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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.
Free soilers' Reunion at Greenfield.

The annual reunion of the survivors Of the Free
Soil party of Franklin county was held at the
Elm House in Greenfield Monday, - of these
venerable residents being present.. Oscar Bard
well presided, and the report Of jonathan John
son, the secretary. showed a total mem1ership Of
lsj. Cf whom 90 are now living.
During the past ) ear the following of the old
soldiers have died: Rev. T. j Clark OF North.
field Henry Sheldon Of Greenfield. formerly of
Lpydeu' Elijah Snow OF BuCkldud. Dr. Charles L.
Fisk. sr., of Greenfield Daniel Hamt IN Ripley
OF Montague. Francis Hooks of D-trield Will
liam Hlman of Charlemout, Samuel b Bardwell
of ShelbuTne Charles p. Coates Of Heath. Hud-
son Phlnuev of Orange. Ambrose Glmar Of Shell
burne, Shubael Bradford Of Conway. Fred Forbes
of Bucklard, and Daniel Crucser Of Sunderland.
Dinner was served at O'Clock, after speakers:
Or. {. l.. Fisk who told Of his fathers connection
with the abolition movement; Be unett Allen of
Northampton. Rev. Stnlan Barber, \. c. Will
Jams Of Deerfeld. Warner Johnson OF Jamaica
Plain, DR. Charles Bowker. Rev Robert E.
Burke of Bernardston spoke on Free speech and
free labor applying the principles Of the old
party to the existing conditions of the present
time. Edward Graves of Charlemout and Caleb
Dickinson of Greenfield also spoke briefly after
which Secretary Jonathan johnson INDUCED in
some personal "reminiscences. Officers were
chosen as follows: President, DR.. Charles Bow
ker of BeDardston; vice. president, Cepheus
Moore of Montague; secretary and treasurer,
Jonathan johnson of Greenfield. The two oldest
men present were Albert c. Parson and Addison
johnson of Mortified, each s..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
Four nou.es Entered br Rnrglers.

There was an epidemic of burglaries in Green
field last week. The Silver street house of Mr..
Cherrier, chef at the Mansion House was entered
early Saturday morning and three suits of
clothes, several hats and other articles of wearing
apparel were taken. Mr.. and Mrs p Hitch.
cock, who returned from vacation Friday
found that their house had been burglarized, the
thieves taking an overcoat and two bags of coin
which represented the collections of two Sundays
at the Second Congregational church. The other
burglaries were at the houses of A. Bergeron on
Federal street and at Mrs Hafners house on
Washington street, where small articles were
taken. There is no clue to the burglars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
The Death Dealing Floods in Germany

The cloudbursts and foundations which have
recently devastated the eastern parts of Germany
were the worst which have occurred since 1870.
According to the local statistics, 1O5 persons
killed in Silesa alone, and in Saxony the number
of killed will not fall short of $50. The financial
losses foot up to over 1850 100000 marks At Pill
nitz the country residence of the queen of Sax
ony, the river Elbe flowed so fast that il flooded
the lower floor of the royal castle. forcing the
king and queen TO hurriedly flee from the place
and seek refuge at Dresden. Prince Hohenlohe,
the imperial chancellor, who was then on his way
from his estate at Aussee to Berlin, had to leave
the train at Aussig and was conveyed 10 miles in
a sedan char 10 another railroad station Through
a landslide of the highest summit Of the Siiesian
mountains, the Hotel SchneekOpfe was carried
down and buried with all its occupants.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
Alaska Miners Frozen to Death.

Capt. Miles Standsh, of Montreal who has
been spending the summer in Alaska, knows all
about the Kloudjke gold Graz and his advice to
intending prosp 'ctors is Don't
lie says the situation the KlJndike is not
very dissimiiar to other gold fields. The metal Is
there. but il does not lie around the ground in
chunks waiting 10 bee scooped up. 1t can only be
secured by patient and uncOmmOnly aborious
placer mining, iuterSp-rSed with many weary
miles OF tratGpins around from pocket to pocket.
He further says that the journey to the dlggings
from Juneau is an enterprise calculated to appal
the stOutrst heart
Beyond all this it is beginning to be winter
there aud any on who starts must stop over at
juneau or somewhere else uutil next May There
is not food enough in all Alaska to keep the peo-
pie for month.
News has just reached SEATTLE OF the death last
April of Charles 4. Il ackstoue. George Bo cher
and j. " Mahuique. miners who went to
Alaska IN $3.50 and were frozen to death in trying
to make their way back to Seattle. They We're
last seen alive March =. Friends who inVestigdt
ed found B.ackStone's body. bu, no trace of the
other two.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
Spain's Premier Assassinated.
Murder Was for Revcmgc---CRnovRs
Spain's Greatest Conservative Leader.

Sthor Canovas del Castillo, the prime minister
of Spain, was assassinated Sunday at 3 p NJ. at
Santa Agueda 10y an anarchist. The murderer
fired three shots one Of which struck the premier
in the forehead and another 10 the chest.
The wounded man fell dy ing at the feet Of his
wife fingered in agony for two hours aud passed
away with the cry of Long Live spain, which
were the last words upon his lips.
Santa y gueda is noted for it, baths The place
is b-tween san Sebastian, the summer re- idruce
Of the Spanish court and NitOtli, the capital of
the province of Aleva. about 30 miles south OF
Bilbao. The prcui,r went there last Thursday TO
take a three weeks course OF the baths, after
which he eXpt cited to return 70 san SEBASTIAN 10
meet United States Minister Woudfori when OIL
Ciay received hy the Queen Regent.
The assassin WAS immediately arrested. lie is
a NpapOlitan and gives the name of klnaldi; but
il is believed that this is an assumed name, aud
that his real name is Micht le AuElur Colt. The
murderer declared that ne killed senior Cauovas
in accomplishment Of a just vengeance, ~ and
that the deed is the outcome of Il vast anarchist
conspiracy. He Is believed to have arrived at
Santa AgUeda the same day as u" premier, and
he was frequently seen lur. ing in the passages Of
the bathing estabShm, ut IN suspicious man
ner.
Senor Cauovas del Castillo had been one of the
most promiuen, political figures in SPAN since
he made his debut in 1851, under the patronage OF
Senores Rios RosaS and Pacheru. as chief editor
Of La Fatrla, in which he defended conservative
ideas Since that day to the hour of his death he
was the acknowledged leader OF the conservative
party in Spain. He had held many political posi-
tuns and as monarchal liberal he was ia l~hed
by the revolution of 1865. SuOst queutly he deNot
ed himself to the Bourbon restoration, AMI was
one Of the chiefs of the movement which placed
Alphonso MI on the throne. Alter the prouun
ciamento of Martinez Campos ia lsi4 be- became
premier. The following year be was compelled
to retire by differences IN the conservative party
of VIII Ch he was the Chi-f hut after three months
in opposition was recalled to the premiership
He became premier for The thu d time IN 1890 az
ter the fan uf :, nor Sagasta. and was confirmed
in the post los the general election. which gave
him an overwhelming majority in the Cortes
Canovas was firm believer in the gcueralshp OF
Naleriauu Wey .er and expressed the utnust-cou
tidenca in him, and in SPANS ability 10 crush the
raj,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
Fitchburg's President Dead.
Henry y. Marcy Was IL Widely Known
Railroad Man, and Native of YER

Henry S Marcy, president of the Fitchburs rat
road company, died. suddenly from apopexy,a at
his home in Belmont, Mass, Tuesday. He had
been troubled over the disclosures in regard to the
Fitchburg railroad, and doubtless anxiety over
these difficulties was a factor in. fastening the
end.
Mr.. Marcy was born in Hartland, Vt, in 1881 +,
and graduated from Dartmouth college, He en-
tered the railway service master OF tran porta-
tion of the Sullivan railroad in 1888, and after
three years went to the Rutland & Burlington
railroad as superintendent clerk He was pro-
NOTED TO master of transportation and acting SUI
perintendent of this railroad He was general
freight agent of the Rensselaer, K Saratoga rail
road for a short time, and then became general
freight agent of the Delaware Hudson Canal
company, and later general traffic manager of
the same company.
Mr.. Marcy came to the presidency of the Fitch
burg railroad in 1889, succeeding E. B. Phillips.
He occupied a h. gh position among railroad men,
and more than once was honored with special dis
tinction by them, being chosen in 1895 delegate
to the International Congress of Railroad Men in
London. He leaves a wife and four sons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13

What is Heaven, o We dear ones,
Who have run this earthly race?
'Tis the opening of the spring time
After winters long embrace.
What is Heaven, Q We dear mes,
Who have passed beyond tue Hood:
'Tis the fowel ing of our joys
That on earth were but ia bud.
What is Heaven, O immortals,
Treading now eternal shores?
'Tis farewell to death and sorrow,
AS the spirit upward scars.
What is heaven, o ye victors,
Passed beyond the worlds cold frOwn:
'Tis sweet rest from e. cry conflict,
'Tis the wearing of the crown.
What is Heaven, o We ransomed,
Who have passed beyond our sight?
It's the bursting of sins tetters,
Ills supreme, unmixed deli hit.
What is Heaven, can you tell us,
Who with us life's paths have trod;
'Tis the knowing, loving, serving
OF our blessed Christ and God.
Brattleboro. JENNIE c. SMITH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
NORTH ADAMS AGHAST.
Murder of Henry Reed and his
Maiden Sister.


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"Ieeu OF revenge was NV ,''oti'V 'o' 'ne liiu'
der OF money lender ana ms sister at North
Adams Mass early Saturday morning The
,ri,, sto, TO ,ritIn,t n ,arallaI for hrutolit, in
r'''V S'a" """'"' 'O' ''u,'''9 ~
the crhuPal history OIL No''H Au"llS' heury r.
Reed. -, no has long been resident OF the city,
and Miss Elsnrbe Reed his senior bv five wears.
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"''' w 'o'''''7' ing " ~ CIV 0
near Holden street
Il. w. Tenuey called at the Reed home about II
O'Clock saturday forenoon to transact some bust
,,.',.'t,i a. pi WI, ri,,,,, a,,, n,,.',,'.
'v'a .'n W. i'''''' i.'0' "'U '"pp'"s
drought no answer anu 'i'a'N' observing the 81
lence inside hc. and David Fairfield, who lived
near d, cided To enter the house A r4ar door
-
was found un'astened.
lheN tound the mouse III great disorder on al
sid, = and then. fearing crime. they entered the
room on the first floor usually oCcupird by MIR
Reed There they discovered the body OF MIR
Reed 1t vas in his bed. A gag ma 1e Of a nor
ton IF the bedCluthes had been forced dow n his
throat lie had been struck on the head with a
heavy instrument which had crushed his skull
and hole over one el e looked like bullet wound
Miss Reeds body was found face downwards in
her room on the SECOND floor in Il doorway lead.
| ing to the right of the head of the stairs She
| had worn ouiy a petticoat and waist Evidently
| she had met her death as she started out of her
| ROOM
The murdered woinan's head was crushed al
| most beyond recognition. She had fallen her
| breast across the threshold Of the room with
! arms extended as If there had been a vain plea
for mercy fearful hole in the right side OF her
| head showed only one of halt dozen blows from
some heavy instrument Her face was distorted
and dishgiIred Three bullet holes were found
two in her lett arm and one. in her throat
The police were immediately notified of the
crime. and soon a squad OF men under Chief Ken.
DAN began an nve-tgation They learned that
Mrs David Fairfield heard q wagon 20 away from
the house about o'clock SATURDAY. morning and
later saw a man leav- the house The DO ice also
found a blood stained ualrt They believe the
murders were committed with this Several other
persons saw the team that was driven down the
street
Mr. Reed came to North Adams from Manches-
ter VI - years ago. He formerly dealt in sew.
ing machines and musical Instruments but for
the last few years he had conducted a pawn shop
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
Why Use Soap

if not the best? Soap is not
soap when it takes prizes
to sell it. "Welcome's ="
prize is its virtue. Virtue is
always pure.
"Welcome" is so virtu-
ously pure that it washes
clean without rotting clothes,
and will not make sore
hands.
"Welcome lasts longer,
cleans quicker, and is vastly
cheaper in the long run.
SO use only
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
s25, 900. suit Against .Dinglty's Niece
for Breach of Promise.

A writ Of attachment fer S@5t00 has been
served upon Mrs. W. +. Hadley, nee Dingley,
daughter of.Jeremiah .Dingley, shoe mauutact-
urer, and a niece of Congressman. Nelson Ding
ley, at.the;instanoe of Arthur 5. Melcher of Au-
burn. Me, Tor breach of promise of marriage
Mrs. Hadey, until May 81 OF this year, Nas Miss
Lou Dingiey. Then she became the wife of W
E. IIadley, hotel proprietor of san Diego, Cal
The ceremony performed III the Parker
House, Boston, without announcement Mr.. and
Mrs. Hadey have been visiting the summer re
sorts since This week Mrs. Hadley called
home by the death of Nelson Dingley, jr. Arthur
S. Melcher, the plaintiff, is a harness manufacture
er, IS years old and had been the accepted sutton
of the defendant. six years ago Mrs Hadley
met her husband at the Poland Springs House,
and their engagement was kept secret from Mr..
Melcher Mrs. Hadey, who was at her father :
house Monday, said she would fight the suit, and
characterized it as hlackmaIl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13

Jacob NIalletz five years, Old, was crushed to
DEATH and his .brother Walter mime, terribly
manged by huge road roller at Bridgeport,
Conn, Saturday 4 he roller was attached to a
wagon drawn by horses and several boys jump
ed on its tongue and framework t. steal a ride
The driver shouted to them 10 get of and threat
ed them with the VIII p, but the boys thought
"hitchng on behind 700 much fun To be aban
doned. The driver, whip in hand, without stop
ping his horses, leaped from his seat and started
back toward the boys In their haste to escape,
the Two Malletz boys fell directly IN front OF the
big roller. Little Jacobs body was literally
crushed Hat, nearly every bone being broken.
The roller went over the lower part of Walter 5
body. The driver was arrested but was released
after the INQUEST
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13

\ petition in insolvency filed in the probate
court at keene Saturday against the Keene Furni
ture and Wood Rim company, which
Gently attached for S25, 900.
Michael Crowley, one of the Oldest and most re.
spected citizens f Hanover, fell down the cellar
stairs in Prof. E. j. Bartett's residence Saturday
fracturing his skull He died in short time.
The New Hampshire Congressional delegation
has recommended the appointment of Chas. f.
Slate postmaster at Winchester Mr.. Slate
postmaster during tie administration of
President Harrison, when the office was raised to
the presidential class. There has been lively
contest for the office, Mr.. Wardwell being the
other candidate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
TRY ALIENS FOOT EASE,

A powder to be shaken into the shoes. At this
season your feet feel swollen and hot and get
tired easily. If you have smarting feet or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot Ease 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and prevents
swollen and sweating feet, blisters and callous
spots Relieves corns and buniOns of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try it to day. Sold by
all druggists and shoe stores for IS cents. Trial
package free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy,
n, Y,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
Ten Millions of American Capital Idle
In Cuba.

According to the latest advices from Cuba, the
extensive mining interests in the eastern and
southern sections of the island with connecting
railway systems, in which the aggregate Ameri
can capital invested r, aches nearly ten millions
of dollars, have been seriously jeopardized by
the coercive action of Gen. Weyler and his subor-
dinates. This action consists not only in levying
contributions upon the mining and railway cor
porations for the construction and maintenance
of military works, but as the increase of these
assessments has caused delay in the payment of
them, the military authorities have also resorted
to preventing laborers from working at the mines,
which amounts to a practical closure of them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
Flny-si1 Killed, 30 Fatally Injured.

terrible explosion occurred in the cartridge
factory of Rustchuk. on the Danube, Friday. OF
the 800 boys and girls employed in the factory. So
are known to have been killed, the bodies Of that
number having been recovered. Twenty five
others were so badly injured that their recovery
is impossible and 30 more were seriously hurt.
Most of those who lost their lives were either
blown to pieces or drowned in the Danube,
Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria. on receipt of the
news of the disaster visited the sufferers from
the explosion who had been taken to the hospital,
and caused money to be distributed to the fami
lies of the victims.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13

The Christian Alliance. under the leadership. of
Rev Dr.. A. b. Simpson of New York, at its meet
ings at the camp ground at Old Orchard Sunday
raised 81 900 for foreign missions after a ten
days convention. There was an individual pledge
Of S25. 0O0 one of $1,000, few of $1,000 and $1,000
while cash gifts and pledges ranged from % cents
TO $500 Quite number of rings and some other
articles of jewel-y contributed. At the fore.
noon session SEQ, 900 raised. In the afternoon
the amount was increased TO $4,000, and in the
evening further contributions were received,
swelling the aggregate TO $1,000. About so
young men and women arose when Dr. Simpson
called for volunteers for the foreign missionary
service. DR.. Simpsons service preceding the
collection urged palmer living and sacrifice of
luxuries in order that more might be contributed
toward evangeiiEing the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
The BOSTON journal saws the expert accounta

The Boston Journal says the expert accountant
ment of the Fitchburg railroad to be sic 600 to
$4,000, and C. F. Anthony, the chief auditor
who died a short time ago, was responsible The
shortage will be a dead loss to the company.
cloudburst flooded Hot Springs, South
Dakota, Friday night, and caused 100000 dam
age. Nearly all the buildings were flooded to the
second story and many people had to flee for
their lives. Every bridge within four miles was
swept away, and one man was carried down with
a falling bridge and drowned.
At a recent meeting of the stock holders of the
Woodsville, N. H, Loan & Trust Co., 1t was
voted to lquidate the affairs of the bank and or
ganize a national bank. During the past few
weeks the treasurer, H. w Allen, has raised $780,
00C stock for the new bank and authority has
been granted from Washington for its establish
ment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
winchester Pail Factory Burned.

The large pail factory at Westport, in the town
of Winchester, owned by James Marsh of Keene
was burned to the ground Friday evening. Be
sides the bui ding and machinery finished and
partly finished stock was destroyed. The fire
was discovered about O'Clock and at O'Clock
had burned itself out. Only pail brigade was
available to fight the flames. The cause of the
fire is unknown. The building was an old one
and the total loss will not aggregate over $1,000
The insurance is $500 in six companies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.


The amour cement in The Phoenix last week
of the drowning OF Mrs. A Ii. Humphrey at
Lake George was sad news 10 friends in Wiuches-
ter. Mrs. Humphrey and her son, Willard, who
is professor in Princeton college, were in a row
boat which upset by the waves Of a passing
from the shore and rescued Prof. Humphrey,
but the latters mother was drowned. TIL body
was recovered and was brought to Winchester
for burial Mrs Humphreys husband, \. II.
Humphrey. who was prominent business man
in New York. committed suicide by shooting at
Winchester. ms native town. Feb. 9, 1894 Two
tent. 1t was stated at hat time tina he had lost
a fortune Of SlOOOOJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
Grasped Rod Charged with Electricity

The accident by which Winifred & Reed son
Of ex Senator Reed OF Westmoreland, so
seriously injured recently at Contoocook was one
that involved no carelessneSS on his own part.
A fellow electrician had left the current on in
such way that it charged prof citing rod used
oftentimes to assist employees in climbing This
rod young Reed grasped, aud almost Instantly
be dead when he was picked up but he is now
improving rapidly. His hands were so badly
burned that it is still question whether he will
recover the use of all his fingers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
Stockholders Must Pay Assessment.

W. P. Manley president Of the Security Nation
al bank Of Sioux City, Ia, arrived at Montpelier
Monday and held a conference with the local
stockholders regarding the assessment of 50 cents
a share on the stock. The capital stock of the
bank is $3.50, 600, and the assessment was ordered
some time ago by Comptroller Eckels. The
bank still continues TO transact business, but the
capital is impaired, and not long ago it was found
that essment would be necessary TO enable
the bank to continue business. A large part of
the capital stock is held in Montpelier well as
in Maine and Massachusetts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13

Every woman who suffers from Sick Headache
and who dislikes to take bitter doses, should try
Carter's Little Liver Pills They are the easiest
of all medicines to take. A positive cure for the
in dyspepsia and indigestion; prevent and cure
constipation and piles AS easy to take sugar.
Only one pill dose. Price, % cents If you try
them you will not be without them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
Nearly a Million Pensioners,

Commissioner Evans has issued "a statement
showing that al the beginning of the fiscal yearthe
pensioners Of the United States numbered 9s2,5SS,
an increase of 1850 for TIE year. During the
year 50,l0l new pensions were granted, and 1871
disease, however. are working great inroads into
the lists for there 81, 800 deaths during the
year. Other sources of loss were 1914 from re
marriage of widows 1915 orphans attained ma or-
ity 1858 failures to claim pensions and $3.50 losses
from unrecorded causes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-08-13
Alaska's Wealth In Coal and OIL.

T. j. Hamilton, ex United States marshal Of
Washington, who has returned from the coal and
oil fields along the coast 800 miles northwest of
Juneau, brings additional news from that section
He says the oil is principally lubricating Of high
er specific gravity than the Pennsylvania oil of
that quality and II Tvs freely from springs along
the coast. II is now wasted in the sea and in
marshy districts along the inlets, In the same
neighborhood 4eO0 acres of coal land have been
taken up containing bituminous coal of very
superior quality. This discovery is hardly second
to that Of god on the Yukon. and it will stop
importations from the Puget Sound ports