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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Died During a Spree.
Shocking Death OF IA MIlIiOnaire's Son
from an Overdose OF ChIOrRI---He Was
n Graduate Of Yale and Prominent
Socially.


from an Overdose OF ChIOrRI---He Was
n Graduate Of Yale and Prominent
Socially.
Beverly Ward, jr., %, son of prominent
New York millionaire, died Dec 10, at
the BAltusrol Golf club, near Short Hills.
n. j., from the effects of an overdose of
chloral. Young Ward was one of party
of young society men who made a compact
TO get drunk and stay so from the closing
night of the New York horse show until
Christmas. For two years previous to this
agreement Ward had been living a sober
life and it was rumored that he was to be
married. Although several men had Gu
tered the compact, Ward and julius I.
Chamberlain, son of Daniel H. Chamber
lain, Ex-Governor of South Carolina, were
the only two who stuck TO the agreement
up TO the time of Wards death. The two
young men had previously gone to Short
Hills, to finish their spree and it was in
village saloon there that Ward collapsed
He was Immediately taken to the house
of a physician who gave him the prescrip-
ton. Ward was then taken TO the club
house and put to bed. He insisted upon
keeping the medicine and was warned not
to take too much of it. About midniRht
Ward called for drink of whiskey but h
request was refused and he went back TO
bed. When Chamberlain went to call him
the next morning, he received no response
and found that Wards body was strangely
cold. He Immediately called doctor who
said Ward had been dead some time
Beverly Ward, jr., was graduate of Yale
and while there had won the Ten Eyck
prize for composition and oratory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
PeAry Given n Ship for Arctic EIpIora-
ton.

ton.
a. c. Harmsworth Englands patron OF
Arctic exploration, has given ms ship
Windward to Lieut. Robert Peary and
will have her overhauied and sent 10 Amer
lea for use IN his coming expedition Mr.
Harmsworth is the proprieto- Of the Lon
don Daily Mail and l6 other journals He
equipped the Jacks n-Harms orth expedi-
ton IN 1894 at an expense of 1925 900, aud
as a result Of its la ors almost the whole Of
Franz Josef Land has been carefully
mapped.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Lafayette College Building and VAL
liable HerbarIum Burned.

Pardee hall at Lafayette college, Easton,
Pa, was partially destroyed by fire Satur-
day the loss amounting to about 500, 900.
The building was five stories high in the
centre and four stories on the connecting
wings 1t cost originally $780, 900 and
was burned in 1879, when the insurance of
$3.50, 900 about paid for rebuilding it on the
original lines. The herbarium of Prof. j
NJ Porter, which was said to be the finest
in the United States and which he had
made his life work, was almost wholly de-
stroyed. The rebuilding of the hall will
begin at once. The fire started from a
germ incubator in the biological laboratory.
Fire destroyed the Mermod & Jaccard
jewelry store in St. Louis Sunday. The
property was valued at $3.50, 600, but the
diamonds and most valuable portion of the
jewelry were stored in a supposedly fire.
proof vault, and the real loss is expected
to be only $3.50 900 to $3.50, 600
Col James Cooper Mckee, who died Sat
urday at Butler, Pa, after disposing of
$50 900 among relatives, bequeathed his
library of 5000 volumes to the public
schools of Butler, and left $1,000 to the
school Board in trust, the interest to be
used in keeping clean and giving proper
care to the teeth of the children whose
parents or guardians are unable to bear the
expense.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
LOCAL EVIDENCE
One Line OF BrattlebOrO Evidence Is
Worth Column OF Foreign Testi.

mOny.
Make mental note Of this
The endorser is well known in Brattleboro.
His veracity is unquestioned.
You are reading local evidence.
Investigating home testimony.
Brattleboro news for BrRttIe0oro people
Its not from Florida or Michigan
Suspicion can't Turk around it.
Honesty is its prominent characteristic
Home endorsement is its salient point
Mr.. J. g. Whitney Of North Main street near
the West River brings, says; Il am very glad 20
say few words for Doan's Kidney Pills 70 they
cured me OF a kidney trouble OF long star ding
and from which ! suffr red great deal At my
age would have been thankful for relief to saw
nothing of being cured h d pains across my
back and hips, hard dull aching pain If would
stoop and could not straighten up without suf.
fering tremendously. A kidney weakness which
was distressing and annoying especially at night
caused me 10 lose much rest. Two years ago |
was 50 bad of that the doctor thought had
Bright's Disease My attention was called TO
Doan's Kidney Pills and / got them at F. r. Dur.
gins drug store. After using them only few
days noticed change for the better contin.
ued the treatment and was surprised 70 See how
quickly they stopped the pain in my back and
relieved the other difficulty. II was a God in.
vestment when got Doan's Kidney Pills. have
recommended them 10 several OF my friends who
are using them with good results. do think the
most obstinate cases of kidney trouble will Weld
TO Doan's Kidney Pills. l have lived here over
thirty years and am fairly well known. You can
publish my statement at any time hoping it may
be the means of relieving some one else"
Doans Kidney Pills are for sale by all dealers
Price, so cents box or sent by mail on receipt
of price. Foster Mi burn Co., Buffalo, N y. sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doans and take no other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Shot by Masked Robbers.

Former schOOlmaster Thought TO
Have Been the Victim of One of His
Former Pupils at Wilton, Conn.
David Lambert, AZ, was murdered Fri
day evening at his home in Wilton, near
South Norwalk, Conn, by two robbers
whom ne had surprised in the house They
had previously bound and gagged and chlor-
oformed Mrs. Lambert After the murder
they drove off in Mr. Lambert's team.
This team was later found near the depot
at South Norwalk and it is believed the
murderers took late train to New York.
The robbers fired six shots at their victim,
all of which took effect. Mrs Lambert
finally succeeded in freeing herself and
alarmed the neighborhood, The robbers
secured very little booty. MIR. Lambert
formerly taught a boys school, and Mrs.
Lambert is positive that she recognized one
of the robbers as Benny" Willis, 25 who
attended the school several years ago and
who afterward became a dissolute char
acter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
n. r. BROWN.
To the Ladies'

pay for Cent Green I. s. Internal
Revenue Playing Cards stamps SI.OO
each. These stamps were used on the backs Of
old Photographs taken between the years Of
1890 and 1870. Stamps can be removed
from backs OF Photographs without in
jurlng either stamps or photographs by soak
ing the backs in warm water Look your old
photographs over for them. BE Sure Il says
Playing Cards ut bottom OF stamp. On
rrcript Of same SI.OO for each one will be-
PROMPTLY SENT To THE SENDER. l also
buy all other kinds Of Revenues. SEND FOR MY
PRICE LIST. CORRESPONDENTS SOLICITED
Address, FREDERIC PORTLAND, Worcester
Mass Box 29e 5O-5s
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
For
Christmas

We have chairs for the big folks and little folks pic
lures in great variety Of styles and prices easels from
% cents up frames, filed and unified lace cur
tanS and chenille draperes ladies' desks and work bas-
kets combination desks and bookcases jardinere stands
centre tables rugs in fact many things that cannot
them all, but that visit to our store will
result in the purchase of Christmas gift which will be
both ornamental and useful.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24

W. C. Mcdonald, the millionaire tobacco
manufacturer, whose gifts 10 McGill uni
versity already aggregate nearly So 600. o.
600, has Just given $3.50. 600 more to the
institution Fifty thousand dollars of this
sum Is TO be used as an endowment in
strengthening the law faculty, and the re-
naming 5000. 900 is for the scientific de
partment, in the building of which his pre-
vious donations have been principally used
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD
New London Division

Taking effect October y 1897
GOING SOUTH.
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
$3.50 ;. NJ. for Springfield and New York
b:45 A. NJ, for Millers Falls Palmer and New Lon
don. Connecting at Millers kaIls with FIton-
burg X. R., at Palmer with Boston & Albany
X. R., at Wilmantic with New England r. R.
al New London with n. Y, n. h. q H. h. X
9:lO A. H., for Springfield and New York
1880 A. NJ, for Miers Falls and stations on Fitch
burg X. R., Palmer and stations on Boston &
Albany X. R.. and for New London
2:lS p. NJ, for SpriL gfeld and New York
d: P. NJ, for Millers Falls and stations Fitch
burg K. r., Palmer and New London and New
York via Norwich Line.
1857 P. H., for Springfield and New York.
GOING NORTH.
Trains arrive at Brattleboro as follows:
1928 A. NJ, from New York via Norwich Line, New
London. Palmer and Millers Falls
1850 A. ~, from Springfield
u % P. NJ, from New London, Palmer and Millers
Falls
s:9e $40 and 1905 P. n, from Springfield and
New York.
1855 P. NJ, from New London, connecting from
Palmer, Mille's Falls and intermediate stations
subject 20 change without notice.
ID. MAOkENZlE, bupt,, New London
B. w. CUMMINGS, q. p. A, ST. Adams.
J. A. soUTHARD. D. P. A., New London
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-24
Clip Your Horseg

TINHE place TO ee the work done is Il. r.
Il BROWNS LIVERY, the old Ray stand, cor
ner OF Fiat and Nam streets. Electric Clippers
the machine we use. Oft
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05
Expected Combat
at PharsaIa
People Depressed, and Irrita-
ton Against the Royal
Family Still Con-
tinues.

London. May "a dispatcO to The
Standard from Athens, fled this even.
ing. states that the general expectation
that decisive battle would be fought
to-day at Pharsala created intense anx-
iesy. Groups of people gathered in
the streets aud animatedly discussed
the probable resalt Of the expected
combat. but 30 attack upon the Greek
positions was made by the Turks.
The dispatch adds that Col Tsamavos.
the new minister Of war, and M
Theotakis. minister of the interior.
arrived at Pharsala at poon to-day.
They reviewed the troops, whose morale
is uowdescribed as excellent.
The Standards correspondent fur
tber states that although the Greeks
fought courageously aud maintained
their positions at Velestino, they suffer
ed serious losses. Il is estimated that
the Turks, when retreasing from Veles-
tino, burned several saillages. The
estimated value Of the provisions and
war material captured by the Turks
thus far in the campaign is 5000, 600.
The retreat of the Greek forces from
tbe province Of Epirus still depresses
the people, whose attitude is sombre
The deep irritation against the mem
bers of the royal family continues.
The diplomats in Athens had pro-
tracted conference to-day. Il is be-
lieyed they discussed the question OF
sending oo,es to their respective gov
ernments in reference to mediation.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05
ON THE MISSISSIPPI
There Is Still Cause for the
Gravest Apprehension.

New Orleans, April 30.-The
storm of last night. during which
four inches of rain fell, gave toe
people of DonaIdsvllle and Ascen-
sion and lberville parishes scare
At the various weak places in the
levee talf the population of the
parishes was up all night and at work
on the levees 1t is claimed to-day
that the storm and rain actually bene-
fited the levees, packing the earth
more thoroughly and solidifying the
defenses of the Louisiana lowlands
President Maxwell Of the Tensaa
leyee district of Louisiana is certain
there will be rise of at least two
feet more ON the Lower Mississippi
and thinks the people south of Red
river are doing we'll to put their
levees in order. The belief in Ten
sas basin is that when the present
food concentrates its forces south of
Red river, which it will not do for
weeks hence, 1t Will attain volume
that will sweep away the levees on
either side like chaff All the
mighty ocean that will we'll nigh aver
age 10 miles in width from Cairo to
Vicksburg must pass through chan
mel mile or two wide after leaving
Red river.
While the greater portion of Madl-
son parish is under water. only 1000
acres having escaped, the parish just
above it is complaining Of the drouth
and crops are set back for want of
water.
The negroes in the oveshowed Sec
tons are fortunate just row in the
immense quantities Of shad and sar
dimes coming up the river to spawn
They are caught in scoop nets and
provide the chief food for thousands
of refugees
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05
GREEKS POSITIONS WEAK.

London. May "A special dispatch
to The Times from Pbarsala. dated
to-day. says that there are about &c.
900 Greek troops in and about that
city. They have 60 guns. Ioforma-
sion regarding the Turks is scau.y.
but they are probably advancing from
Trikkala. The Greeks are inactive
and their positions are weak
A dispatch to The Times from
Athens confirms the report Of the Turk
ish repulse at Velestino. Geo. Smo.
fenski, commanded at that place and is
nov regar1ed as the hero of the con-
paign. The dispatcn adds that for
eign officer who witnessed the affair
estimated that the Turks numbered
5000 and the Greeks 5000 He
doubts whether it was intended as a
serious effort to turn the Greek position.
The same officer states that the Turks
are steadily advancing on Pharsala.
where be believes a decisive couhict
will occur either to morrow or Tues.
day.
Another officer who witnessed the
repulse of the Turks at Velestino says
the Turkish cavalrymeo who made the
attack were mounted on mere ponies
They rode close to the Greek lines,
were fired on aud then retreated with a
loes Of 80 men. The Greek cavalry
pursued the Turks, and it is reported
that they captured 9 men and 10
horses. The dispatch adds that the
retreat of the Greeks from Epirus re-
mains mystery. Tie entire loss in
that province is estimated to have beer
200 men killed or wounded.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05

What use is there in eating when food does
you no good-iu tact, when it does you more
harm than good, for such is the case if it is
not digested
If you have loatbiop for food there is no
use of forcing it down, for it will not be d.
gesed. You must restore the digestive
organs to their natural strength and
cause rhe foud 10 be digested, when an appe-
tite will come, aud with it relish for food
The tired, languid feeling will give place
to vigor and energy then you will put 6esh
on your bones aud become stroog. The
Shaker Digestive Cordial as made by the
Mount Lebanon Shakers contains food already
digested and is digester of foods as well.
It's action is prompt and its effects perma-
nent.
Doctors prescribe Laxoi because it has all
the virtues of Castor Oil and is palstaoIe.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05
Sick Convicts Pardoned.

TIE Governor issued the followir"
pardons yesterday on the recommends
tion sf Dr., Pope, surgeon Of the Pec-
iteotary:
Joseph Boles. convicted 10 Beaufort,
1896. Of house breakirg and larceny,
apd sentenced by Judge Earle to eight
cen months.
Monroe Hollaod, convicted 10 Aiken,
1895, of house breaking and larcen J.
and sentenced by Judge Gary to five
years
Peter Green. convicted in Beaufort.
1895, Of burglary, and sentenced by
Judge Gary to FIVE sears.
William Leoysotp. of "ao attempt
to murder by poison" in Crapgeburg,
1896, and sentenced by Judge Town
send to five years.
DR.. Pope says they are all veil ad-
vanced 10 consumption and capoot 1--we
many weeks longer in prison aud are
constant source of danger to the other
con nvicts.-Colunbia Register
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05

continues, were found along the road to
La7;ssa. A Jew who has just arrived
at Larissa from Volo says that the
place ia deserted and that the garrison
also has left The troops have gone to
Pbarsala.
"All is quiet here aud most Of
the Jews remaired in Larissa. Two
battalions of Turkish infantry are
guarding the railroad station of
Lafissa. where are found the remains
Of hospital stores which we're left by
the Greeks at the last moment. The
inhabitants of Larissa say the Greeks
seized all the horses ADD carriages.
The newspaper men fed on foot.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05
A Desperate Case
But the Greek Masses Still
Favor Fighting.

London, May st seems almos, use
less, according to dispatches from a
great variety of sources, to expect any
rally of the Greek forces. The fight
ing spirit and material of the rank aud
file still remain, but they lack compe'
tent leadership The rage of the COM
mon people revives as the details of the
igoominious failure of the Greek cam
paign iu Thessaly become known. Ac-
cording to the latest news from Athens
it is directed against the royal family,
especially the crown prince, Who never
was popular aud is now detested Ref
ugees from Larissa describing the COZ
duct of the crown princes retinue
when the city was evacuated. say that
they filled whole train with the
princes baggage. including supplies fit
for command, consisting of ducks
and all sorts of delicacles, while hun
dreds of wounded soldiers we're left to
their fate. 1t is impossible to verify
such stories, but the English cores
pondents who send them d. not ques-
ton their truth.
A definite announcement of the
policy of the Ralli ministry is moment
arily expected. 1t is beginning to be
seen, even in Athens, that all hope Of
successful resistance to the Turks is
gone. There is an intense desire.
however, to retrieve the disgrace that
has fallen upon the nation caused by
ccwardly leadership.
Patriotic Greeks, includiog large
section of the army. demand that one
great battle be fought even if defeat be
certain, in order to viudicate the honor
of Greece. Then they will be wiling
to submit and seek the good Offices Of
the powers, which the latter are so
anxious to exercise. The impression
prevails that whatever popular feeling
may be, official circles would welcome
an imposition Of mediation by the pow
ers that would delay any de6oite de.
claration. The action on the part of
the new ministry may be explained by
stating that they are awaiting the fulfill
ment Of their hope. despite the deuials
Of the diplomats, and that they are in
passing accordance vito ;he decision of
the powers to await Greece's act of
penance. Persistent reports circulate
that the foreign euvoys are using their
efforts in the direction of peace with
prospect Of success.
Meanwhile the hopes of the patriots
are in the eoldiery uoder General
Smolenski, the hero of Velestiuo
Independent accounts ascribe to him
great ability. sound judgment. coolness,
personal courage aod the faculty of in
spring confidence. OoIy strategist
be has not yet been proved. Should
be meet the invaders and be defeated it
would undoubtedly be the last act Of
the military drama Thereafter revo.
luton might be expected.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05
A DIFFERENT STORY !.

Athens, April 80 The correspond
ent Of the Associated Press who was at
Larissa With the Turks on Wednesday
saws that 90 the arrival of the Turkish
troops there they found tie fortress io-
tact and obtained possession of i'm
mense quantities of ammunition of all
kinds. The abandonment of such a
strong position is inoomprenensib,e.
The news of the occupation of Volo by
Che Turkish forces is momeutarily ex-
pected here.
Eleven more Greek cannoo," the
correspondent af the Associated Press
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05
Fighting Continues.
Two Very Hot Battles at
Velastino.

Athens. April 80 "A dispatch from
near tie front at Voio, dated last even
ing, describes the fighting during the
attack b5 the Turks upon VelassiDo,
10 miles from Volo. as furious aud
bloody. The Turks attempted to turn
che Greek right. aod made repeated as
saulss. which we're repulsed every time
With heavy loss to the Turks. The en-
gsge,aent lasted over Two hours. during
which nearly 1000 Turks we're under
Ere. The dispatch adds that the Turks
we're apparently not dismayed by their
failures. and that the Greeks expect a
more furious ouslaught on the morrow
TODAY az daylight. The Turks out
numbered the Greeks. but the position
of the latter. the dispatch said, was
strong. The Greek government has
no advices that Volo subsequently fell
into the hands Of the Turks. aud the
report to that effect from Constant
nople is derided.
Advices tonight from Pharsala say
that the Greeks under General
Smolsnski won another victory over
the Tusks at Velas.ioo to day. The
Turkish force which attacked the place
numbered 5000. They were repalsed
With enormous loss General Smoi-
eDski has telegrapbed to Crown Prince
Constantine at Pbarssla asking him to
congratulate the Greeks upon their sue
cess.
London, April 3o.-A dispatch to
the Times from Athens says that the
right wing of the Greek army under
command Of General Smoienski. main
tained i.s position at Velestine against
the Tarkish attack. but the left wing.
despite che fact that it bad been rein
forced by the troops under General
Mavremicbslis. was compelled to retire.
The dispatch adds that it is feared that
the Greek position at Pharsala may be
outfanked by the Turks and that a
retreat on Domoke may be necessary.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05
United in Greece.
Factions Are Friends While
Turks Remain Foes.

Athens, May The legislative as
sembly to-day There was q full at
tendance of members and the galleries
were crowdedsn with interested audience
ell anxious to bear the declarations of
policy from the new government.
Prime Miaister Ralli was somewhat
coolly received when he entered After
the usual formalities attended upou the
opening of the house had been couclud
ed, M. Rali made an address He
said the first care of the government
would be to reorganize the army
Without that it would be impossible to
conclude an honorable peace happily
the army. which was worthy of bet
ter fate than it had met. maintained its
spirit unimpaired. aud the country
might confidently rely upon it He ap-
pealed to the chamber aod the country
to cooperate with the government.
He concluded by asking that the cham
Der, which bad been convened iu extra
ordinary session. adjourn
M Delyaunis. Prime Minister
Ralli's predecessor in Office, concurred
in the request for an adjournment. He
added that be would fully support the
cabinet so long as the Turks occupied
an inch of Greek territory.
NJ Philaretos demanded that the
government recall Crown Prioce Con-
staotine and Prince Nicholas from the
front, adding sarcastically that it was
plainly evident that the crown princee
was over q fatigued. This remark
evoked annlause frolu the galleries
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1897-05-05

NJ Ralli confirmed the reports of a
Greek victory at Velastino. He de-
clared that the retreat of the Greeks
from Epirus bad been orderly except or
the pars of the Infantry, which bad
been Infected With panic by the viii
layers.
rhe cham Der adopted the proposal to
adjourn after which Delyaupis ap-
preached NJ. Ralli aod shook his hand.
This evidence Of friendship between
the leader of the opposition aud the
leader Of the government was greeted
with some applause.