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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14
MDLLE. BRAzzI AT HOME

Mr.. and Mrs. E. r. Pratt landed in New
FORK last Friday and reached their Brattle-
boro home Saturday afternoon. Both are
in good health. Two years have elapsed
since their last visit home. During this
time Mrs. Pratt has risen rapidly in her
profession, as the press notices published
from time to time, and other accounts
received, have shown. The first season,
the winter of 1S94-95, was spent in singing
in grand opera in Nice. In the spring of
1895 Mrs. Pratt began her engagement at
Covent Garden, London, which was con-
tinued during the spring of the present
year. Last winters engagement was with
the grand opera company in Geneva. Dur
ing this time the prima donna has sung
the leading contralto parts in no less than
10 OF the best known operas. These in
clude Lohengrin, Hamlet, Trovatore, Sam
son and Dalila, Herodiade the Russian
opera Eugene Oneguine, Bal Masoue. La
Favorite, Sigurd, Rigoletto, William Tell.
Walkurie, Cavalleria Rusticana, and the
page roles in Faust and Les Huguenots,
In her several engagements Mrs. Pratt has
sung with distinguished artists like Melba.
Eames, the De Reszke brothers and Plan
con. She has received warm recognition
from her audiences and has been favorite
with her managers and with the artists
with whom she has been associated.
Her engagement for next winter is to
return to Nice, but it is of interest to know
that Mr.. Grau, the manager of the Metro
politan opera house, New York, is anxious
TO add Mdlle. Brazil to his company and
to have her sing in grand opera in New
York next winter. He has made known
his willingness to pay her forfeit to the
manager at Nice, and offers a handsome
advance in salary should the arrangement
be made. Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt met Mana
ger Grau both in London and in Paris,
and he was passenger to New York by
the steamer with them. The death of Sir
Augustus Harris, the Covent Garden mana
ger, which occurred recently, makes next
year s engagement in London uncertain,
but the probability is that her services will
again be in demand there.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pratt will remain in Brat
tleboro about two months before returning
to Europe. 1t is probable that the people
VIII have an opportunity TO hear Mrs.
Pratt in concert before she leaves 10 begin
her professional engagements.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14
In Favor OF DIR. II. ID. Hol.on.

To the Legal Voters Of the To,on Of Brat
tlebOrO:-
1t behooves every voter in the town of
Brattleboro TO think carefully before he
casts his ballot next Saturday for the man
whom he wishes TO be nominated as a Re
publican candidate for town representative.
The issues that are before the people this
year are unusual; and therefore great care
should be taken in the choice, in order that
man may be chosen who has the native
ability, and also the ability which comes
from actual experience, so that he may be
able to act intelligently on the questions
which are sure TO arise. Unless such a
choice is made in accordance with these
principles, the 1900 voters of the town of
Brattleboro will have no greater influence
in shaping the legislation Of our next as
sembly than it may be the less than 100
voters of many other towns throughout
the state. There are many bills relating
TO local interests which should be put be-
fore the next legislature. Among these it
may be mentioned that the town should be
enabled to issue bonds, and thus fund its
debt at lower rate of interest than it is
now paying. Also, it is important that a
charter should be obtained for the build
ing of an electric road south towards Tur-
ners Falls; and, also, that the passage of a
bill should be obtained which shall relate
to the passing of bicycles free of charge by
all railroads in the state of Vermont. 1t is
also of great importance that a measure
should be put before the next legislature
which shall relate to the passage of law
similar TO the mechanics lien law of Massa-
chusetts for the better protection of all
parties furnishing labor or material in the
construction of new buildings against ire
sponsible contractors. AS citizens of the
state, we are also interested in questions
which shall arise in regard to our savings
banks, and in large expenditures for our
public institutions which may be called
for.
Under these conditions, it would seem
wise to select man, not because he repre-
sents certain distinct part of the people,
but rather one for his ability and expert
ence to deal with these questions which
effect all the people.
Therefore, at the request of 100 voters.
l present the name of Henry d. Holton, as
one who is in every way fitted to meet the
requirements of the situation.
Yours truly,
CHAs. ii. THOMPSON,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14
sHEA-O'NEIL.
A Former Brattleboro Boy Married at
Derby. Conn.

zone of the prettest celebrations in the
church in years. is the manner in which
the Ansonia, Conn.,, Daily Sentinel of
Wednesday describes the wedding of Pat
rick L. Shea and Miss Catherine O'Neil,
which took place in St. Mary's church at
Derby that morning, in the presence of a
company of friends that filled the edifice.
The best man was D. Frank Shea of Brat
tleboro, brother of the groom, and Miss
Mollie Stack of Pittsfield, Mass, was the
bridemaid. J. W. Reilly and T. j. Roche
of Derby and John McGrath and P. J.
Dryer of Ansonia we're the ushers. The
brides gown was of white satin trimmed
with duchess lace. She wore a tulle veil,
caught around the head with garland of
orange blossoms, and carried an ivory
prayer book trimmed with gold. The bride
maid was attired in pale blue satin trimmed
with de sol mousseline and forget-me-nots,
and she carried a bouquet of La France
roses. After the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the home of the
brides mother. Mr.. and Mrs. Shea left
during the day for the groom's former
home in Brattleboro, and are now here to
spend honeymoon of two weeks. Mr..
Shea is a salesman in the furniture depart
ment of the Howard d Barber company at
Derby. He is vice president of the Ivy
Leaf club of Ansonia, and member of the
st. Aloysius T. A. B. society. The bride
for long time had charge of the cloak de-
partment in W. S. Denslow's store at Der
by, and is ex-president of the Children of
Mary. The presents included valuable gifts
by employees of the firms with which the
young people have been connected. On
their return to Derby Mr.. and Mrs. Shea
will make their home at 211 Caroline
street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14
DROWNED AT NEWFOUNDLAND.
Escape OF His Brother Arthur, who
was Rescued by Charles Drulette.

Thomas Henderson the vIctim--Narrow
Escape OF His Brother Arthur, who
was Rescued by Charles Drulette.
Thomas Henderson, rs, was drowned
Sunday while bathing on the Westmore-
land bank of the Connecticut river, oppo-
site East Putney. He was accompanied
by his brothers, Alfred and Arthur Hen
derson, and Charles Drulette. The latter
was the only one in the party who could
swim. Thomas Henderson was a log
driver for several years and had evidently
lost all fear of the water. There is a
swift current and an eddy at the point
where the bathers entered the water.
Drulette swan down stream several rods
and Thomas Henderson at the same time
waded out into the water When the wa
ter was up to his neck his brothers warned
him to come back, and a moment later he
lost his footing and sank. Arthur Hen
derson waded out into the water to rescue
Thomas, who came TO the surface twice,
but he also got beyond his depth and it
seemed for moment that two lives would
be lost Drulette swan back against the
current as soon as Thomas Henderson
sank, but when he reached the point where
the brothers disappeared Arthur had sunk
for the third time. Drulette dove and
found Arthur Henderson on the bottom Of
the river. He seized him by the hair and
dragged him to the shore. Henderson
was unconscious, but after the water had
been emptied from his lungs respiration
was soon restored. All efforts by Drulette
and others to find the body of Thomas
Henderson were unsuccessful. Boats were
secured and the river dragged and car
tridges exploded. A large quantity of
dynamite was exploded Monday and Tues
day but no trace of the body was found.
Finally one party started out in a row
boat to search the shores as far south as
Brattleboro. Tuesday noon the body was
found at the mouth Of the Murder Hol-
low" brook in Dummerston, FIVE miles be-
low where the drowning took place. Hen
derson was a lineman employed by the
New England Telephone company, and
was one of the men who jumped from a
third story window at the time the Pyn-
chon house was burned in Westmoreland
last winter. His two brothers are section
hands on the railroad. While he was
drowning Henderson tried unsuccessfully
to shout a message to his mother. His
parents live in Canada.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14
Announcements.

wANTED-Work by Protestant nurse and seam
stress, or light housekeeping. Apply at 1ls South
Canal street.
wANTED.-A capable woman forIgeneral house
work on a farm in a family Of five. Miss s. E.
WHITE, Putney, Vt.
wAxTED-Plaiu sewing Mrs. :CundiT, 30 Green
street.
The viavi remedy representative viii be at Il
Green street Wednesdays and Thursdays from
8 to p. NJ. for a few weeks.
Rooms to let with or without board, in pri.
vate family near. p1st-office Inquire at The
Phoenix office.
==LosT.-A black and tan hound, with whitesspot
on breast, wearing strap collar without name
A suitable reward is offered for his return.or in
formation leading thereto. Bert L. Sargent, West
Bratteboro.
To RENT-A part of house No. 81 Green street,
with garden to aifamiy,of two persons. Enquire
on the premises on orIafter Monday, Aug. II.
To RENT-A tenement of four rooms at i7s FL
lot street.
Have your pictures framed at Clapp Jones's'
To RENTAL upstairs tenement at No. 90
Chestnut street.
Every mother with he1daughter should attend
the lecture to ladies to be delivered at the Baptist
by DR.. Mary F. Newgeon, of..New York; subject,
1.-THE present condition of human life" The.im-
portance of the subject should secure a large
number of listeners.
To RENT.-Six room tenement, with all modern
improvements. j. X. PARKER, ID Oak treet.
SI.25 will replace that broken handspring in
your watch and warrant it for one year at c. W.
Sawyer's, opposite American House.
Have your old pictures reframed at CLAP &
JoNEs's.
Tenement to rent Low rent and very handy to
Main street. Enquire of Barrows &.Co.
Spring Brightness" appears in the new.and
beautiful pictures and mouldings at .CLAPP &
JoNEs's.
Popular sheet music and books. Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Joness.
Electric gas lighting, electric bell and private
telephone work. Prompt attention given re-
pairing VAUGHAN & SARGENT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14
PERSONAL.

Mrs. o. d. Esterbrook, Mrs. Wetherell
and Miss Edith Esterbrook are at the Hotel
Adrian at Block Island.
Mrs. Ada Hubbard Wood and younger
daughter of Camden. N. j., come TODAY
for visit of several weeks.
s. X. Brigham has finished work for F.
ID. Holden d Co., and is now visiting at
his home in Marlboro, Mass.
Secretary Burton G. Austin, who has
been confined TO the house for two weeks
with bad finger, was able to make a short
visit to the association rooms yesterday.
VIM. F. Clark, whose death is recorded
by our Wardsboro correspondent. was She
father of Fred G. Clark, clerk for e. d.
Whitney, and brother of Mrs. P. F. Bar
nard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14
RACE MEET NOTES

Several local riders will take part in the
races.
George E. Foster has been chosen one of
the judges of the Keene national circuit
meet Sept. 8.
The Autographs and other matter adyer-
Using the meet will be circulated in all the
towns within a radius of 25 miles within
three or four days.
j. Z. Walsh, the Vermont champion.
and a member of the Vermont Wheel club.
will ride half mile Aug. rs to beat the
record of 80 2-5 seconds, made by E. c.
Bald last year.
Two of the most noted professionals
who have forwarded their entries are Fred
Allen of Springfield, who made a new
track record here two years ago, and w.
A. Rhoades of Dorchester, the old timer.
who was one of the fastest men in the
days of the high wheel. Henry Good
man of Hartford is working in the
interests of the club at the national
meeting at Louisville this week, and it is
expected that he will induce several of the
fastest men in the country to come here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14

The Republican voters of the town of Brattle-
boro qualified to vote in Freeman's meeting, are
notified that's caucus will be held at the town hall
in Brattleboro Saturday. the 18th day of August,
1896 for the purpose of nominating a candidate
for town representative, and fifteen justices of
the peace to be supported at the coming Free
mans meeting. The voting will be by ballot, and
the ballot box will be open from p. NJ until $50
Pm
G. W. PIERCE, ! Republican
J. L. KNowLToN, Town
H. +. WEATHERHEAD, J Committee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14
To Oner a Reward OF aI00

For a case of catarrh that cannot be cured
amounts TO nothing except 10 sell the article
Ely Bros: do net promise rewards in order 20 sell
their wellknown Cream Balm. They offer the
most effective medicants, prepared in convenient
form TO use, which is absolutely free from
mercurials or other harmful drugs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14

Prompt relief in sick headache. dizzinass
nausea, constipation, pain In the side guaranteed
TO those using Carriers Little Liver Pills One a
dose small price. Small dose Small pill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14

Millions OF women use Dobbin's Electric Soap
daily and say 1t is the best and cheapest. II they
are righI you ought to use it. If wrong, one trial
and try it next Monday. eS'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14

Dobolns Floating Borax soap costs more to
make than any other floating soap made but
consumers nave TO pay no more for IT, Il is guar
snteed 10 be 100 per cent pure and the only float
ing soap made OF borax Wrappers in red ink.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14

Republican Caucus.

G. P. Miller, Office with A E. Miller, s.. Mai
street, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14
Catarrh Cannot BE Cured

With local applications as they cannot reach the
seat OF the disease Catarrh is a blood or con-
stitutional disease and In order to cure IL YOU
must take internal remedies. Halls CataTrh
Cure is taken internally, and acts directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh
by one OF the best physicians in this country for
years, and is regular prescription. 1t is com
the best blood purifiers, acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of
the two ingredients is what produces such won
derful results In curing catarrh. Send for testi-
monials, free. +. j. CHENEY & CO., Props
Toledo, o. Sold by druggists price rs cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-08-14

Women with pale, colorless faces, who feel
weak and discouraged will receive both mental
which are made for the blood nerves and COM
pexion.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-27
PROPOSAL FOR A BRIDGE,

Notice IL hereby given. that scaled
Plans, Specifications Strain Diagrams.
and Bids will hc received by the County
Court, of the State ~ Oregon. for Clat-
sop county. untll Wednesday. February
Sd, 1897 at . o'clock y, M, for the build.
ing. erection and construction of a
draw bridge across Young's River In
Clatsop County. Oregon. according 10
such plans. specifications and diagrams,
Said bridge to be located at one or the
following points, and herein designated
ia locations Nos, 1 and ,.
Location No l--Belng point on tho
north bank Of Young's River. at the
intersection Of the east line Of the town
of Cases Astoria. with said river said
poln, and direction ot crOsalna being
located and described upon thu rnap OF
said river on fle In the once ot the
County Clerk The bridge at this lnoa,
tion 70 be- an Iron or stee4 Draw. with
30 foot openings and is-rcot pile trcstlc
approach on each ode thereof
Location No, e-,pclnK point on the
north bank of YounE's River. at the
intersection ot seventh street. Of the
city VI Astoria, extended south to said
river. said point and direction Or cross.
ing being located and described upon
the map nf said river on iilc In the Of
hcc ~ the County Clerk The bridge
at this loCation to b. an Iron or Steel
draw with 1880 foot openings. aud l6-fout
pile trertlc approach on each side there
Of Each bidder shall deposit with his
bid cash or certified check, payable 20
the order Of the County Clerk. 10 the
Amoun, or ten per cent OF his bid, which
shall be- forfeited to the county. IN case
the award is made TO him and he fails.
nrglrcts, or refuses for period Of two
days after such award ls made. 70 enter
ia,o contract and nlc his bond In the
manner required by and to the salts
faction ~ said County Court,
The plans. specifications and dlR-
grams, selected by the County Court.
viii be subject 10 the approval Of the
Hon. Secretary Of War ~ the United
states. The payment for said contract
10 be made by warrants on the Special
Road Fund " the County one half up
IN the completion and acceptance OF
the contract and one half one year
thereafter The right In hereby rcserv-
ed to reject any and all bids.
by order of the County Commission
rrs. +. I. DUNBAR
County Clerk.
December %. 1896
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-27
A CHRISTMAS WEDDING.

One Of the joyous events Of Christmas
Day was the wedding Of Miss Susie
Roberts and Mr.. D. Campbell at the
residence Of Mr.. Marshall ]. Kinney.
whose wife is an aunt Of the bride.
At few minutes after 4 o'clock the
wedding party, led by Mr.. c. r. Higgins
as best man, and Miss Hattie Kinney
as bridesmaid, took their places under
beautiful bell Of holly with a mlstle-
toe clapper, during the rendition Of the
wedding march by Miss Ruby Walter
The beautiful ritual Of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, in addition to the
ring service, was used by the Rev. ].
]. Walter, Of the First NJ. f. Church.
The wedding guests were strictly con-
fined TO a few personal friends Of the
bride and groom. After the ceremony
a sumptuous Christmas dinner was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Campbell took
the evening boat for Portland and the
Sound.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-27
NOTICE To CONTRACTORS

Sctlcd proposals win be received ry
tho undersigned at the office ~ the \,
aud Z. r. a. Il, In Astoria. until noon
~ January TO- 1897. Tor the conHtruc
ton " certain trcstlrwork ana plat,
forms, ut "Scow hay" In the city "
Astoria Also, under separate cover,
for the construction Of the trcstlcwork
On the line or the \. and G. a. n Il,
hctwecn Tongue Point and knappa All
the above In Clatsop Co. Oregon Plans
and specifications can he srrn at thr
ot'itN, " the company In Astoria, after
December 20 Approved honda win be
required or the SUCCESSFUL bIddos, The
Undersigned reserve the right 10 reject
any or all hlds,
NORTHWEST CONSTRUCTION 60.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-27
Columbia HarbOr
Land Co.
CORNER.
BOND and
ELEVENTH SITS.
Mans on application.

Whatever else you do between now
and Christmas be- Surc and sec our
beautiful novelties In perfumes before
buying any gifts for your friends
Mind YOU, we DO not say buy or us.
We merely say. see what We have be-
fore you buy. and then do as YOU choose
about the place you purchase, M
course We have an idea about what
the result viii be after having exam.
ined our varied stock. but that need
not In any way influence your choice,
We are showing our goods with the
understanding that We wish no one to
purchase unless We make Il their best
Interest to do so, We have In stock
an elegant line OF novelty perfumes In
cut glass bottles, all new styles, never
put on the market before. and hlled
with tho choicest perfumes made by
Adolph Spleler and Solon Palmer. the
best manufacturers OF perfumes In
America; also "A full line OF imported cx-
tracts by Lubin. Roger and Gallct, Ed
Pinaud OF Paris and the Crown Per
tumery Company OF London. who are
known TO be the leading perfumers OF
the world, and some OF their entirely
new orders In our stock are Metsukita.
orchida, Peau dc sprague, L. Iris
Blanc. Bouquet des Amours. Vera vlo-
letta. Violet de Parm. Parquinta Lilly,
Aurora Lily and QUEEN OF VIoLETs.
We also carry the largest line OF toilet
Mountains 0hat Is not wholesale
house) We have forty gross ranging
In price from 10 cents per dozen TO 81
A cake, ~ gross OF tooth brushes at
from s cents to so cents each. Our 5Oc
generally sell for 7Sc, "a dozen
hair brushes AZ from l6c TO 81 each;
bath brushes from bOc 90 s. each; also
an endless variety OF lather brushes
and shoe brushes. and hundreds OF
other articles too numerous to mention.
and all at the lowest cash prices. We
AXE pleasure In showing goods. wheth-
'r you buy or not. knowing. after ex-
.mining our stock and prices. you will
all when In need OF anything In our
Inc.
CHARLES ROGERS.
Druggist
odd Fellows building. Astoria
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-27
MINERVA socrETY

Astoria, December sG 1899 -tEdltor
Astorian,l--At the last meeting, hold
December %, 1886 VI the Society Miner.
va, committee ct three was appointed
to draft suitable resolutions of condem'
nation against the press, that would
print derogatory matters rchectlng on
any class of the American citizens, with
the fun and unanimous instruction to
direct such resolutions particularly 70
and against the Budget VI recent date,
Now, therefore, the committee, with the
authority vested In Il by said society,
find and resolve as follows
First-.Thc article published recently
In the Budget rs an EDITORIAL The
nineteenth century viii close" etc, a
copy " which Is hereto appended and
made part hereof, was untimcly, un.
called for and indicated IN the highest
degree a feeling " animoslty against
certain rorelgn-born citizens of this
country.
Second-We cully endorse the scnti-
ments expressed by one Scandinavia"
in the Astorian " the 18th inst, and
reiterate his remarks by asking TO have
the same unpublished In full
Third-Thc members " the Society
Minerva, In order to be qualified Tor
membership, must either he ~ Seandi.
navian birth or born ~ scandinavian
parents, not forgetting, however, the al.
legiance due their adopted country. and
they, Ike the great majority ot Scandl.
citizens, feel that when
newspaper puts them in the same class
with undesirable Immigrants that an
injustice has been done to them and
their ancestors, ~ which they are
proud: II the editor OF the Budget
would care To study the statistics ~
his own country, he would ma u Won
lertully better record for the Scandl-
nayian race than for his Knlckerbock-
,rs and other pets
Fourth-As a society the Minerva
stands on record In this community
II which she is justly proud. as the
members do not conhne their charitable
work to any class, nationality or creed.
'ut while organized on the principles
" a purely literary society. have
cached out a helping hand In any
worthy cause. and on behalf OF said
iociety, as its committee. We most en-
condemn the article referred
o in the Budget.
A. T. Brake,
FRED o. WALTERS.
90. J. JOHANSEN,
COmmIttaa