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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
AIger a ..seIr Maden Man.

Gen. Alger who is to be McKinley's
secretary of war, is 'self-made man." if
any one ever justified such a term. He
began life without dollar, and has earned
bp hard work every dollar that fortune has
given him. He secured fair education by
working for his board" and earned
enough money by taking care of doctors
horse to buy clothing. Afterward he enter
ed law Office as a student, and had just
been qualified for practice when the war
intervened and ended his legal ambitions.
He served with distinction during the war,
and at its close went into the Michigan
forests to regain his health and fight for
living. He became the greatest lumber
man of the Northwest, and practically
revolutionized the lumber trade. He was
the first man who introduced a steam
railroad in the forest wilds of northern
Michigan. Before that time numbering
could be carried on only few months each
year owing to the difficulty of transporting
logs to the sawmils and lumber to the
shipping points. The advent of the loco.
motive changed all this, made it possible
to haul logs all the year round, and Ayers
sawmills never ceased their humming.
Today Gen. Alger is millionaire; how
much more than millionaire it is difficult
W say, loI his "oaIth 10 lhNost0u III ou9J
manufactures and mills, giving employ
ment to thol sands of American working
men. He is not plutocrat but business
man. He has won national reputation
for his open-handed philanthropy, and has
always been especially popular among the
laboring classes. From his youth Gen.
Alger has taken deep and active interest
in political affairs, and has been hOnored
by the voters of his state by election and
reelection as governor. He is an enthusi-
astic Grand Army man, and has served as
national commander of that organization.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
S37,OSO,OOO.

AT one of the sessions of the committee
of the New York legislature which is in
vestigating trusts, statistics prepared by
Willet d Gray, whom the sugar magnates
admit are the highest authorities on the
sugar market, were pit in evidence to prove
that there has been much greater margin
of profit between raw and refined sug-
ar since the organization of the trust
than there was before. The figures, coy
ering periods of five years prior and subse-
quent to the organization of the trust, in
1887, are as follows:
For the five years prior to the trusts or
ganization:
Cents
Price of refined sugar per pound, .O6172
Price Of raw sugar per pound, .O59l9
Margin Of profit per pound, cOs,3
For the five years subsequent to the
trusts organization;
Price of refined sugar per pound .0597l
Price Of raw sugar per pound, Oi96l
Margin OF profit per pound 6OlO
Increased margin Of profit per pound on
formed COl57
Henry O. IIavemeyer, the president of
the sugar trust, and John +. Searles, its
secretary and treasurer, testified under
oath at this investigation that 100000
tons OF refined sugar are annually con-
sumed in the United States, and that the
sugar trust controls about 200, 600 tons
of that output.
The trusts annual admitted output of
100000 tons is equal to 2,4O0, ,OO0,000
pounds. A very little figuring with pencil
will show that, with an increased margin of
profit of ,00157 of a cent on each one of
these =, 400, 100000 pounds, the trust made
each year over and above the old-time nor
nal profit of sugar refners the sum of
S3,76S, 600 extra profit each year For the
five years covered by Willet IL Gray's sta
tistics the extra profit earned by the trust
was therefore five times 81, 76s, 900, or SIS
s4O, 900
The sugar trust has been in existence for
ten years, however, and it is an establish
ed fact that the margin of profit between
the raw and refined sugar has been even
greater during the past five years than it
was during the five years covered by VIII
let a Gray's figures. In the ten years of
its life, consequently, the sugar trust has
taken from the people in the shape of profits
refined sugar before the trusts were form
ed, not less than ten times 81, ,7Gs, 900, or
| $37, $50, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
NIcKInIrN nsn Enrmrr.

Presdent-elect Mckinley has just ship
ped carload of apples from his Colum-
biana county, Ohio, farm to Columbus, and
sold them for three cents a bushel. Few
people, even in Canton, know that Mr..
Mckinley owns a farm. So far as can be
learned he has never referred to it in his
speeches. The farm consists of 163 acres.
1t is located about three miles from the lit
tie town of Minerva, 20 miles from Can
ton. Mckinley was prosecuting attorney
of Stark county when he acquired the
farm. Jack" Adams, who manages the
farm and divides the proceeds with the
owner, has lived in the picturesque old
farmhouse for the last II years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26

Senator Wolcott of Colorado and Mrs.
WOlcott are now on their way back to this
country. Mr.. Wolcott informed a reporter
before leaving London that he was we'll
satisfied with the results of his visit to
Europe and was hopeful of being able to
organize an international monetary con-
ference.
William j. Bryan paid visit to the
House of Representatives in Washington
Wednesday. He was greeted with applause
and business was suspended as he made his
way to his old seat. Many members greet
ed him personally. Mr.. Bryan paid his re-
spects to Speaker Read before leaving the
House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
Biennial Sessions.

Only six states now hold special sessions
of their legislatures. Massachusetts and
New York are two of them, and Gov.
Black of New York said, in his recent an
nual message, that the legislative needs of
the Empire state can be well provided for
by biennial sessions, and that this change
ought to be made when the constitution
is again revised. 1t is safe to say that
there is no desire on the part of the people
at large, IN the states which have adopted
the biennial plan, for a return to an
uual sessions. OF law making in great
state ike Pennsylvania one of the leading
Philadelphia papers says: "A comparison
Of the books containing the annual output
of Pennsylvania acts of Assembly for the
years Immediately preceding the adoption
of our present constitution with the small
volumes of laws passed since the constitu-
tion went into effect shows conclusively
enough that the statute books may be
greatly diminished without injury to any
interest. 1t is possible for state to sur
vive even when the legislative mill grinds
no grist for four years. The legislature of
Connecticut was dead locked for four years
some time since, during which legislation
was at stand-still Appropriations must
of course be provided for, but aside from
this it may be repeated that states suffer
from too much lawmaking rather than
from too little. The biennial assembling
of legislatures, with the power to call them
together upon emergencies, is sufficient to
provide all the law that any American
state needs" The number of people in
Vermont who will dissent from this con-
clusion is very small.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
McKinleI'a Cabinet.

Announcement was made last Saturday
that Major Mckinley had rendered the po.
sition of postmaster general in his cabinet
to James A. Gary of Baltimore, and that
of attorney general to John j. McCook of
New York, and that both men had accept
ed. Mr.. Gary is a prominent and success
full business man. He was a Union man
during the war, and has been an ardent
Republican ever since. He has been sup
ported by the Republicans of Maryland for
governor and for representative in Con-
gress John j. McCook was known dur
ing the war as one of the "fghting Nc
Cooks He is a clean, able man, and one
of the leading railroad lawyers in the
country. 1t is understood that the cabinet,
as it will be submitted to the Senate for
confirmation on the 5th of March, will be
made up as follows:
Secretary of state-John Sherman of
Ohio.
Secretary of the treasury-Lyman J.
Gage of Illinois.
Secretary of WaT-General Russell A.
Alger of Michigan.
Secretary of the Navy. d. Long Of
Massachusetts.
Secretary of the Interior Judge Joseph
McKenna of California.
Postmaster General-James A. Gary of
Maryland.
Attorney General-John j. McCook of
New York.
Secretary of Agriculture-James Wilson
of Iowa.
The order in which the names are given
is the order in which they would succeed
to the presidency, as provided by law, in
case of the death or disability of both the
president and vice president.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26

In voting taxes next Tuesday towns and
town officers should remember that the
legislature Of 1896 provided for a state tax
of - cents, which is to be assessed on the
grand list this year, and which is to be
duly apportioned to the various towns and
cities on or before Oct. 10, 1897. Two
thirds of the tax must be paid into the
state treasury before the tenth day of next
November and the remaining third before
June 10, 1898. This tax is payable "out
of any moneys belonging to the town or
city" If sufficient funds are not in hand
the money may be borrowed by the select
men. The act making this provision is
No. 8 of the public acts of 1896.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26

John Gary Evans, who, until few
weeks ago, was governor of South Caro-
lima, is in New York sounding the praises
of the dispensary law of his state, which,
he declares, has practically abolished
drunkenness in South Carolina. Cover
nor Evans also says that his state is as
firmly in favor Of silver as before election,
but likes Mckinley better than Cleveland.
He believes that the next Congress will do
something for a more flexible currency.
South Carolina farmers have learned econ
omy, and now enjoy notable degree of
prosperity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26

The decoration of the government build
ings in Washington in readiness for the
inaugural festivities bas already begun.
The display will be finer and more artistic
than ever before. President Cleveland is
sued on Wednesday the customary procla-
nation convening the Senate in special
session at u O'Clock, March 4, to enable
that body to participate in the Inauguration
of President Mckinley and to confirm his
cabinet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26

The weeks news from Crete and of the
operations of the Greeks in that island
have been conflicting, 1t appears to be
evident, however, that King George will
not be allowed to annex the island, but
that it will be freed from Turkish rule.
Early in the week the Cretan insurgents
attacked the city of Canea, the capital OF
the island, and were fired upon by the war
ships of the allied forces. The latest de-
spatches say that the powers have united
in an order to Greece to evacuate the
island at once under an agreement that it
shall be freed from Turkish rule and its
autonomy guaranteed by a Greek protecto-
rate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
HACKLEY & MORAN.
HAWLEY.
February 10.

February 19.
Tomorrow morning we
shall put out all the children's
winter coats we have left at
S2.5o each. Have 10 now
and the lowest cost one was
$4.5o---most OF them SIS to
$3.50.
All our long fur capes are
sold, but we have a few short
ones, called shoulder capes,
black coney, fancy silk lined,
high Mercerdes collar which
were $3.50 to go now at
$1.95 each. And in this same
lot and for the same price a
few IS inch plush capes, mer-
cerdes collar with fur ed e
and fancy silk lined.
Few IS inch plush capes
with fancy jet trimmings and
fur edges, silk lined---were
$5.95, $6.95 and $7.95. Take
your pick tomorrow for So,
and there will be a few
double capes, 28 inch, black
Kerseys of mediHm weight
put in at same price, which
are worth SIS.
In women's jackets we shall
tomorrow let YOU pick from
everything in the stock which
was from $3.50 to $I6.5o for
a IS bill.
Cheaper ones for less. Here
is what we have:
misses, 10 to 1s years.
32 bust
10 "a bust.
SO bust.
3S bust.
40 bust.
AZ bust
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
Lucky.

YVES, a lucky purchase gives us several dozen
Il OF galvanized chamber pals way under reg.
ular price. We will divide the good luck with you
regular price 40 cents, our price for Saturday
and next week only 25 cents. We ought to sell all
have Of them in one day; 10 quart galvanized
water pail 20 cent?; l2 quart IS cents; heavy tin
pals 25 nice 10 piece toilet sets, regular price,
S2.75, this sale, So 49, these prices 20 bold good
for one week only. NILCOX'S NEW YORK
BARGAIN STORE, Bratteboro, VT, Greenfield
and AthOl, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
The Vermont Delegation should Inform
ItseIf.
From the Mortified News.

The attempt of few newspapers and in
dividuals to belittle Col. Merrilps splendid
work as chairman of the Republican state
committee during the recent campaign is
wholly unjustlfabe on any ground and
will hardly advance the cause Of the candi-
date they espouse. The Vermont delega-
tion knows the value of Col. Merrill's
campaign work; if il as fully understands
the sentiment of the active Republicans of
the state the successor of Collector Smalley
cannot be in doubt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26

A woman said to be 1913 years old died
Wednesday in st. Louis. The despatch
says that "her mental faculties were unim-
paired" She was born on the present site
of the city of Louisville, KY, and was
married there in 1900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26

Governor Bushnell, Of Ohio, announced
Sunday evening that when Senator Sher-
man resigns to enter the cabinet of Presi-
dent Mckinley he will appoint to succeed
him Hon. Marcus A. Hanna, to serve until
his successor is chosen by the legislature.
Gov. Bushnell said he reached this determ-
ination several weeks ago, but had with
held any declaration in regard to it until
now when the public interest in the matter
seemed to require it to be made The gov
ernor added that the distinguished services
of Mr. Hanna to the party and the request
of Senator Sherman that Mr.. Hanna be
appointed to succeed him had much weight
in determining his action.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
Gbe l1rrmunt j9bGniF.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 2G, 1897.

As result of the proposition before the
legislature of Utah to place a statue of
Brigham Young in the statuary hall of the
capitol at Washington, Mr. Barrett of
Massachusetts, has presented to the House
a bill amending the sundry civil appropri-
alton bill so as to provide that no statue
shall be placed within statuary hall until
accepted by joint resolution of Congress-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
THE VERMONT PHGNIX.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT BRATTLEBoRo, VT, BY
o. l.. FRENCH.

TERMS: 81 so per year in advance; if not paid
within the year. 81
RATES OF ADVERTISING furnished on application.
Births, deaths and marriages published free;
Obituary Notices, Cards Of Thanks, etc, IS cents
per inch of - lines or less,
Entered at the Brattleboro Post Office as sec
ond lass mail matter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
Pasture To Rent.

ITNHE Back Pasture" 80 called, belonging TO
i Mrs j. N. Balestier's Beechwood estate, is
offered for rental the coming season Apply for
terms to g, O. AVERILL, at the Vermont Ma
tional Bank SO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26

1t is well understood in Washington
that there is a decided disagreement be-
tween Fitzhugh Lee, our consul general
to Havana, and Secretary Olney because
the administration has not acted as
promptly and vigorously as Gen. Lee be-
lieyes the situation demands in sending a
warship to Cuban waters and providing
for the safety Of American citizens resi-
dent in the island. 1t has been repeatedly
reported that Gen. Lee has rendered his
resignation. These reports are denied at
the state department, and it is probable
that the situation will remain unchanged
during the few remaining days Of the pres
ent administration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-02-26
Photographs Free,

No need for the old ladies and gentlemen to
wish they were seventy.
A. j. ROBERTS On invites all persons 65 years
old or over to come and have one free photo
graph taken at his studio, III Main street any
time before February 23.
Those over 70 can have another chance as
the storm prevented some from getting out.
1t is unnecessary to remind children to bring
their parents and grandparents judging from
the large number of old people who took ad-
vantage of my former offer.
A. ]. ROBERTSON, III Main st.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-09
uundreds of W omen

Hundreds of women in every ha ya io%t'' the be
the sG Ss% oF Of dy but sy TSf d afS
unable to w 0O ac,c % OF their pains from
Guilty and ON a cHIy to themselves think
disease kn no.e hopeless, drag out mI oi
ing Their istepce, falling to enjoy any oe o.
S ience OF Dr. Todd, resulting t lbe treatment
and constant devotion diseases Te s"s
RP 70 e 5s Of Or t1s gffsa s6fl
t tSsr n may a have heretofore 'ncoO"
seeking relief
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-09
.e Cured ifThey apply soo"'

This Young lady had lost all hopes ,I 81 OF OF
an, rsSsaininq her health, The sk,l' her or
eyer eve T reS and little medicine starr ara u "I
~ On .he right track; she says: r nu
on ,i IL The stomach and liver s von doc
ce.s s. ~ tp I doctored with hSe o ~
t tors without relief, have been SICK and had
Sea's 81, hope Of help, had terrlp'e h .n' wa
, osV If could IL in the river anu ~ no all
lei, tsr run right through me- wS 10 h,o on
te rh ,'I NV stomach was terribly p'o 'reat
r' tx and water raised in my mou and swinl
gas anu in the side aud stomach ana "a abr Dr.
pan ant ~ and nervous. was taken hs 90 cave ~,
y Se Claw Todd February - am mo 70 re.
t t~ro o in three days and w9no Ie ,eeI like
a ond ! /, feel go much better, uon when
anu same : person. don't know "nv w more,
,a1s s so well and do not voml1 any hsva no
,e,I have TO drink water a. .n 70 oct
OF na on the way home ! began mess uo 81
t hat,sr Notwithstanding the roueU I'd bav,
v .es roads. the pains all iei' me anu ~
not since returned. AVN, SWANSON.
p.ord one.half miles northwest y
rd roor Iod., March 3. 1875
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-04-09
80
Greatest ''!'.' '! g: y: "! :.' An! ...' m. 4 !
| UOOf ONt\
l.
u
49, ion
Calumet New Jewell House, Until =GSN9 Sf ~
AprlI4 49,
ConsunptIon cured q.

He said he felt very much disconrsfssn
q nd so did his friends and the physic MS
who had done their best withons .. 1g
able to give him any relief. He ssys
II had consumption since last ospSem
her falling very rapidly, employed isrf.s
physicians without relief, until : va az
taken to DR.. Todd's office last FTi9Sy ~
nv father and friend. DR.. Todn gStF
me treatment and told me woDh. ~
better the next day and was very 49, - :.
hotter. The change took pace
O'Clock that afternoon ana hafV " -
getting better rapidly ever SIM, - -
the third day after the treatment ! li1tc
o nor ,nI, ony of the burning pain I'D ~
Iv U,,,C1 and cough aud raise hut liti ieeg !
,un goininC in strength and feel better hl
everv wav. feel like new map
o,.on ,cbietIed tune this morning:
even " '''''' LoRAN KEN
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,..,, And Noise In the Head cure"

,,.o State Journal Feb. %: | mere
aor,;tv thar had catarrb, PAD 'ae..
W y; no month. and noise in my heau lour
III .ne causiog great distress. ! oegan
Sea, ,ment with DR.. =. Clay Todd, req 1u,
.re a -, nieased TO say that my hea,.1
anu III a." restored in every respect anu
Is iuns noises in my head and no ga
tarrh. M"'' Madison. Wis.
uovs. have been troubled WIN
ne s,hla over two years grauuany
growing worse, and was ara .;a,,. for q
have to give up my WORK en ;aiv worse
month it was growing raPS0G hogan
yhen on the 10Th OF FEB, t T.i md no
treatment With DR.. , Ciay iou have
has helped me immediatiy, a"I have no
;mnroved ever since, ana no" ~ tho
more pain and | work every ud R,cx
gas works $3.50, I onorte. Ind.
Feb. IA, 1896.
friend OF the above gentleman S last
.raatmept with DR.. ,. clay iuIo;nt
SATURDAY night Tor the same Goi hnmra y
and il already better-thir'y ''A
February II, 1871 ,1av Todd
One tells anotner-Dr., >; I,ns Land
Dsar Sir: am troubled WIN ~. nv ;ay
., NV neck; there is a lump uu .ho s;zs Of
20 the left Of my chin abouC .ne Son, IN
GOOSE egg; a singing pam TUNE naeS Mis-
LINN 70 INV ear and down NY nesH, aim
Eta Johnson informs me ere ha' taI;n
H.. coae to mine. She says SUI 70 Zoo
treatment from you ana uel eon 4
t henefit' Let me know what you can u
'or NY Respectfully, ,;s
John Branin'
l. 512 Taylor street, South Bend 'nu'
February 2, lSoo.
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The Famous Nerve Specialist, "ra""
Rapids, Mich.

: Cures Paralysis, T~itchlng, fihcnlhS
ror Prckling Sensa ions, Tremeious ee',
iogs, Back OF Head Ache, Back Gi NeeH
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Tongue and Nerv. and Muscles oil Limos
being Developed,
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n,.n.,ss durable. three
s.,ye up Case.

uvson had diabetes since Christmas
, ~. ay COS "a confined TO his bed since ene
S ana after Had three physiclaue
o .u go Thought the best in the cry,
S WD son had weighed about l3o pou unds
~; W. health but now not over 20 pouuu55
-, and seemed to be nothing but SIKH aJ
aouas Every one, physicians ana NIX
, pone' al, said he was dying. lie hau oe,
ools, s,rn'd and several times his eyer
CONF uSut and he s aid he could see stars
pnd thew we're very beautiful. r ne uHn
a a;nned TO sink rapidly until last luesuas
tho ooh. when one OF the phys,o,a;
en1 che disease had become cnronl.,
s sd vben il heco mes chronic there - n9
hnu sit, | then Immediately ca le1
neiP n u g CLAW Todd, as they oil 90 anu
ond after hearing my uetI''p .eTbe
on oi NV boy's condition, he sa,d; .do rt
Uonno man can be cured, ana ! I'D ga
nr Todd's medicine, that ne prepaie a :
h III and have been giving them 10 nS
non cor aimee. and he il improving .e,S
son sol. ; ~ averv way. He had been Out o
nc he head at times before DIR. 1000 s''.a.
nent since then has known VIVA. ~ We,
a,o;ng on around him. He now Man
70 ait mn all the time but Is sun S urt'i |;
s e. yeak from loss OF hesh' ou' i
stronger than yesterday. rr
r''o' Mrs. ELLEN BURNETT
243 West Broadway,
OF 1901 Grand Rapids, Men,
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s,p COULD NOT STAND AhoNE'
AFTER the FIRST Days trea.,ne"' 80
could Hold Ser Feet FIa'
Against the Floor.

ovv daughter, Eva, aged years Sa az
NY &C." opd irritahla, and disturbed u5
nerI 'iInt she moaned and trahped
at nIgn, and vas very n,ryous, and
WIN P a'oiked or taxed, and could not not
stsnd alone unit, taken TO W. .on Il, C| .,
Todd. He treated her ,hr h e's sIaDf all N
niabt for the first time, and has rlc poip a"
crampEE pr " has heen saying a few WORDS
o an3 today she walked a e@ STEP ipaboY
115 street, LaPorte' lno'
March I 1896