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

j. II. Chamberlain will receive another
carload of horses Monday, including match
ed teams. light and heavy single drivers
"a double crime and "Buncoed again. "
two special local articles, will be found on
page >, and the conditions respecting the
street railroad on page 3.
The losses by fires in Vermont have
been very heavy for several years, but the
record since Jan. / is unprecedented. Dur
ing the past - days So 600 has been paid
through the Brattleboro agencies.
There is a possibility that the civil ser
vice commission will select Bratteboro as
one of the places in which to hold depart
mental, railway and Indian service exam
nations next September.
The board of bailiffs held their first
meeting Wednesday evening. f. W. Nc
Clure was reelected chief of police. 1t was
voted to relay the village sewer on Canal
street from the Highly house to the corner
of Pine and Canal streets. 1t was voted
to begin work on the additional stable at
the engine house at once.
Rev. Mr.. Leavitt will divide his vaca-
ton this year between June and September
in order that his church may not be closed
an entire month at any one time. The
= 80.
the following three Sundays Nj. Leavitt
will preach in Duluth, Mimi, in exchange
with Rev. +. Southworth OF that city, who
will occupy the Unitarian pulpit here
Mark H. Cook, now of Fitchburg, Mass,
is one OF the few men who has read his
own obituary. MI. Cook moved from
here two or three weeks ago, and il was
generally reported last Friday that a tele-
Ia, I., +l,.
announcing that he had dropped dead on
the street of that city. Nj. Cook is in as
good health as usual and has no idea how
the report started.
Since the close of the successful season
in grand opera at Nice, Mrs Harriet
BTasor Pratt has been engaged under very
satisfactory conditions to sing at Convent
Garden, London, for the operate season
which begins May Is and extends TO the
end of July. She will appear in the French
repertOry and one or two roles in Italian,
under the direction of the noted Sir Angus
tus Harris. MI i'd Mrs. Pratt are eX-
pected to return - Brattleboro for a vaca-
ton early in August.
The annual Getting of the Universalist
Sunday school vas held last Sunday and
the following officers were chosen: Super
intendent Mrs. Il. r. Brown; assistant
superintendent, Miss Minnie Haskins, c.
1. Stickney; secretary, Miss Florence Lam
son; treasurer, Frank Powers; executive
committee, T. Hannop, Il. M. Wood, Mrs.
Charles Reach; librarian, George f Root
pianist, Mrs. A. f. Roberts. The librarian
has appointed Arthur Sta piles, Edison Burn
ham and Walter Stearns as assistants. The
reports showed total membership of $40,
gain of "A during the year. average
attendance was 172, gain OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
HIGH SCHOOL.

field Centres May 25.
The sophomore class have taken several trims
AFTER botany specimens this week
Tue juniors chaperoned bv Miss Emerson an
Joyed an outing on the mountain Monday.
me brattleboro drum corps organized nv
hlgh school BOYS, furnishes music at West Braf
tleboro Memorial day. ~
The following have been appoiutad In assist q p
the graduating exercises. Head usher A ldrich
20; assistants, Stoddard, Morey Allen, Ryder
DI5atchelueT; 4, Adams T. Adams and Bangs go
burnett es; flower ushers, Stewart Hopkinson
ana rice ~, and Wales, '97 Misses Dodge
tba 9a i9gS, 1oodAe ana Whitney are to arrange
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
meteorological Record
Announcements.

Announcements.
Large variety and very desirable patterns in
sterling silver and plated belt buckles also silver
belt pins All new goods and at bottom prices.
RANGER & MHoMPsoN.
Fine watch and clock repairing. prices are
moderate c. W. SAWYER. 30 Main st.
Small tenement TO rent on Green street
W R. GEDpIs.
wANTEp- Coat. makers.
PRATT, WRIGHT < Co.
TENEMENT 10 RENT in West Bratteboro
Mrs. S. H. SAWYER
wAxrEp-At once. experienced chambermaid
at Brooks House.
This week we offer 80 sunshades also lots of
OF new ri loves. hosiery and mitts
T. w BARNARD.
Fascinating for all endless amusement for
children. using Clapp g Jones' transferring,huid;
improved outfit Three thousand bottles sold.
Popular sheet music and books. Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Joness
Now is a good time TO have your picture framed
Tasteful work and moderate prices at Clapp &
Joness
Furnished room to rent, 70 Main street.
Mrs W. II. R0LEAr.
Remember the knives, forks and spoons stamp
ed with orr own name and fully guaranteed as to
durability and quality. RANGER & Thompson.
/ cleans and bleach men $ and womeu's straw
hats Work first class. Enquire for Z. $. at S.
W Edgetts.
WANTED-Middle aged woman or steady girl for
housework on farm. Wardsboro Vt, Box 30
TENEMENT TO Rent Three To five rooms. Ell
quire of J. X. Parker, l3 Oak street.
Have your pictures framed at Clapp q Jones $.
Electric gas lighting. electric bell and private
telephone work Prompt attention given re
pairing. VAUGHAN s. SARGENT.
TENEMENT TO RENl - Enquire of l. b. Barrows
A special bargain i'm Turkey red damask at 81
cents yard. T. w BARNARD.
Clapp q Jones have a line of the Soule CO. IS
new brown tone uumounted photographs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
Y. M. c. A. NOTES.

Rev. a. d. Sp9ulding of Sctuate Mass, will
address the young men at the O'Clock meeting
next Sunday.
The battalion meeting at O'Clock will be con
Quoted by L. W. Hawey.
The battalion drilled on the common last Satur-
day evening.
The service at the town hall sunday afternoon
at 4 O'Clock followed fittingly the excellent work
done by Bishop Hall the previous week The
speaker, Rev. Geo. c. NeediIam of Mortified
spoke along the line of the ruth given in the
first chapter of Isaiah, making plain the though
that God looks not upon the outward but on tn e
inward life Music was furnished by a male cho.
rus from Mount Hermou
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
THE FRATHHNITIEs.

The annual session of the grand lodge of Odd
Fellows Of Vermont will be held az St. Johnsbury
May 49, IA and 70. Caledonia lodge will give a
reception and entertainment Monday evening
There will be a grand parade an Tuesday after
noon by the regiment of Patriarchs Militant and
members Of the grand and local lodges. In the
evening the degree of chiyalry will be publicly
conferred followed by on address and banquet
IN the opera house. Wednesday evening will be
entirely devoted 10 the sessions of the grand
lodge
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

The street sprinkler started on its load
losing mission Saturday.
Miss Augusta Fox is spending a few
weeks with friends in Amherst, Mass. am
vicinity
Fred Houghton has moved from the
East village and will occupy Mrs. Sabriu5
Miller's house
The Richardson Ice company will run &c,
carts to this village two or three times
week during the summer.
Quite party of grangers will 90 to Yer
non tonight, where they will be enter
tanned by Miss leila Johnson.
Twenty-four persons were received into
the Congregational church last Sunday.
seventeen of them or confession Of faith,
and seven by letter.
Mrs. Henry Clisbee went Thursday TO
Nashua. n Z, to care for her niece Mr.
Will Dutton. who is i'll. She will probably
remain several weeks.
Judging from the color OF the wood
chuck exhibited this week by Albert New
ton. bright yellow is to be the proper shade
in woodchucks this season.
The "hard times" social was well al
tended and heartily enjoyed. Between
$50 and $40 We're netted for a new carpet
in the chapel and ladies' parlor
The Jailbrd'' drew fairly well a, the
Perry hall last Friday evening and al
were well pleased. This will be the las
appearance Of the company this season.
I. N. Goodenough had the thumb Of his
left hand nearly severed below the second
Joint Monday, while splitting wood at W.
{. Millers He was holding the sticks il
his left hand and welding the axe with his
right hand. when the handle struck the
block and the axe fell heavily. The bone
was cut in two. but Dr. Dawson sewed VI
the wound and expects TO save the thumb.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
GRANGE NEWS.

protective grange meets tonight with Miss
leila johnson Of Vernon.
There viii be rehearsal of the third and fourth
degrees at Grand Army hall SATURDAY. evening
May 10 All officers are requested 20 be present
Inc Grange Dramatic CLUB will present "Out in
the streets at Grand Army hall TUESDAY even
ing May IA, at ':SO O'Clock. The public are in.
vited. a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

Against death from any cause with the Secur
ity Live Stock lns. Co. of Boston. The largest
company in the country engaged in this business
Statistics show that ninety eight per cent of the
number Of horses that die, die from diseases or
ccideut and only two per cent are destroyed by
fire. Send for circulars and rates to A. W Childs
& Co.. sole agents for Brattlebor0 and vicinity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
Milton Warner.

Milton Warner, IS, a longtime resident Of Do.
YER uleu al Centrevie Wednesday night He
was farmer and meat dealer for many wears in
Dover, removing 10 Brattleboro about four wears
ago. He was twice married He is survived nv,
ms second wife anu three children Mrs s Il
davenport OF West BrattleborO Mrs Emma
warner ana Z. ID. Warner Of this village THE
funeral will be held tomorrow mornina AZ \
clock and Ile Lmrlal win b. In nnrar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
Art Lonn Exhibition.

An art loan exhibition will bee held n the Bap-
fist parsonage under the auspices of the ladies
auxiliary of the y NJ. G. A.. from 10 A. st., Tues
day, May IA. to q p. NJ, Friday, May l., A straw
berry supper will be served Thursday evening at
6 O'Clock in the dining room of the Baptist church
Season ticket 81: single admission p cents, chill
rem. Is cents: strawberry supper, 80 cents; sup
per and admission Thursday evening As cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
DISTRICT NO. g.

Luther Dustin met with a serious accident
last Monday. While attempting to unload
a cart which was tipped up he stepped I'M
der it, the cart came down on the top of
his head, knocking him forward on the
axle, breaking his nose badly and bruising
his face.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
Mrs. Lydia NJ. Bradley.

mrs LYDIA NJ. Bradley, So, widow of the late
David NJ, Bradley, died Friday at the home of bsT
daughter, Mrs Is II. Sperry, IN Shelburne Fails
Mass the immediate cause being paralysis Tue
bradieys as residents of Green street some 90
years ago The body was brought here for Ourial
monday, the Rev. Mr.. Collins CONDUCTING brief
services at the grave
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
New Goods at HawIey.s.

Hawley opens today. May 10, childrens ging-
ham dresses. to u year sizes; another big lot of
blouse waists in wash materials. more capes.
separate skirts, serge suits and neck wear. New
night gowns at 50 cents. Tomorrow a lot of
women's wash suits are expected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

H. W. Sargent has the agency for Netzgers
awnings which are of the best goods and are
finely made. will come. measure, and put them
up at prices that all who wish can afford TO have
them Leave your orders now so that you can
have them early. Harmony block
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
A CASE OF RATTLES
Made a Roaring Farce of the VIII
lage Meeting.

Session OF Two and ODe-lI alt
Hours---the Australian Ballot system
Adopted---the Long-Dra,vn Out Dis
cussion and Confusion.
There is a tide in the affairs of men,
which, taken at its flood. leads on to for
tune The tide was at its flood for making
fortune Tuesday night when the annual
village meeting was held at the town hall,
but nobody was present with Photographic
and photographic appliances to take down
the scene and its befuddlements. its bursts
of oratory and its attempts at bluff its
derisive laughter and applause. so that it
could be reproduced. Had this been the
case unique entertainment would have
been provded-50 per cent more amusing
than the mock trial-and one which would
not consider negro minstrelsy a rival Flu
ture generations would look upon it and
then discuss the crude customs of their an
cestors, and finally declare that the repro
duction was a caricature and not taken
from real life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

The masterpiece came in the action upon
article seven, which was ITO see if the vii
lage will vote to conduct its annual meet
ings and elect its village officers under the
provisions of Act No. ! of the Acts of
1892. Gen. Estey asked for an explana-
ton, and the chairman called upon G.. Z.
Hit who said that the act referred to meant
the Australian ballot system. Gen Estey
spoke in favor of the system. He thought
the town went backward when il was abol-
ished. IL gave a chance for appeal, after
nomination and was right in principle
A. {. Davenport looked the other way,
and that without the system there was
better chance Tor expressing opinion
Then followed one or two attempts to vote
and general "balling up g. B. Hit
thought the system was good for national
and state elections. but was cumbersome
for town and village meetings. 1t placed the
nomination in l0or T. hands 1t compelled
Republican, and Democratic caucuses.
ID did not bring out free expression for
officers or Tor transaction of business. \.
I. Ryan said that on one occasion SIX men
had nominated all the town officers, and
that partisan feeling which ought not TO
enter into local affairs was aroused. Gen.
Estey thought the reasons given against it
as the present meeting. One could cast
his ballot as he pleased. He would know
the time to vote and when other business
would come
MI. Hit said the man on the ballot was
always elected and caucus was made king.
c. II. Davenport said the vital question
was whether a man was to vote without
fear without supervision or without being
bought. There was more need of the sys-
TEN in local than in state and national
elections. The time might come when
employers would dictate how the votes
should be cast and then a safeguard would
be needed Col. Harmon said that at the
last election the way man voted could be
told by the ticket he presented. Mr. Hit
thought the talk about voters being forced
or bought in Brattleboro pretty cheap, and
that there was no need of looking out now
for system which our great-grandchildren
might want.
The house was divided on the vote and
the chairman declared the result "2 TO T.
in favor of the Australian system.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

Hoods Pills cure liver ills, billiousness, indl-
geston, headache A pleasant laxative. All
druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

The chairman started in with the next
article, but E. w. Stoddard arose TO appeal
for a reconsideration of the action on the
Australian system. The chairman didn't
know what to do, and those he called upon
for advice didn't help him. Mr.. RYAN
and others protested Col. Hooker said
that if the other side had been bright they
would have called for a ballot before the re-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

suit was announced. There was great ap-
plause at this. Col. Hasl1ins said it was
well enough to cheer Col. Hooker. He
knows a great deal but there are many
things he does not know which he thinks
he does. Col. Haskins was standing upon
one of the seats and this sally brought
another great burst of applause The
speaker continued in Websterian tones at
some length. C.. F. Thompson was to the
point in a manner that was very refresh
ing. He6rieny reviewed the action thus
far and said the whole trouble was that the
chairman did not have the vote counted,
but guessed at it, After more chewing
the rag" in which several joined, the vote
was reconsidered on motion Of {. II. Dav-
export, who also moved that the village
hold its meetings under the law of 1892
A ballot being called for resulted in lac to
11G in favor Of the Australian system. A
tax of 40 cents on the dollar was voted. and
the meeting adjourned after session OF
over two and one-half hours.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10
WEST BRATTLEBORO.
An Attempt at Suicide.

A sad case of attempted suicide occurred
last Friday forenoon. Mrs. Stoddard is az.
elderly woman, who has been in i'll health
and a nervous suff erer for years. Her ac
was evidently deliberately planned and the
cause was undoubtedly melancholia >h
had not left her room for several months
but while her attendant was upstairs She
went out through the kitchen to the pai-
try. where she took a razor from the shell
and with il cut her throat in seven pIace-
When the attendant returned her appear.
ance was frightful, as she was covered witt
blood. DR.. Dawson dressed the wound
and she is now doing we'll 1t is probab..
that Mrs. Stoddard did not fully reall.
what she was doing She now expresse.
regret for her action.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

Article five was carried. 1t was as follows
To see If the village will vote TO adopt the
following bylaw. A person or corpora
ton shall not construct building for pub
lie gatherings or business purposes without
first submitting TO the baiiffs plans and
specifications therefor and obtaining
their permission TO build the same. which
said permission may be granted under such
regulations as the bailifts may reasonably
require
The question of building a cistern on
Chestnut street and placing engine No. Is
at some point in Esteyville brought out
another grand melange of discussion, con-
fusion misunderstanding, applause and
laughter W II. Vinton asked who would
manage the engine, and MI Lyons replied
that there were men enough in Esteyville.
Several participated in an aimless discus
sion, and Col Haskins finally introduced a
resolution to the effect that the engine be
placed in Esteyville when company
shall be formed TO man the same" 2. ).
Chase said the people of Esteyville didn't
want the engine He knew of only one
man who wanted it and he lived outside
the village limits. Gen. Estey said that if
the people of Esteyville were not public
spirited enough TO man the engine they
were not tit 10 live in Esteyville. or any
where else. Col Haskins and A. c. Dav-
export spoke of the necessity of organiza-
ton. 1t was explained that quarters for
the engine could be secured for Sis a year
Col Haskins amendment was voted down,
and the article was carried.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-05-10

Three TO four hundred voters were in the
hall when Mayor Streeter called to order
and Clerk w. d. Perry read the call. A
clerk would naturally have been the first
officer elected but the chairman started
OFF with the bailiffs. II. c. Streeter was
renominated, and John Calvin was also
named, but he withdrew, and Mr.. Streeter
was chosen viva voce. MI Calvin was
elected second bailiff in the same manner.
and j. @. Estey, j. j. Eckels and L. l..
Parker were chosen the other members of
the board.
The chairman started 10 take up the re-
ports, but the election of a clerk and next
a treasurer, was called for. and w. D..
Perry was chosen to fill both offices After
wrong start on the next article again
there was a call for chief engineer. and G.
c. Turner was elected to that office T. T..
Gordon was chosen tax collector and G.. A
Harris auditor. The reports OF the treas
urer, bailitts and chief engineer were ac-
cepted and adopted after considerable CON
fusion
When the question of increasing the pay
OF the chief engineer TO 500 was taken up
L. c. Crosby thought it was no. a good
time TO begin increasing salaries, but if
this was To be done he would advocate pay
for the bailitts, who have great deal OF
hard work to perform. \ motion having
been made to lay the article on the table,
| Col Hooker said he hoped it would not
prevail. He said we had the best chief en-
gineer or the best fire department in New
England or we had been the most fortunate
town The chairman reading OF the arti-
Gle sounded like TO increase the salary 500.
which would make IL $500 Gen. kstev
and others joined in the discussion and
| interrogatons and John Calvin finally set
the matter right boy saying that the purport
was to increase to $500, or 500 more than
| now. The article then passed
1t 3as voted, after discussion. to build an
| addition 10 the steamer house to accOmmo-
date three more horses.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-01-08
Charges Against a Judge.

WASHINGTON, January Charges
OF sensational nature against United
States District Judge Kicks of Cleve,
land are contained in a memorial
presented to the House to-day. Rep,
resentative johnson of Ohio secured
Immediate consideration for the reso.
luton, instructing the Judiciary Com
mittee to investigate the charges,
The charges are made under oath
by S. S. Richie of Akron, Ohio, a
wealthy citizen and capitalist, and
while directed mainly at Judge Kicks
they indirectly affected Judge Burke
and ex-United States Senator Payne
Of Cleveland.
,Ritchie gives the names Of for
midable array Of counsel in Washing
ton, Cleveland and Akron retained in
his behalf.
The charges involve losses reaching
s6,00o,0OO Rltchie claims to have suf-
fered i'll decisions made by Judge
Kicks affecting the Canadian copper
and nickle mines.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-01-08
Highest of all in 1e.vennr pover-1..e., s co,t Re,

An exchange says the latest fad is a
roller skate with pneumatic tire
wheels about seven inches in diane
ter. 1t is said person can make ten
or twelve miles an hour on all ordi-
nary roads. A pair Of these skates
will weigh about two and three
quarter pounds.
. Dave Casper has just received. a
new lot Of samples Of Fall and
Winter clothing which will be made
to order from GIT up.
In commenting on the fact that as
late as 1915 woman in England was
muzzled for being too free with her
talk, the Paris journal des Debats
remarks dryly that "those persons
who think that nothing has been done
to ameliorate the lot of women dur
ing this century is wrong"
L. Burkhart Is reaGy t. do all
kinds of painting, piper hanging and
decorating on short notice. He guar
antres To give satisfaction Go to
him when you need anything in his
ne.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-01-08

Fx:- A certain preacher said NJ,
newspaper that told the truth and
the whole truth could make Il pecun-
lary success. We say by way Of re-
turning the compliment that th-
minister who will at all times and un-
der all circumstances tell the truth
about his members. alive or dead.
Will not occupy the pulpit more than
one Sunday and then he will find j,
necessary to leave town in a harry.
The press and the pulpit go hand in
hand with whitewash brushes and
pleasant words magnifyiny little
virtues into big ones. The pulpit.
the pen and the gravestonc are tile
great saintmaking triumvirate.