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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-11-26
MINNESOTA STATE NEWS.
Five Railways Indicted.

It developed in the criminal branch
OF the Ramsey county district court
that the recent grand jury found in
dictments against five railroads for re-
fusing to live up to chapter 40 of the
laws of 1895. The chapter is known as
the warehouse law, and provides that
railroads must turn over to any prop
erly licensed warehouseman on sppli-
cation, any freight which remains un-
called for in the roads possession for a
period of 20 days. The law provides
that the warehouseman shall pay the
railroad charges and, after keeping the
property for certain length of time.
may sell it for charges and what more
he can obtain.
The complainant is James A. Lewis.
The only witness examined before the
grand jury was w. 81. Thurston. The
cases are brought for the purpose of
testing the law, these being the first
complaints which have been filed since
the law was passed. There is great
difference of opinion in regard to the
constitutionality of the law. the attor-
neys for the railroads claiming that it
il ridiculous
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
A FASHIONABLE WEDDING
At Boston, the Groom Being a Former
BrattlebOrO BOY.


In the Church of the Advent at noon,
Monday, Miss Eleanor Gertrude Meyer,
daughter of Mrs. George Augustus Meyer
of Beacon street, was married to Mr.. Sam
uel rockingham of New York, the cere-
mony being witnessed by notably fash
ionable audience. Bunches of Easter lilies
adorned both sides of the broad aisle and
were massed with palms and potted plants
within the chancel.
Previous to the entrance of the wedding
party the boy choir of the church passed
from the robing room to its station in the
church, singing "How welcome was the
callp' after which the organist played Sc
lections from Wagner leading up to "Faith-
full and true from "Lohengrin," which
was the professional. The two little
daughters of Mr.. and Mrs. Won L. Never
in sheer India null over pale green taffeta,
wearing flower-trimmed hats, and carrying
large punches of Catharine Mermet roses,
led the way. Next came the maid of hon
or, Miss Nora Chadwick, whose costume
was similar to those of the flower maidens,
her hat being of white chiffon with she'll
like ruche about the brim and a crown of
roses. She also carried a big bunch of
long-stemmed Mermets tied with broad
pink satin ribbon.
The bride was a stately and beautiful
figure in a severely plain costume of white
peau de Sole Soft epaulettes of duchesse
lace fell over the full sleeves, and a spray
of orange blossoms fastened at the right
shoulder was the only corsage ornament,
with the exception of a brilliant brooch of
diamonds and sapphires. A tiny diamond
sunburst sparkled in her hair, and her veil
extended to the hem of the unusually long
train. In her hand she carried a gold
bound, white-enameled prayer-book. She
was escorted to the altar by her brother,
Mr.. George Won L. Meyer, the speaker of
the house, who gave her away.
Awaiting them within the golden gates
of the chancel and in trout of the magnii-
cent white reredos were Bishop Lawrence
of Massachusetts, Bishop Hall of Yer
mont, Rev. William b. Frisby, rector of
the church, and Rev. H. NJ. Torbett of St.
Stephens church. The ushers, Mr.. W.
Brewster and Mr.. Robert Vain wright of
Boston, and Mr.. Matthew Morgan, jr., Mr..
Stuyvesant Pilot, Mr.. c. II. Wainwright,
Mr.. Eben Stevens, Mr.. II. Won L. Meyer
and Mr.. Thomas Barron of New York
were grouped at each side. The bride
groom's best man was Mr.. Lawrence limp
son of New York. Bishop Lawrence per-
formed the ceremony, assisted by the other
clergymen, and the party left the church
to the music of Mendelssohn's "Wedding
march,"
The distinguished company included
Lieut.-Gov. Wolcott. A reception and
wedding breakfast followed at the home of
the brides mother
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
The Main street Sewer.

There having been much discussion rela-
tive to the Main street sewer built by the
bailitfs the past year, and the litigation
arising therefrom, the facts in regard to
the sewer are here given as we understand
them to be.
The business buildings on upper Main
street had private sewers emptying at vari-
GUS points along the river bank, but not ex-
tending into the river. During the warm
weather when the river was low, the stencil
arising from them caused great complaint
and it came to be so serious a matter that
the health of persons living on Main street
was jeopardized thereby. The board of
health ordered that main drain be built
to take the sewerage from these private
drains and carry it into the current of the
river. A trunk sewer was thereupon con-
structed by the bailiffs, pursuant to this
order of the board of health, extending in
the rear of the blocks on the east side of
Main street, from the town hall nearly to
the arch, and thence into the current
of the river. After it was constructed all
the private sewers were connected with
this trunk sewer, and the nuisance of the
numerous drains emptying along the bank
of the river was abated. The total cost of
this sewer was $3.50. An assessment
ing the town and village property, at the
rate of $3.50 per one thousand dollars of
valuation. The amounts assessed on the
larger buildings were: Brooks House,
$3.50; Crosby block, $l2625; Hooker
block, $91.25, and other buildings In pro-
portion.
This Main street property has never be-
fore paid a sewer assessment. The rate
assessed is much less than the average as
sessed upon residence property, which
pays, as a rule, from six to ten dollars per
thousand of valuation. Several property
owners, including the owners of Crosby
block and the Brooks House, have appealed
to the county court, and the cases are now
pending. Other of the larger assessments
remain unpaid, pending these proceedings.
Several have paid. The issue is simply
whether this Main street property should
pay these assessments or whether the whole
village should pay for the construction of
the sewer.
There appears to be no question that the
sewer was constructed for the benefit of
Main street property, and the assessment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
LOCAL OVERFLOW

Two Frenchmen hired a bay horse and
top carriage of G. B. White, the livery-
man, early yesterday afternoon. They said
they wished to go to Guilford, but thew
did not drive there, and no trace can be
found of men or horse. One of the men
has worked for Fred Waite but the other
was a stranger.
The Brattleboro delegations to the state
and district conventions at Montpelier in
cluded j. L. Martin, K. Haskins, d. P.
Webster, G. II. Bond, j. G. Estey, L. F.
Adams, G. W. Hooker, w. H. Bracket,
w. E. Hubbard, II. d. Holton, W. D.
Stockwell, L. d. Taylor, II. P. Wellman.
Albert Pullen. Nearly all of the delegates
returned home on a special train, which
reached here Wednesday night at 1880.
The most effective speeches made in the
convention in behalf of Mckinley were by
Mr.. Martin and Col. Haskins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

Rev. r. c. T. Mckenzie will address the
Epworth league Sunday evening.
The Christian Endeavor social commit
tee of the Baptist church will entertain the
Juniors at the church parlors Monday
evening at 1870.
The regular meeting of the Ladies' Aid
society of the Sons of Veterans will be
held Monday evening.
Rev. L. D. Temple will have for his
subject Sunday morning, millennium or
the age of moral triumph"
The ladies' circle of the Uniyersalist
church will meet in the church parlors
next Thursday afternoon. Business
meeting at o'clock. Supper at the usual
hour.
Christian Science service and Sunday
school at Forest street at 10:45 Sunday;
class meeting Wednesday evening at 26
Prospect street at 1880. All interested
are welcome.
Services in St. Michaels church on the
4th Sunday after Easter: Sunday school
and catechising, 9:30 A. NJ; morning
prayer, sermon and holy communion, 1920
A. NJ; evening prayer, Z; 80 p. NJ.
Rev. L. D Temple will deliver series
of "MaY day. sermons beginning Sunday
evening next. The following are the sub
jects and dates: May 5, "Everybody's
May" May 10, THE souls May" May
II, Heavens May"
Morning worship at the Universalist
church next Sunday at the usual hour,
with preaching by the pastor; theme,
How to VIM" Sunday school, las;
Children's Christian union, 8 p. NJ. !; Young
Peoples Christian union, I p. NJ. All are
invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01

seems not to be excessive. The dwelling
house owner who is compelled by the
board of health to connect with sewer and
pay a sewer assessment can claim that in
justice to him this business property should
stand just the same as other real estate as
to paying for sewers constructed for its
benefit. The legal status of the matter
must be determined by the courts. The
question, so far as the board of bailiffs is
concerned is, Did they act with good
judgment and in good faith to the village
in what they did? The bailiffs state that
before proceeding in the matter they took
counsel of Waterman, Martin & Hit as to
the way to proceed to have the assessment
legal and binding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
BRATTLBBORO.

The street railroad company has made
an offer to the Artillery band to give con-
certs each week this summer at West Brat
tleboro.
The piscatorians will return tonight
with many interesting stories of how they
opened the season, but The Phoenix has
no hesitation in awarding the laurels to
Mr.. Foster, a patient at the Brattleboro
Retreat. He was at walk on the Retreat
meadow this morning, when he discovered
commotion in one of the pools left by the
receding waters of last week. He had lit
tie difficulty in capturing in his hands the
fish which had become imprisoned and
his catch was an object of great interest
to the Retreat family. 1t was wall-eyed
pike three feet and one inch in length.
and IA inches in circumference, which
weighed 13t pounds. The fish is now on
exhibition at H. A. Chaplin & Co.'s.
One of the sensations of the past few
days at Springfield, Mass, has been the
disappearance of j. S. Farnsworth, an at
tendant in the insane department of the
almshouse. There have been charges of mis-
management against the aims house and
an investigation was ordered. Farms
worth was one of the men under fire, and
it was alleged that he had beaten one of
the patients who afterward died. On the
evening named for the investigation word
was sent that Farnsworth was i'll, suffering
from an overdose of some Opiate. Physi-
clans who were sent to examine Farms
worth found him in bed, but there was
nothing in his condition to indicate illness.
On the following day FarnswOrth disap-
peared. Farnsworth is native of Wind
sor, and about 10 years ago was employed
as an attendant at the Brattleboro Retreat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
Announcement.

To RENT-An upstairs tenement at No 20
Chestnut street
For sALE,-A meat cart. Address W. II. Thorn
as, 40 Main street.
See the new styles in leather and silver beltsgat
II. II. Thompsons.
Try Grootes Dutch Cocoa. Call for free:sam-
pie at Scott & Joness.
WANTE n $500 on good mortgage security at Z
or per cent interest. Please write to r. II. X,
care The Phoenix office, Brattleboro, Vt.
To RENT,-Upper and lower tenements on High
street to small families, reasonable price, five
rooms each running water and closets. A. c.
DAVENPORT.
Have your old pictures reframed at CIAPP &
JoNEss.
A refined American girl, extremely fond of
children desires a situation in Brattleboro as
child's nurse. Address, E. c., Phoenix office.
l would like more custom laundry at So Elliot
street Best work guaranteed. Mrs. II. AID
RICH.
WANTED.-A once, two bell boys about 10 years
old, at the Brooks House.
This week we offer about $50 new Shirt Waists
choice styles T. w. BARNARD.
Extra bargains in plated knives, forks and
spoons at H H. Thompson's
TENEMENT To RENT-Enquire at Il Western Ave
Do you love good tear If so, try Jungle
Chop" Formosa tea in one Ipound chests. 1t is
pure and always good. All grocers keep it. Price
60 cents pound.
Washing and plain sewing done at room 81, No.
So Elliot street. Mrs. c. W. LORD.
FOR SALE OR To RENT-The stone and frame
residence belonging to Richards Bradley, situated
on the west side of Tyler street; all the modern
improvements. Enquire of A. w. Childs & Co.
Spring Brightness" appears in the new and
beautiful pictures and mouldings at CLAPP &
JoNRs's
! Twill replace that broken handspring in your
watch for sizes and warrant it for one year. c.
w. SAWYER, opposite American House, Bratte.
boro Vt.
WANTED-A girl for second work Mrs. E. A.
STARKEY, Oak street.
To RENT.-Two good teneme1ts on Myrtle
street. A. STARKEY
~-fo RE:T.-Three iooll tenement, ground floor,
oniGreen street. w. r. GEDDIs
Lots of new wash dress goods new styles and
low prices T. w. BARNARD.
To RENT.-Six room tenement, with all modern
improvements. j. X. PARKER ID Oak street.
The Leonard residence on Oak street is offered
for sale. Apply to Morse & Edgett.
To RENT,-Six rooms in the Devens block. Two
are large front rooms Enquire of T. Harmon.
Have your pictures framed at Clapp & Jones's.
Fine scissors, shears and razors, warranted
perfect at H. H. Thompson's
More new Wrappers today, 100 new patterns
and correct styles. T. W. BARNARD.
To RENT-Nice six room tenement, barn and
garden Enquire of A. " Cox or Mrs. L. A. Cox,
Popular sheet music and books Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Joness.
Our Wrappers are made to fit. Try them.
T. w. BARNARD.
Electric gas lighting, electric bell and private
telephone work Prompt attention given re-
pairing VAUGHAN g. SARGENT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
q d VUBBi
Secretary of Hydro Fountain club


Editor Of The Phenir:
Sir:-What the people want to know in
regard to next Tuesdays election is, "What
is the issue?" think it is plain. l also
think it is every mans business to drive
through a number of secondary matters
which are calculated to befog the issue, and
make his decision on the main point. Ev-
erybody has known, and no genial reports
have misled them, that for several years
our village morals have declined. In par
ticular the liquor law, which is, and is to
be the law, has been broken with demoral-
izing impunity. But last fall this invasion
received sharp check, and with general
and emphatic approval. This check was
impartially applied, and it was applied
mainly by the board of bailiffs, who, to
the best of their ability, went honestly
ahead in the endeavor to do their duty.
Now, | think that their action deserves
vindication. 1t is no discredit TO the men
who oppose them to say that their election
would be disaster. They stand too
high in village esteem and honor to per-
init the thought to be entertained that
they would thrust a profitable axe or
personal grievance into a serious moral
discussion. Consequently, they only offer
to do better what the others have done well.
That is Obliging but unnecessary. Criti-
cisms are easy, but so are answers; and
from business point of view no dislnter-
ested person will deny that the last board
is clean, able and experienced, knows the
ropes and can sail the ship. Whereas on
the main issue it is the well-grounded opin-
ion of the village mind that their reGlec-
tion, or substantially that, whatever opti-
mistic view may be taken of the possible
exploits of others, certainly means the
continuance, with the added wisdom born
of experience, of the vigorous policy of
last fall, vigilant and faithful police work,
and clearing moral sky. l propose,
because | think that the village ought
to speak out in no uncertain way, stand
ing on the gold basis of deeds done
rather than on the paper ground of "prom-
ises 10 pay" to vote for the citizens
ticket. l shall do so because of what has
been done and needs above all else to be
done, namely, the unflinching enforcement
of the law; and because the men so chosen,
being elected on that issue and with full
understanding, will have a publicly en-
dorsed plan of action, a straight, plain line
of march, and retreating enemy in front.
After all, it is not the contesting tickets
so much as the village itself which is on
trial in this matter. The essential thing
is that the one question of grave import.
ance shall be decided right, and decided to
stay. c. o. DAY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
Y. M. @. A. NOTES.

Rev. r. G. T. Mckenzie will address
the O'Clock meeting Sunday afternoon.
Assistant Secretary John Best will ad =
dress the Keene Y. M. G. A. on Sunday.
G. A. Raynor, general secretary of the
Keene Y. NJ. c. A., addressed the 4
O'Clock meeting Sunday afternoon. Mrs.
JENNIE and John Best sang.
The regular meeting of the auxiliary
occurs next Tuesday afternoon at 3 O. clock.
The leader will be Mrs. A. j, Hough, and
the subject, "The indwelling of the word
of Christi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01

remarks should have been construed as
referring TO the caucus, but no distinct
mention of it was made, as has been re-
ported. It is true, however, that Mr.
Cunningham regards the attack on the old
board of bailiffs for their course in enforc-
ing the liquor law as an unjustifiable ac-
ton, and he has no hesitation in saying
that he would consider their defeat for re-
election to be distinctly lowering of the
standard of morals of this village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
The Engine House improvements.

Editor Of The Ph9nig:
Dear Sir: An idea seems to prevail
among some of our citizens, and is being
circulated to considerable extent, that the
baillffs repaired the rooms in the engine
house, and fitted them up with a pool Ia
BILE and furniture for the use of the steam
er companies, at the expense of the village.
In answer to such statements wish to say
that the village paid for papering two
rooms and furnished carpet for one room.
The rest of the expense, including the pur-
chase of the pool table, furniture and fix
lures, daily, weekly and monthly papers
and magazines, pictures and Welsbach
lights, besides 775 feet of maple flooring
and laying it, was paid for by the Hydro
Fountain club to the amount of S460. OF
this sum $3.50 was given by citizens of the
village, and the remainder by members of
Hydro Fountain club.
G. L. COBB,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
The Mutual Rensnt.

G. q. Leonard formerly with the Phoenix life)
has secured the general agency for the old and
reliable Mutual Benefit Life Insurance company
OF Newark, N. j. Assets, S5s, 289, 1877 O6, market
value, This is an old line company, organized In
lS4o' is up to date in every respect. In economy
OF management, in largeness of dividends, in
lloerality of policy in absolute nonfoffeiture and
In fair dealing with members 1t is excelled by no
company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01

The annual meeting of the Rural Improvement
Association will be held at the Brooks House re.
ception room Wednesday evening, May G, 1896, at
1880 o'clock. All interested in the work of the
Association are invited to be present.
G. L, STIcKNEY, Sec'y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
Brooks House Barber shop.

Having three BARRIERS in nv shop l am pre-
pared to meet all customers and guarantee salts
faction. Ladies' and children's work a specially.
GEO. H. DANYEw.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01

wish to call your attention to our complete
line OF over 80 brands of domestic and imported
cigars Ibuy in large quantities and will make a
low figure to the box trade
e. A. TYLER, Brooks House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01

A loud ring at your doorbell in the dead hours
OF night is alarming So is the first hollow sound
OF a cough from ones husband wife son or
daughter; It is disease knocking, with perhaps a
certain silent visitor waiting not far away Arrest
that cough; stop II. Stop II at the start A few
Is past. Relief is immediate; a certain cIife.
This remedy Is rich In the curative principleS Of
that are new.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
licensed Auctioneer


q. P. Miller, Office with A. E. Miller, Elliot
street, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-01
Summary for month of april, 1896.

oUWNUTyJUT WtUWtW U HVTII1I5'7'
Barometer Highest 3O.53, the 9th; lowest 49,
55, the 3d. mean, 80 TO- Observation-Disclosures,
SO, the 18th; lowest, 2l, the 4th mean maximum
61.6 mean minimum, 35.T; mean range, 259;
mean from maximum and minimum, 4S6 mean
from trl-daily observation, 1915; mean relative hui
Nudity, 500. Wind-Highest velocity, 35 miles,
the Sd; prevailing, S; total movement. 7l49 miles,
Precipltation--Rain 3S inches; snow, Is; total,
1.53 snow fall, so; number of days, 8. Frost the
23d
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1896-08-06
Land Sale.

BY virtue of authority vested i'm us by
n decree of the Circuit Court of Hamp-
shire county. W. Va. rendered on the
day of May. 1895. in the Chaneery
cause of A. ClinedinSt &c. VS. Aipheus
High Adinr. Sc. we will, on the
10Th DAY OF AUGUST, 1896.
at o clock n. m, mt the front door of
the Court House in Romney. W. Va
sell ut public auction all OF that certain
real estate of which said Alpheus High
died seized. lying in Hardy county,
known ~ the Nanmeter tract except .
acres and l4S poles thereof adjoining
the Home Place which n We been rs
signed to the widow ms part of her
dover. the said trast To be sold contain
lug 1913 acres.
TERMS OF SALE:-One-thir of the
purchase money in cash aud the residue
in one and two years with interest. the
purchaser to- give bond with good Sc
curity for the deferred payments and
the legal title retained as further secur-
ity.
III. b. GILKESON, Special
w. b. CORN WE'LL. ! Commissioners
/ hereby certify thlt the above named
Commissioners have executed the bond
required by said decree of sale.
V. NJ. POLLING, Clerk.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1896-08-06
"These Hard Times. ~

This book is clear and impair.
tial discussion. an Inviucible argu e
ment for free coinage OF silver, both
from an Ethical and an Economic
point Of view, by the Rev. j. G..
Elliott, and answers all che burning
financial questions.
Part !, Is cents, complete book (,
325 pages, so cents. An agent want
ed Immediately in each school dis
trict to reach every voter-Good
pay. Send for the book and agen
cy this very day.
The American Binsalis Union Agency
AKRON, OHIO.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1896-08-06

| her con. Juiips died In Texas. Two
sons Lawrrneeof keyser and Mar.
tin OF Paw Paw survive her Mira.
Riser was an estimable Ghristian
lady, devoted mother and q true
friend.
The remains Of Mr.. A. r. Fowler
OF Hyat'sville, Nd. were brought
here last Thursday for interment.
Mrs. Fowler is with her daughter,
Mrs. Middleton.
Mr.. Bob BAN and family of Elk
Garden are spending a few days at
Hr. Benjsmsu Shannon's.
Mrs. Davidson of Iowa. Mrs. Gil
more Of Virginia and MISS Lucie
Reese OF Recess Tanney are the
guests Of Mrs. X. NJ. Washington.
Mr. Hite Parker OF Menion, No..
10 visiting his parents Mr.. and Mrs
r. W. Parker.
Mrs. B. l.. Mercer is home for the
summer.
Mr.. VIM. Jeffries died at his
home near this place Sunday after
noon.
Misses Blanche, Edna and May
Shanholtzer of Staunton, Va, are
with their aunt Mrs. w. ". Shan
non. INTERESTED.
Intended for last week.