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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
Remington to Nebraska by Boat.

Ernest Edison, Is, left Bennington Tuesday on a
voyage to Nebraska. He started in a boat 20 feet
long and two feet wide, which he made himself
He has been at work recently as a carpenter, and
the results are the boat and 81 50. He proposes
to earn money enough while his way to pay
expenses. His route mapped out is through
the Walloomsac and Hudson rivers TO Troy
where he expects to get permission 10 go through
the Erie canal At Buffalo he will meet his father
who lives in Virginia, but who is TO attend the
national encampment of the Grand Army. From
there he goes through the lake to Chicago and
the rest of his route has not been planned The
young man has a sister in Nebraska, who has
promised to assist him in getting an education
journey he undertook this plan. The distance is
over 1000 miles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

James Claire, confidential clerk for Louis Pin
Gus, left Bennington Saturday night, and Mr.. Pin
Gus says that he took with him the cash receipts
of that day, about 500 Claire came from
Hoosck Falls, n. " and has always been con
sidered honest.
Mildred Brewster, who attempted to kill her
self after shooting Agnes Wheeler at Montpelier
is now able TO sit up all day and take short walks
out of doors. She spends her time in reading and
playing solitaire. The wound in her head has
nearly healed and is not noticeable except on
close examination.
The l4th Vermont reunion association will dedi-
cate a handsome monument of Barre granite on
the battlefield at Gettysburg Oct 81 The cost OF
of arrangements consists of Capt X o. Cove OF
Burlington, +. II. Shepard of Fair Haven, and
g. F. Brown of Rutland.
The st. Adams Driving association offer $2sOO
for a race meeting Aug. IS, 10, and 90 purses di-
vided as follows: ESQ class, trotting, $3.50; 2:99
class trotting, 5000; 2:24 class trottng $500 2:7
class trottlng, $780, 2:40 class pacing $3.50; 2:29
class pacing, $500; 2:23 class, pacing $500; ELF
class, pacing, $780, free for all, $500 purse. The
entries close Saturday, Aug z, with j, II. Niles OF
st. Adams.
w. j. Boyce and Franklin S. Billings started
a field above Brdgewater Corners saw a deer
They stopped TO look at the animal, and the deer
ran down to the road and jumped 10 ahead OF
| them. This frightened the horses so that they
ran away Mr.. Billings finally jumped out anc
received some painful bruises. Mr.. Boyce follow
| ed, but when he struck broke both bones of one
! leg below the knee. The team was caught aftel
| II had ran some distance and both TIE injured
men were taken back TO Woodstock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
The coincidence Queen Wanted gain,

Ellen Peck greatest of confidence women now
nearly 20 years of age, is wanted again. Her vic
Tins this time are several residents of Brooklyn
whom she is charged Of swindling out of sums
aggregating $4,000, More specifically she is
wanted for defrauding the late DR.. Christopher
Lott of No. 1874 Reid avenue of $4,000, an amount
which represented nearly all of his savings and
the loss of which is believed by his friends Ia
have hastened his death, which occurred May 10
For this Ellen Peck, under the name of Mary
Hansen has heen indicted for felony by the
grand Jury of Kings county. Her alleged daugh
ter and son-n law, William simpson, have, in the
same connection been indicted for completely
arrested and released on bonds. Mrs. Peck has
not been found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
nnntist Debt OF sAso.ooo Llned.

Z The American BaptistlMissionary union ard the
American BautistIH missionary. society have
succeeded in:wipng out Ihelr,lolnt debt OF s4Sd'-
OOO Including John ID. RocReGener gift OF : go
OCO which was contingent on the raising Of $3.50
600 more, the societies have collected SOB 3l 40.
There were 5000 subscribers to the fund but as
some of the large subscribers object to having
their names made public none Of the subscribers
names are given. Four persons-two men and
two women-gave $1,000 each but none of the
other individual subscriptions were for very large
amounts Mr Rockefeller's proposition was made
in January, and the officers OF the two societies
at once set to work to raise the necessary money
Dr. II. c. Mabie Of Boston, secretary OF the MS
sionary union. and Dr. $ Morehouse Of New
York secretary of the Home Missionary socit ",
travelled all over the country, holding parlor
meetings At one conference in Brooklyn they
tais, SIP 600, and IN Chicago SO utO in one eve
ming OF the debt to he paid 100000 is against
the Missionary union and $4,000 against the
Home Mis- ion society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
WIIIDrop 5000 Feel.

W. D. Felts will make!an aerial excursion from
the summit OF Pixies Peaklto Colorado Springs, a
distance of ten miles in an:air line, and drop of
5000 feet In making the flight he will use a set
of rigid aeroplanes modelled after the wings Of the
condor, the great South American bird, The
body of the voyager will hang suspended from an
easy harness. In order to steer the apparatus
Fets has provided movable vane, which will be
operated at will. Mr.. Fets intends to first alight
on Cameron's cone, distance of five miles and a
drop of 1000 feet From there he will make de.
scent OF 1000 feet more to Colorado Springs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

f. =. Ford, a prominent business man of Hol-
yoke. Mass, died Tuesday morning the result
of a bicycle accident. He collided with another
rider the previous evening ana in falling his skull
was fractured.
Mr.. and Mrs Jacob Hitler. who live near La.
grange, Ind, have just completed - years Of
married life. Mr. Hitler is now l01 years old and
his wife is lO5. and the little frame cottage they
occupy has been their home FOR nearly - years.
The old couple have II children, the eldest - and
the youngest 81
The fruit crops OF Missouri this year is estimat
ed to be worth s90,OO0oO0 and many who ought
TO know what they are talking about say the
figures are too low. The Importance OF the crop
may be understood when il is stated that il is
worth more thanthe wheat crops Of Illinois and
Missouri combined. with the cotton crop of Mis-
souri, thrown in for good measure
Manuel Coleman, a negro farmer Of Fairfield
county : c.. has been bothered 9th watermelon
thieves, and he "pluggrt' some melons and put
suychuinr in them. The plugs were replaced
and the fruit ripenrd Monday night two negro
boys were seen IL CoiemRns patch, They ate
one oi the poisoned melons, ana the next morn.
ing were found dead by the roadside. No legal
action has been taken against Coleman.
j ). Harris, who deliberately shot and killed r
ii Merritt, Prominent politician, near LeNing-
ton, Ky, because he found Merritt kissing Mrs.
Harris, was acquitted 10y the jury Saturday
after hearing Judge Faconers charge that an un-
written law lustlites husband In killing man
under such circumstances This code has never
before been affirmed as principal of law 10y a
learned Judge even in Kentucky.
The New Haven and the three elevated roads of
Greater New York, il is said, have determined TO
adopt the third rail system The estimated cost
II change is 5000 90, By means of the new
system il will be possible TO run through ira ms
from Harlem 10 Manhattan Beach and COuey Is
land, and the New Haven road in connection
with the Second Avenue Elevated. will institute a
fast suburban service from New Rochelle to Chat.
ham square
T. II. Schmitz, a Chicago lawyer real estate
dealer and private banker, has failed with liabili-
ties Of S7j00OO. What makes the assignment
more unfortunate is that 100000 represents
money obtained from Germans and BohemianS
with him, receiving either were receipts in the
form of certificates Of deposits, or nothing more
palpable than that OF a verbal promise TO pay a
certain rate of interest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
A Former VermOnter Consul to New
Zealand.

Hon. Frank Dillingham; of san Francisco is
visiting at his old home in Waterbury before leav-
ing this country to enter upon his duties as con-
sui general at New Zealand Mr.. Dillingham; is a
brother OF tx Gov VIM p. Dillingham; and a son
Of the late ex Gov Paul Dillingham;. He went to
the home Of his brother-n law. United States Sen
ator Matt Carpenter. in Milwaukee 30 years ago,
and for the last - years has been connected with
insurance companies in san Franc He has
served several terms president OF the Pacific
Coast Association Native sons of Vermont.
Among Mr. DliL CHAM prelt ceSsOrs in this Office
are Hon. \. z Cotton. formerly city attorney of
san Francisco Hon. j. NJ Shafter formerly of
Athens, Vt, Hon. Henry L. Lodge, formerly of
Montpelier and under Grants administration,
~upt rntenden' Of the United stat Is Mint at the
q lden Gate; Hon. Charles Webb Rowland, presi-
/ dent OF spring Valley Water company. the larg-
tst concern OF il kind IN America and Alvinzo
Hayward, the multi millionaire miner. When in
Washington a few weeks ago. Mr. Dlll.ngAam re-
signed the presidency of this association, because
Of the new duties that are soon to d-volv- upon
him. His successor is expected 10 be Judge f.
~ Belcher Of the superior court of California.
\ fact hat viii long hold place in the memory
was the untirng energy put forth by Mr.. billing
ham in the entertainment of fellow-N ermonters
on the celebration of Vermont Day at the Cali
fOrnan Exposition in 1873.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

Another immense gas well has been developed
at Baldwinsville n V BY actual test today the
volume of gas flowing from it amounts to over
100000 cubic feet every ~ hours The pressure
is intense and must reach 1000 pounds to the
square inch. The well is down 2l50 feet. No
such deposit has ever before been disclosed In
New York, and it is even said by experts that the
flow exceeds any discovered in other states. The
force of the gas which proceeds from the boring
Is so enormous that it will lift weight Of 200 or
300 pounds placed over the opening. 1t throws
out particles OF rock from depth OF 800 feet 100
feet into the air When the rock is thrown out
the particles are driven through pieces OF soft
wood as though they were shot from gun. The
well is now being piped and packed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
ONT PHOENIX BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JULY %, 1897
Prehistoric Specimens from South pa
LOta.

The st. Paul Dispatch publishes detailed &C.
count Of an exploring expedition sent by it in
charge Of Louis de Lesley to locate, survey and
define the prehistoric mounds of the Missouri Val
ley in South Dakota. The expedition was SO sue
cessful that another immense area of work has
been opened In the field of archaeology. The
largest group was located opposite the mouth of
Grand river, and contains 100000 square feet OF
territory with 81 counted and surveyed mounds
upon the field, with an elevation of 175 feet above
the Missouri river. Immense quantities Of pre-.
historic specimens were secured and brought
back to st. Paul. 1t seems as though an entire
prehistoric settlement had been properly located,
including its means Of last defence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
CeraI Coffee Drinkers BEWARE.

If you have been deceived and tried one of the
cheap bran substitutes now on the market, claim
ing TO be the original and to have great food
value, and you got pound OF poorly roasted
bran for your 25 cents, and a poor, weak sckish
drink what can you expect from branO don't be
solid grain, nicely Drowned and two pounds for %
cents. Grain Otakes the place Of coffee at one
fourth the price. Get package of your grocer
today.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
For Stealing Jewelry.
A Frenchman who Went to the Races
Got into Serious Trouble.

Got into Serious Trouble.
VIM \. Bellwood, a well known dealer in an
tlque books and rare jewelry at 1899 Walnut
street, Philadelphia was rents an expensive suite
of rooms at the Plaza hotel, New York, is under
arrest at police headquarters there, charged with
having'swindlrd Marcus y Co, a New y ork firm,
out Of jewery valued at many thousands Of dol
lars. a small portion of the jewelry has been re-
covered, and pawn tickets FOR a large part Of the
remainder have been found. The detectives say
Bellwood has confessed to his dealings with Mar
Gus & Co, but denies that he has swindled other
firms lie had been seen frequently AT th. races.
Last Friday he appeared at the Office OF Marcus
n Co. and called for diamond necklace, which
hc said he ". nted Ter IA lady customer lie Sc
!tctrd one valued at $500 aud let the store. He
followed by an empoye Of the firm, and was
seen TO 90 into a BoNefy lAWuShop' where he
paWned piece Of jewriry. Bril~ood was taken
into custody on Broadway. ON his person was
found the costly necklace together with bundle
of pawn tickets, on which be had received Sl3,'
go OF this amount $500 had been received on
j-wrry received from Marcus n Co, and Stinl
on Irwelrv which he claimed TO own himself
bcAA ouu has secured property valued al $4,000
from the firm Of Marcus Il Co. upon which he
has pad only $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23

Miss Jean Ingelow the distinguished poet and
novelist, died Monday night. She was in her 67th
year, Miss Ingeow was the daughter Of a rich
provincial banker and was born in Boston, Eng
land, in 1880 She early developed literary talent
and in 1860 published her isrt book collection Of
tales In 1868 she published her first volume of 20.
ems 1t was an instant success and gave the au.
thor high rank among the versifiers of the day.
Thenceforwarl until few years ago her pen was
constantly busy and her books number a score or
more-poetry, novels and tales for young folks.
She never reached the level Of her early poetical
work, however. and the poems by which she Is
rendered today (the songs Of Seven" etc) are
with hardly an exception to be found in her first
volume
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
THERE ARE OTHERS.
Plenty of Them, but So Different..-LO.
cal Proof Is What BrattlebOrO PeO-
pie Want.

There are great many of them.
Every paper has its share.
Statements hard TO believe, harder to prove
Statements from far away places
What people say in Michigan.
Public expression from California
Oftentimes good Endorsement there.
But of little service here at home.
Brattleboro people want local proof.
The sayings OF neighbors friends, citizens
Home Endorsement counts
1t dsarms the skeptc IS beyond dispute.
This is the backing that stands behind
Every box of Doan's Kidney Pills.
Here is a case of it,
Mrs. Langille, Of So Elliot street, says: Two
years ago was taken with pains in my back and
hips and as weeks and months went by The pain
became more severe and lasted longer. Finally
kidney weakness commenced to trouble me
which was very distressing and caused me
great deal Of annoyance. This last fall 1885, was
in very poor health, suffering from marked symp-
toms of kidney trouble. could not do any hard
work; the most trivial tired me out and had no
energy to do anything. If was on my feet for
any length OF time was taken with dizziness
and blurring before my eyes. often got so
weak and faint that could stand no longer and
would almost fall over The constant pain in my
back and hips brcame so severe that il would
make mt scN In my stomach. Some time ago
my daughter got me Doan's Kidney Pills at F. r.
Durgin's drug store. They are doing me a won
derful lot of good am feeling much better and
stronger in every way than have Tor some years
have every confidence in Doan's Kidney Pills
was very nervous aud restless at night; could
not sleep but lay awake for hours IT a time, on
account of the pains, and what little sleep did
get did not seem 10 refresh me. Now sleep wei
and feel refreshed after il. am ALWAYS very
glad to recommend Doan's Kidney Pills Fol
sale by all dealers-price 80 cents. Mailed by
Foster Milhurn Co, Buffalo, n. Y, so e agents
for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and take other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
Sly KIned by an E.pIosIon.

The most serious explosion in the history of the
Winchester Repeating Arms company occurred
at New Haven, Conn, Wednesday morning. Six
were instantly killed, two fatally injured and a
dozen seriously injured The dead are william
Banner, Mrs. Mary Baumester Miss Josie Bren-
nan. Ida Brown, Miss Tracy Conroy and William
Hill, all young people The explosion occurred
in the loading room without warning 10 feet of
the side of the building were blown out and the
air filed with wing debris and the fragments Of
human bodies An immense crowd gathered.
one OF the injured is disemboweled Two
bodies are decaptated and all are horribly man
gled. The cause is unknown. No one blames
the company, as the greatest care is always used
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
Evans & Palmer's lime kiln was burned at New
Haven SATURDAY.. causing q loss of 500.

Evans y rainier lime KIN was burned NJ new
Haven Saturday, causing a loss of 500.
Orrin Green, 81, took dose of laudanum at
Topsham Sunday, causing death in IL hours. He
respondent. His wife was dead and his chill
dren had grown up and left home.
Victoria Wilder, II, daughter OF John Wilder of
Plymouth, fell from beam in her fathers barn
Saturday. She remained unconscious until 1
O'Clock Sunday, when her death took place.
Julius Pelkey, sr., and his grandson, Clarence
King, left Plttsford Saturday TO visit relative in
Pittsheld. In driving into the yard in Pitts
field Mr.. Pelkey fell from the wagon, sus-
utes He was 20 years old, and leaves wife,
four sons and two daughters.
Mrs. Cora Sherman of West Rupert found two
old coins in her corn field, the one Spanish sill
yer shilling of l172 and the other United States
penny of 1903, The first Vermont coins were
made by the authority Of the state at Rupert by
William Harmon The mint was located not far
distant from Mrs. Sherman's field, where the coins
were found.
The town of Stockbridge has just received the
first $1,000 of $4,000 bequest left by the late
William Belcher of San Francisco, but native of
Stockbridge. By the terms of the bequest
the income only is to be used for the cur
rent expenses OF town library. corporation
has been chartered for the purpose of managing
the fund and the library
President Titcomb Of the Vermont Fish and
Game league announces the midsummer meeting
arranged to be held at Isle La Motto on Thursday,
July 22 has been postponed until Friday, Aug 9,
and President Mckinley and some members of
his cabinet will be the guests of the league at
that time. The acceptance by President McKin
ley of this invitation is due to the efforts of Sen
| ator Proctor.
Dynamite or poison has spoiled the sport for
the fishermen in Cooks pond, in Weathers-
| field Thousands of pouts are washed up
| on the shores dead and fishermen leave the fish
| ing grounds unrewarded. The law has been VIC
| lated and it would be well If the fish wardens
would investigate and apply some of the Legal
| remedies provided in such cases Nothing is left
| but lonesome frogs that croak on the lily pads
| bemoaning lost cOmpanonships.
Capt. Herbert f. Tutherly, list United States
| Cavalry who has for several years been on duty
with the Vermont National Guard under orders
| from the war department, will be relieved Sept
| by Stephen p. Jocelyn, who is Vermonter anC
who was recently lieutenant of the 2lst United
| States Infantry stationed at Pittsburgh but has
been promoted TO be a captain of the 10Th in
| fantry with headquarters at Fort Wayne, Detroit
| His detail will keep him in Vermont four years
He enlisted from Bloomington as private in com
| pany A, 9th Vermont regiment Aug. %, 1868
He served In the office of the assistant provost
marshal general at Brattleboro September, 1868
| to August, 1864. After the war he served in tn,
| south two years, and then for over 20 years wal
| In the department Of the Columbia and Platte
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
Worlds Railroad Record Broken

The Empire State express, on the New York
Central railroad broke the railroad record of the
world Friday afternoon, when it made the dis
lance between Syracuse and Buffalo, l4S.S miles
in 1877 minutes. The time announced was 14S
ester and two slow-downs near Syracuse and
Newark. aggregatng four minutes, the actual
time was 1877 The train left Syracuse at 2 "a p
NJ % minutes late, and arrived in Buffalo at 4 A.
only two minutes late The fastest time made
was 80 miles in &c minutes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
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 gu have smartng feet Or tight
shoes, try Aliens Foot. Ease. II 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 - cents. Trial
package free Address, Allen S. Olmsted lie Roy,
N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
Killed In Mid Air.

James Lynch of Warren, lneman employed
by the Central Massachusetts Electric company
was instantly killed Saturday at Monson, Mass,
while at work, his leg coming in contact with
live wire he had cut. Two thousand volts passed
through his body and he fell over backward, but
his spurs caught In the wire and he suspend &c
in mid air for several minutes before he could b,
taken down.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
A Life for a Life.
Horrible Vengeance of Mob Upon a
Negro Murderer.

Negro Murdefer.
z Miss Rene Williams was found brutaly murder
ed in the woods near her home in West Point,
Tenn Tuesday. Anthony Williams, who assault.
ed .and murdered her, was'ceptured near Pruitton
Thursday and that night eXpiated his crime IN the
streets in the presence of 500 people. Williams
was riddled with bullets. Before shot was fired,
the negro was knocked down and stamped to
death The crowd fell back, and those who had
pistols fired volley after volley at him. The
crowd then built fire over him and watched I'M
til he was in ashes. Williams was captured with
in 16 miles of the scene of his crime. A man to
whom he applied for tobacco held him for the
crowd.
Williams was first traced to Iron City. where
he traded the Young woman : belt to a negro
woman for a nights lodging. He was later St en-
at Pruitton, AMI several shots were fired. All
trace of him was lost for time, but s. archers
came upon him three miles south of PrulttUn.
He had been in the woods without food for over
two days and running most Of the time, so that
he was exhausted The mob was composed of
substantial men. Williams's victim was soon to
have been married to a young man in Nashville.
Her intended husband went from Nashville, and
was at West Point to meet the crowd of avengers
and assist them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-07-23
Great Sale OF Street Railway Bonds a
Hopeful indication.

The success of the Metropolitan Street Railway
company of New York city in the placing of its
new issue of bonds t. pay for the changes in
motive power and other improvements that it
has in hand, is accounted strong sign of return
ing prosperity among investors, The issue
amounts TO Slj 500, 900 of gold bonds running 100
years and bearing interest at per cent. Before
the bonds we're advertised, Sl0500,000 f them
had been privately sold. The remaining two NIL
lions were offered to subscribers at 1906, and the
subscription books were open but two hours. In
that time however, the company's bankers re-
crived tenders for fifty millions; shortly after the
bonds were quoted at lll16 and today brokers
are advertising for them to all the orders of
their customers