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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-05-26
NORTHFIELD. MASS.
Spring Convention of Young Peoples
Society.

Spring Convention of Young Peoples
Society.
The Spring convention of the Young
Peoples Christian union and Young Peo-
ple's Religious union societies of Franklin
and Windham counties and vicinity met
here last Saturday in the Unitarian church.
Good sized delegations rom the various
societies were present and an enthusiastic
meeting held. The following program was
presented:
lNISG.
Prayer and praise service.
Address OF welcome, X. NJ. Smith. Mortified
Response President g W Soey, Deerfed
Solo, Member from Deerfed
The value of Bible study.
Essay, Miss F. Cronyn, Bernardston
Address, Rev. G.. W. Piper an others
Solo, F. B. Field, Notthheld
In wnat way can our Young Peoples society pro-
mote liberal Christian views
Essay, Member from Orange
Addresses, Rev. William Balou, Amherst and
others.
COLLATION.
AFTERNOON.
Business meeting.
Why should young people go to church,
Essay, Miss 7. X Coy Turner's Falls
Addresses, Rev. Dwight Ball, Williamsvile, and
others.
Solo, Miss Bonny Shepard, Mortified
What improvements can be made in the conduct
of Young peoples religious meetings.
Essay, Mrs Cora Wood, BrAtteboro
Addresses Rev. G. w Solley. Deerfied and
others.
Adjourned to meet in Deerfeld in Novem-
| Der.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-05-26
The Spring Months

Are the most likely to find your blood impure
and lacking in the red corpuscles which enable
it to carry nourshment to the nerves and other
organs Therefore you feel weak, tired and list
less and are troubled with sp ing humors. Relief
is given by Hoods Sarsaparilla which purifies,
enriches and vitalizes the blood.
Hoods Pills cure blliousness. Mailed for 25
cents by c. l. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-05-26
Everybody Says So.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most wonder
refreshing TO the taste, act gently and positively
on Kidneys liver and bowels, cleansing the entire
system, dispel colds, cure headache, fever, habit
ual constipation and biliousness; Please buy and
and guaranteed to cure by all druggists. l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-05-26
beauty Is Hood Deep,

Clean blood means a Gle an skin. No beauty
without 1t. Cascarets Candy Cathartic clean
your blood and keep 1t clean, by stirring up the
lazy liver and driving all impurities from the
body: Begin today TO Danish pimples, boils,
blotches, blackheads, and that sckly bilious com
plexlon by taking Cascarets,- beauty for 10 cents
All druggists, satisfaction guaranteed, 10, 49, 80
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-05-26
GIVE The CHILDREN A DRINK

called GrainO. 1t is a delicious, appetizng
nourishing food drink to take the place Of coffee
Sold by all Rrocers and liked by all who have used
1t because when properly prepared II tastes like
the finest coffee but Is free from all its injurious
properties. Grain aids digestion and strength
ems the nerves. 1t is not stimulant but health
builder, and children, a well as adults, can drink
1t with great benefit. Costs about one-fourth as
much as coffee. is and rs cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-05-26

Backache is almost Immediately relieved by
wearing one of Carriers Smart Weed and Bella
donna Backache Plasters. Try one and be free
from pain. Price IS cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-05-26

They are positive Hute for sick headache, and
all the I ills produce by disordered liver. Only
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-05-26
WILMINGTON.
Wilmington Man In Trouble.

The following is from the Greenfield,
Mass, correspondence in the Springfield
Republican of Tuesday: civilian j. Car
roll of Wilmington, Vt, formerly of Green
field, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Ward
yesterday morning while buying a pair of
horses at James Buffers, the arrest being
made on a bench warrant issued two or
three years ago. Carroll was indicted for
lewd and lascivious cohabitatioR and
skipped out after the indictment. He
went to Vermont and has been careful
about being seen in Greenfield for some
time. He served a year in the house of
correction for a similar offence and at the
expiration of his sentence returned to his
evil ways right in sight of the Jail. After
ward marriage ceremony is alleged to
have been performed and he and his para
mour have stayed out of the state. After
some trouble he persuaded George Pond
and Frank S. Kelley to go on his bond
and he recognized in the sum of $500"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
CASE OF DESTITUTION.
Death of Child Reveals the Sad Con-
dftiOn of Family.

The death from the effects of burns last
evening OF little Harry Jones, the four-year-
old Child of Mrs. Catherine Jones, brought
to light today sad state of restitution
Mrs Jones, who is the widow of a United
states soldier. lives with her six surviving
children in two rooms on the third floor of
No. 32I Missouri avenue. Her income is
very small pension from the government,
and what her oldest son, who has been sick
for week, but is now better, is able to
earn at an humble occupation.
When a Star reporter called there today
he was Informed by Mrs. Jones that she
was nearly destitute, especially for fuel
Yesterday afternoon she went out to look
for rooms. having been notified that it was
necessary for her to procure other quar-
tiers, and While absent her boy lighted a
piece of paper from the little blaze in the
stove. The flame communicated with the
child's clothing and he received injuries
from which his death followed, as above
stated.
Coroner Carr this afternoon said an in
quest was unnecessary. The dead boy was
to have beeG buried this afternoon. but on
acc curt of the depth of the snow the
funeral had TO be postponed until Tomorrow
morning.
As soon The Star received informa ton
OF MIS-. Jones destitution steps were taken
by those in charge of the pound party do
nations to send her relief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

the employees cannot reach the gas lamps
OWING to the immense quantities of snow
that is banked around the posts
ThiS morning for the first time the men,
bers of the street cleaning department an
peared on 32d street to clear away the snow
that blocks the ttoroughfare, Only linn
lted number of men and carts were en-
ployed. The delay in starting the work has
been the cause o. much comment among
the residents, who claim that last Saturday
n1ty men were sent out to Cleveland Park
small suburb north of town, to clear the
roads of STOW Just why the work was
commences away out in the suburbs in
stead of the town itself is what the people
want explained
Max Williams, the colored laborer whose
loot was injured and leg broken while at
work in the Foundry branch Of the I.y-
decker tunnel, as published in The Star at
the time, has lost the limb entirely. While
NJ work in the tunnel he was pinioned to
the ground by the falling of heavy rock
from the roof of the tunnel. which caused
therinJurv. He was taken to Georgetown
University Hospital and an attempt made
to save the limb, but amDutation was deem
ed necessary to save his life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Local Items of Interest Gathered
West of Rock Creek.

Policeman Furr last night arrested Jane
Johnson, colored. eyed twenty-seven, on "A
charge of disorderly. Two hours later Po-
liceman Lake sent Samuel Johnson, aged
ffty-two, colored, to the station on a
charge of plain drunk. The man had sew
eral bottles of beer in his pocket. This
morning he was released, and two hours
later Policeman Augustus Brown again
picked him up at the Aqueduct bridge. He
was drunk, and carried In his pocket half
pint of gin. The second time a charge of
habitua1 drunkard was entered against him.
The street lighting service of the West
End has been somewhat crippled since the
blizzard of Monday night Last evening a
large number of the gas lamps ard many
of the electric lights were out ara the
night before nearly every gas and ntphtna
lamp in Georgetown failed. Some of the
lamps which were lit Monday night during
the storm remained burning. 1t is claimed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
Railroad Track. Cleared.
The Non-ArrivaI of Delegates Causes
Disappointment

Disappointment was the dominant emo
tiOn among the members today when the
first session Of the International Press
Union was called to order at Wilards
Hotel. Though the delegates were arriving
by every train, still, as fate would have it,
those whose names were first on the pro-
gram were not among the early arrivals.
Another damper came when. at the hour of
opening, it was announced that the presi-
dent, Mrs. Mary S. Lockwood, was detained
at home on account of Illness. AT II O'Clock
the duty devolved upon the vice president of
the union Mrs. Ellen 5. Cromwell, to open
the congress. Rev. ]. t Tucker led in
prayer. Then reports from vice presidents
were called for. and Miss Frances q.
French responded for herself and a resume
OF her work was given.
Mrs Florence o McClcIland after laugh
inEly alludiHg To her difficulty in getting
here. told OF the work Of the women of the
Chicago Press Club and Of other clubs of
women IN that city. Greetings We're voted to
could not attend the congress Mrs. b. a.
Lockwood gave a very interesting five
minutes address telling Of excellent work
being done by members Of the union at
home and abroad. y letter of greeting and
telling Of the work Of the Pennsylvania
Womans Press Association. from its
president Mrs. \. r f. Nesbitt was read
10y the corresponding secretary. Mrs. Mary
NJ North Letters of regret Were read by
the corresponding secretary from Mrs.
FlOretta Nining. the proprietor of nine
newspapers: Vim. r. Hearst of the New
York Journal Z. c. Boyle of the Oil City
Derrick, and president Of the international
League of Press Clubs, and Col. A. b. de
Frece of the governing board of the Inter-
national League of Press Clubs.
Short reports were also heard from Mrs.
John L. Mcneil. delegate from the Denver
WOman'S Press Club: from Miss Lillian
Pike, delegate from the Woman's National
Press Association, from Rev j. T Tucker
and Mrs. NJ ;. Gist, president OF the Wo-
mans National Press Association
Mrs r. .. McCleiland and Mrs j. w
Mcneil were appointed a committee 10
send resolutions of sympathy TO Mrs Mary
; Lockwood in her Illness.
Greetings were sent TO the National Con-
Gress of Mothers and the National Council
Of Women
The evening session will be held at VIII
lRrd's Hotel at s o'clock. instead of at
Columbian University.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
Naval Orders.

Lieutenant Commander ]. r. Selfridge
has been detached from command of the
Sterling when placed out of commission
and ordered home to wait orders
Lieutenant Commander c. S. Richman
has been detached from the Dixie and Or
dered to.the Pensacola.
Commander w. S. Cowles has been de-
tached from command of the Topeka when
put out of commission and placed on wait
ing orders.
Chief Engineer w. NJ. Parks has been or
dered to the Detroit, relieving Chief En-
sineer S. Potts, who is ordered home
Chief Engineer J. l.. Hannum, to the
navy yard, League Island.
Chief Engineer r. 1. Reid, to the navy
yard, Norfolk.
Passed Assistant Engineer A Moritz,
from the Topeka to the Bancroft.
Lieut.. j. F. Parker, from the Columbia
to the Abarenda.
Lieut.. c. G. Calkins, to the Pensacola
The following named officers of the navy
have been honorably discharged: Assistant
Surgeon D. F. Sughrue Passed Engineer
T. l.. Strong and Assistant Engineer c.
BloSs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
AFFAIRS IN ALEXANDRA
The Present Conflict Over the smallpo
Situation.
Sudden Death of Mr.. French Simpson
-opcn to Travel Again-LOcal
Notes of Interest.
Evening Star Bureau,
No. ~ King St.
Bell Telephone No. 1G6.

ALEXANDRIA, Va, February IL, 1899
The committee appointed by the city
council Tuesday night to confer with Mayor
Simpson ard Health Officer Miller in regard
to their conflicting reports on the smallpox
situati lion held an adjourned meeting at II
o'clock this morning behind closed doors in
the council chamber, Considerable time
was taken up with the proceedings. 1t is
understood that the committee will make
its report to a called meeting of the ci:y
council tonight
About five hours were consumed with the
Proceedings Of this committee yesterday,
the resUl; OF which was not made public.
The physicians who conducted the house
to-housa inspection wcra examined, also
Others connected with the health and police
departments. The city council met last
night. hut adjourned without ting
any business 70 meet again tonight.
French simpsons Sudden Death.
The community was shocked this morn
ing to learn Of the sudden death Of Mr.
French Simpson. brother Of Mayor George
l. Simpson. which occurred about 5 o'clock
at the dcceased's residence, PA North
Royal street. Mr.. Simpson had been con-
fined 70 his home for over a week with
what wa supposed To be slight attack Of
grip. and last night he was thought to be
improving This morning, however, he
arose evidently seriously ILL., and in a short
time mad expired. The deceased was about
hfty-eight years of age, well known and
popular For many years he had been en-
gagged in tine shoe business with his brother.
the mayor. At the outbreak OF the civil
war he entered the confederate army and
served in Kgmper's Battery. His death is
the occasion Of general sorrow.
Injured by an Accident.
Mr.. James Nails. an employee of the Alex
andri1 fertilizer works, was badly hurt yes
terday afternoon while working at the fac
tory. \ now pulley broke and struck Ny
Nails on the head. the frontal bone being
broken. The injured man vas carried 10
the infrmary, where he IS reported resting
easily this morning.
Railroad Tracks Cleared.
The sn"w blockade Of railroads entering
this city has ben broken. and this morning
trains are running with some regularity to
the south over the Southern and PennsyI-
Vania roads. one train has been gotten
through TO Mt. Vernon over the electric
road. Intelligence was received that the
steamer Newport News from Norfolk. had
gotten up as far as Indian Head this MORN
ing. Other navigation is al a standstill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
About
Steel Beds.

Let us add what we know to what
YOU know on the subJcct-fOr most
housekecpers have pretty decided
opinions when it comes to the matter
OF Beds-opinions more or less fav-
orable according to their bed-buylng
and bed-using experience.
What we know-with th1rty-slX
wears of bed handling behind us-we
are showing on our floors today. We
know the beds we offer to sell you.
The Bernstein''-the brass and
cnameled bed in three pieces: Head,
foot and attached woven wire mat
trcss-is our leader" and cannot be
approached for quality and simplicity
the world over-exclusively here,
Other makes, too-every one
standard-and as to price:
Brass and Enamel Beds at s2.l9.
Brass and Enamel Beds st 81
Brass and Enamel Beds at S2t5.
Brass and Enamel Doll Beds at SIPS
And Up 10 the most elaborate Bernstein at
$500
And if there is an article OF fur
nishings that should take with it
dependable guarantee it is metal
bed-the Moses quality" guarantee
goes with ours.
1t W r. MOSES & SONS.
THAT TIRED, LANGUID FEELING and dull
headache is very disaGreeable Take two of Car
fer's Little Liver Pills before retiring, and you
will find relief. They never fail to do good
ANGoSTURA BIrTERs are. endorsed by all the
leading physicians and chemists for their purity
aud wholesomeness Beware of Counterfeits and
ask for the genuine crticle. prepared by DIR. ]. e.
3 Siegert < Sons
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

The House committee on ventilation and
acoustics. which is considering resolution
providing for remodeling the hall of the
House and improving the ventilation, did
not reach report today, but will continue
consideration of the resolution.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
ordered to Havana.

Acting Assistant Surgeon Roger P Ames,
U. S. A, has been ordered from New Or
leans, La, to Havana, Cuba, for assign
ment to duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

pride have any part in Cur proceedings, but
peace and joy abide with us, and may wis
dom and inspiration from the Eternal
Father Of US all guide US through the de-
liberations Of this Third National Congress
of Mot hers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

The Art Amateur thu leading art journal of
America, very highly indorses Rowney's English
Coiors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

A lot Of Smyrna rugs. size 30 10y 80
inches, finished with hand knotted fringe,
strictly reversible. slightly soil -o,,
I'd, but worth $50. will go for. ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

A lot of pGrtieres, consisting Of chenille
and tapestry, in armure weave. Roman
stripe and plain center, with wide dado
top and bottom. which sold as 80
high as Si.o5 pair, will 20 for. S@-,3J
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

30 pieces Of mems regular 81 outing
hannel night shirts. in fancy patterns, rs
inches long and extra wide and ,o,>
iull-will 20 for. Observation-Disclosures. +DN'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

lot Of Z dozen mcn's gray underwear,
few sizes missing shirts and drawers
10 match, n regular soc. quality -,
Iof. ....... ,. y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

An odd lot of window shades. made of
Sunfast Opaque cloth. mounted on good,
strong rollers. and finished with lace in
servings and extra heavy 5-inch
Mulberry fringe, worth soc. and -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

Remnants Of yard-wide bleached 81
muslin, good quality. CSC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

lot Of dozen mems regular &c.
coiored satin and silk band bows 1,l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
UPHOLS TERIES.

A lot of remnants Of high art draperies
and choice slkulines. in handsome cclor-
ings and designs, worth 10c. yaid, o3c
for. Observation-Disclosures. Ci~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

5000 wards heavy unblcarhed mus
lin yard wide, worth Dc. for only %~C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

small lot OF checked apron CinShams
faSl color, regular &c. sort, VIII -,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

lot Of mems regular 39c outing fan
mel top shirts, collar and cuffs attached.
in pretty light and dark colors, a.,
viii go for only. ............. ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

Remnants Of indigo blue calico. the rc-u-
lar Dc. sort. in good desirable II.
lengths, Will go for................ zSC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
BEDWEAR.

\ lot of - double bed spreads. In
handsome Marseilles patterns, pearl hem
med and slightly soilpd from go
handling. worth SO. will go for w.
; pairs of fine all-wool California dou-
bic bed blankets, slightly soiled from
handling. fine soft grade, worth O.,
up TO S6.9S pair will 20 for. pS.Oo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

3 dozen unbleached linen Turk
ish towels. which sold at pc, -,
will 60 for. Observation-Disclosures. II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

2, 3. and 5-yard lengths of 1S-inch
pure linen tOweling. which sold
from the piece at 12l2c. a yard, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
DOMESTICS.

Remnants Of heavy unbleached O.
quarter sheeting, worth 15c.. will ~
20 Observation-Disclosures. i ;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
UNDERWEAR,

A lot Of ladies' feece-lined ribbed vests.
In natural and halbriggan, which -
sold at 25c., will go for.... rs {.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
ITEMS GOODS.

% pairs Of mems dogskn gloves. fleece
lined, and some have fur tops. mostly
large sizes, sold at 81 and Sl.45. -o,.
Will go Observation-Disclosures. SOS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
Glass TumblerS.

Clear Crystal Table Tumblers, with futed
bottom. There is limited quantity, and
We must limit each purchaser to not exceed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

And now word TO the fathers, We
need your sympathy, your aid In this move
ment which revolves about the home, for
In that home your influence makes for veal
or wee; your ignorance or your Indifference
Is as fatal in its way as that of the mother
and without your cooperation her most
earnest efforts must fall far short of the
results she may be striving to attain Life
is such brief journey. after all, why not
let us endeavor to pave the way that If
may be glad triumphal march to those
who come after US? No true-hearted man
will shirk his duty in this crusade for the
children, a warfare as glorious / think as
any man e~er waged on a field of bait
and a warfare IN which the old and feeble.
as well as the young, may enlist
There is one TO whom our thoughts in
voluntarily turn, as we recall our first con-
gress-she who, with clear comprehension
OF the value Of such a gathering, gave
without stint of her time and strength and
wealth, and made such n convention pos
sible benefaetress in the highest sense
OF the word, Mrs. Phebe Hearst deserves
the love and admiration not only of the
members of this congress, but of the world.
Tor her life seems Consecrated to service
for humanity. May We enter upon the ses-
sfons before us with our hearts full of love,
OF humanity; may neither personality nor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

4 lot Of childrcn's Jersey ribbed vests.
balbTlSgan and NATURAL, which sold ,,l,-
at BE, will 20 for....... l. 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16

lot Of II French kersey capes heau-
tifully braided and lined. and have satin
band trimming. IN black. royal 9, ,o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
CHILD'S MlTTS, 5c.pr

Tie balance Of the stock Of rhildrcn's
Wool mitts, and also a lot 81 about NJ pairs
or chlldren's kid gloves In small sizes,
VIII be put on sale tomorrow att. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-16
COL DRESS GOODS

dozen German linen dinner napkins,
% inches square. hemmed and ready for
use, sold at 81 a dozen. will go r.