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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
Sundays Remarkable storms in the
West

Denver was the centre Sunday of one Of the
worst storms the West has known. East Of the
city the country is inundated, and on the south
and west disastrous snow billiards have swept
away every vestge of animal life in their path.
At Pueblo cars were blown from the track and
piled up in the bitches drifts range as high as
90 feet. The Santa Fe road is the only one that
was able to do business, and that was crippled
temporarily. Cripple Creek reports the greatest
loss and fatalities feared in the hills surround
ing the camp, where several hundred men are
prospecting without any protection from the
storm. The wind ranged from 30 to so miles an
hour, and buildings were blown down. At Lander
Wyo., there was a mud storm which covered
everything with Shiny coat In Texas a wind
storm, which was almost a tornado. prevailed
doing much damage In Nebraska rain fell in
greater amount than since the storms of 1891,
amounting almost to cloud burst Al Ration,
\. NJ, the worst snow storm known pre-
vailed, and grave concern was felt for the nu-
merous hunting parties which were out
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
THE VERMONT NEWS.
Smugglers Captured.

United states Officers Run Down Gang
which has been Operating for over a
Year.
The United States officers made an important
capture at st. Adams Friday night, and arrested
two members of a gang OF smuggers who have
been operating over year The article SNUG
gled Is phenacetne, which Is manufactured In
Germany. Its sale and manufacture in the Unit
Co of New York. The Wholesale price is Sian
our ce, while in Canada it sells for less than half
that price.
Some time ago Col b. b. Smalley, collector OF
customs for Vermont, received information that
phenacetine was being smugged through st. AL
bans in large quantities. He worked on the case
in connection with Collector Burlson, until he was
satisfied that the headquarters Of the gang were
in St. Johns and Bedford p. O., and st. Adams.
Last week word was received that a lot OF the
drug would be brought through Wednesday and
Thursday nights, and plans were made for the
arrest OF the Offenders V. A. Bullard with U.
Collector Timothy Human of Derby Line went
Wednesday to Montreal and came out on the
train reaching St Adams in the evening. AT st.
Johns the suspected party boarded the train.
When st. Adams WINS reached the man got off the
train and went directly to place where stool
pigeon was waiting to receive the phenacetine
He was followed by the officers aud placed under
arrest. His baggage was searched and nothing
was found, but he had two pounds concealed
about his person. He gave his name as w. E.
The arrest Friday night was only effected after
a desperate struggle, and the confederate of the
prisoner escaped. This time the stun was to
come out by team from Bedford and place was
arranged for delivering II. At the appointed
time the officers were concealed and IN readiness
for their victims. They had not waited long
when team and two men drove up. one Of whom
jumped out. took bag from under the seat and
started into the building. While the packages
were being counted the officers appeared and ar
rested the man who gave his name as Chas. Al
len, but aiterward admitted that his real name
was Herbert Backus. He gave the alarm to the
u
of pistol shots sent after hun by the officers
backus is desperate looking man and the OIL
GERS think they have an old offender. He was
taken before L. :. Commissioner McGettrick,
waived examination, and was placed under So
500 bends to appear before the L. = grand jury
IN May. Hugh was released under $500 bonds to
appear before the grand jury
There is no doubt that immense quantities OF
this valuable drug have been smuggled through
here in small lots during the past year, but the
revelations of the present investigation indicate
that the ringleaders have been caught at last.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
A Celebrated Editor Dead.

Col John A Cockerl the wellknown news
paper editor and correspondent, died suddenly
OF apoplexy in Cairo, Egypt. last Friday night
was to write for the New York Herald on affairs
in the Soudan. Col. Cockerll was an Ohio man,
born in 1915. He served as a drummer boy In the
army. and on his return home learned the print
ers trade. His most notable work as a newspa.
per man done as managing editor of the
New York World, position which he filled for
eight years after Joseph Pulitzer bought that pa
per. year ago he went TO Japan as special cor.
respondent of the New York Herald at a salary
of $40 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

The women had things their own way in the
municipal elections in the little city of Ellis Kan
the other day. Mrs. NJ. A Wade, leading milli-
ner was elected mayor, and four women were
elected members of the council. The victory was
not quite complete, as the woman who was nomi.
mated for police judge was beaten by five votes;
but enough of them were elected to control public
affairs and they have announced their purpose
to do so. Among other things they intend to en-
force the prohibitory law to the letter
The city of Gaylord. Kan, went ITS neighbor one
better, as every municipal office was placed in
the hands of the women. Mrs. Antoinette Has
kell, who was reelected mayor, has already given
the city one economical and business. like admin
istration, Ter success having induced the voters to
turn the entire business of the city over to women
The mayor is a free.silver Democrat, while the
members of the council are equally divided be-
tween Populists and Republicans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
A Big New Hotel for Boston.

The new hotel building which is to be erected
on the block bounded by fremont, Boylston. La
grange and Tamworth streets, Boston, by well
known syndicate for J. Reed Whipple of Parker 8
and Noung's, will be the finest of its kind In the
country, costing to erect above the land about
Sl,500,0O0. The hotel will have frontage of 900
feet on fremont street, and will cover total
land area of about 10000 square feet. Work on
razing the present structures on fremont and
Boylston streets will begin in July
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
A DIstInguIshed Guest.

Count Yamagata, field marshal of the Japa-
nese army, is passing through this country on
his way to st. Petersburg to attend the corona
tion of the car, accompanied by his suite, con
sisting of the librarian of the imperial army, Mr..
Tsududi Maj. Oshima, DR.. Hiram l., surgeon of
the Japanese; Mr.. Kawasaki, the secretary of
the foreign department interpreter and two
Wallets The count and his party was received
with honors at Buffalo Sunday and given a ban
quet. From there they went by special train to
Albany, where they were received by Gov. Nor
ton, and thence to New York city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
DOB Honor cd Thomns Jefrerson.

The l53d anniversary Of the birth of Thomas
jefferson, was celebrated under the auspices of
Monday at Monticello, Va, where the author Of
the Declaration of Independence lived and died.
On the lawn in front of the historic mansion
were gathered concourse OF the yeomanry OF
Albemarle county, Va. many of them men
whose grandfathers had followed the political
fortunes Of jefferson. Distinguished guests
The Grafton was delivered by ex. Gov. William L.
Russell of Massachusetts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
Use Il in Time.

Catarrh starts in the nasal passages, affecting
eyes, ears and throat, and is in fact the great en-
envy Of the mucous membrane. Neglected colds
in the head almost invariably precede catarrh,
causing an excessive flow of mucus, and IL the
mucous discharge becomes interrupted the dis
agreeable results of catarrh will follow, such as
bad breath severe pain across forehead and about
the eyes, roaring and buzzing sound in the ears
and oftentimes very offensive discharge. Ely's
Cream Balm is the acknowledged cure for these
troubles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
Floods In the Northern Part OF the state

The warm weather OF Monday caused the snow
on the hills to melt so rapidly that in the La
noble valley the high water reached the proper
tons of flood. At Cambridge ferries we're EN-
ployed to transport people across the valley. and
occupants Of the lower levels were Obliged to
cate their homes Trains on the Central Yer
mont road were delayed, and orders issued for
extreme caution to be used. The Winooski river
rose six feet In about 80 hours, aud lacked but
about foot Of last year mark.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
Holmes. the Murderer, confesses.

II. Fl. Holmes, the murderer who is sentenced
to execution at Philadelphia, May :, has made
full confession of his many crimes The fact that
Holmes was arrested in Boston and that his early
life spent in Vermont, has made his career
He acknowledges to having committed no less
than q murders, more than double the number
the police have ever been able to find any trace Of
and tells in detail the horrible story of the fate of
his victims.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

The immigration authorities at New York are
appalled, at the great influx of Italian paupers.
Already this year 10000 Italians have been adj
mitted and ii is said that l5 600 more ready to
sail from Naples. Last Saturday one such ship
reached New York with 1876 such immigrants on
board and another with 1904. Several hundred o.
these were detained at Ellis Island on the ground
that they are likely to become public charges OF
this number none had more than a dollar so,
and the great majority had practically 10 money
at all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
Internal Machine for Police Commits
sioner Roosevelt.

suspicious looking package addressed to Po-
lice Commissioner Roosevelt of New York done
up in red paper and marked medicine proved
upon examination to contain gunpowder enough
to have done serious damage had il gone off, as
it would have destroyed mans eyesight, as the
powder flashed up in the face of the person open
ing It, The package contained pasteboard tube
six inches long and about IL inches in diameter,
with cup set over on one end and at the other
end was glued a piece of sandpaper, the heads Of
ten matches and a roman candle fusee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
Ex-ConsuI Waller Returns.

John L. Waller, late United States consul at
Tamatave, Madagascar, arrived at New York
from Southampton Saturday. He was sentenced
TO 20 years solitary confinement and was trans.
ported to France where he imprisoned until
February 90 and was then released through the
intervention of the state department at Washing
ton Waller is a negro, with an intelligent ex-
preston. He is a ready talker and freely dis.
cussed his Imprisonment at quarantine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

II you are tired taking the large, old. fashioned
gripping pills. and are satisfied that purging your
self till you are weak and sick is not good com
mon sense, then try Carriers Little Liver Pills
and learn how easy II is TO be free from bilious
ness, headache, constipation and all liver troubles
These little pills are smaller, easier TO take and
give quicker relief than any pill in use. One
dose. Price, 25 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

VIM. c. Koran received fatal injuries Sunday
night at West Rutland from falling headlong
down a stone hatcLway, when leaving the house
of John Hanley. He struck on the left side Of his
head, which was twisted under him in such way
that strangulaton resulted. The occupants OF
the house became alarmed at Horan's absence,
and search for him followed. He was stone
cutter, 20 years Of age, and was to have been mar
ried next Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

Constipation is positively cured by Carter's Lit
tie Liver Pills. Not by purging and weakening
the bowels, but by regulating and strengthening
them. This is done by improving the digestion
and stimulating the liver to the proper secretion
of bile, when the bowels will perform their Gus
tomary functions IN an easy and natural manner.
Purgative pills must be avoided Ask for Car
ter's Little Liver Pills. Price 25 cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
The Time for building

Up the system is at this season. The cold wealth
er has made unusual drains upon the vital forces.
The blood has become impoverished and impure,
and all the functions of the body suffer In con-
sequence. Hoods Sarsaparlla is the great
builder, because 1t is the one true blood purifier
and nerve tonic
Hoods Pills become the favorIe cathArtic
with all who use them. All druggists, 25 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

Electrocution has been adopted in Ohio, the
law becoming effective July !.
Five men were killed and two fatally injured
by an engine and fiat car going through trestle
at Bedford, Ind, Monday.
The fiftieth anniversary of the incorporation of
the Pennsylvania railroad company was celebrat-
ed in Philadelphia Monday.
Rt. Rev. Stephen Vincent Ryan, bishop of the
Roman Catholic diocese OF Buffalo, died Friday.
His funeral called out the greatest concourse OF
people the city has seen in years.
Capt John Faunce and his son Of Washington,
D. c., were drowned Friday, with their crew of
seven colored men, their boat being capsized in
the heavy seas, while making the trip out TO the
fishing grounds.
A shortage of $1,000 VAS discovered in the ac-
counts of Frank Saunders, agent of the Great
Northern at Langdon, N D. Saunders attempted
suicide upon the discovery being made, and is in
precarious condition.
An explosion occurred in coal mine in VIM
ington, Durham Eng, Monday. Eight bodies
have been taken out of the pit and it is feared
that ten other miners are dead. Twenty-sx 9TH
ers remain entombed in the mine.
James, FIVE years old and John, three years old
sons of Daniel Lynch were drowned in the Sun
cook river at Suncook, n H., Tuesday. James
was trying to save his brother, who had fallen in
Their mother as attending the funeral of her
mother in Fall River.
August Anderson, Swede, was instantly killed
in Springfield, Mass, Saturday by the explosion
of some dynamite that he was trying TO thaw out
The force Of the explosion was felt over consd-
cradle portion OF the Guy, ana WlnuoNs lot a uls-
lance of 200 yards were shattered
The losses in New Hampshire from the recent
floods, as stated by the Manchester Union, reaches
1857 900 for property, with an indirect loss from
lack of work in mills, delayed transportation, etc.
of at least as much more. Energetic work is UNI
der way to repair and rebuild, with characteristic
New England determination.
Six men lost their lives by an explosion in or
near the magazine on the east llOO-foot level Of
the st. Lawrence mine at Butte, Mont, Saturday.
The cause of the explosion is not known Two Of
the men were killed instantly by the explosion,
and the others were probably suffocated by the
foul air which it caused. The wreck must be
tunnelled before the bodies can be reached -
Soon after O'Clock Monday morning four men
entered the depot at East Hampton, Conn, seized
and bound the night telegraph operator and blew
open the safe, wrecking the room and setting the
woodwork on fire They secured 1t is thought,
about $50, but overlooked an express package
containing 500 They put out the fire with the
overcoat Of the day operator and then left, going
to the Cobalt depot where they were frightened
by the arrival of train.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

Harsh purgative remedies are fast giving way
to the gentle action and mild effects OF Carter's
Little Liver Pills. If you try them they win GER
tainly please you.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

The well known strengthening properties of
iron, combined with other tonics and a most per-
feet nervine, are found in Carter's Iron Pills
which strengthen the nerves and body, and i'm
prove the blood and complexion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

VIII positively cure sick headache and prevent
its return. Carter's Little Liver Pills. This is
not talk. but truth One pill dose. See adver-
tisement. Small pill. Small dose. Small price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

Whereas. 1t has pleased our Heavenly Father
TO remove from us by death our worthy brother,
and charter member, Chester o. Thurber there
fore be il
Resolred, That we, members of Guiding Star
grange, do tender to the family of our deceased
brother our warmest sympathes in this the hour
of their great trial, and while we bow in humble
submission to the will of our great Master, we
gladly bear witness to our brothers upright char
acter and to those qualities of mind and heart
which endeared him to us-a kind and loving
husband and father, good citizen and worthy
brother in our order.
Resolued, That a copy of these resolutions be
sent to the afflicted family, also to The Vermont
Phoenix for publication.
Resolved, That do, further mark of
our esteem, drape our charter in mourning for a
period of GO days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
WANTED.

A CAPABLE, RELIABLE MAN AND WIFE
IA for farm and homework at the s. W. Buffum
farm, winchester, N. H. Within a mile Of post
ONCE and railroad station. Good wages to the
right parties Those without children preferred.
References required Address MRS S. W. BUZZ
UNI, Winchester, N. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
THE STUDIOUS GIRL.
An Interesting Letter From a
Young Ladies' College.

Race Between the Sexes for Education.
Health Impaired by Incessant study.
The race between the sexes for edu-
cation is to-day very close.
Ambitious girls work necessarily
over their studies. and nre often
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

United States Officers Run Down Gang
which has been Operating for over a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

The losses in New Hampshire from the recent
floods as stated by the Manchester Union, reaches
$780,, 600 for property, with an indirect loss from
lack of work in mills, delayed transportation, etc.
of at least as much more. Energetic work is UNI
der way to repair and rebuild, with characteristic
No determination
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

August Anderson, Swede, was instantly killed
in Springfield, Mass, Saturday by the explosion
of some dynamite that he was trying TO thaw out
The force of the explosion was felt over a consd
cradle portion of the city, and windows for a dis
lance of 200 yards were shattered
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
You denr Mdfnnn:-

" VI NO CNaA g
friend, MARY
p. S. Some
of the other
girls are now
using theCom
pound. 1t ben
efts them all.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-03-12
Young TOuchs.

Several groups of boys, of about Is
years OF age, have recently constructed
dugouts in South East Minneapolis.
Policeman Michael-Ryan, upon investi-
eating one near the corner of Tenth
avenue and Ninth street, found a beer
key, large quantity of indecent lit
erature, besides playing cards and
pictures. The dugout was quite large
one and it is said that several of the
boys went home drunk from it the
other night. The policeman with the
aid of several small boys, tore up and
filed in the place. 1@a
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-03-12
Wish to handle their funds.

The much nooted Indian council at
White Earth agency took place at De-
troit and proved to be nothing more
than q council of White Earth chiefs as
20 what should be done with the $780,
BOO now to the credit of the tribes in
treasury at Washington. The question
was shall the money be divided among
the Indians, or shall the government
agents and commission use it in provid-
Ing lumber, machinery, horses and cat,
tie for them. The chiefs decided that
in their opinion the White Earth Chip
pewa can now handle his own annuity
money TO the best advantage for him
SELF No question to opposition to the
opening Of part OF the White Earth Or
Red Lake. to settlement came before
the council in any way.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1896-03-12

on his death in 1s4a. In 1s47 St. Louis was
Kenrick became chbishop. June 3, 1895,
his failing health led to the appointment
of Archbishop Kane to succeed him.
During the so years of Archbishop Ken
rick'S administration of the affairs of the
diocese Of St. Louis he encountered and
overcame Ll--ny obsta cles. In 1849 when the
cholera epidemic ragged in that city, and
5000 people were swept away in months
time; when the f.lnctionaries of the city,
except Mayor Barry, had fled, Archbishop
kenrick coopera ted with an improvised
citizens committee and rendered effective
service in checking the epidemic and re-
lieving suffering In 1861, at the beginning
OF the civI war, the archbishop promul
gated a pastoral letter counseling peace.
In 1865 he came prominently before the
country in his fight against the test OATH
imposed Ivy the Drake constitution. This
tight was carried through adverse courts
and eventually won victory in the United
States. supreme court.
1t was in 1865, also, that he denounced
Fenianism and refused the sacraments and
privileges OF the church to any who be-
summoned to Rome to participate in the
himself b. his dauntless opposition to the
PRONUNCIATION of the doctrine of papal in
tallibility rs an article of faith. He was
outvcted. however, and, Of course, ac-
Quiesced i'll the dogma. The above are but
q few of the incidents of his long career
The celeb alton of his golden jubilee oc-
Cured on November 80, 1891, and was char-
actereiZed by brilliant and imposing re-
ligious ceremonies ~.