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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
Remains of The white city.

A visit to jackson Park, the site of
the Worlds Fair, reveals today jungle of
old iron, burned over waste, a few sugges-
tive relics, and the bare outlines of mag
nifcent landscape developments. The
convent of La Rabida stands little changed
on the promontory overlooking the lake,
and the fast-anchored model of the old
battleship Illinois has not yet been COM
pletely dsmantled by the gales of two
winters. The Field Columbian museum,
to the northward, is one of the permanent
monuments of the exposition, and there
are other structures of minor importance
which still remain not much changed from
their original condition. But the main
features of the big fair are in ruins. The
fire of last July was responsible for the
greatest work of destruction, and the
slower process of methodcal disintegration
by means of cold-chisel, sledge, and steam
clipper has been going on for nearly year,
with considerable part of the contract
still unperformed.
The transportation, women's, fisheries,
and horticultural buildings have been com
pletely destroyed and in their places the
visitor finds many signs telling of " Kind
ling wood for sale at 81 per load" The
iron framework of the machinery building
constitutes the most imposing ruin that
remains standing, and in the meshes of
this gigantic network of beams and braces
the sparrows and orioles have built their
nests. The mining and administration
buildings have so completely collapsed as
to bear no sign of their original outlines,
and it will be a relief to the eye when their
wreckage is finally cleared away. In the
entire park there are few beautiful spots
left
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
HINSDALE, N. H.


The wire ferry is now running between
this town and Vernon.
Mrs. E. A. Caboret has gone to Worces-
ter, Mass, for an extended visit.
Rev. Father Wilde, who has been quite
i'll the past week is now convaescing.
Hope Chautauqua circle meets next Mon
day evening with Miss Welman, High
street.
Mr.. Cobb of Tufts college will supply
the pulpit of the Universalist church next
Sunday.
Miss NJ. L. Stone, who has been spend
ing the winter in Boston, visited in town
Monday.
The opening dance of the season will be
held at Forest Lake, Winchester, this, Fri
day, evening.
Harry f. Smith has returned from Bos-
ton and has taken c. j. Spencer's place in
the Bliss market.
The II. II. S. base ball club were defeat
ed in Keene last Saturday by the X. II. S.
by score of % to 2.
Dr. II. S. Beland, formerly practicng
physician here, has been in town this week
calling on his many friends.
The Valley Record and all property be-
longing thereto, will be sold by public auc-
ton, Thursday June II at / p. NJ.
Two games of ball were played here
Memorial day between the H. H. S. and
Turner's Falls High school mines.
On Sunday, June 2, the Winchester
brass band give a concert from to p. NJ.
The new managers are Carlton and Samp-
son.
Rev. Mr.. Henlin of Antrim preached in
the Baptist church last Sunday. This was
the first service held in the chnrch for
some months.
Presiding Elder O. S. Baketel of Man
chester preached in the Methodist church
Sunday evening, having preached at Win
chester in the morning.
A distinct shock of earthquake was felt
here about 1l;45 A. NJ, Tuesday forenoon
and also one between and 6 o'clock in the
morning.
Pupils of the High school are out with a
subscription paper to provide a reception
to the graduating class. A sufficient
amount has been subscribed to warrant a
reception, which will be held the night
| after graduation.
Memorial day was observed Wednesday
afternoon by the various schools in town
The rooms were handsomely trimmed witt
flags and bunting and the pupils spoke ap
propriate pieces and sang patriotic songs
Members of Sheridan post visited the
schools and gave "reminiscences of the wal
times.
Rev. J. H. Knott preached a very ex
cellent memorial sermon last Sunday after
noon. The Grand Army post and Woman.
Relief corps attended and there was gooC
attendance beside. The pulpit was drapeC
with the stars and stripes, and flowers anC
potted plants adorned the platform, while
above the pulpit were the letters e. A. r
in colors of red, white and blue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
WARDSBORO.

Mrs. Chas. Cluett of Troy, N. Y, is Wis
iting her aunt, Mrs. Blanchard.
DR.. and Mrs. A. F. Bliss received con-
CALCULATIONS on Thursday of this week, the
41st anniversary of their marriage.
DR.. and Mrs. Austin May of Bridgeport,
Conn, have been stopping at the hotel for
several days. DR.. May was formerly of
Wardsboro.
Thanks are due our popular selectman,
John E. Gleason, for the two new bridges
which have been put this week on the road
between the post-office and II. G. Benson's.
Dorr Plimpton and his friend, Mr.. San
born of Boston, have been spending few
days with E. D. Plimpton, but were called
home Wednesday morning on account of
of the serious illness of Mrs. Plimpton.
Cards are out announcing the marriage
of Frank D. Waite formerly of WardsborO,
and Miss Donna Olive Gale of Brattleboro,
which is to take place in Brattleboro at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dexter Waite
on the evening of June 3. Mrs. Maria
johnson of this place will attend the we'd
ding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
WIIILIAMSVILLR.
Prof Webster MerrlheId Elected to a
College Presidency.


The people of this place feel great in
terest and pleasure in the election of Web
ster Merrifield to the presidency of the Uni
versity of Montana at Missoula, in that
state, which has recently been announced.
This institution is new and is to be first
opened in September next, but undoubt-
edly has a career of wide usefulness before
it. Prof. Mortified was elected unani-
mously by the trustees. The Muscular
says:
We congratulate the state board of education
upon the appointment of Prof. Webster Merri
field to be first president of the state university
BY education and training Mr.. Merrfeld is pecu-
liarly well fitted to occupy the highest and most
influential position within the leading educational
institution of the progressive young common
wealth. Mr. Merrifeld is well known in the West
and the experience he has had in educational
matters, and the ability which he has already
demonstrated in practical work, insures a sue
cesstul future for the state university"
The new president Is a man of medium size
and 43 years of age. He has broad, high fore
head, close cropped black beard and is always a
model of neatness. Mr.. Mortified graduated at
Yale university in the class of 1877, ranking in
scholarship among the best ten in a class of III
After a few years spent in teaching preparatory
school he was called back to Yale an instructor
and remained there four years. In 1888 he be-
came professor of Greek IN the University Of
North Dakota and in 1891 president of that nsti
tuition In addition to his educational work he
is good business man, a quality rare among
educators, but very valuable in the president Of
a college. Through his executive ability and
learning he has developed great university in
North Dakota of nearly 200 students His expe-
rence at that institution will be especially valu-
able to him in organizing the Montana state uni
versty. President Mortified was not an appli-
cant for the position, but had expressed his will
inRness to accept the place if offered him"
President Mortified is the son of John
A. Merrifeld, and was born here in 1852,
attending the common school at Williams
vile in his boyhood, and fitting for college
at Powers institute and Wilbraham acad-
envy. John H. Mortified, clerk of the
Vermont house of representatives, is his
brother, as is also Arthur NJ. Mortified of
this village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
WEST WARDSBORO.

Mrs. Anna Smith is at Mrs. E. A.
Pierces for a week
A shock and trembling of the ground
was distinctly felt by many here Tuesday
a little before noon.
Mrs. Renaud, with four children, from
Three Rivers, Mass, made few days
visit at A. E. Dary's.
NJ. D. Leonard's boy, who has measles,
is getting along well. Mrs. A. A. Payne
has improved somewhat in health. Her
daughter, Mrs. Eta Roel, is with her for
a few weeks.
j. R. Davidson had the misfortune to be
thrown from wagon last Saturday, strik-
ing his head and shoulder He was near E.
A. Eddy's, and there received such good
care that he soon recovered and is now
about as usual.
A large bear was recently seen by H. N.
Fits crossing the road a few rods below
his house, and thence towards E. M, Fits S
sugar lot, where it stopped to survey the
scenery. An effort was made to capture
him, but without success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
WEST TOWNSHEND.

Mrs. n. b. Pomroy has been at home
for short visit.
The shock of an earthquake was dis
tinctly felt on Tuesday.
Mrs. c. o. Kimball of Antrim, n. H., is
visiting her sister, Mrs. G. n. Robbins
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Pierce of Suffield
Conn, have been the guests of Chas. Rob-
bins.
A Christian Endeavor social was held
with Mrs. Frank Barber one evening last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Barber and little
daughter are in Springfield, Mass, this
week.
Miss Matte Taft and three little chill
dren of Geo. Tafts have been staying with
relatives here.
This school was well represented at the
gathering of town schools for patriotic ex-
ercises Wednesday.
c. W. Hawkins has moved into the
house he lately bought of +. A. Holmes,
and Mr.. Holmes has moved into the Seaver
house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
SOUTH VERNON.

Mrs. Hattie Blodgett is visiting in Bos-
ton this week.
The frame to the horse barn which Geo.
Brooks is building was raised last Monday.
William Fl. Brown is quite i'll
with complication of troubles. DR.. Hol-
ton of Brattleboro is in attendance.
c. c. Houghton of Worcester, Mass,
arrived at W. A. Newton's Tuesday to try
trouting in the brooks where he fshed in
his boyhood days.
Mrs. johnson of Holyoke, Mass, who
came to visit Mrs. Fred LeFevre, was
suddenly taken seriously ill and is very
low at the present time of writing.
Rev. G.. E. Tyler and family started
Thursday on a carriage drive for their
home in Fiskdale, Mass. The series of
meetings held by him last week were well
attended, considering the time of year and
place. Some degree of interest was mani
tested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
WILMINGTON.

A full account of Memorial day will be
given next week.
Several people went to North Adams on
the 23d to see Buffalo Bills Wild West
show.
The earthquake of Tuesday was very
distinctly felt here. Some people thought
their houses were surely falling.
George Rose will be absent for several
weeks visiting friends in Illinois, Nebras-
ka and other places in the West.
We understand that Mr.. Price, the new
jeweler, will occupy rooms in the Estey
house, both as store and tenement.
Rev. r. c. T. Mckenzie delivered the
Memorial address at Readsboro on Thurs
day before large audience at Music hall.
c.. NJ Russell has sold an f. C. Morris
81 Co. fire-proof safe to the town of Sears
burg for the keeping of their records and
valuable papers.
Memorial Sunday was properly observed
at the Congregational church, Rev. Mr.
Estabrook preaching an able and appropri-
ate discourse from Romans w., 81
Memorial exercises were held in the sew
eral schools on Wednesday afternoon in ac-
cordance with the provisions of the law
passed at the last session of the legisla-
ture.
F. L. Allen of the Vermont House has
increased his livery stock and has a num-
Der of fine turnouts which will without
doubt be in great demand during the sum
mer months.
We are sorry to learn that Miss Laura
E. Haynes has been obliged to leave her
school on account of illness. Miss Effie
L. Brown of Jacksonville has been engag-
ed to take her place.
We understand that the selectmen have
closed a contract with the Vermont Con-
struction company for the building of an
iron bridge near Daniel Medbury's, which
will certainly be great improvement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
Mining For Wood In China.

In the Upper Tong King a peculiar
source of income is exploited by the natives.
Curious as it may seem, it is nothing less
than a wood mine. A former pine forest
disappeared from the face of the earth
many years ago, probably as a consequence
of some seismic disturbance. 1t is now
some 40 feet beneath the alluval soil. Some
of the trunks are feet and more in diane
ter. They are found underneath a sandy
strata in slanting layers, the branches be.
ing well preserved at the ends. The wood
obtained from this: source is indestructible,
and the Chinese buy it in large quantities
for the manufacture of collins, and pay
very high prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
Remington County w. c. t. L. Com
VentiOn.

The tenth annual convention of the Benning.
ton county Woman's Christian Temperance UNI
ion was held at Manchester Centre Wednesday,
May %, and at each of the three sessions the
church was filled with delegates and visitors
The morning session was taken up with routine
business. Noontide hour of prayer was voiced
by Rev. Mr.. Steele of SALISBURY, after which
dinner was served in the church vestry At the
afternoon session the following officers were
chosen: Mrs. A. F. Smith, president, Manchester
Centre; Mrs G. R, Flandreau, secretary, Bond
vile; Mrs c. b. Vault treasurer, Arlington;
Mrs S. H. Tucker, vice president, Bondville.
Among the papers was one by Mrs. S. H. Tucker,
county superintendent If evangelistic work.
MIS-. Fandreau county superintendent Of the
legislative department, presented a short paper.
The meeting was a success from first to last and
those who planned il as well those who car,
rien out the plan should feel well repaid for all
their trouble.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
WARDsBORO CENTRE.

F. E. Brigham has been granted pen
sion.
Mrs. N. E. Curtis, with three children,
left Wednesday to join Mr.. Curtis at Bev-
erly, Mass, where they will make their
home. The youngest child is left with
Mr.. Curtis's mother.
Abner Sprague of Concord, N. H., has
spent two weeks with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. G. Sprague, assisting them in the
triple role of nurse housemaid and farm
laborer Mrs. Sprague is improving, but
is as yet able to do only little light work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. G. b. Lamb have moved
this week to Greenfield, Mass.
The telephone wire has been extended
from this place to South Newfane.
Rev. r. c. T. Mckenzie of Wilmington
will occupy the Methodist pulpit next Sun
day, and also conduct communion service
Mrs. Abbie P. Allen has been i'll for
several weeks, and her sons, Edgar and
Clarence, from Brookline and Boston,
Mass, have visited her.
The funeral of Mrs. E. P. Wheeler, who
died Sunday, occurred on Tuesday from
the Universalist church, and was attended
by Rev. Hal D. Maxwell of Brattleboro,
Mrs. Wheeler was So years of age, and has
suffered long and painful illness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
BONNEVILLE.
Chas. Livermore is i'll.

Chas. Livermore is i'll.
Mrs. Gershom Taylor is entertaining
friends from Kankakee, ILL.,, and Shushan,
n. Y.
A distinct shock of earthquake, accom-
panied by rumbling sound, was felt here
a little before noon Tuesday.
Presiding Elder Beeman preached on
Tuesday evening to a small but appreci-
alive congregation. Quarterly conference
was held Wednesday forenoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
SHALL WE BUILD HOSPITALS !

Efforts to Stamp Out Consumption by
IssOIRtion---the Disease Regarded as
InfectiOus---New York and PhiIadeI-
phIa VIII Build Special Hospitals for
Treatment.
II is now generally understood among physic-
ians who have carefully studied the subject that
consumption is an infectious disease So general
is this belief even among laymen, that hospitals
for the treatment of consumption are being built
in various cities throughout the United States,
with the idea of isolatng the patients. and pub
lie sentiment seems, at last, TO have awakened
to the necessity of doing something to stem the
tide of this terrible scourge of the human race.
But despite mans noblest efforts the frightful
mortality still continues. Scientists estimate that
there are in this country over three hundred
thousand cases of consumption, and statistics
show that the annual death rate among these
cases is more than fifty per cent. These are sad
facts, but worse than all is the truth, that such
deaths were largely unnecessary and could have
been prevented Scientists have discovered the
cause of consumption-the tuberculosis germ
which produces il. Their Investigations have
also found a cure for the disease in Ozone and
Gualacol; the greatest life giving, germ destroy
ing agents in nature. These two agents have
been combined with cod liver oil in a scientific
preparation called Ozomulsi 1t is prepared by
4. A. Slocum Co.. 1873 Pearl street, New York and
sold by all druggists. This remedy cures con
sumption and all lung troubles. 1t does this be-
cause it reaches the seat of the disorder and de-
stroys the poisonous germs which cause the dis
ease The Ozone and Guaiaco do this. No other
remedy contains these ingredients. The cod
liver oil supplies the nutrition necessary in all
wasting diseases. That is all it does, but it does
this we'll 1t is the prince of fat-makers and It's
sue builders, but does not kill the germs. It
simply alleviates and enables nature to struggle
on a few years longer.
Building hospitals is a worthy chaTity-worthy
for reasons of sanitary safety. Unfortunately all
sufferers cannot have the benefits of hospital
treatment; but everyone can enjoy the benefits
of Ozomulsion. Ii cures people at their homes.
II brings the ozone of the ocean and the balasmic
odor of the piney woods TO their bedside. II is
the greatest germ destroyer, the most potent
healer and the most marvellous flesh producer in
nature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
WEST CHESTERFIELD. N. II.

There will be Memorial day services held
at West Chesterfield next Sunday, June ?,
at 10 \. NJ. and at Factory Village at 2:30
p. NJ. the same day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

That "Tinting colors" to use with
pure white lead is the coming paint.
Why ? Because
First: 1t is the best paint you can
obtain nobody questions that.
Second: 1t is actually cheaper
than most of the ready mixed paints
on the market.
Third: The directions for mix
ing are so plain that anyone whether
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
The Warm Weather
We have already had reminds people of what coming We
forit with
Full Line Of Summer Suits

Both light and dark colors and large thin
coats and vests Our thin goods made by the best
a houses in this country and for fit quality up
cannot be surpassed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
A Fact to Remember.

used to painting or not can make
just the shade they want every time.
One can costs IS cents and will
tint IS pounds of white lead.
Color cards with full directions,
free.
If you are going to paint don't
fail to investigate this; it will do
you good.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31
Tired, Weak, Nervous
Could Not Sleep.

Prof. L. d. Edwards, of Preston,
Idaho, says: II was all run down,
weak, nervous and irritable through
OVerWork. / suffered from brain IA
tigue, mental depression, etc. l be-
came so weak and nervous that 1
could not sleep, / would arise tired,
discnnraped and blue. l began taking
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-31

DIR. Miles Merry ne is sold on a, positive
guarantee that the first bottle Will dement,.
it will be sent, prepaid, on receipt OF price
by the DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19
A SERIES OF MISFORTUNES
Admiral Kirkland Seems to Have Been
Constantly Getting Into Trouble.
Now Called Upon to Explain Re-
marks Alleged to Have Been Made
About the Missionaries.

Rear Admiral Kirkland, commanding the
European squadron, has been the victim of
a series of misfortunes during the past few
months. First he was reprimanded for
having written a letter of congratulation
to M. Faure, president of the French 1e-
public, upon his election; and then he was
again reprimanded for having disciplined
naval chaplain for not appearing in full
dress uniform on a certain public occasion,
in apparent ignorance of the fact that
chaplains have no such uniform. The lat
est offense alleged against the admiral is
that he publicly expressed the opinion that
the American missionaries in Turkey were
altogether bad lot of men, who defied the
local laws of the country in which they
were temporarily residing and then made
real necessity.
These statements were cabled to this
country and published in various news
papers, and were made the subject of a
vigorous protest to the President by the
board Of missions at Boston. The mat
ter having been referred to the Navy De-
partment, the Secretary wrote a letter
to the admiral, inclosing one Of these news
paper clippings, and called upon him for
an explanation. Pending his response, no
further action will be taken by the naval
authorities. 1t Is expected that the ad-
miral will disclaim the utterances attrtb-
uted to him. and in that event the matter
will be allowed to drop. In case, however,
he should fail to make a satisfactory ex-
PLANTATION, 1t Is likely that the admiral
will either be again reprimanded or that
a court of inquiry will be appointed to in
vestigate the matter. Admiral Kirkland's
two years tour Of sea duty will expire in
November next. and he will undoubtedly be
relieved Of command of the European sta
tion during that month. Commodore Sell
fridge is mentioned as his most probable
successor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-09-19
INSTRUCTIONS ISSUED.
Rear Admiral Walker to Comman lers
of Light House Vessels.

Rear Admiral Walker to Commanl lers
of Light House Vessels.
Rear Admiral Walker, president Iof the
light house board, has issued the following
instructions to commanders of light house
vessels:
All lighthouse vessels when under way
shall display the national ensign at the
peak or flagstaff when in sight of other
vessels, towns and stations.
When lying at depots or at anchor near
the same, no colors shall be shown, except
as mentioned below.
On Sundays and national holidays colors
shall always be shown, unless the weather
be such as to prevent.
Whenever an officer of the light house
establishment or member of the light
horse board is afloat in vessel of the
light house establishment, the light house
flag shall be shown at the mainmast-head.
No other flags shall be shown by ves-
sells of the light house establishment ex-
cept for the purpose of dressing ship upon
proper occasions.
When shown, colors shall be hoisted at 8
am, and hauled down at sunset. At such
times all pei sons in the light house service
who may be present shall salute by facing
the colors and removing their hats
Light vessels shall display colors and
light house flag to all passing vessels of
war and vessels Of the light house service.