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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
NEW LONDON NORTHERN.
The Road Earned $4,000 for the Gem
trail Vermont Last Year.

trail Vermont Last Year.
The surrender of the Rutland railroad by
the Central Vermont does not necessarily
mean the surrender of the New London
Northern. The Rutland road was a bur
den to the bankrupt company under the
terms of the lease, but the net income of
the New London Northern last year was
$500, 230, while the rental amounted to
only $211, 900, leaving the Central Yer
mont profit on that line for the year of
nearly $4,000.
The court, which is holding the Central
Vermont property in trust, as it we're, for
the benefit of creditors, could hardly be
acting fairly for those interests in casting
off profitable lease.
Should the New London Northern be
severed from the Central Vermont, how
ever, there would probably be an interest
ing scramble for it on the part of the New
Haven and the Boston & Maine roads
Its position in relate to these two sys-
TENS is peculiar. 1t GU, Quare across the
New Haven system, and IN an outlet on
the Sound presents possibilities of freight
competition with the New Haven in the
New York direction.
On the other hand, the road extends
northward well up into the Names terri
tory and connecting with the latter's lines
at Brattleboro and South Vernon. The
Maine would not want to see the New
Haven get control there and the latter
would probably not care to see its enter
prising rival crossing its tracks through
Connecticut and obtaining an outlet on
Long Island sound.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
DEATH OF HERBERT S. CRowELL

An event which has stirred the profound
est sympathy of this community occurred
at Mount Hermon school, Gill, Mass,
Wednesday evening, when Herbert S. Crow
ell. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. E. Crowell,
committed suicide. At the half-hour pc
riod for recreation given the pupils from 8
to 9:30 p. NJ. Crowell went to the room of
his friend, Carl Winchell, in Crossley hall,
the main dormitory of the school, where
several were gathered making lemonade.
He asked Wiuchell for the 32-calibre re-
volver that is kept by the athletic associa-
ton to be fred with blank cartridges as
signal for starting races. Winchell hand
ed it to him unloaded, whereupon Crowell
took a cartridge from his inside coat pocket,
placed it in the weapon, sat down in a re-
clining chair, aimed at his heart and fired.
He sank down and instantly was dead.
Crowell was found of playing pranks and
was very much of mimic, so his compan-
ions supposed this was a blank cartridge
and that he was shamming. Fully five
minutes elapsed before they realized what
had taken place. The bullet entered the
heart in such a manner as to cause instant
death, but not to produce bleeding.
The alarm was given and aid summoned,
but nothing could be done. His family
were notified Thursday morning and Medi-
cal Examiner Wright of Orange summoned
to view the body.
The young man was a member of the
graduating class at Mt. Hermon and would
have finished his course in June. He was
one of the most brilliant members of his
class and universal favorite. He had
been a member of the editorial board of
the Mennonite, the school paper, for two
years and was reelected this year, but de-
clined to serve. His work upon the paper
showed marked literary ability and it was
the expectation of those who knew him
best that he would devote himself to liter
airy pursuits.
1t has been known to the immediate
friends of the Crowell family that several
years ago, when in his teens, young Crow
ell was for time in an unnatural mental
state, but under wise care this had disap-
peared, and permanently as his friends and
teachers believed. OF late, however, he
has been in broken health and from this,
undoubtedly, arose the depression and
clouding of the mind which caused his
death. His rank in his class was high,
and on the day of his death he had seemed
to be in unusually good spirits.
The body was brought to his home in
Brattleboro Thursday, the teachers and
students of the school, who are deeply
moved by the sad event, escorting it to
Mt. Hermon station. The funeral, which
will be private, will be held at the house at
10 o'clock tomorrow morning
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
Announcements.

Call on G. A. Barker Saturday night and see the
1878 and $685. Suits that go on sale at O'Clock
sharp.
To RENT.-An upstairs tenement at No. 20
Chestnut street.
For SALE.-A meat cart. Address w. Il. Thorn
as 40 Main street.
See the new styles in leather and silver betsyat
H. II. Thompson's.
FOUND. "A greyhound bitch, fawn coored, with
out collar. Owner can have by proving property
and paying charges Inquire at "a Elliot street.
Try Grootes Dutch Cocoa. Call for free.sam-
pie at Scott & Jones's
The best nickel alarm clock made for 81 at
H. fl. Thompsons.
To RENT,-Upper and lower tenements on High
street to small families, reasonable price, five
rooms each, running water and closets A. c.
DAVENPORT.
Have your old pictures reframed at CLApP &
JoNEs's
This week we offer about $50 new Shirt Waists
choice styles T. W. BARNARD
Extra bargains in plated knives, forks and
spoons at H. H. Thompsons.
TENEMENT TO RENT-Enqure at II Western Ave
Do you love good tear If so, try Jungle
Chop" Formosa tea in one Ipound chests. 1t is
6cONA' A'NNN
60 cents pound.
Prof. r. G. Carrick chiropodist of Rutland, Vt.
will be at the Brooks House for week begin
ming, Monday, May H. The hands and feet skill
fully treated without pain Orders may be lef
at the Brooks House for home treatment.
Dana's Sarsaparlla is not only the best of al
remedies for the nerves. liver kidneys, stomach
and blood, but if no benefit you can get you
money back. The same guarantee applies t
Dana's Pills, Cough Syrup and Plasters. For salt
by NJ. G. Williams, General Merchandise, Putney
vt.
FOR SALE OR To RENT-The stone and franz
residence belonging to Richards Bradley, situated
on the west side of Tyler street; all the modern
improvements. Enquire of A. W. Childs & Co.
Spring Brightness" appears in the new AM
beautiful pictures and moudngs at CIAPP s
JoNEss.
The Burlington, vt, Agency of the Equitable
Life, W. H. s. Whitcomb, manager, paid polio!
holders in the month of April, 200.
IIWill replace that broken handspring in you
watch for Sl.25 and warrant it for one year. c
w. SAWYER opposite American House, Brattle
boro, Vt.
To RENT.-Two good tenements on Myrtl
street, A. STARKEY.
To RENT-Three room tenement, ground floor
Lots of new wash dress goods, new styles AM
->-.sew prices. T. w. BARNARD.
To RENT-Sx room tenement, with all moderl
improvements j. X. PARKER, 13 Oak street.
The Leonard residence on Oak street is Offered
for sale. Apply to Morse & Edgett.
To RENT.-Six rooms in the Devens block TIVE
are large front rooms. Enquire of t. Harmon.
Fine scissors, shears and razors, warrante'
perfect at H. H. Thompson's.
More new Wrappers today, 100 new pattern
and correct styles. T. W BARNARD
Popular sheet music and books. Strings for a
instruments and musical supplies at Capp
Joness.
Our Wrappers are made to fit. Try them.
T. w. BARNARD
Electric gas lighting, electric bell and privat
telephone work. Prompt attention given re
pairing VAUGHAN & SARGENT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
RURAL IMPROVEMENT.

The annual meeting of the Rural In
provement association was held at the
Brooks House Wednesday evening. The
report of the treasurer showed the expendi-
lures of last season TO have been about $500.
Collections of membership dues amounted
to about $500. Receipts from other sources
were about 800. The cash on hand is
S69.55. G. II. Pratt, the retiring presi-
dent, reported upon the work of last sea-
son, saying that it had been on the same
general lines as heretofore. The special
feature was the introduction of ornamental
shrubs at several places where flowers had
previously been planted. A notable i'm
provement in this respect was in the tri-
angle in front of the James Reed property
on Green street at the top of the hill where
the roadway comes up from Elliot street.
The road commissioner caused the neces-
sary regarding to be done and planted the
turf, and the society filled the space thus
enclosed with shrubbery.
AS in other years, a helpful spirit was
shown by residents in different sections of
the village, who gave personal work and
attention TO help along the work under
taken by the society.
These officers were elected: President,
L. F. Adams vice presidents, w. H.
Minor, G. C. Averill; recording secretary
and treasurer, c. l.. Stickney; correspond
ing secretary, o. l.. French; executive
committee, c. II. Thompson (chairman),
c. II. Pratt, Z. w. Fox, w. II. Bracket
G. A. Boyden, II. F. Jordan, VIM. j
Pentland, F. W. Childs, E. Z. Stockwell
Mrs. c. o. Robbins, Mrs. c. S. Pratt, Mrs.
f. Z. Perry, Miss Corabel Coates, Mrs. G.
F. Barber, Mrs. K. D. Whitney.
Work for this year has already begun
and no doubt is entertained that the peo-
pie of the village will show continued in
terest in helping the society to keep ouI
streets and public places up to their high
standard of tidiness and attractveness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
BRATTLBBORO.

The last ladies' night at the Wheel club
will be given next Friday. There will be
dancing in the grange hall, an orchestra
furnishing music.
Fire broke out this morning on the roof
of the old Brattleboro & Whitehall engine
house, but it was subdued with extinguish-
ers by John Calvin and D. E. Tasker.
Riders of bicycles, both ladies and gen.
tlemen, who wish to join a bicycle club
for riding purposes are invited to meet at
the chapel of the First Baptist church
Thursday evening, May IA, at 8 o'clock.
The front of F. w. Keuch & Co.'s store
is soon to be remodeled. The granite posts
will be replaced with iron pillars, there will
be single door, and large plate glass win
dows will give an excellent chance for a
display of goods.
NJ. C.Winchester of Newfane caused a
sensation in the Prohibition convention at
Montpelier yesterday by saying that the de-
Tenders of rum were the Republican and
Democratic parties and the church. If
Mckinley was elected he would not protect
sheep, but gin. The speaker was stopped
by call to order by the chair.
Ex-Gov. Fuller, whose condition has
been somewhat alarming since the ap-
prOach of warm weather, surprised his
friends by coming through from Jackson
vile, Fla, to Philadelphia, CARRYING in the
latter city early Monday morning. He
las of late been troubled with a weakness
of the heart in addition to general pros
tratiOn, and report came Tuesday through
the press associations that his condition
was critical. A private despatch later in
IL. kn1 AIoN L,l
I'd well and was better. The governor and
rs. Fuller hope to go from Philadelphia
We. kewood, N. j., within few days.
In
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
A DEFAULTBR.
The Trusted Clerk of A. p. ChiIds Short
In his Accounts at Least $500.

IN MS accounts nj Least 8lOOOs
A. S. Newton, confidential clerk and
bookkeeper for A. p. Childs of Benning-
ton, is defaulter. Newton entered the
employ of Mr.. Childs at Springfield, Mass,
about four years ago. After coming to
Bennington he became leader in religious
work, was a member of the Methodist
church, assistant superintendent of the
Sunday school, adjutant of the Custer
Grand Army post, etc, Rumors came to
Mr.. Chids early this year that his clerk
was a defaulter to the Fuller Insurance
agency of Springfield, Mass, and an inves-
tigation showed that Newton had paid
$4,000 to that concern in restitution for
sums taken while he was employed there
About this time Mr.. Chlds found that a
sum of money paid to Newton had not
been credited, that Newton was circulating
scandalous stories in regard to the Childs
family and that he was using Mr.. Childs's
office for the meetings of an organization
to which Mr. Newton was supposed to be
very unfrendly. The news came from
Brandon that Newton had been expelled
from the Masonic lodge there for forging
the name of another member. A charge
of forgery against Newton was also made
by II. d. Watson of Kearney, Neb., who
said the crime was committed in Greenfield,
Mass, while Newton was in his employ.
Mr.. Childs began an inspection of his books
April 10, and to date deficiency of $500
is ascertained, while the investigation is
uncompleted. Newton has made good to
Mr.. Childs the shortage in accounts, and
he and his wife have also conveyed their
property at Springfield, Mass, in trust to
settle any further discrepancy that may be
found. He also pays all COSTS attorneys
fees, etc. After leaving Bennington New
ton returned to Springfield, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
100 Reward.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its stages
and that is catarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known to the medical fra
ternity. Catarra, being constitutional disease
requires constitutional treatment. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
tenn, thereby destroying the foundation OF the
ing up the Constitution and assisting nature in
doing its work. The proprietors have so much
faith In its curative powers that they offer One
Send for list Of testimonials Address. r. II
CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
tB-Sold by druggists, rs cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES:

The '96 wheel club took run to West
Brattleboro Friday.
The school as a whole and by classes
posed before the camera last week.
The seniors have begun the annual in
vasion on the peaceful photographer.
Frost Minor, 100, is now present at school
for Rotations only on account of i'll health.
The BrattlebOro juniors will play the
Putney nine at Putney tomorrow. A
game will probably be arranged with the
Leland and Gray seminary nine at an early
date.
The college preparatory students took
examinations from the Yale, Harvard and
Massachusetts, Institute of Technology al
zebra papers, and favorable results are re-
ported.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
GRANGE NEWS,

The study class will meet Thursday
evening next at DR.. Hamilton's.
The marching staff of Protective grange
will meet for a drill Wednesday evening,
May IS.
Windham County Pomona grange will
meet with Broad Brook grange at Guilford,
Thursday, May IA, at 10 A. NJ. The after
noon session will be open to the public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
The Mutual BENEFIT,

G, 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. ]. Assets, S5S, 269 1877 .06, 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
hberality of policy, in absolute nonfoffeiture and
in fair dealing with members it is exceed by no
company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08

The association conducted services in
North Hinsdalc last Sunday.
The meeting of the wheel club, called
for last evening, was postponed until next
Monday evening.
Andrew Jackson of South Carolina, an
escaped slave, will relate some of his expe-
riences and sing some of his songs in the
rooms at 80 tomorrow evening.
The cadets of Company B will hold
drill next Wednesday afternoon Every
member of the company is requested to be
at the armory promptly at 3:15 o'clock.
John Best, who has been assisting Sec
rotary Austin, goes to Waterbury, Me-,
next week. where he will supply the pulpit
of Congregational church during the
summer.
There will be no drill of Company A of
the boys battalion this week Saturday
night, but special attention is called to the
field day to be held May 49, Full instruc-
tions will be given next week; but the
boys are asked % keep that day clear of all
engagements, and carefully to read next
weeks notice.
The annual business meeting of the as
ISOLATION was held last evening These Of
fcers were elected President, Gen. j. j.
Estey; vice president, E. c. Crosby; sec
rotary, l.. A Gregg; treasurer, G.. c. Av-
Grill; directors for three years, G. L. Dun
ham, E. H. Van Doom, L. w. Hawley;
director to fill vacancy, F. S. Livermore.
The various reports were read and accepted
The 4 o'clock meeting next Sunday af-
ternoon will be addressed by George A.
Hall, state secretary of the Young Mems
Christian association for the state of New
York. Mr. Hall is man of large expert
ence and forcible speaker and will ad-
dress the Union meeting at the Cougrega-
tional church Sunday evening, when exer-
cses celebrating the anniversary of the as
| ,inti ion will ncnnr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
nuMMERsroN HILL.

The W. G. T. U. and Loyal Temperance
legion of Dummerston Hill held their an
nual meeting Tuesday evening, April 20.
The old board of officers were reelected
with one or two exceptions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08
Brooks House Barber Shop,

Having three BARRIERS in NV shop l am pre-
pared to meet all customers and guarantee salts
faction. Ladies' and chdren's work specially
Ladies' hair dryer for use after shampooing
GEO H. DANYEw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08

We wish to thank all who assisted us in bring
ing out the pageant-the performers as well as
the parents of the children. We realize that it
was the hearty cooperation and interest of so
many that brought success.
MR.. AND MRS. L. WALES.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08

wish to call your attention to our complete
line of over so brands of domestic and imported
cigars. buy in large quantities and will make a
low figure to the box trade.
E. A, TYLER, Brooks House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08

The following scored over 200 points to
a game Harris, 10; Norris, I; Pettee, 8;
Fifeld, 5; Cundiff, 8; Thompson, Parsons,
Mellen and Whitney, each Austin, Cox,
Corser, Stolte, Thomas, Wellman and Cain,
/ each. Harris won first prize for having
the largest average, Norris second prize
for playing the. largest number of games.
Parsons won the third prize for making
the largest single string, which was 254
Mr.. Schwenck had TIE lowest average and
is to furnish pop corn for the rest, while
upon Akeley who lost the most games, falls
the duty of popping the corn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-08

g. P. Miller, office with A. E. Miller, Ellio
street, Brattleboro.
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Y. M. Q. A. NOTES.

Harris the Bowling Champion.
The bowling tournament of 2050 games
was completed May /. Following is the
record:
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15
JAMES n. REYNOLDS.

worker Of the University Settlement ana MISS
Helen Moore librarian at the Settlement House
Resides the regular members OF the settlement n
h ,resont and plans will discussed for enlarglng
the work Of the society.
The necessity Of securing larger and better
eouipped building will be urged and some steps may
be taken for raising the funds with which To build
The pres, mt home Ct the society is overcrowded and
during the last year many applicants for member
shin in the various classes and clubs connected with
mttance.
A business meeting comes first in the order OF ex-
erciscs this afternoon. which officers for the en-
suing year will he elected
The present officers of the society are: President
Seth Low: vice presidents. f.. BENJAMIN Andrews,
Stanton Colt. Alfred q. Compton. Charles s. Fair
child Merrill f. Gates d. c. Gilman Oswald OF
tendorfer Carl Schurz. William NJ Sloan. H. T..
Wright head worker. James B. Reynolds, Lester w.
Clark secretary.
The University Settlement Society was organized
in 1887 and was modelled after the we-known
Toynbee Hall Settlement in London. The society
had 1000 children and young people upon its rolls
last wear, with average daily attendance or 1u
The society has aimed for some time to maintain
an Intimate relation with all the municipal depart
ments carrying work in the district and has
endcavored to stir up the tenement house popula-
tion TO take a lively interest in civic matters These
efforts have been eminently successful
lanes B Reynolds, the head woker. j. II. Mclean,
Mrs f. r. Campbell and Miss Marie Leclerq con-
stitute the resident members OF the society There
are also a larPe number OF workers who do not make
their permanent home at the settlement
New-York tribune., 1896-01-15
PREPARING FOR TIE QUEBEC CARNIVAL

Quebec 10 busy with preparations for a winter
carnival. which will open on January q. The pro-
gramme promises a weel, of merriment with hardly
lull from start TO finish. Healthy outdoor sports
predomnate. but there will also be magnificent
Ice palace fancy-dres balls torchlght parades
and other time honored carnival attractions. The
Governor General. with his family and suite and
long list Of other notables OF the Dominion Govern
ment, expected to be present New-York and
Brooklyn society will also be well represented. A
more delightful time to visit this quaint old city
could not be selected.
The New-York Central announces the sale Of ex-
cursion tickets for intending visitors from January
q 10 49, inclusive good TO return until February l5
the rate OF SIS for the round trip. Choice OF
Is allowed. and stop-over at Montreal II de-
sired Sleeping-car accommodations should be en-
gagged far in advance possible.