detachment from the
japanese forces outside the city. AS this
small guard passed by the palace on the
way TO the env0y's residence il was fired
upon by Korean soldiers iH the service of
the Mings. Their shots settled the fate of
the Ministry. The native troops were dis
persed with scarcely struggle, and an hour
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crowd cheered. Still the two horses re-
mained together, Curry hanging stub
bornly at Geers' wheel. The latter turned
his head slightly and seemed to be study
ing his chances. He saw the situation at
glance. He was in the race of his life
william opponent that was worthy of his
steel. He forged ahead nose as the two
swept into the turn, and there was slight
check noticeable as the last curve was
being cut down. Both drivers gathered
their reins for the stretch and "a at the
three-ouarters was yelled from the stand,
Then began the race for home. Curry
spoke to the handsome black ana Patchen
responded by s:raining every muscle. The
great horse seemed TO recognize that this
was the moment when he could revenge
himself for former defeats. He came MP
to even terms and with distended neck
and flaming nostrils thundered along at
the little browns side. 1t was a surprise
to the little wonder himself, who was un-
accustomed to having a horse at his side
on that part of the track. He shook his
head angrily and attempted to draw away,
but Geers held him with steady hand.
1t was not yet the moment for the last
great effort. He allowed the black to re-
tain his place and the two rushed down
the track at a mad pace. Some one in the
crowd yelled out as he saw the worlds
record in danger, and Starter Walker
called out for silence until after the horses
had passed the wire.
Up they came like whirlwind and left
the crowd in uncertainty as to the victor.
Geers spoke to Robert J and Curry made
low exclamation of encouragement to the
black. Both understood and responded.
The little brown seemed to be surprised al
the audaclty of his rival, and as he dashed
under the wire stuck out his neck and with
a mighty stride gained nose. 1t was a
grand finish to grand race and the crowd
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NO FOREIGNERS WANTED.
japanese Jealous of All Who Want
to Join the Army.

VICTORIA, B. c.. Sept 6.-Captain ]. G.
Cox. a prominent sealer, returned on the
Empress. He has been In japan ever
since February, and says in Yokohama
and Hakodate everything is quiet and or
derly. He says foreigners who GO to
Japan expecting to join the army or navy
or get other positions in consequence of
the war will be surely disappointed.
There Is strong anti-foreign feeling, and
the people will have no outsider in any
position. This rule prevails In all branches
of the service, and especially in the medi-
cal and ambulance corps, which are very
efficient
CAPTAIN Carew, master OF the San Fran
cisco sealer Walberg. died at Hakodate
just before the Empress sailed.
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Broke an Ocean Record.

MONTREAL, Sept. 6-The Dominion line
steamer Labrador passed Heath Point at
10 o'clock TINS morning and is due at Que
bee at noon tomorrow. She left Liver
pool last Thursday evening and MOvile on
Friday. This is the best passage on record
TO the St. Lawrence.
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HE is A KING.
Robert j Rules the
Turf.
WONDER OF HIS AGE.
No Other Horse Can Touch
Him.
CLOSE TO TWO MINUTES.
Three Fastest Heats Ever Gone
i'm Harness.
HAS LOWERED ALL RECORDS.
He Paced in 2:03 3-4, POP 1-2 and
2:04 3-4, an Average Close
to the Old Record.

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 6.-To-night the
flag of honor floats over the track of the
indianapolis Driving Club, and the sun OF
Terre Hauts and of Fort Wayne has bean
eclipsed. Robert j, the great son of Hart
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THE BOLD JAP
Threatens to Attack
Shanghai.
ENGLAND WILL ACT
To Save the Northern
Treaty Port.
THEN WOULD COME WAR,
For Russia Would Also Take a
Hand.
CLOSE THE KIANGNAN ARSENAL.
If China Will Do That There Will
Be no Need for Inter-
ference,
CLOSE THE KIANGNAN ARSENAL.
If China Will Do That There Will
Be no Need for Inter-
ference.

LONDON, Sept. GA dispatch to the
Times from Shanghai to-day says war
operations are making slow progress 1t
is reported that the Japanese have threat
eued to withdraw their promise not to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
PICTURESQUE BRATrIEBoRo. b"


The first copies of Picturesque Brattle-
boro were received last week and the sale
and delivery of books is now in progress
The volume is quarto of 100 pages. us
text consists of succession OF articles
giving an idea of the history of Brattle-
boro, its scenic attractions, notable people
who have lived here. and such of its lnsu-
tutions, past and present, as are OF leading
importance. ThcSly scattered among TINS
text are $50 half-tone views in and about
the village. Upon the opening pages are
Is or 20 such views made from old pictures
and indicating what the village was like Az
or 80 years ago. The most interesting OF
these early pictures are those of the Ola
Stage House, with coach and four in front,
the old Vermont House and the former
Bratteboro House. The views OF the
present day cover a wide range. Some OF
the subjects of these were not wisely
chosen, in some of them the Photographic
work was bad, an in others the press work
has not done the plates justice, but as
whole they make valuable and attractive
group of Brattleboro pictures, which many
people will be glad to own, especially for
mer residents who now live elsewhere
Among the views which are notably good,
both in their selection and their execution,
are those of the cascade, the cascade road
view on the Guilford road, the Canal
street school building, two or three of the
bridge views, and several of the promis-
cuous views about the village, which the
eye of those who glance through the book
will readily fix upon.
There are numerous contributions, from
different sources, to the text of the vol
ume. The most important of these are
"The beginnings of Brattleboro'' by Judge
Wheeler, history of "The. military hos
pital" by ex-Gov. Holbrook, "Brattleboro
| North-end," written with the pen of gen
uine lover of Bratteboro by Rev.. DR..
Walker, a chapter of entertaining com
ment on the early pictures of the village
by c. F. Thompson, "a tale of the mount
aim by Mary f. wilkins, and reproduc-
ton of the essential portions of Rudyard
| Kiplings London Times letter, ain sight
of Monadnock." There are sketches of
Larkin Mead, VIM. NJ. Hunt, Mary Howe
LAWN and Mrs. Harriet Brasor Pratt, and
poems by Geo. A. Hines, Rev. A. j.
Hough, and Cecil H. c. Howard. The
publishers make cordial and deserved rec
ognition of "the public spirit, tact, zeal
and ability which Assistant Postmaster
Wilcox has bestowed upon all departments
of the work
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
Y. NJ. c. A. NOTES.

The battalion and young mems meetings
on Sunday afternoon will be a union
Christmas service at , o'clock in charge of
Rev. c. O. Day.
The meeting of Sunday afternoon was
largely attended and of much interest.
Mr.. Cantwell was assisted by Jos. McNell
and Mr.. Mckinley, The latter president of
the Mount Hermon association.
The usual New Year reception to young
men will be given on the evening of Jan. l
in the Y. NJ. c. A. parlors. Plans are be-
ing made for a pleasant entertainment,
and refreshments will be served. A cordial
invitation is extended to all young men to
attend. A reception for the boys will be
given later in the month.
A very spirited and interesting debate
was held by the boys battalion on We'd
nesday evening, when the question, care
morals in Brattleboro going backward, :"
was discussed. The disputants were, for
the affirmative, Waterman, Hotchkiss,
Corser and Mellen; negative, Stone, Chase,
Wellman and Dunklee. The disputants
presented the question well, and the dis
cussion was freely participated in by the
other boys. The judges, who were the
disputants of the previous ebate,-Morey,
Whitney, Adams and Fisher-decided that
the affirmative had the best of the argu-
m mt, and the house decided, by vote of
IS to -, that Brattleboro morals ale grow
ing worse instead of better. After the de-
bate the boys We're drilled by Lieut.. Haigh
for half an hour, and some of the guns un-
der consideration We're examined. Other
guns are expected soon, and meeting to
examine them and decide upon those to be
secured will be held.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
DEATH OF MRS. ELIZABETH GOOD
ENOUGH.

Mrs. Elizabeth Goodenough, who died
last Sunday afternoon at the home of her
son, Dwight GoOdenOugh. on Western ave
nue., was one of the oldest residents of the
town. She was born Dec. /. 1903. on the
place now owned by John Harris in West
Brattleboro. She was the last of five chill
dren of Orlen and Lucy Carter Pratt.
who were among the first settlers of the
town. In 1926 she was married TO Win
son, son of Levi and Margaret (Frasierl
GOodenough, who were also early settlers.
His death took place in 1868. OF this
union there were three sons who survive
her-John p. and Dwight of this town.
and Rev. Simon Goodenough of Oakland.
Cal. When first married she went to live
on the place now owned by Rev. Mr..
Smith, which was her home for more than
GO years. From there she went to live on
western avenue, where she remained I'M
til her death
She was a firm believer in Universalism
from her youth, but had been unable to at
tend church for many years. Her mind
was bright and active, and she kept pace
with the current events, feeling an interest
IN public affairs until year ago a severe
illness somewhat impaired her mind. She
was sincerely devoted to her own family
and her cheerful nature won for her MANY
friends outside. The beautiful tribute of
flowers showed the loving remembrance in
which she was held. She was woman of
large sympathy and ever ready to helm
those in need. The funeral was Wednes-
day afternoon at the house, Rev. Mr.. Mav-
well officiating
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
ALLIANCE STUDY CLASS,

The second meeting of the study class of
the Woman's Alliance was held at the
Brooks House reception room Monday
evening. The general theme was the Ref
ormatiOn. To open the meeting Rev. Mr..
Leavitt gave rapid sketch presenting the
salient points of Christian history from the
third century down to the beginning of the
Reformation period. Four historical papers
were then given by members of the study
class. Mrs. o. d. Esterbrook led with an
account of Luther's life. showing in what
way the great movement which he uncon-
sciously (at the beginning) set on foot, and
what was accomplished during his lifetime.
Mrs. Warder took up the life of Calvin,
showing how he made himself, by his Won
derful genius, the organizer of the Refor-
nation and the founder of the system of
theology which bears his name. Mrs. Dun
ton sketched the life of Servetus, the first
hereto in this new religious period, and
the first representative of the Unitarian
faith, as it is known today,-for maintain
ing which he suffered martyrdom at the
stake. Mrs. S. K. Lawton closed the
papers with an interesting account of So
cinus, the great Italian leader of the relig-
ious thought of his time, who, while oppos-
ing Calvin's doctrines, enjoyed his good
will and became the head of one of the ear
Hest organization of believers in the char
acter and mission of Jesus as it is held, in
substance, by the Liberal Christians of to-
day. Mr.. Leavitt supplemented the papers
with a discussion of the various doctrinal
points which they, in turn, suggested.
There was a good attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
CRUSHED BY THE ELEVATOR.
Nhittemore Was Almost In-
stantIy KILLED Tuesd"y---H"d worR'"
IN the Factory only Eight Days.

l., che Factory only Eight Days.
CLAYTON A. Whittemore Is, was crushed
a. da9th in s. A. Smith d Co.'S factory
T,esdav afternoon about o'clock, being
.co,,gbt between the elevator and the fourth
ar No one knows how the accident oc-
n,,rred Young Whttemore worked on
The fourth floor, and, getting out OF mate
torial went TO the third floor, filled box
viii smoke rods, and, assisted by work
man on the third floor, drew his load upon
the elevator on a low truck and started the
elevator for the fourth floor. Ed. Smith,
who worked upon the third floor, and other
workmen. heard the lad give a single cry.
This cry would not have attracted atten-
tion however. but for the swapping OF
the smoke rods as they caught on the fourth
floor Smith rushed to the shaft, and saw
one leo sticking out between the elevator
and the under side of the fourth floor. lie
attempted to start the elevator down,
lint il could not be moved. Smith
rushed ND to the fourth floor and when he
reached the elevator at that point ). >.
HINT. of TIE firm of Smith Co., and
other men, arrived upon the scene. The
load upon the truck had been tipped over,
covering the body, nearly the whole OF one
side of which was forced in between abe
elevator and the floor, the head being at
the end of the elevator. The head was
crushed and one leg broken. The load was
removed, the elevator dropped and the body
taken out. Dr. Ketchum arrived in a re
minutes, but the boy was dead when he
was first found, having been killed almost
instantly.
Young Whittemore was the fifth of the
nine children of Mrs Adelaide p. White
more of this town. Two boys and two
girls are Younger than Clayton. OF the
four older bows one works in Athol, one in
North Hinsdale and two in Vernon. The
father lives in Athol, Mass. The family
lived in Marlboro II years, went to Athol
two years ago and moved back from there
last spring. The lad had been employed
in the factory only eight days. Previous
to this he had worked on the farm of G.
NJ. White in Vernon, and while in Athol
was employed in the Chronicle printing Of
flee. He was bright, active youth, who
gave promise of being of great assistance
to his mother, who is a hard working
woman of limited means.
1t happened, curiously, that the first OF
second day that Whittemore worked in the
factory, he pinched his fingers on a ma
chine. He remarked at the time that he
expected that he would get killed one Of
these days
The funeral was held at the Whittemore
home on Reed hill Thursday morning, Rev
Mr.. Day officiating The body was taken
to Athol for burial and services were also
held at that place. The employees of Smitl
d Co. have shown their sympathy for Mrs
Whittemore and children by raising sun
| of money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-12-21
BRATTLEBORO.

1t is pretty good Christmas letter that
comes from Chicago to The Phoenix this
week, isn't it?
W. H. Minor & Co. have exchanged
their stock, farming tools, grain, ETC., on
the Taylor farm in Guilford for Howard
Burkes harness and horse furnishings
goods store in the Ray building. Mr..
Burke will lease the Taylor farm for two
years and will move there early in the
spring.
The principals and the chorus of "Break-
ers ahead" are given in the advertisement
on the first page of The Phoenix. A re-
hearsal will be held at the town hall this
evening and three evenings next week.
The chorus is large and strong and is made
up largely of young, sweet voices. As the
work of preparation goes Oh there are in
creasing indications of a brilliant produc-
ton.
EX-Gov. Fuller tells very good story in
connection with the final settlement of the
location of the boundary line between
Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Yer
mont, recently made by commissioners on
the part of the three states. When the
boundary line between Virginia and North
Carolina was under survey an old lady was
in doubt as to the state in which she might
be found to live. When the line was run
her lot fell in Virginia, at which she was
greatly relieved, because, as she declared
"North Carolina was always a sickly state. ="
"----- was arraigned before JUS
tice Newton yesterday and fined s. and
costs for not shoveling the. snow off the
sidewalk in front of his residence" Fill
your own name into the blank and consider
how you would feel to read such an an
nouncement in The Phoenix. Well, the item
probably won't appear, for very likely you
have sufficient appreciation of the good
sidewalks in the village to do your part
toward keeping them clean. There has,
however, been much negligence in this
respect after the few falls of snow this sea-
son, and those who have been negligent are
liable TO a fine. The sidewalks are now in
good condition, and the bailiffs announce
that they will insist that hereafter all walks
be properly cleared. They will receive
hearty support in this movement and it is
hoped that those who have had icy side
walks in the past will heed the request,
which is only reasonable, to say the least.