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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
WEST DOVER

The community was shocked and sad
dened by the sudden death of Mrs. f. l..
Davis on Saturday last. She has always
been in feeble health, but for the past year
and half has seemed much better She
was taken suddenly worse on Tuesday and
died Saturday Mrs. Davis was As years
of age, and with the exception OF a few
years her life has been spent in this place.
where she will be greatly missed by large
circle of friends. She leaves a husband
and one son and her mother. Mrs. O. L..
Corse. to mourn her loss. The funeral was
held from the church on Tuesday. Rev. W.
\. Estabrook officiating, the burial being
in the Cutting cemetery Among the rela-
tives from out of town here to attend the
funeral were Mr. and Mrs l. \. Davis of
Milford, Mass, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Weather
head and Two sons of Brattleboro. Miss
Flora Davis and Miss Rose Warren of Hall
FAX and Mrs, Henry Barber of Jackson
vile. The sympathy of the neighbors and
friends goes out to the sorrowing family in
this affection
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Chas Holmes, who has had work here
for long time. has returned to Erving.
Mass
John Harris, who had all the fingers en-,
from his right hand while al work in Bel
lows Falls is here with his wifes parents
Several from our Christian Endeavor So
ciety attended the fellowship meeting at
Townshend and report an enthusiastic
gathering and generous entertainment by
the local society.
The community was greatly shocked by
the death of Edith Farwel on Wednesday.
She had grip in February followed by quick
consumption Although 10 was apparent
that the disease was making rapid strides.
the family and her many friends were by
no means prepared for the end coming so
quickly. She was a young lady held in
high esteem by all who knew her, and her
father and two sisters have the heartfelt
sympathy OF all in their great sorrow Six
years ago this month the mother died and
il is just a year since the death OF the
brother
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, APR
VERNON


Mrs. Lena Bolton is visiting at G.. S..
Morse s..
j. O. Frost is painting and repairing his
Washhurn house.
l.. NJ Read, Esq. of Bellows Falls. is
expected to- address the old soldiers OF this
town on May ~, at the church.
The annual meeting of the ladies society
was held ON Wednesday with Mrs Whit
he'd. All the old officers were reelected.
Doctor Dawson has his sign out at the
residence of Chls. Gould. We understand
he will locate i'm town If sufficient encour.
agemeut is offered him IN the line of his
profession
J.. c. Cook and $. W. Bailey entertained
their fellow comrades from the Grand Ar
my post of Mortified, with ladies, on
Thursday evening last week at the home
of l.. G.. Cook The veterans of this town
were also on hand. accompanied by their
wives, the whole company numbering 81
Comrades Fisher Crane Gale, Hubbard
and others related some of the grim expert
ences of long ago, and some laughable aneC-
dotes were called out by well given song
by Miss Minnie Bailey entitled The sol
diers who fought in their minds" About
this time a voice was heard to say, hot
sugar on snow" A rush to arms followed
and hand to hand conflict ensued. The
"vets' fought valiantly, but the Vernon
ladies understand the weak points OF the
veterans and when the latter thought the
battle over and a victory won. reinforce
ments appeared, and cold meats, cake, pies.
tea and coffee took the courage ont of the
warriors and they beat a retreat Many
Old battle songs were sung, more stories
told, and then regretfully good night was
said
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
JAMAICA.
Miss Carrie Allen is quite i'll,

Miss Carrie Allen is quite i'll,
Mrs. Martin Cullinan is very low.
Lewis Howard cut his foot quite badly
last saturday
Leon Wardwell has moved into part of
the house occupied by his father.
Eldorus Wilder lost a young horse last
Saturday by It's getting its leg broken
Miss Mary Cheney teaches the spring
term of school at South Hill district.
Miss Maud Howard stepped on nail a
few days ago, causing painful wound.
A dozen or more went from here We'd
nesday 10 the Christian Endeavor conyen-
ton at TOwnshend.
A. l.. Howard is at North Hatfield
Mass, passing a few days with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Leland Wight
Mrs. j. C. Taft will have her spring
opening of millinery goods here Wednes-
day and Thursday April % and 20
The annual communication of Mount
Lebanon lodge, +. d A. NJ, of this place
was held at their hall last Friday, when
the following officers were elected: II. L.
Spencer, W. NJ; f. L. Sprague, S. W: c.
j. Howe, j. W; A. T. Wood, treasurer:
j. Q. Shumway, secretary; Alvin Frost,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
DUMMERSTON .

Rev. Josiah Merrill acting pastor in
Dummerston nearly four years, beginning
Jan. 4, 1850, died in Lynn, Mass, March
Is, 1894, aged - wears. He was born in
Otisteld Ne. Jan. -. 1873. and was a
son of Rev. Josiah G.. Merrill of the Con-
gregaional church of that place. He grad
uated from Dartmouth college in 1871.
studied theology at Andover and Bangor
and began preaching in ls44 He removed
from Dummerston to Troy, y. H., Nov. /,
1888, where ne remained several years.
His wife, Philomedia Converse. died some
years before Mr.. Merrill came to DUN
merston. They had seven children: one
daughter, Caroline. married Rev Fred ].
Allen of Waipole, y. H.; a son, Henry,
was at one time on the revenue service in
China
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
WEST DUMMERSTON.

Horace Stoddard has sold his farm TO
James Betterly.
W. W. Wilson is home for while from
his long tour OF selling silk goods.
NJ. Miner has removed from Dea. Bar
rett's farm to the farm OF Mrs. Belle Nor
cross.
Rev. Mr.. Coops Of Boston will preach in
this place next Sunday at O'Clock p. NJ.
The Sunday school will be at l o'clock
Geo. Bailey is visiting in the place and
plans to return TO his friends in Canada
10 spend the summer. lie is nearly blind
and unable to do any kind Of business.
All the common schools in town opened
last Monday c. Brown of South Newfane
teaches the West village school. with 30
scholars. Miss Minnie Colburn is teach
ing her sixth term in the Bridge school
Not all Of her scholars have come yet on
account of sickness
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
GUILFORD CENTRE.

D. 5. Learnard and his family have re-
turned to their farm in Marlboro after a
year spent in Guilford.
Mrs. Emma Carpenter has delivered the
cook books which she canvassed for. and
the husbands now expect a decided i'm
provement in the home cooking.
Oscar Leonard and his sister have moved
TO Dummerston, to a farm which they
recently bought there The Stebbins
brothers are remodeling the Leonard
house and will soon move in.
This is the list OF teachers for the town:
District No. !, Ethel Cushing. Vernon:
No ., Miss Swift, Lynn. Mass: No. 3.
Ada Baker, Guilford; No. .. Nellie Thur
Der, West Brattleboro No 6. Lizzie Den
nison, Leyden, Mass; No. s, Lila Foster.
Leyden, Mass; No. 9, Mary Wilson, Brat
tIeborO: No. IL, Mary L. Follett. Halifax
No. -, Nellie Hudson, Guilford: No. H..
Florence Fits, Brattleboro. There will be
no school in districts Nos. 4, :. 10 and J..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
NEWFANE
Rev. MIR. Eniot's Bible Society Addres,

Rev. Mr.. Elliot of Waterbury presented
the cause of the Vermont Bible society
last Sunday. He represented his town in
the last legislature and it is said of him
that when he had anything to say he made
a good impression before the legislators
He was considered largely instrumental in
procuring an appropriation for the state
insane asylum at Waterbury The Bible
cause was presented 10y him here with a
good rhetorical. and intellectual speech, and
III a spirit of broadmindedness Some
of the statistics in conclusion were
About 800 families in Windham coun-
ty without the Bible in the last can
vass; in Newtane two such families: 80
per cent of Newtane people including
those too old and too young to 90, said
they attended church, some of them very
rarely; - per cent are in Sunday school.
In 81. Adams 40 families could neither
read nor write, none in Newtane or
Iownshend are SO illlterate. The children
in Sunday schools in the state were giving
$500 TO the society. On one occasion
when pennies were accompanied by saying
texts. a boy said, as he dropped in his pen
NY "A fool and his money are soon part
ed. The speaker was not afraid to give
little adverse testimony. After the
address collection was taken amounting
to $3.50 with pledges enough to make
Newtane's offering to the Bible society
$50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
PUTNEY
Death of Alexis -. Hcwett,

The Longtime Merchant. Postmaster,
Town Treasurer and Town Clerk Of
Putney.
Alexis g. Hewett, for whose condition
our towuspeople have for the past three
months so anXiously inquired, passed
quietly away at his home at j;4j O'Clock
Tuesday afternoon from nervous prostra-
ton. He had been in failing health for
some time on the 9TH of January he was
obliged to take his bed and ever since has
been very Ill., He has been very bright at
times, participating in considerable merri-
ment i'm spite of his condition, and hopes
for his recovery were entertained until
within two weeks. Sunday morning he
was affected with excessive vomiting. rap
idly weakening from that time until the
end came
Mr. Hewitt was born in Windham Nov.
20 1922, and in March, 1913, came to- Put
ney and was given employment in the old
wooden factory of which G. i. Willard s
present blacksmith shop was then a part
receiving twelve dollars a month for his
labor He remained in the factory twelve
years. During this time he was married
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
WARDsBORO CENTRE

Mrs. II. b. Hall i, quite i'll at the home
of her son, II. F. Hall
Mrs. /. l. Bissell returned last week
from a winters stay with her daughter in
BriChtwood. Mass.
II is authoritatively announced that the
Congregational church of South Wards
Doro, and its branch at this place. have Sc
cured the services of Rev. G.. b. Drake Tor
another year, beginning May l. During
his first year Mr.. Drake has gained warm
friends in both places, who are pleased
that he has decided TO remain with them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
DOVER
Denth Of Henry 4. Bold,yin

Henry G.. Baldwin. who died on the 9Th
of April at his home near Ada, Kansas,
was a native of Dover, born June IA. lS36.
He was a member of the sth Y ermont reg
iment, enlisting in December, 1861, and
serving until his discharge June %, 1864.
For the past Us years Nj. Baldwin has been
a great sufferer from infammatory rheu-
matism and for seven years was entirely
helpless He kept his mind bright to the
last, and was able to superintend his af-
fairs and direct the work on the farm
bearing all his sutterings with uncomplain.
ing patience His comrades of the Grand
Army were faithful and unwearying in
their attentions to him. for more than a
year past some member of Griffin post hav
ing been with him during the long weary.
some nights to care for him and beguile
the time. He leaves a wife and eight
children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
STRATTON

Roy Lyman has the measles.
l.. J.. Perry is on the sick list.
Rev VIM. j. Smith has returned to Ash
burnham, Mass.
Lyman Payne has moven from y. C..
jones' to j. Babcock's
Miss Mile Shine " visiting her uncle,
Mr.. Smith of Bennington.
Miss Sarah J.. Pike of Nouhbridge,
Mass, is at A. j. Pixies.
The TohIman brothers of New lamp
shire are at Mr.. Shines on hunting eNcur-
sion.
Most of our sugar makers have finished
work. The weather j. again more like
spring.
VIM II. Parsons is to move in a day or
two to- Grout Brothers to make a guam
THY of shingles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
GROVE

D. S. Worden and sons lost a valuable
COW last Saturday.
Miss Alice NJ. Fowler has gone to teach
school in the Niles district in this town
John Legate is somewhat improved from
his shock, although not yet able TO use his
hand.
Mrs. c. c. Bell was overturned on the
road between Green Riuer and this place
Monday, but only slight damage was sus-
tanned.
The people of this vicinity are sorry to
learn that Mr.. and Mrs. Fred a. Legate
are TO leave town, They are a highly es-
teemed couple and will be greatly missed
1t is understood they are going to work Tor
Obed Truesdale of Shelburne. Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
SOUTH VERNON

Miss Nellie johnson is home from North
field seminary.
L. Eames has returned from Framing
ham. Mass, where lac has been for several
months.
Miss Julia Tyler has finished work in
the store of O. j. Pratt and is at home tor
the present.
George Rourke telegraph operator, is
quite i'll with rheumatic difficulty. MI.
Pettee is also on the sick list
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. :. j..
Houghton are glad that he has sufficiently
recovered to be able to give them a call
Ia s week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

VIM. Fish and daughter Of Athol are ex-
pected TO visit relatives this week
The common will be enlivened on Satur-
day by a ball game between our boys and
those of Townshend academy.
Mrs " NJ. Batchelder and daughter re-
turned on Wednesday from a visit to Mrs
Burnham in Springfield, Mass
The Jubilee singers from Storer college.
Harper's Ferry, are to give a concert in
the Congregational church next Wednes-
day evening.
Mr. oargeant's house is in that inter
mediate hue of fresh dress that will facili-
tate changing from its former slate color to
white at future painting
II. H. Mack, always among the fore
most with an early garden, has ploughed:
and, by the way, Nj Barnes of Brookline
speaks of having turned the sod on a new
piece in March this year
The spring term OF school begins Mon
day, April 30, except in Nos. 6 and S.
which will begin April %. Teachers have
been engaged as follows: In No. /, Lot
tie A. Hunt; No. ?, Luela Williams: No.
4, Ella d. otratton. No. ., Martha A.
Nane; No. q, Ola NJ Kendall: No. +.
Lena L. Morse; No. s, Alice A. Bailey:
No. @, Grace L. WOrden; No. 10. Winnie
Sherman 1t is expected that the pupils
of No. will attend the No. school.
An excellent portrait in India ink. of the
late Jonas Iwtchell of ToWnshend. was
presented by his family to Windham Coun-
ny savings bank on Tuesday, at the regular
quarterly meeting. Appropriate resolu-
tons were passed by the trustees for the
gift Mr.. IWitchpll was Drpsidpnt 0f rho
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

O. A. Davis has sold 200 gallons of ma
pie syrup this spring.
Miss Gertie Covey leaves town this week
to work at the millinery business
Judson Derry of Putney has bought
Mrs. Plumb's house in Harmouyvlle
There will be a special meeting of West
River grange Friday evening, April -, at
$50 % clock
Go to hear the Brattleboro High school
boys next Friday evening in their banjo and
guitar club selections
Road Commission Martin began work on
the highway Monday with the road-ma-
chine and a number of men.
A concert by the Harpers Ferry Jubilee
singers is announced TO be given in the
Congregational church next Thursday
evening.
The lecture 10y Pastor Meacham in the
schoolhouse in district No. 3 Tuesday
night brought out a gOod-sized and appre-
ciative audience.
Gussie Pratt entertained party of
young people last Wednesday evening, the
time being spent pleasantly in games. Re
treatments We're served.
Grace Blood will teach the upper and
Nellie Mason the lower department of the
village school; Blanche Brigham will teach
iu district No. .. and Mary Underwood AT
West lOwusheul
Notwithstanding the storm last Thurs
day night 81 friends of Nh. and Mrs. t. a.
Coyey met with them 20 partake of a pie
supper. With music and games the even
ing passed pleasantly
II will give especial satisfaction to the
friends of Leland a Grey seminary to hear
that Prof. Call, who has done such good
work here for the past three years. has
been engaged for the ensuing year We
bespeak for him greatly increased attend
ance as the years 90 by and his work be-
comes better known
The Sunday school in district No. 3 was
reOrCanized last Sunday with the following
list of officers: Fred Watson superintend-
eut, a. b. Greenwood, assistant superin-
tendeut; Myrtle Hall. secretary: Martin
Perry, treasurer; Willie button. librarian
Clara Pratt and Myrtle Hall, financial
committee. The sunday school will re-
sumo regular sessions the first SUNDAY in
May.
Il was a sad errand for Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene {. Wilbur. who came from Hart
ford, Conn, 10 bury their little daughter.
May Stella, amid the scenes of their early
days The funeral service was in the par
Tors of the West River House. and was
conducted by Pastor Meacham MANY old
friends were present, and flowers and mu-
sic lent their aid TO help somewhat to lift
the burden from the hearts OF the bereaved
parents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
SOUTH LONDONDERRY


Last Saturday evening John Hamilton
hired Liverymau Goddard S best team. say
ING he wanted TO drive to North Derry
and would return Sunday morning. He
did not return when Sunday morning
came and Sunday night Goddard, feeling
anxious, sent numerous kilograms. On
Monday Oscar Howe. former owner of
the livery, received a telegram from Cox
sackie, \. Y, saying there was a team
there marked with his number, and wish
ing to know if he had lost one Howe at
once informed Godd9rd, and Sheriff Mel
endy started for COXsackie When he ar
rived there it proved to be Goddard team,
but friends had helped the thief to escape.
Hamilton was from parts unknown. but
had recently been working for Farnum in
the mill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
SOUTH NEWFANE.

S. H. Morse is expected home soon.
Rev. Z. Hatfield left for Boston on
Thursday.
j. II. Fisher is in Rochester, n. Y, Wis
iting his sons.
The school in this district will begin
Monday next, April %.
C.. Z. Brown began his school in West
Dummerston last Monday
Rev. F. j, Coops will preach in the Bap-
fist church on Sunday next.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
READSBORO


Frederick Steiner is now lodged in ian
at Bennington, having been taken there
Sunday by Deputy Sheriff Douglas of this
place Steiner was arrested here for
burglary two years ago, but escaped. He
was found recently at North Adams, and
was arrested there
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
F. Melendy is out with a fine Heating
wheel. 'g4 model

F. Meendy is ont with fine Heating
wheel, "a model
Mrs. Laury of Augusta, Ne, is visiting
her brother, f. f. Churchill.
On Friday last II. p Yearly was made
happy by the arrival Of twin daughters.
Mrs Chase d Meleudy started for New
York Tuesday, and will return Saturday
night with tine lot of new millinery.
The ladies MINISTRIES played to a good
audience last Friday evening. Higgins
orchestra of Newtane discoursed their
usual tine music.
Postal Clerk Gassett started Tuesday for
the Massachusetts general hospita for
treatment Nj. Roberts OF ST. Adams is
supplying his place
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

5. D. Frank Bemis, j D.; George Ellis,
tyler: j. c. Daggett, chaplain, NJ. H..
johnson, 5. S.; Ed. Taylor, j. S.; +. B..
Pier, marshal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
RROOKLINE-

Foster Taylor of Ludlow visited Rev O.
j. Taylor last week
Mrs Vogle of Hartford, Conn, visited
at Fred Holland last week.
Rev. O. j. Taylor is thankful for the
"beo' that attacked his wood pile last
Week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

Dr. c. A. Perry has been making some
improvements about his house.
ID. J. Carpenter is building small adj
ditiol to his house, which Dr.. Wood will
use as an office.
The bank near the old bridge will be a
dumping place Tor refuse no more, as the
ballitts have posted a notice forbidding
such use of it,
Joseph Douglass and L. Giacomo have
moved their families TO Castle Bridge and
Henry Douglass, Joseph Lapage. Geo La
bell and others are also there at work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
MARLBORO.

There will be a dance at J.. C.. Hale's
Friday evening, April -. The invitation
to attend is general Roadway and Jones
will furnish the music
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure rheu
natisln and neuralgia. Entirely vegetable. Safe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-20
TOWNSHEND
The Christian Endeavor Fellowship
Meeting.

IHV NIIIsIIHII fhUthNUT tIIUWshIp
Meeting.
The Y. ]. S. c. fellowship meeting
Wednesday afternoon and evening was an
occasion OF great interest, and was attend
ed by good delegations from Newfane
West Townshend, Windham and Jamaica
The papers by Il. A. Bush of Brookline
Miss Abbic Fish of Newfane, Alvan Good
ale of Windham and Mrs. Robbins of
West Townshend were excellent and We're
followed by interesting discussions. In
the evening Rev. T.. b. Earle of Jamaica
and Z. G.. Osgood of Bellows Falls gave
able addresses, full Of helpful suggestions
The attendance was large.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-02-08
The Sense of Sight.

Like every other sense, that of sight
improves by use under healthy condi-
tions, and therefore the people who have
the greatest exercise of their vision in
the open air under the light of the sun
have the best eyesight. Generally speak
ing, savage tribes possess the keenest eye
sight, acquired through hunting. Natives
of the Solomon islands are very quick at
perceiving distant objects, such as ships
at sea, and will pick out birds concealed
in dense foliage some 60 or 20 feet high.
Shepherds and sailors are blessed with
good sight.
Eskimos will detect a white fox in the
snow great distance away, while the
Arabs of the deserts of Arabia have such
extreme powers of vision that on the
vast plains of the desert they will pick
out objects invisible to the ordinary eye.
at ranges from one to ten miles distant
Among civilized peoples the Norwegians
have better eyesight than most if not all
others, as they more generally fulfill the
necessary conditions. The reason why
defective eyes are SO much ON the in
crease in this country, and in Europe
lies in too much study of books in early
life and in badly lighted rooms.-Brook-
lyn Eagle.
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1894-02-08
Hard Deposits In Steam Boilers.

A very simple method of preventing
hard deposits IN steam boilers is men
toned by NJ. Schmidt, a French en-
gineer. There are two boilers in use at
the same time, one being at rest, and
the water in use is very bad, being very
calcareous and magnesic, with organic
matter, chlorides and little sulphate of
of lime. Each boiler is allowed to go on
working for about 500 hours before
being cleaned, when it is stopped,
with the water in it, and allowed to cool
down for about week The masonry
is allowed to become cold, and then the
tap is opened, also the safety valve, so
that the water runs naturally out of the
boiler, the latter, when empty, being Ell
tered and simply swept. The deposit,
being in the form of damp mud, is easily
swept away, leaving the boiler as clean
inside as if it were new.
This method has been in use some five
years and seems to show that the ordi-
nary hardening of deposits in boilers is
due to the absence of water in them
while the mud and the iron are being
heated by the brickwork when the boiler
has been emptied by the ordinary meth
cd under pressure 1t is necessary, how
ever, under this system, to be able to do
without the particular boiler for some
eight days.-New York Sun.