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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

At the Unitarian church next Sun
day morning Rev. Mr.. Leavitt will preach
upon "Covetousness."
The life and works of John G. SAKE
were discussed at the meeting of the Ruth
ians with Miss Minnie D. Brasor Wednes-
day evening
The missionary supper which was to
have been given by the ladies' circle of the
Universalist church next Thursday even
ing has been postponed.
Christian science service and school at 6
Forest street at 10:45 Sunday. Glass meet
ing Thursday evening at 80 at 8 Forest
street. All are welcome.
The members of Sedgwick Woman's
Relief corps will meet in Festival hall
Saturday afternoon at 100 to attend the
services in the opera house.
Rev. George Bullen, who will preach at
the Baptist church next Sunday, was one
OF the principal speakers at the great meet
ings held recently at Asbury Park.
There will be a meeting of the Ever
Faithful circle of Kings Daughters at the
Congregational chapel Sunday afternoon at
o.. The subject will be, "What is worth
while"
The ladies' auxiliary will meet at the as
ISOLATION rooms Tuesday afternoon at
O'Clock. A large attendance is desired as
this will be the last meeting before the
summer vacation.
Services in st. Michaers church on Trim
ity Sunday, May 81: 9:3O A. NJ, Sunday
school and catechising; 10:3OA. NJ, morn
ing prayer, holy communion and sermon.
1880 p. NJ, evening prayer.
Rev. A. A. Smith of Arnisuuam. Mass
will preach at the Universalist church next
Sunday morning at the usual hour Mr.,
Maxwell will speak at the Universalist
church in Williamsville at II A. NJ.
The Brattleboro Woman's club will
meet in the Congregational chapel at 2
O'Clock next Friday afternoon when inter
esting papers will be read, among which
will be one by Mrs. c.. H. Davenport on
The prison system in Vermont" also one
by Mrs. f. A. Wells on Egypt" The
club will be entertained at the parsonaoe
by Mrs. Holton and Mrs. Temple June Il,
when the closing session will be held. The
program for next season is an exceedingly
interesting one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
A CORDIAL WELCOME.
Il. II. Pratt Arrested In BrattIecoro and
Bellows Falls.

Some five or six years ago one f. b.
Pratt figured in Brattleboro as the agent
for an Odd Fellows benefit association
having the state of Vermont as his terri
tory. One day he disappeared, leaving his
wife and little girl at the Brooks House,
and several unpaid bills. He has since
been heard from occasionally, latterly at
Fall River, Mass, and Newport, r. l.,
where he managed to get into the good
graces of moneyed men and left under a
cloud of financial irregularities. Monday
he made his appearance in Bratteboro and
was evidently welcomed with greater
warmth than he had expected. H. NJ.
Adams caused his arrest on a capias writ
for bill of $50 for maple sugar furnished
him. The writ was returnable June and
Pratts smoothness of tongue persuaded o.
K. Randall to 90 his bail, Mr.. Randall
being the local collector for the benefit as
ISOLATION which Pratt claims to represent
f. /. Hildreth IL Co. were a close second
with bill for printing. When brought to
the pinch on this Pratt said he had no
money and if pressed would have no alter
native except to take the poor debtors
oath. If released for day he could earn
the money and would pay the bill. Dur
ing the afternoon he made one or two eff
forts 10 leave town, but was headed off.
Toward night he walked up to F. NJ.
Waite's, whom he got to carry him to
Dummerston, where he took the @ AS train
for Bellows Falls. On arrival there he was
recognized by Dr. Campbell as the man to
whom he had loaned 500 several years ago
under plausible promise to pay soon as
his funds came. Pratt, who claims to rep
resent the Masonic Equitable Accident as
ISOLATION of Boston offered draft on the
company in payment, but inquiry by wire
brought the answer that Pratt had no au-
:hority to draw on the company. He was
locked up on that charge. AS soon as re-
leased 1t is understood that he will be
brought to Brattleboro and turned over to
the sheriff by Mr.. Randall on a warrant of
relief from bail. A press despatch SAYS
that Pratt is wanted in Fall River on
warrant charging him with defrauding
jeweler out of a diamond ring worth Sl26.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
MR.. BARNES OF NEW YORK.
He Cuts a swath in BrSttIebOro and w.
w. Cook Is Out 500.

'Mr. Barnes of New York" appeared in
Brattleboro two weeks ago, not as a stage
character, but as A. II. Barnes, an employee
of Hilton & Hughes, the well-known mer-
chants of the metropolis. Mr.. Barnes left
Brattleboro Wednesday, and thereby hangs
a tale of 500 swindle, with w. w. Cook
as the victim.
Mr.. Barnes introduced himself to N. l.
Hawley and o. j. Pratt and told of his 81
years connection with the New York con-
Germ, and of his remembrance of Mr.. Pratt
as one of the customers of his house. He
was about six feet tall, thin and pale, with
peculiar locking black whiskers, which
may have been false. He walked with
STOPPING gate, and used cane He ap-
peared to be in delicate health. He said
that he wished TO stay here until Sept. l
in the hopes of improving his health. He
wanted good boarding place, and first APP
piled at Mrs. Kirklands. Afterward John
Austin, Mr.. Pratts bookeeper, took him
to w. W. Cooks on Linden street. Mr..
Barnes was received there as a boarder.
He said that he would pay his board once
in four weeks. He wished later to have his
daughter and family from Brooklyn come
here for several weeks.
On Tuesday Mr.. Barnes asked Mr.. Aus
tin to endorse for him a draft for 500
from Hilton IL Hughes. Mr.. Austin re-
fused to grant him the favor, but Mr..
Cook complied The check was cashed at
the Vermont National bank about 10
o'clock Wednesday,. Mr. Barnes did not
return to dinner at Mr.. Cooks and the lat
ter became suspicious. 1t was found that
Mr.. Barnes had left behind satche, but
it contained nothing Mr.. Barnes prob
ably left town on the 11:10 train north,
but no trace has been found of him.
kilograms sent to Hilton & Hughes
brought back replies that the man was an
imposter, no such person as A. II. Barnes
ever having worked for them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
THE CHORAL UNION

1t has been thought best, in view of the
diversity of doings in the second week in
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the High and
the North street schools, weddings, golden
and otherwise, and so forth-to change the
uate OF the concert to June II. Rehearsals
will be held on Monday and TbnrsdaT
evenings next week at the Baptist chanel
The two rehearsals of the present
week have developed new possibilities in
the rendering of that grand work. "Tbe
molly city," and the postponement, while a
disappointment to some who will thereby
be deprived of the privilege of hearing or
participating in the concert, can but large
increase the pleasure of those who will
hear it, because of the marked imnrov ~
ment in the chorus work at these rebears-
ais Both the work itself and its render.
ing by this young and vigorous society can
put give highest satisfaction to all who are
fortunate enough to hear it. y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29

Have your pictures framed at Capp & Joness.
To RENT.-An upstairs tenement at No. 90
Chestnut street.
H. H. Thompson's.
Try Grootes Dutch Cocoa Call for free.sam-
pie at Scott s Jones's.
The best nickel alarm clock made for 81 at
H. fl. Thompson's.
Have your old pictures reframed at CIAPP 6
JoNEss.
Save time and lengthen life by writing letters
on the Yost typewriter. A good second hand
machine for sale for S25 cash at The Phoenix of.
fee Cost 500 and is in good condition.
Extra bargains in plated knives, forks and
spoons at H. II. Thompsons.
Tenements to rent in MILESTONE block. S. w.
EDGETT & Co.
Furnished rooms to rent. IA Canal street.
Danas Sarsaparila is not only the best Of all
remedies for the nerves. liver, kidneys, stomach
and blood but if no benefit you can get your
money back. The same guarantee applies to
Danas Pills, Cough Syrup and Plasters. For sale
by NJ. G. Williams General Merchandise, Putney,
vt.
Tenement to rent Low rent and very handy to
Main street. Enquire of Barrows & Co.
WANTED-A lady in middle life would like to
engage a companion for an invalid or an aged
person. Reliable references given. Enquire at
The Phoenix office.
For SALE.-A second hand Hartford ladies'
bicycle. Used one year and in good condition.
Price $50 cash. Enquire of c. c. Tyler at the
express office.
New shirt waist SETS gold and silver with stone,
pearl, enamel and glass centres at W. H. Bond 5,
p Mai, tla hid AeI- 30 10
handsome designs at IS cents and 81.
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 Inquire of A. W. Childs 6 Co.
"Spring Brightness" appears in the new and
beautiful pictures and mouldings at CLAPp 6
JoNEs's.
Will replace that broken handspring in your
watch for sl.25 and warrant it for one year c.
W. SAWYER, opposite American House, Brattle-
boro, Vt.
Geo. Hill will do whtewashing and kalsomin-
ing neatly and promptly. Orders at E. E. Van
derpoos. 90 Flat street
To RENT.-Two good tenements on Myrtle
street. A. STARKEY.
To RENr.-Three room tenement, ground floor,
onIGreen street. W. r. GEDDIs.
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.-Slx rooms in the Devens block Two
are large front rooms. Enquire of T. Harmon.
Fine scissors, shears and razors, warranted
perfect at H. H. Thompson's.
Popular'sheet music and books. Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Jones's.
Electric gas lighting, electric bell and private
telephone work, Prompt attention given re-
pairing. VAUGHAN & SARGENT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
BR ATTLEBORO.

Expressman Holtons horse ran away
with hose cart No. Saturday, demolish-
ing the wheels somewhat.
Principal Beverage will meet all who de-
sire to take the entrance examinations for
the Brattleboro High school at the High
school room Monday afternoon, June l, at
o'clock.
Bradley c. Newell went to Greenfield
from Boston Saturday to attend two lee
lures on hypnotism by DR.. Charles w. Hid
den of Newburyport who made such a
sensation at Lake Pleasant last summer.
Newell is making arrangements to take
lessons from the doctor and perfect him
self in hypnotism.
The body of William E. Gates was found
at Oak Hill, half mile west of Bellows
Falls, Saturday. He had committed sui
eide by taking chloroform. A large hand
kerchief had been placed under his nose,
and in one hand was a bottle which had
contained a pint of chloroform. Gates
was seen lying beside a path early in the
morning by fisherman who supposed him
to be asleep and did not disturb him.
When the man returned about noon he
saw the body in the same position and an
examination showed that Gates was dead.
Gates was 28 years old, and his real name
was William f. Buskey. He was adopted
when a boy by John Gates of Saxtons
River. He was machinist by trade and
of late had been employed by the Vermont
Farm Machine company of Bellows Falls.
He lived in Brattleboro several years, be-
ing employed by the Valley Machine COM
pany, j. A. Titus g. Co., and D. L. Griggs.
Ho was known here as a young man of
peculiar ways who had few associates.
Letters found on his body seemed to indi-
cate that the cause of suicide was his re-
lection by young woman to whom he
wished to be attentive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
"PLACBR GOLD.

The Play which the Grange DI
Club VIII Bring Out Next tt u
Evening. "
The Grange Dramatic club will prd \
the play, "Placer Gold, or how Uncle
than lost his farm" at Grange hall 4
Tuesday evening, June 2. This is a
England drama in three acts, by D1
Hill, who wrote "Bound by an oatv
which the Guilford club brought out
successfully last winter. The cast is
follows: a
Nathan Bardwell A. E. Mill
Ned Bardwell, f. G. Sargel
Quincy Bardwell Walter RobbiiA
James Munroe and Richard Blynn, r
F. II. Spauldinig
Joe Murphy, w. G. Willard
Squire Crosby, II. W. Sargeni,
Mike O'Connor, E. NJ. GoodenoughI
Charles Mayo aud the Sheriff, Chas. Cook
Maria Bardwell, Mrs. II. W. Sargent
Gypsy, Mrs. S. w. Edwards
Belle Bardwell, Florence Hildreth
Nellie Crosby, Bertha Williams
Matilda, Mrs. W. G. Willard
Special scenery has been bought for this
play, including a full set for the Rocky
Run scene, with many accessories which
will be used in other acts. The scenery
was painted by w. r. Stuart.
The play itself is a much more meritorl-
Gus production than many of the drama:
depicting New England life which have
been very successful. 1t is not a one mar
play, but one in which several interesting
characters are introduced. The Grange
Dramatic club have been rehearsing for
several weeks and hope to make this the
best performance they have ever put on
the boards.
Several scenes of the play have been pho
tographed and are on exhibition in A. E.
Millers window The sale of reserved
seats begins at Millers store tonight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
The Mutual Renent.

c. G. 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, SIS, 269 1877 .O6, market
value. This is an old line company, organized in
1915, is up to date in every respect In economy
of management, in largeness of dividends, in
iberality of policy, in absolute nonfoffeiture and
in fair dealing with members it is excelled by no
company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
Notice.

The annual meeting of the Western Aqueduct
Association will be holden at the office of C. F.
Thompson in Brattleboro Tuesday, June ., at
7:3O p. NJ, to transact the following business
First, to choose officers for the ensuing year
Second, to raise money to defray the expenses of
the association. G. G. AvERnL, Sec
c. F. THOMPSON, Pres
Brattleboro, Vt, May 25 1896
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia
radically icures in one to three days. Its action
uoon the system is remarkable and mysterious
Il removes at once the cause and the disease Inn
mediately disappears. The first dose greatly
benefits IS cents Sold by Geo. e. Greene, Drug.
gist, Brattleboro Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29

Rev. A. j. Cameron of Westmore has
been called to the Congregational church
of Jamaica, as well as to the West Towns
bend church, in place of Rev. Samuel l..
Vincent, resigned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
Brooks House Rarber shon.

Having three BARRIERS in NV shop l am pre-
pared to meet all customers and guarantee salts
faction. Ladies' and children's work specially
Ladies hair dryer for use after shampooing
GEO II. DANYEw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29

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Central Vermont rail
Saturday, it was unaII
1t is advisable to instd
ceedings as soon as
make any attempt at
foreclosure proceedin
any time after Juls1
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Licensed AuctIOneer

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street, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29

Women with pale coloress faces who feel
weak and discouraged, will receive both mental
and bodily vigor by using Carter's Iron Pills.
plexion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29

The Vermont Wheel Club
Regular meeting next Tuesday evening at 7:3O
O'Clock. NJ AUSTIN JR Secretary
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29
BAND CONCERT.

The First Regiment band will give their
second concert next Wednesday evening
with the following program:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-05-29

Andrew Jackson, who has been solicit
ing aid for his people in the South, has
recently sent barrels of old clothing, one
barrel of meat, two wagons, horse which
was given him at Longmeadow, Mass, and
some spades, shovels and hoes ''to teach his
people how to work. he says. "While
going backward and forward" he says, 81
find my people worse sinners today than
when they were slaves under the whip and
lash; but don't want them to go back in
to slavery. l want them to return from
their wicked ways, as the Ninevites did
under the preaching of Jonah. l am
going to get 10 or II missionaries when
go back, to go all through the South and
preach 20 these colOred people; to stop
them from drinking and gambling. have
been slave once myself, and l feel for
them going down to ruin"
An ecclesiastical council called by the
Swedish Evangelical mission church of
Brattleboro, to consider and advise respect
ing their desire to become connected with
the Congregational body of churches, met
at the mission chapel Wednesday evening.
Rev. @. o. Day was made moderator and
Dea. G. S. Clark scribe. After hearing a
statement of the action of the church, and
also hearing their articles of faith, it was
voted to approve the action and receive the
church as desired. Brief exercises of re-
ception followed. Rev. H. H. Shaw of
Marlboro read portion of Scripture, Rev.
p. f. Barnard of Dummerston offered
prayer, Dea. G. F. Thompson extended the
right hand OF fellowship, and Rev. j. H.
Babbitt made closing address. This lit
tie church, which has been struggling hard
and doing good service, will now be en-
rolled with the Congregational churches of
the state.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-16

its ugliness. Even when there is no
skirt or lower part to it, it is un-
graceful, and gives the wearer the
appearance of being cut in two; and
when the deep cOrselet basque is
added below the belt, it is worse
yet. Some of these extend stiffly
down the hips, fitting the figure
tightly, and the skirt falls from be-
low that. The whole affair looks as
though the wearer had put her COR
set on outside her clothes.
Blonde lace is revived again as the
natural accompaniment of fichus
and flounces, which are very much
in evidence in ali the latest modes.
One of the perennials of fashion is
the figaro jacket, which crops up
with great regularity. This season
it is very short, to display the wide
folded belt, and is made of oriental
embroidery.
1t is rumored that earrings are
coming into favor again, and the
Duchess of York has really appeared
with diamonds suspended from her
ears. We are threatened, too, with
the'old- time bracelets of black vel
vet, with gold and jeweled clasps.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-16
For Mothers and Daughters.

There is nothing that should be
taught sooner than that this is a
working world. Mothers try to spare
their daughters the necessity of la
Dor much more than fathers do their
sons. The boys are made to work
for their fathers before the girls can
do more than make up their own
beds. Mothers take great pride in
their daughters soft hands and
round cheeks, while their own hands
have become hardened and their
own cheeks pale and thin. The dan
ger OF this is that soft hands and
smooth faces become the first
thought Of their daughters, and a
selfish and idle life is the result.
Daughters, however, should remem-
Der that God can give us only one
mother and they should care for
and spare her in every way posi-
Bile. mo love like amother's love"
unselfish, thoughtless and unrea-
soning often for herself, only taking
thought for the children, so dear.
No heart is SO naturally hard as to
escape the demOralizing effect of
days without labor, that bring nights
of WEAKNESS and sleeplessness. So,
let no thoughtful mother rest until
she has taught her daughter to do
well the following things: To make
a cup of coffee, to draw a dish of tea,
to bake loaf of bread, to cook a
potato, to broil steak or chicken,
to cut, fit, and make a dress, and to
set tidy table. Your daughters
can do these things, and be pretty
cultured, too. Gentleness, careful
thought for others, and to know how
to look we'll after the welfare of his
household, are points in woman
which will attract and retain the re-
gard of the intelligent man she mar
ries as mere "prettiness' can never
do
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-10-16

broken pride, lowered self-respect
and perennial bitterness, while an
absence of it means death or crime.
An abundance of it means benifi
cence Of good cheer over all the peO-
pie, a consequent spirit of independ-
ence and pride in the individual
citizen, heart and nerve to do not
only the work which offers, but to
new work and new problems, which
means progress and national charac-
ter.
have read quite deal, albeit, at
random, on this question for six or
eight years, and 1 have learned from
the ferVid utterances of Frewen,
Balfour, AlLard, Blaine, ThurmaL,
Carlisle, Mckinley, Sherman, Voor-
hees and Palmer, all speaking in
unison, that to deprive half of the
precious coin of the world of its
value as redemption money was to
intiict vital wound Oh society, and
to put shackle on mankind. That
number of these men on hot day
in last July underwent revolution
of sentiment and conviction Is not Il
fact of sufficient import to outweigh
the logic of their previous declara-
tionS.
In all of my reading I failed to
learn of any period in the world $
history when a people suffered by
reason of superabundance of either
or both of the precious metals, but,
on the contrary, a scarcity of the
circulating medium was the uni
form condition in every period of
commercial disaster.
TO borrow money with which to
cary on business has always SEEM
ed to be reasonable and honorable
eXpedient, carrying no more of obi
cation to the borrower than the len
der, since the former pays for all he
gets. Yet since gold has been pro-
NOTED from the position of servant
to that of king, [ have seen men
whom respect and love bow their
heads and humble themselves be-
fore the banker on whom they are
dependent for their loans. The spirit
of cringing, 10 years ago unknown
in our commerce, is becoming pre-
valent, and as men humble them
selves for that which they should
ask as a commercial right, the stand
ard is degraded. On the lines of
such reflections as these L have talk
cd among my intimate friends. L
trust | am not liable to the charge of
anarchy by reason Of this, and re-
greet that it has involved any noto-
riety. FRANK JAMES.