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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05

A gang of forgers, organized to flood
the county with bogus Chinese registra-
ton papers, has been discovered in San
Francisco. Chinese as well as white men
were in the gang, and contract to furn-
ish $1,000 of the bogus apers had already
been secured.
"Dr." VIM. Hotchkiss, alleged to have
reached the age of 140 years, died Friday
in st. Louis. His Masonic record has been
traced back 100 years, showing conclusive
ly that he was at least 121 years old, He
was magnetic doctor and claimed to
have discovered the elixir of life.
A fire at st. Augustine, Fla, last week
Thursday destroyed 45 buildings, making
about 100 families homeless. The losses
will aggregate 100000. Fifty-six build
ings, comprising the entire business part
of the village of Canaseraga, N. Y, were
burned the same day and 81 families made
homeless
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
Rival for the Bell Telephone Company.

An immediate effect of the recent decis-
ion of the United States supreme court in
the suit of the Bate Refrigerating company
against Sulzberger IL Co., to the effect that
an American patent expires at the same
time as the foreign patent on the same in
vention, is the organization of a company
backed by Brooklyn and New York men
with enormous capital, to wage deadly
warfare against the Bell Telephone com
pany. The Mutual Automatic Telephone
company, recently formed, proposes to be-
gin the fight at once and threatens tc cut
prices Just one-half.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
Aid for the NewfoundIanders.

The steamer Halifax of the Plant line
carried large quantity of provisions and
clothing from Boston to Newfoundland for
the relief of the destitute people of that
province on Saturday. There were 1900
barrels of -four, 200 of meat, ton of tea,
besides a lot of clothing, all paid for by
contributions from Boston and New Eng
land people. The money cost of this gift
was over 500, 900, including freight. 1t is
estimated that with this aid the destitute
fishermen will be able to get along until
they can begin fishing in the spring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
DIR. Griswold Charged with Arson.

dentist and Democratic politician, is in
$1,000, for which sum he is held on the
charge of arson. Fire in the Woodbridge
building recently destroyed $4,000 worth
of property. The fire started in DR.. Girls
wold's office and he practically admitted
his crime to a friend. Fast horses, rum
and dissolute women are the causes of the
doctors downfall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
A Rife which VIII shoot Two Miles

The new Mauser repeating rifle which
has been adopted by the German govern
ment, was exhibited this week at Balti-
more by naval official of that country.
The barrel is made of three tubes, one in
side the other, on the same principle as the
Krupp gun. The powder used is a smoke
less nitro-glycerine explosive which makes
little report and no smoke. Fired along at
the height of the shoulder the bullet will
go nearly two miles before its force is
spent, and at 1000 yards it would pierce tie
bodies of seven men placed one behind the
other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
Express Company's Employees Stole
GnOhs.

Herbert c. Harding, receiving clerk,
and Clarence Warbeck, helper, employees
of the United States Express company in
Jersey City, are under arrest, charged with
wholesale thefts from the company, cover
ing period of nearly year. 1t is esti-
mated that the value of the goods stolen
amounts to $4,000 Harding made a
confession, duplicating Warbeck and a
number of other employees.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
New Hampshire Governor Did Not Sign
Bills AggregatInC 100000.

The New Hampshire legislature adjourn
ed Friday, at II o'clock noon, legislative
time, to the last Wednesday in December,
1896. The bills not signed by the govern
or carried with them aggregate appropria-
tions of nearly 100000. That of the
state agricultural college called for S25, 900
to establish a hall for female scholars !;
Dartmouth college, $4,000; the tubercu-
losis bill, 100000; state asylum for in
sane, $1,000; state normal school, $500
and the manual for public schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
The Remedy Caused Death.

A fluid supposed to be anti-toxine was
injected into the arm of Miss Bertha NJ.
Valentine, II years of age, on Friday, in
Williamsburg, New York. The girl died
ten minutes afterwards. One theory is
that something other than anti-toxine was
put in the bottle in Germany, and another
that the girls nervous condition was such
that the injection of any substance would
have caused commissions and death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05

Three desperadoes-Mc San
ders and Butler-rode into the town of
Braggs Station, Indian Territory, early
one morning last week and announced
that they proposed to hold up the town.
A fight between the bandits and the citi-
zens ensued, in which McWilliams and
Sanders were killed. Butler escaped after
being wounded. One young man in the
attacking party was dangerously wounded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
Horse Meat for the Germans.

In view of the prohibition of German
markets to American cattle, there is an
other direction toward which American
packers might well turn their attention, ac-
cording to the recommendation of our
COUNSEL E. S. Tingle, at Brunswick, Ger
many. That is the preparation and sale
of horse meat. The consumption of horse
mea. seems to be almost as great as that
of beef or mutton in the large cities of
Germany,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05

The total number of immigrants into
this country during the eight months end
ing with February was only 10000 as
compared with 100, 1S4 for the same peri
cd last year. The figures for the II months
of 1892 were $4,000, while last year the
total was little more than half that num-
Der, 914, 000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05

That grea; Wisconsin paper mill IDEAL"
has at last fallen through. Spectators and
promoters had secured options on proper
ties aggregating 100000 in value, eX-
pecting to be able to organize and enlist
enough English capital to carry the scheme
through. English capital has had sutii-
cient experience with American syndi
Gated enterprise lately to make it a triae
timid in regard to new ventures, hence the
collapse of the project.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05

Florida fruit-growers and vegetable farm
ers find that the frost did not do so great
damage as at first supposed. A large num-
Der of the orange trees that were supposed
to be dead will recover and fully half a
normal crop may be expected next season.
The vegetable growers replanted promptly,
and have good prospect of getting their
produce to market early enough to obtain
fair prices for it. Florida's fruit and veg
etable crops are worth about $4,000, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
For Over FInX Years.

Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teethng with perfect success
pain, cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
FOR diarrhHa. IL will relieve the poor little suf-
ferer Immediately. Sold by druggists in every
part of the world Twenty-Five cents bottle.
Be sure to ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
Stole 100000.
The Treasurer of FOxcrOft, Me-, who
Killed Himself, Was a DefauIter.


Killed HIMSELF, Was a Defaulter.
Elias j. Hale, judge of probate, who
shot himself Thursday at Foxcroft, Me-,
is a defaulter as treasurer of the town to
the amount of about 100000. He had
been town treasurer for thirty years, and
without bond until last year. He had
hired money as treasurer, and made his
reports to the town of but a small portion
of the money hired. The town officials
supposed that an assessment of about $1,000
which the town had voted this spring would
pay the debt in full 1t is not known what
Hale did with the money except that he
lived well all these years, and people sup
posed him wealthy. He had but little Wis
ible property. The less will fall heavily
on the town, which has population of less
than 1900 and a valuation of less than
half million.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
BROTHERS.
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made up of original contributions from
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and abroad.
This is the first work of the kind ever produced
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which the editors have had absolute power to
make a cyclopRda as full, accurate and author
alive as possible, and were authorized by their
contracts to revise rewrite articles in their de-
partment, and to select specalties TO write arti-
cles where better results could be obtained, and
and the editors are held responsible for the work
are merely their commercial agents who pay
the bills and sell the books
No other cyclOp1edta was ever pro-
duced on this plan.
Some have been compiled from published books
and hence they were from ten to twenty years
b hind the times when issued. and the compilers
often being unfamiliar with the subject, have not
unfrequently misrepresented the authors whose
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In some other cycIOpRdias a few contribu
tors have been employed to write only few ar;
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In the new johnson every article is writ
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A prospectus and specimen pages of john
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Persons now subscribing can receive the vol
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
Are You Going to PaintP

If so what material will you use ?
Now everyone admits that pure
white lead is the best paint made,
But you say you prefer colors' All
right, you are just the party we
want to talk with. We have made
arrangements to handle the National
Lead Company's pure white lead
tinting colors. They come in small
cans and one can will tint IS pounds
of white lead. We have over thirty
different shades.
This is not the old-fashioned way
of mixing your own colors, which
takes an expert painter to make the
desired shade, and then you are not
quite certain of getting two lots just
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
THE READsBoRo ELECTRIC PLANT.

CRpital---ViII Transmit Power To
North Adams.
At a special town meeting Saturday the voters
of Readsboro decided to grant the proposed
electric power company exemption from taxes for
five years on all its property. The proposed com
pany will be called the Hoosic Electric Power
company and will transmit electric power from
Readsboro to North Adams and other surrounding
towns circular Will soon be issued to investors
inviting subscriptions in the capital stock. The
plan is to organize a stock company with a cap
ital of $1,000 to develop water power in Reads
boro Some of the power will find employment
in Readsboro, but the greater part will probably
be transmitted to North Adams. The scheme is
TO conduct water from Howe's pond to Reads
boro thence make electrical power and transmit
over the mountain into North Adams, Williams
town and other places about.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
Mexico and Guatemala al Peace.

President Diaz at the opening of the
Mexican Congress Monday announced that
pacific arrangements had been made with
Guatemala. A treaty for continuing the
survey of the boundary has been approved
by the Mexican Senate, and is expected to
be soon ratified by the National Assembly
of Guatemala. An extradition treaty is
likely also soon TO be ratified with that
country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
w. E. JOHNSON, q

SO 1.2 Exchange St., Portland, Me
Superintendent for Maine, New Hampshire and
Vermont.
can furnish you all other cyclopedias at low
price where we take them in exchange for john
sons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05

By the explosion of boiler in Loring &
Jones's leather factory at Woburn, Mass,
Monday, the building was wrecked and a
number of workmen were buried in the
ruins. Five men were killed and five in
jured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
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Pure
Blood

For it is the basis of health.
Not only is the origin of most
diseases impure blood, but
the first step to a cure in all
is to purify the blood. This
can be most quickly, thor
oughly and gently effected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
BY
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the best preparation of that
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At this season of the year
especially, health can most
surely be obtained and re-
tanned by thorough course
of the one remedy that pre-
vents disease as we'll as
cures it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05

alike, but you take one of our color
cards, select the shade you wish,
and the directions for mixing are so
plain that boy IS years old could
do it right every time. This is no
experiment, but has been thoroughly
tested, and is put out by company
that is able and willing to back it up.
You know the value of pure white
lead of course, and we think if you
knew how easy it was to get the
color you wish by this method you
would not hesitate about what paint
to use.
Will mail you color card with
full directions and many hints aborb
painting if you wish.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-04-05
Drapery Curtains

And shall offer some bargains as we buy
from the mill direct, and can sell them as
low as S2.l4 per pair. Our 50. so per pair
are usually sold at $3.50 TO IS per pair
The herald., 1895-10-27

known proprietors of the Los Angeles
creamery.
The Misses Miller OF Seattle, who have
| been spending the summer with Miss
Kendall, will leave Wednesday for San
Francisco. where they will sojourn dur
ing the winter.
Mrs. William Archibald Wilson, who
has been in Yokohama, Japan, for the
last year and half, has returned to Los
Angeles to spend the winter with her
mother, Mrs. James Lawson.
Among those at the races yesterday we're
Mr.. AMI c. W. R. Ford on their brake, &C.
companied by the Misses Rose, Miss
Robinson and Miss Louise Robinson,
Messrs Will Valentine and L. H. Adams.
Mrs. Phoebe Austin of Palm avenue
entertained the Logan corps Thursday
afternoon. The charming hostess made
the afternoon pass pleasantly by and it
was with regret that the guests took their
departure.
A number of box parties were given on
the ::rst night OF the appearance of Lady
Sholto Douglas. Conspicuous among
them were T. Ellington, whose guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Mann, Miss D'Artois
and Mr.. and Mrs. Egelhoff.
Miss Bandholt entertained informally
THURSDAY evening with cards and music
in honor of her brother, Mr.. F. Band
holt. Those present we're: Mr.. and Mrs.
Davidson, Mr.. and MIS-. Doe, the Misses
Schumacher, Benner, Mitchell of Pasa-
dena. the Messrs. Newman, Hammill and
Hobbs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Egelhoff, 1927 Key West
street entertained yesterday with a DIM
ner, the occasion being the seventy
fourth birthday of Mrs. EGelhoff's grand
mother. -Four generations were present
to add their good wishes for many happy
returns OF the day.
The following announcement from a
Chicago paper will be of interest to Los
Angeles society: The wedding OF Miss
Sophia Harrison. one of the bellies of the
west side, to Barrett Eastman is an
nounceu for early in November. 1t is to
be church wedding.
Oscar Kennath, for many years we'll
and favorahly known as an artist in San
Francisco has consented to place on ex-
b. bition select mum Der of his works.
The exhibit will take place in the Art
association rooms, in connection with
the school of art and design.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward T. Sterling,
prominent people of San Jose. are enjoy
ing part OF their wedding tour in Los
Angele-. Wednesday they were the
guests of Z A. Heinzeman and his sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwards were taken for
drive about the city and were among
those noted at the races.
Mrs. Fannie Benjamin. president Of
the state Rebekah bly,. has recently
returned from an Official visit to Santa
Barbara and Ventura county. After the
adjournment of the lodges Mrs. Benz amin
was presented with handsome floral de-
signs and two souvenir spoons from the
Flower City lodge and White Rose lodge.
The Institute of Applied Christianity,
at its meeting to be held in the y. NJ. G.
A. parlors at : 80 Tuesday evening, Will
consider Prof. HerrOn's book, a
Plea for the Gospel Ain outline of the
general work with quotations will bs pre-
scented by J. Q. Blakely in twenty min
ute address, followed by a discussion of
the thought therein embodied.
Mrs. Macleod principal of the Los An
geles school of art and design, has just
received from England nun Der OF old
pictures collected by her family during
The herald., 1895-10-27

Miss Anna G. Murphy of Sacramento
is visiting friends i'll the city.
Mrs. II. A. Plimpton of PERKS is visit
ing her daughters at University.
T. +. Glindell left for Arizona yester-
day, where he contem plates spending the
winter.
Mrs. ]. T. Jones has issued invitations
for the evenings of the 9th and 9TH of
November.
There will be a musical and social
evening given at Miss Marshes school
next Wednesday at o'clock.
Mrs. Frank J. Hart entertained with a
yellow luncheon Friday in honor of Mrs,
Mervin Griswold of Erie. Pa.
Miss May Mcclellan, who has been en-
joyIng a very delightful visit in Oakland
is expected home tomorrow.
Frank H. Colby has left for two
weeks vacation. He will visit Milwau-
Kee among other eastern cities.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Newhall enter
tanned informally with dinner at their
home on West Adams street THURSDAY.
Emil Kircnner of 100 orth Main street,
Los Angeles, was married in Chicago Oc-
tUber 23d to Miss Wilhelm Misch of Chi
,cago
The Assistance league will meet at the
residence of Mrs. Fred T.. Griffith on
West Twenty eighth street next Saturday
afternoon.
Prof f. p. Heads, of Healds' business
college of San Francisco, and Mrs Heads
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. W J. Hamilton
at their home. 1927 Buena Vista street.
Miss Laura Roller ana Alvin Roller are
the guests of their brother and sister.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Roller, the we'll
The herald., 1895-10-27

The Aristonian club gave their first
dance of the season at Gamers hall Fri
day evening, which was a delightful prec-
edent of the entertainments that the
CLUB will give this winter. The hall was
artistically decorated with ported plants,
palms and graceful arrangements of flow
ers. Dancing was enjoyed to an excellent
orchestra. The programs were held III
dainty covers of chrysanthemum the
ragged petals forming the edge of the
card. The executive committee were c.
M. BenDrook, president; DR.. W. H.
Splaks. vioe-president Waiter McStay,
recording secretary; e. r. Risden treas
urer; ]. II. Stephens, financial secretary
DR.. l.. E. Foru, W. f. Stewart Charles
J. Mann, 7. E. Moore. The reception
committee were l.. Il. Sewer, W. C. Val
likett, DR.. f. d. Holman acted as floor
manager, with 0. G. Thompson and DR..
W. II. Spinks as aids. Those present
we're: Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens, Mr.. and
Mrs. Egelhoff, the Misses Glover, Wright,
Baldwin. Campbell, McDermot, Messerly,
"A. Walker, Averill, Dawson, A. Sterl
Stevens. Wilkinson, Ethsl Averill, Bal
lard, Ludlow. Larsmour, Winter Hill.
Mellick, Pritchard Pearson. Schumacher,
Ward. Arthur, Cupos, Wright, the
Messrs. Brentwood. Messerly, WINES,
Robbins. Phelps, Morrisy, Bookie, Price,
Kennedy, Seymour, Mckinley, Glover,
Holman, Bosler, Edmunds. Andrews,
AdO1Dh
The herald., 1895-10-27
Brownie Surprise EartY

A Brownie surprise party was given by
Emily Young, Olive La Berge and Laura
Ferlin to Miss Eva Young at her home
1856 CASTELAR, street. last night The affair
was IN honor OF her 10Th birthday. The
house was prettily decorated with flowers
and Brownies. There was a large table
holding numerous gifts, and over these
little Brownies kept a vigilant watch
The evening was enjoyed Dy playing
games, singing and dancing. Supper was
served at late hour and Brownie
souvneirs were presented to each guest.
The guests we're: The Misses Eva
Young, Alta Wood, Pearl Bunner. Grace
Berger, Bessie Dana, Lollie Lockwc cd
May Noble, Annie Levy, Addy Young,
Nina Lawry, Maud Macster. Emily
Young, the Messrs. Arthur Hartman,
Charlie Buchanan, Willie Stevens, Charlie
Flood. Charlie Young, Willie ana Rob
La Beige, Clarence Carlin, Clarence and
George Cumming, Ben Harrell, DE Louis
Durfee, Thomas Drummer, John Bonett.
The herald., 1895-10-27

The Los Angeles Council 1850, Royal
Arcanum, gave a very successful and en-.
joyaole entertainment Thursday evening
at 245 South Spring street. There were
about 400 people pre- sent and the many
guests were entertained during the even
ing with well selected musical and lit
erary program. after which followed a
dance that was entered into with zest BY
all. Foley Parker. who is always accepta-
BILE TO his audiences, gave several char
acter songs. There was a violin solo by
Master Angelottl and a vocal duet by
Miss Graham. A recitation by Mrs.
Tompkins was greatly enjoyed, the Story
family gave several delightful inatru-
mental selections and DE Lanos Banjo
evening,
The herald., 1895-10-27

A very delightful afternoon was given
Friday in honor of the Misses Sadie Lib
by, who has just returned from Europe,
and Genevieve Smith of Denver. The
charming hostess was Mrs. James Ryland
and the afternoon was enjoyed at her
home on South Olive street. Hears were
played and two pretty prizes we're award
ed the ones holding the highest and low
est ,core. The former was won by Miss
Mildred Glass, cup and saucer, the
BOBBY going to Miss Abby Easton, a
crystal bon-bon dish. The rooms were
charmingly decorated with palms and a
profusion of flowers arranged with artis-
tic effect. Mrs. Ryland was assisted by
Miss Celia Roberts. Cooling punch was
dispensed during the afternoon and
tempting refreshments were served &.
Those present we're: The Misses Sadie
Libby. Geneyieve Smith, Bessie Bonsall,
Julia Briggs, Mile Glass, Jennie Glass
Gertie Hatch, Mabel Hatch, Daniels
Maud Tufts, Mamie Tufts. Rosa Lee,
Madaline Boles, Minnie Prentice, Abby
Easton, Flora Lindley.
The herald., 1895-10-27
Columbia Rebekah Lodge

Columbia Rebekah lodge. No. 1874, en-
tertained their numerous friends with a
very delightful dance at I. o. o. f. hall,
on South Main street, Friday evening.
Knoll's orchestra was in attendance, and
during the evening refreshments were
served. The guests were cordially re-
ceived by Mines. Simpson, Gillespie,
Venum, Parker, Benjamin and Sturgeon.
Among those present we're Mr.. and Mrs.
Gillispie, Mr. ana Mrs. Wilcut, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lathrop. Mr.. and Mrs. Simpson, Mr.. and
Mrs. Feely, Mr.. and Mrs. Deeds. Mr.. and
Mrs. Cham berlain, Mr.. and Mrs. Gin
gerry, Mr.. and Mrs /. Jones, Mr.. and
Mrs. Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. McCreery, Mrs.
Oberholtzer, DR.. and Mrs. Jams, Mrs.
McNeal Miss Jams. Mr.. Brown, Nj.
and Miss Wassen. Mr.. Wessener. Mr.. and
Mrs. Savage, Mr.. Cursor, Mr.. Denote,
Dickson. Miss Crochet. Miss Miller, Mr..
Bean, Mr.. Dunbar, Mrs. Andbsrt and
Miss Lehman.