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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-10-13

WAR Is ON.
President Kreuger Delivers an
Ultimatum

And War Begins In the TrRnsvRRI---
Explicit News Is MeRRre, but There is
no Doubt of the Main Fact.
The civilized world was startled We'd
nesday morning by the news that President
Kreuger of the Transvaal Republic has is
sued peremptory ultimatum to Great
Britain eouched in the most hostile and de-
FAINT terms The utimatum amounted in
terms to this: Great Britain is peremp-
torily ordered to recognize the entire indie
pendence of the Transvaal, in external as
well as internal affairs; to withdraw all
her troops instantly from the Transvaa
frontier, without corresponding with
drawal of Transvaal troops from the Natal
frontier; to withdraw all reinforcements
which have been sent to South Africa in
the last four months, and to turn away
without landing all troops now on the way
to any part of South Africa. And il the
British government did not yield to these
demands at once, to wit, by 3 o'clock We'd
nesday afternoon, the Transvaal would in
stantly thereafter declare war and begin
hostile operations.
In England the week opened with pro-
clamation by the Queen ordering the mobii-
cation of British troops aud their despatch
to South Africa, and also directing that Par
Lament assemble on Oct II. This action
greatly intensified the feeling that crisis
was at hand in South African affairs.
With the British troops already in South
Africa, and those now under orders to 60
there, the entire force available for service
will be 10000 men. This is against 40,
600 or 45, 900 men of all ages and conditions
which the Transvaal Republic and the
Orange Free State can mobilize.
The War Is On.
The dispatches thus far received indi-
cate that the Beers began moving their
forces the moment that the hour set in
President Kreuger's ultmatum expired,
and that the war is now on. Secretary
Vanderhoeven of the Transvaal European
agency, officially notified the French gov.
eminent Thursday morning that state Of
war exists between the South African Re-
public and Great Britain.
Official confirmation of the announce
ment that the Orange Free State burghers
have entered Natal by way of Van Rec
mems Pass is at hand. 1t leaves no further
room for doubt that acts of war have al.
ready been committed and that the cam
paign has begun.
News of an invasion on the northern
border is also generally accepted as re
liable. 1t seems improbable, therefore
that clash between the forces of Britor
and Boer can be long delayed, if it has no
| occurred already.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-10-13
A Treatise ON Practical DairyIng.

excepting Cows for Profit is the appro-
pirate title of a very attractive little book
on practical dairylng which the De Laval
Separator company, IA Cortlandt street,
New York, have issued for free distribution.
The book treats of dairying as manufact-
uring business and discusses its problems
from the standpoint that every dairy farmer
is lust as much a business man as though
engaged in any other manufacturing or
commercial undertaking. 1t is compiled
In terse, practical manner, is easily read
able, and can hardly fail to be interesting
and instructive to everyone in any way
concerned in dairying. 1t is handsomely
printed and illustrated, and altogether
pleasing. The front cover shows a litho
graphed milking scene, and the back cover
a cut of the Jersey COW, Ida Marigold
which received first prize at the Chicago
Exposition.
The book begins with brief review o.
the history of dairying, shows the relative
percentages of the various component
parts of the different dairying products
takes up the production and marketing o
such products in one form after another
and closes with a pertinent reference u
private dairying. In an historical anC
statistical way it tells much that is inter
esting, and the little book will be rea'
with Interest by all farmers and dairymen
The De Laval company will send cop
TO any reader who asks for IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-10-13
Marrta1es.

In Brattleboro, Oct 0, by Rev. Reignold X. Mar
win, Charles Waldo Cleaveland and Miss Alice
Ellen Sturges. both Of Brattleboro.
In Brattleboro, Oct H. by Rev. Reiguol1 X.
Marvin. Clinton Maynard Dugan and Miss Laura
Edith Parkess, both of Brattleboro.
In Brattleboro, Oct. IL by Wn.. s. Newton,
Esq, Edward S. Cook and Nina f. Tenney, both
of Brattleboro.
In westmoreland, n. H. Sept. 20, by Rev. H.
+ Rouillard, Gilbert William boutwell, of Town
shend and Rose Elnora Chase of South Windham.
In Hinsdae. n, H., Oct 10, by Rev. W. Rem
shaw, 10 Ennis ~ Fast Arlington and Mrs.
Myrtle johnson of Winhall.
In Stratton, Sept Is, by Rev. o. Palmer.
Otis Ward OF Sunderland and Mrs Lovina John
son of Stratton
In Westminster West Oct. II, by Rev Henry
A Goodhue. Anthony Franz Schwenk OF Brat.
tleboro and Miss Mabel Nellie Goodhue OF West
Minister West.
In Be lows Falls, Oct 5. by Rev j. II. Reid,
John Mcleod and Miss Mary Mcleod, both OF
Bellows Falls.
In waterville, P. Q, Oct. 4. by Rev G. II.
Graik, A. w. Coolidge of Bellows Falls and Miss
Annie Ball of Watervie.
In Bellows Falls, Oct. IL. by Rev. F. w Lewis,
Albert o Day and Miss Carolyn F. Smith, both
Of Bellows Falls
Bellows Falls, Frank Haus Mark and Miss Carrie
Daggett both of Gageville.
In Bellows Falls. Oct TO- by Rev. Father Cor
coran, Michael Page and Margaret Brick, both Of
Bellows Falls.
In South Amherst, Oct. II, John Campbell and
Miss Mabel JOY.
In Shirley, Mass. Oct :, John Eugene Rogers
of Bratueboro and Miss Aldine Louise Wright OF
Orange, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-10-13

Howard & Yearly's Lorna Doone won
fourth money in the 2 p class at Holyoke,
Mass, this week, four of the heats being
trotted Tuesday and two Wednesday. In the
second heat Lorna Doone's sulky colided
with that of another horse and the mares
driver was thrown. Lorna Doone circled
the track to the quarter pole where she
was easily caught. Robert Red, owned by
F. L. Chickering of Westmoreland, N. H.,
won second money in a special race at
Holyoke Friday. Venora, the mare which
finished last in the 2 IS class at the Valley
Fair, won the 2. 10 class in straight heats at
Old Saugus Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-10-13
Deaths.

In Brattleboro, Oct. G. Mrs. Thomas P. Badet,
II.
dell Eager, 81.
In Dummerston, Oct. Z, Deacon Leroy Wilder,
co.
In Worcester, NJ SIS, Oct 6, Ora L. May, %,
formerly Of Wardsboro.
In Marlboro. Oct. s. Mrs Susan Snow.
In Wilamsville. Oct 8, Eliza Robinson, 6S.
In Springfield, Mass, oct o, Miss Mary +.
Tefft Of Putney, 10.
In Comstock, n. Y, Oct. :, Eugene Ranney,
6S, formerlyiof Westminster West.
In Farley Ia. Oct 3. Rebecca Walker, wife Of
Alexander c. Walker, -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-10-13

Edward Gaines, aged 20, was instantly
killed Wednesday morning in Bristol flats.
He was shooting chickens and had just
killed one as another flew by him. He
took his shotgun by the barrel and struck
at the chicken. The stock struck the
ground, causing the discharge of the gun,
the contents passing through Mr. Gaines's
heart. He died after giving one cry.
The accident happened within a few rods
of his fathers house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-10-13
Births.

In Jacksonville, Oct. 4, son to Mr.. and Mrs
Ozro w Parker.
In Dover. Sept. %, a son to Arthur and Hattie
Ball, and grandson TO Mrs Ball of South Wards
boro.
In Vernon. Sept es, a son to Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Snow and grandson TO Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. s.
Gould.
In wilmington October 6, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs. Orrin II. Jones.
In Searsburg, Oct. l, son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Adelbert Moon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-10-13

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth (HartwelD Bridg-
man, IA, widow of Deacon Charles Bridg-
man, for many years the leading whole
sale and retail grocer of Keene, died We'd
nesday of paralysis at her home in Keene.
She is survived by two sons and daugh-
for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
PILLSBURYS GREAT FEAT.
THE AMERICAN CHESS MASTER PLAYS BLIND
FOLDED SIX CHESS GAMES TWO CHECKER
GAMES AND A HAND AT WHIST
SIMULTANEOUSLY.
From The London Mail.

From The London Mail.
champion. last night gave an extraordinary dis
play at the Metropolitan Chess Club, of which
the Lord Chief Justice is president.
He PLAYED bndfold against six opponents at
chess against two at draughts. and At the same
time took a hand at whist Seated at table
at one end of the room he cooly manipulated
the cards while promptly calling his moves IN
reply to the teller" Mr.. Mitchell. who an
nounced the moves Of his opponents at chess,
and to James Hill. who performed a similar
office for the draughts players.
Play proceeded rapidly. for the American Is
a quick thinker and kept his opponents very
much alive.
once he paused at of the draughts games
and sand. Il guess I'll make few moves right
along at this board and then dictated six
moves in rapid succession. which sacrlhced
piece. but left him with winning ending
After eighty minutes play ne scored his first
win at No > chessboard, followed, ten minutes
later. by the resignation of the draught player
referred to.
One OF his chess opponents next gave up, and
the applause had scarcely subsidized when the
second draughts player had to himself
beaten. After this il was procession, and the
result was that Pillsbury won every game OF
chess and draughts. notwithstanding the fact
that all engaged in the contests were strong
players.
or the whist the first rubber went against
him the score being to .; the second rubber
was not finished each winning a point. Play
lasted three hours and quarter
a hearty vote OF thanks was returned to Mr..
Pillsbury for the unique entertainment he had
provided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25

men who come are in attendance on best girls
The best girl" was largely represented last
Sunday towing a submissive swain, generally
swain with a sheepish look on his face, some
times with a look that said This is nothing 10
what would go through for your sake
Amanda" But most Of these perforated lnhu-
ences for good looked as if they were not OF
the original native camp-meeting stock; they
were German or Swedish rarely Irish, domestic
servants for the most part, and the affair very
likely presented itself to them as a strange new
feature of this strange, new land.
Not so with the few scattered, faultlessiV
dressed Afro Americans to them the singing
the exhortations. the canvas. the smell or tresh-
IL sawn timber were all natural elements Of
human life; they might have to wait an hour
or so for the meeting to open. but they WOULD
have been happy TO wait-and fan themselves
for many hours.
Meanwhile an exclusively Afro American side
show-if the expression may be allowed-had
taken its stand by tine curbstone opposite the
vacant lot This a wagon all painted with
texts and mottoes-"Three Nation Destroyers,
Rum. Trusts and Ingcrsol"; James says Who
ever Expresses Labor shall howl in the Day
az the IOrd"-and references to the BOOK OF
Daniel. Inside the wagon was little coi"red
boy asleep and canvas on rollers painted
with an allegorica design startling enough TO
awaken the dead; but this child was propapN
used to it. The painting showed forth the APP
preaching destruction of the American Nation
herein advertised for the twentieth century :
the Brooklyn Bridge. the Sub-Treasury castle
Garden and the Pulitzer Building a shower VI
lighted cigars issuing from the windows OF the
gilded dome-aboye curious lion, winch from
the number of campaign trumpets and crowns
on it's head. must represent Monopoly howhng
in the Day of the Lord.
Two Irish policemen critically examined the
canvas and were not deeply impressed by IT,
That's fine DRAWN for ye, SAID one.
Sure this country II never come to destruc-
ton" said the other. And they left the AFRO
American child TO his slumber.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
KILLING ROBINS.
From The Berea Enterprise.

From The Berea Enterprise.
Mrs. l.. G.. Baldwin. writing from Baldwin,
La. says:
THE robins suffered severely in the South the
last winter. / was told a few days ago that
near Patterson La, where the robins congre-
gated-a roost'-men and boys knocked the
birds down with sticks and killed them by the
thousands. Tho long. cold winter made their
food scarce. Notwithstanding they We're so
poor they were hardly fit to eat, the slaughter
went on numerically.
"Lousiana has little protection for the native
birds and none whatever for the robins. Wit
Messing their destruction. ! wonder that one es-
capped To their Northern haunts.
The robin is a valuable friend to the farmer
The investigation made by the United States
Department Of Agriculture proved that ~ per
cent Of the robins food is insects while the re-
maindcr is largely made up of small wild fruits
GraSshoppcrs constitute one tenth OF their en-
tire food. They also feed on caterpillars. bugs
and beetles, large portion Of them injurious to
vegetation.
In June and July - per cent Of their food
Is cultivated fruit. but only a trne in August
wild fruit. the contrary, constitutes the
STAPLE article Of food The robin takes ten
times as much wild as cultivated fruits The
cherry unfortunately ripens when his wild food
supply is scarce. The long continued insect
diet makes him relish a change, and he eats
greedily the juicy morseL
Let us remember his good qualities and plant
some extra cherry trees for the robins or some
mulberry trees, Of which they are also fond
and the fruit rpens at the same time.
who will champion the cause OF the birds
and protect the robin in his winter migrations?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
PALACE lPlRTMENTS FOR THE WOLSELEY

London correspondence Of The birmingham
Post.
Some little surprise may be occasoned, writes
our military correspondent. by the announce
uent that Lord and Lady WOlseley have ac-
centcd the offer Of apartments in Hampton
Cnurt Palace The fact that Lord WOlseiey is
holding a highly paid appointment, which he
may retain for some little time, renders the
circumstances somewhat different from those
in which these suites of apartments are usually
offered by the queen. and it is quite possible
that here and there certain amount OF ms
conception on the subject may arise notWlth-
standing the explanation that the bestowal is
upon Lady Woseley. for whom the grant Is in
tended as a life tenancy. As matter OF fact
Her Maiesty's gracious offer is in every way
a most timely and appropriate one. 1t is no
secret that Lord Wolscley is by no means a
rich man and when his tenure OF the chefship
comes To an end his retired pay would certainly
he insufficient to W0rthily support the dignity
OF his position a peer and an X-Commandcr-
in-Chief. 1t is fitting. too. that in "A case where
tional services. are indicated. the brilliant wife
Of "A brilliant soldier should be relieved in her
husbands lifetime Of any dubiety as To her resi-
dence in suitable environment should she in
the course II nature be- left widow. Vacant
suites are not always available at Hampton
Court Palace and the opportunity of bestOWing
the apartments formerly occupied by the Prin-
cess Frederick Of Hanover could not possibly
have been used by the Queen 10 better purpose
than by an exercise Of kindly foresight be-
half Of her greatest living soldier.
Incidentally il may be remarked. with refer
cnce to Lord Wolselcys present position that
he suffers heavily by not being provided with
an official residence. His pay Commander
in-chief. inclusive Of all allowance except trav-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
A MAGIC WORD IN GREECE.

From The Chicago Record.
| had been told that the of the tourist
tickets would help at Patras The tourist
ticket provides for the handling of baggage, the
dinner and the embarkation.
when you get to Patras, and these fellows
come at you, just say Cook" was the advice
given to me by the man in the office at htheua
These fellows proved to be a drove Of inScs
lent porters. boatmen and hotel runners. Four
of them had their heads through the windows
before the train came to stop, and all talked
at the same time.
Cook said.
They fell away into the darkness.
Others came. but they were dismissed with
the same magic word.
When we descended to the platform and the
horde of swarthy pirates offered their services
kept on repeating Cook until man in uni
form came and rescued me. My baggage went
before me in pushcart and | was escorted to
the hotel, accompanied by one persistent man.
who told me that unless | went TO his hotel
would be insuted, neglected, robbed and mai
treated so that If ever escaped alive | would
come back to him and on my Blended knees
apologize for not having taken his advice and
gone to the very best hotel in Greece.
Cook" | said, shaking my tickets at him
He gave a low wall and fell behind.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
THE SHERIDAN "MASK."
A CAREFUL STUDY OF THE GENERALS
FACE WITHOUT MECHANICAL
PROCESSES.

Washington, June 24-Of all the pictures In
the War Department. including the great pGr-
trait collection of the Secretaries and generals,
none fix the attention Of visitors more than
clear, large photograph of what is called the
Sheridan mask" which was supposed to have
been made at the time OF the great cavalry
leaders death. Especially has it an attraction
for the members of the Army Of the Cumber-
land who regard it a wonderful representa-
ton Of Sheridan they frequently saw him IN
the Valley looking out over the hattlefieEds
and rapidly planning those sudden movements
which were carried out with such dash.
For those who know him so well-and no
officer was more intimately known by so maHy
men-it is a high compliment to the sculptor
who modelled the strong face to have his work
known as a death mask when, as matter
Of fact il not even founded upon any
mechanical impression, but was moulded wholly
from the artists close studies Of his subject
assisted by excellent life photographs 1t was
modelled in clay by Cyrus Cobb, the sculptor,
at the time of General Sheridan's last visit to
Boston, after very careful preliminary study
So great the praise Of the work, especially
as to the eyes, from Sheridan's friends that
the face alone was cast thus concentrating
the gaze upon it rather than divertng the atten-
NASan to other details. The unique character Of
me mask as though il were an antique frag-
ment, has lent it peculiar interest, and MI
Cobb's triumph is explained in a note in which
he says Il realized that the face, peering, as 1t
WERE out of the darkness, demanded rigid
faithfulness to the life, and that If IL demand
were met, the pleasure of those who knew Sheri-
dan would be all the more intense"
1t is more thar likely that the Army of the
Cumberland, which held no reunion last year on
account of the war, will take action this autumn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25

cling is f4,500 a year. and when the COS, .,
Iivinq, in London and keeping up such a position
as that which Lord Wolseley occupies is taken
into account it will be understood that, even
with free quarters, the income would NOT aiio"
anv serious margin for saving. 1t must be re
membered too. that as Adjutant-Generai anu
Ouartermaster-G General. Lord Wolseley SUFFERED
under similar drawbacks and that althougn III
Ireland he had as commanding the forces. free
quarters at the Royal Hospital. kilmalnham
the expenses of that position are not by any
means literally provided for by an income OF
less than $4,000 year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25

looking to securing the Sheridan mask for the
Government, which makes TO provision for oo-
tainirg such objects as should naturally belong
to the public, and in all probability Mr. cobbs
work may be perpetuated in the bronze statue
of the Hero of Winchester which is to be raised
In Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
THE COMING DISEASE.

From The Chicago Tribune.
DR.. Squills-What was the matter with that
cabdriver you were called to last night?
DIR. kallomell-As nearly l describe
what ais him II " automo iiousnes&
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-06-25
LITERAL.

From The Catholic Standard and Times
Sunday school Teacher-Now. Willie Green,
you may tell me what you understand by the
future state"
Willie Green-Please, ma'am, it's Territory
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-16

khe enemy at the Drift and sharp en-
gagement ensued. The enemy ulti-
mately retreated to Goemansberg. Cap
tain Bradshaw and three men were
killed. Lieutenant Gresgson of the East
Kents and seven men were wounded.
The Beers had five men killed and sew
eral wounded -
PRETORIA, Dec. 16.-The following
official announcement has been made:
General Cronje reports that yesterday
there was desultory fighting till 6.when
heavy cannon fire was resumed. The
Bcandinavians stormed difficult posi-
ton, but it became untenable and they
suffered severely. l was unable to send
help. The British were in overwhelm-
ing force, but must have had at least
1000 men put out of action either Ia
killed or wounded.
Another official report from Captain
Finnhart said: There were no signs OF
surrender, the Burghers fighting with
conspicuous bravery and maintaining
their positions under heavy British fire.
Our cannon were of little use.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-16
Be Sure
What You
Are Getting.

Sometimes jewelers. are
mistaken on the grade of
watch movements.
They are not sufficiently
posted on movements to
tell the grade, and fire.
quently sell a cheap grade
movement at the price of
a high grade one.
1t can be seen that the
average customer is an
easy mark for the unscru-
puIous dealer.
To be absolutely sure
you are getting the worth
OF your money, you must
be absolutely sure of the
reliability of the jeweler.
Our reputation has stood
the test of forty years
OF leWelry selling.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1899-12-16
BULLER Had TO RETIRE
Serious Reverse Trying te
Cross Tugela River.
LOST ELEVEN OF HIS GUNS.
Batteries Trapped by the Boers-Driyers
Did Gallant Work, But Were Unable
TO Remove Most of Guns-Losses said
to BE Very Heavy.

LONDON, Dec. 16.-The war office re-
ceived dispatch announcing that Cen
era Butler met with serious reverse.
General Butler was attempting to
cross the Tugela river. Finding it i'm.
possible TO effect his object, he ordered
retirement in order to avoid greater
losses
he left eleven guns behind.
LONDON, Dec. 16.-The following was
the text Of General Butler dispatch an.
nouncing his reverse:
Butler to Lansdowne:
.'CHIEvELY CAMP, Dec. 10, $40 D. IA
II regret to report serious reverse.
i moved in full strength from our camu
near Chieyely at o'clock this morning
There are two fordable places in the