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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
The One Thousandth Number of Black.
woods Magazine


To one who has been a constant reader
and admirer of Blackwood for many years,
the current February number is of spec.
lal interest, for it is the one thousandth
number OF that renowned publication, and
In order to commemorate so unique an
event in the annals OF periodical literature
the publishers have issued special double
number Of nearly 800 pages, filed with the
choicest miscellany furnished by eminent
writers of the present day.
The publication of Blackwood was be-
gun in the year 1917, over so years since,
and it is interesting TO note certain con-
temporary events, as well as to recall to
our minds the many changes which that
long period has brought to the world.
When the first number appeared George
III. was king of England and James
Madison was President of the United
States. The war of 1912 had just closed and
the battle of Waterloo been fought. The
last representative Of the House of Stuart
Cardinal York; had recently died at Rome.
In France the House of Bourbon had been
restored and Louis XVIII. was on the
throne. Plus VII..was pope of Rome,
whose long, and in many respects admira-
mirable pontificate of more than % wears.
was brought to a close by an accident. 1t
was about this time that the Jew Amschel
rescued the private treasures of the Elector
William of Hesse, and having preserved
them with scrupulous fidelity, was subse-
quently rewarded with the favor of princes
obtained an extensive credit, and as the
first Baron Rothschild became the founder
of the richest banking house in the world.
These are few only of the many inter-
esting events connected with the time
when the first number of Blackwood ap-
peared, and which for over fourscore years
has not failed to supply the passing gener-
ations of literary men with needed recrea-
tion and varied information of an histori-
cal and biographical nature. Among the
noted names of the early contributors we
find those of Christopher North, Sir Wal
ter Scott, James Hogg, the Ettrick Shep-
herd, Lockhart, De Quincy and Cole
ridge, of whom it is said that no sooner
had he been asked to contribute than he
began to give gratuitous advice, which re-
minds us of the oft-told story of the poet
"Dd you ever hear me preach?" asked
Coleridge of Charles Lamb, and the essay
ist truthfully suffered in reply, 81 never
heard you do anything else"
Time would fail and space would not
permit us to enumerate in detail the names
of the numerous contributors in time past
Lytton, Charles Lever, George
Eliot, Laurence oliphant, Mrs. Oliphant
and many others occur to us, whose
thoughts have given distinction to the pub
lication and enriched the minds of its
mny readers.
WILLIAM II. COLLINS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

The resignation of DR., Page as supern-
tendent of the state asylum at Waterbury
has come about in very quiet way. Even
the supervisors Of the insane did not know
of it until it was announced by the trustees
There is probably chapter of inside his
tory 10 come out sometime. The appoint
ment of DIR. Hutchinson to succeed DR..
Page is one which augurs well for the state
institution. DR.. Hutchinson is a man
thoroughly trained in his speciality. He
was for IA or 10 years first assistant in
the asylum at Taunton, Mass, and since
1891 has been superintendent of the Mas
sachusetts hospital for dipsomaniacs and
inebriates. He is a man in the forties,
a Harvard graduate, and has the conf.
dence and esteem of his associates in the
profession.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

The shortest month in the year, that
which ended Tuesday, did remarkably
well in the way of revenue for the govern
ment, the total receipts having amounted
to S37,979, ,333, of which $1G,921,5 ,572 was
derived from customs, '$l9, 242, 300 from
internal taxes, and S1,S15, ,461 from mis-
cellaneous sources. The total of customs
receipts was especially gratifying, exceed
ing the total of any previous February
since 1893, when it amounted to SlG, $780,
600. The expenditures of the month
amounted to S43, ,6SS, 600, leaving deficit
Of S., 7OS, 607.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
Mr.. KIPLING RECOVERING
After Days Of Very Critical Ill
ness.

His Life Was Almost DespaIred OF on
Sunday and Monday but His Own
Nerve and Determination and the
skiilful Care of His Doctors Have Won
the Day.
After having lain at the point of death
for several days, Rudyard Kipling is now
Improving, and his physicians feel well as
sured of his recovery. The attack of pneu-
monia, which began with the affection
of one lung, gradually spread to both
lungs and assumed the most serious and
dreaded form of that disease. The critical
nature of Mr.. Kipling's illness was fully
realized on Saturday, and on Sunday, by
request of Mrs. Kipllng DR.. Conland, who
was their family physician during their
residence in Brattleboro, went to New
York to render such assistance as was pos
sble.
During Sunday and Monday the in
fammation of the lungs had so increased,
and so little space was available for respi-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
The AlmOn BallOu Farm,
In West Halifax,

Containing 1856 &C es, about 35 acres tillage land
so acres timber, 100 acres pasture land ana a
good fair set Of buildings; house two stories
ming water to house and barn. a good sugar or
chard OF about 200 thrifty trees. There is large
quantity Of wood and timber ready TO cut hard
the place where there is going to be built This
spring a saw mill, grist mill shinRle mill and
other wood working machinery with a good down
20 acres Of nice meadow land lying on Green
river, free from stones. The moving can nearly
al be done witha machine. The pasture is good
for sherp or cattle. Plenty of fruit This Farm
is located on the main road from willie and
West Halifax to Brattlehoro; mile TO school 2
miles to post office, churches and stores In a good
house. A part Of the purchase money can re.
main on mortgage. Any other information can
be obtained Of II. j. Clark of West Brattleboro,
Halifax, Vt. FRANK WORDFN AdDn'r
West Halifax Vt Feb "a 1899 etf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

Ex.Secretary of State VIM. r. Day was
nominated Saturday by the President to
be judge of the Sixth judicial circuit. The
Senate judiciary committee voted Monday
to recommend Mr.. Days confirmation, but
to postpone action on the nomination of
c. G. Kohlsaat to be United States district
judge for Northern Illinois in order to give
Senator Mason, who opposes confirmation,
an opportunity to make statement. SEN
ator Mason complained that the President
did not consult him in regard to the ap-
pointment. Mr.. Kohsaat is a brother of
II. II. Kohlsaat, the Chicago newspaper
publisher, who is a personal friend of the
President.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
AUCTION.

WILL be sold by pn bile auction or Thurs
w day, March o. at 2 p NJ, at the resi-.
dence OF Sanford W. Wilson in Wet Dummers.
ton, Vt, all TIE real estate belonging TO the es.
tate OF said Wilson. The home farm OF IS acres
suitably divided into tage, pasture and wood.
land, with good fruit and sugar orchards, a two
story frame dwelling house, L and shed attached
painted and blinded in good condition with suit
able barn, shed and sugar house: IS acres known
as the Hudson place adjoining the home farm
about one half being meadow land on the bank
OF West river, the balance woodland. No build
lngs. wood lot of three acres situated about
100 rods north OF the buildings, mostly hard wood
timber T three lots will be sold separately
For further particulars enquire of c. Wilson,
west Dummerston, Vt, or T. J. b. Cudworth,
Brattleboro, Vt.
T. ]. B. CUDwORTH, Admr
Dummerston, Vt, Feb. 13, 1899. 3
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
No Bond Issue Contemplated.

Secretary Gage says there is no truth in
the published statement that another bond
issue is contemplated. There is now an
available cash balance an the treasury of
over S271, 100000, and although the ex-
penditures are now, and for some time are
expected to be, in excess of the receipts.
the treasury situation is not such as to
warrant any apprehension for the near
future. 1t is believed by treasury experts
that after deducting the payment to Spain
OF S2O,OOO,OOO under the treaty agreement
and S3,000,000 to the Cuban army. there
will be a cash balance in the treasury on
July next of at least 1920, ,O0O 900. AL
ready the proceeds of the last bond issue
of 100000, 900 have been exhausted. and
S1O,O00,000 additional, in the prosecution
tf the war, and it is expected that heavy
payments on this account may continue
for one or two even three years, al
though probably decreasing amounts.
Notwithstanding these heavy disburse-
ments, the officials have no doubt that the
receipts on account of the new revenue act
will be in excess of 100000, 900 yearly,
making the total receipts approximately
s4S5,OOO,OOO. With this heavy income
and the expenditures gradually decreasing
II Is the opinion of the officials that no
bond issue will be necessary. Should it
become necessary, however, to recoup the
cash in the treasury, under no circum-
stances would the secretary issue bonds,
but would take advantage of the authority
granted by the war revenue act to issue
three per cent short-time certificates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

Lord Herschell, one of the joint high
commissioners from Great Britain, died at
Washington Wednesday as the result of a
fall several weeks ago, which broke one of
the pelvic bones. Lord Herschell was
prominent in English political life, having
held the office of lord high chancellor in
the time of Gladstone, and being a mem
Der of the House of Commons for II years.
He was the British member of the Venez-
uela and British Guiana Boundary Arbi-
tration tribunal, and last year represented
his country at the international conference
held in Quebec, to discuss the questions
in dispute between the United States and
Canada. The joint high commission of
which Lord Herschell was a member, was
appointed by Great Britain and the United
States for the purpose of settling the dis
puted questions between the two countries.
The commission held many meetings but
adjourned until next August without hav-
ing reached any definite agreement. 1t is
a singular fact that the leading member on
each side should die-Lord Herschell and
Congressman Nelson Dlngley-before the
life OF the commission expired officially.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

Admiral Dewey's call for the big battle
ship Oregon 'for political reasons" is diff
cult of explanation by the authorities at
Washington. He now has a navy of %
ships, including the powerful monitors
Monadnock and Monterey. On these
ships are 329 officers and 1868 men, There
have been rumors, evidently without foun-
dation, that Dewey had had a collision
with the German naval commander, and
also that the Germans intended to land
detachment from their vessels to protect
the interests of their countrymen in Ma
Mia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

The eclipse which has come over BY
ron's fame is strikingly illustrated by the
report that of the $4,000 needed for the
proposed monument at Aberdeen, only
$1,000 has been subscribed, and that it is
probable that the project will be aban-
doned. In all Great Britain there is no
adequate monument to the poet who, in
the opinion of his contemporaries, was the
greatest English bard since Shakspere.
Byron is in these days as unjustly neglect
ed as he was overestimated in his own day,
and it will be pity if this memorial In
the city where his childhood was spent is
not erected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
Auctions.
AUCTION,

HAVING arranged 10 rent my farm and re.
IL move from the state. / WI ! sell at public
auction, on my premises, on Marlboro south
Branch, two and one half miles from Williams
vile, on Monday, March o, at 10 O'Clock
4. N, the following personal property light
driving mare. five years old; pair cattle coming
three years old; several cows and heifers now in
milk, or soon TO give milk; thoroughbred Hostein
bull, one year old pair yearling steers, closely
matched; calves; a thoroughbred Berkshire
boar; thoroughbred Berkshire sows with pig;
90 sheep, all young and a fine lot; 30 fowls, pair
work harnesses, pillow and some other tools
Also, II not previously disposed OF, a quantity OF
hay, oats and corn. Terms made known at time
OF sale. T. n. STRATTON
c. p. gibson. Auctioneer.
Marlboro VI. Feb. 20. 1909.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

A reminder of the turbulent political
times of the reconstruction period comes
In the announcement of the death of J..
Madison Wells, ex-governor of Louisiana
and ex-president of the Louisiana return
ing board. Wells was a member of one of
the wealthiest and most arlstocratic famil-
les in the South. He came early into local
political prominence. In 1864 he was
elected lieutenant governor on the Union
ticket in the election ordered by President
Lincoln in that part of Louisiana under
the possession of the Union forces. He
succeeded to the governorship in 1865. In
1916 the dispute over the vote OF Louisiana
brought Wells into national prominence.
He was president of the Louisiana return
ing board at the time. When the Demo
Gratis came into power in Louisiana in 1877
he was prosecuted for his connection with
the returning board and found guilty, but
the Louisiana supreme court dismissed the
verdict on legal technicality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

The Illinois legislature has passed and
the acting governor has signed bill appro-
priating 10000 for a statue of Frances E.
Willard, to be placed in the rotunda of the
capitol at Washington. If accepted this
will be the first statue of woman ever
placed in the National capitol.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
III 0 S S E S :!
More Horses Coming.

viii arrive at my stables on Elliot street, Brat,
tleboro, VT, on Monday, March 6.
have taken great care TO select this carload OF
horses especially for my home trade. Among
them are horses weighing from 1000 TO 1896
pounds. l would like people TO call and see
them. Your especial attention is called TO the
following:
Nos. and 2, pair well matched bays (few like
them. They weigh 1900 pounds
and 4, pair roam mares, full sisters and weigh
1900 pounds.
and 6,pair bay blocks (old fashioned kind and
weigh 25O0 pounds
and g. pair Norman Percheron horses, dapple
gray color, and weigh 24O0
o, one Of the best geldings ever seen in this
county and weighs 1900 pounds.
10 and IL pair of drivers that are hard to excel
in this state, weigh 2l0O pounds The balance are
horses for farm and family, grocery or express
business, and all we'll broken to any harness. hav.
ing been handled by experienced horsemen. |
have also several low. priced horses taken in ex,
change for Others and will sell them from S25 to
$50 each.
Remember am on Elliot street, Brattleboro,
Vt, at the stables formerly occupied by ellison &
Brown. also have an extensive grain and feed
store, hay and straw. / sell both wholesale and
retail Hitching room under shed free
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
General ToraI Arrs.tsh.

A Madrid despatch of yesterday says
that Gen. Toral, who commanded the Span
ish troops at Santiago de Cuba, has been
arrested and imprisoned, previous to being
tried by courtmartial, for capitulating to
Gen. Shafter at that place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
Tbe Uermumt pb@nis.
TEN PAGES.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, MARCH 3, 1899.

1t will be Admiral Dewey now without
any question. President Mckinley signed
Yesterday the bill reviving the grade of
Admiral and there is no doubt for what
purpose the bill was enacted
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
FOR SALE.

RSOACRES Of land having frontage OF 30
1cA or 40 rods on Sunset Lake Several
hundred cord OF wood and timber on the LOT
and three or four desirable building lots at heaa
OF me Iake VIII be sold cheap for cash, or will
exchange for wood or lumber deiy red in Rrat
tleboro village. j. II. MERRIFIELD, Admins
traitor OF S. II. Sherman's estate, Crosby Block
Brattleboro, Vt. "'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

EOR SALE CHE AP-In Halifax, Vt. a free
II and clear farm OF 63 l.2 acres. good barns
granary, ice house aud pond well built new
house-formery known as the Parker estate 10
loot piazza on west and south sides: good spring
water In the house Will be sold fully furnished
Halifax, Vt Q 10 ''-''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

ROILER AND ENGINE-Fve h D. Shapley
essary valves, fittings and connections Roth in
excellent condition. Always ready when called
on. Would be very desirable for any small man.
uecturlhR business. Formerly used by The Ver.
mont Phoenix. Sold because Of change TO electric
power. j. r. RAND, Machnist Brattleboro. VI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
Teachers Examinations.

ANEXAMINATION FOR TEACHERS win be
n held al Bellows Falls March 13 and ID, and
al Newfane March l6 and IL. Attendance both
DAYS required. Notice Of other examinations will
be given later. n. d. RYDER, County Examiner.
9.lO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

LNoR SALE-THE FARM belonging TO tine 60
~ tate OF the late John s. Leach situated in
the village OF Westminster, containing about 100
acres OF iand' lO acres or which is rich meadow
aole buildings and never failing running water to
house and 6arns situated near churches, schools
Two post offices, stores, two railroad stations ON
the Boston Maine railroad and Walpole ON the
EltchburR railroad; corn canning factory of II. O.
Baxter Bro, Valley Creamery association saw
mill, two carriage shops and machine shop This
is one OF the most desirable opportunities ever
offered 10 this place for young man to engage
In farming. For terms, etc, enquire OF FRED'f
LANE, Admlnlstrator, Westminster, Vt. oil
1NARM FOR sALE-And must be sold before
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

INOR SALE-9J acre farm under good STATE OF
- cultivation In West part OF Bernardston
Mass SIX miles from Greenfield, 81 miles from
turner's Falls. Good house and barn with run.
ming water at both; all kinds OF fruit trees plen.
" OF wood and some timber; - acres adjoining
can De purchased II desired. WIN. II. TAYLOR
Bernardston. Mass. s II
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
". l. HAWZET
March 2.


Many of our customers
know from previous expert
ence, and more of them have
now a chance to learn, that
all winter cloaks lett on
hand March I can be bought
for much less than it cost to
make them. They all have
to go out now at some price.
". /. HAWLET.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

IINARM FOR SALE-And must be sold before
~ April !, to close up an estate. The farm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
Business Garns.

TAMRs CONLAND, M. d.,
- PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
ONCE in Crosby Block, opposite Telephone Ex-
hange. ONCE hours to. 9 AM, 1 to 3P. n. Res
dence corner Main and Walnut Sts., Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

n PRATT, M. d., ,
y. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Once and residence ts North Main street, Brat,
teboro. ONCE hours until A. NJ; 1880 to
p NJ: $3.50 to p, NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

In a private letter written last evening
DR.. Conland gives this encouraging news:
'Mr. Kipling is steadily improving, and is
practically sure of a speedy recovery.
The children are doing we'll also. The
eldest child, Josephine, is convalescing
from an attack of pneumonia. The Others
simply have colds"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
for Sale.

ENOR SALE-On- 10, 20, 30 h. p portable en-.
complete; one TO- ei h. p. engine; one 80 h. D.
portable boiler; new and second hand engines
and boilers. all kinds betting. f. w BOYDEN
Agent, 20 Oak street, Springfield, Mass stf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

~ r. WEBSTER, M. D.,
-. ONCE and residence Al Elliot st., Brattle-
boro. ONCE hours before s A. NJ; to and D
20P.M
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

III A. ROBERTS, M. d., homeopathic
ttIs Physician and Surgeon; office In Boyden
99l0ck, Elliot street. Hours, $3.50 70 10 A. NJ, TO
s;5O and TO SP.M Residence, corner Washing
.oh and Central streets. Telephone connections
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

AhLObOhE DONhA AMs
A New York despatch says that Mr..
Kipling asked last evening to be shown
the newspapers, and seemed to be greatly
pleased and affected at the interest in his
Illness shown by the American people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

Two RENr-Upstairs tenement Of five large
Il rooms at 80 Washington street; price s.
G. B LAMSON
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03

- +, WHITE, M d., Physician and Sur,
- geon, Williamsville (. ONCE hours II
a. H. To p. NJ, and TO z Y. 4. Telephone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
% Rent.

TENEMENT of five rooms. running water: No
4 5Organ street, Brattleboro. f. l.. HOLTON
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-03
Mill Property For Sale.

INHE Estey saw mill In North Hinsdale is offer
4 ed for sale. Inquire OF J. II. MERRIFIELD
administrator s. II. Sherman's estate, 5 Crosby
Block Brattleboro
The daily sentinel., 1899-03-24

Positively the very largest stock OF mil
linery ever brought to this city. we
knowyou will agree with US when you
have seen the delight ul creations. Mrs
E,,an Flectber. 323 2
It will soon be house cleaning time, II
you ant new carpet see our line and
prices before you buy. Remember We
take your old carpet in part payment on
the new. Anderson.
Mayor Ella has a number OF the Ger
man farmers out driving through the
country this afternoon. He is working
on the Progress and Prosperity side Of
the question. There are some others
out working politics today.
We are very busy now In pre-
pairing for our millinery opening. There
will be some disappointed ones when
they see our store. We guarantee the
very latest in everything pertaining to
millinery art, Mrs Ellen Fletcher.
1892
The following families arrived from
Pueblo this morning: John Lauck, wife
and three children; Geo. Weber, wife
and five children; Louis Butz, wife and
five children; Geo. Urich, wife and five
children; Mic Helzen, wife and nine
children.
Thirty thousand pounds Of beet seed
has arrived for distribution among the
farmers OF the valley. 1t is stored at the
company's warehouse, the old Forty i'm
plement house on lower Main street.
A drill and cultivator for the planting
and care Of sugar beets, is on exhibition
today in front OF the Colorado Sugar
Manufacturing company's office. It is
attracting great deal of attention.
There was some dye stolen from the
laundry of L. Krohn few days ago.
Mr.. Krohn thinks he knows who the
party is who took the dye and as soon as
he can hear from Salida, where the
party temporarily resided and about
whom the marshal OF that place has
written to parties in this city, he will in
stitute suit to recover the dye.