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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

A cloud-burst at Dayton, Tenn, Monday flooded
the town and destroyed fruit and crops over an
area Of four square miles. Hail and lightning ac-
companied the storm.
The State bank of Orion, ILL.,, was robbed by
three experts Saturday, and about $1,000 in gold
and bills taken After securing the booty the
robbers boarded train and rode as far as Galya,
where all trace of them has been lost.
The 5Oth wedding anniversary of Rev Daniel
p. and Mary A. Livermore was celebrated at
their home in Melrose, Mass, Monday, when
they received the congratulations of host Of
friends
Ashton Sawin, a prominent farmer of South
Westminster, Mass, after shooting a calf Mon
day attempted to climb stone wall and his re-
volver was discharged against his right temple,
causing instant death.
William H. Wadde at Atlanta Texas on Satur-
day gave poison to his three children, aged from
6 to 10 years, and then took dose himself, evil
IDENTIFY with suicidal intent. The children all died
in a few minutes. Waddle is alive but unable to
make any statement.
According to a London despatch an ex-soldier
named Granger, a native of Cork, is the real
Jack the Ripper who committed so many hor-
rible murders of women in the Whitechapel dis
trict. Granger is now serving 10 years sen
tence for stabbing women in Whitechapel last
March.
The war department has prepared plans for a
great steel turret, to cost S5,OOOOO0 and to be
erected on Romer shoal in the lower bay of New
York. This turret will be supplied with great
guns which Will defend the ship channel and
make it impossible for hostile vessel to approach
New York.
The entire militia of Virginia is under orders tc
be ready to move at short notice, in case OF
trouble in the Pocahontas coal region, growing
out of meetings of miners, which were held just
over the West Virginia line. Six companies OF
troops numbering 300 men, have been sent into
camp at Graham.
It became known in Eau Claire, Wis, last weel
that Harry B. McMaster, assistant cashier of the
Eau Claire National bank, and c. H. Greene, ex
| city treasurer, were embeZzlers. The former
shortage is $25, 900 and the latter's $4,000. Boil
men have been specializing jointly on the Chicago
| board in wheat and pork.
| Three mills owned by the American Powder
| company in Acton, Mass, near the Concord anC
| Maynard lines, exploded Friday morning and fv'
| employees were killed Three of the men wer,
| married and had families. The first mill explod
| ed from some unknown cause, and the jar caused
| the second explosion. Grass was set on fire ig
hitting the third mill.
The house of Frank Downs at Sunderland
| Mass, was entered the night of April 20 and &
| ring, chain and a pair of cuff buttons stolen
| Geo McGinn disappeared soon after the burglary
| but he was found Thursday of last week in Yves
| ton and arrested by Deputy Sheriff John Nasa
McGnn acknowledged his guilt. m
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
Killed Himself Because His Fiancee was
wealthy.

George f. Watson. a native of Vermont, COM
ing himself through the head Watson was en-
gagged to be married to Miss Amy Minor,
wealthy young lady living in Providence h. |.
He had known her ever since he was a boy, and
had corresponded with her ever since. He went
to San Francisco IL years ago. The death Of the
parents of Miss Minor resulted in her receiving
$4,000 as her share of the estate She also had
an income from the estate of another deceased
relative 1t is believed that Miss Minors wealth
lead him to think himself unsuited to her he be-
ing comparatively poor. He feared that the mar
riage would result in unhappiness for the young
lady. Watson leaves two sisters living in Burke,
one brother in Fulton, and brother and sister in
Lyndonve. His remains will be embalmed and
brought to Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

The village of Moretown was swept by fire
Tuesday evening. The flames started from hot
box in Trip, Tenant a Co s Steam mill. which
was destroyed, causing loss of 5000 with S24oO
insurance. j. W. Taylor's tenement house. con
tanning store and post-ottice, was next burned.
and the fire not stopped until after the
steam mill Of Froman Parker and the dwelling
house of Frank Sawyer were destroyed. 4 fire
company from Waterbury saved many buildings.
LAUNDERING was the main industry of the village
and the destruction Of the mills will be- seriously
felt, as probably they will not be- rebuilt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
The Cmbam Rebellion.

1t is still impossible to form a correct opinion
OF the actual condition Of affairs in Cuba. The
general in command of the government troops
declares his ability 10 suppress the insurrecton
at an early day, while the New York Herald cor
respondent at Santiago de Cuba writes under date
of April - that government troops operating in
the vicinity of Ramon Jaguas had 4 terrible en-
counter with Cuban force two days ago, and
were completely cut to pieces, their captain
senior Miranda, being killed and the entire party
of 200 men killed, wounded taken prisoners
only the scout succeeded in getting away to bring
here the tale of Spanish defeat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
lBRATTTl EBORO, FRIDAY, MAY 10. 1895.

handsome S1.o9 wrappers
here today.
Somewhere on the railroad
there is another big lot clear
ance purchase of calico wrap
pers which 60 in with our 50
cent special lot. Ought to be
here today or tomorrow.
To-day we put on sale spe-
cial lot of ready-made ging-
ham and white-checked cam
brio dresses to fit children two
to six years old, choice 20
cents each.
Also lot big white Victoria
lawn nurse aprons at 20 cents
each.
~ /. HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

Prof. Clarke Of London prophesies that dia-
monds Of marketable size will soon be manufact-
ured. VI. Nloissan of Paris has manufactured
diamonds by melting wrought iron together with
carbon and permitting the mixture to cool very
slowly. Under these conditions the carbon be-.
came ctystalized. simultaneously Mr. krouts-
a similar process, employing silver instead Of
iron. T ese artificial diamonds are scarcely big
enough to be seen by the naked eye. but they rep
resent the solution Of the problem of cryStalliz-
ing carbon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
Death Shromded In Mrstery.

The body of Roy VI. Culver. the missing score
tary Of the y. NJ. {. A, at Newark, y. Y, has
been found in the Clyde river Culver had been
strangled. The body was weighted down with
railroad iron. Some days ago Culvers relatives
received an anonymous letter stating that, Culver
having succeeded in proving his claim to a large
amount of property left to his ancestors. the
writer, who was now enjoying It's Dement'S, had no
other way to save himself but TO dispose of him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
THE VERMONT NEWS.
The ChaIice which Bishop Michaud
brought Home,

Bishop Nlichaud returned to Burlington Friday
after nearly six months of foreign travel He
visited Egypt and the Holy Land, and saw the
Pope three times. The main object of his visit
was to bring back golden chalice which is to be
presented to Archbishop Williams on his golden
jubilee celebration, May IS. This chace is of
pure gold, 1919 inches In height of Gothic design
The cup is surrounded for nearly three-quarters
of its height with an elaborate device of hligree
work. In place of the ordinary medallion the
base contains eight pieces Of mosaic work in blue
and white. one represents the annunCiation and
the others the cruchXion, the cross with Christ
side in prayer. The maker of the chaliCe was
Tanfani of Rome, who made the wonderful cross
OF Christ, which Pope Leo presented to Bismarck
some years ago and which cost $500. This cha
ice is the gift Of the bishops of the province of
Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
A Grand Army Memorial to Cost over
100000.

Mrs Sarah NJ. Smith, who died in Paris last
Friday, was a widow of Richard smith, member
of the type founding firm of Mcclellan, Smith &
Jordan. Her death renders operative the 1equest
by her husband of his entire fortune for the cree
ton and maintenancein Paramount park, Philadel
phia, of monumental memorial to distinguished
sons of that city who took part in the civil war
and also playhouse and grounds for children
The memorial will cost over $500, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
Settles the Control of Property Valued
at S9.OOO.OOO

Bya decisive vote the board of directors of Nc
Cormick Theological Seminary Of Chicago have
rejected the proposition of the Presbyterian gen
eral assembly for a surrender of the property and
control of the seminary. This is one of the most
important moves ever made by a theological in
corporation in this country. II settles, far as
Chicago is concerned, the long discussion of the
control of the property, valued at $4,000, 900
The claim of the general assembly was rejected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

The gypsy moth pest, which has cost
New England 81, 100000 in an endeavor to
stamp il out, is directly traceable to Prof.
Trouvelot, who imported the moth to this
country % years ago for the purpose of
crossing it with the moth that produces
the silkworm. The moths escaped from
their places of confinement, and in a few
years had multiplied into countless mil
Lions
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

If there ever was specific for any one com.
plant, then Carter's Little Liver Pills are a
specific for sick headache. and every woman
should know this. They are not only positive
cure, but sure preventive if taken when the
approach is felt Carters Little Liver Pills act
directly on the liver and ollie, and in this way re-
move the cause of disease without first making
you sick by weakening purge If you try them
you will not be disappointed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
Death of Famous Rnreback RIder

Charles W. Fish. the champion bareback rider
of the world, died in Chicago Monday. Fish was
probably the best known rider in the world, and
held the championship for years doing many re-
markable feats which the younger men in the
profession never excelled. He was a native of
Philadelphia, born OF good family in 1899, and
began circus riding when nine years old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
.rNothine Venture, Moth

Rev. John Reid, jr., Of Great Fa tro.g2 cp rec
commended Ely's Cream Balm to md car ~ EN-
phasze his statement, 1T is poshd ere Tor
eeatarrh n used as directed. Rev. M is W.
Poole, Pastor Central Pres. Church, aIelena,
Mont. . ~ .,
IL is the medicine above all others forScatarrh,
and Is worth its weight in gold. can Use Ely's
Cream Balm with safety and it does all that is
claimed for it.-B. w. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

Word reached Port Townsend, Wash, Friday
George R. White of Seattle was wrecked in a
gale April IA. Seventeen of the crew were either
drowned or frozen TO death. Eight reached shore
and will survive
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
Relief In Six hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseas ''"sed
in six hours by the New Great South
Kidney Cureh This new remedy tJhat the g..
prise on account of its exceeding y Cease -, S''
relieving pain in the bladder, kids wear - 70 eS
every part of the urinary passagfb o W, al Fair
male 1t relieves retention Of we volunteer
passing it almost immediately BurliDgto.
quick relief and cure this is your the SUOMI
by GEO. f. GREENE, Druggist, 10 source
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

WTANTED-Local and travelling statesmen can
w find steady employment with us; new sea-
son just opening, good pay at once, our men earn
from so to Sl25 per month. Apply at once and
secdpe frst-class territory. We are the largest
growers ~ nursery stock in Canada, over 700
acres. Can give you superior advantages
STONE & WELLINGTON, Montreal, Canada; ;
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

If there ever was a specific for any one COM
plant, then Carter's Little Liver Pills are
specific for sick headache, and every woman
should know this Only one pill a dose Try
them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
". /. HAWLEY.
A Letter
RECEIVED TO-DAY
from a
Prominent
Clergyman SAYS

"W. II. :. WhitcOmb, General Agent:
My Dear Sir---I want to express my
gratitude to you personally for urging
me to take (3) policies in the Equitable.
Count me an enthusiastic friend of Life
Assurance As conducted by your society"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
N. /. HAWILEY
May E..

more capes; closed some lines
at a material reduction in
price. My customers will
get the benefit of the reduc-
ton.
Cotton goods are firmer,
and in some cases slightly adj
vanced in price. Shall no
change our previously adver-
tised prices yet, either in piece
goods or ready made sheets
and pillow cases.
Bargain in half-bleached
table damask at S. cents and
at SO cents a yard.
Extra fine huckabuck tow
els, "a by a. inches, IS cents
each.
Bath towels--seconds-- five
and ten cents each.
Job in three yard Noting
ham curtains at % cents a
pair.
Chemisettes, made to sell
for 25 cents at 10 cents each.
New line Terseyunderwear.
Sterling and plated belt
buckles.
Job in four different lots of
20 and IS inch umbrellas at
IS and 90 cents.
Fancy silks for waists.
In wash goods we now
have a very complete assert
ment of blouse waists at 80,
50, IS, SO cents, ST, S1.I5,
SI.25, SI.5o and Sis, all
made by a manufacturer whose
goods we have found to fit the
best OF any we know about.
Bring SO and pick from a
lot OF 20 black crepon skirts
worth from $40 to SI4.
For S1oy can have a black
polka satin fully lined.
Nothing the matter with the
skirts, and they are the most
fashion approved Of any arti-
Gle of dress this season,
Somebody was unfortunate
1t is not our loss, although we
shall put in the few very high
cost ones we now have-only
two - one was SI2.5O, one
more. Even these two viii
hurt the profit on the 20
$6-don't wait long if yol
want one.
CaPeS. - Come and see
what we opened yesterday anc
/, are going to sell quick. New
er were so many stylish de-
signs in silk, velvet and cloth
at $3.50, $8.75 and $40, in thi
store. Do you want to pa7
less? We have them $I.o8
y 1875, 3, 1888, 4.38, 5. Don
see how some of them can b,
made for the price. Are yol
willing to pay more? There
$3.50, 1850, IS, 1880, Fl
1880, and you get no more
and perhaps less, material, bu
somehow they do not stay il
the store long. Must be som
| reason why.
Seven very stylish tailor
made suits came yesterday
There are no two alike; the
come from artistic hands; SIC
1850, 20, 22.5o. Also NOR
separate skirts at 81 and s.
More new shirt waists.
| New things all through tn
store.
Hereafter. we propose t
I keep only the genuine Fibr
d Chamois. 1t costs more tina
!: any of the limitations, reta
1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

The sea is estimated to contain 2,s5O, 900 900
cubic miles of water
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

l. n EDMUNDsoN. dent your meulCinoS
sdued my life, and / hope all sufferers from
kidney and blood diseases will try your Vaiu-
able medicine.
TIL. EDMUNDSON, Postmaster,
Home, Marshall Co., Kdns.
The muscular system, the Heart Stomach,
Liver and Kidneys all do their work with con-
slant difficulty for every weary, thin OF thln-
blooded person. Fatigue comes early, u e1-
IRENE, and lAsts long. The demand Tor nutrl-
tive aid is ahead of the supply, ana poisonous
materials accumulate. This is the reason pdte
people are always tired. Certain II Is that Dr;
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery cures ana
builds up Just such sufferers. To the weak anu
the nervous. Pierce guarantees A CURE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
Farm for Sale

VERY FINE SUMNER RESI-
v DENCE, 214 miles from Brattle
boro street Buildings have all bee
remodeled; there are so acres of goo d
land; nice fruit, nice running water,
fine lawns and nice shade trees. You
cannot find any place in souther n
Vermont more desirable than tn is
farm for anyone wanting a cosey lit
tie home. For particulars apply to
MAY & CROWN, Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
THE pnsrnuksrER,s Letter.

DAAa ~
Dear Sir i had been
an invalid for nine
teen years and had all
the doctors in our
country prescribe for
me, but they could not
say just what allied me.
When / wrote you CIV
ing the history and
symptoms, you diagnos.
ed my case as disease OF
the blood and kidneys,
and advised me TO try
your Golden Medical
Discovery and pei
let's" and l feel comb
dent YOUR medicines
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
A Lot of contraband Music Seized.

The posta, authorities seized large lot of con-
traband Canadian mail at the St Adams office
Saturday destined to parties IN the United States.
The seizure was made by Postmaster Thomas
Larner acting under instructions from the post
master general The contraband mail consists Of
three sacks of sheet music valued nearly 5000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

surplus, Tour per cent 90 ~ Io,oO0
AGENTS WANTED.
VI. 5. wHITCOMB. Genl Agt. Burlington, Vt
j. II. .MERRIFIELD, Agt.. Williamsville, Vt.
W. Z. AVER. Agt.. Putney. Vt.
GEO. NJ. MOORE, Tyson, Vt, Agent for Windsor
County.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-12-18
So far this calendar year the exports
of cold a,,,nnNt TO Ihnnf 81 900 600
Found the Dead Body of Il Young Man.

ATHENS, Ala, Dec. 10.-News has
been received here of the finding of the
dead body of a young man in the Ten
nessee river at Lucas ferry, about l3
miles southwest Of this place. The body
was discovered near the bank, and was
clothed In nothing but knit shirt and
pair of socks. \ red handkerchief
was tied around his neck. The man S
neck was broken and there We're black
places over his eyes as if he had bcea
Struck. \ silver ring with the initials
''E. S. j., was on one of his fingers.
There is no clue to the mystery.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-12-18
Kick by a Cow Proved Fatal.

YoRKr1LLE, S. c., Dec. 3.-Mrs. A.
Cody, one of the most estimable Of
Yorkville's ladies, died at her home in
this place. The immediate cause Of
Mrs. Cody's death was an injury re-
ceived last Wednesday by being knocked
down by COW, though at the time it
was thought that She was not danger
ouslV hurt
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-12-18

Tie Duckworth club Dem. Of Gin
cinnati( has passed a resolution indors-
ing the declarations OF President Clcve-
land on the Monroe doctrine, and sent
telegram to Goveornor Mckinley ask.
ing. i, the event Of war, 70 be enlisted
rs ,ac first Ohio volunteer infantry to
| fight tor the stars and stripes.
y tiliiuStc:ing expedition whose aim
Is TO tax" the government Of EeneZIcla
out of the hands Of President Crespo
and to free that country from the finan-
cial and commercial distress which the
rcv0lutioniStS claim have driven them
and their countrymen to desperation,
has sailed from New York.
News comes from the Colorado desert
mining camp Of Picacho, near Yuma,
that Mary Thurman, daughter Of Judge
Thurman, has made the richest strike
known in any Of the desert camps for
years She was prospecting in the hills
and found a gold vein that promises to
make her o bonanza queen.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-12-18
4 Pioneer Dead.

KANSAS CITY, Dec, 3.-Edward H.
Allen. aged 65 years, a pioneer OF Kan
sas City, for ten years president of the
board of trade, and an ex-mayor, is
dead. His father was the late Josiah
3. Allen, q man Of considerable prom
iucucc in Connecticut and Ohio.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-12-18

moved in advance OF the close. There
is not word Of truth in this and Mr..
Collier makes q statement to that effect.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-12-18
FATORABLY REPORTED
The Nomination Of Peckham to
Be Associate Justice.
ALSO SPRINGER, K1LGoRE, STUART

The Days Work In Both the House and
Mr.. Price of Louisiana-Several Rcsoiu-
tions Passcd-Bonds 20 BE Issued Unless
Congress Acts.
WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-The senate
Judiciary committee has reported the
nomination OF Rufus w Peckham of
New York to be associate justice Of the
supreme court favorably. which insurcs
his confirmation.
The judiciary ccnmittee also agrees
to report favorably the nomination OF
Judges Springer, kilgore and Stuart.
The chief interest in the senate pro
cecdings centered in a speech of Senator
Morgan of Alabama, chairman OF the
committee or foreign affairs, delivered
in the afternoon on tie Belrins sea
awards
Senator CafTely of Louisiana, who
was reelected at the expiration Of his
short term for q full term Of six years,
was sworn III.
The first bill Of the session TO be pass
ed was one granting the state Of Penn
sylvania permission to occupy the
United States court rooms at Scranton
and Williamsport during certain months
for a period Of five years.
hTr. Cunom Of Illinois gave notice
that he would address the senate Tues
day on the Monroe doctrine.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-12-18


is not word Of truth in this and Mr..
Collier makes statement to that effect.
The dead body of q young man was
found in the Tennessee river at Lucas
ferry, about u miles southwest OF Ath-
ems. Ala. The man $ neck was broken
and there We're black places over his
eyes as if he had been struck. y silver
ring with the initials e S. j. was on
one Of his fingers. There is no clue to
the mystery.
y train containing the Garfield CLUB
of Louisville, while returning from the
inauguration of William 0. Bradley as
governor Of Kentucky at Frankfort,
WAS fired into at EElinence. Ky. ADout
50 shots were fired and several windows
OF the car were shattered. The inmates
fell on the Iloor and escaped injury ex-
cep1 by broken glass.
IN outrageous murder was committed
about two miles south Of Rhine. IL
Dodge county. Ga. Thomas and Bart
Case killed John Pitts They shot him
tAluugh the body five times and then
CIT his throat from ear to car. besides
in:iicting several other serious cuts about
the ;acc and head The trouble arose at
q party III white
\ terrible murder was committed on
the line Of the Southern railway, about
l5 miles from Brunswick, Ga. The
murdered men and the murderer are al
negroes. The two killed We're Henry
Bell and Jim Jackson, sober and indus
trious negroes, while Henry Williams,
the slayer. is turpentine farm worker
of bad rcpute Williams was engaged
in quarrel and Bell and Jackson We're
attempting TO quiet affairs, when VIII
Hams turned on the would..be peacemak-
ers and shot them both dead. The muir
Gerer escaped.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1895-12-18
MANNING, 5. e.:
ITEMS IN,TEn Fl, EST
Happenings All Over the World
Briefly Told.
Through, tho South.

Lizzie St>2!er OF Knoxville, Tenn,
was frightened 70 Death bv the banning
of her house