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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11
CIIAPTltRIN.


There was one man on board the
i,olorc TO whom Wentworth had taken
IN extreme dislike. His name was
Fleming, and he claimed to be New
York politician. As none of his friends
or enemies asserted anything worse
about him. il may be assumed that Flem-
ing had designated his occupation cor
rcctly. II Wentworth were asked what
he most dislilied about the man he
would probably have Faid his offensive
familiarity. Fleming seemed TO think
himself genial good fellow, and he was
immensely popular with a certain class
in the smolSing-room. He was layishly
free with his invitations to drink, and
he always had case of good cigars
in his pocket, which he bestowed with
great liberality. lie had the habit of
slapping man boisterously on the back
and saying; well, old fellow, how are
you? Iiow's things?" lie usually con-
fided TO his listeners that he was self
made man. had landed at New York
without cent in his pocket, and look
Mt him now.
Wentworth was icy toward this man.
but frigidity had no effect whatever on
the exuberant spirits of the New York
politician.
We'll, old man," cried Fleming to
Wentworth, as he came up TO the latter
and linked arms affectionately. "What
lovely weather we are having for winter
time"
1T is good" said Wentworth.
Good. It's glorious! Who would
have thought, when leaving New York
in a snowstorm as We did, that we would
run right into the heart OF spring? |
hope you are enjoying your voyage?"
81 am"
"iou ought TO. by the way, why are
you SO awful stand-ofiish? Is it ma
tnral, or merely prt on for this occa-
sion only.'?"
IL do not know what yon mean by
stand-ofish.'
"Hou know very well what l mean.
Why do you pretend 10 be so stifi and
formal with a fellow?"
IL am never stiff and formal with any
one unless ! do not desire his acquaint-
ance."
Fleming laughed loudly. 81 suppose
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

ture Fleming. I'll get even with him
for this some day. | know what office
lac is after, and the next time he wants
a good notice from the Argus he'll get
IL; see If he don't. / know some things
about him that he would just as soon
not see in print. Why, what fool the
man is! | suppose he told you out of
revenge, because | wouldn't speak TO
him the other evening. Never mind,
can afford TO wait"
"Then-then, Miss Brewster, il is
true"
Certainly it is true; is there any
thing wrong about it? / hope you don't
think il is disreputable to belong to n
good newspaper"
ITO good newspaper, no; TO bad
newspaper, yes"
"Oh, l don't think the Argus is bad
newspaper. 1t pays we'll"
Then it is TO the Argus that you be-
long?"
Certainly"
May / ask, Miss Brewster, il there
Is anything have spoken TO you about
thot you intend to use in your paper?"
Again Miss Brewster laughed. II
will be perfectly frank with you.
never tell a lie--it doesn't pay. les.
The reason am here is because you are
here. l am here to find out what your
report on those mines will be, also
what the report Of your friend win be.
| have found out"
"And do you intend TO use the infor-
nation you have thus obtained-if /
may say it--under false pretenses?"
Ny dear sir, you are forgetting your
self. You mast remember that you are
talking TO n lady"
"A lady!" cried Wentworth in his
anguish.
Yes, sir, lady; and you must be
careful how you talk to this lady.
There was 20 false pretense about il,
II you remember. What you told me
was in conversation; l didn't ask you
for 1t. / didn't even make the first ad-
'anees toward your acquaintance"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11
NIIsrILIANEoIls.

RoBERr MORTON, "A negro, wrote an
insulting note To Miss Tommie John
son, "A popular young white woman OF
Roclffield, KY, and when IL became
known officers arrested him, but mob
pverpowered them and carried the
prisoner three miles from town and
hanged him.
The breaking ice Rorges Of the Lick
ing river sunk rs coal bargcs at Pom
croy, o., and vicinity and like damages
were reported at other points along the
Ohio river.
A PIRE broke out in the North
Tamarack mine at Houghton, Mich,
ON the I'd and four miners were re-
ported missing and IL was thought that
all were dead from breathing the con.
fined gases
FIVE children belonging 10 George
and Phoenix Gibson and j. McIlvane,
ranging from eight 10 10 years, broke
through the ice while skating at Me-
braska City. Neb., on the I'd and all
were drowned.
j. II. MITCHELL and w. s. Werth,
clerks In the Wabash railroad Office at
Chicago, were probably fatally shot by
unknown assailants at Chicago at three
n m. on the ist while on their way
hom". Robbery was not attempted.
Ar a meeting at Lincoln, Neb., on
the LIST Of the state relief commission IL
was found that there were loaded Tor
shipment five cars OF corn at Hastings,
one at Auro and one at Wilcox, intend
ed for the relief of the poor in Chicago.
Mrs. H. CAREw, an American, who
has been on trial at Yokohama, Japan,
since January ., charged with causing
the death Of ther husband, Walter r.
carew, secretary OF the Yokohama
United club, by the administration OF
arsenic. was found guilty and sen.
fenced 10 death.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

BREATHLEss HUNTER say, boy, did
you see a rabbit run by herel' Boy-"Yes,
SIR Hunter-"How long agol" Boy-"I
think it'll be three years next Christmas."-
Iit-Bits
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

SIT is certainly wonderful how much
science can do for us.n ''Yes; Mrs. Front
row has learned TO hypnotic her baby, and
she didn't miss IA club meeting the whole
week. Cleveland Record
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

Over 40, ,O)J cured. Why let No To Bac
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco.
Saves money, makes health aud manhood.
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 90, all druggists.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

WHAT small mind Mrs Venlynne has %
Naturally. She has given her husband so
many pieces of it. .r-Tit-Bits
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

A. w. MCCORMICK & SoNs, Pension Attor.
neys, whose advertisement appears every
other week In this paper, are at Cincinnati,
ohlo, and washington, ID. G. They are thor
oughly reliable.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

KNOCKED out by lumbagol It's because
you dcu't cure it with st. Jacobs Oil.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

JUST RIGnT FOR HM.-"What did Won
think OF our new patrol wagonim asked the
roundsman of his friend who loafs for
living. Great! l was carried away with
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

SURE THING --Hiply-''I do hone that
can smoke in the next world Diply-s.Jiye
no doubt that you will be accommodated
Detroit Free Press
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

sALZER's GERMAN COFFEE BERRY.
A package of this and big seed cata-
logue is sent you by the John A. Salzer
Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, upon receipt
of IS cents stamps and this notice. IK1
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

"CAN'T cure my rheumatismw You can,
you must use st. Jacobs Oil.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

An ounce OF earnestness is worth more
than pound of rhetoric.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

:. FITS stopped free and permanently cured
NO hts after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle a.
treatise. DIX. KLINE, 933 Arch st, Phila.. Pa
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11
No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents.

To ROB it of love is the greatest wrong
that eau be done a child.-Rain's Horn.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11
small Prices for vehicles ana uarnes.

The Elkhart Carriage and Harness Mfg
Co, Elkhart, Ind. have for "a wears been
selling their goods direct to consumers at
factory prices. Horse owners should send
for large, free catalogue that will save them
money.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

JUsT try 10c. box of Cascarets candy ca
;hartic, finest liver and bowel regulator made
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

r, ACTORS, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise
nale's Honey OF Horehound and Tar.
Fixes Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

IL stiff and sore, st. Jacobs Oil will cure
you. Won't lose day. The cure is sure.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

''THE pun," said some one TO Henry Err
sklne, an incurable at the practice, sis the
lowest OF all forms OF wito' "And there
fore the foundation of it all.r
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

The DEVILS hardest blows are aimed n,
the home.-Ram's Horn. "s
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

"CAN you read Frenchl" s'Er-not aloud.p
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

WHEN bilious or costive, eat Cascaret
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed, lOc, 25c.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

-, The greatest obligation OF the parent to
ne M child is to give it o safe example. le.-Ram's
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

Mount PiIatus, in the Alps, is o.
050 feet high.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

Newklrk Democrat: Mrs. Johns. the wo-
man suffrag.st. captured the legislature
one day last week. 1t Is unfortunate for
the territory that she did not keep It cap
tured until after time for adjournment.
From present appearances that body win be
of vastly more cost than its efforts will
bring forth.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1897-02-11

At Shawnee the other day creditor took
a blanket away from an Indian and Poor
10 wandered around town all day with his
stomach exposed. That thing ought to
stop. The Indian tries TO be civilized by
getting in debt and the white people make
his savage by taking his wearing apparel
away from him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25

A Chicago despatch says that An expert in
pyrotechnics, in that city, named O'Don-
nell, claims to have made and set of the
floating red and green lights which hun
dreds of sober citizens were ready 10 swear
were the signal lights of an airship passing
over the lake to The north of the city in
April last. O'Donnell has machine
which sends into the air small balls, which
become illuminated only when at great
height. They increase in size, and float
slowly and horizontally off into the dark
ness.
An old Revolutionary soldier in Port
land, Me, had small pension, of which
he was proud, and by doing such work as
he could he secured a sufficient income TO
provide for his modest wants. One day
he slipped at the top of a. flight Of
stairs and fell almost to the bottom. The
mistress of the house hurried TO him in
great alarm and asked if he thought he
was seriously injured. Il guess not,
ma'am,' he said, rising stifily to his feet
and gasping with fright; Il don't think
I'm killed. But when was halfway down
the stairs, ma am, thinks l, I'm a-going to
lose my pension, sure"
There are many chances for the treasure
seeker on land, as well as in the depths of
the ocean. Perhaps some day these ques-
tiOns may be answered: Where is the gold
of the PhHnicians? Where is the tomb
of Alaric the Goth, which, we are told, was
crammed with all the richest spoils of
Rome? Where are the treasure houses of
Mexico and Peru, in which are stored the
untold wealth of mighty dynasties? Com
ing down to later time, il is believed that
somewhere in the sandy estuaries of Lin
colnshire, Eng, are hidden the golden
crown and jewels of King John, with the
chests of treasure that were carried in his
train. Again, there is a royal treasure
perhaps at this moment lying hid in some
rocky chasms of the mountains of Wales
nothing less than the treasure of King
Edward Ill, which he carried with him in
his flight from his unfaithful queen. All
over the world there are fascinating stories
of treasures waiting for some lucky one to
find them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25

green's and the mantel-piece opposite was
banked high with the same. There were
roses in profusion decorating the other
rooms, while the stair rails were covered
with blossoms Of mountain laurel, inter
twined with white ribbon. Miss Julia
Morrill, of this city played the wedding
march from "Lohengrin' as the party en-
tered the room. The ceremony was per
formed at :. 3d. and after receiving the con
CALCULATIONS of those present, the house
was opened for general reception. which
was attended by nearly 200 friends of the
young couple. Dainty refreshments were
served, and Mr.. and Mrs Robb left on the
night train for Rutland for a weeks trip.
They will be at home Thursdays after
August l. on Westminster street.
There was an unusually large display Of
wedding gifts. The maid of honor and
bridemaids received from the bride rings
set with opals, as mementoes of the occa-
sion. Among the olt-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs 7. c. Newgent of Cambridge,
Miss Abbie Carpenter Of Waltham, Miss
Mary G. Gale of Springfield, Mass. Maui
rice Mather of Harvard college, Miss
Chandler of Chester and Col Kittredge
Haskins of Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. Cutting have spent
several days in Green River.
Mrs. F. L. Harlow and her son, Paul,
are at the residence of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs r. Miller in this village. Miss
Florence Goodhue came at the same time
from Maiden.
Ned ID. Goodhue has started upon can
wasting trip for medical work, making a
beginning in Windham. He expects to
canvass several towns in this vicinity dur
ing the vacation.
The grange children's picnic was well
attended and the exercises were enioved
by all. Miss c. Belle Banney was the
editress of the Maple Leaf and her efforts
were highly appreciated
Mrs. Henry A. Goodhue returned on
Tuesday from a stay of five weeks in Nal
den, Mass, where she has had the care of
her daughter during a severe illness. Mrs.
Montgomery is improving slowly at the
present time. 1t is hoped she will be able
to come up to Vermont soon. Miss Alice
Goodell is now there caring for her.
DR.. and Mrs. G. II. Gorham and Mr..
and Mrs. j. r. Miller, recently welded
persons, were in the audience at church
last Sunday morning. Rev. Z. +. Mitchell
pastor. The morning was rainy one,
and several of our people most constant in
attendance were out of town, 50 the con-
gregation was not up TO the average
Commander A. F. Ranney OF Green
wood post and Mrs. Ranney have spent
the week in attendance upon the Grand
Army meeting at Bennington. They went
by carriage, starting on Saturday last, and
are expected to return Friday. This gives
them the opportunity OF a very pleasant
drive over the mountains al this beautiful
season. and the weather has been all that
could be desired for the purpose.
Mrs. Ellen NJ. Plumb closed her school
last week and started Saturday morning
for South Hadley, where her daughter
Mary graduated this week ut Mount Hol-
yoke college. Mrs. Plumb does not expect
to return TO Westminster but has an APP
pointment 10 teach IN a reform school in
Providence L. /. We are sorry to lose
her from our school and our community.
She has been increasingly successful in
her work here. Her place as teacher in
our Sunday school will not be readily
filled, and she will be missed by the grange,
in which she was one of the most active
and capable members.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
Death OF Charlie Ross.s Father.

c. K. Ross, ~, the father OF Charlie
Ross, whose abduction July /, 1S74, be-
came matter Of worldwide interest, died
at Germantown, Pa, Monday Charlie
Ross and his elder brother Walter were
playing in front Of their home when two
men in a carriage offered 10 give them a
ride if they would walk to the top OF a
nearby hill. The older boy was given
some money with which to buy fireworks,
and while he was in a store the two men
drove away with Charlie. Several DAYS
later Mr.. Ross received a grossly illiterate
letter stating that the boy would be re-
leased on the payment of a big ransom,
but that any attempt to recover him by de-
tectives would result in the child's instant
death.
They wrote two days later demanding
S2O,O ransom for the return of the boy
This sum was promptly raised by friends
of Mr.. Ross, but the police asked TO be
given the conduct of the case. This was
granted, and Mayor Stokely offered a re-
ward of $50, 900 for the arrest of the kid
nappers and the return of the boy. This
immense reward attracted worldwide at
tention.
Mr.. Ross received Ii letters from the
abductors during the four following
months, but they were so carefully dis
guised that no clew could be found to the
writers.
Superintendent Walling of the New
York police found the clew that ended in
fixing the crime of abduction on William
Mosher and Joseph Douglass, burglars.
William Westervelt, brother-in-law of
Mosher, acted as go-between in the at
tempted negotiations with Mr.. Ross. The
police of the country were looking for the
two men when the residence of Judge Van
Brunt, in Bay Ridge, was entered by burg
lars on Dec. IA, 1874. The burglars were
attacked by brother of Judge Van Brunt
and several servants. One of them was
shot dead and the other was MORALLY
wounded They were Mosher and Doug
lass. Mosher was dead. Douglass gasped
to Mr.. Van Brunt:-"Its no use lying
now. Mosher and l stole Charlie Ross
Mosher knows all about him." When
told that his partner was dead he said:-
Then God help his poor wife and family
He knew about Charlie The child will
be returned in few days
The boy was never returned, the suppo-
sition being that he met his death in the
North river while his abductors were elud-
ing pursuit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
SAXTON s RIVER.

The college students are all now at home
Mrs. Anderson and son are at home for
a visit from Waterbury, Conn. /
Rev. Mr.. Broughton, the new pastor of
the Baptist church. enters upon his work
next Sunday.
Mrs Ramsey this week has with her for
a visit Mr.. and Mrs. Stone and Mrs. Minis
from Keene. Y. II.
The Misses Lazell leave here shortly
for a stay OF some months with their niece
in California.
Miss Helene RouN, after short visit
at home, will spend the summer in tutoring
at Fitchburg, Mass.
The funeral of Albert Clark, one of the
old citizens, took place Thursday, Rev. Mr..
Dodge of Bellows Falls officiating.
Some farmers have begun to cut their
grass. In most fields the grass is growing
rapidly. Corn is very backward, and the
outlook for a corn crop poor.
For commencement week We have had
fine weather, large audiences and much
enthusiasm. Prof. Bristol lays down his
work with the warm expressions of esteem
on the part of students and friends. His
reception on Thursday evening was largely
attended. DR.. Williams, the ex-principal,
and Prof. Ellery, the new principal, with
Mrs. Ellery, were present. DR.. Ellery and
wife take up their abode here al once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-06-25
GRAFTON.

Mrs. Cushman of Boston has recently
visited her mother here.
The entertainment at the Baptist church
Tuesday evening was a success socially and
financially.
Mrs. Sophia Duncan, Miss Alice and
John Duncan, came TO the hotel on Tues
day last for long vacation.
Miss Greene of Mechanicsville, y. Y.
and her friend, Miss Brigham, came to the
hotel on Tuesday, June %.
Mrs. Ida Clapp and family will occupy
the Butterfeld house during the summer.
They came on Monday, June p.
Mrs. Mary Amsden was in town Tues
day calling upon friends and visiting her
mothers grave in the Burgess cemetery.
c. Il. Cambridge is visiting in Rhode
Island this week, going from there TO
Southboro, where his brother Walter has a
position in ST. Marks school.
Miss Julia Ober, who is attending COM
mencement at Vermont Academy. called
on friends here last Monday. She has a
position as teacher in Florida.
The golden wedding anniversary of
Judge and Mrs. L. S. Walker on June %
was observed by calls from numerous
friends and the reception of many presents.
A very pleasant addition TO the company
was the presence of Mrs. Sophia Duncan,
who attended the wedding of 80 years ago.
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nto Fred Atwood's house at Westminster

into Fred Atwood's house at Westminster
station.
The Misses deuel. of New York city
came to j. G. Fenn's Wednesday TO spend
the summer as usual.
Mrs. John Newton Of Brattleboro is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Ira Smith She
returns today, Friday.
Mrs. Elsie Willis and daughter Eva
of Brattleboro are spending the week
with friends here and at Bellows Falls.
Elmer Watkins has recovered from the
measles and is back in his old position in
G. II. Walkers store after brief rest at
his home in Felchville.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joel Holton of Burlington
and daughter Miss Susie, the latter re-
cent graduate of Smiths college, are visit
ing relatives here this week
The measles are proving quite contagious
and are having quite a run. G. w. Met
calf has four children i'll with them at this
writing. The victims are quite i'll, but
get along so far favorably.