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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18

j. II. Gates OF East Wallingford, who
was arrested by Sheriff Stearns, gave bonds
in the sum of $1,000 to appear at the county
court to tell what he knows about the burn
ing of two barns last summer, belonging to
Samuel Pelkey.
The New York yacht club has formally
accepted the challenge of Lord Dunraven
for race for the Americas cup. The
American cup defender will be built by a
New York syndicate. Dunraven will be
assisted by several prominent Englishmen.
His yacht will be a keel boat, known as
Valkyrie III.
The number of business failures in 1894
was less than in 1898, and the liabilities
which in '93 amounted to S346, IA, $50,
reached in 1894 only S167, 000 900, or less
than one-half. This decrease of failures
and lessening of the amount liabilities
cannot but be regarded as prima facie
evidence of marked improvement in
business.
Henry w. Putnam of Bennington takes
the whole of the S250,000 of stock neces-
sary to build the "Escondido Ditch" a
waterway, - miles long, which is to fur
nlsh water to irrigate the Esconddo dis
trict, near San Diego, Calf The al
titude of the supply, ant the Is miles of
solid ditch cut out of the hills and three of
tlume, makes it gigantic engineering en-
terprise.
Jacob NJ. Clark, who died recently at
Elizabeth, y. j., was a son of Rev. Jacob
5. Clark, nearly half a century pastor of
the Congregational church in Morgan, this
state. Mr.. Clark graduated from the Uni
versity of Vermont in 1915, and became
civil engineer, in which profession he at
tanned high rank. He was for many years
chief Of the engineering staff of the jersey
Central railroad.
The Rev. Dr. King, the noted abolition
list, who has just died at Chatham, Ont. is
said to have been the one from whom the
character of Clayton in "Uncle Toms cab
in was drawn. He was born in 1872, the
son of southern planter, but some time
before the Civil war; deciding that slavery
was wrong, he freed his slaves and those
of his wife, and, securing a grant of land
from the Canadian government, founded a
colony for refugee slaves at Buxton, Ont,
which exists till this day
The tobacco growers in the Connecticut
valley are organizing to conduct the sales
OF their crops. The proposition is to open
in the near future large tobacco warehouses
in Springfield and Hartford. The first
step will be in direction of auction sales, to
be conducted by the growers through agents
of their appointing in New York. The
first of the sales will take place within
few weeks. About 1000 cases have been
put up by the growers of the valley. The
first sale will include $50 cases, selected in
parts from all cOnsignments
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
BRILLIANT H1NsDALE PARTY

The closing reception of Mrs. j. c. How
ards dancing school was held at the town
hall last evening, and proved the event of
the season thus far. Leitsinger's orches-
ira furnished music for a concert from s
till 9, followed by the grand march led by
Mrs. Howard and w. o. Amidon All
were in evening dress and the handsome
gowns of the ladies presented lovely ap-
pearance. The march was loudly ap-
plauded by the large crowd of spectators,
most of whom were seated on the stage.
The fourth number on the program was
the medley exhibition dance by Misses
Barrows, Cunningham, Roberts and Howe /:
and Messrs White, Cotton, Clogher and
Tarbell. 1t was enthusiastically encored.
Much credit is given Mrs. Howard for
the manner in which the dance WAS brought
out, and also for the success of the school
as a whole. Each person was presented
with an elegant souvenir program with
carnations attached. At II o'clock there
was an intermission, when refreshments
were served at Hotel Ashuelot. w. O.
Amidon, who has been manager of the
school and reception, is deserving of
much credit for his untiring efforts to make
everything a success. Members of the
school all feel very grateful to Mr.. Amidon
for the reception which was complimentary
to them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
SPORTING.
"YnIe NIurphy the MIMI,

The above is the heading under which
Sam Crane, the veteran ball player and
sporting critic, writes column article for
the New York Press, to show that the old
Bratteboro short stop should succeed Capt.
Ward as second baseman of the "Giants. "
He says that when an accident to Ward
occurred last season Marphy electrified the
spectators by the wonderful ability he
showed. The idea that Murphy is too
short and too light for the position is off
set, Mr.. Crane thinks, by quickness and
pluck, and the fact that Murphy is ambi-
tious and his best days are before him as a
professional is in his favor. Last year he
was the most popular player on the New
York team, and if given the opportunity
to cover the second bag it is predicted that
he will equal if not excel Retz, Baltimore's
phenomenal little second baseman.
The University of Vermont will have
strong ball team the coming season.
Among the old players who will go into
training are Kinsella, Pond, Hill and Nay
lor from the medical department and Dag
gett and Capt. Woodward from the AGA
demic department. Forbes, formerly of
Vermont Academy, will try for position
on the team.
The New York auction sale last week re-
suited in the disposal of 27S horses for a
total of SS9,375, or an average of 1898
head. Three horses owned by A. n.
Kingsley of Ashuelot were sold the last
day as follows: Azmoor, jr., by Azmoor
Dembath, $500; Revestoke, by Viking
Nesperone, $500, and Augustus, by Vol
unteer Susie, S275.
Tom Dowd is spending the week with
Brattleboro friends. He received a CON
tract yesterday from the st. Louis Browns
manager, calling for a large salary and one
that he pronounced entirely satisfactory.
He will sign i: and join the st. Louis team
in the spring for the third season. Dowd
has made his mark as 4 professional, as
many Brattleboro people predicted in the
days when he covered second base and
captained our champion team.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.
CHURCH AND soC1FfY.

The Christian Science meeti'e will be
held at T. A. Chamberain's, Wednesday
evening, Jan. 23d. All are welcome.
The next regular meeting Of the Ladies'
Aid society Of the Sons of Veterans, will
be held at Grand Army hall next Monday
evening, the 21st.
The usual morning service will be held
at the Unitarian church next Sunday. In
the evening Mr. Leavitt will give the third
lecture in his winter series; subject,
"What is the Bible?" Mr.. Miller will
sing.
The next meeting of the Alliance will
be held in the reception room of the
Brooks House, Monday evening, Jan. 20
at 1880 o'clock. After the business meet
ing, 'Unitarianism in early New England
will be discussed, with papers on Claiming
and Parker.
Services in st. Michael's church on the
second Sunday after Epiphany, Jan. 20.
$3.50 A. NJ, holy communion; 1880 \. NJ,
morning prayer litany, and the reading by
the rector of the pastoral letter, recently
issued by the house of bishops; II As \. NJ,
Sunday school; 7 p. NJ, evening prayer.
Universalist church: Sunday morning
service at 1880, at which Mr.. Maxwell
will give the second address in the series
on practical Universalism, his theme be-
ing 'Universalism at noon Sunday
school at II As; Young Peoples Christian
Union at 6 p. Nj. Vesper service with Or
chestral music, and lecture on What
Jesus Thought of the Old Testament at
7 p. NJ. All are cordially invited to these
meetings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
The japanese Atrooltle. at Port Arthur.

Copies of japanese papers received in
Washington are a unit in indicating the
Japanese soldiers against the charges of
barbarous atrocities after the capture of
Port Arthur. AS a whole, it is claimed.
the Japanese soldiers have borne themselves
with great moderation and self-restraint
While passing through the village of Port
Arthur the japanese were attacked by
Chinese soldiers, claiming to be non-com-
batants, ambushed in the houses. One pa
per alludes to the terrible atrocities perpe-
trated by the Chinese on the Japanese kill
ed and wounded, and says that, despite
such provocation, the japanese soldiers, as
rule, behaved with the greatest clemen-
cy, never failing to carry the wounded
Chinese to the nearest field hospital, where
they were well cared for. But among the
japanese there were some upon whom the
sight of their mutlated comrades produced
maddening effect, and these, when the
enemy came in sight, raised the cry of ''no
quarter" themselves setting the example
of indisCriminate slaughter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18

John Donovan of Bay City is in trouble
says the New York Press. There is n,
other Democrat in the Michigan legisla
ture to second his motions.
The Senate passed the urgency deficen
cy bill yesterday without dissent settling
thefact, by providing the necessary appro
priation,S .-that she income tax will be col
lected, the threatened >opposition of Qua.
and Hill collapsng at the last Inc-ament
Gen. L. A. Grant, one of Vermonts
brave veterans, who, as a resident of Min
nesota, was assistant secretary of war under
Redfeld Proctor, is one of the capitalists
interested in the project of building an air
line railroad between Washington and New
York. 1t is claimed that on such road
speed of two miles minute will be reached.
VIM. p Frye was renominated for Unit
ed States senator by the Republicans of the
Maine legislature last week, and in his
speech of acceptance he said: eve have a
strong hope and reasonable expectation of
giving from our delegation the next Repub-
lican candidate for the presidency" 1t is
hardly necessary to say that the reference
was to Thomas B. Reed.
John NJ. Thurston of Omaha is part
owner of gold mine that is likely to make
him a multi-millionaire. The mine is in
Boise, Head county, Mont Six years ago
Thurston, Gen. Alger and another man
"grub-staked' prospector, and the result
is rich gold belt, - miles wide and %
long. A stock company has been formed,
of which Gen. Alger is president and
Thurston vice president. Thurston is the
Vermont native recently chosen United
States senator from Nebraska.
1t is amusing to read the speeches made
at the banquet of the Western Massachu-
sets Life Underwriters association held
in Springfield Friday night. President
johnson talked about the association being
formed in the interest of 'philanthropic
humanity" etc. These re-
marks stamp Mr.. johnson as hypocrite.
Insurance is a legitimate business, but it is
entered into for revenue and nothing else.
When an insurance man tells you he wishes
to write you policy for 'your own good
he is lying.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18

would be glad to help on the good work.
Any persons wishing to contribute can
leave the money with Mrs. Campbell.
The marriage of L. L. Wetherbee of
this place and Miss Hattie Whitney of
Westminster took place Saturday at
o'clock, only immediate friends being pres
ent. They left on the l as train for Gard
ner, Worcester and other places. The date
for this marriage was set for Christmas
day, but on account of the illness of Miss
Whitney was postponed.
The Sunday school classes of Mrs. E. c.
Osgood and G. II. Osoood had a sleighrde
to Westminster last Saturday and visited
the Kurn Ilattin home for boys. 1t was
Mrs. Osgood's class Of girls who gave the
first contribution ever made for the sup
port of this institution. At present there
are only eight boys in the home, but it is
thought that more will be added. The
wants and needs of the boys are great and
the home is much in need of funds. Read
ing matter and clothing seem to be the
most acceptable gifts at present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
GRAFTON.

VIM. Mason is visiting his brother A. c.
Mason.
Miss Luna Colburn is staying at Mrs.
Halls for time.
Miss Ellen Cutter has been visiting in
town at Mrs. Daniels's and at Mr.. Holmes.
An adjourned meeting of the stockhold-
ers of Grafton Cheese company will be
held Jan. PC.
The grangers are intending to have a
dramatic entertainment and supper the
last of next week.
Rev. Mr. Leach was here nearly all of
last week calling upon some members of
the Congregational church.
At the Jordan gallery in Boston the
peoples prize of 5000 was recently awarded
to Mr. S. Tolman's picture 1.-The Village
Doctor
The Grand Army met on Saturday even
ing, Jan. y, for the installation of Off
GERS. William Colburn is still retained as
commander, an Office which he has held
for several years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
THE FRATERNITIES
Red Men CIeTs.

Deputy Gro Sachem c. A. Miles raised
up these ciefs at the wigwam of Quonek-
J,!cat tribe Friday evening: Sachem, L. j.
Retting; prophet, G.. A. Miles; senior
sycamore, W. S. Pratt; junior sycamore,
r. II. Baker; chief of records, II. r. Law
renee; collector of wampum, f. b. Put
nam; keeper of wampum, c. Nj. c. Rich
ardsOn; trustee three great suns, II. A.
Chaplin; first sannap, c. S. Stockwell /.
second sannap, II. II. Hackley; guard of
wigwam, John Adams; guard of forest, f.
b. Walker; first warrior, T. f. Turner;
second warrior Fred II. Morse; third
warrior, Theodore F.. Turner fourth
warrior, William A. Morse; first brave
George H. Foster; second brave, f. II.
Field third brave, II. L. Harris; fourth
brave, II. F. Burnham; finance committee
w. 5. Pratt, II. A. Chaplin, F. j. Holman.
new Rebekah lodge was instituted at
Ludlow yesterday.
The Red Men will work the hunters de-
gree on several candidates this evening.
The annual meeting of the Sth Masonic
district will be held in Brattleboro next
Wednesday, when the program announced
in The Phoenix last week will be carried
out.
Grand Representative l.. J. Retting will
institute new Rebekah lodge at White
River Junction next Wednesday, and he
will probably be accompanied by several
Odd Fellows from here. The Woodstock
lodge will eXemplify the degrees.
District Supreme Governor Mitchell of
Wilton, n. H., installed the Pilgrim Father
officers Friday evening. He was accom-
panied by Deputy Sergeant at Arms Fos-
ter of Wilton. Games and refreshments
were the order after the installation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
WEST BRATTbBBORO.
The DrnmniIc Clnb.

At regular meeting of the dramatic
club Monday evening it was voted to va
cate their club rooms, but still hold regu-
lar meetings. The causesOf the inactivity
of the club this winter is the lack Of in
terest shown 10y the young people about
town. There is talent, both dramatic and
musical, sufficient TO run the club success
fully, but as there is but little interest
shown, il is impossible for the few who are
interested to 20 on and give public per-
formances. The clubs plays have been
well patronized, and in return the actors
have helped those in need, kept the town
clock in repair and assisted in defraying
the expense of having hand concerts last
season.
The few interested members have decid-
ep to hold the organization together in the
hope Of again being able to 60 on with the
good work. 1t is a fact that any organiza-
ton which has ever tried to gain a foot
hold here has after n brief season of sue
cess been obliged to disband for lack of
public interest. The ladies' enterprise So
ciety, which first established street lights,
is only remembered by the few broken
lamp posts remaining. The West Brattle-
boro band, one of the best in its day, is
only called to mind as we gaze on the
broken down band stand on the common.
1t is hoped that the organization at pres
ent in question will not be entered in this
list permanently.
Vinal Keith is very low with a heart
trouble and his recovery is not expected.
Chas. Butler had the misfortune to lose
one of his team horses Saturday. The an
imal was strangled in the stall.
The old "Western'' was called into ssse
Eday to pump out MISS fsfizaoetn Whites
cellar, which was filled to the depth of two
Or three feet by the breaking away of w.
Q. Miller's mill dam. The men about
own lent a helping hand to "Clate," who
n return furnished refreshments of sub
itantial nature, which altogether made
quite holiday.
The ladies of the Congregational church
leld the annual business meeting of both
he benevolent and the missionary societies
connected with their church at the vestry
his afternoon. Following this they give
supper, and this evening is to be devoted
o the opening of the home missionary
mite boxes, accompanied by appropriate
exercises. 1t is expected that Rev. G. II.
Merrill of st. John,bury, secretary of the
Vermont Domestic Missionary society, will
De present and will also occupy the pulpit
sunday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
STATIONS RIVER.


Death of Deacon samuel w. Warner.
After painful illness of several weeks
Dea. Samuel w. Warner passed away Jan.
IL. The funeral on Monday was largely
attended For half century Mr. War
ner has been actively and successfully
engaged in business in this community
His business was that of stove and tinware
dealer, with peddlers who went to sur
rounding towns. In 1S47 Mrs. Warner be-
came his devoted and most helpful wife.
In March, 1850 Mr. and Mrs. Warner be-
came members of the Congregational
church. In June, 1864, Mr.. Warner was
made deacon. Mr.. and Mrs. Warner have
rendered the church large and valuable
service. In the emergent times, when
debts rested heavily, with courage and
wisdom they have led the church forward,
helping to lift the burdens and remove in
indebtedness. Their five sons, one after
another, passed on years ago. The widow
and one grandson survive.
Dea. Warner for many years has filled
a prominent and highly influential place in
the business and religious activities of this
community. The church he so loved and
earnestly served profoundly mourn his
loss.
Last Sunday nine young persons united
with the Congregational church of this viii
lage.
The Messrs. Whipple II Thompson
mills are alive with activity AlreaJ |
large piles of sawed lumber adorn thaniil !
yard.
DIR. Locke, after an absenccJf several
weeks devoted to study and,6servation in
New York city, lately retJNed to his home |
and professional life amng us.
Mrs. r. r. Harrisiad her tongue partly
removed at st. Dlllle's hospital in New !
York city Jap12. She is reported as do
ing well. Hr case awakens very general
sympathy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
NORTHFIELD. MASS.

Fred, the nine-year-old son of George
Harrison, had the misfortune while coast
ing in East Mortified to fracture the right
thigh in the upper third.
The two highest grades of the grammar
school, accompanied by their teacher, Mrs.
F. Caldwell, enjoyed sleighride to Greer
field last Saturday. They started about >
o'clock, and after seeing the sights of
Greenfield they had supper, returning
home by moonlight.
Mrs. William Smith, who lived with her
daughter, Mrs. Warren Davis of Winches-
ter, died very suddenly Wednesday even
ing from heart disease. She had been
feeling usually well, and death came with
little warning. Her two sons, Edward and
Herbert, are residents of this village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
WESTMINSTER.

Whist parties are the popular amusement
at present.
Mr.. Pitts, who is worker in the inter
est of the Kurn Hattin home for boys, has
assisted at the evening services at the
church a week or more
A sledride to Putney was the program
for last evening. Fifteen couples COM
posed the company, and supper and
dance at the hotel were enjoyed.
ID. O. Wiley of Detroit, Mich, who has
recently visited his relatives here, returned
this week. His sister, Mrs. Nellie Nut
ting, accompanied him as far as Burlington
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
4 Dartmouth College Graduate Frozen
in HOVel.

Horace Ruel Tarbell was found dead
and frozen stiff in his hut about a mile
from Chester village Friday He had been
dead several days. He was a well-known
character and had lived the life of a hermit
for years. He was a graduate of Dart
mouth college. A sum of money was willed
to him in trust. His house was burned a
year ago and the trustees refused to rebuild
it, Tarbell thereupon made his corn house
his dwelling place, and it was here that the
body was found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
"CHARLEY's AUNT" JANUARY %

"Charley's aunt" which will appear at
the town hall Monday, Jan. rs, is spoken
of by the Brooklyn correspondent of the
Dramatic Mirror as follows:
IAN overlooking audience greeted the players
who appeared at the Columbia Monday night in
'Charley's aunt which has been waited for with
much Impotence ever since its remarkable sue
cess in New York, 1t is a long time since Brook
lynites have had so good a chance to laugh and it
is likely that the Columbia will be crowded at ev-
cry performance during the twoweeks the com
pany will remain here"
Everybody pronounces it one of the best
American comedies ever written, and the
fact that two big companies are necessary
to fill the demands of managers is evidence
that the public are showing their appre-
citation of its laughable situations by lib
eral patronage. The fact that Frohman' S
company will appear here is a guarantee
that the performance will be first class
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18

The four burglars who were captured at
Rochester after desperate fight, will first
be tried for the post office robbery at Ii
conderoga, n. Y, and will then be extra
dited and taken to Bedford p. O., where
they robbed bank last November. They
are now in the house of correction at Rut-
land.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18

Catarrh starts in the nasal passages, affecting
eyes ears and throat, and is in fact, the great
enemy of the mucous membrane Neglected
colds in the head almost invariably precede
catarrh, causing an excessive flow of mucous.
and il the niue ms discharge becomes Interrupted
The disagreeable results of catarrh will follow,
such as bad breath, severe pain across forehead,
and about the eyt :, a roaring and buZzug sound
in the ears and oftentmes n very Offensive dis
charge. Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
&C. re- for these troubles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
HIGH SCHOOL.

The class of '9G enjoyed a sleighride to
Newfane Wednesday evening, being enter
tanned at the home of Gilbert Batchelder.
Miss Emerson acted as chaperon.
The senior classes of the Brattleboro and
Keene High schools meet at Cobb's, Ches-
terrified Centre, tonight, for supper and a
social time. 1t is expected that about p
members of the Brattleboro class will at
tend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18

Every day in this city thousands of persons eat
too much at dinner, and as a consequence, suffer
from sour stomach, heartburn, indigestion. dys
pepSia, etc, If these will take Just one of Car
ter's Little Liver Pills immediately after eating
they will be surprised by the entire absence Of
those unpleasant feelings which daily distress
them, and may continue IN their improper course
of eating big dinners without fear. Only one
little pill, remember.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-01-18
For over Finy Yenrs,

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions of mothers for
their children while teethng with perfect sIcc, IS
IL soothes the child, Sottens the gums allays all
pain, cures ind collie, and is the best remedy
Tor diarrhRa. 1t will relieve the poor little sur
ferer Immediately. Sold by druggists in every
part of the world. Twenty five cents a bottle
Be sure to ask for Mrs. Winsow's Soothing
Syrup and take no other kind.