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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-20

The young son of Harry Whitney fell
and broke the cap TO his shoulder yester-
day.
c. f. Mason has bought of the Chas.
Fowler estate the real estate on Washing
ton street.
Miss Ida Hotaling has exchanged her
meat market in the MILESTONE block, fix
lures and accounts for James Pullen' new
house on Southern avenue. Mr.. Pullen
has taken possession of the meat market,
OF which he was formerly proprietor. The
exchange was made through A Y. MAY 5
agency.
Manager Stevens has reported his third
sale OF beef cattle from the Vermont Live
Stock company's range, in Chicago Mon
day. He received about $4,000 Another
shipment is to be made before winter, max
ing in the aggregate the largest sale in any
one year since the company was organized.
Besides 6 per cent dividend, the COM
pany will have something like S2j, 900
surplus from this years shipments,
Timothy McGraw, a time keeper en-
ployed on the electric railroad, and Dean
Bangs were thrown from one of the Brat
tleboro Livery cOmpany's traps Sunday,
the wheels striking the railing of the Main
street bridge. The wheels, dasher, lamp
and pole were smashed. The horses freed
themselves from the carriage and ran across
the bridge, being stopped near Youngs
grocery store. The accident was caused
by McGraw's careless driving when passing
an electric car.
Although the cutting of the South Canal
street hill is complete the sidewalks and
cutters and the approaches 10 the Fuller
and Hall estates are not finished. There
is much that is uncertain as TO the true
line of the Guilford road. Besides the sur
veys Of 1914, 1928 and 1874, there is the
survey of 1867 accompanying the order of
the county court 10 cut the hill six feet.
This order was never complied with and
there is a question whether or not the
order is still in force. If it is not, there is
the claim that the selectmen had no right
under law of 1884 to cut the grade more
than three feet-the cut as made is four or
four and half feet, While there is no
doubt that the cutting of the grade and the
widening OF the street will be a great i'm
prOyement, it is thought by some that the
selectmen's decision 10 go on with the
work this fall was unWise on occOunt of
the short time given for careful choice of
the best plan of operation. The decision
has been made, however, the selectmen no
doubt believing it better 10 do the work
now than to delay until another year, when
the railroad might not agree to as favorable
terms in the division of expense Now
that the work has been begun il should be
finished in a way that will be a permanent
Improvement and credit TO the town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-20
GRANGE NEWS.
The Meeting of Pomona Grange at
TOwnshend.

Pomona grange met with West River
grange al Townshend Sept. l.. Ii was d
cool, pleasant day with a good number
present, most Of the subordinate oranges
being represented. The morning session
was opened by the worthy overseer, as the
master had sent word that he could not be
there. Imagine our surprise to see hin
enter the hall in a hurried way, and upon
being questioned he frankly told US he was
just out of jail al Newfane. He seemed
quite al ease il the masters chair and fell
he was among friends, and later We no
uced HIM speaking with a brother and he
secured a ride as far as Brattleboro on his
way home. Some 80 partook of a tine din
ner prepared by the ladies. In the after
noon the hall was we'll filed. although the
Townshend people felt their own grange
had not sufficient notice. and more would
have been glad TO be there. 4 large dele
CATION came from Wardsboro which show ed
they were wide awake and ready for work.
which gives us all renewed courage.
The welcome was by Sister Batchelder
and the response by Sister Eames. Mrs.
May Edwards of Brattle ooro gave a recita-
ton. The question was discussed with q
good deal Of earnesness by Brothers
Heughton, tarnum, Cutting, Boyden and
others. Brother Day will long be remem-
bered for his able speech when he an
nounced to the ladies that one-half hour
was theirs so they could learn the best way
for canning fruit Many thanks for the
half hour. The time was short but the
ladies responded with a good deal of inter
est.
Selections for singing by four of the
ladies were good and they were requested
TO repeat The old brown homestead"
We said good-by, feeling the day had been
too short for the work TO be done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-20
Mounted marshaIs.

The field of starters in the races will be
the largest ever seen i'll Brattleboro and
the sport promises TO be very exciting.
There are "a horses entered, but some OF
them are in two or more classes, and no
horse will be allowed TO start in more than
one class each day. There are nine entries
in the 2:17 class, Is in the 2:22, % in the
2:29, 10 in the 2:3j, 10 in the 40 and Il
in the ESQ. Among the Brattleboro horses
are f. NJ. Anglers Mollie Cromwell, j. a.
Taylor's Albert T., W. II. Minors Gold
Bar, O. II. Ellis's King Bird, c. d. Moves
Tyringhurst, L. d. Wilson's Major. A.
n. Kingsley of Ashuelot has entered Hol-
lister and Miss X: p. p. Woodbury. of
Hinsdale, Prince Phillip; j. L, Whipple of
keene, Ned Wallace; swan a Snow of
Athol, Prince Lavelard; John Swan of
Athol, Checo. Among the horses well
known in Vermont are Golden I'd and
Tamerlane. Springfield, Mass, will be
represented by three horses from w. A.
Bagg stable, four from Whitcomb's and
two from Carmichels. John F. Winch of
Boston will bring string of five good ami
mails.
Brattleboro has gained the reputation of
leading the New England fairs in the quail
ity and number of cattle exhibited, and it
will be the same story again this year. Mi.
Kelly OF Worcester, Mass, whose Swiss
cattle attracted SO much attention last year,
will bring herd once more, and Mr.. Wal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-20
The Agricultural Hnn nispInr

England. And again We would ask that
every one put his or her shoulder TO the
wheel and help make the show this year IN
this department as good, if not better, than
ever before. Bring in all you can on Tues
day Blanks or premium lists can be Sc.
cured 10y addressing a. W. Roel, superin-
tendent OF Agricultural hall, Brattleboro.
Floral hall will be open Tuesday to re-
ceive exhibits.
The banks will be open from 5 TO II
both days of the fair.
Every member OF the corn-stalk brigade
is requested to meet at grange hall next
Monday evening al : O'Clock
Tickets will 60 on sale at the drug stores
this evening. Many people buy tickets in
advance to send TO their friends
c. a. Chapman, the efficient starter. has
been engaged in that capacity for the
Greenfield, Brattleboro and Athol fairs.
The annual fair dance will be held next
week Thursday, the last night of the fair
IN the new grange hall The First Regi-
ment orchestra will furnish music
Arrangements will again be made. as at
previous fairs, for a parcel-checking room
under the north end OF the grand stand.
This has been found to be q great conven-
fence IL former years. The room will be
in c. L. Sturgis's charge.
More entries for the poultry department
have already been received than at the cor
responding date in other seasons. The
veteran judge. l. X. Felch OF Natick
Mass. will make the awards in both the
poultry and bench shows.
The drawing contest for oxen is expected
TO attract more attention this year than
usual. The local drovers vino have won
so many hOnors in the past will be hard
pressed 10y competitors from Hinsdale,
Northheld- FitzwiIliam and auckland
The road to the grounds from the east
side is in good condition. People with
teams ought TO make the ride in this
direction. The electric cars run on Canal
street and nine-tenths of all the teams 20
that way. BY going via South Main street
the crowded thoroughtare may be avoided
Two important improvements have been
made for the accommodation of the public
in addition TO the electric railroad. The
enlarged grand stand will seat 1000 more
people than before. and the ticket office
Tor the stand some distance away will pre-
vent crOwdlng az the entrances. In the
matter Of feeding the multitude careful
arrangements have been made by Col. T.
Harmon. The new 36-foot addition to the
grand stand will be used for a lunch coun-
ter, and lunches may also be secured in
two tents each IL feet square.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-20
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

Miss Anna Cummings of the Huguenot
seminary, South Africa, will speak in the
Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 4
O'Clock. The HuguenoJ Seminary is the
Mt Holyoke of Africa having been found
ed by graduates OF that college. Miss
Cummings is an interesting speaker, her
addresses at the Mortified conferences and
the state Christian Endeayor convention
at Burlington this week being spoken OF
highly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-20

Protective grange held a meeting last
wednesday evening, with the secretary.
treasurer and chaplain in charge of the
program. The grange choir furnished mu-
sic. Mrs. Sargent read an excellent paper
written by Hiram F. Knapp, one of our
aged members, upon the popular subject.
Money, what it is, and its use" This
was followed by piano solo by Mrs. Erma
Higley Mrs. May Edwards recited, in her
lnlmitable manner, poem entitled Flash,
the engine horse j. Z. Higley delighted
the audience with motion song, which
was followed by another in response to an
encore. q. W. Pierce gave short talk on
the increase of intemperance in this vicin-
ity, and made pointed suggestions as TO the
enforcement OF laws by town officials.
backed by a determined public. Then
came a beautiful song by Mrs. Carrie
Hamilton. The next meeting will begin
at : o'clock instead of 1880. Patrons will
please notice the change in time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-20

Can the sale of an inferior article constantly
increase for Is years: Dobbins Electric Soap
mas been on the market ever since 1865, and is
today as ever, the best and purest family soap
made. Try it, Your grocer will get it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-20

Main street, Canal street, Guilford road 10 fair
ground once around the track and into centre of
ground driving well IN 50 as 70 give room for the
large teams
Provide yourself with tickets in season-now on
sale at the drug stores
The cooperation OF everybody is solicited TO
make the parade a successful one
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-20

BRATTLEBORO.

G. 7. Miller office with A l. Miller Ellio
street. Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-09-20

meteorological Record.
WEEK ENDING THURSDAY EVENING, Sept. 70, 1895
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Announcements.

Don't wait to get shaved GO to the Brooks
House barber shop Three men constantly on
hand
To RENr-Tenement of five rooms, bath, large
halls. shed and large yard
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
A Parliamentary Expert.

One Of the latest phases Of woman's
activity in the questions of the day is
the novel fact noticed recently Of IA lady
giving lectures on parliamentary law
and procedure before two large and at
tentiye classes composed exclusively Of
ladies' The lecturer, Mrs, l. \. Conk-
lin, has made a close study Of her sub.
jeet and understands it in its minute
details and for practical application
She teaches privately or in classes, and
has leettr5d II 81 different states, hay-
ing among her students bank presidents,
clergymen, lawyers and laymen, all
ready to hear her remarkably explicit
and instructive analysis Of the principles
of rulings in organizsd bodies.
The apparent intrieacies Of parlia-
mentary procedure are unraveled before
Mrs. Conklin's classes by actual prae-
tice and every lllotty point is explained
until each member feels she has salts
factorily grasped the point involved. In
view of the numerous women : societies
and kindred associations that how exist,
Mrs. Conklin may almost be said to be
educating a class of presidents and other
officers, us III one of her classes Of keen
ly interested students in the last week
every member either presldes over or
takes an active part IN the conduct of
some prominehC organization among
women. New York Times
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

don't think the present screaming
colors, writes IL. n, E." are due to
French influence but | do think art and
artists have had something to do with
them. a couple of years ago Mr.. Sar-
gent painted wonderful portrait Of a
lady in a magenta dress. That was the
beginning of it. Every one talked of the
picture, and every woman talked of the
dress, and before the season was we'll on
the detestable color was fashionable
The following year Mr.. Hacker painted
a number of sleeping girls in IA wood
The sun streamed down through the
green leaves and purple poppies We're
growing in the grass. The poppies We're
not as daring as the pink magenta, but
they We're more becoming.
Last year the same painter gave US
another green and poppy picture Then
the milliners took it up, only they
changed the poppies for roses, and they
added the screaming magenta to the
purple and set the ball going That ball
is going ut mad rate now, Corntlower
blue and peacock green, pink magenta
and violet, emerald green and lavender
these combinations screamed from
coaches III the park this morning This
is not French taste. 1t is English taste.
1nlo,, (nlpha
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
A New Paper.

The Pscataquis Standard is new
local paper just about to be issued at
Foxcroft, by the Standard Printing Com
pany, a corporation organized to dc
printing and publishing business. L.
II. Appleby is president of the company
and Fred d. Barrows, treasurer and
manager, Mr.. Appleby was formerly OF
Somerset county, and for some years
was the REPORTERS correspondent at
Palmyra where he then resided. Sue.
cess to Mr. Appleby and his associates
in their newspaper enterprise. say we.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

Nathaniel Hall of Canaan, was in town
Wednesday.
Lewis Anderson i on a business trip
TO Boston this week.
Special barge for Hayden Lake Sat
urday next. See ad.
Summer dress goods marked way
down at Judkin's to close.
Brookings and Priest ofltf some sp -eid
bargains in hats aud flowers.
Master Walter Cushing made trip to
New York with his father last week.
Alberto II. Gee is in town, having re-
turned from a fifteen day visit to Orono.
Mr.. and Mrs. ". r. Clifford passed
several days at the Samoset House,
Mouse Island.
Miss Mary A. Elliott of Lawrence,
Mass, is the guest of her cousin Miss
Anderson. this week.
Mr.. and Mrs, Geo. X. Boutelle aud
Miss Wheelock of Waterville were guests
at Hotel Coburn, Tuesday.
Mr.. A. NJ. Thompson and family of
East Boston are spending a few weeks at
his former home, East Madison.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. B. Stafford are at
Bath and Boothbay Harbor where Mrs.
Stafford will remain some weeks.
Mrs. George Coolidge of Ashmont,
Mass. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Nat.
owen at the home of 5. ID. Arnold
Mr. and Mrs. y. Z. Woods returned
last week from Boston where they have
been spending several weeks with
friends.
Z. Z. Viles was called to New Port
land, Monday, to attend the funeral of
sister, Mrs. Isaiah Jenkins, who died at
the home of DR.. W. H. Stevens.
Cushing's Root Beer Extract is but
l5c; Others are Zoe. Isn't Toe worth
saving when you get an article equally
as good and this is what guaranteed
by Horatio w. Cushing. One bottle
makes five gallons of refreshing drink.
Joseph Durham, the young train
wrecker, has escaped from Rockland Jail
and now both of the convicted train
wreckers are at liberty. 1t will be re-
membered that Charles Gregg escaped
from Norridgewock Jail some months
ago. They are slippery chaps. Jail
breaking is pretty good evidence of
guilt.
Lieut.. H. Z. Smith, graduate of
West Point, class of '95 is in town visit
ing friends this week He is a native of
New Portland, Somerset county but left
there when six years old and has since
resided in Minnesota. His fathers
name is George A. Smith, veteran of
the Sth Maine regiment, and now resides
in Minnesota. Lieut.. Smith is.stationed
in New York Harbor with a battery of
heavy artillery.
Sells Bros. mammoth united shows.
comprising 30 cars, each sixty feet in
length arrived in town from Farming
ton. yesterday morning, the first train
about 7.20 and the second at $50. The
tents were pitched on the lot of S. P
Smith near the trotting park, and not
withstanding their late arrival, the
monster street parade although two
hours late, was given in full and present.
ed grand sight. Two shows were
given at and s o'clock, large audiences
being present to enjoy the fine perform.
ances presented, which in the minds of
many ecclipse anything of the like ever
before presented in Maine. The me-
nagere was large and complete, includ-
ing the noted pair of hippopotami. The
feature of the entire show. however,
was the trained seals and sea lions, five
in number, which alone amply repaid all
for the time aud money expended.
Sells Bros. shows will be kindly re-
membered by Skowhegau aud her peo-
pie
--s~
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
How 1t Was.

And where's Sappeigh:" inquired
the returned clubman, who was posting
himself lis he still counting that bright
western girl?'
"Oh, no, replied his friend. "She
jollied him for six months or more and
fooled him at last.
All, y with sympathetic sigh, "she
rejected him, did she?"
"Not much She married him "
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
High Street Church.

Remember the services at High Street
Church will be in the afternoon next
Sunday. Sabbath School at 100 and
preaching at 2.30, subject "The
Church" Especial attention will be
given to the origin and claims of the de-
nomination known by and only recogniz.
ihg the name Christian. Those who dc
not understand our doctrinal position are
especially invited to attend.
Fl. G. HARDwAY. Pastor.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
BEAUTIFUL DOLLS.

To any person in Maine or New Hampshire
sending us a cent stamp, we will forward
a set of six dolls, beautifully Autographed
in colors on fine cardboard Address
BROWN & JOSSELYN, Portland, Me, State
Agents. Wsshburn Crosby Co.'S, superlative
Flour. 29tf
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
State and General.

Alarming cases of Yellow Fever are
reported in Cuba.
Maranacook, the fine inland resort
of the Maine Central is said to have
much larger patronage this year than it
has enjoyed for many years past.
Horseless wagons to be run by ether
motors are to be among the products
which the Lowell Arms Company propo-
SEES to manufacture in South Portland's
old plush mill.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
NOTICE.!

New or nearly new roofs should be
stained with our Asphalt, Oil and Slate
Stains, making them look and wear like
slate roofs. Old roofs (if not too old
repaired and painted. Roofs inspected
and costs estimated without charge.
Satisfaction guaranteed. 3mo29
FRED ELWELL,
Skowhegan, Maine.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
Job PRINTING.

The Job Printing Establishment connected
with the SOMERSET RERoRTER is prepared to
do all classes of work, the richest as well as the
most common Jobs. Competent and expert
snced workmen are employed and large
stock of paper. envelopes, advertising. we'd
ding and business cards in great variety
Orders of dances, bills of fare, programs etc,
etc. printed in great variety of styles on short
notice. Commercial printing a specially
Orders by mail will receive careful attention
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Jars-C. A. Ross
Education-F. l.. Shaw.
Clearance-W. P. Ordway.
Dolls-Brown & Josselyn.
Special Barge-A. L. Jewett.
Foreclosure-Isaac Fl. Bailey.
Sunday Excursion-M. {. X K.
second Meetiug-Nathan Fowler.
Final Dividend-Nathan Fowler.
Probate Motto es-Nathan Fowler.
Messenger Notice-Frank l.. Smith.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

Patterson's Fancy, and Stocks Best
are two leading brands of flour we carry
aud they cannot be beaten for price,
when quality is considered.
PAUL a. SPEAR.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
Reduced Rates and Special Trains

Return, Special Leaves the Lake
at q p. NJ.
F. E. Boothby, Payson Tucker
Gen. Pass. Ag't. V P. & Gen. Manager
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18
--
BORN

Canaan, Me-, July 15-To Mr. and MI
Schuyler c. Burrill OF Waterville, a son.
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

Have you read my last poem in the maya
zine?' NO; but If it's really your last just
name the magazine and I'll buy it,
The Somerset reporter., 1895-07-18

Sticky and poison fly paper at Samp-
sons corner drug store.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-24

Yefprrcd. wss from the War Department
of thu United States, In response 10 IN
ouir.es made by me In q personal inter-
view with the Adjutant- General.
War Department.
Adjutant Generals once,
washington. May y. 1879.
John Howard, ESQ.,, Attorney al Law
Richmond. Va:
sir.-Referring to your inquiry or the
2lst instant, have respectfully to in-
form you that no record can be found
I'm this Office OF any orders Issued by the
Government OF the United states direct
ing commanders in the Held TO seize to-
bacco belonging to adherents OF the
Confederacy.
1t appears, however OF record that on
the Attn OF March, 1855. General Grant
directed Colonel 8. II. Roberts, conf
manding a brigade OF the Twenty-iour.h
Army Corps. TO proceed with his brigade
TO the vicinity Of Fredericksburg. Va,
for the purpose OF seising or destroying
wherever found all property being used
In barter for unauthorized articles OF
trade between the rebels and nerthern
cities, and TO break UP the contrabsnd
trade carried on between Freueficks-
burg and Richmond.
Under these instructions. Colonel
Roberts captured and destroyed a large
uuantity Of tobacco. including some 4oo
cases Of that article, which were brought
in and turned over to the quartermaster
department at Fort Monroe. Va. Very
respectfully, your obedient servant.
Z. d. TOWNSEND,
Adjutant-General.
This communication is important, as
showing that there never was. In point
OF fact, any necessity for the destruc-
ton Of the Richmond tobacco. and II
fully accords with the statement OK Mr..
lanes A. Scott, an excellent man ana
well-known tobacconist, above mentioned,
which In effect was that no interference
was made by the Federal Government
AT or after the capture OF Richmond
with the tobacco undestroyed. but that. on
the contrary, IL was permitted TO remain
I'm the hands of its owners. and to be
disposed Of by sale and shipment abroad,
az before the war, and as II no war had
existed.
The real, and causative cause. causa
causaus OF the destruction OF the tobacco
in the Richmond warehouses by fire,
for which combustible materials had be-
forehand been carefully prepared, was
an unwise act of the Confederate Con-
gress recurring commanders in the field
10 destroy such property upon the I'M
minent danger OF it's falling into the
hands OF the enemy. AS shown In my
previous communication. above referred
10. Il was in obedience to that act that
General Lee issued orders under which
the tobacco was burned, and the Confede-
rate Congress was alone responsible for
the fatal mistake. Yours truly.
JOHN HOWARD.