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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
Real Estate
For Sale!

The following real estate belonging to the rs.
tate of the late Charles H. Church situated in the
north east part of Westminster is offered for sale.
100 acre lot, pasture and timber land. viii be
sold together or pasture and timber separate
The pasture is a good one with apple and sugar
orchards and estimated to be 800 cords pine, %
cords oak. a lot of hemluck, some birch and other
timber In easy reach of five saw mills. Good
location for portable mill Convenient to Below 3
Falls Walpole and Yves minister railroad station.
Good market for wood. Also lot containing
about - nice tinge land situated near rail
road station, canning factory, machine shop, saw
and grst mill, post Office etc. This is good strong
land, suitable for all kinds crops usually raised on
farm. Mostly level Good place for market
Finely located and easy to work. Fine building
site overlooking the Connecticut river, two rail
roads and the fine meadows on both sides Of the
river. For full particulars call or address
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
CTATE or VERMONT, Marlboro. -.

- By the probate e. urt for said district
To D persons Interested IN tn estate II LAU-
RA \. WETHERELL, late OF BrhttI-boro. de
erased Greeting
Whereas, O. d. Esterbrook has presented to
thu, court an instrument purpOrtng 10 b. the
last will u said deceased. for probate; You are
hereby not n-d that this court Will decide upon
the probate Of said instrument ut the session
thereof to be hrll at the Probate Ofc. in Brat
tleb r. in said district. on tie 2lth day Of Jan
uary. \ u. lSi-. when and where YOU may Ap
pear and contest the same If You see
A L SCHM ENk. RrEIster.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14

Harvey Fisher, 80, was almost instantly
killed while at work in the woods near
East Concord, Wednesday, his head being
crushed by the limb of falling tree.
Col Frederick Fletcher. 90 died Wednes.
dav at st. Johnsbury. He leaves one sou
Col T. c. Fletcher He had lived in St
Johnshury the past 80 years, previous to
which time his home was in Burlington and
Shelburne. He was president Of the Farm
ers and Mechanics bank in Burlington for
many wears and was also associated in bust
ness with his brother, Thaddeus Fletcher
whose wealth went to found the Mary
Fletcher hospital.
The Caledonia county court adjourned
Saturday until Feb. ID, on account of tn,
supreme court, which convenes in Mont
peler this week. George Kelley anC
James Smith were convicted of breaking
into J. c. f. Rchter's store at Peachan
last August and stealing a sum of money
and they were sentenced TO five years eacl
in the state prison. Robert Scott was sen
fenced to three years in the state prison TO
stealing money from George Shorey's SAT
at Lyndonville last July.
Rev. Chas Strong Smith, -, who die,
at Montpelier Wednesday, was prominen
clergyman for 35 years and for 25 year
editor of the Vermont Chronicle. He wa
| a native of East Hardwck and was edu
/ Gated at the University Of Vermont an
the Hartford and Andover theologica
schools. After acting as pastor in severe
! parishes he became secretary of the Yer
mont Domestic Missionary society, holdin
that position several years
Deputy Sheriff Godfrey found a woma
wandering about the streets of Benningto
at 80 Friday morning. She was bar,
headed bare footed and scautily clothed Sh
was taken to the Jail and cared for, and j
short time she was recognized as Mrs. ,
Halsey Cushman, one of the best know
women of the town, whose husband was eC
itor of the Banner for years. While in
dazed condition caused by long illness, 81
had wandered away from the home of he
sister, Mrs L. d. Hamlin She has bee
Frustrated since her exposure, but it
thought that she was out door only a sho
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14

2 Fair Haven. Vt, Dec. %, 1s97-When l was
quite young was terribly afflicted with eczema
fwould scratch myself until the blood would run
In nv endeavor to relieve the itching. one day
q neghbor advised the use of Hoods Sarsipa-
rla and began taking il. When ] had taken
about two bottles was cured aud there has never
been Any return of the disease Kittie V. Fox,
Box 100.
Hoods Pills are the only pills to take with
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
Death Dealing Tornado.
kansn.,, and SI,O0O,OOO Worth Of
PROPERTY Was Destroyth.

w btsNfOytu.
over 40 people were killed and upward
of 81 900, 600 worth of property we're de
stroyed by tornado which burst upon
Fort Smith, Ark, few minutes past II
o'clock Tuesday night. Men, women and
children, asleep in their homes, were awak-
ened to meet death under falling walls or
in the flames which soon wrapped many of
the wrecked buildings.
With the first crash of the storm bust
ness blocks, handsome mansions, hotels
and cottages were leveled to the ground
and scattered in shapeless masses several
of the wrecks caught fire, and the inham-
mabe timbers burned furiously. The city
was crowded with rural visitors, many Of
whom were sleeping at boarding houses
unregistered
The storm struck the city near the Ma
tional cemetery and swept its way through
the heart of the town Leaving Fort
Smith, it bounded toward Van Buren, and
continued down the river, demolishing ev-
srything in its path. Several people are
known to have persisted in the country
near Fort Smith.
Eight bodies were taken from the wreck
of Burgesss hotel a three-story brick
building, which was demolished completely.
| The National House, "a two-story frame
| building, went down in ruins, but none of
the 10 inmates were killed, although sever
al were seriously injured. A new High
| school building built at cost of $50, 600,
was destroyed. The First Baptist and
the Central Methodist churches are in ru-
ms, and other church buildings were dam
aged.
The capital of Amboyna, one of the Mo.
lucca Islands, has been destroyed by an
earthquake. Fifty persons were killed aud
200 injured.
The finding of the Esterhazy court-mar-
tial at Paris Tuesday was unanimous. and
declared that the accused was not guilty OF
having had dealings with foreign power
or its agents, to incite them to commit hos
tilities or undertake war against France OF
procure means of doing so. The president
of the court ordered Major Esterhazy t.
be liberated, enjoining upon the govern
ment representative to have the judgmen
read to the accused before the military
guard under arms at the court house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
BOSTON PRODUCE MARKET

Poultry-Poultry is in pretty good re-
quest with more steady market: Tur-
keys, box lots, ga l3c; northern, 13M15c:
northern chickens, 9@12c; western. Sd
1Oc; northern fowls, 9d1lc; western
fowls, S@9c; live fowls, SdShc; live
chickens, SQ9c; ducks, 1Od13c; geese, ga
12c.
Apples-Aplles are moving only quiet
ly, with prices steady: Gravensteins,
$3645O per Dbl; pound sweets. 81. 5Oa3 so;
Tolman sweets, $250@3; Kings, $3G4:
spies, $2.5O@3.25; greetings. $2.5003.75:
Baldwins good S2,50G3; fancy, $3.5OG4:
Ben Davis. $2.75d375.
COrn-COrn is about steady: No. 9
yellow, to arrive, 1864 G37c; No. yellow,
36c; track steamer yellow, 37lA G3624c.
Oats-Oats are steady, with a rather
quiet trade: Track fancy 42-fb bar
leys, 32l2@33c; fancy clipped, 322Q321ac;
No. 2, 32c; No. 8, 3l1ac.
Hay-Hay is quiet at SS616; rye straw
quiet at $l0dl1; millfeed very firm at
$liG15 for sack spring bran
Potatoes-Potatoes are firmer, with
prices advanced; Houlton hebrons. 75d
7Sc; Green mountains. SIC: white stars
75M7Sc; Burbanks and peerless, 75M7Sc:
Dakota reds, lie; Chenangoes. 70673c;
4 Jersey double head sweet, $3d3.50
"a Beef-A very quiet trade in beef is no.
ted, with prices firm: Steers, Ease,
headquarters, 9m10c: forequarters, 5M
sac; rumps and loins, logic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14

Educate Your Bowels with Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic cure constipation forever; 20
cents If c. C. C. fail druggists refund none
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
For Sale.

WYE have three Q foot show cases which we
w have no further use for. and they will be
very cheap. STARKEY & co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
STATE OF VERMONT. Marlboro. IS.

y By the Probate court for said district.
To all persons Interested in the estate Of JOHN
GREENWOOD, late Of Dummtr stOu, decea sed
Greeting.
Whereas. J Estey has presented TO this
court an instrument purp Irtlug to be the last
will OFFS ia deceased. for probate. You are here
10y notified ia Il this court will decide upon the
probat" OF said instrument at the session thereof
to be- held at the probate office in Brattleboro in
said district. on the goth 1Ay Of January, \. D.
1895 when and vince you may appear and con
test the same II sou see cause.
A F. SCHWENK. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
legal Notifies
STATE OF VERMONT. Westminster, IS

StTATE OF VERMONT, Westminster. IS
y The Probtt- Court for ali District.
TO all persons Interested IN estate of VII
LIAM h. LAWRENCE, late of TOWu-hend, in
SAID district. deceased Greeting.
Whereas. F. l. Walker has pros-n ed to this
court an Instrument purporting 10 be the last will
Of said decreased. for prubate:-Nou are hereby
notified that this court viii decide upon the pro
bate Of said instrument at the session thereof TO
be- held at the Probate ONCE in Bellows Falls in
sad district. on thr 9Th day % February, A. d.
lsgs, when ami where You may appear ami con
test the same II you see cause
ZlNA Il. ALLBEE. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
M attr SSeS
Silver Queen
Spring Beds

The ideal bed-luxuriGus, as
soft as a feather bed. as elastic
as an air cushion. Why not try
one?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14

In your
nc AM a a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-01-14
MEN CALL WOMAN A MYSTERY.
So She is to Them-Not 80 to Woman.

womans knowledge Operation.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

The boy about whom this strange, true
story Is told wasted away till he seemed
nothing bot skin and bones. Then his
health turned and he became fat and hearty.
The first stage is familiar to many pa
rents. The second is of deep interest to ali
parents or friends of a;ling little ones.
Fathers and mothers, who long to have
their Children healthy and happy cannot
faii to sympathize and rejoice with MIR.
and Mrs John F. Williams.
Their comfortable home, short distance
from Damon, Ill, is happy now because
OF the wonderful events that are told in
words eloquent with simple truth and
gratitude, by the mother of the boy.
Our Josie was never strong" said Mrs.
Williams. From his birth ne was weak
and puny.
Two years ago, when he was two
years old, he had an attack of lung fever.
Dr. N. A. Jones cured this fever, but the
child did not recover strength.
HE began fading away beneatho our eyes.
HE had no appetite, vomited great
deal, coughed contiruali,, lis limbs be-
came withered.
HE became painfully weak and ema-
ciated. We waited for his death.
AT this time boarder narsed Asa Rob
inson suggested that DR.. Williams Fink
Pills for Pale People would dothc ca! Good.
They had cured Mr.. Robinson of
rheumatism and he Believed in them.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

MY husband bought three boxes of the
pills. We began giving Josie one-third oi
a pill three times day.
In three days the child was brighter
His appetite was better. He began TO show
interest in toys and was less fretfM.
ave increased the dose, giving him
half pill at time. He gained every day
in weight and appetite.
AT the end of this treatment, after tax
ing three boxes, he was new boy.
"Hc was happy, hearty, enjoying life
with his little companions.
have no doubt that DIR. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People saved him from
an early grave"
Mrs. Williams made affidavit to the
truth Of her statement before David Crisp,
Notary Public.
DR.. A. A. McCabe examined the chic
and made oath before Notary Mort BROOKS
that he is now physically sound and wei,
The evidence is completed by DR.. ~.
A. Jones, who made affidavit before No
tary George Rupp, that the child had BEEN
in the condition described by Mrs. Will
Hams, as the result Of catarrhal pneumonia.
The action Of Dr.. Williams Pink Fills
fer Pale People on the blood and nervous
system, in eliminating poisons and furnish
ing materials tor new tissues, makes them a
sure remedy for wasting diseases and the 1ong
train of evils arising from disordered blood
and nerves. All druggists self ti,s pills /;
one tox tor 50 centsi si~ boxes Ter $3.50.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

Hong Kong, May 9.-When Commo-
dore Dewey's squadron left here it
touched first at point in the Philip
pine islands near Bolinao, as Commo-
dore Dewey wished the insurgent agents
to disembark there, ascertain the
strength and disposition of the insur-
gent forces arrange to prevent need
less bloodshed, and inform the insur-
gents of his intention to change the
government Of the Philippine islands,
the commodore strongly obJecting to
giving the rebels a chance to commit
excuses The insurgent leaders, how
ever, refused to disembark under any
consideration, and the American ships
coasted in search of the Spanish ships,
but failed to find them. Commodore
Dewey arrived at Subig bay. about thir-
ty miles north of Manila bay, on Sat-
urday, April 30, and sent the Baltimore
and Concord to reconnoiter the enemy.
Olympia Leads into the Bay.
They found no Spanish ships at the
entrance of the bay and so the commo-
dore decided to risk the mines and pro-
coed that same night after dark into
the bay of Manila. The Olympia led the
squadron into the bay and the fleet had
passed Corregidor island before the
Spaniards perceived them. A shot was
then fired from the battery, to which
the Raleigh, the Boston and the Con-
cord speedily retorted and the battery
was almost Immediately reduced to ST.
lence. The squadron then slowly pro-
ceeded up the harbor and when day
broke the town of Manila was seen about
five miles distant.
The American ships steamed deliber-
ately along in front Of Manila, the Span
ish cannon from the batteries around
the town opening fire, but doing no
damage, When nearing Baker bay a
sudden upheaval of the waters occurred
little distance In front of the leading
ship, and quickly following this a sec
ond waterspout denoted that the Snan-
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
NAILS HIS FLAG TO THE MAST.
One SpaniarG Who Made Record--Dam-
age to Our Ships.

age to Our ships.
The Don Antonio de Ulloa made
magnificent show of desperate bravery
With her colors nailed to her mast she
sank with all hands. Her hull was
riddled and her upper deck swept clean,
but the gun on the lower deck were
still firing defiantly as the vessel sank
beneath the waters. A torpedo boat
tried to creep along the shore round the
offing and attack the on-combatants
Zafiro, Nsnshan and eMcCulloch, but
was driven ashore and shot into bits.
at $3.50 and esumed about noon. The
finishing touches were given to Cavite
by the Petrol and Concord.
Cavite is in utter ruin and has sur
rendered, the gunboats have been
scutted. and the arsenal set on fire and
exploded. causing great mortality. The
commodore of the fleet on board the
Reina Christina was wounded, and her
captain, lieutenant, chaplain and mid
shipman were killed by a shell striking
the bridge. Eighty of her crew were
killed and sixty were wounded On the
Castillo 100 were killed and sixty were
wounded The Spanish casualties ag-
gregate more than thousand. There
were no casualties among the American
crews except that six of the Baltimores
men were slightly wounded by one of
the enemys shells striking another
shell lying on deck and exploding it,
There were only three shot holes in
her upper works, five in the upper
works of the Olympia and whale boat
smashed on the Raleigh. No other
damage was done anywhere The dis
parity between the injury inflicted on
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
ATTEMPT TO POISON SOLDIERS.
Water at Camp Mobile Impregnated with
Arsenic by Some Miscreant.

Water at Camp Mobile Impregnated with
Arsenic by Some Miscreant.
Atlanta, May ia special to The
Constitution from Mobile says; A Sec
ond dastardly attempt to poison the in
fantry regiments at Camp Mobile has
been made. Several days ago some SOL
diers found in the creek which runs
alongside the grounds sack filled with
absorbent cotton. which had been sat-
urated with arsenic and tied down be-
meath a rock which juts out into the
stream at a point just above the place
where the soldiers get their drinking
water. BY accident a trooper discov-
cred the deadly trap, removed the sack.
and upon the contents being revealed
reported his find to the commanding
officer.
Strict orders were given not to men,
ton the incident, and so the matter was
hushed up Since that day, however.
the creek has been closely watched and
vigilance was rewarded when Corporal
Sullivan found a poison bag loaded with
arsenic and anchored down just as in
the first instance. Spanish spies are
known to be lurking in the neighbour
hood, where a number of Spaniards re-
side They are all under strict scrutiny
and sensational disclosures are looked
for. No one doubts that agents OF
Spain are responsible.
Congress HOnors the Brave Dewey.
Washington, May 10.-The president
sent a message to congress yesterday
recommending a vote of thanks to the
brave Dewey and his officers and men
for their achievement at Manila. In al
most no time and unanimously the rec
ommendation was agreed to and bill
passed creating a rear admirars place
for Dewey. Another resolution was al
so agreed to providing for a sword and
medal of honor for Dewey and medals
for his officers and men. The bill to es-
tablish postoffices at all military posts
and camps was passed. The postoffice
appropriation was considered.
The house followed the example Of
hte senate, except as to the sword and
medals, and passed the bills for volt
unteer engineer brigade, the enlistment
of 10000 volunteer immunes and au-
thorizing the army to distribute food to
destitute Cubans, and to arm them
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

iards had fired a couple or mines or
torpedoes, but their efforts to blow up
the ships were absolutely unsuccessful
Almost Immediately the guns in the
Cavite battery burst into a heavy cam
nonade. The shells fell in the neighbor-
hood of the Olympia, but a majority of
them fell short. The squadron then drew
nearer in toward the Spanish fleet and
the battle began in real earnest.
Line-Up of Our warships.
The order of the vessels was as fol-
lows on entering the harbor: Olympia.
Baltimore, Raleigh, Concord Boston,
Petrol, McCulloch, Nanshan and Zafiro,
and thus they steamed to the center of
the bay. When the battle began the
three latter remained behind The
Spanish squadron was found near the
entrance of Baker bay, backed and
fanked by the Cavite forts with two
torpedo boats and four gunboats inside
the mole. which served as protection
while the Reina Christina, Castillo, Don
Antonio de IJlloa, Isla de Cuba, Isla de
Luzon and the mail boat Mindanao were
drawn up outside. The Spaniards fired
the first shot at 5000 yards, but it was
ineffective.
The American ships formed In column
line and steamed nearer, reserving their
fire until within 1900 yards They then
passed backwards and forwards six
times across the Spanish front. pouring
in perfect hail Of shot and shell. Ev-
cry shot seemed to tell. Then the
Americans retired for breakfast and a
council of war; The Spanish ships were
already In desperate condition. The
Reina Christina was riddled and one Of
her steam pipes had burst The Cas-
tilla was also on fire, and both were
burned to the WATERS edge
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
BEGINNING TO TALK OF PEACE.
Foreign Diplomats Think 1t About Time
for Spain to Climb Down.


Washington, May 11.-As a result of
the Spanish reverse at Manila leading
members of the diplomatic corps, repre-
senting some of the most influential
of the great powers of Europe, have
unofIicially exchanged views on the OPP
portuneness of a movement, dictated
by the most friendly spirit and in the
interest of peace, towards urging upon
Spain the futility of further prosecut-
ing the war and inducing her to sue
ment Of Cuba. the promise of war in
demnity, and the occupation of Manila
by Admiral Dewey until the war in
demnity is paid. 1t was stated last
night by one of the most influential
members of the diplomatic corps, an
ambassador that such a step by Spain
was the logical result of the crushing
Spanish defeat at Manila.
The military authorities connected
with the foreign establishments here
say that Admiral Montejo and his entire
staff of officers ought to be, and un-
doubtedly will be, court martialed for
allowing themselves to be surprised by
Admiral Deweys fleet. One of these
officials said There Is not a naval
power in Europe which would not i'm
mediately order court martial after
such a humiliating surprise, followed
by such terrible results of negligence.
To be taken by surprise is unpardon
able. All of the reports show that the
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
SIMPLE ANNIHILATI0N.
What Befel the Spanish Squadron in
the Bay of Manila.
COMPLETE ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE
Finding No Ships at Sea Brave Dewey
Decided to Risk the Mines,

Two of Which Are Exploded, but Do No
Harm-Spaniards Open the Engage
ment-TerribIe Effect of Dewey's
Shot-Everything Is Ours-Samp-
son to Strike Next.
Madrid, May cit is claimed that a
message has been received here from
Manila announcing that the Spanish
troops have retired from Manila, taking
with them all their arms. ammunition
and stores.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13

the spanish fleet and that sustained by
the Americans is due to the superior
guns of the latter and the superior
craftsmanship at long range. The
Manila esplanade Krupp 10-inch guns
were fired continuously. but the Ameri-
cans avoided replying and the battery
showed a white flag afterward.
The terms of capitulation are still
unsettled. Commodore Dewey fears
rioting by the rebels If he attempts a
bombardment. The forts at the en-
trance to the bay capitulated, and were
dismantled on Wednesday. The Amer
leans cut the cable because the Span
iards refused to permit them to use it
pending the surrender of the city, and
II is, therefore, not known what Is
transpiring on shore.
Dewey's Two Brief Dispatches.
Manila May 1.-The squadron arrived
at Manila at daybreak this morning
We Immediately engaged the enemy
and destroyed the following Spanish
war vessels: Reina Christina, Castillo,
Don Antonio de Ulloa, Isla de Luzon.
General Leo, Isla de Cuba Marquis
del Duero, Elcano. Velasco, Don Juan
de Austria, Isla de Mindanoa. trans
port. The squadron is uninjured and
only few men were slightly wounded
cut the cable to prevent Spanish COM
munication. The only means of tele-
graphing is to the American consul at
Hong Kong. l shall communicate with
him. DEWEY.
And this is the second telegram, dated
four days later:
"Cavite, May Al have taken posses
sion of naval station at Cavite, on the
Philippine islands. Have destroyed the
Notifications at bay entrance, paroling
the garrison. / control the bay COM
pletely and can take the city at any
time. The squadron in excellent health
and spirits. Spanish loss not fully
known, but heavy. One hundred and
fifty killed, including captain of Reina
Christina.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1898-05-13
Only Fiace It Had to Go.

London, May 11.-There Is no confirm
alton of the report that the Spanish fleet
from the Cape Verde islands has re-
turned to Cadiz; but 1t is generally re-
garded as the most likely movement
to be made. The question is generally
asked: What possible use has Spain
for continuing a hopeless struggle?" as
it is considered next to impossible that
she has any alternative plan or that
the retreat of the squadron hides some
strategic design.