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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
Death Of Elijah Franci. Reed.

Elijah Francis Reed, Il, died at his
home, South Main street, about $3.50
o'clocN Monday morning. He had SUIT
fered with an organic disease eight years
and he had been confined to his bed about
two months. Funeral services were held
at the Methodist church at o'clock Wed
nesday afternoon, Rrv. j. d. Beeman
officiating. The burial was in West Brat
tleboro.
Mr.. Reed was born in Wilmington April
20, 1921, and remained there until after
mis- marriage, with the exception of three
or four years which he spent in Vernon
He married Philena Butterfeld of DUN
merston Jan. l, lS43, and they spent the
next year in Wilmington. They then
moved to the DR.. Butterield farm in Dunn
merston and carried it on for eight wears
after which they returned TO Wilmington
and carried on farm for about nine years
| They next moved to West Brattleboro,
where they bought a farm, coming TO
| Brattleboro "a years ago. They had seven
children, five of whom are lving-Cyrus
| f. Reed of Central street, Mrs. Ellen p.
| Ellis, wife of William T. Ellis of South
M ain street, Lucy L EstabrOok, wife of
| William +. Estabrook of Woburn, Mass
Fred W. Reed, salesman in O. j. Pratt
| store, and Frank l.. Reed, who is employed
in F, r. Durgln's drug store. Mr. Reed
leaves one 0rother-Otis NJ Reed of Meri-
den, Conn. Mr.. Reed was a member of
the Methodist church and a charter mem
Der of Protective grange His first wife
died June 8, 1885 He married for his
second wife Mrs. Jane Miller of West
BrattlebOro on Aug. 20, 1885. She sur
wives him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18

Z, c. Crosby of Brattleboro and NJ. c..
Coolidge of Fitchburg were in the city yes
terday in the interests of the Northampton
and Amherst electric road. Some meas
urements were taken to assist in making
estimates, II was arranged that as soon
as the Amherst hearing has been held a
meeting of the directors will be called, the
10 per cent of stock called in, and perma.
nent organization effected Mr.. Crosby
said that II is the present intention TO be-
gin work on the construction Just as soon
next spring as the weather will permit.
and that if preliminary arrangements are
all made at the outset, the Amherst ex-
tension can be built and put in operation
in Two months, excepting the river cross
ing. In regard TO the river crossing, legis-
lative sanction will have to be first OBJ
tanned. Then the company will have prop
ositiOns TO make TO the county and towns
regarding the building OF a new bridge, or
repairing the old one. If the people de-
eide not to pool their interests with the
railroad, special bridge will be built and
the promoters have already a few plans
for such structure. They are assured
that the construction of a separate bridge
will pay, Mr.. Crosby and Mr.. Coolidge
and the other directors are disposed TO
build and equip the road in the best way,
with the latest improvements in cars, with
fast motors and everything that will be
convenient Northampton correspond
ence IN Springfield Republican of Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18
The Old Toll Bridge Is Declining.

AS the work on the Main street bridge
nears completion the selectmen find it
necessary TO turn their attention TO the old
bridge across the Connecticut river, which
is owned by the towns of Brattleboro and
Hinsdale and of which Brattleboro's share
is twice that of Hinsdale. 1t has been
long known for several years that this
bridge is nearing the end of its natu-
raj life, but the time has now appar-
emily arrived when it will need constant
repairing. The north stringer on the east
span has been broken for several years,
giving the bridge the appearance of u
broken back, but 1t was repaired at the
time of the break. The north side of the
bridge has been constantly settling and
moving north until now it is nearly foot
out of its original position. This move
ment TO the north has increased rapidly
during the past year, and the selectmen
are now trying TO devise means to stop its
progress. The problem is difficult one,
and although the situation has been care
fully looked over this week it cannot be
stated yet how the question will be solved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18

was worse Than That In the civil War
According 10 the Testimony OF Lieut.
Col. shumway of the I'd Massschusetts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-11-18

Meteorological Record.
WEEK ENDING THURSDAY EVENING Nov. II, 1895.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
SMASHED HIS HEAD
Another Row at Phoebus
Yesterday Morning.
THREE PEOPLE INJURED
W"m"n's Christian Temperance Union
in'i"rscs " Ii."n. MRS. Lancer.
Case Vest P"spon-
cd. other items.

Mallory street. in Phocbus. which is
becoming almost as famous as thu.
scene OF bloody rows as ever Tin Bucket
Alley was iii its palmieSt days. ycsler-
day morning added another CORY melee
la the long list already chalked down
against it. The details of the affair
nave not Vet been ;lsccrtained. owing 20
IN" absence of one of the star perform
crsi in it, His name is Fletcher. and the
charge against him is that Of shooting,
another man.
From the best information obtainahl..
It appears that the riot was precpitated
by Il party Of intnNicated regulars from
Fort Monroe 1t began some time be-
tween l. and O'Clock at Hoaglantl'.:
saloon and WAS subsequently transfer
red To an establishment known as the
Annex. kept by Carrie Lancer. on Nal
lory street. The shooting, it is said. or-
CURED in or near Hoagland's saloon,
and all that is known about it is that n
soldier. whose name the authorities did
not learn has Il bullet hole in his leg
which may prove serious. and that TIL.
man accused of the shooting. whose
name is Fletcher. declares that the
accident Was due to the accidental dis
charge of his pistol. Fletcher was ar
rested and locked UP in the town rris-
On, small building with wooden cells,
Ii was supposed that he would be per-
fcatlE safe there until Justice Furness
could arrange for Il hearing. Tut who II
All officer Went to the jail to see how
Fletcher was getting on he made the
startling discovery that tire prisoner
had flown.
1t is said tina, the difficulty at Carrie
l.,Hcer'S place grew uut of the act Of /,
soldier who was under the influence #
Liquor. Upon entering the saloon lie
discovered another soldier asleep in :,
chair and. without intending offense
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
MIR. WILSON ENDORSED.
Woman's Christian Temperance Unio.
Approve Ills Work

Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Approve Fills Work.
The annual meeting Of the Woma MS
Christian Temperance Union of the
Norfolk district was held in the chapel
NJ the soldiers Home yesterday. Thir-
tN-tWo delegates We're present. Mrs. T.
c. Favilic presided 1T the opening OF the
convention and conducted the devot iun-
al exercises. Reports upon forty diff
!crent branches II the work We're So b.
united, showing the organization to be
in a most excellent condition through
out the jurisdiction. Addresses We're
delivered by the president, Mrs. NJ. c..
Milcy. of Norfolk. the Rev. Mr.. Cum
inngham, of this city, late missionary
To Japan. ana others. The Hampton
Union was represented by Mrs. Wheel
en- one Of the most active temperance
women on the Peninsula.
An interesting feature of the prnceed-
in:ss Was the report submitted by MI.
and Mrs. Wilson. who. a few months
ago left Newport News and went to
Phoebus and established /. reading l.. ON
and restaurant for the benefit Of sol
dicrs. 1t is said that they have done
excellent work among the Maryland
volunteers. The Union highly com
mcndcd them and among many of the
members the impression prevails that
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson have been greatly
mISreHreStnted
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
uypSor1sM OF \ useful KIND.

Capt. Nettlcton. an English army Of
iiccr. a stranger in this country was
recently rnp"d in by New York conf
htncc men. and introduced to he
"twenty-one" dice game, says the Chi
caso Inter-0cean. AT Il certain stage
of the proceedings the c,pper. who had
lost Il big bet. turned to Nettleton and
said:
by J"ve old man. can't afford to
lose all th:lt money. although I'VE got I,
sure thing to win it back on the next
throw! Let me have five hundred.
rs capt. Netleton said afterward in
telling his experiences: Il just put my
h"nd IN my pocket and handed him
notes. Why did SO l don't know |
seemed To BE- in IL condition Of abstrac-
ton. and ! gave him the money me-
eh;!nirnllS. rs ! might have given him
a 'isht FOR a cigar saw him los" it
on The next throw. and | saw both the
m. II get UP and go out: the rascal TO
whom had given the money turning
back ut the door and Saying, something
about il being all right and that he
would call around at The hotel ut :,
o'clock ana pay me back. | sat there. in
4 state of semi-stupetica ton. for. sup
pose five minutes or SO, ana then went
away convinced that must have bce.
temporarily bercft OF my senses. You
may eau II hypnotism; can find no
Luckily for the captain. who had
made UP his mind to pocket his loss
accossted on the way back to his hotel
by detective, now retired: but once
one OF the stars of Inspector Byrnes'
stan. whom he had met some years
previous in London
Just leave it to me and DELAY ynur
departure for a few days" said the vet
efan, after hearing the story. and ma
captain agreed >''S
wo days later the captain was invit-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
ELECTRIC SNlFILTING
Novel Furnaces Which Are Being nj,
llnANn Ni.lr.l..l

Novel Furnaces Which Arc Hvin. aid
Down at Niagara.
II appears that the Americans arr,
s'NeiN 70 read us once. more in the mat
ter of electric smelling says the Lon
den Electric Review. Europe generally
does the research work but Ameri,., is
usually the first to adapt the discover
les which are made To the practical bus
mess of life. At Niagara som. improv-
"u furnaces are now being laid down
These are large c:St-irUn drums and
Resemble in appearance the spool upon
which cables are wound. ON the TWO
outside peripheries iron plates can be
cl;imped. and these serve To keep in the
ores which are to be reduced The drum
is mounted on Il shaft and can be slow
~ rotated by suitable gear. The cleo
trndcS are rarbonS fixed side by side
their points touching an imaginary line
dawn horizontally through the axis
Of the furnace. The heat due to the re-
si&tance of the ore is. Of course. de
Ncluped between these two points and.
as the ore is reduced. the resultant
metal lowers the resistance of the fur
mace. and the alnp"vrlnet,r rises. When
this occurs the furnace is slowly TO-
lated. and by this movement The metal
is drawn down away from the cleo
tru.ieS and fresh ore is also brought be-
tween them to b.. acted upon in like
manner. The reduced ore. coul., within
the furnace, and can be extracted cold
ut the other side Of the drum after
moving the rElmpcd plates. The adj
jus,u:nt of the furnace is tn he auto
matte. Il sln;il motor controlled by an
a,nmctcr rotating tue drum and keep
ir.: the current constant, This fur
nHcc is the outcome of elaborate en-
pcriments. and, Judging from the re
suits which the author Of the paper, de-
scihes. We should expect great things
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
BRIEF ITEMS.

MI Joseph Merrill. who served on The
! ale as an electrician during the war.
returned 10 his home i'll this city yes
tertlay.
Mr.. Harry I'hocbus, who has been
seriously i'll for several days with bill
i"iS fever. is recovering
Mrs Hogadon is reported dangerous
~ III at Dixie Hospital With typhoid
tsf.cr- II is said that since the death
OF her son and daughter She has no de-
sire to live.
Several hundred people went to Buck
TO" Beach last night on the c:,rmen's;
trolley PARTY The ears ear!y in the
evening We're beautifully Illuminated
TIE words Euckt"e Beach appearing in
large electric letters on the side Thu.
party was success. and the men are
loud in their r'ais" of Captain Oar
linE's generosity
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
CURRENT TOPICS

In View Of the facts that three mo,
nave been shot in the AdironducIs in
mistake for deer thus far this wear and
ti';lt Twelve We're shot last season. i, has
peeh proposed that the hunters shall
Mear costumes of such color that the
take
NJ. Z"la's Paris" and Monks ana
Their Decline" by the Rev. DR. Zur-
cher OF Buffalo have been placed i'm
me index of prohibited books by the
Vatican.
The Rochester Post Express fears
that the powers will treat ,ht. Czar's
peace proposal as the fishes treated the
sermon which was preached to them by
st. Anthony:
The ser'non was now ended
Each turned ana descendcd;
The pixies Went on stealing. @z
The cells went on ceiling,
Much delighted were they.
But preferred the old way. #.
y Paris physician has lately nipped
N the bud, so it is reported a habit
which might have become as dangerous
as the use of morphine a woman OF
fashion had tried pertaining herself by
:'nh-cutaneous injections. and found
that it was quite possible to give the
body the fragrance of the lily or the
rose. But her example was initiated
with nearly fatal results, and the ply
scian's warning has put a stop to the
fad among the tin-de- steele. Parisiennes
a new society of Bird Restorers'
has been organized in Boston for the
purpose of replacing native songbirds
in the former haunts. protecting and
encouraging them in the breeding sea
son and planting colonies wherever
practicable.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
LANCER CASE POSTPONED.
Uncertain Now When 1t Win T

Uncertain Now When 1t VIII Re
POSTAL. M. Heard
The case of Mrs. Julia A. Lancer. oF
Phoebus. charged With keeping Il dis
orderly house. was called in the County
Court yesterday morning. Greatly to
the surprise of many people. however.
il was postponed and there is now 10
certainty as to when il will be tried
The fair defendant is not now en-
gagged in the saloon business. having
transferred her license some time ago
and it is thought by her friends that
this fact will operate in her favor IN
case she is called upon to explain the
charges against her before they have
passed out of mind.
1t is undoubtedly fortunate for Mrs
Lancer that she escaped trial yester-
day. for While the jury that occupied
the box was composed of men who
know how to consider evidence uninflu-
enced by bias or prejudice growing out
Of their own notions concerning moral
obligations, the fact that >particu-
lar member of the panel is a strong and
uncompromiSing law and order advo-
cate would have insured an intelligent
and panstaking investigation of the
case. in which event. it is generally
agreed conviction would surely have
followed. Hut While this is true. the
woman is not without considerable
sympathy. The question arises. why
punish Julia Lancer for an offcnSe
which a dozen men perhaps are COM
hitting every day? The Indictment
uron which there is a remote possibli-
~ that she may be arfaigned some
day. alleges that she kept house Of
ill fame. She denies that this is true.
saying that the women found at her
place were hoartcrs and that the only
money she received from them was that
which they paid her for board and lodg-
ing.
The hearing was postponed on ac-
count Of a witness named James Waite
who left Phocbus about the time the
war began and went South to become a
soldier
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09

county. but now of Louisville Ky VIII,
came mere some time ago on n visit Ia
ifiehds. is recovering from IN attack or
Appendicitis. Miss Dunn WAS taken sex
SsFefai weeks since with what w;ls sun,
posed 70 be Indigestion. Her illness H.
i"''S became So serious that Dr..
'a.les Seiaen WAS called in ana quick
!! diagnosed her troubles as appended
ms. She has many friends here who
W'li rejoice to know that she is conya-
lesclng. She will leave for Louisville AS
soon Il she is able to travel.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
While the War Lasts

A!l who march. walk or stand. should
snake INTO their shoes Aliens Foot
tase. n powder. 1t cures aching, tired.
sore. swollen feet. and makes tight or
new shoes easy. 1t absorbs moisture
aud prevents cnac.ng. hot. smarting.
blistered. sweating feet. All the regular
Volunteers in hot climates can't exist
IN comfort without it. Aliens Foot
Ease is sold By all druggists and shoe
stores. 2Sc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress. Allen S. Olmsted. lie Roy. NY
juneoa-Sm
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
SNAKE IN MIR. nAaEIN,s SHOE.

SNAKE IN N. iIAREIN'S SHOE
Mr.. Andy Hardin had quite an eXcit-
ing experience a few days ago at his
house a few miles below here. Getting
up soon one morning. and in attempts
ing to put his shoes on he found
snake snugly coilcd in one OF them.
which he did not discover until he had
run his foot into the shoes. 1t is said
Nh. Hardin lost 40 time in releasing
his snakeshir from his imprisoned po-
sition. the snake being terribly fright
cned and Mr.. Hardin likewise.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09

TT HE STEAMER S. A. M'CALu
Il will leave Newport News Wttb
both freight and passengers for Peters.
burg every Monday. Wednesday ana
Friday about tbs A. NJ. and will leave
Newport News for Norfolk every Tuee-
day, Thursday and Saturday about S:sS
p. M.
VIII leave Norfolk every Monday
Wednesday and Friday at 600 A. M
sharp. ]. w. PHILLIPS,
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09

Il ES,au To be n lrV goods clerk" So

Il used to be Il dry goods clerk" said
4 girl who earns Il living nowadays 10y
playing tunes on a iynewritcr, accord
ing TO the New Orleans Times Demo-
crat. land got discharged for impu
dence, laZiness and general incompe
VAS unluey enough one i ahH aRF Fl Msl Oh
a lady who was in a frightfully bad
humor about something, and naturally
she took ii out on me. She said
things that made me writhe. but held
my tongue ana tried to be respectful.
At last ! ventured To correct her as to
the width of IA piece of silk 1t was a
perfectly polite remark. meant for her
information. but she rushed off and re-
ported me for insolcnce. Next day an
other diSsrunted lady looked over Il
lot Of fabrics and srumbled because We
didn't have more She said that there
We're others in stock. but that was
evidently too fatigucd to get them
down. and in going out she told the
manager that was insutferably lazy.
BY particularly bad luck u third Gus
toner very like the other! Two. raised Il
row at my counter Il few days later be-
cause a piece of dress goods she had
purchased didn't match sample. She
did the matching herself. but all the
sa me. she remarked ut the office that
they had a clerk who needed treatment
in Il Week. and there was nothing for it
but to let me go. ] really didn't blame
the manager. He told me rather kindly
that those ladies We're valuable Gus
toners, and. Irrespective of the circum-
stances. l hau lost my usefulness for
the store by offending them. I agreed
with him. but at the same time l cuull!
NOT help remembering that ] had my
mother to support and Wondering
whether such easily offer.ied ladies
ever dreamed what ii was axe 70 need
work and not have work To do. They
would be surprised. ! dare say. il!
they knew what distress and h =art-achc
they brought into our little home. But
we pulled through somehow. and now
I'm glad il happened. There was
nothing strange about my case. and
lots of other girls have had the same
experience. If wealthy women out
shopping knew how much harm a
thoughtlesS word will sometimes do I
think. perhaps. they would be more
considerate of those who serve them"
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
CHICAGO GRAIN MARKET

CHICAGO. Sept. S.-ISad reports or
the Russian wheat crop and heavy eX-
Port shipments for the day. together
With fresh sales for export al New
York. gave a strong closing today to
4 generally firm Wheat market and
September left off 5-SM3-4 higher and
December hos. 3-$M1-S Corn lost is;
oats are mp Is: provisions firm: pork
advanced zoe: lard II l-2c and ribs lac
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
AZ ERCHANTS & MINERS TRANS
NG PORTATLON co IS STEA MSHIp

M ERCHANTS Il MINERS TRANS.
I'VE PORTATION CO.'S STEAMSHIP
LINES FOR BOSTON. PROVIDENCE
and BALTIMORE.
Leave Newport News. via Norfolk foe
Boston every Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, sailing from Norfolk at $50 r.
NJ. Leaves for Providence Tuesdays
Fridays and Sundays at $50 P. M.
Leave Newport News for Baltimore
Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and SUM-
days at P. NJ. connecting for WASH
ington. Philadelphia and New York.
Fare to Baltimore, one way. So; round
trip; IS. including stateroom berth. Ac-
coHlmodations and cuisine un-
equalled. Freight and passengers
taken for all points north ana south.
For further Information apply to
Z. c. SAUNDERS. Agent.
Newport Newa. Va.
W.P. TURNER, G. p. A.
J. C. WHITNEY. T. I'd.
General office. Baltimore, I'D
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
N LID DOMINION STEAMSHIP co
~ DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN
NEW YORK AND VIRGINTA

AZ
POINTS.
The elegant passenger steamships
jamestown. Guyandotte, Princess Anne
and Old Dominion leave New York
every day except Sunday at s:se
r M. for Norfolk and Newport Newn,
touching at Fortress Monroe on the
south bound trip.
The ships of this line leave Norfo3k
for New York direct every day except
Sunday at $50 P. M.
A short. delightful and lnvigoratin@
voyage.
FARES:
flrst-class. straight, including meals
and berth ....................$ see
tirst-class. round trip. including
meals and berth .......... $1S0e
Storage, without substance. $50
Steamer Luray arrives from Smith,
field and leaves for Norfolk daily eK-
cept Sunday at 500 A. NJ. Returning
leaves Norfolk from Bay Line wharf
every day except Sunday at 800 P. NJ.
NJ. B. CROWELL. Agent.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09

Mo;her-Joe. why do you suppose
that old hen persists in laying in the
coalbin?
Joe-Why mother. I think she has
seen the sign. Now is the time to
lay in your COAL
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09

Though Vienna is certainly growing,
the consumption Of meat. owing 10 the
growing number of poor families. has
steadily decreased during the last six
years.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09

HAMPTON AND
Newport News, a black umbrella.
grcy-horn handle, nickle plated band
With initials "a. r. Finder will re-
ceive suitable reward by returning to
A. Reisfield. ZOOS Washington Ave
nue., Newport News. sep 7-3'
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1898-09-09
De La Sale Institute

La Sale Ave. and Grand Boulevard.
HAMPTON ROADS, VA
Glasses Will open on Monday. Sept.
- 1898. Conductors will collect one
fare only for students on electric cars
from Newport News to In Sale avenue.
y conveyance will meet students at the
poWcrhu,lsc at $50 y. NJ. Circulars
may 10 obtained at Daily Press office.
i-3t. H!tOTHiIl. TOBIAS. Director.