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The Mena star., 1899-08-17
money and forced to declare that they cannot get the people to take if.
]" pARAd0ULD wnITHcApPERs. ]

Under the above quoted head
 llne the Arkansas Gazette takes a strong stand for law and order as l follows: "The men who are in- timidating the negroes and driv- ing them from their homes at Par agould are not the best citizens of that town, as the ruffians engaged in the disgraceful affair would have the public believe. Any in- telligent person, who reads the warning notice served upon the negroes can readily form an opin- ion as to the character of the in- dividuals responsible for the mis- cheif. The following is a copy of their note of warning:
 "'You are hereby notified to leave tho city of Paragould, bag and baggage, on or before next Saturday night, and never return again for any purpose whatsoever, or suffer the consequences of stay ing. Your presence Is obnoxious to the majority of the people liv- ing here; you are not desired or wanted as citizens, and you had better heed the warning and leave town while the opportunity is offered. or it will be the worse for you. This Is the last notice, and if you are found within the corpo- rate limits of the city after the time specified, we will not be re- sponsible for the consequences
 ''Thc men who arc engaged in dis turbing the peace in this otherwise aw-abiding town constitute the lowest element of tho white pop ulation, as they are characterized by the good citizens who know. They do their work at night under cover of darkness, and are white cappers, who are more guilty of violating the law than their vic tlms, whom they arc driving out of town. No doubt there are many bad negroes ln Paragould. but tho way to reach them and punish them for their misdeeds is not through a resort to mob violence.
 "Thc law-abiding citizens of this progressive town does not endorse the action of the white cappers and propose to put an end to their midnight marauding. At the mass meeting held at the court house on Saturday morning they declared themselves in favor of the strict enforcement of the law and will assist the authorities in their efforts to preform their du- ties. They have pursued tho prop CT course to maintain law and order and the vicious element must behave themselves or suffer the consequences"
The Mena star., 1899-08-17
A TOUGH CROWD.

The editor of the Sloan Springs Herald seems to be up against it. X couple of weeks ago he inti- mated that a certain individual in town was giving to whipping his wife, and no less than eight men called to see him about the matter and make personal explanation and threats of vengeance. And he did not mention anybody's name, either. -Ft Smith Elevator.
The Mena star., 1899-08-17

It begins to look as though the S20, 100000 Uncle Sam paid for the Philippine Islands was going to be the smallest portion of the expense or purchase price, especi- ally if we count the lives and ruined health of our soldier boys who have been and are being sent there. Human life, however, is very cheap these times.
The Mena star., 1899-08-17

The fact that our water works bonds sold at three-fourths of a cent above par speaks well for a new town like Mcna, and shows that moneyed men have confidence it it's stability.
The Mena star., 1899-08-17

The report that the English government has placed an order with parties in Texas for 300, ,000, 900 feet of yellow pine will, if true. create a boom in lumber and send the price up again.
The Mena star., 1899-08-17

J. Nj Webb. Montreal, Ark, writes: "Dr. Nj. A. Simmons Liver Medicine is the grandest remedy made for liver and kidney troubles tried Zeilin's, but found it only half the strength. besides 1t griped me !"
The Mena star., 1899-08-17

Houses for rent are in as great demand in Mena as ever and brlng as high rentals.
The Mena star., 1899-08-17

We can alway show a nice line of Hats, Shirts, Collars, Cuffs. Ties and all the little accessories to stock of Gents Furnishing goods.
The Mena star., 1899-08-17
t On|y Takes a Minute
to tell you of some of the good things in this store, and that minute will be well spent if you will read of them and then examine the goods.

Our stock of Fine Shoes for Men is excellent and any man wanting really high-class goods in this line can find them here at preces that arc right.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
BRATTLEBoRO,
RALLY SUNDAY.
The InterestinR and Inspiring Exer-
cises Last sunday, when 4Os Menu
bers OF the Sunday School Were Press

The Interesting and Inspiring Exer-
cises Last sunday, when 4OS Menu
bors OF the Sunday School Were Pres
emit.
Last Sunday was observed as Rally day
by the Bible school of the Baptist church.
The morning service found the pastor,
Rev. DR.. Marble, in his accustomed place
for the first time since his vacation and
the large audience must have caused
great satisfaction.
The large choir, under the direction of
Prof. Cramer, sang with even more than
usual ability and the sermon had especial
reference to the work of the Bible school.
DR.. Marble places the Bible school be-
fore the secular school because of the sub
jects taught and objects sought.
He spoke of the church of today as the
school of generation ago and said that the
hope of the church in the future was in
the Bible school of today.
He extolled the teaching office and said
he would almost concede it place of pre-
cedence over the preaching. Ernest exhor-
tation for devotion to this branch of
church work followed. The whole time
of the Bible school session was occupied
with the Rally day observances.
The choir sang "God hath appointed a
day." by BerthCld Tours, with piano, Or
gan and orchestral accompaniment. 1t
was very inspiring rendition of this noble
anthem. j. E. Hall furnished "Welcome
hymn to our pastor" and a orally song''
which were sung by the whole school.
The superintendent, Mr.. Hawley, in be-
half of the school gave most cordial greet
ing and welcome to the pastor, expressing
keen satisfaction that the leader had re-
turned and pledging to him the cordial
support and cooperation of the whole band
of workers in the Bible school. He also
Congratulated the home department on so
large a representation of their members
and conveyed to them the greetings of the
main school, assuring them that they were
always considered not as visitors but as
belonging. Following the remarks Of the
superintendent came the welcome song
and with each repetition of the chorus the
entire school gave DR.. Marble the Chautau-
qua salute, beautiful and enthusing
sight.
Pastor Marble, in replying to the welcome
in his modest way, disclaimed any reference
to his own personality, although most APP
preciative of the spirit which prompted it.
He extolled the school and in very tender
manner expressed the feeling of far greater
anxiety for a welcome for his Master than
for himself. A rally song was also sung
by the primary class. Choice books
were distributed to about dozen scholars
who, last winter, secured new members at
the time of the observance of membership
day. Beautiful floral decorations were
furnished by the Bible school committee
of the Endeavor society.
Altogether it was made the most sue
cessful Rally day the school has ever OBJ
served. The present membership of the
school is about 425, home department 100,
present last Sunday, 40S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The senior executive committee met at
recess Monday and decided upon a float
for the coaching parade of the Valley Fair
Clarence Barber entertained the men,
bers of the sophomore class with a corn
roast at his home on the Dummerston road
Tuesday night. A good time was enjoyed
by all present.
At the sophomore election the old Off
GERS were reelected, including John Bra
sor, president; Jessie Hawley, vice presi-
dent; Amy Van Doom, secretary; Arthur
Scott, treasurer.
In an exciting meeting of the freshman
class they elected Marshal Noyes, presi-
dent; Florence Putnam, vice president; ;
Samuel VIM. Billings, secretary; and Zet
Ia Weld, treasurer.
Candidates for the football team met in
room Monday morning. At this meet
ing Capt. Parkess rendered his resignation,
which was accepted, and Whitman was
elected to succeed him. A few other mat
tiers were attended to and the meeting ad-
journed.
One of the pupils had a narrow escape
from losing finger this week when clean
ing his revolver, which was loaded. 1t
was fired and the bullet took off a small
piece of flesh and passed on through the
window, which it broke. No other harm
was done.
At meeting of the seniors, held Friday
morning, it was decided to buy class caps,
which are to be dark green with two white
zeroes in front. The treasurer's report was
read and accepted. An executive commit
tee was appointed consisting of F. E. Gil
bert, chairman, G. Edward Adams, Mar
ion NJ. Rice, e. E. Mellen, Fannie NJ.
Scott, Gertrude w. Croker and Mabel G.
HINT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Death Of Mrs. Matilda Dunklee.

Mrs. Matilda F. Dunklee, one of the old
est residents of the town, died Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. j. H. Dunklee. She was
born in Fitzwilliam, N. H., Apr. II, 1906.
Her husband, the late Admatha Dunklee
of this place, met death by drowning in
1866. Three children we're born to Mr..
and Mrs. Dunklee, the survivors being j.
III. Dunklee and Mrs. r. F. Lamb of st.
Louis. Another daughter, Helen Nj.
Dunklee, died about 80 years ago. The
following was written by a longtime
friend of the Dunklee family;
The departure from this life of Mrs. Matilda
f. DIinklee widow of the late Admatha Dunklee,
not only takes from neT ,i tan rssdence in this
Community one Of the Oldest OF its Inhabitants,
but also one Of the much beloved and most nigh,
Iv esteemed of women She died Sept. ~, at I;IU
A. NJ, having reached the goou oiu age vi 10
years and FIVE months.
II is now well nigh three score and ten years
since the writer first became acquainted with her.
as when she and her husband began their married
life as bride and bridegroom in the south part OF
Newfane, near to where tn writer theh hVeu
II was here that she first became deeply interest
ed in religion and with her husband Joined the
Congrega, ional church in Marlboro. From their
abode in Newfane they soon moved 70 west brat
tleboro, and began TO occupy the mouse WhIGh
they made their constant home Till severaly all
ed TO 20 hence and be here no more.
1t was here, in this young ana groWhlnS S ia mn
time. some IS years ago, occupy ing room in
their well ordered hou taking his meals at the IT
well-furnished table, caring for their fruitful
garden aud having with them seat on the Sab
bath in the house Of the Lord.
From the high regard which the now deceased
had for her Bible, the writer naturally can 70
know, from the eminently cheerful and Christly
spirit she uniformly cherished and exhibited, and
from the ready, animated part she was always
won't to take every good enterprise in the vigor
of her youthful and mid life years, as also frUm
the patient, submissive, Christ like spirit she al
ways manifested in times of trial, affection and
infrmity, none who knew her could doubt that,
through all the years of her earthly pilgrimage,
and especially through all her married l1fe, her
house was made luminou- and her heart joyful
by the blessed precepts and promises OF God.
In these it was that she sought and found the
wisdom, direction, solace and support she needed,
whether in the many early years or her active,
faithful service or in the later days of her de-
clinng health and strength.
To every careful observer II was plain TO be
seen that her beautiful life and character were
moulded by the statutes OF the Lord. That these
were her songs in the house OF her pilgrimage.
1t was through the inspiration, love and lead OF
these that she so faithfully served her day and
generation, and strove to fill her earthly mission
as q helpful, devoted wife. discreet and loving
mother a sympathetic and obliging neighbor,
and as a warmhearted disciple OF her beloved
Lord aud Master. l.. q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.
WEST BRATTLRBoRo.

Miss Lillian Knapp is in Boston for a
weeks stay.
Mrs. Day of Somerville, Mass, is still a
guest at Mr.. Mann's.
Miss Libbie Richards of Holyoke is Wis
iting at Bert Miller's.
Mrs. Ashley Stone of Hinsdale, N. H.,
will spend the winter with Mrs. Evans.
Chester Wood of Springfield, Mass, has
been visiting old acquaintance here for
the past week.
Ben Blodgett will 60 next week to Ash
field, Mass, to work for d. 7. Perry on
his stone road contract.
Bertha Allen Stoddard of Vernon will
preach at the Baptist church Sunday
morning at the usual hour.
Misses Ada and Nellie Harris of Ashland,
Mass, have returned after spending about
three weeks here with relatives.
DR.. w. F. Mann and family, who have
been spending few days with his father,
+. r. Mann, have returned to Barre.
Mr.. and Mrs. Giddings Strong of Lin
coin, Neb., have been visiting old acquaint-
ances here the past week. Mr.. Strong
will be remembered by some of the old res
idents as the former owner of the Good
enough mills, he having sold the mill tC
J. P. Goodenough AZ years ago.
The ladies of the Baptist church are
hard at work making preparations for the
concert to be given during the week Of
Oct. o. Prof. Cramer will assist in bring
ing out the program which will be an
nounced at an early date. The date Of
the concert will probably be Oct. II.
Mrs. Little and Mrs. Dodge, two ladie:
who have been boarding with Mrs. Evans
through the summer months, have returned
to their home. Mrs. Dodge intends tC
spend the winter in her native town IL
Virginia and Mrs. Little expects TO return
to Brattleboro 10 take charge of class il
French,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Hellar.

Manager Fox could not have made a
more fortunate choice for the opening Of
the entertainment season of 1S99-19OO
than in bringing Kellar to the Auditorium
last evening. The event set q new stand
ard and marked a degree of excellence
rarely witnessed. Beginning with tricks
of familiar sleight of hand the magician
quickly put himself en- rapport with his
audience and led them on in a maze of al
ways growing wonder and mystifcatiOn. 1t
was a time when one no longer believed
the evidence of his own eyes. The tricks
of the growing rose trees, and of the ap-
parently endless supply of roses poured
from cornucopia of common brown paper
made over and over again in the full blaze
of the footlights, were delightful in their
dexteritv and seeming impossibility. The
production of the Hindu Illusion of sus-
pending body in mid air with no support
above or below seemed none the less weird
because the audience were plainly told that
1t was an illusion. Variety was given to
the program by the cleverness of the (al-
leged) mind-reading phenomena, and the
exploitation of the supposed spiritualist lie
manifestations which in times past have
confused or deceived so many would-be be-
levers. The great marvel Of all was re-
served for the last when the little "Egyp-
tian Princess of Karnac," placed in plain
view of the audience in one pretty little
''prison" of wood and muslin, was dis
closed the next instant, without the drop
of light or the change of a curtain, in
another similar prison suspended high in
air. 1t was a charming elimination Of an
entertainment which had in 1t nothing
but charm and pleasure throughout.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Fatal Acciden, a, winchester. N. II

Roswell Aldrich, 90, farmer in the
north part of Winchester, near Westport
village, while driving home with load OF
potatoes in lumber wagon, about $3.50
O'Clock Wednesday afternoon, lost control
of his horse while descending long hill,
and was almost instantly killed. He kept
his seat for nearly quarter of a mile before
being thrown out. James Watson and
son and Mr.. Doolittle, neighbors, saw
the runaway and heard the screams of the
frightened occupants of the wagon, and
hurried at once to the scene, but Mr..
Aldrich was breathing his last as they ar.
rived. A boy named Arthur Cram, Is
years old, was in the wagon with Mr..
Aldrich, and was also thrown out, receiv-
ing three fractured ribs and a severe cut
ON the head. His internal injuries are
also serious. Mr.. Aldrich leaves a widow.
He was q veteran of the civil war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
WILMINGTON.

The ladies Of the Methodist society will give
harvest supper at their vestry on Tuesday even.
ing, Oct 8.
Mrs. Ella Winchester Of New York is visiting
in town.
Mrs. Mary +. Barnard was called to Chicago on
Thursday on account Of the serious illness OF her
daughter Hattie.
Titus Stowe, who died In Readsboro on Thurs
day, was well known In this town and his death h
deeply regretted. He was injured two weeks ago
being run over by team Of oxen and drag "a !
Ions distance. Mr.. Stowe was formerly a resi-
deut OF this county and a prominent citfzeo M
had been member Of the Vermont legislature
Many people here were shocked to hear OF ths
death az North Adams Of James II. Flagg a FOR.
mer resident, sketch Of whom appears on M -
two Of this paper. Mr. Flagg married Nov vi
1885, Miss Mary j. Hosley OF North Adams
Eight children were born 70 them, OF whom onlv
three are living, Edward 3. and Misses Ellen and
Mary Flag OF North Adams Besides these M
Flag leaves his wife, two brothers and one sis
ter. Fred A. Flag Of Troy, n Y. John III FIago
aud Mrs +. W. Fairbanks Of New York city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

AHetson as Potcers-An action on the case
brought by William Alletson OF Springfield
Mass, against Elmer D. Powers real estate deal;
false representations In regard to the sale OF a
farm the evidence OF the plaintiff tended 10
show. that about three years ago he put his farm
in Springfield into the hands Of the defendant for
sa L. and that he called its value 5000 that the
farm had not been disposed OF and abe ut the first
Of April, 1898, the plaintiff called at defendants
office 10 see II he could trade the same, that the
d-ft ndant told him he had place in Townshend,
Vt, that would just suit him, and asked him to
20 up with him and look It over, that the next
day they went TO Townshend looked the place,
known as the Day Farm, over and returned TO
Springfield In a few days the plaintiff again
called on the defendant TO find out how he would
trade the Day Farm" for his, and that the de-
PENDANT then represented to him, that said farm
was worth $500, that IL was near good mark Is,
that there was a mortgage OF Si20O, on the same
but that said mortgage could lie as long the
interest and taxes were paid, that there was one
Years interest and taxes unpaid, but that he
would pay that that the personal property was
worth $50. free and clear and he would trade
said farm personal property for the plaintiffs
personal property worth $500 and plaintiffs note
for $40, and that relying on these representa-.
lions as true the plaintiff traded with defendant,
and moved to Townshend with his family.
That about two months after his removal to
said farm the defendant found that the same had
been misrepTe presented 10 him in regard to value,
that he had been called upon to pay the bach in
terest and taxes, that the same was not near
good markets and that said mortgage covered
the personal property as well as real estate, and
could not lie, and was foIeclosed by the holder
thereof at the March term Of court 1899 and
that he had lost his entire property and was com
PEELED to return to Springfield and work by the
day.
The evidence of the defendent tended to show.
that no representations was made as to value Of
said farm, and no representation as to mortgage
being able to lie, only such as had been made TO
him by Day, the man Of whom he purchas- d the
place That the farm was near good markets,
and plaintiff was TO pay interest and taxes but
said he was unable to pay them then, so defend.
ant said he would pay the same and took said
note of S110 for that purpose.
The court allowed only the question as to the
mortgage being able TO lie 90 to the jury hold
ing that the other matter alleged was not action
able,
The jury being out IS minutes returned a YER
dict Of guilty. and damag 5 al the sum Of 5000 90.
Waterman & Martin for plaintiff; Fits &
Schwt nix for defendant.
Albert Baybrook, against whom the grand jury
found three indictments, one for assault with 10
tent to iii, one for burglary aud one for larceny,
pleaded guilty to the crime OF larceny and was
sentenced TO two years in the house OF correct ion
at Rutland. The rest of the indictments were
mol pressed bv the COZ re-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
G. F. THOMPSON, Treas.
BoNDVILLR.

Miss Halle Thompson returned to Brat
tleboro Saturday.
Rev. e. r. Currier was prevented by Ill
health from returning last week as he in
tended when he left town.
1t is talked that the Fair association
may purchase the land, grade and fence
it properly, and hereafter pay money pre-
miums.
DIR. Flandreau and family left town Sat
urday TO visit friends in Springfield and
Perkinsville, after which they viii go tC
Gloucester, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Vermont Troops May Go to washing.
ton.

The question of sending the Vermont
regiment of national guard to Washington
to participate in the Dewey celebration in
October, where they have been rendered
the position of honor at the right of the
line, is under advisement of Gov. Smith,
who expresses the belief that arrange
ments can be made for such journey.
The most of the officers and men of the
II companies favor the trip, the chief
drawback being whether the governor may
order the troops to leave the state and If
they may draw pay from the state treasury
when without the state. A plan has been
advanced to have each member of the
guard contribute his pay of 81 per day
towards transportation, paying his own
way as to food, which seems to meet with
approval by the guard, so anxious are they
TO be present both at the Washington and
Montpelier demonstrations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Prominent Citizen Married.

A marriage was solemnized Wednesday
at the home of Mrs. II. G. Stowell in
Rockingham, the contracting parties being
Harlan P. Farr of Putney, and Mrs. f.
Louise Perry, who has been his housekeep-
or for the past few months. Mr.. Farr is a
wealthy and prominent resident of this
county, having lived many years in West
minister, where his wife died about three
years ago. The bride is former resident
of Champlain, N. Y, and a sister of Mrs.
@. q. Stowell of Rockingham, with whom
she has spent considerable time during the
past few years. Mrs. Perry has been
spending the past week with her sister, and
Wednesday afternoon Mr.. Farr drove up to
Bellows Falls, and taking Rev. j. II. Reid
with him went to Rockingham, where the
marriage was contaminated as stated above.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

The development of the week in the
wArlike situation in South Africa is a pro-
posal from the British government for a
joint commission to consider questions in
dispute and its acceptance by President
Kreuger. This makes the prospect deeid-
eddy more hopeful.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Rain interfered with the Greenfield
fair for the third consecutive year. The
attendance was small Wednesday, and the
gates were closed and the coaching parade
and fair postponed from yesterday to today.
Hundreds of people went to Greenfield
yesterday to see the coaching parade, but
returned home disappointed, including a
large delegation flom Brattleboro. One
race was trotted Wednesday, the 2;45
class, McCarthy's Matte winning, with
w. H. Minors III. II. second. There were
four starters, and the time was 1881, 2:So,
1884.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

John O'Brien breakman, was killed instantly
at st. Johnsbury Friday night. He fell between
two moving cars and his body was horribly
mangled.
II W. S. Hughes of Poultney took dose Of
laudnum Mondav with suicidal intent, and was
resuscitatad " it'll difficulty.