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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
Ayers SarsspariIIa Strengthens the System
JAMAICA.

Mrs. Sebrina Parsons is quite i'll but at
this writing is gaining.
Mr. and Mrs. a. L. Howard are at Cam
bridge y. Y, for week.
J. c. Daggett is recovering from a six
weeks illness of typhoid fever.
Mrs. Agnes Wocott teaches this fall at
Grafton School began Monday.
Miss May Greedy of Chesterfield, y. H.,
is here with her sister, Mrs. II. II. Reed.
The young people of this place and vi
cinity enjoyed corn roast last Friday
evening.
Miss Maud Howard, who has been living
at Brattleboro since last spring, has return
ed home
Charlie Allen and Harry Amsden are at
tending school at Leland and Gray semi
nary, Townshend.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Holton have gone
to Shushan, y. y, 10 spend two weeks
with Mrs. Holton's family.
Miss Jennie Howard, who has been
spending a number of weeks at North Hat
field, Mass, has returned home.
Mrs. Josie Huntington, who is living in
Boston, is here to spend the month with
her parents, NJ. and Mrs. Ransel Frost.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tanner and two children
and Mrs. Hitchcock and daughter of Heath,
Mass, have been passing few days here
at VIM. II. Castles.
Elmer Wilder broke his right arm just
above the wrist last Friday morning by be-
ing wound around pulley, the belt catch
ing the sleeve of his coat.
Mrs. Charles Pierce is better. Charles
Pierce was out OF the house Monday for
the first time since he was hurt by falling
from load of hay two months ago.
The work of Rev. S. Z. Frohock wa,
greatly appreciated. Both in the grove
meetings and the back districts much good
was accomplished. 1t is hoped and ex-
pected that he will be with us again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
WEST WARDSBORO.

School began Monday, Miss Lottie Hunt
of Brookside, teacher.
Mrs. w. J. Davidson and daughter have
been al Hinsdale, y. II.
Mrs. Slawson from De Soto, NO, has
been visiting at II. y. Fitts's.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. O. johnson are spend
ing a few days in Norwich, Conn.
1t is expected Rev. Mr.. Gull will preach
here next Sunday morning. All are in
vited to be present.
The lecture by Miss Chase was much en-
ioyed by those who were there. Song leaf
lets appropriate to the subject, ''Woman's
enfranchisement, were used. One song
was accompanied on the violin by \. r.
Robinson.
Among recent arrivals in town have
been Sydney Putnam and family from Bed
ford, Iowa, aud Adney Putnam and family
from Prescott, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs, Daniel
Perry and daughter from Maysville, No,
and p. Fairbank from Philadelphia. The
latter gave a very helpful talk at church
Sunday morning on the Power and per
sonaity of the Spirit also a brief ac-
count of an open air mission with which
he is connected in the city and which is
conducted by means of gospel Wagon" "
The Putnams, with relatives and old-time
neighbors to the number of 80, went on a
picnic and fishing excursion to the Kidder
brook in Stratton last Friday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
NBWFANE,

Lewis Higgins is the clerk at n. NJ.
Bachelors.
Ira B. Higgins from Maine arrived here
on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Grout are taking
carriage drive to Athol this week.
Mrs. j. H. Underwood is teaching the
school in Brooklne near this town.
Mrs. Caswell will speak next Sunday
morning upon "Circumstances' and in the
evening upon personal experiences in a
mine.
Foster Whitaker and VIM. H. Hescock
were elected deacons in the Congregational
church last Saturday to serve with Deacon
Grout
Mrs. Burditt, Mr.. and Mrs. Brace and
Mrs. Goodenough were in attendance at
the Putney conference from the church
and Miss Fish and Frank Whitaker from
the Christian Endeavor society.
As far as recorded that Burbank potato
on Adams d. Edwards's counter maintains
its supremacy at "a ounces. 1t was raised
by j. Reed on G. b. Johnson's farm and
the yield was 120 bushels to about one-half
acre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. F. Harey and their
daughter of Saratoga who have a home
stead in Cabot, this state, spent last
Sunday at Pratt's Inn. They have spent
part of the summer in Cabot and were
driving through the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
TOWNSEND.


Miss Adella Scott has returned to Bos-
ton.
Miss Alice Eddy has returned to Bos-
ton.
Gilbert W. Boutwell, has gone to Massa-
chusetts to work.
Three were received into the Baptist
church last Sunday.
Wright Phillips has gone to visit his
brother at Keene, Y. II.
Mrs. Button is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Cathan, and her sister Marian.
a large delegation from this place at
tended the Baptist association at East Do
yer last week.
Asa Thompson of New York is visiting
his brother and sister, Byron and Celia
Thompson.
The public schools began last Monday.
Miss Whitman of West Townshend has
the lower village school.
The Christian Endeavor social last Fri
day evening, with ice cream and pop corn,
was pleasant occasion.
Mrs. Merriam, who has spent the sum
mer at A. A. Mason's, returned to her
home in Boston Monday.
Mrs. 'Hodgden of Chelsea, Mass, was
here this week to take her son Ernest
home, who has been at w. D. buttons.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana 4. Brigham OF
Southboro, Mass, are visiting Mrs. Brig
hams parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wetherbee.
and at f. II. Fessenden's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Park Davis are visiting
Mrs. Davis's brother, Velermeo Gray
They are from Dakota, where Mr.. Davis is
doing prosperous law business.
Mr.. Hoyt of New York came on Friday
and took his two daughters, who have
been at Fred Livermore 5, home with him.
Miss Spence, who has also been at Mr..
Livermore's, returned to New York Mon
day.
Mrs. Ora Ober was called to Ludlow last
Sunday by the severe illness of Mr.. Tay-
Tor, her daughter Floras husband. Julian
Taft carried her up and his bronchos made
the round rip Of 90 miles with plenty of
daylight to spare.
Rev. NJ, +. Hardy and Rev. c. D. r..
Meacham attended the annual conference
of Congregational churches at Putney this
week. Mr.. Hardy preached the annual
sermon from the text in Acts XXII., o.
Dea. and Mrs. Follett and others were del
. egates from the church in this place.
The old Wheelock place has for this
whole summer been turned into a verita-
bic artists lodge. Mrs. A. j. Cheney has
acted as host and her two daughters. Hell
en- and Alice together with Miss Esther
Stone, Miss Julia Sague, Miss Ida A
Reno, Miss Mary II. Tannahill, Theodore
Robinson and Herbert +. Stone, made up
the party. Last Saturday their home was
turned into an art gallery, and everybody
was invited to visit il and enjoy the more
than 30 paintings on exhibition. II was a
rare treat, and to most OF the guests it was
revelation that 50 many beautiful studies
could be found in this vicinity. All the
! guests were cordially received and lemon
ade and cake were served. These young
artists have been diligent and their work is
OF high order. We hope they will make
this their regular summer resort.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
wARDSBORO.

George Morse and family are visiting
relatives in Mt. Holly.
p. Vial and family have moved into
Haley Brigham's house.
Henry Gleason of Chicago is visiting his
nephew, John Z. Gleason.
George Phillips has secured position as
clerk in drug store in Somerville, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haley Brigham have re-
turned to Somerville, Mass, for the winter.
The village school will begin next Mon
day morning with Mrs. Mile Metcalf as
teacher
Mr.. and Mrs. Wright Kidder and Miss
Clara Gum of Terre Haute Ind, are
stopping at the hotel.
Mr.. Briggs Of Granville, who has been
working for Frank Chase, is to move his
family into Mr.. Chase's house soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Knight and their
niece, Miss Norcross, Of Westmoreland, y.
H., are visiting at Herbert Knights.
Rev A. J. Martin supplied the pulpit Of
the Wardsboro Methodist church last sun
day morning in the absence Of the pastor.
Mrs Fred Randall and daughter Mar
garet Of Boston, Mass, have been visiting
Mrs. Randalls aunt, Miss Lucy Whitaker
the past week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Plimpton OF Ches-
ter and Mrs. Charlotte Moore OF Salem,
y. y, have been visiting their brother,
+. D. Plimpton.
Rev and Mrs. Z. W. Sharpe and two
children of South Royalton, this state,
have been spending a few days with Mrs.
Sharpe's grandmother, Mrs. p. ). Holden.
Mr. and Mrs. T. Webster johnson have
been visiting Mrs. Johnson's mother, Mrs.
Hiram Cobb OF this place. Mr.. Johnson
was unfortunate in losing his horse while
here.
Rev. and Mrs. q. II. Rogers returned
from Boston this week. NJ. Rogers oc-
cupied the pulpit of the Dorchester Metho-
/ dist church, South Boston, last Sunday
morning and evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Mabel Bancroft from Worcester, Mass.
spent week at W. H. Jacobs's,
Miss Cyrentha Sheldon from Troy, y. Y,
is visiting her cousin, A. Ingraham.
Mrs. 6. W. Franklin is spending two
weeks with friends at Turner's Falls.
Miss Nancy Baker from Bernardston is
visiting her grandfather, NJ. Worden.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. A. Henry have taken a
carriage drive to Londonderry this week.
c. P. Potter's daughters, Mrs. Work
and Mrs. Thorp, have spent several days at
Nantasket beach.
Rev. Hal d. Maxwell will preach in the
church Sunday. Services at 2:30 p. NJ.
Miss Gertrude Sheldon from Turner s
Falls visited her sister, Mrs. c. L. Miner.
Herbert Z. Thayer, who had the misfor-
tune to break his limb by falling from a
load of meal ten weeks since, is now able
to ride to his fathers. He is gaining
strength rapidly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
JACKSONVILLE.


The following paragraph in regard to the
crops hereabouts was sent in answer to
the request of a press representative who
wished to ascertain the general crop out
look in this section of New England:
1.-THE hay crop which has been gathered
is below an average, say from so to s. per
cent, though some farmers think they had
an average crop. Many of our farmers,
foreseeing a short hay crop, planted
Hungarian grass and oats, which were cut
early for fodder, some harvesting several
tons, which probably will raise the
total crop to over 90 per cent. The crop of
rowen is light. The potato crop, which is
now being harvested, is very fair so far as
reported, but little rot appearing up to this
writing; but many fear continued warm
weather will cause the rot sooner or later
Corn looks fine and bids fair to be large
crop both of grain and fodder. Apples
will be small crop, though there are some
protected localities where there will be an
abundance. The vegetables look usually
well; we have had frequent light rains so
that the surface of the ground looks green
and fresh, though the ground is dry.
Streams and wells are very low"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
DOVER.
BrOOkside.

Clyde Adams is going away to school
this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horatio Worden are visit
ing friends in Massachusetts.
Farmers in this vicinity have nearly
finished digging potatoes and report fine
crop.
Mr.. and Mrs. Foster Whitaker have re-
turned from a visit to their daughter in
New York.
Mrs. Asahel Moore and Mrs. Lila
Cheney are improving. Mrs. Chas. Pack
ard is on the sick list.
Miss Fanny Cheney has returned to dis
trict No. for the fall term and Miss Lottie
Hunt to West Wardsboro.
The new schoolhouse in this district has
been completed and school opened Monday
with Miss Lima Hunt as teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Village schools begin next Monday.
Mrs. A. f. Cudworth left for Cambridge,
n. Y, Monday.
D. b. Goddard returned Tuesday from a
fishing excursion to Cape Cod
The annual roll call of the Baptist church
will be held Sept. at the church.
Fred Winchester and family have return
ed from a few weeks outing in Pawlet.
The closing ball at Lowell lake was held
Sept ). This closes a pleasant season of
entertainments.
Mrs. Josie Huntington, who has been in
Boston for the past few months, visited
with friends here this week.
The Baptist Sunday school will hold a
basket picnic at Lowell lake, Sept IA.
The Methodist Sunday school is invited to
join in the pleasures of the day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
An Exciting Day.

Last Friday was very exciting one for
this place, the Corkins mill being burned.
This mill belonged to the North River
Manufacturing company, and employed
several hands. The loss is $4,000 or
$1,000; insurance $4,000. There is talk of
rebuilding, which we hope may be done.
Freeman Hayes occupied a part of this
mill in the manufacture of barrels, or in
getting out the lumber for them. His loss
is something like $1,000, with no insurance
On the same day Mrs. o. H. Copeland
broke her hip. George Weller imbibed
firewater, appropriated the horse of L. p.
Dalrymple, the wagon of w. f. Chase, a
headstall from some one else, and finally
had a smashup. The boys, or old men,
who play ball, after fighting fire without
breakfast crossed bats with the Brattleboro
Amateurs and won Q to 7. There was a
large gathering to witness the game, and
the day closed with dance in the evening,
No admission was charged to witness the
ball game, but the hat was passed on the
grounds and over SIT were put in which
was appreciated by the manager.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
IN THE LOCAL FIELD,
ATHENS.

Warren Ball has returned from his visit
in New Hampshire.
c. J. Ball and wife Of South Acworth,
n. H.. were in town on Monday.
+. W. Robbins leaves town on Saturday
to attend the reunion of the Grand Army
at Louisville, Ky.
Mrs Maud l. DePutron leaves town on
Saturday to accept a position as stenog-
rapher at Albany, y. Y.
Miss Alice Wiley of Rockingham, Miss
Ardella Clark of Bellows Falls and Miss
Stella Cross of Mortified are the teachers
for the fall terms of school.
There will be preaching and revival
meetings every Sunday at the Methodist
church at o'clock. Prayer and praise
service at the church next Tuesday even
ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
WINDHAM.

VIM. L. Harris and family of Deerfeld-
Mass, have been visiting Mrs. Mary Har,
ris.
Miss Mary Griffith of Philadelphia has
been at E. II. Jones's, and B. johnson of
the same place at A. o. Premises.
Schools have opened this week with the
following teachers: Francis Goodell of
Westminster West at the Centre, Miss Alb
bic Toilet of Townshend at the south part,
Miss Goodrich of CambridgepOrt in the
west part, Miss Van Setback of South
Windham in Lawrence neighborhood,
Mrs. D. H. Edison in the north part.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
WEST TOWNSHEND-

Chas. Boynton took a weeks trip to
Bridgeport, Conn, and New York recently.
Arthur Ripley Of New York is visiting
friends here. He and a friend came on
their wheels.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Potter and child of
Granville, y. Y, visited at Frank Barber
the first of the week
Miss Mary Underwood began her fifth
term of school in this place last Monday.
Miss Emma Whitman is teaching the pri-
mary department in Townshend
Mrs. Ira Goodell, an old resident. died
at the home Of her son, A. a. Goodell, in
Brattleboro, Aug. so, and the body was
brought here for burial on Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
HALIFAX.

Our school opened last Monday under
the direction of O. F. Stetson.
Lucian Marry, brother of Mrs. Powers,
returned to Boston Tuesday after stay of
three weeks.
E. R. Demick of Newark, n. j., arrived
again this week and closed the purchase of
Mrs. Susan Packers farm; the house will
be remodeled and finished in modern style
for a summer residence for himself and
family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
BROOKLINB,

The ladies' benevolent society will meet
with Mrs, c. w. Stebbins next week We'd
nesday, Sept. IL.
Mrs. c. NJ. Robbins and son Willie are
in Springfield, Mass, visiting with rela-
tives and her sons.
Herbert Bush and Glenn Morse were APP
pointed delegates last Sunday evening to
the state Christian Endeavor convention
at Burlington this month.
There was a generous turnout to the
lawn party given by the United Workers
last Friday evening, and quite little sum
was realized for their new organ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
Gu1LFORD.

Divine service will be held in Christ
church Sunday at 2;30 PM.
Mrs. Abbe Andrews has been a guest Of
Mrs. A. Noyes the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Houghton of
Springfield. Ohio. have been visiting
Joseph Houghton the past week They
will leave for Ohio next Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06

AT the Methodist church there will be preach.
ing at 1918 Sunday, followed by sunday school
at H. EpwOrth league meeting at p. NJ; gospel
meetings every Thursday evening
At the Baptist church there will be preac hing
Sunday at lO:45 P. NJ, theme, The final harvest, '
Matt XIII, 30; Let both grow together until the
harvest" Sunday school at 12 Christian En-
deavor meeting at p NJ; woman's prayer meet
ing Thursday afternoon at $3.50; prayer meeting
Thursday at . 80 p NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
Are Yon Ever ANNOYED

BY a buzzing or roaring sound in your heady
Have you any difficulty in hearing distinctly 2
Are you troubled with continual dropping of
mucous, irritating the throat and causing you to
coughi Is your breath unpleasantly affected and
accompanied with bad tasteS Is your hearing
less acuteS If 80 you have catarrh and should at
once procure a bottle of Elys Cream Balm, the
best known remedy. The balm will give instant
relief.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
BEker PHI Co., Bangor, NE.
SOUTH VERNON.

Miss Sarah F. Sto1dard is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Nelson Dunklee, for a few
days.
Miss Jennie and Lillian Carroll Of
Greenfield, Mass, are visiting at F. w.
Stoddards.
Miss Geneyieve Skies has badly sprained
ankle, which prevented her returning to
her school at Winchendon. Mass, Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
WARpsBoRo CENTRE.

our school began Monday with Miss Ola
Kendall as teacher.
Louis White and family from Boston,
Mass, are visiting Mr.. Whites father, F.
4. White.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06

When an article has been sold for 2S years, in
spite of competition and cheap limitations, it
must have superior quality. Dobbins' Electric
Soap has been constantly made and sold since
1865. Ask your grocer for it. Best of all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06

Miss Bessie Butterield of Brattleboro
has been engaged to teach school in No. 6.
Another interesting lawn party was held
by the Young Peoples Christian union last
week Thursday evening on the grounds of
S. d. Faulkner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
MARLBORO.

Mr.. and Mrs. n. L. Johnson left Tues
day morning for carriage drive to Mas
sachusetts to visit relatives and friends in
Ashfield, Amherst and Shutesbury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06

More cases of sick headache, bliousness and
constipation can be cured in less time with less
medicine and for less money by using Carter's
Little Liver Pills than by any other means.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06

II have found Hoods Pills invaluable for con-
stipation and liver complaint. Mrs. George W.
Kellogg, West Boulton, VT,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-06
Fortunes as Bakers.

MANY of New York's successful bakers are
WI. natives of Vermont An inexperienced
purchaser will receive instruction. This is a
great opportunity. If you would like TO purchase
an established and profitable baking business,
address CHAS. W. HOLTON, pa East 1l2th St.,
New York City. 1886
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-23
GALES STRUCK THE UMBRTI.
MEMBERS OF THE HARE COMEDY COM
PANY ON BOARD-PASSENGERS ON
LA BOURGOGNE.

The Cunard Line steamship Umbria arrived at the
Bar late Saturday night. anchored on account OF
the fog and came up TO her pier early yesterday
morning. She met the heavy gales and
tempestuous reported by the Paris and Nor
MAMMA which arrived here earlier IN the day. on
December 10 the Umbria encountered gales and
heavy head seas. which made It exceedingly un-
pleasant for the passengers. who compelled to
remain below. She only covered 295 knots on that
day Among the Cunarder's passengers were w. s.
Graf Baker, Oliver lie Bouter. Mr.. and Mrs l..
Sydney Bracher the Rev. Nazzareus Casacca, Win
field Gauche Mr. ana Mrs. Gilbert Hare. Mr.. and
Mrs G. 7. III. Helmsey. Mr.. and Mrs. r. III. Nc
Curdy, the Venerable Archdeacon Moran. X. A. &.
Mytton, the Rev. James T. ORely, u. s. A.. Major
General and Mrs. Sandman Mr.. and Mrs Norman
NJ. Smith. Dr. w NJ II. Thorn and l.. r. Tomnson.
Mr.. Hemsqey Is the manager of the Hare Comedy
Company and brought with him the members OF
the company. which number sixty. Among the
IImbria's passengers were some who on board
the White Star steamship Germanic when she
INTO and sank the Cunbrae
. The French Line steamship La iiourgogne arrived
here yesterday with l03 cabin and 2iG steerage pas
sengers Among the people on board were Smith
Boyd, Mr.. and Mrs. G. 4. Benson. Nine q. s. Carre.
Mrs. f. NJ. cronel, Jules Carrier Allan Eustis. Mr..
and Mrs. =. Gilbert, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Huguenin.
Mr. and Mrs. w. 7. Hunter, Robert Halter. i. n.
Kotnowski. J. u. Laplace. Arthur Mason. Mrs. Van
Dussen Reed. MIR. and Mrs. Lucien L. VGllo.s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-23
NO COMMISSION YET NAMED.
EXCITEMENT IN WASHINGTON DYING
OUT
THE PRESIDENT SAID TO BE ANXIOUS TO SELECT
AT LEAST ONE SENATOR AND ONE REPRE-
SENTATIVE. IN ORDER THAT FULL EX-
PLANTATION OF THE REPORT PRE-
sENTED CAN BE MADE ON THE

FLOOR OF CONGRESS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRrBuNE1
Washington Dec 22.-There are no new de-
velopments in the Venezuelan difficulty. Conse
quenty the excitement over the Presidents
message has been permitted to die out. The
subject is scarcely referred to except, perhaps.
that casual discussion displays languid inter-
est in the makeup of the Commission. Upon
the authority of member of the Cabinet it Is
stated tonight that not one of the names sug-
gested in the newspapers SO far has been seri-
ously considered by the President. If this be
the case 1t would take out Of the field Of posi-
bties such men as ex-President Harrison,
Senator Edmunds, ex-Minister Phelps and
score Of other names mentioned.
On the other hand, 1t Is said that the Presi
dent Is considering the advisabiity of making
prominent officer of the Army-a practical engi
neer. II possible-one of the members of the
Commission. The name Of General Casey. there
FORE is many peoples lips tonight. General
Schofeld. too. though not engineer. is thought
TO have been in the Presidents mind.
Current gossip also has 1t that the abandon
ment by the Senate of the amendment which
provided that the appointments Of the members
of the Commission should be confirmed by the
Senate was due to the personal influence and
representations OF Secretary Oney, who con-
ferred with number Of Standardization
well Democrats-on the subject 1t ap-
pears that he Informed them that it the
purpose and anxious desire Of President Cleve-
land to appoint one or more members Of each
branch Of Congress members of the Commits
sion so that when it's report should be sub
mitted to that body there would be men on the
floor thoroughly familiar with the investiga-
tion to explain and If need be to defend IT.
II is reported tonight on good authority that
one of the members of the Commission, in case
n Democratic Representative Is chosen, will be
Representative Turner, Of Georgia