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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

From the Washington Star. !

The closing scene in the House on Sat
urday was in sharp contrast with the clos
ing scene in that hall the day the 51st Con-
gress expired. On the former occasion all
was acrimony and impatience. The minor
ity was Withholding from the Speaker the
usual resolution of thanks, and the Speak
er was standing in his place delivering a
valedictory of defiance. On this latter oc-
casion all was enthusiasm and good will.
The minority, through its leader, had paid
a sincere and graceful tribute to the Speak
er, and he was returning thanks in a
spirit of heavy appreciation. And yet the
same man had presided over both bodies,
and the rules which had infuriated the one
House had been applied so as to secure the
approval of the other.
1t pays to be in earnest. 1t pays to go
through with task once it is honestly en-
tered upon. When Mr.. Reed took the
self hampered by practices in the conduct
of business wholly out of date and positive
ly detriment to the public service.
He set about at once correcting the evil.
1t required resolution as well as knowl-
edge of what was necessary. Fortunately,
he possessed both. He had the courage to
PlCpdlC dhu Apply ldiOo oO bhV Olh
ones that riot in the House was several
times during that session but narrowly
averted.
The reformer does not always live to
reap the fruits of his labor. Mr.. Reed in
this matter is an exception to the rule.
The next two Houses were Democratic,
and he had the satisfaction of seeing
much of his work adopted by those who
had at first denounced it, and the demon
stration on Saturday crowned him as a
parliamentary victor. No man in the
office of speaker ever enjoyed more sig.
nal triumph.
The rules devised by Mr.. Reed are moi
perfect, and he has applied them at times
so as to arouse the protest even of men Of
his own party. They concentrate a large
power in the Speaker, and make it more
than ever important that he should always
be man of the best judgment and inten
tions. But that in the main they have
worked for good and for expediting tn,
public business is something for which
the country is and should be grateful Il
their author
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

An interesting feature of the New Eng
land magazine for March is the article on
Norwich university, amply illustrated, and
giving detailed history of the institution
and the men who have given the school its
usefulness and good fame. Among the
numerous portraits is one of President
Allan d. Brown. A paragraph in the text
recognizes President Browns excellent
training and native fitness for the place. A
paragraph at the close thus recognizes the
movement for a Dewey memorial: "As
Admiral Dewey has expressed his prefer
ence as to what public recognition, if any,
he is to receive for the great service he
has rendered his country, movement is
on foot to raise sufficient funds to erect
building, which the institution is much in
need of, to be known as Dewey hall. The
matter is being taken up by the various
alumni associations, and not only the past
cadets and native Vermonters, but the
public as WE'LL will have an opportunity to
contribute something TO a memorial to the
Hero of Manila Contributions to this
fund will not only aid in honoring Dewey,
but will help to carry on that system of
education which so we'll fits young men
for the highest duties of both peace and
war;"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
The Revised and Improved Senate.
From the Hartford Courant.l


Col Alexander Mcclure has been look
ing over the changes made in the politics
of the Senate by the fateful 4th of March.
He notes the reelection of nine Republi-
can senators five of them, Hale, Proctor,
Lodge, Aldrich and Hawley, New England
ers), four Democratic senators, Messrs.
Daniel, Bate, Money and Cockrell, and al
so Mr.. Stewart of Nevada. OF the new
senators already chosen, eight are Repub-
licans, two are Democrats. Five states,
Pennsylvania, Delaware, Nebraska, Utah
and California, are now engaged in choos-
ing senators; four of these are expected TO
choose Republicans, Utah is not. In Flor
ida the legislature, which meets April 4, is
expected to elect Democrat.
When the 54th Congress adjourned ON
the 4th of March the Senate contained 46
Republicans, A Democrats, Populi9ts and
Silver come-outers. When Vice President
Hobart next Iaps 1t to order, the seats In
the chamber will be tenanted according to
Col. McClure's hguring) by 55 Republi-
cans, 27 Democrats, eight Populists. We
do not know in what category he puts Mr..
Stewart of Nevada, but he figures out
clear Republican majority of 20 votes, and
he remarks: "At no time since the civil
war, when the South was unrepresented in
the Senate, has the party majority been so
strong and the minority so weak in that
body"
Large party majorities in legislative
bodies have their dangers, as all students
of political history we'll know. But in
this instance the change in the politics Of
the Senate is matter for public rejoicing.
1t ends a state of things there that has
been a sore trial to the public patience,
and that has worked harm through years
past to great public interests. We need
not 60 into particulars; they have been
burned into the public memory. With q
Republican President, this largely increas-
ed Republican majority in the Senate and
reduced but sufficient Republican major
ity in the House, we get back to normal,
healthful political conditions. The days
of the senatorial ''silver combine" with
their distractions and dictatlons, are over.
The power 10 now fully lodged where the
responsibility is lodged-in the hands OF
the party to which the people have conhd-
ed the carrying on of their government.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

A noteworthy event in the city of Gales
burg, ILL.,, a few evenings ago, was the recep-
tlon and banquet given to Professor Isaac
A. Parker of Lombard university by the
faculty, alumni and students of that col
lege in token of Professor Parker's recent
completion of 40 years of able and faith
full service in the department of ancient
languages. A company of 250 people
gathered, representing the educational and
social circles of Galesburg and the Lom-
bard alumni. These all gave cordial well
come to Professor Parker, and after two
hours spent in discussing the banquet
there were speeches by men of local prom
inence to whom it was evidently a pleas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

ure TO recognize the value of the profess
or's work and the qualities of earnest
manhood which have made it possible.
There were also many letters and tele-
grams from former students at Galesturg,
and at Glover in this state. Prof. Parker
is a Vermonter who has done work in
the world which is worth while. He was
born at South Woodstock and graduated
at Dartmouth in the class Of 1853; from
his college course he went TO the Orleans
Liberal Institute in Glover as its prnci-
pal, remained there five years, and then
took up what has proved to be his life
work at Gaesburg. During the summer
vacations Prof. Parker has often been a
visitor to the old Vermont scenes and as
sociations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

There has been some gossip in Washing
ton since Dewey was made admiral to the
effect that the head of the navy should not
be left in command of detached squad
ron, but should be in the centre of author
ity at Washington. 1t is not believed,
however, that any steps will be taken to
recall Dewey from the field where he has
achieved so much for American arms un-
til order has been restored in the Philip
pines. 1t is felt at the navy department
that no higher honor can be paid him than
to continue the confidence which has been
reposed in him, that he is the one man pre-
eminently fitted to guard national inter-
ests and honor in the new American en-
pire of the East
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

Remarkable Fire Loss in Two Months
The January fire loss in the United
States and Canada was million dollars
greater than that of the previous January
and the February loss is nearly six mil
lions greater than the loss in the same
month in 1898, and nearly ten millions
greater than the loss in February, 1897.
The increased loss this year thus far is
about s7,OOO,OO0' and the New York
Journal of Commerce, which keeps a care
fully tabulated list of the fires, says that
the property was mostly insured and the
losses had drawn heavily upon the under
writers. There were 279 fires in the Unit
ed States and Canada during February,
the greatest loss being 1896, 900 at the
Brooklyn navy yard, and the least $4,000.
There were 1S fires the losses in each of
which were over 100000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
Following


Prosperity"
Gratifying announcements are made
daily of the increase of the wages of opera
tives in mills throughout the country. The
Lowell, Mass, cotton mills, employing 15,-
600 to 10000 hands, and the Pacific mills
of Lawrence, employing 5000 hands, have
voluntarily restored the wage schedule
which was used before the depression in
the cotton industry compelled a reduction.
The Slater mills at Webster Mass, have
given 1000 employees an increase of 10 per
cent in wages. The Naumkeag mills of
Salem, 1900 hands, and the Hamilton
mills of Amesbury, 800 hands, will go back
to the old rate. The Paul Within company
at Rockdale and Northbridge, Mass, 900
hands, will increase wages 10 per cent
April l6, and similar action affecting
1900 hands will be taken by the Parkhill
company of Fitchburg April 8. The York
corporation of Saco, Maine, 1900 hands,
the Cabot mills of Brunswick, Maine, the
Pittsfield, n. H., mills and the Graylock
mills near North Adams have all given
notice of proposed increase. The big
iron and steel companies throughout the
country are giving their employees more
pay. The American Iron and Steel COM
pany had made an advance of s per cent,
and the Federal Steel company of Wis
ccnsin and Illinois has done likewise, the
difference in the pay rolls of $1,000 EN-
ployes being over $250,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

The North Dakota legislature has
passed bill! providing for a board of med
ical examiners in each county, whose duty
shall be the examination of all persons
contemplating matrimony. Persons not
free from the following diseases will not
be given licenses TO marry: Dipsomania,
true insanity, hereditary insanity, syphilis,
hereditary tuberculosis or consumption.
Senator Creel, the author of the bill, is a
graduate of West Point, who left the
United States army to take up the prac-
tice of law. He says the records of the
state asylum show the necessity of this
law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

John b. Schoield, who has been pro-
NOTED to be chief clerk of the war depart
ment, is Vermonter. He was born on
his fathers farm at Pittsford in 1850. He
class OF 80 He was cashier in a winter
resort hotel and later principal of an E cad
emy at Eastman, Ga, before going to
Washington in 1884. He was clerk in the
surgeon generals office six years, and Sec
retary of War Proctor detailed him to cor
respondence duty in his office. He has re-
mained there until now, as chief clerk to
the assistant secretary OF war. He is a
graduate of the law school of Columbian
university in Washington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
Summary
of the New Features
of It's
MatchleSS,
Accumulation Policy.
STILL IN THE LEAD

T Nonorfeitable from the place of after three
Padup privileges begin of I'd instead
sd year.
Loan values materially increased.
Term extension privilege begins end Of year instead OF
of sd year.
Re be secured within FIVE instead within
six months.
that the policy absolutely
occupation habits of e
time place of death.
Distinct that permit will be
either
Policy incontestable ON date OF
Policy clear and brief fin all its provisions, and couhed agree
able and att active language,
option which the the
payable in nsamens instead of being paid in
The policy receipt for the first premum
Nothing the life
indebe
of this new policy by NEW YORK LIFE.
OFFICE
WILLISTON BLOCK, BRATTLEB0RO, VT
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Tbe 0rrmunt pbGnis.
TEN PAGES.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, MARCH ~, 1899.

There are only 10 towns in Massachu-
setts without public library privileges.
Massachusetts has in her libraries ), 49,
397 books---more than New York state with
the metropolis included. Massachusetts s
public library buildings are valued at nearly
$4,000, 900 and in this respect the old Bay
State leads all the other states. Massachu-
setts has million and half more books
than Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont,
Rhode Island, Connecticut and New Jer-
sey, and more than all the Southern states
and several large Western states combined
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

Young Mr.. Bailey Of Texas is disturbed
in his mind because the Democrats in the
House refused to follow his lead in the de-
mand for consideration of the resou-
tons which declared that Gen. Wheeler
and the other members who had accepted
army commissions had thereby vacated
their seats. Because of this refusal Mr..
Bailey announced before the adjournment
of Congress that he would not accept the
leadership of the Democratic side in the
next House. For once, we should say, the
Democratic party is in luck.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

The Republicans of the legislature bad a
long and exciting caucus at Concord We'd
nesday night, when thev nominated a can
didate to succeed Hon. Ezra S. Stearns as
secretary of state. Edward N. Pearson of
Concord was the nominee, receiving 1874
votes to ia for James E. Dodge of Man
chester. Only one Republican member OF
the legislature failed to vote. The Demo.
cratic candidate is Senator Chas. A. Morse
M. D., of Newmarket
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

ENOR SALE-lS2 acres OF land having a front.
G age OF 80 or 40 rods on Sunset Lake. Several
hundred cord OF wood and imber on the lot,
and three or four desirable building lots at hean
of the lake, VIII be sold cheap for cash, or will
exchange for wood or lumber deliv red In Brat
tleboro village. j. II. MERRIFIELD, Admins
traitor of S. II. Sherman's estate Crosby Block,
Brattlehoro Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

LNOR SALE-THE FARM belonging to the es-
IL tate of the late John S. Leach situated in
the village OF Westminster containing about 100
acres OF land, 10 acres of which is rich meadow
land in a good state of cultivation with comfort
able buildings and never failing running water TO
house and barns; situated near churches, schools
two post offices, stores, two railroad stations on
the Boston & Maine railroad and Walpole on the
Fitchburg railroad; corn canning factory of II. G.
mill, two carriage shops and machine shop This
is one Of the most desirable opportunities ever
offered In this place tor young man to engage
in farming. For terms, etc, enquire OF FRED l.
LANE. Administrator. Westminster, Vt. OIL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
Perfection Flat Iron

Is a miniature stove, with polished surface
used in the same manner as common Flat
Iron, and equally convenient. II is cheap and
durable, and possesses many advantages over
the common Flat Iron. 1t is heated with
charcoal or live Goals from common wood
fire. Has fiuting attachment. Has been sold
in BrattlebOro by r. ]. Jennings OF Newark,
NJ. Agent for this section now is W. s.
sTEARNs,6 9 Williston street, Brattleboro.
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TN THE DISTRICT COURT Of the United
i States for the District of Vermont.
In Bankruptcy.

[ In matter OF
[ Bankrupt.
To the creditors of william E. Corse Of Spring
field, In the county of Windsor, and district
Aforesaid, a bankrupt.
Notice is hereby given that on the 14th day Of
January, A. d. 1899, the said william K. Corse
was duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that the first
meeting OF his creditors will be held at the ONCE
of Q. b. Finn in Springfield, on the 2Sth day OF
March, A. d. 1899 at O'Clock 10 the afternoon
at which time the saij creditors may attend,
prove their claims, appoint a trustee, examine
the bankrupt, and transact such other business
as may properly come before said meeting.
A. F. sCHWENK, Referee in Bankruptcy.
March Q, 1899 10
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NOR SALE-To settle an estate. 10 the villag
Il of SAXTONS RIVER, VT,
A FINE WATER POWER

Twenty feet fall improved with two water wheels
good strong y story building % by 90 with
machinery therein; now used for circular saw
mill and wood working shop. Suitable for most
any kind of manufacturing business; also other
buildings on premises This village is the seat of
Vermont Academy, is Il miles from Bellows
Falls-the villages TO be connected by an electric
car line next summer. Inquire OF NJ. p BARRY.
Saxtons River, Vt or OF +. Fl. HADLEY, Cash
Ter n tional Bank, Baows Falls. VI. s II
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10
I'm THE DISTRICT COURT of the United
i States for the District OF Vermont
In Bankruptcy.
{rRARR K Rf''fs ). PaELps Il In Bankruptcy.

To tie creditors Of Frank B. Phelps, Of Rock
inghan, in the county OF Windham and district
aforesaid, a bankrupt
March A. D. 1899, the said Frank b, Phelps was
duly adjudicated bankrupt; and that the first
meeting of his creditors win be held at the olce
of Geo A. Weston in Bellows Falls, on the 28th
day Of March, A. d. 1899, at $3.50 O'Clock In the
forenoon, at which time the said creditors may
attend, pAove their claims, appoint trustee, ex-
anime thA bankrupt and transact such other
hnsineas a NAV properly come BE- ,re said meet.
ing A, n NsCHWENK, Refer Bankruptcy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-10

DOILER AND ENGINE-Five h. p. Shapley
ID boiler. b. p Fitchburg engine, with all nee
essary valves, fittings and connections Both in
excellent condition. Always ready when called
on. Would be very desirable for any small man.
ufecturing business. Formerly used by The Yer
mont Phoenix Sold because of change to electric
power. j. X. RAND. Machinist, Brattleboro, Vt
Stf
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1NARM FOR SALE-And must be sold before
IL April /, to close up estate. The farm
known as
The AlmOn BallOu Farm,
in West Halifax.

Containing 1856 acres, about IS acres tillage land,
so acres timber, 100 acres pasture land, ana
good fair set of buildings; house two stories,
painted white with dark trimmings, good run
ming water TO house and barn, a good sugar or
chard of about 700 thrifty trees. There is large
quantity of wood and timber ready TO cut hard
the place where there is going to be built this
spring a saw mill, grst mill, shingle mill and
other wood working machinery with good down
90 acres of nice meadow land lying on Green
river, free from stones. The moving can nearly
for sheep or cattle. Plenty OF fruit This farm
is located on the main road from Jacksonville and
West Halifax TO Brattlehoro; mile to school, 9
miles to post ofice, churches and stores In good
peiRhborhood and good deal Of travel past the
house A part OF the purchase money can re-
main on mortgage: ANY other information can
or of L. H. Ballou, or of the subscriber at West
Halifax, Vt FRANK WORDEN, Admr'
West Halifax, Vt, Feb "a, 1899. 9u
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gaanten.

WIANTED-A womar wants work by the day
w Enquire at 81 Elliot street; up one flight
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NOR SALE CHEAP-In Halifax, Vt. a free
Il and clear farm OF 63 i-2 acres good barns,
granary. ice house and pond. well built, new
house-formerly known as the Packer estate.-l0
foot piazza on west and south sides: good spring
water in the house. Will be sold fully furnished
II desired. For particulars apply 10 F. II. NILES,
Halifax, Vt. 10
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Y osT-A Fox hound, color, black and tan,
II 4 with grayish patches, slit In one ear, weight
about As pounds. viii paw for Information OF
his Whereabouts. f. ]. JOHNSON, Newfane,
Vt. lON
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SgertaI Notices.
Notice.

T HAVE this day given my son, Geo. A. MONT
Il his time during the remainder OF his minority
and shall claim none of his wages nor pay debts
OF his contracting after this date. A. MOFFTr'
West Wardsboro, VT March 9, le99 10 IL
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INOR SALE-9O acre farm under good ate Of
IL cultivation in West part of Bernardston
Mass, six miles from Greenfield. 81 miles from
Turner's Falls. Good house and barn with run
ming water at both; all kinds Of fruit trees plen
ty OF wood and some timber; ~ acres adjoining
can be purchased II desired WIN. II. TAYLOR,
Bernardston Mass. SIl
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nor SALE-On. 10, 10, 80 h. p portable en-
II Rines; one 10 h. p. portab engine wheels
one TO- p h. p. engine; one 80 h. p
portable boiler; new and second hand engines
and boilers. all kinds: betting. + w. BOYDEN
Agent. 90 Oak street. Spring field. Mass. If
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for Salr.

NOR SALE, YOUNG HORSE. Kentucky bred,
II ton carriage. sleigh and harness at a bar
gain. +. II. WARE 9l0
NOR SALE-MIl.L PROPERTY. The Estey
H. saw mill in North Hinsdale is offered for sale
Inquire of J. II. MERRIFIELD, Administrator
of s II. Sherman's estate, Crosby Block, Brat
tleboro. Vt
The record-union., 1899-09-25

Warning Republicans
ticket of the bosses
This done to bring did the regular party ana at
pot
Timber
Jack STAFFORD ana George oyster
who this
wholesale distribution of free meal tickets on downtown hoe IN the m
terests of pure politics
which being named and ask them in the
eectuy finally eliminate the
Timber politics
Republican of the Fourth Ward the
ticket respectfully sgned) VIM NJ
j. D.
Phillips Jacob o John Medley B. Cum
mings John c. Ing Jr
Republicans
Eleventh and Nineteenth streets and south Of x you should not fail to vote
Pavilion
T. A Horato Harper Scott In
of
thereon unpedged find better men?
distributed to-day which
other issued and other
Gigned)
The
the good citizenship the publicly and unanimously adopted
Republicans
tue
what
not ashamed of and does the
Anderson Philip Driver Johnson L shepard
Samuel A. Smith, representing the enclosed anboss ticket
BOUNDARIES
be of interest
wards in the city They shown in the following
RS Street
The record-union., 1899-09-25
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT
sealed bids will be received by the Board
Of Supervisors of Sacramento. County. at
their office, on l street, between Sixth and
Seventh streets, of Sacramento City, Cali
fornia, up to 2 o'clock p. m. on THURS
DAY, october 5, 1899, for the construction
of three pile trestles on Grand Island, Sac
ramento, County, about one half mile
west and one mile north of Ryde, and ag-
gregating q total length of 214Ia feet, as
per specifications on file with the Clerk of
said board. Bids must be accompanied by
a certified check in an amount equivalent
to 10 per cent. of the aggregate amount of
the bid submitted, or by cash deposit
in the same amount, or by a bond with
two sureties, each in the same amount,
all or either Of said check, cash or bond to
be forfeited to Sacramento County on the
failure of the contractor to enter into con-
tract with the county Of Sacramento on
the terms specified in his accepted bid
within ten days after the said bid has
been duly accepted.
The Board of Supervisors reserve the
right to reject any or all bids, as the
public good may require
BY order of said board.
(Seal) w. B. HAMILTON, @
Clerk of said Board.%
BY B. Fl. Gallup, Deputy. seI4-2w