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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
A New Tariff Bill to ne Formulated.

1t is conceded that there can be no tar
and the ways and means committee of the
House, with Mr.. Dingley at its head, will
proceed at once with the formu ulation of a
new tariff bill to be acted upon at a spe-
cial session of Congress which will be con-
vened as soon as possible after the 4th of
March. 1t is understood that hearings
will be begun the Monday after Christmas,
and the work will be pushed rapidly to com
pletion. Mr.. Mcmillan, senior member of
the committee on the Democratic side, has
been notified by Chairman Dingley of the
purpose of the majority to frame general
bill and of the general plans to be follow
ed in this work.
The liquor and silk schedules of the Nc
Kinley act were substantially incorporated
into the Wilson act, and it is probable
there will be no change in these. 1t is
also probable that the cotton schedule, the
rates of which are on the whole satisfac-
tory to the representatives of that inter
est, will undergo very little change except
existing ad valorem to specific rates. One
of the chief objections to the existing law
is the prevalence of ad valorem rates,
which it has been demonstrated presents
opportunity for under valuations, and
which, aside from this objection, are more
difficult to administer, less advantageous
to the collection of revenue, and less sat
isfactory to the honest importers than the
specific system.
1t is the idea of the leading Republicans
of the House that a moderate measure
should be framed which shall raise reve-
nue. enough to do away with the present
deficit, and protect home industries with
oIt fostering trusts or monopolies. 1t is
pointed out that conditions have changed
since the Mckinley law was enacted, and
that rates of duty that were justified then
are unnecessary at present. For example,
the tin-plate industry, which was enor-
mously stimulated by the duty of two
cents pound imposed in the Mckinley
! law, is now so we'll established that a re-
turn to the former rate is unnecessary.
The sugar schedule promises to cause more
embarrassment than any other in the bill.
Reciprocity will undoubtedly be lead
ing feature of the proposed bill. At the
last session this question was thoroughly
investigated, and report thereon, embrac-
ing several hundred printed pages, was
presented to the House. The final con-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
BRATTLEBoRo TOWN BONDS.

Sold. at Handsome Premium which
VIII Net the Treasury Almost $4,000.
Bids for the Brattleboro town bond is
sue of $4,000 were opened by the select
men Tuesday and the award was ma& sc
W. c. Simons, Springfield, Mass, broker,
whose bid was $103.93. The bids were Is
in number, and we're as follows:
William c. Simons, 1O3. go; George A. Fernald
& Co. of Boston, 103 517; Cushman, Fisher &
Phelps of Boston, 103. .S39; Farson, Leach & Co.
of New York, 1903 273; Seymour, Barlow & Co. of
New York, 1903; Mason, Lewis & Co. of Boston,
S3l 600 at 1903 a. $4,000 at 10l.31; Longstreet &
90. of Boston, S35 900 at 10357 $4,000 at 101 SO;
c. H. White & Co. of New York, 103.05; N. w.
Harris & Co. of Boston, l02s5; Seligman & Co.
of New York 102 75; Blodgett, Merritt & Co. Of
Boston, 1O2 43s; E. H Rollins & Sons of Boston,
S35, 600 at 102 3O9 $4,000 at 100S99; R. L. Day &
Co. of Boston, 101. S16; Blake Bros of Boston,
101 .5S5; Peoples National bank of Brattleboro,
1885, Estabrook & Co of Boston, 101.53.
The premium of 3 90 will net the town
treasury the snug sum of $l965. DR.. Web
.ster, chairman of the board of selectmen,
and w. H. Bracket, town treasurer, were
in Springfield yesterday and are in Boston
today to arrange the details of the bond
issue,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
The New Tariff Bill.
From a Washington despatch. ]

Whatever the Republicans do in the way
of tariff revision, it is thoroughly under
stood that they will do nothing to disturb
or harm the industry or commerce of the
country. They propose to advance pros
perity, not to retard or prevent it. They
propose to increase wages somewhat, not
to depress tn m and curtain opportunity
for employment. They propose to light
more factory fires in this country, and also
to restrict and limit immigration and the
entry of foreign labor of the unskilled and
undesirable sort. In short, Republicans
have an opportunity to lay the foundations
for long period of wholesome prosperity,
and they propose to utilize that opportun-
ity to its utmost.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18

A Special Session of Congress Assured.
The Dingley bill was "done to death" in
the Senate Thursday. Senator Vest of
Missouri led the proceedings with speech
which was supposed tobe on the tariff, but
which really was free silver TRADE. Several
senators followed on both sides. Mr.. AL
len of Nebraska declared the unwilling
ness of the Populists to drop the free sill
yer amendment. 1t was Senator, German
of Maryland, usually the spokesman of
the regular Democracy, who put the quie-
tus upon the Dingley bill by the declara-
tion that everybody knew that action was
impossible, and by the intimation that his
party would not permit such bill to pass
at the present session, but that they would
not filibuster at the next session. Senator
Sherman finally crystalized the general
opinion by the declaration that, in view of
the statements of the impossibility of pass
ing the bill, we ought not to waste any
more time about it. ave are not dis
posed" said he, ITO attempt impossibili-
ties" And so the whole question of rails
ing revenue enough to pay running ex-
penses, and of amending the tariff, goes
over to the special session of Congress
which President Mckinley will convene
Immediately after the 4th of March.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
An "Outsider's" Interest i'm the Narl-
bOro South Pond Case,


Editor of The Ph9nir:-This title, The Vermont
Phoenix, has been before my eyes from my earli-
est days and has become very dear to me. The
paper is read each week by my whole family
with great interest. A few words about the now
famous Marlboro pond" case. l am sure that
your correspondent from Newfane does not know
whereof he atfirms when he says, This case has
not held the interest of outsideTs" am sure that
all lovers of nature and the pleasures and sports
that come to those who with rod and gun can
spend little time by the mountains and streams
and on the ponds of Vermont, have been greatly
interested in the outcome of this case; not only
those who live in Vermont, but those who have
gone to other states, and those Of other states
who are interested In the freedom and liberties
accorded us by our laws.
IL is with much pleasure that look back to my
fishing in old Marlboro pond How we would HE
away at the first report in the spring III. the r.
had left the pond Many, many times
sat down to rest our arms, made wear
large string Of trout we were carryin
One spring, think 1t was In 1851 or 80, n
and went to the pond three times, tai
days we considered best for trout fish "A
first day we fished from the shore or "a
ing made Of old logs and brush We q AR-
fne string assure you. The mex "A Al
caught 81, the next 66 The trout used y .e wa
one-half pound each. In those days yeraga
no laws against fishing any day In TN re were
One spring about this time two M car or +"
the pond with four strings OF trout ycame from
10 to 10 pounds each. They said Hehing from
lOO In number, and they looked Ire were over
with their heavy load. The sig bout tired ont
for me- took my fishing tai las too much
neigh6or's house and reported ), called At a
sge, ges,6 what :. R bad see seen. We MAJ hoy about my
boat there was already occupi5ck, The onlV
who had seen the same ceed by two persons,
70 content ourselves by heh OF hsh. 80 We had
The next day we sold 3Qing from the Shore.
our families. And scAjounds after supplying
umns with this - 1'might go on and fll coli
left HON % me, interesting subject.
turned foro when young man, but have re-
mas oeehhese pleasures each year. NY father
that watching this case with anxiety, hoping
mo'would end before he was too feeble 10 once
pc take a trip 10 the "old Pork Barrel, as he
am glad at the outcome Of this case, and can.
nd sing
My country tits OF thee,
Sweet land OF liberty
OF thee sing.
Boston, Mass, Dec. 49, 1896.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18

| IMr. and Mrs. Herbert Thurber were
given a surprise visit Monday evening by a
large company of young men, who wished
to congratulate the worthy couple upon
their wedding and to partake of the groom's
hospitality. Music and fireworks announced
the approach of the visitors. The sere-
naders were invited in and refreshments
were served.
Gary F. Covey and Miss Lizzie S. Will
liams were married at the residence of the
BRIDES father, Robert M. Williams, last
evening, Rev. A. A. Smith officiating.
The parties are we'll known and much es-
teemed in West Brattleboro and the best
wishes of many friends will follow Mr.. and
Mrs. Covey to their new home. Mr..
Covey retains his old position as manager
of the farm owned by Rev. and Mrs. A. A.
Smith, where the newly married couple
will begin housekeeping in the near future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
Y. M. G. A. NOTES.

The membership committee meets this
evening at 1880 o'clock.
The singing at the praise service at 4
o'clock Sunday will be led by male
quartet.
Wouldn't membership ticket in the as
sociation be good Christmas present for
your boys?
The Junior basket ball team defeated a
local team at the gymnasium Saturday, by
a score of 21 to 7.
1t is hoped to have the basket ball team
from the Springfield, Mass, training school
here before the season is over.
The football team expects to have a
college player here next week to give points
on playing the game. The team has been
photographed this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18

clusions, gathered from investigation, were
thus stated: "Your committee cannot re-
frain from again calling attention to the
unanimity of opinion among the CONNER
cial and Industrial associations of the Uni
ted States that the reciprocity arrange
ments negotiated under the tariff act of
1890 we're of great benefit to the United
States, that their repeal was public calam-
ity, and that the policy they represented
shall be permanently adopted in our tariff
legislation
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
WEST BRATTLEBoRO.
A Mythical Fortune in Spain.

A rumor has gained circulation late
ly regarding large fortune left to Geo.
Pond, former blacksmith. Mr.. Pond
now runs a shop in South Vernon village.
1t seems that he has a cousin in Spain
who was a leading officer in large bank
ing house there. The bank failed and
this man was arrested on suspicion of be-
ing connected with its failure. He re-
sisted the officer and received an injury
from the effects of which he is dying in a
Spanish prison. ~
The prisoner, believing that his
end is near, wishes his 14-year-old daugh--
ter to be provided for until of sge and
proposes to have Mr.. Pond appointed
guardian and place a sum sufficient for
her support at his disposal. A peculiar
part of the story is that in recent cores
pondence there came requests for money
to pay the girls fare to this country claim
ing that although he was worth some
twelve thousand pounds at the time of ar
rest he is unable to get hold of any of it at
the present time.
Mr.. Pond will never realize cold cash
from his fortune in Spain. The story is
an old one, and many people in different
parts of the country have been swindled by
it. 1t has become so generally known,
however, that few people are now swindled
by it. An attempt was made to work the
game on leading citizen. of Brattleboro
less than twoiyears ago.,i
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
Academy Notes.

Robert Dunklee is now able to attend school
Instruction in penmaushlp will be given by
Miss Powers once a week throughout the winter.
vocal music.
The Eclectic society elected these officers for
this term President, Kate f. Fisher; vice presi-
dent, James S. Clark secretary, Blanche Daven-
port; treasurer, Avery E. Miller The society voted
to meet once a week during the term.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
DIR. John WatsOn's C''Ian macIaren's'')
Creed.

believe in the fatherhood of God. 1
believe in the words of Jesus. l believe
in clean heart. believe in the service
of love. 1 believe in the unworldly life.
l believe in the beatitudes. promise to
trust God and follow Christ; to forgive my
enemies, and to seek after the righteous
ness of God
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18

Gen. Grout and his committee are con-
tinuing, in Washington, the investigation
of the Leavenworth Soldiers Home scan
dal.
The large barns of VIM. F. Villas in the
south part of Colchester were burned We'd
nesday night with contents, causing loss
of $1,000.
Mrs. Mary II. Belmont was found dead
yesterday in the Taylor House at Aver,
Mass. She came from Ryegate Centre last
July and had been selling books in towns
near Aver. The medical examiner decided
that death was caused by an overdose Of
chloral.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18

The women of Topeka. Kan, are 81
dressed that the Topeka JournS1we
the town ought to have a hQi thinks
Nep York Tribly1e. show
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-18
THE VERMONT PHGNIX.
o. L. FRENCH.

PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT BRATTLEBoRo, VT, BY
o. l.. FRENCH.
TERMS: 81 so per year in advance; if not paid
within the year So
RATES OF ADVERTISING fl, inished Oh application.
Births, deaths and marriages published free;
Obituary Notices, Cards of Thanks etc. IS cents
per inch of 12 lines or less.
Entered at the Bratteboro Post Office as sec
ond lass mail matter.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-01-15
"Psternal Governmcn

II has become fashionable to sneer at
paternalsm. !" The free trader de-
nounces protection as paternalism and
thinks that tina. term should be enough 10
kill the theory. If it is proposed for the
government to take charge of the rail.
roads, the telegraphs and the coal mines,
the monopolist thinks that finging the
word ''paternalism" at the proposition Is
sure death to it. When Germany pro-
posed the novel and excellent plan of pen
sioning worthy men when they reached a
certain age, the cry of "paternalism F"
arose. 10 fact, whenever it is proposed
to do something for the masses that Is
against the rings, the combine, and the
CHASER, fear takes hold of all the money
changers organs, the spectators in the
necessaries of life and the blood suckers
generally.
But really, for what is government in
stituted Is it not to protect the weak,
to tqualze the blessings Of civilization
among the people as far as possible, and
to give everybody a fair show ia the strug-
gle of life 2
The truth ie, we need more paternal-
i'm in government. There should be the
same corresponding concern by the gov
eminent for the moral and physical well
fare of the masses as there should be
within the narrow confines Of the family
for lis members.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-01-15

Democratic orators ring the changes
on "making market for our products in
other countries" by low tariff, tex
changing products" etc. The idea is
absurd, for there never were such business
deals and never will be. People of other
countries buy what it is their interest to
buy from us, without reference TO trad.
ing goods. II people 10 this country
need anything made in Europe, they buy
it without reference to selling anything
they may have to sell. The best evidence
of this is the sale of American wheat.
England under the Mckinley tariff in
1892, bought of US SO, 255, 251 bushels oil
wheat. In 1894, under the Wilson bill,
the sales of U. s. wheat ran down to 40,
02s, 72S-a loss of 1926, 529 bushels.
And yet English exports to the United
States greatly increased in 1894. II must
not be supposed, though, that England
used less wheat in 1894 than in 1892. II
bought in 1898 of Russia and of the Ar
gentine Republic, 14,6l4, 1856 of wheat,
and in 1894, Sc, Os9, 66ol The effect of a
low tariff is to depress business in this
country, and cause smaller demand here
for wheat, while doing nothing to increase
the demand in other countries. Until our
farmers can raise wheat as cheaply as the
Russian farmer, who lives in half-civl-
lied manner, he cannot sell bis wheat in
Europe at profit. 1t Is better to make a
market for 1t at home, by developing home
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-01-15

YOU land, on the street as you pass, at
the hotel when you register. Nothing
goes on successfully without him. He
fills teeth, cuts hair, mends shoes, builds
houses, shoes horses, mends cofee-pots,
sells furniture, medicines, and hardwares,
and fits clothes. In fact, you rub up
against him everywhere, at least where
there is evidence Of combined intelligence
and progress.
Such Is the American who has made
bis home 10 this land Of sunshine.
Though he fully retains his race charac-
teristics. and walks or sits beneath the
palms and gorgeous Towering trees as be
| would beneath the elms and naples OF
his native land, seeming, indeed, to be a
foreigner 10 the presence of this unique
vegetation, yet he is its author, having
made Honolulu what ii is by bis enter
prise. He has introduced foreign plants,
and encouraged their growth. When
the white man came, Honolulu was a
treeless, sandy plain, with fringe OF
cocoanuts along the shore. The Homo
lulu of to-day is the creation OF the
foreigner-the offspring of bis haudiwork.
You will find English, Spanish, Germans,
Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, and rep
resentatives of almost every nationality
in the city, but the American element
predominates.
In hospitality the people of Honolulu
have no superiors. The traveller is re-
ceived with the warmth of the South,
and no pains are spared TO make him
| comfortable.
JOHN r. MUsIoK.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-01-15
Old POINT COMFORT OL1RIss
MONROE, VA.
Personally Co nducted Tours via Penna
aYl YnnIa Railrnnh

Personally Co nductsd Tours via Pepna-
sylvania Railroad.
Famous in the earliest days of Ameii
can history as the harbor where the storm.
beaten mariners OF John Smiths exploring
party found welcome refuge, Old Point
Comfort has attained prominence In latter
days as haven Of health and the resort OF
the pleasure seeker. Every month in the
year is agreeable at Old Point Winter
has no rigors. The perfect healthfuness
OF the climate has been recognized for
years, and the charming surroundings and
complete appointments Of its hotels have
made it a favorite watering place for the
world OF fashion.
The next OF the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company's series Of personally conducted
tours to this delightful resort, will leave
New York and Philadelphia January 90.
The tour includes Richmond and Wash
ington and covers period OF sic days
Excursion tickets, Including railroad fare,
hotel accommodations, and all necessary
expenses, will be sold at $32. 90 from New
York, Brooklyn and Newark; $500
from Trenton, and $4,000 from Phila-
delphia.
In addition to the above, excursion
tickets to Old Point Comfort and return
direct, covering luncheon going and one
and three quarter days board at Old Point
Comfort, valid for return by regular trains
until following Tuesday, will be sold at
$500 from New York, Brooklyn and
Newark; $3.50 from Trenton, and $3.50
from Philadelphia. Proportionate rates
will be made from other points via either
route.
Detailed itineraries will be sent on ap-
plication to Tourist Agent, 1896 Broad
way, New York, or Room Ali, Broad
Street Station, Philadelphia.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-01-15
NOTICE TO CREDIroRs.
ESTATE OF JonN BLooMKR. DEcRAsKr

EsfAik OF JOHN BLOOMkR, DECEASED.
Pursuant TO the order of o. H. Sproul, Surrogate
Of the County of Hunt erdon, made on the eleventh
day of January, A. D. one thousand eight hundred
and ninety-sx, notice is hereby given to all per-
sons having claims against the estate OF John
Bloomer, late OF the County Of Hunterdon, de-
ceased, to present the same under oath or AMIR.
nation, to the subscriber, Administrator of said
deceased. within nine months from the date of said
exhibit his or her claim under oath or effirma.
ton, within the time so limited, will be forever
barred Of his or her action therefor against the
said Administrator.
Dated January 18th, A. d. 1896.
CHARLES M. BLoOMER, Administrator.
January Is, 1895.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-01-15
CHERRIES SALE.

By virtue ola writ of Fl. Fa. to me directed
issued out Of the Court Of Chancery of New
Jersey, will be exposed to sale at public yendpe
ON MONDAY, THE SEVENTEENTH DAY
OF FEBRUARY NEXT.
Between the hours Of twelve and FIVE O'Clock In
in Pennington, In the township OF Raritan, In
the county of Hunterdon and State of New Jer-
sey, all that certain farm, tract parcel of land
and premises situate, lying and being in the
don end State of New Jersey, bounded and de-
scribed as follows. viz;
corner Of land OF David B. Eye and In line of
land of George Holcombe thence "a along said
Eyes land and land Of Peter LaRue north seven
ty-hye degrees east, forty-two chains and thirty
links to q stake on the north east side of small
creek, corner to land OF William Swallow thence
t2) along land OF said Swallow. north nineteen de-
grees west, thirteen chains and afty links to a
stake on the west side Of creek twenty links
south Of q hickory sapling thence (3) along the
north ffty-thfee degrees west four chains and
seven links to a stone corner Of said Swallows
In line of lands OF Mary Bond thence az along
the said Bonds land north thirty three degrees
west. twelve chains to stone corner about forty
feet east OF Of water and in line of lands of
jacob Thatcher; thence (5) along lands OF the
said Thatcher, south eighty-nine degrees west.
thirty-two chains and eighty-six links to hick-
Holcombe thence (6) along lands Of the said Hol-
combe, south three-quarters Of degree west.
thtrty-hve chains and thirty links to the place OF
beginning, containing one hundred and fifteen
and forty-eight one hundredths acres of land,
more or less, and is the same premises that was
conveyed TO David Carol by Ellen Rea and
others, by deed dated March 2sth. 1885, and re-
corded In the Clerks Office of Hunterdon County
in Book 2oi OF Deeds, page i4l, &c.
Seized as the property of David Carroll, ct ux,
et ais, and taken In execution at the suit Aus
tin Green. ct ais, executors Of Charles Green,
deceased, and 10 be sold by
W. J. POULS0N,
WALTER F. HAYHuRsT, Sol'r sheriff.
Jan, is, lS96-lS.40.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-01-15

Where did get this dreadful cough
No matter; the great question is, How
shall get rid OF itY Use the Pineola Bal
sam, soothing combination Of the rem
edies nature has put 10 the pine and other
balsamic trees. II cures the inflamma
ton and tickling in the throat and IL TAX.
en- In time will prevent the spread OF the
disease to the lungs. Ey's Pineols Bal
sam is strongly recommended in cases Of
asthma. Twenty five cents is the price
Tell the neighbors about it.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-01-15

John McCulloch, member of parlia
ment from Glasgow, in an address, deliv-
cred in Chicago, declared that in ten years
the city in which be lives will collect no
taxes. The revenues from the gas plant,
water works and street railways, he says,
already amounted to 81, 900, 900 year.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1896-01-15

South Carolina has for some lime Leen
producing tea OF good quality from plants
grown in the State, aud it is now an
nouuced that she will soon be able to pro-
duce most of the coffee required by her
people. The beginning was small, but
so were the cotton and tobacco growing
industries not many years ago, and the
culture OF tea and coffee plants may lead
to equally important results.