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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
WEST wARDSBORO.
The Close of school.

f. A. Landman closed a successful term
of school last Friday. Those of his pupils
having no marks for the term are: Hugh
and Rena Fits, Julius and Hattie Freder-
lex, Bernice Waite, Edith Dairy and Ray
Howe; not absent during the year, Edith
Dairy. A week before school finished the
pupils gave their teacher a surprise party
at w. j. Davidson's, where he had been
invited for the evening. An elegant sta
tionery case was presented him as a token
of esteem. a pleasant social evening was
enjoyed, with few games.
There were over 100 people at the school
entertainment Saturday evening Little
Edith Dairy gave the speech of welcome.
Then there were Rotations dialogues and
songs, so many and various that one hardly
knew which to wonder at most, the mem
DRY of the children or the patience of the
teacher. James Garfield sang and whis-
tied a farmers's song to which Leon Waite
played banjo accompaniment, and several
girls sang "The fairy crowning," in which
Bernice Waite sang some very high notes
easily. Mr.. Landman read Holland S
poem, "Blue Beard" which was illustrated
by tableauX. Grace Payne played the or
gan and A. r. Robinson the violin for
most of the songs. A candy pull was en-
joyed by the pupils and quite number of
others after the exercises were over. Mr..
Landman went to Londonderry Tuesday.
He will be missed by many here aside from
the school, especially in the Christian En-
deavor and church meetings, where he has
been a great help.
Mr.. and Mrs. viii Nash of Waterbury
are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. w. J. Davidson last summer offered
in the Sunday school prizes Of paintings to
those of the young people who would learn
the most verses in the Bible, beginning at
John 1. These prizes were recently award
ed to Misses Amy Perry and Sadie David
son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
TOWNSHEND.
Death of Mrs. VI. II. Phillips at st.
Charles, MINI.

Anna Wilson, wife of NJ. H. Phillips,
died Jan. 10, at ST. Charles, Mimi, aged
As. Mrs. Phillips was born in Princeton,
ILL.,, but at an early age went to Meeker
county, Minnesota, with her parents Her
family and relatives were among the vic
tins of the Sioux massacres, and the state
has erected a monument to their memory
One day when Mr.. Wilson was away from
home, and Anna, then girl of y, was at
school, band of Indians came to the Will
son homestead, and scalp, her mother
and sister, and burned the buildings. Sew
eral men took the children of the school
to stone house, where they were kept
several days. Mr.. Wilson went away
soon after TO fight the Indians, and moth
ing more was ever heard from him. Mrs.
Phillips was living in Kankakee county,
ILL.,, when her marriage took place in 1879.
She had been in failing health the past
two years. She made brave fight for
life, having spent 20 weeks at different
times in the hospital at Rochester. Mrs.
Phillips leaves husband, two daughters
and son to mourn her loss. There are
many people in Townshend who have re-
ceived the news of the death of Mrs.
Phillips with sorrow. Her husband is the
eldest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Phillips
of this town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Frank G. MiIes's DefIcRtIOn Involved
100000, but the Loss to the Conn
pany VIII Probably BE Not over
SI75,OOO.
An official report regarding the defalca.
ton of Frank c. Miles was presented at
the annual meeting of the Boston Safe
Deposit Il Trust company Wednesday
The actual cost to the company on account
of the defalcatiOn which has been charged
to profit and loss is at this date S14S, 452.-
70. Claims of the company on parties
| holding embeZzled securities approximate
ing S6l 900 in value, are still unsettled and
in dispute, Taking the most unfavorabe
view of the condition, and assuming for
that purpose that the company will be de-
feated in the claim, the defalcation would,
stated in round numbers, amount to $500
ASP, from which is 10 be deducted such
sums as may be realized in suits now pend
ing, or which may be commenced, and
from the treasurer's bond of $4,000 1t
is impossible, of course, to state now what
the amount to be realized will be. The
company has an attachment on real estate
in Iowa said to be unincumbered and
worth $4,000 to $4,000, and on balances
in the hands of parties, Sll 800. With
the uncertainty now existing as to the
final outcome of claims, it is impossible to
say more than that it is reasonably certain
the total loss to the Safe Deposit & Trust
company will not exceed S175, 600 and may
be much less.
A few days ago one of Miles's most in
innate friends, Asa j. Farwell was COM
mitted to Mclean asylum Taving maniac
In his rawlings Farwell calls continually for
Miles. Mr.. Farwel's books have been ex-
amined and found correct.
T. j. Jaquith is suffering from stroke
of paralysis.
Horace Homer of Boston is in town for
a few days on business.
A few from this place went to Brattle-
boro last Tuesday to see "Uncle Toms
Cabin"
The funeral of Elroy Clayton was held
at Ludlow Wednesday. His father and
brother from this place attended it.
The Methodist ladies' aid society met
with Mrs. c. d. Farnum Wednesday. The
weather was fine and large number enjoy
ed the occasion.
Jessie Sutton who has been staying for
some time at S. NJ. Holden's, went to Bur
lington last Saturday, where she expects
to make her home.
Albert Sherwin of Leadvlle, Col, Mrs.
Mary Sherwin and Mrs. A. Blanchard of
Chester, and Mrs. o. Gardner of Cam
bridge, Mass, visited their aunt, Mrs. Cur
tbs Robinson, last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29

Put an end TO misery, Doan's Ointment will
the worst case Of Itching Piles that ever was
relieved in single night Get Doan's Ointment
from your dealer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29

Why suffer from indigestong Burdock Blood
Bltters cures Dyspepsia and all diseases Of the
stomach, liver and bowels
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
COUCHE

Have you seen the new style Of coverings y
are using on our touches. We claim it 10 be l..
best wearing goods ever put on the market. Y.
have some patterns in corduroy that we are cas
ing out at cest. Now is the time to secure SCI.
bargains.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1897-01-29
A GENERAL AGENCY

po1icie o,u,llne Life Insurance Company, who's
pared 70 S ns famous for their liberality, is p
h hGeney for this aud adjoining counties With 8
or viii, VIDE awake and active gentleman, v.
his " tims experience, to give entire or PAT
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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-20
MRS. MITOH'S SORROWS.
Divorced From Her Husband, Who
Was Brute. Thief aud Madmnn.

Vice Chancellor Pitney in Chancery
Chambers this morning, granted to Mrs.
Annie Mitch of Paterson, decree for abb
solute divorce from her husband, Joseph
A. Mitch, on the ground of continued de-
sertion and extreme cruelty. Mrs. Mitch
told the story of her husbands actions on
the witness stand this morning. She was
married to Joseph A Mitch in December,
1851, at St. Barnabas' Church, Paterson,
and went to live at No. 108 Jackson street.
She lived with her husband ten years; six
children were born of the marriage, five
of whom are now living.
Previous to July, 1891, when Mitch de-
serted his wife, without apparent cause
and without making any explanation, Mrs
Mitch alleges, she was treated with the
utmost cruelty and several times her life
was jeopardized by her husbands actions.
He was drunk good portion Of the time,
and she was frequently evicted and forced
to leave the neighborhood in which she
lived because of his refusal to pay her
rent and grocery bills. He would come
home in the early hours of the morning
and drag her out of bed by the hair; sew
eral times while she was in bed he threw
lighted matches at her, and poured water
upon ner Once when she screamed for
help and her sister came to her assist
ance, he picked up a lighted lamp and
threatened to throw it at them, and on
another occasion he pointed a loaded re-
volver at his wife's head and threatened
to shoot her. He said he had purchased
the revolver for that purpose. Once he
threw a shaving mug at her head. 1t
missed her and went crashing through the
window.
Mitch deserted his wife in July, 1884, and
she saw nothing of him for year; then
he came to the house in a buggy; he un-
hitched the horse and led it into the yard ;
he then raped on the door for admittance
and when it was refused him, he attempt
ed to force an entrance through the win
dow. The heavy blinds were shut, how
ever. and all he could do was vow ven
geance and curse his wife through the
Stats The next day he was arrested for
stealing the horse and buggy and was
sent to States Prison for long term of
years. While serving his sentence he be-
came violently insane and was removed to
the State Asylum at Morris Plains. After
hearing the testimony of Mrs. Mitch and
two other witnesses, Vice Chancellor Pit
new at once advised decree.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-20
HOOKER OUT, FERRIS IN
Christmas Presents From the
S. & w. Board --Byrne's
Occupation Gone.

The Street and Water Commissioners at
their meeting this afternoon abolished the
office of Supervising Engineer of the
Water Works. The position was held by
Captain William H. Hooker, Repubii-
can, an ex-member of the old Street and
" after Board under the Wanser admins
tration. The office was created Tor MS
benefit There was attached Ito it a salary
of $1,000 year. Captain Hooker was
slated for dismissal some months ago, but
the Commissioners disagreed. Since then
the case has been hanging fire.
Captain Hooker had not the slightest in
timation that he was to be removed. He
was at the office of the Street and Water
Board this morning attending to his
duties as usual. The Commissioners
chatted with him, but not a word was
said about the abolition of the office he
holds.
1t is not at all improbable that the office
of hydraulic engineer of the water works
will be created. There is need, the Com
missioners say. for such an office. If the
office is created it will be filled by Mr..
Garwood Ferris, who, with e. c. YER
meule has just prepared the water
specifications under which bids for new
supply are to be advertised for. Mr.
Ferris will resign his office as consulting
engineer to the Street and Water Board
to enter the new office. The salary OF the
hydraulic engineer will be $4,000 year,
the same as was paid Engineer Hooker.
The Board has also decided to award
James ]. Harrington the contract for re-
moving the ashes and garbage. The work,
if done properly, will, 1t is said, cause
Byrne will be awarded the street sweep
ing contract.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-20
PLAY TO THE GALLERIES
Hoboken Police officials Seold
Each Other Over I'm.
served Warrants,

Recorder Frank McDonough and Chief
of Police Charles A. Donovan, of Hobo
ken, had a run in this morning. which
created considerable gossip about Police
Headquarters The relations between the
two officials have not been harmonious
for some time past, and it was only on
rare occasions that they were seen in
converse ton.
The trouble this morning grew out OF a
warrant which was issued on December
10, for the arrest of Robert Henry, of
No. 65 Madison street, on charge OF
failing to support his wife and family.
According to the police, Henry disap-
peared from his home Immediately after
the warrant was issued and all efforts
to apprehend him proved of no avail.
Nellie Henry, the complainant, however,
declared that she had seen her husband
yesterday on the street and at once noti-
fled Recorder McDonoughA On hearing
the woman's statement the Court sent for
the Chief
II issue warrants" said the Recorder
as the Chief entered the court room,
.and put them in your hands and then
the complainants come here and tell me
that the persons wanted are on the
streets. The police are not doing their
duty. A warrant for this man Henry was
issued over week ago. and he has not
as yet been picked up. Mrs Henry tells
me that she passed her husband on the
street. Still the police claim they can't
find him.
Surprised at the unexpected outburst of
the Court, the Chief stood for few
moments in silence and then replied
sharply: THE police are doing their duty
and if the officer in possession of the
warrant did not see the fugitive he can
not be expected to make the arrest. Why
do you call me in here to ask about
these cases? You know very well that
my men-are doing their duty thorough
ly.
''If can't go to you" broke in the
at the head of the Police Department. Is
back these warrants it looks very much
their II duty fully There IS some pull, It
seems, between some outsiders and the
police, as the circumstance in this case
show
There is no pull whatever" responded
the Chief, Indignantly, NOR is there, any
one who can say that | or my men have
in any way helped anybody by keeping
back warrants. l don't wish to have any
thing more to say to you. l am doing my
duty and you know it,.
Chief Donovan then left the court
room. When seen in his office after the
dispute he said
ITO my knowledge no man in this De-
partment has kept back warrants to al
low persons to escape arrest. have done
my duty conscientiouslys and honestly.
The warrant in this case was given to one
of my men when issued by the Recorder,
and if the fugitive was seen in the street
by some one else, and was not seen by
the officer the latter cannot be held re-
sponsible. These cases are generally
turned over to the Poormaster, who as
sists US in locating the offenders. If the
Recorder wished to talk with me he has
a private room where he could have done
SO as my position deserves. Why Recor-
der McDonough should try to call me
down before court room of people I
cannot understand, unless it be for dis
Dlay'
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-20
ORAZBD BY MISFORTUNE.

Mary Gallagher, of No. 14S Morris
street, was complainant in the First Grim
inal Court this morning against her hus-
band, John Gallagher, who is, she alleges,
crazy. She asked Police Justice Potts to
take measures to keep him away from her
as she is afraid of her life whenever he is
around. you have been sick, haven't
you?' asked Justice Potts of Gallagher.
YES" replied the prisoner, land l have
had good reason to be. l have been walk
ing the streets for months looking for
work, work, work, and have not been able
to get it. Her people (pointing at his
wife) have kept me from getting any
thing to do, and she turned me out. Last
night I was cold and had no place to go,
so | went down to the house and she
picked. up a bottle and tried to hit me
with it."
'sDon't you think you had better go to
the hospital where you can be taken care
of?'' asked the Justice.
II don't care if go to hell" replied
Gallagher.
1--WE will have the doctor examine you
worry has evidently affected your mind,''
said Justice Potts, as he ordered Gala
CHER back to the pen.
''Tll kill myself before I'll let him ex-
anime me-" said Gallagher
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-20
Mr.. DATES SELECTIONS
All Right for the Rally of the
400 at the City Hall
This Evening.

Everything is in readiness for the gath
ering of the 400 at the City Hall tonight.
McAllister Datz has had the chan
deliers cleaned and the brasswork pol
ished The floors have been scrubbed
and swept, the chairs busted and the side
walls brushed down. The attendants have
been brushed, and even Mac" himself
proposes giving the exclusive assemblage
a treat by appearing in full society uni
form. He will beam upon the favored
ones and frown upon the herd. Alto
gether the event promises to be a great
one, and MacAllister will doubtless es-
tablish an enviable reputation for him
self.
The original programme is not to be
charged. Supreme Court Justice Collins
will present the portraits of the ex-May-
ors, and Mayor Hoos, if he is able to
get out, will accept them. In the event
of his non-appearance, William F. Mid
lige, who. as chairman of the Board of
Aldermen, will be Acting Mayor, will per-
form the pleasant duty.
Mr.. Jacob Weart will make a short ad-
dress, reviewing the history of the city.
In addition to the list of invited guests,
which has been published in THE News,
a few names have been added. The de-
mand for invitations continues, but the
entry list closed on Saturday.
There will be police at the hall to keep
the 400 in order.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-20
ALLIANCE SAILS FOR NEW YORK
She Expects to Reach TompkinxviIle
nac ma her 2E

Correspondence of The Associated Press. ]
KEY WEST, Fla, Dec. Is, 1s97.-The
U. S. S. Alliance leaves this port today
bound for Tompkinsville Staten Island,
New York. Target practice was COM
pleted on Saturday last and both the men
and the apprentices made good records.
comparatively, as to finish up this work
in eleven days is quite rapid. Heretofore
a month has been consumed in this train
ing.
Four targets were erected on the reefs
and both pistol, and rifle practice were
shot from the ship. which probably faciI-
tated the methods.
celebrated the event by giving quite a
dainty hop on Saturday night, and it is
said that the Key Westers think it was
the greatest event of the season. The
ball took place in the hall at La Brisa
and was certainly a brilliant affair.
AS the Alliance has orders to steam all
the way north, if she has fairly good
weather she should reach TompkinSville
before December 26
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-20
TO SURVEY THE YUKON.

OAKLAND. Ca, Dec. 20, 1Ss7-The
United States Geodetic Survey ship Me-
Arthur has been ordered to Alaskan
waters and with the opening of the spring,
will head for the Yukon River, there to
remain until a series of important sur
veys have been accomplished and a
thorough study of the country made.
Captain I. Wilhelms, in charge of the
ship under instructions from the Navy
Department at Washington, has secured
bids for towing small stern wheel
steamer to the mouth of the Yukon to
aid in the surveying work and to serve
for the navigation of rivers. too shallow
for the Macarthur.
The Macarthur will work up the Alaskan
Coast taking observations until the mouth
of the Yukon is reached. Then the stern
wheeler will be brought into use and the
crew and officers will go up the Yukon
as far as possible. carefully surveying and
preparing charts for a new government
map of the district.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-20
SUSPECTED Ships.
The U. 5. S. Montgomery Has
Her Eye on Possible Gu
ban Filibusters.

Correspondence of The Associated Press
PENSACOLA, Fla, Dec. Is, 1897-There
was considerable activity on board the
United States steamship Montgomery,
yesterday, owing to information having
reached her commander to the effect that
several suspected flibusters were in the
harbor. Consequently the cruiser start
ed fires and made preparations for getting
under way, if necessary, at moments S
notice. The crew of the cruiser worked
in conjunction with the revenue cutter
Penrose. Late yesterday afternoon the
Montgomery sent a squad of armed men,
in charge of an officer, on board the
Penrose, and they will be relieved every
four hours until further Developments
The Montgomery also fitted out several of
her boats with guns, ammunition and
armed crews to patrol the harbor, while
the Penrose did duty outside, around
Warrington. All the boats of the Mont
gomery have orders to fire two blank
charges to bring to any suspected vessel,
and. upon her neglecting to do SO, third
shot, this time a loaded shell, is OF be
fired.
The Somers N Smith, pilot boat, a
NeSSel cdiieu the Britannia anu q Scnooi-
er are loading here under official super
vision. The Smith Is said to have run
several successful expeditions in the past,
having escaped the Montgomery once,
and as she came in from sea on Thurs
day night and has been taking on board
all day long cargo of some description,
an unusual proceeding for pilot boat,
the Montgomery intends to follow her as
soon as she gets under way.
The Britannia and the schooner have
also been taking a cargo of boxes, sup
posed to be ammunition, etc., on board,
and it is reported that the Dauntless is
waiting somewhere outside the bar in or
der to ship the munitions at sea. 1t will
be seen that well organized expedition
to Cuba is apparently being equipped
here.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1897-12-20
sALooNKEEPER ASSAULTED.

Three railrosd tromps entered saloon
kept by Adam Diehl at No. 9 Cherry Lane
on Saturday night, and finding the pro-
prietor alone in the place, demanded
drinks without money. On being refused
they assaulted Diehl, wrecked the glass
ware behind the bar and helped them
selves to drinks. When the proprietor re-
covered sufficiently he called for help and
the hoboes ran away in the direction of
the P r. r. tracks. A search was made,
but no trace of the marauders could be
found