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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-09-12

2 From the same source we quote
the following:
The government has never issued any bonds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
w. q. II. MURRAY.

The Brattleboro letter to the Springfield
Republican speaks of Mr. Murray's resi-
dence and work at the old homestead at
Guilford, Conn, to which he returned
some six years ago, taking repossession of
it after II years of absence, and which al
ready shows the effect of his Industrious
care and shaping hand. The neglected
fences are rebuilt and the fallow fields have
become productive. A wise forestry is
bringing improvements and beauty to the
woods and an appearance of prosperous oc-
cupancy has taken the place of the forloIn
and gloomy look which betrays to the
passer-by that a house is no longer home.
In arabic acreage and cultivated land Mr..
Murray is one of the largest agricuturists
in New England.
"As an author Mr.. Murray is as busy as
one may be. When asked, why do you
not have the result of your working pub
lishedg he laughingly replied, Why should
l? Is not this the day of degradation of
letters2 Do the people read anything that
is fit? Are not books sold as beef and
bacon-for money? 1t is very pleasant
and profitable for me to write a volume.
but it is neither pleasant nor profitable for
me to try to sell it, The people that buy
books today are of that sort that want
their monthly magazines at 10 cents and
their books at % cents volume or less ~
Mr.. Murray further said that for 20
years and more he has been assiduously
collecting data for a historical work on
Lake Champlain and the pre- Revolu-
tionary struggle, the lake being the object
i've point between England and France for
the possession of the continent. This
work he said, "Will be my sole contribu-
tion to permanent letters, for it will be a
book of value, as l hope, not only to the
student of history, but to patriotism as
well, and it is not likely that any other
writing may have given or shall give to
the public will be read or remembered be-
yond the generation that first read it. But
with respect to this historical work, have
the feeling that will be of real and lasting
value and hence sure of certain remem-
brance by the country"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
From the Music Trades. New York

The police Of this city and Washington are en-
gagged IN quiet search for Edwin z. CARPENTER
VINO, II IS alleged, has swindled paino manufact-
urers OF this and other cities out of thousands of
dollars.
The Grand Jury indicted Carpenter IN Tuesday
Tor grand larceny. on the complaint of Peter ID
Straucb. Of Strauch Bros manufacturers of
panoiorte keys and hammers, No. % Tenth
avenue, New York
Carpenter. who was then stopping at the Hotel
NUrmandle. came to Mr.. Strauch last wear and
got him o cash a note for $500 made by F. H
Allson x Co who Carpenter said were railroad
contractors, with an Office on Wall street This
note was afIerward found to be bogus there
being no such firm as F. II. Allison & Co
Lawyer Frank Moss, counsel of Mr.. Strauch
says that Carpenter has swindled many firms
G, When seen about the matter yesterday, Mr..
Strauch said: The statement attributed to me
in the articl on the subject published in the New
ork Morning World of Wednesday, which state
ment was to the effect that Carpenter had repre-
sented himself as connected with Southern bust
ness men who were willing to invest in good pay
ing piano interests in the North" is Incorrect
Not only did Carpenter make no such representa-
ton to me, but made no such statement to any
one. AS to my cashing fraudulent note for Mr.
Carpenter, the article is correct"
ii will be remembered in the trade that in the
mention Of this swindle, published by Mr. Harry
Il. Freund in recent issue OF his paper The
Musical Age reference was made to Carpenters
having been a member of the Board of Awards at
the Worlds Fair and the fact that Strauch Bros.
had received award for their pianoforte actions
at the Exposition was made to look significant
in view of the alleged acceptance by Carpenter OF
a sum of money from Mr.. Strauch
Out OF this article grew a suit for criminal libel
brought by Strauch Bros against Mr.. Freund
ms suit was subsequently abandoned, and on
Tuesday of this week Mr.. Freund was served with
sumons in civil suit, which the firm have
brought against him. In this case Strauch Bros
have retained Messrs Joseph H. Choate and
Francis Moore as counsel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
EsTEYvILLE ETCHlNGs.

Blanchard & Moore are agents for the
Waverley wheel.
A. johnson has moved from Chestnut
street to 3 Organ street.
Charles II. Aiken of Orange, Mass.
was at Geo. W. Burnams over Sunday.
John Manley was with us this week
and reports the bicycle business good. He
started Thursday for Dorset on his wheel.
Rev. Justin d. Fulton, of Somerville,
Mass, gave an A. P. A. lecture to a we'll
filled house in the Advent church Thurs
day evening.
Elder Baker breaches at Vernon next
Sunday, so there will be no service at the
Advent church Sunday afternoon. Reg
ular services in the evening.
About 80 friends of Mrs. Madeira Good
ale assembled at the home of Mrs. E. A.
Foster at the corner of Estey and Organ
streets in Esteyville to say pleasant words
and kind goodbyes to Mrs. Goodale on
Wednesday evening last. The occurrence
was made surprise to Mrs. Goodale, and
during the evening Mrs. Foster, in behalf
of the ladies, presented her with beauti-
full gold ring, on which was inscribed
Friends" to which Mrs. Goodale very
feelingly responded. Refreshments of
coffee and waters were served. Mrs.
Goodale started Thursday morning with
her daughter Eva to make her home in
Worcester, Mass, with her sister, Mrs.
Davis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
GEORGE ST. CLAIR 2lo IA.

Chas. Miner returned last Friday after
noon from a trip to Michigan, bringing
with him one of the most valuable horses
ever owned in Brattleboro-the most valu-
able, probably, if We except Col. Chases
Siglight, for which an offer of Slj, 900 was
refused. This horse is the pacing stallion
George st. Clair with record of ? 10 IA,
which Mr.. Miner bought in Spring Lake,
Mich. The Grand Rapids Democrat made
this announcement of the sale:
The Hon Thomas Savidge, president of the
village of Spring Lalp, has sold the PAGER George
st Clair, 2:l0 il. To Charles Mine Of Bratteboro
Vt, on private terms supposed to be- SIS. 900
George st Clair was one of the best race horses
that started in the grand circuit last season He
won eight races in succession. all Of $1,000 to $4,000
purses, and defeated the famous PAGERS Direction
Abeto MOrela, Coastmen Symboleer, and many
others OF national reputation He also has race
record over a half mile track of 2:lO 81 Clarence
Fox who drove him in all of his races last season.
said that he drove George St Clair quarter in ~
seconds, and that he is one of the fastest PAGERS
on earth"
George St. Clair was foaled in 1888. He
stands Is hands high, and in color is cherry
bay. He is sired by BetteTton, he by
George Wilkes, dam Mother Lamps. His
dam was Ill Wind, by Young Jim, dam
Caro- Mono. His winnings last year
amounted to $4,000. 1t is Mr. Miners in
tention to put him on the New England
circuit at the opening of the season, and he
confidently expects him to make a record
which Brattleboro horsemen will be proud
of. Included in Mr.. Miners purchase
was two-year old son of George st. Clair
which he also brought home with him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
MONTPELIER DISTRICT APPOINT
MENTS.

The appointments for Montpelier dis
trict, as announced at the closing session
of the Vermont Methodist conference
are the following:
/. L. Beeman, presiding elder, post-office Mont
pelier
Athens and Cambridgeport, ]. c. williamson.
Barnard and East Barnard, G. c. Evans
Bellows Falls J W. Naramore.
Bondvile, 5. II. Tucker.
Bradford, f. W. Lewis
Brattleboro, A j. Hough
Brookline. H. E. Parker
Brownsville, H. G. Mclaughlin
Chelsea, W. E. Alison
Corinth. Z. y. Cooks
CuttlngsVille to be supplied
Gaysvllle and Bethel L. y. Moody.
Granville and Hancock, R. J. Gluckler
Guilford and Green River. supplied
Hartford and North Hartford f. L. NJ. Barnes
Jacksonville and Halifax, supplied.
Landgrove, E. j. Badger.
Ludlow, G. II. Sisson.
Mechanicsville. f. H. Handy
Montpelier, A. H. Webb
Northfield, l.. p. Tucker
Olcott s. P. Fairbanks.
Perkinsville, supplied
Pittstield and Stockbridge, supplied
Proctorsville, W l. Joseph.
Putney, II. L. Parker.
Quechee, +. r. Currier
Randolph and Bethel, G F. X, Graves.
Randolph Centre, G. F. Partridge
Rochester, W. n. Roberts.
south Londonderry. G. H. Sisson.
South Reading. supplied
south Royalton and Bethel, E. W. Sharp.
South Tunbridge, supplied.
Springfield H. A. Spencer.
Thettord Centre and North Thetford w Fl
White. w. II
Union Village, W. W. Evans
Wardsboro E. H. Bartlett,
West Berlin, supplied
West Fairlee, supplied
Weston, E. J. Badger.
Mnite River Junction, Andrew Gillies
NM,inillsmsville and East Dover, S. p Fairbanks.
Wilmington and Nottingham, j. E. Farrow.
WINDSOR and Ascutneyville @. o. Judkins
Woodstock, j. b. Beeman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
Announcements.

To RENTAL upstairs tenement at No. 20
Chestnut street.
See the new styles in leather and silver belts at
H. II. Thompsons.
Try Grootes Dutch Cocoa Call for free sam
pie at Scott & Jones's.
Extra bargains in plated knives, forks and
spoons at H. H. Thompsons.
Our wrappers are all correct style and made to
fit Try one. T. w BARNARD.
Do you love good tear If so, tryl"Jungle
Chop Formosa tea in one ipound chests. 1t is
pure and always good. All grocers keep it. Price
60 cents pound
To RENr.-Two good tenements on Myrtle
street. A. STARKEY.
Today new line of ladies' wrappers. We sell
only the best fitting garments
T. w. BARNARD.
The Bliss Cottage at the well known Bliss farm
is offered for rent for the summer. Address John
c. Bliss, BrattleborO.
To RENT-Three room tenement, ground floor
on.Green street --aia-.-- w r. GEDDIs.i
Grootes' Dutch Cocoa served free next weekiat
A. F. Roberts & Co.'S
To RENT-Six room tenement, with all modern
improvements j. X. PARKER, ID Oak street.
Tickets for the Grand Pageant will go on sale
Saturday evening" April 25, at the box office.
The Leonard residence on Oak street is offered
for sale. Apply to Morse & Edgett.
Souvenir paper weights, Calendars andsPictur-
esque Brattleboro at Clapp & Jones's
Will clean, oil and warrant for one year, your
key wind watch for 81 or stem wind for S1.5O.
c. W. SAWYER, Brattleboro, Vt.
A reception to Mr.. wales's dancing class will
be given at Grange hall, Friday evening, April "a.
Per sons desiring tickets can procure them at
Holden drug store. limited number.
For five cents you buy either a good print
Bingham or outing cloth. -. T. W BARNARD. \
- To REST.-Six rooms in the Devens block. Two
re'large front rooms Enquire of 7. Harmon.
GHave your pictures framed at Clapp & Jones's.
Fine scissors shears and razors warranted
perfect at H. H. Thompson's.
To RENT-Nice six room tenement, barn andl
garden. Enquire Of A V. Cox or Mrs L. A Cox
Now is a good time to have your picture framed
Tasteful work and moderate prices at Clapp &
Jones's.
Popular sheet music and books. Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Jones's
Bonnie Brier Bush and other popular books
cents at Clapp & Jones's.
Electric gas lighting electric bell and private
telephone work. Prompt attention given re-
pairing. VAUGHAN & SARGENT.
WvETED.-A place by a girl, to do general
house work. Good references. Miss Laura Moore,
Hinsdale, N. H., Box 800.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
BRATTLRBORO.

The Artillery band has engaged Sewel
Morse as instructor for the season. The
band has been engaged to play at Hinsdale
Memorial day.
Mrs. James G. Howard has sold the
farm known as the Wells place to j. w.
Patten of Bellows Falls. The sale was
made through the A. V. May agency.
The unexpected return of Rev. A. j.
Hough to the pastorate of the Methodist
church is cordially welcomed not only by
his charge but by his many friends in the
town.
The suit against the Central Vermont
railroad company in which Crosby & Co.
are interested will be brought up in the
United States circuit court in Boston next
Wednesday,
W. A. Morse has finished his work on
the two open street cars which he has
been painting and vanishing, and they
will be put on about May l. The other
open car will probably be put on today or
tomorrow.
The death of Miss Mary Calvin, oldest
sister of Bailiff John Calvin, died at her
brothers home on Walnut street Tuesday
afternoon of pneumonia, after an illness of
less than a week. Miss Calvin came here
a week ago Monday to visit her brother
and was taken ill the following Wednes-
day. Besides her brother, she leaves a
father, mother and two sisters, who live in
Middlebury, where Miss Calvin had
large circle of friends TO whom her sudden
death will come as personal bereavement.
The body was taken to Middlebury for
burial Wednesday morning.
The return game in the duplicate whist
contest between the Vermont Wheel club
and the Monadnock Cycle club of Keene
was played in that city Friday evening.
The Brattleboro team won by 2S points.
The Keene team was practically the same
one that played here. The players from
here were: G. A. Harris and G. W. Dun
ham; IL. f. Brooks and C.. II. Pratt; W.
H. Bracket and G. r. Crosby; f. L.
Hunt and G. o. Robbins. The Monad-
mack club entertained the visitors hand
somely, an elaborate banquet being served
after the playing was completed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
ATTEND THE CAUCUS.

Within the past week it has come to be
well understood that a movement is on
foot to prevent the reelection of the pres
ent board of bailiffs and put new board
in their place at the annual meeting in NAV.
Whatever reason for this movement may be
alleged, it is well known that the real reason
is the action of the board in enforcing the
liquor law, and insisting ON the arrest of
persons drunk and disorderly. Their course
in this respect has been heartily endorsed by
the great majority of the Brattleboro peo-
pie, who ought to see to it that they are not
dismissed from office in way that has the
appearance of ban of disapproval The
vote in the village meeting will be by the
Australian system, and the time to take
care of this matter will be in the caucus.
A call has been issued this morning for
the caucus to be held next Thursday even
ing. Let those who approve of the spirit
in which the present board of bailiffs have
performed their duties attend the caucus
and bear their part in the proceedings. 1t
is the time when their votes will count.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
CONTESTED WILL CASE.

A hearing upon the probate of the will
of the late Martha Barker was begun
Wednesday at a special session of the pro-
bate court for this district. The will of
Miss Barker, which was executed Jan. "a,
$780, first bequeathed all her property to
Miss Elizabeth Rowland, her niece, Miss
Barker at that time owning the house on
Linden street and Miss Rowland the per-
sonal property. In case of the death of
Miss Rowland before that of Miss Barker,
the real estate was devised TO Mrs. VIM. S.
Guild of Brattleboro There we're special
requests of something more than $1,000 to
old-time friends, and former servants of
the family, after which Mrs. Guild was
made the residuary legatee. 1t is under
stood that there is 5000 or $4,000 of per-
sonal property.
The legal heirs of Miss Barker are two
cousins, a woman and a man, who live in
Ohio, who are understood to be well-to-do.
The relations were friendly, but do not APP
pear to have been of an intimate character.
The contest is raised in behalf of these
heirs.
AT the hearing on Wednesday Mrs. Ran
ger and Miss Elizabeth Crosby, the two
surviving witnesses of the will, testified to
signing as witnesses, and to their belief
that Miss Barker was of sound mind at the
time. Mrs. Henry A. Chaplin identified
the signature of her father-in-law, Julius
Chaplin, now dead, who was the third wit
ness. Mrs. Chaplin testified that she had
lived near Miss Barker for several years.
Saw her frequently, and believed her to be
of sound mind. Other wtnesses-C. F.
Thompson, H. w. Sargent, c. H. Pratt
and Mrs. j. NJ. Tyler, testified to their ac-
quaintance with Miss Barker and to their
belief in her soundness of mind at the
time the will was made. The testimony of
Mrs. Tyler, who knew Miss Barker well,
was strong and decisive upon this point.
AT the conclusion of Wednesdays pro-
ceedings an adjournment was taken to next
Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Water
man, Martin II Hit and Haskins are coun-
sci for the contestants; G. c. Fits, L. NJ.
Read of Bellows Falls, and S. T. Daven-
port for the proponent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
You KnOVx Him,

In June, 1895, had a severe attack of Sciatic
rheumatism. After trying severa! rheumatic
cures was persuaded to try the Truax Rheu.
matte Cure. l did so, and for the first two or
three days the pain was more severe. then grad.
ually it began TO leave me- and at the end of
week Twas relieved of severe pain and could sleen
nights, which had not been able to do for more
than three months. Now the rheumatic pain has
all left me. think il had used the Truax Rheu.
matte Cure when was first taken should have
found immediate relief and have been spared
much suffering and expense. Iwould recommend
anyone suffering from rheumatism TO give n a
thorough trial. FA WELLS
Brattleboro, March, 1896
This new Vegetable Remedy for rheumatism &.
s old In Brattleboro by Geo. e. Greene. r
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
CATHOLIC ORDER OF FoREsTERs
A Court instituted in BrattIeboro Last
Sunday.

st. Michaers court, Catholic order of
Foresters, No. 574, was instituted at Red
Mems hall Sunday afternoon. High Chief
Ranger John j. Eagan of Montpelier was
the installing officer, assisted by % men,
bers of the order from White River June
ton. The officers installed were: Chief
ranger, T. 4. Austin; vice chief, A. F.
Pigeon; past chief, K. j. Fenton: record
ing secretary, ID. 5. Carey; financial secre-
tary, j. G. Sullivan; treasurer, II. b.
Haus; trustees, NJ. j. Moran, Martin
Dunn and j. j. Austin. Chief Ranger
Austin has since appointed John NJ. Baker
and NJ. j. Doyle conductors, d. F. Curtin
and Thomas Long sentinels. The court
starts with - charter members. Meetings
will be held in Red Mems hall on the sec
ond and fourth Thursdays of each month.
This order is one of three orders of Forest
ers, the other two being known as the
Ancient and the Independent. The Cath
Ole order originated in Illinois in 1872,
when 1t was given a charter by the state
In 1888 it became a national order. 1t
now has $4,000 members in this country.
In Vermont 81 courts have been instituted
up TO the present time. The order exists
under the approval of the Roman Catholic
church. Its membership is confined TO
Roman Catholics. 1t is not enough that a
member is nominally a Catholic. He
must be in full standing with the church.
Its purpose is to promote fraternity, unity
and true Christian charity among its men,
bers. 1t is left to each local court to pro-
vide or introduce such social features as
may be desired. An endowment and sick
benefit fund is provided for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
winters Work of the study Class.
A CHALLENGE.
A Full House Guaranteed II Il is Ac-
cepted.

cepted.
To the Citizens Of the Village of Brdttleboro,
Events of the past week have convinced me that
Geo B. Hit and few friends have decided that
the present board of bailiffs must be replaced by
one having more conservative ideas about en-
forcing the laws Of this state While | must ad b..
mire Geo b. and his few friends for the great in
terest they taking in behalf of the citizens of
the village cannot for moment indorse their
mode of proceeding in this matter Their attempt
10 secure the moral support, and later on the
votes of a majority Of the respectable citizens
OF this village, by having the ex-chief of police
Frank w, Mcclure. pose as a martyr, Is unjust 10
him and insulting 10 our intelligent citizens.
Mr.. Mcclure is not martyr He is an eX-
official from choice. He was not removed from
his official position by the present board of bail.
IFS. On the Sth of last November he came to the
board FOR instructions, which he received and ac-
cepted in good faith. When the time came to act
on those instructions he resigned from his posi-
tion rather than fulfill his promise made TO the
board two hours before Such being the facts in
the case, do not believe that Mr. Mcclure is at
this late day, asking any sympathy from his
friends or the public. Therefore the actions of
his so-caled friends in using his name To cover up
their little game is unjust to him and of no credit
to them.
Now l wish to inform Mr. Hit and his friends
that the village charter makes it the duty of the
citizens of the village to select their village on
GERS. SO, in order that the good people of the
village may know what your more conservative
board consists of, invite you. Mr.. HIT to a
joint discussion of the subject. Village officers
and their duties under the law, to be held in the
town hall on the evening of either of the four
days of next week, Goth, 2lst 22d or 23d the date
to be selected by you, and notification sent 10 me
as soon convenient In order that you or your
friends cannot escape from accepting this invita-
ton, | submit the following proposition: II by
cept, VIII permit You 10 substitute any citizen of
this village. Expecting to receive an early reply
JOHN J. ECKELs
is ClaDin Street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

There Is more catarrh in this section of the
until the last few years was supposed to be in
durable. For a, great many years doctors pro
nOunced 1t local disease and prescribed local
remedies, and by constantly failing 10 cure with
local treatment, pronounced 1t incurabe. Sci
ence has proven catarrh 10 be a constitutional
disease and therefore requires constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured
by u, j, Cheney Co., Toledo, o., is the only
constitutional cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally In doses from 10 drops to a teaapoonful
II acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. They offer one hundred dollars
for any case that 1t fails 10 cure. Send for cir
culars and testimonials. Address, f. j. CHE
NEY & CO, Toledo, o.
E1-Sold by druggists, rs cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The senior class is arranging to present
another play and farce at later date.
, G. Newton Batchelder was obliged to re-
turn to his home in Newfane Tuesday
morning, being threatened with measles.
Harry Wales, '97, was pleasantly sur
prised by number of his friends Tuesday
evening. -Four tables were filled for whist.
Several remembrance of the occasion were
left by the party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

c. G. Leonard formerly with the Phoenix life
has secured the general agency for the old and
reliable Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company
of Newark, N. j. Assets, S5s 2G9, 1877 O6, market
value. This is an old line company organized in
1915, is up to date in every respect. In economy
of management, in largeness Of dividends, in
iberality of policy, in absolute nonfoffeiture and
in fair dealing with members it is exceled by no
company
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-17

The Republicans of the village of Brattleboro,
who are legal voters in village meetings are here
by notified and warned to meet in caucus at Fes-
tival hall in said village Thursday, the 23rd day
of April 1896, at 7:30 p. NJ. for the purpose of
placing in nomination suitable persons for the
officers of said village required by law to be elected
at the annual village-meeting to be held on the
first Tuesday of May, 1896.
REPUBLICAN Town COMMITTEE
Brattleboro, April II, 1896