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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
BOSTON & MAINE REPORT.

Interesting Figures Regarding the Bush
ness and stock OF the Great New Eng
land system.
The annual report of the Boston g.
Maine railroad, just issued in pamphlet
form, contains some interesting facts and
figures concerning that great system. The
gross income of the company amounted to
1880 607, expenses S13, 748, GAS, net &c.
141, 1852; miscellaneous income $780, POI,
total net $6,S41 1902; surplus $1,279, Ais,
dividends 81 234,002, net surplus for the
year $40, Alb The total number of pas
sengers carried during the year was 81 =
COZ 1855, decrease OF 569,054, while the
passenger mileage was 497 ,027, 120, an in
crease of S11, 239, 432. The freight ton
mage was O,644, 376 an increase of 372,-
sol. Passenger revenues increased $685.
233 and freight SS4, 428.
President futile, in the report, refers
at some length to the work of "oil sprink-
ling" the roadbed and the substitution of
coke for coal as fuel for the locomotives.
Both of these improvements are regarded
as not only of benefit to the travelling pub
lie, but as matters of economy TO the COM
pany. 1t is found that coke is so much
superior to bituminous coal as steam pro-
ducer that so rapidly as possible, all the
locomotives Of the company will be equip
ped for its use. The use of oil on the
roadbed, it is believed, will not only save
much in wear and tear of equipment and
structures, and in wedding and other track
work, but will so diminish spark fires that
the added cost of the work will be largely
If not wholly Offset in the operating ex-
pense account.
1t is interesting to note the manner in
which the holdings of stock in the com
pany is divided. There are now 222, lao
shares. of this number, 10, 16S are held
by the company. The remaining 2OS,972
shares are held by 630S shareholders. di-
vided as follows: Massachusetts, 1876, 472
shares among 416S shareholders; New
Hampshire, 81, liz among 1887 holders, and
Maine 14,302 shares among 457 sharehold-
ers. The average New Hampshire hold
ings, it will thus be seen, are much smaller
than those of Massachusetts, and Maine,
although the controlling interest is greatly
in the hands of the Bay state stockhold-
ers.-[Spring6eld Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
VERMONT LUMBER BARON,

siIas L. Griffith OF Dandy Now owns
$4,000 Acres Of Forest Lnnd In This
State.
The promised settlement of the Foley
Griffith land case, by which Mr.. Griffith
at Dandy gets 600 acres of land in Mount
Tabor, most of which is covered with tim
Der, raises the question of the amount of
timber land in Vermont owned by Mr..
Griffith. 1t is estimated that he is the
holder of timber lands in this state aggre-
eating $4,000 acres. The 1000 acres of
spruce land in Stratton owned by the
Stratton Lumber company, which were re-
Gently sold at auction, have since passed
into the hands of Mr.. Griffith. He has
also bought $50 acres of timber land in
Peru on which are dwellings and a steam
saw-mill. Mr.. Griffith will move the saw
mill on to the timber tract which he has
bought in Stratton, and will proceed to
work up lumber for the market. He has
a steam sawmill at work at Groton, where
he recently bought several hundred acres
of timber land. Silas L. Griffith is get
ting to be one of Vermont's timber barons.
= Rutland Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Serious runaway Accident.

A serious runaway accident occurred to
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther G. Thrall, Mrs. G..
Farr and little daughter while driving Sun
day at Poultney. While attempting to
turn around near the Clark place in the
north part of the town the bit broke and
the horse became manageable. Thrall
jumped upon the animals back and tried
to check its speed by the check rein, but
was brushed off by tree and badly bruis-
ed The carriage was overturned into the
ditch, dragging the occupants beneath for
some distance. Mrs. Thrall was picked up
unconscious and her injuries are serious
Mrs. Farr was badly cut about her head
The little girl escaped injury The wagon
was smashed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
A Ahnrp Doctor.

A certain doctor had occasion, when
only beginner in the medical profession
to attend trial as witness. The oppos-
ing counsel, in oss-examining the young
doctor, made several sarcastic remarks,
doubling the ability of so young man. to
understand his business. The result
proved the young physician to be as quick
witted as the learned counsel. ''Do you
know the symptoms of conclusion of the
brain?" 81 do" replied the doctor.
"Well," continued the attorney, Suppose
my learned friend, Mr.. Baging, and my
self were to bang our heads together,
should we get conclusion of the brainP'
"Your learned friend, Mr.. Baging, might"
said the doctor Short Stories.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
BOSTON & MAINE RAILROAD.

nn and after June 90, 1899, trains on this road
~ will leave Brattleb ro for all points north at
500, HE'D A. N 2:s3 5:9S and 1910 p. NJ
The ll:06 train is mail train for Montpelier
st Adams, Rutland, Burlington, Montreal and
the Passumpsic road.
The 2:23 P. N. train is the New York and White
Mountain express.
The 5:4s P. NJ train is mail train for white
River Junction and Rutland
The 1910 p N. train is express for Montreal
Sherbrook and Quebec, with sleeping cars at
tached. This train runs daily Sundays TO Mon.
treal only.
Going south trains arrive In Bratteboro from
Bellows Falls and points north at 5:23 A. NJ. might
express) 9:10 A NJ (maID 1:a0 white mountain)
2:l6 (mail waits until 3:10) 4:35 p. n. (Montreal
and New York day express Sundays included, }
At $50 P. NJ mixed train from Windsor
All trains make close connections with Boston
& Albany road both east and west of Springfield
U. j FLANDERS. Gen' Ticket AGENT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
VERMONT NEWS.
Lost in the Maine Woods.

Terrible Experience Of Two vermonters
who Dared the Forest without a Guide.
A despatch from North Arson, Me-, saws
that one of the most sensational incidents
in the history of Maine woodcraft was
brought to light by the arrival Sunday of
f. L. Mason and Maurice j. Whitley of
Bar on, Vt. The men started from Cup
suptic lake, of the Rangeley system, on the
LIST, for the purpose of visiting the Dead
river region. On the I'd they met guide,
who directed them by the nearest route to
Flagstaff. Not experienced in woodcraft,
they easily lost their bearings, and when
night came or the second day they were
lost. They penetrated deeper and deeper
into the dense forest, on the alert now to
discover water with which to quench the
thirst which was becoming almost unbear-
able. All that day until nearly sunset they
plodded on before they came upon a small
brook. There they rested for the night.
They drank so much water that it brought
on disorder that was weakening. They
had taken no food since the evening of the
day before. In the morning Mason found
his companion suffering from high fever.
For five days the two men remained in
camp, Mason occasionally going up the
stream, where he found a small pool to
secure trout, upon which he fed his friend
and himself. On the seventh day Whitley
became stronger and improved so fast
that another effort was made to find civil
zation. About noon of that day the air be-
came oppressively hot, and they discovered
that they were near a forest fire. They
we're oblige to immense themselves in
brook until the fire passed, and then they
finally struck logging road and reached
a camp, where they we're cared for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
spanish GUNS at montpelier.

The two Spanish guns taken from the
battleship Castillo in Manila bay and ship
ped from Mare Island navy yard, Calf, to
Gov. Smith, to be mounted in the state
house yard, arrived at Montpelier Monday.
They came through from San Francisco
by freight in less than three weeks. They
are savage looking dogs of war, is feet
long, with a combined weight of 81 4S5
pounds. The freight charges are $759.84.
They are perpetually loaned to the state of
Vermont by the government. These guns
will be at once mounted in the state house
yard and will thunder a welcome to the
Admiral when he sets foot in his native
town
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Barre Men Badly Injured.

Robert Raycroft, who is employed at
Gazely's quarry at Barre, was fatally in
jured Monday, while attempting to stop a
runaway team. His skull was fractured,
his collar bone and several ribs were brok-
en-, and he was otherwise injured by the
frightened horse that ran over him.
Melville Clement, who works at the
quarry of Jones Brothers, was also terribly
injured Monday. He was attempting to
dig out blast that had failed to go off,
when the charge exploded. One eye was
destroyed, and he was terribly injured
about the head by flying stone. His injuries
are not considered fatal. Joseph Badger,
who was at work with him, had a finger
broken and his hand cut.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
A Olergyman's Experience.

M. d. Jump, D. D., Saratoga Springs, writes
sit affords me great pleasure to testify to the
value of Henry & Johnson's Arnica and OH Lint
ment wnIcn useu with the most satisfactory
results. Not long since, as result of a cold and
excessive use of the organs of the throat, I suf-
fered greatly from Inflammation and induration
of the tonsiIs. After trying several remedies !
bethought me of your liniment, and by a single
application over night the trouble was entirely
removed and was able to 90 on with my work. :
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Almost the entire business section of
Faruham, N. Y, was wiped out of exist
ence by a fire Monday. The loss is be-
tween 5000, 1000 and $250,0O0.
A fire which started spontaneously in a
box of paints in a closet caused $4,000 dam
age in Mrs. p. @. Dodge's millinery store
at Burlington Sunday evening. The stock
was insured for $4,000.
John Graham, 81, uncle of Rev. DR..
George w. Phillips of Rutland, died at his
home in Ludlow Saturday. He was a
younger brother of the late Capt Graham,
who died at Ludlow several years ago. Mr..
Graham was born in New Hampshire in
1912. He married Lydia Stone, who has
been dead little more than a year. The
old couple celebrated their golden wedding
10 years ago.
The 10th anniversary exercises of the
Vermont Baptist state convention will take
place at the Baptist church at Brandon
Sept. 20, 81 andes. The convention will open
Tuesday afternoon with a wnman's mis-
sionary meeting, at which Mrs j. j. Towns
end of Brandon will give the address OF
welcome. Mrs. j. l.. bearing of Japan is
among the speakers at this meeting. Among
those who will take part in the convention
exercises will be Rev. DR.. I. H. Archibald
of Middlebury, who will give the annual
sermon and historical address; Rev. DR.. ]
j. Townsend of Brandon, Rev. DR.. Alvah
Hovey of Newton theological seminary
Rev. Geo. B. Lawson of Bennington, Rev
Herbert E. Thayer of Ludlow, Rev. S. H
Archibald and Deacon d. M. White Of
Rutland, Rev. j. w. Latimer Of Manches
ter Center, Rev. DIR. W. s. Roberts o.
Burlington and Rev. DR.. H. @. Mabie o.
New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Cruahed hY a Trnin

John Lemire, 90, who lived with his
widowed mother at Wells River, was in
stantly killed at Meredith, N. H., Monday
by being struck by swiftly moving train.
His skull was entirely crushed in and he
received other injuries. The accident was
witnessed by many awaiting travellers on
the platform. Lemire was working with
a crew of men grading the track. He was
after pail of water and was walking in
the same direction as the train was going
when it struck him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Suit Against Barre and Montpelier
Traction Company.

j. s. Viles, proprietor of the electric
plant at Mlddlesex, has brought suit for
500. 900 against the Barre and Montpelier
Traction company for breach of contract.
The property of the company has been
attached Mr.. Viles alleges that the direc-
tors of the electric road entered into five
year contract with him and that he has
furnished power to the road to the best OF
his ability under all clauses in the contract,
and that he received letter from the
directors notifying him to- discontinue
power. This is the third suit that Mr..
Viles has brought against the road. One
was brought in August for $1,000 for pow
er furnished in July and another for 5000
for power in August.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
$4,000 Raised for the Dewey Memo
rial Building.

President NJ. Sheldon of the Norwich Uni
alumni association of Boston has received
a communication from Admiral Dewey in
which he approves the plan of the associa-
ton to tender him a banquet in Boston
about Nov. /. The Admiral stated he ex-
pected to visit Boston about the last of
October
The S0th academic year, Norwich Uni
versity, opened last week with an entrance
class of 81, the largest in several years.
Much enthusiasm is noticeable among the
new men in view of the fact that the corps
of cadets at that institution are to be guard
of honor at the Dewey celebration in Mont
pelier. The laying of the corner stone of
the new Dewey Memorial building is to be
made part of the State celebration on that
occasion. Gen. G. NJ. Dodge of New York
announces that subscriptions for the men,
orial building fund in New York now
amount to $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
sd. Iohnshury Grocer KlIIed.

Patrick A. Roach, for many years a well known
grocer in st. Johnsbury, was fatally injured Fri
day. Assisted by another man he was taking a
barrel Of -four down a stairway in his store
when the stairs broke, precipitating him TO the
foot of the stairway, the barrel Of -four falling
upon him. He sustained a fracture OF the skull
at the base of the brain and never regained con
seriousness diving in few hours. The funeral
was held Monday. Mr.. Roach was a prominent
member of the Roman Catholic denomination
and was very active in the erection Of the new
church
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Be SURE.

Be sure you need medicine before you take it,
but having once found out that you need it.
lose no time in getting the best If it's for the
Kidneys, Liver, Bladder or Blood, Rheumatism,
Dyspepsia or for Chronic Constipation. the best
is DR.. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy, and a
very simple way to find out If you need it is TO
put some urine in glass tumbler and let it stand
"a hours. If it then has a sediment or a milky,
cloudy appearance, or If it is ropy or stringy,
pale or discolored, you do not need physician
to tell you that.you should take Favorite remedy
toms as pain in the back, frequent desire to uri-
nate especially at night, burning scalding pain in
passing water, the staining of linen by your
urine and all the unpleasant and dangerous ef-
fects produced on the system by the use Of
whiskey and beer. All reliable druggists sell DR..
David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy at 81 a bot
tie, or six bottles for IS.
By a special and particular arrangement with
the manufacturers. our readers can try this grand
medicine absolutely free, by simply sending
your full name and post-ofice address to DIR.
DAVID KENNEDY CORPORATION, Rondout,
N Y. mentioning The Vermont Phoenix, when a
trial bottle of Favorite Remedy, together with a
pamphlet of valuable medical advice, will be
sent you by mail postpaid.
The publishers of this paper guarantee the
genuineness of this liberal offer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
InoendIary Fire at Bennington.

The second fire of incendiary origin
within a week called out the department at
Bennington early Sunday morning, when
the large barns ON the estate of the late
w. E. Blanchard were burned. In one of
the barns was quantity of furniture own
ed by W. E. Hawkes., jr., the occupant of
the house, wagons, tools, etc., and large
supply of grain. The loss is $4,000, with
small insurance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Request OF $4,000 TO Goddard senlin.
airy.

oddard seminary will receive $4,000,
the income to be applied to its support,
according to the terms of the will of Mrs.
Mary T. Goddard, which was fled at East
Cambridge, Mass, last week. Mrs. God
dard was the widow of the late Thomas N.
Goddard of Newton, Mass, for whom
Goddard seminary was named. Mrs. God
dard, by her will, gave away 100000 to
Universalist educational institutions,
churches and charitable institutions. OF
this sum Tufts college gets 100000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

"Ah, but Count" she cried, "do you
love me for myself alone?"
Eyes," he replied, lyon are your fazaire's
only child."-[Chicago Times-Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
To Develop Coal and Iron Mines Near
Bethel.

George Sanderson, an English mining
engineer and capitalists agent, now operat-
ing chiefly in Canada, came from Montreal
recently and spent two days in examining
the alleged coal and iron deposits in Bethel.
He expressed himself satisfied of the
presence of coal and arranged with G. H.
Wilder for an early beginning of mining
operations. The only question he believes
to be the depth of the strata and he says
he will go down 100 or 200 feet at least.
He took with him specimens of Lillieville
quartz for assay, and the report, since re-
ceived, indicates good quality of iron.
The product would be easily marketed, as
the new railroad runs within two miles of
the mine and the teaming would be down
grade.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Montpelier Boy Drowned.

Harry Jacobs, II, son of Elmer Jacobs
of Montpelier, was drowned Sunday while
bathing with two other boys in Dog river
near Montpelier Junction. He was stand
ing ON rock in water up to his knees
when he slipped and fell into deep water.
HIS frightened companions ran to farm
house for assistance The body was re-
covered by F. r. Dawley, who dove sever
a. times before securing it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Miss Carrie Ross, A, daughter of SEN
ator Ross, died suddenly Friday night at
st Johnsbury from heart disease. She
had been a successful teacher, and was
at home ON leave of absence of one year
from Fairbault, North Dakota, where she
had taught several years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Dewey's Coming Home.

Hol
Beat the tomtoml
Let there be
Bunting spread abundantly
Fling the
Starry ensign out
Prepare to
Yell and boot and shout!
Let much
Patriotism flow
From New \ ork to far
Frisco;
Spare not powder-no, nor steam,
Let the noisy whistles
Screaml
Turn the peaceful eagle
Loose,
And watch him soar in
Pride profusel
Deck yourself es In
Gay attire;
Ring the bells up in the spire
Kill the fatted' juicy
Calf,
He is none too good
By half;
Let the festive eorklet pop;
On your gladness put
No stop;
Hurl your
Bonnet in the air;
Nor your lungs a moment
Spare;
Seek no meagre, poor excuse,
But whoop'er up
And turner
Loose
fOr gOuueT, o CT lnt
Rolling sea,
Comes the Olympia,
Speedily;
See her ploughing
Through the
Foam;
And, wowl She's
Bringing
Dewey
Homel
Hope and Imagination are good for thei
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Harrison Pressey, 49, of East Thetford was in
stantly killed Friday by a special train from the
state fair at White River Junction. While cross
ing the track he was struck by the train.
The Central Vermont railroad is making great
preparations for handling the immense crowd
that viii come to Montpelier TO the Dewey cele
bration, and will take possession Of a large
meadow as the terminal for disembarking the
people. 1t Is proposed to build IS spur tracks
each about 1900 feet in length. on which to run In
and unload, and also load the various passenger
trains. The work of constructing the tracks and
making the pasture into veritable railroad
station will be begun at once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
vermont,s Beautiful scenery.

The Woodstock Standard says that it was As
years ago that Theodore Parker of Boston made
a long tour of Vermont, and in letter to friend
wrote as follows I'VE have been the whole
length of Vermont from Massachusetts to Cana
da and back again, and in the midst of the most
beautiful scenery all the time. Vermont is the
handsomest of the six ssters-all the rest are
rather plain and ordinary looking. IL is only a
small part of New Hampshire that is handsome,
and yet smaller part OF the other states, while
Vermont Is fair all over"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY 90

DANAhlOns
Taking effect June 26, 1899.
GOING SOUTH.
Trains leave Bratteboro as follows:
5:28 A. NJ, for Springfield and New York DAILY
5:2O A. N, for Millers Falls, Palmer and New Lon
don. Connecting at kIillers Falls with Fitch
burg r. r., at Palmer with Boston & Albany
II, R., at Wimantic and at New London with
N. Y, N. H. & II. X. r.
9:10 A. NJ, for Springfield and New York.
1880 A. NJ, for Mllers Falls and stations on Fitch
burg X. r., Palmer with Boston &Albany R. R.,
and for New London.
1:44 p. NJ, for Springfield and New York.
3:l0 p. NJ, mail for Springfield
1880 p. NJ for Millers Falls and stations on Fitch
burg r. r., Palmer and New London and New
York via Norwich Line
1885 p. NJ, for Springfield and New York Sun
days incuded)
GOING NORTH.
Trains arrive at Brattleboro as follows;
lC rs A. NJ, from New York via Norwich Line,
New London Palmer and Millers Falls.
l1:06 A. NJ, from Springfield.
100 p. NJ, from New London. Palmer and Millers
Falls.
2:90 5;43 and 1905 p. NJ. from Springfield and
New York 1O:05 p. NJ, runs Daiiy)
4:O3 p. NJ, from Springfield, making Keene con-
nections
1855 p. M, from New London. connecting from
Palmer. Millers Falls and intermediate stations.
az Subject to change without notice. Trains
run week DAYS only except otherwise noted.
A new book Of Summer homes for 1892 has
just been issued, and will be sent to any address
on receipt of cents in stamps.
Q. E. SOULE, Asst Supt., New London.
s. W. CUMMINGS, G. P A.. st. Albans
j. A. SOUTHARD, ID. p. A. New London.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
RUTLAND RAILROAD COMPANY.
Time Table

A. NJ. time in H. hit faced figures.
=. NJ. time in heavy faced figures.
fDaily
tDaily except Sunday.
SUNDAY only.
fWagner parlor cars attached.
tWagner sleeping cars attached.
For detailed time tables consult folders.
H. A. HODGES, Traffic Manager.
% r Y MoKEEVER, Gen'l Pass'r Age
Rutland. Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Hope and Imagination are good for their
bond, not for their promises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Terrible Experience OF Two vermOnters
who Dared the Forest without a Guide.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Almost the entire business section of
Faruham, N. Y, was wiped out of exist
ence by fire Monday. The loss is be-
tween 5000, 900 and $3.50, 1000.