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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03
The Mile Running Record

Distance runners have always regarded
the hour record as an important one. For
years l.. Bennett, better known as "Deer-
foot" the Seneca Indian, held the record
at IL miles 970 yards. He set up these
figures at Brompton, England, in 1868.
In 1884 w. G. George made an attack on
"Deerfoot's" mark and was well inside the
time up to the seventh mile when a storm
of rain made him lose his advantage and
he failed by just 80 yards.
In June, 1897, F. f. Bacon, another
famous English runner, attacked the hour
record, and, with Harry Watkins as pace
maker, went the distance of IL miles 124S
yards.
Watkins was quite factor in the result
and afterwards declared he could beat
Bacon's figures if given the opportunity.
He made the attempt recently at Rochdale,
England, and justified his prediction by
covering II miles 1886 yards in 60 minutes.
He also wiped out the best on record for
10 miles by going the distance in sim.
> lbs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03
WESTMINSTER

Mr.. Stearns, collector for The Phoenix,
is in town this week.
Monroe Sleeper of Boston is at his
fathers, B. f. Sleeper's.
Mrs. G. II. DeBevoise is entertaining
her sister from Brooklyn, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Hills and daugh-
ter OF Springfield are at d. A. Hiss.
The Kings Daughters met with Mrs.
Starkey at the Home on Monday afternoon.
Edward Banks of Brattleboro is spend
ing some time with his son, Geo. N. Banks.
Mr.. Puffer of Malta, ILL.,, and his brother
of Chesterfield, n. H., visited at A. NJ.
Ranney's last week.
H. F. Bond had a force of men en-
ployed taking down his tobacco during
the damp days this week.
Miss Grace NJ. Chase will go to Boston
every fortnight during the winter to con-
Linue her musical studies.
The Washington dispatches announce
that Ruth II. Spencer has been granted an
original widows pension of S12 month.
1t is reported that the farm belonging to
the late Chas. Peck will soon be offered
for sale by the administrator, Geo. n.
Banks.
A delegation from this village went to
Westminster West Tuesday to attend the
church centennial. All report a very en-
joyable time.
Walton p. Farr was in Woodstock last
week in attendance upon the Vermont
State Christian Endeavor convention, 60
ing as a delegate from the local society.
There will be an auction Tuesday at l
o'clock p. NJ, on Walkers piazza, of the
household goods of Monroe Sleeper. Geo.
p. Parker OF Putney will be the auctioneer.
The annual business meeting of the
Fortnightly club will be held with Miss
Susie Kellogg on Monday evening. Every
one interested is cordially invited to be
present
The following teachers went to Brattle-
boro Thursday to attend the teachers con-
vention: Misses Ranney, johnson and
Richardson, and Superintendent of Schools
Jas. t. Maynard, jr.
Sneak thieves are again very much in
evidence. Mrs. M. E. Jennison's pantry was
entered sometime Saturday night, and
everything eatable was taken, and the par
sonage was also visited.
We have been requested to remind all
those planning to attend the singing school
TO endeavor to be present next Wednesday
evening at the opening session and receive
the benefit of the first lesson.
Fourteen young people from Bellows
Falls enjoyed "husklng" at b. +. Atch-
erson's last Friday evening. Refresh
ments were served in the carriage house,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03

The engineers and iremen of the Rut-
land road also have a grievance. They
have demanded substantially the things
asked for and obtained by the Central Yer
mont men.
Chas f jenkins, 50, committed suicide
early "Wednesday morning at Bradford by
cutting his throat. He was a member Of
the firm of Brown & Jenkins, dealers in
meat and vegetables.
The private banking house of Woodbury.
& Moulton at Portland, Maine, one of the
largest financial institutions in the state,
made an assignment yesterday. The
liabilities are 100000. The firm held
about 100000, the property of small de-
postors.
Rollin Lynde HART, whose recent spar
king and lncisive Atlantic articles THE
MontanSns' and "New England Hill
Towns" have delighted all readers and
brought out the widest and sharpest discus
sion, contributes TO the November Allan
tic "The Ohioans," an equally lively and
controversy provoking sketch of the his
tory, general characteristics, and "presi-
dentiaP capacities of the inhabitants of
the Buckeye state.
o NJ. Barber, state auditor, appeared
before the supreme court and made an
argumentin friendly suit brought by AL
land G. Fay, justice of the peace in Wash
ington county, against the auditor TO de-
termine the court fees, il any, that should
be allowed justices and prosecuting officers
in cases where unsuccessful searches are
made for intoxicating liquors. Mr.. Barber
has refused to audit the bills of costs in
cases OF searches where no liquor has been
found
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03
eggs Is Eggs"

One of the city grocers receives large
quantities of eggs from his rural custom
ers In exchange for his merchandise, says
the New England Grocer | never knew
him to get hold of the small end of bar
gain except on one occasion.
One day a meek-looking farmer came in
to his store and asked him what he was
paying for eggs.
Twenty cents Dozen"
"What do you pay for nice large eggs9"
Twenty cents.n
"Do you mean TO say that you pay no
more for large eggs than you do for small
onesP" asked the farmer with surprised
air.
mo, SIR"
"Do you really mean to tell me that you
will not pay cent more for nice, large,
fresh eggs than you do for little eggs?" the
farmer questioned, his apparent amaze
ment becoming interesting to the grocer,
who was even then gloating over the large
eggs he would soon have to tempt the pal
ate of his critical city patrons.
mo, my friend, can sell the small eggs
for just as much money per dozen as can
get for the large ones, so of course pay
no more for the large ones"
"Well, don't see any sort of justice in
that sort of business" he answered, in
tones of abject disappointment.
He went to his wagon, however, and
taking half-bushe basket from under the
seat, began his return trip, while the grocer
took one good laugh at the poor mans mis-
fortune. 1t was fortunate for him that he
laughed just as he did, for on looking into
the basket he saw it was full of the most
diminutive bantam eggs, ana as he counted
dozen after dozen from the basket his soul
was void of mirth. His high-clas city
trade would never buy such eggs as these,
so he shared the benefit of his experience
with his poor relatives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03
STATIONS RIVER.
Death OF Patten b Ober.

Patten b. ODER, whose death was re-
corded in last weeks issue, had been in
poor health for many years and since last
January, when he had an attack of the
grip, he never seemed to rally and his
disease, from which he suffered so many
years, took a cancerous form and up TO the
time of his death, Friday, Oct. IS, he was
a constant sufferer. The funeral was
largely attended Monday at 2 o'clock, Rev.
G. +. Chaplin of this place and Rev. Mr.
Marggraf of Bellows Falls officiating.
Mr.. ODER was born Feb. 2S, 1929, at the
old ODER homestead now occupied by his
only surviving brother, Rodney Ober, the
farm having been in the Ober family since
first cleared and settled by the Obers. He
was married March IS, 1850, to Lucy A.
Minard, who survives him with four chill
dren, two sons and two daughters, John
T. of this place, Harry o. of Boston, Mrs.
W. II. Greene of Charlestown, and Miss
Carrie, who is left at the home with her
mother. A veteran of the civil war, serv-
ing his country with credit, also being
greatly interested in educational matters,
he always spent much time and thought
in the welfare of our public schools.
Rev. MIR. Paddock spent Sunday with
friends here.
Miss Coughlin, the trained nurse, is at
home for visit and rest.
Mr.. Clough and his brother visited rela-
tives at Londonderry Monday.
Mrs. P. r. Tower is spending the week
with her daughter at Brattleboro.
Mr. Adams, who bought the Cassidy
farm, takes possession this week.
John Eastman moved into the SeSres
house on River street early in the week.
Mrs. Emerson of Newport, N. H., was
a guest of her sister, Mrs. billiard, early in
the week.
Charles Frost has been in the village for
some days putting his place in order for
the winter
The Kurn Hattin boys and their teacher,
James Maynard, gave an entertainment at
Fuller hall Monday evening.
Mr.. Alexander is putting down some
pipe to convey his enlarged water supply
to his numerous patrons of the village.
The funeral of Susan Farnsworth, only
daughter of William Farnsworth of Ches-
ter, was held Wednesday. The burial was
in the village cemetery.
OtNtTdl ptOplt lnio AZ
tended the centennial on Tuesday at West
minister West. The occasion proved one
of rare and very special interest.
The Bancrofts purpose to shut up Maple
Grove mansion at once for the winter
MIR. and Mrs. Bancroft will visit in Wor-
cester, Boston and New York before going
to Buffalo.
Miss Fanny Pettengill visited Wednesday
with her sister at Mount Holyoke college.
From there she goes to New York city
for visit of some weeks with Mr.. and
Mrs. George Pettengill.
Mr.. Clough and family had the pleasure
on Friday to welcome his brother, j. L..
Clough, of Cambridgeport, Mass, and his
sister, Mrs. F. c. Smith of South Wind
ham, and children. The brother and sis
ter continued their visit until Tuesday.
Mr.. Clough and his nephew, Fay Smith,
we're thrown from his carriage at Pine Hill
SATURDAY. evening, but fortunately were not
hurt. Mr.. Moulthrop was tipped out of
his carriage and had the misfortune to
break several ribs near Sabin's bridge Sat
urday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03
Judge Read Withdraws.
He WIN Not BE a Candidate for EIee-
ton TO Congress Next Year.

He WIN Not BE a Candidate for EIee-
ton TO Congress Next Year.
From the Bellows Falls Times of this week.
The following will be read with sincere
regret by the friends of Judge l.. NJ Read,
not only in Windham county, but through
out the second congressional district and
the state at large:
Mr.. Edhor:-siuce the last congressional
convention il has been generally Understood
that would be candidate for nomination
by the convention to be held next year and
when inquired of have made answer that
still in the field" to lake my chances
with the rest. AS matters have shaped them
selves, it has become apparent that TO hope
for success must enter upon a contest re-
quiriu g pen onal effort on my part in the way
OF soliciting the support OF friends and of
people supposed to have Influence" In their
respective | calites. This am unwilling to
do. have no claim" upon the office or up.
on the people, and in fact have had enough OF
politics Ideem 1t best therefore 10 announce
through the Times that am no lon. er a can
didate. My withdrawal is in the interest OF
no particular person. L. NJ READ.
No thoughtful, unprecedented person can
read this candid, clear-cut statement with
out admiring the man back of 1.-THE man,
who, in spite of so called modern methods
in politics, still holds to the policy which
has become little more than tradition, that
the Office should seek the man. 1t is a sad
comment on current political methods
when the doors of political preferment are
barred TO our ablest men, our worthiest
citizens, because to win there must be "per-
sonal effort in soliciting support" a task
highly distasteful TO any man with the
least regard for ethics. 1t is true that
Judge Reads standard is too high, too
ideal, for a subsidized and polluted politi-
cal arena, yet it is the standard of the best
citizenship and the greatest statesmen in
the earlier history of both the nation and
the state.
The Times had sincerely hoped that
Notwithstanding the multiplicity of candi-
dates Judge Read would consent to again
become a candidate and at least stake the
outcome on fight in Windham county.
While we think he was entitled TO the
united support of the county in the next
convention, and that, if there had been no
other candidate in this county, he would
have received the nomination and election,
we also believe that with another candi-
date, he could have easily secured ma
jority of the county delegates. In such an
event, and especially with the showing
made in the convention last year, any
other candidate from this county would
have allowed his name to 60 before the
convention with results disastrous TO his
ambition.
Judge Read, however, says he has had
enough of politics and his friends must
abide by the decision. In his refusal to
again become a candidate, the district
loses the possible services of an able man
and patriotic, conscientious citizen with
high civic and political standards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03
WEaT DOVER.

James Kent of Montpelier is trying to
start class in penmanship.
w. l.. Upton has bills out for a dance
Nov. at Green Mountain Inn.
Mrs. J. j. Snow, who has been very
sick for some time, is now only just alive.
Miss Daisy Negus of Mllers Falls,
Mass, a trained nurse, is caring for her
cousin, Mrs. j. j. Snow.
The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. w. II. Mann next Wednesday after
noon. All are invited.
Frank Russell, who has been visiting
his brother, Charles, in Shushan, n. Y,
returned home last Saturday. His brother
came with him, returning Monday.
We have not heard that any of the hunt
ers who have been out for the past ten days
after deer were successful. Perhaps some
of the young hunters may have found one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03
PHGNIX, BRATTLEBoRO FRIDAY, november 3, 1898.

after which games and music were enjoyed.
Henry Tenney expects to go to Boston
Tuesday, and the following day will sail
from there upon one of the Boston Fruit
company's vessels, the Admiral Dewey,
Cor the island of Jamaica. Mr.. Tenney
will be accompanied by Edward Arms Of
Bellows Falls, and they intend being alb
sent all winter.
The harvest drill and supper was deserv-
ing of larger patronage, but undoubtedly
the stormy evening prevented many from
attending. The 10 young women gowned
in white with red stocks and belts looked
very charming and performed the diRerent
changes in the drill in pleasing manner.
After the entertainment G.. II. Walker
took several photographs of the group by
fash light.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03

village Tuesday evening, and cabbages,
squashes, pumpkins and other vegetables
were left by them at many doors. A Hal
lowe'en party was held by the Christian
Endeavor society at the Congregational
church in which entertainment and fun
was mingled with tricks suitable to the
evening. The proceeds of the small ad-
mission fee and the candy pull gives the
society something more than $40 to apply
on the 500 they have pledged for the par
sonage fund. The Daughters of Erin held
a Halo ve'en party at the llibernian hall,
and various private ones we're given. The
rain the latter part of the evening interfered
with outside fun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03
CHESTER.

The store of Adams & Davis was broken
into Wednesday night of last week. A
small amount Of money and a suit OF
clothes were taken. The thieves entered
through a back window, and seemed to
know just where to find what they wanted.
Adm Haseltne, formerly of Andover,
and Miss Cora Garfield, formerly of Ches-
ter, were married here Thursday afternoon
at the Congregational parsonage, Rev.
Henry L. Ballou performing the ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Haseltne are to live in New
York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03
CAMBRIDGBPORT.

Mrs. S. j. Weaver went TO Boston on
the excursion of Oct. "a for two weeks
visit.
About so friends of Mr.and Mrs. Nelson
Pierce gathered at their home Thursday
evening of last week and gave them fare
well surprise party. They were presented
with handsome hat rack The best wishes
of many friends go with them to their new
home in Bellows Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03
mDIvIns Healer, NIohhsd.

John Alexander Downie, divine heal
er, was mobbed at Hammond, Ind, few
nights ago, while attempting to deliver an
address. He was chased down the street
by yelling crowd. He managed to catch
a trolley car just ahead of his pursuers and
escaped. There has been much feeling
against Downie on account of the death of
little girl afflicted with scarlet fever, who
was treated according to Downie's methods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03
Convict coburne Recap,ur.d.

William II. Coburne, who escaped from
the state prison at Windsor last Monday,
was recaptured at Randolph yesterday af-
ternoon by Deputy Sheriff Lamson. Co
burne was the first convict to escape from
the state prison since 1887. He was re-
garded as 'trusty" prisoner, as he had a
good record for behavior, and lacked only
three months of completing his sentence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03

Mayor Roberts of Burlington has called a
special city meeting for Nov. 10 TO see if
the city will instruct the county commits
sioner to recall the license of the city lq-
uor agency and close the place. The call
is in response to petition asking that such
action be taken, signed by some OF the
business men of the city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03

George Bartle the oldest clerk of the
state department, "keeper of the great
seal, and close friend of Daniel Webster,
died at Washington Sunday night. He
had been government employee since 1916.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-11-03

Smart weed and beladonna, combined with
the other ingredients used in the best porous
plasters, make Carters 8. w. & b. Backache
Plasters the best In the market. Price 20 cents
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-05-23
Notice!

Notice is hereby given that the sub
scription list of the M'Bryde Sugar
Company, Limited, will be open at the
Office of F. w. Macfarlane, Esq, No. 402
Judd building, fourth floor, on Friday
and Saturday, May 26th and 9th next,
between the hours of a. m. and p.
m. of each day.
A deposit of ten per cent. of the par
value of the stock subscribed for will
be required, in cash or certified check,
at the time the subscription is made.
If the subscriptions are in excess of
the amount of available stock, such
stock will be assigned pro rata to the
subscribers, and the balance of cash on
deposit, after applying the first assess
ment of ten per cent. on the shares al
lotted, will be returned when the certi-
ficates are issued, less the amount re-
quired for revenue stamps. A tempo
rary receipt will be given for the cash
deposited until the issue of the certi-
ficates, which will be Immediately af-
ter the allotment is made, and of which
due notice will be given.
B. r. DILLINGHAM;,
Promoter.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-05-23
GOVERN THE PHILIPPINES
HOW ISLANDS WILL BE RULED
BY UNCLE SAM.
Instructions Forwarded to Commission
Autonomous Form to be Granted.
More Liberal Than at Porto Rico.

WASHINGTON, May 10.-The Secre-
tary of State has telegraphed to Presl-
dent Schurman of the Philippines Com
mission, by direction of President NC
Kinley, a statement of the character OF
the government that the United States
will be willing to establish in the Phil
ippines after the surrender of Agm-
naldo's forces and the restoration
somewhat similar. although a little
more liberal, even, than that now in
operation in Porto Rico. The head of
the government will be a governor,
whose functions will be civil, although
he may be a military man.
There will be an advisory council
composed of natives of the Philippines.
whose business it will be to confer with
the governor on official matters and
suggest changes in the manner of exer-
cising authority. The local governments
will be entirely in the hands of natives,
subject to certain supervision by Amer
lean authorities. The plan proposed
amounts practically to an autonomous
system, and it is believed here that 1T
will be acceptable to the natives. 1t
will continue only until Congress de-
cides what shall be the character of the
permanent government of the islands.
Confidence is expressed that the alb
sence of news means that negotiations
for peace are being conducted. Presi-
dent Schurman was instructed to COM
municate to Aguinaldo the propositions
of the United tSates in regard to the
character of the government, and Ii is
practically certain that he is now con-
ferring with the Filipinos on the sub
ject.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1899-05-23
ANOTHER Jury is WANTED
TO TRY JAPANESE CHARGED
,s WITH RIOTING.
First Panel Drawn and Second One
viii be Called During the After
noon-Number of Challenges.

The Kahuku rioters are before
Judge Perry in the Circuit Court to-
day and as much trouble is being eN-
perieucd in finding jury as in the
murder case two weeks ago. Attor-
ney-General Cooper and W. o. Smith
appear for the prosecution; the Jap
anese will be defended by Robertson
and Wilder.
When court opened this mrning the
clerk began calling jurymen. Eleven
men were seated when challenging be-
gan. One man after another was re-
jected until the entire panel was eX-
hausted. An extra panel has been
made out and is being called in. AS
there are fourteen defendants it will
be possible to reject IL much larger
number than on the previous occa-
sion.
Considerable fear is felt that the
entire panels called before may be eX-
hausted and perhaps difficulty may be
experienced in securing "a jury at all.
1t will be possible, in view of the
number of challenges allowed, for
such thing to- come about. Before
the town might be exhausted how
ever, it is expected that the respective
sides will agree upon panel.
The men now before the court are
simply charged with rioting. They
were convicted in the lower court of
being parties to the fight at Kahullu
which resulted in the killing of
| three Cinnamon.
In Circuit chambers this morning
NJ. f. Scott filed an indemnity bond
in his error suit against Kahele
Apau. The amount is 500 and l.. \
Thurston is surety.
Mrs. Il. Miller, of Waipahu, has
brought n divorce suit against hel
husband. Among other things she
charges that on May 10th she was as
saulted by him and stabbed with {
knife. The woman wants $50 montl
temporary alimony and $3.50 for at
torney's fees.