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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

A mass of eels weighing 800 pounds
clogged the water wheel which runs the
electric plant of Riverhead, L. l., the other
night, and the town was in darkness for
several hours.
The running slow" of the earth in its
daily rotation round its axis amounts, ac-
cording to Lord Kelvin's estimate, to
twenty-five seconds per century, the main
cause of such retardation being the friction
caused by the tides, which act as a brake;
other causes are also named in this relation,
namely, the increase in the size of the
earth due TO the falling on it of meteoric
dust, which, if deposited at the rate of one
foot in 1000 years, would, it is assumed,
produce the observed retardation by itself.
1t is also remarked that such phenome-
non as the annual growth and melting of
snow and ice at the poles, affects the earth's
motion. The growth, by abstracting the
water from the other part of the ocean, &C
CELEBRATES the earth's motion, and the melt
ing by restoring the water, retards it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

The Westminster Thief Detecting society
holds its annual banquet next Tuesday
evening at the town hall. Supper will be
served at Z o'clock, after which there will
be amusements. The new year will prob
ably be ushered in before the company dis
bands.
Mrs. G. A. Nutting and daughter, Miss
Grace, were at their home over Sunday,
but left Monday for Holyoke, Mass. Lat
er Mrs Nutting goes to Mt. Carmel to spend
some time with her daughter, Mrs. G. IL.
Joslin.
Mr.. and Mrs O. b. Hadwen celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary at
Worcester, Mass, Wednesday, hundreds
of guests calling during the day. They
were married in this town. Mr.. Hadwen
is a member of the Massachusetts board of
agriculture, and a widely known horticul-
turist.
The drama and farce given last Friday
evening by local talent was a success; S97.-
40 was taken. The new scenery came in
for share of attention. The design we
understand to be original. On the drop
curtain is chariot race, the scene stand
ing out in bold relief, reminding one of
that portrayed in Ben Hur. At the right
is water view and at the left view of
broken hills, surmounted by buildings.
Drapings of curtains in warm tints of red
complete the effect, which gives the inte-
rior of the hall bright look.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
WESTMINSTER.
Kurn Hattin Homes.

These officers were chosen at the annual meet
ing of the trustees of the Kurn Hattin Homes,
held in Westminster Wednesday afternoon and
evening W. j. Van Patten, Burlington. president;
Rev. g. A. Dickinson, ID. D. Boston, Mass, Rev.
D. N; Beach, Cambridge, Mass, Rev. G. H. De
Bevoise, keene, N. H., vice presidents Benz f.
Moore, Westminster, secretary; c. II. Thompson
Bratteboro, treasurer; f. l. Lane. Westminster,
auditor. Board Of trustees to hold the property
OF the corporation: W j. Van Patten, Rev. W.
J. Tucker, d. D., N G. Williams, Rev c. o. Day,
Rev. J. II. Babbitt; executive committee: w j.
Van Patten, n. G. Williams G. O. Day, G. H. De-
Bevoise, @. II. Thomspon. Committees were also
chosen on the supervision of the home, the school
and the farm
All the reports submitted indicated a more
prosperous condition of things than has yet exist
ed, and the outlook for the homes is more hope
full
The corporation is now efficiently organized for
the work of helping, educating, training and saw
ing the homeless and helpless.
There are now twenty-siX bows in the home an
Increase of six within a month. The girls home
and the industrial school will be opened as soon
as possible The interest and aid Of all is solicit
ed in this good work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
GRAFTON.

John Blodgett is home for a short yaca-
ton.
Ira Adams spent Christmas with his sis
ter, Mrs. G. Wright.
Mason Walker is employed as clerk at
the store of w. +. l.. Walker
Miss Annie Haskell from school at
Mortified is home for little time.
Miss Abbie Leonard from Vermont Uni
versity is spending little time at home.
Among those home for the holiday va
cation are Mrs. Rice and her son Carl,
Miss Nellie Greene and Miss Sadie Wooley.
Cordial greetings come in this holiday
season from our minister at Siam to his
many friends here, by whom they are thor
oughly appreciated.
The infant class in the Congregational
Sunday school were invited by their teach
er, Mrs. w. f. l.. Walker, to her home on
Wednesday evening to receive presents
from a nice Christmas tree.
There was a pleasant social gathering
at the Baptist vestry on Tuesday evening,
with singing recitations, etc. Presents
for the children were arranged on two
Christmas trees, and purse with valuable
contents was presented to Rev. C.. V.
French and wife.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
A Family Settlement.

On the crest of Clinch mountain, at 3
o'clock in the afternoon, ] came to a set
tiers cabin, and the settler sat on a log by
the door, with the dead body of wild cat
at his feet. He was a man over 80 years
of age, and his shirt hung in strings and
tatters and his face was scratched and
bleeding. On the doorstep, ten feet away,
sat his wife, who was a woman about 80
years old. Her hair was hanging down her
back, her dress was torn in three or four
places, and she was holding rag TO her
husbands nose. Both bowed to me as
came up, but nothing was said to me in
salutation.
$50 you've killed wild cat?" l quered
after bit.
yes" replied the man, as he gave the
body push with his feet.
"She's pretty big one"
Yes, purity hefty.'
"And she made hard fight of it,
judge?'
"No She was up tree, and l brung
her down at fust shot. No, she didn't
make no fight t all. Hadn't no time to
make a fight"
81 thought from the looks of both of you
that there had been an awful tusse."
$50 thar has, stranger-so thar has,"
replied the Old man as he drew a long
breath, "but the cat was dead afore the
tussle took place. killed her about
mile away and brung her home to skin
her and sell the pelt for whskey and ter
hacker"
"And | wanted it to sell for snuff and
'lasses," said the woman.
II was sot," said the husband
And l was softer" added the wife.
"And then the awful tussle took place
and lasted an hour, and hain't been decided
yit. We've jist stopped fur breath, and if
you want a drink of water thar's the
gourd, and back Of the house thar's a
spring; and you'd better git along and
leave us to settle this yere fuss by our
selves"
got drink of water and returned the
gourd to its peg and went on my way.
When | had gone about 40 rods heard
yells and whoops and realized that the
conflict had been renewed, but it was not
for me to return. 1t was clearly family
fight, and though it was none of my bust
ness which whipped, felt somewhat elated
as | noticed that the wife yelled twice
where he whoOped once, and was probably
getting the best of it.-DetrOit Free Press
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

Few people know that all plants contain di-
gestive principles. They cannot absorb their
food until it is digested any more than animals
can. The Mount Lebanon Shakers have learned
the art of extracting and utilizing these digestive
principles, and it is for this reason that their
Shaker Digestive Cord .al is meeting with such
phenomenal success in the treatment Of dyspep-
STA The Shaker Digestive Cordial not only con
tains food already digested, but it also contains
digestive principles which aid the digestion of
other foods which may be eaten with it. single
ten cent sample bottle will be sufficient to demon
strate its value, and we suggest that every suf
fering dyspeptic make trial Of it. ANY druggist
can supply it.
LaXol is the best medicine for children. Doc
tors recommend it in place of Castor Oil.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

Saturday evening was an unlucky one in
the yard of the Boston & Maine road, the
track being blocked at both ends for some
time by cars off the track.
English violets were picked in one of our
gardens Christmas day, and in the same
garden bunch of small violets, commonly
called 'ladies' delight, was gathered Sun
day.
The family of Mrs. H. NJ. Leonard. in
Gliding George l.. Leonard of New York,
ate their Christmas dinner with Eugene S.
Leonard. George came on from New York
unable to spend more than Christmas day
with his friends, returning Thursday.
The opera Priscilla" which was ex
pected to be given in January. has been
postponed, at least till after Easter, on ac-
count of the inability of some of the lead
ing characters to attend to it, 1t may be in
definitely postponed, but it is still hoped
to render it later.
G. W. Osgood is to address the Young
Mems Christian association meeting Sun
day afternoon. Joseph Mcneil of Mount
Hermon will address the meeting the next
Sunday, and Rev. Mr.. Marggraf of the
Universalist church is to speak Sunday,
January u.
Alexander BARLEY, twelve years old.
of French extraction, was brought before
Justice G. ii. Williams Monday, charged
with stealing cash envelopes from the
Methodist Sunday school the week before.
His trial was postponed two weeks owing
to the absence of important witnesses.
The annual meeting of Bellows Falls
lodge, No. %, occurred last evening when
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
A Mysterious Poisoning.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. II. Brown, Former
Residents, Barely Escape Death.


A very mysterious case, which so far
has baffled all attempts at solution, oc-
Cured Friday night in Westmount, Cana
da. Fred II. Brown is the freight agent
there for the Central Vermont railroad
company. Mr.. and Mrs. Brown enter
tanned two men at their home Friday even
ing, and before the visitors left refresh
ments were served. The following fore
noon, about 10 o'clock, the neighbors of
Mr.. Brown noticed that all attempts to
awaken his household were unavailing.
The police were notified that something
was probably wrong, and the front door of
the house was broken open.
Everything in the house was absolutely
quiet Mr.. and Mrs. Brown were found
in their bed room upstairs, both uncOn-
scious. The servant girl was also found
in her room in the same condition. Three
physicians were at once summoned. The
servant seemed to be the least affected, and
she was at once taken to the hospital. The
physicians began working to restore Mr..
and Mrs. Brown to consciousness Mrs
Brown was revived in an hour and twenty
minutes. With Mr.. Brown the case was
different, and for II hours the physicians
worked to secure artificial respiration be-
fore he regained consciousness. 1t is now
thought that he will fully recover.
The extraordinary features of the case
are that no poison could have been in the
refreshments served on Friday evening, as
both the gentlemen who partook of them
felt no bad effects. Then, again, the idea
of suffocation from any kind of gas is dis
PEELED by the fact that, on entering the
house, there was no smell or disagreeabe
odOr of any kind. The contents of the
stOmachs of both Mr.. and Mrs Brown and
the servant will be carefully examined. 1t
is supposed that the poisoning was from
some narcotic.
Mr.. Brown has been well known in Bel
lows Falls as boy and young man, having
been born here, and living here until of
age, or longer. He was the son of the
late George Brown, living upon Canal
street, a brother of Charlie Brown, the
well known Boston & Maine road engineer,
and Mrs. G. L. Barber. Late Saturday
afternoon station agent H. G. johnson,
for whom he worked number of years in
the Central Vermont freight Office, received
telegram announcing the serious con-
dition, and Mr.. and Mrs. Barber went to
Montreal on the sleeper that night, remain
ing until all danger was passed Much
interest was felt in the case as Mr.. Brown
and his family were so we'll known. Mrs.
Browns home was at st. Johns, p. O., at
which point Mr.. Brown was stationed
some years. Mr.. Brown has been away
from here fifteen or twenty years, but has
made practice of spending a portion of
each summer in town, having been here
with his wife last season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
SOUTH NRWFANR

Mrs. Nettie Tibbetts is very III with
rheumatic fever.
f. c. Fisher of Bernardston, Mass,
spent Christmas at his home with his
father.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carlton Sparks of Spring
field, Mass, are visiting their parents OF
this place.
G. Perley Stratton and bride of Spring
field, Mass, are expected this week at A.
V. STATIONS.
The ladies' sewing circle will meet with
Mrs. Albert Williams on Thursday of next
week. All are invited
The Christmas exercises were of unusual
interest. The children did exceedingly
well with their parts. The boys drill, by
the boys of Mrs. Wizards Sunday school
class, was worthy of mention. The sing
ing, consisting of solos, duets and choruses,
was highly appreciated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
Denth of.GrandmasTitms

[ lAnother name was added TO the already
long list of old resident who have 'passed
on" in the last few months, by the death,
last Thursday, of Mrs. Sophronia A. Titus
-"Grandma Titus" she was lovingly
called by her intimate friends. She united
with the Congregational church many years
ago, there being but four persons living
who have been members of it longer than
she. Her husband, who was in the EN-
ploy of the Cheshire railroad, has been
dead more than % years, since which time
she has made her home with her son Hen
ry. When he moved to Somerville, Mass.
four or five years ago, she preferred to re-
main here the larger part of the time, but
was with him at the time of her death.
She was i'll many weeks, but did not give
up, until short time before her death,
that she could not ''go home" again. AL
ways gentle and retiring, she will be great
ly missed. The burial was in the cemetery
at Walpole Saturday afternoon, short ser
vices being held there. She was "a years
old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

Christmas was appropriately observed by
the various churches, the music being, as
whole, unusually fine. The Christmas
services at st. Charles, Catholic, were as
usual on Sunday, and mass was said We'd
nesday at $50 and 10 A. NJ.
At the Methodist church special music
was furnished by the choir, under the di-
rection of Mr.. Dodge. The children of
the Sunday school rendered concert pro-
gram Wednesday evening, entitled ''The
star of Bethlehem" after which the gifts
from the tree made glad the hearts of the
little ones.
At Emmanuel church morning prayer
was read at 1880 Christmas day. At
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
The survival Of the FIttest.

Among the mans remedies that have from
time to time been brought to the notice of the
public for the cure of backache and all kidney
troubles, none has stood the test like that stanch
old-timer, DIR. Buker's Kidney Pill Even that
dreaded form Of Kidney trouble known as
"Bright's Disease which has heretofore baffied
the word'smost eminent medical skill has yielded
to Buker's Pills when used in accordance with
the directions accompanying each box. Mr.
w. 5. Perks, druggist, of Houlton. Me-, says: "In
my forty years of life as a druggist, / have sold
many gross of Buksr's Kidney Pills and honestly
think they have done more good 10 my customers
than all the other remedies of the kind on my
left TO my judgment" A book about il free Of
Buker PHI Company, Bangor, Me. Pills so cents
at all druggists, or sent by mail on receipt OF
price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
Garden and Cradle.

When our babe he goeth walking in his garden.
m Around his tinkling feet the sunbeams play;
The posies they are good to him,
And bow them as they should to him.
AS fareth he upon his kingly way;
And birdhngs of the wood to him
Make music, gentle music, all the day,
When our babe he goeth walking In his garden
When our babe he goeth swinging in his cradle,
nv, lhen the night 1t looketh ever sweetly down;
The little stars are kind to him,
The moon she hath mind to him
And layeth on his head golden crown;
And singeth then the wind to him
song, the gentle song of Bethlem town
When our babe he goeth swinging in his cradle
Eugene Field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
Another Raid auThe Rockingham:

The Rockingham was raided again on
Monday by Officers Thompson and Beau
mond on states attorneys complaint. A
case containing II quart bottles of liquor
sealed, and a case with 10 sealed bottles
and one that had been opened, were found
in the store room. The hearing was be-
fore Justice Williams on Tuesday. L. T.
Mosely, the proprietor of the hotel, APP
peared as claimant, saying the liquor was
not kept for the purpose of violating the
law. These were the facts established at
the hearing: The liquor was bought some
time before the recent raids. After the
recent prosecutions Mosely decided not to
sell any more liquor and had not done so.
the bottle found open having been used by
the cook. Mosely also claimed that he in
tended to send the liquor back to New
York, and it was in the store room for
that purpose.
The state claimed that the liquor was
bought to be sold, and the contraband
nature of the goods could not be changed
by mental determination on the part of
Mosely.
The defence claimed that since the last
prosecution the liquor had not been kept
for an unlawful purpose, and should not
therefore be condemned.
The justice reserved his decision.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
EMERSON & SON.
Harper's Bazaar.
In 1906.

The Goth year of Harper's Bazaar. beginning in
January, 1896, finds it maintaining its deserved
reputation both as a fashion journal and a week
ly periodical for home reading.
Every week the Bazaar presents beautiful toll
cites for various occasions, SandoZ, Baude and
Chapuis illustrate and engrave the newest de-
signs from the finest models in Paris and Berlin
New York fashions epitomizes current styles in
New York. A forlnightly patternsheet supple
ment with diagrams and directions enables wOm-
en- TO cut and make their own gowns, and is of
great value TO the professional modiste well as
TO the amateur dreSsmaker. Children's clothing
receives constant attention. Fashions for men
are described in full detail by a man-about- town.
Our Paris letter, by Katharine De Forest, is
sprtghtly weekly recital of fashion, gossip, and
social doings in Paris, given by clever woman in
an entertaining way.
Both the serials for 1896 are the work of Ameri.
can women. Mrs. Gerald" by Maria Louise
Pool, is a striking story of New England life.
Mary e. wilkins, in jerome, a Poor Man, :" dis
cusses the always interesting problems of the re-
lations between labor and capital. Short stories
will be written by the best authors.
Special departments. Music The Outdoor
Woman, Personals, What We Are Doing, Women
and Men, report and discuss themes of immedi-
ate interest.
Answers to correspondents. Questions receive
the personal attention of the editor, and are an
swered at the earliest practicable date after their
receipt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
R. S. Stafford is gaining slowly.

Mrs. Lizzie Pierce went to Fitchburg,
Mass, Monday to spend two weeks with a
friend who is i'll.
G. W. Osgood of Bellows Falls is to give
an illustrated lecture this evening at the
town hall. 1t is free to ALL
Drs. Campbell and Locke were called
last Saturday in council upon the case of
B. F. Richmond, which is critical
Westminster Station was broken into
again last week Wednesday night but we
do not learn as anything was taken this
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Estey of Coventry
were at Reuben Miller's last week, and
were at church on Sunday with his family.
foot ball game was arranged for Thurs
day afternoon between team here and
one at the River, TO come off an the Yer
mont Academy grounds, but at this writ
ing it looks very likely to be prevented by
rain.
Miss Hattie NJ. Jones, daughter of Mrs.
H. Jones, housekeeper for T. Field, was
married TO G. A. Wing of Putney on
Wednesday. The couple left at once for
Cuttingsvlle, where Mr.. Wing is now To-
Gated in the employ of the Wrought Iron
Range company.
Rev. q. II. DeBevoise, b. f. Moore and
five of the boys of the Kurn Hattin home
were in attendance upon the morning serv-
ice last Sunday A congregation larger
than usual listened attentivey 70 the cause
as earnestly presented 10y the speakers and
to the songs of the boys. At the close
collection amounting to $3.50 was taken.
Announcement was made that any who
might wish to add. gifts of vegetables or
provisions could DO so by taking them to
the residence of A. ;. Wilcox Tuesday
morning Mr.. Wilcox went over with a
full wagon load Tuesday afternoon, CON
sisting of about - bushels of potatoes,
several bags of apples, onions, squashes,
corn, pork, etc. A quilt made by the
young ladies of the mission circle was
among the articles sent. The circle made
gift of 81 to the home last spring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

Backacls Is almost Immediately relieved by
wearing one of Carter's Smart Weed and Bella
donna Backache Plasters. Try one and be free
from pain. Price, 25 cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

The volumes of the Bazaar begin with the first
number for January of each year When no
time is mentioned, subscriptions will begin with
the number current at the time of receipt of or
der.
Remittances should be made by post-office
money order or draft, TO avoid chance of loss.
Newspapers are not to copV this advertisement
tcfth0ut the erpreSs order OF Harper &c Brothers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

No one knows better than those who have used
Carter's Little Liver Pills what relief they have
given when taken for dyspepsia dizziness pain
in the side, constipation and disordered stomach
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

m Why don't you try Carter's Little Liver Pills
Ihey are positive cure for sick headache, and
all the ills produced by disordered liver Only
one pill dose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27
WESTMINSTER WEST.
A Successful Entertainment.

The entertainment given by the ladies'
aid society on Tuesday was well favored
by the weather, except for the abundance
of mud. There was an unusually large at.
tendance on the part of the older people
of the community. An excellent supper
of chicken pie was served in the earlier
hours of the evening. Eight large pies
were prepared for the occasion, besides
rolls, cakes, and pies with coffee. At $50
the company repaired to the town hall,
where readings Rotations, singing and
tableauX entertained the company for an
hour. II was considered a fine success,
especially since it was prepared at very
brief notice.
The curtain rose upon Christmas scene,
where the room was adorned for the occa-
sion, a recitation recounting the doings of
Santa Claus was heard with the reader be-
hind the curtains, while the fur-coated
gentleman was busily engaged in filling
stockings in sight of the audience. J. O.
Codding, +. w. Goodhue, Misses Bertha
f. Miller, Lora Wilcox and Mabel \.
Goodhue were among the reciters; and
Florence Goodhue and Maude Goodel ia
vored the company with songs. The pro-
ceeds, amounting to nearly $50, 90 towards
canceling the debt of the society for
church repairs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-27

From our regular prices for two weeks only.
Wont it pay you to secure a bargain in China or
Furniture?
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1895-01-05

on what is known as Aultman Hill.
Just below and adjoining the Anlt-
man on the north is the