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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
The Fear OF Heart Failure.

The world is full of people who imagine
that they have something the matter with
the heart. There is what appears like pal
pitation and fluttering, then disagreeable
faintness and nervousness following. This
upsets the mental equilibrium, which at
once reacts upon the physical; the patient
is in state of terror, and is going to die
at once of heart disease. AS a matter of
fact, not one patient in thousand has any
organic affection of the heart. There are
sympathetic troubles and reactionary con-
ditions, but diseases of the heart proper
are rare occurrences. In the majority of
cases, the trouble is entirely in the digest
i've organs, or in the nerves, which, in most
instances, amounts to the same thing. Err
ror in diet, stimulants, high pressure, sud
den and violent exercise when one is not
accustomed to it, mental strain and expos
ure, with wrong conditions in dress and
surroundings, will almost invariably be
found the provoking cause of the ills that
are charged to the heart.
In more common disturbances an &C
emulation Of gas is the incitant and the
only cause. The gases gather at one point
and press upon the tissues, nerves and del
icate membranes until the strain causes ex-
circulating pain. AS rule, a teaspoonful
of orange flower water in half glass of
pure water, few moments of slow and
careful walking about, or an entire change
of position, such as lying fiat upon the face,
or resting upon the knees and elbows, will
give immediate relief. The latter position,
| by the way, is an excellent corrective of in
somnia. In persons who lead sedentary
lives, the weight of the organs of the body
presses upon certain nerves and arteries,
and affects the circulation. Fifteen min
utes in this position just before retiring,
or if one wakens in the night and becomes
restless, will frequently remove all unpleas-
| ant sensations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
VICINITY GLEANINGs.
Church Repalrs at FeIehvllIe.

The Universalist church has been thor
oughly repaired, many improvements being
made in the interior. The walls and cell
ing have been newly kalsomined and dec
Grated in an artistic manner, the wood
work has been painted, and a new pulpit
set of six pieces has been bought. The
exterior is to be painted soon, and the roof
has already been slated, while it is thought
that memorial windows will be placed in
the church in the near future, making it
one of the prettiest churches in the vicin-
tu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
Warn out for batting out of turn.

Belle g., owned by w. NJ. Titus of
Springfield, who made 2:2S 1-2 mark in
the 2:40 class at the Valley Fair races last
year, and who won first money in her
class at Mystic last week, is entered for the
Rigby races this week and those at Old
Orchard next week.
The remarkable showing made by the St.
Louis Browns since Tommy Dowd has been
made captain has opened the eyes of the
fans to the fact that St. Louis has some
good players. Dowd is making fine show
ing and has shown such good judgment that
President Won der Abe should give him
full control of the team and make his word
law among the players. Sporting Life.
The following are the entries for the
summer meet of the Valley Fair associa-
ton, which occurs this afternoon; In the
2:24 class, Jedeo, p. o. Burnham, New
port, N. H.; Prince Phillip, P. P. Wood
bury, Hinsdale; Dennis H., r. Sherman,
Wallingford, this state; King Bird, Charles
Miner, Brattleboro; Mollie Cromwell, E..
NJ. Angler, Brattleboro; Earle, r. E. Proc
tor, Marlboro, N. H. In TIE 2:35 class,
Miss K. "A. N. Kingsley, Hinsdale; Pray
anna, j. S. Richmond, Keene; Roswell S.,
Mr.. Roberts, Wallingford; Kittie Wilkes
and Baushee, Mr.. Chickering; Harry B.
and John NJ. Wilkes, P. o. Burnham, and
Mollle Cromwell. In the $3.50 class, Ell
camont, j. W. Severance, Rockingham
Uranacus, G. N. Jones, Cuttingsville, this
state; Kittie Wilkes and Baushee; Lolo
Maid, E. L. Putney, Newport; Allie Coon,
A. T. Batchelder, Keene; Dexter Wilkes,
.. E. Robertson, Bellows Falls; Harry B.,
P. o. Burnham; Ellen T., Frank Turner,
Brattleboro; Tyringhurst, @. D. Noyes
Brattleboro; Ethan jr., G. G. Winchester
Brattleboro. The track is in good con
dition, and with the excellent weather
which we are now having this meet bids
fair to be well attended and the races will
doubtless be exciting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
SOUTH VERNON .

Mrs. Charles Colburn and children of
Springfield, Mass, are visiting this week
with her father, G. D. Severance.
Mrs. G. E. Tyler and children, and Miss
Lottie Newton of Hartford, Conn, with a
friend from Fiskdale, Mass, came We'd
nesday to visit at W. A. Newton's and will
attend the conference meetings at North
field.
About 70 attended the chapel Sunday
school picnic Wednesday on the grounds
of A. A. Dunklee. Games on the lawn
were enjoyed and ample refreshments were
served under the trees. The day was
warm and the ice cream and lemonade.
which was literally furnished, was appre,
ciated by ALL Mr.. Estabrooks of North
field, Mass, who was present with his
camera, took pictures of the company,
grouping the teachers with their classes to-
gether After music by the choir, with
solos and duets, the picnickers dispersed,
having had very pleasant and social time,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
WEST WARDSBORO.

NJ. D. Leonard of Waterbury, Conn,
has been visiting at E. o. NewelPs.
The Willing Workers intend to hold a
penny social next Wednesday evening. All
come and bring pennies.
Mr.. Fields youngest child has been quite
ill. Mrs. Emery Parsons and four of the
children are sick with measles.
The second "echo" meeting, held last
Sunday morning on account of the delayed
reports, gave US quite good idea of the
grand Christian Endeavor convention at
Washington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31

you "has nothing to do with the case" He
wants to be we'll If he can be cured, write
out a prescription and send in your bill.
So, here's the first part of the proposition.
DR.. Pierces Golden Medical Discovery is
a microbe hunter and killer. Many persons
out of unsightly sores, to prevent the dis
ease going to the lungs. There is no need
of this state of dread and discomfort.
Purify the blood. 1t can be done. Golden
Medical Discovery" will cure % per cent.
of all consumptive cases, also of all other
lingering, bronchial, throat and lung
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
An lovers OF whittier, and for the ma

All lovers of Whittier, and for the mat
ter of that, all who love a beautiful life,
will be deeply interested in the article in
the August Arena entitled "Whittier-the
man." This article is one of series on
Whittier by the editor, B. o. Flower, and
is certainly the most delightful of the Sc
ries so far. While from literary point of
view this paper is admirable, its great
charm lies in bringing us so near to the
real inner life of the gentle Quaker-one
of the most loved of Americas great po-
cts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
SOMERSET,

Blueberries are plentiful this year.
Dayton Bennett left for home last Satur-
day.
Clara Gleason is on visit at Mr.. Tu-
doris.
Mrs. NJ. o. johnson returned home Sat
urday.
F. D. Chase has a new tenant on his
Bailey farm.
Chas. Burnap has been on the sick list
the past week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
Twenty.fOurth Annual Visit of
DR.. ]. E. PRESCOTT, Oculist
And Specialist in Lenses for Defective
Ewes

No guess work, no experiments, but a correct
diagnosis and actual facts Twenty eight years
Of education, practice and practical experience.
Ocular headaches permanently cured and all
visual defects accurately corrected. II your
children complain of headache and bury eyes
have them examined, and in many cases you will
save them years Of suffering. Artificial eyes in
serted. Refers by permission to many cases in
Bratteboro and vicinity where DR.. Prescott has
given perfect vision and permanent relief and
comfort where many others have failed. II you
do not get satisfaction in the usual way of select
ing spectacles, do not despair, but consult DR..
Prescott, Room /, Brooks House, opposite the
parlor. Hours, 10 A. NJ to p. NJ, and $3.50 to 80
p. NJ.
Eyes examined lat my rooms) just as well in the
evening as by daylight. Calls made at your resi-
dence by appointment If desired
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
PCNEY

Runs earned, Pntney 3, Esteyvllle I. Two base
hits, johnson, Holton. Blake. Three base hit
Davenport. Double plays. Smith and Houghton
First base on balls, Holton, Blanchard Lewis 2,
Aver, Booth, F. Smith W. Smith. Hit by pitched
balls, Hannum T. Perry, H. Perry. Struck out. by
Perry 1, by Smith H. Passed balls, by Blake g.
Wild pitches, by Perry g. by Smith l. Time, oh.
25m. Umpires, Cain and Keenan,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31

Earned runs, Bellows Falls, Brattleboro Two
base hits Blake, Reynolds, Bean. Three base
hit, Warn. Passed balls, Aver =, Fitzgerald q
Wild pitch, Backus. Bases on called balls, Blake,
Hull ., Reynolds, Shepard ,, Waite, johnson, Fitz
gerald, Burr. Struck out Blake, Hull ?, ViAu g.
Reynolds, Shepard, johnson, Perry g Fitzger-
aid, Burr. Time, hour and so minutes UNI
pires, j. Wright Of Bellows Falls and S. Lewis Of
Brattleboro.
WARN out for batting out Of turn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
A business man Is

A business man Is
notthe most patient
ere ature in the
world. He cannot
wait to hear any
! ong- draw out
story of the cause of
his ailm e MT. He
d sn't care two
straws about a fine
spun theory of how
he should treat him
self. He may be
predisposed to scrof-
ula, or consumption.
% That - he will toll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
rheumatism Cured in a Day.

mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia
radically cures In one to three days Its action
upon the system is remarkable and my sterious.
II removes at once the cause and the disease inn
mediately disappears The first dose greatly
benefits; rs cents. Sold by Geo. E. Greene, Drug
gist Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31

Dobbins' Floating Borax is 100 per cent pure
ana 1oh turn {eo" wth age tsn not Qua an o t
floating soap made Be sure the above name Is
on each wrapper and cake. Red wrappers only,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
STRATTON.
Protest AgaInst sunday DesecratIon.

Some of the people of other towns seem to
have forgotten the use of Sunday and the
existence of Sunday law in Vermont, as
we'll as regard for the rights of their fellow
citizens, by the utter disregard of Sunday
by those coming to Stratton for fish and
berries. An earnest protest is entered
against such disregard of law and right. 1t
has long been borne in silence until 1t has
become nuisance. A word to the wise
is sufficient. If warning is not needed
the strong arm of the law may avail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31

A party of II from Arlington are camp
ing at Grout pond.
John Albert has moved to the house on
the old Grout place.
Mrs. A. W. Harrington returned home
to Readsboro on the 25th.
E. H. Willis and family of Yankton, S.
D., are in town visiting relatives and
friends.
1t is expected that out-of town speakers
will be at the church on Sunday at the
usual hour.
Hugh Willis of Yankton, S. D., is ex-
pected to speak in the church on Sunday,
Aug. o, at II A. NJ.
Newton Moran of Brattleboro was in
town Friday to attend his mothers funer-
al. Mrs. Moran had been ill for three
months. She was the mother of nine
children, eight of whom are living.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
Epilepsy 20 Years.
Cured by DR.. Miles Nervine.

A few years ago Mr.. L. W. Gallaher, was
an extensive, successful expert manu-
facturer OF lumber products. Attacked with
epilepsy, he was Obliged to give up his BUSH
ness. The attacks came upon him most in
OPPORTUNITY. One time falling from carri-
age, at another down stairs, and often in the
street. Once he fell down a shaft in the
mill, his injuries nearly proving fatal. Mr..
Gallaher writes from Milwaukee, Feb. l6, '96
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31
BONNEVILLE.

The base ball nine of this place went to
Manchester last Saturday and defeated the
nine. Following is the score :
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-07-31

"There are none more miserable than cpl.
leptics. For 90 years suffered with epilep-
tic fits, having as high as FIVE in one night.
tried any number Of physicians, paying TO
one alone, fee of 10000 and have done
little for years but search for something 10
help me, and have taken all the leading
remedies, but received no benefit. A year ago
my son, Chas. S. Gallaher, druggist at l9l
Reed St., Milwaukee, gave me DR.. Miles
Restorative Nervine, and l tried it with
gratifying results. Have had but Two fits
since began taking it, l am better now in
every way than have been in 20 years"
DIR. Miles Remedies are sold by druggists
on positive guarantee that the first bottle
will benefit or price refunded. Book on the
Heart and Nerves, free. Address,
DIR. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind
Dr.. Miles Remedies Restore Health.
The evening times., 1896-02-27
MARKET QUIET AND WEAK.
There Was a General Decline in the
List


New York. Feb 27-The sold-out bulls
at the Stock Exchange We're working for
q reaction this morning and they met with
q fair measure of success. They were as
sisted by the chronic bears and by selling
for foreign account.
Local operators whose holdings showed
them q profit also sold out and the result
was a decline of / 4 to 1 Per cent in the
general list and 2a2 1-2 per cent in the
cases OF Baltimore aud Ohio and Leather
preferred. Baltimore and Ohio was ut
terly without support and dropped IL
to 20 1-2. Rumor had it that the company
is in urgent need OF fresh capital and that
a new bond issue is likely. Leather pre-
ferred fell to 63 3-4 on the passing Of
the dividend. Sugar receded to III Is;
Tennessee Coal. to 81 3-4; Tobacco, 5-S
to ~ 1-2, and Denver preferred, IL to
40 1-2. Pacific Mail, Northern Pacific
preferred and Pittsburg, Cincinnati, Chica-
go and st. Louis preferred were exception
ally strong and advanced 1-4a1 per cent.
The market showed but little railying
power and the buying power for the mo-
meut appears to exhausted. At 4 O'Clock
the market was quiet and weak.
The special feature of the stock market
after II O'Clock was Baltimore and Ohio,
which broke badly, selling down to 26,
a net loss OF 6 POINTS from yesterdays
closing. This had an adverse influence on
the general list. although the declines
were by no means important, outside OF
Sugar. which fell SO 10 116 q. The
drop was looked upon as scoop. The
stock quickly rallied to III IA. subse-
quentiy the whole list became firm. and this
was the tone of the market at noon.
The evening times., 1896-02-27
New Ezra"
TailOrS.
MertZ and
MertZ,
oO6 F st.
CONSIGNED TO TIE CRAVE
Impressive Ceremonies Over the
Remains Of Dr.. Smith Townshend.
The Funeral Attended by Representa-
tives of the Different Orders to
Which the Deceased Belonged.

The funeral of the late DR.. Smith Town
shend. the former health officer Of the
District who died early Tuesday morning
at the residence OF bis niece. Mrs. Ferguson,
No. 4OS Sixth street northwest, was held
this afternoon.
At / O'Clock the body was removed to
the Scottish Rite Cathedral on street,
where the ceremonies took place. The
obseQuies were in charge OF Columbia
Lodge, F. A. NJ. OF which the deceased
was a prominent member.
The hall was deeply draped in mourning.
Rev. Dr.. Addison of Trinity Episcopal
Church officiated. and the lodge comman-
der read the services for the dead. A num-
ber of secret societies and military organi-
cations. with which DR.. Townshend was
connected. were In attendance.
The floral offerings were numerous and
beautiful. Among them were ''The Gates
Ajar." presented by the Anglers Associa-
tion; a handsome cross and crown from
the employees OF the health department
who served under the deceased; wreath
OF roses from 1he. Loyal Legion. and an
other from Lafayette Chapter. There were
also a large number, of bouquets and trib-
utes from friends
The remains were encased In a plain
crape-covered casket, upon which was a
of the departed one.
After the impressive Masonic services
the remains were removed to Rock Creek
cemetery, where they were inferred In
the family lot.
The evening times., 1896-02-27
DROPS The INDICTMENTS
Action Taken by Mr. Birney in the
Col. Burnside Case.
Attorney General Harmon Orders an
Inyestigation-The Accused in
the Insane Asylum.

District Attorney Birney will dismiss the
indictments against Col. j. o. p. Burnside,
formerly a superintendent and disbursing
officer in the PoStoffice Department. This
action will be taken under direction OF
Attorney General Harmon.
Col Burnside is now in the government
insane asylum at Anacostia and has been
for twelve years. His case has been in
vestigated by several district attorneys,
and Mr.. Birney looked into it in 1894.
He had believed that the insanity might
be only a rreteXt TO escape prosecution.
At any rate 1t was his duty to look into
the matter before he took any action and
It was necessary that he should do some
thing with il in tie regular course of his
business.
He fourd to his surprise that Col. Burn
side was really wholly irresponsible so far
as su ch matters as would be involved in the
trial are concerned. He reported to AT
torney General Olncy, but no action was
taken during his incumbency.
Col. Burnside was found to be defaulter
on May IS. SS4. and WIS at once dismissed
from office and put und der arrest. The order
OF dismissal was signed at O'Clock that
day by Postmaster General Gresham. 1t
was the day for the payment Of clerks. ac-
cording to notice posted the day before,
and they crowded the corridors of the big
building at Seventh and f streets for half
an hour before IL became fully known that
the defalcation had taken place.
Then the news spread over the city
very rapidly in consequence of The high
social position of Col. Burnside. His son
James, who was chief accountant IN his
office, was married 10 Il daughter OF Ad-
miral Whiting, and his daughter, welded
to a SON OF Bishop Paret. then rector
at the Epiphany, had returned only the
night before froGl her bridal tour
Col Burnside was commander of the Ma
tional Rifles, a member OF the Columbia
Rifle Club, and known as one of the best
fhots in the company
Attorneys Ralston aud Siddons and C. n.
Smith made application for the disposition
nt these cases by nolle pros. two weeks ago.
The evening times., 1896-02-27
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS
Architect CIark's Report on the
Court House Interior.
JUDGES WANT MCRE ROOM
The Recommendation of the Commis-
sioners on the Charter Enfoeement
BiiI-Petition Concerning wOman's
Age of Consent MOney for II MOnu-
ment to j. A. Comenius.

Architect Clark Of the Capitol has re
ported that the rooms at the southeast
corner of the upper story OF the court
house building can be remodelied so as to
provide courtroom OF the same dimen-
sions as that of the court OF appeals.
He estimated the cost at 81 200.
The report was sent to Judge H. yner and
by the various judges was for~arded to
the Commissioners. The judges in their
letter, which accompanied the report, ex-
planned the necessities for the change.
With these papers, all OF which came TO the
Senate District Committee, is letter
from Surveyor Forsyth enclosing draw
ing and urging the change.
The Commissioners have sent to Mr.
Mcmillan a communication from the attor-
ney for the District on means for enforc-
ing the charter requirements of railroads
provided by a Senate bill now before the
committee. In this letter he calls attention
TO certain requirements of railroads.
Mr.. Thomas Gays the bill is necessary. so
that charter obligations may be enforced.
The bill docs not refer to the steam roads.
ASKS FOR A MONUMENT.
Mr.. woodman has introduced in the
House a bill to appropriate S2o,OOO for
the erection OF suitable monument in MEN,
Org OF the great educat ional reformer,
John Amos Comenius, otherwise known as
Komensky.
Mr.. Meredith has introduced In the House
a bill to authorize the Falls Church and
Potomac Railway Company to enter the
District. which is framed to obviate the
objections heretofore made by the Com
missioners.
Mr.. Johnson, of North Dakota, has pre-
sented in the House the petition OF Mar
garet Platt, president, and five other Off
GERS of the woman's Christian Temperance
Union, OF the District, asking that the age
of consent be raised from sixteen to
eighteen years in the District
The same petitioners also request the
passage OF a Sunday rest law and the en-
forcement of the compulsory education la ".
In the Senate Mr.. Mcmillan introduced
a number OF petitions from citizens of
Washington urging the passage of the bill
requiring the lexington and Soldiers Home
Railway Company to adopt rapid transit.
The evening times., 1896-02-27

A resolution was reported to the Senate
today from the Committee on Contingent
Expenses to authorize the Committee OF
Coast Defenses to take testimony, and to
visit such places as may be necessary.
This provision was objected to by Mr..
'Cockreli. on the ground that IL would give
a rowing commission TO the Committee on
Coast Defenses. The chairman of that COM
mittee. however. Mr. Squire of Washing
ton. said that the committee might desire
10 examine tie dcGenses of New York city,
and he wigs willing TO have that limitation
put In tie resolution. The resolution was
amended in Il at way and was agreed TO.
A resolution reported from the Committee
on Printing for the printing OF $4,000
copies of the report of Sheldon Jackson on
the Introduction OF reindeer In Alaska was
commented on and ridiculed by Mr.. Vest.
who spoke of the author as man who went
to Alaska as missionary and had taken to
this fad" He protested against the ex-
travasanccs Of public printing.
MR. HALE'S SARCASM.
Mr.. Hale. who had reported the resolu-
ton, concurred in Mr.. Vests views. and re-
marked, facetiousiy, that the author of
the report thought that there was no SUBJ
ject before Congress Finance, currency.
tariff, and attempted war with almost
every nation under the SUM of such great
Importance. Tue resolution was agreed to,
after the number was cut down to $4,000.
A peculiar pension bill was taken up and
passed. 1t gives a pension OF $40 a month
TO private citizen, Christopher Schmidt
of st. Paul, Mimi. on account of blind
nos n fEnpCR shot which
had struck him while passing before the
military rifle range at Fort Smelling, MINI.
Mr.. Proctor then addressed the Senate on
coast defenses. At the close of his speech
Senate bin for the construction OF two
first-class steam revenue cutters for serv-
ice on the Pacific coast, the cost not to
exceed $3.50 COO each. was. on motion OF
Nj. Squire, taken from the calendar and
passed.
Senate bill appropriating Slo0, ,0oO for a
public building at Newport News, Va.
was, on motion of Mr.. Daniel, taken from
the calendar and passed.
The, army appropriation bill was then
taken up (the Cu,an belligerency resolu-
ton being temporarily laid aside.) The
bill appropriatcs s23,27s.4O2.
The bill was passed, with an amendment
fixing the number of hospital stewards at
100, instead of 112.
The Cuban be,ligerency resolution was
taken up, and on the suggestion of Mt.
Morgan, in charge of 1t, unanimous con-
sent was given that at O'Clock tomorrow
the vote shall be taken on the resolution
and all amendments.
In the coioquy on the subject MIR. Hill
said that he had desired to speak, but
had to leave the city and would not ask
for delay, and Mr. Sherman snid that he
would occupy half an hour tomorrow in
remarks on the resolution.