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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
We Have Just Had Our Turn.

The legislature of no less than 35 states
and of the three territories of Arizona,
New Mexico and Indian territory are now
assembling or are to assemble during the
present month. All but five of these leg.
lslative bodies assemble in biennial ses.
sion, the others, namely, those of Massa
chusetts, Rhode Island, New York, New
Jersey and South Carolina, meeting an
nually, as heretofore. This leaves only
the ten states of Alabama, Georgia, Iowa
Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississ
ippi, Ohio, Virginia and Vermont in
which the state lawmakers are not about
to come together, though we believe the
legislature of Virginia, which assemble:
early in December, is still in session for 9(
DAYS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Nearly all the Christmas visitors have
returned to their homes or places of en-
ployment.
Miss Allie Edwards, who has been in the
place for a number of weeks, has returned
to Bellows Falls.
People are rapidly filling their ice
houses. The snow of Saturday coming
upon the ice when it was wet could not be
cleared off before it was frozen by the ex-
treme cod which followed so that there is
thickness of three or four inches of
snow ice upon the top.
At the meeting of the missionary organ
izations Tuesday afternoon henry A.
Goodhue was chosen president of the gen.
tlemen's society, A. p. Ranney secretary
and Geo. G. Harlow collector and treasur-
er. OF the ladies' society for home work
Mrs. Henry A. Goodhue president, and
Mrs. Mary G. Ranney secretary; for for
eign work, Miss Ruth Hitchcock president
and Mrs. Augusta Ranney secretary.
The annual dinner aud meeting Of the
church on Saturday was attended by most
of the resident members although the day
was stormy one. Everything passed off
very pleasantly. The social features of
the occasion were enjoyed, the dinner was
an excellent one, nicely served, and the
trennial election of officers was very har-
monious. They we're chosen by nearly
unanimous vote in every case, and in some
entirely so. There we're few changes in
the list. A. P. Ranney and K. w. Car
penter were reelected deacons, and Geo.
c. Harlow, w. f. Buxton and H. p Ran
ney the additional trustees. The minor
offices were filed by the same persons as
before, except by the addition of Henry
p. Ranney to the executive committee and
j. NJ. Bowers was chosen auditor. Joseph
P. Ranney accepts his election as chorister
and has entered upon the discharge of his
dntu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
Governor Roosevelt.

Theodore Roosevelt was inaugurated
governor of New York at Albany Mon
day, and this is a paragraph out of the
closing part of his inaugural address:
"There is much less need of genius or of
any special brillancy in the administration
of our government than is needed of such
homely virtues and qualities as common
sense, honesty and courage. There are
very many difficult problems to face. All
that can be done is to face the facts as we
find them, to meet each difficulty in prac-
tical fashion, and to strive steadily for the
betterment both of our civic and our social
conditions. We must realize on the one
hand that we can do little if We do not set
ourselves high ideal, and on the other,
that we shall fail in accomplishing even
this little if we do not work through prac-
tical methods, and with a readiness to face
life as it is and not as we think it ought
to be. 1t shall be my purpose, so far as
am given strength, to administer my Of
flee with an eye single to the welfare of all
the people of this great commonwealth"
May he have the gift of grace, and OF
observation-disclosures and self-ownership, to
put his words into practical, everyday eff
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
EVENTS OF THE WEEK.
Congress.

The Peace Treaty sent 90 the senate-.-
Adjournment out of Respect 90 the
Memory of senator morrill,.
The first session of the Senate after the
holiday recess was held Wednesday and
occupied only Ii minutes. Arrangements
had been made for a speedy adjournment
out of respect to the memory of Senator
Morrill,. 1t was a touching reference
which the chaplain made in his invocation
to the death of Senator Morrill,.
I'VE come together" he said, "under a
sense of bereavement by the absence of the
senior senator of Vermont, whose wise coun-
sci and loving presence shall no more en-
rich the proceedings in this chamber. We
bless thee, o Lord, for his noble life, for
his example to all men, and we pray that
his spirit may ever abide within these
walls"
Immediately after the opening proceed
ings the presiding officer recognized Ma
jor Pruden, assistant secretary TO the Presi-
dent, who presented message from the
President of the United States. The mes
sage contained the treaty of Paris.
The Presidents message of transmission
was only a few lines long and contained
no recommendation or suggestion. On
motion of Senator Davis the treaty was re-
ferred to the committee on foreign rela-
tions and ordered to be printed for the use
of the Senate. No order wasmade looking to
making the treaty public. 1t is under
stood this will be done after the treaty is
passed upon by the committee.
Senator Allison announced the death of
Senator Morrill, in few brief sentences
and introduced the customary resolutions.
Adjournment followed
The presentation of the peace treaty to-
day aroused considerable discussion among
senators as to its probable ratification, and
the impression to be gained from what
senators say is that the treaty will no
doubt be ratified,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

inches deep, II2 inches sweep,
worth SIS for $3.95.
Elegant separate skirts, taffeta
lined, were SIS and $1,000, for
$I2.5o.
Few more of the special lot figur-
ed black velour skirts, fully satin
lined, $S.95, same as last lot.
Black brocade mohair separate
skirts, never sold below $3.50, for
$I.I5. Lot medium cost skirts.
Fur collarettes all marked down.
Cut prices on dress goods, silks,
silk waists, wool waists, shawls,
petticoats, ffannelette night gowns
and merino underwear.
Handkerchief tumbled by Christ
mas display, 5 cent ones for 3 cents,
8 cent ones 5 cents, 10 cent ones 7
cents, IL IL cent ones 10 cents, and
a few fine ones.
Lot of S and 6 IA cent outing
cloths cents yard; 7 Ia and g.
Ia cent ones 6 IA; 10 and IL I.2
cent ones I-2.
Lot of best standard prints 3 cents
yard. Small lot of prints 2 IL
cents yard,
Lot wide, heavy white ground
percales 4 cents yard 9 cent per-
Gales g I-4;I2 Ia cent percales g,
cents.
Seventy-five cent c2mfortables 50
cents.
Fifty-ffve cent bed spreads 4o
cents !; ga cent bed spreads IS cents;
$3.50 bed spreads $2.7s.
Best Turkey Red table damasks
rs cents.
Cut prices on linen damasks, nap
kins, crashes and diapers.
Lot lining cambrics, hard finish,
2 l-2 cents yard soft finish 3 cents
a yard; IS cent waist Innings 10
| cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
DIR. Webb Has a Level Head,

In an interview at Burlington Wednes-
day, DR.. W. Seward Webb expressed his
preference for the appointment of ex-Gov.
Dillingham; to succeed Senator Morrill,.
Speaking of the fact that his own name
had been mentioned in connection with
the senatorship, DR.. Webb said: "My ap-
pointment is absolutely out of the ques-
ton, when so many good Vermonters, such
as Dillingham;, Prouty, Powers, Grout,
Stewart, Page and Mccullough, who have
been prominent in politics all their lives,
and who have done good work for the Re-
publican party, are mentioned, while |
have come into the state quite recently.
AS a good friend of Gov. Smith, were il
possible for him to appoint me, l could
certainly not permit him to do So"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
A Novel Case Before the Supreme Court

In the United States supreme court at
Washington Tuesday Justice Peckham
readered the decision of the court in the
case of the United States VS.. the. Buffalo
Natural Gas & Fuel company, appealed
by the government from the decision of
the circuit court OF appeals for the second
circuit. The case involved the right of
the gas company to import gas from Can
ada, by means of pipes under the Niagara
river, free of duty. The opinion classlfes
natural gas as crude bitumen, and has the
effect of admitting it free of duty under
the tariff law of 1890, and also under the
present law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

Royce, son of Lee Royce, throwing him to
the ground. The boy was taken to the
home of DR.. Matthews, near by, where it
was found that his hip had been dislocated.
After it was set he was taken to his home
in North Walpole. The children were
guiltless of any intention Of harm, and as
it happened the boy in question had not
then thrown n snow ball
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

The mercury reached 30 degrees below
zero in several places Monday morning.
William Mette has large class to which
he is teaching the scientific points in box
ing.
There are a few cases of grip around the
village. Mrs. Cynthia Ellis is one of the
victims.
David Perry is to have his opening
dance of the season tonight friday. He
has recently been making some repairs on
his hall.
Sidney Hescock saw a wild cat or lynx
Tuesday afternoon while going TO his barn,
which he succeeded in catching in trap
and then shot. The lynx weighed %
pounds. Sidney thinks it quite catch as
he expects to get s. bounty for it,
(Otber interesting West Brdttleboro mat
ter riH be found on the ninth pdge.)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
Teddy Is Versatile.
From the Boston Herald ]

That's neat sentence in Gov. Roose-
velt's inaugural remarks, where he says
that in the long run he serves his party
best who most helps to make it instantly
responsive to every need of the people and
to the highest demands of that spirit which
tends to drive us onward and upward.
Probably this will live even longer than
the cuss words Teddy used on the way up
San Juan hill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
TRY GRAIN.O. TRY GRAIN.O.

Ask your grocer today to show you package Of
GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the
place OF coffee. The children may drink il with
out injury as well as the adult. All who try n
like It. GRAIN-o has that rich seal brown Of
Mocha or Java, but It is made from pure Rraina
and the most delicate stomach receives 1t without
distress. Ono fourth the price Of coffee; Is and
20 cents per package. Sold by ali grocers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

A novelty in calendars is the one issued
by Fred N. Whitney, publisher of the
Mortified News. Above the figures of
the calendar is a colored map of Vermont,
and at one side are facts in regard to the
Mortified News and the field which it COW
ers. The reverse side contains a list of
the state officers, and the population of
the towns of Vermont under the county
headings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

An armor-plated muzzle to protect young
naval heroes from kisses seems to be de-
sirable equipment of the service. 1t ought
to be Harveyized, nickel-plated and tested
up to the highest limit.-[New York
Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

"What is the price OF Dobbns' Electric Soapf"
Five cents bar, full size, just reduced from
ten: Hasn't been less than ten for SO years"
why, that's the price OF common brown soap.
Send me box box lcant AFFORD to buy any other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.
Academy Notes.

The school received last week from the
Chesterfield High school a challenge to
debate, but decided not to accept it.
The Eclectic society held regular
meeting Tuesday evening with this pro-
gram: Life of James Russell LOWELL"
Mary Clark; Lowell as Literary Man."
Florence L. Johnson; music, Irene E.
Perry; Lowell as a Statesman" Hermon
K. Eddy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-01-06

Many fancy dress trimmings at
just half price.
Twenty five cent yelling IS cents.
Specials added from day to day as
sale goes on and lot are sold out.
No satisfaction in trying to buy
from samples now, Come or send
to some friend to select for you.
You will all understand that we
want the money in this sale.
~. T. HAWLEY
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09
COMES OUT WARMLY.
MIR. Featherstone Makes Reply to Senator
Tillman.
affair.

MIR. Featherstone Makes Reply to Senator
Tillman.
Mr.. c. G. Featherstone, of Laurens,
has prepared and published a reply to
Senator Tillman's recent statement at
Sumter, reproduced by The News and
Courier as follows "The state had to
choose between prohibition and the
dispensary, and as the Prohibitionists
were a set of hyprocrites and towards,
the choice fell on the dispensary."
After explaining that he feels called
upon to reply because of the fact that
he represented the Prohibitionists in
the late campaign, Mr.. Featherstone
remarks:
at will be seen that the senator's
statement is characterized by his usual
recklessness. He deems it a small
matter to denounce as towards and
hypocrites some twenty odd thousand
of the very best people in South Caro-
lima. People who honestly believe
that prohibition is right and who are
ready to stand up and fight for their
onvictions, yet, because they dare to
disagree with Senator Tillman, they
are, without provocatiop denounced as
towards and hypocrites. Truly we
have reached beautiful state of af-
fairs when people who dare to live up
to their convictions are to be denounc-
ed in such language by one who oc-
cupies the high and dignifed position
of United States senator. Where do
the ministers of the gospel stand al
most to man? They have declared
in favor of prohibition. Because they
did so they are "cowards and hypo.
critics." What about the thousands
of Christian people in South Carolina
who have declared in favor of prohibi-
ton? According to such a high au-
thority as Senator Tillman, they are
towards and hypocrites. What about
the great Baptist, Methodist and Pres
byterian churches, all of which have
spoken out in favor of prohibition :?
They are classed by Senator Tillman
as towards and hypocrites. 1t needs
no argument to show that the state
ment made by Senator Tlllman was
recklessly made and wholly untrue"
Continuing, Mr.. Featherstone says
the prohibitionists have never made
any fight against Senator Tillman {;
but they may take occasion to show
him that he is bad judge of what it
takes to constitute hypocrite and a
coward. In conclusion, Mr.. Feather
stone is glad to have from Senator
Tillman the admission that the dispen-
sary was never intended as a moral
institution, and requests people who
have been supporting it for the sake
of morality to take notice accordingly.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09
UNCENSORED NEWS.
Nebraska Volunteers Tell the Truth About
the Philippines.

Nebraska Volunteers Tell the Truth About
the Philippines.
From the New York World.
The terse interviews with the re-
turning Nebraska volunteers at San
Francisco gave the first uncensored
news from the Philippines which this
country has been permitted to read
since the famous Ground robin" of the
correspondents.
The Nebraska regiment has done
more fighting and suffered greater
losses than any other in the Philip
pines. Its surviving members will,
therefore, hardly be denied the right OF
free speech on their return home, even
by obsequious defenders of Mckinley
censorship.
The World interviewed nearly lOC
of the Nebraska soldiers, and their
opinions are in exact accord with those
of returning volunteers from Oregon
and Washington, obtained in the same
way two weeks ago. They are prac,
llCdlly updululouo III say
|. That the natives are "no good
and the islands not worth fighting for
"they are not worth one BATTLE" as
Corporal Charles White put it.
2. That it will take from five to ten
years-some say much longer-to sub
jugate the 100000.
8. That General Otis is an utter fail
ure.
The fact stated by Colonel Mulf
CORD, commander of the regiment
crystalizes these opinions in one con
crete fact: "Just one man in the en-
tire regiment re.enlisted."
Meanwhile the official statistics ad
NIT loss of 767 dead, 1,6l6 wounded
and Is captured or missing.
And Mr.. Mckinley has cabled tt
General Otis, through Alger, that "h'
is perfectly satisfied with the work yot
have accomplished, and believes yol
have done as we'll as could have beef
done under the circumstances"
So stands the account of Mr.. Nc
Kinley's war in the east, in the ligh
of the uncensored truth from the mel
who fought in it as bravely as any
troops in the world ever fought.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09
Wednesday, August 9, 1899.

seriousness he announced that it was
all up with him, and that he was going
back to Bowling Green to die. Then
he left and the boys in the office paid
but little attention to his hoodoo story,
supposing that Mark had only wanted
to get rid of his job, and had faxed it
up for the occasion. Yesterday, how
ever, news came that the Negro had
died according to programme. He
went to Bowling Green under the spell
of the hoodoo and told his folks the
same story that he told before leaving
Charlotte. Then he went to bed and
Thursday he died. Marks friends
place considerable faith in his story
and are firmly convinced that the
Charlotte hoodoo woman killed him.
That portion of the colored population
that has been placed in possession OF
the facts, isgreatly stirred up over the
affair.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09
GRAND GIFT
CUT RATE
AUGUST
SALE.

We would have you to under
stand that I, III. c. STRAUSS
for the month of August, if the
goods advertised hold out, will
be cut in price "wid de blade
what we carried in de trade dis
play" on Gaf;ney Day, in gala
week. We, I, or us, have, or has
no patience with penknife price
cutting at this season Of the year;
and since there can be no artistic
trimming wild Our Damascus
blade, we will whack away at
just any old place on summer
goods named below, of course
first lnutilating our prices on
Mems Summer Coats at the cut
rates mentioned below
Mems Seersuckers, worth so
cents. Our blade struck 'em in
the middle and the whole stack
of coats 60 at rs cents.
The blade cut 10 cents Oft our
linen coats and they go now at
40 cents.
The reckless handling of this
big sword went a little too far
over and clipped IS cents off our
50 cents Satine coats and left
them to 60 at IS cents.
Linen or Crash suits caught
the blade and they 60 at from
81. 10 up to $3.50. The Alpaca
Coat and Vest department had a
regular "cake walk row. with
the blade, and the prices were so
mutilated that the bargain hum
ter cannot afford to parley. We
don't care who gets them.
Allwool square cut double
breasted Blue Serge coats worth
IS. 90, for IS. 50 is what the blade
says.
A nice fancy, light colored,
Negligee Shirt at IS cents is
where the blade struck in this
department, and to supply your
self at once would need no sug-
gestion from us.
It's the same way with all
summer goods whether mention
ed or not.
We are not going to carry over
any summer goods. We don't
have to. We only ask 10 cents
for IS cents cloth hats, and our
fur hats caught the knife in a
greater ratio.
H. c. STRAUSS.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
First New Bale.

First New Bale.
Colonel l.. w. Youmans, prominent
farmer of Fairfax, Barnwell county,
shipped to Charleston last Saturday
the first bale of this seasons cotton
crop, yet sent to market.
Rice Culture In Spartanburg.
Colonel II. J. Moore, of Spartanburg
county, has been testing rice culture,
and the Spartanburg Herald quotes
him as saying: 81 have never conduct
ed a more satisfactory experiment.
That part of the experiment upon
which used water is simply maguifi-
cent without a lick of work with plow
or hoe. The rice is now waist high,
and where in rows three feet wide, as
thick as it can stand, each grain hav-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09
j. j. HUNTER.
SHOES and Shoes.

Have received a large ship
ment of SHOES. We are bet
ter fixed on this line than ever
before. We call special atten-
ton to our lone CALF SHOES
for men and boys. This shoe
has given better satisfaction than
any shoe that we have ever ham
died, and we doubt if there is a
better one at the price. Boys,
$1.75; mems $500.
We have a full line at $I.oo
$1.25, $3.50 $1.75 up to $3.50.
Our line of Women's Dongola,
Grain and Kangaroo Calfis con-
plete.
from lamleau hand boarded
calf celebrated for its wear, COM
fort and pliability. 1t is practi-
cally waterproof, but sufficiently
porous to permit proper ventila-
ton of the foot without absorp-
ton of outside moisture, and just
the thing for a rainy day. Price
$3.50.
A few pairs of Ladies' and
Children's Oxfords. Price cut
in half. J. ]. HUNTER.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09

D1ED-At Dallas, Texas, on July 10, j.
EDWARD GWIN, aged about Is years
He was formerly citizen OF York coun'
ty and served through the Spanish Amer
lean war rs member OF the First regl-
Near Point, on August 2, 1899, Mr.. G: A.
FITE, aged 43 years. He leaves4 chill
dren.
On Saturday, August 5, 1899, at 2p. M,
ROBERT WALTER, infant son OF M Mr.
and Mrs. w. r. Beedles, aged 10 months
The funeral took place from the Metho'
dist church on Sunday morning, the ser
vices being conducted by Rev. j. e.
Johnes.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09

who has recently spent some time in
Boston, returned to the city to-day,
and opposed violently the removal OF
the Bakers from Charleston. He de-
clares that Miss Jewett did not repre-
sent the better class of white or color
ed people in Boston. He says she and
those who stand with her merely want
to get control of the Bakers to make
notoriety and money for themselves.
Mr.. Larsen admitted that efforts had
been made 70 get the Rev. Mr.. Dart
to take prominent part in the move
ment with Miss Jewett, but that all
such overtures had been declined.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09
LOUIS ROTH.
Tillman Is Expected. I will
Be There SURE !

YVES, my mind is fully made up. !
i will be at TIRTAH, AUGUST, II
and IS, Thursday and Friday, with every
thing necessary to furnish RST-CLASS
HOT MEALS. will also be prepared
to furnish ICE LEMONADE, together
with the most approved and refreshing
temperance beverages. Remember that
INV interests and that of Senator Tillman
i'm no way conflict. Senator Tillman is
after feeding the mind, while l am only
going to feed the body. LOUIS ROTH.
August 8 W IL
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09
Another Grand Forward Movement at
COLUMBIA COLLEGE,
Columbia S. @.
JOHN A. RICE, PRESIDENT.

JOHN A. RICE, PRESIDENT.
DRICES reduced nearly 25 per cent.
i for next year. Modern appointments,
comforts and equipments. New infirm-
ary. High standard in thirteen depart
ments. Able faculty of specialists. Best
homelke, social and religious influences.
Closest personal attention to every stu
dent. Those having daughters to educate
can't afford to miss seeing the new cata-
logue. Sent on application.
anoust O 1t.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09
Sperial 9utites.
Picnic Mt Blairsyille.

FICnIC Ut bIHITbVIIICs
There will be basket picnic at Blairs-
Vile, near the residence of Mr.. ]. c. Blair,
on Saturday, August 10. Several inter
esting speakers have been invited to be
present. There will be music by the
Blairsville band. The public is cordially
invited to be present.
!, !, H; sAYE, Committee.
August 9 W 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1899-08-09

BAPTIST.
REV. EDWARD S. REAVEs, PASTOR.
Prayer meeting tomorrow evening at
8l5 o'clock.
SUNDAY SERvICEs.-YORKVILLE-
Preaching OH Sunday morning at IL
o'clock. No evening service. Sunday
school at 500 o'clock.