davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
The War In South Africa.
A Bloody Fight on the MOdder River
Tuesday.

Tuesday.
News comes through the British war
office of a sanguinary action fought by the
Kimberly relief column under Gen.
Methuen on Tuesday preliminary to the
passage of the Modder river, which is in
full flood. The Beers were found en-
trenhced on the north bank, having two
heavy guns and four Krupp field pieces in
position, their force being said to number
5000, in which would be included the
commandos that were driven from Bel
mont and Enslin. The action began on
the part of the British by a continuous
cannonade from the field batteries and
rifle fire from the infantry lining the south
bank of the Modder river Under cover of
this fire that lasted throughout the day the
British succeeded in getting a small force
across the stream through the exertions of
the engineers, probably using pontoons or
the collapsible boats now in use in the
British army.
The Beers were eventually driven from
their position, and the British are no
doubt by this time established on the north
bank of the Modder and pushing on to
Kimberley. From the river they have still
some % miles to march before they come
in touch with the Kimberley garrison, and
the Beers are said to have strong position
at Spytfontein, II miles beyond the Mod
der.
No estimates are given of the British
losses in what Gen. Methuen describes in
his official account of the fight as one of
the hardest and bloodiest in the annals of
the British army. OF the Boer loss, nothing
would of course be known until after the
crossing of the river.
The details of the British losses at Bel
mont and Enslin are still incomplete, but
the figures already given show that they
were serious, especially in officers. The
Boer reports of their losses are obviously
unreliable, they having scattered, after
their fashion, after each fight, and some of
them having given themselves up, leaving
their dead unburied and some wounded be-
hind; at the same time they do not appear
to have anything like equalled those of the
British.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
Our "Golden EraD Of Prosperity.

Assistant Secretary of the Treasury
Vanderlip has presented in a compact and
summarized form figures which show the
remarkable prosperity which this country
is now enjoying. Here are few facts:
The production of pig iron will reach
13,500, 900 gross tons and the production of
steel 100000 gross tons this year; a
decade ago we imported $71 200, 900 and
exported $14,00O,OO0 of iron and steel
manufactures; at the close of the last fs-
cal year we imported $12,0O0,O0O and ex-
ported $94, ,000,0 600 worth of these products,
thus reversing the balance of trade with a
vengeance. The price of pig iron rose be-
tween February and September from $11
to $24 per ton.
Five years ago we imported almost doub-
lie the value in manufactures that we ex-
ported. During the last fiscal year we ex-
ported $80O0O,0 900 more manufactured
products than we imported. Figures from
ia railroad companies show an increase
in gross earnings up to Sept. of this year
of $53, 100000. Bank clearings have increas-
ed Al per cent and the deposits 2S per cent
Within two years mp to Oct. /, 1899, the
total money circulation in the peoples
hands advanced by fully $270, 200, 900, and
there is 81, ,oOO, 100000 of gold (estimated)
in the country today. The agricultural
department estimates that the value of
farm animals alone is $S42, 100000 more
than It was two years ago
Mr.. Vanderlip is in position to know
just what progress the country has made
during his own tenure of Office and he
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

The later news of the week from Manila
continues to indicate the Generalization of
the insurgents. The capture of arms, am
munition and other insurgent war materi-
al by detachments of Gen. MacArthur's
command and the surrender of 500 insur-
gents to Gen. Lawton's command are re-
ported. There are rumOrs that Aguinaldo
passed north through Namacpacan on
Nov. 21, while General Young was at San
Fernando, 20 miles away.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

The old adage that "a fool is born every
minute finds confirmation in revelations
Of the past week about the operations of
the so-called "Franklin syndicate which
had headquarters in Brooklyn, N. Y. This
concern has been doing business on basis
of paying depositors 10 per cent week
and the incredible thing is that it has
found customers in abundance. This "syn-
dlcate' like all others of its kind payed its
"dividends" so long as money flowed in
freely and then its operations suddenly
stopped, and its officials, by courtesy so
called, disappeared. Dividend drafts by
the hundred from almost every state in
the union have poured in on the New York
and Brooklyn banks, and it is not neces-
sary to say that there is no money to pay
them. The concern evidently found
thousands of willing victims. 1t was a
swindle of the same kind as Mrs. Howe's
"Woman's bank'' and score of others
since. And there will be plenty of victims
for the next gang of sharperS who plausibly
promise to perform the impossible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

The Chicago Inter Ocean says that on
Jan. the South Chicago mills of the Illi-
nois steel works will increase the pay Of
employees 100 per cent. This because of
contracts for 100000 tons of steel rails at
$35 ton. Men now receiving $75 a month
will receive $3.50, and mechanics on the
pay roll at $3.50 TO So a day will be advanc-
ed to so and $40, respectively.
General Leonard Wood had a conference
with Secretary Root in Washington at the
conclusion of which the secretary announc-
ed that he had approved General Woods
recommendation for the reduction Of the
military force in Cuba.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

Every day In the Philippines engraves
deeper in our military records the names of
Lawton, Wheaton, Macarthur and Young,
and their commander-in-c chief, Otis. Every
day in the Philippines puts another mark
of credit to the patience, persistence and
manliness of the American soldier. While
we are praising our own we cannot refrain
from saying a word of acknowledgment for
the valor shown by Briton and Boer on the
battlehelds of South Africa. They are all
men.-[NeW York Sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

The only large city of the West in which
at the recent election the Democrats did
well or even fairly well was Cincinnati,
which was carried by the Democratic state
and local candidates, a circumstance which
has led to a revival of the consideration of
the merits of Cincinnati as the possible
Democratic convention city in 1900. The
last Democratic national con vention held
in Cincinnati nominated Gen. Hancock
for president in 1880.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

II there has been in recent current liter
ature anything more delightful in text and
illustration, or which contains more of the
rockbottom common sense and true philos-
ophy of life, than E. s. Martins article on
"Children" in the December Harpers, we
have missed II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

Ii Hung Chang, the Chinese statesman,
who has had so many ups and downs of
official fever during the past few years,
has now been made minister of commerce
of the empire. Americans in Pekin regard
this action as likely TO improve greatly for
eign commercial relations with China.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

A short story without too many words
The United States national debt decreased
in September IS, 100000. The treasury
receipts from July to Oct. l increased
$1s,OO0,000 compared with the same
period last year and 100000, 900 compared
with the same period in 1897. The gov
eminent receipts are in excess of expendi-
lures and since July there has been a
surplus of S5, 900 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

The will of Vice President Hobart has
not been made public, but it is taken for
granted that his son and only child, Gar
ret A. Hobart, jr., will inherit the bulk of
the estate, which it is supposed will reach
from 100000 to 100000. Mr.. Hobart
carried $3.50, 900 life insurance. He is said
to have spent larger portion of his means
than most men of millions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

The North Dakota supreme court has
decided in connection with the "divorce
industry" of that state that residence in
the state must be bona fide and characterized
by the intention to stay to give the litigant
the benefit of the law. Those who go to
the state for the express purpose of secur-
ing divorce do not acquire residence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

The meeting of the Republican national
committee to name the time and place of
the next Republican national convention
is set for Dec. 10 at Washington. The
cities to be considered are Chicago, Phila-
delphia, st. Louis, San Francisco, Cleve-
land, Minneapolis, Denver, Kansas City,
Milwaukee, and Buffalo.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
SOME INTERESTING REMARKS

THE DISCUSSION AS TO This
YEARS Production AND THE
GREAT ACTIVITY IN THE
DRY GOODS MARKET.
"We invite the readers of this paper to
look back during the past four or FIVE
years and note that in this period IRON,
COPPER, COTTON, WHEAT and CORN
were selling under the cost of production 4"
"Iron that sold at $1,000 ton has since
sold at $3.50; copper that in 1896 was
around 6 cents per pound has recently sold
at 20 cents; wheat in Chicago declined to
AZ "a cents per bushel and within two
years from that time sold at $l.S5 per
bushel; Corn sold as low as II cents per
bushel and later at 40 cents; in the New
York Cotton market the future options of
this staple within the past year sold as low
as cents and under, and at thin writing
have sustained an advance of only 1-2
cents per pound, IRON nearly tripled in
price; as did Copper, while Wheat increased
in value four times, and Corn doubled"
ut seems extremely logical to expect at
least that Cotton, our greatest staple prod
uct, will sell at its average price for the
past ten years, or about "a cents per
pound; moreover it is likely this price will
be made during the current Cotton year,
especially in view of the established GER
tainty that this seasons yield is very short
and the equally certain fact that never in
the history of the world has the consump-
tive demand attained within 30 per cent of
what it is at the present time"
cit seems reasonable to expect o and 10
cent Cotton next July and August, when
the real 'pinch" of the short crop makes
itself felt there is more than a possibility
that the above figures will be made Be
FORE the coming Summer in the contract
market in New York, discounting the above
factors"
1.-THE BANKING AND BROKERAGE
FIRM OF KNOTT & CLOSSON OF BUR
LINGTON, this State, was the pioneer
house in advising the purchase of the staple
at its lowest point, the first of the year: In
their published circulars last Spring they
estimated decreased acreage that later
proved accurate, and insisted throughout
the season that, late Spring, irregular
season, and improper cultivation, meant
short crop, and as a result of accurate
knowledge from the planter himself THEY
HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD. AS
MEMBERS OF THE NEW YORK COT
| TON EXCHANGE with direct private
wires, they offer excellent facilities for in
vestment dealings in the future options of
this staple, and solicit the patronage of
this state"
u1ITI 7 IN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.
BraI,Ieboro Academy Notes.

The fall term of the academy closed on
Tuesday, the examinations for the term
taking place on Monday and Tuesday.
On Tuesday evening the Eclectic society
entertained their friends with a comedy
drama, Diamonds and Hearts," The
characters were well taken throughout and
the actors showed the results of careful
training. Frank Prefontaine, taking the
part of the small colored servant, kept the
audience in burst of laughter whenever
he was on the stage. Archie Perry also
showed exceptional ability and his local
hits were source of great merriment.
Miss Clara Davenport, the young heiress,
executed her part admirably, while Her
man Eddy, the young doctor, was no less
natural and easy on the stage. Miss Mary
Donelson carried out her part as the irres-
olute, worried old lady exceptionally well.
Prof. Miller will spend his vacation in
Boston.
Miss Bracket has returned to her home
in Maine for two weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

Admiral Dewey has accepted an invita-
ton to visit Chicago May /. He said to a
personal friend that he thought this would
be good way to celebrate the anniversary
of the battle of Manila Bay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. M. Goodenough spent
their Thanksgiving with Mrs. Goode-
nough's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hob
son, in Bellows Falls.
Elroy Stoddard has gone to the Homo
for the Aged and Disabled. He will re-
main there for the winter, in view of TAX
ing up his home there permanently.
Victor White moved this week from the
William Holden place to W. d. Stockwell's
small house. Jonas Dix has moved from
Henry Clisbee's TO Della Miller's house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
Phoenix Clubbing Rates.

eBr-The usual reduced rates with all leading
papers and magazines. Cash with all orders.
Subscribe now, sending payment for your
Phoenix subscription also, and have your winters
store of reading in hand.
New subscribers to The Phoenix will receive the
paper rom until January, 1901 for 81 80, the
yearly price. Address
THE PHOENIX,
Brattleboro, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
AnvnRrIsnp LnrrnRa.

Women-Mrs. William Wilson.
Men Hollis Barber William Brown, W. K.
Mitchell, J. @. Pierce, Rev. Charles H. Wells.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

WRITE OR CALL FOR THEIR LAT
EST CIRCULARS AND DAILY MAR
KET LETTERS.
KNOTT & CLOSSON,
1877 st. Paul St.,
Burlington, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01
Wanten.

e4attte0.
VTANTED-Man and wife on farm for the
w winter. Apply to M. q: GOODENOUdh'
west Rrattleboro 46 1w
VTTANTED-Firstcia class tinsmiths. In apply
VERMONT FARM MACHINE CO., Bellows FAILS
vt. 4osS
WANTEDs A reliable man to represent
us permanently in your county. GOOD MEN
can make GOOD WAGES. COMMISSION or
SALARY paid WEEKLY. Experience not
necessary. Many of our agents earn $4,000
A MONTH. Can you spare few hours daily
10 work for usY Write for terms TO-DAY,
before your territory is occupied
address. HIGHLAND NURSERY CO.,
City office. 1O7 Cutler Bldg, Rochester, N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

1t is announced that ex-senators Ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-12-01

EoR SALE-one so h. p side crank one 20
II h. D. automatic centre crank engine 0uS 10
h. p. locomotive boiler one 12 h. p., one ~ n. y;
vertical boiler carry 100 pounds steam new Ss AN
second hand engines and boilers OF az h.n~9'
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-22
RECEIVED ENTHUSIASTICALLY
BY Both Democrats and Republicans.
A Committee Of Chamber Of
Commerce to Act.
DEMOCRATS WERE PLEASED
with Their entertainment In 1895
and Gould Be Induced to
Come Again IN 1900.

The suggestion, made through the
1ntelllgencer yesterday morning. that
an effort be made to bring to Wheel
ing the 1900 Republican state nominal
ing convention. was received with ex-
presslons OF approval throughout the
city, both by Republicans and Demo-
Gratis, and in this connection It may DO
stated that there Is also q movement
about TO be started to bring the Demo-
cratic state convention to this city. A
we'll known Democrat, while endorsing
the idea of having the Republican con-
ventlun held here, said that he had
heard from Democrats out in the state,
who were so pleased with their enter
tainment here in 1886. that they were
in favor Of holding their party's 1900
convention in Wheeling.
Let's get both conventions. and one
committee Of citizens made up OF DEM
ocrats and Republicans, can be named
to go after both gatherings.
In the absence Of President Hulllhen
Quarter, Of the chamber Of commerce,
Secretary Howard Hazlett heartily en-
dorsed the idea Of bringing the con-
ventlons to Wheeling. and said that
upon the return Of President Quarter
to the city he would confer with him
and take the steps necessary to bring
about a meeting OF the chamber Of
commerce and OF citizens and business
men generally. at which to appoint a
committee to wait on the state central
committees of the two great political
parties, for the purpose of presenting
Wheettng's invitation and pushing the
matter to successful Issue, II posi-
BILE,
Wheeling surely deserves to secure
recognition at least at the hands OF the
Republican state committee, for no
state nominating convention Of the
party has been held here since A. l.
Foreman, the FIRST governor Of the
state, was nominated in 1853. In 1876
General Con was nominated at Clarls-
burg; 1880, sturglss at Grafton; 1884,
Maxwell at Parkersburg; 1888, Con at
Charleston; 1892. Davis at Huntington.
and in 1895, Atkinson, ut Parkersburg
Major w. j. W. Cowden. of the state
central committee. said: while It is
perhaps not proper for me to express
myself. being member OF the commits
tee, Of course l favor the idea, and
Wheeling is certainly the best conven :
ton city in the state. Our people
would make 1t pleasah. for the vlsi-
tors"
Several other citizens were seen,
! among them Colonel Thomas o'Brlen,
ST., formerly state treasurer Of West
Virginia, and one of the leading Demo-
Gratis in the state. He said: II am in
favor of ;he scheme and will do all in
my power to help the movement
along"
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-22
PERSONAL NOTES.
Going and Coming Of wheeling
People and YiSitorg.

Going and Coming 6f wheeling
People and Visitors.
Arthur stitel is home from Cornell
University for the holidays.
r. L, Lamberton, Of sisterSvlEle, was
q Mcclure arrival yesterday.
Eugene Curtis. the Bethany football
player, was In the city yesterday.
John Mckee, OF steubenyille, was a
business visitor in the city yesterday.
waiter Rose, OF East Liverpool, Is
visiting his parents on the South Side
Jack" shepperd, formerly Of Wheel
ing, now Of Pittsburgh, was IN town
yesterday.
Mrs. William With and son, OF Cin-
oinnati. are the guests Of Mrs. John
PfaFr, South Broadway, Island.
John a. Rennard, from the Ohio
State University, arrived home yester-
day to spend the holiday week Win
friends.
Miss Bertha Mccoy. Of South Front
street, Is home for the holidays from
Pittsburgh, where she was attending 9
seminary.
+. j. Simon. Of Mannington; J. a:
Wills. j. H. Pine and p. y. Barber OF
slstersyille. were guests at the Mcclure
yesterday.
Leach Cracraft. Of Elm Grove, left
yesterday to Join his mother and sister,
/ who are spending the winter at Char
lottesville. Va.
Misses Blanche Raymond and Louise
Fitch and Mr.. D. P. Fitch. Of Fairmont,
were In the city yesterday on snop-
ping expedition.
]. earle Anderson. principal OF the
Jefferson academy at Canonsburg, Pa,
81 visiting his parents, Prof. and Mrs,
w. H. Anderson, on the Island.
Thomas D. Prosser returned yeSter-
day from Mt. Union college At Alliance.
o., where he Is pursuing q theological
course. He was accompanied by Clark
Riler, son Of DR.. Rlker, president Of
the college.
Hon. A. 3. White, OF Parkersburg,
was in the city last night. He received
the congratulations Of many Of his per-
sonal and political friends upon his an
nounced candidacy for the Republican
RubernAtoriHl nomination, which was
made yesterday morning through the
Intelligencer.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-22
The Mothers Meeting

Last evening the mothers meeting
was held under the auspices of the W.
C. Il. u. at the home of the president.
The residence was deliberately decora-
ted with holly and eVergreens. The
programme, which was very attractive,
was beautifully carried out. The sill
yer offering was large and quite q
number Of new members, and also hon.
oEary members, were received.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-22
BRIEF MENTIoN1NGs.
Events In and About the City Given
in a Nutshell.

in a Nutshell.
Grand to-nlght-'Next Door"
The criminal court will be in session
tomorrow.
The decorating department Of the
Warwick pottery has suspended Tor the
usual holiday stop.
Yesterday, in the circuit court, the
case OF j. p. McCammon vs.. the
Wheeling Hat Company was dismissed
Messrs. R. C. willsin. Edward Red
man and ]. w. Fawcett have made ar
rangements for going into the music
business at Columbus, o., and their
Wheeling friends wish them success in
the venture.
The Jury in the case OF Ella Muir.
tagh VS.. the Wheeling Railway Com
pany. remained out until I o'clock yes:
terday afternoon, when they reported
inability to agree, whereupon they were
discharged. A new trial was ordered
by Judge Melvin, which will occur at
the next term of the circuit court.
Mrs. Andrew Brady, OF Clarksburg,
en- route to Little washington, stopped
here last night and entered complaint
at police headquarters that her pocket
book. containing $50 in money and a
check for $50 on an Oshkosh (WlS)
bank. had been lost or stolen on the
train.
rvI,;JJro,,,s Tu,. safe SwahanIrer's
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-22
c. HESS 8 SONS
Useful and Elegant Christmas Gift
at Popular Prices.

Useful and Elegant Christmas Gifts
at Popular Prices.
CoLLARS-Always the very newest
for Ladies and Gentlemen.
NECKWEAR--All the latest styles.
GLOVES-Kid, Moco, Silk and Wool,
MUFFLERS and MufleTetts-Silk,
HAEfpIKERoHTEFs-silk, Linen and
Cambria.
sUsPENDERs-Fancy Silk, Satin
sHIRTs@Elghmies and MOnarchs in
White and Colored.
KNIT JACKETS and BERLIN OF
FICE CoATS-Wool and Worsted,
UNDERWEAR and HALF HOSE
Wool, Cotton and Jaros' Hygienic.
UMBRELLAs-Silk and Mohair with
Fancy Handles.
A Suit Of Clothes, overcoat, Pair of
Trousers or Fancy Vest made to
order, as we have their measures.
G, HESS G. SONS,
Fashionable Tailors and Furnishers,
1921 md 1929 TN-'--- Co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-22

IF you would share in this great OPP
portunIty, act quickly-our large as
sortment OF Diamonds, Precious Stones.
Jewelry and Silverware, which is yet
almost complete. Too many things to
describe price here: are reasonable. be-
Jacob street.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-22
A Barn Burned.

The barn owned by Mrs. Harry Wal
lace, situated about a mile from Mo-
Fart park. was burned Wednesday
night. The blaze started from a Lam
tern. which q horse upset. The loss was
$1,000, with no insurance, so far as is
known.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-22

WE sell a fine reliable lax Chate-
laine Watch at prices that come
within the reach OF all.
DILLON, HANCHER & co.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-22

CHOICE Umbrellas and Popketbooks
W. j. LURENs. One Price Jeweler.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-12-22

me cdntatd IS ttude up OF tHfee acts
and thirty-three musical numbers, to-
The stage has been curtnined anew and
electric lights put in in connection with
the stage, this being q necessary fix
ture for the rendering of this cantata.
The Sabbath school will receive It's an
nual treat and awards for perfect at
tendance given. Much interest is being
manifested in the affair.