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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
THERE GOES THE MAINE 7"
A Spanish Judge Said to Have
Made that Exclamation

At the sound of the Explosion which
Destroyed the Am, rIcRn BRttIeshIp--.
Grave Charges Made by a Havana
Newsphper---the spaniard Said TO be
a Fugitive from Havana.
A special correspondent of the New
York Herald sent to that paper from Hava.
ma, Cuba, Tuesday, despatch stating that
the city of Havana was much excited over
the open charge, made in Ell Reconcentra-
do, the organ of Cuba IIibre," that a
Spanish judge named Zacaruas Bresmes,
now fugitive from Havana, was actively
engaged in the plot which resulted in the
blowing up of the United States battleship
Maine. FL Reconcentrado in its issue of
Wednesday said:
when the Maine came into Havana
harbor Bresmes openly declared in the
Spanish cafes that such an act of audacitv
on the part of the Yankees could not pass
without stringent punishment. His threats
were direct aud BODIED destruction to the
American ship. His associates were Fe-
lipe Gonzalez, Dion Sio Vega and Eusebio
Azcue, violent Spaniards. Others with
him were officers of the volunteers.
These men boosted that tue Yankees
we're about to get their due, though no
charge can be directed against any save
Bresmes. He and the hot headed Spaniards
of Murallo street met nightly at house
near the corner of Murallo and Habaua
streets, where the public know the plot
against the Maine was coucocted and all
arrangements completed When the ex-
plosion took place Bresmes was in the Ia
con theatre with friends. At the sound of
the explosion he cried, There goes the
Mainen
Champagne was drunk in honor of the
terrible event at the moment when others
were vague'y inquiring of one another
what had happened"
Although no mention of Bresmes was
made in the published report of the Amer
lean court of inquiry his name was brought
before the court during is Investigations,
but not sufficient evidence was then forth
coming to warrant any action with regard
to him. The Cubans in Havana almost
without exception regard the charges of FL
Reconcentrado as beyond dispute Bresmes
is now said to be hiding in Spain.
Capt. Sigsbee was interviewed in regard
to the matter, but he would make no com
ment. His only remark was: al hope to
see those punished who sent my good ship
and belovsd men to the bottom of Havana
harbor"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

The flag of the United States frigate
Bon Homme Richard has been given to
President Mckinley for deposit in the Ma
tional museum. The presentation was
made by Mrs. Harriet r. p. Stafford of
Cottage City, Mass. The flag flew from
the Bon Homme Richard during the ia
nous action with the British frigate Sera-
pis, on September %, ITO.
In history of the ensign, which Mrs.
Stafford handed to the President, 1t is said
that "there is evidence for the claim
that it was the first flag bearing the stars
and stripes ever hoisted over an American
vessel of war, and the first that was ever
saluted by foreign naval power"
The flag has been In the possession of
the Stafford family for more than hun
dred years. 1t was presented to James
Bayard Stafford, midshipman on the
Bon Homme Richard, on Dec. IS, 1884,
by the marine committee of the Congress
then in session at Philadelphia, "for your
meritorious service thro' the late war"
In the letter bestowing the flag on Mid
shipman Stafford it is referred to as paul
Jones's starry flag of the Bon Homme
Richard" Midshipman Stafford left the
flag to his daughter, the late Miss Sarah
Smith Stafford, and it was left by her to
her brother, Samuel Bayard Stafford,
through whom 1t came into the possession
of the donor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
Another Railroad NAV Bel ,,I,

Since the transfer of the Ogdensburg
and Lake Champlain railroad TO Charles
Parsons active measures have been inau-
gurated to secure freight connections from
Chicago to Boston. When the Central
Vermont road controlled the Ogdensburg
and Lake Champlain railroad they secured
a large share of the lake traffic by leasing
the freight steamers plying between the
various western cities and 0gdensburg
Mr. Parsons is understood to have purchas-
ed all the freight vessels Of the Ogdensburg
Transit company, for which, it is said, he
paid S15, 600 each, but to make the CON
nectiOn with the Boston & Maine the com
pany will have to build link from Rouses
Point to Swauton, bridging Lake Cham
plain. Engineers recently have been en-
ployed making surveys and maps of the
route II is understood the proposed line
will cross the lake Just north of the pres
ent bridge, which is controlled by the
Grand Trunk. The Grand Trunk it is
thought, may lease part of their line to
the Ogdensburg and Lake Champlain
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
IN THE BOSTON MARKETS.
Butter Starts the New Year
Quiet and Steady.

How Extra Creamery Has RANGED IN.
three Years Strong Tone In
Che MISUNDERSTANDING of DesIr.
able Fresh Eggs.
Boston, Jan. 5>-The new year opened
with quiet and steady butter market.
The demand for several days has been
very light, and all that seems to he
wanted is little fancy, fresh creamery.
Whlch is In light supply. But receivers
are not urging sales at any concessions,
as they expect that trade will improve
later on, and that all the good butter
mere Will be wanted at about present
rates.
Inc ruling prices are 201a to q cents
lot cholce fresh creamery, northern and
western. Fancy lots of Vermont and
new Hampshire, with new milk flavor.
run up to 211R cents, but these are hard
TO find, and offered in a small way. For
most of the butter on the market 20 to
Il cents is a full selling price in large
lots.
The range for choice cold storage
creamery is 10 to 1919 cents. but there are
some under grades that could be bought
for less. Some holders still ask 20
cents for the finest held butter. and a
small lot of northern fall was sold at
Il cents on Monday. But. as usual at
the beginning of the year the situation
on all kinds of held butter is somewhat
uncertain, as it's sale will depend chiefly
on the receipts of fresh, and it is hard to
say what a few weeks will develop
There has been a moderate jobbing
trade, with no change in prices. The
range for choice, fresh creamery is %
to "a cents, with light supply of very
fine stock.
The following table gives the range of
prices Fractions omitted) of extra.cream-
cry at Boston during each month Of the
year, compared with two preceding
years:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
a future Of prosperous times.

future OF prosperous times.
The holiday trade with retailers held
out pretty well daring the week, and
there has been a good cleaning up in
nearly all lines. The months business
has been large and satisfactory in most
kinds Of dry goods, and several of the
leading stores had the largest Deem
bers trade they ever had.
with jobbers and agents the closing
week Of the year is always inactive in
the way of receiving orders, but all have
been actively engaged in taking stock
and in other ways preparing for the COM
ing year which promises to be the be-
ginning of a new era of prosperity. Cot
tons have already taken a strong turn,
and several makes have established an
advance. This is particularly noticeable
in print cloths and heavy brown and
bleached goods. Woolens are in a more
satisfactory position, and orders are
steadily increasing.
In boots and shoes a firm and conf
dent tone is maintained, and manufac-
turers are looking for a steady increase
of business after the turn of the year
The shipments from Boston show a fair
increase over last year, but not as much
as was indicated few months ago. 1t
has been a very close year for profits.
and the results are not altogether salts
factory.
Leather holds a steady position, with
prospects of more activity in the year
to come. Hides have held full degree
Of strength during the week, with light
offerings at all points in the interior.
Stocks of wool here and at all the lead
Ing markets of the country. as well as in
manufacturers and grocers hands, are
large, but the deno~d for the staple.
stagnant during t., .ter portion of
the past year, has been more active dur
Ing the past few weeks than for some
time previous, and there is a hopeful
feeling in the trade that better and more
profitable times are ahead. Prices are
low. but are steadier just now than they
have been for several weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

A San Francisco judge has decided that
the sender of the telegram must pay for
the revenue stamp, and not the company.
The latest reports from the Klondike
state that the Chilkot Indians are terroriz-
ing miners near Skaguay and have threat
ened to massacre them.
Fire caused nearly $50, 900 loss in the
machine room of Crocker, Burbank &,
company's paper mills at West Fitchbure
Tuesday morning. The fire was caused by
the explosion of a kerosene lamp.
Rev. D. Newell Dwight Hills, pastor of
the Central church of Chicago, has been
called to the pastorate of the Plymouth
church at Brooklyn, to become the success
sor of DR.. Lyman Abbott and the late Hen
ry Ward Beecher. 1t is expected that he
will accept and begin his new work at
once.
The new fast mail trains on the Bur-
lington and Northwestern roads are max
ing phenomenal runs between Chicago and
Omaha. The distance is 500 miles and the
trains make the runs at an average of 80
miles per hour including stops. In a burst
of speed the rate of 1870 miles per hour has
been reached, breaking all previous rec
ords.
Ano Oiosoh IecelNeu oTuers TUESDAY at
Callao to proceed to Honolulu, taking the
distilling ship Iris with her. 1t is expected
that at Honolulu the Oregon will receive
orders TO proceed to Manila. The Iowa,
which has been making the voyage with
the Oregon, has been ordered to San Fran
cisco to make repairs on her boilers and to
replace broken cylinder head.
Miss Olive Harrington Sampson, daugh-
ter of Rear Admiral Sampson, was married
Wednesday evening to Henry Harrison
Scott of San Francisco, in the Congrega-
tional church of Glen Ridge, N. ]. The
interior of the church was profusely decor
ated with floral designs and Christmas
greens, as was Admiral SIMPSONS home,
where reception was held after the cere-
mony. Mr.. and Mrs. Scott are to live in
San Francisco, where he is engaged in
business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
THE VERMONT NEWS.
Vermont Farmers Meet.
Butter, Cheese and Sugar Makers from
all over the state Convene ut ~.
JOhnsbury.

Butter, Cheese and Sugar Makers from
all over the state Convene ut st.
JOhnsbury.
The combined meetings of the Vermont
Dairymen's association the Vermont But.
ter and Cheese Makers and the Vermont
Maple Sugar Makers opened in st. Johns.
bury Tuesday and continued through We'd
nesday and Thursday. The meetings were
held in the Howe opera house.
The presidents address was delivered bv
G. f. Smith Of Morrisvile and was full of
valuable suggestions. He spoke of the
beneficial legislation of the last legislature.
congratulated the board of agriculture on
their continued usefulness; urged the dairy
men to study all sides of all new theories
so as to better compete with the western
farm r.
The afternoon session was devoted to
papers on Private Dairying," bv G.. G..
Wright of Westminster, and Suggestions
how to produce gilt edge creamery butter
that will command the highest market
price" by John T.. Gale of Guilford.
Mr.. Gale spoke in favor Of the creamery
and devoted most of his time to informa-
ton in regard to the care of stables, cattle.
pans, separators, creameries aud in fact
everything connected with butter ma king.
To make gilt edge butter everything must
be absolutely clean and this point was
pressed home very forciby. He dwelt up.
on the fact that a creamery should be in
charge of person, other than the butter
maker, who was interested in the business
and who would purchase the best of every
thing Competition from the West and
South is so strong that only good butter can
find a market, but nevertheless gilt edge
butter is very scarce.
The meeting Tuesday evening was un-
der the auspices of the Womans Auxiliary
and was well attended aud interesting.
The paper by Mrs. Helen Higgins of St.
John bury on Some Domestic AfFairs''
and the illustrated lecture by Miss Anna
Barrows of Boston on the Classification
and Combination of Food. - we're the chief
features of the evening. a
Wednesday was given up to the second
annual meeting of the Butter and Cheese
Makers association. The papers were pre-
scented by Prof. Hills of the Vermont Ex-
pertinent station, c. II Warehouse of Dur
ham, y. H., aud S c. Keith, jr., of Bos-
ton
The Maple Sugar Makers opened their
seventh annual meeting in the 81 Nc
with an address by Presider- BeIl of
Walden Legal protection from infringe
ments Of Vermont products" was discussed
by f. l.. Bass Of Randolph
The first annual banquet of the com
bined societies was held in Pythian hall
Wednesday evening and was served by
Caterer Atwood President Bell of the
Sugar Makers association was the toast
master. Gov. Smith arrived by special
train Wednesday afternoon and responded
TO the toast, "Nermont's Future, at the
banquet. The list of speakers included
prominent farmers from all sections of the
state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

The first formal state dinner of the sea-
son was given at the White House Wednes-
day evening, when President and Mrs.
Mckinley entertained the cabinet. The
public portion of the executive mansion
bad been decorated in the usual elaborate
manner, with the plants and flowers from
the White House conservatory. The
large number of guests necessitated the
setting of the tables in the main corridor,
and with its lighted candelabra and floral
decorations presented a handsome appear
ance.
The elders of the reorganized Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints of indie
pendence, Mo-, at a meeting Monday went
on record as unqualifedly opposed to al
lowing Congressman elect H. II. Roberts
of Utah to take a seat in the national
House of Representatives. They adopted
a resolution reading: at being a matter of
public knowledge that he is polyeamist
in practice and contrary to the laws of the
land, be should not be permitted to
represent his state in the legislative halls
of this country" The Independence
church is the strongest branch of the Nor
man church outside Utah.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
ANNUAL MIDWINTER
CLEARANCE SALE.

There will be unusual bar
gains lots of them-in everv
department.
Every annual inventory
brings to light more or less
stuff that, tor one reason or
another, we make a sacrifice
price on and push out quickly
to our satisfaction, and the
advantage of the buyer.
There is no half way reduc-
ton when we start a clearance
sale.
On odds and ends or soiled
things it is a slaughter; on
staple goods, a material mark
dow, Sufficientto attract Gus
toners from distance, and
turn lot OF goods into money
quickly.
The way we sell off our
cloakS and suits during our
mid-winter sale is known to
most of you.
This year we have on hand
more really fine outside gar
ments and tailor made suits
than usual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

Mrs. Lyman Rogers, "a, died at her home
in Bennington, Wednesday. Her husband
is one of the best known physicians in the
state and,she was " ell known. She is sur
vived by her husband and three daughters
The barn of Thomas Nelson, an extensive
farmer of West Pawlet, YVES burned early
Thursday morning. Four horses, 25 COWS,
several new carriages and wagons and 20
tons of hay and a large amount of grain
and produce were consumed. 1t was prob
ably of incendiary origin.
The grocery store of H. A. Brown at
Bakersfield was burned Monday morning,
fire catching from the chimney. Much of
the stock was saved and also a part of Mr..
Browns household goods, which were in
rooms over the store. The loss was $500.
fully covered by insurance.
Paul Brooks, a member of the banking
firm of Brooks & Co. at Santiago, and
United States consul at Guantanamo, died
at Rutland Tuesday of pneumonia. He was
in his Goth year. His wife died week ago
of the same disease. The firm owns sew
eral large sugar plantations in Santiago,
and has long been identified with the bust
ness interests of the province.
Reading has mysterious disappearance
case. Willie Peoples, son of Alexander
Peoples, who is proprietor of the Maple
Grove hotel h'5 been missing since Dec.
10. Two days before a man and woman,
who gave their names as Mr. and Mrs. t.
Boughton, came to the hotel and advertised
TO give an entertainment. On the 10Th,
Willie, who is lad of 10, took team and
started to drive the Boughtons to Plainfield,
N. II. He was to return ne same day but
did not and since then ! hing has been
heard of him or the team. Mr.. and Mrs
Boughton are also not to Se found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
They Want PcnsIona

The Burlington Free Press saws that
some of the results of the stay of Company
NJ, First Vermont regiment, at Chicka-
manga camp for the greater part of the
summer are found in the intelligence that
three men from the organization have al
ready applied for pensions on the ground Of
total disability. The men are Charles Wv
man, Harry Wells and j. c. Trombley.
The latter is perhaps the worst case of the
three, he being afflicted with paralysis
Wells has been i'll ever since his return to
Vermont and Wyman has never recovered
from his long illness with a fever with
which he was attacked while en- route for
home
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

Coffee at night It spoils their sleep. You can
drink Graino when you please and sleep like a
top For Grain o does not stimulate; 1t nourishes 8,
cheers and feeds. Yet IT looks and tastes like the
best coffee For nervous persons, young people
and children Grain is the perfect drink. Made
from pure grains. Get a package from your
grocer today. Try 1t In place of coffee. Fifteen
and 96 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
Senator MorrIlrs Mausoieum.

The stone roof for Senator Morrill's
mausoleum, which is to be erected in the
cemetery at STAFFORD, his native place,
was cut in Montpelier, together with all of
the granite work which is being put in the
vault. This stone is 10 feet by TO- 1t was
shipped to Sharon some weeks ago and
while being transported from the station at
Sharon to Strafford was caught in snow
storm and had to be left beside the road
until next spring. 1t is not expected the
vault will be ready to receive the remains
of Senator and Mrs. Morrill, before late in
the summer. The mausoleum will cost
about 100000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
Charged with a HIdeous Crime

Nelson NJ. Jones, ex-deputy marshal,
and his son, David, George Moppen, negro
I. w. Martin and Stoke Martin have been
lodged in Jail at Muskogee, l. T. They
were indicted by the federal grand jury for
kidnapping and arson in connection with
the burning at the stake of Palmer Samp-
son and Lincoln McGeisy, Seminole Indian
boys near Maud, o. T., last January
Other arrests will follow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

The newspapers have always rated the
late Senator Calvin s. Brice as in the mill
lionaiIe list, but petition for letters of
administration show that this was mis-
taken idea. The petition states that he
left no real estate and that his personal es-
tate was valued at but 5000, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

Jesse Allen, 20, was struck and killed by a
passenger train near Bennington Wednesday
morning. He had apparently been to feed
some cattle and on his way home sat down
near the track to clean the globe of his Ian
tern. 1t is thought that he did not hear the
train coming, and the engineer did not see
him in time TO prevent the accident.
Mrs Mary Crandall, 81, and her grand
son, aged three, were found asphyxiated by
coal gas at Mrs. Crandall's home in East
Dorset Wednesday morning. Miss Cassie
Beers, who lived with Mrs. Crandall, was
found unconscious. Prompt aid by neigh
bors and physician saved her life The
boy was son of Thomas Brown of Dandy.
1t is supposed that Mrs. Crandall rose and
put fresh coal in the stove and then lay
down again as she was found fully dressed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
FOR SALE,

OR would exchange SQUARE PIANO for two
" seated sleigh; also have parlor stove and
hall lamp for exchange. Address, F. d. TUCKER.
West Townshend, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
HAWLET.
STOCK TAKING
Jan. 6, 1899.

Just completed and now
we start our
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16
ChiIdren's Party.

Mrs. Alex Cohn entertained Friday
evening from until in honor of her
daughters, Stella and Elsie. Novel
games were played on the lawn and
afterwards a dainty supper was served
on small tables arranged about the
grounds In the parlors later the game
of THE Fishing Party was enjoyed,
Lizzie Wilt, Dorothy Bamberger, Ell
mer Wolf and Gerald Simon winning
prizes. AS souvenirs the children We're
given boxes of candy tied with rib
bons.
Present were Aline Mcmillan, Mar
jorie Palmer, Mary Smedley, Reta
Kahn, Lizzie WeitZ, Annette Ferguson,
Vera Lynn, Winnie Rhoades, Vinega
Woolf, Irma Simon, Catherine Paris,
Irene Simon, Madeline Weitz, Ruth
Beesley, Vera Dunford. Dorothy Crit
ger, Elsa Bamberger Mildred Mcmillan,
Helen COhn, Marjorie Glendinning,
Pearl Clark, Marion Obendorfer, Bes-
sic Barnett, Harry Smedley, Gerald
Simon, William Ferguson. Milton Cohn,
Clarence Bamberger, Scott Lynn, Jul
liam Bamberger, Geyer Rhoades, Henry
Paris, Edgar Earls. Elmer Woolf, Har-
old Drummer, Verne Earls.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-07-16
LEHI SOCIETY.
(speciaJ Corresnondence,

Especial Correspondence
rived last evening 10 take final look at
Racker' gave an ice cream social TO Il
number of their friends.
@ g %
The teachers and students of the Ross
school gave lawn party in honor OF
will leave for Canada in few days. The
company numbered about seYenty-five and
the party was held on the lawn at the
residence of Bishop Cutler Miss Glib was
presented with a gold ring. Ice cream and
other refreshments were served.
James Gardner and F. W. Kirkham
spent day with friends on West JOr-
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Tanner Of Salt Lake
City are the guests OF. Mr.. Z. Ii. Davis.
Mrs. Belle Merrill and her sister. Miss
TO join their families there.
c. CART of Ogden is the guest of his
Lehi, July H.-Mr. and Mrs. w. E.
Miss Sadie Dunkley of American Fork
is visiting with Miss Levern Thomas.
Mr. and Mrs. f. Merrill entertained
friends at their home in honor of Mrs
B. Merrill, who will leave for the north.
g o q.
NJ. Peterson. wife and, family, will spend
a month in the National park. in the
north.
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. A. Goodwin gave a
lawn party to company of little folks.
in honor of the fifth birthday of their lit
tie daughter. Rachel. Refreshments and
games were enjoyed.
@ % @
William Welsh and wife have left for
Minnesota, to be gone. thirty days.
% 2" O.
Misses Winnie and Clara Whitehead of
Salt Lake City are the guests of Mrs. T.
II. Cutler, jr.- -.-
o o g
David Evans of Salt Lake City is spend
ing few days with friends in Lehi this
week.
Is % o
f. Nash of Alpine was visitor in Lehi
O. O. Is
Miss Tina Larkin of Ogden is visiting
friends here.
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Miss Douglas of Provo is the guest of
Mrs. S. \. Pearson.