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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
Transmission of Electric Energy.

The street cars in the city of Buffalo are
now run by electric energy generated by
the falls of Niagara % miles away. The
transmission of power over This distance is
made commercially possible by the trans
formations to which the current of cleo
tricity is subjected. 1t is probable that
very little energy is wasted, notwithstand
ing the numerous transformations it under
goes. The turbines at the falls are very
large and efficient, so that great part of
the mechanical power exerted by the water
in its fall is converted into electrical energy.
1t is not easy to explain to the general
reader what is then done to make the trans
mission of energy over long distances eco
nomcal. 1t should be understood, how
ever, that the voltage of electricity cor
responds to pressure of water, and that
Just as a given quantity Of water at high
pressure can be sent through a small pipe,
which would require much larger pipe il
sent at low pressure, so also given guam
tity of electricity can be sent through a
smaller wire at high voltage (pressuIe) than
would be required If the voltage was low.
By using high voltage current the size of
wire for transmission from Niagara Falls
to Buffalo and consequent cost of copper Is
reduced. To Offset this advantage there is
more difficulty in insulating the wire for
high voltages, and there is some loss,
though very little, in CHI transformation.
The current at the Niagara Falls power
house is an alternating current at 2200
volts (pressure). 1t is transformed to a
current of 1000 volts, and sent at that
pressure to Buffalo. Here there are step
down transformers, which reduce 1t to 320
volts alternating current, and then it passes
to rotary transformers, which convert it to
direct current of $50 volts, which is the
current used to drive the motors under the
street cars. The transformers are remarka-
bly, efficient, yielding probably 95 per cent
of the energy put into them, the losses from
transfer nation being much less than would
result from an attempt to transmit the
original current % miles at the original
voltage. Ten years ago it would have been
impossible with the then existing appli-
ances to have transmitted power from Nj
agara Falls to Buffalo with commercial
economy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
SPORTING.
nra,tleboro Academy O, Putney o.


Brattleboro academy defeated Putney's strong
eleven on Bigelow's field last Saturday. This was
the decisive game and the victory gives Brattle
boro academy the series. It was an excellent ex
hibitioD Of foot ball. holly contested throughout,
both teams playing hard but clean game.
Fisher kicked to Clune, who advanced five
yards. Putney began a succession of desperate
plunges through the academy line The academy
players stubbornly resisted and held Putney's
heavy backs to short gains. On the 30yard line
Putney could not advance and lost the ball on
downs. b. A. started down the field with a rush
X. Clark went around right end for IS yards j.
Clark followed with eight more. A. Miller dashed
around left end with gain Of 10 yards. Bodgett
and McVeigh opened up good holes through which
b. A. 3 backs rushed for sure gains when they
were called upon to make the necessary five
yards.
on Putney g 10. yard line A. Miller got entanRled
in the crowd Of spectai ors who had rushed upon
the field, and the ball was lost to Putney. Camp.
bell, Miller and Tibbetts renewed their determined
attacks on the academy tackles. The ball was
nearing the centre of the field in Putney's posses
sion when time was called. No score.
In the second half Tibbetts kict ed to A. Miller,
who was dowped on the l0.yard line. r. Clark
made five yards through left tackle. Blodgett
and McVeigh made a big hole in Putney's line
through which II. Miller carried the ball and
scored the first touchdown. No goal. Score,
b. A 4, Putney 0.
Tibbets Kicked the ball lust far enough TO clear
the required 10 yards. but X. Clark was on the
ball before Putney could reach II. A Miller and
II Miller bucked PutnPy's tackles for good gains
right end, taking the ball TO Putneys 30yard line.
b. A punted The ball went over the line and
Putney made a touchback. Campbell and Miller
pushed by Putney's heavy players, repeated their
fierce PUSHES on the academy line, but u. A. held
firm and only short gains were made. The game
closed with the ball In Putney possession on
their 5O-yard line.
For Putney Campbell and Miller did excellent
work In line buckng. For Brattleboro academy
Johnson's and Blodgett's hard tackling prevented
gains In their direction. X. Clark. A. Miller and
j. Clark did the fastest work In ground gaining
Of the year. II. Miller tackled hard and sure
throughout the game. Fishers passing was rapid
and sure, without tumble during the game.
Following Is the lineup
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
ley to appoint II. Clay Evans of Chatta-
nooga 10 n seat in the cabinet

ley to appoint II. Clay Evans Of Chatta-
nooga 10 a seat in the cabinet
Fifty vehicles took part in a horseless
carriage race in England Saturday. The
Duryea machine, made at Springfield,
Mass, was winner, covering AZ miles in
four hours. The Duryea motorcycle won
the races last year at Chicago and New
York. All Of the machines in Saturdays
contest we're steered admirably and no ac-
cdents occurred. Horseless mail wagons
are being used in New York city this week
for the first time.
The woman's department Of the Arme-
MAN relief association, with headquarters
in the Mail and Express building, New
York city, has issued a fervent and stir
ring appeal in behalf of the suffering Ar
menians. The appeal Is for the exertion
Of influence in every way possible TO stop
the massacres, and for gifts Of money to
relieve the wretched and defenceless
widows aud orphans. Correspondence
may be had with Willimina L. Armstrong,
203 Broadway, New York, and money
may be sent to Chas. II. Stout, No. 2 Wall
street, New York, stating that it is for
the wonan's department fund. The pay
ment of not less than 81 TO the treasurer
constitutes any won an a member of the
department.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20

The eight largest cities of the country
gave net Democratic majority in 1892 Of
1852, 402, and net Republican majority in
1896 of 296,7 07. Such a change as this in
four years is unexampled in the history of
American politics.
Woman suffrage in California was de-
feated at the late election by a vote of 92,
$50 to 1882. The announcement is
coupled with the statement that the prop
osition was defeated by the liquor element,
while the better class of the population ia
vored 1t.
The treasury's gold reserve has gained
$40, S06, 900 since the election, and is now
close to the highest point reached after the
last 500. 900, 900 bond sale. More gold
coin has also come into active circulation
here in the East since the election than has
been known in years.
New York city in September tried ia
sell 1900, 900 in 81 per cent gold bonds,
but withdrew them on account of the low
bids. Since the election it has disposed of
$4,000, 600 in bonds at premium rang
ing as high as 117.S7, and the bids were
for ten times the amount desired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
VICINITY GLEANINGs.

Taylor and O'Donald, tried and convict ed at the
January term Of Windsor county court for assault
with intent TO kill, at Rochester, and who we've
sentenced to 20 years in the state prison, will have
another trial, the supreme court having reversed
judgment and sentence. Their case will be heard
at the coming term Of court.
The dwelling house. shed and horse barn on the
farm owned by John Story, formerly the Simeon
Thomas farm at Woodstock, were burned early
Friday morning with nearly all OF the contents
Mr. Story built fire In the kitchen stove and re-
turned TO bed, and when he arose again he smelied
smoke and found the roof OF the house TO be on
fire. There was nothing at hand with which to
Mrs. Story and three children saved little except
their clothing
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
Thomas n. Reed. PIss.

Speaker Thomas b. Reed was on the
floor Of the Duluth board Of trade Wednes-
day afternoon and was prevailed upon to
make a short speech. He said
81 am not here t. talk politics, and do
not want to, but, since you insist, will
say that we have had an election. That, l
believe, is an assured fact. daughter
Whether the result be right or wrong we
must live under it for four years. There is
one thing do want to call your attention
to. With the revenues of this nation run
ming from $30,000,000 to $50,000,0 900 be-
low Its expenses we can never expect to
hold our heads among solvent nations. A
bill was introduced in the last Congress
which did not affect the tariff question at
all, but was only to raise revenue. l APP
peal to you as business men TO investi gate
this matter and create sentiment that will
result in the passage Of such bill as will
enable us to establish ourselves as a sol
vent nation"
While Mr.. Reed was speaking all of the
tickers we're stopped, and when they started
again the market had gone up half cent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20

Gov. Watson of Delaware has issued an
official proclamation showing that all three
presidential electors from that state are for
Mckinley.
The official returns from the state Of
North Carolina show that Bryan had ma
jority Of 1925, but that Black, the Re-
publican candidate for governor, was elect
ed by s000
The Republicans of Tennessee will con-
test the election of r. l.. Taylor, Democrat,
for governor. The face of the returns show
that he defeated N. g. Tillman, Republi-
can, by 1000, but frauds are claimed in the
western part of the state. The Tennessee
Republican state committee have adopted
a resolution asking President-elect McKin-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
MASSACHUSETTS, NOTES.

Mrs. Sarah Martin, 81, was found dead In her
house on Main street at Athol Monday. The APP
pearances indicated that death took place two
weeks ago, and she had not been seen by her
neghbors during that time
D. L. Moody received notice Saturday at New
York. where he and Mr. Sankey are conducting
revival meetings, that 100000 was left him by the
will OF the late j. N Harris of New London, to DO
devoted To educational work In Chicago and
Northheld, and TO be spent under the advice and
direction Of Mr. Moody.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
Eddie a Poor Guesser.
From the New York Press.

Edward II. R. Green, Hetty Green's
bright boy, who is in business and poll
tics in Texas and was the Republican
chairman down there this year, kept Ma
tional Chairman Hanna in a fever of ex-
element the last week of the fight by
claiming the state for the Mckinley cleo
tors. The latest figures give Bryan plu-
rality of 10000. The richest woman in
America gave her boy 100000 to spend
in the campaign. Her letter to him, writ
ten after she gets the official figures, will
be interesting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
Horae Nhnw Notes.

"My DEAR" said Socrates, as he and his
wife stopped to look at some of the vehicles
on exhibition, "your tongue ought to be
entered. It's Away a-wagon, you know"
And for once Xanthippe was speechless.
"Seems to me the gods ought to have
entered Pegasus at the horse show" said
Cassius. "a horse with wings would be
drawing card"
"Bahw calculated Horace, with a wink
at Cicero. Nobody ID pay TO see a horse
fy."-Hdrper's Bazaar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
Lends An New ENGLAND.

e4s,i52 copies of the Boston Herald were cir
culated Nov. 4, 1896.
This is the new high water mark, and the great
est ever attained by any newspaper In New Eng
land. The Herald not only gives its advertisers
the largest bona-tide circulation in New England,
but known quantity OF character and influence,
and purchasing power greater than that of any
other Boston paper.
The time for business was never more pro-
pitious than at present; puDlic confidence In the
American system Of government has been re-
stored. the idle mills are starting up, others arc
running full time, and there is healthy condition
of AFFAIRS In every direction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
A,TATE OF VERMONT, Westminster, IS

= The Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate OF
CHARLES N DENSMORE, late Of Jamaica, in
said die riot, decreased, Greeting.
Whereas Daniel Sherwin has presented to this
court an instrument purporing TO be the last will
OF said deceased for probate:-You are hereby
notified thst this court will decide upon the pro-
bate Of said instrument at the session thereof TO
be held at the Il of @. c. Taft In Townshend in
said district, on the second day Of December,
A. ID. 1896. when and where you may ap Jear and
contest the same II you see cause
IS ZINA H. ALLBEE, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
Work Has Been Resumed on the Pam

M. Belin, prominent lawyer and bust
ness man, an energetic official in the old
company, has accepted the position of ''di-
rector general of the administration" of
the new organization. He has reached the
Isthmus, and with $50 laborers, imported
from the West Indies, has started work on
the Culebra division. The machinery and
methods used in making excavations in
the Chicago Drainage canal have been
adopted by the new company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20

~
- BY the Probate Court for Said District.
To all persons interested in the estate Of BIN
JAMIN DYER, late of Guilford, in said district,
deceased, Greeting
Whereas William w. Barney, Executor. has pre-
seDted to this court an instrument purportinR to
be the last will OF said deceased. for probate-You
are hereby notified that this court will decide
upon the probate Of sa Id instrument at the SEES
sion thereof TO be held at the Probate Office in
Brattleboro, In said district on the last Saturday
of November, 1896. when and where you may
appear and contest the same IL you see cause.
80 A. F. SCHWENK Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
OF VERMONT, a, Ms .tS S 50 $;

~
- Bv the Probate @ urt for Said District
To all persons interested In the tate OF MARY
JANE WILDER, late OF Wardsboro, in said dis
trict deceased, Greeting.
whereas, II. N. Fits, Executor has presented to
this court instrument purporting 10 be the last
will OF said deceased for probate You are hereby
notified that this court will decide upon the pro-
bate OF said instrument at the session thereof to
be held at the Probate ONCE IN Brattleboro, in
said district on the last Saturday Of November,
A. d. 1895, VIXEN and where you may appear and
contest the same II you see cause.
20 ! F. SCHWENK Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
.OMMIssIONERs NOTICE.

~ rs ATE OF LEVI X FULLER.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District OF Mari,
boro, Commissioners, TO receive, examine and ad-
just all claims and demands against the estate Of
Levi Fuller late Of BrRttleboro. in said district
deceased and all Chains exhibited in offset thereto
hereby give notice that we will meet for the pur-
pose aforesaid, st the Vermont Savings Bank, on
The 18th day Of December and 22d day Of April,
next, from O'Clock until clock p ~, each Of
said days, and that six months from the 10th day
OF November, A. d. 1895, is the time limited bv
said court for said creditors to press Mt their
claims TO us for examination and allowance
Dated at Brattleboro, this 10th day of Novem-
Der, A. d. 1895.
q G. =. PRATT. (Oommlsslohers-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
.STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro. IS.

- By the Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate Of ROYAL
L. TYLER, late OF Brsttleboro, in said district,
deceased, Greeting
Whereas. A. d. Brown, executor, has pre-
sented TO this court an instrument purporting tn
be the last will ~ said deceased for probate You
are hereby notified that this court will decide
upon the probate of said instrument at the ses-
sion thereof to be held at the Probate ONCE in
Brattleboro. in said district. on the 18th day of
November 1896, when and where you may ap-
pear and contest the same, II you see cause.
90 A 4 SCHMENK. REGISTER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20

Giddngs, opened his argument before the com
mittee Monday night He reviewed the history
CT the Waterbury asy lum and argued that II Is a
new and growing institution, and that IL is sub
ject to the Inconvenience and lack Of advantages
upon and that 1t is unfair to compare 1t with the
Brattleboro Retreat, which is an old and pros
and clothing furnished at Waterbury was
equal to that supplied in larger inst
buttons. He went over the specific charges
ferred to the incompatibility Of the accusing wit
nesses' testimony. He read some portions Of the
testimony of DR.. Lawton to show that the meth
those at Brattleboro. He quoted from several
authorities to show that 1t is sometimes necessa-
ry to seclude insane patients without clothes
Indirectly he impeached the testimony Of some of
the witnesses.
The sittngs of the committee to agree upon
the report will be behind closed doors, and 1t is
hoped that a decision may be reached this week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
Legal Notices


CTATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro, 50
- BY the Probate Court for Said District.
To ali persons interested In the estate OF PHI
LENA s. HOLDEN, late OF Wardsboro. in said
district deceased, Gree ing.
Whereas. Oscar r Garfield. Executor, has pre-
sented TO this court an instrument purp brting to
be the last will OF said deceased for probate--You
are hereby notified that this court will decide upon
the probate Of said instrument at the session there
OF TO be held at the Probate Oce In Brattrboro In
said district, on the 18th day Of November, A d.
1896 when and where you may appear and con-
test the same, II you see cause.
A6 A f. SCHWENK Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20

Harsh, purgative remedies are fast giving way
TO the gentle action and mild effects of Carriers
Little Liver Pills. If you try them they will GER
tainly please you.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
SrATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro IS.

- The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested In the estate Of MARIA
NJ. CHENEY, late of Brattleboro, In said district,
deceased, Greeting.
Whereas, c. A. Cheney, Administrator upon the
estate OF Maria NJ Cheney, late Of BrAttleboro, in
said district. deceased, has filed his petition in
this court setting forth that the sale Of the whole
OF the real estate Of said deceased will be beneflc
ia to the heirs and all persons interested therein
and praying for license TO sell the same, and at
the same time filed IN this court what pur orts to
be the consent in writing OF all the heirs residing
in this 81 ate to such sale. WhereupOn II is order
ed that the same be heard At the session OF said
court, to be held at the Probate ONCE In Brattle
boro, on the last Saturday OF November, 1895,
when and where you may be heard in the prem
ises, II you see cause 80
F. SCHWENK Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
Outside Testimony.

A Rutland Herald representative has inter
viewed John Lovett, a successful farmer of East
Warren, who had an attack Of typhoid fever In
1891, which was followed by MANIA and he was
Mr.. Lovett's room was next to that OF Fitzsm-
mons's. The patients were accustomed to stop at
the medicine room for medicine while on the way
to dinner. One day Fitzsimmons did not stop
Burke knocked him down, jumped on him and
pounded him with his fists, and then put him in
his room. FitZsimmons died within two or three
days from Bright's disease, was said, but he
was all right so far Mr. Lovett knew until he
was knocked down. Mr.. Lovett says the attend
ants were accustomed TO hit the patients for
saying OF doing any thing they did not like. Car
ner the attendant with Burke struck Loyett, and
IL patient would not eat what was on the table
the attendants would hit him a hard crack
Striking and choking occurred frequently. Burke
and Garner choked Lovett for saying something
at the table that did not suit. One Of Lovett's
neighbours who called at the asylum to see him
noticed that he had black eye.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-11-20
OOMMIssIONERs NOTICE.
.OMMIssIONERs, NOTICE.

COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
~ ESTATE OF FREDERICK l.. BROWN
The undersigned, having been appointed oy the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of MARI
boro, commissioners, to receive, examine and ad-
just all claims and demands Of all parsons against
the estate Of Frederick L. Brown, late of Vernon,
in said district deceased. and all claims exhibited
In offset thereto hereby give notice shat we will
meet for the purpose aforesaid at the house of
F. w. johnson. in the town OF Vernon in said
district, the 18th day OF December and the 9th
day OF March, next, from 10 o'clock A. n until
O'Clock A. NJ, each Of said days, and that six
months from the 3lst day Of October. A. D. 1895,
is the time limited by said court for said creditors
allowance.
Dated at Vernon, this 9th day of November,
A. d. 1896.
40 7. W. ". JoHNSoN, Commissioners
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30
Late News.

WASHINGTON, April 23.-The
senate today confirmed the nomi-
nation Of Fitzhugh Lee, Of Vir-
ginia, to be consul general at Ha-
vana.
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April "a.
Rev. Alberto Diaz, the Baptist
missionary at Havana, Cuba, will
attend the Southern Baptist con-
yention which meets in Chatta-
nooga on May 5. He will deliver
speeches while here on the condi-
ton Of affairs in Cuba. 1t is ex-
peeted that five thousand delegates
will attend the convention and
DR.. Diaz will be the lion Of the
delegation.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1896-04-30
PAT NOLAN s TALES.


rhs Old steepiechase Jockey Spins sons
Funny Yarns.
Old Pat Nolan, the celebrated steeple-
shase jockey, acquired q considerable
fortune in the gala days Of the sport
between the flags, and. having laid up
treasures enough for his wants In this
world, proceeded 10 build house 40
sheepshead Bay, says the Philadelphia
Press. While II was In the course Of
construction countryman came along
and, after regarding IL with interest,
said:
"ayeh, Patsey, it's miny's the tonne,
PatIey, ys whit over the wather jump
10 get the money 10 build that house.
"ies," responded Pat, knowingly;
IAN It's miny's the tonne, Moike, Of
didn't 60 over the wather jump 10 git
the money 10 build that house"
Jack Bachelor at one time owned
the celebrated mare Princess He wes
robbed going down TO the track one
evening and couldn't think Of any
easier way 20 get his money back than
70 run the mare In two races that she
was eligible for on the next days pro.
gramme.F II looked like hatchery, bus
Jack did t. One Of the races was q
stake event He started Princess and
won, and immediately after sent her 70
the post In purse race, which abe also
captured with ease. "A man has goo
70 get even some way said jack, -sn'
! guess ] got there"
Uncle Bob, the famous old coiored
retainer at the Belle Meade farm, a o
Chesterfield In his way. On one occa-
sion President and Mra Cleveland paid
q visit 10 Gen. jackson and, Of course,
they inspected the famous racers Bob
led them out one By one until Iroquois'
stall was reached, and II was with
much pride and dignity he exhibited
the winner Of the English derby.
''what . beautiful horse, and how
proud he looksl" calculated the lady Of
the white house
"Dats case be knows who's lookin'
% him. Mira Cleveland" responded
Bob, removing his battered chapeau
add lowing like courtier.