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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
A Walk Over.
Completely Outclassed--MoneyC Chang
ed Hands ON the Result.

Britton Won without ETort---Lyons
Completely OutcIassed--Mone Chang
ed Hands On the Result.
The long-heraded race between Edward
Lyons who is employed as a carpenter by
Buchanan & Wetherbee, and Fred c. Brit
ton, professional runner of South Hadley
Falls, Mass, took place on Atkinson street
Monday afternoon at about o'clock. The
quarter mile course began opposite the
lsham residence lictle south of the Four
Pines, and ended Just above the residence
of Joseph McGreen. \ large number of
people were present who had had their ex-
pectatous aroused, but the race resulted
in a complete walkover for Britton, and
Lyons was not in it at all, and could hard
ly be considered a competitor Britton
gained a lead at the start and maintained
his distance throughout, and as Lyons did
not push him the race devolved into a
mere loafing match, Britton leisurely strid-
ing in at the finish almost as fresh as at
the start, and Lyons giving out complete
ly, not even attempting to finish. The
race was for $50 a side, the winner get
ting the whole purse of 500 y large
amount of money changed hands, the bet
ting standing to and 10 to : on Britton
before the start, and to | Immediately
after. The result could only be expected,
as Lyons was completely out-classed. The
referees were Billy" Woods, Andy
Angler and Dan Campbell, and the starter
Jack kerns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19

Since the position in the division Office
was made vacant by the death of Perley
Whitaker, a number of transfers have
been made at the depot. Thursday even
ing grand shaking up occurred, and it is
likely that more will follow. Dayton
Switzer, who until the present time has
been working during the night in the div
ision office for the Fitchburg road, has
been appointed ticket agent, and Herbert
f. Wilkins is now filling the position left
vacant by Switzer. Walter Hatch who
has been working in the signal station, is
now doing night work for the Rutland
road and Dan Lynch is filling Hatch's
former position. Edon FIeury, who has
been employed by the Rutland road is
now working in the division office for the
Boston x Maine road Victor Deming,
who has heretofore oiliciated as ticket
agent, has entered the railway postal ser
vice. Frank Wright is taking the posi-
ton left by Herbert f. wilkins 1t Is
likely that other changes will occur in the
near future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
Attempted Suicide Three Times.
Dennis j. Griffin Died After Ticking n
Dose of CRrbolic Acid--Domestic
Troubles said TO Have Been the Cnuse

Dennis j. Griffin Died After Ticking n
Dose of Carbolic Acid--Domcs,ic
Troubles said TO Have Been the Cause.
Dennis J. Griffin. %, committed suicide
at the home of his uncle, Thos Griffin, on
Depot Hill, Walpole, Friday morning at
II o'clock. For several days Griffin had
had troubles over family matters. aud early
Friday morning he secured some rat poison.
and attempted to swallow it, but was pre-
vented from doing so by his wife, who
Knocked the poison from his hands Crit
lin then got possession of some sugar of
lead, but this also was taken from him
lie then bought an ounce of solution of
carbolic acid, claiming that he intended to
use 1t for his horse, which was afflicted
with some trouble requiring treatment
and also that f. A. Leberveau, the veteri-
nary in Walpole, had prescribed the liquid
for which he called. As it was known
that his horse needed treatment of some
kind, the druggist sold the solution to
Griffin. Griliin then went to his uncle 5
barn and swallowed the entire amount
DR.. l.. A. Newton was hastily summoned
by Chas. Farnsworth, but little could be
done, and Griffin died in a short time.
Griffin had been married about two years,
Alice Fisher being his wife's former name
and had two children, one a little over a
year old and one only few weeks old.
The funeral was held at the house on
Turnpike street street Sunday and the
burial was in the Walpole cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
The state Tennis Championship.

The third and last day of the Vermont
state tennis tournament closed on the
grounds of the Mount Anthony club al
Bennington Centre Thursday afternoon
with the championship match between
Charles A. Adams Of Arlington, winner
of the tournament, and George Worthing
ton of Bennington Center, state cham
pion. The struggle was for the state cur
given by Gen. John G.. Mccullough. AT
ter a short, sharp contest Worthingtor
defeated Adams by the score of 8 %, Pc
6 l. 81. Worthington has won the CUP
twice. The one winning it three times
becomes the owner,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
Drowned in otter Creek.

Charles Prior of Proctor was found
drowned Friday morning in Otter Creek
about ten miles from Rutland. He was
last seen in company with Dennis Noonan
and Thomas Reedy, all drunk and quar-
reling. His companions claim that they
left him and that he fell into the creek af-
ter having been chased 10y farmer who
saw him in his corn field Marks on the
bank Of the creek seem to bear out this
story Prior was - years old and was
employed by the Vermont Marble com
pany.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
Rev. Geo. +. Chaplin Mentioned as a
Candidate for Representative.

The posting day or two ago of the call
for the Republican town caucus, to be held
next Saturday at 3 o'clock, increases the
discussion as to a candidate for town rep
resentative for the coming two years.
In addition to the names mentioned in
The Phoenix some days ago as having been
spoken of in this connection is that of Rev.
George F. Chaplin of Saxtons River. A
recent trip to Saxtons River and dis
cussion with prominent citizens indicates
that Mr. Chaplin would command much
larger number of votes than any other
candidate could hope to have.
Mr. Chaplin has, during his ten years
among us, taken an active interest in every
thing pertaining to the welfare of the town,
its government, schools, and whatever tends
toward elevating its citizenship. His voice
has often been heard in our political discus
sions and usually upon the right side. He
would make good representative of the
progressive element of the town and one
who would command attention and MAKE
his influence felt in the legislature of the
state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
AnII-Yenr.Old Boys Record.

Benjamin Roberts, an -l-years.old boy,
who lives in Dorset, was brought to the
jail at Bennington Thursday on the
charge of throwing a stone through the
window Of passenger car Of Benning.
ton and Rutland railroad train at East
Dorset. As he was uuaccompauipd by his
parents the hearing was deferred until
they could be present About two years
ago young Roberts accidentally shot and
killed a boy OF his own age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19

Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup has been used
for over 70 years by millions of mothers for their
children while teeihing with perfect success. II
sooths the child. sottens the gums aays al pain,
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy for
diarrhna 1t will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately Sold by druggists in every part of
the world. Twenty five cents a bottle BE sure
and ask for Mrs. Wnslow's Soothing Syrup
and take no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19

a transaction in which YOU cannot lose is a
sure thing BlhousneSS. sick headache, furrrd
tongue. fever piles and thousand other ills are
caused 10y COnst patton and uggi>h liver. Cas-
cIrets Candy Cathtrtic. the wonderful new liver
stimulant and intestinal tonic are 10y all drug
lists guaranteed to cure or money refunded g.
c. &. are a sure thing Try box today; 10. ,
and 80 cents sample and booklet free. Al
druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19

What people are saying about Hoods Sarsapa
rillat IL is curing the worst cases of scrofula.
DYSPEPSIA, rheumatism and all forms of blood
disease, eruptons sores. hoi's and pimples. II
is giving strength TO weak and tired women
why should you hesitate to take 1t when 1t i
doing so much fui others.
Hoods Pills are the best family cathartic and
liver tonic Gentle, reliable, sure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19

Those persons who do not need Iron, but who
are troubled with nervousness and dyspepsia,
will find in Carriers Little Nerve Pills most de-
slrable article. They are mostly used In comb
nation with Carriers Little Liver Pills. and in this
way often exert a most magical effect Take
Just pill of each kind in mediately after eat
ing and you will be free from Indigestion and
dyspepsia. In vials at = cents. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
store Wrecked by Nitro-GIyctrIne E.-
plnsion.

Burglars secured so by blowing open
the safe in II. y. Graves hard ware store
in Cambridge early sunday morning.
They failed TO blow open the inner steel
safe although they exploded nitro. glycer.
Inc once, and had another charge ready
when frightened away The explosion
blew out the front and back Of the store,
causing about $50 damage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19

Gladys Osmore, II, who was burned to
death at Newport Monday, was the daugh-
ter of poor widow. The girl was carrying
ashes from the house to a receptacle out
side when her apron came in contact with
live Goals aud was ignited Instead of tear
ing the apron away she wound it around
her body, and in an instant she was mass
of flames. The clothes were burned en-
tirely from her body before her mother and
a neighbor reached her with bed clothing.
Death occurred in a short time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19

Since Thursday body of men, under
the direction of Lee Royce, have been
working on the canal at the rear of the
livery stable of w. P. Cassidy. On Sun
day the old Golfer dam, which had been
built ten years ago, was blown up. Mon
day afternoon the men took the derrick
and engine to the head of the canal, where
they will continue to work for few days,
when they will return to the place Just
vacated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
Death Of simeon VI. SIbIry

Simeon NJ. Sibley, -, president of the
Bennington county national bank, who had
been Identified with its interests for more
than half a century, died Monday Mr..
Sibley Was native of Windham county.
but when quite young his parents moved
to White Creek, y. y. He first establish
ed himself IN the grocery business in
Woodford, removing it from there to Ben
nington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19

Who can fail to take advantage of this offer
Send 10 cents to us for generous trial size OF
ask your druggist. Ask for Ely's Cream Balm
the most positive catarrh cure. Full size 80 cents
Ely Bros, 81 Warren street. New York City
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19

what is the price of Dobbins' Electric Soap
Five cents bar full size, just reduced from
10. Hasn't been less than 10 for Is years
why, that's the price Of common brown
soap. Send me a box. | cant afford to buy any
other soap after this"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
NIX, BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY, AUGUST 49, 1898.
Burial at Sea
which Was Witnessed by II Bellows
Falls BOY VINO Is In the United states

which Was Witnessed by Bellows
Falls BOY who Is In the United states
Navy.
In a letter recently received from Charles
Smith, of the United States repair ship
Vulcan now with SIMPSONS fleet in Guam
tanamo bay, he describes a burial at sea
which made great impression upon the
members of the crew. The flagship sig
nailed all the vessels to display their flags
at half-mast. Then Il boat was lowered
from the bnttleshp Oregon, on which the
sailor died, and was towed to the centre of
the bay by one of the launches. The body
was wrapped in the American HIg, and
was weighted with lead at the feet in order
to make it sink. When the launch was in
the desired locality, all hands faced the
flagship, prayers were read and the body
consigned to the water, after which three
volleys of rifles were fired and taps sounded
by the buglrs, which Smith says sounded
more beautiful and mournfu than ever be
fore. When the burial service began the
sun was shining brightly, but when it was
ended darkness prevailed, as there is no
twilight in that part of the world. The af
fair was so solemn and impressive that
many of the men were greatly effected.
Under the supervision of Street Com
missioner O. NJ. George the road on Rock
ingham street near Wheeler's laundry is
being graded and repaired for a distance of
about 80 yards. The walk on the west side
of the street which has been IN course of
construction for the past few weeks, is now
completed and it is great Improvement.
The walk extends from the new Maynard
block to the intersection Of Rockingham
and Canal streets,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19

suffered from catarrh of the worst kind ever
since boy, and never hoped for cure, but Ely s
Cream Balm seems TO do even that Many &C.
quaintances have used 1t with excellent results
oscar Ostrum, IS Warren Ave- Chicago Ill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
Sudden Death of Elizabeth NJ. MeIIen.

Miss Elizabeth NJ. Mellen died very sud
denly at her home at about $3.50 Tuesday
morning. Miss Mellen was born at this
place 26 years ago, and for the past few
years has been employed as table girl at
Towns hotel A short time ago she was
seized with quick consumption, and on Fri
day last was attacked with a hemorrhage
of the lungs, which left her in a weak con-
dition. On Tuesday morning she under
went severe hemorrhage, after which she
sank rapidly and died within a few min
utes. The funeral will take place at 8
o'clock Thursday morning from st Charles s
church, and the burial will be in the old
Catholic cemetery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
The spanish Troops at santiago

The first shipload of the Spanish sol
diers which surrendered at Santiago sail
ed for Spain Monday, and three other YES
sells have loaded and sailed since. The
embarkation of the prisoners is being
pushed with great activity. This is rem
dered imperative by their horrible condi-
ton. The mortality is so great in the
Spanish camp, where disease is rampant
that no longer are the dead buried. A
funeral pile of 10 or II bodies is made
saturated with kerosene and set fire to
cremating the bodies in the open air
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
DIR. A. J. Parker wan Move to Chicago

DR.. \. j. Parker and family are making
arrangements for leaving Bellows Falls
and going to Chicago, where they intend
to make their home for the future Dr..
Parker, through the efforts of his brother
DR.. Charles H. Parker of Chicago, has OBJ
tainedsa good position as operative dentist
in large dental firm, which manages 10
offices in Chicago, and several in other
cities. \ good salary has been offered
with a commission in addition, and the doc
tor feels confident that it would be to his
advantage to settle in the West although
he regrets to leave this place, where he
has sue essfully practiced for 10 years
The family expect to start within a few
weeks when it is hoped that all business
matters will be arranged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
Calves and Pigs.

TWILL pay market price for all calves delivered
1any Saturday, or before 1880 Monday morn.
ngs at my farm, Brattehoro. Will also buy
some nice new milch cows H. g. CLARK
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
Wanted.

A SITUATION by an American widow as
"A housekeeper on farm where there is no
objections TO boy years. Perfectly reliable
and capable to take fun charge. Small family
preferred. Good references. Address, MRS. ID.
+. ELLIS, Box l05, Grafton, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19

A clOud-burst in Hawkins county,
Tenn, last Friday night caused a loss of
more than 30 lives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
BRATTLEBORO ACADEMY.

West BrattlebOrO, VT.
Prepares for College, Business and Practca
Life, New and special course for teachers. Fall
term opens September LIST. For information
address II. f. MILLER, A. b., Principal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-08-19
Mill Property For Sale.

TINE Estey saw mill in North Hinsdale is offer
Il ed for sale Inquire of j. II. MERRIFIELD
administrator S. II. Shermans estate, Crosby
Block, Brattleboro.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
Stop Coughing.

The season is at hand that, for children, may betermed the cough iag season. Who has not listened with mingled sympathetic distress, amusement and annoyances in church, school room and other places of gathering at the lung hacking and throat-chopping of a group of youngsters in Winter and Spring2
 It IS fact beyond question that very much of it is avoidable.
 Wo quote the words of physi- elan iE connection with an institu- ton where there were many chiI- dren. He says, 'sThere is nothing more irritable to cough than coughing. For some time I had been so fully assured of this that determined for one minute at least 10 lessen the number of coughs heard in certain ward in a hos plsaI of the institution. By the promise of rewards and punish
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

ments I succeeded in inducTn 2 them to srnpiy hold their breath when tempted to cough and in a little while I was myself surprised to see how some of the children entirely recovered from the dIs- ease. Constant coughing is pre- eIsely like scratching wound on the outside of the body; so long as 1t is done the wound will not heal. Let person when tempted to cough draw long breath and hold It until 1t warns and soothes every air cell, and some benefit will soon be received from ths pro- cess. The nitrogen which IS thus confined acts as an anodyne to the mucous membrane, allaying the desire to cough and giving the throat and lungs chance 10 heal. "
 Boys and girls, remember this Take q full breath and hold 1t when you want 10 cough too much, and see if 1t does not help.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
CENTRAL COLLEGE,
 For Young Ladies.
Seventh Session begins Septem-
 ber B, 1898.

X full corps Of Experienced Teachers. Extensive and Thorough Courses in Liter ary. Music. EIocuttOn. Cyrnnasrfc, Shorthand, end TyDeWrttlrg g, and Art DepaFrrn ents.
 All Departments well equipped Good L. brsry Veil arranged and eonlfortable Co., lege Home. [ nder the present management the patronage of Central has increased each year fifty per cent. over the previous session. Every room in Boar1fng Department was oc- e8pied last aes-Ion- Expenses IoS com pared with advantages offered.
 Write for eata ogtIe.
 J. c. LILLE, President.
 Conway. Arkansas
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

An exchange in speaking of the -oaadoned lands throughout sec lions of the South, truthfaIIy says that 1t IS not in the land but the men, that these old fields look SO serry. All that the southern old Eeids want is the .plow held by 2 -slIlfuI hand. put down some laehes below any former work, api the ssed and grass and clover, and then the manure folIowing these. to yield crops as good as on sbe best farmed lands of the North CT the rich soils of the West. asrs are no infertile subsoiI in S4esc lands. It is soil all the way town. But the rich organic mat L@r once they possessed has been wasted and now they wane the [ al grass roots, clover, the re- mains of other crops, or some good compost only, to make them flourish as they did at first.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

News reached this city Monday of
 she death of Henry Webb. who. it will
 be remembered. cruelty murdered John -n L3 in this county about four years agn. and who escaped from the St. ! { raneis engnty Jail twIe~ and Wood Eru1 euanty jail once His death oc- cured in Texas. and the circumstances con neerrd with the killing justified it. l Webb was working for widow lady and insultsd her ln some way, and the
 Iady's brother met him on the road and killed him.
 Gen. D. c. Gevan. formerly Indian agent under CleveIand's 's admiHistrs- EtUp- spent Sunday in town. the guest of MT. and Mrs F. c. MeTwin The general Was ou his way to Memphis after visit to Helena and MaFianna { He WAS heated at Tayailip. State of Washington, about thirty miles from Seattle, and speak giowingly Gf the richness of that euantFv. but still holds
 . sort Of haHkeFIng after" old Arkan-
 SIS. The general bears his age weEi locking but little older than he did | thirty years ago. and the cordial vel
 come he received here from old confeds who -'fE' under him will serve to
 lessen the weight of years to come The general couldn't help reminding
 Capt. ". H. Mcdaniel of his famous order to Charge 'em boys, we've got to have some s0ekE
 Trans MississippI Good Roads auF. | Public Improvement convention At -t. Louis. November 2lst and 23d. Round trip tiekests sold by the Ifon Mountain route for sl0.96 good until November 18th. See DurbUrow, the genial agent . Now is the time to plant an adveT- tisement for Fall business. We can spare several columns for that purpose aE reasonable rates. Give us call
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

T. is the custom of the Memphis C ton exehangs to annually pre- s4Fc an estimate of the crop, and e.lis IS at-ays done during sae n nth Of November, after there fs been a kiIsfHg frost The re- polt $ looked for by the cotton trade all over the world, as the averages of the estimates made by Memphis cotton men invariably s5mes closer to the final figures of the crop than those of any other leasIset. The estimates for the $sasea of Is9aS has been compiled hg Secretary Hotter There are sJ estimates, and they range from 9 500 900 bales 10 13, ,250 GOO bales. The average of the estimates k II ,364 5I2 bales.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
-ANDyCICT C. vADAKIN.
 ..t1--s and Publishers.

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The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25
SATURDAY, DECEyggR r. isoa.
commlssloner.s Sale Of Real Estat

NOTICE Ia hereby given that under and N Oy virtue of decree of the sf. Francis Chancery court rendered on tbe i4fh day Of November. ISss. in a certain caEse therein pending wherein w. S. Martin & Co.,. a firu tn isquldatloa- composed ot ". 5- Martin and c. E Banks. are plaintiffs. and W. H. Coffey and L. P. Featherston are defendants the undersigned will. as commissioner of said court. On
 SATURDAY. DECEMBER r.. 1898. At the west door Of the Court house in St. Frsncis county. State of Arkansas. within the hours prescribed by law for judicial sales, ofer for sale at public oufcry 10 the highest bidder on a credit of three months from date of sale. the following described real estate tO~wit.
 The southeast quarter Of Section Twenty six i26i in Township Five i5l North. Range One CD East. in St. Francis county State of Arkan- sas.
 Note with approved security win be re- quired Of purchaser. and lien will be re- served 10 secure payment of purchase money. November 22 i-e-
 G. s. MALLORY, Commissioner.
The Forrest City times., 1898-11-25

Tho Boston Transcript, com naenting on some remarks made by Mrs. Felton in regarI to the Caro- Ina race troubles, says that the negro is what the Southern people have made him The Atlanta Con stitatlon, replying, remarks: This m'stake IS as serious as it IS nat afaI. The negro tbat Southern people made has all but disap- ared from the face of the earth. He is to be found occasionally, but he is rapidly dying out, and he has n successors. Slavery did not, as many northern editors imagine, make . savage out of the negro. No, it brought him under the dis cipline of religion and refinement, and the result was that you could find more gentlemen on one we'll ordered plantation than can be found to-day among the whole negro population. The negro men and women to whose tender care of Southern people entrusted their women and children during the war have passed away, and their lhauence and example have been utterly IoAt.