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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
The business of a Theater.

A prosperous theater in the city Of
New York may in a favorable season
do business of more than $3.50, 900
and keep in employment $50 persons
There are 81 theaters, including the va
riety houses, in active operation in the
boroughs of Manhattan and the Bronx,
while the borough of Brooklyn adds a
score or more. Everything which affects
business in general affects the theater
Immediately.
A man will reduce his expenditures
for tickets to places of amusement long
before he thinks Of cutting down his
supply of cigars. for the cigar belongs
TO that class of Injuries which subtly
become necessaries. while the theater
habit. as any observant manager will
tell you. requires constant cultivation
The management of a theater is there
fore an occupation requiring business
sagacity in Greater degree than it
calls for artistic taste. w ] Hender-
son in Scribner's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
japanese Ingenuity.

The Japanese are ruthless in their
tampering with nature. If they decide
that they want bird or an animal Of
q certain shape or color, they set about
manufacturing the article, so to speak,
by the exercise of exceedingly clever in
genuity and untiring patience.
Here, for example, is how the white
sparrows are produced. They select a
pair of grayish birds and keep them in
a white cage in a white room, where
they are attended by person dressed
In white. The mental effect on series
Of generations of birds results in COM
pletely white birda New York Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
Imagery of the MALAY Lanruan.

The study of the Malay language is
commended by writer in The Popular
Science Monthly, who says it is easily
learned and has much to repay for learn
ing. 1t is replete with wonders and sur
prises, Malay. among other things, being
the home of euphemism, where a spade
is called anything hut a spade. For in
stance to die is beautifully expressed in
Malay as return to the mercy of Allah
A neighbor is one whom you permit to
ascend the ladder of your cottage, and
your friend is a sharer of your joys and
sorrows. Interest is the flower of mon
ey, spring is an eye of water, the sun
the eye of day and a policeman all eyes
A walk is a stroll to eat the wind, a man
drunk is one who rides a green horse, a
coward a duck without spurs, and a fat
terer is one who has sugar cane on his
lips
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
GRAFTON.

Ernest Fairbank came home last week
and is working for @. S. White.
Miss Stella Fairbrother of Ticonderoga
is at Mark Fairbrother's.
Mrs. Helen Hamilton has returned from
her visit at Dublin, N. II.
w. S. Eaton is visiting his sister, Mrs.
Alden, at Lakeport, N. II.
Harlan II. Eddy has gone to Bellows
Falls to work in paper MILL
W. E. L. Walker was in Boston early in
the week, buying goods for the winter
trade.
Miss Mary Haskins is spending part of
her vacation with friends in Northampton,
Mass.
Miss Abbie Palmer has returned to
Athens and begun the winter term of her
school there.
The w. @. T. U. will hold their Decem-
Der meeting with Mrs. S. T. Leonard on
Friday, Dec. 1, at 8 p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
The Queen Bee.

According to Father Brown, in pa
per read before the Scientific society at
Preston, queen bee sometimes lays at
the rate of two eggs a minute, and the
total weight Of the eggs is one and a
half times that Of her own body on a
summer day. AS she lives four or five
years she must lay about one and half
millions in the course of her life. Her
eyes are smaller than those of the other
bees, owing to long residence in the
hive. Her sting is 800 times smaller in
diameter than pin, and as she can
seldom draw it out after singing per-
son she leaves it in and dies afterward.
London Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
OAMRRInanPoRT.

Work has been resumed in the soap
stone MILL
The Loyal Temperance legion will meet
Saturday afternoon at 8 p. NJ. with Maud
Derby.
Edison's entertainment was given in the
church last week in connection with the
Christian Endeavor society.
The last afternoon social of the season,
of the ladies' benevolent society, was held
Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Weaver
John Ober, the oldest resident of this
place, died on Monday morning after a
short illness of pneumonia. Mr.. ODER
passed his Goth birthday anniversary last
August, but has been able TO do chores
and assist his grandsons in the farm work
until his last sickness. He leaves one
daughter, Mrs. Geo. Fairbrother and five
grandchildren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
Proud of Her Work.

He looked with forced admiration at
the slippers-forced because he already
had half a dozen pairs
lyon don't mean TO tell me that
they are all your own work. What a
talented little wife I'm going to haver
And she smiled. though the plain
truth was that she had bought the up
pers, paid "a man TO sole them and then
managed to sew the bows on crooked
after her mother had made them. Yet
she was very proud and really wonder
ed how she had managed to accomplish
so much. Detroit Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
HOuaHToNVII,L.n-

Henry Russell of Fitchburg, Mass, has
been in town on business.
Maria Bushee and daughter Ola of
Chesterfield are guests of John Holmes
and family.
William Austin cut his thumb through
the nail near the roots, making him un-
able to work.
Mrs. Sam Abbott returned to her home
in Landgrove after two weeks stay with
Chas. Abbott.
Mrs. A. ID. Thomas has returned to her
home after a short stay with friends and
relatives in Chester.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
TRY GRA!N.O. TRY GRAIN.O.

Ask your grocer today TO show youa package of
GRAlN-O, the new food drink that takes the
place of coffee. The children may drink It with
out injury as well as the adult All who try it,
like II. GRAIN-o has that rich seal brown of
Mocha or Java. but II Is made from pure grains,
and the most delicate stomach receives IL without
distress. One-fourth the price OF coffee; Is and
80 ceats per package. Sold by all grocers. 2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24

Miss Mary E. Harlow of Ksene, N. H.,
is visiting in town.
The clothing stock of the Blue Store is
is now we'll settled in the store formerly &C.
cupied by the Racket.
Rev. Albert Hammatt, pastor of the
Universalist church, will take as his sub
ject Sunday morning, Wanted, Man."
Thanksgiving day evening the usual
union service will be held in the Universe
list church, with sermon by Rev. j. H.
Reid.
The senior class of the High school are to
give the Merchant of Venice" at the
school building Wednesday evening of next
week.
The fire engine house on the island as
well as the Fall Mountain Hotel and barns,
are being painted this week with striking
tiuts of paint.
Thanksgiving exercises will be held
in the primary and intermediate rooms of
the schools either Tuesday or Wednesday
of next week.
@. w. Osgood will lecture, under the
auspices of the Baptist Young Peoples
Social union, in the Baptist church Dec. g.
Subject, THE Open Vision of Art"
G. W. Swift has bought Fred ]. Blake's
studio near the School street stairs and will
take possession within a week or two This
is the third or fourth time that Mr.. Blake
has sold out.
The first week in December Mrs. E. G.
Osgood is to hold an exhibition of water
colors in Pierce's pharmacy. Those who
have seen these pictures speak of them as
well worth seeing, at least.
The house now occupied by DIR. G.. Il.
Gorham has been leased by Rev. j. Z.
Farrow, possession to be given Dec. 1, at
which time DIR. Gorham moves into his
new house on School street.
Col A. A. Hall of st. Adams, who this
week enters the race as a candidate for
Congress in that congressional district, is
well known hereabouts. He was born in
Athens, but went to st. Adams in 1870.
George F.. Ball, of Derby & Ball, has
been seriously ill with muscular rheuma-
tism during the last six weeks and shows
little Improvement. He has never been
confined to the bed day before in his life.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank S. Adams have
moved into the house recently erected by
l. b. Newman on Pine street. W. i.
Stevens is occupying the tenement on
West Henry street vacated by Mr.. Adams.
The schools of the village are to have
solid session, thus closing at noon Wednes-
day of next week, SO that the teachers
may be able to go home for Thanksgiving.
They will not open again until Monday
morning.
d. v Gifin and @. H. Cleaveland, two
former wellknown passenger conductors
OF the Rutland road, have this week bought
drug store on the Corner of Centre and
Wales street in Rutland. The firm name
is to be Cleaveland q Giffin.
About 275 season tickets have been sold
to the popular lecture course. The first
number of the course was held last even
ing and the opera house was fairly well fill
ed TO hear the Central Grant Concert com
pany, who gave an excellent concert.
The senior class, Bellows Falls High
school, are preparing an entertainment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
Turned Down.

Dasherly-Suffering from misplaced
confidence. are you?
De Broke-Reckon so. ABy~ay, Jones
didn't seem to have it wrsh ! struck him
for a ten.-Kansas City Independent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
Alumni Day at vermont Academy.

Alumni Day At vermont Acauemy'
Monday was the third annual alumni day
at Vermont Academy, and a good number
of the alumni and friends were present
The annual foot ball game between the
varsity and alumni teams was called at
$50 p. NJ. and resulted in victory for the
alumni, 9 to 8. Supper was served in
Proctor hall at $50 and at the post-pran-
dial exercises remarks were made by II.
A. Coffin, r. A. Farr, Major Wolfe, Rev
Albert Hammatt and Col. K. g. Osgood
An enjoyable reception was held at the
principals house in the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24

cakeand coffee were served. Miss Wright,
who is teaching at Cambridgeport, was
among the invited guests.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24

LlLoOk out fOrEOHRlsTMAs. It is time
to begin to think what you are going to
give your friends for Christmas and we
would like to suggest that good watch
makes very acceptable present.
No better movements than our HAM.
lLT0NS can be fOuDi, and we also Garry
Walthsms and Elgins.
A complete stock of cases in gold,
gold filed, silver and niOkle, and in all
sizes.
H. H. THOMPSON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
BELLOWS FALLS.
Crushed by the Engine.

A WaIIinRfOrd Man Went to Sleep on
the Tracls--Injuries Resulted Fatally
--Had been at Work in Worcester and
Was on His Way Home.
Saturday evening about six o'clock as
the locomotive which was to draw the
evening passenger train to Rutland, was
crossing the Rutland bridge, the engineer
discovered a drunken man lying across
the rails He was not seen in time so the
engine could be stopped before running
over him. He was terribly mangled but
alive when picked up From papers found
on him his name was found to be George
T. Douglass of East Wallingford, to which
Mace a railroad ticket was found in his pock
ct, stamped that day in Worcester, Mass
He was removed to DR.. Rudden's office
and later to the Rockingham hotel where
he died Sunday morning.
Selectman Williams communicated with
East Wallingford and found he had a
married daughter living there, and a
brother-in-law in Rutland. The latter
came here Sunday morning and returned
with the body Sunday night. A letter
from daughter living in Lebanon, N. h.,
bearing the date Nov. 10, was found in
, his pocket From this it was learned he had
been working in Worcester the past six
months for the Walker Ice company. He
came to Bellows Falls ON the noon train
and registered ut the Commercial House
for dinner, remarking to the clerk later
that he was going over the river to see an
acquaintance then go to East Wallingford
on the flyer at three o'clock. He evident
ly became too intoxicated and in coming
back early in the evening laid down on the
track near the south end of the bridge.
Work on the Electric Railroad.
The electric road men have completed
the trestle across the Saxtons river near
Henry Towards, and completed the grad
ing nearly to Saxtons River village. The
grading of the cut on Pine street is COM
pleted and the rails are to be laid through
that street which will make them complete
at this time from front of Commercial
House to Sabin bridge, and rapid pro-
press is being made in laying them the
rest of the way. If the weather is favor
able, another two weeks will see them laid
into Saxtons River village. Work will
then be begun back in this village in tear
ing down two stalls of the Boston & Maine
round house in order to lay the rails by
there from the depot, but it is not expect
ed any work will be done in tearing up the
square until spring opens. The bailiffs in
tend to require the road to use sawed and
tapered poles, with the corners taken off,
throughout the streets of the village, and
they are to be painted dark green color.
The setting of poles on each side of the
streets, instead of single line with brack-
cts, as now intended, will so materially in
crease the number of poles as to become
necessary to have them look as trim and
neat as possible, or the looks of our streets
will suffer unnecessarily.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-24
Rapid Progress i'm Construction of Fitch
burg Railroad Bridge.

Rapid progress is being made in the con-
struction of the new Fitchburg bridge
across the Connecticut. The weather has
been very favorable and large number
of men have been employed since the work
was commenced. The two large arches
are completed. A trestle was built resting
on the north side of the arches so that last
Sunday trains passed for the last time over
the old bridge, and for the first time on the
new stone arches. The old bridge has this
week been entirely cut down and lies in a
heap on the rocks below, a thing of the
past. A person cannot appreciate the inn
mense amount of timber used in its con-
struction 30 years ago until he sees the
ruins now. There remains the filling up
of the space between the arches and the
rails with stone and dirt which is being
done rapidly. The contractors are to be
congratulated upon the favorable condi-
tions which have assisted their work.
The landscape will be wonderfully improv-
cd by the graceful and substantial stone
arches, the largest in New England.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-15

MIR. John Dahn, the we'll
known real estate man. who
has located hundreds of peo-
pie here. left williamsburg
for Newport News about n
year ago. But his heart
yearned for the dearold town
and now he is coming back
here TO live. He will rent for
the present and will bring his
family to live here. Mr.. Dahn
realizes thatfor healthfulness
and general all around com
fort Williamsburg has no
equal in the State.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-15
Excursion 60 be Run lie re.

Mr.. G.. TX. Bovee. of Cold
water, Mich, requests us to
that ne will soon
again personally conduct eX-
cursions from the West to
Williamsburg. Dates an d
rates will be published i'm this
paper later. Col. BOvee is
the official Land and EXcur-
sion Agent of the Cheasa-
peake X Ohio railway, and
those thinking OF coming here
should write him ut Cold
water. Mich. Take n trip
with him to the Peninsula.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-15
REGARDLESS Vi Ace.

The kidneys are responsible for more
sickness. suffering. and deaths than any
other organ OF the body.
a majority Of the ills affecting people
to-day Is traceablc "a kidney trouble IL
prevades all classes OF society. IN all eli
mates, regardless OF age. sex or condi-
ton.
The symptoms OF kidney troauble are
unmistAkable, such as rheumatism. ncu-
r'lgia, sleepicssness. pain or dull ache
Ia the back. desire 20 urinatc often day
OF night. profuse or scanty supply.
Uric acid. OF brick dust deposit la
urine are signs Of clogged Kidneys. caus>
ing poisoned and gcrm-dlied blood.
Sometimes the heart acts badly. and tube
casts wasting Of the kidneys are found
in the urine. which Ia neglected will re-
suit in Brighf's Disease, .he most dan
gerous form OF kidney trouble
All the symptoms and conditions are
promptly removed under the influence
Of DIR. Kilmer's Swamp Root. II has a
world wide reputation Tor It's wonderful
cures OF most distressing cases
No one need be Long without " az il
Is SO easy IL get any drug store at fifty
cents or a dollar You can have sam.
PIE botts.e Of this wonderful discovery
Swamp-Root, and a book tel ling an
about IL. both sent 10 You absoluteiy FRI
by mail. Send your address 70 Dr.. III
mer & Co, Binghamton, y. Y. and kind
~ mention that you read this liberal Of
ter in the VIRGINIA GAZETTE.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-15
70 Thousand Acres Of Land for Sale!
LOW PRICED. GOOD LANDS FORSAL.E ONTTE BEST
PART OF THE PENINSULA IN SOUTHEASTERN
SECTION OF VIRGINIA

Eastern Va is comprised of nine large and hundreds of
smaller peninsuas, and it truly wonderful section oil
country The largest and most important OF the peninsu
las lies between the James and York rivers. The Chesa
peake Ohio Railway it's way from Richmond to the
passes down the backbone the entire length OF this Pc
ninsula which Is from to 10 miles wide and % miles
long. Toano is about half down the Peninsula be-
tween Richmond and Newport News and only 10 miles
from williamsburg the O James City county,
and lies about 100 feet above tidewater The lands
gently rolling and the natural drainage is perfect 1T is
country well adapted to grass wheat. trucks and
all kinds OF fruit do spenddy The soil Is productive and
easily cultivated All kinds vegetables grown
to perfection The nearby waters O York and James
riversand the Chesapeake Ohio Railway furnish cheap
transportation to all parts OF the world have 10000
OF lands for sale in tracts prices for to
- dollars per 1t will bee your interest
and me before locating elsewhere. have small farms
from 10 up with without buildings have large
farms (plantatOnS) from 900 1000 each good
neighbOrhOOds among Northern people, with churches
and schools shall begin with this OF the GAZETTE to
publish list OF lot OF property that have Tor sale,
watch 1t from week To week may be able to lind
Just what will suit For further particulars, call on
40 LlraSS M. L. inllnNNS
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-15
Just Arrived From THE West.

Mr.. X. +. McEvoy and liam
lily, OF Rockford, H., arrived
here Wednesday with their
personal property. and viii
make their home mt "Delk s.
where they purchased "A farm.
Mr.. McElvoy Is thoroughly
pleased with this country and
the Messrs. Woodland and Mr..
Robb, also OF Rockford, who
have been here several years,
are helping him get settled
for business. We want more
young men to come here To
live, and that in the next six
months. Ahundred new fam
lies will find comfort a b lie
homes In the vacinity of Will
liamsburg. There isno more
promising section than this
for the trucker, farmer and
|stock-raiser. Come to the
Peninsula now, don't put it
off
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-15
EoR SALE
VALUABLE PROPERTY

In the city Of Williamsburg and caun-
" If James City:
This property has been DIVIDED into
four lots as follows:
% ONE CORNER STOREHOUSE.
near William and Mary College. on the
,rincipal street Of the city. Size OF lot
53x2l3 ieet. Tins building may be
used both as dwelling and store. i
splendidly located 10 catch college trade,
or may be used very probably as a
boarding house ana restaurant
(2) House and Lot on Francis street.
Two-story frame building on a G4Xl3O
foot lot Is occupied by tenants, and
could be made an attractive place with
small outlay. Near the College, and
could be used as a Boarding House for
students
90 Tract Of Land situated in James
City county, containing about 10 acres
This tract adjoins the corporation, has a
god quality OF clay for brick. and has
already a brickyard located thereon
having been operated for years as such.
One mile TO navigable stream, ] mile
from X. r. a good opening Tor an ex>
perienced man
a. Tract OF Land situated in James
City county about 1-2 mile Southwest of
Williamsburg, containing about so acres.
About 20 acres % o en- land, balance in
timber. Has cottage Of two rooms
good Ice house. small orchard. under
wire ien1ing Located near large mill
pond or lake. and is specially adapted
by location aud nature Of soil for the
culture OF trucks and garden vegetables.
fowl. etc There is an excellent spring
Of pure. cold water near the house, and
= dairy could be run % advantage. This
il chance for the right Kan 10 build
up q paying trucking business, as the
demand for such il heavy in this place.
and being located right at the town the
vegetables could be gotten here Iresh
and in good condition.
Yor further pa, ticulars address,
A. BROOKS, Agent,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-15
Price S2nOO.

No. -. Isl ares. Price y. GOO
100 acres of this in cultivation and
balance in young timber all the G. cared
land under iencc The land lies nearly
level on high elevated plateau. with
fine water al tic house. and excellent
spring in the timber. "A fine mari bed ON
the place am only 2 mlie 20 tn II. x
station on the &. * o. railway, a good
story 6 room house and all necessary
out buildings. One mile to school and
halt "a mile Co post>oiiicc. churches
and store. Terms half cash. balance 70
suit
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-15
Teachers Examinations.

Examinations tor coanty certif atcs
will be held at he Hickory Neck Acad~
envy, IL James City County. as follow .
For White teachers, Tuesday, Aug. LIST.
and Wednesday. Aug. 2nd.
For Colored teachers. Thursday, Aug.
Srd- and Friday, Aug. 4th.
An examinatinn for entrance to the
State Female Normal School will bo
held at the same time and place.
The examination Will begin promptly
at . 4 NJ. p. T. COLWLES.
July 10th, 1899. Supt. Of Schools
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-15

When getting your ticket
to the Peninsula see that it
reads via. {. K o. railway,
which is the most direct and
cheapest route to Williams.
burg. 49,.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1899-07-15

40. -. 10 acres 81. 900.
80 acres Of this in cultivation and
balance in young timber. the lard lies
slightly rolling. and is especially adapted
20 truck farming aud fruit. Is located
right in the truck belt. only miles
from Toauo, In an excellent neighbor-
hood. with school CHIT AT the place.
There are no new buildings on the place,
hut small orchard OF apples. peaches.
and pears, and an excellent wei and
spring water. Terms Cash.