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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
How Aluminium is Made.

The oxide, which is obtained from
bauxite quarried by the company in
Georgia, is fused with cryolte in pots
of boiler-iron lined with carbon. An
electric current is passed through these
long series of pots, and the result is pre-
cisely similar to what it was when Hall
first sent the seven.cell Grove battery cur
rent through his two-inch crucible in Ober-
lin-the melted aluminium collects on the
carbon negative electrode, and, as already
stated, the quantity thus collected daily is
measured in tons. Continually, night and
day, without cessation, this operation
proceeds. The raw material is fed in as
required; the product is removed and the
carbon renewed. The waste of the process
is said to be so slight as hardly to be an
element of calculation. Then comes the
casting into ingots and bars, the rolling
into sheets, and the drawing into rods
and wire.-Repieio Of ReOielos.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

Make our store your headquarters
when in this city. Sample orders
promptly attended to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

1t is learned that Gen. Mendez Capote,
whom the Cubans have chosen to succeed
Cisneros as president of their lnchoate re-
public, is worthy of the distinction con.
ferred upon him. He proved his devotion
to the patriot cause by resigning profes-
sorship in the University of Havana and
abandoning a successful law practice in
that city. For nearly two years he has en-
dured the hardships of camp life and won
the respect of his countrymen for his sol
dierly qualities. His legal training will be
of value to him and to Cuba if Spain Is
compelled to come to terms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

The Spanish ministry, with Gen. Az
carroga at its head, resigned last week,
and the Queen entrusted to Senior Sogaster
the liberal leader, the task of forming a
new ministry. This change is mainly in
teresting on account of its influence on the
Cuban situation. 1t will doubtless result
in Gen. Weyler's resignation, or in his re-
call, although the royalists in Cuba are
anxious for his retention. A telegram
from Madrid Wednesday night announced
that the new cabinet had decided to grant
autonomy to Cuba under the suzerainty of
Spain, and to continue the war until the
rebels yield. There appears to be no doubt
that Spain is very near the end of her re-
sources financially.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
Gbe Uermrurrt pb@ri..
TIE N PAG e S
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1897.

At the Connecticut town elections held
on Tuesday the constitutional amendment
providing that all voters must be able to
read in the English language any article of
the constitution or any section of the stat
utes of the state was overwhelmingly
adopted SO far as heard from every city
and town of the state voted in its favor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
MEEKINS, PACKARD & WHEAT
THE OPENING OF
Autumn
Dress
Fabrics,
CIoakS and Suits

Has been an item of interest to all
feminine hearts aid our present dis
play out-rivals those of all previous
seasons.
Plaids in WOOlS and Silks
Never such a rage for them as now.
Here they are in quality and style to
suit every taste and purse.
LOw.priced Fancy WOOls
Jacquard effects, mixtures and novel
ties, 81 I-s to IS cents yard. Here's
your opportunity for securing style
and worthy quality for very little
money.
A SPECIAL that will interest you.
About 60 dress patterns in the latest
novelties-$3.43 for dress pattern.
The New Silks
Tafetas in plains, changeables
plaids and Roman stripes-all the
newest shades-a wonderful assort-
ment to choose from that will suit
every would be purchaser.
VelVets
For Millinery purp oses
| Dress trimmings
and Fancy waists
| Plaid velvets
| Mirror velvets
Popular prices, $3.50 a yard-a
superior quality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

1t will be seen from the report of the
Central Vermont bondholders' meeting,
elsewhere printed, that very interesting
question is raised over the Reorganization.
This question is, in short, whether the
Grand Trunk or the Boston d Maine
shall control the Central Vermont property.
The outcome is a matter not alone of
general but of intimate local interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

The best made all WOOL double knee and and regular
50 and IS cent stuff but go the low price of IS
First come, first to get the bargain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

A notably significant indication. of the
improved business situation is given in the
report for Oct of one of the leading COM
mercial agencies, which says: "The failures
during the third quarter of 1897 were
2903, with liabilities of S2S,963, POI, of
which 30 were in banking, for 50, 1887, ,069
Commercial failures 2S74, with liabilities
of $25, ,567, 1872, average only $500 each,
lower than any other quarter for % years"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08

Popular prices, $3.50 a yard-a
superior quality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
MEMS and boys gl0Ves

For winter the lowest prices named this class of
goods since IS years of business in Braeboro Starting
with good lined mems glove at IS, IS, As give you
genuine hogkin both lined and unned 81, a5, for
the best lined and unned buck-made all of selected skins
Boys buck gloves both lined and unned the price 50
cents Did you ever hear of the equal of hs Mems kid
lined and unned the following prices As, rs cents, ST.
125, 1850. fyou want any gloves for working
give you better bargains than shown
in this town before
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-10-08
one zVOY0 about mems and
BOYS wzmteY mmdeYwe0Y

We selling good mems double breasted shirt and
drawers eece ned for the low price of 48 per gar
ment. The celebrated Wright-best grade sold all
for ST. per garmentwe have made the low
price of rs The boyssame quality-4s per
garment
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-27
a. PLAIN STATEMENT.
Mr.. Led'better Writes Regarding the
Penitentiary Management.
Raleigh, N. c., Oct. %, 1897.

Raleigh, n. O., Oct. 70, 1897.
To the Editor: In some of the papers
see the statement that the Democrats
under the former administration claimed
that the penitentiary had been "self-
sustaining" This statement is to some
extent misleading. Mr.. Leazar, during
his four years management of the at
fairs of the States prison, never claimed
that the penitentiary was self-supportng
have each of his reports now before
me and they show that the State prison
used in 1893 $4,000 appropriation; n
1894 $4,000 appropriation; in 1895 $14,-
1871 special appropriation; in 1895
$4,000 appropriation.
For the year 1896 only $1,000 of the
appropriation of $4,000 was drawn
from the treasury, and on the LIST of
January, 1897, Mr.. I4eazar had in the
treasury to the credit of the penitentiary
something over $4,000. As to the ques-
ton of the penitentiary being selfsus-
tanning or being made so, l give Mr..
Leazar's own words made in his report
for 1896, and found on page 10 of
the same.
From 1888 to 1889 the appropriations
from the taxes collected in the State
tiary averaged over 100000 a year.
From 1889 to 1893 they averaged
$37 800 year.
From 1893 to 1895 they averaged
S23, 600 a year.
And for the year 1896 just closed the
penitentiary has paid all its expenses
having placed in the State treasury n
dollar of its own earnings for every dol
lar drawn or paid out on its own ac
count.
We drew $1,000 from the appropria-
ton of $4,000, made by the General AS
sembly during the summer; but we leave
more tnan $1,000 then in cash on De-
cember 31st, 1896. The appropriation
for 1896 remains in the treasury
These reports further show that the
Democratic management had practically
the same amount of assets to begin the
year of 1897 as they had to begin the
year OF 1896
Mr.. Leazar further says in his report
for 1896: at may be deemed occa-
sion for some self-gratulation that the
penitentiary for the first time in its his
tory of more than a quarter of CEN
fury has been able to report absolutely
and clearly its full support from its own
resources. What has been accomplished
may be done again. Not probably every
year, but certainly, if the present policy
is maintained, self-support should be at
tanned or Appropriated closely every
year."
The facts, Mr.. Editor, are that the
penitentiary has never in its history
been absolutely self-sustaining except
the year 1896. Nor has the former adj
ever so claimed, and the
facts as above stated show just this
fact, and that undisputedly. Yours,
VIM. LEDBETTER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-27
DID YOU EVER

Try Electric Bitters as a remedy for
your troubles? If not, get a bottle now
and get relief. This medicine has been
found to be peculiarly adapted to the re-
lief and cure of all female Complaints,
exerting a wonderful direct influence in
giving strength and tone to the organs.
If you have Loss of Appetite, Constipa-
ton, Headache, Painting Spells, or are
Nervous. Sleepless, Excitable, Melan-
choly or troubled with Dizzy Spells,
Electric Bitters is the medicine you
need. Health and Strength are guaran-
teed by it's use. Fifty cents and S1.00 at
any drug store.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-27
Especial to the Messenger.l

Goldsboro, n. c., Oct 25.-Sam
Wright, the negro murderer of w. A.
| Carr, now confined in our county jail
awaiting his execution on November 10,
confessed his guilt of the crime late this
afternoon. He told it in the presence of
| two colored ministers and the reporter,
which is as follows:
There was no noe in the murder of
Mr. Carr but myself. / left the store
that Saturday evening about o'clock
with Mr.. Hastings and others and went
on to the home of Lizzie Joyner where
/ boarded. which is about three quar-
tiers of a mile from the store. / had
been drinking heavily. / was clerking
that day for Mr.. Carr and was selling
wine for him. AS soon as | got my sup
per / went back to the store. The store
was locked up. | called Mr.. Carr (he
had gone to bed) and said / wanted a
pound OF cheese. He got that for me;
then / said / wanted some wine and
when he went to draw the wine | struck
him with a sweet gum stick / had car
ried with me. | had no distinct inten-
ton Of crime when I went there; my
mind was unsettled. The idea of rob-
berry occurred to me first when he was
drawing the wine. When i struck him
with the stick over the head he juml cd
lup and grabbed me in the collar with one
one hand. / tried to get him loose from
me, but / could not then | ran my hand
| in my pocket and got my knife with
winch I cut him loose from me and he
fell. He did not strike me at all. The
lamp was kicked over in the scuffle.
began hunting for his money in his
clothes hanging on the wall. / got his
watch out of his clothes and his pistol
off his bed and his money from the store.
He had no money in his clothes. went
on back home. My clothes were not very
Ibloody, there was little blood on my
right hand. I hid my pants in a stump
hole on the branch off from the path as
was coming to Goldsboro next morn
ing. I threw the knife away in the
woods.
| 'sThis statement that I have given
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-27

GALE OF CITY LOTS.--Two valuable lots,
- one on West Lane street, opposite site
Deaf and Dumb Institutions; the other on
North Salisbury street, between Peace and
Johnson streets. Must be sold at once,
MECHANICS DIME SAVINGS BANK.
TX. Of Henry Horton, Decd.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-27
THE 'POSSUM BILL.

There's hope for this old country still:
The Georgia legislator
Will spring another 'possum bill,
An so, touch human natur'.
For though four dollars every day
Makes legislators blossom,
The sweetest thing that comes thei
way
Is oldtime Georgia 'possum!
An when that 'possum bill comes up,
Their thoughts will homeward turn,
While statesmen rise, with watery eyes,
An boiler: Less ADJOURN
+. L. STANTON.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-27
A MURDERER's CONFESSION.

Sam Wright, the Condemned Assassin CT
Mr.. w. A. Carr. of Wayne County.
Confesses His Guilt and Gives an Ac-
count of the Murder
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-27

There Is no need Of little children be-
ing tortured by scald head, eczema and
skin eruptions. DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve gives instant relief and cures per-
manently. Carolina Drug Company.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-27

When Bishop Bascom was chaplain in
Congress, Henry Clay was a member. In
one of Bascom's prayers he was pouring
hot shot on the Democrats, and in one
of his flights of eloquence it was too
much for Clay, and he cried out, THAT
is right, Bascom! Give them HI"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-27

above is the truth, the whole truth and
nothing but the truth. Whiskey is the
sole cause of my trouble and has brought
me where | am now"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
{Communica.ted.1
Norfolk county, Va, Sent. 7.

Norfolk county, Va, Sept. Z, 1897.
Mr.. Editor:
The minds Of The residents OF Prentis
Place, near South street, are greatly agi-
tated and vexed with the Prentis Place
Land company for selling Il lot to two
gentlemen for the purpose OF building a
blacksmith shop. II Is indeed a pity
that this locality is to be ruined by hav-
ing in its midst a nuisance OF his kind.
All OF the buildings In the n]cigh0orhood
are nice residences and the people own
ing them have improved their property
by beautiful flower gardens, etc. The
county has built nice sidewalks and put
fire plugs on some of the streets, and all
OF mis- was done at great expense TO the
people. Most of the residents have
spent their all OH this property and now
TO have Il barn 40x50 feet built in the
/ midst CT their houses, where there is no
lire protection, We hardly think it is
right.
We are well aware of the fact that The
company Ia under no obligations TO us
for improvements. ETC.: this and is no
private property; the streets have never
been condemned as county roads; their
so-called park has never been accepted
by the court as Il public resort. although
we don't think the company would have
any objections to the public enjoying
themselves to the sweet odor that Will
come frcm the blacksmith shop. We
say the county has been to a great ex-
pensc cutting down weeds, putting down
plank walks, grading streets, etc. and
is now paying to the Portsmouth Water
company 4 or 5 water plugs TO protect
the companies houses. but no water
plug Is within one thousand feet Of
where this blacksmith shop Is to he
built, and our p-uierty only insured for
three-fourths of Il$ value. y lady prop
erty holder Of Prentia Place went TO one
of the members of This and
asked him why he sold this lot to these
gentlemen to build : blacksmith shop
on; that il wouid be dangerous and liza
BILE to catch fire at any time and with no
fire protection she was afraid il would
hurt he sale Of her property. His an
sweI was: III her house burned down
she would not lose anything. aud If the
place was a nuisance to her. to sell If
she could and move" In conversation
with another property holder, he said
If he could sell for less than his house
cost he would do So; and we find upon
inquiry, With only two exceptions, the
people are willing to sell and move.
The will he a petition circulated
through the county asking the aX-pay
crs to come togeihcr and inquire CT the
court if NCrf * county has the right
To use courty taxes to improve private
property. : he company hes hurt our
property b. allowing this house to he
built, and we have co!nr "a the conclu-
sion that II Il beet 10 not do any = 10
improving and give up or: whole invest
mcnt 40 a ~losirg- jCO,
MANY KlCKERS.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
NEWS

the teachers started It yesterday. Just
now 1T Will work remains to be seen.
ar. y. 1. Harrison, Of Pittsburg, Pa,
was IN the city yesterday.
fitteen crap shooters were fined $12
ana costs by Justice Armstead yester-
day.
Rev. Rraxton Craig, of West Norfolk,
address the Il. Y. p. U. AT the Calvary
Baptist church in Scottsville last night.
Mr. VIM. C%ulpepper. Of ~Scottsville,
was knocked senseless Monday by being
struck in the head with q baseball while
Watehing 4 game being played.
n small child OF Mr.. Berman's, who
lives on County street. while out play
ing in front OF his parents door, was
badly bitten on the neck by a horse.
The child's neck was badly swollen last
night.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
COMMUNICATED

\ word about the Kings Daughters
Home. 1t seems incredible that Il city
the size of ours. with so many people
whose health ana purses open so often
10 relieve distress. should he without
amy place, but the jails. to give shelter
anu b. Il refuge to m strangers WHO
may come into uur midst and he smittcn
with suffering. Trinity Circle of the
Kings Daughters, which Is composed OF
representatives from all II Protestant
churches $50 often in thsir work find
cases of refined, intelligent persons
whose circumstances and environments
render IL impossible for thStn to have
necessary attention, II whose modrsty
keeps them from making their wants
known, 10 say nothing of these less IA
vorcd, but alas! more frequently found
knowing the absolute. immediate neces-
sity for a temporary refuge, as II were)
has obtained a house, conveniently To-
cated, to be called the Kings paugh-
:erS' Home, for any who may be sick
and suffering among us, and for Stran-
gers who. in emergencies, ma be tended
and cared Ter.
When the city hospital shall have he
CONF a fixed fact and It's doors opened.
then. IN TINT hospital this home will he
absorbed in the Kings. Daughters ward.
Portsmouth needs this home. We an
peal most earnestly, IN His name, to- a
generous public for help .io maintain
this home. the need of which seems i'm
psrative and immediate.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
BICYCLE

On Sunday night Mr.. Lee Hall went
visiting In Cottage Place. He left his
bicycle outside the door, IL when he
got ready to leave some one had stolen
II. He made Inquiries all around but
heard nothing from Il. Yesterday u
gentlemen named Edwards, who lives In
s~cottsVille. called at The Virginian office
una stated that he had found n bicycle
sunday night in the roAd near Haugh-
IONS mouse. In Scottsville. He said thar
ABOUT II o'clock he was coming from
oiFe Branch church III a buggy, when
all ~ sudden his horse stopped and be-
gan Kicking. He Jumped out of the
puggy TO see what the cause was. and
!ound that the horse was all tangled up
IN u bicycle He went to work and got
MN OUT the best he could and made in
qulrles Tor some one to come for the
wheel. AS he could find 40 one he took
the. wheel, put II. in his buggy and car
rled II home. Some OF the wires were
broken by the horses feet. Mr.. Hall
was notified and went last night and
got his machine.
For Oeher local Sec sixth Pare.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLMENT,

PUBLIC SCHOOL ENROLMENT.
The reports from the different public
schools shows tn following results:
High School. 20.
Second District-Firs primary, 81;
second primary. II: third primary, 100;
first intermediate. 81; mixed interme.
diatc. AZ: second intermediate. 81; first
grammar, 80; secon grammar. 45; third
grammar. 80. THtal, High school and
Second District school. GiO.
Fourth District-First primary. 1lG.
second primary. ST: third primary, 81;
first Intermediate, 81; second informed.
date. 5G: first grammar. II; second
grammar, %; third grammar, II. ia.
tai enrolment. 49i.
Fifth Disirict-Number of enrolment.
l56, showing an increase of 81 over
1886. There were Il number who could
obtain seats.
Third District (colored)-l90 enrolled.
an increase OF 10 over the enrolment ri
first day last year. First primary, 175:
second primary. so: third primary, 13S:
first intermediate, 73; second intcrmed-
late. 10; first grammar, IS: second gram
mar, %; third grammar, 20.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
HE WALKED AWAY.

Yesterday afternoon 4 negro named
Rudolph Patterson. was tried for stab-
bins u negro named Ransom on Monday
night and was sent on to the Hustlngs
Court. Afterthe trial the officer on duty
was instructed to carry him back
in one OF the cells OF the sta
ton house, which he did. but
failed to lock- the door. Patterson
finding that he could make his escape.
walked out and has not been heard from
since. 1t was n piece Of carelessness on
the part of some one and should be in
vestigated.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
BY PLATE OR MEASURE

We nave opened the place No. 227 Coun-
~ street, where Mr.. john Drcwry kept,
and will keep on hand the best OF Lynn
haven. Horn Harbor and all other grades
o. measure.
Sc5-lm HURST IL FASS
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
FOR Il

Eight lots on London street, between
Pearl and Cooke street, aUNl13 each; also
above lots I'm the rear. Cam be divided
Into eleven building lots. Price, IS, 200
1880 cash. balance In SIX, twelve and
eighteen months. JOHN l.. WATSON,
ley 300 High street. Porismouth. Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

Small precautions often prevent great
mischiefs. DeNitt's Little Early Risers
are very small pills in size, but are
most effective in preventing the mos,
serious forms OF liver and stomach
troubles. They cure constipation and
and regulate the bowels. j.
VI. f. Trotman, Truitt & Smith and r.,
l.. Wilson.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
For osher l.ocni see sixth Page.

Moments are useless if trincd away;
ana they are dangerously wasted If
consumed by delay In cases where One
Minute Cough Cure would bring imme-
alate relief. J. NJ. +. Trotter. Norfolk:
n. l.. Walker. Brambleton; Truitt &
Smith, Berkeley.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
Specials for To-day.

per ID: Boston Baked Beans, 3 ID. cans
&C., or four for Fac. fine Fat Mackerel, I0c'
per lb.: finest imported Ginger Ale. Look
Only 10c. per bottle. Nothing nnrr mnIc
than our Vermont Creamery butter. if
you have not tried II come and Get one
pound. and be convinced. Only sc. Der
pound. Now Is the Time for Ice Ten, ard
our sISc:nl Blend at 25c. makes a fine
drink. just rcccived-a fresh lot OF SUN.
beam Flour.
c. w. HUDGINS g co.
S02 Crawford street.
Both Phones 1910.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

Csc. for mosquito nets: $2.9S for a zoo
rattan rocker; dinner and tea sets and
lamps cheap at j. S. Crawford's Furni-
tu!e and Carpet House.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

FOR SALE-lSeSidcnce 33i Columbia
street, known rs the larcren property:
eight roOms, cistern water: lot 10 feet
front: 5000 cash: 81 200 In ten years time;
payable ns rent monthly. w. j. BOllAN-
NAN, 800 Court street. Scott
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

The fall styles Halves hats can nov
be seen at our store.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08
THINK OF 1T.

We have selected out of our stock 70 Suits. me-
dunn weight goods, that you can wear from now until
December, that are good values for IS and $1o per suit,
that we Will close out for SIS and So a suit.
these goods can only be bought now at these
prices. Viii state right here that we cannot have anv
clothes altered at the price we are selling these goods
Tor. In case they need alteration, we make a nominal
charge-exactly what the tailor charges Us.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-08

Grentr H~nrGnfns Of Tho season.
Dotted Swiss in stripes and plaide, In
linen shades. reduced from 12IG 10 Sc.
the yard. y. J. PHILLIPS.
under Oxford Hall.