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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
ZOla's Conviction.

Nerdicts OF guilty were found Wednes-
day against NJ. Zola and NJ. Perreux in
Paris on the charge of slandering the Paris
council of war. The former was sentenced
to one years imprisonment and the latter
to four months, while each was fined 1000
francs. There were wild anti-Jewish
demonstrations in the streets of Paris after
the verdicts were announced.
The conviction was foregone conclu-
sion. The rulings of the trial Judge, ex-
cluding informing testimony and prohibit
ing the opening of the judgment of the
Dreyfus court martial, settled Zola's fate
at an early stage of the proceedings in his
case. The jury could scarcely avoid con-
victing him under the circumstances, and
lola will now undergo the glory as well as
the pains and penalties of martyrdom, I'M
less there is a reversal of the judgment by
a higher tribunal. lola and his counsel,
NJ. Laborie made fierce assault upon
the Dreyfus court-martial, but the techni-
cal defence of the accused was restricted
to lines much too narrow to permit him to
show the injustice of the Dreyfus convic
tion. The remarkable license of COM
ment allowed to the witnesses in the Zola
trial is a revelation of the eccentrlcities of
the French courts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

The career of John Barrett, formerly of
Grafton, as minister TO Siam, will end
March /, when he will be succeeded by
Hamilton King Of Michigan. The Amer
lean residents in Siam sent in a petition to
Washington asking that Mr.. Barrett be
continued in the Office. The salary of the
Siamese minister is 5000 a year in addi-
tion TO fees. Mr. Barrett, after graduating
from Dartmouth college, engaged in news
per work in the West, and was editor of a
Democratic daily paper in Astoria, Wash
ington, when President Cleveland gave
him his diplomatic appointment. The
Siam Free Press OF Bangkok says: "As a
minister in Siam his career has been a sue
cess. His labors have been highly appre-
ciated by the state department and Mr..
Barrett has had the unusual honor paid
him of being specially complimented by Sec
retary of State Sherman for his diplomatic
success. Among the Samese Mr. Barrett
is also persona gratssima. As doyen of
the corps diplomatique Mr.. Barrett has
filled delicate position with great tact
and given general satisfaction to his col.
leagues who are as one in speaking of his
services, courtesy and judgment"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Academy Notes,

The prize debate will be held in Acad-
emY hall, Monday evening, Feb. 2S. The
question will be, "Resolved, That the Ha-
waiian islands should be annexed to the
United States" A good program is being
prepared and everybody should try to be
present.
The sugar supper given at academy hall
by the athletic association Tuesday night
was pronounced success. In spite of the
forbidding aspect of the weather, good
number were present and more than $40
was handed over to the treasurer of the
association. The boys return hearty
thanks to the ladies of the village who con-
tributed so generously to the success of
the supper. The piano duet by Misses
Babbitt and Clark, the recitation by Miss
Lulu Thomas and the selections of the
Academy quartet were warmly applauded.
The school songs and local hits which the
quartet sang in response to the numerous
encores were very taking. The young
ladies of the school gave series of tab
leaux in caricature of foot ball glory that
brought peals of laughter and numerous
encores. The evening was concluded with
short social entertainment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

A despatch from Washington stated
Saturday that Senator Proctor had started
for Cuba, and that it was believed that the
President had requested him to make the
trip for the purpose of studying the situa-
tion there. Senator Proctor was quoted as
saying that he would penetrate into the in
terror of Cuba to ascertain the actual CON
dtions existing there, and to note the
military conduct of the campaign on the
part OF the Spanish troops, and the opera
tions which have been carried on by the
Insurgents. The Vermont Senator's close
friendship with Mckinley, and his knowl-
edge OF military affairs through his work
as secretary Of war were cited as reasons
for his appointment for this work A
denial has been sent out from the White
House saying that Senator Proctor had
not even planned to 90 to Cuba, and that
his trip south is for pleasure and entirely
on his own responsibility.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Big slump I'm stocks.

The stock exchange was the scene of great ex
element during the morning hours in New FORK
yesterday. The conditions were decidedly ner,
vous owing TO the pessimisic view OF the Spanish
American situation taken by brokers. When the
market opened at 10 O'Clock there was a rush to
sell lstocks, Burlington dropped nearly five points
and decline of over two points on opening sales
was the rule The tendency continued down
ward very violently, in the first 10 minutes the
average fall being about l3 points. Metropolitan
Street railway dropped l2 points and Manhattan
nine and one fourth After l2 O'Clock there were
some marked recoveries in prices and an easier
tendency marked the general list, New York Cen.
tral, St Paul, and some other railroad shares
recovering to within fraction of Wednesdays
close.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Gbe permunt Yberrin.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1898.


What ,oe nced nor, in my opinion, is a
decent dad dignfed reticence in the face
Of an appalling caldmity. There are
times tor speaking and there are times for
silence. Var may GOMEZ think
NE doy mag Hot he far distdnt-and when
il comes toc wU .fght il alone. When that
day comes om course must be eteindliy
grounded IN the rjght, and until IL comes
there is nothing that 50 beiittles this peo-
pie, in my opinion, as these unjust and
outrageous attacks upon Il friendly gor-
erameot.- senator Wolcott's reply to Sen
ator Mason
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Heavy Fines for Liquor sellers.

Joe Dwyer, formerly OF the White River Drug
company, pleaded guilty TO 20 first offences of
He was arrested last summer in New Hampshire
and fined $1,000, but appealed ana was allowed TO
make this plea Fred Rowel formerly proprie-
tor of the Fullerton House, Chester, pleaded
guilty to one second offence His sentence was
$50 fine and 30 days IN the house of correction.
Barnet Waite, formerly of the Chester House,
pleaded guilty to four first offences and was as
sessed SlOU and costs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Y. M. G. A. NOTES.

At the regular gospel meeting for men at the
rooms Sunday afternoon at O'Clock Secretary
Hardy VIII speak on the work OF the state conven-
tion held at Montpelier. All young men are cor
daily invited
The Woman's auxiliary gave supper Monday
evening to the Junior members of the physical
class, and later in the evening supper to the
Springfield basket ball team and our own team.
Yale basket ball team at the close of the game to
morrow night
We wish TO give notice that we are going to
stop all loatng in front OF our building. We have
warned good many fellows and now the matter
has been placed in the hands of Chief of Police
Hall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
The --latest,

Rumors of startling discoveries in the
wreck of the Maine were less frequent in
Washington yesterday, but there were
enough of them afloat to warrant Secreta-
ry Long in making this statement to the
newspaper men as he left his office:
Summing up for publication, l would
say that the navy department knows moth
ing more about the cause of the disaster
than it did five minutes after the receipt
of the first despatch from Capt Sigsbee." "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
A spanish wNrship In New York Har-
bor.


The Vizcaya, the Spanish warship, was
sighted off Sandy Hook Friday night. but
on account Of the fog she anchored there,
and did not come through the Narrows un-
Ill Sunday, when she anchored off Tomp-
kinsville, Staten Island. She is closely
guarded by navy-yard tugs and police pa
troll boats. This precaution is taken by
the American officials through fear that
vengeance might be wreaked on the vessel
by people who believe the Spanish TO have
been responsible for the loss of the Maine,
or by Cuban sympathizers. When the dis
aster to the Maine became known on the
Nizcaya her flag was placed at half mast
out OF respect TO the Americans who per-
ished at Havana The first official visit to
the Vizcaya was made by Lieut.. Ward,
who rendered, in the name of Admiral
Bunce, the courtesies of the port to the
Spanish commander. Capt. Eulate of the
Nizcaya stated that he did not wish the
patrol placed around his boat, as he had
full faith in the honor of the American
people.
The Vizcaya is one of the three finest
cruisers of the Spanish navy and was built
in 1891 at cost of 5000, 900, She has a
displacement of 1000 tons, is $40 feet long,
65 feet Of beam, with draught of II feet,
six inches. Her armor belt is II inches
for four feet below the water, and IS
inches above. In her armor and equip
ment she is a fine fighting machine. She
carries a complement of over 400 men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Missing j. w. Foster Found.

J. Ware Foster of Denver, Colo, son of Joel
Foster of Montpelier, who disappeared from the
Auditorium hotel in Chicago, Jan. %, has been
found in that city in an unkempt and demented
condition. He was general agent of the National
Life Insurance company OF Montpelier in Colo.
RADIO, and was on his way to Montpelier when he
disappeared. He was formerly receiver Of de-
funct bank and banking concerns in Cheyenne
Wyo. His accounts are In good condition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

After four days of consideration the
House of Representatives passed on Sat
urday the bankruptcy bill reported by the
stitute for the Nelson bill passed by the
Senate at the extra session last summer.
The bill is known as the Henderson bill,
and contains both voluntary and involun-
tary features.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
WEST BRATTLEBORO.

The Kings Daughters will hold sale
of aprons and fancy articles Tuesday after
noon and evening, March l, at the Con-
gregational vestry. Light refreshments
and confectionery will also be sold. In
the evening there will be a graphophone
entertainment, to which small admission
will be charged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
Card.

We the undersigned, agree to refund the
money on 5Ocent bottle of Greenes Syrup of
Tar II It fails TO cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
#. X. DURGIN, Brattleboro,
GEO E. GREENE, Brattleboro,
F. II. HOLDEN & CO., Brattleboro,
A. M. CORSER, Putney,
Q. e. PARK, Williamsyile,
n. NJ. BATCHELDER, Newfane,
W. s. HOLLAND, Townshend,
j. @. WILCOX, Guilford,
W. Q. HALLIDAY, East Dover,
A. l., WHEELER, Wardsboro,
BARBER BROS, West Townshend,
i. w. PLIMPTON. Wardsb0ro,
BROWN & RYDER, West Wardsboro,
e. SMITH, Jamaica,
JONES q O'BRIEH, Hinsdae, N. H.,
M. G. WILLIAMS, Putney, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

her equipment. Great Britain, he said,
never abandoned ship II there was the
least chance to save her, and has not even
yet abandoned the hope of raising the ILL
fated Victoria, sunk in collision with the
Camperdown off the coast of Syria several
years ago.
From all the official information at its
disposal until the closing of the depart
ment Friday night, the navy department
has compiled the following summary of
the results of the Maine disaster:
Ohicers and men on board the Maine, 355
Total of officers. %
Total of men. 800
Officers saved, "a
ON rs lost 2
Men saved rs
Men lost, 2i6
Men doubtful,
Officers injured, 0
Men injured, 81
The Spanish wished to make Joint in
vestigation, but Capt. Sigsbee insisted on
independent action, and carried his point
The Spanish said their reason in asking
for joint investigation was to clear them
selves of any chance of blame in the mat
ter.
1t is expected that the navy department
will send the Montgomery, under com
mand of Commander A. G.. Converse to
Cuba at an early date. The Montgomery is
two -masted schooner rgged cruiser of
20S9 tons displacement. She was built at
the Columbian Iron Works at Baltimore
in 1890 She is equipped with twin screw
vertical triple expansion engines, and can
attain a speed of 1906 knots an hour.
Her main battery consists of nine five-inch
rapid firing guns, and she has a secondary
battery of six six pounder and two one
pounder rapid fire guns and two Calling
guns. She has a complement of 20 officers
and 2j4 men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
GRANGE NEWS.

Pomona grange met with Vernon grange at
Vernon yesterday. report of the interesting
meeting will be given next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

Commander Sobral, naval attache of the
Spanish legation at Washington, Great d a
breeze through alleged statements Friday
to New York Herald reporter as follows
at was the result of an explosion inside OF
the ship which took place in one of the
forward magazines The fact of the mat
ter is that the discipline and the watch on
the ship were lax. This, as one English
newspaper the other day declared, is the
case on American warships generally.
This sort of thing has occurred on previous
occasions on American war vessels" So
bral was interviewed again Sunday after he
had returned from a visit to the Vizcaya at
New York. He declared that he had been
grossly misquoted in his previous inter
view.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25
THE MAINE DISASTER,
Growing Belief That Spanish
Treachery Was the Cause,

Although no Statements Have Been
Given out by Government OmcIaIs---
Board OF Inquiry Now in Session al
Hsvsna---Montgome Has Been Or
dered TO Cuba.
Dispatches from Key West state that the
operations of the divers at the wre * OF
the Maine are resulting in discoveries
tending to show that the primary cause OF
the explosion was a mine or a torpedo
drifted under the keel of the battleship.
Evidence before the court of inquiry is
developing many important facts, and the
work is going on so eXpeditiously that the
court may complete its session in Havana
by Friday.
Only two boilers were in use at the time
of the explosion, and they were in that
part of the ship least injured and were the
furthest away from the forward magazine.
The cause was not, therefore, a boiler ex-
plosion. II a bomb had been put into the
coal and had been shovelled into the fur
mace, the boilers would have exploded.
The fact that the coal bunkers around
the forward magazine we're the first emp
tied disposes of the theory that the explo-
sion was caused by spontaneous combus-
tion. AS the forward half of the battle
ship was completely destroyed, the natural
inference is that the forward magazine ex-
ploded.
1t can be no longer denied that naval
officers in Havana believe that the funda-
mental explosion was due to an outside
cause Secretary Long however, declines
to express an opinion until he has been
officially informed as to the results Of the
work of the court of inquiry.
Officers who served under Gen. Weyler
and anti-Amercan and Weylerite volun-
teers, it is feared, may endeavor to make
trouble, although Captain General Blanco
is desirous OF peace 1t is pointed out
that even IL there was mine under the
Maine Blanco may have been in entire igno-
rance Of its location, as Gen. Weyler took
all the plans of the harbor Notifications
with him when he returned to Spain.
The cruiser Montgomery arrived at
Tampa, Florida, Wednesday. Commander
Converse notified the navy department of
the arrival Of the vessel, ana received or
ders to coal at once and leave as soon as
possible for Key West and then to proceed
to Havana.
Admiral Sicard, owing to illness, has
been relieved of command of the North
Atlantic squadron, and Commodore
Schley assigned to the command.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-25

EO. II. GORHAM, M. h., Whitney
~ block, Main Street, Brattleboro, Vt. Prac-
tlce limited to the diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose
an1 Throat ONCE hours from $3.50 A. n. 70 IL N
hnd ana till P, NJ, Tuesdays and Fridays only AT
bellows Falls remainder of week.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
Give Thanks For Manila.

Expansion has already beueh.ed the
United States 10y sum greater than
the Cos. OF a thousand gICurs # Phil
ippines. 1t was that which most fired
the national heart for Republican vic
tory when precedent pointed 10 defeat.
Friends of the gold standard should
thank God that Providence in 1898 sent
war with Spain and an administration
far sighted and strong enough to de-
clare that the fruits of national victory
should not be thrown away. They owe
to the cause in which they are person
ally most interested a pilgrimage to
Manila and a tribute at that historic
spot to the sailors and soldiers who in
carrying there the Stars aud Stripes
virtually nailed the flag OF honest mon
eY to the mast in the United States.--
New York Sun.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
CENTRAL REORGANIZATION
The Bill to be Reported Today Provides
for the Protection Of the Unsecured
Creditors, as was Supposed it
Would.

The expectation and very apparent desire of
the people of Vermont that certain unsecured
creditors of the Central Vermont be provided
for in the pending bill provides to its enact
ment is apparently indicated by the action of
the railroad committees 1t is expected that
they will to-day report the bill with the follow
ing amendment:
That there shall be inserted in Sec. ., in line
of the printed bill after the word thereto"
the following:
"There shall be delivered 100000 of said
bonds when executed and certified, to ID. ID.
Ranett, treasurer Of the receivers of the Gem
trail Vermont railroad, in trust, or to the Weldon
National bank if he does not accept the trust,
to be by him or it disposed of as follows
First, he shall dispose of sufficient amount
in the open market to pay in full the unpaid
claims and notes due from the Central Yer
mont railroad company for supplies amount
ing to the sum of 1903, as appears by the
books of the auditor of said company and said
receivers, and the balance to be used in full
payment and satisfaction of the following notes
and demands against said Central Vermont
railroad company, viz:
"Nellie p. Hubbard, $4,000.
Randolph National Bank, $4,000.
National Bank of Redemption, 93S42.10
"St. Adams Messenger Co., 1878 SO.
"Welden National Bank, S20,0 600.
Vermont Construction Co., $500,
Wagner Car company, for car destroyed,
$1,000.
said last notes and claims to be paid and
satisfied by delivery of the remainder of said
bonds at their face value when said creditors
will accept the same in full satisfaction and
discharge of said claims, but if they will not,
then to be sold in the open market and the
fund distributed pro rata to such as will re-
ceive the same in full satisfaction and dis
charge of their claims, and the remainder, il
any, to be returned to the railway company
from which they were eceyed
That the bill with the above amendment
will be entirely satisfactory to the General
Assembly there can be no question: and its
passage is assumed to be certain.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
Hours, $3.50 TO I'm, 1tos p. NJ.
COMMISSIONERS NOTICE.
ESTATE OLE ADDISON LAIRD

The Undersigned having been appointed by Il q
Honorable Probate Court for the District of WashiI
ton, commissioners to receive, examine and adult
all claims and demands of all persons against
Il 9 estate of ADDISON LAIRD, late Of Cabot,
n said district. deceased; ANA all claims ca hiD.
tied In Offset thereto, hereby give notice that we
will meet for the purposes aforesaid, at the
Town Clerks otilce, In the town Of Cabot, in
said District. he Sd day of December ana 22d day
of April next. from one o'clock p. NJ, unui four
O'CLOCK =. M, each of said days. and that ak
months from the 22d day of October, A. ID. lssS, q
the time limited by said Court for said creditors &c
present their claims to US for examination and
allowance,
Dated at Cabot, this sd day of November. A. D..
1873 b. q. ROGERS, go,
81 81 NJ. D. WELLS, Noin D.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

A SURE SIGN OF CRoUP.-Hoarsenes in
a child bat is subjecc to Group is sure
in licat,ou of the approach Of the disease.
II Chamberlain Cough Remedy is given as
soon IA the child becU mes hoarse or even
after the croupy cough has appea' ed, it will
prevent the attack. Many mothers who
have croupy children alNay keep this rem
edy at hand aud find that it saves them
much trouble aud worry. l. can always be
depended upon aud is pleasant to take
For sale by Q. Blakely, w. &c. L. rrill & Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK2-Do

WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK?-Don't
give them tea or coffee. Have you tried
the new food drink called GRAIN.O? 1t is
delicious and nonIishing and takes the
place OF coffee. The more Grain.o you give
the children the more health you distribute
through their systems. Gran.o is made OF
pure grains and when properly prepared
tastes like the choice grades of coffee but
costs about I as much. All grocers sell it.
loo. and 25c.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
MARRIAGES.

In Cambridge, November 9, by Rev. Henry c..
Howard Urei NJ. Rey nods to Effie E. Greene both
of Cambridge.
In Montpelier, November, 9, by Rev. ]. Edward
Wright, George Francis Coburn of Montpelier 10
Mary Emene Clough of Wells River.
In Montpelier, November IA, by Rev. J. Edv arc
Wright, Charles Henry Parker of Calais to Mary
Ellen Lley of Montpelier.
In Calais, Nov. TO- at the residence of the parents
of the bride, by Rev j. Reward Wright, Durward
ID. Lamb aud Lila f. Ellis, both of Calais.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

LAssrTUDE- Lassitude, that tired feeling"
is one of the first signs of approaching illness it
may be a cold, la grippe or other malady. A
few doses of ''77' at this stage may break
up' the disease, preventing long illness. "77''
cures grip, colds influenza, catarrh, pains and
soreness in the head and chest, cough and sore
throat. At druggists or sent prepaid; price 25c
and 50c large pocket flask, $10O DR.. Hum
phrey's manual at druggists or sent free. Hum
sts New York
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16

THE BEST PLAsTER-A piece OF flannel
dampened with Cl amberalin's Pain Balm
and bound on to the affected parts is super
Tor to any plaster. When troubled with a
pain in The chest or side, or a lame back,
give it trial. You are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt relief which
II affords. Pain Balm is also sure cure
for rheumatism. For sale by c. Blakely,
W. Il. Terrill & Co.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
ADMINISTRATORS SALE.

will sell at public auction at the residence
of the late Abram Wood in Marshfeld, at 10
o'clock in the forenoon, Friday, November %,
1895, all the real estate and personal property
belonging to the estate of the late Abram
Wood Terms made known at time of sale.
o. Ii. SMITH, Administrator.
@. e. SHEPARD, Auctioneer.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1898-11-16
ADM.N[SI RATQRIS SAFE,

will sell at public auction in Marshfeld
village, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, Saturday
November %, all the real estate and personal
property of the late A. NJ. Shepard located in
the village of Marshheld. Terms made known
at time of sale.
o. II. SMITH, Administrator.
c. L. SHEPARD, Auetioueer.