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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21

crowd of 5000 to 10000 people witnessed the
annual parade of the Vermont State Firemen's
association at Bennington yesterday. There
were six divisions. The hose race was 200 yards
20 hydranC, laying 800 feet Of hose, breaking con.
nection and making coupling. The first prize Of
$3.50 was won by the II. II. Brown company of
West tdtand In A seconds Lafayette company
OF Winooski second, S75, in a Ia seconds,
Winoosk company No. third, S25, a 1-2 sec
onds, Fair Haven company 81 seconds.
There were four entries in the contest for hand
engines playing through $50 feet Of hose. The j.
j. Gray Engine company of Cambridge, N. Y,
sent the stream 1888 feet i2 inches and won $500.
The Union company of Salem, N. Y, got second
prize 500. with record Of 1871 feet 2 Inches.
The Rough and Ready company of Greenwich,
n. Y, was third, $50, with mark of 40 feet I
inches. The Shelburne Falls Cdass) company
couldn't get mark above 1853 feet i2 inches
and got no prize
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
AgrlcuIturnI OourtshIp.

A potato vent out on mash
And sought an onion bed
That's pie for me, observed the squash,
And all the beets turned red.
go away, " the onion, weeping, cried,
"YOur love canLot be;
The pumpkin be your lawful bride,
You cantaloupe with me-"
But onward still the tuber came
And laid down at her feet;
''YOu caulihower by any name,
And 1t will smell as wheat;
And /. too, am an early rose,
And you I've come to see,
SO don't turn up your lovely nose,
But spinachat with mel"
lido not carrot all to wed.
So go, sir, II you please"
The modest onion meekly said,
"And lettuce, pray, have peas
Go, think that you have never seen
Myself or smelled my sigh,
Too long maiden / have been
For favors in your ryem
"Ah. spare a cussl'' the tuber prayed,
my cherryshed bride you'll be;
You are the only weeping maid
That's currant now with mel"
And as the willy tuber spoke
He caught her by surprise
And, giving her an artichoke,
Devoured her with his eyes.
- St Louis Republic
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
$235,O0O in Requests
To Public Institutions by the WiII IOf
the Lated L. Hubbard of Montpelier.

Ter, which was filed for probate "Wednesday
leaves SEES 900 to the public The Kellogg Hub.
bard library, which the testator founded. is given
Si25, 900 the Green Mount cemetery aud chapel
connected Herewith S25. 90. am Capital Hill,
which Is estimated 10 BE- worth S25 900 is left TO
the city for public park, $4,000 is set aside for
the msinten 4nce of the park. and $1,000 add
tonal to defray the expense Of equipping the
park The testator bequeaths to Fannie Bailey,
a niece. .OO0: Ellen Fiheld, another niece $50
600, and Belle Workum of New YORK $4,000 Miss
Workum also Is a niece. The residue o. the es-
tate Is left to Fan1ie Bailey. The estate is esti-
mated at 10000 Ex.Gov. Dillingham; and A.
d. Farwel are the executors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Horse s,oI,n a, west Dov.r.

A bay horse and harness owned by
George Houghton of West Dover were
stolen from Mr.. Houghton's barn last
night, the theft being discovered by Mr..
Houghton when he went to the barn this
morning. The horse weighs about 1850
pounds. There is no clue as to the identi-
ty of the thieves. Two suspicious charac-
ters were seen about the premises about II
o'clock last night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
A sure Thing for You.

transaction in which you cannot losa is a
sure thing. Biliousness, sick headache furred
tongue, fever piles and a thousand other ills are
caused by constipation and slug ish liver. Gas
stmulant and testinal tonic are by all druggists
guaranteed to cure or money refunded. o. o. O.
are a sure thing Try a box today; 10, 25, 80
cents Sample and booklet free
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21

These officers were elected at the annual meet
ing Of the Medal of Honor Legion In Burlington
Wednesday: Gen. Il. s. Peck of Burlington, COM
Tor vice commander; Capt. John W Heard,
Third United States cavalry, junior vice com
mander' lanes Miller of Philadelphia, chaplain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Advertised LETTERS.

Women.-Mrs John Blanchard, Mrs. Mary d.
Hanson, Miss Ida Howe, Mrs. s. H. Goodrich,
Miss Carrie King, Helen Schillaber, Miss Ethel
Spencer, Mrs. N Wellman.
Men. -David B. Croles, George W. Putnam,
Chas. Schillaber, jr.
Norton & Knowles, Matted Cereal Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21

Manners are an important part of NOR
als-good manners become efficient morals
at last.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
DEatbs.

In Brattleboro, July 90. Maurice H. Higgins. 80.
In Brattleboro, July 10, Elizabeth Harris Gil
key, 4S.
In Fitchburg, Mass, July 10, David B. Silsby,
formerly of Brattleboro. 81.
In Rutland, July is, William H. Han, formerly
of Brattleboro, 40.
In saxtons River, July II, George Hammond,
sc.
In West Halifax, July TO- Henry Grover.
In Boston, July Is, George F. Darling, native
of Chesterfield, N. H., Sc
In Stockton, Calf, July 6, Hon. William L.
Dudley, "a, a native of Chesterfield, N. H.
In Northheli, Mass, July 16, Andrew Hale, II .
In Westminster, Mass, George W. Peeler, a
native of Vernon, 81.
In North Adams, Mass, July Il, Miss Gertrude
Murdoch, formerly of Nottingham, 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
BAND CONCERT.

The eighth open air concert by the First
Regiment band from the Brooks House
balcony will be given next Wednesday
evening, as follows:
Grand March, "Tannhauser," Wagner
Overture, "1rovatore,N Verdi
Cornet solo, ''Il StaccatO," Bonnisseau
Mr.. Sege Morse.
Selection, "Martha,m Flotow
College Potpourri "Bingo,M Beebe
American Fantasia, ''Tone Pictures of North and
South" Bendx
Finale "Bike Galop" Koppit7
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
inallyy exceedingly small, but was sev-

inally exceedingly small. but was sew
eral times added to.
Within the last two or three years,
wishing to replace this modest struc-
ture with 9 hAndsQmsr,ymore modern
edfnce, Edward Dewey. the second son.
sold the dwelling and barn (~retaining
the grounds) for $3.50. Three days
afterward the buildings were resold for
$500, the last purchaser. who paid the
cost Of removal, placing them on q lot
on State street.
Since the battle Of Manila this house,
as the birthplace and early home Of its
hero. has been an object Of interest to
tourists and eltc-hunters. The latter,
indeed, have threatened to carry It
away piecemeal, q souvenir hend in n
instance wrenching of Z silver-plated
faucet and leaving the water running
In the bathroom with the pressure Of
the full system Of 16S pounds.
OF characteristic stories of Dewey
many are preserved In the mental.
archives OF those who were his COM
panions IN the boyish escapades Of
which he was the instigator, and In;
which he always played : prominent
part a@
An incident Ii his earliest boyhood,S
graplhtcsally portrayed by one q these,
lIsxfT kE,&f
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

when the tooth was out and we
were again alone he endeayoged t. Goa
vince ma.s5thatanatesstWIUh6Gdni'S screams
couldn't hurt but I had my own opin-
ion on the subject, which logic failed
to alter"
On another occasion. when the two
boys had come into possession Of a
bottle Of maple syrup they agreed to
go to the schoolhovse. where q fire still
burned in the stove, and sugar It."
Upon their arrival they happened to
try the door leading to an upper room.
and, finding 1t fast, although there was
no lock upon It, they concluded that
1t was being held by some intruder,
who, intent upon mischief, had con-
cealed himself within. They called
several times, and, receiving no an
swer, retired to a convenient distance
and held a council Of war. when
George, as tacitly acknowledged organ
iizer, decided that they would get into
the upper window by climbing upon q
shed ROOD, and dislodge the enemy.
'rrYou get q club from the woodpile."
he said. ''and i" unclasping II and slip
ping Il into the breast pocket of his lit
tie spencer. will take my knifeF Let
me 50 nrst, and Il there are two Of
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

pour in more powder, when it ex-
Enthusiastically In his face
4 With eyes fast shut he made straight
for the raintub. and, plunging his head
in. shook 1t violently about. When he
raised 1t. with hair all singed and eye
brows and lashes gone, he presented. a
strangely altered appearance; but there
was not a CULVER on the small, powder
burned. face. as, turning to his COM
panions, he asked:
Does It show much?"
The least candid Of them was obliged
to admit that it did; but George. still
sanguine Of escaping detection, hoped
that after 1t stopped smarting It would
look better"
When the doctor returned from the
distant call that evening, however, he
found q patient awaiting him at home;
and in, the quiet seclusion Of the two
or three days following the adventure
the future admiral had leisurein which.
to concoct new plans for the entertain.
ment5 81 himself and his young friends
During the Mexican war he was an.
ardent wOrshiper at the shrine of Cen.
Taylor, who licked the enemy every
time" He never tired az looling at 3
picture q him Interchangeable own
home; ana when the boys. catching the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

brings wildly before us a delightful
tragi-comedy, with the dramatis per-
sonae and stage setting Of front yard
and vine-clad cottage.
AS the two children were at play one
morning a lady, with the indubitable
toothache symptoms of swollen face
and hand pressed to cheek, alighted
from a vehicle before the gate and
asked to see the doctor. Deciding to
apply the only infallible remedy, and
wishing to get the best light upon his
patient, that gentleman asked that she
would take her seat in the front door
way, resting her feet on the upper step.
But here a new dluiculty arose. The
improvised dental chair provided no
support for the head, and, summoning
the little visitor, the operator directed
him to stand behind her, put his hands
on either side Of her face, and let her
brace herself against his shoulder.
Il did as I was told" continued the
narrator, "but at the first twist of the
old-fashioned turnkey the patient ut
tered a yell which, never having heard
an Indian war whoop, thrilled me with
horror, and, deserving my post, 1 fled
in dismay. In an instant George was
in my place, and l can see now the set
look of determination upon his face
and the resolute pose of his sturdy
little figure, as with the lady's head
pillowed upon his breast, he grasped
an ear firmly with either small hand.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
Incidents Of the Youthful Days of the
Hero of ManiIa.-A Born Leader.

Burlington vt .)Correspondence: DR..
Julius Dewey, the father of the ad-
miral, while earning the means with
which to pay for his professional
training by teaching school in Yer
mont, acquired habits of economy
which chung to him through life.
After his marriage and establish
ment in Montpelier, a large family con
nection living in his native town, Ber-
lin, four miles distant, fell into a way
when business called them to the cap
1tal of stopping with their teams at his
house.
The doctor stood it for a time in
silence, but on a certain. market day
his patience suddenly gave way, and,
meeting his guests at the gate, he
directed them to a hotel in an adjacent
square, where he assured them they
would find better accommodations than
he could furnish, and at current
rates."
From this incident, which he fire.
quently related, he dated his prosper
ity. He had always a high sense of his
religious obligations, however, and
was, indeed, the founder of Christ
Protestant Episcopal church in Mont
pelier, where his distinguished son was
baptized, attended Sunday school and
was confirmed, and which became the
ecclesiastical home of the family. The
house which he occupied, and in which
all Of his children were born, was orig
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
Peanuts ~ soberers.

A well-known prowler, who thinkf
he can stand as many drinks as most
other men in the course Of an even
ing, invariably p%atronizes a peanut
stand before he jumps on a car TO,
home, rides on the back platform un'
til he has finished eating. Il have
found from long experience" he said
"that peanuts, the hotter the better,
have a strong faculty for absorbing al.
cohol and preventing it from destroy
ing the nerves. II q man takes six OF
sever drinks Of whisky and then eats
q pint or SO Of peanuts, he will find the
e%xhilarating effects of, the liquor al
most entirely gone. It is a better
remedy than raw onions, and not near
" SO obnoxious to people you may
have to talk to on the way home"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
Alfred Dolge's Career.

1t is a strange coincidence that the
Armour felt and curled-hair works
should have burned just as Alfred
Dodge, founder Of Dolgeville. N. Y, and
former millionaire, had arranged to
make a. new start in life by taking
charge Of the plant. Dolge's career
has been a romantic one. He arrived
in this country q penniless emigrant
boy. Thrift and hard work made him
prominent as a manufacturer, and
finally he went up into the foothills
Of the Adirondack mountains, bought
a huge tract Of land and started the
town of Dolgeville. The firm Of Alfred
Dodge & Son was interested in nearly
every enterprise in the village. They
controlled six or eight factories, ran a
weekly newspaper and became famous
as the leading piano felt manufacturers
of the country. Among their many
employees they put into practice a sys-
tenn of profit sharing. The firm also
furnished life insurance and gave old
age pensions to deserving employees.
Dolgeville was much like a patriarchal
community, with Alfred Dodge at the
head Of 1t. After the failure Of the
firm creditors began supplementary
proceedings which left Nj. Dodge prac-
tically without means. The. burning
of the Armour works must therefore
come to him as a severe blow. His
son. Rudolf Dodge, is now the agent Of
some American manufacturers in Cara
cas-, Venezuela.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
WHEN W WAS A BOY.

them you can club one while l finish
the other"
"All this was as real to us them
said my informant, "as was the battle
at Manila afterward to him. We made
way stealthily to the upper win
dow, opening it with the utmost cau-
ton, lest u prey, apprised Of our
approach, should escape US; but upon
entering the room there was lot a
creature to be e On examining the
door we found that the fire-shovel had
fallen against it in such a way as to
prevent it's being opened from the out
side, and the mystery being thus
solved, we descended the stairway and
set about our syrup boiling"
Another adventure in which the dan
ger was by no means imaginary threat
ened a more serious termination, and
might have reversed the victory at Ma
Mia.
There was a pile of logs in the back
yard at the Deweys, and the doctor
having a professional call likely to de-
tain him all day, George procured a
half-1lled powder horn, and, calling his
young companions together, invited
them to unite with him in a self
appointed celebration. Having bored
a hole in n of the logs and filled 1t
with powder, they arranged a fuse,
inserted a plug and retired to a safe
distance to await results.
The plug was not driven in with suf-
f1cient force, however, and was blown
out without making the desired report.
Running forward with n impulse, the
boys would have recharged, but George,
waving them back, exclaimed: cone
mans life is enough at a time and
going to the log, was proceeding to
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
why Burning wood Craeklss.

WHY 0UTUsHB ~
Wood crackles when it is ignited be-
cause the air expanded by heat forces
its way through the pores Of the wood
with a cracking noise. Green wood
makes less swapping than dry, because
the pores contain less air, being filled
with sap and moisture, which extin-
guish the fame, whereas the pores Of
dry wood are filled with air, which
supports combustion.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
A Ncces.ary Safeguard

A NcceHHnFy safeguard.
eyes. George is studying to be a
chemist"
II didn't suppose he had any leaning
that way"
"He hadn't. But we wanted to have
somebody in the family who could test
canned beef."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
London,s Lead.

The largest city in the world is Lon
don. which has q population equaling
the combined population Of Paris. Ber-
lin, st. Petersburg and Rome. It's
streets. placed In. a row, would reach
around the world, leaving a bit over
long enough to reach from London to
San francisco.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
Do Your Feet Acne and burnt

Shake into your shoes, Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder for the feet. 1t makes
tight or New Shoes feel Easy. Cures
Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and
Sweating Feet. At all Druggists and
Shoe Stores. Csc. Sample sent FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. 7.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

Mike. Well, anyway, l kin flatter me-
silf that [ was nivver so droOnk that I
didn't know what l was dom.
Pat-An' be the the same token, We
war nivver so sober that We did.-I.ich-
mOnd Dispatch.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
oh That Delicious Coffee!

Costs but 1c per lb. to grow. salzer has
the seed: German Coffee Berry, pkg. lac:
Java Coffee pkg. 15c. Salzer's New Am
erican Chicory 15c. Cut this out and send
l5c for any of above packages or send
3:Oc and get all 8 pkgs. and great Cata-
logue free to JOHN A. SALZER SEED
CO.. La Crosse, Wis. Iw.n.l
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
H.kisx the Pyramids Up to Date.

Nsking the Pyramids Up to Date.
An English sergeant;of police, a reg
ular London bobby" is now stationed
at the pyramids to keep the beggars in
order, and an electric street car line
running from Cairo to the pyramids is
in contemplation. II Barnum were
only alive!
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
Custom Reversed.

Custom Reversed.
Mrs. AmSterdam-HOw Willie has
grown.
Mrs. Columbus-Yes: isn't it Won
derful:
why, he's larger than his father
eyes. indeed. l have to make over
Willie's clothes for his father now
fonkers Statesman.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

The higher the character or rank the
less the pretense, because there is less
to pretend to.-Bulwer.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

The druggist who has conscientious
scruples should also possess conscien-
tious ounces and pounds.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29
love Quarrsls.

He-You are so freakish you ought
to be in a dime museum. Shelf It
were more than q dime. you would
never see me again.-Indianapolisf
Journal.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

Exactly What You Want.
A handy little box Gust right for a lady's
purse or a gentleman's vest pocket) OF Cascarets
Candy Cathartic. prevents illness. All drug
gists. 10c, 25c, Soc.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

Probably the happiest man in the
world is the N who has just invested
in his first wedding ring.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

Ungratefulness is the very poison OF
manhood.-Sir p. Sidney.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

The memory, it has been decided, is
stronger in summer tina. in winter.
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fjT9 PermanertlyC Cured. Nodts or srvousnesssf tm
erst days uss Of Dr. Klns's Great Nerve Rsstore.
Ssnd for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise
VI r." d. KLINE. Ltd..e 3l Arch st. Philadelphia, Pa
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

Live only for to-day and you ruin to-
nlorrow.-SimmOns.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

IiABAsTINE 10 the original
and only durable wall coating,
entirely different from all kali
\ somines. Ready for use in
white or twelve beautiful tlntS
by adding cold water.
AIDES naturally prefer ALA
BAsTINE for walls and cell
ings, because 1t is pure, clean.
durable. Put up in dry pow
dered form, in fve.pound pack>
ages. with full directions.
porary preparations made from
whiting, chalks, clays. ETC..
\ and stuck on walls with de--
cnying animal glue. ALABA9.
y TINE 10 not q kalsomtne.
EWARE Of tho dealer who
t EN- | re as ss'' A Il; VII or
i something Just as good" He
10 either not posted or u try
: ing to deceive you.
ND IN OFFERING something
he has bought cheap and tries
to sell OH ALABASTINE's de-
mands, he may not realize the
\ damage you will suffer by 8
kalsOmine, on your walls.
ENsIBLE dealers will not buy.
q lawsuit. Dealers risk one by
selling and consumers by using
infringement. Alabastine Co.
own right to make wall coat
ing to mix with cold water.
= HE INTERIOR WALLS Of
: every schoolhouse should be
coated only with pure, durable
ALABASTIEE. It safeguards
health. Hundreds Of tons are
used annually for this work.
N BUYING ALABAeT1NE, So
that packages are properly la-s
beled. Beware Of large f0uF-.
pound package light kalso-s
mine. offered to customers -
q Avc.pOund package. s.
\ UiSANCE Of wall paper - ohs.
waited by ALABASTINE. u
can be used on plastered walD.
wooc ceilings, brick or cAn-s
vas. A child can brush y on
ItsdoeS not rub or scale on.
. ESTABLISHED In favor. shuns
all limitations. Ask paint dea!9EsS
or druggist for tint caro-. Wftte
for "Alabastino Era" ira ~
ALARA6TIND co.. 0s1nG
RAPIDS, Michigan. 4
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Sorrows best antidote is employ
ment.-Young.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1899-04-29

Heavy ssa Losses.
Marine underwriters paid 312,000.000
In losses on sea last year. i.
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Hood: Sa4dabMdA

Hoods Pills cure liver ills; the non-irritating and
onlY cathartic to take with Hoods sarsaparills.
The Topeka state journal., 1899-10-14
ORDERED FORWARD.
Two More of the New Regiments to
Get Under Way.

st. Louis, Oct. 1.-THE local quarter
masters department of the United
States army has received orders to ar
range to move to San Francisco the
Thirty-eighth and Forty-fourth infan-
try regiments. The former regiment
is now at Jefferson Barracks, and will
move on October 20, while the Forty
fourth at LeavenwOrth, Kan, will go
October q. Col. Wheeler, quartermas-
ter, is perfecting the arrangements. He
says that it is very likely the two
bodies will soon be ordered to Manila.
Orders have also been received by
Col. Wheeler to send two pack trains
from jefferson Barracks to Manila. The
orders direct that the trains be sent
from here so as to arrive at Portland,
Ore, October 25. Ten days later they
are to embark for Manila on the trans
port LenOx.