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The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-05-13

We publish an interesting letter this
week from Brother Coates, of Nebraska,
describing an insurance plan which is
working very successfully among the
Sons of Veterans there. Brother Coates
is an earnest worker, and very prac-
teal one. This is a matter of deepest
Importance to all who are interested in
the noble Order. We have always felt
that some form of insurance was highly
necessary, if not an absolutely-essential,
feature of the organization. The mind
of the whole world is now running to-
ward insurance. England, Germany,
and France are farther advanced in
this matter than we are. Yet in this
country we see Orders built up to a
strength of hundreds of thousands with
little else of special merit than good
sound system of mutual insurance-some
against death merely, others against
sickness and accidents also.
The Sons of Veterans have q much
better basal idea for an organization
than any other in the country. There
is everywhere conceded to be the strong
est need for just such an Order. Blu
abstract principles, however meritorious
are not sufficient in themselves to make
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THE EASTERN WAR.

The past week has been one of wo to
the Greeks. Though they did some
quite respectable fighting, their general
ship was wretched, and there seemed a
disheartening lack of organization and
supplies They were forced from their
second line of defense, and the Turks
were everywhere victorious At present
it seems that Greece is PROSTATE at the
feet Of the Sultan, and he is talking
about crushing terms to her-the sur
render Of the Greek navy, $15,000,0OO
war indemnity, the evacuation of Thes-
ally, Crete, etc.
This is contamination the Powers
have struggled to avoid. They had
found both Turkey and Greece utterly
unmanageable, and had hoped that Tur-
key. would whip Greece into some So
briefly, but they did not want this done Sc
thoroughly as to give Turkey too much
Of an opinion Of herself, which she now
has gained, and will become more I'm.
manageable than ever. This makes the
Eastern Question more of serious com
plication than ever to the diplomats
The civilized world grieves over Greece'a
defeat, though its sympathies are chilled
by her gross mismanagement.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-05-13

TEE trouble with Greece is too many
talking and not enough fighting men.
There were too many with theories and
plans Of carrying on the war, and not
enough willing to take muskeh and help
earry out some plan.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-05-13

strong, elosely-knit association. There
Is necessary, for the fullest development,
and the welding of the whole into closer
unity, to have some form of personal
benefit. This the insurance feature helps
greatly to supply. Any man is greatly
tempted to join an association, and to
remain an active, interested member
after he has joined, if he is assured that
the association will assist him in sick
ness, ard will help his family if he dies.
The Sons of Veterans have always
recognized this fact, and "insurance " is
regular topic for an earnest discussion
at every National Encampment. While
there is a general concession that some
form of insurance is desirable, there is a
great diversity of view as to the exact
plan to be adopted, and its scope.
The Nebraska plan has the over
whelming argument in its favor that it
works we'll. Our own criticism of it is
that it does not 60 far enough, but
this falls to the ground in the face of
its success. After all, the main thing is
to make a beginning of some kind or
another. Then improvements can be
made as experience teaches. 1t would
be an excellent way to try one plan in
one Division and another in another.
We shall watch the further trial of the
Nebraka plan with much interest.
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T WAS A PLEASANT
day in April in the year
1862, the very day on
which the bloody battle
of Shiloh was fought
and won (the 7th), that
a party of "a men as.
sembled near the old
town of Shelbyville,
Tenn, and placed them
selves under the leader
ship of one of their
numher r T. Andrews.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
WEST DUMMBRSTON.

The neighbors and friends to the num-
Der of G5 visited Mr.. and Mrs. Walter w.
Burnham last Friday evening. Dancing
was INDUCED in, refreshments were served,
and good time enjoyed by all.
The people of this village were saddened
last Sunday morning by the news of the
sudden death of Mrs. G. G.. Osgood. Mr..
and Mrs. Osgood came here II years ago,
Mr.. Osgood working at stone cutting. Mrs.
Osgood was a kind neighbor, and was low
ed and respected by all. Her sudden death
has cast a gloom over this community.
She leaves a husband and daughter to
mourn her loss.
At the lyceum last Wednesday evening
the Chip Basket was read by Miss Colburn
The question, Resolved, That the West of
fers better inducements than the East,
was discussed by James Connarn. The
board decided it in the negative and the
house in the affirmative. The question
for next Wednesday evening will be Re.
solved, That high tariff is better for the
people of the United States than low
tariff. Disputants: c. 7. Reed and P. F
Mccarthy for the affirmative; G.. B. Field
and W. o. Donnell for the negative.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
BROOKLINB.

John Bolliger spent Sunday in Bridge
port, Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Bush have returned
from McIndoes Falls.
The ladies' benevolent society will meet
at the chapel next Wednesday afternoon.
The United Workers will have a social
Tuesday evening, March 2, at r. E.
Marsh's, when prize will be offered to
the one forming the greatest number of
words from given word. All are invited.
The winter term of school in No. 8,
taught by Arthur Warren, was more sue
cessful than the previous terms of the
year There was a better attendance and
more interest shown in their studies. The
following were not absent during the term {.
Clara and Eliza Wooley, Mark Allbee,
Alfred and Calvin Wooley and Maud Red
way. Arthur Roadway was only absent
one-half day.
The friends of Rev. and Mrs. o. j. Tay-
lor will be panied to hear of the sudden
death of their sons wife, Mrs. Arthur
Taylor of Somervile, Mass. Mr.. and Mrs
Arthur Taylor were annual summer visit
ors during Rev. O. j. Taylor's pas
torate here. Mrs. Taylor had been in
poor health, but it was thought she was a
good deal better, so her death comes as a
sudden shock to her friends. Mrs. Tay-
lO1 leaves three young children beside her
husband to mourn her loss. Rev. and
Mrs. o. j. Taylor are in Somerville caring
for their grandchildren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
GUILFORD CENTRE.

The sugar festival on Tuesday was large
ly attended and was a success.
Lester Miner youngest son of C. l..
Miner, is i'll with congestion of the lungs.
The ladies' circle meet in their rooms
next Thursday afternoon at the usual hour.
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Franklin are visit.
ing Mrs. Franklin's parents in Whining
ton.
The Guilford Dramatic club will present
the drama, "UDcle JOSH" at the grange
hall Thursday evening, March 4. The
drama will be followed by a sugar supper
and dance. Music by Leitsinger's orches-
ira, A. H. Hines prompter. All are cor
daily invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Bixby entertained
the euchre club in very pleasant manner
at their home last Saturday evening, six
tables being filled. Prizes were as follows
Lady's royal, Mrs. Gilbert Morse gentle
mans royal, Will Morse; lady's progress
sive, Mrs. Fred Morris; genteman's pro-
gressive, Henry Squires; lady's BOBBY,
Mrs. John Morse; gentleman's BOBBY,
Gilbert Morse. Refreshments were served.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
NE WFANE.
Grea, Gathering of the Endeovorer-.

Great SRtherlng OF the fhuehNoteEH'
The county Christian Endeavor meeting
of last Monday afternoon and evening
proved to be in fact kind of mass con-
vention. Perhaps never has the Congre-
gational church been so packed. It was
estimated that in the afternoon 800 were
present at one time. Marlboro sent the
banner representation, all things consid-
cred, distance, proportion to membership,
etc, thirty-four members, active and asso-
ciate, being present, and to them was
awarded the keeping of the county banner
for six months. 1t need hardly be said
that much interest in reports, addresses
and discussions was connected with the
large gathering of mainly young forces.
The local society furnished coffee to over
100 who brought their lunch at nom, and
probably to over 200 at supper time, and
others were served meals. Nearly 40 took
supper on their own account at Pratt 5
Inn. There was some slight misuuder-
standing as to observing the hitherto in
variable custom of basket lunch, but the
local union endeavored to provide for all
who came without lunch, and all were
glad to see such full representations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
ATHENS.


Harry and Prentiss Carr were in town
over Sunday.
George Tenney finishes work for A. S.
Powers this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. ODER called on
friends here Sunday.
Archie Beebe spent Saturday and Sun.
day at A. S. Powerss.
Berthe Oaks has been housed with Sc.
we're cold for some time.
Many here were panied to learn of the
serious illness of Mrs. Curtis Davis.
Mrs. Alice Ball is in Keene this week
with her mother, who is in very poor health
Mr.. and Mrs. Cornelius Hastings Of
Springfield, Mass, visited at II. j. Hast.
ings's the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. A. Wyman went as
delegates to the Christian Endeavor con.
vention held at Newfane Monday.
Last Friday about 40 improved the beau
tiful evening by taking a sleighride ant
calling on Mr.. and Mrs. Sherman Oaks
The evening was delightfully."- spent. Cake
and coffee were served. Many good wishe,
for their future happiness and prosperity
were left as well as some very useful pres
ents, showing the esteem in which The
young people are held.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
JACKSONVILLE.

Florence Barber is visiting at II. w.
Barber's.
Miss Lottie Cahee visited at Alfred
Stetson's last week.
Milton Bickford is night Waterman for
the stock company.
f. II. Putnam, O. X. Chase and W. S.
Allen are attending the farmers institute.
Mr.. and Mrs Fillmore Dalrymple attend
ed the funeral of Mis-. Canedy last Sunday.
Geo. A. Allen, agent for the Empire
separator, has sold a machine to O. r..
Chase.
Mrs. Timothy Ball and son Harry from
North Adams are spending a few days
with n. j. Ball.
The sugar eat by the grange was post
poned until next Tuesday, when it is eX-
pected that e. w. Pierce, deputy, will be
present.
A slight fire was caused by the sparks
from the engine falling on the roof at the
Manufacturing company's mill one day
last week.
1t is understood that the base ball team
have engaged II. l.. Putnam's pasture,
commonly known as the flair ground
for the coming season.
Noah Ball has sold his house to K. q.
Wilcox, formerly of this place, and has
bought Mrs. Larrabee's place in West
Halifax, to which he will soon move.
Mrs. Emma A. Chase Canedy, wife of
DR.. f. j. Canedy of ShelburnG Falls, no.
tice of whose death is given in the Reads
boro news, was for many years a resident
of this town.
The grange paper by Mrs. C. A. and
Miss Rena Faulkner at last Tuesday s
meeting was very interesting, as was the
discussion of the Sugar bounty law" by
w. A. Brown and Titus Stowe.
Farmers about here thought there were
plenty of grasshoppers last year, but the
prospect for the coming year indicates a
larger crop. Mrs. Chas. G.. Coleman
planted her geraniums in the ground last
summer and took them up in the fall The
other day she noticed upon the leaf of one
of them four young grasshoppers, fresh,
bright and active, Matched, no doubt, from
eggs laid on the plant or in the soil last
summer.
While E. S. Aliens horse was left stand
ing in front of the blacksmith's shop Sat
urday he became frightened and ran wildly
through Main street. He was finally
stopped in front of the meat market by
Frank Synder Mr.. Snyder also proved
himself hero in stopping the stage horse
near his house last week The stage driver
was thrown from the sleigh in front of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
KING OF THEM ALL.
An Old Reliable Boston Resident Says
So, and Tells Why lie Knows 1t.

From the Boston Post.
When one has the word of reliable man and
of long residence in the community, confidence is
established and that once determined settles
about all our perplexties. Standing before the
public means making ones self willing target
We know our standing before the public and all
it implies. We know that only just such arrows
as the heading TO this article can hit us, and We
get them every day, and they score high Such
eulogy varies in value aud potency according to
the source, l. e., reliability.
Mr.. Asa +. Crocker is an old resident and re.
liable citizen of Boston, residing at 3273 Wash
ington street, Jamaica Plain. He is a pleasant
large. heavy man. We will let him speak for
himself. He says: II have been a keen sufferer
from kidney complaint for the past IS years
AS you see, am heavy man, and when com
PEELED to stand for any length of time the pain
and heavy feeling over my kidneys would become
almost unbearabe. Exertion increased my
backache, The kidneys acted improperly and
that added to the misery. was impressed by an
advertisement of Doan's Kidney Pills, and decid
ng to try them, got box at Knights pharmacy,
iCourt and Hanover Streets and took them as d-
rected." He says: "They took hold right from
the first. My backache is gone, the pain in the
kidneys is gone, and they now act in accordance
with the laws of health, and to sum it all up, is
1t any wonder l have so much confidence In
Doan's Kidney Pillsy think not" We certain
ly can stand before the public when such testi
mony Of cures comes to us from every direction
every day
Doan's Kidney Pills are for sale by all dealers
price so cents-or sent by mail by Foster Milburn
Co., Buffalo, N, Y, sole agents for the U. S. 8
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
JAMAICA.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Reed rejoiced Sun
day over the birth of a son.
Those reported i'll last week are better,
but not able to be at their work yet.
Mrs. Greeley of Chesterfield !, n. H., is
here caring for her daughter, Mrs. II. IL,
Reed
Nine inches more snow fell Monday
night. This was great help to our sled
ding, which was getting bare in places.
II. E. Spencer had the misfortune to cut
off the fourth finger of the left hand by a
buzz saw, while working in Stuart e TafCs
mill at Stratton.
The ladies of Scott Woman's Relief
corps will furnish dinner at the Grand
Army dining room, next Tuesday, March
?, from II to o'clock p. NJ.
Mrs. Herbert Willis has been in Stratton
for number of weeks, caring for her
mother, who died Monday and was buried
Wednesday. Mrs. Willis has the sympa.
thy of all in her atfliction.
Two tramps took possession at Mr.. Mel
sons, a Swede, on South Hill, Monday
night, taking what they wanted. They
went down cellar and filled up with cider,
and then helped themselves TO beds. Mr.
Shumway was called, who invited them
down here to pass the remainder of the
night. They were given two weeks board
and lodging at the County House at New.
fame.
The death of Mrs. David Eddy,52, occurr.
ed at her home on South Hill last Thursday
morning, after lingering illness of mum
Der of years, which she bore with great forti.
tude. She was a sister Of our late post
master, G.. W. Hoton. Mrs. Eddy's death
leaves but one of the late DR.. Joel Holton' S
family living, Major Henry II. Holton OF
New York, who was here to attend the flu
neral. Mrs. Eddy was one of the most
faithful workers in the Baptist church and
Sunday school, where she will be greatly
missed, as well as in the community
where she was loved and respected by all
who knew her. She leaves a husband tC
mourn her loss, who has the sympathy OF
all. The funeral and burial were Saturday
on South Hill, Rev. James hobbs official
ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Emery A. Melendy spent few days in
Boston this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Blodgett went to
their new home in Springfield, Mass, on
Wednesday.
Rev. n. A. Wood is on the sick list.
Quite a number in this place are suffering
from the grip.
The Good Templars gave sugar party
at the town hall last Wednesday evening.
1t was very pleasant gathering.
Mrs. Wood and DR.. Edgerly of Philadel-
phia and Will Hollis of Boston are in
town, called here by the illness of Mr..
Wood and the death of the child.
Miss Alice SloaT died suddenly at the
home of her brother in-law, Geo. James,
last Saturday. She had been suffering
from the grip, but the immediate cause of
her death was heart disease.
Death has entered the home of Rev. n.
A. Wood and taken their only child, a
beautiful babe nine months old. The
sympathy of the entire community is with
them in their great ailliction.
The friends of Mrs. Chester Huntley
gave her a birthday party last Monday
evening. About 70 were present and a So
cial time was enjoyed. There were seven
among the guests present whose birthday
was on that same day. Cake and coffee
were served.
j. b. johnson closed his singing class
with concert last Saturday evening. The
class showed excellent drill, even the little
ones displaying evidence of good teaching,
They were assisted by Prof. j. b. Simonds
violinist, Miss Mary Chase organist, E.
Vale cornetist, Miss Nina Dudley, Mrs.
Eldred and n. n. johnson soloists. Cake
and ice cream were furnished by the ladies
at the close of the concert.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
WEST TOWNSHEND.

A number of people are on the sick list.
Mrs. Henry Farwel is visiting her sis
ter, Miss Blanche Farwell.
Thirty five from here attended the Chris
tian Endeavor convention at Newfane
Monday.
Mrs. Durkee and her son came from
DuXbury to attend the funeral of Mrs. d.
+. Boyden.
The death of Mrs. Dexter Boyden on
the 18th, though long expected, brought a
feeling of sadness to the whole communi-
.ty. She was a woman of fine mind and
kind heart, always helpful and generous
to those about her. Besides her husband
she leaves five sons and daughters to mourn
their loss-Mrs. Ronell Wheeler of Bos-
cawen, n. H., V. w. Boyden of Brattle-
boro, Carol and Misses Ida and Norma
Boyden of this place. The funeral dis
course on Saturday was preached by Rev.
j. Edward Wright, pastor of the Unitari-
an church at Montpelier, of which Mrs.
Boyden was a member.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
Miss SOPHIA Fits.

Another old resident has passed away,
seemingly with no disease except the
breaking up of vital forces in advanced
age. Miss Fits has not for year or two
enjoyed her former vgor but was in com
paratively comfortable health till Decem-
Der After the new years first days her
strength declined rapidly and she suffered
from some weakness of the heart. With
her old resolution of will, however, she
was dressed and sat up every day till Sun
day. She had for years resided with her
sister Mrs. Sarah Morse, widow of the
late Sabin Morse, from which home she
will be greatly missed She was rather a
keen observer of humanity, loved work
and in all the early and middle years OF
life was very active, and as age advanced
kept up good share of home duties with
willing heart and hands. The funeral will
be at her late home on Saturday at l T.. NJ.
The burial will be in the family lot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26

DR.. c. NJ. Terrill Of White River juno
ton was in town this week.
Miss Bertha and Master Bernice Phillips
are visiting friends in Keene, n. II.
Several members of the Christian En-
deavor society attended the convention at
Newfane Monday.
The ladies of the Congregational society
Will serve lunch in the chapel on town
meeting day, and sugar on snow in the
town hall in the evening.
West River grange meets next Tuesday
evening. The question for discussion will
be- "What is the cause of the increase
of state and local taxation?' Members
are requested to think about it and be pre-
pared to speak
+. &. White of Cavendish was in town
Wednesday to meet the creditors of Geo.
=. Winslow, for the purpose of coming to
some means of settlement, either to ac-
cept per cent, or drive him into insol-
vency. 1t had been represented to Mr..
White by Boston real estate firm that
Winslow's liabilities were about $1,000, and
that his assets were in the vicinity of the
same amount, but upon looking into The
matter it was found that his liabilities were
$500 and his assets SS26. Mr.. White did
not feel like making any proposition al
present, but hopes in the course of ten
days to be able to make some statement in
regard to the matter.