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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
A Glass of Nineteen

Graduated from the High school Nom
day Evening---Interestin Exercises
in the Opera House---President Tuck
er's Address.
Monday evening added 10 citizens to our
town from the ranks of the school children,
when the class of '97 graduated from the
Bellows Falls High school. The exercises
were held in the opera house, which was
filed to OVERLOOKING before the hour for
opening the exercises. The stage was
beautifully decorated for the occasion by
the deft fingers of '9S, with palms, ferns,
cut flowers in profusion, and draperies of
the class colors, violet and corn color. The
motto occupied a prominent place in the
centre At s o'clock a march was rem
dered by Leitsingers orchestra, TO the
strains of which the members of the High
school entered by classes from the rear of
the stage passing to the front, separating,
and marching down stairs arranged at
each side in a bower of ferns, to seats in
the BODY of the house. They were followed
by the members of the graduating class
and the faculty, who with the superinten-
dent of schools, President Tucker of Dart
mouth and Mrs. Webb, the former pre-
ceptress. had seats upon the stage. Pray
er was offered by Rev Mr.. Lewis of
the Methodist church. followed by an es-
say, with salutatory addresses by Jeanne
Spauldng Shipman. Miss Shipman's topic,
which she handled in a very able and
scholarly manner, was Turkey and
After music by the orchestra the address
of the evening was given by William
Jewett Tucker, president of Dartmouth
college. His general theme was the prac-
&c TbDca bA hal
never heard President Tucker were
charmed with the scholarly address, and
those who had were only confirmed in
their former opinion of his ability. The
orchestra gave another selection, after
which Helen Gertrude Guild read paper
entitled. "A Defence OF Classical Train
ing" To Miss Guild fell the highest hon
or-that of delivering the valedictory,
which she carried off with grace and dig
nifty. Principal Crawford presented the
diplomas with a few practical and well
timed remarks The class song, which
was sung by the members of the class, was
written by Carrie Emma Daggett, and the
music by Helen Gertrude Guild. OF the
70 graduates, whose names we published
last week, four finished the classical course,
four the Latin English and eleven the Eng
lish At the close of the commencement
exercises a reception was given by the
class to their friends. Music was fur
nished by Leitsingers orchestra Of Brattle-
boro, which, throughout the whole even
ing did very creditable work. Members Of
the junior class dispensed lemonade
throughout the evening at a corner table,
and refreshments of ice cream and cake
were served. The reception was one of
the most enjoyable of its kind ever given
here.
Among alumni from out of town who at
tended the farewell meeting at the High
school building last Friday were: Mrs.
A. H. Webb, -, Barre; 7. E. O'Brien of
New York: Mrs. Fred Grover, -, Man
chester, y. H: Miss Lucy Phelps, 49,
Ludlow: Miss Emma Moore, %, Bridge
water, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
Durkee-Hodgman at LIrIeton, Nh.

The marriage Of Moreton Andrew Dur
kee, the well-known Bellows Falls mer-
chant, and Carrie Louise Hodgman of Lit
Teton, y. H., took place at All saints
Episcopal church in Littleton, Wednesday
at noon. Rev. Edgar F. Davis performed
the ceremony. The bride was given away
by her brother. She wore a handsome
travelling gown of gems d'armes blue and
carried a bouquet of bride roses. The maid
of honor, Miss Cara Thayer, wore blue and
white muslin George W Champion of
Boston was best man After the ceremony
the couple received their friends at the
residence Of Mrs Hattie Bingham A we'd
ding breakfast was served, and Mr. and
Mrs. Durkee left on the afternoon train for
a trip Of two weeks, after which they will
be at home in Bellows Falls
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
e. e. PERRY.
Dtbs Latest and Greatest scheme.

Dtbs Latest and Greatest scheme.
The American Railway union has been
formally adjudged by Z. V. Debs and his
followers to be a corpse and the Social
Democracy Of America" is the name OF
the new organization which is 10 take its
place. This was settled at a meeting Of
the American Railway union delegates
held at Chicago last week. \ platform
was adopted which condemns the present
economic system of the country, and closes
with this call for recruits:
1--WE call upon all honest citizens TO en-
list under the banner of the Social Democ-
racy Of America, so that We may be ready
TO conquer capitalism by making use Of
our political liberty and by taking posses
sion Of public power, so that we may put
an end to the present barbarous struggle
by the abolition Of capitalism, by the res
toration Of land and Of all means of pro-
ductiOn, transportation and distribution
10 the people as a collective body and the
substitution Of a cooperative common
wealth for the present state of planless
production, industrial warfare and social
disorder For such purpose one of the
states Of the Union, to be hereafter de-
termined, shall be selected for the concen-
tration Of our supporters, gradually ex-
tending the sphere OF operations until the
national cooperative common wealth shall
be established
Deb's scheme, so far as it has been out
lined, is said TO be to colonze 100, 900 men
in the state of Washington on a magnif-
cent cooperative plan, the money to buy
land and machinery and set the project in
operation to be raised by voluntary month
~ contributions to be paid by million
believers in Deb's ideas. Chicago would
inevitably be the central point of gather
ing for the participants in such a scheme,
and transportation would be the first item
to deal with. When it was pointed out
that it would require at least -, 900, 900 to
carry 100000 colonists to Washington
Debs answered:
Il do not propose to colonize 100000
men at one time. II is not yet settled
where the colonization will take place. l
think they will first go to Washington or
whatever state We may select. This col
onizatiOn will be done gradually, few
men being sent ahead to select the place,
dig bitches, build houses and do the nee
essary preliminary work. Then others
will follow. We expect to colonize 200,-
600 men in time. We will have 1000, 900
supporters of our idea in 80 days, and with
their contributions and dues we will begin
our work. These supporters will be men,
beers of the various organizations in the
different states, and it will not be long be-
for our income will be fully S25, 900 a
month"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
BONDVILLE.

Mrs. J. NJ. Flandreau returned to New
FORK on Monday.
DR.. and Mrs. Fandreau attended the W.
{. T. L. convention at Rupert, June lG.
one OF Eli Wiliiams's boys at Rawson-
vile had the misfortune to cut OFF one Of
his toes last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs \. X. Burbank. who
have been spending several weeks in New
York city and Cambridge, Y. Y, returned
home last week.
Frank Perry is making a great improve
ment in the house he recently bought Of
{. B. Williams. He is raising the roof at
the rear OF the house and reshingling the
whole. It will make a very commodious
house when completed
Mr.. and Mrs. II. A. Pease of Strawberry
Point, Iowa. have been visiting Mr.. Pease's
sister, Mrs. Lucy Livermore, the past
week. Mr.. and Mrs. Pease left Thursday
morning for visit to Boston. They will
return here before gong home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
A Great Convenience for Travelers,

Pullman's Palace Car Company have added
the American Newspaper Annual to the libraries
on the Pennsylvania Limited" Colonial Ex
press, and other trains of that class. The wag
ner Palace Car Company have made similar pro
vision for their passengers. This work is also In
the libraries of nearly all the Ocean. Coast
Sound. Lake and River Steamers.
The American Newspaper Annual is an ency
clopedia Of newspapers and periodicals published
in the United States, Territories and Dominion OF
Canada. and Of gazetteer facts of the places in
which they are published The gazetteer facts
embrace population, political complexion, trans
portation and banking facilities leading products
and industries, and Of other information which is
of especial interest when travelling through these
places.
The work is published by n. W. Aver & Son
the well known Newspaper Advertising Agents Of
Philadelphia, and has long been recognized as the
authority on all matters of this kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
GOOd-By
Interesting Meeting of Alumni Held
there Last Friday Afternoon.

there Last Friday Afternoon.
A delightful meeting of alumni and other
friends of the High school was held in the
main room of the old building last Friday
afternoon, it being the last day Of its exist
ence as a High school building. H. D.
Ryder, a former principal and present
chairman of the board of education, pre-
sided, and introduced the speakers, who in
an informal and familiar way gave remi-
niscences of the years past in that room.
Hon. A. \. Swain, who has resided in
the village for 40 years, though never
member of the school, remembered the
erection of the building, and even its pre-
decessor, which was burned. He showed an
old picture of it, standing upon the site of
the present one 1t was built of brick, and
though not fitted to meet the modern re-
quirements, was a substantial and credit
able building for any town. 1t was burned
in the COS, and Immediately replaced.
y. G. Williams made few remarks and
was followed by Rev. f. f. Marggraf, SUI
perintendent of schools, and Principal A.
b. Crawford. Mr. Crawford said that the
first visit he ever paid to the Bellows Falls
High school was many years ago, and that,
at that time, he sat in the same position in
which he was on this occasion, and that
behind the desk, were seated as teachers,
the same persons who now occupied the
platform-Mr. Ryder and Mrs. Webb.
The guest of honor for the afternoon was
Mrs. A H. Webb of Barre-she who, for
over 20 years was connected with the
school, and known and loved as Miss
Barry, and to whom, in large measure, is
due the present prosperity of the school.
Mrs. Webb told the story of her connec-
ton with the school; how, as school girl,
she entered it, under Mr. Ward, for the
purpose of learning his methods, graduating
in 1878, to reGnter the next fall as precep-
tress, which position she held until the close
of 1895.
After Miss Barry had related many sto-
ries of the old room, Mr.. Ryder said that,
as he and Miss Barry had called the school
to order, on a memorable morning when
he entered the school as principal, so, now,
they would dismiss it, for the last time,
with the stroke of the bell At the close
of the exercises many of the old pupils re-
manned to compare experiences and renew
old associations, while exploring the various
rooms But Mrs. Webb was the centre of
attraction for all who had come under her
influence in past years
The High school will occupy its new
quarters in the commodious building on
School street next fall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
RObb-GeOrge.
A Beautiful Rose Wedding Wednesday
Evening---Brilliant Reception.

a rose wedding-one of the most charm
ing ever celebrated at Bellows Falls-took
place at the Westminster street home of
DR.. and Mrs. o. NJ. George, when their
daughter, Nettie May George, became the
wife of Charles Henry Robb, the states at
torney of Windham county. ONLY imme-
date relatives were present at the cere-
mony, which was performed by Rev. D. l.
Sanford, rector of Emmanuel church
The bride was dressed in white organdie
over white taffeta silk, trimmed with point
de Paris lace and white ribbon, and carried
a large bouquet of bride roses. Her cousin,
Miss R. Mae Newgent of Cambridge, was
maid of honor, and wore white organdie
over green and carried pink roses. Misses
Clara George, cousin of the bride, and
Helen Guild were the bridemaids, and wore
white organdie, carrying punches of pink
roses. The best man was DR.. VIM. NJ
Robb of Acworth, n. H., brother of the
groom, and the ushers were Clayton f.
Davis of Florence, Harry n. George and
Albert H. Chandler of Bellows Falls.
The ceremony, which was the Episcopal
service with a ring, was performed in the
library bay window, which was lavishly
trimmed with pink and white roses and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

A slight frost was noticed Monday morn
ing.
School closes this week with public ex-
ercises on Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Wood spent a few
days at Chesterfield, y. H., last week.
Mrs. A. A. Wyman attended the W. c.
T. l. county convention at South Lon
donderry last week.
The W. c. T. L. will meet in the chapel
July l at 2:30 P. NJ. Topic, Advantages
of Belonging to the ". c. T. L." Mrs.
ii. NJ. Bemis will be the leader.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25

Frank Moody, for the past eight years
resident Of. South Ryegate, committed sui
eide at Blue Hill, Me-, last Wednesday by
hanging himself in the kitchen of the house
where he lived. He left South Ryegste
last fall and went to Blue Hill, where he
opened cigar and notion store. Business
was not good so he began to sell rum, got
caught, was fined and sentenced TO a term
OF imprisonment. This so badly affected
him that suicide was the result. he leaves
a wife and one child.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25

L. f. Roys Of Rutland came to Bellows
Falls Monday morning and returned in the
afternoon with the body of Frank Moves,
who was drowned near Chester during the
recent freshet. 1t was discovered sunday
near the mouth of Williams river by F. VI.
Young and V. Fountain of this place, who
were fishing. The funeral was held in Rut-
land Tuesday morning and was attended
by the Rutland Foresters en- masse
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25

Magistrate-"The evidence shows that
you threw a stone at the man"
Mrs. McDuff.-"An' it shows more than
that, yer honor. 1t shows that hit him."
-TYd-Bits.
After a man discovers how little he
knows he begins to suspect that possibly
others do not know as much as they pre-
tend.-Atchison Globe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
TN Aliens FOot.EaSe.

powder 70 be shaken into the shoes. At this
season your feet feel swollen and hot, and get
tired easily. If you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease It cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and prevents
swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots. Relieves corns and bunions of all pain aud
gives rest and comfort. Try II today. Sold by
sll druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents Trial
package free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
WESTMINSTER

Miss Rose Albee is in Weston for
weeks stay.
F. l. Lane is stating his house. j. o.
Rich is assisting.
Samuel Sischo went to Westmoreland
Tuesday to visit relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Austin Goodridge are at
Bracken Knoll for the summer.
Miss S. Lizzie Hills went to Lynn,
Mass, this week for an indefinite stay.
John Gates of Saxtons River has moved
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25

Patrick luncheon, the wealthiest land
owner in northern Indiana, died Monday
at La Porte, Ind. He was known widely
for his eccentricities. He lived with his
brother, both being bachelors, under the
same roof for so years without speaking to
him and died with the silence unbroken.
He was one of the founders of the town of
Lacrosse. His fortune is estimated at
about 81, 100000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
Work on Springfield's Electric Railroad.
From the Springfield Correspondence in the
Ludlow Tribunal

Ludlow Tribune.l
Since the recognizing of our electric
railroad company and under the efficient
management of Mr.. Crosby, one of the
principal owners, the work has progressed
rapidly. About 20 men are employed,
and Notwithstanding the continued wet
weather and washouts caused by the late
freshets, the track has been put in order Sc
that freight cars with supplies we're able to
pass over the entire road on Wednesday
morning. The two large generators,
weighing i tons each, were hauled over
the road and will be at once put in posi-
ton TO furnish the power, cars and other
appliances being now ready. Mr.. Crosby
feels confident he will be ready to give all
who desire il ride on the Fourth of July,
and perhaps a little sooner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
GUIIFORD.

Mrs. John Wilcox has been seriously i'll
with Inflammation Of the stomach for the
past week. Mrs. Ed Squires is also i'll.
Miss Mary Crosier OF New York came
this week to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Dudley Crosier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
c.. A. BARKER
June IS.
Grand
Closing-out Sale.


business will now offer my entire
stock of goods for less than cost.
They consist of wrappers, shirt
waists, skirts, boys suits, in fact,
everything except mems suits.
This sale will last only two days,
SATURDAY and MONDAY-if
you want any bargains now is the
time to get them. Here are a few
of the list that may interest you.
A big lot of mems $50 straw hats
for zoe soc kind for $50; 75c kind
for SOC; $50 boys hats for zoe; Ioc
boys hats for Sc; So boys suits for
SG.7o; S. mems pants for $I.25;
a lot Of boys pants for zoe; a lot of
wrappers for soc; shirt waists 25c;
what is left of the glass ware for Sc.
Before sending back the mems suits
they will go now at $3.50.
Come early Saturday morning
and get what you want before the
assortment gets broken.
N B All bills on the books
must be paid before Monday and
save further cost
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
DEATH OF o. $. LONG,
Prominent Member of Masonic Fra
tcrntty Passes AMny.


Mr.. OdeIl Squier Long, one of the most
prominent Masons in the country, died yes
terday at his home in Charleston, w. Va,
after an Illness of about three weeks, of
stomach troubles. He was at the time of
his death clerk of the supreme court of
West Virginia. to which position he was
appointed in 1874. He was a thirty-third
degree Mason and Well known in the coun-
ellis of that order.
Mr.. Long was born in Westmoreland
county, Pennsylvania, November 16, 1886
He moved to Wheeling, where he became
editor of the Register, in 1864. Two years
later he was appointed postmaster at
Wheeling, but the Senate refused to con-
hrm him on account of his sympathy with
the south, after he had served eight
months. After retiring from that office he
again became editor of the Register sery-
ing In that capacity until he was appointed
to the position which he held when he died
Mr.. Long was initiated as apprentice in
the Masonic order in November, 1857. The
initiation took place in Columbian Lodge
Cumberland Ohio. He was passed to the
fellowcraft's degree and in the same month
was raised to that of master Mason, in De-
cember of that year, in the same lodge. In
January, 1858, he was made a ROYAL Arch
Mason In Cambrieye Chapter, Cambridge.
ONO He was made knight Templar in
1860 in Wheeling Commandery No l. He
ieceiNeu the lnlrty-SecOnd degree in Lynch
burg, Va, in 1868, and was coroneted to the
thirty-third degree, honorary, May 30, 1876
and was crowned an active member the
same date.
Mr.. Long was elected lieutenant grand
commander Of the Supreme Council An
Gent and Accepted Scottish Rite, In 1895
Other offices which he has held are past
grand commander West Virginia knights
Templar. past grand high priest of the
Grand Chapter of West Virginia, and past
grand master of the Grand Lodge of West
Virginia.
Mr.. Long was engaged on revising the
statutes of the order to which he belonged
and did much work of the same class. He
was married, but his wife died many years
ago. He leaves one daughter. Mr.. Fred
erick Weber Of the Scottish Rite order went
to Charleston yesterday. The funeral will
take place in that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
GIVEN SPECIAL AUDIENCE.
Reception of Archbishop Keane b,
His Holiness ut Rome,

Archbishop Keane was recently received
in special audience by the pope, 1t is stated
in a dispatch from Rome to a Baltimore
paper. The pontif expressed the satisfac-
ton he felt on learning that the arch
bishop is about to continue his sermons.
He made reference to the words he had
uttered at former audience when he had
impressively told the archbishop never to
refuse an invitation to preach. He dwelt
at length and laid special stress on the ad-
vantages which would result from the
archbishop preaching to English-speaking
persons in Rome. Further, he added,
Archbishop Keane would be especially use
full to the church in the United States by
the work he was called upon to perform
in the propaganda. The pope announced
that he had appointed him a consulter Of
the propaganda, very important office.
The dispatch further stated there is no
fundation for the rumors prevailing in re-
gard to changes In the direction of the
Washington University. The idea of plac-
Ing this university under the direction of
the congregation of studies does not, SO
far as can be learned in Rome appear to
be contemplated. 1t Is not regarded that
there is possible chance Of any change.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
Grand Army Post Election.

Independence Post, No. 81. G. A. R., Of
Maryland. held its annual election of off,
GERS at Gaithersburg. Friday last. which re-
suited as follows: Capt. John Mcdonald,
&C mmander; e. c. De Lauder, senior vice
commander; Benz. F. Peters, Junior vice
commander; 8. T. F. Sterrick, quartermas-
ter; George Baughman, surgeon; Jacob
Hager. chaplain; Centre H. Lawrence, Off
Ger Of the day. and Hezekiah Weeks, off,
gate to the state encampment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

Two farmers were murdered near Glen
dora, Miss. Christmas day by q negro.
Miss Maggie HUFF was burned to death at
her home near Berryvilla. Va, Christmas
morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

A dispatch from the City of Mexico yes
terday says: The last of the series of bull
fights by Mazzaltini was given this after
noon and was attended by 1000 people.
Mazzaltini narrowly escaped with his life,
being tossed by an Infatuated bull and
gored in the hand. Ten horses were killed
and six bulls. the usual number. The fight
was not up to the usual standard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

An interesting announcement o6 the Hotel
Empire-see ad., page 8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27
20 per cent off.

One-hfth on marked prices Of al Brass Banquet
Lamps and Tables, all Florentine Brass Candida.
bra, Mirrors. etc., etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-27

Dollsg Dollsgg
Some show marks of the Christ
mas rush, but many from the wino
dows are as bright as live baby.
sS.49 ones for 1925
s2ss ones for $50.
s2.75 for 81 40
S1.9s for $1o5
Csc ones for 74c
Soc for Sc
25c ones for lie.
Plated Ware.
Expensive pieces at half prices.
The least priced are quadruple plate,
on white metal.
Azc for choice of a miscellaneous lot Of But.
WV ter Dishes Cracker Jars Mustard Pots,
Salts and Peppers, Preserve and Fruit Dishes.
Calendars.
Raphael Tuck's and other artistic
productions are included in the price.
- ones ior DC
' '"e' iof 1"c'
~
oc ohes ior &c.
25c ones for 12c.
,.
15c ones for 90.
GLASSWARE
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