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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
A Flre 1oss OF s4s,Ooo at Kssns.

One of the most disastrous fires in many
in Colony block, one of the finest build
ings in the city. 1t was two hours before
losses aggregating nearly $40, 900 were sus-
tained. The building is owned by G. II.
Colony and on the street floor were four
stores, above which were offices. The
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
WARDSBORO.

Allen Knight of Langdon, N. H., has
visited his brother, H. +. Knight, the past
week
j. II. Ripley of Chester Mass, has
been in town this week, also F. h David
son of Rutland.
A party of our village people attended
the singing school at West Townshend
Tuesday evening. 1t is taught by Julian
Johnson
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11

blaze started from the explosion of a lamp
in the basement of the Ladies' Exchange
dry goods store. The blaze was not dis
covered until the smoke was seen spreading
up the stairway and at that time the fire
had made considerable progress, and the
cellar was full of infammable material.
Representatives of the w. G.. Hall estate,
who own the store estimate the loss at
$4,000 There was insurance of $1,000
on the goods. The other occupants of the
block were damaged mostly by smoke and
water. l.. e. Mason, clothing dealer,
places his loss at $500; E. NJ. Flint, drug
gist, $1,000 and G. II. Bridgman, grocer,
$500. Mr. Colony's loss on the block will
be $4,000. All the losers are insured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11

Henry Abbott, 10, died Sunday at his
home in West Swanzey. A wife, one
daughter and two sons survive, the latter
being Mrs. Henry Whitcomb and Frank
f., of Swanzey, and George II. of Keene.
Mr.. Abbott had represented the town in
the legislature and was selectman many
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11

Stop drugging yourself with quack nostrums
or cures" Get a well known pharmaceutical
Cold in the head will not cause suffering if Ey's
Cream Balm is used. Druggist will supply 10
cent trial size or 81 cent full size. We mail IL.
ELY BROS, SO Warren St. New York City,
Rev. John Reid, jr, of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. can
emphasize his statement ut is a positive cure
for catarrh if used as directed. Rev Francis
W. Poole Pastor Central Pres. Church. Helena,
Mont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11

Religion is the best armor a man can
have, but it is the worst cloak unyan.
All the water in the ocean can never
turn the swans black legs to white.
-ShdkSDere,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
CuiIford Slate

A RE unfadiug black in color, and make the
N handsomest and most durable roof IN the
world Slate laid on roof If desired. Prices on
application. Dimension slate in all sizes. Gull
ORD SLATE CO., Guilford, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
A Strange Tragedy.

Roy Gehrig of Milton, Pa, shot and
probably fatally wounded Will b Davis of
st. Clair, Pa, at Millersville Wednesday
and then killed himself The boys were
pupils Of Pierce's business college at Phila-
delphia, and went to Millersville Saturday
to call upon two girl students at the nor
NAL school there. The shooting occurred
in a room at the Iloaks hotel a note
written by Gehrig and found near the
body said 1--WE are dead in love with
Alice Cummings and Annie Holmes and
not being able to see them, and they keep
ing away from us, we resolved TO take our
lives
Davis says he knows nothing of the note,
and denies that there was any compact to
commit suicide. From what can be learned
it seems that Gehrig, who was introduced
to the girls by Davis, was desperately in
love with Miss Cummings and that he and
Davis had a dispute over her which re-
suited in the shooting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
No Pleasure, Because No Health,

No interest in the things of life, or indeed in
any of life's pleasures. Such is the daily lament
of thousands because of some disease, the con-
ditions being that of utter weakness and pros
for the cure of such diseases; the ordinary
practitioner is not equal TO it, 1t is TO Dr.
CIR, enc, 81 Temple Place, Boston, Mass, the
most successful physician in the world In the
cure of disease to whom J on should write about
your case. You can consult him free, and he
will write you his opinion and advice free.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
A Card.

We, the undersigned, agree to refund the
money on a so cent bottle of Greene's Syrup OF
Tar II it fails TO cure your cough or cold. We
also guarantee 25 cent bottle to prove salts
factory or no pay.
FIR. DURGIN, Brattleboro,
GEO. e GREENE, Brattleboro,
III. HOLDEN & CO., Brattleboro,
A. NJ. CORSER, Putney,
G. K. PARK Williamsville,
n. NJ. BATCHELDER, Newfane,
w. S. HOLLAND, Townshend,
j. G. WILCOX, Guilford,
VIC. HALLIDAY, East Dover,
A. L. WHEELER, Wardsboro
BARBER BROS, West Townshend,
T. W. PLIMPTON. Wardsb0ro,
BROWN & RYDER, West Wardsboro,
F. K. SMITH, Jamaica,
JONES & O'BRIEN, Hinsdale, N. H.,
NJ. G. WILLIAMS, Putney, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
THE LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Sheep and lamps-There was a decided
increase on the market this week. There
was a larger number of arrivals, and the
sales were better than they have been
for some time previous. The general
sales were much the same as last week
and the prices maintained much the
same level. Veal calves sold from 40
6la per Id. The other stocks sold at the
prices they brought last week. The de-
mand was good and a clearance was eff
Ill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-03-11
Dog Found

A BLACK AND TAN HOUND found with
a strap collar mo name on collar( Owner can
nave property by paying for this advertisement
uEo A. HOLLAND, Hinsdale, N. II. 10 IL
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
BATTERY COURT MARTIAL,
Case of Private Stohr, Charged With
AbSenting Himself From Drill,
Considered.

The trial of Private T. c. Stohr, of
Battery A. by court martial, on the
charge of absenting himself from drill
for nearly nine months, was concluded
at the armOry last night. The court
decision will not be announced until
it has been reviewed and approved by
Maj. Libbey, of the battalion.
The evening was devoted to the eX-
animation of two witnesses, Sergeant
Clark, of Battery A, and the defendant
himself. Sergeant Clark, who was on
the stand when the court adjourned
week ago, continued with his identifi-
cation of the books and records
Private Stohr was then called in his
own defense. He testified that he was
not a citizen of the United States, but
subject of Emperor William of Ger
many. He came to this country in
1892, but had never taken out his pa
perS. That he absented himself from
drill, Mr.. StOhr did not deny. He would
not swear that the signature in a book
purpOrting to contain the muster roll
was his.
This closed the testimony and the
case was submitted to the court with
out extended argument either by the
judge advocate or by William Louis
Kelly Jr., counsel for the accused.
The cases against Privates Wilson
and the Madigan brothers, who are
charged with a similar Offense, will
come up for trial two weeks hence be-
fore the same court martial.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
ENTERTAINMENT BY MUTEs.
Unique and Enjoyable Programme
Given in st. Mary's Hall.

The majority of those who took an active
part In the programme rendered at St.
Mary's last evening couldn't hear the ap-
plause which greeted their efforts. The affair
was a unique one and the first of its kind
ever given in st. Paul.
Some month ago Rev. Father Gibbons, of
St. Marys church started an association for
the deaf mutes of the Twin Cities The So
ciety. known as St Mary's Deaf society, was
nearly 100. The entertainment last evening
was under the auspices Of the society and
fifteen Of the members had places on the
programme.
Thomas Sheridan. a graduate of the state
institution at Farbaut and also of Gallaudet
college, at Washington, d. C.. and now
teacher at the Faribaut school read a paper
on THE Deaf, Their Education and Place in
Society,"" that is, Miss Mary E. Griffin
while Mr.. Sheridan talked it off on his fingers
to those in the audience not able to hear.
Anton Schroeder and Fred Brant gave prac
tical demonstrations of the different means
deaf persons have of communicating with one
another.
De Witt Touslcy galloped through a story
in the sign language before Miss Griffin, who
started to read it. had fairly commenced,
the idea being that the sign language dis
posed of matters with lightning rapidity.
Mrs p. B. Peacha who has been deaf from
childhood, contributed piano solo
Nellie Manley gave an exhibition of Indian
club swinging Albert Ekberg and De Witt
Tousey told short stories in the sign Ian
guage which were interpreted by Miss Griffin.
Several tableuX given by members OF
the society," and Miss Julia Stedel and Miss
A. Mason wildly portrayed in the sign Ian
guage hymns sung by quartette.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
WILL NOT o n THEM.
DR.. Stone Will Allow the Council to
Pass Certain Garbage RiIIS

The six garbage contractors filed bills with
the city clerk yesterday for work done dur
ing the past month. The aggregate amount
of the bills was $1,0S3.S 50, and after the con-
tractors had duly sworn that the work had
been done the bills were sent to Health
Commissioner Stone for his approval
DR.. Stone was perusng the bills when a
reporter for The Ito B inquired as to
V whether there t had been many failures re
commissioner said in some of the districts
there tn had been considerable complaint but
unable to say whether the complaints were
justifable not.
In the third, fifth. sixth. eighth. ninth,
tenth and eleventh districts the bills. DR..
Stone said, would be approved, as the small
number of complaints in these districts, had
made 1t possible for the men in the office TO
Investigate and report
In the first, second fourth and seventh dis
tricts, complaints had been made which had
not been investigated, and the bills for these
districts, he said, he would not approve, but
send to the council and allow the settlement
to be made there.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
WOUND UP THEIR BUSINESS.
BOttIers Complete Their Plans for
an Exchange and Adjourn

The Northwestern Bottlers' association
closed it's session in this city yesterday, when
adjournment was taken until the next annual
meeting in Minneapolis next January.
The major part of the day was spent per-
fecting the plan by which it is proposed to
establish a clearing house for empty bottles.
The matter was put in definite shape. and
Drewry G. Sons, of this city, will have charge
of the "bottle exchange" The department
will be conducted with as little expense as
possible. This will be met by the levy of an
assessment on each of the bottling firms COM
ing into the deal. They will be divided into
three classes. and the amount of the assess
ment will be graded according to the re-
spective class of the firm assessed. The larg-
est concerns are placed in Class A, and so
on down.
The bylaws and constitution were amend
ed, and number of other matters disposed
of before adjournment was taken.
The bottlers who have thus Joined their
forces for their mutual benefit feel that much
good will come of the new organization. Most
of those in attendance left last night for their
respective homes in several parts Of the state.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
BURNS BILL FOR PRINTING.
The Ex-COunty Auditor Makes a
Formal Demand for an Old
Claim.

J. H. Burns, exzcounty auditor, yes
terday fled with the city comptroller
formal demand for warrant Of $473.60
which he claims is due him on claims
allowed by the council in June and
September, 1892.
Burns had a contract for city print
ing during the year 1891, and the coun-
Gil allowed a claim of 81 630.66 in June
1892. There was some question as to
the prices charged, claim having
been made they were too high, and
Mayor Wright soon after taking his
seat and acting on a resolution of the
council appointed c. S. Schurman, as
All expert printer, to go over Burns
bills and make a report as to the COR
rectness of prices charged.
The report of the expert was made to
a committee of the council in August
1892, and the total amount of the over
charges, deducting II the undercharges,
was stated to be $S0468. According to
the claim of Burns the report never
went further than the committee, al
though Schurman was allowed $50 fees
for his services.
The comptroller, however, Burns
claims, deducted from the bill ordered
paid to him by the council without any
authority except that of the report of
the expert.
Burns in the papers filed with the
comptroller yesterday, states that he
has an opportunity TO engage in bust
ness in Iowa, and if he can realize on
what is due him at once, will settle for
S47S.60, and will turn over to the city
a list he has prepared showing where
property owners have claims against
the city, in the shape of unpaid dam
ages and assessments aggregating $42,
coo, and destroy all contracts he now
has to collect the amounts by the own
ers.
Comptroller McCardy is inclined to
the opinion that he has no authority
to draw the warrant asked for by
Purns, and further said that there was
no doubt in his mind but that Burns
had overcharged the city on printing
hills to the amount reported by the eX
pert who made the investigation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
EIGHTH WARD SEWER PLANS.
City Engineer Recommends That a
New Order on Different Lines
lie Drawn.

Some weeks ago preliminary orders
were sent to the board of public works
for the construction of a sewer on
Gaultier street, from Como avenue to
Thomas street, and on Thomas street,
from Gaultier to Como avenue; also,
for sewer on Elfeldt street, from
Como avenue to Lafond street. and
west on LafOnd street to harrington
avenue. The order was sent to the
city engineer for a plan and estimate.
The city engineer reported yesterday
recommending that the two orders be
combined for economy and also be-
cause the route designated did not
correspond to lines upon which sewers
should be constructed to drain the ter
ritory He recommended that a new
order be secured to cover streets which
would provide sewerage facilities for
the territory.
The system recommended by the city
engineer was on Gaultier street. from
Como avenue to Thomas street; on
Thomas street, from Gaultier to Como
avenue; on LafOnd street, from Gaul-
tier to harrington avenue, and on Ell
feldt street, from Lafond to a point $50
feet north. The cost is estimated at
1888, or $3.50 per front foot to the
property owners.
The owners interested will be called
before the board Thursday next to get
their views.
The order for the boulevarding of
Grand avenue, between Floral avenue
and Grotto street was referred to the
clerk to verify the petition of property
owners asking for the improvement.
This afternoon the board will hear
property owners on the matter of paw
ing Summit avenue. from Wabasha
to Sixth streets; Minnesota street, from
Third to Eighth streets, and Cedar
street, from Second street to Como av
enue
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03

Mr. Sinclair's pastorate would mark a new
era OF prosperity in the history of the First
church The church has been laboring under
great disadvantages he said, during the
past hVe years, occasioned by a frequent
change OF pastors. and the church debt had
time
Arrangements have been made to take c.re
of the debt. and he believed that they had
now reached a point where the church and
its various auxiliary branches were in shape
to do most efficient work
The congregation, with the assistance of an
energetic pastor, will endeavor to build up all
branches of the church work.
The First church is the Oldest Presbyterian
church in the state. The first edifce was
erected on the corner of Market and Fourth
streets. The church location has been moved
three times
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
ST. PAUL MINISTER'S AGREE
To the Preliminary Steps for u Re
IigiOus Library.

To the Preliminary Steps for u Re-
IigiOus Library.
number of st. Paul ministers met in the
Y. M. c. A. rooms yesterday afternoon and
ratified the articles Of Incorporation drawn
up by joint committee of ST. Paul and Min
neapolis ministers providing for a religious
library.
Rev. w. C. Pope presided
The bylaws and constitution provide for
a board of directors and officers, and also
the functions of the organization and it's Off
GERS
The new association hopes to secure rooms
in the state university library, and permission
has been granted by the librarian of the in
stitution for the use of a room in the library
until the next meeting of the board of re-
gents of the university in April. The univer-
sity faculty is very favorable. and it was
thought that the religious books in the uni
versity library may be loaned to the new as
sociaton.
The matter is receiving great deal of
impetus from the clergymen of the two cities
Several laymen in denomipational churches of
the Twin Cities, as well as the ministers,
have offered to loan the new association new
books Of secular naturei
committee of eight st. Paul ministers, who
will act with a similar committee from Min
neapolis. oc 81
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
PART OF IT SUPPRESSED
MINORITY REPORT OF THE GRAND JURY
HAD TO BE RETURNED
The Members Whose Ideas 1t Repre-
scented Failed to- Subscribe Their
Names-RepOrt Proper Shows
That the Members Found Some
Things to Criticise.

The grand jury submitted its final
report yesterday to Judge Willis in the
criminal court. Enclosed in a separate
document was a special report embOdy-
ing it is understood, the views of a
minority of the grand jury regarding
the assessments of certain classes Of
corporations, the abuse of franchises
and other alleged violations of law on
the part of these institutions. This
special report, however, did not be-
come public.
When court convened at 2 p. M, the
final report having been submitted in
The forenoon, with the indictments else
where recorded, Judge Willis called the
attention of the grand jury to the fact
that the special report of the minority
bore no signature OF any member of the
grand jury, and was in no way authen-
tiCated
In view of the commendable ideas
contained in this report" added Judge
Willis. and the admira BILE manner in
Which they are expressed, L regret that
the court is unable to receive the re-
port But, as it is not in any manner
authenticated. | can do nothing else but
request the clerk to return the special
report to the foreman of the grand
jury"
Thereupon the report was handed to
the deputy clerk, who returned it to
Foreman knauft.
Then, at the request of the court,
the deputy clerk read the final report
in full. after which the court adjourned
the grand jury for two weeks, when, if
the court gives consent, testimony will
be submitted by Moritz Helm concern
ing alleged irregularities and violations
in the administration of the tax laws
of the city. county and state.
The final report of the grand jury
is. in substance as follows:
The workhouse city and county hos
pital, and the almshouse are reported
to be in excellent condition and under
good management.
The premises occupied for a central
police station are poorly adapted for
the use. The plumbing is poor Two
additional teams are needed and an
extra horse. The Prior avenue station
might possibly be united with some
other station, as an economical meas
ure. At the Rondo station, cleaning
and calcimining of the walls is sug-
gested The jailer and driver need
new beds and other furniture. The
force at the station is inadequate to
cover the large territory. The team of
horses at the Margaret station is in
poor condition. Some repairs and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
GONE on a TRIP TO OMAHA.
MinnesOta's Commissioners to Look
Over Exposition Grounds.

MtnnesOta's Commissioners to Look
Over Exposition Grounds.
The sleeper Toledo, attached to the West
ern train of the Omaha road. last night bore
away to Omaha the Minnesota commissioners
lately named by Gov. Clough and number of
other representative Minnesotans who will
inspect the progress made in the preparations
for the Trans Mississippi exposition, to be
held there.
In the party were Commissioners Theodore
L. Schurmeier. w. J. Footner and w. D.
Kirk, of St Paul; ]. Newton Mind and f. L..
Danfcrth of Minneapolis and the following
E. H. Bailey, George R. Finch, Charles P.
Noyes, R. A. Kirke. Edward G. Halbert, VII
liam NJ. Liggett, E. w. Randall and w. T.
Herrick, of St. Paul; Mayor Pratt, F. W. Cap
pelin. DR.. Jordan, George H. ElwelI, Fred R.
Salisbury, A. B. Cults and C. A. Parker. of
Minneapolis; ]. Il. MeKinstry. Hudson VIII
son and Mayor Reyes, of Faribault Jens
Grondahl. of Red Wing, and the newspaper
representatives.
The delegation will reach Omaha this morn
ing, will be shown over the exposition
groIAds. and after being entertained in the
city later In the day will leave for home this
evening. arriving home tomorrow morning.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
MAKES HIS BOW SUNDAY.

First Presbytsrinnn Church VIII
Then Hears It's New Pastor.
Rev. John Sinclair, of Redwood Falls, the
new pastor of the First Presbyterian church.
will deliver his initial sermon next Sunday
morning.
Mr.. Sinclair was called to the pulpit of the
First church during the early part of Decem-
Der, but owing TO certain forms of the Pres
byterian church which had to be gone
through, the call was not forwarded through
the Presbytery until recently. Last Sunday
it was announced at the morning service
that Mr.. Sinclair would be in st. Paul this
week.
A trustee of the church said yesterday that
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
AUSTIN TO HAVE A HERD.

District Deputy King to Institute a
Lodge of EIks There
District Deputy John E. King. will inst,tu+o
a new Elks lodge at Austin, Mimi. ON the
18th.
The charter of the new lodge comprises
thirty-two members. including the best bust
ness men in the town. Among them 10 the
mayor, sheriff and other prominent local OFF,
Gals ~ oiii
A large delegation from the Twin Cities
will attend the exercises
The party will be headed by the St PauI
Elks' Brass band. and will leave ST. PAM
Feb. IT, Local Elks are perfecting an elabo-
rate programme.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
Field ChIiCk & Co.

had been severed. but the patient was too
weak to undergo operation.
Sunday Fahlgren was removed to the hos
pital. His wife scarcely left his side, but all
effort to save his life was OF no avail.
Fahlgren was thirty-three years Of age
while his bride-widow is but twenty
The funeral will take place Friday at p.
m. from 612 John street. Rev. Mr. Wilson,
who married the young couple, will conduct
the ceremony.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
St. Paul EIks' Benefit.

Prof. Oberhoffer has been engaged as the
director of the Elhs' benefit which will be
given in the Metropolitan opera house Feb
% and &c. John E. King. who has charge Of
the sale of the tickets, has placed them on
sale at number of down town stores.
Rehearsals are being held once a week. and
the programme will soon be complete It is
said the entertainment will be full Of good
things.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-02-03
FROM ALTAR TO THE GRAVE.
Bride of Two Weeks Ago Now
Mourns Her husbands Dea1b.

Two weeks ago Gustaf Fahlgren. formerly
an employe of the Bohn Manufacturing com
pany, was married to Miss Petra Erickson.
Five days later, while the hopes of the
young people seemed brightest. the husband
met with an accident which resulted in his
death at the city hospital Tuesday
Fahlgren was overseer at the ST. Paul Sash
and Door company's factory. While working
near large saw, a heavy piece of timber
flew from the saw and struck him in the alb
domen. DR.. Richardson did all within the
province of physician. but Fahlgren grew
worse 1t was thought that the intestines