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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04

Francis Palmer is teaching in Weston.
Mrs. Staples is visiting in Plainfeld, N.
II.
Mrs. Daniel Perham has come to care
for Mrs. Geo. Ayres.
Mrs. A. j. French is spending a few
weeks in Brattleboro.
Miss Abbie Palmer returns to her school
in Simonsville next week.
Mrs. Russell Stiles is staying for time
at the home of Mrs. Z. S. Hail.
Miss Eta Park is visiting her sister,
Mrs. Glazier, in Westmoreland.
Mrs. Dwinell and Miss Ella spent
Thanksgiving with Mrs. Baldwin at Ches-
ter.
Chas. Cambridge returned to his Caledo-
MIA county school on Monday last, for a
term of II weeks.
Mrs. Lurnes was called to Boston on
Sunday by the serious illness of her daugh-
ter Rachel, who is now improving.
The reading club met on Wednesday
evening, Dec. 2, and reorganized for the
ensuing year. The Harpers publications,
Century magazine, New England magazine,
ETC., are retained.
Miss Jefts has returned to her school al
Houghtonville. Miss Carrie Mason OF
Townshend is the teacher in the Primary
school in the village, and Mr.. Meacham Of
Townshend in the Pettengill district.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
CAMRRIDGEPORT.

Miss Harwood and Miss Bird returned
last week from visit in New York state.
A handsome bouquet of roses, chrysan-
themums and holly was carried to church
last Sunday by Mrs. Thompson, who re-
ceived it from her husband from Aiken,
South Carolina.
The social of the ladies' benevolent So
cety held Wednesday evening at Rev. Mrs
Goodrich's was well attended, about 55 be
ing present. The exercises of recitationy
and singing were much enjoyed by all. Bn
a vote of the society the 5-cent collection
of the evening was presented them, with I
small sum beside, which amounted to over
three dollars. Mr.. Goodrich extended
thanks to the people of the community fol
the pounds" of good things received, in
cluding a barrel of -four.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04

IIIs WIZ Told The Priest.

A New York Sun special from Hong
Kong tells a remarkable story Of the fate of
Pedro Roxas, the leading man of Manila,
the capital of the Philippine Islands, and
the man who had been picked out as the
first president of the new Philippine re-
public in case the rebellion against the
Spanish rule on the islands was successful.
Roxas was half-caste sugar planter, his
father being Spaniard and his mother a
native of the islands. He had accumulated
a fortune, and was finely educated, speak
ing English, Spanish and Chinese. When
Roxas told his wife of his having been
named as the first president of the repub-
lie she Immediately confessed it TO a local
priest, who in turn told the government
officials. The result of this was that Roxas
was Immediately arrested and deported to
the Spanish prison at Ceuta for life. His
immense estate was confiscated and his
wife left destitute.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04

President Diaz of Mexico entered on his
fifth term Dec. l. With the Mexicans this
is evidently case of knowing good thing
when one sees IT.
The man, Judge L. w. Cundiff, who
nominated Bryan for his first term In Con-
gress, has just been sent to the territorial
insane asylum in Oklahoma.
California has always claimed to be a
smart state, and the fact that her this
years mustard crop amounts to 10, 200, 900
pounds goes a good way toward proving the
claim true.
A young man employed on a transport
barge in New York harbor had his ankle
caught in the blight Of a rope the other day
and the foot was cut off by the rope and
dropped overheard.
When the widow of Henry f. Abbey, the
operate manager, applied for letters of ad-
ministration on her husbands estate the
other day, her petition stated that Mr.. Alb
hey left no real estate, and the value of his
personal estate was placed at only 500.
Eau Claire, Wis, is in great danger Of
being swept away. The immense ice jam
throws the water back upon the city of
Chippewa Falls, but in case the jam breaks
suddenly the flood will sweep over Eau
Claire. Relief for Chippewa Falls seems
TO mean destruction for Eau Claire.
Four children locked in house in Chi
cago during the temporary absence of their
mother were suffocated Wednesday. The
children set fire TO pile of clothing, and
not being able to open the doors and win
dows, persisted. The eldest was six years
of age.
Only half of the city of Chicago has been
canvassed by the associated charities, and
already 5000 destitute families, including
81, 900 persons, have been found. The to-
tai restitution, 1t is estimated, will reach
10000 persons, and a fund of $4,000 Is
asked for TO relieve distress, chiefly among
foreigners.
The Postal Telegraph Cable company
announces the completion of its new con-
Meeting cable known as the United States
and Hayti Telegraph Cable company
This connection with the Postal Telegraph
company causes reduction in rates TO
points in the West Indies and South Amer
lea, of from 10 TO 20 per cent.
Seventy-three negro voters of Boston
have issued circular letter In relation to
the nomination of Isaac b. Allen for the
executive council, in which they say: ave
do not regard or indorse the member elect
of the council from the 4th district as a rep
resentative of the colored people, and con-
denim with all other citizens the evil effects
of unwise nominations to public office"
The statement further declares that of the
81 delegates to the convention only seven
were colored, and four of them voted
against the nominee, while in the district
only 3OO0of the $1,000 voters are colored.
The burden of this nomination is therefore
directly and properly placed upon the white
Republicans. Good for the negroes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
A Trust Being Formed.

A story from Boston Says the Fail
in a Scheme 60 Control the Production
Of Newspaper stock.
The manufacturers of paper for news
papers, who control product of 1900 out
of 1900 tons which is made daily in New
York state and New England are said to
have held a meeting in Boston Tuesday to
perfect a combination. One story is that
the product of all these mills will he sold
through one representative, who will have
a main Office in New York, with branch
offices in the West and abroad. VIM. B.
Dillon, manager of sales for the Glen Falls
Paper company, is named as the trusts
selling agent. Two or three times before
the manufacturers of newspaper stock
have been on the verge of combining to
control the output. The main fact which
makes the combination likely to be sue
cess at this time is an overproduction
amounting to 800 tons per day. The over
production has been growing since 1886,
and is due to enlargement of mills at Glens
Falls, Niagara Falls, Otis Falls, Berlin, N.
H., and other places. One matter which
stands In the way of the proposed combi-
nation is the possibility that Congress may
ICpOdi JuO Jou pei COhb uuJJ paper Huu
pulp, which would be serious blow to the
manufacturers.
The kall Mountain Paper company of
this place and the Olcott Falls company
are the ones in Vermont named as being
in the combination. The men foremost in
the movement are said to be: William
Russell of the Fall Mountain company, A.
Pagenstacker of the Hudson River COM
Danv Huph i Chisholm of the Otis Falls
company, Garrett Schenck of the Rumford
Falls company, II. M. Knowles, j. L. Nor
ton, j. l.. Hobson and VIM. E. Spiers. 1t
is believed they represent combined capt.
tai of $35, 100000. VIM. A. Russell of the
Fall Mountain Paper company was asked
at Boston Monday as to the truth of the
rumor of combination. He said he knew
nothing of it, and did not wish to be inter
viewed. He did not look for any increase
in the price of newspaper supplies, how
ever.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
wEsfMINsTBR.

Mrs. E. F. Lewis is reported very i'll
with Inflammation of the bowels.
The singing school is held at the town
hall each Wednesday evening.
The Fortnightly club meets with Miss
Susie Kellogg next Monday evening.
A son was born Monday to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Farr and grandson to Mr.. and Mrs.
H. P. Farr of East Putney.
II. f. Bond sold his '95 and '96 tobacco
crops-11 tons-Tuesday, to G. A. Bill,
lings. A. S. Watkins sold about three tons
the same day to Mr.. Billings.
H. G. Baxter & Brother, through their
local manager, George b. Hall, have paid
$4,000 to the farmers Of Walpole and West.
minister, and $l400 to Charlestown far.
mers for the sweet corn grown the past
season; they have also paid about 5000
for labor at their factory since August l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
Portable steel Hospital.

The Pottsville, Pa, Iron g. Steel COM
pany has sent to New York, for shipment
to Havana, a sample of portable steel
structure, a number of which it is proposed
to use by the Spanish troops on the Cuban
battlefelds for hospital purposes. The
steel company received the order for the
sample from the Spanish ambassador. The
building is constructed entirely of light
steel beams, channels and angles, with cor
rugated iron covering on roof and sides. 1t
is bolted together, and may be taken apart
easily and transferred from one scene OF
operations to another. About 40 patients
can be cared for in each structure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
SOUTH VERNON.

Rev. G. E. Tyler and family returned to
their home in Hartford, Conn, Tuesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. o. Stockwell and little
son of Athol, Mass, returned home Mon
day.
Mrs. r. ]. Fleming closes her house and
goes to spend the winter with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. L. X. Willis of Pittsheld, Mass.
T. A. Bixby of South Haven, Mich, was
the guest of A. A. Dunklee and briefly
called on relatives in town early this week.
Mr.. Bixby is a dealer in sheep and has the
largest flock of Shropshires in western
Michigan. Peaches are specially, he hav-
ing 25 acres in cultivation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
The v. M. G. A. Glasses.

The Y. NJ. G. A. advertises an excellent
course of study for its members, the
classes to meet at o'clock in the evening,
open to all members of the association.
AS the membership fee is only So it seems
as if large number of young men might
avail themselves of this opportunity. The
schedule of classes is as follows: Tuesday
evenings, beginners in mechanical draw
ing, Prof. A. B. Crawford, Principal of
the High school; Wednesday evenings,
shorthand, w. E. Stockwell; Thursday
evenings, penmanship, W. W. Slate; Fri
day evening, business arithmetic, II. d.
Ryder, superintendent of schools; Satur-
day evenings, mechanical drawing lad
vanced), w. W. Sawyer. The age limit
for membership in the association is Is.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
ATHENS.

Mrs L. c. Tenney is in South Windham
again after a visit of several weeks in this
and adjoining towns.
Mrs. Lizzie Dickson has returned to
Proctorsville after stay of several weeks
with her sister, Mrs. Frank Stevens.
Rev. J. 4. Fullerton of Bellows Falls
will give lecture at the church Friday,
Dec. IL. An oyster supper will be served
in the vestry from TO o'clock.
Thanksgiving day was very pleasantly
spent at Mrs. o. K. Edwards's when 27,
22 of whom were children and grandchil-
dren, did justice to the bountiful dinner
The evening was given to recitations, mu-
sic and games.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
ONE FULL BOX

of Doan's Kidney Pills will be given away free to
every person suffering with kidney ailments at the
undersigned address First come, first served,
and only this one chance offered Remember this
is not a sample box, but a regular size box Of
Doan's Kidney Pills, which retails at so cents.
Fol those in the country who cannot call in time,
full box will be mailed on receipt of five cents in
either coin or stamps, TO defray expense Of post
age and mailing In response to all letters received
up to and including Dec. 10.
Remember, free distribution one day
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macy, ll9 Main street. BrattlebOrO, Vt,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
Helen KeIIar AwheeI.

A Cambridge, Mass, despatch says
During sunshiny streak in the weather
yesterday afternoon a tandem bicycle sped
down Massachusetts avenue. A red rib
bon fluttered gayly from the handle bar
and the two young women who propelled
the machine laughed aloud. On the front
seat, steering, sat Miss Amy Suffer Of
Cambridge. On the rear seat was perched
Helen Kellar, the deaf, dumb, and blind
girl, who is studying at Radcliffe college
Her yellow hair streamed in the wind and
her face was wreathed with smiles. Nc
one who did not know her could have per
ceived that she was sightless.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
KSaOlnIlnna.

Adopted at a meeting of the directors Of the
Home for the Aged and Disabled Nov. 24.l
Whereas Geo. S. Dowley, a member from the
beginning, and treasurer Of the corporation Of the
Home for Aged and Disabled, has been removed
from us by death,
Resolved, That we place on record our high es
TEEN for cur fellow member aud thus signify our
appreciation Of his valuable services. We have
found him always interested in the affairs OF the
Home and wise in counsel. Our loss In his death
is great.
Resolved That we tender our sincere sympathy
to his wife and the circle of Athlete friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04

The importance of the gold fields of
Alaska is only just beginning to be appre-
ciated. Last years product was valued at
$4,000, 900; this years is estimated at So
600, 000 and for next year, on account of
recent important discoveries, gold pro-
duction of Sl2,000,000 is promised. AS
there are some POO valuable gold mines To-
Gated in the territory under dispute be-
tween Alaska and British Columbia, it is
important that the boundary line should
be settled at once and our rights maintain
Cd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
A GenuIne Work OF Art.

The Youth Is Companion Calendar for 1897 is a
gem. Four beautiful girls represent the -four
seasons The figures are autographed in Il
colors from original paintings. The whole Calen
dar consists Of four folding pages and is 10 l2 by
"a inches Ii is by far the best piece of color work
the Companion has ever offered, and one Of the
best ever produced in this country. IL is given
free to all new subscribers who send Sl75 to the
Companion for the year 1897. An Illustrated
prospectus will also be sent free 10 those who
address
THE YoUTH's COMPANION,
POS Columbus Ave, Boston, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
Death OF a Popular Teacher In the Pub
lie Schools.

Miss May Stuart, "a. died of pneumonia,
at the home of her father, l.. W. Stuart,
on Henry street, Wednesday afternoon, at
3 o'clock, after an illness of only ten days.
The circumstances of her death are partic-
ularly sad, as it occurred only two weeks
after that of her mother, which was caused
by the same disease. Miss Stuart gradu-
ated from the Bellows Falls High school in
1878, at the age of 10. For a year she
taught in the public schools, before enter
ing Vermont Academy, where she took her
diploma. After leaving this institution,
she accepted position as teacher in one of
the primary grades of our village schools.
For ten consecutive years she held this po-
sition, fulfilling her duties in a faithful
manner and gaining the affection of her
children by her loving disposition, and the
respect of all who were in any way con-
nected with the school, by the efficiency of
her work. In the fall of '95 she entered
Chicago university, where she pursued her
studies for year. ReGntering her school
here this fall, she again took up her duties
for the eleventh year of her connec-
ton with it. She will be greatly missed
among the young people of the Baptist
church, of which she was one of the most
active members. She was also a member
If the Christian Endeavor society, of the
'ather Lights society, and of the Woman's
-7eolief corps. The funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the Bap-
list church, with services at 1870 at the
house. She is survived by, her father, who
has the loving sympathy of all his friends
in his double bereavement, and by three
sisters, Mrs. Joseph Ball of Waterville, P.
O., Mrs. Walter Wilson and Miss Belle
Stuart of this place, and half-brother,
Will Stuart. Miss Belle Stuart is quite i'll,
and, for time, was threatened with pneu-
monia, but is now on the road to recovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
LOOK ON THIS PICTURE
GRAFTON.
Two Disastrous Fires.

The house and barn belonging to Mrs.
N. Thompson on the Townshend road were
desti Dyed by fire on Monday morning, Nov.
80. The fire was caused by the breaking
of lantern in the barn. Most of the
household furniture was saved and nearly
all of the stock. The loss is estimated at
$1,000, with $500 insurance. On Tues
day morning, Dec l, the large saw mill of
White d Wilbur was destroyed by fire.
The sheds containing a large amount of
lumber were saved. The loss is $4,000
and the insurance $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
Miss Maud Cass spent part of last week
with Miss Sylvia Powers in Athens.


with Miss Sylvia Powers in Athens.
Mrs. Lewis Day is visiting her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Carpenter, in Grafton.
Being overrun with business, s. ]. Cray
advertises his pool room, dining room and
lodging rooms for sale.
The Junior Whist club is entertained by
Miss Emily Blake this evening, at her
home on Westminster terrace.
y DIR. H. L. Waterman has purchased the
professional outfit of DR.. f. II. Whitman,
who is to retire from practice.
The Bellows Falls High school foot ball
team was defeated twice last week-at
Charlestown, Thursday, II to 0 and at
Vermont Academy, Friday, 10 to A.
The Daughters of Erin gave the first of
their monthly entertainments last Thurs
day evening in Hibernian hall. After a
musical and literary program the company
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
Chairman Edward n. n. Green of Texas.

A Dallas, Texas, despatch records the
return home of "Hon. E. II. r. Green,
chairman of the Republican state execu-
tive committee" of Texas. Mr.. Green had
been to Canton, o., where he called upon
President-elect Mckinley. "Mr. Green
seemed well pleased with the result of his
visit to Canton" To reporter he talked
about the election in Texas and his graft
fication at the gain, shown by the returns,
of more than 100 per cent over the vote
cast for Harrison in 1892. sour gain of
over $4,000 votes" he said, sis largely from
the Democratic party and includes its best
thought. AS Organism continues to be
the soul of Democracy, sound money Dem
ocrats, if we command their respect by de-
cent party methods, will remain with us,
giving our party strength and respecta-
billty that at no distant day may insure a
victory. For the first time in the history
of the Republican party in this state it en-
braces a following of the brightest minds
and most active energies of Texas. AS
state chairman, my first duty will be to
look to the growth of my party, and 1 be-
lieVe that all who engage in that effort will
be amply repaid for their sacrifices by the
benefits of good government" Mr.. Green
added that any factional contests over the
Federal patronage under the new admins
tration were to be deprecated, but he believ-
ed there should be harmonious effort among
Republicans to secure proper government
aid for the improvement of the harbor ia
cilities and the waterways of the state, and
for its general internal development.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04

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Your grocer has II or viii order IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04

Pepper" said Sammie, "rm writing a
letter to Jimmie Perkins about my turkle.
How many ks are there in turkle?" Har-
DerS Round Table
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-12-04

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