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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
The Threatening situation Abroad,

A war Clouds thickenng in the Eng
lish channel. France is modelling her
fleet, and England, whose navy is prac-
tically modified all the time, has suddenly
placed strong force of ships in strategic
positions on her side of the channel, where
they will be available at an hours notice
to either make a demonstration on the
French coast or repel French demonstra-
ton on their own. Further evidence of
grave situation is found In the prolonged
visit of the French ambassador in London
to the foreign office, where he remained
two hours and departed looking very
grave" He was not probably discussing
the weather, all that time, nor did his i'm
mediate visit to the Russian embassy
necessarily imply that the situation in
China was the principal topic of CONVEX
sation. 1t did indicate, however, that, in
case of hostilities between England and
France, other nations will take deep in
terest in the struggle, and will, most prob
ably, Join in it. Whatever may be the
true state of affairs, the reports Indicate
crisis of unusual gravity, and it is not i'm
possible that war between England and
France is even more imminent than between
the United States and Spain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
weyIer'. Cruelty In the Philippines.

Prof. Dean G. Worcester of the Uni
versily of Michigan, who has twice visited
the Philippine islands in the interest of
science said that people here are unwi-
ling to believe the things said about the
Spanish treatment of the Cubans. They
seem too abhorrent. But if they could APP
preciate that the outrages in Cuba dwarf
those in Armenia they would have stop
ped them long ago. Said he: For two
years and a half | was in close contact
with officials Of Spain in the Philippine
islands and witnessed the abuses Of the
government. Weyler was at the time gov
ernor general. His salary was $50, 600, but
it is positively known that he placed 81
800, 600 to his creGit in the banks of Paris
and London at the end of that time. He
organized a campaign against the MOros,
simply that he might become field marshal
by commanding a certain number of men
whom he sent into the jungles, where so
per cent of them died. AT the time he
was sailing around the coast,
1.-THE poor natives are being taxed by the
Spaniards for being alive. There are TO-
100000 people in the islands, and they are
excessively taxed on everything that the
Spanish officials may become rich. The
houses of those who failed to pay their
taxes were burned, and sometimes people
were tied to trees and tortured for the
slightest offence. At Toledo, in Cobu, the
authorities charged 500 for burying body
without coffin, and SO with coffin"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
For Governor, Edward onru. smith
LFrom DC Sd. AI0ans MESSENGER

From the st. Adams Messenger
SO far as the dominant party in the
state is concerned, public sentiment has
crystaized upon two names to be pre-
scented at the coming state convention
for the Republican nomination for the
governorship of Vermont, Col. Edward
Curtis Smith of st. Adams, and Gen.
John G.. Mccullough, of Bennington. Such
of the state papers as have expressed an
opinion upon the subject have favored the
candidacy of one or the other Of these gen.
tlemen, and their records have been pre-
scented to the electors of the state through
the medium of the press.
Voicing the sentiments of the Repub-
Leans of Franklin county, the Messenger
advocates the nomination of Col. Edward
G. Smith in the knowledge that he is in
all other respects as fully equipped for the
effective and satisfactory discharge of the
duties of the position as his competitor for
the nomination, and he is in addition Of
Vermont birth, of Vermont training, and
is closely associated in and thoroughly
identified with Vermont interests
For more than 20 years Col. Smith has
been connected with the railroad interests
of Vermont, for nearly decade he has
been an active and potential force in the
development of its large railroad system.
Ia Ia ancustonad IN LARGO resnoneibiliti,
and has ablv and faithfully discharged i'm.
ror,ant trusts Win whose success or fail
pr, ,Ie crov,b and nrosneritv of the state
ha,ye haen and must continue TO he closely
intnrwovan He is of Vermont all the
yam rnrnd
pir,b anI ancestry ara to he considered
ar1 bororod u'hon ibrv have haan incep-
,iyos ~ exartion Coi Smith ia of tho
mia oo,or,tinn If mon who have lah,rad
,a,l|Tslr rarefnlIv and effectively toward
Ia ,,r,h,ildirg ~ Vermont and her mate.
| rial noIf,ra In rho ronsnicnous services
! nfits fatLor and o,rardf,,bar IN tbeseends
| Col Smi,b has found incentives to eyer.
,i,,,, aIl,,,, ,l,o sa,r. lines which warrant
roooGri,i5', -, ,he hands If her naonIe
Cel SmitL Is in the urime of life in the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
Barrels New city Building.

At an adjourned city meeting held Mon
day evening, Barre voted to modify the
Adams plan, accepted recently so that the
new city building may be built for $50 600.
The city council was authorized to erect the
building Immediately. The Main and Pros
pect street fronts are to be of granite and
pressed brick 1t was also voted to use n o
part of the building for school or postofic e
purposes, the lower part being devoted to
city offices and the upper to be used for an
opera house. The opera house will seat
l1OO people. A special tax of 20 cents was
voted to construct the building.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
Bennington, April /.
The situation SImplihed by Gen. Nc
CullSugh's .WIthdrawaI---CAndi En-
dorsement of Col. smith.

From the Burlington Free Press.
1t has been generally recognized that
Gen. Mccullough is peculiarly fitted to
adorn the high position of governor of
Vermont He is a man of large ideas;
skilled in public affairs; keen in intellect;
ripe in scholarship and withal a gentleman
of the old school, to know whom is to ad
mire and honor. His letter removing his
name from the list of candidates before
the Republicans of Vermont is just such
letter as he might have been expected to
write. 1t places him in an excellent light
before the people of the state, and it is
safe to say that it will strengthen him
with all classes. But it has seemed best
to him not to allow the use of his name
further in connection with the guberna-
torial canvass, and his friends will, of
course, respect his expressed wishes.
The retirement of Gen. Mccullough from
the gubernatorial race leaves clear field
for Col. +. c. Smith, and in all human
probability the latter will be the next Re
publican candidate for governor We be-
lieve he will give the state an admnistra-
ton of which our people will be proud.
He is not only a loyal son of Vermont but
he is also an enthusiastic lover of her in
stitutions, and he will seek to promote her
a young man he was thrust into a position
of great responsibilities, and when we
compare his work and his achievements
with those of much older heads in rail
road management throughout the country,
he does not suffer, TO say the least, by the
comparison. Few people know of the
great obstacles with which he has been
forced to contend from the very outset Of
his career as a railroad manager: and there
are already indications that his efforts are
at last to be crowned with success and that
he will save to Vermont the institution
which is most closely associated with her
varied material interests.
Those who are best acquainted with MIN
know him to be a modest, unassuming gen
tleman, whose delight is in his business
and his family and in the company of his
friends. He is one of the most approach
able of men in position which as a rule
leads to rigid eXclusiveness or lofty dis
| dain; and he has remained as he always
was, thorough man of the people, inter
esting himself in public Improvements and
seeking to promote the progress Of his
| community 10 the extent of his power. In
addition to his other duties he has found
time to devote his attention to banking
a I'd manufacturing interests, and he has
acquired a wide as well as varied knowl-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
The Governor to the President,
A Hope for Peace, but Vermont May he
Depended Upon In Case of War.
The following is self explanatory to Yer

DERRY, April 4, 1898.
TO Hon. William McKiniey, President Of
tie United states, Washington, u. c..
Dear Sir:-From a careful observation
of the differences between the United
States and Spain have thought they could
and would be adjusted amicably according
to international requirements ordinarily
governing such matters, so | have not
heretofore felt called upon to communicate
with you upon the subject Preferring
honorable peace to war it did not, to me,
seem difficult for this government TO make
such demand in the premises as would ac-
compish what we desire and secure what
Cuba so rightly deserves-such demand
as would satisfy Spain and the civilized
powers of the world, thus honorable alike
to all concerned and peaceably meeting the
present crisis. IT, however, negotiations
fail and war becomes the "ultimatum, ~
Vermont would have you know that she is
ready to do her part in securing the oh
jects for which it is declared and restor-
alton of peace. You can depend upon the
support of our people to the extent Of their
ability and shall hope to know early what
the exigency of the service may require of
us. Commenting the wisdom and human
ity of your patriotic course, and sincerely
hoping war may yet be avoided, | am with
high personal esteem respectfully,
JOSIAH CIRCUIT, Governor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
MCCULLOUGH WITHDRAWs,
Col. Il. g. Smith Has n Clear
Field

And WIN Re the Republican Nominee
for GOvernOr---McCullou Places
Party Harmony Above Personal In
terests.
The following letter, which appeared in
the Burlington Free Press and the Rutland
Herald Tuesday morning, is self-explana-
tory:
My name has been mentioned frequently
during the past few months as a candidate
at the coming convention for the Republi-
can nomination for the high office of gov
ernor of Vermont; and | have received
many assurances of support from leading
Republicans in all parts of the state, such
as would justify me in expecting the nomi-
nation. My position from the first has
been, that If it should come to me with
reasonable approach to unanimity in the
convention, and with general approval
among the people, | should esteem it "a
high honor and should gratefully accept it.
But am not willing to engage in an UNI
seemly contest, such as appears now to be
probable. | do not think that a struggle of
that sort, as it might come to be conducted,
would be creditable to our state, or bene-
fetal to the Republican party. More
especially III Tue present year, Wnen lne
country is confronted by some of the gray
est and most perpleXing problems in its
history, and when it is most important
that the party should be strongly united in
support of the present administration and
its measures. To these it will be the
privilege of the Republicans of Vermont to
give their first emphatic approval in the
tall elections, thereby inspiring other states
to the full performance of their duty, as
the ringing voice from the Vermont hills
has so often done in the past, when voters
elsewhere have seemed to falter upon
national issues Of vital Importance to the
republic.
| must therefore decline to be regarded as
candidate, or to throw any obstacle in the
way of entire harmony in the party.
In taking this course | wish to assure
my friends throughout the state that am
in no sense ungrateful to them for their
confidence and proifered support, which
has placed me under obligations | can
never forget, but | believe that with me
they will recognize as paramount the inn
pOrtance of avoiding at this time every
semblance of party dssension.
}. G.. MCCuLLoUGH.
RanninUtnn pri1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
A West Cornwall Breeder Gets 40
Pounds From IS sheep.

Mr.. O. A Field of West Cornwall gives
some results of sheep shearings which he
has had at his stock farm during the past
month March he had sheared six ram
lambs and six eve lambs, all less than one
year old. The weights of the fleeces were
Ram lambs 21. Is, IA, 10, II and IA pounds;
eve lambs 49, IL, rs, II, II and 10
pounds. These lambs were all sired by the
Stickney ram that Mr.. Morrison of Addison
sold to parties in Australia for $500 On
March 1G Mr.. Field sheared II breeding
ewes, the combined weight of whose eeces
was 22S! pounds The weights of the six
ram lambs fieeces aggregate 80 pounds and
those of the eve lambs sSl pounds. Mr..
Field thus obtained 4l6 pounds of wool
from the % sheep sheared, which is pretty
good record, considering that the breeding
ewes had only II months growth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
United States Playing Cards stamps.

Editor Of The Phonir:--I notice in
your columns an advertisement addressed
to 1.-The Ladies' in which gentleman Of
fers 81 for each three cent green United
States internal revenue playing cards"
stamp sent him. Now it may be none of
my business, but as comparatively few
people are aware of the real value of these
stamps it seems to me that 1.-THE Ladies"
ought to know that they are catalogued by
dealers at from So to $50 dollars, accord
ing to condition, and, being in great de-
mand, find ready sale at prices near
their catalogue valuation even in "hard
times Any prominent stamp dealer will
be glad to give much more than 81 each
for all that he could procure.
Yours Truly,
c. b. CRowELI..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
Speaking of
Quality

The difference in cost between using
Worcester Salt the standard for dairy-and the
very cheapest is about one cent in every fifty b0nuas
of butter made The chance of loss in expert
menting with the cheap salt would be from fifty
cents to one dollar, and possibly more. Is the
saving (?) of cent with chance of one dollar
loss a wise speculation? We leave the answer
with the dairyman believing he will decide to use
the best dairy salt known to the civilized world
today Worcester. Best for Table also.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
A ClairvOyant's Claim.
Says She Can Tell Where to Find the
Body of the Missing Earl sheldon Of
BURLINGTON,

Mrs. John A. Dumas of Mortified claims
tc possess clairvoyant powers and states
that she believes she can locate the spot
where Earl, the son of f. A. Sheldon of
Burlington, is buried. She states that he
was taken by man who lives some three
miles from Burlington He took the boy
to allow him to enjoy a ride and to save ex-
posing him to the cold had him get under
the sleigh robe. When the man thought
the boy had gone far enough he found he
was dead, and not knowing what to do in
the pilemma, took him to his house and the
body was buried back of the mans house.
The Sheldon family have been communi-
Gated with and it is expected some atten-
ton will be given to the matter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08

The Vermont Agricultural Experiment
station, Burlington, has just issued bulle-
tin No. SO containing the analyses and
valuations of 80 leading brands of com
mercial fertilizers, with remarks concerning
their trade values, and the commercial
and agricultural values of commercial fer
tilizers. This is the first of three bulletins
upon this subject to be issued during the
spring months. These, as well as other
bulletins and reports of the station, are
sent without charge to any address upon
application.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
From the Rutland Herald. |

Candidate Smith is known as bright
man with experience in large affairs; in
fact as a man who will bring extraordi-
nary ability and training to the duties Of
the governors office. There has been no
personal criticism of him, and certainly
the Herald is disposed to offer none. We
are perfectly content to accept him as the
candidate of the Republican party and the
coming governor of the state-and trust
that some things in the political world of
Vermont may be brought into better shape
i'm the years to come
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILROAD
New London Division.
Taking effect October ), 1897.
GOTNG SOIITu

Now LOhOOh DlVlolOns
Taking effect October ), 1897.
GOING SOUTH.
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
$3.50 \. NJ, for Springfield and New York
5:45 A. NJ, for Millers Falls Palmer and New Lon
don. Connecting at Millers + alls with rltcn
burg X. r., at Palmer with Boston & Albany
r. R., at Willimantic with New England r. r.,
at New London with n Y, N. H. q II. h. r
9l0 A. H., for Springfield and New York
1880 A. NJ, for Milers Falls and stations on Fitch
burg r, R., Palmer and stations on Boston &
Albany R. R., and for New London.
2:l3 p. NJ, for Springfield and New York
4:5 p NJ, for Milers Falls and stations on Fitch
burg X. R., Palmer and New London and New
York via Norwich Line.
1887 P. NJ, for Springfield and New York.
GOING NORTH.
Trains arrive at Brattleboro as follows,
1928 A. NJ, from New York via Norwich Line New
London. Palmer and Millers Falls
ll:06 A. NJ, from Springfield.
1885 P. NJ, from New London, Palmer and Milers
Falls.
a;OG, $40 and 1905 p. NJ, from Springfield and
New York.
9:10 p. NJ, from New London, connecting from
Palmer, MilleIs Falls and intermediate stations
4-Subtect 20 change without notice.
d. MACkENZlE, Supt., New London.
3. W, O JMM1NGS, q. p. A., st. Adams.
J. A sOUTHARD, d. p. A., NewLondon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
A SUBURBAN ECHO.
An Important Question that Rr,,,l..
"oro People are Called Upon TO An

An Important Question that Rr,,,le.
bOro People are Called Upon TO An
swer.
As our representative wended his way alonp
the Brook Road he asked himself more than once
tnls very important question, will the good peo.
pie OF Brattleboro accept as positive proof the
statement he was to bring back touching the
clalms made FOR medicinal preparation or will
they sun believe the old stereotyped style they
maze read all their lives, viz Statements pub
nshed in Brattleboro newspapers about people
living in every state of the union every city,
every town, except their OWN Read what Mr.
D. X. Prescott the well known manufacturer of
lumber, says and mentally answer the query.
About year ago my kidneys commenced to
trouble me with a pain in the small of my back
IL was constant and dsagreeable. When stoop
ing II bothered me to straighten up and when
ltting had to be very careful not to strain my
oack or suffered terrible twinges took a lot
OF stun but it did me little or no good. My wife's
mother was down in Manchester year ago and
she learnt when there that Deans Kidney Pills
had done a great deal of good. When she got
pack she spoke to my wife about 1t and last win
Ter when we saw Doan's Kidney pills advertised
IN Brattleboro as was complaining considerable
ABOUT my back, Doans Kidney Pills were pro.
cured FOR me at Durgin's drug store. l began to
use them as directed and they did me great
deal OF good. l scarcely feel the pain in my
back now. They also helped my rheumatism'
Since began the treatment | have heard of
others who used the valuable preparation OBJ
tanning good results. There is no doubt but
what Doan's Kidney Pills are a good medicine
You can refer others to me at any time | be-
lleve if medicine does any good folks ought to
tell of 1t, so 1t may relieve those who are suffer
ing. There are so many worthless remedies on
the market, people are very apt to be fooled"
Deans Kidney Pills are for sale by all dealers
Price so cents or mailed by Foster Miburn Co.
Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents for the United States
Remember the name Deans and take no
other o0l115
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
They Disappeared.

My boy suffered from scrofula punches on
his neck. We did everything we could think of
TO relieve him, and finally | gave him Hood
Sarsaparilla. After he had taken two bottles tn
scrofula lunches disappeared and he has not sine
been troubled with them" May Cole, Box 100
West Bethel, Maine. ,
Hoods Pills are the only pills to take with
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy and yet efficient,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
Millinery

Our display Of trimmed milli-
merry is now ready for your in
spection' 1t comprises the
latest novelties and choicest
styles.
In each department we have
an elegant and varied assortment
from which to make your Sc
lections.
We call special attention to
our magnificent display of rib
bons which embraces every new
design and shading.
Flowers in every conceivable
coloring and style.
We have the most popular
thing in four-in-hand Roman
ties which we could find in the
city.
1t gives us both pride and
pleasure to show anyone through
our stock whether they may
choose to purchase or not.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, APRIL g. 1898

edge of our states resources and insttu-
tions. If elected governor of
Vermont he will show himself to be
worthy son of an honored war governor,
and he will reflect credit upon himself as
well as the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
In Butter

Price is governed by quality as in.
everything else Quality is governed by the
ccllencc of the ingredients and the ability Of the
butter maker
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
D. P. CObb'S Removal.

HAVE moved my business from the Fenton
l. Brothers blacksmith shop, Main street, to
the shop of W. H. Jacobs, Canal street, where
am prepared TO do all kinds of blscksrnithing in
myline. d. p COBB.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08

Senator and Mrs. Morrill, have cards out
for reception April IA, when the Sena-
tors SSth birthday anniversary will be
celebrated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
A Sure Thing for You.

A transaction in which you cannot lose is a
sure thing, Biliousness, sick headache, furred
tongue, fever, piles and thousand other ills are
caused by constipation and sluggish liver Cas-
carets Candy Cathartic the wonderful new liver
stimuant and intestinal tonic by all druggists
guaranteed to cure or money refunded. c. G. g.
are sure thing. Try box today; 10, % and 80
cents. Sample and boo ket free, All druggists. .
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08

Nothing In bath or laundry so good as Borax.
Dobbins' Floating Borax Soap needs but one trial
to prove its lue Costs same as poorer floating
soap. No one has tried II without buying
more Your grocer has IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-08
Railroads.
BOSTON 9 MAINE RAILROAD.

ON and after Oct 8, 1897, trains on this road
Twin leave Brattleboro for all points north at
li:06 A. NJ, 2:06, $40 and 1905 p. NJ.
The II 06 A. NJ train is mail train for Montpelier,
st. Adams, Rutland, Burlington, Montreal and
the Passumpsic road
The 2:O6 P. N, train is the New York and Mon
treal day express.
The $40 P. NJ. train is mail train for White River
Junction and Rutland.
The 1906 P, train ia express for Montreal,
Sherbrook and Quebec, with sleeping cars at.
tached This train runs daily Sundays TO Mon,
treal only
Going south trains arrive in BratGleboro from
Bellows Falls and points north at 5:24 A. n might
expressl 9:07 A. NJ. (malD, 2l0 (maiD 4:35 p. N.
Montreal and New York day expressly
At $3.50 P. NJ, mixed train from Windsor.
All trains make close connections with Boston
& Albany road both east and west of Spri ngfield
d. j. FLANDERS, Genl Ticket Ag't