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The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-01

GAINESVILLE, Mimi, Nov. 30.-Traffc
for two days. An engine and snow
plow left here Sunday to open the line to
Grand Forks. A large number of freight
and passenger trains are stalled here and in
consequence the hotels are reaping quite a
harvest. About one-third of the regular
trains are running to st. Paul from here
No train from the West has reached here
since Wednesday.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-01

The coal man and the ice man are
not worrying over this overproduction
in the ice crop.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-01

PIERRE, s. D., Nov. 3o.-Cattle men say
the loss on the Sioux range, will. be light II
there is any. The cattle are all right and have
drifted into gulches and draws. They are in
good shape to stand the storm, and what dam
age has resulted is in the way Of covering up
feed and making it hard for the stock the
rest of the winter.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-01

good supply of ammunition He will
not, as the reports have said, march
westward to join Gen. Maceo, but wilt
remain<fn Puerto Principe
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-01

SUPERIOR, Wis, Nov. So.-Judge vinje in
circuit court today, granted the defendants s
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-01

DEVILS LAKE, N. D., Nov S0-A report
was received this morning that ]. H. Fusker-
was frozen to death in the storm. Stock suf-
fered much and a large number of horses
etc., were frozen. The passenger trains from
the East due Wednesday night arrived last
night.
The Saint Paul globe., 1896-12-01

CARRINGTON, N. D., Nov 30.-D. c. Nc
keeyer, farmer, was found yesterday nortl
of Kensel. frozen to death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
MRS. IS. H. PRICE.

Mrs. Catharine Price, who died in Chi
cago on Monday, and whose burial took
place in the family lot in Prospect Hill
cemetery yesterday afternoon, was the
daughter of the late Capt. Samuel and
Mrs. Catherine Root of this village. She
was born in 1920 at the Root homestead
on South Main street, now owned by II.
r. Lawrence. She grew up here and in
1S43 married Samuel II. Price, who was
then engaged in the insurance business,
and as a railroad contractor and manager.
Mrs. Price continued to live in Brattleboro
until 1856, when she joined her husband
in Chicago, where he had gone a year or
two previous. Mr.. Price entered the
in 1868 of disease contracted in the serv-
ice. Mrs. Price then came back to Brat
tleboro and remained here about six years,
when she returned to Chicago and her
home has been there ever since, with the
exception of about two years, after her
house was destroyed in the great fire of
1871. She had one sister, Frances E., who
was the wife of the late George c. Law
renee. She is survived by two sons, Ed
ward r. and Frank, both residents of Chi
cago, and both of whom accompanied the
body to Brattleboro, together with her
granddaughter, j. Lawrence Mcintyre.
Mrs. Price had circle of intimate friends
among the old families of Brattleboro
She was Unitarian in religious belief, and
was earnestly identified with the work of
Unity church, Chicago, of which Robert
Collyer was long the pastor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
THE BARKER WILL CASE.

The hearing upon the contest of the will
of the late Martha Barker was concluded
at the probate office Monday. DR.. Con-
land and Charles r. Simonds were called
as witnesses in behalf of the prepayment
DR.. Cohland testified that he had known
Miss Barker ever since he had lived in
Brattleboro and had been her physician
Ee had been called to the house during the
winter and spring Wien the will was made I;
he knew Miss Barker well and considered
her of sound mind at that time. He had
been her guardian since Miss Howland's
death. Within year or two her mind
had become weakened because of her ad-
vanced years.
Simonds testified that he often took
Miss Barker and Miss Rowland to ride
during the years 1889 and 1890. He knew
Miss Barker by this means and considered
her of sound mind. The only witness put
upon the stand by the contestants was
Miss Belle Guild, daughter of the propo-
nent. The purpose was to prove by her
testimony that Miss Barker's will was in
the handwriting of Miss Rowland. The
case was rested here and the court sus-
tanned the will. From this decision an APP
peal to the county court was taken by the
contestants.
Mrs. Elizabeth Guild, the principal leg
atee, and the executor named in the will,
was made the administrator pending the
appeal.
The contestants of the will are Robert
II. Folger of Massilon, Ohio, who is a mu-
nicipal judge of that city, and Mrs. Mary j.
Rawson of Akron, Ohio, cousins of Miss
Barker.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
BRATTLEBORO.

The Murray club is arranging for a birth
day party the latter part of May.
The foundation has been finished at the
electric light plant for the large new en-
CINE, which will be received in a few days.
Nine cottages on the south shore of
Spofford lake were broken into recently,
but so far as known no articles of value
were taken. The cottages of e. H. Van
Doom and James Elmer were among those
entered.
w. E. Stellmann and e. II. Winchester
had a narrow escape Monday while at
work on the Hinsdale bridge. They were
on swing staging near the centre pier,
when the boards spread, nearly throwing
them into the river. Both caught one of
the supporting hooks and by that means
escaped being plunged into the water.
Will Collins, who has been on the
staff of the Springfield Republican since
he graduated from Trinity, has resigned
his present position as suburban editor.
Mr. Collins will go to Worcester, where he
will be city editor of the Evening Gazette.
This paper has Just been purchased by
David p. Rowland of the Republican staff.
Mr. Rowland will be editor and publisher.
1t is understood that Mr. Collins will be
given an opportunity for a business inter
est in the Gazette. Mr.. Collins's work at
Springfield has given great satisfaction.
His successor on the Republican will be
Fred W. Main, formerly of Sheiburne
Falls, but of late the Greenfield corre-
spondent of the Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
AFTER THIRTEEN YEARS.
An Escaped Prisoner Captured Here
Saturday by Omcer Hall.

An Escaped Prisoner Captured Here
Saturday by Officer Hall.
An escaped prisoner from the Concord,
Mass, reformatory was arrested here on
Saturday by Chief of Police Hall after hav-
ing enjoyed Is years of liberty. The name
by which he was known hereabouts was
Will Harrington, and some 20 years ago it
was believed he was concerned in Gull
ford robbery. At the time of his escape in
1888 from the Massachusetts, institution he
was serving a three years sentence for
robbing jewelry store in Springfield and
had served some Is months of his time.
He has been at large ever since. At the
time of his escape j. w. Simonds was
deputy sheriff here and, knowing Harring-
ton when he lived in Guilford, he kept
sharp lookout and almost had him on two
or three occasions. At one time Harring-
ton worked at John Nesbitt's, but left the
day before Mr.. Simonds had located him
and before he could get to the place. Har-
rington came here on freight train early
Saturday morning and went through the
street between 2and 3 o'clock. Officer Hall
stopped him and questioned him closely,
but the fellow had a pretty straight story,
saying he was going TO work for a man in
West Brattleboro, and having no descrip-
ton that applied, the officer let him go.
Sometime Saturday morning Harrington's
identity was suspected at West Brattleboro,
and word being sent TO this village, Mr.
Simonds drove up to see if it was the man
for whom he had watched years ago. On
his way back he overlook Harrington and
asked him to ride. The invitation was ac-
cepted, but at Mr.. Halls house on the
avenue Mr. Simonds stopped to attend to
a little business, and the next thing Har-
rington knew the officer had him under
arrest. The prisoner turned pale for a
minute and then, seeing there was no es-
cape, admitted his identity. The authori-
ties at Concord were notified and Deputy
Warden Hart came here on the late train
Saturday night, returning with his man
Sunday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
The Grand Pageant.

1t is by request of the citizens of Brattleboro
that Mr.. Wales has consented TO bring out his
exhibition, the Grand Pageant, as it involves a
great expense, as well as requiring much time
and study. He has given this grand spectacular
and gorgeous entertainment in the principal cit
les of New England and has several contracts un-
der way. This is the first time he ever rendered
it less than two nights as one night with full
house will only about pay expenses. 1t requires
about $50 people to complete the parts and 1t is
to be represented by the first families of Brattle-
boro all local talent and the BEST all in full cos
tune, and under the most dazzling lights ever
witnessed in Brattleboro, with the aid of a grand
orchestra under the direction Of Mr.. E. w. Spear.
Also Mr.. Wales has contracted with the Electric
Light company to furnish the electrical effects
using In one dance over 100 lights. Many little
tots, three years of age, will participate In this
grand carnival of spendor. Two of the dresses
worn are over sixty yards around the bottom.
In all 1t will surpass any entertainment ever CIV
EN- here. 1t deserves crowded house and will
merit the patronage of everybody. A grand dis
play of pictures will be given in one Of the store
windows soon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
THE HURLY-BURLY
Drunks and what Came of Them---An
Escape From the Lookup and a Raid
at John COnnell's.

DRINKS and What Came of Them---An
Escape From the Lookup and Raid
at John ConnelTs.
Patsy Dundon was arrested Monday af-
ternoon by Officer Wilson, charged with
being drunk and abusing his wife. In the
evening he was brought before Justice
Newton, when he plead guilty to the charge
of intoxication and was fined 50 and costs,
amounting in all to 500, for which the
alternative is 20 days in Jail He also
plead guilty to disturbing the peace by as
saulting his wife, for which he was fined
$40 and costs, amounting to S1476. On
this the alternative sentence, including
costs of commitment, will be about so days
in the house of correction in Rutland.
Dundon was taken to Newfane Tuesday
night to serve his sentence i'm Jail. He
disclosed that he put money in paper
bag and gave it to T.. L. Holton, the ex-
pressman, directing him to go over to the
brewery and make a purchase. Holton
brought back a case of beer, on which Dun
don got drunk. Holton was fined So and
costs for furnishing, amounting in all to
Sl4.51, which he paid.
E. f. Vanderpool was arrested Tuesday
night by Officer Wilson for drunkenness
He was put in the lookup, but within two
hours he had pulled off the wooden bars on
the inside of the door, smashed the glass
and crawled out through the hole which
was rather a small one for man of his
size. Vanderpool tells various stories of
his wanderings and whereabouts during
the night. Wednesday morning he APP
peared and gave himself up and was fined
$40 and costs, this being a second offence,
amounting in all to $14.51, which he paid.
He was then arrested on charge of break
ing jail, on which he waived examination,
and gave bonds in 500 for appearance at
the county court. Vanderpool disclosed,
with much reluctance, that he got his
liquor at John Connells on the Brook
road, saying that he made the purchase of
Mrs. Connell He set up the amusing and
| ingenious claim that lie had an arrange
ment with the Councils by which, when
they saw him coming, they were to put a
quart of whiskey in the horse manger in
the barn, and he was to take the whiskey
and leave dollar in its place. He said
this arrangement was made on the ''other
side of the river" and he did not consider
it sale made in Vermont! Under this
disclosure Officers Hall and Wilson made
a search of the Connel premises Wednes-
day forenoon, finding there large and in
| teresting variety of contraband goods, in
GLIDING lager beer, ale, porter, whiskey,
empty whiskey bottles and kegs, whiskey
glasses, beer bottles, etc. The indications
were that thriving business had been
done at this stand The Councils were
not at home when the search and seizure
were made, and
The arrest in each of these cases was
made upon complaints issued by State s
Attorney Fits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
EUGENE FIELDS WORKS

Edward Box in his weekly literary letter.l
Eugene Fields passing away did what
the death of very few authors has done
for their books; 1t awakened strong and
intelligent interest in his works. That in
terest existed during his lifetime, but it
was placed on a substantial basis by his
death. Since the day when Fields death
was announced his publishers have sold
over 10000 copies of the regular editions
of his works. Then the idea came to pre-
pare uniform edition of Fields works,
and the manufacture of the present superb
set was begun. An edition de luxe was
made, and the entire lot was sold within a
week. Now, the regular subscription edi-
ton, or "The Sabine edition." as it is
called, is selling at the rate of 800 sets
week at SIS per set. Not only does this
place worthy edition of Fields works in
the hands of book lovers, but each set
means so much to his widow and children.
People are not ''asking themselves" any
thing about Field or the Scribners' reissu-
ance of his works; they are buying them
by the hundreds, and will do so by the
thousands, simply because he struck note
OF human feeling in everything he wrote,
having been poet of the people and APP
pealing to the heart. If that is being
"ephemeral" many an author might well
wish that he could rest under the same
criticism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
Announcements.

To RENT,-An upstairs tenement at No 20
Chestnut street.
See the new styles in leather and silver beltsIat
H. H. Thompson's
Try Grootes Dutch Cocoa. Call for free.sam-
pie at Scott & Jones's.
A refined American girl extremely fond of
children, desires a situation in Brattleboro as
child nurse Address f. c., Phoenix office.
would like more custom laundry at So Elliot
street Best work guaranteed. MRS H. AID
RICH.
wANrED.-A good girl for general homework in
small family. Country girl preferred. Call at
Room 81, Brooks House,
For sA1E.-very cheap one marble topped
black walnut chamber set; one oak set and one
ash set. May be seen at Walnut street
Mas. P. BARRows.
Extra bargains in plated knives, forks and
spoons at H. II. Thompson's.
Our wrappers are all correct style and made to
fit. Try one. T. w. BARNARD.
TENEMENT TO RENT Enquire at II Western Ave
Do you love good tear If so, try Jungle
Chop" Formosa tea in one lpound chests 1t is
pure and always good. All grocers keep it, Price
60 cents pound.
To RENT.-Two good tenements on Myrtle
street. A. STARKEY.
Today a new line of ladies' wrappers. We sell
only the best fitting garments.
7. w. BARNARD.
To RENT.-Three room tenement, ground floor,
onlGreen street. w. r. GEDD1s.
Grootes' Dutch Cocoa served free next week at
A. f. Roberts & Co.'S.
To RENT.-Six room tenement with all modern
improvements. J. X. PARKER, 10 Oak street
Tickets for the Grand Pageant will go on sale
Saturday evening, April 25, at the box office.
The Leonard residence on Oak street is offered
for sale. Apply to Morse & Edgett.
Souvenir paper weights Calendars and-Pictur-
esque Bratteboro at Clapp g. Jones's
Will clean, oil and warrant for one year, your
key wind watch for 81 or stem wind for Sl5O
c. ". SAWYER, Brattleboro, VT
A reception to Mr.. wales's dancing class will
be given at Grange hall, Friday evening, April ~
Persons desiring tickets procure them at
Holdens drug store. limited number.
{ For five cents you buy either a good print
Bingham or outing cloth. T. W. BARNARD
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. II. Thompson's.
To RENT-Nice six room tenement, barn and
<-1rden. Enquire of A V. Cox or Mrs L. A. Cox
", is 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 Capp &
Jones's.
Bonnie Brier Bush and other popular books
cents at Clapp & Jones's
Electric gas lighting, electric bell and private
telephone work. Prompt attention given re-
pairing VAUGHAN & SARGENT.
WvSTED,-A place by a girl, to do general
house work. Good references. Miss Laura Moore,
Hinsdale, N. H. Box 800
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
CHILDREN IN BED

And a Lightning-BOlt Just over their
Heads---It was n DelIverance, though
IL May Not Have Been especial
Providence"
The family of Geo. w. Pierce, the Re.
treat farmer, who occupy the Retreat farm
house, will always have a vivid memory of
last Friday night, and, even If they have no
belief in special providence, they may well
feel that they had very real delverance
from a sudden and startling visitation of
death. About o'clock Saturday morn
ing, when the heavy thunder shower then
prevailing was at its height, a bolt of light
ming struck the point or end of the roof at
the rear gable, directly over the L of the
house The attic window in this gable
was destroyed, the sash and glass being
shattered and the frame torn partially out.
The fluid evidently went down inside the
wall of the house and in the upper corner
of a chamber on the second floor, directly
over the head of bed where two children
were sleeping it exploded, tearing off the
lath and plaster over a space four feet long
and two feet wide and throwing the
debris across the room with great force, the
marks where it struck the opposite wal
being plainly seen. The studding and
braces in the wall were shattered into
splinters and a hole made clean through
the boarding and clapboards out door.
Everything in the room was covered with
the litter of the explosion, including the
bed and a crib at its foot, in which a third
child was sleeping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce, who sleep on the
same floor, were awake at the time. They
did not hear, or notice, the crack of thun-
der accompanying the bolt, but heard the
explosion in the chamber and the rattle of
slate from the roof. Probably both they
and the children were stunned or affected
for an instant. Mr. Pierce made a rush
for the children's room aud reached it Just
as the little folk were beginning to rouse
and raise themselves up in bed. The next
thought after this was about fire, but for
tunately none resulted, though the splin-
tered wood in the wall appeared to be
slightly charred. The room was filled with
dust and a smell of sulphurous gas.
That no disastrous results followed this
remarkable visitation is undoubtedly due
TO the fact that the fluid did not leave the
wall of the house. 1t evidently passed out
by the corner on the east side, portion of
it following the telephone ground wire to
the ground, and the rest following the live
wire along under the caves of the L. Both
these wires were burned off. The chill
dren's chamber was allowed to remain on
Saturday and Sunday just as the lightning
left it, and many people went to see the
strange sight.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
ESTEY REPUTATION.
From the Musical Courier.l

Mr.. Proddow of the Estey Piano COM
pany, and Gen. Julius j. Estey of the Es-
tey Organ company, are expected to be in
st. Louis the middle of this week. What
the special object of this trip is and what
will develop will be made known at the
proper time. The enterprise of the men,
bers of the Estey concerns, the concerted
efforts along well laid out lines, are devel-
oping great things for the Estey interests.
There is great field for instruments like
the Estey pianos and organs, field that
will yield rich returns if properly cultivated,
as the Esteys are apparently cultivating it.
Their dealers are pushing the goods with
an enthusiasm born of the reliability and
STABILITY of the goods and the enthusiasm
of the men making them. AS an Estey
dealer said in the offices of this paper few
days ago: 81 feel l can push the Estey
goods with the greatest advantage to my
self in reputation and financial returns. 1
have been handling them for "a years, and
am more enthusiastic over them than
ever. 1 have made my reputation with
them" That is the story all Estey agents
tell,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Florence Farr, '97 has left school on &C
count of i'll health.
The senior class met the past week
and adopted as class motto, "Semper f.
delis''-always faithful.
Principal Beverage delivered his talk,
"a fishing trip on the gulf of St. Law
renee" before large number at Academy
hall in West Brattleboro Wednesday even
ing.
President Tucker of Dartmouth college
has been secured to address the graduating
class at commencement. The graduating
exercises will be held in the opera house
and the reception probably in festival hall.
The white clover was chosen as class
flower, it combining the class colors, green
and white. Edith Greene, Nan Houghton
and Hayes Morey were chosen committee
to present original designs for the program.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-04-24
FIELD DAY.
POcumtuck Valley Memorial AssOcIa-
ton VIII Visit BrattIeboro.

ton VIII Visit Brattleboro.
The Brattleboro chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution, in conjunction
with the resident Sons of the American
Revolution, have invited the Pocumtuck
Valley Memorial association to hold their
annual field day and basket picnic on the
site of Fort Dummer and vicinity. The
meeting will take place some day in Au-
gust, and the day following Benning-
ton battle day has been suggested as an
appropriate day. An invitation will be
given to the citizens of Brattleboro, Yer
non and Hinsdale to be present and partic-
ipate in the events of the occasion. The
morning of the day will be spent in visit
ing and discussing the points of interest,
and after lunch there will be a short his
torical address by some distinguished
speaker, and short speeches from promi-
nent guests, the whole interspersed with
music A more definite public announce
ment will be made after the committee
shall have perfected their program.
At a meeting of the Brsttleboro chap
ter, Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton, on Saturday evening, April IS, the
board of managers of that order, with G.
A. Hines, c. F. r. Jenne and c. H.
Thompson, members of the society of the
Sons of the American Revolution, were
appointed a committee to select general
committee to make the necessary. arrange
ments for field day. This committee have
selected those whose names are given be-
low, citizens and members of the two Or
ders:
Mrs. Anna G. Cobb, regent Bratteboro chap
ter; Mrs Ahbie Z. Fuller, vice regent; Mrs Flor
ence g. Estey, treasurer; Miss Della NJ. Sherman,
secretary; Miss Mary r. Cabot, registrar Mrs
Alice G. Weeks, Mrs. Elizabeth c. Thompson,
Mrs. Ida Sherman Jenne Mrs Gertrude r. T8dt,
Mrs, Nellie A White, Mrs. Pha l.. Lamson, Mrs
Maria L. X. Bond, Mrs Harriet Holden Mrs ella.
ra L. Childs, Mrs. Matte A Crosby, board of
managers; Judge II. H. Wheeler Dr. II. D. Hol
ton, L. w. Hawey, DR.. Geo, +. :Gale, Geo. S. Dow
ley, Lora NJ. Howe Geo W. Pierce, W H Brack
EFT, ]. Harry Estey, Edward Al Tyler Col Geo.
w Hooker, Maj. F. w. Childs, Chas r. Crosby,
Frank L. Hunt Col. II. f, Taylor, II f. c. T6dt'
w. e. Hubbard, Geo. A. Hines, c. F. r. JENNIE,
Chas. II. Thompson; Rev. j. II. Babbitt, E. G.
Fisher, West Brattleboro c. B. Hopkins, Hins.
dale; NJ. l. Reed, Vernon.
The first meeting of this committee is
appointed for Monday evening at 1880, at
the Brooks House parlors. Members of
committee will be notified by mail, and a
full attendance is desired.