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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

and at Montpelier, being admitted to the
Washington county bar at the March
term, 1876 He has practiced law in Mont
pelier since that time and has a well earn
ed reputation as an able lawyer. In poll
tics he has always been a Republican and
was senate reporter in 1874, 1876 and 1888.
He served as city attorney in 1895 q In
1894 he was chosen as representative from
Montpelier TO the general assembly and
served creditably on the committees on
election, judiciary and railroads. In 1896
Montpelier returned him to the legislature
where he was chosen speaker of the house.
A model presiding officer and a man of
keen judgment, he proved to be one of the
best officers that ever filed that respons-
ible position. As politician he is aggres-
sive and is always a leader in the cause he
espouses. His appointment is a deserved
recognition of an earnest and effectual
party worker and will be highly satisfac-
factory to the Republicans of the state.
Mr.. Lord has the necessary ability and
his friends are confident that he will fill
the requirements of his new position in a
manner creditable to himself and the fed
eral department which he represents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
WHITINGHAM.

DR.. Scudder has been very i'll for several
days.
Grace Scudder is visiting in New York
state.
Will Wech of Bennington spent last
week at o. r. Chase's
f. c. Simpson of Orange, Mass, came
home Tuesday afternoon.
Little Roy Scudder will make his home
at Wilbur Chase's for the present.
Forrest Streeter of Bernardston is at
Moses Streeter's for weeks vacation.
The snow is fast disappearing. The
rain the first of the week helped to settle
the roads.
c. S. Chase came home from court Fri
day night and returned Monday afternoon
Charlie Underwood accompanied him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
WEST WARDSBORO.

Mrs. Eager, having recovered her usual
health, has moved back to her home.
r. w. Lyman, who has been working
in New York city, is home for while.
1t is expected there will be a woman's
missionary meeting at the parsonage next
Wednesday afternoon.
Some Of the saw mill gears broke last
Friday so the hands had several days rest
while new gears were coming and being
made ready.
Mrs. Ryder's hip being much better, the
fracture bed has been sent back and she
will occupy a more comfortable one. She
was disappointed that she could not stand,
even on the uninjured limb, and this week
has been having a severe cold. n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
SOUTH VERNON.

Mrs. G.. f. Gould is out again after her
illness.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Hudson of Guilford
are working for A. A. Duukee.
The Sunday school at hotel hall will
meet at G:3O as formerly, beginning next
Sunday.
The Christian Endeavor society will
meet at the house of A. A. Dunklee on
Friday evening Elder Cross of Brattle-
boro is expected to be there. All are
cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
New National Bank Examiner.

WIN. A. Lord, Speaker of the Vermont
House, Appointed for the District OF
Vermont.
sketch and cut furnished The Phoenix by the
Mortified News
Washington despatch, Saturday, an
nounced the appointment of Hon. William
A. Lord of Montpelier as National bank
examiner for Vermont to succeed Elisha
May of st. Johnsbury. This is the posi- =
ton to which Mr.. Lord was unanimously
recommended by the Vermont delegation
aud endorsed by many of the leading Re-
publicans of the state, some months since.
His commission dates from the day of his
appointment, March 26th
William A. Lord was born in Montpelier
Aug. %, 1S49, and comes from one of the
leading old New England families. He
graduated from Dartmouth college in the
class of 80, read law ut Cincinnati, Ohio,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

The forts at Shendy, on the Nile, have
been destroyed by the Anglo Egyptian
troops, who captured quantities of stores
and liberated over 900 slaves. By this
brilliant maneuvre the main body of the
Dervishssis cut off from its base of supplies,
and will be forced to give battle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
WEST TOWNsHBND.

Earl Wheeler is at work in Walpole,
n. II.
Miss Eva Barrett is seriously i'll with
erysipelas. DR.. Conland was summoned
Wednesday for consultation.
The sugar season has come early, but
bids fair to be short and it is said that the
quality of sugar is somewhat inferior.
The roads are remarkably we'll settled
for the time of year in spite of the heavy
snow with which they were burdened.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

II there ever was a specific for any one com
plant, then Carter's Little Liver Pills spe
should know this. They are not only positive
cure, but a sure preventive il taken when the
approach Is felt. Carter's Little Liver Pills act
move the cause OF disease without first making
you sick by a weakening purge. If you try then
you will not be disappointed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
Miraculous Benefit
RECEIVED FROM
DR.. Miles New Heart Cure.

TLI P. BABCOCK, OF Avoca, NJ Y"
veteran of the 3rd N. Y. Artillery ana
for thirty years of the Babcock q
Munsel Carriage Co., of Auburn, says; Il
write to express my gratitude for the mirac-
lous benefit received from Dr.. Miles Heart
Cure. Isuffered for years, as result OF army
life, from sciatica which affected my heart
in the worst form, my limbs swelled from
the ankles up. Ibloated until was unable
to button my clothing; had sharp pains
about the heart, smothering spells ana
shortness Of breath. For three months l
was unable to lie down. and all the sleep
got was in an arm chair. l was treated by
the best doctors but gradually grew worse
About year ago l commenced taking Dr.
Miles New Heart Cure and 1t saved my life
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
A Remarkable Creamery Record.

The record of the dairy herd of A. A.
Dunklee for the month of January is one
that will be hard to beat. Whole number
cows MIXED 81, eight of which were due
to come in in March. Twenty of them
were from two to four years old. The
figures of returns are as follows:
No. lbs. cream to Mortified creamery, 35Gt
Average test 29F
Pounds butter, l2l414
Amount received for same, S229 So
Milk and cream sold beside above IS 90
Amount received, seas o.
Average per COW for month, So
The above record shows the results of
good dairying, and Vernon is justly proud
of such handsome record.
Miss leila johnson spent few days in
Springfield, Mass, this week.
Miss Margie Thompson of Easthampton,
Mass, has been visiting AT j. p. Streeter's.
Mrs. B. A. Streeter and daughter, Tina,
are visiting in Ware and Easthampton,
Mass.
Mrs. l.. o. Thayer of Orange, Mass,
visited at Mrs. George Titmore's this
week.
George Stockwell and children of Fitch
burg, Mass, visited at f. T. Stockwell's
this week.
Mrs. Melissa Mason of Bethel, Me-, is
visiting her father and brother, Chester
Lee and E. o. Lee.
Many have admired Mrs. Titmore's
mammoth Gala which has had large
number of blossoms remarkably large and
perfect.
Miss Jennie E. Moseley of this town
who has been the highly esteemed teacher
of No. school for seven terms, has &C
cepted position as teacher in East Long
meadow, Mass, at a salary of SO per week
and will begin her duties next Monday
| The patrons and scholars of Miss Moseley''
school and the school officers of the tow
very muth regret that she is not to con
tinue with us, as she has always faithfully
and satisfactorily discharged her duties
and won the confidence and love of all hel
pupils. The members of Vernon grange
of which Miss Moseley is the lecturer, anc
a few of her neighborhood friends, sur
prised her on Wednesday evening b!
calling upon her in body, to assure he
that the best wishes of the whole commu
nifty will go with her to her new field o
labor They were cordially received ant
invited to remain until Mr.. and Mrs
Moseley made ready the hot sugar OF
snow and all pronounced the product
Mr.. Moseley's sugar bush A No. l. Ate
eating their fill and singing with heart
felt earnestness the hymn, "God Be witt
Us Till We Meet Again" the goodnight
were regretfully said.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
For Sale or To Rent

~ ELECTIVE. We want man in every local
- ity to act as private detective under instruc-
lions. Experience unnecessary. Contract and
guarantee furnished members. Address Cooper
alive Detective Agency, Nashville Tenn 8 So
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

For that tired feeling you must enrich and pu
Hooi's Sarsaparilla is the medicine you need.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

Nothing in bath or laundry so good as Borax.
Dobbns' Floating Borax Soap needs but one
trial to prove its value. Costs same as poorer
floating soap. No one has ever tried it without
buying more
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

All disorders caused by bilious state of the
svstem can be cured by using Carter's Little Liver
Pills. No pain, gripping or discomfort attending
their use. Try them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

as II by a miracle"
DR.. Miles Remedies
are sold by all drug
gists under a positive
guarantee, first bottle
benefits or money re-
funded. Book ON dis
eases OF the heart and
nerves free. Address,
DR.. MILES MEDICA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01
PubIIc Notice.

| We are hereby authorized 10 refund the money
| on a IS or so cent bottle OF HUSTENA, the great
cough remedy il 1t does not cure your cough and
| cold. Try It.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

GEO. f. GREENE,
F. r. DURGIN,
F. II. HOLDEN,
THE WORDEN CO., Hinsdale
A. NJ. CORSER. Putney,
w. s. HOLLAND, Townshend,
&c. WILCOX, Guilford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-04-01

DIR, MILES MEDICAL co.. Elkhart, Ind
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
UEATHSNILLE.
The LOcaI-Option Question Again
Personals and Briefs.

HEATHSVILLE. VA, January TO-
(Special)-A local-optiOn movement is be-
ing agltated i'm Northumberland again,
and petitions are being circulated asking
for a special election on the question Of
granting or not granting liquor licenses.
In the election two years ago the local
opuOnists were too confident, and lost the
election by eight votes i'm this district.
Heathsville District Is now the only dis
trict in the county not under control Of
the local-optiOn law, and the advocates
OF local option will make a most deter
mined effort 10 carry 1t dry
Springfield" "a famous old residence OF
Northumberland, has been purchased by
Mr.. II. c. Rowe, an enterprising farmer.
An effort has been made TO purchase the
building, with the idea OF establishing
large graded school, and the attempt may
yet be successful The building Is only
a half mile from Heathsville, and is an
ideal place for such a school.
Notices are being posted 10 the erect
that application will be made to the
County Court Of our county for the privi-
lege of erecting a wharf at Black Point,
at the head of COan river, and Of erect
ing a canning-factory at that point. Black
Point is only one mile from THIS place,
and if a wharf is erected, and the chan
mel deepened, so that steamers can come
TO the head of the river. Il will be an
excellent thing for Heathsville The plan
is entirely feasible. and il is much to be
hoped that il Will be given public support.
If the Northern Neck cannot have "a rail-
road let us have fine accommodations for
steamer transportation.
The many-times continued case of the
Commonwealth VS.. William Powell and
others, and :. Il. Johnson and others for
illegal dredging will come up at the jan
uary term of our County Court. 1t will
be remembered by Dispatch readers that
the vessels, said to be dredging. were cap
tured by the police steamer Chesapeake
last year. and were cOnfiscated to the
Commonwealth. The two crews number
ing about twenty men. were released on
nominal BAIL and only the captains and
mates will appear for trial
a new pOst-Office, TO be known as
Nokomis. has been established in North
cumberland at Barnes's Wharf.
Harding Blackwell. a young man Of
WicomcO District. had the misfortune TO
fall and break his collarbone last week
while skating.
A petition is being circulated in this
section asking the Legislature TO reduce
the homestead and other exemptions al
lowed in Virginia. This petition has many
prominent signatures. but is being OPP
posed by some persons.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11

liant to a high degree, and the best mus-
cal talent OF this place took part.
The Opening number was a polonaise
by Paderewsld which was rendered by
Miss Annie Virginia Walter. one of the
most talented musicians of Staunton. The
"Creole Love Song" by MoncrieffI which
was sung by Miss Janet Allan, daughter
of the late Colonel William Allan. OF Nc
Donough, Md, sustained Miss Allan's rep
utation as a fine vocalist. Spanische Tan
Zos. No. and No. T. OF Moskowski, were
rendered with great effect by Mrs. An
drew ID. Estill on the plano. accompanied
by Mr.. G.. b. Capitol. of the Washington
and Lee University, on the violin. Mos
kowsk's valse in Il major was rendered
by Miss Lois Virginia Gorrel. a graduate
OF Peabody Institute I'm Baltimore, and
more recently the Conservatory Of Music
IN Boston. SHEPHERDS Immortality was
sung by Mr.. f. H. Anschutz. Miss Walter
then played Mason's Spring Dawn" Hen
selt's IF l Were a Bird" Chopin's "Elude
in G sharp minor" and Leschetitzky's
'Valse Chromatque." Mr.. Capito followed
with G.. Terrano's "Reverie" on the vio-
lin. Miss Allan and Mr.. Absolute sang
Holy Mother, Guide His Footsteps"
from Mariana, and Miss Walter conclud-
ed the entertainment with Wieniawskys
"Valse de Concert" Quite q large assem-
bly, was present, and thoroughly enjoyed
this excellent musical treat A handsome
sum was realized
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
CARR-PAYNE.
a quiet Wedding I'm warrenton-o9
for EurOpe

NAhRENTON, January l0-(Special)-.
MISS Alice Dixon Payne, eldest daughter
Oh the late Captain Alexander d. Payne.
was married this afternoon at o'clock
10 Mr.. Herbert Henry Carr, OF England.
Inc wedding was a very quiet one. and
was witnessed by only tho immediate
family Of the bride and Mr.. Cars best
man, Mr.. A. w. l.. Trotter. The bride,
gowned in a beautiful tailor-made suit OF
green cloth. entered the room on the arm
or her brother, Mr.. Robert Scott Payne,
VINO gave her away. The Rev. c. w.
Nelson performed the ceremony in a very
Impressive manner.
Those present were the brides mother,
Mrs. Mamie NJ. Payne: Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Daniel; her sister, Miss Agnes
Payne, and her aunt and uncle, Miss
Agnes Robb Payne and Or. Winter
Payne.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carr left on the evening
train for New York. whence they will
sail for England on Wednesday morning.
There they will spend two months with
the groom's parents and relatives, but
after that time. we are glad to know, they
will return TO make their home in War
renton.
Very handsome presents were received
from DR.. and Mrs. Wexford. OF Rich
mond; Mr.. and Mrs. Carter Scott, OF
Richmond. and General and Mrs. W. III.
Payne, and $500 from Mr.. Carrs pa
rents in England.
Misses Mary welby and Rosalie Scott
viii return to Warrenton from Richmond
on Tuesday.
Mrs w. C. Marshall returns from Bal
timore on Wednesday.
lain TO Mr.. Henry Garner, son OF the
scientist, Professor Garner. OF Baltimore,
Is announced The marriage will take
place the Goth OF this month.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
To Have New Enferprise-sociaI
and Personal.

STAITNTON. VA. January l0-(Spe-
cial)-By February 1st Stanton will have
a new enterprise in operation, which
promises to employ about seventy-five
women. Nessrs. Fulton, WITT & Co. have
secured the old Bumgardner Warehouse,
and are fitting It up with improved ma
chinery for the manufacture of overalls.
The motive power at this factory will
come from a dynamo being erected in
the adjacent Whte-Star Mills, where tne
DYNAMO will also be used to furnish lisht
for the big -four mills.
City-Treasurer Arista Hoge Is Offering
q premium Of per cent. and accrued IN
terest on all the city's IL per cent. ~
year bonds. provided they be presenter
on or before February 81.
In a statistical roundup for 1897 1t ap-
pears that in the year County-Court
clerk William A. Burnett Issued 2G9 mar
riage licenses of which 2l2 were to white
persons and Sc TO negroes.
Saturday night Mr.. and Mrs John A.
Noon pleasantly entertained their young
friends. Misses Marvel and Gladys Cease.
of Richmond. Games. conversation, and
good things for the inner man were en-
ioyed by the company of guests present.
Miss Flosse Lewis. OF New Jersey for
mprlV a MEMBER OF the Nlislihd ~
Institute faculty, is in the city. renewing
many pleasant associations. Miss Lewis
Is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Henry Catlett.
Mr.. Blair Bannister, Of Lynchburg, is
in town.
surprisingly good is the condition of
the county roads for this season of the
year This is asoribabe not alone 10
the fair weather, but as well to the sys-
tematic Improvement by working OF the
county's highways.
Miss Maud Cooke left to-day for Savan-
nah. Ga, where she goes to visit ex-
Governor and Mrs. Jones.
Miss Milton Twyman. Of Madison. Is in
the city. the guest of Miss Lisa Shepherd.
MIR. John Manly Hoge has just received
from the publishers his new book. How
Ia Operate the Thomson-Houston Arc
light DYNAMO" It's pretty book, In
which Mr.. Hose points out practical
electrical matters In a practical way.
The accustomed lull in business circles
following the holidays is being expert
enced here.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
sCOTTSyILLE.
The Crops-The ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Personal.

Personal.
SCOTTSVILLE, VA, January 10.-(Spe-
ciaI.) Jour section of country has only a
moderate surplus of corn and oats to dis
pose of this season, and there is a de-
cided disposition on the part Of our farm
ers and merchants to hold their grain and
hay back for higher prices later on. They
will have TO calculate. however, whether
the advance I'm price will replace rattage
loss in weight, etc.
The tobacco-growers, encouraged by the
recent good sales Of the weed at White
Hall and other places, are busy preparing
their crops for market. The sales at
White Hall Thursday and Friday Of last
week were very large, and prices averaged
about Sc all through. There was quite
large number of buyers from Richmond,
Lynchburg, and other points present.
Your correspondent was told by Mr..
Noon Vice-president OF the Warehouse
Company, that he had just been to Rich
mcnd TO get a firm there to send lot Of
screw presses up at once to enable him to
hardle the loose tobacco. The company
VIII at once erect several large buildings
for reprizng. Its officers are greatly en-
couraged with the prospects so far.
We are having a beautiful spell 90
weather, and farmers are busy running
their ploughs following for corn.
Mrs. Charles T. Moon returned FRIDAY
frcm visiting her sister, Mrs. Captain J..
M. Pitts, at Elk HILL
Mrs. ]. II. Farrar is visiting her son,
Mr.. w. G. Farrar and family, in Ports
mouth.
Mr.. j. II. Farrar returned home from
Richmond Friday, having accompanied
his wife that far on her way to Norfolk.
Mr.. Frank T. Hill, editor OF the Cou-
rier, who was reported quite sick on sat
urday, is improving
Rev. w. c. Flournoy preached at the
Presbyterian church yesterday, morning
q nd nlght
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
ASHLAND.
The Town Councii-Report OF Fl-
nance Committee.

ASHLAND, VA. January l0.-(Specsai)
The Town Council at its regular meeting
tonight received the report OF the
Finance Committee. and accepted IT, IL
recommends the strictest economy and
fixes the levy at 20 cents on the 800 OF
the assessed value OF real and personal
property. This IL a reduction OF Is cents.
Last year the levy was 80 cents The
report continues the appropriation OF $40
10 schools reduces the Mayors salary 10
SIS per annum, provides for 300 interest
yon bonds 500 for sinking fund. 500 Tor
streets, and drainage. and the usual ap-.
propriatlons for light, poor, salaries or
Clerk. Sergeant. and Street Inspector The
total amount raised by taxation ana
licenses is estimated at 1870. On recon-
mendation of a special committee the
Legislature will be requested 10 amend
the town charter, changing the boundary
lines at the southeast corner, This Will
exclude a portion OF the town which u
i'm an unimproved condition. The tramp
nuisance was discussed. and measures
were adopted which will crevent these
tiresome Visitors from making tho TOWN.
a harbor at night. certlncate was
granted Charles Gunst, OF Richmond 70
sell liquor In the town.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11
FIRE IN LOUDOUN.
harm and Cattle Sheds Burned-A
Heavy Loss.

LEESBURG. VA, January lO.-(Spe-
clal.)-Between and o'clock this morn
ing the fine barn and cattle-sheds. nearly
new. belonging TO Mr.. Charles c. Mer-
cier. were discovered en- fire. They were
situated on his High Point farm. about
three miles from Leesburg. and though
IL was very rainy, they were totally de-
stroyed. together with twenty-four ine
cows. thirteen calves, one bull. a supply
Of feed wheat. hay. and crushed corn.
9 The fire Is believed to have been the
work OF an incendiary, as no light or Ian
tern had been used IN the building during
the day before, the feeding having been
finished and the barn closed by o'clock
i'm the evening. The less Is about 5000,
partially insured
The buildings wee on one Of several
dairy farms OF Mr.. MERCER. the products
OF which help TO supply the Washington
market and the stock OF cows was o.
tho best grace Mr.. Mercirr did not reach
the premises from his home-place I'LL
an was destroyed.
In the County Court here to-day Frank
Ashbv (colored), who about six weeks
ago was arrested on suspicion OF burn
ing tho barn and cattle OF Mrs. Joseph
Ledge and has since been confined In
j6il was discharged. there being no evi-
dence OF guilt 10 be had. He is believed
to be entirely innocent.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1898-01-11

keening these delicate and important or
pans in a healthy condition is Dr. fieIces
Favorite Prescription.
Thousands Of women have tesuhea 10 inc
marvellous action Of this remedy, More OF
II is sold than of all other medicines for the
came nurpose combined. II acts directly
upon the organs involved. II restores men e
health and vigor II prepares woman iof
the duties of motherhood. IL insures the
health of baby. II makes its advent easy
aud almost free from pain. Women VINO
use il DO not experience the usual ois0om-
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rost marvellous medicine ever known ior
wives and mothers. 1t is the preparation
~ an eminent and skillful specialist Dr. X.
W pierce who has been for thirty years
chief consulting physician to the lnvalids'
Hotel and Surgical Institute, al bnnalo,
N Y. Women who wish 10 know inoie
about il should write him.
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. .ue She has been well nearly twelve
mSMths The Pagorite Prescription was az ,ns
,nedicine She took. She 10 in good health anu
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