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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
BELLOWS FALLS.
Electric Railroad Hearing

Adjourned for two Weeks---There Is
Good Feeling Toward the Road ON the
Part of Many Citizens.
A hearing was given by the selectmen
Saturday forenoon at the town clerks Of
fee; upon the petition of the electric road
for a change in the grade of Pine street
from the head of George street to the top
of Terrace hill, in order to the better ac-
commodate their tracks, the grade now be-
ing too steep for hauling freight cars. A
petition was presented to them two or three
weeks ago, and this hearing was to give all
interested parties an opportunity to be
heard. Only Mr.. Holton and Civil Engi-
neer Nash were present representing the
road, but nearly all the property owners
whose land abutted the proposed changes
were there, and the matter was fully dis
cussed. The road had no exact survey
showing just the changes needed. The in
timations were that there was a material
change required, which would affect the
values of property in that vicinity to so
large a degree that the citizens desired
more definite information as to how much
the grade would be changed opposite each
persons land As it would take some days
to complete this, the hearing was adjourned
two weeks and the railroad is to have the
plans on file for the inspection of the citi-
zens after Wednesday of this week.
But very little real opposition to the cleo
trio road has ever developed, and it is safe
to say it has no opposition to contend with
except the personal interests and rights of
those whom it may affect. There is a de-
cided wish upon the part of a large ma jor-
ity of the citizens to extend every facility
to them which does not interfere with the
70 off b,N fNe afN
ever these questions conflict it is due both
to citizens and railroad that each question
be met in fair spirit of compromise, with
due regard to the rights and interests of
the other party and we doubt not this will
be the case
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
The KIondlke a Gold Brick.

Capt. Ray and Lieut.. Richardson, the
army officers who had charge of the gov
ernment's relief work in Alaska last win
ter, in which $l42, 200 was expended, evil
IDENTIFY think the Klondike is gold brick.
They estimate the output of gold from the
Dawson district last winter at 81, SOC, 900 to
$s,OO0,O 900. Capt. Ray says: 81 do not find
anything either in Alaska or Northwest
Territory to justify the great rush of peo-
pie to that country or the enormous in
vestment now being made in transporta-
ton, trading and mining companies. In
Northwest Territory no discoveries of ex-
traoTdinary richness have been made since
that of the Klondike, and the claims are al
most entirely confined to Bonanza, Edo
rodo, Dominica, Honka and Sulphur, with
few claims on Bear creek. In this dis
trict all rich claims are we'll known and
held at very high prices, and while the
whole country has been staked, it has been
done for speculative purposes. Capt. Con-
stantine of the Canadian Northwest
mounted police is my authority for de-
nouncing the movement as fraud"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
GRAFTON.

Mrs. George Lawrence has gone to
Westmoreland Depot, N. H., to spend
some time with her daughter, Mrs. AID
rich.
Miss Annie Blodgett spent Sunday at
home.
Miss Florence Willard has been with
her sister in Florence, Mass, for a short
visit.
DIR. John Blodgett is at home from Bos-
ton.
George Hobart has moved into the Ans
den house.
Miss Fannie Hall goes to Buffalo, N. Y,
this week for visit with friends there.
E. Hemenway has gone to live with his
granddaughter at Glens Falls, N. Y.
Miss Marston is at home for a few
weeks vacation from her school in Buck
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
United States Absorbing the Gold Sup


The worlds yield of gold has doubled in
the past five years, it is two and one-half
times as great as it was 10 years ago, and
three times as great as it was IS years ago.
The Increase in production is likely to in
crease in the next few years. The yield
In 1898 is estimated in round numbers at
$500, 600, 900, and 1t is estimated that the
United States absorbed 5000, 900, 900 of this
amount, and that $40, 900, 600 was used in
the arts and sciences throughout the world.
In 1898 the Russian bank lost $50, 1000, 900
in gold, bank of France $25, 900, 900, bank
of Germany $17,OOO,OOO bank of England
S5,OOO,O 900; while on the other hand the
United States treasury gained $50, OOO, 900,
the associated banks $65, 900, 900, bank of
Spain $S,000,0 600 and the Netherlands
bank $4,000, 1000. Previous to 1898 Russia
and Austrla-Hungary were the principal
factors in absorbing the surplus yield of
gold for several years. If the export trade
of the United States continues to bear the
same relation to imports that 1t has in the
past two years this country will take care
of the surplus this year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

Harold Reid has been housed the past
week with an attack of tonsilitis.
The mother of Rev. j. H. Reid, who
lives at Salem, N. Y, is spending a few
weeks here.
D. Tomassi former resident, sustained
a loss by fire in his business block at Barre
last week Saturday.
Miss Minnie Metcalf was called to Towns
bend last week by the illness of her father,
who died before she could reach there.
Mrs. E. V. Booth, teacher in the Mont.
pelier schools, is spending a few weeks
with her mother, Mrs. George Underwood.
Tuesday evening very enjoyable social
of the Farther Lights Mission society of the
Baptist church was held in the vestry, net
ting about $21.
There has been a change in BARRIERS at
Towns hotel this week. Harry Phillips,
who has been there for year or more,
goes elsewhere.
The school census of the town of Rock
ingham, just completed, shows a total en-
rollment of scholars within the school age
OF l242. This is decrease of 16 during
the year.
The family of s. W. Wilder, ir., are this
week packing their goods and expect to
CohnonCo housekeeping IN Boston about
March 20. Mr.. and Mrs. @. II. SAWYER
will remain here.
1t is now expected that Bishop Hall will
be able to conduct mission in Bellows Falls
as intended during holy week. His recent ill
ness in Boston had made it doubtful for a
time if he could be here.
Nothing has been learned explaining the
disappearance of Owen Doyle two weeks
ago tonight. No theory seems to be brought
up which is not subject to explanation, and
the mystery is as great as ever.
Madam Kirkland, who was called here
last week by the illness of the wife of DR..
kirkland, returned to Brattleboro Monday,
taking with her the two boys of the family
to care for them for the present
L. P. Moody, formerly the cashier and
paymaster of the Fall Mountain Paper
company, died at his home in Newton.
Mass, one day last week. The BODY was
brought here and placed in the tomb at
Oak Hill cemetery.
The machine shop of Osgood & Barker
has been run to its full capacity and Ia
hours per day for some weeks, and the
foundry is having to work until midnight a
large part of the time in order to keep up
with the orders of the firm
The engagement of Joseph viau of
Montpelier, formerly a well-known young
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.

Mrs. Stelman is i'll with the grip.
G. H. Upham is visiting friends in
Holyoke, Mass.
Geo. Upham has finished work for Os-
car Ware and is home for few days.
The ladies' literary club held a regular
meeting Tuesday with Mrs. Herbert Clark.
Mrs. Babbitt and daughter Alice are
spending several weeks with acquaintance
near Boston.
School closed Feb. 2s, and the teachers,
Prof. Miller and Miss Hayes, are away for
the vacation.
The Misses knight have moved into a
tenement in John Sargent's house. Jonas
Dix moves into Mrs. Clisbee's house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
Dewey Would Not Accept Nomination
for the Presidency.

A copyrighted cable despatch to the
New York Journal from Manila saws !:
The journal correspondent has obtained
from Admiral Dewey the following state
ment of his position regarding political hon
ors. 1t is the only authoritative quotation
secured from the Admiral so far upon this
subject. Admiral Dewey said:
81 would not accept a nomination for
the presidency of the United States.
81 have no desire for any political Office.
l am untitled for it, either in education or
training.
81 am deeply grateful for many express
sions of kindly sentiment from the Ameri-
can people, but l desire to retire in peace
to the enjoyment of my old age
"The navy is one profession, politics is
another. l am too old to learn new pro-
fession.
81 have no political associations, and
my health would never stand the strain of
a canvass.
81 have been approached by politicians
repeatedly, in one way or another, but /
have refused absolutely to consider any
proposition whatsoever.
"This is final"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
More Troops For Gen. Otis.

The secretary of war at Washington has
ordered the reinforcement of Gen. Otis by
six regiments. These are the 9th infan-
try, now at San Antonio, the 9th artillery.
scattered along the Atlantic coast stations,
the 9th infantry at Madison Barracks, 13th
infantry, in New York state, 21st infantry
at Plattsburg, n. Y, and the 10th infan-
try at Fort Crook and neighboring posts in
the middle West. These regiments have
been ordered to make ready to proceed to
San Francisco and thence TO Manila.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
LIEUT.. COL. SUBWAY SUMMONED
To Appear BEFORE the Commission
which Is Investigating the Question of
Condition OF Beef Furnished at SAM
tiagO.

NJ appear tne commission
which is Investigating the Question of
Condition OF Beef Furnished at SAM
tiaRo.
Lieut.. Col. Z. X. Shumway of the ID
Massachusetts regiment was summoned to
appear Tuesday at Washington before the
commission which is investigating the
question of the condition of the beef fur
nlshed TO the United States troops at San
tiago. Col. Shumway has been confined
to his house by illness several weeks, and
although he was anxious to 60 TO Wash
ington his physician said that he was I'M
able to make the journey and certificate
to that effect was forwarded to the COM
mission.
Col. Shumway's testimony would GER
tainly be of an important character, as he
was chairman of an examining board
which was appointed to inspect the sup
plies which were received for the troops at
Santiago almost Immediately after the sur
render of the city. 1t is not known wheth-
er Judge Advocate General Davis will in
sist upon his presence before the commits
sion at later date in case his health
should improve. 1t is possible that his
testimony as to the beef may be taken by
means of an affidavit, in which case his
presence before the board of inquiry will
not be necessary. Col. Shumway will have
little to say in favor of the beef that was
furnished for the soldiers. He has ex-
pressed his opinion of it in the following
straightforward statement:
There was no more nutrimeut In it than in a
basket of chips. 1t was the refuse that had been
LETT over after making beef tea, or other beef ex-
tracts and all of the nutritious qualities had been
taken away 1t was hard and dry, and the men
got ABOUT as much substance from it as they
would from chewing piece of leather. This was
the canned beef understand not the so.caled am
oalmed beef, to which Gen Miles first directed
the attention of the investigating board. The
emoalmed beef was bad enough, but think that
there was really more nutriment In il than there
was in the beef that came in cans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

dated SSUD@sIGstSndng that Europe has liou,
legations 10y SIo'o0o, 900 of its floating OH
a5onnt st 20 US, there is probably a Ia roe
street circ SUI, outstanding" says a Wall
of debtor a aaI After balancing all ite %
this and o, anu creditor accounts between
there mn U,"e ERGO countries, for the year ISos ~
remaining dn mat ,e pee. oeen some $3.50, 900 OOo
and stocIs que 10 this country. The hon.
have but bslfI IIanses Of the last six weeks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
A Successful Operation Upon Pom. Leo

Pope Leo, who for some days has been
suffering from the effects of a crst in the
right thigh, was operated upon Tuesday
evening and the growth was successfully
removed. The Pope bore the operation,
which lasted II minutes, with great forti.
tude, refusing to be put under the influence
of chloroform. His recovery is probable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

was I nnn 1ne recent cold wave in the Sor,b
genera,i ppecedented in the memory of his
the a ss0. is the common testimony I Pns
the the H Mst time in 70 years ice fioate5 do TOT
and in,sSssslppl In front of New OrleSns
time 'nIIertered with navigation for tha aus,
river since steamboats, appeared on i ,he
bonsa. IN the lightly built Son y" sne
wits ,bt was impossible to keen u unnni
or even ne - INQUEST fires that could be- msds
- oven 70 Keep water from freezing Aue'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

land, Mass.
Mrs. G. E. Howard has been visiting
her cousin, Mrs. Staples.
DR.. Staples returned from Hanover last
Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
Potter Brothers VIII Campaign Four
Good Horses,

Potter Brothers of Greenfield, Mass.
have a string of four horses which they
will start in races the coming season. Da-
riel, 2.14 Ia, will be entered in stake
races for purses aggregating $4,000 to
$4,000, including those at Hartford,
Readville and the new track in New York
ely, near the boulevard. Potter Brothers
were offered $4,000 for Darrell last fall, at
the close of remarkably successful sea-
son. 1t will be remembered that they
bought this horse, then known as Lady
Wonder, from Mr.. Whitcomb of Essex
junction, at the Valley Fair in Brattleboro
in 1897. Potter Brothers have another
horse sired by Alexander, known as Bur
lington Boy, record 221 trotting. He is
to be started as PAGER this year and good
judges predict that he will get mark
lower than ?. 10 before the close of the sea
son. The three-year-old flly by Hal Dill
lard, which Potter Brothers bought re-.
Gently, has no record, but is probably as
fast as either of the others. Their fourth
racer is promising young horse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
hrs. II. A., I24 Cedar Street,
OwossO, nich., writes:

Nearly three years ago wrote
to you asking advice in regard
to my health. Twas so miserable !;
suffered from painful menstru-
alton and backache. was nervous,
dizzy and faint. l received such
a kind letter from you, telling me
just what to do. l followed your
advice and l now am recommend
ing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. l thank God
for this pain destroyer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

Charles NJ. Darling of Lyndonville has
purchased the Newport racer, Red Elm.
His sire was Red Wilkes, and he has al
ready earned $4,000 on the race track, and
made a record of 2 Is IA.
From about $4,000 trotters that have
records of 2;30 or faster, the following
table gives all that have beaten pos, with
their color, sex and sire:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
Death of Three Aged Residents.

By an unusual coincidence, three of the
Oldest residents of this town, all well
known women, have died within two or
three days. Mrs. Hannah B. Perry of
Saxtons River, aged 90 years, died last
evening at the residence of her daughter,
Mrs. John F. Alexander, in that village.
Mrs. Perry was the widow of George Perry,
in his day one of the wealthiest and most
prominent citizens of Saxtons River, prom
inently connected with the establishment
and development of the wooden industry
there. Mr.. Perry died about 80 years ago.
Mrs. Perry is survived by two children,
Mrs. Alexander and Scion Perry, both of
Saxtons River. The funeral will be held
Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Boughton officiating.
Mrs. Sophia Britton Evans, aged 90, W no
has lived for many years across the road
from the G. P. Allbee farm on the Rocking
ham road, died Wednesday evening, and
the funeral is to be held today.
Mrs. Sarah Barber, aged sc, widow of
L. G. Barber, and mother of Calvin L.
Barber, died Wednesday evening at her
home on the corner of Atkinson and Henry
streets. Mrs. Barbers married life was
spent on the well-known Barber farm on
the Saxtons River road. Her funeral was
also held today.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

President Taylor of Vassar college has
declined his call to the presidency of
Brown university at Providence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
~
Mrs. Maggie p. Slime, New

Berlin, Pa, writes:
Il have suffered with terrible
backache in the small of my back
for about seven years, and could
never get anything to help me.
1 tried several physicians. but
found no help. l have now taken
three bottles of Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, and
feel like a different woman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
wEsTN MISTER.
Town NIeetIng NIarch aI.

Owing to an error in the date of posting
the town warrants, we are requested to
say that the town meeting for the election
of officers and other business will be defer
red until Tuesday, the 21st. of March.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29

pected TO receive back $50. 81 bonus OF 50 Tor the
two weeks loan. ,,.,
Tho pastor Of tho Bushwick Avenue M'lnou's1
Church. where Miller regularly attended, WIZ" ''''
nancee Miss Ahertson. was Ia court
with the young woman. to ten M"s'S''"'e ~.
,,,, b,,.,iv he Thought Of Mulers honesty ana m
,aorltv The Young woman Il the private secretary
~ oue Of General Booths chief aids In me saw" ~
ton Army headquarters. ana she arous'u q e.
oeal ~ attention Icy omeriue - go on ''', l,,,,
IAN Friday afternoon. when Miller was "''" S'''''
as A "sueplciOus person. ,,. a. thar ~
Mr. Harvard who had given Miller Nv ittta A.,
hang. Tor pawnuckcts aggregaNns ahvs,' -, .x
face value. Miller pleaded not EuN's' "' 49,
animation r. set for Tuesday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29
LOOKING FOR LARGE PROFITS.

ALEXANDER MILLER BORROWED MONEY FROM
MANY PEOPLE on PAwNrIcKETs
Alexander Miller. of No. ll2i Bushwick ave- who
was arrested suspicion Friday. was arraigned
In the Adams-st police court ana held In 81 900 hail
yesterday 10 answer the charge OF having obtained
money under false pretences II is alleged that he
secured money by giving as collateral pawntickeis
which not Of the face value. A number Of
persons Were In court who were willing to swear
that Miller had received money from them on tho
strength Of pawntickets. and that neither tho
money nor the value OF the paWntickets was
forthcoming From their stories It was apparent
that they had expected a large profit for their
accommodation from the young man. one OF them
said that he advanced ~ to Miller. and had ex-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29
BROOKLYN ADVERTISEMENTS.
BROOKLYN Notwithstanding. .,oo
Ridiculous
Piano
Advertisements.

1t is a fact as we'll known to the
public as it is TO the piano dealer;
that a large manufacturer can sen
his own product direct to the pubic
cheaper than an agent can purchase
and resell it.
It is also a well known fact that
the Sterling Company are the Iarg-
est manufacturers Of strictly high
grade pianos in America. We solicit
your patronage upon the strength
Of the real merit Of the piano and
upon our 40 years reputation.
When a house adVertlSeS Stem
way, Sterling, Chickering and other
high-grade and Well-known pianos
for SIS. 90 or $1,000, it is an insult
to public intelligence.
When advertisements OF this sort
appear over our signature, you may
brand us as takers " not worthy
of your confidence. ,,
The Sterling Piano is too we'll
known to require a bait" in the
shape Of advertising other hIgh
grade makes at one-third their
right price in order to get customers
to our store.
There are more than 1913, 900 Ster-
ling instruments in use. A pretty
good record, is it not ?
We have other pianos of our own MAKE
for instance,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29
SWEDISH CHURCHES TO CHANGE PASTORS

The Rev. Nels Eagle. pastor OF the Thomas Street
Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church. OF Worcester
Mass has been called 10 the Swedish Methodist
Episcopal Church. OF brooklyn The call has been
extended because 81 the expected resignation OF tbs
pastor. the Rev Henry W Fklund
The Rev Mr. Ekund was formerly the pastor OF
the Thomas-st church. OF Worcester, and came here
several years ago. lie Will probably return 70 his
former charge
The Rev. Mr.. Ekund says he has not yet accepted
tho call and that he can make no definite state
ment until the question has been discussed by his
congregation and the Bishop The Rev. Mr.. Eagle
Is considered be Of the ahleEt preachers or
Tho Swedish Methodist Episcopal Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29
Ell TON LIVINGSTON SMITH STREETS and uALLAlAN IT,

o,o cathedral quartet. prayer Chaplain .lsrss.
II II" MacCnnchey. hymn Abide with Ns 'sossi
Alexander ; bacon. solo. "oae S~ "r D, noa''
Thonsh,". Hisn Twelve, reading ,i fo. % 1ssc
,rnomas Bell. anthem Load M. hiH''Pf arsls...
Grafton. william SheTeri hymn y, Thee5. beneii'''
hymn hymn S N' Mote Il r. voluntary g, racns
The The Obituary committee IS ,o daa Alfred 30
R1i' chairman: Joseph Mc'oTi "'' =,
field. ,,.,v ma serl -
- be- held and Who have diel ,Crnam 3 -
T. lSs' p ARA Tn'T IySch. John natfj a,sl.
W0tine George W Consclyea nr"lI Joseph r We, VS.
christian Petersen. jacob 'I,ssoh " Pe,ySst
A ema,at pe,rich William Payne, ,..M,,,m + s,.
Alfred potter. samuel 4 sm,ia. William b.
Jo ld l. lam nun J 'r''mnpieby. Josiah 'e''"
ward y Brown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29

Mrs Marie Buell. wife ~ the Rev. f. q. Buell.
and mother o. The Rev Marcus D. Buell.. dean Of
the Boston School Of Theology. died last Friday
after short Illness at her home No. 4l6 Greene
ave The funeral was held last night and she will
be buried in Wayland. y. Mrs Buell. was born
IN Wayland Sieuhen County. y. Y. on October !.
1929 and came OF a family Of Methodist preachers
About fifty wears ago She was married TO the Rev.
+ 9 Buell. then a member Of the Genesee CON
ference. He later retired from the ministry and
moved 10 Brooklyn IN 1866. Their only son. the
Rev Marcus D Buell.. Is graduate Of the Uni
versity Of Rochester and the New York University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-10-29
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