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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
LOCAL ONERFLOW.

MI and Mrs, Samuel Brown and Miss
Hattie Brown of Worcester, Mass. have
been at the Brooks House this week. Mr..
Brown is former resident OF this county.
/. II. Barber and Forrest Barber were
in Highland Park Tuesday, when they saw
stranger at lunch, who fled at their APP
proach, He may have been the burglar
whosrobbed Col. Haskins.
Hon. James NJ. Tyler will be the p-esid-
ing Judge at the session of the September
term OF the Windham county court. There
are LAP cases on the docket and Ii on the
chancery docket. There are p divorce
cases.
Ada Chamberlain, the Wardsboro girl
charged with the murder of her Legitimate
child at Gardner, Mass, was in the dock
at the session of court al Fitchburg.
Mass, this week, but will not be arraigned
until next Tuesday.
Henry Bond, a prominent business man
of Buffalo, will address the \. NJ. c. A.
meeting on the common next Sunday at 4
=. NJ. Mr.. Bond has the largest Sunday
school class in New York state, and is a
very interesting speaker.
A charter for an electric street railroad
in Keene, y. H., was procured three years
ago, and the subject of building is now
being agitated. President Elisha Lane,
Francis c. Faulkner and c. j. Woodward
have been appointed a committee TO receive
propositions for construction.
HOLSTER, the horse owned by A. n.
Kingsley of Ashuelot, and taken from the
track here TO Rigby few weeks ago by
Trainer Parker, won the , 40 race at Saco,
Me-, Wednesday in three straight heats.
The gelding is seven years old and this was
his first race as a PAGER. As trotter he
got a record of 2:213 at Providence last
season.
The heliotypes of High Lawn, the new
residence section opened by d. S. Pratt,
have been received. They show the 81 lots
to be pleasantly located. Mr.. Walcott OF
Greenfield is completing the work on the
the lots, which will comprise the finest ar
ranged building tract in town. Mr.. Pratt
proposes to offer the lots for sale at a rea-
sonable figure,
f. c. Gales, W. II. Minors and L. NJ.
Anglers horses were entered in the races
at Northampton this week. Gold Bar and
Straightedge finished fifth and sixth in the
2:27 class. Medga and Mollie Cromwell
started in the 2:3j class yesterday. Medga
was third in the first heat, and Mollie
NIOhNcll was lulIu III Iut stCOuu anu Sec
ond in the third, but there were six heats,
and Medga was drawn in the fourth and
Mollie Cromwell in the fifth.
Rev, VIM. Henry Ryder of Andovel
Theological seminary has been charged
with heresy, the claim being that he did
not believe the assertion of the ancient
AndOveT creed; THAT the only redeemeI
of the elect is the eternal Son of God, who
for this purpose became man and continues
to be God and man in two distinct natures
and one person forever" Hearings were
held by the board of visitors, one of whom
is Rev, Dr. George Leon Walker, and Rev
Mr.. Ryder was eXonerated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23

At least a dozen of the splendid elms in
the White House grounds at Washington
are to be cut down on account of the raw
ages of the elm-leaf beetle.
AT the international geographical con-
gress at London, the Norwegian explorer,
Borchgrevinck, created profound impress
sion by describing his discovery of a new
continent in the Antarctic circle, which he
estimates to be 100000 square miles in
area.
The plans of the city of Paris for the
Worlds Fair with which she will signalize
the opening of the new century contem-
plate the expenditure of something like
S20,000,000 upon the grounds, of which
SIS, 100000 will be used in the erection of
new buildings.
In one of the recent public school exam
nations in New York city the pupils were
directed TO write what they knew about
Columbus. One little boy handed in the
following: christopher Columbus was
born in 1892. In 1910 he wandered off in
to the woods with a Ratchet, and was never
heard of again
A steamer running on rails is a curious
sight to be seen near Copenhagen. Two
lakes are separated by a narrow strip of
land on which rails are laid running into
water on either side. The steamer, which
is A feet long and carries 20 passengers, is
guided to the rails by piles like a ferry
slip, it has wheels on either side which fit
the rails, and is driven full speed up one
side of the incline and down the other into
the water on the other side.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
CHESTERFIELD, N. H.

Miss Agnes Harvey will attend Wellesley
college for year.
Miss Lena Smith will attend the Brattle-
boro High school.
Mr.. VIM. Marsh of Chester, VT, is visit
ing his uncle, A. c. May.
f. O. Day went to Lake Pleasant Sun
day to hear Robert lngersoll.
Miss Ida Hubbard is sojourning for a
few weeks at West Thornton.
Miss VERNE Webster of Keene will teach
the school at the centre this fall
Dennis Farmer attended the Vermont
National Guard encampment last week.
Mrs. L. NJ. Butldr and daughter from
Providence, r. l., are visiting at W. H.
Buffers.
Horace Warren, the store keeper, is visit
ing relatives in Cleveland, Ohio, for a
month.
A valuable colt pastured by S. c. Nor
rison was struck by lightning the 18th,
and killed.
The camp meeting is drawing large
crowds every Sunday and evenings; about
800 were reported last Sunday.
The Universalists will hold three SEES
sions at Lake View, beginning Friday.
Should the weather be stormy the program
will be carried out in the hall.
j. H. Goodrich has disposed of all his
property around the lake to Messrs. Foster
and Stratton, who will make decided i'm
provements, which will leave the place
second TO none around the lake.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
SAXTONs RIVHR.

The Misses Lazell are visiting at Med
ford, Mass.
Mr. William Williamss son is at home
for a vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Phelps from Walling-
ford, Conn, are at II. Cobb's.
Mr. and Mrs. c. S. Frost returned on
Wednesday from their trip to Derby Line.
Rev. II. Bristol, the principal of Yer
mont Academy occupied the Baptist pull
pit last Sunday.
-Four of our young women attended the
Windham county Christian Endeavor
meeting at Townshend yesterday.
There is a report of an earthquake on
Wednesday morning about 2 o'clock
Your correspondent was too sound asleep
to take knowledge of it,
Edward Pettengill retired at the close of
last week from his wel-sustained clerkship
at Simonds's, Mr.. Braley of Putney, for
merly at Glynn's, is now clerk at ST.
monds's.
The Grafton milk, formerly sent to the
cheese factory, goes now by recent
arrangement to Boston. Mr.. Whitcomb re-
ports tie number of quarts sent daily as
nearly 1900.
The lightning struck the fence few
rods north of Mrs. Warmers house Sunday
morning about 3 o'clock. The thunder
clap was terrific, seeming to the people
started from a sound sleep like fearful
explosion near at hand Aside from the
fright, the damage was slight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23

EX-President Harrison was ~ years old
Wednesday, and the event was quietly eel
ebrated at the Adirondack camp where he
is spending the summer.
The Cuban revolution is likely to be felt
throughout the world in an increased price
of sugar. About one-half of the supply
OF the United States comes from the island
The instruction has already reduced the
crop there 80 per cent below that OF last
year The insurgents have forbidden the
grinding of cane and threaten death to
any planter convicted of trying to realize
on the crop.
The American liner ST. Louis made a
splendid record on her trial in the English
channel Tuesday to prove her right to a
government subsidy as mail carrier, or as
a commerce destroyer in case OF war The
requirement was that she should maintain
a speed OF 20 knots for four consecutive
hours, but her actual performance was - I
knots. As the ST. Louis is the first ocean
liner built in American yards for many
years, her triumph is an occasion for ma
tional satisfaction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
The Biggest Corn Crop Ever Grown.

According to the estimate of the agri-
cultural department at Washington the
corn crop of 1895 will be the largest ever
grown in this country. The yield is placed
in round numbers at 100000, 600 bushels,
which at the present market price of De
cember corn means that the farmers will
receive SOS, 100000. This sum repre-
SCENTS the value of corn alone, not including
the great value of the stalks used for fod-
der and for other purposes The fodder
sells at from $3.50 to s. per ton. At the
former figure, the fodder will be worth
$3.50, 100000. This, added to the value of
the grain, makes the total money value of
the corn crop for this year 81, 1913, 200,0
The corn crop OF last year was only 200,
OOO,0 600 bushels in round numbers, and
brought the country little more than $500,
100000.
The wheat crop Of the United States for
1885 is estimated at 39j, 100000 bushels,
and is worth at this date about 500, OOO,-
600. According to these figures the value
Of the corn crop is six times that of the
wheat crop.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Miss Isabelle NJ. Dimond returned tc
Somerville, Mass, Tuesday.
Miss Mary Pillsbury OF Walpole, Mass,
is the guest of Miss Fanny Dimond.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. 7, Wood of Lyndon.
vile spent Sunday with Mr.. Woods broth
er, Fred Wood.
The many friends here of the Athens
postmaster extend congratulations on the
arrival last Saturday of an assistant.
Among old residents who have called on
friends here the past week were Mrs. Kim.
ball of Springfield, Mass, VIM. Wolfe OF
Boston, Mrs. Martin. Mrs. Brown and Mrs
Sladc Of Springfield, this state, Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo Littleheld Of Sherborn, Mass,
and Mrs. Geo. Bigelow of Natick, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
BELLOWS FALLS.
The Notorious Holmes Case.
A Former Bellows Falls Man Alleged
to Have been the Multi Murdercr's
ACComOIiCe

A Former Bellows Falls Man Alleged
10 Have Been the MuIti-Murdercr's
AccomplIce.
A ripple of excitement was occasioned
Monday by the despatch in Boston papers
from Providence, wherein the former wife
of Charles II. Brace charged that he was
the missing Hatch supposed to be an
accomplice of the notorious II. II. Holiness
now in custody in Philadelphia charged
with II murders, Braces father and
mother live in the Clifford house on Green
street, and the son himself was in bust
ness here two months beginning July l.,
1890. II was associated with Il. T. Phil
lips as photographers in Fairs block on
Rockingham street under the name of
Phillips d Brace. They were unsuccess-
full and left town owing numerous bills.
The mother says about II years ago "Dr.
Mudgett,' who is supposed to be Holmes,
attended Charles during a severe run of
fever at Moors Forks, y. y, but she does
not know of any subsequent connection
between the two. She claims to not know
where he is now. The wife of Charles
was here for visit two years ago, bringing
the two children. She went to Chicago
last fall and remained there with a broth
er until early in July. when she returned
to Providence Those who knew Charles
speak Of him as a conscientious, promis-
ing young man. He became a member of
the Methodist church before he was -,
taking an active part in that and Y. NJ. c.
A work until he went from Moors Forks
to Boston nine years ago. He then be-
came Incorporate and trouble arose be-
tween him and his wife's family The
Kirk family lived at Moors Forks. y. Y,
when he married, and removed to Prov-
dence later. Those who knew him as a
boy at Moors Forks and Altoona, n. Y,
where he was born, do not believe him
guilty of any serious crime. The impress
sion created here was that of a good ma
tured fellow, lacking in force and business
capacity, and the failure of the business
left some mourners
The despatch from Providence stated
that MIDGET boarded in the Brace family
soon after young Brace was married to Me
LISA Kirk and that the two men became
intimate. 1t charged Brace with engaging
in the grocery business with a partner at
Cambridge, Mass, where he skipped out
with all the available funds He was said
to have committed ENLIGHTENMENT at Mar
ragansett Pier, and after deserving his
wife to have married a l9-year-old girl in
Chicago. His wife went to Chicago and
found him living under the name of Gil
bert, but he fed from there with the girl
with whom he had been living. The arti-
Gle further alleged that after leaving Chi
cago Brace lived in St. Louis with the noto-
rious Holmes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
CHESTER.

Nellie a. Twitchell, "a, wife of b. A.
Park, cashier of the Chester national bank,
died Tuesday after long illness from can
cerous tumor. She was at one time an in
mate of the Burlington hospital. She was
a most estimable woman and member of
the Baptist church. Besides her husband
she leaves an aged father, who lives at
Houghtonville.
L. +. Sherwin, principal of the Walpole,
\. H., High school, and +. W. Gibson,
principal of the High school of this town,
are on a bicycle trip to New Y ork, going
by the way of Manchester and Bennington
and the Hudson river. They will return
through Connecticut and Massachusetts,
visiting New Haven, Westfield, Springfield,
Worcester and Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
List of Don't. for stamp collectors.

Don't paste your stamps into your al
buns, but use 'stickers'' or "hinges.'
Don't use any old copy-book if you can
afford to buy an album. Dealers can sup
ply albums at any price from % cents up
ward.
Don't trim your stamps. Many valu-
able stamps have been ruined by this proc
esS.
Don't cut envelope stamps to shape. Cot
them out square, leaving good margin Oh
all sides
Don't handle your stamps any more than
you can help.
Don't buy rare stamps from any but re-
sponsible dealers. Some coupterfeits re-
semble the genuine stamps marvellously
No one not an expert could tell them apart
Don't buy Chinese locals, 'Seebecks,
and other philatelic trash, which is made
purposely for sale to stamp-collectors.
Don't expect to get something for moth
ing,-Hdrper'S Round Table.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
WESTMINST

George Dascomb of Texas is at his home
here.
Miss Alma Fisher was in Burlington
over Sunday.
Miss Alice Dascomb is to teach at Bellows
Falls this fall
Mr.. and Mrs. William NJ. Kellogg Of
Troy, n. y, are with his father, Daniel
Kellogg,
Charles Franklin of Guilford is to teach
the grammar school. VIM. Blanchard will
probably teach at south part of town.
Mrs Woodbury. made misstep going out
of door at Mr.. Allbee's Tuesday, wrench
ing one leg so she has not been able to step
on it since.
Mrs. j. w. Butterfeld is arranging for
the presentation of an operetta, "Little
Nell's surprise party which, if all goes
well, will be given at the town hall week
from Friday evening, Aug. 30.
Rev. c. a. Dickinson has recovered his
health sufficiently to leave with his family
for Maine yesterday, hoping to be further
benefited by change of air. Mr.. and
Mrs. GOodrdge remain at the cottage.
We are reminded of the old saying that
accidents will happen in the best regulated
families. As Rev. {. w Thompson was
leading his horse to water Tuesday it threw
up its heels, hitting Mr.. Thompson in the
face, cracking his Jaw, knocking out a
tooth and bruising him.
Mrs. p. II. White is visiting with Mrs.
d. c. Wright. She will be remembered as
the Miss L. Is. d, Gates OF Amherst Mass
who was a successful teacher OF a young
ladies' school here more than half century
ago, and now for many years the widow OF
the Rev. p. II. White, an adopted son OF
this town, who was suddenly called away
from life Of great usefulness in Coventry
Falls this state. Her home is in Pittsfeld
Mass, with her daughter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.
CHURCH AND SOCIETY .

I'll OAASLA AINJ 0OOALL
Rev. Thomas Gull will occupy the pull
pit at the Baptist church next Sunday.
The Ruthians will meet next Wednes-
day evening with Miss Carrie Shattuck on
Green street.
On Saturday, the 24th, st. Bartholo-
news day, the holy communion will be
celebrated in St. Michael church at A. NJ.
The Christian Endeavor meeting at the
Baptist church next Tuesday evening will
be the monthly conservation service. Sub
iect, "Conquering difficulties with Christi
help. - Cor XII, 242S; XII, 40
There will be a business meeting of the
Sons Of Veterans Ladies Aid Society
Dramatic Club at Grand Army hall, Tues
day evening, Aug. -, at o'c clock. All mem
bers of both orders are requested to be
present.
There will be no service, except the Ep-
worth league meeting, at the Methodist
church Sunday because of Rev. Mr.
Hough' attendance at the Claremont camp
meeting, where he is one of the principal
speakers.
The annual meeting of the W. c. T. L.,
for the election of officers and department
superintendents and fol- reports upon the
past years work, will be held Tuesday,
Aug. p, at Il Green street. full at
tendance of members is requested
Services in st. Michael's church. 18th
Sunday after Trinity, Aug. %: 7;30 a.
NJ, holy communion; 1890 A. NJ, morn
ing prayer and sermon; 1870 p. NJ, even
ing prayer; Sunday school 1l:45 a. NJ.
The rector will also ofiiciate in Christ
church, Guilford, at 80 p. NJ.
The Dennis Rebekah lodge will picnic at
Central Park, Vernon, Tuesday Sept. 3;
if that day should be stormy the picnic
will occur on the next pleasant day The
Rebekahs Of Bellows Falls, Hinsdale, Keene
and Greenfield are invited to meet with the
BrattlebOro lodge, and music will be fur
nished for dancing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
BiliousneSs

reports. Owing to frequent showers vege-
tation never looked more beautiful although
the springs and streams are very low.
The members of the Crescent Comedy
company were entertained by E. NJ. Good
enough last Saturday evening. In the
early evening a corn roast was provided
and later fruit, coffee and cake was served
The remainder of the evening was spent
with instrumental music by the Crescent
Comedy company's band and vocal music
As there is but one way now to get to and
from West Brattleboro it is needless to say
that the party returned at a seasonable
hour ON the electrics.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
WINDHAM COUNTY CHRISTIAN EN-.
r. DEAVORERS.

A@~A
The meeting of the Wndham county
Christian Endeavor union, held yesterday
at TOwnshend, was one OF much interest.
There was an attendance of 122 delegates,
but very few of the societies of the union
failing to send representatives. The after
noon service opened with praise and con
secration service led by Rev. NJ F. Hardy
of Townshend, after which statistics and
other interesting items regarding the work
of the past six months were given under
troll call of the societies and presidents
hour" while four able papers gave practi-
cal suggestions for work along certain lines.
These were upon the flower committee. BY
Mrs. w. II. Roleau, and the lookout com
mittee by Miss Corabel Coates, both of
Brattleboro; Miss Amy Perry of West
Wardsboro and Rev. L. F. Mitchell of Put
ney treating respectively temperance and
missionary work. a concise, general re
port of the Boston convention was pre-
scented by Rev j. H. Rabbit of West
Brattleboro.
At the evening service the praise meet
ing was led by T., =. Seymour Of Putney,
after which the banner for attendance was
presented to the Congregational society of
Windham, which had an attendance of
Is out Of a membership Of 81. The officers
were also chosen at this time, being
President, Chas Houghton, Townshend ;
secretary and treasurer, Miss Florence
Warmer, West Brattleboro.
Major d. W. Whittle OF Mortified gave
a helpful, strong address upon christian
life and service which fittingly closed a
stirring, uplifting convention. He spoke
of the new life as free gift, and likened
the service OF the Christian to that Of a
soldier, drawing striking analogies and i'm
pressing valuable lessons The meeting
As a whole was a valuable one to those
who were able to attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
a DebatabIe Question.

Some of our people want a longer pres
idential term, believing that the national
elections are too frequent, too exciting and
too disturbing to the business of the coun-
try, but it is a debatable question whether
less frequent presidential elections would
be sound public policy. No principle OF
the constitution was more thoroughly dis
cussed by its trainers. A longer term would
probably intensity interest in the national
election. The stake to be won would be
greater, and its loss would increase the
chances of revolution. The hope that the
beaten party will gain ascendancy in fouI
years soothes the pangs of defeat. The
constitution makers thought this would be
steadying force in the republic, and such
it has proved to be.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Windham County Pomona grange will
meet with Maple Grove grange, Westmin-
stcr West, Thursday, Aug. y, at 10 o'clock.
Dinner will be served on the picnic plan.
The afternoon meeting will be public and
all friends of the order are cordially in
vited. Subject for discussion, SIS the town
system of schools adapted to the state of
VernOntO"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
WEST BRATTLRBoRo.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Stockwell are spend
ing the week at Sunset Lake.
Mrs Emma Henkel Smith of Springfield,
Mass, is at her parents for a few weeks.
j. B. Adkins is visiting friends in town
for few days. He is now settled in Hart
ford, Conn, at work in job printing Of
fee.
On every hand we hear encouraging crop
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
GRANGE NEWS.

Protective grange will have a meeting
next Wednesday evening. The master,
steward and gate-keeper will have charge
of the program. a.
The members of Protective grange will
give all opening ball at their new hall next
Tuesday evening. Particulars are given
in notice over the local column.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23

Professor-"The leather apron as worn
by the blacksmith is mentioned by Pliny
as in use at his time" Student-''I'll bet
that calico apron that the landlady wears
at our clearinghouse was one of its con-
temporaries. N-DetrOH Free Press
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23

Fifty-two new islands have appeared 10y
aid of volcanic action during the present
century, and nineteen islands have disap-
peared-have been submerged. This makes
a net gain to the earth of thirty-three ISL
ands
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-08-23
Vermont Spring Company,
lNEWFANE, VT.

THIS water has decided effect in relieving the
i system of all impurities of the blood such as
Scrofula, Salt Rheum, Eczema, all Euptions of
the skin, Uric Acid, etc. II is almost a specific in
chronic Rheumatism, Diabetes, Bright's Disease
Gravel and all forms of Bladder Troubles Many
Of the above diseases have been cured by freely
testify. GEO. II. PAYNE, NJ. D..
Boston, Mass May Q, 1895.
Wholesale price, quarts 81 80 dozen; pints,
u per dozen. Address, VERMONT SPRING CO.,
Newtane, Vt
The following is a statement from one of the
trustees OF the Windham County Savings Bank
Brookline, Vt, June 2S 1895
have read the card of the Vermont Mineral
Spring Co., and the letter printed thereon from
Geo. H. Payne, NJ. D., in May 8, 1895, and can
state that l have known most of the diseases
water. When / was boy my mother Sarah
Bander Stebbins, had swollen ankles and sores
on them, and she sent me after some of the Yer
mont Mineral Spring water, and she drank and
bathed in the water and was entirely cured by
its use.
One time when l was going there after the
water l saw man drinking and turning the
water on his skin; he was in a. deplorable con-
dltion suffering with salt rheum. / saw him not
long afterwards and his skin was as smooth as a
healthy child's and he told me he was cured solely
by the use of the water, l have lived in Brook
line greater part of my life and am brother of
Deacon @. O. Stebbins Townshend VT, who has
used the water for years for kidney trouble l
am seventy years old JOHN B. STEBBINS.