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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Changes In The CIvn service nules.

NhRnges In the civil service RULES,
President Mckinley issued on Monday
an order which he is said to have had un-
der contemplation for a year, making ex-
tensive amendments to the civil service
rules. The order releases from the opera
tion of the civil service system about 1000
offices, including in the main private sec
retaries, pension examining surgeons,
deputy collectors of internal revenue, f.
nance clerks in post-ofiices, and various
employees in the Indian service and in the
war department The rule which forbids
the removal Of persons in the classified
service without just cause is strengthened
by the amended rule.
The new order as whole seems to be
disappointing both to the friends and the
foes of civil service reform. 1t does not
60 far enough to satisfy the spoilsmen, and
the adherents of the reform regard it as
step backward There is no doubt that
some justification for these amendments Is
found in the course of President Cleve-
land in extending the protection of the
classified service over some thousands of
his partisan appointees as one of the clos
ing acts of his administration.
1t is claimed in a statement issued from
the White House that all of the amend
ments have for their main object a more
uniform, efficient and satisfactory admin
istration of the system of appointments
established by the civil service law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Mount Holyoke Gets $4,000.

Mount Holyoke college received Wed
nesday gift of $4,000 from James Tai
colt of New York to complete the plans for
botanical gardens and plant-houses, which
are now under way at the institution. Mr..
Talcott is a commission merchant of con-
siderable means, who bas for some time
been a large giver to institutions. The
library at the Mortified school, which
cost S25, 900, was erected by him and
named after him, and he has also given
much money to Oberlin college.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
dewey VIII Not Arrive UnuI Oct. 1,

The mulHtudinous plans for Admiral
Iewey's reception will have 10 wait a little,
a2d some Of them will doubtless improve
in the waiting. In answer to an enquiry
eabled by Secretary Long tC the Admiral
at Manila the answer from him came that
he probably would not arrive until about
Oct. l. The Secretary's despatch informed
the Admiral that he was TO govern himself
by his own wishes and take his time to
stop whereQerlhe wished. While the an
swer gives nOsuggestion as to the Olym-
Ria's itinerary Il is evident that the Admi-
raj means to steam slowly homeward,
stopping at HE leisure at the principal Pa
cifc, Red Sea, and Mediterranean ports.
The enthusiasm for him will keep and it is
likely to be all the warmer in its express
sion if the weather meantime grows little
cooler after the heats of July and August.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Dewey's SOllIOquy.

From the Denver Sunday Post
To go or not to gog That is the question.
Whether tbs better to keep the old ship hitched
Fast 10 the bottom OF Manila Bay,
Where can lay me down and peacefully snooze
Rocked in the easy cradle of the deep
Or homeward HE, where all the people VOW
That not thinglet will they do to me-
chill of drest apprehension starts
I p IN my scalp and shimmers to my toes
And then collects itself and wiggles back
Along my limos and spinal column till
The latter, erstwhile as the strongest steel.
Becomes but piece of rubber hose
When reflect that in that old home land.
Which so thoughtless chose as place Of birth,
The whole darned push is laying for me, bent
On showing me how great a man be
In dreams see enthusiastic crowds
Banked on the piers and on the warehouse tons
And even perched on teegrap hic poles,
And rubbernecking till it beats the band
When the Olympia lets her mudhook go
And comes to anchor in the murky stream!
Can hear the big guns roar "Howdy dor'
And whistles screaming out "Ah! therel old
SOM"
And hammers banging at responding bells,
And all the people prosecuting lungs
Above their whooping limit, till the din
Awakes me in a cold, Bostonian sweat
Ana there lie curled in my bunk and see
The banquet tables-hundred dollars per
All laden with culinary stuff
On which the nightmares feed, and sparkling
wines
Enough to float this big Oympian boatl
see myself compel, d to helpless sit
And hammer back the rising bushes while
Men, WINE inspired and blessed with gift of gab
Tell me in lofty speeches they've thought up
lou OF Things know as well as they
And then the women! can feel my hair
Get up on end and dance in frenz led fear
AS In imagination can see
lhem standing round with lips in yearning
punched,
And sparring with their smiles for opening
To land upon the mouth fain would hide
Down In my trousers pocket out OF range
And in each hand see concealed pair
or hungry scissors waiting for a chance
To rob my clothes Of their securities
In shape OF buttons, to be proudly worn
On pins to keep their monstrous hats I'm place
Methinks I'll anchor off the coast of Maine
And swim ashore when darkness pals the deep.
And hit the trail incog. for old Vermont
And hide myself within my boyhood shack
And turn the automatic bulldog loose
To warn the masses am not at home
To anybody, till this wild alta ok
or temporary jim-jams OF the brain
Has spent itself, and am not compelled
TO rob our good old Independence day
Or vested rights 1t has held since Freedom,s
BIRTH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Some Late Dispatches.
From the Peace Conference,

The Hague, June 1.-The American
mediation scheme was unanimously adopt
ed at yesterdays sittingof the sub-commit-
tee, which embodied as article the scheme
prepared by the subcommittee with few
alterations. The provisions of this scheme,
submitted by the American commission,
are in brief that, in the event of differ
ence arising between two powers, each
shall choose another power to act as its
second. The powers thus selected shall
do all they can to reconcile the opponents.
These seconding powers shall, even when
war has broken out, continue their efforts
with view of ending hostilities as soon as
possible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
90 DAYS at .RutIand.

Herbert L. Doyle, proprietor of the
Avenue House at ST. Johnsbury, was
taken to Rutland yesterday to serve go
days for the second offence of selling liq-
uor. The first offence was committed at
Newport seven years ago. This is the
second case of this kind to come from this
hotel. The first was the conviction and
Imprisonment in June, 1895, of B. G.
Howe, who was then proprietor of the
Avenue House
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
The kidnapped Child Found.

Marion Clark the u months old infant
kidnapped by its nurse in Central park,
New York, week ago last Sunday morn
ing, was found yesterday at farm house
eight miles from Garnerville, n. Y. The
woman in whose charge she was, was not
the nurse who took the child. The father
was sent for and he came at once and took
the child home. The house in New York
was surrounded by great crowd of people
when he arrived and gave the child to its
overioyed mother.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
f'Blrd LOre.o

in Bird-Lore elThe Macmillan Coz for
JCne, Olive Thorne Miller discusses un-
pFejudicedly the ethics Of eaging birds,
LHli LehmaEn sends a message to the Au-
dnbon societies, Edith Thomas and Gar
rett Newkirk make welcome additions to
the meager list of poems relating to Amer
icap birds, Mabel OGgood Wright tells how
to teach children bird studies, and T. S.
Roberts, Frank NJ. Chapman and Others
contribute illustrated articles on bigd-life
1t is distinctly a magazine for the times
when there is every where such revival
of interest in the study of birds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Dewey,s Health.

The Hong Kong dispatches say that Ad-
miral Deweys health has improved since
his arrival there, but he still refuses all ia
vitations of a social nature. He has relin-
pushed all official duty on board the Olym-
pia. The date of his departure for home
is still uncertain, his intention being to
remain at Hong Kong until he has thor
oughly recuperated. The war paint of the
Olympia is giving place to coat of white.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
FOR SALE.
A Fine Residence.

UERY desirably located on Prospect street, in
v good condition every way; 20 feet front, IFS
feet deep; two shares excellent water, a nice
barn 90 feet by pa feet, two stories and base
ment; the house is full two stories with good at
tics both the front part and the L; fitted for two
families; one of the best and largest gardens in
is an excellent investment. Full particulars and
photograph can be had at No. II Crosby block.
One. half the purchase money can lie upon mort
gage at per cent, C. +. THOMPSON.
2O.23
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

The war being over the railroad and
steamship companies would doubtless like
to renew the Yukon gold fever. We are
told in despatch that Dawson advices
dated April % state that there are evil
dences of the most wonderful output ever
recorded. Five thousand men are in wait
ing at Dawson to take the tisrt boats up the
river. Half of them are miners, who have
from $1,000 to $4,000 each in dust.N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Acting Postmaster at Boston.

On account of the critical mental condi-
tion of Col Thomas, postmaster at Bos-
ton, the sureties on his bond appointed
Assistant Postmaster Henderson to be
acting postmaster at a meeting held yes
terday. Col. Thomas has been certified
to be an insane person, and in the opinion
of his physicians it is doubtful if he recov-
ers so as to return to his duties.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
au.ooo troops for the PhllIpptnes.

Washington, June 1.-Replying to the
inquiries of the secretary of war, Gen. Otis
telegraphs that "he is still of the opinion
that 10000 troops will be necessary for the
effective control of the Philippines"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
MAY Give 1t Up.

Washington, June 1.-The attempt to
raise a fund with which to buy home in
Washington for Admiral Dewey will be
abandoned if the returns do not shortly
increase more rapidly than they have been
doing. Instead of the $4,000 which it
was hoped might be subscribed by this
time, less than $1,000 has been received,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

An order has been issued at Manila re-
establishing the Philippine courts, which
have been closed since the American occu-
patton. Spanish will be the official Ian
guage of the courts. The oath prescribed
begins: ~ recognize and accept the su-
preme authority of the United States Of
America" etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Gbe l1ermunt d9beuis.
TEN PAGES.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 1899.

The report of Gen. Otis on his opera
tons at Manila to April 8 has been made
public. The correspondence with Aguin.
aldo shows that Gen. Otis used every eff
fort to avoid an armed conflict and that
the war was forced by the Fiipinos.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

Secretary OF the Treasury Gage, in an
interview on the Presidents recent civil
service order, says that.eyery change made
was urged by the head of the department
affected as the result Of administrative ex-
perience. The order, he declares, is not a
step backward, and there is no politics in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
No More Troops TO BE Raised for the
PhIlIppines.

President Mckinley told congressional
caller on Wednesday that there was not at
present any idea of largely increasing Gen.
Otis's forces in the Philippines. He said
nothing had been received from Gen. Otis
which indicated the necessity of more
troops beyond regulars who are to be sent
to relieve the regiment of volunteers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Dewey Monument for ChicaCo.

Chicago, June 1.-The Lincoln Park
beard decided yesterday to erect $780,
coo monument to Admiral Dewey, the
amount to be raised by subscription,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

An arithmetic man figures that the de-
falcations in this country last year amount
ed to about s12, 900, 900, and the bond and
fidelity companies had to pay some So
100000 of it. Still, they had a good mar
gin of profit.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

Nor SALE-A small place 5 acres of land; a
IL house, woodshed, barn, corn barn and hen
house, good running water TO house and harm, in
town of Bratteboro, miles from post office, on
the river road to Newfane; also, a pasture and
woodlot of about 10 acres nearby. Can keep
horse and COW the ye r around; good place TO
raise poultry; nice place to have a market gar
den. For further particulars enquire of the own
er, L. L. JOSLIN, Post office box e93, Brattleboro,
VT II
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

Another expedition has been sent out
from Stockholm in search of Prof. Andree
who started for the north pole in bal
loon. Search for him will be made along
the east coast of Greenland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

DOILER AND ENGINE-Five h. p. Shapley
ID boiler, h. p. Fitchburg engine, with all nee
essary valves, fittings and connections Both in
excellent condition Always ready when called
on. Would be very desirable for any small man
ufecturng business. Formerly used by The Yer
mont Phoenix. Sold because of change to electric
power j. X. RAND, Machinist, Bratteboro, Vt
Stf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
Is Good for The Family.
gHanteG.

NTANTED-La1ies wanting shirt waists done
w up in first.class style please call at No
SIS Elliot street. Room 10. Prices 10 cents and
- %
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

"ANTED.-Righta away, a good man to cut
w and float logs down pond and them
into boards this summer. Then in the fall TO cut
and pile, draw IN winter and saw in spring
100000 or 800 900 feet. Will let a man good farm
at halves with a chance to draw boards to Wards.
boro station this summer. F u. CHASE, West
Wardsboro. 1S-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
for SaIf.

Nor SALE OR TO RENT-Cottage house two
Il minutes walk from post. Office. II. B. HAUS.
lS-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

NOR SALE.-The S H. SHERMAN RESI-
Il DENCE PROPERTY, corner of High and
Green streets, Brattleboro, is offered for sale.
Buildings modern and substantial. Lot has 200
distant from Main street at Brooks House cor
ner. Inquire of {. f. X. Jenne or j. H. MerIi-
field, administrator, Crosby block Brattleboro.
1, If
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
SpertaI Notices.

GETTING BUGGY TIRE 80 cents, one or more.
- Carriage shafts, etc, for sale. L. c. JOHN
son, Spring st. l922
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

dor SALE-My residence IN West Brattleboro
IL village; also my houses in Esteyville and
Centreville. Terms easy. s. T. DAVENPORT,
West BrattleborO, Vt II u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

Nor SALE-132 acres of land having front.
IL age of 80 or 40 rods on Sunset Lake. Several
hundred cord of wood and timber on the lot,
and three or four desirable building lots at head
of the lake. Will be sold cheap for cash, or will
exchange for wood or lumber delivr red in Brat
tleboro village. j. II. MERRIFIELD, Admins
traitor of 8. H. Sherman's estate, Crosby Block,
BrattlebOro VT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02

DIOR SALE-One TO- 20 30 h. p. portable en-
Il gines; one 10 h. p. portable engine wheels
complete; one 10, 20 h. p. engine; one 80 h. p.
portable boiler; new and second hand engines
and boilers. all kinds; betting F. W. BOYDEN,
Agent, 90 Oak street Springfield. Mass stf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-02
90 Rent.

l. May 10. Is s W. EDGETT.
ITO RENT-Tenement OF six rooms in my
L block. is JOHN RETTING.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21
FEDERAL STEEL.

The industrial commission has heard
the testimony of President Geary of
the Federal Steel Company. Mr. Geary,
in explaining the organization of the
company, whose authorized capital
stock is 100000, 900, of which one-half
has been issued stated that the stock
issued included the book valuation OF
the property made by the different
plants, $45OOOO0O; cash capital, 10000, :
900; increase in valuation of the prop
erty not represented on the books, $31, =
100000; money advances by ]. P. Nor
gan & Co., bankers, for engineering the
consolidation, $14, 200 900.
The remaining stock had not been
issued and would not be- for less than
its par value in cash Morgan & Co
had received 100000 for their services
in this transaction. Now here is the
most singular proposition that is pre-
sented. President Gary contended that
the Federal Steel company was not in
tuent members had never been rivals
IN business, nor was 1t monopoly, be-
cause it did not control the entire prod
uct of any article. The general public
may not take altogether similar view
with Mr.. Geary upon this matter, but
it is not probable that he will lose any
sleep on that account. Mr.. Geary is
one of the ablest industrial operators
in this country, and what he doesn't
know about that sort of thing is hardly
worth the knowing. The political
purity of the combination is something
worthy of admiration. President Geary
said that the company had never made
any contributions to assist in political
campaigns, and the laborers of the
various companies were free to do as
they pleased in the matter of politics.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1899.
THE CUP WILL STAY.

The cup will stay. Sir Thomas Lip
ton, merchant prince, and prince of
good fellows, has met with no better
fortune than did the cad Dunraven.
Twice the American sloop has in fair
and square trials demonstrated her
superiority over the pea-green single
sticker in a manner that will leave no
doubt as to which is the better boat.
The other time ill-fortune lost the Brit
Usher the race after she had been out
sailed and stood scarcely a chance of
winning. The iron-clad stipulations
under which the race was sailed, pre-
cluded a generous offer on the part of
Mr.. Iselin to sail it over.
The long succession of flukes, while it
detracted somewhat from the dramatic
interest of the series. was far better
than that ill-natured and unsports-
manlike fiuke by which Defender won
the previous series through the refusal
of Dunraven to race.
But much more than the mere win
ming or losing of a race has been effect
ed by Sir Thomas coming to this coun-
try. Friendly relations between British
and American yachtsmen have been
resumed. The odium of the Dunraven
fiasco has been lived down. 1t has been
demonstrated that it is possible to police
the course and the excursion boat prob
lem has been solved. Conditions are now
favorable for a continuance of the
America cup series every year. John
Bull hates to own himself beaten. The
Shamrock will have successors and per-
haps successful successors. Next year
the Columbia will go abroad and come
home ballasted with silver mugs.
1t is to be hoped that Sir Thomas will
not be discouraged at his first failure,
but will next fall bring over new
Shamrock to be beaten by the new
Columbia, which the Herreshoffs can be
relied upon to turn out with a speed of
several minutes more than that of the
present Columbia. In the meantime if a
certain brand of tea meets with sur
prising sales, nobody will be envious.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21
THE PARNELL MONUMENT.

The tour of the lord mayor of Dublin
and John e. Redmond, M. p, will
hardly be complete if they fail to visit
Worcester, which is fully in sympathy
with the object of their visit to the
United States. They come here to
raise money for a monument to be
erected in Dublin to perpetuate the
fame of Charles Stewart Parnell, and
to purchase and preserve his old home
in Avondale, county wicklow.
1t is highly appropriate for Mayor
Talon and Mr.. Redmond to seek funds
among Americans, for Parnelrs mother
was an American, the daughter of
Commodore Stewart of the United
States navy, and Avondale was her
home during her married life. The es-
tate is now to be sold, but it is the pur-
pose of the promoters of the monu-
ment movement to purchase only the
house and grounds Immediately sur
rounding it.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21
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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21
THE Mosr PoPuLAR Ro1rrn

to the west is over the system of the
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern rail-
way, the most perfectly appointed road in
America. It's coaches are the highest type
Of car builders skill with modern high
backed seats and weather proof vesti-
TEN and lighted with Pintsch gas. F;le-
CANT sleeping, parlor and dining cars are
attached to all through trains and uni
formed attendants minister to the wants
between Buffalo and western cities.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

On Sunday, Oct. %, 1899, beginning
at 1901 q. m, the winter schedules of
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad will go into effect, when
important changes will be made in train
service. For Information regarding
these changes, the public is referred to
the time table posters and folders
which may be obtained at ticket offices
in advance of the above date.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

Located. Papa" said the minister's
little son, II thought you told me the
otner day that / must never say can't
because. there is no such word?" yes"
the good man replied, 81 said so, and l re-
peat it. In the bright lexicon that youth
reserves for glorious manhood there is no
such word as can't" well" little vii
lie. returned, "mebby it mightn't be in the
bright lexicon, but when l was playing
with Eddie Westwood today l heard his
Times-Herald
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

Though Mclean is said to be in a
conspiracy with Croker and German to
undo Bryan and defeat him in the next
convention, the Platte orator is whirl-
ing through the state of Ohio in spe-
cial Pullman train with Mclean, leav-
ing trail of words to mark his course.
1t is decidedly magnanimous in Bryan
to stump for his rival, for in the event
of McLean's election, he will be a
strong candidate for the presidency on
the democratic ticket. Perhaps Bryan
thinks McLean's chances of carrying
Ohio this fall are about in 16
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

The fight between the democratic
state machine and the Boston machine
goes merrily on. The democrats are
making a pretense of conducting a
campaign, but it results only in more
democratic rows. The trouble now is
over Congressman Fitzgerald. Quincy
will not speak at the Boston rally or
preside, unless Fitzgerald is permitted
to speak. Robert Treat Paine, Jr., will
not consent to such a proposition, and
the two factions are now looking up
words to apply to each other.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-10-21

President Mckinley returns to Wash
ington after having travelled 5000 miles,
made 100 speeches, attended a peril
Gus number of banquets and given the
glorious old flag tributes that will go
down in history as masterpieces of or
atOry.