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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-17
Swanton the Canada Atlantic Termi-
nal.

The formal opening of the extension of
the Canada Atlantic railroad from La
collie to Swanton took place Monday, the
arrival of the first train at 7:30 being cele
brated by a public demonstration, with
fireworks and music. superintendent
Donaldson and other railroad officials were
on the train. The eastern terminus of
this road since it was built dozen years
ago has been Rouse's Point, y. y. With
the view of getting direct connection with
the Boston < Maine system as well as with I
cided to build from Lacolle to Swanton;
and work began last summer and was
pushed with vigor. Swanton is now the
eastern terminus, with Parry sound, on
Georgian bay the western terminus, max
ing complete system of 4S0 miles long.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-17
Hotel Man of National Reputation
Formerly OF MIddlebury.

Major Jewett Wilcox, 81, hotel man of
national reputation, dropped dead from
heart disease at Chicago Monday. He was
born in Madison, Conn, but his parents
moved to Middlebury, Vt. when he was an
infant He went to Chicago in 1876 and
became manager of the old fremont house
He next took charge of the Gardner house,
now the Leland, and after a few years he
was offered control of the Hotel Lafayette
at Lake Minnetonka, Mimi Later he be-
came landlord of the Hotel Greylock, at
Williamstown, Mass During the last
seven years he has been superintendent of
the eating house of the Illinois Central rail
road and manager of the Hotel Riverview
at Kankakee, III. The body was brought
to Middlebury for burial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-17
Northheld Bridge to be Built at the
Bennett Meadow Ferry.


The commissioners of Franklin county
held their quarterly meeting at Greenfield
Tuesday and voted in favor of the Ben
nett's Meadow ferry location for the North
field bridge across the Connecticut river.
The other location considered was the
point known as the Ware location. Under
the act of the last legislature, $35, 900 is
allowed for the construction of a bridge.
The site selected by the commissioners is
the one favored by the friends of the bill.
The bridge must now be built, providing
it can be constructed within the definite
amount of $50, 900. AS offers have been
made by several responsible contractors to
build the bridge within this sum, the ac-
ton of the commissioners ends the famous
contest and assures the bridge across the
river at Mortified. The question of the
Mortified bridge created hot fight in the
last legislature, the bill being championed
by Representative Herbert c. Parsons OF
Greenfield. This new bridge will dc
away with the old ferry now in use at Ben
netts Meadow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-17
IN THE LOCAL FIELD,
WILMINGTON .

Emerson Moore, a Prominent Benning-
ton Builder aud a Native of whining
ton.
Emerson Moore, rs, who died in Ben
nington Friday, was born in this town and
grew TO manhood here. His first wife was
Maria Haskell. Two children were born
of this union, but mother and children
died and Mr.. Moore then sought employ
ment in the West. He returned to New
York city, where he was married 43 years
ago to Sarah E. Wilson, who survives him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Moore came to Wilmington
and established their home here. Mr..
Moore was an expert carpenter and worked
here at his trade. Four children were born
to Mr.. and Mrs. Moore, but the two daugh
tiers died during the epidemic of diphtheria
which swept through this town years ago.
Mr.. Moore moved to Bennington after the
death of his daughters, and many of the
buildings in that town were constructed
under his direction. He accomplished a
difficult task in building the first saw mill
for the Bennington IL Glastonbury rail-
road company. He went into the primeval
forest with his men, hewed the timbers by
hand with broad axes, and erected the
large building used by the company for a
saw mill and now utilized by the Benning-
ton e Woodford electric railroad company
for its restaurant and hall at the terminus
of the road in the mountains Mr.. Moore
leaves beside his wife one son, Edwin d.
Moore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-17

The post-office at Durham, the general
store of Alvin Jackson, and the New
Hampshire agricultural college dormitory
for women were burned Sunday. The
post-office fixtures and property were
saved, while Jackson's stock and house
hold goods were entirely consumed. The
state owned the dormitory and post-ofiice
building. The total loss is about $1,000.
George Emery, who stole Fred Prouty' s
livery team at Winchester Nov. 20, was
arrested Sunday at Somersworth by Depu-
ty Sheriff W. l.. Itixford of Winchester.
Emery was brought to Winchester Monday
night and at a hearing before Brigham
Emery was bound over to the April term
of the county court in the sum of $780,
The horse was found wandering in the
highway at ROxbury a day or two aftel
the team was stolen. He claimed that the
carriage and harness were hidden in thu
woods at Roxbury and Sheriff RixforC
went there with him and recovered tn
property.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-17
Mt. Mansfield Hotel Burglari1ed.

Walter f. Churchill of Morrisville, pro
prietor of the hotel on Mount Mansfield,
found when he recently went to the sum
nit to make ice for next seasons use, that
the hotel had been broken into and bedding,
provisions, etc, stolen. He and Officer
Burt of Stowe found trace of the stolen
property in the house of a Mr.. Chase of
Underhill. A woman there was taken into
custody, but the man of the house had
skipped.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-17

which
the lower portion ofm back If standing was relieved
would haveto
bed and keep quiet had not used half bottle of Lydia
before worked wonders with
TO
Pnzham
Pntam wishes bfend her at
telling
Think what privilege a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-17
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Geo. II. Eames, Democrat, Elected
Mayor of Heene.

Mayor OF Heene.
The Democrats won signal victory in
the municipal elections at Keene Tuesday,
electing George II. Eames mayor He re-
ceived 661 votes to 524 for Mayor Perry,
the Republican who has served the past
year. There was great interest in the con-
test and the vote was fairly large for an
off year, Notwithstanding the heavy rain.
The elements which worked against Mayor
Perry were the policy of non-interference
with the liquor dealers, and the feeling on
the part of some that there had not been
enough of the right kind of repairing done
on the city streets during the past year.
Mr.. Eames is so years old, the senior
member of the firm of Eames & Towne,
and he is at present an alderman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-12-17

Emerson Moore, a Prominent BenninR-
ton Builder and Native of Whining
Evening star., 1897-04-29
THE NEW LIBRARY BUILDING
Mr.. Bernard Green's Supplementary Report
to Congress.
Entire Cost OF Its ConstructfOn-What
Librarian SpoGOrd Says of the
Removal Of the Books.

Mr.. Bernard Green, superintendent of the
new Congressional Library. has submitted
to the Senate a report upon the construc-
ton OF the building. The report says:
In conformity with the law of October
:, 1883. under which the work has been
conducted, a report OF proceedings has been
rendered to Congress a: the commencement
OF each session. In the last of these re-
ports 1t was stated that the building vas
expected to be essentially completed by
the end Of February, 1897, and that a sum-
Elementary report would he made, con-
tanning detailed statement of the cost
of the structure
The building having reached practical
completion. as anticipated. Congress, Ly act
approved February 10. 1897. directed that
my duties as constructing officer should
terminate on Marcn I, 1897, and that L
should then assume the custody, care and
maintenance of the building and grounds
and superintend the completion of such
contracts pertaining to the construction as
might remain unfinished on that date, the
total cost thereof not to exceed the re-
spective sums stated therein. The eleven
several contracts coming under this pro-
vision on March 4. 1897. related mainly
to works of art and aggregated $64. 81. -
The report details these contracts and
then continues:
The cost of the building, excluding the
considering the subject prior to the first
act authorizing actual construction, dated
April l5. 1856, and excluding the cost of
the site, amounting to S5S5,000, but in
cluding the above mentioned unfinished
contracts. is $6.O32, 124.54."
Librarian Spofford said today he had
moved about 100000 volumes into the new
building. being duplicates and books not
required IN the regular business of the
library. He said the work of moving the
main body of the library will not be un-
dertaken while Congress remains In
sion. 1t will be necessary to close the
library for period while the removal Is
going on. and Mr.. Spofford thinks this
should not be done while Congress is in
session.
Mr.. Spofford said further that the ap-
propriatfons for doing this work will not
be available until July 1 next, and, with
the small force now at hand. no progress
in this direction could be made.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
VAULTS UNDER SIDEWALKS.
Owners of AbuttinR Lots Have No
Vested Rights in Them.

Owncr8 OF ADutt1nR Lots nave NO
Vested Rights in Them.
According to an opinion Of the attorney
for the District, abutting lot owners on
the streets and avenues Of the city have
no vested rights to construct vaults under
the sidewalks. and the Commissioners in
granting such privileges may reserve the
right to cross the space occupied by the
vault with public underground construc-
tiops.
Such is the gist Of an important opinion
rendered by the attorney for the District
to the Commissioners. 1t is question
that has been fraught with legal compli-
cations, and there are sepefal instances on
record, notably the one on, INew York ave-
rue near 18th. where considerable difficulty
was experienced in adjusting the situation.
Recently q prominent merchant applied
for a permit to construct large vault
under the sidewalk in fronti0f his building,
and tie whole question Of rights of lot
owners to the abutting space and the pow
er of the Commissioners to reserve the
right to cross the vault should 1t be DEEM
ed necessary, was openetf again. The
Commissioners sent the papers to the at
torney for the District. with Instructions
to forward an opinion touHhing the legal
points involved. This was DONE and the
opinion. very lengthy q4s, was rendered.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
A FALSE REPORT FROM CUBA.
No Foundation for the Story of q
Massacre.

No Foundation for the Story of a
Massacre.
The Havana correspondent of the Asso-
ciated Press declares as absolutely without
foundation the story telegraphed from Ha-
vana. giving alleged details of the total de-
struction by band of guerrillas, under
command of Captain Diaz. of small viii
lage. ten miles from Sancti Spiritus and Of
the massacre Of $50 Inhabitants. There is
no truth whatever in the story.
The dispatch in question alleged that the
inhabitants Of the village had received per-
mission from the commandant at Sancti
Spiritus to remain at their homes and grow
crops; but that on Captain General Wey-
ler's last visit to Sancu Spiritus 1t was
suggested to him that the Spanish governor
had received a consideration for allowing
the villagers to remain. The dispatch went
on to say that Weyier ordered Captain
Diaz to remove" them, and that the order
was taken literally by the guerrilla chief.
who with force Of 800 men started from
the village. fired the houses and shot the
defenseless people down ii, they emerged
sex.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
Verdict for Leonard MncknII.

In suit in ejectment. filed, by Leonard
Mackall, as trustee of the estate of his
late father. Brook Mackall, against Henry
Ashton, tenant Of Brook Mackall. the
plaintiffs brother, a verdict was returned
in Circuit Court No. 1 yesterday giving
the plaintiff possession of certain piece of
real estate near 32d and r streets.
1t was claimed that the plaintiff was
made trustee of the estate by his fathers
will, the property being bequeathed to
the children. The younger Brock Mack
all contended, however, that just before
his father died he decided him the prop
erty. The deed was set aside, but the
younger Brook Mackall stin claimed the
property, on the alleged ground that he
had been in possession under tax deed
for twenty years, but his brother alleged
that money given the other son to pay the
taxes had not been used for that pur-
pose. The plaiLtiff was represented by At
torney Leo Simmons
Evening star., 1897-04-29
THE CARROLL INSTITUTE.
A New Loan Secured to Avoid Compli
cation.


The board of directors of the Carroll In
stitute have secured a new loan on the
Institute property for the purpose of re-
lieving the society of complication which
has arisen through the death of the late
president. Mr.. Geo. w. Bogus. Through
Mr.. Bogus. five years ago, a loan was Sc
cured. which has now matured, and the
heirs Of the Bogus estate, as we'll as the
directors of the Institute. were desirous
of settling the matter. The new loan has
been secured for a long enough time to
enable the directors to pay 1t back through
a sinking fund, which has been started for
that purpose. The Indebtedness of the In
stitute has been cut down a good deal dur
ing the past few years. and the receipts
of the recent fair. which amounted to be-
tween 5000 and $4,000, will further help
to pay Off the incumbrance.
An important question now under consid-
Grafton is that of extending the member
ship to noii-Catholics by the establishing
OF an associate membership with all the
privileges except the right to vote. The fol-
lowing, forming the board of directors
will serve until the annual election in Oc-
tober:
Nathaniel T. Taylor. president: Henry
w. Sohon. vice president: DR.. A. H. Will
kinson, secretary; James F. Shea, treasur-
er; Nicholas H. Shea, Francis Miller, John
J. Dolan. Ed. ]. Hannah, William F. Dow
nty. William L. Soleau, Ed. ]. Walsh and
Michael A. Keane.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
Few Diplomntic Corn. Callers.

Although this was diplomatic day at the
State Department. and Secretary Sherman
was there to receive all foreign representa-
tives who might have business with this
government, there were very few callers.
The members of the diplomatic corps are
evidently somewhat fatigued today after
their eventful experiences in New York
during the Grant ceremonies. Secretary
Sherman's callers were Count de LIGHTER
velde, the Belgian minister; Mr.. Pioda, the
Swiss minister, and Mr.. Chin Pom Ie, the
Corean minister. The last named gentle
man was accompanied by Col Ho Sang
Min, assistant commissioner to the univer-
sal postal congress from Corea. and Tam f..
Ye. secretary of the Corean legation. Min
lister Ye is the Corean commissioner to the
postal congress.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
German Day. at River View.

On the Sundays in May River View is
given up to the German organizations of
the city. and Sunday next the Lone Star
Beneficial Association. the largest of the
German beneficial orders. will inaugurate
the May trips. giving its annual excursion.
These German days at the View are al
ways very popular. Large crowds attend
these excursions. and the members of the
Lone Star say they will have a larger
crowd than ever this year. The steamer
Pentz will make three trips to the View.
at IL a. m. 2:45 and D. m. and those
who do not care to stay down until the
9::sO D. m. trip home can return at pm,
Chris Arth's Band and Orchestra will give
concerts on the steamer and grounds both
in the afternoon and evening.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
The North Atlantic Squadron.

All of the vessels of the north Atlantic
squadron save the Columbia have dropped
down New York harbor from the Hudson
to the Tompkinsville anchorage. The Co
lumbia has gone directly to League Island.
where she will be laid up as the nucleus
of the reserve fleet. 1t has been decided
to retain Captain Sands in command Of
the Columbia as 1t will strengthen the re-
serve plan to thus avoid the delay in get
ting the ship ready for sea in pinch that
might arise from the lack of a commanding
officer thoroughly familiar with his ship.
The Columbia will lie out in the Dela-
ware near the dry dock until the new re-
ceiving basin Is ready for her reception.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
MODERN TRANSPORTATION.
Lecture by Interstate Commerce Con-
missioner Knapp.

Interstate Commerce Commissioner Mar
tin /. KNAPP will deliver an Illustrated lee
tire before the Matte nal Geographic ST.
citty tomorrow night at the Congrega-
ucral Church. His subject will be Some
Geographic Effects Of Modern Methods of
Transportation" Old and new methods of
transportation will be described and Illus
trated by lantern slides. and the advent of
steam propulsion and its rapid development
Will be considered In the effects 1t has ex-
ereised upon commerce, population and
Industrial conditions -
Evening star., 1897-04-29
COLUMBIAN ALUMNI DINNER.
The Program Of TOnsts Will Include
Noted Speakers.

Noted Speakers.
The annual dinner of the alumni of Co.
lumbar University will be served at the
Ebbitt Eouse tomorrow at S:15 pm The
members and guests will be received by
the president of the university and the
officers of the association from 7:3O to SIS
pm. in the parlors on the second floor.
northwest corner of the hotel. Mr.. Chaplin
Brown, president of the alumni will be
POSTMASTER, and responses to toasts are
promised from President Whitman. Senator
w. A. Harris college. 1850 and Repre-
sentative John B. Corliss LAW School, 1879.
Other speakers will be added to the list
The toasts thus far arranged are as fol-
lows:
1. Our Alma Mater: "Teneros tu suscipis
amos SOcratico Sinu."-Persius. BY Mr..
Chaplin Brown, president of the alumni.
2. The University: In consortium omnis
aevi."-Seneca. BY the president of the
university.
3. The Arts and Humanities: "An truth
Is precious, II not all divine, And what d.
lates the powers must needs refine. Cow
per. BY Senator VIM. A. Harris.
4. Medicine: by medicine life may be pro-
longed Yet death will seize the doctor too"
Shakespeare. BY DR.. VIM. P Carr
5. Law: "On ne dome rien 81 nberale-
ment que ses conseils. La Rochefoucauld
BY Mr.. John b. Corliss.
The alumni officers for the year are:
N. N. Richardson, B. G. Pool MD, F. ID.
Mckenney. Bart. Daily. c. w. Appler, DID,
s., and r. r. Gurley, M D.; secretary. H. L.
Hodgkins: treasurer. John B. Larner: ex-
exutive committee, Chaplin Brown chair
man: H. L. Hodgkins. secretary; c. w.
Appler. DDS, J. Wesley Bovee. Md w.
n. Cogan. DDS. Bart. Daily, Allan Davis
Reginald Fendali; R. r: Gurley. MD. John
=. Larner. J. Hall Lewis, DDS, F. D. NC
kenney, A. P. Montague, Theodore W.
Moves, Myron NJ. Parker, B. G. Pool, MD.
=; W. Richardson, Md. NJ. N. Richardson
and George H. Walker:
Evening star., 1897-04-29
ROBBED VACANT HOUSES.
Two Boys OF Good Families Released
After Being Lccturcd.


Marshall Craig and Lee Dale. small boys.
and members of two Of the most respect
able families in West Washington, were
charged in the Police Court today with dep
redation Of property. According to wit
nesses. the boys entered an unoccupied
house. the property Of John r. Mclean.
and about seventeen other houses, stealing
therefrom lead water pipes and fixtures.
Tie boys admitted their guilt, saying they
Gid rot know they were doing wrong, be-
ing Influenced to take the lead by junk
dealer. who bought it from them.
This is the worst piece of vandalism i'm
aginable," said Judge Kimbali. IF the
water had not been shut off from those
houses. hundreds of dollars Of damage
would have resulted"
At the solicitation of counsel and the
parents of the boys, Judge Kimball gave
them severe lecture and released them
On their personal bonds. TO appear for SEN
tence should they ever again be involved in
such an affair.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
Methodi.t Bi.ho.. IN .e.,,on.

The semi-annual meeting Of the bishops Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church was opened
at Providence. r. l., yesterday. The meet
ings are being held behind closed doors.
, Thoss present are Bishops Thomas Bow
man. st. Louis; r. s. Foster, Boston, 8. n.
Merrill. Chicago: E. G.. Andrews. New
York; H. w. Warren. University Park,
Colo; c. D. Foss. Philadelphia: J. F. Hurst.
Washington; w. \. Ninde, Detroit: L. d.
Walden. Cincinnati; W. F.. Malialieu, Bos-
ton; c. H. Fowler, Bu6aio; L. d. Vincent,
Topeka: Kan.; L. N. Fitzgerald. st. Louis
j. p. Newman. San Francisco; c. c. Nc
Sabe. Fort Worth. Tex; Earl Cranston,
Evening star., 1897-04-29

SI8 is the smallest amount that |
can make spring suit for and have
it creditable to the wearer and-what
is equally important me. 1t is
a matter of pride with ME to have
every customer living testimonial
to my skill and taste. Spring Suits
range in price from SI8 to $50, IT.
reproachably tailored The $50 suit
is just as cheap as the $IS one.
G.. WAKEFIELD SIMPSON,
Expert Tailor, 1908 F st.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
Recent Robberies.

Sterling bicycle. No. 3346, belonging to
William Lee. -2406 Virginia avenue, was
stolen some time yesterday from in front
of the Sumner school. corner Of l7th and
NJ streets northwest.
Three palms were stolen several days
age from the residence Of MIRA. H. Iblson,
1Ot3 p street.
Miss n. johnson Of 1897 L street hns re-
ported that q gold star-shaped pin, set
with pearls. was stolen yesterday from her
house.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
JRmea Brfntx,a Will,

The will of the late James Brintz. dated
July Z. 1895, and appointing his widow.
Catharine Brintz. and John c. Yost as
executors. was filed yesterday afternoon.
The proceeds from an insurance policy are
divided among the three ehildren-Peter,
Katie and Gertrude-the residue of the es-
tate going to Mrs. BrintZ.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
Lives Lost Mt Newport Nev..

There Is no doubt that Elijah Mander-
son and William Paxton. the two colored
fremen on the tugboat Wanderer. which
was consumed in Tuesdays confiagration
at Newport News were lost, as they have
not been seen since. They Jumped over
board when the tug was burning. The crew
of the German ship ]. D. Bischoff. which
was also destroyed. report that one Of
their number is missing
Evening star., 1897-04-29
Car Float. for the b. and o.

Judge Morris Of the United States court
in Baltimore has signed an order authoriz-
ing Receivers Cowen and Murray Of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company to
make contract with Colin Mclean Of New
York city for four new car floats. to be
Used at the port of New York. Each float
Is to be 30 feet long and will be capable of
carrying twelve cars. The cost will be S14.-
400 each. The floats are to be paid for by
certificates OF indebtedness running three
years. but privileged to be taken up at the
end OF one year.
Evening star., 1897-04-29
Chaplain Ca..artl. U. s.

Rev. W. G. Cassard, who has been pastor
- the Twelfth Street Church, this city.
and who was recently appointed a chaplain
In the navy, left Washington Monday for
New York to join the battle ship Indiana,
to which he has been assigned. During his
absence at sea his family will divide the
ume between Baltimore and Prince George s
county, Md. where Mrs Cassari's parent.
reside. Mr.. Cassard's successor in Wash
tngton has not yet been named by Presidine
Elder Wilson.
Evening star., 1897-04-29

Pressman English Loses Two Fingers.
Sylvester G. English. aged ffty-one years.
living at No. 6O2 9th street southeast, and
employed as a pressman in the government
printing Office. had his right hand caught
ih a press and badly m4ngfed this morn
ing. He was taken. to the Emergency Hos
pttal. where the index and middle fingers
were amputated by Drs. Lawrence and
Hoee.