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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-18
millionaire Coal Dealer who Was "A Ver-
monIer.

George b. Newton, millionaire vho
dr d at Tarrytown on the Hudson Friday
from heart disease was born in West Hart
ford in 1888. He was educated in the
nearby town of Norwich, to which his
parents moved when he was only two years
old. He left home at the age of Is to seek
his fortune, and in 1871 he became engaged
in mining anthracite coal at Mauch Chunk
Pa, then a small village. Mr. Newton was
one of the pioneer dealers in anthracite
coal, and he continued in the business 3j
years, amassing large fortune He was
associated closely with the late Asa Packer
founder and principal owner of the Lehigh
Valley Railroad company He was direc-
tor i'll many financial institutions. lie
found hospital for Tarrytown. He leaves
a wife and three daughters
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-18
Prominent Vermonters.

charles Fairbanks, Lester Barney of
Remington and Col. V. A. Gaskin of
Rutland Numbered with the Great
Majority.
Charles Fairbanks, IS, who died at Nice,
France, Feb. s, was a member of the noted
st. Johnsbury family, and son of Erastus
Fairbanks, one of Nermonts war govern
ors He established the New York branch
of the scale firm of +. x T. Fairbanks
He went to Europe in 1860 on account of
poor health, and has since made his home
there He is survived by wife a son,
who is an accomplished pianist and com.
poser, and two sisters, Mrs G.. NJ Stone of
St Johnsbury and Mrs c. l.. Goodell of
Burlington
Lester Barney, SO, died Feb. at Ben
nington after being i'll with consumption
two years He was a native of Swanton
and was formerly engaged there in the mar
BILE business with his brother, E. l. Barney.
Mr.. Barney served in the civil war in the
Goth New York cavalry. He is survived
by wife, son and two daughters.
Col. Narney A Gaskill -. died at Rut-
land Feb g. He was born in Clarendon,
and graduated from Middlebury college in
1874 He became a prominent Baptist
clergyman in Georgia and it is said that at
that time 10 of the leading ministers of
that denomination in Georgia were Yer
monters and graduates of Middlebury. Mr.
Gaskill practiced law in Georgia and at
Chattanooga. He was quartermaster and
colonel in the Confederate service during
the civil war. After the war he acted with
the Democrats for time but later became
a Republican. and did effective duty for the
party on the stump He was at one time a
nominee for Congress ON his district in
Georgia He is survived by wife and
two sons who are lawyers in Chattanooga
He returned to Rutland several years ago,
but although a member of the bar there
never practiced his profession there.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-18
THE VERMONT NEWS.
Died i'm His Sleigh.
sudden End of DIR. George c. Briggs,
Prominent Physician of Burlington.

Prominent Physician OF burlington.
DR.. George c. Briggs one of the leading
physicians of Burlington, died suddenly
Friday night from heart disease in his
sleigh while on his way home after attend
ing a meeting at the Methodist church
He had not been convalescent long from
dangerous illness, but had practiced his
profession as usual. His horse went drec-
fly to the mouse, carrying the body in the
sleigh, and his stable boy coming out to
care for the team found his employer dead.
DR.. Briggs was born in Franklin in 1929,
and after attending Bakersfield academy
studied in the medical schools at Castelton
and Wood took, and later in the medical
department of the University of Michigan
at Ann Arbor, where he graduated in 1853.
He was a successful practitioner in Frank
lin 81 years, moving from there to Burling
ton in 1873. He was professor of matera
medica in the medical department of the
University of Vermont in lS1G-'1i. He
took great interest in public institutions,
and was active in their support He repre-
scented Franklin in the state legislature in
1872, and was a member of the board of al
dermen of Burlington from 1879 to 1888.
He leaves a wife and three sons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-18

The trial of Sheriff Martin and his dep
uties at Wilkesbar Pa. on the charge
of murder, commands attention. The
evidence so far tends to confirm the opinion
that the sheriff and his deputies shot too
quickly at Latlimer and killed innocent
men. The evidence seems to show that
the strikers upon whom the sheriff and
deputies fired with such deadly effect were
unarmed and not riotous. The trial will
teach law officers to be sure the law is be-
ing broken before taking life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-18
Central Vermont Deeision.

These decisions were filed in the office of
George f. johnson, clerk of the United
States courts Saturday In the recently
heard cases of the Grand Trunk railroad
company VS.. the Central Vermont rail
rsad, the demurrer of the American Loan
and Trust company is overruled; in the
case of the American Loan and Trust COM
pany VS.. Central Vermont railroad ct al ,
the plea of the receivers and the demur-
rers of other defendants are sustained
with leave for the plaintiff to file a bill in
the original cause
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-18
Yonng Girl KIIed Herself.

Edith Blake, Is, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Blake of Milton committed
suicide Thursday She locked herself into
her room, and when the door was forced
open she was dead. 1t was thought at first
that she took a large dose of chloroform,
but it is how believed that a more deadly
drug was used. The gil is supposed to
have been deranged temporarily. This is
the second tragic death in Mr. Blake 5
family within short time, a little child
having died from the effects of swallowing
a screw.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-18

Alexander G. Noble, the oldest clerk in
the New England division of the railway
mail service, died Monday at his home in
Richmond. He was appointed a railway
mail clerk April Z, 1861, and until his re-
moval under the first Cleveland administra-
ton he was on the run from st, Adams to
Boston. lie was reinstated under Presi-
dent Harrison, and was made transfer clerk
at the Union station, Boston, which posi-
ton he held at the time of his death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-18
THE HOMELIEST MAN IN
BRATTLEBORO

AS well as the handsomest, and others are invited
10 call on any druggist AID get free a trial bottle
OF Kemp's Basam for the throat and lungs a
remedy that is guaranteed to cure and relieve al
chronic and acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis
and consumption. Price 25 and so cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-18
AImshouse Manager Killed by an In
mate.

James Parker, superintendent of the
Stamford Conn, almshouse, was muir
dered Friday by Bridget Drought, 50, a
quarrelsome inmate. Mrs Drought and
Mary Kelly, another inmate, had had
trouble and Mr. Parker was removing the
Kelly woman from the room when Mrs.
Drought seized heavy iron bar and struck
the superintendent on the head. He fell
dead. Mr.. Parker was 62 years old, and a
man OF prominence. He leaves a wife and
several children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-02-18
Wanted.

HARMS for free and clear City Property. We
~ nave number of parties in New England
cities ana towns who want farms for rentahls
pIoPerIy Tree from mortgage; also some parties
VINO nave a 6uainess they would like to exebanss
I ISI farms or wood and timber lots & ~
EDGErT & CO.. Brattleboro, VI. w.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-09
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT.
Furnished by the Associated Press to
the State journal.

Chicago, April 9.-The change in senti-
ment regarding possible hostilities be
been marked in wheat trading the past
week. The Cuban situation has become
situation had great influence on prices
during the early part of the week. Sat
fers on the expressed belief that HOSTILE
ties were inevitable and that higher prices
deal in July similar to that in May was in
process, started a buying movement which
being driven in to protect themselves.
Extensive realizing followed on Wednes-
stopped by the postponement until next
Monday of the presidents message to
nounced. Thursday favorable crop re
ports. weak cables and warm weather
day the market became f1rmer, partly on
war sentiment and partly through Sympa-
thy with sharp advance in corn The
the week of 1$4c in July. The closing of
most of the principal European ana DO
nestle exchanges incident to the Easter
holidays had a tendency to narrow trad
ing during the latter part of the week.
Chicago. April 9.
WHEAT-Trading in wheat today was
largely of the same unimpOrtant charac-
ter that prevailed during most of yester-
days session. In the absence of any
particular pressure to selling the opening
was steady at s4a4 @S5c against yester-
days closing price of S4%c. The general
took enough interest in the market to do
any business was bearish. the tenor of
the state crop reports coming in today be-
ing of a favorable character and inducing
some short selling and liquidation The
Ohio state crop report made the condition
q, against 81 last month. The Kentucky
report gave the condition as 101. compared
with "a the same month last year. Ad
vices from New York to the effect that
foreigners were good buyers against re-
cent liberal acceptances of offers from
this side resulted in little hardening OF
the market for a short time, but prices
eased off again later, there being no Nom IN
fiuentiaI sustained support given.
Northwestern receipts were small II
cars, against 299 cars last week ana "a
a years ago. Chicago receipts We're 40
cars. The addition to the contract stocks
today amounted to about 4,0oO bushels.
July advanced to SIC and declined to $40
G5sc The market was practically stag
nant at times.
-CORN-Corn was weak on a fair sized
trade. Belief that the short interest was
nearly eliminated during yesterdays
heavy buying movement was apparently
the factor. Receipts were small, 100 cars.
MAY opened 1sc lower at 297sc and declined
OAT%Oats were very dull The de-
cline in corn caused easier feeling in
oats light offerings being disposed of with
some difficulty. Receipts were 40 cars
May opened unchanged at 25z4c and eased
Provisions were helped
by firm hog prices Trade was light and
higher at $3.50 and declined to S9.S5. May
lard opened 21sc higher at $50. May
ribs opened PIC higher at $500.
BARLEY-Cash, No. 8, 34M35c.
RYE-May. 517zMs4c; July, 5112GAc.
F,LAX-May, $1221z; September, $110
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roR LREAL ESTATE.

FOR SALEIBy Henderson, Wood & Co.,
Seventh and Jackson.
3 lots on Van Buren,, s room house,
on corner, within 4 blocks of the
business center; lots alone are worth 81,
OO0 VIII sell house and lots for $1,000 II
cash, balance time.
on South Fillmore, a fine story room
house cellar WELL cistern, good barn,
lots east front, only 81, $50
On West ST., 2 lots, splendid cottage,
house rooms good barn, cistern and Well
for s., 100, $500 cash. balance $500 per year,
c per cent. This is bargain
lots fine room house, on Clay ST. :;
house has hail. CRATES, closets, good cell
lar, cistern, well, barn, brick walks. fine
porch. plenty of shade Price only $l,6OO
u cash.
on Lane ST., story room house, cell
lar closets cistern, brick walks, good
barn. IL lots, all for 81, $50, $3.50 cash.
on Tyler between Sixth and Eighth. 5
room house, cellar, cistern and city water
and we'll in fine condition, H. lots. Price
81. $780, 500 cash.
on Monroe st. between Sixth and
Eighth, east front, lot, room house. in
the heart of the city for 1880, $3.50 cash
On Western ave. between Fourth and
Sixth, one lot, splendid room house, east
front, a big bargain, $3.50, $50 cash, bal
ance monthly payments.
On Jackson south of Tenth, 3 lots, east
front, 6 room story frame house, hail, Gel
lar. cstern, city water, sewer connection; a
front, room 2 story frame house, hall,
ciStern, city water, sewer connection; a
special bargain at $500, $500 cash, balance
monthly payments.
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and Stocks, ITO West Sixth Ave. Topekas
Kan.
Chicago receipts today: Wheat, 30 cars;
corn. 100 cars; oats, 140 cars.
New York: Uncertainty, 1t is commonly
said is the bane of Wall street Almost
any condition can be accepted, provided
it is without ambiguity. The bears have
They have made small progress IN the IN
tervalS between the different steps in the
policy of the president in dealing with our
Spanish controversy. Postponement OF
course. continues the uncertainty as to the
final outcome, and yet every step which
renews or prolongs this uncertainty ap-
pears to be regarded at the stock ex-
change as a bull card. perhaps TINS Is
because delay is supposed to make Tor
peace The condition of business is sound.
Gross railway earnings continue TO snow
Improvement in spite of low rates ana
rate cutting 1t is clear that the market
is entirely under the influence OF lnterna-
and Madrid is so conflicting that brokers
and bankers hardly know what to pc
Iieve No one could have imagined the
reason given for not sending the message
to congress on last "Wednesday. The
change in the presidents decision was not
made till the last moment Therefore, 1t
is agreed that over Sunday the admins
tration may find some grounds for asking
congress to wait longer.
Chicago: Estimated receipts for Mon
day: Wheat 100 ears; corn, 100 cars; oats,
200 cars; hogs, 28,000 head.
Receipts of hogs today Chicago 2SooO
head: Kansas City, 1900 head Omahas
$500 head.
Bank statement: Reserve. decrease $6s4.
325; loans. decrease $S,067,9OO; specie, IN
crease 81 42O 500; legal tenders, decreas Sc, So
205. 100; deposits, decrease Sl2,SSs'SVo; clfca-
la alton, increase 1856
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-04-09

FOR SALE
By Henderson Wood & Co., Seventh and
Jackson. the following list of fine resi-
dences at bottom prices:
1872 West Sixth St, room modern
425 clay St, lots, story frame. mod
Iii Greenwood ave, Potwin. 81 feet, 8
room house, modern.
1217 Fillmore St, Z room house, lots.
AIS Van Buren,, lots, room brick.
715 West Tenth, room modern house,
lots.
615 Tyler St. lots IL room house.
III Lincoln, IL lots, room modern
824 Greenwood avenue, lot 65x15O, 9 room
1854 Topeka ave-, ~ lots, rooms. strict
rs Buchanan ST., lots. 10 room modern
800 Willow ave-. Potwin. lot 7Ox15O. s
426 Topeka ave-. lots, room modern
house.
426 Tyler, lots, 8 room house, modern
7O9 Topeka ave, 8 lots, II room house.
Southeast corner Ashland and Wood
lawn aves-, Potwin, rooms. modern
Si2 ToPeka ave- lots 10 ' room The house.
ABB Lincoln ST., lots, room modern
1914 Van Buren,, lots. u room house.
222 East Sixth, lots, II room modern
319 quincy 2 lots, 9 room house, brick.
500 small houses at lowest prices obtain
est investigation as, many of them can be
bought for less than one-half their origi-
nal cost
We have properties of all classes and
can suit you if you want to buy.
We have over so good farms in this
county for sale.
When you want anything in the real es-
tate line, see Henderson, Wood & Co.'Sev-
enth and Jackson.
And remember the great auction sale of
lots in Martin & Dennis addition on Sat
urday afternoon, April %. Sale on the
gro ndS. Special inducements.
HENDERSON, WOOD & CO.,
Seventh and Jackson.
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TIMoTHY-April. $3.50.
chicago Livestock marker.

Chicago, April 9.
HOGS-Receipts, u 600: left over. 1873.
Market active and generally &C higher.
Light IS. 75Gl3 IS; mixed, $3.S044O5; heavy,
S3.75@l4.1o rough, s.. T5d3.S5.
I CATTLE-Receipts, 200. Sheady and
unchanged.
SHEEP Receipts 1900. Market strong.
Native sheep, $3.6044e0; westerns, $500
4.S0; lambs, $46005.S5.
+ Official yesterday:
HOGS-Receipts, Il O79; shipments, 3987
-CATTLE-Receipts, 2,17s; shipments, g.
SHEEP-Receipts 40S3; shipments. ST.
Estimated receipts of hogs Monday, 2S-
900.
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New York Money Market

New York, April g.
MONEY-Money on call, steady at %
per cent; last loan. Pc; prime mercantile
paper, 1906 per cent; sterling exchange;
bills al S4SSA@1a for demand and at s4S0A
for 60 days; posted rates, $4.S012d4Sl4z ana
81. S4d4 IS: commercial bills, 4.79i2.
SILVER-Silver certificates, 55AQ561zc;
bar silver, 55a4c; Mexican dollars, 45e-
ROND+State bonds. dull: railroad
bonds, firm; government bonds, firm New
Is 121A; new As, coupon, 121A; As. 1091s;
coupon 11O1h; 2s 81; IS, registered and
COUPON, HE; Pacific 6s of SO, 1Os-
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Kansas City Livestock Market.

Kansas City, April 9.
CATTLE Receipts. 200. Market I'M
changed.
others weak. Bulk of sales, $3-60d3-s0;
heavies, $3.65@39O; packers, $3-5593s 50;
mixed IS. 5O13. so; lights, $3.50q36o; york
ers, 50. 60G1365; pigs, $3.25q360-
SHEEP-ReceiptS, LOCO Market strong.
Lambs, 81. 25@5.50; muttons, $3.25Q475.
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The Cotton Market.

New York, April 9.
COTTON-Spot steady. Middling up
lands 3-16c; middling gulf, 7-16c;.
Sales $40 bales.
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Kansas City Produce Market.

Kansas City, April g
sic; No. 2. S71kas1c; No. 8, s6GS9c; No. /
red, 93e: No. 2, 92693c; No 8, 911zc; No.
spring, S69S8c No. 3, S612c.
CORN-Active, steady. No. mixed, 2615
@27c.
OATS-Lower. No. white, &c.
RYE-Steady. No. 2, 46c-
HAY-Firm, active. Choice timothy.
$3.50; choice prairie, $3.50.
BUTTER - Firm Creamery, 16419c;
dairy, 13I15c.
EGGS-Steady. Fresh, S1kc.
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Sugar and Coffee.

New York, April 9.
centrifugal IS test, 41sc; refined. firm;
crushed, 1-16c; powdered, size; granu-
lated, sac:
COFFEE-Quiet.
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BICYCLES.

TOPEKA CYCLE CO., 112 W. Sth St
Bicycles and sundrieS: bicycles and
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Ranpes of Prices on Stocks.

Furnished by the w. A. Michael Com
mission Co., Brokers in Grain, PROVISIONS
and Stocks. 10 West Sixth Ave. 1opeka'
New York, April 9.
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ORDINANCE NO. 1857.

of the general revenue fund to pay judges
and clerks of election and to pay for
meals furnished.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and Coun-
cilmen of the city of Topeka
Section L That the sum of two hundred
sixty-eight and 20-1O0 dollars be and the
same is hereby appropriated out of the
general revenue fund to pay judges and
clerks of election held April 5, 1898, and to
pay for meals furnished.
General revenue fund .................$ 26S 20
Section 2. This ordinance shall take eff
feet and be in force from and after its
publication in the official city paper.
Passed the council April Sth, 1898.
Approved April 9th. 1898
(SeaD c. A. FELLOWS, Mayor.
Attest: s. S. McFADDEN, City Clerk.
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