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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
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Unbind thine eyes, with thine own soul confer,
Look on the sins that made thy life unclean;
Behold how slight thy Wanted virtues were,
How weak thy faith, thy deeds how small and
mean;
How far from thy high dreams thy life hath
been,
How poor thy use of all thou hast received,
How little of all Gods glory hast thou seen,
How misconstrued that which thou hast per
ceiyed.
Then when thou hast beheld thy own unworth,
The cup OF shame drained to the bitter lees,
When thou art h mbled to the least on earth,
And in the dust makest common cause with
these,
Kind arms shall fold about thee, bringing peace;
Ths Earth, thy mother shall assuage thy pain,
Her W DDS and fields her quiet streams and seas,
Shall ouch thy soul and make thee whole
again
But If thy heart seals fast one hidden sin
or one vile script thy soul shrinks TO erase,
The mighty mother cannot bring thee in
Unto the happy, holy healing place,
But thou shalt weep in darkness, out OF grace
And miss the heaven of beauty indebted;
For he who would behold her face TO face
Must be in spirit little child.
go Pail Mall Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
PERSONAL.

Miss Nellie Lavele went to Burlington
Wednesday for stay of few days.
Moses Fisher of Boston is visiting his
sister, Mrs. John Stone.
L. A. Bisnett in the employ of Retting
Brothers for the past few years, has gone
to Lawrence, Mass, to remain there dur
ing the winter. He will be Joined soon by
Mrs. Bisnett and daughter, Mrs. Carter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Baker of Cleve-
land, Ohio, are expected in Brattleboro to-
night. Mr.. Baker, who has been on a
business trip of two weeks to New York
and Washington, will return in a day or
two, but Mrs Baker will remain here for
a visit at the home of her cousin, II. X.
Brown.
W. H. Lane of Ludlow, who has had
charge of private patients at the Brattle-
boro Retreat during the summer, will
leave Saturday for short visit in South
Hadley and Springfield before going to
New York for several weeks of hospital
experience. He will return to Burlington
Jan. to enter upon his last year of study
in the medical department of the Univer-
sity of Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
A Plea for the Associated Charities.

The congregations in our various
churches have been asked TO contribute,
next Sunday, of their means towards the
maintenance of the work of the Associated
Charities of this town, and it is earnestly
Aoped that the contribution made at this
time will be generous one. This mission
has been established upwards of six years,
during which period in the neighborhood
of $500 have been expended, and at least
40 cases relieved. The help so kindly
bestowed, oversteps, it need hardly be
said, all boundaries of sect or race, and is
given only after personal and thorough in
vestigation of the merits of each applicant.
Cases of disease, generally of most dis
tressing nature, occurring in homes where
want abounds even in the best of times,
are what are most frequently brought be-
fore the attention of the committee, repre-
senting the Associated Charities, and it
would be difficult to say how many lives
have been prolonged, If not saved, by the
assistance thus timely afforded.
With thoughtful care, in the spirit of the
Master, and for the true uplifting and
comforting of those in bitter need. has
this work gone quietly and unobtrusively
on during these years, and now that the
treasury is nearly empty, in the face of'the
winter so rapidly approaching, with its
many special cases, it is not believed for
moment that this worthy mission will not
receive the hearty and united support of
all so blessed in 'basket and store as to
possess the privilege of aiding their more
unfortunate brethren. Appended are the
names of the women who at present COM
pose the board of managers of the Associ-
ated Charities, and from whom any further
details of methods or results can be OBJ
tanned: Mrs. Frank Wells, Mrs g. w.
Hooker, Mrs. j. NJ. Tyler, Mrs. Geo. F.
Gale, Miss Helen Chandler and Mrs. Geo.
e CroMell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
SPORTING,

B. j. Baldwin of New Haven, a substi-
tute tackle on the Wesleyan eleven, had
his leg broken in practice game at Mid
dletown, Conn.,, Monday. He was former
ly tackle on the Mt. Hermon team.
The University of Vermont foot ball
team was beaten by Dartmouth at Bur-
lington Saturday, As to 6. Vermont out
played Dartmouth in the first ten minutes,
and scored the first touchdown. Vermont
was strong on offensive play but very weak
on defensive work, owing to little practice.
Arthur Whittemore, formerly captain of
the Vermont Academy base ball and foot
ball team and later tackle on the Brown
university team, is at Plymouth, N. H.,
recuperating from serious illness which
kept him at Honolulu while his regiment
went to Manila. Whittemore is suffering
from chronic colitis and an operation may
be necessary to restore him to complete
health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
A CENTRAL VERMONT CASE.
Hearing Before Judge Wheeler at the
Brooks House Yesterday,


A hearing was held at the Brooks
House yesterday afternoon aud evening,
before Judge II. II. Wheeler of the United
States circuit court, in which the unse-
cured creditors of the Central Vermont
railroad company, representing claims ag-
gregating S1,500,000, asked leave to be
made defendants in the proceedings to
foreclose their mortgage upon the road.
Among the counsel present were E. p.
Howe for the American Loan and Trust
company, Michael l.. Cardogo of New
York for the first mortgage bondholders,
Henry Crawford of Chicago for the Amer
lean Express company and other second
mortgage bondholders, Charles M. Wilds
of Middlebury for the Grand Trunk rail-
road, Q. W. Writers of st. Adams for the
Central Vermont railroad company, f. p.
Howe and Mr.. Coombs of Boston for the
national bank of Redemption, James
Bryne of New York for Lums & Bait, the
purchasing company of the Ogdensburg d
Lake Champlain railroad, Mr.. Tyler of
Boston for the holders of the bonds of
the Ogdensburg & Lake Champlain road,
guaranteed by the Central Vermont rail
road company, and Hollis r. Bailey of Bos-
ton for the preferred stockholders of the
Consolidated railroad company of Yer
mont.
The main arguments were made by Mr..
Crawford and Mr.. Coombs. The latter al
legged that the Grand Trunk and the Cen
trail Vermont interest which were formerly
antagonistic, were now in collision for the
purpose of defrauding the unsecured cred
itors,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
Suicide of Nathaniel ChlIds.

Nathaniel Childs, 81, took morphine and
then shot himself through the head with a
revolver at the Continental hotel in Phila-
delphia Tuesday. Death resulted Thurs
day. He was one of the best known men
in the theatrical world and a graduate of
Harvard in the famous class of 80. He
wrote several successful plays and was a
contributor to the Youths Companion
and other periodicals. He was advance
agent for Henry Irving at one time and
was employed in that capacity by Abbey,
Schoeffel & Grau 10 years. He was a
brother of Col. Geo. T. Childs of St. AL
bans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
Failure of the Marshall Paper Company
of Turner's Falls.

Later-The company was organized in
1895 with $4,000 capital. Its plant is
valued at 100000. The machinery was
imported from England. The mill cost
$4,000 more than the architects esti-
mates. The mill sustained a large loss
through the cancellation of orders on &C
count of the breaking out of the Spanish
war. About 100 hands have been en-
ployed, making fine tissues, parchment
and typewriting papers. 1t is understood
that the unsecured liabilities of the COM
pany are S125, 900, and that the Massachu-
setts Loan and Trust company of Boston
has first mortgage of $50, 900 on the mill
and machinery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
Death Under Peculiar Circumstances.

Thomas Dooley, 40, unmarried, died at
East Deerfeld, Mass, Wednesday after
noon under peculiar circumstances. He
and his housekeeper, Florence White,
went to Turner's Falls Tuesday night and
were seen near the Cheapside bridge I'M
der the influence of liquor. Florence White
returned to Dooley's house, mile from the
bridge, Wednesday morning, but she did
not recall until several hours later that
Dooley had fallen from dry bridge. He
was found unconscious, with his skull
fractured. He had fallen II feet, striking
on his head.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
Files Of The Evening PhenIs.

A limited number of files Ct The Evening
Phoenix April 81 TO Sept. T-may be OBJ
tanned at this Office at So per set These files
include the day-to-day history of the war
with Spain, the camp letters and the other
record Of the doings of Company l while in
the government service, besides complete
record of all the Brattleboro happenings Of
the summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

Llamas are the chief freight carriers in
Central Peru. The usual load for All ami
NAL is about 100 pounds. If you put upon
his back more than he can easily carry he
quietly kneels and will not bulge until the
load is reduced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

For the expressions OF sympathy,-the silent
hand shake. the beautiful bowers and in many
ways 80 kindly shown-we wish to thank ALL Tor
IL would seem that all are friends.
FL HUNT AND FAMILY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

Strong, steady nerves
Are needed for success
Everywhere. Nerves
Depend simply, solely,
Upon the blood.
Pure, rich, nourishing
Blood feeds the nerves
And makes them strong.
The great nerve tonic is
Hoods Sarsaparilla,
Because it makes
The blood rich and
Pure, giving it power
To feed the nerves.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Cures nervousness,
Dyspepsia, rheumatism,
Catarrh, scrofula,
And all forms of
Impure blood
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28
January 1900

YENE PHOENIX win be sent to new subscrib-
~ AZ from now untL that date for the reg
~ Yearly price, $3.50. -.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-10-28

The price of the "Sorosis" shoe
every where is $3.50. There are
many limitations of the Sorosis
claimed to be just as good at less
price. The genuine is stamped the
Sorosis on the sides and Innings.
Please notice the display in our
Evening star., 1898-01-19
CAPITOL NOTES,

Representative Mahany of New York has
introduced a joint resolution providing for
the purchase or lease of the Erie canal by
the United States, to the end that this
waterway may be made AN arm Of war and
commerce for the general government"
Representative w. A. Stone of Pcnnsvl-
v;t'ia has introduced joint resolution pro-
posing an amendment to the Constitution
declaring that no state shall grant the right
OF suffrage to any person not "A citizen of
the United States
Senator Teller has introduced a bill regu-
latng interstate traffic in wild game and
making IT unlawful TO ship game from one
state to another contrary to the laws of the
state from which shipped.
In response to the request of Chairman
Adams of the subcommittee on Cuba. of
me committee on foreign affairs. for in
formation on 'hc status of affairs in Cuba,
Assistant Secretary Day has answered that
the information Is being PREPARED.
Among the combinations yesterday was
that of William w. Ashby of Virginia to be
consul at Colon, Colombia to which office
he was appointed by the President last
October. The news of the death by drown
ing of Mr. Ashby and the German consul
at Colon was received Monday.
The house committee on claims has made
Il favorable report on the bill appropriating
SIS 100 for the legal representatives of John
Roach, the late ship builder.
The house committee on war claims has
recommended tie passage of the bill appro-
priating SSo,S6I to discharge the claim of
the Portland Company of Portland. Me, I'm
connection with The construction Of the
United States double-ender gunboats Aga
wan and The Pontoosum.
Representative Hepburn of Iowa has in
troduced bill to construct eight vessels
for the revenue cutter service. four to take
the place of the revenue cutters Seward
McLane. ColfaX and Boutwell,
The Senate yesterday confirmed these
nominations: To be consuls-H. ID. Saylor
of Pennsylvania. at Matanzas, Cuba; W.
w. Ashby of Virginia. at Colon. Colombia:
j. NJ. Ayers of Ohio, at Rosario. Argentine.
j. T. Wood, to be postmaster at Columbus
Miss.
Evening star., 1898-01-19

Civil Service in the q. p. O.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Al article headed Civil Service and
Economy" appeared in The Star January
Il. from which We clipped the following:
The question arises, Is this true-has
the government been under heavier expense
because of the application of the civil serv
ice law? Upon investigation We find thag
not only is this not the fact, but that
der the civil service regulations the WORK
ct the government, in all its non-poltiC;l
lines. such the SyStematiZed work OF
the departments in Washington, of the
railway mail service, etc, has been con-
Quoted with far less expense than under
the spoils system. Why, we ask, is
this So?' Because, although certain glar
ing violations of the law have existed. yet
in general, more capable persons are doing
the work; consequently, Fewer are required
The reason is obvious, any one who has
rOted cause and effect under the regime oi
each system may see
The writer states he was never employed
by Uncle SAM, which is self-evident, or
he never would have taken upon himself
the responsibility for the above clipping
Let US construe the gentiemans idea. He
speaks of The work of the government in
the departments in Washington in all its
Ion-political lines We would like to in
qure, how long since the departments have
become nOn-politcal? We imagine "Ob
server meant to imply since the blanket
order of Grover Cleveland, May q, 1896,
Nhen all democrats were marShaled under
the sheltcrinS wing of civil service reform,
and now calamity howlers when any
modification of the civil service is men
toned.
We would inquire if the incumbents OF
government positions who secured their
positions through political pull, and were
mustered into the civil service by the nom
political Cleveland without ever passing an
examination. are the parasites observer
refers to in the following quotation: why"
we ask, lis this SO? Because more capa-
bile persons are doing the work, conse
quently, fewer are required The gentle
man is in error here also. Take the gov
ornmcnt printing office, for example. Mr.
Palmer has ascertained that the civil scrv-
ice eligibies. except those who have had
previous experience in the government
printing office, cannot keep up their aver
age; that is, set 6,i00 ems of type daily
Fewer compostors are now employed
Why? Simply because the public printer
is waiting on the civil service commission
to furnish him eligibles from an examina-
tion held September 20, 1897. 1.-The wheels
of the gods grind slow etc. That seems
to be the case with the civil service. but
then they have had their hands full lately.
Jan. Is. 1898. FRANK 1. STEWART.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
DEATH OF MRS. JENKINS.
Sistcr-in-Law of nrs. Surratt and
Heir to Large Esintc.

Mrs Mary ID. Jenkins died at her resi-
dence near Surrattsviile Sunday last aged
scventy-oHe years. Mrs. Jenkins was the
widow Of John Z. Jenkins, who died
over TWO years ago. and who was a brother
Of Mrs Mary L. Surratt.
During the war. ard until the assassina-
ttcn Of President Lincoln, Mr.. and Mrs
jenkins were ne!Shbors of Mrs Surratt
who then had home near what is now
Surrattsville. Prince Georges county, Md
Mrs jenkins tCok no part in the trial of
the alleged conspirators, though her hus-
band gave important testimony. She al
ways believed in the innocence of Mrs.
SuTratt.
A few years ago Mrs. Jenkins was de-
ciaTed the heir. after Il legal controversy
10 a large Ohio property, being successful
over number Of claimants. of whom
several were Washington people.
Ms Jenkins leaves three children, all
sfowL-a son and two daughters. y week
or 50 ago one OF her daughters Mrs DON
oaue, Gied in Washington.
Mrs. jenkins funeral held yester-
day morning from ST. Johns Church Sur
rattsville. II was largely attended The
remains were brought 20 Mount Olivet for
interment-
Evening star., 1898-01-19
GEORGIE WILLIAMS MISSING.
Her Mother Fears She Has Committed
Suicide.

Mrs. Martha Williams, colOred. who lives
at No. l332 ID street northwest, called at
police headquarters yesterday afternoon to
make inquiries about her daughter. George
Williams, wlo attempted suicide Sunday
afternoon by jumping in the river The
woman said she had been sick and it was
not until this morning that she learned of
what her daughter had done. Then she
went 10 the Emergency Hospital AMI was
toli that her daughter had been discharged
FROM there yesterday. She was also told that
tire girl had signifei her intention to
turn directly home from the hospital, and
as she had attempted to end her life on
two occasions prior to Sunday. her mother
fears she has accomplished that purpose
since she left the hospital. The first time
the young woman attempted to end her life
she took iodine. and the second time she
TOOK laudanum.
Evening star., 1898-01-19

the amendment also was a change of exist
irg law.
Mr. Williams argued that as there was
no law on the subject this could moi ba :,
change of existing law
Upon this amendment also Mr.. DeArmona
urged the members to assert themselves
al u oNerrule the rules. If the republicans
cid not. he said they must accent the re-
sprnsihiiity. Professedly for Cuba now
was the time to vote. I'm the presence of
your master, ruler and leader" he shouted,
IN whose presence you scarcely dare TO
think, L ask You to give freedom and lib-
erty to Cuba or meet your outraged con-
stttuency. Let us see which co,irs. you
VIII ioiioW- dproaricus democratic APP
plause)
Ire chair ther sustained the point of
crdef, and, on motion of Mr. Hit. the
committee rose. The Indian approximation
pm was presented, ard at 5:0a pm the
House adjourned.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
Lecture on Greater New York.

The Capital Camera Club Of this city.
which has given so many interesting lee
lures in past seasons. announces one ut
Carroll Institute tomorrow (Thursday)
evening, having for Its subject, Greater
New York" The lecture will be profusely
illustrated with come of the choicest pro-
ductions OF New York's best amateur pho
tographers, and a number Of beautiful
evening outdoor effects. hitherto never sue
cessfully attempted, will be introduced
These views are the work OF Mr.. VIM. A.
Fraser Of New York. who has achieved
great distinction in that line of work The
admission Is by card only.
Evening star., 1898-01-19
In Hands OF Receiver.

Judge Cox has signed an order directing
Mr.. Alexander Wolf to take charge of the
affairs of the Jefferson Hotel Company, in
the capacity of receiver, and manage the
affairs of the company under the direction
of the court. Mr.. Wolf was required to
furnish a bond in the sum of So, ,OOO
The court was informed that through de-
preston in business and from other causes
ed, the Indebtedness being So 100 The in
terests Of all concerned, it was declared,
demand the appointment of a receiver. The
hotel company entered no objection to the
appointment.
Evening star., 1898-01-19

the floor while the area in front Of the
Speakers desk was crowded.
Mr. Henderson gave parting shot oy
declaring if a majority of the House de-
sired action on the Cuban resolution IL
would find the means for action.
But if a majority is against action on
that resolution" he added, defiantly. then
that action will not be taken. despite the
fine play of the gentleman from Missouri:
A brief clash occurred between Mr. Bail-
ey and Mr. Dingley on the procedure IN the
present case.
Mr.. Lewis (Wash) gave breathing spell
by making a long speech on precedents
favorable to the Cuban amendment Inc
Cuban theme temporarily disappeared. and
Mr.. Cannon QlD and others uiscusSeu ti'e
parliamentary status.
IF the Cuban amendment is not IN Or
DER" asked Mr.. Bland (Mo.) of Mr.. Can
rcn chow can the question be brought pe-
fore the House 50 we can vote on ,,
II am not required to answer how you
must proceed" answered Mr.. Cannon. amid
derisive laughter from the democratic side
'Do you. yourself, believe this amend
ment is ir order?
Yes, l de-" responded Mr.. Bland. be
cause this is the only way We can get at it;
it is law &C necessity just row..
Again the debate drifted into a proliX
contest between Mr.. Bailey ana MT. Ding
ley over parliamentary procedure.
Mr.. Lacey Uowa) argued that the mir or
ity could Ill afford to counsel the defiance
of the rules of the House. The rules were
for the protection of the minority.
Mr. Fleming (Ga.) declared that while he
was in favor of acknowledging the inde-
pendence of Cuba he had sworn to support
the rules of the House, al ii he could not
bring himself to vote to overthrow them
These remarks earned for him several
rounds of applause from the republican
side.
Mr.. CnlsOn's Denunciation.
Immediately break occurred in the re-
publican ranks. when Mr.. Colson (ky) de-
rounced the inaction of the House on the
Cuban resolution, and the applause was
Evening star., 1898-01-19

transferred to the democratic side. This
was short-lived, though. as Mr.. Coson con-
cluded his remarks by declaring that ne
should vote 20 uphold the decision of the
chair. But l warn my republican friends.
he added that we have delayed too long
the recognition Of the insurgents. If We do
ret act We will be swept out of power. and
if We are not given the opportunity to act
l, for one. will join any revolutionary tao
ties in order to cast my vote for Cuban in
dependence" General appiauseD
! After some remarks by Mr.. Grow PaD
there were cries of vote" vote" from ths
republican side but the debate proceeded
for some time. When Mr.. Hit moved 20
close debate on the pending paragraph MIR.
Bailey attempted to make the point Of or
der that the question was on the appeal
and not on the paragraph and that Mr..
Hits motion was not in order, but MIR.
Hepburn, who was in the chair, held that
Mr.. Bailey's point of order came too la:e.
This announcement was greeted with DEM
ocratic jeers.
Il would appeal from that decision said
Mr.. Bailey. were it not that two appeals
are not in order at the same time
A Party Vote.
There was no break in party lines on
tits motion, which was sustained-1!3 to
lis. Speaker Reed marched through the
tellers with the majority. The question
then REQUIRED on the appeal from the de-
cision of the chair. A solitary democrat.
Fleming of Georgia, voted with the repub-
licans to sustain the chair. No republi-
cans voted with the minority. The chair
Was susta ned-152 to ia.
No applause marked the announcement.
The clerk proceeded with the reading. but
at The next paragraph, appropriating
&I5.o0 for ambas sadors to Great Britain.
Germany and France. Mr.. Williams (Niiss)
moved an amendment to appropriate 5000
fer an envoy extraordinary and minister
plenipotentiary to the republic of Cuba.
The democrats cheered.
Mr. Hit raised the point of order that