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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24
TRUTH CRUSHED TO EARTH
WIN Rise Again, or the story Of How
tina Facts About the Big Buck Came

VIII Rise Again. or the Story of How
tina Facts About the Big Buck Came
Out.
The story of big buck, which had elud-
ed all hunters, was told to f. A. Tyler and
Chauncey Knapp last October, soon after
they began their deer hunting at North
Twin Dam, on the west branch of the
Penobscot river in Maine. All the guides
and sportsmen were greatly interested in
the buck, and for two days the Brattleboro
men spent all their time trying to get sight
of him, but without success. although
their guide found the animals trail. One
day while padding down the stream our
friends met other sportsmen who told
them that the big buck would roam the
woods no more. He had been struck by
locomotive, and both of his hind legs sew
cred. In this wounded condition the ami
NAL bounded up a bank into the woods.
He was pursued by several men and killed
after five shots by a guide EMPLOYED by
William G. Tucker of the Tucker Manu-
featuring company of New York city.
On hearing this remarkable story the
Brattleboro men made their way to the
camp of Mr.. Tucker, where they found the
big buck with the severed legs, hanging be-
side doe which had been shot the day be-
fore. Mr. Tyler snapped his kodak on the
two animals. Mr.. Tucker told Mr.. TYLER
the thrilling story which he had connected
TO tell TO his friends when he returned
home about how he had brought down the
biggest buck of the year in Maine. He
had the front legs cut off, and said that II
would seem plausible that he had removed
all the legs so that the animal could he
carried in less space in the car. 1t han.
pened that Mr.. Tucker came out of the
woods the same day that Mr.. Tyler and
Mr.. Knapp left, and the three rode together
to Bangor Mr.. Tucker asked Mr.. TYLER
TO have the pictures of the buck ready on
certain day, as he wished TO show them
at the venison dinner which he proposed
to give at his home in New Rochelle.
But the dinner was never given, although
the invitations were issued. The butcher
sent word that the venison had snoiIed
owing to the warm weather. This was NOT
all OF Mr.. fuckers trouble The Maine
papers came out with accounts of the kill
ing OF the famous buck by the locomotive
and OF how the animal was claimed by Mr.
fuckers guide. The New York naners
copied the article, and from them The
story found its way into the local papers At
New Rochelle, and thus became known to
Mr.. fuckers many friends. Now This
story and the one which Mr.. Tucker had
spun from his imagination, as sportsmen
are wont to do when they get a chance
were entirely different, OF course tbe
laugh was on Mr.. Tucker for many DAYS
And this is why Mr.. Tucker has written ~
Mr.. Tyler that when he goes TO Maine
next year he will tell only the truth to his
friends after returning. ans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24
THE MILITARY BALL.
Eighty Couples Present---the DecOrR-
lions, Music and Out-Of-TOwn Guests.


lions, Music and Out-oT-TOwn Guests.
The, annual military ball, held at the
armory last Friday evening, was a success
financially, socially and artisticaly. About
so couples participated in the festivities,
and in addition all the spectators seats in
the galleries were filled, so that the re-
ceipts were large enough to considerably
more than pay all expenses. The ball was
one OF enjoyment par excellence, with its
beautiful surroundings, its inspiring mu-
sic, its representative company. and the
spirit of informally and cordially which
characterized it, The armory never pre-
sented so beautiful an appearance. On
some former occasions the decorations have
included too many small concentrations,
but this time the general effect was strik-
ing in solid masses of red, white and blue
The centre piece overhead was a silver star
of 80 electric lights, from which streamers
were hung, making bell-shaped enclos-
ure. Where these streamers reached the
roof they were joined by others larger,
which extended TO the ends of the hall.
the lines being broken in one or two places
by large United States flags and the Yer
mont state flag. The coverings to the
fronts of the galleries and the supporting
Pb9to NNAN BAOtAAll III aBtA4s anu dL Intervals
guns, swords and military accoutrements
were used. The floor was covered with
white duck carpet. The entrance TO the
floor was through an arch, the upper part
of which was triangle of electric lights.
At the north end of the hall wall of
flags made a division for a refreshment
room, the entrance to which was similar to
that leading TO the main floor.
The First Regiment orchestra furnished
the music, and previous to the dancing
rendered with great acceptance the follow
ing program:
March, ''Trumpeter,' Wagner
Overture, 'Semlramide,' Rossni
a. "IntermeZzo," Mascagni
= o. hunEArlan dance, Brahma
Episode Militaire, THE midnight alarm,
Puerner
Alabama dance, Glider
Selections from The Princess Bonnie"
Spenser
About 20 couples Joined in the grand
march, which was led by Capt. j. Gray
Estey and Mrs. j. Harry Estey. After
the march the dancing began, the program
including 20 figures. Refreshments were
served by Caterer Miller.
Many of the ladies were attired in hand
some gowns, but there was no special at
tempt to have the ball a "dressy'' affair
The guardsmen were in full dress uniform,
but it was noticeable that in numbers they
were greatly exceeded by the civilians.
Several out-of-town guests were present,
including DR.. and Mrs. Beals of Keene, f.
F. Stratton Of Northampton, Messrs. Rog-
ers, Davis and Thompson of Bellows Falls,
George Hopkins and Miss Wetherbee of
Greenfield, Mr.. Rosenbaum of Rochester,
n. Y, Walter Lipe of Palatine Bridge,
n. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24
Announcements

To RENT-Three teuements cheap, on Crosby
street Enquire of Mrs. Titamore, ~ Clark street.
wANTED-A good table girl Address. W H. T.,
care of The Phoenix Office.
Smoke the Baby Irwin cigar the best five cent
cigar sold in town. W. H. BoND 6 Co.
For sALE-A Hall. Marvin safe, size by 2lS
feet. This was one of the prize safes at the
Worlds Fair and has never been used. VIII be
sold cheap Enquire of E. A. Tyler at the Brooks
House.
To RENT-A tenement Of six rooms at so Elliot
street.
Good table board furnished by Mrs. Butler, No.
! Canal street ladies', $2iO, gentlemen, $3.50:
dinners Is cents.
Diaries, Amanacs and Vermont Registers for
1896 at Clapp Jones's.
Cut price on all our winter dress goods. hosiery
and underwear; good time to buy.
T. W. BARNARD.
Souvenir paper weights Calendars and Pictur-
esque Brattleboro at Clapp & Joness.
Twenty five cents yard buys a good turkey
red damask T. W. BARNARD.
Will clean, oil and warrant for :one1 year, your
key wind watch for 81 or stem wind for S1.5O.
C. w SAWYER, Brattleboro. Vt.
To RENT.-Six rooms in the Devens block Two
are large front rooms Enquire of T. Harmon.
If you want a ten cent cigar smoke.th Axmin-
ster. w H BoND & Co.
Todsy offer 100 pairs of ladies' wool hose,
drumr er's samples, at less than wholesale price;
won't last long. T. W. BARNARD.
Buy your tea and coffee of Jacobs Tea com.
pany. Opposite Grange store
Have your pictures framed at Clapp & Jones's.
Swiss Cheese at Hopkinsons.
Have you tried Hopkinson's Teas and Coffees'
They are guaranteed to suit.
Now is a good time TO have your picture framed
Tasteful work and moderate prices at Clapp &
Jones's
Popular sheet music and books Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Joness.
Electric gas lighting, electric bell and private
telephone work. Prompt attention given re.
pairing. VAUGHAN & SARGENT.
To RENT. Two good tenements at redeced
prices N. H. WHITE 30 High street
LOST silver chain dog collar. Inquire of J
J. EsTEY,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24
THE VALLEY FAIR.
Tn. Animal Meeting Of Directors Is
Being Held TOdny---Ohicers an" W"
Direc,ors---The Treasurer Report

Tn. Annual Meeting Of Directors -
ReInR Held Today---Onicers and We"
n;r.c,ors---Tbe Treasurer's Report.
The annual meeting OF the Valley Far
directors is being held at the Brooks House
today, with an attendance OF about 90
Al the session this forenoon officers were
elected as fellows: President, Geo W.
Hooker: vice presidents, G. W. Pierce, L.
K. Fuller: secretary, c. L. Stickney; treas
urer. Julius J. Estey; general superlntenu-
ent. J. A. Taylor; executive committee
G.. w. Pierce, II. G. Clark, j. A. Iaylor'
The superintendents of departments
will be the same as in previous seasons, as
follows: Horses. G. d. Noyes; cattle, H.
G Clark and II. j. Richmond; dairy H.
w. Pierce: sheep and swine, Robert Sar-
cent: floral hall, Oscar Smith; agricultural
hall. A. w. Roel: mechanics hall, I. L.
johnson and Eugene Akley; poultry, ID. T.
Tasker.
The old board of directors was chosen
and these new names were added TO the
directory: G. W. Baker, F. W. Childs,
Cbas. w. Durham, G.. A. Eels. +. l.. HUI
dreth. c. II. Thompson, j. J. Estey, c. l..
Stickney. II. Z. Taylor, Brattleboro; d.
w. Brown, Springfield, VT; F. c. Rand,
Saxtons River: F. L. Simpson, North
field. Mass. B. c. Thatcher, Chesterfield
H. A. Perry, Walpole; NJ. r. Nelson, Der
nardston; A. A. Smith, Colrain; George
Arms, Springfield, Vt. NJ. F. Evans, Hal
flax; f. S. Allen, Jacksonville; Fred
Vale, South Londonderry; George h.
Davis, Peru; j. c. Gale, South London
derry: E. L. Hastings. Townshend; A. T..
Cobb. Chesterfield: c. Q. Stebbins, Towns
bend: O. r. Chase, jacksonville; W. II.
Stowe, Wilmington; f. F. Copeland, Col
rain; G. l.. Puffer, Chesterfield; ID. kel-
logg, Westminster; A. NJ. PrOuty, MARI
boro: j. Z. Warren, Mortified, Mass.
F. II. Ware, Melrose, Mass; E. c. Car
penteI, Guilford; A. c. Burnham, W. e..
Stoughton, Isaac Cheney, Montague.
Gen. j. j. Estey, the treasurer, was alb
sent, and his annual report, which was pre-
scented by Wells p. Jones, was adopted. 1t
showed that the receipts the past year
were SO, 1886 81, including a loan of $1,000
at the Peoples National bank. The re-
ceipts the first day of the fair were S232l.-
80, and the second day S4S21l9.
The amount paid in premiums and purses
was 1920. 70, and the Improvements, other
expenses, canceling of note 5000, ETC.,
brings the balance on hand down to S7.45
The liabilities of the association are Sl463.-
IS. The cost of Improvements IN 1895
was S2043 SO, divided as follows: Addition
to the grand stand, Sl149.sl; water sup
ply, S543. 70; work on track, $3.50 The
net profits Of the annual fair were S14SG.21.
The date of the annual fair will be de-
cided upon this afternoon. Il is under
stood that Wednesday and Thursday OF
the last week in September will be select
ed as the days, as in recent wears.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24
A NARROW ESCAPE.
Miss Laura Dunklee and Mrs. Christine
Terhune Herrick i'm a Burning New
York Apartment House,

Miss Laura Dunklee and Mrs. Christine
Terhune Herrick i'm a Burning New
York Apartment House.
Miss Laura Dunklee of West Brattle-
Doro, who is student in New York CITY.
nau narrow escape from a burning build
ing one evening last week. Miss Dunklee
lives with her aunt, Mrs. Christine Ter
hume !rl herrlck, the well-known writer.
i neH nome was on the sixth floor of the
Ieaoouy' seVen-story apartment house in
N"NerIy Race. woman was cleaning
sloNes On the NTH floor with benzine, when
an explosion took place. The woman ran
, uo"n Tue stairs screaming, at the same
M M earring away her blazing garments.
nen' women and children, startled by the
Iusheu from their flats, terror strick-
en, ana several tainted. MANY were ONLY
r ,ia,I elae' Inc hames spread into the cor
rldors with great rapidity. A how who yras
with Mrs. Herrick and Miss Dnnklee was
one OF the hrst to give an alarm. The
TWO women stopped a moment 10 seize a
lie" belongings, and then attemnted N
reaeh the elevator, but they were driven
JACK oy the flame and smoke. With them
were Mrs Herrick's two little bovs Their
only way to safety was by the fire ascane
anu TINS they reached by going thronpb
their Kitchen windows, each woman carr
guy boy They made their way down the
llre escape to the second floor. where thew
entered window, and from there reached
tne GROUND by the stairway. II was an
Iouf and half before the fire was extin-
Suinshed, and the three upper floors of the
Sg un5iooi nlg We're destroyed, causing a loss of
fSoo,oOO' Both lost all their personal ef-
aec's, and Mrs. Herrick her honseboId
S 49, ana her valuable library. Several
NO Tomen and children escaped to the root Of
w. vnv burning building, from which thew
were rescued by firemen. 0" 'Hes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24
DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION.

The Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton met at the Brooks House parlors Sat
urday evening, Jan. is, for their annual
business meeting. Fifteen members were
present. Mrs. A. G. Cobb, chapter re-
gent, presided. A general report of the
meetings of the society for the past year
was read by the secretary, Miss d. M.
Sherman. The treasurer, Mrs. j. j. Es-
tey, reported amount in treasury So Al
with no bills outstanding.
1t was voted to amend Article 3, section
l, as proposed at last meeting. Mrs. Flor
ence Gray Estey was elected delegate to
the Continental Congress to be held in
Washington, d, c., Feb. II next. Miss
Mary Cabot was chosen as alternate.
1t was voted to hold meetings for the
study of history and social purposes, once
In two weeks at the homes of the different
members. Miss Mary Cabot, Mrs. Ellen
Holt Holton, Mrs. Haskins and Miss Lii
ian q. Newton were elected a committee
TO arrange the readings for the coming
year. The following were elected officers
for the ensuing year: Mrs. A. G. Cobb,
chapter regent; Mrs. Abby Estey Fuller,
vice regent; Mrs. Florence Gray Estey,
treasurer; Miss Mary Cabot, registrar;
Miss Della M. Sherman, secretary; Mrs. A.
q. Weeks, Mrs. H. W. Holden, Mrs. G..
X: Todt, Mrs. M. B. Crosby, Mrs. E. c..
Thompson, Mrs. G. B. Lamson, Mrs. l. S.
Jenne, Mrs. G. M. Childs, Mrs. G. B.
White and Mrs. NJ. X. Bond, board of
management.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24
DAME PLUNKETT's SINGING

old I is interest of the singers, young and
0 0raol5ed as members of the chorus The
stra old harmony rolls out over Mar
b I.'ee' from the chapel when tbev ara -
i na 1t seems herculean nnSartat--
70 prepare such an affair in Lees To-
IL rs', weeks, but the indications are tha+
o ~ WIZ De one of the greatest successes s- OF
San I uay, and that the town fathers vii
ion "'e e, NO occasion for regrettine their decis
in int ~ assign the opera house IN this IocaI
next week. 30 on sale early
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24

The Boston Herald Of this morning says
that the fate of the Granite State Provi-
dent association has practically been SET
tied, and that within so to 40 DAYS the
business of the organization will be closed
up l; is believed that the loss to investors,
will be 100000 to Sl,000.000 if a receiver
is called on shortly 10 settle up.
The investors are the better class of
wage earners in - states of the Union
those who have struggled for long time
and with great difficulty to get ahead.
The alluring promise-implied, but not
made directly-that, by paying 81 a month
for eight years-a total of SOFA fully
matured share Of a par value of $500 could
be expected, was temptation that over
l2j. 900 presons throughout the country
have been unable to Withstand. They
dropped their money in. About four-fif
OF that number have dropped out or lapsed,
al great profit TO the organization. so that
today 1t is doubtful if more than from 90
900 to $1,000 have an interest in the or
ganizatiOn. OF course that number is
quite large enough to make unhappiness
felt over a large extent of territory in %
states.
The charter of the association is a re-
markable document, and gives II extraor-
binary provisions Under its charter and
contracts the organization cannot be called
lnsolvent as long as there is money enough
10 pay running expenses; even if not one
dollar was laid by for shareholders. it can
not be put into bankruptcy proceedings.
Fred q. Field, the state inspector of f.
nance, stated this morning that the asso-
cations privilege TO do business in Yer
mont expired Dec. 81 last and has not
been renewed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24
beware of Ointments ,o,
contain Mercurv

and CON-, uIy VIII surely destroy the sa,,..
entering II eIey derange the whole sysfsD, smell
articles should Ed4u 6av the mucous surfaces SUCH
serPtions from reputahI De =, used except on pre-
possibly d S 90 is tenfOd to the eood I Ian dam
manufactareSGs b ITg% them Halls oStarTS c1 S
HtOn.ans no mercury and IL Co, Toledo o.,
of the systs upon the blood and mueons act
sure get the ge a SiSyns Halls oatSTrh Cure i
T eS %SSs in Toledo Ohio by taken internally
'0'o oy druggists, price 70 oan,s ,, ..,,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24
THE GRANITE STATE is CHECKED

commissioners Forbid the New Hsmp-
shire Association to Take New Busi.
ness.
The New Hampshire bank commission.
ers have directed the Granite State Provi-
dent association of Manchester TO discon-
time taking new business. This action
annears TO have been based on the resigns-
ton of .emes o. Lyford of Concord as
president and Gen. Frank S. Streeter, also
RI Concord. as director. This came as
surprise. for it was thought that the recent
reorganization put the company upon a
business basis When Mr.. LyfOrd and the
other new directors qualified, it was the
understanding that they were to have full
charge Of the management of the associa-
ton. When they found they could not
hiring about a desirable change, there was
breakup. Mr. Lyford and Gen. Streeter
retiring, and G. Percival Stewart, the
former president, going back into the
board. Before Mr.. Lyford resigned he put
his resolutions in writing and left them
with the bank commissioners. Mr. Ly-
ford said he did so because he could not
bring about such changes as he desired
The question now raised by the bank
commissioners is not as to the solvency of
/ the dsSOcldtiDus AOl hllutl Ito IOuLIdtlS II
is claimed that it cannot be made insolvent.
/ except by the action of the members them
selves in voting to wind up its affairs. The
association recently discontinued its bust
/ ness in Maine, and the question of its being
/ relicensed is now pending before the bank
| inc departments of other states. At the
! examination made by New Hampshire au-
| thorities last year there was an exception
/ taken to its methods Of distributing profits.
| There we're also other points of difference
| between the association and the examiners,
! and in the report made by the New Hamp-
| shire bank commissioners certain require
/ ments were made of the association. These
have not been complied with. The action
Wednesday relates only to the discontinu-
ance of new business, and will not prevent
| the association from meeting its obliga-
tions or making its collections under exist
/ ing contracts, and their directions are to be
| followed until it is ascertaned what the
present condition of the association is. The
examinations now being made by the bank
| ing departments of Connecticut and New
! York will soon be completed.
The action of the New Hampshire com
missioners has local interest, a branch of
the association having been formed here
less than year ago. Before that there
were persons in town who were interested
in the association. Putney also has good
number of members of the association.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24

The annual meeting of the Sovereigns of indus
try will be held at Grange hall, next Tuesday
evening, Jan. % at 7:3O
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24
THE FRATERNITIBs
Masonic.

A special meeting of Beauseant com
mandery, X. T., was held Monday eva,,
ing to work the Red Cross degree. Sewer
al visitors from Putney and Bellows FaIls
were present. After the work came tho
banquet.-A regular meeting of Binghsn1
chapter, o. E. S., was held Tuesday even
ing.-A special meeting of Fort Dummar
chapter, r. A. NJ, was held Wednesdor
evening, and the Royal Arch degree Wa
worked. VIM. j. Boyce of Woodstock de dis
trlct deputy grand high priest, was present
10 make an inspection. After the inspec'
uon refreshments were served.-A special
meeting OF connecticut Valley Council
was held last evening, and the dsorona
were worked on several candidates HoTsa
bers of the fraternity from Putnev VII
present.-Brattleboro lodge will hold 9
meeting next Thursday evening to work
the third degree. WIN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24

A regular meeting of Dennis Rebelr.b
lodge will be held Tuesday evening. After
the meeting there will be drill of Officers
The Odd Fellows will give a dance ana
social time at their hall, Wednesday evan
ing, Jan. 20, for members and invitad
friends. ''ou
A meeting of the United Order of tbo
Golden Cross win be held at Grand rTnv
hall next Monday evening for the INSTALL
ton OF officers. All members are reonast
ed to be present. 4"osV-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24

SOvereigns of Industry.

G. P. Miller, office with A. E. Miller. Ellie
street, Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24
ADVERTISED I.Errnns

Men-H, ~ Haven, 2, Charlie J. Myolt r =
Chas. Webster, J. Wordsworth. iHolnpson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-01-24

II is fearful thing in winter What iss Shin
wreck. SO is racking cough; in winter or any
otner time good idea TO have Adam son 8
Botanic Cough Balsam always in the house
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LOOK out for colds at this season. Keep your
s ssiI Wen ana strong by taking Hoods Sarsapa-
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abe lorrmunt pB@nir.

TWNNWN WNW u ~
HKEK ENDING THURSDAY EVENING, Jan. %, 1886
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-01-20

OF the meeting halls are engaged for every
night in the week, and we are receiving
offers from Western Addition social and
dancing clubs. society cotillons and many
fraternal societies"
With one exception the meeting halls
are finished. They are elegantly fur
nished, officers chairs and desks having
been specially designed on massive lines
and in solid carved oak. ornamented with
emblems of the order and of California.
The canopies are ali exquisite efforts in
drapings with rich silks and yelvets. With
the addition of costly carpets and ample
eiectroliers these halls are attractive and
have already become very popular as
meeting places.
The assembly hall and bali room is the
largest of the kind in town and quite eff
tective, and~the Natives are very proud of
1t. The new library and reading rooms
are handsomely furnished and better pat
ronlZed than were the old ones. Already
the new building is a favorite rendezvous
OF Native Sons, and when it will have been
dedicated, as rental contracts now indi-
cate, 1t is certain to be a grand success
financially as well as in every other
feature