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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
SUDDEN DEATH OF H. M. ARMS.

The Prominent DaIryman of Spring.
neId---a Native of Windham---a Far
mer of Broad Mind and Wide Ac-
quRintance.
Henry M. Arms, one of the most promi-
nent farmers in Vermont, died very sud
denly at Springfield Tuesday. He was
driving with his cousin when he complain
ed of internal pain, and fell back, expiring
almost instantly. The cause of death was
undoubtedly heart disease Mr. Arms
was born in Windham Aug II, 1S40. He
was the youngest but one of the children
of Rev. Seah r. and Eliza Ames Arms.
The family moved to Springfield in 1S40
and Mr.. Arms's home has ever since been
in that town. His education was received
in the common schools, but he was man
of unusual mental endowment, and extern
sve travel, careful reading, and association
with men of intellectual training developed
him into a strong, broad-minded man.
Nine years of his life were mostly spent in
New Mexico, where he carried on an eX-
tensive sheep ranch Mr. Arms was al
ways a farmer and was a careful student
of agricultural subjects. He was president
of the Vermont Darymen's association
from 1891 to 1894, and had charge of
Vermonts dairy exhibit which won the
highest award at the Worlds Fair. He
had been a member of the state board of
agriculture since 1892, having been ap-
pointed by Gov. Fuller. He was an active
member of the legislature in 1884, when
he was the representative from Springfield.
At the organization of the National Dairy
Congress at Cleveland, Ohio, in February,
1894, he was elected its first president, and
was reelected this year at the meeting held
in Washington. Mr.. Arms was married
May 81, 1865, to Miss Sarah j. Closson of
Springfield, who survives him, with two
sons and a daughter He had many
friends in Brattleboro to when the news
of his death brings a sense of personal loss
and grief
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30

If there has been one man in the United
States happier than anybody and every
body else for the past two days that man is
Senator Matthew S. Quay of Pennsyl-
vania For weeks Mr.. Quay has been en-
gagged in a desperate contest with Gov.
Hastings and the administration party"
so called, for the chairmanship of the Re
publican state committee and the control
of the party in the state. He worked
against heavy odds and the result hung in
the balance until the state Republican con-
vention assembled at Harrisburg Wednes-
day morning. Then, on test vote for
the election of temporary chairman, it was
found that Quay controlled 1929 votes
against 1891 for his opponents, and his
victory was beyond question. This settled,
Quay showed how magnanimous victor
can be by having Gov. Hastings made
permanent chairman of the convention,
and, in due course, by himself moving the
nomination of the six Republican judges
whom Gov. Hastings had appointed and
who had been his bitter opponents during
the preliminary contest. Chairman Gill
keson of the state committee, who led the
fight against Quay, announced his with
drawal as a candidate for reelection and
nominated Quay in his place. Quay and
Hastings shook hands, and then the "har-
mony' was complete. Quay's fight was
made against a combination of all the
other party leaders in the state and his vic
tory is one of the most notable, as per-
sonal triumph, in our political history. But
it is a good thing to remember that Quay's S
control as boss does not extend outside
the state of PENNSYLVANIA.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30

The board of government engineers de-
tailed to investigate the probable effect of
the operation of the Chicago drainage ca
nal on the harbor levels and waterways of
the great lakes have made their report.
The report says that the tapping of the
lakes will reduce their levels, and that YES
sells will have to load accordingly. 1t is
assumed that 100000 cubic feet per min
nte will be drawn from Lake Michigan.
This will injuriousy affect all harbors and
channels below St. Mary's falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30
The Sir Knights In BOSTON.

Boston has been literally held captive
this week by the Knights Templar in their
26th triennial conclave. Tuesday was the
day of the grand parade, and such a spec
tacle of magnificence was then seen as the
city has not before witnessed. The num-
Der of Sir Knights in line was estimated at
21 900, besides 5000 musicians comprised
in 143 bands. This splendid pageant start
ed upon its march soon after 10 o'clock,
and it was half-past ) when the last con-
tingent passed the reviewing stand. The
number of spectators who thronged the
streets was beyond accurate estimate. The
Vermont knights were assigned to the
fifth division, in honorable company with
the New Workers and the Virginians. The
descriptions of the great spectacle all give
high praise to the Green Mountain men
for their correct bearing and handsome ap-
perance. The Boston Transcript pro-
nounced theirs lone of the finest displays
of the day."
The reports submitted at the grand con-
clave show that there are in the country
106, 40 knights. The next triennial con-
clave will be held in Pittsburg, Pa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30

President Cleveland took short cut in
disposing of the case of ex-senator Matt
w. Ransom of North Carolina, whose ap-
pointment to the Mexican mission was de-
clared illegal, as noted last week. Mr..
Mr. Ransom's reappointment to the mis-
sion was announced Wednesday, and there
are now no legal difficulties in the way of
his drawing the comfortable salary of S17,-
800 year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30
Town District Schools.

TINE FALL TERN of these schools will begin
i on Monday, Sept. g instruction for schol-
ars found on examination to be advanced beyond
the district schools is provided for at the fall
term of the Brattleboro Academy at West Brat
tleboro. All scholars desiring such instruction at
the expense of the town district are requested to
be present on Saturday, Aug, 81, promptly at
O'clock at the Academy for such examination.
By the directors, +. j. WATERMAN, Clerk.
Brattleboro, Aug. 21, 1895. 34-36
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30
Farm for Sale,

SITUATED in Chesterfield, n. H., about one
= half mile from Spofford lake, and convenient
to store, post office and schools. 1t contains 100
acres of land, suitably divided into pasturage,
tillaRe and woodland. Buildings in fair repair.
Running water at house and barn. Plenty of
fruit of all kinds Cuts about 35 tons of hay. A
good market for all products. Apply to NJ. tE.
MORRISON ON the place, Chesterfield, N. H., or
address A. V. May, Brattleboro, Vt,
95-37
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30

Utah will not come into statehood until
the Fourth of July next year, but in antic-
ipation of that event the secretary of war
has issued orders for the 18th star to be
added to the flag. The star will be placed
to the right of the fourth row from the
tpr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30
Gbe Dermrurt pb@mix.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 1895.

One point at least has been gained in the
case of eX-Consul Waller. Two repre-
sentatives of the United States govern
ment have been allowed to visit him in
his prison at Clairvaux and learn his side
of the case by word of mouth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30

some rights with their own property,
bought and well paid for How long do
we suppose Mr.. Kipling would have re-
tanned the services of the architect who
planned that Brattleboro "bungalow' had
the latter insisted upon the acceptance of
each detail of the original plan? The
claws of the Jungle don't exactly apply
here; why not, when in Philadelphia, do
as the Philadelphians do. Mr.. Rudyard
Kipling of East India, limited?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30

The steamer Champagne, which arrived
at New York Sunday, brought three of the
French horseless carriages which have at
tracted so much attention in that country.
A successful test of one of the vehicles
was made in New York yesterday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30

lat e it without being branded as criminals" :"
and therefore it was necessary for the liq-
uor dealers to put themselves in the list of
citizens who obey the law, be it what it
NAV
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30
Hello Dolly !!

HAVE you seen the copper finished tea kettles
ii for dollies at 10 cents each at WicoX'sg A
real tea pot for 10 cents. For mamma there are
those new cut glass tumbers at 10 cents each
and the lamps of which we told you last week
are going rapidly as everyone speaks of their
for the money. Dinner sets are lust now attract.
ing attention as many styles are offered unusu-
ally low. Look at them surely. A lot of
fancy Cupid saucers suitable for fruit or berries.
and many other new goods at WILCOXS NEW
YORK BARG AIN STORE, Main street, Bratte-
boro Nt and Federal street, Greenfield, Mass.
p. s.. Perhaps we better say more about those
decorated saucers. We have the kind with the
saucy little Cupids on them, but that's not all.
We have a great variety of them and you will
make great mistake If you do not look them
over before others select the choice ones.
WILCOX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30
BUSINESS Opening Wanted.

A YOUNG married man desires to locate IN
n business in this vicinity. Can furnish very
best references as to character, aolhty, eIc
Would like 10 enter a well established concern
where Young blood, energy and ability are wanted
with a possibility of eventually becoming imam;
cally interested, Good 6ook-keeper ana goou
busi1ess experience Address, giving full par
tieulars, G. w. KAY, Post-office, Box 672, New
York City. Si-oo
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30

Beecham's pills for consti-
patton IoS and 25f. Get the
book at your druggists and
60 by it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-30
For Sale.

a QUANTITY of timber suitable for building
IA timber; can cut II out TO order at reasona
able rates. Apply to ], j. DODGE Dummerston
Centre, VT, or G, F. THOMPSON Crosby Block,
Brattleboro Vt. %
The Delta independent., 1895-04-10
stray Jokes.

Language fails to paint n woman as the
eyes OF lover see her. Pearl rouge Is
more apt to hit the charmcr.
The day after resurrection will be rem.
nant day In which millions Will get left.
country boy had better stick to the
farm rather than become stick In the city.
Every life Is a center and all things arc
made for II, Just as II there were no other.
yield to II In such n way as to be greater
than II we could.
When women get together. one of the
some other woman knows the way her hus-
band Ii acting.
A Jersey City undertaken advertiscs that
he furnishes "every requisite for u funeral"
uc must be n doctor AS well as nn under
taker.
young man was asked why he did not
dance the round dances. He replied: 81 pre-
fer to do my hugging on the sofa; II is not
50 tlresome."
"My dear" said Mrs. Drcssinby to her
husband, you must not find fault with tho
table. This Is Lent. you know, and We must
deny ourselves great many things"
''fhats So replied her husband. "l'd
forgot about II, but 1 suppose you'll have to
have that Easter bonnet as usual. Wash
ington Star.
Little Danny Grogan found line In the
morning paper that looked very much like
this:
''what do this meanf he asked.
Mr.. Grogan studied Il long and carefully.
''That, / take It." said he. Ia wan Rv the
sacrct notices nv n mcctln' Av the A. T.. A."
Cincinnati Tribune.
The Delta independent., 1895-04-10
"TURK'." SENSE OF JUSTICE.
He Considered His Masters Rights and
Stole the Dead Rabbit.

One day. when a lad, I was walking with
my father, accompanied by strong. smooth
haired retriever called Turk" We were
Joined by the bailiT OF the farm. and in the
course Of our walk Turk suddenly diScov-
cred the presence Of a rabbit concealed In
what in Scotland is called a dry stane
dixie"
After a little trouble in removing some
stones. poor bunny caught and slauEh-
tered, being handed to the b8iliff. who put
i in his coat pocket, says a writer in the
Spectator.
shortly afterward we separated. the bal
lin going to his home in one direction and
We to ours in an opposite one. Before We
reached home We noticed that Turk was
no longer with US. at which we We're rather
surprised. as he was very faithful follow
er.
Some time after we got home, perhaps an
hour ! CHANGED TO see a strange object on
the public road, which puzzled me to
came along, which partly obscured the
vision. What was my surprise when | found
It to be Turk" dragging mans shooting
jacket. which proved TO be the bailin' s.
with the rabbit still in the pocket
We afterward learned that the dog. to the
surprise OF the bailif. quietly followed him
home and lay down near him. Presently the
man took of his coat and laid IL on chair.
Instantly Turk pounced upon II and dash
ed to the door with II in his mouth. He was
pursued, but in vain. and succeeded IN
other. a distance OF one mile and three
quarters. 1t evident that the dog had
a strong sense Of the rights of property. He
believed the rabbit belonged TO his master,
SO he set himself to recover what he thought
were stolen goods.
The Delta independent., 1895-04-10
Close Watch on the Tnylor.,

Carrollton. Mo-, April 9.-Sherin
Stanley had heard rumors which con-
vinced him that Bill and George Taylor
had weapons hidden in their cell and
he ransacked 1t to-day from top to bot
tom. but nothing was found. last
week George Taylor told the janitor %
the Jail building: Dennis, II mob
comes to this jail, you just hand me 4
revolver and some cartridges. You can
stand back and do nothing. | will sec
no mob gets me"
The attorneys for the Taylors feared
n mob would attempt to get the Tay-
lors last night. All sorts Of ugly ru.
mors We're atloat.
1t is the general opinion here that the
Taylors are In no danger OF lynchiug
although there are n great many per
sons who believe that the town will
wake up some morning and find the
Taylors hanging to n tree in the court
yard.
The Delta independent., 1895-04-10
THE WEST BE CONSULTED.
Distinguished silver Men Coming This
Wav for That Purpose.

Denver, April 9.-Colorado is soon to
entertain party Of distinguished sill
ver advocates who will leave for the
West In few days to meet the people
and discuss the prclIminaries Of the
presidential campaign OF 1896 Hon
Joseph S!blcy. with senator Jones. Gen
eral Warner and Senator Stewart. will
be in the number and the ways and
means Of advancing the silver cause
through the new party will he talked
over with political leaders met on the
tour.
The party will reach Denver about
the middl" OF the month. and reccp-
ton hefittinC the cause they champion
VIII no doubt be met 10y them in the
silver state.
The dispatch below was received by
the secretary OF the Colorado State Sill
ver league last evening. giving the
probable date they will leave Chicago
for this city:
Washington. April &. 1898.
ITO Geo. 6. McrriCk. Denver, Colo:
"Siblcy with Senator Jones. General
Warner and probably Senator Stewart
leave Chicago for Denver April II.
"HENRY JONES. Secretary.
The Delta independent., 1895-04-10
Swif,'s Big Vote

Chicago. April 3.-The Republicans
smashed all election records in Chicago.
Complete returns give George B. Swift,
the Republican candidate for mayor. a
plurality OF ALTO. the largest ever
known here in similar contest. The
civil service law was carried by a large
ma iority OF 1870. The other candi-
dates on the Republican city ticket were
all elected. although Trude. the Demo
cratic candidate for city attorney, ran
nearly 10000 ahead OF his ticket. The
Republicans also made a clean sweep Of
the town offices, south. north and west,
and In the annexed districts, Hyde Park
and Lake View, while in the town OF
Lake, the stockyards district. one OF the
supposed Democratic strongholds, the
Republican landslide was remarkable.
The election gives the Republicans
complete control Of the city council,
which will now contain fifty Republican
aldermen and only eighteen Democrats.
The Delta independent., 1895-04-10
The Copper Productions.

Copper Is the principal metal used thts"
days in manufacturing. mining and s,i"n
tifiC interests, and consequently the pTnhIu'.
proportions. There was mined and >'Dt rH
market during 1894 over 10000 nOn pounds
OF this there was exported about l>n.uur u'r
pounds, leaving for home use about iIr
same amount. As the production OF f"r"isp
copper did not exceed 1871 .O".p" p"uH Is
It will be seen that the United States a.'r.
ally mined and marketed twOthirds Of tho.
worlds production: as to lead and zin" We
are entirely independent of foreign sour, ".,
this country having produced more than w1~
required: tin is the only metal which seem
to be scarce in this country. for with tN"
exception OF small amounts minel In rh"
Black Hills and California, there appears 200
be little so far discovered in this country.
but with this exception. so great are n" de-
velopments in the mining and production Vt
all metals we will soon be able to supply ru"
Old World all they need out OF our surplus.
The Delta independent., 1895-04-10
Columbian Lihcrty bell.

Chicago, April 4.-The Columbia Lib.
erty bell was runC yesterday at noon in
honor OF Rev. Samuel Francis Smith, au-
thor OF "Americi.' Mayor Hopkins
and Superintendent Lane OF the public
schools Were in charge OF the ceremony.
The ringing was done by committee Of
school children, representing each state
and territory. Immediately after the
ringing all united in singing America"
and telegram was sent to Music Hall.
Boston. where the main celebration was
In progress. The Columbian Liberty
bell Is the famous instrument made from
the gifts of all nations at the time Of the
Worlds Fair to take up the work OF ths
Old Independence bell OF 1876. The
Columbian bell will in a few weeks
start on tour around the world. being
first rung at the Lincoln monument In
Springfield. Illinois.
The Delta independent., 1895-04-10
The Rocky Mounta Nurseries, of Canon
City, Col~.

To those OF our readers contemplating
planting fruit trees, shade trees. ornament
ais; vines, shrubs plants. or hardy flowers
and roses this spring. we desire to refer
them to the Rocky Mountain Nurseries, OF
Canon City. Colorado.
This is the pioneer nursery In the State
having located at Canon City twelve year,
ago. II is also the largest and only nursery
In the State propacating a general nursery
STOCK. and are PREPARED I" supply thelf pa,
irons with all kinds Of stock guaranteed
Colorado grown. This establishment owns
SO acres Of the best land in Fremont Coun
ty. all under cultivation, 80 acres OF this Is
low in nursery stock. and they are tncreas
ing their plant at the rate Of nifty acres
each season. in a very short time. they
VIII have the largest nursery plant west o,
the Missouri River. 1t now Is the largest
in Colorado.
This firm has a State reputation for fall
and square dealing. and guarantee TO give
their patrons what they buy. and everything
absolutely true TO name. Give them trial
ratronize home industries Send to them
for descriptive catalogue and price list
They deliver stock 10y freight or express
prepaid TO any point In Colorado
The Delta independent., 1895-04-10
Wht n Maria Is Mayor.

When Maria James elected to the mayoraty
chair
There'll be many wrongs corrected that are
now apparent there.
The sidewalks will be carpeted, the streets
swept thrice day,
The alleys be as fragrant as fields OF new
mown hay.
What with parties and receptions and occa'
siOnaly a ball.
There will be a Transformation around the
city hall.
And each ward In the city will be represent
By lovely aIderwomen instead Of horrid al
derInen.
When Maria Jane is mayor, none but ladies
will, Of course,
Be appointed members Of the city police
force,
And in their bloomer uniforms they'll look
very sweet
The gang" to be arrested will consider II
treat.
The stores will be compelled to have bar
gain sale each day,
And for chewing gum and soda you will not
be asked to pay.
Oh, great reforms will be projected, all the
wrongs will be corrected
When Maria James elected to the mayoralty
chair. William West.
The Delta independent., 1895-04-10
MAN WHO WROTE AMERICA.
Boston Honored Him With Public Cere.


Boston, April 3.-The people Of Bos-
ton are engaged in presenting a fit
ting testimonial to Rev. Samuel Z.
Smith, the yencra BILE author of the ma
tional hymn. America" 1t has taken
the form Of a public exercise in Music
hall. which began this afternoon. The
reception this afternoon was presided
over by Governor Greenhalge. and
among the speakers Were Ex-Governor
John D. Long. Commander Thayer Of
the G. A. R., Rev. DR.. Lorimer and
others.
DIR. Smith made an address telling
how he happened to write the national
hymn. and then shook hands with
scores of his we'll wiShers.
A feature of this afternoons exer-
cises was the singing of America" by
a chorus of 200 Boston school children.
Delera tons OF school children were
present from various parts of the state.
Music Hall was laviShly decorated and
was crowded to the doors.
The Delta independent., 1895-04-10
WESTERN DEMOCRATS.
A Movement In Favor Of Free Coinage
Do Started in Illinois

ASo
Chicago, April S.-The Democrat
state central committee has decided
call convention of the party to me
at the capital June 4, of this year,
outline the policy Of the party OH II
money question. There seems to
little doubt that the convention We
declare for the free and unlimit'
coinage Of silver by the United Stat,l
at the ratio of 1G to l. Chairman Hin
richsen says he is in receipt of info
nation from every county in the sta.
outside of Cook, which convinces hi
that 90 per cent. Of the party favo
free silver.
That such action by the conventiC
as Is contemplated will cause a split
the party ranks seems to be taken {,
granted. Those clamOring for free S
yer have no use whatever for admin!
tration Democrats. They think mo,
will be attracted than driven away
adopting bold and aggressive polio 1
They want the issue settled now o.,
there will be no row in the nominatir
convention next year.
There is much speculation as to VIII. .
men like Senator John NJ. Palmer, job,
r. Walsh, or even Franklin MacVcigr
who Is ranked as an international b.
metallist, are going to do in case tn
convention declares for free silver. |,
is rumored that Senator Palmer will b
asked to address the convention.
Washington, d. C.. April S.-If tn
Illinois Democratic convention, calle.
Tor June !, to pass upon the financia
question, declares for free coinage o.
silver at 10 to l, as is expected. othel
states will Immediately follow. SuCl
t. h.. a
movement here. Indiana and Iowa. +
Is said, are prepared to hold the mex
conventions after Illinois sounds III.
Democrats will take 1t up. and thcr
the other states in the Mississippi val
ley will follow
lf the movement to commit the iii
nois Democracy to n IL to platform
succeeds in the convention of June 1
steps will be taken to bring the Mis-
souri, Democracy promptly into line.
"Of course, we understand that eN
Governor Francis controls the state
committee" said Missourian II
Washington tonight. Eve know thai
he will try to prevent the committee
from giving the Democracy of III.
state an opportunity to express Itself
in convention, but he will not be abl,
TO hold the committee We will put IL
circulation in each congressional dis
trict a paper calling for a meeting ot
the state committee TO name date fol
n convention. and We will make that
paper so strong that the committee viii
not dare TO refuse. Governor Francis
Will be run over If he gets in the way OF
this movement in Missouri"
The ChlCaCoanS are inclined to r.
double their efforts to get PrcSid"n
Cleveland to attend a sound money
demonstration. since the action OF tn,
Illinois Democratic committee in call
ing convention to declare for silver