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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
An Important cholrmnnshIp for Judge


1t is understood in Washington that
Hon. H. II. Powers of the first Vermont
district is to have the craftsmanship of the
House committee on the Pacific railways,
one of the most important positions at
Speaker Reeds disposal. In speaking of
the selection of Judge Powers for this
place the Springfield Republicans Wash
ington correspondent says that it will be
ian important guarantee that the settle
ment of the Pacific railway debt to the
government is to be made with honesty
and intelligence. There is big opportu-
nifty for scandal in the block of $50, ,000,-
900 in per cent first mortgage gold bonds
and $10,O00,0 900 preferred stock, which
have been set aside by the reorganization
committee of the Union Pacific in New
York for settlement with the government
and for other extraordinary require
ments.' The Republican leaders in the
House, however, have determined to pre-
vent scandal if possible, and to secure an
honest settlement, and the selection of
Judge Powers will be long step toward
the accomplishment of these results"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
The Special Message and what 1t Is
About.


In behalf of those who have not read
closely about this Venezuelan dispute, or
who do not remember all that they have
read, it is worth while TO recall what it is
all about. Briefly, the controversy, which
is about the true divisional line between
the British colonial possession of British
Guiana and the republic of Venezuela,
dates back TO 1914, when Great Britain
acquired Guiana from Holland. The es-
sential dispute, however, is over a line
which Sir Robert Schomburgk, British
engineer, ran in 1S41. The correctness of
this line the Venezuelans never assented
to, and so much opposition was made to it
that Lord Aberdeen, the then British for
eign secretary, caused the posts marking
the line to be taken up. 1t is this line
which Great Britain now says must be
maintained, and that she will not arbitrate
anything on the British side of it. The
United States does not undertake to say
that either Venezuela or Great Britain is
right in this controversy. The contention
laid down by Secretary Olney, and sustain
ed by President Cleveland, is that the right
of the case shall be ascertained by COM
mission of arbitration whose decision would
be binding on all parties in interest. Our
government does not propose to stand
meekly by and see Great Britain seize upon
| a large and valuable territory to which the
weak little republic of Venezuela lays
claim, without first being made sure that
the territory rightly belongs to Great Brit
ain. Furthermore, Mr.. Cleveland says in
his message, it will be the duty of the
United States to resist by every means in
its power the appropriation of any lands
which, after investigation, are found to be-
| long TO Venezuela. He realizes all that
war between Great Britain and the United
States would mean, but he also recognizes
| the great moral fact that "there is no ca
lamity which a great nation can invite
which equals that which follows supint
submission to wrong and injustice and the
consequent loss of national self-respect
and honor beneath which is shielded and
defended peoples safety and greatness. -
That these spirited and patriotic words
have been met with quick response OF
the part of the American people there il
no room for doubt. The fact is proved b!
the feeling in Congress, the opinion of thu
press, and the sentiment among the peo
pie. Any attempt at the manifestation, OIL
this side of the water, of the famila
British policy Of territorial aggression will
be resented and opposed in a manly and de
termined way, and if the final and extrem
issue should come our people would no
shrink from whatever it might involve il
defence of the national honor and dignity
But the sober second thought will be tina
we do not want war Least of all do thos
want it who lived through the crisis o
1S61-65 and who know what war reall,
means.
And it is safe to say that there will be n,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

war. Both nations have too much at stake
to fight needlessly over a matter like this.
Leaving aside the fact that we, on our own
part, are in no shape for war with Eng
land that country will, in the ultimate
event, hesitate long before she precipitates
war with us. John Bull may bluster,
but he has too much at stake on his own
side of the water to begin here a conflict,
which, once entered upon, would command,
for its prosecution to an honorable Ell d,
every dollar of our national resources.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
The Venezuelan Sensation.

Fact and Opinion from Many Sources.
---the Bill Creating a Commission Re
fore the Senate.
The House bill appropriating S100,000
for the expenses of the proposed commits
sion to Venezuela, was laid before the SEN
ate. Mr.. Morgan Dem, Ala.) chairman
of the committee on foreign relations, fa-
vored the reference of the bill to the COM
mittee on foreign relations, but said the SEN
ate should take no recess until the matter
had been acted upon.
Senator Sherman applauded the Presi-
dents message and endorsed the Monroe
doctrine, but counseled wisdom and moder-
alton. Senator Lodge would uphold the
hand of the Executive and let the world
know that we are able to maintain the
Monroe doctrine. Senator Vosrhees made
a decidedly bellicose and iingoish speech.
Finally, on an objection by Mr.. Allen,
Populist of Nebraska, the bill went over
until today.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
..Dlckn Thompson,s View.

The venerable Richard Thompson of
Terre Haute, Ind, eX-secretary of the
navy, says: 1t is preposterous t o believe
that the two great English-speaking peo-
Piles will 60 to war over a dispute as to a
boundary line. That line will be deter
mined by peaceable methods. AS to the
broad question of defending the Monroe
doctrine it is altogether improbable that
any nation will be the aggressor in bring
ing on war. 1t is self-defence with us,
and no country will force us to act on the
defensive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

Edward Mcpherson, representative in
Congress from 1859 to 1868, and clerk of
the National House of Representatives
from 1868 to 1878, died at his home in
Gettysburg, Pa, last Saturday, from the
effects of poison taken in mistake for medi-
cine. He was leading authority as a
compiler of political hand-books, and en-
joyed wide acquaintance with the promi-
nent men of the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

The Washington dispatches say that
letters and kilograms by the bushel have
been received at the White House, from all
parts of the country approving the Presi-
dents course. Many distinguished visitors
have called to express their approval.
Among them were John w. Foster of Ohio,
President Harrison's secretary of state, who
told Mr.. Cleveland that his course would
be approved by every patriotic citizen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
For More Big Battle Ships.

Mr.. Hale of Maine yesterday introduced
in the Senate bill authorizing the Presi-
dent to have constructed by contract to
the lowest responsible bidder, six sea-going
coast-line steel battle-ships, of about IL
900 tons displacement designed to carry
the heaviest armor and the most powerful
ordnance, and of the highest rate of speed,
to cost 81, 1000, 900 each, and for 25 torpedo
boats to cost SIZE. 900 each
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
Older People

Who are beyond the days when
prettiness is the first qualification
thought of, accept with real thanks
to the thOughtfulness of the giver a
pair of foot cOmfOrts-warm or pc
culiarly comfortable shoes or slip
pers that feel so easy to tired or
tender feet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
liabilities OF sSOO.OOO.

The creditors of the Central Oil Gas
Stove company held their first meeting at
Northampton yesterday The loss is great
er than was at first supposed. The assign
ees' report shows liabilities of about $780,
900, and assets of S299,231. A reorganiza-
tion was discussed, but no definite action
was taken. The company has factories
in Gardner, Florence and Greenwich, and
these will probably run to finish goods in
DrOnass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
A Mine Disaster.

There was an explosion of gas in the
Cumnock bituminous coal mine in Chat
ham county, 40 miles from Raleigh, N. c.,
yesterday morning. 1t is reported that SO
are dead and 25 escaped. The principal
shaft is over 500 feet deep. The mine
owners are nearly all Philadelphians. The
explosion was heard at Moncure, IA miles
distant. A later despatch says that 43 per-
sons were caught by the explosion and that
all hope of their rescue has been aban-
dOned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
Gbe Dermunt 9b@mi1.
TW ELVE PAG e S.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1895.
Phoenix Clubbing Rates.

AS usual the Boston Weekly journal, New York
Weekly Tribune and New York Weekly Press
are furnished in connection with The Phoenix at
30 cents each, or Sc for The Phoenix and any
one of these papers, and 80 cents for each addi-
tiona club paper. THE Boston journal and New
York Tribune rate is for Vermont subscribers
onyl
The price of the Manchester Mirror and Farmer
is now only 30 cents, sI.0O for the two pa
pers.
The New York Daily Press, SI.SOs Phoenix
and the Press $3.50.
The New York Advertiser. Daily and Sunday
SI.OO; the two papers, S3.IO.
Boston Daily Evening Traveller, 81; the two
papers. $3.50.
The Household 20 cents the two papers
S2.2O.
The VeImonter, the monthly magazine devoted
to Vermont interests and The Phoenix, one year
S2.35.
Reduced rates as heretofore with the magazines
and other leading periodicals.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

1t looks as if the President had come TO
a realization of the fact that his admins
tration made grave mistake in its illogi
cal and indefensible attitude on the Ha-
waian question. But it was anything
then to get in a whack at the Harrison ad-
ministratiOn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

If it had been understood from the time
the Cleveland administration came into
power that this was an American admins
tration, determined to uphold American
rights and American interests as against
all the world, there would have been no oc-
casion for ringing message like this,
for the very good reason that England
would have taken excellent care not to
provoke such an expression.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
For Yourself Now

If Jack Frost turned his back on
us, it was only to sharpen his teeth
for flrmer nip. Cold weather shoes,
boots and leggins are in order, and
we think we've everything you need.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
A Guess on the Commission

A slate suggested for the Venezuela COM
mission is E. j. Phelps of Vermont. A. D.
White, ex-president of Cornell, j. W. Fos-
ter, ex-secretary of state, and either B. F.
Tracy, W. G. Whitney or A. K. Mcclure.
For counsel to the commission, R. G. In
gersoll or Senator Morgan of Alabama.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
For Her"

Well show you a dozen or so of
different things you'd not hesitate at
buying if there was one instead of
many to select from. Neat and pretty
shoes, stylish and warm Overgaiters
and leggins, pretty slippers, dane.
ing shoes, satin slippers, patent
leathers-if you don't know the size
well try 10 help you. At any rate
Wen exchange if you don't strike it
right.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

Perhaps it will prove that Mr.. Cleveland
has given his party fighting issue for the
campaign year 1896.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
All Ready for Holiday Trade.

lime was the looked holiday
the doors and
and with the
who cannot be pleased with Christmas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
Col. william p. Fairbanks.

Col. VIM. p. Fairbanks. who died very
suddenly at his home in Mt. Vernon, n.
Y, Sunday, was born in 1910, at st.
Johnsbury. He was the son of Joseph p.
Fairbanks, one of the three original part
ners of f. & T. Fairbanks & Co., and
nephew of Sir Thaddeus Fairbanks, the in
ventor of Fairbanks scales. Col. Fairbanks
received his education at st. Johnsbury
academy and after graduation entered the
scale factory. In 1876, when the scale
company became a corporation, he was
elected secretary and treasurer, which po-
sitions he held for about II years. During
this period he held many other offices of
trust and responsibility, being treasurer of
the st. Johnsbury Il Lake Champlain
railroad and Vermont International Tele-
graph company. In 1884 he represented
the town in the legislature. About 1888
he resigned his various offices and removed
to New York. Here he entered the New
York branch of the scale company, and at
the time of his death was secretary of the
Fairbanks company, corporation distinct
from the st. Johnsbury company, and
which included the leading branch scale
houses of the East. He leaves a brother,
Rev. DR.. Edward T. Fairbanks, pastor of
of the South Congregational church, St.
Johnsbury, a wife, who secured a divorce
from him, and three children.
Col. Fairbanks's death recalls the great
est social scandal in the history of ST..
Johnsbury. AS secretary of the great cor
poration whose establishment is the life of
the town and which owns the water works,
two large stores, ETC., ETC., Col. Fairbanks
drew a salary of $4,000. OF the Fair
banks family, which has produced several
notable men, including two governors of
| Vermont, there has been no more popular
member in st. Johnsbury. The mansion
on the bluff in the south part of the village,
which may be seen from the Passumpsic
railroad, was built by him in 1885. 1t is
| known as "Brantview' and is one of the
| finest residences in the state. In 1886
| Col. Fairbanks represented the town in the
! legislature and served on the staff of Gov.
Pingree. Two years later he left st.
Johnsbury un6er a cloud. He was accom-
panied by Mrs. Flora Sylvester, who de-
serted her husband, well-known express
man, and one child. Col. Fairbanks left a
wife and two daughters, who are now mar
ried, and son who was at that time in
college. His wife secured divorce from
him two years ago, and it is understood
that he settled upon her the BrantvieW
mansion and $75, 900. Col. Fairbanks and
Mrs. Sylvester were married, and for some
time their home has been at Mt. Vernon
1t is said that Col. Fairbanks carried life
insurance policies aggregating $4,000. HI
died very suddenly from heart disease.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20

North Adams held its first city election
Tuesday and A. G. Houghton was chosen
mayor by vote of both parties. License
won by 622 majority, the vote standing
1911 yes, to $50 no. The council will stand
13 Republicans 70 eight Democrats.
The Red Cross has decided to undertake
the relief work in Turkey as soon as suffi-
cient funds are assured. President Clara
Barton will superintend the work. 1t is
stated that $4,000 persons are destitute.
1t is thought that at least $4,000 will
be needed.
Thirty-one buildings in Titusville, Fla,
were destroyed by fire Thursday. One man,
O'Brien, was fatally burned. The loss is
estimated at 100000. Hamburg g. Gar
ner, in whose store the fire started, are
charged with incendiarism, and lynching
was feared.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
ber boots and nothing that will serve
better to protect his health.
For Him"

A pair of our fine slippers, soft,
easy and as fine fitting as a glove.
They're the sort that make man
feel cOntented when the days work
is done and he sits down after sup
per for an evenings home enjoy
ment-the kind that he calls solid
comforts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
Nine Men scalded 10 Death.

By the bursting of a steam pipe in the
engine room of the American line steamer
St, Paul. at her dock in the North river,
at New York, Wednesday morning, five
men were killed and five or six were terri
bly, scalded. OF the latter four died later
in the day. The steamer was to have sailed
Wednesday, but her departure was delayed
by the accident and she may not get away
until today.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
That Boy

Don't forget his fOndness for
healthy, Out-Of-dOOr sports, and his
peculiarity Of picking the worst spot
and deepest snow banks as favOrite
fairgrounds. There's nothing he'll
like better than a pair of high rub
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
Baby

Who isn't old enough TO understand
what Christmas means, but whose
bright eyes are quick to observe,
crows with delight at seeing his feet
clothed in pretty red shoes.
We've a very pretty shoe for babies-very
soft and warm, in colors, at 45 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
Notice.

Office hereby given that on tod s9e into St may nay
IN of December e a, D. 'soSSd a9SS in my enclosure.
said sSeep are not marked but two OF them o,d SFe
yeSrngs and two tour 70 ve snS SsIss paying
charges can have the same. ,oo o W. NS
Dnmmerston. December II, l69o.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
Clin Your Horse?

~ Won wish your horse clipped we wsh a.. ao G SI1
work Guickiy and neatly with one OF 'Fe
lette bicycle clipping machlness,a s,a =. straat
BROWNS LIVERY STABLE Elno'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1895-12-20
Children

Who look upon shoes as something
to be furnished as a matter of course
whenever needed, never fail to show
delight at finding on Christmas morn
that they are the pOssessOrs of a
specially nice and pretty pair of
shOes-a little nicer, little prettier
than usual.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1895-04-26
STRANGE DISAPPEARANCE.
Y M O, A. Secretary Said to Have
Been Put Out Of the Way.

Been Put Out OF the Way.
Roy NJ. Culver, secretary OF the
Y. NJ. c. A. at Newark, New Jersey,
left here Thursday for Syracuse, say
ing he would return promptly, late
telegram from that city states. Sat
urday his cousin received a letter
mailed at Syracuse Friday at 1880
written in a disguised hand and
signed Stranger" stating that Gull
YER had discovered that he had been
left q large fortune and that the
writer had been engaged by him to
secure it, which he had done, and
had afterward "put Culver out of
the way and secured the fortune for
himself" The writer continued:
1.-THE estate is one OF the largest in
existence, and Culver had told no
one about it, as he wished to sur
prise his friends. His last words
we're these: "Tell Cooper to pay all
my outstanding debts and retain
what is left" The letter stated that
1924 would be found in a trunk,
which was to be used as above re-
quested. The money was found.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1895-04-26
Bilious Collie.

Persons who are subject to attacks
Of bilious collie will be pleased to
know that prompt relief may be had
NV taking Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera aud Diarrh9a Remedy. 1t
acts quickly and can always be de-
pended upon. In many cases the
attack may be prevented by taking
this remedy as soon as the first indi-
cation OF the disease appears. 25
and 80 cent bottles, for sale by all
dealers. Benson, Smith g. Co., agents
Tor the Hawaiian Islands.
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1895-04-26
NOTICE.

Turing MY ABSENCE FROM THE
- Hawaiian Islands, Mr. Walter NJ.
Gifiard will attend to and perform the
duties Of President and Manager Of the
firm OF w. G. Irwin 4 Co. l. d.
VIM q. IRWIN,
President and Manager Vim. G, Irwin Il
Co., Id.
Honolulu, April 4, 1895. l3O6-2w
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1895-04-26
DEMOCRACY AND ANNEXATION.
Strong Speech in Chicago for the
Acquisition of Hawaii.

At banquet given by the lro
quois Club Of Chicago, in celebra
tion Of jelferson's birthday, Judge
Shepard responded to the toast Of
Democracy" as follows
with an enlightened foreign
policy 10 the Pacific Ocean and
with open ports on our Pacific
coas', we can turn the Golfers Of
South America, Japan and China
into our lap within dozen years.
With ali the respect for our distin.
guished secretary Of state which bis
high Office demands for him, don't
let III repeat the rejection . ( citadels
in the paths of our foreign com
merce when offered as gifts to us.
Queens who don't know the differ.
erce between a report ot the board
OF public works OF Chicago aud a
diplomat billet doux had batter
be left to SHIFT for thems, Ives,
and Innocent s'uCents belonging to
. friendly nation who have been
taken under the sheltering wings OF
the American eagle must not be sur
rendered to the revenge Of an exa.p
Grated enemy with no pledge for
their safety. Such incidents, tine
tured with national shame, are re-.
licved 10y the assurance that they
will not happen again, but they
stand against US in I he race for trade
aud the spread OF our commerce.
For the future prosperity OF this
land would rather court the trade
OF Japan and China than that Of
Europe. Our course OF supremacy
in trade tends toward them instead
OF eastward.
The adsptability OF democratic
doctrine and principle to the necessi-
ties Of the situation has given us every
territorial acquisition of conseq usnce
that has occurred in our history, ex.
cept in the case Of Alaska, from the
purchase of Louisiana to the acqui.
sitions OF Florida aud California aud
the purchase in the south west under
the 9adsden treaty.
ia it true that the democracy OF
tho present IS more faithful to the
doctrine Of strict construction than
even Jefferson himself was7"
1T will be remembered by some
who are here that two years ago, at
q meeting called in the old club
house for the purpose of discussing
the Hawaiian question, | upbraided
some Of the younger men for their
lack of Jacksonian spirit which gave
us Florida aud predicted that re-.
jected Hawaii would yet cost us a
hundred millions OF money and the
blood Of many brave men. To-day,
with the assurance that China must
break down her walls and let in OUT
trade there is not a handful OF dem.
ocrats in tn. land that would con.
sent, except at the end Of a bitter
fight, that Hawaii should pass away
from certain acquisition by us.
"Nations don't 20 backward until
they reach the stage OF decay and
America is no exception to the rule
Give the people hope once more
that democracy means Jeffersonian
ism aud not Hamil ;onianism, anG
when their support has come bach
to us once more let us be a new
dem Icracy, only in the sens that w
shall be true democrats. With thai
belief 10 US re-established the futur,
OF democracy, though present y oh
scured around the edges, will b,
glorious in the Zanith"
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1895-04-26
LOSSES

are paid promptly and without nm
necessary DELAYS. The assets OF .
company Is the best proof Of its so
lidity and ability to pay losses. The
list given will satisfy even The One
Hundredth Man,"
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1895-04-26
BACK AGAIN TO WORK.
N. r. BURGESS

IL sgain prepared to repair Gsrden Hose,
Sprinklers, Wafer Taps. et". raw Filing
and all kinds of Tools shrrpened, includ.
ing Carving Knives ann Scissors; Lawn
Nov ers .pecia tv' also Setting Glass; In
fact al kinds OF jobbine. WORK called for
and rrtur ed King up lb2 Mutunl Tels-
phone any time before s. A., N. Inst,
The Daily bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Hawaii]) 1882-1895, 1895-04-26
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

A LII OUTSTANDING BILLS OWING
"A the Beaver Saloon not settled by APP
ril 30th, will be placed in the hands Of a
collector and pay ment OF same will be en-
forced. II. J. NOLTE,
l3l2-td Proprietor.