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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
Defeat of the Paclnc Railroad Funding

Bill.
The Pacific railroad funding bill, intro
duced and supported by Mr.. Powers of
Vermont, chairman of the House commit
tee on Pacific railroads, was defeated
Tuesday by majority of &c votes. De
bate on the bill was finished Monday. The
Rutland Herald makes an intelligent state
ment of the situation as regards the Pa
citc railroads and the relation of the gov
eminent toward them. The defeat of the
Powers bill leaves the two great corpora
tions, the Union Pacific and Central Pa
citic roads, in a precarious position, and
the reorganization committee of the Union
Pacific will probably now mature some
plan to meet the obligations of the road
The principal of the bonds issued by the
government for the benefit of the Union
and Kansas Pacific roads, which the Union
racine must pay, amounts in round num-
oers TO S33,5OO,OOO OF this little over
Sl9,OOO'OOO have matured. More of it
VIII mature January l, 1898, and the rest
OF ii year later. The amount of interest
due the government on these bonds. less
the sinking fund, is So, 900. 900. This
"'sA ~ hS4pai uut makes 500, OOO. OJD
now due the government. If the re0rgan-
lzatlon committee should induce the first
mortgage bondholders to foreclose on the
property the government might be com
PEELED TO buy in the road in order to pro-
tecl It's second lien on the property.
The situation is thus very much in
VOWED. The country will not for a mo-
ment permit the government to 90 into the
railroad business. The Powers bill pro-
posed that the government should nav off
It's subsidy bonds secured by second mort
gage against the Union and Central pa
cine companies, and accept from the com
paules in their place second MORTGAGE
bonds to run so years at ? per cent interest
with the principal payable in installments
In the debates in the House a good deal
was made of the fact that the funding hiII
OF the last Congress had proposed first
mortgage bonds at 8 per cent interest
Ihis was much more favorable to the gov.
eminent and some members resented The
close bargain that was proposed by the
friends OF the Powers bill. The whole
debt OF the two companies due the GOV.
eminent is about SIP, 10000 and ner
cent on that amount makes no mean item
IL remains to be seen what the re6reaniz'
ing committee will do in the premises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

C. E. Whitman, G. Il. Wheeler, John Rob
ertson; ushers, w. w. Sawyer Ed Blanch-
ard, Hugh Whitman, j. A. Bush and Ar
thur Whitaker; auditors, j. T. Moore, c.
E. Whitman, Ernest r. Ball; committee
on decorations, O. II. Whitman, Mrs. II.
II. Pratt, Miss Nellie Brown, Miss Eta
Labaree, A. II. Halliday, Mr. and Mrs.
Lyndon L. Durham. The newly-elected
trustees held their first meeting last even
ing, Immediately following the church sup
per. The church officers elected at the
annual church meeting Monday evening
were: Clerk, j. A. Eaton; trustees, Fl.
King, H. A. Adams, E. Il. Ball; Trustee
ofsthe legacy fund, j. T, Moore; commit
tee on the sick, Miss Eva Stckney, Mrs
Lyman Church; on benevolence, j. A.
Bush, Mrs. Charles Underhill, Miss Eta
Labaree; on hospitality, G. B. Wheeler,
Mrs. L. L. Durham, W. W. Sawyer, Miss
Nellie Brown; on visitation, Ernest Ball,
Mrs. F. NJ. Howard, F. G. Pierce, j. T..
Moore; on Sunday school, Mrs. Nora
Church, Mrs Elmer Underhill, Mrs. Wini-
fred Ingram. During the past year there
have been four accessions to this church
and Is baptisms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
WESTMIN STER.

A. S. Watkins is confined to the house
with a severe ''grippy" cold.
Thaddeus Brooks, lifelong and we'll
known resident, died at his home in Black
vile Sunday morning.
Dennis brisbane has five or six young
cattle running wild on the range OF hills
between his place and Saxtons River and
Westminster West, all efforts for their
capture thus far proving unsuccessful.
The Crescent Dramatic club will give
the two-act play, THE danger signal" at
the town hall next Tuesday evening. Al
ter the play refreshments will be served in
the lower hall, for the benefit of the mis-
sion board.
1t is now expected that the charade
''Miles Standish," which was given here
Tuesday evening, will be repeated at Wal
pole next week. Geo. c. Wright of the
Pinnacle farm, Walpole, impersonated
"Miles Standish."
The interest in the singing school is still
at concert pitch. Mr.. Chapman's method
Of instruction is producing good results
With the older ones joining the class the
latter part of the evening is now devoted
to singing more difficult music, which, IN
der Mr.. Chapman's direction and with Miss
Richardson at the piano, makes an enjoya-
bic occasion. 1t is hoped the term can be
prolonged several lessons.
A familiar landmark in this village
passed away Sunday morning in the death
of Pliny Fisher at the advanced age of %
years. Mr. Fisher was born in West
Townshend in 1903. He came to West
minister in 1860 when he bought the farm
where he has since lived, and where he
built himself a commodious and attractive
home. His wife, Mary A. Farr, died in
1880. Mr.. Fisher was a lifelong member
of the Baptist church, and man whose
cheerful temper won him the kind remem-
brance of all. He is survived by three
children, O. L. Fisher, who lives at the
well-known homestead, Rollin B. of Bos-
ton, and Mrs. Clark Chase of Bellows
Falls. The funeral was held Tuesday,
Rev. F. B. Hyde officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
LOCAL OVERFLOW.

The next meeting of the Murray club
will be held Tuesday evening, the subject
for consideration being Whittier, the poet.
Edward Lavelle was given a surprise at
his home on Oak street Saturday night on
the occasion of his 18th birthday anniver-
sary.
The men were banished and the ladies
had full control of the Vermont Wheel
club rooms yesterday afternoon, nearly 100
being present. The other ladies afternoons
will be Feb. Is and March Is.
A report of the Baptist Sunday school
for the past three months was read after
the session last Sunday and showed that
there were 12S names TO be placed upon
the roll of honor, which was established al
the beginning of the last quarter. These
Us persons have been present every Sun
day during the quarter.
Gospel meetings have been held after
noon and evening during this week at the
Baptist church. The attendance has been
good and the interest has been growing
from day to day. These services will
probably be continued next week. There
will be a gospel meeting for women only in
the main audience room OF the church
Sunday at T. NJ. All women in the COM
munity are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
CAMBRIDGEPORT.

Mrs. Borland came home on Tuesday
for short visit.
r. n. Marsh and Dwight Willard each
lost horse last week from collie.
The ladies' benevolent society met on
Wednesday evening with Mrs. r. n. Marsh.
Among those on the sick list this week
are Mr., and Mrs. Joel Ober and Charles
White.
A brother of Oscar Dean, who has been
staying with him for some time, died on
Tuesday after several weeks illness.
The first of a series of ten singing
schools was held Saturday evening in the
hotel hall, with W. S. Hemenway of Graf
ton as teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
The Situation in a Nu1sb.,,

The Central Pacific road owes the gov
eminent nearly $5s, 0O0,O 600 and the U5ion
racine company over 5000, 900. The
Dohas nave matured and the roads cannot
meet their payment. The question snb'
mltted 10 Congress is, "Shall the govern
ment toreclose the mortgages and take
possession OF the roads? or shall the deht
De refunded at such rate of Interest las ss
t tne roads would be able to pay, provision
being made for the payment of the princi-
pal al some future timer" To foreclose
would S,. require of the government the exneDI
uiIure OF over S60,0OO,OOO to take mn ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

underlying first mortgages, and it would
then own roads without either terminals or
branches; it could not operate these roads
under these conditions without hazard of
great pecuniary loss. On the other hand,
TO extend the time for paying the debt
would cost the government no immediate
outlay and no final loss
1t was bill to refund this indebtedness
at per cent that the House defeated
Tuesday. The matter was in charge of
the committee on the Pacific railroads. of
which Mr.. Powers of :he First Vermont
district is chairman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
WEST WARDsRoRO.

Miss Lucy Pratt is with her sister, Mrs.
Geo. Field.
A merry party of about 20, consisting of
neighbors and pupils, visited the teacher,
j. o. Lanphear, at Mr.. Shines Tuesday
evening.
Miss Grace Payne has recently received
a certificate of membership in the national
association of pen artists and is learning
the use of different shading pens.
The vi lage school, kept by Z. A. Land
man, is to give an entertainment next
week Saturday evening Those privileged
to attend former entertainments are an
ticpating a pleasant evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

c. r. Caswell, 81, Boston d Maine sta
tion agent at keene, died there suddenly
yesterday from heart disease.
The Republican caucus of legislative
members of New York state AT Albany last
night resulted in 147 votes for Thomas C..
Plat and for Joseph Choate.
John Millington, "a, who was shot by
his brother John at SALISBURY Tuesday,
died yesterday. Solomon is in jail at Ben
nington. Both were addicted to drinking
and quarIeled over a trivial matter. John
Millington had been wanderer for years
and few months ago returned from the
West to live with his brother in Shafts
bury.
The body of a murdered man found a
few days ago near ROuse's Point, n. Y,
has been identified as that of Leon Mayou,
a former well-known bridge builder of
West Springfield, Mass. He had been 20
Canada on a hunting trip, and left the
house of friend in Springfield to take the
train for home 1t is thought that he was
shot through the head and that sulphuric
acid was then poured over the body.
Drs. Calvery of Rutland, Holton of Brat
tleboro, Sherwin of Woodstock and Ham
ilton of Richford, members of the state
board of health, had a meeting at Burling-
ton yesterday. The outbreak of typhoid
fever at st. JOhnsbury was discussed. 1t
is thought that all but two or three out of
40 cases may be traced to the use of water
from the Passumpsic river, which receives
the sewage from Lyndon and Lyndonville.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
LATE NEWS.
The Latest Developmen mt in the McCIoud
Murder Case.

Mr.. George Crittenden, the father of
Mrs. McCloud, received a letter from con-
ductor of Fitchburg freight on Wednes-
day stating that his train passed Shelburne
Falls early on Saturday morning, and he
found man on his train who was swaying
back and forth calculating Il die not kill
her, did not kill her"
This was the morning after the murder.
Mr.. Crittenden turned the letter over to
the police, who now have it. There is a
possibility that this letter was written for a
purpose, and that to throw somebody off
the track. VIM. O'Connell, circus man,
was arrested yesterday, but he was re-
leased after thorough examination by the
officers. He told a straight story and
cleared up all possible connection that he
might have had with O'Neil! the night OF
the tragedy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
wARDsBoRo CENTRE

John Enright of Attleboro, Mass, was
in town last week for a visit to Horace
French, with whom he lived some years in
his boyhood.
The second union meeting of the Chris
tian Endeavor societies of the town will be
held at this place next week Friday even
ing. Neighboring pastors have signified
their purpose to be present, and it is hoped
that all who can will attend. Gospel hymns
Nos. and will be used
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
HALIFAX.

The ladies sociable will be held with
Mrs Fayette Niles next Thursday after.
noon and evening. All are invited, this
being the annual meeting.
Prayer meetings are being held this
week at the Baptist church, with Rev. A.
A. Smith in charge, assisted by Rev. Mr..
Vail Of the Union society.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Barber enter
tanned the Farmers club Wednesday. A
large company was present and good
time was enjoyed. The proposed new
shoe industry as a benefit to the town was
discussed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
BONNEVILLE.
More Of Brndshaw,s business

Interest in the Bradshaw case was re-
awakened last Thursday by the report that
O. l.. Hewes had found his pair of driving
harness secreted in the garrett at the Brad
shaw place. The harness were stolen only
a short time before Bradshaw's attempt at
ouse-breaking. Mr.. Hewes also found a
new whip there which he missed at the
time the harness were taken. Fred Wright
found some property on the premises which
he claims was stolen from him three years
ago. Geo. Richardson of Peru believes
that Bradshaw took 900 pounds of phos-
phate from him last spring. These devel-
opments were a surprise to the commu-
nifty, as Bradshaw has never been account
ed a thief
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. W. F. Mixer of Brattle-
boro have been welcome visitors here this
Week. At a supper and entertainment
given by the ladies society Wednesday
evening, Mrs. Mixer gave readings and
presentations which was greatly enjoyed.
Owing TO accidents, sickness and deaths in
the community the attendance was small,
but we hope to hear Mrs. Mixer again
under more favorable circumstances.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
Senator Proctor in Counsel with Nc
HinleY.

Senator Proctor was the guest of Major
Mckinley at Cleveland Ohio, last Satur-
day. The despatch which announced the
Senator'S visit vouchsafes the important
if true" information that the President
elect has great confidence in Senator Proc
tors judgment, and sent for him to come
out and talk with him about the New Eng
landers he is considering for the cabinet.
with view to reaching a conclusion. AS
neither Congressman Dingley of Maine,
Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island, Senator
Lodge of Massachusetts, Senator Proctor
OF Vermont nor Senator Gallinger of New
Hampshire is willing to represent New
England in the cabinet, Mr.. Mckinley.
who is anxious TO have a New England
man at his council table, haa begun
to think that this is one of his most
difficult problems. AS an outcome of
the interview of Senator Proctor with
the President-elect two new cabinet posi-
bllities have swung into public view. They
are eX-Gov. John d. Long of Massachu-
sets and eX-Gov. Dillingham; of Vermont"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
-Four Persons PrecipitRted "A Distance OF
Three Hundred Feet.

A terrible accident by which four were
killed and one fatally injured occurred in
the Wadesvlle shaft of the Philadelphia
and Reading Coal and Iron company at
Pottsville, Pa, Wednesday. Four men
and boy formed part of the day shift.
They stepped on the rim of a large iron
basket ready to be lowered. The big cross
head weighing a hundred pounds through
which the rope passed was frozen TO the
guides and failed to move when the bucket
started. When the men were half way
down the cross head fell, hurting the men
to the bottom of the shaft, 800 feet. All
the workmen leave families.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.

The praise service at 4 o'clock Sunday
will be led by j. E. Hall.
A book, The early life of Abraham
Lincoln" may be found in the library
A flash light picture of the parlors has
been presented by Akeley and Robertson.
Edward Clark has donated the indie
pendent and Christian work to the asso-
citation for this year.
The ladies have organized two bowling
teams, which use the association alley
each Wednesday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

Mr.. and Mrs. James Kendall are visit
ing relatives in Cambridge, n. Y.
Mrs. Jerman Eddy is very low and but
little hope Of her recovery is entertained.
Henry F. Duane of Cambridge, N. Y,
formerly of this place, had the misfortune
TO break his ankle last week.
Rev. H. E. Harmed held services every
evening last week, it being the week of
prayer, using the topics suggested by the
evangelical alliance. The attendance was
good and so much of interest was mani
tested that he is continuing the meetings
this week. The results so far have been
very gratifying.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
GRAFTON.

Miss Anna Hunt is helping Mrs Hem
enway for a time.
Mrs. c. II. Cushman Of Boston recently
visited her mother, Mrs. 5. d. Brown.
Mrs. Helen Hamilton gave a pleasant
tea party for few friends Wednesday af-
ternOon.
There will be a meeting of the Grafton
grange on Friday evening, Jan. 10, for the
installation of officers.
The l. L. Clarke post and Woman's Re
lief corps meet Saturday evening, Jan. 10,
for the installation of officers.
The frame for the new saw mill was
raised on Tuesday, Jan. 3. 1t is expected
to be ready for use sometime in this month.
Miss Phelps, librarian, wishes all books
returned to the library on or before Jan.
80, that account may be taken and repairs
made.
Henry Burlingame, A. G. Rice and Chas.
Wright were elected prudential committee
by the South Congregational church at
their last annual meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

The Peoples incorporated Telephone
company was organized Tuesday at Mont
peMeT with capital stock of $50, OOO and
Will begin operations at once in Washing
toh' windsor Addison, Chittenden, Frank
nm Lamollle, Orleans and Caledonia coun-
IIes' Dr. Henry James is the president,
II ~ T. u Hooker treasurer, and George
ID. Almon general manager.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
TRY GRAIN-O. TRY GRAIN.O.

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a package
Of GRAlN-O, the new food drink that takes the
place of coffee. The children may drink it
without injury as well as the adult. All who try
4, like it, GRAIN O has that rich seal brown Of
Mocha or Jarva, but it is made from pure grains
and the most delicate stomach receives it with
out distress. One-fourth the price of coffee; IS
and 70 cents package. Sold by all grocers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

The fifth annual convention of the Yer
mont Sugar Makers association closed at
Rutland yesterday. The display of maple
sugar products was the best in the history
of the association. A large box containing
so varieties of maple sugar will be sent
to President-elect Mckinley. A committee
was appointed TO confer with the Vermont
delegation at Washington in the matter OF
a protective tariff or bounty The meet
ing seemed to be la favor of higher pro-
tective tariff. These officers were elected /:
President, c. j. Bell of Walden; secretary,
A. j. Croft of Enosburg Falls; treasurer,
V. j. Spear of Braintree: auditor, Charles
Mcmahon of Stowe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

The great Forth bridge in Scotland is
constantly being reprinted. So vast is the
structure that it takes 80 tons of paint to
give II one coat, and the area dealt with is
something like l20 acres.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
SOuTH VERNON

There will be the usual services at hotel
hall Sunday evening Sunday school at
$50; gospel service at 80 addressed by
John Best of Mount Hermon; singing by
young ladies of the Training school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
THERE Is A CLASS nE PEOPLE

,' NJ are nlured by the use Of coffee. Recently
rneIe nave been placed in all the grocery stores
"s" preparation called GRAIN o, made Of pure
Sa,in '-s 'la' taxes the place of coffee The most
delicate stomach receives il yyi,bo,,, ,is,.ass 60
but few can tell it from coffee II does moi cost
over ohe-tourth as much Children NAV drink i,
M WIN great benefit IS and 25 cents per package
Try H. Ask for GRAIN O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15
A Card.

we, the undersigned. agree to refund the money
on 6Ocent bottle of Greenes Syrlin Of Tar II 4
Iais to cure your cough or cold. We also pIsr,
Sscte twenty-five cent bottle to proove "a It's
4. DURGIN, Brattlebcro.
GEO. Z. GREENE. Brattleboro
CHAPLIN & CO., Brattleboro.
A, NJ CORSER, Putney.
e Z, PARKS. Williamsville.
n: M. BATCHELDER, Newfaae.
". 5. HOLLAND, Townshend.
Il. M. ADAMS, Townshend
j. c, WILCOX, Gulford.
". q. HALLIDAY. East Dover
A.. l. WHEELER, Wardsboro-
BARBER BROS. West Townshend
". PLlMPTON, Wardsboro-
Brown RYDER, West Wardsboro.
SMITH, jamaica
JONES & O'BRIEN, Hinsdale. Nh.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

Some people remind one of a toy bal
loon; II they were pricked with pin there
would be nothing left of Their.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

Good looks, to be permanent, must be-
gin in the inside.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-15

Worry is a tack in our shoe.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-06-04

Cash paid for wheat at the
Grangeville roller mills. Al
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1897-06-04
SUSIE GOT THE SAFETY.
Hut 1t Was Not the Kind She Has
Hoped For. ~.

Hut 1t Was Not the Kind Sho Had
Hoped For. a
Susie Simpkins lives in the little
back-country village of Concordia, but
even in her childhood Susie was con-
sidered powerfully smart" and too
bright n girl to waste her ability in so
small sphere. AS the years passed
and Susie budded into young woman
hood. this conviction deepened in her
mind, and she longed for the things of
outside life. She felt that though
doomed to be in Concordia, she was not
Of it.
Then she took queer fancy. She
would have n bicycle, and roam the
country lanes of her neighborhood
in freedom and unrestraint. The city
papers and the illustrated magazines
even the art-born bicycle catalogues
penetrated to her rural home, and the
bicycle passion was famed by each
scrap of cycling information she pc
rused.
One day an eastern paper found its
way into her hands, and an advertise
ment caught her eye. An offer was
made that to agents who disposed Of
three cases of q certain brand of baking
powder a present would be made of q
ladies' safety, finished in full nickel,
and thoroughly guaranteed for one
year. :. ~
The next outgoing mail bore away
an order for the three cases of baking
powder, accompanied by the cash Susie
had been saving for twelvemontf
back. In the course of week or X
the baking powder arrived, but with Il
came a letter stating that the safety
had been ordered from the factory, and
would be somewhat delayed in ship
ping owing to an unusual demand. :.
Susie fretted in her impotence, fou
she had told the neighborhood of the
safety she WINS expecting, but still ths
safety came not. She haunted the lit
tie weather-beaten railway station
upon the arrival of every train, express
or freight, in anxious expectation o.
her coming treasure.
A fortnight passed, and with it's enc
came letter from the baking powder
concern, addressed to Susie Simpkins
and inclosing one-twelfth of dozen o.
those useful little articles SO familia,
in the feminine toilet. 1t was Susie
safety.-Bearings.