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The times., 1898-06-01
Plan of Attack.


Santiago Is surrounded by a natural
wall Of high bluffs and hills Siege guns
will be mounted on the summit Of these
feet, IN order 10 force the enemy to re-
tire from Santiago harbor ard give battle
90 Schley, who win be in waiting at the
entrance. If Cervera remains within the
harbor it is difficult TO see how his vessels
Will avoid certain destruction from the
Glege guns They VIII be mounted too
his ships. Resistance against Gen. Shaf-
ter viii be out Of the question as far as
the naval guns are concerned.
Gen. Blanco will not be able to aid
Cervera. He cannot hurry troops the en-
tire length Of fhe island in time and prob
ably would not leave Havana unprotect-
ed even II il were possible to assist Ger
vera.
Santiago has but few roads leading
from the west, and for the same reason
that q speedy march would be impossible
for the Americans in the event Of their
landing on the north coast, re-enforce-
ments by Blanco viii be out of the ques-
ton.
II is stated that as soon as Santiago has
been taken the insurgents viii be per-
mitted TO make Ii their chief seat of gov
ernment. The province is now controlled
by them, and with Santiago once taken,
and the outlying Spanish forts garrison
ed and patroled. the Cubans viii be in
possession Of one OF the best cities IN
Cuba for use as capital.
Following the Santiago campaign, Porto
Rico will be invested. Havana will be at
tackled last
The times., 1898-06-01
Wash suits. S.qS.

4 lot of ladies' fine linen crash and
white duck suits which haven't any
superior in workmanship and careful
trimming-and that are worth no less
than $3.50-will go for s1.sS. Every gar
ment in the lot is full of style-and as
perfect fitting as you can find.
The times., 1898-06-01

The Rio Grande and Western yesterday
declared dividend from earnings of the
The times., 1898-06-01

The earnings of the Norfolk and West
ern for the third week sof May increased
500 000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
IT is EASY TO TELL.

People who fail to look after their health are
like the carpenter who neglects to sharpen his
tools. People are not apt to get anxious about
their health soon enough. If you are mot quite
we'll" or half sick" have you ever. thought that
your kidneys may be the cause of your sicknessH
II is easy to tell by setting aside your urine for
twenty-four hours; q sediment or settling indi-
Gates unhealthy condition of the kidneys
When urine stains linen it Is evidence Of kidney
trouble. Too frequent desire to urinate scanty
supply, pain or dull ache in the back is also con-
vincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are
out of order
There is satisfaction in knowing that the great
remedy, DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root, fulfills every
wish in relieving weak or diseased kidneys and all
forms of bladder and urinary troubles. Not only
does Swamp Root give new life and activity to
the kidneys-the cause of trouble, but by treat
ing the kidneys it acts tonic for the entire
constitution. If you need medicine take
Swamp Root-it cures. Sold by druggists price
80 cents and one dollar, or you may have a sam
pie bottle and pamphlet both sent free by mail
upon receipt of three two cent stamps TO cover
cost of postage on the bottle. Mention The Yer
mont Phoenix and send your address to DR.. Kill
mer & Co., Binghamton, n. Y. The proprietors
of this paper guarantee the genuineness of this
offer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
sAXToNs RIVER.

Mrs. Pratt is something Of an invalid at
this time.
Next Sunday will be communion Sun
day Al both the churches.
ID. Moor has made a marked improve
ment upon the home place.
The cellar wall Of the Warner store has
been relaid Of late on one side.
Our public schools have special exercises
today In keeping with ArbOr day.
Mr.. whitcOmb has moved into the
Campbell mansion near the post-ofiice.
Mrs. Charles Smith plans to visit her
brother in Cambridge, Mass, Saturday.
Miss Abbie Goodell is at Newport, this
state, and finds the change and rest help
full.
Prof. Wolfe passed Sunday at Amherst,
Mass, with his family. He returned on
Monday to Vermont Academy accompan-
led by Mrs. Wolfe and daughters.
Milton Wiley is confined to the house in
consequence OF his injury of several days
ago. lie is doing well, however. Homer
Nourse has charge of his fine flock of
sheep.
Allen Sabin opened a recruiting Office at
his store Monday. Several are ready TO
enlist when Mr.. Sabin may receive full in
structlon from the government in regard
to terms of enlistment.
There was a spirited foot ball contest on
Fuller field Wednesday between the Yer
mont Academy team and the team from
the agricultural college of Amherst, Mass.
The college team won II to s.
Miss Cummings, lady principal of Yer
mont Academy, was called home several
DAYS ago on account of the illness of her
sister. Her sister is better and Miss Cum
mings is expected to resume her school du-
ties this week.
The ladies' circle of the Congregational
church held their regular meeting on We'd
nesday. The supper was in charge of Mrs.
III. Davis and Mrs. Chaplin. There was a
large attendance, an enjoyable time and an
excellent supper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
Ray ST tie IerisIntnre.

Boston, April 2S.-A bill was reported
to the senate yesterday to amend the
law relating to the protection of chill
dren, which was Immediately engrossed
under suspension of the rules. Senator
Irwin explained that it was to permit
children under Is to dance at a festival
for the benefit of the Maine survivors.
A bill TO authorize insurance loss by
bombardment was passed to be en-
crossed by the senate.
The committee on harbors and public
lands will report fayorably the bill pro-
viding that the Graylock public reser-
walton shall be established in Berkshire
county. The bill carries an appropria-
tion OF S25, 900. and provides for a com
mission to serve without pay The mem
bers are to be appointed by the governor.
The house of representatives rejected
the bill carrying an appropriation OF
SOS, 900 for the suppression of tuberculosis
among cattle. This practically legis-
lates the cattle commission out of office.
When the senate reached the wide-tire
bill. Senate: sr7Vin moved an amendment
TO provide for rubber shoes for all horses
and cattle travelling on public highways.
This was rejected. to II. After adopt
ing or rejecting other amendments. the
bill was rejected, IA yes, Is no.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
GRAFTON.

Mrs. Ira Adams is visiting at N. L.
Adams's.
Miss Florence Willard is spending a few
weeks at her home here.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Glazier spent Sun
day at her fathers, l. l.. Parks.
Mrs. Buck of Dorchester, Mass, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. B. L. Phelps.
Miss Sue E. Daniels and her sister, Mrs.
John Daniels, have gone on from Spain to
Italy.
W. H. Cambridge spent few hours here
last week on his way from Burlington to
Southboro
After May the town library will be
open on Thursdays from to 8 p. NJ, and
on Saturdays from to 9P. NJ
Leon Thompson has been teaching the
past week, taking the place of Miss Nellie
Kingsbury who was kept at home by sick
ness.
Mrs. NJ. r. Reyes has had her household
effects moved TO Poultney as she intends
making her home in the future with her
daughter.
Miss Sadie Wooley has returned to her
school in Simonsville, Miss Abbie Palmer
to South Londonderry, and Francis Palmer
to Weston.
Remember the change of service at the
Congregational church to 10;45 A. NJ, and
the preparatory lecture on Saturday even
ing at 1880.
The Allen district Pomona grange will
meet with Pleasant Valley grange at the
Spiritualists' hall, Bartonsville, next We'd
nesday at 1920 A. NJ. The fifth degree will
be conferred in the forenoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
Used a PitchfOrk.

Edward German Drove on the Rutland
Railroad Men Who wished 10 Build
Track Through the Land Near His
House.
Much interest has been shown about
town the past week in a controversy be-
tween Edward German, living in dwell
ing little south of the Rutland freight de-
pot, and the officials of the Rutland road.
1t is the house formerly owned by Patrick
Bowen, and in which he lived over 90 years.
1t was sold to Mr. German by Mr.. Bowen's
daughter. 1t stands on the land owned bv
the Rutland road, being placed there by
permission over 30 years ago, and nothing
said about it until now, and no rental paid
Now the road want to put in an additional
track across the land which would come
through the door yard of the place. Last
Thursday the road placed some ties and
other material on the land and were about
to go to work putting in the track when
Mr.. German drove them off, it is said with
a pitchfork, and threw the material over
the fence into the road. There has been
some controversy over this land before,
and some litigation, but the title to it has
never been definitely settled. Mr.. German
claims that he has a right to it by posses
sion for so many years. The road has moi
since attempted TO force the matter and il
is doubtful what the outcome will be, but
thus far Mr.. German seems to be holding
the fort.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
NEWS IN BRIEF.

The Williams college student commit
tee has enrolled battalion of four COM
panies.
1t is now given out that the New
Hampshire volunteers will be modified
Saturday.
Yokohama journals urge Japan to con-
sent to Americas using Japan's two
cruisers now being built in the United
States.
Rev. Amasa d. Freeman, d. D., for
So years pastor of the Central Presby-
terrain church at Haverstraw, N. Y,
dropped dead on the street at that place.
The men of the naval brigade signal
station in Boston harbor are very un-
comfortably situated with nothing but
a small tent to cover them. That was
blown to pieces yesterday.
Governor Tanner has sent a message
to Secretary of War Alger at Washing
ton reporting that the Illinois troops,
seven regiments of infantry and one
regiment of cavalry, are ready and
awaiting orders.
1t is now known that II people were
killed in the explosion at the Santa
Cruz, Cal, powder works. All that re-
mains to tell of the guncotton plant are
twisted iron and a large hole in the
ground made by Metro glycerine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
BOSTON MATTERS.
Middiesex Cub Honored the Memory Of
General Grant Last Night.

Middlesex Cub HOnored the Memory Of
General Grant Last Night.
Boston, April 2S.-The Middlesex club,
the largest of the local dining clubs,
observed the birthday of General Grant
last night with patriotic speeches on the
war by General oliver o. Howard, Pro
fessor Williams of Brown university, AL
bert J. Beveridge of Indiana and nv
members of the club. The enthusiasm
which pervaded all the remarks iOGfle ..
welcomed answer, and every sentimen.
was applauded. Ex-Governor J. q. A.
Bracket who presided, said that the
conflict that opened in April, 1898, will
triumph as did the conflicts which opened
in April, 1861, and April, 1775. Professor
Williams of Brown spoke of Grant as
divinely commissioned. He disregarded
all the rules of military books and worked
out better ones.
Captain Quinton, recruiting officer,
having found himself unable to handle
the crowds of applicants at the Knee
land street station, has applied to the
board Of aldermen for permission to use
Faheuil hall for a few days, and per-
mission has been granted him to do so.
The question of the price of milk is
still undecided, even though the MIX
Producers association had long ses-
sion with the contractors yesterday.
The prediction is that the wholesalers
will declare war on the contractors.
Warren Brown, aged 80 years, en-
ployed by the Boston Terminal COM
pany at the new union station, was
run over by gravel train and received
injuries which caused his death before
he could be carried to the hospital.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
Halter
WESTMINSTER.

Mrs. F. J. Lane went to Burlington last
week.
Rollin Rice is at his fathers for an in
definite stay.
Fred Metcalf is working for G. H.
Walker.
Walter P. Leach moved last week on to
his hill farm.
Miss Lila Richardson has gone to Spring
field, Mass, for a visit
Mrs Maria Woodbury. of Lynn, Mass,
is visiting at George H. Albee's.
F. l.. Temple is making repairs. H. A.
Willard has charge of the work.
George Geer is moving to the Lane farm,
owned by the ]. s. Leach estate.
S. NJ. Hobart has returned from Lon
donderry where he spent several months
with relatives.
The Christian Endeavor society held a
social and candy pull at the town hall We'd
nesday evening.
Mrs. Mary E. Jennison left Thursday
for few weeks visit in Massachusetts,
among her children.
Harry Miller, a member of the regular
army, stationed at Plattsburg, has gone
South with his regiment.
Miss Margaret Underwood had small
tumor removed from her hand Tuesday, by
DIR. Pierce Of Greenfield
The selectmen have appointed j. H.
Underwood school director in place of Geo.
II. Walker, who recently resigned
Miss Susan Smith of Bridgewater, who
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29

N.f sInrs 49, eariy days a ths var q
49, raianian 49, ~ eEriteuleut run so
a. hsru e. tarinr ~ past sch. srms
aars terslnras 49, laeeu aeriuuslY iuteriefed
slk. q sseuinr kard o. citirens a. 80
fi.anrssires sisauf tlsif uurk. Arrange
raarts tats hasn iu foroe fof to o. three
aasts - thai a. iiferent hulletins q sih
ruanrs go fsrfs hsrs heen posted 81 ths
raaa atars q q a. Wiuneuisssr sud IN
fr.sai RI a. priufinE oairs ~ ". A. Iruax
a o.. sd thssa AZ aluost Constantly
-s4faaHi=i tT = erasd a psaple eagerly
f.s-rsstna tta dIneruut phases oi the saf
nsss issi sstur.lay arrauTemeuts iuf
rerrrfirr herr uera made end up o. last
nirhf b.a srfeed o. enlist. Below
Fals b uaf istiud aiher places throughout
en- slais in hsr auNisty tu 40 Der share r.
snrrnrf tha federal government in " hat
ever sfaui i n1ur seem ht D. take.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
CAMBRIDGEPoRT.

A sea gull was shot on the pond here
last week by Guy Thayer.
Miss Nellie Amsden returned to her
home in Providence, r. Tuesday.
Rev. G. f. Bolster expects to go this
week to his new pastorate at Corinth.
Mrs. Susan Chaplin is at her home here
after long absence in New Hampshire.
Edward Weaver is the happy owner of a
wheel, the Warwick, and Ethel Wyman is
riding new Wynewood.
A millinery social under the auspices of
the ladies' benevolent society was enjoyed
by the young people on Wednesday even
ing
The annual meeting of the w. G. T. u.
will be held in the chapel next Thursday
afternoon. Mrs. A. A. Wyman will take
for her topic The Legal and Illegal Sale of
Alcohol in Vermont"
Mrs. Frank Powers is to be congratulated
on her good fortune in having been given
recently $25 certificate by the state presi-
dent of the society for the prevention of
cruelty to animals, making her life mem
Der of the society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
Unfounded Criticism.

There seems to be sectional feeling in
school matters showing itself in the last few
weeks. Saxtons River claims that dis
connection with the transportation OF
scholars, which proves to have arisen upon
the part of the school board through a
misunderstanding of conditions present.
and which has been made right. Also it is
claimed that the examinations of Saxtons
River scholars for entrance to the high
school has been more severe and critical
than for other scholars. This they claim
is for the purpose of saving the Transports
ton. 1t would seem that such insinuations
were uncalled for, and unworthy the usual
good Judgment of our neighbors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
WINDHAM.

Earl Prince OF New York is boarding at
H. NJ. Abbott's and attending school.
Asahel Upham and family were over Sun
day in Springfield. While there Miss Con-
stance was taken with tonsilitis and was
unable to return home.
Schools began this week, with Mrs. Del
bert Edison in the north part; Miss Bertha
Abbott at the Centre and Miss Alice Rooney
at the south part as teachers.
The event of the season and of the CEN
fury so far as birthday celebrations are
concerned in this town is to come off on
Monday, May 2. On that day Mr.. Gard
ner Upham will have reached the Tooth
mill stone of his journey through life in
comparative good health and vigor of
mind. Arrangements have been made to
publicly celebrate the event in an appro-
pirate manner in the Centre church. Mr..
Upham will be pleased to meet old and
young and converse with them about things
old and new. 1t is expected that friends
and relatives from neighboring towns and
children and grandchildren from other
states will be present to enjoy the occasion.
All are cordially invited. Refreshments
will be provided on the baske picnic plan.
Tea and coffee will be furnished by the
committee of arrangements.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29

has been visiting her sister, Mrs. F. B.
Hyde, returned to her home Saturday.
The many friends of Rev. and Mrs P.
+. Barnard will be glad to learn that they
expect to return next month and occupy
their house permanently.
In accordance with the plan proposed at
their annual meeting, the ladies' aid So
ciety invite oil the women of the parish to
meet at the town hall next Wednesday af-
ternoon at 2:30 o'clock for a social after
noon and picnic supper.
trustee meeting was held at Kern Hat
tin home on Tuesday, April 10. The following
trustees we're present: Hon. W. j. Van Pat
ten, Burlington; Dr. @. A. Dickinson.
Marius Hall, Edward NJ Abbott and George
b. Graft, Boston; Hon Adna Brown, Spring
Geld, and n. G. Williams of Bellows Falls
The Kern Hattin homes are doing grand
work and should receive the cordial sup
port Of all interested in unfortunate boys
aud girls. The large home has cared for
IS boys most Of the time during the past
year and there have been 10 girls cared for
at the Harriet Goodrich home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29

Perley Huntoon is seriously i'll again,
and it is feared that he has typhoid fever.
He suffered some months with this disease
a year and half ago and it was feared for
some weeks then he could not live.
P. j. Conner, former employee in the
paper mills mere, is now in the navy. He
is attached to the monitor Amphitrite,
which is with the North Atlantic squadron,
doing blockade duty before Havana.
On Burt Place the new dwelling being
built by P. l., Kimball is now enclosed and
Ned Pierce is putting in the foundation
for a new dwelling just west of his resi-
dence.
A son of Joseph Murray, who lives on
the extension of School street, is i'll with
diphtheria, making two dwellings in the vii
lage under quarantine. That of f. j. Tidd
is the other, Mrs. Tidd having a very light
attack two weeks ago.
The large tract of land just north of the
road leading up into Oak Hill cemetry,
owned for long time by the estate of the
late Col. @. L. King, and containing over
90 acres, has been bought by Builder L. D.
| Lockwood, who will plot it out into build
ing lots and will build a few dwellings at
| once.
The High school, and, in fact, the aggre-
gate of all schools in our village, show
quite falling off in numbers enrolled this
term as compared with the winter term.
The number now in the High school is 12C
while last term there were 1856. The total
enrolment is 765'in the village against 804
last term.
Editor w. @. Belknap and wife returned
| Wednesday noon from their three weeks
wedding trip through the South, having
gone as far as Chattanooga. They spent
considerable time in Washington, watching
the different phases of the excitement Of
war, and noting events there which are tC
go down to future generations, as important
ones of our country's history.
The comedy and speciality troupe, "Pulse
of New York, is billed to be at the opera
house tomorrow evening. 1t contains
long list of comedy stars, and is the sam,
in every way as that which has had SO Ions
a run in all the principal cities during tn,
past two years. 1t had phenomenal sue
cesses in New York, Brooklyn, Chicago
Philadelphia and st. Louis.
Owing to the severe rain of last Sunda,
the attendance upon the services of tn,
Methodist conference at Springfield tina
was expected from here did not rot. in. al
appearance. A numbS
were scheduled to go Fl
hour, but all were
ones from here that we
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
Patriotic Services.

The service at the Congregational church
last Sunday evening was along patriotic
lines in all respects, and with especial ref
erence to the present complications with
Cuba. H. D. Ryder, Esq, was the first
speaker and briefly outlined the history of
Spain and her overbearing treatment of
her subjects in different sections of the
world, which has led up to former wars
and that she had been using the same tao
tics with Cuba, He gave very clear
statement of the present situation, and his
remarks were followed by Rev. John H.
Reid emphasizing the duties of patriotism
and love of country in all emergencies.
The church was decorated with bunting
and flags, and the music was of a nature
appropriate to the occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29

day ver' Mr. aud Mrs. r. W. Lewis, who
have returned here for another year, G l..
Wheeler aud wife. Mrs.. r. +. Ball, Mrs.
Narramore and Mrs. W. p. Rowell
Georrs B. Wheeler entertained the mem
hers q King Soiomon's lodge Of Masons
Tuesday evening by q dinner az Towns
hotel 81 $50. The occasion Nas the an
nual installation II the officers Of the lodge.
q which Mr.. Wheeler i master. This had
been attended b earlier In the evening,
aud a. its close Mr.. Wheeler surprised the
members with his invitation % the dining
room, which they we're not slow 70 accept.
After discussing the viands, Mr.. Wheeler
acted ~ toastmasser and called out the diff
ferent men who were known % be loaded
With cit and reason, and the affair held
the boards until late hour, much 10 the
pleasure % an
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
commencement Appointments.

The graduating class Of the High school
have elected the following to take part in
the commencement exercises. Angie Ger
trude Albee, valedictorian; Mabel Roundy,
salutatorian; Lula Buxton, theme, with
salutatory honors; Frank Henry Burr,
honor in Latin; Walter H. McKinnon, hon
or in mathematics and English; Kendall
Banning, class song; Emily Gosselin, music
for class song; Frank Henry Burr, class
prophet. The practice of last year is to be
continued this year of having Prof. Craw-
ford deliver a lecture to the school and
citizens instead Of the regular baccalaure-
ate sermon of former years. Last year
Mr.. Crawford's talk was listened to with
much pleasure, and the change gives citi-
zens of the town a great pleasure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-29
r..n .. rl....a .. ,s..s Th..a.

May peaItls uin rcmemher With pleas
urs J a. hairisr and hiss Elsie Ciark,
$40 visiisl neiloss Falls With The II aihr
choar fuur years aEo. and sil - glad O.
tnoe they are o. eums again "Wednesday
evening % usxt week 20 IRE Nungrega'
tiuual church They have With then this
time ave boys from ~Duth Africa represent
inF four triles. kulu, hasuto, kafiir and
hushnan. When here four years ago they
drsw large sudiences 18th In the church
ani 81 ihe opera house. They COM under
ths susjices - ths ladies union. They
have been making a tour through Great
Britain and America. raising money toward
. fund Tor the building n attaining school
in Grahnmstown. South Africa. Rev. G.
A. Dickinson says q the entertainment
there il nothing like u in America"