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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04

Richard Harding Davis, who was one of
the few war correspondents to follow the
army from Cuba to Porto Rico, and who
was with the advance from the time of
landing until the close of hostilties, gives
his impressions of "The Porto Rican Cam
paign" for the November Scribners. He
pays high tribute to the generals and troops
who made the closing campaign of the
war seem more like a triumphal parade
than an aggressive advance through an en-
emy's country, and shows that both regu-
lars and volunteers did the work before
them in way to satisfy the most exacting
military demands. The article also gives
a vivid and clear impression of the country
and people, and describes many picturesque
and amusing incidents that give Mr.. Da-
vis's work so much human interest. The
illustrations are all from photographs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
A Disgraceful Scene
For which Representative McGeary of
Burlington Was Responsible.

huntington was hespOnstble.
McGeary, the Democrat who represents
Burlington in the legislature, disgraced
himself and incurred the odium of decent
thinking men by his action at Montpelier
Tuesday night. 1t was at a hearing on the
McGeary high license liquor bill. The
hearing was begun in the cloak room on
the adjournment of the house. Mr.. Nc
Geary spoke for the bill and Judge
Thompson made an eloquent plea against
it. At 8 the hearing was continued in
representatives. hall as no other room was
large enough to hold half those interest
ed. Much feeling was manifested on
both sides, as every speaker was intensely
in earnest. Mr.. Swazey of Barre and p.
c. Dodge of Burlington, spoke for the bill.
Hon. w. A. Lord, Frank Pumey and DR..
HAYES of Burlington and others spoke
against the bill. The speakers on both
sides were frequently interrupted. The
hearing nearly ended in free fight. Mr.
McGeary made sensation in replying to
Mr. Lord when he said, mo man knew
more about liquor in Montpelier than Will
Lord"
Mr. Lords face was ashen pale, but he
was wonderfully composed and he answer
ed; 81 am sorry to say that is So"
Mr. Plumley arose and said, 81 cannot
let this hearing close without expressing
my adherence of the damnable spirit which
could prompt such an attack upon Mr..
Lords past life." Mr.McGeary attempted to
reach Mr.. Plumley, shaking his fist at him
and using very choice language. A free
fight seemed imminent but friends crowd
ed between the men and order was re-
stored. 1t was as disgraceful scene as
ever happened in that hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
WILMINGTON.

c. G. Leonard of Springfield, VT, is in
town this week.
Frank Battles and Miss Audria Bowen
of Bennington visited in town this week.
A Halloween party was held at the
town hall on Monday evening, which was
well attended and very enjoyable, as all
such gatherings are.
Miss Harvey, a returned missionary from
India, spoke at the Methodist church last
Sunday evening and her words were listen
ed to with intense interest.
Clark Chandler, Edward Titus, j. H.
Goulding, G. d. Spencer, o. o. Ware, c..
NJ. Ware, George j. Bond, w. r. Boyd
and G. NJ. Russell attended the funeral of
Hon. Obed Hall on Sunday.
Arthur Z. Crane, wife and daughter of
Garrettsville, Ohio, are in town this week.
Mr.. Crane is the largest dealer in maple
products in the United States He will
buy about 5000 gallons of maple syrup of
c. D. Spencer 4 Co.
About 40 persons assembled at the home
of MI. and Mrs. B. Z. Wheeler on Monday
evening TO celebrate the 10th anniversary
of their marriage. In behalf of many
friends, Mr.. Edward Titus presented the
gifts, consisting of fine lounge, chairs and
other articles, besides sum of money.
f. Z. Wheeler responded in behalf of Mr..
and Mrs. Wheeler in fitting words. The
occasion was one of much pleasure.
The special town meeting on Wednes-
day was well attended, 166 votes being
cast. The meeting was called upon petit
tion to see if the town would vote TO re-
scind the vote authorizing the erection of a
suitable school building in the village
Forty-five voted to rescind and 121 voted
to the contrary. There seems to be very
little doubt about the erection of new
building suited to the needs and necessi-
ties of the village and town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.

The will of James w. Keep, late of
Westfeld, which was admitted to probate
Wednesday, leaves the sum of $1,000 to
Mortified seminary to be devoted to the
general purposes of the institution.
Frank A. Merrill, so, died Tuesday at
from wagon the previous week. He was
a son of Moses G. Merrill and had worked
for the Lamson & Goodnow company
many years.
The house and barn on the old Markham
place, below Shattuckvile in Colrain were
burned Tuesday night. The fire started
at 6 o'clock by a boy tipping over lantern.
The buildings were owned by Christian
Fink. The stock and household goods
were mostly saved. The property was in
sured for 5000, and the loss is about $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04

Robert McCaughern. jr., is spending two
weeks in Boston.
Henry Taft has moved into the Aldrich
house on Kilburn street.
Mrs. Clark, formerly of Hinsdale, was
buried Tuesday in Chicago.
Frank Robertson returned Monday from
a weeks stay in Burlington
VIM. Player returned Saturday from a
weeks stay in Pelham, Mass.
Mrs. James Hancock is spending few
weeks with relatives in New York City.
Mrs. A. L. Kenney of Greenfield has
been visiting her mother, Mrs. l.. p. Wise.
Miss Caroline B. Howe has been visiting
in Boston and vicinity for the past two
weeks.
Miss Annie Spooner spent Wednesday
night at her home, returning to Boston on
Thursday.
Misses Mary Brown and Ethel Knight of
Brattleboro were the guests of Mrs. Howe
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Obed Armes of South Deer
field are the guests of Mrs. Spooner on
Spring street.
Mr., and Mrs. Newton Stearns returned
Saturday from weeks trip to Shelburne
Falls and Springfield.
Lewis Bridge of Ashuelot, brother of
James Bridge of this town, died Tuesday
morning of heart trouble.
The ladies' society of tho Methodist
church met on Wednesday afternoon and
evening with Mrs @. H. Newcomb.
The Epworth league held their regular
monthly business meeting, followed by a
likarorxr and cAnial MnnIaxy
ming.
On Friday, November II, the Cheshire
county teachers institute will be held at
Winchester. The schools in town will be
closed.
Mrs Nelson Barrett, who has been
spending several weeks with relatives in
Millers Falls, has returned to her home on
Tower Hill.
Chas. Shaulley has resigned his position
at the Brightwood paper mill and has en-
tered the employ of the Robertson company
at Ashuelot.
VIM. Smith is moving from the Chester
field road to Jas. Curran's house on Canal
street into the tenement left vacant by
Mrs Savage.
The subject of Sunday mornings sermon
at the Methodist church will be, "Soul
Winning" In the evening the pastor will
preach on "The left-handed man"
The Hinsdale soldiers belonging to Com
pany were mustered out Tuesday at Brat
tleboro. They attended the soldiers re-
ception Monday evening and report fine
time.
On Tuesday evening Officers Kinds and
Metcalf made raid on the island brewery
and secured 80 pints of whiskey. The pro
prietors were held to appear before Justice
Wilder Saturday.
U. U. Brigham has received a trio of
high-blooded White Plymouth Rocks as a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
HINSDALE, N. H.
Death of james Z. Griffin.

James Francis Griffin, who died last
Saturday evening of consumption after
long Illness was the eldest son and last
surviving child of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Griiiin, and was born in Lowell, Mass, 81
years ago. There was a family of six chill
dren, one of whom died in infancy: the
others reached manhood and womanhood,
ana then one by one passed away with the
scourge of New England, consumption A
daughter, Kate, aged 10, died in January,
1888; another daughter, Nellie, died 10 1899,
aged ~, and after lapse of nearly five
years, John at 81, Mary Mrs. Carmody)
at ~, and lately the subject of this sketc J,
have all passed away within the past year.
James Griffin was brought up as farm
er and worked on the farm until he had
nearly attained his ma ority; since then he
has been employed in various wooden mills
both here, at Ashuelot and elsewhere. In
June, 1891, he married Miss Margaret Kid
ney, twin daughter of the late William
Kidney of Ashuelot, an amiable and highly
esteemed young lady She died April s,
1892, soon after the birth of a son. James
Emmett, who is now six years of age, and
has lived with his grandparents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Griffin, since the mothers death.
James Griffin was really one of Ilinsdale's
best young men. He was honest, indus
trious, trustworthy man of excellent
habits and was always and everywhere
gentleman. His manners were quiet and
unobtrusive, yet he drew around him a
large circle of friends, who mourn his
death as a personal loss and bereavement
For some years his health has been delicate
and last year, thinking to try open air work,
he secured a place for the season at the
summer residence of Col. Leighton, the st.
Louis railroad magnate, in Dublin on the
shore of Mouadnock lake. There he assisted
in the care of the lawn and garden, and at
tended to the wants of the younger Mr..
Leighton and family. That his services
were appreciated there is no manner of
doubt, and only a few weeks ago the son,
George B. Leighton, sent a special mes
sage to the sorrowful parents, expressing
his deep regret that James was so ILL, and
added, in substance, that he had never
had more faithful and trusty man in his
employ.
In the spring of the present year another
place was secured in Dublin, but as the
time drew near it was evident that he had
done his last work, and though he made a
brave fight against disease the late autumn
loosed his hold on life, and he passed peace
fully away, resigned and cheerful to the
last
The funeral services were on Tuesday,
and the burial in the Catholic cemetery at
Keene. The stricken parents have the
sincere sympathy of the community in their
weight of sorrow. son of Mrs. Griffin
by former husband still remains, George
Purcell of Ashuelot, who will see that the
bereaved parents are tenderly cared for
when the infirmities of age overtake them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
WINDHAM.

Mr., and Mrs. w. j. Smith are visiting
in Putney this week
Mrs. L. B. Chapman and daughter Wini-
fred are spending week in Montpelier.
They expect 10 return Friday, accompanied
by Mr.. Chapman.
Hugh Raymond, infant son of Harry L.
and Coronie Gould of this place, died
Tuesday at 6 p. NJ. The funeral was held
Thursday at l o'clock.
The Christian Endeavor society held a
sociable and pie supper at the vestry Tues
day evening A good number were pres
ent and pleasant time was enjoyed by
all,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Miss WiIkins's New Story

The November Ladies' Home Journal,
which is the Thanksgiving number, pub
fishes the beginning of Mary f. Wilkinss
new serial, 1.-The Jamesons in the country"
In this story Miss wilkins reverses the
usual order Of the story-teller and trans
plants family of city people into a small
country community, and out of their
ludicrous mistakes, the outcome of lack Of
familiarity with country customs, ETC., she
extracts very great deal of humor. Her
characters are admirably drawn, and the
romance which runs through the serial is
deliphtful
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Assault by Old Vermont Sol
der.

Albert G. Bradley who murderously as
saulted and dangerously wounded with a
pistol Col. Andrew J. Smith, governor of
the Pacific branch of the national home for
diseased volunteer soldiers in Los Angeles
county, California, served in Co. H, I'd
Vermont regiment, enlisting from Jericho
He had been a member of the home for
over three years, and had never been pun
ished for infraction of discipline prior to
the occurrence. He is now in the hands of
the civil authorities, awaiting the result of
the shooting
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
The I'D Massachusetts Regiment in the

Every one interested in the success of
our troops in Cuba will want to read The
Boston Sunday Herald of Nov. 6. The
intrepid correspondent of the Boston Her
aid, l. Newton Greene, will tell the story
of the campaign of the I'd Massachusetts
regiment in Cuba, detailing the life of our
soldiers in camp and their deeds in battle.
Those who recall the vivid stories of this
correspondent while he was at the front
will look forward to next Sundays Herald
with unusual interest. Besides this great
story, The Boston Sunday Herald will con-
tain an unusual number of bright specials,
aud all the news of the world. Those of
our readers who desire extra copies will do
well to place their orders in advance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Files of The Evening Phoenix.

A limited number of files Of The Evening
Phoenix April % to Sept 1-may be OBJ.
tanned at this office at 81 per set. These files
include the day-to day history of the war
with Spain, the camp letters, and the other
record of the doings of Company l while in
the government service, besides a complete
record of all the Brattleboro happenings of
the summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Bright Reading without Cost.

Unusually bright fiction is one Of the features
of the Sunday Magazine, which comes every
week with The New York Sunday Press Next
Sundays issue will contain some further chapters
morst, and Que telling OF the treatment that for.
eigners may expect when travelling in Spain.
The Chinese cue may go shortly and you are told
of an educational work among the Southern
pickaninnes. Excellent portraits of favorite
players frequently printed in this unique and
attractive publication. Nv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04

DR.. and Mrs. E. S. Munger, Mr.. and Mrs.
Ii. l.. Pierce and Mrs. A. NJ. Corser. The
report of the treasurer showed that there
was balance of $40 in the treasury. Mrs.
F. A. Baker, who has been treasurer of
the society for the past 80 years, resigned
her position. The members of the society
are grateful to Mrs. Baker for her long
term of faithful and efficient service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
THE PUTNEY COLUMN.
War In the OIL Market.

The kerosene oil war is still on. One
merchant quotes oil this week at four cents
a Gallon. 1t is not stated, however. wheth
or the oil sold at that figure will stand the
$50 test. 1t is said that variety will be
given to the war by the appearance soon of
another oil delivery team from Brattleboro
representing the Independent Oil company.
Ii is understood that Mr.. Ober, who deliy-
ers oil of the Standard Oil companv's
manufacture, will keep his price at seven
cents gallon hereafter But even at that
price there is no money in the business for
the local merchants, as oil of the best
Grade costs them more than seven cents a
gallon at wholesale. -
The cause of the furry in the local oil
market is understood to be this The local
merchants claim that the oil which they
have been buying from the Standard Oil
company is not up to the standard implied
by the company's name. For that reason
they have bought part of their oil from
the Independent Oil company. In order
to prevent the merchants from buyiRg else
where or in other words, to compel them
to buy of the Standard Oil company, the
Standard Oil company has put on deliv-
cry team with the intention of holding
down the price and drawingcu stomers I'm
ill the merchants turn the cold shoulder
upon the Independent Oil company, the
understanding being that when that is
done the Standard Oil company will with
draw their team and allow the merchants
to charge their former price.
1t would seem that the merchants would
be obliged to do this unless, as has been
ntimated, variety is given by the appear
ance of delivery team of the Independ-
ent Oil company, as it is useless for coun-
try merchants to compete with so big
monopoly as the Standard Oil company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Tear and Smile.

what are youS" said a tear
To smile playing near.
With a Pickering simmer
You transieDtly glimmer
On the meaningless feature Of mirth;
But you nothing express
OF the ang ush and stress
That makes up mans portion on earth"
You are rather severe
Said the smile to the tear,
For as day, to shine bright,
Needs a BACKGROUND OF night,
So grief must be bordered with gladness;
And the light of a smile.
More than once in while.
Helps tear to unbosom its Sc dness."
Joseph Dawson in The Spectator
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
A Sure Thing for You.

A transaction in which you cannot lose a sure
thing. Biliousness, sick headache, furred tongue
fever, piles and thousand OF her ills are caused
by constipation and sluggish liver. Cascarets
Candy Cathartic, the wonderful new liver slim.
ulant and intestinal tonic by all druggists
guaranteed to cure or moneyrefundod. G. G. G.
are a sure thing Try box today 10, 25 and so
cents. Sample and booklet free. All druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
HAWEY.
Oct. 28.

OCt. 20.
More new coats for women
and children came in this
morning. Some very nice
ones among them. Also,
new lot separate skirts and
other new stuff.
Yesterday we opened an
other lot of Golf Capes, many
new winter coats and capes,
a few desirable silk waists.
more silk petticoats, few very
handsome separate skirts, and
a few more Tailor-made suits.
In these lines our assortment
is now as complete and varied
as it is likely to be at any time
this season.
1t is a good time to find a
garment to fit you.
Full lines now of Fall and
Winter Underwear for Wom-
en- and Children at reasonable
prices.
Az I HIILT III
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04

mans wife should always be the same as
nervous, and uses Carter's Iron Pills, she cannot
be, for they make her reel like a different per-
son, >" so they all say, and their husbands say so,
too.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04

DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup will positively cure
Group Many a home has been made desoate by
the loss of dear child which could have been
saved by this great remedy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
EAST PuTNEV

Fred Merrill of birmingham, Mass, is
visiting his aunt, Miss Martha Pierce.
Chas. Parker and daughter Delphia of
Winchendon, Mass, spent a few days last
week at j. V. Shaw's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Halloween Party.

The Halloween party held Friday even
ing was success numerically, socially and
financially. About $50 attended and en-
joyed short entertainment followed by a
masquerade dance. Thomas McCaughern
and Henry Welch won the prize offered for
the most effective makeup. Hinds's or
chestra furnished the music. Deducting
expenses, about S25 were realized, which
will be applied on the "Quill"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Mammoth Castor OIL Bush.

The following is of interest to many peo-
pie in Hinsdale Mrs. Quincy is the daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Owen of this
town. Mrs. Quincy's sister, who lives
here, doubted somewhat the story about the
bush and on this account the affidavit was
sent:
This is to certify that on Oct. 10, 1898,
the dimensions of a certain castor oil bush
(Ricinus Communist, raised in our front
yard in Lowell, Ind, were as follows:
Length from ground to tip of top leaves,
10 feet four inches greatest spread from
tip to tip of opposite branches, s feet,
inches; broadcast leaf between opposite
points, feet, 10 inches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
w. c. QUINCY,
MARY A. QUINCY
STATE OF INDIANA / &C

Dr. w. G. Quincy and wife, being duly sworn
deposeth ana says that the above statement is
true and correct in substance and in fact and fur
Their saith not.
Subscribed and sworn to this 27th day OF Octo-
ber 1895 r. G. WOOD, Notary Public
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Concerning the westmoreisnd Mines.


Lee & Chapman of New York city, as
was told in The Phoenix last week, have
bought the quarry of fluorite or fluorspar
of Willard Bill and the molybdena quarry
of Mrs. Ella G.. Ware of Westmoreland,
n. II. 1t will interest many to know that
many years ago there lived on one of these
farms man named Lincoln by whom the
discovery of these minerals in this locality
was made. He thought he could get rich
by quarrying the minerals and he dug, in
one place, for many feet into the side of
hill but finally gave up the work owing to
lack of funds. The excavation is still to
be seen. Reference books on the subject
of minerals state that Putney is one of two
or three places in the world where huor-
spar is found in large quantities. The
finest specimens, however have been found
on the other side of the river. Demanster
Wheeler recently secured some from there
which he expects to donate to Middlebury
college. 1t has perfect octahedral cleavage
and has beautiful bright colors. 1t is
used in the arts as a source of hydrofluoric
acid for etching. Molybdenum is found
in mineral similar to graphite or black
lead. 1t is used in chemical analysis for
the detection of certain acid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-04
Chamber
Suits.

We are receiving a new line
of Chamber suits that we con-
slider the finest we ever had at
the prices. They are the best
goods on the market as regards
quality, and the price is no
higher than inferior goods are
sold at.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1898-12-23
HE GOT PAY FOR HIS TREES.

Mr.. j. E. Hosmer is thrifty farmer
and milkman residing in Scarboro. He
has occupied some of his spare time of
late in cutting and preparing some small
ever4reen trees for the Christmas market
in Portland, and as his trees were made
ready he has stuck them down in punches
near the road. One day very recently on
arriving home from his milk route he dis
covered that his trees were gone, and he
reInem bered having net the team of a
Portland concern loaded with Christmas
trees that very morning, SO hastily
Harvesting another horse he drove back to
the city, went to the store and found his
trees. as be had suspected. The firm had
sent some youngsters out to gather some
Christmas trees for the market, and they
had fasen them the easiest way possible
MIR Hos1ner had some trouble in estab-
fishing his right to the pay for the trees,
bu5 after calling a lawyer into the case it
was decided test to square the account,
and SO he went back TO his farm with a
check covering his price, 20 cents each for
All ne trees, and he had had no trouble in
transportation. either.