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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
DUFFY ON A BAT.

A much bewhiskered individual arrived
in rown yesterday on the 1925 train from
New London. He wended his way TO the
Brooks House, dropped into chair and
then relapsed into a semi-conscious state.
With his oyercoat pulled up high, his cap
pulled down low, and his face covered by
bushy beard, which anybody could see
with half an eye to be false, he was a much
observed figure.
After he had stayed in the house about
two hours Landlord Tyler telephoned to
the authorities. Chief of Police Hall and
Bailiff Calvin appeared TO escort the
stranger TO States Attorney Fits Office.
On being Intercepted the young man re-
moved his false beard, said his name was
Michael Duffy, that his home was in Bur
lingtOn and that he had worked in New
York hotels. He showed a letter of rec
concentration from the proprietor of the
Fifth Avenue hotel. He said that his OBJ
ject in wearing the beard was TO surprise
one of the attaches of the Brooks House
whom he knew several years ago. Duffy ad-
United that he had become ''fuddledn from
excessive potations. His supply of liquid
refreshments was taken away, including
one demijohn. Duffy protested and said
that he would give his "word of honor that
he would not touch the liquor until he ar
rived in Burlington. He declared that
BTattleOoro was ID elaborate town, y
the worst Joint he ever got into, etc. He
was not prosecuted, but was allowed TO
leave on the evening train for Burlington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

legal sale of liquor in Brattleboro and
they on their past need have no doubt but
that public sentiment sustains them iu
this determination and will stand squareIv
behind them in any emergency that may
arise. A war is on to have Bratteboro re-
stored to its status as a clean, law-abding,
we'll ordered town, and it is the wish and
purpose of the people that it be pushed 10
a final issue without fear and without ia
vor. While in sympathy with the move
ment, as are all citizens who wish to see
equal and exact justice done, the bailifts
were not the complainants in the prosecu-
ton of the hotels yesterday. In regard TO
the movement against the hotels and the
liability of their proprietors, it may be
said that the penalty for a first conviction
is a fine of Sl00 for a second and every
subsequent conviction 500. Upon third
conviction imprisonment for not less than
fonr months and not more than twelve is
mandatory Under section 1912 Of the
statutes Of 1894 every place, where intoxi-
eating liquor is unlawfully sold, is liable
20 be adiudged a common nuisance and to
be abated as the law goes on to prescribe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
BRATTLEBORO.

Almon Z. Fletcher of Wardsboro has
bought Geo. S. Perry's wood yard. He
takes possession to-day. The sale was
made through Crown d Morse's agency.
Collections for the Armenian fund were
taken Sunday morning in the Congrega-
tional, Baptist and Universalist churches,
the total amount given being $3.50, which
was forwarded to F. II. Wiggin, assistant
treasurer of the American board.
A letter received this morning says that
Mrs. Z. r. Pratt is under engagement to
sing in opera at Geneva, Switzerland, dur
ing the winter She made her debut there
Tuesday evening, Nov. 10, in La Favorita
and met with great success. In the third
and fourth acts she was continually inter
rupted with applause and cries of 'bTavo."
The press notices were appreciative and
enthusiastic in their praise. Mrs. Pratt S
next appearance was TO be on the evening
of Nov. 26 in TrovatOre. Mrs. Pratt eX-
poets to remain in Geneva until April 7,
after which she will have two or three
weeks rest before beginning her London
engagement at the Covent Garden. The
city of Geneva has population, including
suburbs, of from 70, 900 TO $4,000. Its opera
house is one of the most beautiful and
finely appointed in Europe outside of Par
is. The VIE. and Vtesse. de JOtemps, who
are living in their chateau in or near Ge-
neya, gave Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt cordial
welcome and entertained them at lunch
soon after their arrival
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
THE STATUS OF THE RUM WAR.

As there is confusion in the N inds of
many as TO the proceedings that have been
begun for the enforcement of the prohibit
tory law, a statement is herewith made of
the present status of the different cases.
The complaints against the seven places
which were raided Nov. 8, were made by
the bailiffs under the search and seizure
law. Under this law, when liquor is
seized, the states attorney is notified and
he is bound to proceed against the liquor.
The liquor seized at EsteTbrook d Gales,
p. Manning's and I. Manning's was con-
demned and ordered destroyed. 7. Man
ming was then proceeded against and
plead guilty to one offense and paid fine
amounting to about S35. Gale was pro
ceeded against as a common seller and the
jury, after being out three hours, reported
a disagreement and a second trial will be
held. The cases against brisbane, Adams,
belong, and Wright stand continued.
The complaint for the search and seiz-
ure at C.. H. Eddy g. Co.'s was signed by
Chas. Esterbrook G. c. Turner as police
officer also made a complaint against the
members of the firm as common sellers,
but this was mol pressed by advice of the
attorneys for the village. The only case
at the present time, therefore, in which c.
II. Eddy d Co. are concerned, is the case
against the liquor seized at their place of
business and for which they appear as
claimants. This case under the law is in
the hands of the states attorney for prose-
cution.
The bailiffs of the village of Brattleboro
have nothing TO do with this particular
case except as they, the sworn representa-
tives of the village, take an interest in the
welfare of the community and do what
they deem best 10 aid in the enforcement
of law. No one questions but that they
are acting in good faith with determine
ton TO do all in their power to stop the IL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
THE VERMONT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1885,
SKIPPED TO CANADA.
AIpheus GILES Short In His Accounts
over ssOOO--Under Arrest at Boston--
Formerly Of BrattlebOrO.

over ssOOO--Under Arrest at Boston--
Formerly of Brattleboro.
Alpheus W. Giles, once the trusted
bookkeeper of the Gloucester Fish com
pany on T wharf, Boston, is now prison
err in the Charles street jail, charged with
the embezzement of over $1,000 He says
that he lost It in Boston gambling dens,
and his relatives say that an attempt will
be made TO recover the money and turn it
over TO his former employees. Giles skip
ped to Canada soon after his defalcation
was discovered but incautiously ventured
back about ten days ago. He was arrested
Wednesday by two officers who had been
on the lookout for him. Giles has been in
Montreal and other Canadian cities When
he was employed by the Gloucester Fish
company he lived in Charlestown. Giles
has wife but no children.
The police will not tell all they know in
the matter, but it is understood that II
Giles persists in his attempt TO recover the
money he has lost, several sO-called clubs
of the city, which exist merely as a cloak
for gambling, will be brought to the atten-
ton OF the police IN a way that will result
in some interesting disclosures. Giles was
a bookkeeper in the Brattleboro freight
office about II years ago. He went from
here TO Bellows Falls, where he had posi-
ton with the Connecticut River Railroad
company. He came here from Greenfield
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
Announcements.

Fine new diamond and opal rings at Il II.
Thompsons Just the thing for Christmas pres
ents.
To RENr.-A tenement of six rooms SEA month
Inquire at P. Rates barber shop.
To RENr-six rooms in the Devens block. Two
are large front rooms. Enquire Of 7 Harmon
wAvrEp.-A loan Of several hundred dollars.
Good security will he given. Address v, The
Phoenix office
To RENT.-Pleasant tenement at IS Western
avenue CARL HoLLENpER-
A choice Christmas present given with every
dozen cabinets at Corbett's studio, IL Main
street Brattleboro.
Mrs John Casey. IS Elliot street, VIII take III
washing and ironing, or will go out by the day to
do washing, cleaning or similar work
TENEMENT TO Rent Chestnut street, g. a
month. 5. T Davenport.
To RENr-Lower tenement Rettiug Place, FIVE
rooms JoHN RETTiNG.
Lots Of new Hosiery gloves mittens and under
wear. T. W. BARNARD.
Beautiful pictures ready framed, and Tabers
medallions at Clapp Jones's
Souvenir paper weights Brattleboro scenery
and prima donnas Clapp Jones
sSDiaries and Almanacs at Clapp q Jones's.
To RESr-One furnished and one unfinished
room at ls Clark street.
We are Offering extra good values on ladies
and gents underwear 7. W. BAHNARp.
Elegant display Of Art Calendars Fine books
and booklets at Clapp a Jones's.
Never so many handkerchiefs, choice styles fol
the money. 7 W BARNARD.
To REvT.--A tenement of five rooms at S12J)
per month. y. H WHITE. 30 High street.
Some extra good values in blankets.
Tw. BARNARD.
Buy your tea and coffee Of Jacobs Tea com
pany. Opposite Grange store.
Have your pictures framed at ClApp Jones 5
To REST-The Universalist parsonage on.Greel
street Enquire Of C. L. Stickney.
H A weatherhead' 5 grist mill on Flat street
now doing grinding.
To RENT-The best upstairs tenement On Hgl
street. Enquire of n II. White.
Swiss Cheese at Hopkinson's
For sALE-7OO or 800 feet of second hand = inc
spruce plank belonging TO the village Of Brattlt
boro. also three iron window gratings. Inquir
OF Z. L. Parker at shop, Flat street.
Have you tried Hopkinson's Teas and Cofiees
They are guaranteed to suit.
Now is a good time to have your picture frame
Tasteful work and moderate prices at Clapp
Jones's.
Fine watch and clock repairing; prices al
moderate. CIV. SAWYER, 30 Main St.
Popular sheet music and books. Strings for a
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp
Joness.
Electric gas llltire eirctIic tel ard priv
telephone work Prompt attention given r
pairing. VAUGHAN & SARGENT.
TENEMENT 10 RENT.-Euquire of E B. Barrow
The Daughter ,l ReOekah viii give a Salm
guud dance a Odd Fellows hall, Wednesds
evening, Dec. a. Leitsnger orchestra will fu
nish music Supper from 80 10 :; dancing fro
s to u. Supper, 10 cents; dance tickets, 50 cent
admission 10 cents Those buying dance or su
per tickets Will not be required to buy admissi'
tickets The invitation is general
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

Miss Blanche K. Gardner, a pupil Of Chas c.
Curran and Monsieur de Longpre, will form
class in water color painting in Brattleboro if de-
sired. Miss Gardner is the instructor in drawing
and water eolors at the Mortified Training school
and is warmly recommended by MIR. A. q. Moody,
the manager of The Mortified. Mr. CurTan and
NJ de Longpre both give her strong personal rec
ommerdati5n as one of their best pupils. Samples
Of her work may be seen at ClaPp & Jones's.
Miss Gardeners address is The Mortified, East
Northheld Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
THE HIGH SCHOOL PLAY.

The Senior dramatic club of the High
school afforded an enjoyable evening Wed
nesday to a company of friends which
filled Grange hall The play presented.
- Tulu -, is a bright bit, with plenty OF
action, and the young people received
apprecative recognition from the audience
of the hard work evidently put into its
preparation Miss Amy Jones took the
title role, and was the irrepressibe
American atrocity to the life. Miss
Florence Hemenway made favorable inn
preston as the more dignified elder sister,
Petrolia, with whom Jack Ryder is in love,
and with whose money Lord BlaZonberrie
is in love; and Miss Nan Houghton was
very stately and peremptory Duchess Of
Toedmag, who ruled things with an iron
hand. The parts of Lord Blazonberrie
and Jack Ryder were well taken respec-
lively by John Ryder and Gilbert Batchel-
der. and Rilph Stoddard as Chetwyn, a
photograph fend, the nephew Of the
duchess, was with his camara, an important
feature. Bert Hopkinson was the butler.
A capital farce, " The biclyclers, ' followed
the play, the cast being as follows
3 Thaddeus Perkins HAYES Morey
/ Edward Bradley Howard Rict
/ Bob NRrdsey. John Stewart
/ Jack Barlow Fred Adam,
] Mn Perkins. Edith Greer
/ Mrs Bradl y. Ethel Bugar
The Maid Gree kinsor
The parts IN this were particularly vel
assigned and well rendered, and the listen
/ ers were sent home in a very jolly frame OF
mind. Morey as Thaddeus Perkins per
haps did the best acting, though there wa:
more marked freedom and ease in the
farce than in the play; possibly because
the young men and women more readil!
adapted themselves to the " free and easy
bicycle suit and conversation than to th'
conventiOnallties of stiff dress suits and tn,
surroundings of the duchess's home.
Piano solos by Miss GOwing, a vocal solo
Daddy, by Miss Grace Kinson. and 1
selection by the '96 quartet were gver
during the evening. The receipts reached
nearly $40 and a good sum will be cleared
for the school library fund.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
STATE or ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 90
LUCAS COUNTY

STATE or ONO, CRY OF TOLEDO, IS
Lucas COUNTY
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the SEN
ior partner Of the firm Of +. j. CHENEY g. Co,
doing business In the city of Toledo, county and
state aforesaid, and that said firm viii pay the
sum of one hundred dollars for each and every
case Of catarrh that cannot be cured by the use
of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK J. CHENEY,
Sworn 70 before me and subscribed in my pres
ence, this 9th day of December, A. d. 1886.
ot A. W. GLEASON,
Se" Notary Public,
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of IN Q
system. Send for testimonials free.
y. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o,
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

For 1896 will contain views of Brattleboro and
other beautiful New England scenery. Price re-
duced TO Is cents larger quantities l215 cents. Add
cents each by mail Ready Dec Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

shall close out my late husbands stock be-
tween now and Jan /. Now is the last chance to
buy, A physician will be in attendance
MRS. II. A. WADswoRTH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

We have a new and choice line of the finest
French China in dainty shapes suitable for holi-
day presents. China firing twice a week till after
New Years. VAN DooRN & MORRIS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, bniousness, il
digestion, headache. A pleasant laxative. All
druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
licensed AuotIOneer.
Whitr Chinn Dor DecoratInr.

G. P Miller, Office with A f. Miller, Elliot
street, BrattlebOro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06
EVENING LECTURES.
To he Delivered at the UnIversRIIst
Church by Rev. Hal ID. Maxwell

Rev. Hal D. Maxwell delivered his first of a Sc
ries of lectures at the Universalist church last
Sunday evening, his subject being Culture and
Revelation" The orchestra will furnish music at
each evening service. The following is the full
list Of lectures arranged by Mr. Maxwell:
Dec s. The way the gospels were written and
preserved
Dec Is. The New Testament canon.
Dec % Christmas concert.
Dec 20 The synoptic problem.
Jan 3. The doctrine Of the Jewish Messiah
Jan p. The book of Matthew
Jan 10. The book of Mark
Jan. 20. The book of Luke.
Feb. 9 The book Of John.
Feb. 8. The nature of Jesus according 10 John.
Feb. 16. The use Of the Old Testament by the
gospel writers.
Feb. 81. The value of the gospels.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

Summary Tor mouth Of Noreuber i'1j.
Barometer ighest. 80 -, the 2Sth; lowest, % %
So the Goth. mean 1925. Thermometer-High.
est, u. the Sth; lowest. ID, the ed mean 81 81
mean maximum 49,: mean minimum 3O.1.
Mean relative humidity. s. -. Wind prevailing,
n f: highest velocity per hour, IS miles the Goth,
total movement, &C. - miles. Precipitation -haln,
3.5S inches. melted snow p; total. So Depth OF
snow fall. 3 30.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-06

meteorological Record
WxEK ENDING THURSDAY Evening, Dec. D. 1875
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-29
JApANEsE LUlLAeY.

Sleep. little pigeon, and fold your wings
Little blue pigeon with velvct eyes;
Sleep to the sii yng OF mother bird swinging
Swinging the nest where the little one les
Away out yonder zee a star
Silvery star with a tinkling song.
To the soft dew falling hear IL calling
Calling and tinkling the night along.
In through the window moonbeam comes
Little gold moonbeam with misty wings.
AL silently creeping, IL asks "Is no sleeping,
Sleeping and dreaming while mother Singer"
Up from the sea there floats the sob
OF the waves that are breaking upon the
shore,
As though they were groaning in anguish and
moaning,
'Bemoaning the ship that shall come no more.
But sleep, little pigeon, and fold your wings
Little blue pigeon with mournful eyes.
Am not singing7 See, am swinging,
Swinging the nest where my darling lies.
Eugene Field in Chicago Record.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-29
THE DELINEAToR
For January, Which Is Callsd t6s
Holiday Number

Offers table of contents thar Is
remely attractive and promises well
tor the New Year. The Fashions are
illustrated and described insthe nsuah
satisfactory manner, and there is a,
special article appropriate for the sea-
son on Misses and Girls Dresses. tn
the College Series new departure 10
made, and the description of life at
the Co-educational Institutions Is be-
gun, the first article being on Cornell,
from the pen of Florence M. Holder,
81. A very readable paper by Alice
McKennaltreats of Women in Tele-
phone Exchanges, and the Hygiene OF
he Eyes and Ears is the subject of an
able contribution by A. Il. Longstreet.
A second instalment on Dressing Dolls
appears in The Uses of Crepe and lis
.ue Papers. and in Venetian Iron
Work are shown some very pretty
and original designs for photograph
essels to be made at home. The spirit
of the time lie reflected in The Display
of the Shops, and among the Holiday
Books and there is an exceedingly
pretty ood-Night" Drill for Chill
dren. Seasonable Cooking is made
more valuable to the housekeeper by
addition of lists showing what fish,
flesh fowl and vegetables are to be
procured in the. markets. :. :. There is
adrice on How TO Serve Bananas.
and continuation of the articles on
The Home. There are also Around
he Tea-Table and:Floral Work, and
New Designs in:kKnitiing, Netting,
Eating, Crocheting, ELace Making,
tic.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-29
A Spanish Pretender.

The most interesting of the Span.
ish pretenders is not Don Carlos,
but a man whose name is seldom
mentioned outside the Iberian PENN
sula. He is tho Duke of Medina.
Cell, chief defender of the faith.
fourteenfold grandee of Spain, first
OF all Castilian knights and direct
descendant of Ferdinand and Isa-
bella. For him and his family the
race of Bourbon-Anjou, who now
rule Spain, are nothing more than
usurpers. AS often as q new king
of Spain is crowned the dukes her
aid appears in the palace, and in the
presence of all the grandees of Spain
protests in the name of his lord
against this usurpation, sets forth
the claims of the Medina Cells to the
throne and challenges every knight
who may venture to dispute the L.
gitimacy of the dukes rights to de-
fend his opinion in a duel to the
death. AS no grandee of Spain has
ever seen fit to take the duke and
his herald seriously, the head of the
house of Medina Cell has been left
free to spend the income from his
enormous fortune on beautiful Span
ish girls and to make perennial tours
OF his estates. 1t is said that he can
travel from one end of Spain to the
other and sleep every night in his
own house. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-29
Sometimes.

Her head nestled trustingly on his
shoulder, yet there was a tremor of
apprehension in her voice when she
said, Reginald, do you think that
mortals are ever permitted to enjoy
unalloyed happiness?"
my poor little one," he answer
ed, chow much of life you have been
missing! 1t is very evident that you
never had chance to open jack
pot with three aces. Washington
Star.
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The First Step.

Perhaps you are run down, can't
eat, can't sleep, can't think, can't do
any thing to your satisfaction, and
you wonder what ails you. You
should heed the warning, you are
taking the first step into Nervous
Prostitution. You need Nerve Tonic
and in Electric Bitters you will find
the exact remedy for restoring your
nervous system to its normal, healthy
condition. Surprising results follow
the use of this great Nerve Tonic and
Alternative. Your appetite returns,
good digestion is restored, and the
Kidneys and Liver resume healthy
action. Try a bottle. Price so cents
at w. S. Lloyd's Drug Store.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1895-01-29

New York.-The Southwestern
Limited" Solid Yestibuled trains
with combination library Buffet and
smoking cars, Wagner sleeping cars
elegant coaches and dining cars, land
ing passengers in New York city al
42d Street Depot. Positively no ferry
transfer.
BE sure your tickets read via "Big
Four"