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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
A BRIEF NEWS ITEM.
Picked Up on Main Street nv our Rep.
reSentatiyp.

Flcked Up on Main Street by Our Rep
reSentatiYe.
usuatlv when hard worsIns mechanic whose
present occupation compeis him 20 work az night
and sleep during the day. is awakened from hi, al.
ternoon nap he Is not in the best 90 numor par
ucuiarv so when there is nothing Boz lt for uiI..
When our representative disturbed the sluunpr.
of Dir. a. d. tessendeu who resides at % Main
street. bee expected 10 be- called down but llr
resseudru answer TO the question dspell-d the
apprehension and resulted 90 pleasant inter.
View "Mr. fessendru, said cur representative.
81 am informed thar Won are one OF the many m
Brattiehoro who have used D0aus Kidney TuI,
and obtained good results have called for tb.
purpose OF getting your experience ana opinion,
for publication The question brought out the
following particulars.
THE medicine. he said. 'that has the merit
Of Doau's Kidney Pills can nave my endorsement
an any time. About three years ago my kidneys
commenced 20 trouble me with pains across my
hack ana hips, AS time went by they became
more severe and finally extended M nv bacf
had to he very careful in stoopine or making
any Quick movement. ] used well known medi
zines hut they did not seem TO hit my case. In
the winter Of 1896 was IN had shape. suffering
great deal from constant pains across my back
felt as tired IN the morning as when l went to
bed and what sheer did get did not seem 10 re-
fresh me While m TINS condition / read the
sta tement of a person from Springfield Mass
reco mmeuding loan's Kidney Pills which iu
duced me 10 20 10 + K. Durgins drug store and
get box. l am now on my fourth box ana can
do twice the work ! could before commenced
the treatment For The past month have
been working AT night as fireman and ] know
would NOT have been able 20 do 30 If 10 had mot
been for Doan' Kidney Pills. IL is certain they
have proved of the greatest benefit TO me and
viii recommend them personally TO anyone vino
NAV ask me
Doan's Kidney Pills are fer sale tv all dealer
or sent by mail on receipt of price. go cents pc
box. Foster Mlltuu Con y. s.. sole agents fo
the United States
Remember the name Doau's and take no other
29I~IH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
JAMAICA.


J. w. Higgins died at his home saturday
April, 30. after a long illness at the age of
co. lie has been a great tut patient suf-
ferer for some time. He has been unable
to work much for nearly two years He
was faithful follower of the Seventh
Dav Advent church, and man respected
bv all who knew him, and his death is felt
hv the community as well as by his family.
He was living with his second wife. who
was Miss Carrie Adams of Peru. He also
leaves an adopted son. Earl Higgins The
funeral was held Tuesday at the house,
Rev S. II. Higgins officiating The burial
was at West Jamaica, by the side of his
first wife
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
WARDsBORO.

Charles ~imoua. and bis daughter Miss
Ada have the sympathy ai their frIeua.
Iu thl- village ou account ot tine death of
their wife ami mother. which occurrel
Monday Of TINS week
The patrons and pupils OF our village
school are glad of the return Of Miss Edith
Sander. as teacnnu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD
New London Division.

New London Division.
Taking effect October g 1897
GOING SOUTH.
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows.
3'du ;. H.. for Springfield and New York
BAD A. H., for Mlllers Falls Palmer and New Lon
don. Connecting al Alers taus with rltcn
burg Il. r., at Palmer with Boston AZ Albanv
Ii. L., AT " ililmantlc with New England n R.
at New London with n y. n H. a III n R'
g;lu A. L., for Springfield ana New York
lO.au A. NJ, for Miers Fails and stations on Fitch
burg K. r., Palmer and stations on Boston q
Albany K. r.. and for New London
%;l5 P. ~, Tor SprIu Ereld and New York
SO P. NJ Tor Alers Falls ana stations on Fitch
Durg X. T., Palmer and New London and New
\ rk via Norwich Line
a;5' P. H., for Springfield and New York
GOING NORTH.
Trains arrive at Brattieboro as follows.
lO:io A. n, from New \ ork VIA Norwich Line Nav
London. Palmer and Millers Falls
ll;Oo A. n, from Springfield
Falls anu 4iill1ia
200 $50 and 1905 p. H., from Springfield and
New York. H'1 an
5;lo p ~, from New London, connecting from,
falmer, Millets Falls ana Intermediate sfatioUs
- 5noleet 70 change without notice
" MAOhENZlE, Supt., New London
B. W. CUMMINGS, g. p. A, Sd. Albans
J. A. soUTHARD, D. P. A., NewLondon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

Ieacher--"What became OF the children
OF Agamemnou'' Pupil latter mature dee
hoerapou'-''I think they're dead by this
time '-HWiu Lr..
y rood One.-'Is your new travelling
man enterpr.s.u-' "Enterprisiuc9 Tina
man could sci. carved ivory card case 90
an elephant ~ lHcugo Record.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

Landlord Thayer has taken possession of
the hotel and is busy renovatiur it before
opening it 90 the puuH.
William Martin has bought o farm in
Halifax, owned by the late barna Clark
and family. known as the Adams place.
Next week there will ne an article in The
Phoenix concerning our cemetrv and the
association recently formed with list
officers
Albert Hudson and wife have returned
from ernon and gone 10 work for c. L..
Allen IN Brattleboro. They are living in
one of his houses
Major Beck has rented the Clishee home
and will occupy 1t as soon as vacated by
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
WARpsBoRO CENTRE

T. a Whites family nave moved to the
mouse which Il. II Richardson vacated
last week
school began Tuesday with Mrs. 4 g.
Metcaf of Iownsheud as teacher she
mas taken rooms al J. b. putuAms
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
Railroads.
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD

ON ana after Oct. 9, 1897, trains on this road
Y Twin ieaYe braUtleboro for all points north > Z
ll:Oo A H.. $500. 5:4u and 1905 p a.
The ll;oo A. n, train IS mail train for Montpelier
81. Adams, Rutland, Burlington. Montreal and
the FassumpsIc road.
The 300 P. n train is the New ork and Mon
ureal dHy express
The o;41 p II. train is mail train for White River
Junction anu Rutland
Inc lu;oo p. train Is express for Montreal
Sherorook and Quebec, with sleeping cars al.
treal only ~ 0i
Gong south trains arrive in Brattleboro from
Bellows Fails ana points north at 5:23 A N tnirht
tmontreal AMI New York DAY express
Al e;5u p. ~. mixed train from Windsor
All trains make close connections with Bostor
q Albany road both east and west Of Spri ngfield
D. J. FLANDERS, GenI Ticket Ar't
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
c. P. gibson, AuCtiOneer,

COMMISSION DEALER in Horses. Real Estate
~ Aha personal property. Stables so Elliot
street, Brattleboro, Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
CuiIford Slate
Upp. Old SCUM JllICl, B0SlOl

A kE,unfadlug black IN color and make IN,
"a nandsomest and most durable ROOF I'M tht
WoIlu. slate laid on roof II desired. Prices or
Application. Dimension slate in All sizes GTTU
OtRp SLATE CO.. Guilford w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06
White WYandottes

ARGE SIZE extra layers; eggs, 81 for set.
Il ting; % per hundred Brown Leghorns 80
cents per setting. CHARLES LANG, No. Frost
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

We are now receiving some
new designs IN Rattan Rockers
that at the prices we have
marked them aresexceptionalIv
good value We ,altoacarry' q
line OI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-05-06

iNit 10 -altiIlIA OF feature.
TO Toe a successful wife, 70 retain the low
lnd admiration of her husband should be
woman constant study. At the first iudica
81 ton ofLIhcalth. painful menscs. pains in tn
M side. headache or baclSaehe. secure Lydia J.
~ PlnIiham S ePetable Compound ana beri1
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
His Heart Faile Il Him.

Il reckon ye may think 1t strange"
said Meandering Mike, "but I'm in IA
vor of not follerin' this road any fur
der"
Mike" said Plodding Pete, re-
proachfully, II never tuck ye for a
gutter"
"Dere's some t'ings as'll spoil de
nerve of de bravest."
But if we turn around an 20 back
we'll pass all dem houses where dey
turned us away"
II know it."
1--WE won't stand no better show dis
time dan we did de fust. You know
dey even laughed at US when we asked
EN- for work"
Il know 1t. It wus dangerous blun
10 make. but 1t seems like folks is get
tin to expect It,"
We'll try jes de mex house"
"No, sir" replied Mike. "Ye can't
drag me past de place, much less make
ne go in an have any talk"
Did ye see any marks on de gate
| cost dat scared ye?"
mo. I'm almost ashamed to tell ye.
But man dat looked an acted like he
owned de place passed US minute ago
an went in de front gate. ! heard a
woman call him by his fust name"
"Whut of it?"
| 1T skeered me off,"
"Ye don't mean to say ye lost yer
courage ies' from hearin' a mans fust
name"
81 do. 1t may look to yer like super
stition. But as soon as l heard 1t
| felt de cold chills run up an down me
back like 1 was havin' presentiment
Of evil"
What name was it de woman called
him."
Hiram"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
HE FOUND EXPRESSION,
Dentists Victim Who Found Vent for AL
His Corked-Up Emotions.

Dentists Victim who Found Vent for All
His Corked-Up Emotions.
The dentist whistled merrily as he
went about his work. 1t seems as II
he knew that he would have to+'du
the whlstling for two and was rather
glad of it.
First, he put tho patient in a chair
and then he tipped the chair back un-
til his victim was helpless. After that
he did a little probing with an ex-
aggerated knitting needle until the
patient gave a jump that nearly lifted
him out of the chair, whereupon he in
quired in a surprised tone:
docs it hurt?"
Does it hurt!" repeated the patient.
well, should think it did"
"Oh, well, that will be all right
now" returned the dentist with an air
of calm confidence, as he got out a
rubber dam and proceeded Ito make
the patient speechless.
Then he resumed his whistling,
while he was getting an array of tools
out in front of the patient and other
wise doing what he could to make
him feel uncomfortable. A little
more probing followed, and when he
had one of his sandspikes located on
a nerve he called an able-bodied boy
in from the next room and let him
use lead mallet on the other end Of
the spike, the idea probably being to
strengthen the boys muscles so that
he will be in good trim for a tackle
when the next football season gets
here Twice he stopped to ask Does
it hurt?" but, of course, a rubbery,
blubbery sound was the only answer.
The steam drill came after fifteen
or twenty minutes of rock excavation
by hand, and, when it struck, the pat
lent jumped so high it seemed as If
a blast had been touched off.
docs it hurt?" asked the dentist in
the same tone of sorrowful inquiry,
and it was evident from the way the
rubber dam moved, that the man be-
hind it was endeayoring to say some
thing.
OF course, there comes time when
even the patience of a man in dem
lists chair may be exhausted, and now
and then the man with the triumphant
smile and the corkscrew tools over
plays himself, as 1t were. 1t was ac-
cording to the best information at
hand, Just after the dentist had said
Does it hurt?" for the eleventh time,
that the man in the chair tore off the
dam and began operations on his own
account. Not more than five minutes
later he stood over a bruised and dis
hevelled dentist and delivered himself
as follows:
II amt kickin' about bein' hurt. |
kin stand the hurt. / allus expect to
git hurt in dentist chair, but there
amt no dentist livin' kin drive spikes
into ne an then gloat over it an git
away without gittin hurt some him
self Now, if you want to git Up here
an tend strictly to business an just
| take 1t for granted that when | jump
| four feet amt dojn' it to amuse you,
| come ahead But | don't want no
more DUN fool questions an no more
gloatin,' specially when you've got me
| gagged an on my back"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
An Egg-JolSe Rolling

At small social gathering the other
night somebody started the egg joke
a-rolling.
did you ever hear the story of the
hardboiled egg?" he solemnly in
quired of some one across the table.
NO" was the innocent answer.
Its hard to beat" said the joker
with much gravity.
You can't help smiling at these
things, and after the laugh died down
somebody else sprung this:
Did anybody hear about the egg in
the coffee?"
NO" said an obliging somebody.
THAT settles it," remarked the
funny man, blandly.
OF course there was another laugh,
and then a brief silence. 1t looked as
If the egg jokes had been exhausted.
But presently little woman at one
end of the table inquired in a high
soprano voice If anybody present had
heard the story of the three eggs.
The guest shook their heads, and
one man said mo"
The little woman smiled.
1.-TWO bad" she said.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Tomatoes on Tomato Plants.

A remarkable experiment which may
mean a great deal in the limitel gar
den space of Europe has been success
fully tested at Troyes. Tomato plants
grated upon potato stalks just above
the ground have been proved to be
better than on their own roots, while
the potatoes underneath were certain
ly unimpaired, IL not actually made
better. In America, where land is not
SO minutely cultivated, the discovery
may be more Of q curiosity than q
blessing, but in the truck gardens OF
the Low Countries and in France it
will prove to be an extremely import
ant economical discovery.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
DeYinns EefimitiOn5.

Fad-The popularity of another
person. p
Fools-A class Of people that wise
men work for a living.
Cipher-Th6 average man who
thinks he is one in thousand.
Cynic-A man who is never happy
unless he is v9Iy unhappy.
Notwithstanding possessed by
the man who never argues with a
woman.
Cenius--A man who can do almost
anything except make living.
Consistency-A jewel that the
pawnbroker refuses to recognize.
Charity-A cloak that is sometimes
used to cover an amateur concert.
Egotist-A man who always talks
about himself when you want to talk
about yourself.
perstition-SoEethin that ails
the man who would rather work fol
$12 a week than S13.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Transplauting n Tree.

II you want to move large tree
from one part Of the grounds to an
other or from the woods, dig circular
trench about three or four feet away
from the hole, any time after the light
freezing has occurred and before very
hard weather sets in. Dig deep
enough to get under the roots, making
the ball smaller at the bottom, then
wait until the ball Of earth is frozen.
Raise with jack screws and load upon
low stone wagon. In the meantime
wide hole six to eight feet in dame
ter and three deep should be made
where the tree is to go, and nearly
filled with good soil. Immediately
over it should be put one or two loads
of manure to prevent the soil from
freezing, SO it can readily be used in
the replanting, The manure may then
be spread upon the lawn,
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Planting T'rccs from Woodlots.

Most farmers when they wish to
plant trees by the roadside go to their
own woodlots or to those of some neigh
Dor to select from the underbrush the
kind of trees desired. But such trees
rarely do well when planted in open
space, because their roots run wide and
1t Is impossible to secure the best
feeding roots, Hence such trees need
very heavy pruning in order to make
them live. 1t takes several years for
them to make good head. The trees
grown in the nursery are so much bet
ter that where they can be had they
should always be used. The nursery
trees have been cultivated and have
numerous fibrous roots near the trunk
When planted in open ground they
grow very rapidly.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Protect Your Plants,

Here are some useful hints to flow-
er-growers
Large pieces of old sod form the very
best winter protective material when
obtainable. These heaped about the
roses will protect the most tender from
severe freezing, and they come out in
the spring in fine order. 1t is just as
good used about any other half hardy
plant.
SCOT from the kitchen chimney, es-
pecially from wood fire, is invaluable
in the cultivation of flowers. Rich in
ammonia, it stimulates and deepens the
color of flowers. Used as an insecti-
eide, it is equally effective in destroy
ing and removing the pest on account
of the creosote contained in it. SCOT
from hard coal exclusively is of less
value; still it is worth saving.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
NEWS OF THE OLD BOYS.
A City Mans Dissnpointment While visit
Ing His Iioyhood scenes.

A City Mans Disappointment While visit
Ing His Toyhood Scenes.
He was young Chicago man, re-
turned for few days visit to his ma
tive town, where he had long antici-
pated a pleasant reunion with the old
friends of his youth. He did not have
much luck finding his old companions
at first, but finally he fell in with one,
who, he felt sure, could put him on the
trail of all the rest.
Hello, old man." he said cordially
as his friend sauntercd toward him in
the slouchy, staggering gait 80 COM
mon in small country towns. where
are all the old boys?"
The "old man" was slow to recognize
his returned friend, but was glad
enough to see him once he collected his
wits and remembered his name.
THE other old boys" he said, re-
peating the question that had been put
TO him; well, they're pretty much
scattered. Guess I'm about the only
one of the old crowd left"
Where did Dutchy Bernheim 60"
dSkeu lne WduueTeT.
"Dutchy? Well, Dutchy didn't turn
out very we'll. He went to prison for
forgery out in Oregon, and l think he
died with the stripes on his back"
you don't tell me! Where is Fatty
Bowen, who used to be around with
Dutchy SO much?"
Fatty? Oh, he's out here in the
poor house. He was in prison, too, for
three or four years, and went blind
there, so when he came out he couldn't
do better than live on the county"
1t rather set the wanderer back to
hear of the bad luck of two Of his old
intimates, but he thought that II he
persevered in his questions he would
get better reports of some Of his early
friends. His next inquiry was about
Dougal Bean.
"Dougal Bean was shot and killed In
a gambling house down in Texas" was
the answer he received. But he tried
again.
Where Is Pickey Milligan?"
"Pickey was here few months ago"
was the reply. "He had just como out
Of Jackson prison. Picking pockets is
he is now"
I'm not much surprised at that, but
where is Bluff O'Brien?"
II don't just know what happened to
Bluff, but he's dead. I know that. He
lied with his boots on somewhere out
West but I don't know just where"
"What do you know about Yank
Dalton?"
"Yank and Harry Benham went
West together four or FIVE years ago,
and both Of them came to grief. Yank
was gored by bull, and that was the
end of him, and Benham held too many
cards In a poker. hand. l don't know
how many bullets were put into him,
but l understand he got man before
they got him."
The young Chicagoan was pretty
much discouraged by this time, and
somewhat saddened by hearing Of the
evil end of so many Of his boyhood
friends. He didn't seem to want the
reunion he had hoped for when he first
came back to town.
1T doesn't seem to me that our old
friends have turned out very we'll" he
said.
NO" replied the other. II guess
you and are about the only ones that
amount to much"
And what are you doing?" asked the
Chicagoan.
Me? Oh, I'm keeping a whitewash
shop up in Main street and fighting a
few chickens ON the side"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
The Pole Linia ~ Bean.

Bulletin 40, West Virginia, expert
ment station, says that the same quan-
titles OF beans planted in drills will
give almost, if not quite double the
product they will planted in hills. The
bush sort of beans requires less space
for development than the pole variet-
les, and consequently larger return
per acre may be expected from bush
limas than from pole limas. partlcu-
larly toward the northern limit o. the
successful cultivation of the pole lImas.
It is believed that the limit of the sue
cessful cultivation of the bush lima
will be found to be much further norl h
than the pole lima.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
FARM TOPICS.
cLeANEsr WAY OF MILKING.
The Thumb and Finger Pressure is Not tho
Clsanest Method.

The Thumb and Fingor Pressure is Not tho
Clsanest Method.
"a The thumb and finger pressare, on
the cows teat, is not the cleanest way
by which a COW cen DO milked, al
though 1t is the quickest and easiest.
Indeed, COW can hardly be milked in
dirtier manner, for all the filth on the
teat must necessarily be scraped from
it, by the rapid, downward pressure.
Neither Is such a way of drawing the
milk nearest that of the calf. When
the thumb and all the fingers are
closed tightly about the teat, the grasp
is nearer that OF the calf, than any
other. Now, If the hand is drawn
slightly downward, the milk is pressed
from the teat in steady stream.
Such a method Of milking is the
cleanest possible one. The least dirt
falls, and the motion and grasp of the
hand is similar to the action of the
calf's mouth, while sucking. This
method Of milking is slow and tedious,
If the teat is short, but the COW can be
milked dry, and the milk thus obtained
is clean.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Crates for Apples.

1t would be well to make at the first
opportunity lot of crates for handling
apples and potatoes. Bushel size is
most convenient. Make ends and bot
toms Of inch stuff nailed with 1Od nails,
sides of plastering lath or cheap boxes
split into strips and nailed on with Cd
nails. Nail block on each end to lift
crate by. Cheaper crates may often
be secured by making them entirely
from discarded store boxes.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11

NO" said the confident youth, Il
shall not trudge along in the beaten
track. l shall not devote my mind to
hum-drum duty"
What are you going to do?" asked
Senator Sorghum.
Il am going to strike away from
the beaten path. I'm going to leave
footprints on the sands of time"
We'll, you want to be careful"
II have energy and ability"
"Yas. brt you want to be careful,
too. Trying to leave footprints on the
sands of time has been the cause Of
q lot OF people getting stuck in the
mud"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
A Conspicuous Precedent.

"shiftless as ever, Thomas?" said
the wealthy uncle. Still making a
failure of life. as you always have
done?"
II don't know that I'm such a ter
rible failure" sulyily answered the
poor relation.
why, you have nobody but your
self to support, and you can't make
both ends meet"
We'll, the rainbow has only itself
to support, and it doesn't make both
ends meet, either"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Tho Nan Who Succeeds.

The man who succeeds with any kind
of live stock is the one that is interest
ed, that is in the business with head
hands and heart, and that spares nei-
ther time nor expense in order to Sc
cure all possible information pertaining
to breeds and manag 2ment, and to have
the best individuals of the best breeds
for his purpose. Then, too, his flocks
and herds invariably look upon him ns
a friend, and not as an enemy.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1898-03-11
Hot Water for a NeglectfuI Spouse

A colored woman went to the pastor
OF her church the other day to COM
plain Of the conduct of her husband,
who, she said, was low down,
worthless trifiess Niger" After lis
tening to a long recital of the delin.
quencies OF her neglectful spouse and
her efforts to correct them, the min
lister said: Have you ever tried heap
ing Goals of fire upon his head?" mo, -
was the reply, but l done tried hot
water"