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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-07
FIRE AT DOUGLAS.
store of t. j. Davis a Co, General
Merchandise. Burned.

store of T. j. Davis ~ Co., General
Merchandise. Burned.
Douglas, Ca. June 6-Last night about
1880 o'clock. a bright light was seen issu-
ing from the upper story OF the store oc-
cupled by T. J. Davis & Co.. general mer-
chandise. Upon close scrutiny Il was dis
covered TO be on fire. The alarm was
given and citizens OF both colors respond
cd with alacrity and worked heroicaliy.
But tho fire had gained too much head
way TO save anything. by herculean
efforts Or. sibbetts drug store. near by.
was saved. and G. A. Ward. Jr.'s. store.
opposite, was saved. The colored people
have the thanks Of the entire town for
excellent work.
The building was two-story frame one,
belonging 20 John r. Overman, with no
insurance, occupied upstalr by c. j. Wash
irgton, with barber shop. He losses every
thing, with no insurance. The ground
floor was occupied by 4. J. Davis a Co.
general merchandise. whose loss was g. .
COO covered by 81 go Insurance In the HART
ford. Nothing Is known az 90 the origin
Of the fire, which was first discovered Ina
the upper story. Mr. Davis thinks IL va u
caused by rats getting IN matches. as ne
has not known enemy Or. Sibbott
passed the building after closing his drug
store at II o'clock and saw no signs 81
iire The building was very dry and
burned rapidly.
one negro killed another at ]. w. aol.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-07
FIRST Sea ISLANDS, nIoom.

Midtown. Ca, June 5.-The first sea
island cotton blooms Of the season made
their appearance here on the morning OF
June I. Owing TO excessive rains IN April
and the drought In May this Is considered
early for them.
The long drought was broken yesterday
evening by copious showers all over this
vicinity and growing crops are looking
unusually fine. In many instances farmers
are eeginning TO lay by their corn and ev-
Srythlng points to an abundant yield In all
food crops. -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-07
Mnycron. RIne., NIehnI.

Waycross, Ca, June 5.-Tho contest for
the Waycross Rides medal was begun
yesterday afternoon at Reedvlle range.
and viii probably be completed on Monday
afternoon. At present there are only two
men competing for the medal no others
having qualified for the shoot. The con-
test Monday will be between A. +. Per.
ham, Jr ana c. J. Paine, who, on yes
ierday' made 7s and 50 scores. respectively.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-07

lands still yesterday. fourteen miles from
Douglas.
NJ. L. Tison, the inventor of the new
common sense cylinder printing press, is
daily receiving applications for stock from
capitalists, who have seen the working
model.
Our farmers are jubilant over another
refreshing shower yesterday-that has
taken another reef In their long faces.
Wool clipping is now In full blast, small
lots only being offered on the market.
Producers are holding for better prices.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-07
GOOD PRICE FOR POTATOES.
Ware County Trucker Makes Good
Use of Land.

Use of Land.
Waycross, Ga, June 5.-R. c. Cannon.
atter paying for labor and fertilizers this
year. cleared $lo742 per acre on Irish pota-
toes and $67 per acre on garden peas. Az
ter disposing of the potatoes in the local
and northern markets the land was plant
ed in corn.
A society for the prevention OF cruelty
to animals is needed in Waycross, say Her
bert Murphy Esq, and other gentlemen.
j. Walter Bennett went to Pearson this
morning.
Miss Leila Page this morning returned
70 Pearson.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-06-07
JOHN 6. BUTLER,

DEALER IN
Paints, Oils and Glass. Sash, Doors.
Blinds ana Builders Supplies, Plain and
Decorative Wall Paper, Foreign and DO.
nestle Clements. Lime. Plaster and Hair.
Sole agent for Asbestine Cold Water
Paint :
IlO Congress ana % ST. Julian streets J
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05

decisions in all the states If those decisions had
been stencil in the nustrils of all decent men as
stated by the gentleman, they could hardly be in
accordance with decided cases in other states and
! assert that they are. An anal sis Of them
would absolutely refute the statement Of the gen
teman; and 1t seems remarkable to me that he
should impute dishOnO rable and dishonest mo-
tves to judicial tribunal of any state
Mr. Barrett-Mr. Speaker, I impugn the mo-
tiyes Of o tribunal. do not question the legis-
lature OF Vermont; impugn the motives Of no
member of that court: but do say tnat you can
not 20 into Vermont and find one lawyer out of
four who will not say that the record made i'm
connection with the Central railroad litigation
was not one in which the honest sons of the
Green Mountain state had cause to blush
Mr.. Grout-Did the Vermont court make any
decision from which an appeal would not lie to
the supreme court Of the United Statesy
Mr. Barrett-hr Speaker, am not a lawyer, 1
cannot answer his question; but know that the
state of Vermont was agitated and torn so that
families were.rent asunder, all politics divided on
railroad lines, and at times men were in fear of
bodily violence because they dared TO take issue
with the ralroad bosses of that period. Talk
about the legislature Of Vermont | will say in
all kindness that the majority Of that body, am
AFRAID, when they elected judges and other ofi-
GERS were not unmindfu Of the fact that the
great railroad corporations were the parti-s who
controlled the politics Of the state And that
legislature within my memory, refused to re-
elect a Judge who had honored the supreme
bench for years, simply because he had fallen
under the dispeasure Of the railroads.
The debate closed with a fervid declara-
ton from Mr.. Barrett that he should be
guilty of recreancy did he not hold up his
hands and raise his voice in defence of
Massachusetts, "whose judicial decisions
have never been called in question, and
whose legislation for the control of corpor-
ations is a beacon light for legislators"
Neither of the Vermont members replied.
The most apparent comment on this
"episOde' is that at the moment when
Judge Powers uncorked his vial of sar-
casm over Mr.. Barretts head he must
have forgotten in what school that gentle
man had been 'loaded" for just this occa-
sion, and how he delights to display his
prowess on the skirmish line whene op-
portunity offers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
The Arbitration Treaty

The Senate committee on foreign affairs
reported the arbitration treaty with Great
Britain to the Senate in executive session
Monday. Two amendments are proposed.
The first says that "no question which af-
fects the foreign or domestic policy of
either of the high contracting parties
shall be subject to arbitration under the
treaty, except by special agreement. The
professed purpose of this amendment is to
protect the rights of the United States un-
der the Monroe doctrine.
The second amendment strikes out all
reference to the king of Sweden and Nor
way as the umpire when the tribunal fails
to agree upon such umpire. Those familiar
with the facts express the belief that Great
Britain will not accept the amendments, NO
matter if they are not harmful to the
treaty. Their theory is that the present
British administration has gained what
credit is possible from the framing of the
treaty, and its members will not grieve at
its rejection in its present form by the
United States. 1t begins TO be evident
that definite action upon the treaty will moi
be taken by the Senate at this session OF
Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
An Odions AppoIntment.

Gov. Black has antagonized the public
opinion of the whole state of New York
by the appointment of Louis +. Payn as
superintendent Of insurance. The Office is
one of great responsibility and the salary
is several thousand dollars a year. The
newspapers Of the state have been clamor-
ing against the appointment for several
weeks and every influence has been brought
to bear upon the young governor to induce
him TO make another selection. Payn' 5
work was an important factor in securing
Blacks nomination, and Black has now
paid his political debt. The appointment
is staggering blow to the Republican
party of the Empire state and ought to be
bar to Blacks political future. Payn
has been professional lobbyist for years,
and his actions have been investigated by
legislative committees twice. Payn was
one of the agents connected with the Erie
railroad corruption, and the New York
World charges that he put into his own
pocket $4,000 which he received from
Jay Gould under pretence that it was
needed to influence the votes of certain
senators. While pretending to be a ma
chine Republican, Payn has lobbied for
Tammany measures, and the Chatham
Courier, his home paper, charged him with
selling ont a nomination for county super.
intendent of the poor in favor of a Demo
cratic candidate in return for $1,000, and
that, when threatened with exposure OF
this be-taking, he returned the money
to avoid exposure. Payn was indicted
for perjury by the grand jury of Oneida
county in March, 1892. Payn's public
record is that of defaulter. AS deputy
sheriff Of Columbia county he failed to
turn over money which he had collected
through the execution Of judgments, and
when the county tried to recover the
amount three of his bondsmen were found
to be worthless and the fourth paid the full
amount of the shortage. Payn's private
record is that of a debtor who does not pay
his debts. The court records of his owr
county show entries of 50 Judgment!
gainst him, amounting to over $4,000
His property was mortgaged in 1892 to tn,
Equitable Life Assurance society for S2l,
| 600, and the mortgage has been neithe
! satisfied, paid or foreclosed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05

Ex-Representative James f. Wilson of
Iowa announced Monday that he had ac-
cepted the secretaryship of agriculture in
the Mckinley cabinet. He is 62 years old,
has lived in Iowa since 1851, is a practical
farmer and served in the FOrty-third, For
ty-fourth and Forty.eighth Congresses.
Lyman j. Gage, the Chicago banker
who will be McKinley's secretary of the
treasury, said Friday: sit will be my
chief aim to see that the country is given
a business-like administration so far as the
duties of the secretary of the treasury are
concerned. My appointments will be
made with regard to merit, and not be-
cause of political obligation"
Congressman Hubbard of Missouri, who
wants to have the death penalty established
for train robbery, has submitted to Con-
gress statistics showing that in the past six
years there have been 1873 instances of
trains being stopped to be plundered. In
these Iobberies 73 persons have been
killed and SO wounded. The power of
Congress to legislate in this matter is de-
rived from its authority to regulate inter-
state commerce. The train robber is the
land pirate, and is as indifferent to human
life. Present laws would seem to provide
sufficient punishment for the crime of
train robberles where they are fearlessly
administered, but there comes the rub, for
in some of the sparsely settled states, nota-
bly, in the West and Southwest, the Off
cials are so slack and slow that crime goes
almost unpunished.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
PITY the Man,

What other country has thrown away $780,
OOOOOO year on pensions, 1t would have been
better for the country if il had taken thai amount
and sunk it in the Atlantic ocean. | think we
are beginning to the end OF this extravaganza.
We owe great deal to the two Democratic ad-
mnstratious in this respect
These seem TO be the sentiments of a
rebel, and one might suppose they were ut
tered in South Carolina or Louisiana.
They were, however, spoken in Massachu-
sets: to be exact, at the United States
hotel in Boston last Saturday evening.
The occasion was the annual banquet of
the New England Free Trade league, and
the speaker was President Charles w. FL
lot of Harvard. That there have been
pension abuses, and that the old soldier
argument has been overworked in the dis
trbution of public honors few will deny,
but in spite of this we ought not to forget
the debt of gratitude we owe to the Union
veterans. Can any sum of money ever re-
pay the services of the boys who wore the
blue when the dismemberment of the
Union was threatened? The dark side of
the battle field, the hospital and the prison
pen evidently appeal not to the high-minded
and chivalrous president of Americas S
greatest educational institution. Pensions
legitimately given have saved from want,
distress, from the poor-house itself, many a
veteran whose wounds or other disability
made difficult or impossible the earning of
a living.
1t is, of course, entirely question of
good taste and of personal feeling whether
one shall entertain or express sentiments
like those of President Eliot, but to the
veterans who knew and endured all the
bitterness of the great contest the spirit of
his words stops little short of those utter
ances which, in the days of '61'65, were
counted the greatest of crimes-treason.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
The Weather

Is decidedly rheumatic and you will make no
mistake in trying Smiths Rheumatic Cure
II you are one Of that great army of sufferers.
1t is an internal remedy which acts upon the
liver and kidneys, enabling them to throw off
the uric acid in the system, is harmless and
pleasant to take, and 1t is guaranteed to give
satisfaction in all cases of rheumatism if taken
rs directed
Mr. c. n. Hackley. with Morse & Simpson,
Brooks House Shoe Store, BrattlebOro. Vt,
says:-"For three or four ears | suffered very
severely with rheumatism in both arms, some
Zines not being able to raise them above my
Shoulders. About one year ago used two bot.
ties of Smiths Rheumatic Cure, and have been
eDtirely free from the disease since"
Mr. A. D. Hulett, of Pawet, VI, says: u
was taken with rheumatism and laid helpless
thaee weeks. when was carried to the May
Fletcher hospital at Burlington, Vt neigh
Dor and friend, Mr.. Joseph seymour going
with me. Invent through a course of tr. at.
ment there. consisting of hot baths and medi-
cnes, but got no relief. friend urged me to
try Smith S Rheumatic Cure, which ! did, and
II may seem an incredible story but is true,
nevertheless. that i'm less than two weeks the
swelling and pain had gone and | was driving
the stage to Dorset. | gained ~ pounds in
weight during that time and am now able to do
good days work.
Mr.. Joseph Seymour says:-"Mr. Hulett and
myself were wOrklng together when he was
taken sick with rh umatism last June and
took care of him three weeks. II was the worst
case of rheumatism | ever saw and seemed to
affect every Joint | went with him to the hos
pital. as he was absolutely helpless and he RE
mained there some time. returning home after
awhile not much Of any improved. He was in
duCed to try Smiths Rheumatic Cure and
fully believe it was the only thing that helped
him Two sizes. 80 cents anA 81. GEORGE c.
SMITH, Druggist, south Londonderry, Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
The Venezuelan Treaty signal.

The Anglo Venezuelan arbitration treaty
was signed Tuesday, at the state depart
ment in Washington by Sir Julian Paunce-
fote, the British ambassador, and Senior
Jose Andrade, the Venezuelan minister.
This signalizes the amicable termination
of a controversy that has lasted for nearly
a century, as well as the resumption of di-
plomatic relations between two countries
which have been suspended for ten years.
The arbitration tribunal will consist of
Right Hon. Baron Herschell and the Hon.
Sir Richard Hem Collins, on the part of
Great Britain; Hon. Melville w. Fuller,
chief justice of the United States supreme
court, and David j. Brewer, a justice of
the United States supreme court on the
part of Venezuela. The treaty provides
that the four commissioners shall meet
within six months of its ratification and
shall nominate a fifth member. In the
event of their failure to agree, King Oscar
of Sweden and Norway, shall name a COM
missioner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05

1t was left for a leading Spanish news
paper, the FL Imparcio of Madrid, to print
the best funeral sketch Of Antonio Maceo,
the Cuban patriot leader This paper rec
ognzes Maceo's high character and says he
was "the idol, the god of the whites as much
as of the blacks. They all recognized him as
their indisputable chief. He was the only
leader who did not permit his mind even
to think of a possible compromise" His
sobriety was very great, and he professed a
deep contempt for drunkards. lie did not
smoke, and did not allow anybody in his
encourage 20 indulge in smoking. He did
not like fetes or social amusements, and
women were sternly excluded from his
camp. During one Of his raids in the
province of Pnar del Rio he was wounded
in his foot, and since then he had remained
lame He never wore any distinctive
marks or signs Indicating his rank in the
revolutionary army.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05

Friends of Mark Hanna in Columbus,
Ohio, admit that he will not be appointed
by Governor Bushnell to the Senate to sue
ceed Sherman as it was at first supposed he
would be. 1t is reported that Governor
Bushnell has decided to appoint Lieut.
Gov. Asa w. Jones to the vacancy, and
that this is in accordance with the wishes
of the Foraker leaders. The agreement is
said to be that Jones will not be candl-
date for election to the full term. The
contest for the full term may be between
Gov. Bushnell and Mr.. Hanna.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
GBe a1ermumt pb@rris.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY >, 1897.

President-elect Mckinley rendered the
war portfolio to Gen. Russell A. Alger of
Michigan, last Friday, and he at once ac-
cepted it. Gen. Alger says that all the
differences between himself and Senator
Sherman have been arranged, and that
they will work together in harmony.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
Public Notice.

As agents, we druggists will pay you back the
money on 25 or so cent bottle of DR.. Bales Cough
Syrup, "Hustena" (put up In three cornered bot
tles) If II does not cure your cough and prove the
best medicine ever used for severe coughs, lung
troubles and asthma. Try II.
f. II. HOLDEN.
GEO, E. GREENE.
F. DURGlN.
H. A. CHAPLIN.
WORDEN BROS, Hinsdale, N. H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
THE VERMONT PHGNIX.
SHED ENERY FRIDAY AT BRA1TLEBORO, VI, BY
o. l.. FRENCH.

TERMS: 81 so per year in advance; if not paid
within the year So
RATES OF ADVERTISING furnished on application.
Births, deaths and marriages published free;
Obituary Notices, Cards of Thanks, etc, IS cents
per inch of - lines or less.
Entered at the Brattleboro Post OficP as sec
ond lass mail matter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
20 Extra Fine Fur Capes.

Of the latest shape and STYLE full and the popular lengths from
SO inches long, comprising that has been
sold by house $25 bargain price 500
finest electric seal with finest collar and trimming down the
'front.' before sold under $65, bargain price, 500
French seal with elegant collar and front trimming real
value S sale $53 Six finest plain electric seal and
inches long, real value 9 % sale 29 Seven finest quality
SEAL astrachn and electric capes 81 inches long, worth
$3S to $40, $24 Also odd S.
double the price Muh and fur bo half price
balance of stock
A Big Cut In Prices In All Other Departments.
Dress goods linen damask napkins towels heengs, anne
mang oil cloths blankets hosiery ladies' chill
dren under anne go corset Hamburg dgg ac Wrappers
muslin underwear silk waists,
Come early if you the best bargains.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
Free.

No need for the old ladies and gentlemen to
wish they were seventy.
A. ]. ROBERTS IN invites all persons 65 years
old or over to come and have one free photo
graph taken at his studio, III Main street any
time before February 23
Those over 70 can have another chance as
the storm prevented some from getting out.
It is unnecessary to remind children TO bring
their parents and grandparents judging from
the large number of old people who took ad-
vantage Of my former offer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
5 5 90 Jackets,
7 so Jackets,
10 90 Jackets,
IL 90 Jackets,
1900 Jackets,
Bargain Price, $2.75
Bargain Price, 4.69
Bargain Price, 6.89
Bargain Price, 859
Bargain Price, 9.49

Also about carried from the past three
elegant quality $40 S5
Closing ST. S5 Some ladies'
Just the thing for school and stormy weather.
about
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
WINDHAM COUNTY SAVINGS BANK
NENVEANE. VT.

Organized in 1854; has money to loan on A. No.
persunal security; or first mortgages of real es-
teLe PeTsons m wishing to borrow apply to III II
DAVIDSON, Treasurer, Newfane, Vt,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
Calves,

IWill pay marketprice for all calves delivered
i ANY Saturday, orbefore 1880 Monday morn ings,
at my farm, ,Brattleboro. Win also buy some nice
new mich cows II g. CLARK.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
O. ]. PRATT.
Cloak and Fur Department.
Last Grand Mark Down
for the Season.

Every garment be closed ID I.3
regular price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05
Business Garns.

III d. HOLTON, VI. d.,
IN, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office and residence corner Main and Walnut
treets. At home from to and to Z Pm.
Brattleboro Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-05

81 PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Office in Crosby Block, opposite Telephone Ex-
ohange. ONCE hours to. AM, / to 3P. NJ. Res
6ence corner Main and Walnut Sts.. Brattleboro.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-05-06
Are We to Have Another Railroadp

Some interest has been created here
this week by the movements of sur
veying corps, which has been working
between Bedington, Berkeley county,
and Shepherdstown. About month
ago a stranger came to Shepherdstown,
and after looking around a short time
he went down the canal as far as Har
per's Ferry. a few days ago the
same gentleman, who now turns out to
be Mr.. George S. Dawson, of Pittsburg,
arrived here with a party Of FIVE sur
veyors, and all this week they have
been at work running lines from this
point westward. Last week large
number of surveyors pegs were un-
loaded for them at Bedington Station.
Efforts to ascertain the object Of the
survey have been fruitIess. The men
have parried all questions, their usual
answer ba;nc that they are simply
maxine a General map of this section.
W. tI;r, the most likely surDosit;on
Is that the work is being done in the
interest Of the West Virginia Central
Po;Iro.d This road desires an out
Iet 70 the east and is bound 10 have it.
I hos boar bameJ N is efforts 70 get
bo1dof+baC & q canal which would
r,al,o o most DESIRABLE roadbed. and
s,,,,ars heretofore made on the Mary.
land side Of the river for a route other
tIan +bo o.roI Iova shown that #
would he . most costly road 10 build.
+ ! NOT ;ronrobabIe that this de of
r