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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
The public debt increase in Nc

The public debt increase in Nc ber
amounted to S2,046, 502.
Rev. DR.. G. l. Scofeld of Dallas, Texas,
has accepted the unanimous call given him
to become the pastor of the Second Con-
gregational church of North6eld, Mass
Frank Thibault, %, driver of a milk
cart, committed suicide by shooting in Il Q
head with a shotgun at St. A'Nans yester-
day. Dependency, causOu his intem-
perate habits, was the cause.
The golden wedding anniversary of Capt.,
Luther Chaplin and Melvina Swan Chaplin
was celebrated Wednesday at their home
in South Ashfield, Mass. They were mar
ried in Halifax, this county.
The drought has broken in the Ohio val
ley far enough to let the barges which had
been cooped up in Pittsburg take their
freights down the river. The water is still
very low, however, and many accidents are
reported among the river boats on that ac-
count.
1t is expected that one of the largest
and richest mining camps in the world will
be developed at Mercury, Utah. One mine
has been operated there for two years and
has paid 5000, 900 in dividends. Now it is
| found that a large stretch of country is
rich in gold and territory seven miles by
three has been taken up by prospectors.
| English experts say the ore will average to
pay better than the famous South African
mines.
Six motorcycles, or horseless carriages,
started in a race at Chicago last Thursday,
to Evanston, ILL.,, and back, a distance of
"a miles. The roads were in such miser-
able condition that five others which had
been entered were not started. One of the
starters broke down, and two others did
not finish the course. The race was won
by the Duryea motor, owned in Spring
field, Mass, in 10 hours and 23 minutes.
The prize was S5000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

At the Republican House caucus last
Saturday night, George E. Foss of the 7th
Illinois district, one of the new Chicago
members and one of the many young men
in Congress, presented to Hon. Thomas B.
Reed gavel which is an exquisite piece of
workmanship. 1t is about Is inches long,
composed of wood from cherry and apple
trees standing on the ground at Ashland,
the old home of Henry Clay, in Kentucky.
The extreme end of the handle is beauti-
full piece of carved ivory, the wood of the
handle and of the mallet being surmounted
with heavy bands of gold and silver, beau
tifully chased. The inscription on the sill
yer band encircling the centre of the mallet
is quotation from Alexander Hamilton,
reading: GAS too much power leads to des-
potism, too little leads to anarchy"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
Vermont Fire Losses This Year.

l.. S. Hayes of Bellows Falls, the we'll
known expert in insurance matters, has
compiled record of 202 fires which oc-
CURED in this state this year previous to
Oct. /. The total loss in these fires was
81, 13l SOS, and the insurance amounted
to S765, ,22S. From the classification of
the property burned it appears that 90
farm buildings, 50 village and city dwell
ings, IL stores, II lumber mills, and IL
other mills were included in the list.
These figures do not include losses in the
conflagrations at st. Adams and Swanton.
Thirty-seven fires are set down as having
been caused by lightning, 33 incendiary,
30 from defective chimneys, y unknown,
10 from kerosene lamps exploded or drop
ped. 1t is stated that in the storm of Aug.
II 10 buildings and in that of September
II Is buildings were struck by lightning
and burned, causing total losses of Sll,-
2j6.
In the total losses to Oct. l Franklin
county heads the list with S47l ,264, and
Chittenden county comes next with $685.
4S6. The Franklin county figures include
the loss in the St. Albans fire and those
for Chittenden county the loss in the de-
struction of the Burlington lumber mills.
The Windham county total is placed at
$55,216
The losses since August have been much
less than during the first months of the
year. The figures since Oct. l have not
been compiled, but they will show smaller
losses than for any other months of the
year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

his usual place and talked with his near
neighbor and relative, Mr. Hoar. Mr.. AL
lison, ruddier and better groomed than
ever, strolled about the chamber, parTying
good-natured inquiries about his presiden-
tial boom. Twenty-nine senators were to
take the oath of Office, and their names
were called after the chaplain's prayer
Sixteen of them were newcomers, although
number of these had seen previous ser
vice in one branch of Congress or the
other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

In the last Congress the Senate con-
tanned 3G Republicans, "A Democrats and
five Populists, and there were three vacan-
cies-in Montana, Washington and Wy
oming. The 54th Congress opens with no
vacancies, and with 43 Republican, 80
Democratic and six Populist senators. The
latter form the balance of power, and by
voting with the Democrats will make just
a majority of the So members. The Popu-
list senators have agreed to stand together
and vote solidly, until it is known what
the Republicans and Democrats contem-
plate doing. In due time the Republicans
strength will be increased by the election
of two Republican senators from Utah.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
Vermont veterans Association Meets.

A largely attended annual meeting of
the Vermont Veterans association was
held at Boston Tuesday evening The fol
lowing officers were chosen: Rev. Dr. Ar
thur Little, president; A. E. Pierce, AL
fred Patch, j. D. Bostwick, Quincy A.
Green, E. j. .Cloyes, vice presidents; H.
w. Downs, treasurer; executive commit
tee, Col. John j, Warden, G. Stowe, P.
Pettee, f. n Bailey, Charles H. Russell
The president will appoint a secretary
later. 1t was voted to invite the ladies to
attend the annual banquet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
From the St Louis Globe Democrat

From the St Louis Globe Democrat
The Kentucky court of appeals has just
decided in case growing out of the pro-
ceedings of the city council of Paducah
that those present, as shown by the roll
call or otherwise, may be counted to make
the quorum, but if they do not vote they
must be deemed to acquiesce in the action
of those who do vote" This vindication
by high Democratic judicial tribunal of
Thomas b. Reeds ruleing in the sd Con-
gress should tend to soften the asperity of
those who have been so fond of stigmatiz-
ing him as Car.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

Thomas B. Reed, from his position as
speaker of the national House of Repre-
sentatives, lays down two cardinal points
of public policy which he believes the Re
publicans should hold to at this session of
Congress: First strict economy, and the
maintenance of expenditures at the lowest
point consistent with the public welfare.
Second, let alone any attempt at general
tariff revision, and only make such changes
in the revenues as will stop the current de-
ficiency. This is sound and level headed
doctrine, and the people will endorse it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
Older People

Who are beyond the days when
prettiness is the first qualification
thought of, accept with real thanks
to the thOughtfulness of the giver a
pair of foot cOmfOrts-w warm or Pc
culiarly comfortable shoes or slip
pers that feel so easy to tired or
tender feet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

In the Senate Wednesday Mr.. Hoar of
Massachusetts offered resolutions pledging
the support of the Senate to the President
''n the most vigorous action he may deem
fit to take for the protection and security of
American citizens in Turkey and to obtain
redress for injuries committed upon them,"
and calling on the President for all informa-
tion possessed by him or the state depart
ment on that subject.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

At the instance of the Sons of the Amer
lean Revolution, the officials at Washing
ton are bringing together and indexing the
military and naval records scattered about
in the different departments. Should these
records be published, their secrets will be
unlocked for the general good and placed
within the reach of all. The records of
some states are not complete. Vermont,
however, will be especially well represent
ed Theodore S. Peck, adjutant general of
the state, has supplied the complete records
of service of Vermonters in the war for in
dependence, and when the volumes are
published there will be few, if any, missing
links in the story of the services of the
Green Mountain boys.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

Eugene Field was for three years before
entering Williams college in 1865 a student
under Rev. James Tufts of Monson, Mass,
a son of Rev. James Tufts, senior, the first
Wardsboro minister. To the Springfield
Republican last week Mr.. Tufts contribu-
ted column of interesting personal rec
objections of the dead poet, combining
with them tribute to his gentleness and
kindness of heart. Fields love of fun
was his predominant characteristic as a
boy, but it was always good fun, without
vulgarity or bitterness. Mr.. Tufts gives
to Mr.. Fields aunt, Mrs. Jones, and his
cousin, Mary French, whose care over him
was unweared, the main credit for the
success of his after years. At the Worlds
Fair in Chicago Mr.. Tufts visited his old
charge after "a years of separation. He
firsti called on him at his own home,
where three hours were spent in delightful
conversation. "Then he invited Mrs.
Tufts and myself to dine with him and his
beautiful wife at the Union League club,
with few friends, where, of course, we
had a charming visit, Eugene reciting
three of his poems. He was the same
genial, gentle, unaffected, brilliant child
as of old, only more mature and manly
He could not have treated his own parents
with more respect and affection"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

There are 80 contests in the present
House, and the testimony thus far printed
aggregates 1900 pages. 1t is estimated
that consideration of these contests will
consume month of the time of the House,
to say nothing of the committee work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
For Yourself Now

If Jack Frost turned his back on
us, it was only to sharpen his teeth
for flrmer nip. Cold weather shoes,
boots and leggins are in order, and
we think we've everything you need.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

At a meeting of the Iowa Republican
state central committee, held Tuesday, it
was announced that Senator Allison had
expressed his wish to become an open can
didate for the Republican presidential
nomination, and arrangements were made
to formally launch his boom.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
For ''Her"

Well show you a dozen or so of
different things you'd not hesitate at
buying if there was one instead of
many to select from. Neat and pretty
shoes, stylish and warm Overgaiters
and leggins, pretty slippers, dane
ing shoes, satin slippers, patent
leathers-if you don't know the size
we'll try 10 help you. At any rate
we'lI exchange if you don't strike it
right.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
Baby

Who isn't old enough TO understand
what Christmas means, but whose
bright eyes are quick to observe,
crows with delight at seeing his feet
clothed in pretty red shoes.
We've a very pretty shoe for babies-very
soft and warm in colors, at IS cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
Gbe Wermurrt Yb@nin.
EN- PAGES.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1895.

At meeting of wool growers and deal
ers held in Washington Wednesday, a com.
mittee was appointed to examine and re-
port a memorial to Congress asking that
the duty on wool be restored.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
That Boy

Don't forget his fOndness for
healthy, Out-Of-dOOr sports, and his
peculiarity of picking the worst spots
and deepest snow banks as fayOrite
Fairgrounds. There's nothing he'll
like better than pair of high rub
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
Children

Who look upon shoes as something
to be furnished as a matter of course
whenever needed, never fail to show
delight at finding on Christmas morn
that they are the pOssessOrs of a
specially nice and pretty pair of
shOes-a little nicer, a little prettier
than usual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
All Ready for Holiday Trade.

lime
Christmas modern
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
ber boots and nothing that will serve
better to protect his health.
For Him"

A pair of our fine slippers, soft,
easy and as fine fitting as a glove.
They're the sort that make a man
feel cOntented when the days work
is done and he sits down after sup.
per for an evenings home enjoy.
ment-the kind that he calls solid
comforts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
The House Ovation to Reed.

The enthusiasm which greeted Mr.. Reed
from floor and gallery when lie entered the
House, escorted by the committee which
was to conduct him into office, could not
have been but welcome music to his ears.
Among that audience were many, no
doubt, who remembered the day four years
ago when he descended the steps of the
speakers platform with the jeers and in
suits of batiled minority still ringing in
his ears, with the consciousness that he
was the first speaker to leave the chair
without having received the compliment
perfunctory, perhaps, but none the less a
compliment-of a vote of thanks, and
buoyed up only by the certainty that sooner
or later the course he had so courageously
pursued, though temporarily condemned,
would be approved by the country. To
man, stole though he may be, who passed
through that experience, the demonstra-
tion of today must have appeared almost
as a personal glorifcation. 1t was one
which those who witnessed it will not
easily forget. The HOuse-alWays except
ing the handful of Democratic castaways-
rose and cheered as one man. The gal
leries took up the cry, "Reed, Reed, Reed !"
In the corridors the slumbering echoes
were awakened by the crowds which stood
tightly wedged around the doors leading to
the hall. The enthusiasm communicated
itself to those outside the building, and for
a time it looked as if it would never spend
itself. Only in a great national convention
could such a scene have been exceeded.
And yet, though no doubt fully realizing
the true import of this remarkable demon
| stration, Mr.. Reed disclaimed the personal
element in it, and in his speech accepted it
| onlxy KJfnAiaaffnVn of ,Nrfnofy,1ap fnr
which his party had contended four years
ago and for which it contends today.
The Senate.
As continuous body, the Senate has
simply to be called to order by the vice
president to revive as an integral part of
Congress, and the only interest attaching
to its first sitting centres in the swearing
in of senators-elect. There was, however,
a fair crowd of spectators on hand at noon
when Vice-President Stevenson raped on
his desk with a gavel and declared the Sen
ate again in session. Probably seventy
five senators were in their seats, many OF
them half-hidden behind the customary
floral tributes, whose superabundance on
such occasions good taste and the vigilance
of the sergeant-at-arms have so far failed
signally to suppress.
All comers were in the best of humor,
and even victims of last months elections,
like Messrs. Brice, German, Gibson and
Blackburn, wore serene smiles and never
lost them, even in the face of the liveliest
chaff. Mr.. Brice appeared as usual with a
red rose in his buttonhole, and, when 9th
er things ceased to interest him, nonchal-
antly read book. Mr.. German and Mr.
Gibson received many condolences, and
Mr.. Blackburn was kept busy explaining
"what did it, in Kentucky, and has MOI
quite finished yet.
On the Republican side all the leader;
were out in force. The venerable Mr.
Morrill, was ON hand, brisk and interested
in spite of his years. Mr.. Sherman sat in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

Dmasks Napkins and Towels extraordinarily low prices.
Chden Outside Garments and Fur Cpes fully
Chdrens Hoods Under
Hosiery Cloves Cotton Underwear Umbrellas Macknoshe,
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-06

IT was hoped that the administration was about to enforce the payment of indemnity from Spain for the losses Tn
 cured by an American citizen named
 Antonlo Mora. The dispatches an nounced that a preremptarory demand had been made for settlement under penalty of an armed enforcement of the demand. This was flashed all over the country and created widespread enthu- siasm. But the administration was quick to deay it. The Mora claim is a just and valid one and should be paid if it takes war to enforce 1t. As far back as 1886 Spain acknowledged an indebt- edness of one and half million dollars ln the case, but has made no effort to pay it. The claim grew out of the con- fl scation of the estates of an American tizen who has falsely accused of foster iug revolutionary ideas, and was sent enced to death but escaped in disguise to the United States. As citizen of this country a demand on Spain for repoGrtion was made and about half the amount the man had been robbed of allowed, and it IS to secure this allow ance that the demand has been made.
 So far as can be learned, however, be
 yond esying to Spain 'please pay this man, nothing has been or will be done.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-06
OUR NEIGHBORING TERRIFIC
 RES

We gre glad to see that our sugges- l tiCns to our friends in Arizona and New Mexico to advertise their territories more extensively seems to be bearing fruit, and that the papers of the territo- ries are all Jcining together with great unanimity to proclaim the advantages l, of their respective locations
 There seems to be en idea some times that all that is necessary to do is to publish facts about a location once. and that will suffice for all time to come. But advertising, to be effective, must be continuous, whether It is a baking powder or patent medicine or state ard territory. Each advertisement only re aches limit ed number of persons. Each advertise ment, however, always reaches persons who were never reached before. Then it is necessary to keep hammering at the same persons until they become convinc- ed that there must be some merit in the thing or place advertised and begin to investigate what that merit is.
 The present and next year are going to be epochs of great migration of peo- pie west. There will be thousands of homeseekers in the Misslssippi valley wEo will turn their faces towards the Pacific; and if the adjoining territories are wise they will urge them to stop in Arizona and New Mexico and take up homes there.
 Experience has shown that an irrigat- ed country can support large populs- ton, and there Is no reason why there should not be at least million inhabi- tants in the two territories within the next few years.
 We again call the attention of the sev- eral counties and localities In the Terri to-ies to the advantages of an exhibit in the permanent exhibition of the Cham Der of Commerce in this city. There are thousands of parsons who would see it here, and would get far different ideas
 ithe Territories and their resources than they now have. The cost of main- tainiDg the exhibit is merely nominal, and the advantages are many and seif- evident. Los Angeles feels such an interest in the south west that she wants to see 1t increase in population as rap idly as possible; and experience has taught us that the way to grow is to advertise. A few thousand dollars judi ciously expended will bring as many desirable immigrants and thousands of dollars in return.-Los Angeles Ex. DraSa
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-06

THE bourbons propose to stump the country in favor of their party and ex- pound through their most eloquent ora tors the beauties and advantages of the poverty and. destIt1tion that for two years has howled its unceasing watch at the half opened of more than half million of people, and has driven them like Ishmalites to wander houseless and homeless over the face of the country. The explanations offered may be satis- flying from a democratic point of view, but fine talk will not feed the hungry nor clothe the poor any more than birds can be fed on painted grapes. The whistle of the steam engine and the ringing of the factory bells for the rs- newal of labor means more to the hnn- gry than the finest spun argument the great Athenian orator could hope to &C., complish. It is bread and not sOphistry that will win the toilers' vote in the great political struggle that will be up on us within the coming year.
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-06

THo Phoenix GaZsJte Is offered for sale, for the settlement of mortgage due Col. Wm. Caristy. Back of this mortgage, however, appears the well known hand of the Cockleburr and as 1t is C0cklsburr versus Cockieburr fight may be expected to the bitter end. Ed itor Dunbar is said to front the foe on .one sjde. Tom smith and Joe Alexander he other According to the Republican ,hs man that has the longest purse gets tbe paper. The sale will be made July s and the result will be watched with interest
Arizona weekly citizen., 1895-07-06

REVISED returns Of the director of the mi1t, says the San Francisco Bulle- tin, brivg the total production Of gold for the world for 1894 up to Sl8l,5l0,- GOO. This IS is Si1 100000 in excess of 5 previous estimate and 33O, 100000 in ex- cess of the production of 1893. 4 gold paper says this will be dismal news for the free coinage men. It is not clear
 ghy free coinage men should consider an increase in the gold production dis maj news. The larger the production of gold, relative to silver, the lower the true ratio between the two metals. The depreclation in silver has been attrIbut- ed to the increased output of that met al. and there seems no good reason why au increase in the production of gold should not have like effect on the bull lion value of that metal. Whatever may be the production of gold above the amount required for the fine and me. chanic arts, the excess will be added to the worlds stock of gold. As the worlds stock is not much less than S4,O0O,0 ,000.- 900, the 530.O0O, 900 of increase the di- rector of the mint has figured out will not cut much of a figure in determining the relation gold should bear to commo- dities. Au increased production of gold may, however, sdd to the difficulty of corpar;oO inc COld market