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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

Westerly, r. l., Dec. 1.-THE hermit life
of Esther Myers, an eccentric character,
came to a tragic end last evening. when
her solitary home was consumed by fire,
and she persisted in the flames. The
building was isolated so that the fire de-
partment could render no aid. The
womans body, burned to crisp, was
found near the entrance. She was 20
years of age, and had lived alone in big
farmhouse for 20 years past. She owned
largs lots of land in the center of the
town, which she refused to sell, thus re-
tarding the growth of the place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
winchester Box Factories In CombInR-
tion.


tIOn.
The locked corner box and shook bust
ness of the National box and lumber COM
pany of Orange, Mass, the locked corner
box, shook and egg carrier business of the
Winchester box manufacturing company of
Baldwinville, Mass, and the lockedcorner
box, shook fancy box and bundle wood
business of Ansel Dickinson's sons of
Ashuelot and Winchester, N. H., will be
consolidated and incorporated Jan. l, 1899,
under the name of the New England box
company. The officers of the new com
pany will be-: President, II. Holton Wood
OF Boston; vice presidents, LaFell Dickln-
son, +. E. Russell of Baldwinville; treas
urer, b. W. Porter of Boston. The above
named, with H. L. Shepardson and w.
Eugene Dickinson, will constitute the
board of directors. The IN in Office will be
at 221 Columbus avenue, Boston, with
branches in New York and other large
cities. Each shop will remain under its
present management. The New England
box company will be the largest of it's kind
in the world, with unsurpassed facilities
for the manufacture of everything in the
line of boxes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
Fire Loss Of $4,000 at Conway.

Two blocks in the business part of Con-
way were burned early Wednesday morn
ing. One of the burned buildings, two
story wooden block, owned by A. Law
renee Of Haydenville, contained the resi-
dence Of DR.. G. w. Clough, and the doc
tor and his family narrowly escaped with
their lives On the ground floor Harvey
Townsend, general merchant; Frank
Cook, bicycle and stove dealer, and an
other occupant, lost most of their stock
The second building was also of wood and
was occupied by German & Cook, mil
linery; f. G. Foote, cabinet worker, and
as a residence by Mr.. Foote The village
schoolhouse near by caught fire from the
sparks but was saved. The absence of
wind prevented the destruction of the
greater part of the village. The total loss
is estimated at $4,000, and is partially
covered by insurance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

The American Kitchen magazine for
December is full of interesting reading
matter for the housewife. Among other
articles are 1.-The United States Govern
ment and the Housewife" by Isabel Be-
vier; "Our Boys Rooms" illustrated, by
Helen Lovejoy Mccarthy; Domestic
Economy in a College Course" by Ger
trude Coburn; "From Day Day" con-
Quoted by Mrs. Lincoln, which contains
many fine recipes. Mrs Lincoln also gives
menus for every day in the month of De-
cember. "The Linborough Sanitarium,"
by Miss Helen Campbell, is continued in
this number, and there are many other
items of interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
TRY GRAIN.O. TRY GRAIN-O.

Ask your grocer today to show you package of
GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the
place Of coffee. The children may drink 1t with
out injury as well as the adult All who try it,
ike H. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from pure grains
and the most delicate stomach receives it without
distress. One fourth the price OF coffee; % and
so cents per package. Sold by all Rrocers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
An Alleged Embaz,Ior

Providence, Dec. 22.-John b. Calder.
bookkeeper for 5. 5. Sprague & Co. grain
dealers, who disappeared two weeks ago.
returned to the city and was arrested
yesterday by detectives. Later he was
arraigned on the charge of embezzline
$1,000. He waived examination and was
held in $4,000 bonds for the action of the
grand jury. Nearly 20 years ago Calde.
was indicted for embezzlement from the
Grocers and Producers bank of this city.
He was tried three times, but each time
the jury failed to agree, and finally the
case against him was dropped.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
t. Nelson Hastings President OF the
Senate.

The presiding officer of the next state
senate is likely to be Hon. T. Nelson Hast
ings Of Walpole, who is the only returning
member of that body. Hon. S. s. Jewett
of Laco ia is actively in the field for the
position, but canvass readily made among
% senators of the dominant party, gives
Senator Hastings the presidents chair in
that body for two years from January.
The latter claims - out of the % Repub-
lcan members, although the Jewett forces
do not allow this figuring to be correct,
and assert that they will place ex-Speaker
Jewett at the helm in the senate.
Frank Currier claims 40 out of the 250
Republican members, and Rosecrans Pills
bury claims 1877 in the contest for the
speakership of the house, but as these fig
ures are % more than the possible it is ev-
ident that the claims of the candidates are
very uncertain. Mr. Pillsbury is making
a fight all over the state, and is calling
upon the candidates. Mr.. Currer is at
present in the state of Washington, called
there by the death of his brother
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

Boston, Dec. 19.-The Dorchester po-
lice have succeeded in capturing two
boys, Alphonsus Mclaughlin and Her
man Frigeroth, who. they believe. have
Systematically robbed many houses in
that suburb of the city of property
valued at over $4,000. The police also
took into custody Samuel Bantick. a
considerably older man, who. it Is
claimed, received the stolen property
and pawned it in various shops in this
city and New York. Both of the boys
are scarcely over 10. and, according to
their own admission, have been en-
ployed in this unlawful work for six
months.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
WaIton,s Vermont RegI.ter.

Waltons Vermont Register, that indispensable
handbook for business and professional men, has
made its yearly appearance
The calendar, pages for daily memoranda, lists
OF United States anc state officials officers of
various stats associations and societies, in ad-
diton to the business directory and list OF
officers for every town in the state brought
fully up tn date appear usual. A new fea-
ture is a summary of the war revenue taxes.
Although Is pages have been added to the
book, the price remains at % cents. IL may be
procured Of local dealers or will be sent post
paid On receipt of price, by the Walton Register
company, Burlington, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

The simplest and best regulator of the disor
dered liver in the world, are Carriers Little Liver
Pills. They give prompt relief in sick headache,
dizziness, nausea, etc; prevent and cure con-
stipaton and piles; remove sallowness and
pimples from the complexion, and are mild and
gentle in their operation on the bowels. Carter
Little Liver Pills re small and as easy to take as
sugar. One pill dose. Price % cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing kidney and bladder diseases re-
lieved in six hours by the New Great South
American Kidney Cure " This new remedy is a
great surprise on account of its exceeding prompt
ness in relieving pain in the bladder, kidneys,
back and every part of the urinary passages in
male and female. 1t relieves retention of the
water and pain in passing ii almost Immediately
II you want quick relief ard cure this is your
remedy. Sold by George E. Greene, Druggist,
Bratteboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

Francis O. Minis of Keene, lieutenant
colonel of the I'd regiment, New Hamp-
shire National Guard, has just been grant
ed his discharge from service, and brew
eted colonel by Gov. Ramsiell in recogni-
ton of his service of over 10 years as an
officer of the National Guard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

Geo. II. Pfetferlee, formerly landlord at
the Warner House at Greenfield, who re-
Gently became voluntary petitioner in the
insolvency court, has made a settlement
with his creditors, majority accepting -
cents on dollar on their claims.
Chas. S. Barrett, who has been engaged
in the clothing business at Greenfield the
past II years, has made an assignment for
the benefit of his creditors to Frank A.
Pond. The principal creditor is George
A. Kimball, formerly the high sheriff, and
one of the selectmen. Mr.. kimball esti-
mates that the liabilities of Mr.. Barrett are
about $4,000, and about $1,000 is due Mr..
Kimball
Rafel DeFalco and his wife were arrested
in North Adams Saturday night charged
with passing counterfeit money. The
house in which they lived was searched
carefully, but 70 counterfeiting plant was
found there. Mrs. DeFaco is alleged to
have attempted to pass counterfeit money
in North Adams, and it is claimed that
her husband was in Bennington with an
other man at the time so much spurious
coin was put in circulation in that town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with your water
and let it stand "a hours: a sediment or settling
indicates an unhealthy condition of the Kidneys;
~ IL stains your linen 1t is evidence of kidney
trouble; too frequent desire TO pass it or pain in
passing it or pain in the back is also convincing
proof that the kidneys and bl oder are out OF
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

Ine best dollhouse; No. 2 hale ,
stups, $lq250 per bx. Tonotos. piics'
me market at zoe per III for ~ oii
TIor,So no'nouse' and at $3.50 per bx for
NV. -. lettuce jobs at 50075c per
l1ulshes' l5g25c per doz bchs.
apples are in only fair movenoe,.
ne market Is scarcely as firm as coil,
~ 'he week; Carload lots, Baldwins o,,1
Evenings 81 &'75Q9.25; Tolman sweats
s]'OoQS; spies, $2.5O@35O; Kings. sS@4 o..
SuoWs' S9q4i seconds, all varieties. 81 I'm
more. SlVl'oO
Even cold storage pears are about az.
OF the market though occasionali,,
rev lots are offered at S2.5O012 5o 49,
bushel. 'o'~o'oo per
Na'INe grapes are nearly done tbougb
lew nave been received. the rsceints
amounting to 1851 pkgs; same weclt -
year ago, 1903 pkgs. They are non,-
lIlally quoted at 12d14 for Concords and
CataWbas, in pony baskets. California
vi hichons are about done, though q
lew are Jobbing at about 81.
fiorlua oragncs are in fair supply
"hu are steady at $4,000 for russets
anu at $4q4.50 for brights. Jamaica
oranges are steady at S5d6.50 per Dbl
with repacked in boxes at $2.5OG350
Lemons are suddenlya little firmer the
result OF the sale of a cargo Saturday.
"hlch brought better prices than was
anticipated. The market 10 ouotable
at $2.75@3.5O.
Flodira grape fruit is in fair supplv.
and some of it is reported to be very fine
bod ,,t
some lots having been sold at the latter
price Some inferior fruit is quoted as
low as 81, however.
Malaga and Almeda grapes are steady
at S4Q1O, as to quality.
Cranberries hold little frmer at S.
a6'5O per Dbl, and at $1@1.5O per crate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

II YOU are tired of taking large old fashioned
gripping pills. try Carter's Little Liver Pills and
take some comfort. man can't stand every
thing. One pill dose. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23
Mayor Csdy Reelected at North Adams

The North Adams city election resulted
in some surprises Tuesday, the greatest of
which was the vote cast for Dobson, the
candidate of the workingmen's league 1t
was 467 greater than the vote for Mr..
Goodrich, the candidate of the Democrats,
and was 3S7 short of Mayor Cady's. The
total vote cast was only 3010, II being
womens votes, as compared with 3342 last
year. Mayor Caly's plurality is PSI
greater than it was last year. He received
1865 votes
The majority for license this year was
only 243, and last year it was 4j3. The
two new cOuncilmen are Democrats, and
the Democrats were successful in electing
a member of the school committee, DR..
NJ. NJ. Brown being chosen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

what is the price of Dobbins Electric Soapf"
Five cents bar, full size, just reduced 4 ON
ten. Hasn't been less than ten for SO years"
why that's the price Of common brown soap
Send me box. can't afford TO buy any other
soap after this"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

Those unhappy persons who suffer from ner-
vousness and dyspepsia should Carter
Little Nerve Pills which are made expressly for
see pless nervous, dyspeptic sufferers. Price 25
cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-12-23

Good health is worth more than anything else
to you, and every bottle of Hoods Sarsaparilla
contains good health.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-08
A Celestial Map of Cuba.

The other afternoon a curious phe-
nomenon appeared in the Southern
sky, where, wrapped in the clouds,
was outlined the island of Cuba as
plainly as it is outlined on the map.
The island, in every line; in it's hills
and mountains, bays and rivers, was
perfectly traced in the clouds. There
were the shadows and lights and
curves and corners, and to those who
had studied the map the island was
plainly discernible.
| Many saw the strange picture in the
clouds and there were many who look
ed intently at the island. A car going
to Decatur was filed with passengers
and at an abrupt turn in the track the
painting blazed in all it's beauty and
symmetry upon the gaze Of the aston
ished passengers.
Everybody on the car saw it and
the car was stopped so that better
look could be secured. Mr.. e. I'll. Car
ter of Mississippi was one to see the
island.
1T was absolutely perfect" he said.
s.There was the bay Of Havana, the
bay of Santiago, and the various inlets
that are to be found on the map. 1t
was as perfect as could be found in
the Biographies and as plain as II
printed in ink on fine paper
''The picture was perfect in its out
lines" said Mr.. J. FL. Smythe, land
the execution of the lines, shadows,
and indentations along the coast could
not have been excelled by drafts
man I never saw anything in my
life more plain Above the cloud OF
island fell the light of the moon, and
the picture was one of marvellous
beauty and grandeur.
All over the city the strange phe-
nomenon was commented upon. From
Broad street bridge an excellent view
could be secured, and from the tall Of
fee buildings the scene was wonder
fully beautiful and sublime. The pic
ture in the clouds remained for sever
al minutes before it yanished.-Atlan-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-08
Rats on lrOnCiads.

Confronted with the difficulties
which modern builders and household
ers put in the way of rats in drains,
floors. and skirtings, the black rat
would probably be baffled, while the
sagacious gray rat still remains more
or less master of the situation. The
ease of the rat is typical Of the value
of brain power Routine, which is the
usual condition of animal existence,
does not exist for them. They have
to face demonstrations of their COM
mon surroundings at any given mo-
meni, and their resources and adapta-
bility have seldom been found want
ing.
Ship rats have survived the era Of
steam and steel, and only recently
thrived so successfully on big iron
clad that they made her Majesty's
ship Colossus almost uninhabitable.
House rats have learned how to cope
with gasfiftings, lead pipes, brick
drains, and cement floors; "sewer
rats have made themselves a name
coeVal with modern urban sanitation,
and others are now learning to live
in "eold stores" and eat chilled meat
in an atmosphere where breath turns
into snoN.--London Spectator
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-08

their commander, but they certainly
would oppose no one who did.
Both supercargo and mate stepped
to the captains side. The former
touched him on the shoulder, saying:
Captain Biggs, do you know where
you are steering?"
Tie man turned with a laugh, ex-
claiming:
"Oh, it's the ,meddlin' puppy again,
is it," then added, fercely: go to
your state-room, sir or I'll have you
thrown overboard!'
Captain Biggs," said Ernest, quiet
ly, this is no time to waste words or
threats. You have overstepped your
authority, and I command you to let
go that wheel!7
The words were scarcely uttered
when in drunken fury, the captain fell
upon him. The action was so unex-
pected, and the shock so great, that
Ernest was borne to the deck, the in
furiated man upon him.
The mate sprang to the wheel, and
veered the vessel about. The great
danger was passed. The crew looked
helplessly on, while the captain and
the supercargo fought upon the deck.
The captain, though intoxicated was
the stronger man of the two; but En-
nest, by reason of physique, youth and
sobriety, was his superior in agility.
These two, so equally matched, must
| fight it out.
The mate dared not leave the wheel,
as the vessel was not yet in what
might be called the open sea. The
crew seemed incapable of action.
At last the issue of the contest
seemed in little doubt The captain
had seized his opponent in way that
the supercargo's agility was Of little
avail against such huge strength.
Slowly, surely, Ernest felt himself
forced to the side Of the ship. It was
Captain Bigg's intention to throw him
overheard In vain he strained his
muscles till they quivered with pain.
On, on, he was pushed toward the YES
sells side. In another moment his adj
versary would have accomplished the
attempted purpose.
The mate, hazarding all, was about
| 10 drop lue Wutel, Wlleu LueIe was
sharp report, and CAPTAIN Biggs fell
upon the deck, shot in the breast.
Ernest had drawn his revolver only at,
the last moment, and then only in de-
Tense of life.
There is little left to tell. Captain
Biggs although dangerously, was not
fatally wounded. When the port of
destination was reached, he was able
to leave his bed.
He made charge o. mutiny against
/ Ernest Johns and the mate, but both
were triumphantly acquitted.
The testimony on the trial, however,
ruined that "'arty" old salt, Captain
Biggs; and shortly afterward he
shipped, as a common sailor, on voy-
age to Enthusiastically Night.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-08
Potatoes Make salvy Butter.

Every farmer who has ever grown po-
tatoes knows that they are of little
value for feeding raw to stock, and that
they are especially Objectionable as
feed for cows giving milk. We have
known potato Feelings to be given to
cows, and While the quantity of milk
was not lessened, it's quality was in
jured, as 1t lacked the fine aroma given
by feeding the cows on grass or corn
fodder The butter made from milk
of cows to which potatoes have been
fed, is white and salvy, lacking the
grain which is the characteristic Of
good butter.-American Cultivator.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-08
The Farmers Day at Hand.


There is no longer any doubt concern
ing the immediate outlook for the
farmer. Every indication is that prices
are going to be fair and the profits from
agriculture such as to make farming a
lucrative occupation. The years Just
past have been such as to try the skill
Of the farmers, and those who have not
taken advantage of modern methods
and machinery have had hard time,
indeed.
We do NOT expect to have universal
agreement as to the return Of good
times. When times get so good that
no one will complain that farming does
not pay the millennium will have ar
rived The average farmer does not
make money even in the best years.
The average crop of corn in this coun-
try is only twenty four bushels to the
acre, and the average crop Of wheat
one-half this. The average COW makes
less than 100 pounds of butter in a
year, and the average hen lays but
three dozen eggs in twelve months, and
all of these at times when prices are
lowest.
These returns are not such as to in
sure a profit when prices are at their
highest. Below the average production
there are many who must fare badly.
They struggle along in state of pow
erty and put in their time complaining
about their lot We believe that not
one in 1000 farmers who read the pa
pers and adopt modern methods get
crops the yield Of which is as low as
the average of the country. This man
who takes every advantage that skill
and science places at his command may
| confidently count on crops above the
average, and many times so far above
that his profits will be entirely salts
factory. It is these reading, thinking
| farmers who make farming a profess
sion to be proud Of. To them the coun-
try looks for that material advance
ment that raises the price Of railroad
stocks and sets the factories going
They are going to have their innings
noW.-The Farmers Voice.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-08
Lime as 81 Milk Preventative,

Some of the Chicago papers complain,
and with reason, against the practice of
a few farmers in putting lime in their
milk cans in order to keep the milk
from souring. Salt also is used by some
for the same purpose. Both lime and
salt are alkaline, and will therefore help
to prevent acidity. But in just the pro
portion they do this they make the milk
indigestible When put in the stomach
milk becomes acid as the first step to-
wards digestion. All alkaline sub
stances are, for this reason, injurious
when combined with food products.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-08
Southern Corn Always Late.

Southern Corn Always Late.
It is always the rule that corn grown
far North ripens much earlier than
Southern corn. 1t not only has to be-
cause the season is much shorter, but
1t must be remembered that the South
ern corn gets during the growing sea-
son or from the Dist of March to the
21st of September fewer hours of sun
light than does the far North. This
is probably the reason why all kinds
of vegetables attain their highest per
fectton and greatest yields near the
northern limit of their growth. The
Southern corn Is mainly of the soft
Dent or horse-tooth varieties, while
Northern corn, that yields the most
grain, belongs to the Flint varieties.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1898-09-08
Agricultural Courtship.

A potato went out on mash,
And sought an onion bed;
"That's not for me!' observed tt
squash,
And all the beets turned red;
go 'way!' the onion, weeping, cried,
"Your love | cannot be;
The pumpkin be your lawful bride;
You cantelope with me-"
But onward still the tuber came,
And laid down at her feet;
"You caulifower by any name.
And it will smell as wheat;
And I, too, am an early rose;
And you I've come to see;
So don't turn up your lovely nose,
But spinachat with mew
81 do not carrot all to wed,
So go, sir, if you please"
The modest onion meekly said,
"And lettuce, pray, have. peas!
Go, think that you have never seen
Myself, or smelled my sigh;
Too long a maiden have been
For favors in your rye!'
"Ah, spare cussy' the tuber prayed;
'My cherryshed bride you'll be!
You are the only weeping maid
That's currant now with me-!
And as the willy tuber spoke,
He caught her by surprise,
And giving her an artichoke,
Devoured her with his eyes.
Selected.