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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
MnNrrILIEE. Oct. 2G.

MONTH"; LIEE, Oct. 2G.
The first bills of the session of lS9s to
become laws were signed today by Gov
ernor Smith. Neither Of them was of any
great importance or general interest, how
ever. one Of them is an amendment 10
the present law in relation TO the invest
men: by trustees, making it SONS what
more stringent, while the other is Sena-
tor Hits bill relating to repleyen. II
makes $50 the minimum amount for which
the repleyen law may 5e invoked.
a petition prepared by Hon b. D. Har-
rs OF Brattleboro was presented in the SEN
ate today by Senator Hit asking that saw
ings banks be relieved OF some of their
burden of taxation, in order that they may
keep up the payment of interest at four
per cent on deposits. A similar petition
is expected from every savings bank in the
state Savings bank men declare that it
is a question of the reduction of taxes or
Of the interest rate and that one or the
other must come at once.
The bill providing for a state bacteriolo-
gical laboratory at Burlington has passed
both houses and gone to the governor.
Under it the laboratory is to be established
at cost of 5000 and supported at a cost
of $4,000 annually. Bills were introduced
in both houses today asking the legislature
to commute the sentences of Mrs. Isabella
A. Marsh and William c. Buzzell of North
field, convicted of the murder of the hus-
band of Mrs Marsh, and under sentence
to be hanged at Windsor prison, February
3, 1899.
In the house today Mr.. Hemenway of
! Granville introduced a bill allowing the
fish commissioners TO close certain streams
where trout are known to breed. Another
bill TO create the Office of attorney general
also appeared today. 1t differs from the
other only in the provision that the office
shall be filled biennially by election by the
general assembly. There is strong oppo-
stion to both bills. Mr.. Ranney of New
port has introduced bill to allow towns to
join together in securing expert supervis-
ion for their schools. Mr.. Campbell of
Albany has in bill to allow towns which
so vote in town meeting to close their liq-
uor agencies. A bill introduced by Mr..
Tully of Dorset provides for the weekly
payment of wages by corporations, and
one from Mr.. Marvin of Alburgh provides
that nobody who does not hold diploma
shall practice veterinary surgery and med
icine. The towns of Putney and Wind
ham have Joined the innumerable throng
wanting to have their grand lists legalized.
A bill introduced by Mr.. Ware of Will
mington amends the charter of the Deer
field River company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
BELLOWS FALLS.
work ON the Electric Railroad.

The electric railroad between this place
and Saxtons River may safely he termed
sure thing. Nessrs Nash and Holton have
been spending their time here for several
DAYS. making the final arrangements. The
line was thoroughly surveyed the first of
the week and work will be begun within a
week or so on the grading. 1t is expected
that all that work will be completed this
fall and that the bridge will also be in
place. The actual laying of the track can
thus be begun as soon as the frost is out of
the ground in the spring.
The matter of the power necessary for
furnishing the electricity is still under dis
cussion. The general idea now is to put in
a steam plant, instead of water power as
was first suggested.
The line of the road through this village
is the same as published in these columns
several weeks ago.
One of the leading men connected with
the enterprise asserted to a representative
of this paper that the road would be in full
operation before June | of next year. II Tor
any reason it is dropped by the present
people the matter, in all probability, will
be taken up by someone else. In short as
he stated it, the only thing which will kill
the road now is The death of at least two of
its present promoters. '-9 fr+a-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
Spain Yields.

The Spanish government, through the
peace commission has acquiesced in the re-
fusal by the United States to assume the
Cuban debt. Senior Montero Rico, presi-
dent of the Spanish commission. and his
colleagues with faithful insistence sought
another result, but finally agreed that the
Cuban article of the protocol shall, with
out conditions, have place in the ultimate
treaty of peace.
Thus Spain agrees to relinquish sover-
eighty over and claim to Cuba without
either terms or conditions. All the ques-
tions regarding Porto Rico and the selec-
ton of the island of Guam were also ar
ranged, and the commissioners found them
selves well nigh touching the Philippine
question, which will be taken up next
week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

Gen. Wesley Merritt, recently in com
mand of the American troops at Manila,
and Miss Laura Williams of Chicago, were
quietly married Monday in the brides
apartments in the Hotel Savoy, London.
The bride is "A, about 40 years younger
than the groom. She is the daughter of
Norman Williams, Vermonter, who has
been prominent in Chicago many years,
and who gave a library to Woodstock.
The bride is one of the fairest young wom-
en- in Chicago's most exclusive set. She
is of the blond type, tall and slender, and
is an adept at horseback riding, bicycling,
golf, tennis and other out door sports.
She inherited large fortune from her
maternal grandfather, John ID. Cation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
Centennial Celebration OF the Universal
list Society at West Chesterfield.

The centennial celebration of the Uni
versalist society of West Chesterfield was
held Wednesday. The earliest records Of
the society date back to the spring OF
1878, when the organization was called
the Universalist Restoration society. The
church was not built until several years
after the society was formed.
There was a large attendance at the eX-
ercises notwithstanding the rainy day A
four horse load came from Winchester
and people from Westmoreland and other
adjoining towns were present.
After the devotional exercises conducted
by the pastor, Rev. H. Z. Rouillard and q
prayer by Rev. NJ. Ball of Williamsvie,
an address of welcome was delivered by o..
r. Farr. Rev. Mr.. Thompson Of heene
responded, and also gave an address on
THE Religion of the Future" An ad-
dress on Preaching was given by Rev.
81. d. Morgan.
In the afternoon, after singing and short
Scriptural selections, Rev. j. II. Little Of
Winchester gave an excellent address on
"The Country Church." The historical
address was delivered by Rev. DR., McCol.
lester of Marlboro. n. H., who reviewed
the history of the past 100 years.
In the afternoon a letter was read from
Rev. Mr.. Whippen, former pastor, and
Mrs. Woodbury., the wife of a former pas
tor, made some remarks.
In the evening an address was delivered
on "Our Debt TO the Past, Our Gift TO the
Future" by Rev. Lucy A. Milton Of Ches-
ter. Dinner and supper were served in
the hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
Was Born In bellows Fails.

W. B. Snow, for many years master
mechanic of the Illinois Central RAILROAD,
died Friday at Chicago, aged -. lie was
born at Bellows Falls. In 1874, at spring
field, Mass, he entered the service OF the
Western railroad, working on bridges ana
buildings. Four years later he was build
ing cars at Hartford, Conn, and IN looO
became foreman of the passenger car de-
partment of the American Car company at
Seymour then Humphreysville6 Conn.
In 1852 Mr.. Snow came to Chicago and
built passenger coaches. He next took the
contract to build all the passenger coache.
for the American Car company. In 1876
he was made master mechanic of the Hi
nos Central,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

allow trustees of savings banks to regulate
the amount of interest paid on deposits,
but not to exceed three and one-half per
cent unless the bank reserve equals - per
cent Of the deposits Gov. Smith has to-
day announced his signature of bill to
allow the Danyille fire district to fund its
Indebtedness and another to amend the
charter of the village of Windsor.
Tonight occurred the great social event
Of the session, the reception given by the
wife of Gov. Smith followed by the COVER
nor's tall in armory hall. A carload of
palms and cut flowers was brought here
today from W. Seward Webb's conserva-
tories at Sheburne to be used in decorat-
ing the executive chamber at the state
house where the reception, .HaeS hela aQt
! arppEF ehaalxls ne raleg pEtlyri j
t6tnpise vi y1EIs ShlIi tiIng ! dss
wa SsltEg R9. I ilealahant GOV
sfSsT. ana Eils wives ct tbe living gov
ernors and ex-lieutenant governors of the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
sho, WIZ nnd Him.rIC.

Michel Bartholomi, a Frenchman, shot
and MORALLY wounded his wife, set fire to
the house in which his family lived, and
then killed himself at Blackstone, Mass,
Wednesday. The man was probably in
sane. The couple disputed about the
ownership of farm which was managed
by their son, u years old. Bartholomi
grabbed a revolver and fired without tax
ing definite aim. His wife took her L.
year-old son and Started from the house.
Bartholomi fired five shots, all of which
took effect. The woman fell outside the
house and the boy ran to a neighbor for
assistance. When an officer reached the
house five beds were on lire and on one of
them was Bartholomis body. He had
shot himself through the head.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
: zsaS5stE4eEiSn

Mrs. Jane oseood is visiting at Mari
pboro, n. b
Mrs. G. s. Frost is spending few days
at the Vermont capital.
Mr. and Mrs. lothian Whitcomb have
been visiting in keene, y. II.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bancroft plan to close
their maple Grove home soon for the
winter.
Colin Campbell is at his Texas home.
He expects, however, to spend most Of the
winter here.
William Wright plans to move about
Nov. from the Warner farm to his farm
in East Westminster.
Mr., and Mrs. Henry Davis entertain, on
Friday evening, the Society OF Endeavor of
the Congregatil nal church.
There is a report that soon the "Warner
Home will be occupied by a family of
boys, with matron in charge.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cobb went Satur-
day last to visit their kindred in North
ampton, Mass, and in Wallingford, Conn
Charles Davis, who has passed his fur
Tough with Rev. Mr.. Leach, joined his
regiment at Northampton, Mass, Monday.
Many loads of apples were taken to the
sldlloi early III Tue WEEK. lutN were
bought for shipment by Mr.. Conant, the
fruit dealer.
The football contest between the V. A.
team and team from Rutland on Saturday
on the Fuller field resulted in a score of u
to in favor of Rutland.
Frank Richardson is grading about his
new house and also completing the up
stairs plastering. He will have at length
a very attractive residence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Albee are moving
into one of the tenements of the Frost
block OF late nearly every vacated tene-
ment of the village has been taken.
The course of the promised electric rail-
| road begins to be marked by stakes. The
course marked ont leads through the Bar
Der meadow, going on the north side OF
the river from the Sabin bridge to the
bridge near Osgood's. 1t is not probable
that the entire road bed can be laid this
| fall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
France in Turmoil.
A Scene of MadhOuse Excitement in the
Chamber of DePuties--ResignAtio Of
the Ministry.

A Scene of Madhouse Excitement in the
Chamber of Deputies--Resignatio Of
the Ministry.
A day of disgraceful and violent excite
ment both within and without the cham.
Der of deputies resulted in the resignation
of the French cabinet Tuesday. Frances
domestic troubles overshadow the Fasb05a
dispute. Tuesdays events lead many to
believe that the days of the French repub.
lie are numbered. and that another cata-
clysm in the political history Of France is
at hand. The trouble in the chamber of
deputies was precipitated by NJ. Paul
Deroulede, Lhs,fanatical poet and pO.l.l-
elang Hha is ERElys sesking the overthrow
" the pzesn rec ~ q IaiEu8hed ITO the
isiAsRe. iREg ~ lesanHa Eipisnts4raae
- alnlarys haaERg ntaugtsi and
insrllts .upOn he nlemEtsrs x che cabinetsi
and especially upon Gen Cbanotne. Minis
ter of war. The latter lost control Of him
self and furious with passion, rushed TO
the tribune. His accuser apparently
thought the general intended to attack him
and ran out the opposite side Of the
tribune.
Gen. Chanoine, in a voice trembling
with rage, denied that he was disioyal 10
NhV al III htNldl GU tIldI ne sudItQ Llt Ut-
lief of his predecessors that Dreyfus was
guilty, and contemptuously resigned his
portfolio.
The Chamber was now in a great Up
roar. The members began exchanging
epithets among themselves, and words
speedily led to blows. There were several
fights in the French windmill fashion in
various parts of the house, Other deputies
clawed, scratched, snarled and howled. Il
was like mad house inrevot.
Later in the day when something like
reason had been restored. vote of mo
confidence in the government was pro
posed and quickly carried 2S6 to "a. The
Chamber then adjourned to Nov. 4. There
was great mob outside, but it was KEEP,
in control by thousands of police, infantry
and cavalry.
Prime Minister Brisson and his col
leagues rendered their designations to
President Faure after the adjournment OF
the Chamber.
NJ. Faure will form a new cabinet as
soon as possible.
Excitement continues at high pressure
in the French capital, but there has been
no further outbreak
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

Edward Moore, 80, was fatally stabbed
Wednesday night at Lake Massabesic, y.
II by George Green, a private in Com
pany c, Concord lst New Hampshire
regiment Green ate lunch in a lunch
cart early il the evening and presented a
$40 bill, but the proprietor could not
change it.. Al Gas he went into the cart
again and ordered some more food. The
proprietor asked him to pay for what he
had had and Green said that he had no
money Bennett, the proprietor then put
Green out OF the cart. with the assistance
of Edward Moore. Green took exception
to MoOrc's interference and cursed him
Moore started for Green, who ran a short
distance, turned suddenly, fourished a
dirk, and stabbed Moore in the abdomen.
Bennett, hearing Moore's outcres. has
tened 10 his assistance, and saw Green
stab him twice more. Moore was assisted
back to the lunch cart, where he BLEED to
death. Green went into nearby hotel
and soon took the last trolley car back to
Manchester. He vas arrested on arrival
there.
Green stated that his home was in Rox-
bury, VI. He is % years old. He enlist
ell with Company c, and went to Chick
amauga Park. |, is claimed in Concord
that he tourished a big knife and re-
volver while in camp, and that he attempt
ed to commit suicide at one time. Moore
was man of unsteady habits who had
been arrested several times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
MONTPELIER, Oct. 27

NUN II 7 IlIEItl OOIs n
Hon. Obed Hall, the member of the
house from Stamford, died early this morn
ing from heart disease at his boarding
place on State street, and out of respect to
his memory both houses adjourned at 1880
this morning until tomorrow at 1890. Mr..
Hall was the Oldest member of either
house and a refined, intelligent and able
man. he was II years old, and leaves
wife with whom he had lived for 55 years.
A suitable joint resolution was passed rela-
tive to his decease before adjournment was
taken.
Three bills were introduced in the house
this morning, one of them being an act to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
GRAFTON.

Miss S. E, Daniels is visiting in Hol-
yoke, Mass.
Miss Ella Dwinell spent several days in
Boston last week.
There will be Halloween social at the
chapel Monday evening, Oct. 81.
Lyman Prouty, who has been in poor
health for some time, died quite suddenly
on Saturday, Oct. %.
A. G. Rice spent Sunday at his home
here and when he returned to Montpelier
on Monday was accompanied by his wife
and her friend, Mrs. Corp of Pawtucket,
r. l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
CAMBRIDGRPORT.

Work in the soapstone quarry was be-
gun Monday.
Mrs. A. A. Wyman and Miss Ethelind
are spending week in Corinth with Rev.
and Mrs. G.. H. Bolster.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. H. Allbee are moving
to Saxtons River They will live in one of
Charles Frosts tenements for the present.
The death of Samuel Wood, SO, occurred
on Thursday morning after only week s
illness. He leaves a widow, but no chill
dren. Mrs. Wood expects to make it her
home with niece in SaXtons River.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

Obed Hall, II, the representative from
Stamford and the oldest member of the
Vermont legislature, who died at Mont
pelier yesterday, was a native of Halifax.
He was formerly a lumberman, but had
retired from active business. He was
town clerk in Stamford % years, held
town offices and had been an assistant
judge of the county court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

A japanese newspaper declares that,
while in Japan the government is progress
sive and the people conservative, in China
1t is the government that is conservative
and the people progressive. The Chinese,
1t says, make much more use of foreign
capital than the japanese do.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

and all who attended it this time felt that
it was better if any thing than before.
The Congregational church voted Tues
day evening to change the night of the
PRAYER meeting from Tuesday to Thursday
evening. This was done in order that but
one evening a week should be taken up by
the prayer meetings, the Methodist and
Baptist churches having held their meet
ings Thursday evening for several years
Edward Gardner, night clerk at the
Rockingham, disappeared suddenly Sunday
morning After his departure was discov-
cred it was found that $34 in money, a
banjo, considerable clothing, and money
belonging to one of the guests, were miss
ing. Police are looking for Gardner in
Boston, where he is supposed to have gone.
The High school foot ball team played
last Saturday with the Black River academy
at Ludlow, the game resulting in a score OF
| 10 to 0 in our favor. The High schoo
team here has not yet been beaten this
year and the result of the game Saturday
is greatly to their credit our team plays
the Brattleboro High school team at Bel
| lows Falls tomorrow.
"Fireman's Day" was observed last Fri
day At . o'clock the wardens made al
inspection of the hose and engine houses
At 80 occurred the annual parade and a
8 z. NJ, the concert and ball. Although
no great display was made the appearance,
of the companies was fully up to the aver
age The ball was well attended and mucl
enjoyed by all the participants.
John f. Brosnahan and Miss Kate Ney
land were married Wednesday morning a
Aver Junction, Mass After western
trip of about two weeks they will return t
Bellows Falls, occupying one of Mr.. Brosna
hans new houses on Centre street Mis-
Neyland was formerly teacher in tn
North Walpole schools, but of late year
has been a clerk i'll the dry goods store o
George r. Wales Mr.. Brosnahan Is
successful real estate and insurance az
and theatrical managaE.ra.g - y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
wEsTM1nsT rNEsf ~
y Miss Mabel ssosss We a shei! horse
from Friday -.aUg Sunday evening
!. iEassE SFHTnghtou visited her son,
ElWyn. In Cambridge, Mass, last week

n Miss 1lnbef t9o1tfrAH v - ~ tneI, ool8o
from Friday ..aVg Sunday evening"
!. i,.asssE SsHrnghtou visited her son,
Elwyn, In Cambridge, Mass, last week,
Feturning on Tuesday of the present week.
Mrs Ida Goodel and Mrs. Myron Edison
came down from Bellows Fails Tuesday.
Mrs. Goodell expects to remain few days
with her relatives here.
4 school friend Of Ira Miller's. Mr..
Grout Of Cavendish, who is at present
teaching in Newfane, was with him two
days. returning Sunday evening.
Mr.. Hemenway, who was here in the in
terest Of a singing school last week, met
with little encouragement and it seems
probable that no school will be undertaken
here this winter.
The Junior Endeavor holds box social
Wednesday evening. The ladies' aid meet
with Mrs. G.. W. Chandler Thursday after
noon, and Thursday evening the grange
have their annual harvest supper.
j. II. Clark is to move into his house in
the village soon. He has engaged Ole
johnson for a year to work upon his farm
Mr.. johnson will move into the farm resi-
dence, leaving his own upon the hill for
the present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leander White came down
from Chester last week in reference to an
opening for removal here, So far as known
the matter is not decided. In case it is ac-
cepted Mr.. White is to carry on the Cut
ting farm, with his residence in the Dea,
Hall house.
The harvest festival Of last Thursday
evening under the auspices Of the ladies'
aid society was fully attended and in every
way successful affair, The bidding at
Z IL. IL.
was realized, so that the Indebtedness of
the society for church repair will be pretty
/ much discharged.
! A catalogue of the books in the library
/ has just been printed and is being dstrb-
uted, one to each family in the place. Ii
is hoped that every family in the place will
avail itself of the privilege which this IL
brary affords. 1t is now in such condi-
tion that new books will be added each
year, of the best and most suitable which
/ are published
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

The Boston Transcript says: Admiral
Dewey is a lepidopterlst, or collector of
butterflies, and has secured thousands of
magnificent specimens during his voyages
He has undoubtedly the finest private col
lection of butterflies in the United States
1t is insured for $4,000 or SSOOO-only a
portion of its value.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
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.
uant and intestinal tonic are by all druggists
guaranteed 70 cure or moneyrefunded. G. g. @.
cents, Sample aud booklet free. All druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic the most wonder
full medical discovery of the age, pleasant and re-
freshng to the taste act gently and positively on
kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the entire
system dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habit
ual constipation and biliousness. Please buy
and try box Of c. G. @. today; 10, rs, 90 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

Backache is almost Immediately relieved by
wearing one of Carter's Smart Weed and Bella
doHna Backache Plasters. Try one and be free
from pain. Price, 20 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic l0or y cents
If c. c. c. fail to cure, druggists refund money s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
md making them non-tsyable.

Apparently a large proportion of the
towns OF the state are without legal grand
lists and appraisals, as no less than -
towns and cities have already asked to
have one or both made legal. Vernon and
Rockingham are recent additions to the
list. There have been no interesting de-
bates thus far, but some are coming.
This is ladies' week and majority of the
members have wives or daughters with
them.