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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Massachusetts Elections.
Lowell Went NO-LIcense and the Rum
Interests Barely Won In HoIyOke.

Elections were held in - of the Massa-
chusetts cities Tuesday. The biggest sur
prise was in the change of Lowell from H.
cense to nO-license after having saloons
regularly for nine years. In Boston the
Democrats elected their street commission
er, both members of the board of appor-
tionment and most of their members of
the school board. Six Republican and six
Democratic aldermen were elected, but the
Republicans will have the balance of pow
er, as Alderman Presho, the senior mem
Der of the board will be the presiding Off
Ger. Boston went for license SO, 900 to
%, 965, with only one precinct lacking.
Holyoke, which went Democratic last year
by 1880 majority, is Republican this year
by 365. The license vote of 1400 in Hol-
yoke last year was cut down to 90. Fol-
lowing is list of mayors elected and the
vote on the license question:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Death Of william black, Novelist.

English fiction and the readers thereof
are sincerely bereaved in the death of
William Black, which occurred in Lon
don just after his 9th anniversary. Not
one of the greatest, he was yet one of the
best loved of the noVelists of our day; the
clear skies, fresh breezes, picturesque
scenes and delightful men and women
with whom he made us acquainted gave to
his stories a wholesome and gracious at
mosphere which made them always re-
freshing This was true even when he
delved into the social unrest of London
and dealt with its reforming or revolution
airy societies. but chiefly so when he was
picturing life on the stormy and beautiful
western coast Of Scotland, near which he
was born, and sailing in whose wild
waters he spent a great part of his mature
life. Perhaps there is no woman, even
among SCOTS heroines, more beloved
than Sheila, princess of Thule; perhaps
there is no writing since Scott more truly
tragical and imaginative than the catas-
trophe of Mcleod of Dare" This novel,
which is no doubt Blacks greatest work,
harks back even to Greek tragedy for its
interior power Mr.. Black is perhaps not
now regarded as a principal British novel
list; but he will come up higher presently,
by virtue of "McLeod of Dare, " "a Prin-
cess of Thule" "A Daughter of Heth,"
and perhaps the remarkable though scarce
ly popular novel, "Sabina Iembra. -
Springfield Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Ten nest nooIss Of the Year.

The December Magazine number Of the
Outlook is it's tenth annual book number
1t has $50 pages Of reading matter and adj
vertisements, the latter including very full
and interesting announcements by all the
principal publishers of their holiday books.
The reading matter and The illustrations
are particularly suited to the special pur-
pose of the number, and the issue Is In
many ways a notable one, The readers Of
the outlook have answered by vote the
question, "What were the ten best books
Of the year?' In this magazine number
the result is announced, the titles being
given in order of precedence as shown by
the total vote: "The Life and Letters of
Tennyson," Mrs. Wards "Helbeck of
Blnnisdale," Justin McCarthy's "Story of
Gladstone's Life,n "Caleb West" "The
Workers." Busch's bismarck" Mrs. Wig
gins "Penelope's Progress" "The Letters
Of Elizabeth Barrett Browning "Rupert
of Hentz ,u," and John Fiske's cold Vir-
ginia and Her Neighbors'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
LAUNDERING Operations ON the Upper
Deerfield.

Lumbermen are now working like beav-
ers up the Texas way. The Deerfield Riv-
er company have about $50 men employed
getting out logs in different localities. AL
fred Williams and large force of men are
working in Somerset; Mr.. Williams has
contracted to deliver 100000 feet at
point on the river near Frank Chase's.
VIM. Foley will deliver about 10000 feet
of logs just this side of Medbury's mill in
Searsburg and large quantity at another
place. VIM. Bowles has charge of gang
of lumbermen on the "Rake branch"
Henry Leclalr and men are working on
the East branch section and John La
tiamme on the West branch. This large
force of men will undoubtedly get out an
enormous quantity of logs for the Deertield
River company. John Tudor, the hus-
Ting Stamford lumberman, will also have
good supply of logs in the spring; VIM.
Tudor of Somerset has contracted to get
out $50, 900 feet for the Stamford mill and
George Tudor 100000 feet for the same
place, which is somewhat in excess of the
ordinary contracts made by Mr.. Tudor. -
Wilmington Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
YES OR NO.
BrattlebOrO People are Respectfully
Asked TO Answer These Questions.

Is there anything in the evidence of ones
Can the reader dispute and then dsprove local
evdencef
Can reliance be placed upon statements from
people we know
Are the opinions Of residents Of Brattleboro Of
any greater moment than opinions held by resi-
dents Of Florida or Michigan
Would you sooner believe people living in those
states than those ia your own city?
Answer these questions honestly. after you
have quietly read the following:
Mr. A. D Fcssenden IS Main street says .-
The medicine that has the merits Of Doan's
Kidney Pills can have my endorsement at any
time. About three years ago my kidneys COM
inenced to trouble me with pain across my back
and hips As time went they became more
sever and finally extended up my back. had
to be- very careful in STOPPING, lifting or making
any quick movement. used we'll known medi
cines but they did not seem to hit my case. In
the winter OF 1896 was 10 bad shape, suffering
great deal from the constant pain across my
back ] felt as tired In the morning when
went 70 bed. and what sleep did get did not re-
fresh me. While in this condition read state.
ment OF a person from Springfield, Mass, recon.
mending Doans Kidney Pills, which induced me
to 70 10 F K Durgins drug store and get a box.
took four boxes and could do twice the work
that could before commenced treatment.
For month worked fireman and | would
not have been able to do It had it not been for
Doan's Kidney ills. ertain that they
proved Of the greatest benefit to and VIII
recommend them personally TO anyone who may
ask me
Doau's Kidney Pills are on sale by all dea ers
or sent by mail on receipt Of price, 80 cents per
box Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo, y. Y, sole
ageute for the United states
Remember the name Doan's and take no sub
stitute. % 81
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
NEARLY lo3 YEARS OLD.
Death of Mrs. ROena shelley, Former
Resident of StTattOn and the Oldest
Person In Cheshire County, N. II.

Death of Mrs. ROena shelley, "A Former
Resident of StTattOn and the Oldest
Person In Cheshire County, N. II.
Mrs Roena Shelley, the oldest person in
Cheshire county, n. H., died Wednesday
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. n. f.
Starkey of Roxbury street, Keene. Her
age was lO2 years and nine months. Mrs
Shelley was a native of Springfield, VT,
being one of nine children of Rufus and
Annie Ranstead. Her childhood was spent
in Springfield, Weathersfeld and other
Vermont towns until she was about -
years old, when she moved to Westmore-
land, n. H., to live with her grandparents
There she was married at the age of "a, to
Oren Shelley, then % years old. He was
thrifty farmer. After living for 10 years
in Westmoreland, Mr.. and Mrs. Shelley
moved to Surry, in Cheshire county, where
they lived for several years. They then
moved to Stratton, Vt, where they re-
NAMED until 1916, when they went to
keene. Mrs. Shelley lived there for more
than half century, A or 4G years of
which were spent in the comfortable brick
house where she died. Mr.. Shelley was
over 90 when he died.
Their children were: Mary E., now
Mrs. \. +. Starkey, with whom Mrs. Shell
ley had lived for Il years; William, Emily
j and George. Mrs. Starkey is the sole
survivor. She has been the mother of
three children, all of whom died in in
fancy. William never married. Emily j.
married Loren Wyman of Cambrdgeport,
VT, and was the mother of Walter W.
and Clinton, both of Wisconsin. George
vas the father of George, who is a resident
Of Keene, and Frank, who lives at Newton,
Mass. OF the grandchildren, George Shell
ley is married, but has no children; Frank
Shelley is the father of one daughter,
Walter Wyman of two daughters, and
Clinton Wyman of one daughter. Mrs.
Starkey also had two grandsons by an
adopted daughter.
Up to about one year ago the centena-
rian had excellent health and retained re-
markedly her mental faculties, but since
that time she declined slowly, and toward
the close of her life was almost helpless.
She was a woman of much force and execu-
tive ability, and is reputed to have spun,
woven and knit more in her life time than
could be piled in good-sized room She
was for SO years consistent member of
the First Congregational church of Keene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
The Rescue of the winslow.
The story ms Told by the Navigator Of
the Hudson.

The most sanguinary naval action of the
war, and one that showed well phase of
that reckless daring and cool eifrontery
displayed by American soldiers and sailors,
was the engagement between the Ameri-
can vessels and Spanish gunboats off Car
denas, May IL, 1898. The torpedo boat
WnslOw went within half mile OF the
wharves of the town, with the intention of
drawing the Spanish gunboats from their
hiding-paccs, and inducing them to give
battle in the open. Suddenly, from be-
hind the corner of one of the piers, there
came flash, followed by faint puff of
vapor and shell screamed past the Wins
low, and before she could turn, from,
three or four other places came the smoke
less Il ash, and again with greater precision
the destructive projectiles, and the fight
was on.
The Winslow was soon followed by the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Withdraw. from Pou-Omee Fight.

The fight for the Athol postmastership
takes a new phase with the withdrawal
of J. W. Clayton, the present incumbent.
who formerly lived in Bratteboro. Mrs.
Clayton suffers from lung trouble, and is
compelled TO seek a warmer climate each
winter. She left last evening for San An
tonic, Tex. Mr. Clayton has decided that
after the present year he will go with her
and make his permanent residence in
Texas, where Mrs. Clayton has two broth
ers in business. He will be greatly miss
ed, especially in musical circles and in the
work OF the Baptist church. Mr.. Clayton 5
term of Office as postmaster expires in
April. He hopes to be able to spend next
summer in the North, and, of course,
would be glad if matters were in such a
condition that no successor should be rec
commended Immediately, thus allowing him
to hold over for a period. He has been
very heartily supported for reappointment,
his petition bearing over 800 names, includ-
ing those of almost every business concern
in the, lower village, and many local leaders
of the Republican party. 1t has been the
general feeling that he stood an excellent
chance of receiving the appointment. His
withdrawal leaves but two men in the
field, ii. r. Barber and II. S. Goddard
1t has been supposed that Mr.. Goddard
had the stronger support, having the ma
jority of the town committee, the Off GERS
of the Republican club, the local member
of the congressional district committee,
and a numerously-s signed popular petition,
but it is likely that very large part of
the Clayton strength will be transferred to
Barber, and this will even up matters con-
sderably. Much quiet work was done
Monday, and most of the business men
have been invited to transfer their allie
glance to one or the other of the remain
ing candidates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
CTATE OF VERMONT, westminster s.

= The Probate Court for sand District.
To all persons interested in the estate Of HAIR
RET f SMITH late OF Ashburnham. Mass, hav-
ing estate in said district. Greeting.
Whereas Daniel Sherwin, administrator upon
the estate Of Harriet f. Smith, late Of Ashburn-
ham. Mass, having estate in said district, de-
ceased has filed his petition in this court setting
forth tina the sale OF the whole Of the real estate
Of said deceased in said district, will be bene.
fetal TO the heirs and all persons interested there
in, and praying for license TO sell the same, and
at the same time filed in this court what purports
TO be the consent in writing of all the heirs resid'
ing in this state TO such sale. Whereupou il Is
ordered that the same be heard at the session Of
said court, 10 be held at the Probate Office in Bel
lows Fails on the eth day of January A d leh.
when and where you may be heard in the prem
Uses, il you see cause.
so ZINA II AIIRFF Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Sunday Disturbance.

Every one was sorry for those people in church
ing cough A full dose of Downs Elixir on going
to bed at night and small doses during the day
win cure the most persistent cough. Whenever
there is tickling sensation in the throat take a
few drops of the Elixir on the tongue and let it
run slowly down the throat and immediate relief
will be the result. All druggists guarantee it to
cure any cough cold, Group or lung trouble or
money refunded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
A,TArE OF XEKNInNr. M.rlb... 70

y :
> By the Probate Court for said D.strisr
TO all persons Interested IN the estate ~
JAMES l. ELLIS late OF Brattleboro, 10 said dis.
trict Gr4-tir,
You are hereby notified that this court viii de-.
eide upon the alluwar Ce Of the account u
Francis Taylor, Administrator upon the estate
OF James l.. Ellis late OF Brattlrboro IL said dis
trict, deceased and decree distribution thereof
70 the persons entitled thereto, at the :. s,ion
thereof to b. held al the Probate Ofiic. DO Brat
tleboro. IN said district on the st day Of Deem
her d. lsgs, when and where YOU may be-
heard in the premises, If you see cause.
50 - - HWENK. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
,TATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro. s.

> The Probate Court for SAID District
To all persons interested in the estate OF 81.
SAUNA y HOWE. late Of WsrdSboro. 10 sad
district. deceased. Greeting
Whereas, II y. Fits. Administrator u,ou the
estat.' OF susanna u Howe, late Of Nariso0ro
in said district deceased, has filed his petition IN
this court setting forth that the sale Of the whole
Of the real estate Of said deceased will b- b-ne-
fetal TO the heirs and all persons interested
therein, and praying for license to sell the same,
and al the same time fled in this court " hat pur
ports 10 be- the consent in writing Of all the heirs
residing in this state to such sale Whereup1n it
is ordered that the same be heard at the session
Of said court, to be held at the Probate Office
IN Brattleboro, on the last Saturday Of December
A. D. ls9S. when and where you may be- heard IN
the premises, If you see cause.
30 A. F. SCHWESK. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
STAT. H.. or I.I, ,vEnnoNT, w,s,ain.n- IS

- by the Probate curt for said DI.r.a, 90
TO all parsons interested 10 the. ..,.
trict, deceased. 1., 'i''
You ar hereby notified that thi, c,,Ir si-i.
clde upon the allowance Of me account g.. it....
J. tarr. executor upon said estate st. s.U'
distribution thereof To- the per, jue emf ....t ~
the SESSION thereof 90 be- held al the, . AZ
once m Bellows Fsll~ on the 1th day of . r.,.,y
the premises il sou -rp cause. 'l
% /lNA u ALLBEE Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Ripping writes Poem and Accepts .
Vice Presidency,

Ripping writes IA Poem and Accepts
Vice Presidency.
Rudyard Kipling has published in the
London Times poem supposed TO be
translation of a song by Sikh infantry
man on hearing that Gen. Kitchener is
about TO establish Gordon college at
Khartoum The last verse, speaking OF
the English, runs:
They DO not consider the meaning o. things.
They consult not creed or clan
Behold they clap the slave on the back
And behold be bccomrth man
They terribly carpet the earth with dead
And before their Cannons cool
They walk uuArmed Oy twos ana threas
IT, call the living 30 school
kipling has accepted the vice pres dency
of the Navy League and proposes to take
an active part in the movement TO which
the present efficiency Of the British navy,
as generally admitted, is in large measure
indebted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16

The correspondent of the New York
Herald at Manila cables that paper that
after a comprehensive survey of the whole
field in the Philippines, he is convinced
"that there can be no native republic
which our government would recognize,
that the more intelligent Filpinos earnest
ly desire to come under the rule of the
United States and that there is need OF
prompt and decisive eXertion of our au-
thority throughout the islands,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
Progressive, Able, Interesting.
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publican. 1t is wholly independent Of other
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The Republican has made notable Roadway
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NOTICE.

- ESTATE OF ELIJAH +. REED.
The undersigned having been appointed 10y the
Honorable Probate Court for the District OF
and adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Elijah F. Reed, late Of Brat
tleboro, in said district, deceased, and all claims
that We will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at
the office of H +. Taylor & Son on the cath day
OF December and 2sth day of April, next from
days, and that six months from the 26th day ~
November, A. d. 1898 is the time limited 10y said
court for said creditors to present their claims 10
us for examination and allowance.
Dated at Brattleboro, this 2Sth day Of Novem'
Der A. d. 1895 40
n hz6 Fl T 4 aRsR,r Commissioners
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.rATE OF vERMONT. Marlhoro S.

y BY the Probate court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate Of
SUSAN +. W. ATWATER, late Of Brat,icbJro
deceased. Greeting
Whereas. A. Miller has presented 10 this
court an Instrument purporting to b. the last will
OF said dece ised, for pr bate You are hereby
notified that this court will decide upon the pro
bate Of said instrument at the session thereof 10
BE- held at the Probate Office In Brattl-b0ro in
said district, on the 8lst day Of December. A 2.
lsg-, when and where you may appear and CON
test the same, II you SEE cause.
70 T SCHWFNK Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
HAWLEY.
Dec. I6.

Store full of useful and de-
sirable things for Christmas
gifts or personal use. Open
evenings next week. Only
seven more trading days be-
fore Christmas.
New York Tailor-made
Suits.
Coats, Capes.
Collarettes, Boas,
Separate Skirts,
Petticoats,
Waists,
Cotton Underwear,
Merino Underwear,
Dress Goods,
Shawls,
Hosiery,
Gloves,
Laces,
Tides,
Neck-wear,
Ribbons,
Lace Bed Sets,
Aprons,
Handkerchiets,
Flannelette Night Gowns,
Flannelette Skirts,
Flannelette Wrappers,
Chenille Table Covers,
Table Damask,
Napkins,
Quilts,
PuffS,
Comfortables,
Blankets,
Domestic Cotton Goods,
Dressing Sacques,
House Coats,
BOOKS.
Assortment at its best now.
Make your selection now
and avoid the crowd, or come
with the crowd, just as you
prefer.
". /. HAWZEY.
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STATE OF vERMoNT. v,r---- -

> b, the Probate Court for Said DI-,ri.t
10 al persons Interested in the estate % I
ALEXANDER, late Of GuiifOrd 10 sal! ai-,-.i
Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court .,.. IA.
eide upon the allowance OF the account ~ NJ "A
Hancock. administrator upon the estate. OF ! 4
Alexander. late 81 GuilfOrd 30 said di-tr.., de-
ceased, ana decree distribution thereof {. the
persons entitled thereto. Al the session tb-r..ff,
Oe held at the Probate Offic.. in Brattpto-, in
sad district on the 3ist day Of December A ID
~. When and here you may be heard in The
premises IL you So. cause
~ A + SCHWFNK. Rayi.,ar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16
NOTICT.

= ESTATE OF SALA ". THANEK
We, the subscribers being duly appolnteG ny
the Hon Probate Court for the district OF Vest
minister Commissioners to receive examine ana
adjust all claims and demands Of all PrtQuS
against the estate of Sala W. Thayer, late az ia,
maca, in said district, deceased, and slSo an
claims and demands exhibited in Offset thereto
and six months from the 18th day of November,
1898, last, b-ng allowed by said court for thA'
purpose. We do therefore hereby Civ notice
pointment, at the Jamaica Savings bank IN ia.
maica, in said district, on the third TUESDAY 1'
December, 1885,, and the second Tuesday or APr,L
1899, next, from 10 O'Clock A. NJ until oco'N
p NJ, on each of said days.
IS j. G. ROBINSON | Commissioners
WALES CHENEY
Dated at'Jamaca, Vt, Nov. %, lSS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16

The cruiser Yosemite has been ordered
to go to Manila via the Suez canal. The
Yosemite is now at League Island, She
will proceed from there to Norfolk to pre-
pare for her long voyage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-16

A Wilmington (Del,) man was recently
refused admission to the Delaware Hos
pital shortly before his death, and for that
reason he revoked will in which he had
bequeathed 5000 to the hospital.