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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21
RAISED $4,000 IN 90 MINUTES.

BrattIeboro Baptist Church Responded
Generously Go Rev. MIR. Marbles An
peal for Funds to LiquIdate Tn.
Church Debt.
In two years, if present plans mature.
the Baptist church will have paid the debt
of $4,000 which it has carried since the
church was remodeed several years ago.
More than three-fourths of the debt was
pledged in 20 minutes last Sunday, and
there is reason for believing that the rest
will be pledged inside of another week.
The question of paying this debt has
been discussed by the Baptist brethren for
several months, but the first real indica.
ton that it would be accomplished within
a short time was seen last autumn, when
the church was endeavoring to secure Rev.
f. f. Marble for its pastor. Rev. Mr.. Mar.
bic named as one of the conditions upon
which he would accept the call that the
church make united and persistent effort
TO pay its Indebtedness. The church
agreed, and Mr.. Marble accepted the call
On March "a there was a meeting of
members of the church and society to con.
slider ways and means for liquidating the
debt. Plans we're submitted by Rev Mr.
Marble, which were that pledges be made
dS voluntary Juc IDal
the amount given be on the basis of "a
weekly pledge to continue in force for two
years, and that pledges be secured suffi.
Gent to yield $50 week.
1t was the sense Of the meeting that the
subject be formally presented by Rev. Mr..
Marble on Sunday, April 16. On Sunday
morning of last week Rev. Mr. Marble
preached upon 1.-THE Church Motto" his
text being, "Owe no man anything except
to love one another" His text last Sun
day was Stewardship" which had bear.
ing upon the matter of the church debt.
At the close of last Sundays sermon
pledge cards were distributed among the
members of the congregation. About
10 of the cards were signed, each signer
indicating the amount of his weekly pledge.
The total of the amounts pledged was over
$50 a week, and some of the cards have
not yet been returned. An effort will be
made next Sunday TO secure enough more
pledges so that the entire debt may be
raised in two years. The resident mem
bership of the church is about $40.
This is not Rev. Mr.. Marbles first expe-
rience in eliminating church Indebtedness.
When he became pastor of the First Bap-
fist church in Wallingford, Conn.,, in
1890 the church was run down and was
$4,000 in debt. Through his efforts the
debt was paid and the audience room was
renovated and improved at an additional
expense of over $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21
A FORTUNE OF $50, 900
Paid over to a New York JunkmAn---
Last Act In Settlement OF the Estate
OF "COI." william Blanchard.

Last Act In settlement OF the Estate
of "COl." william Blanchard.
Thomas Leggett, a junkman in New
York city, became capitalist on Tuesday,
with 100000 in stocks and bonds at his
disposal. Leggett says he will continue to
weigh old rags, scrap iron and other COM
modities. Leggett is the only surviving
relative of "Col." William Blanchard, a
widely known sporting man, whose gamb-
ling establishment in AID street, New York
city, was a scene of activity many years.
Col. Blanchard died at Oceanic, n. j., in
May, 1896. he left an estate said TO rep
resent over 500, 900, but the exact value
proved to be about $50, 200.
Eight months after his death Mrs. Fan
ME Belkaiser, a colored woman, claimed
that she was Blanchard's widow and that
she was entitled to the property. Mrs.
Belkaiser and her husband had been en-
ployed by Blanchard many years. There
was sharp fight in court, and Mrs. Bel
kaiser's claim was not allowed. She was
then arrested and tried on a charge of per-
jury. She was convicted and sentenced in
1897 to serve five years in the prison at
Auburn.
When Mrs. Belkaiser's claim was dis
posed of the fact that Col. Blanchard's
real name was Leggett became known, and
his brother was discovered. Before as
Stunning the name of Col. Blanchard the
gambler had been known as "Big Bill
Leggett." Thomas Leggett had no COM
munication with his brother for many
years previous to the latter's death.
Thomas received the dead brothers dia-
monds, personal effects, ETC., some time
ago, and the bonds and stocks were turned
over to him Tuesday.
The settlement of this estate brings up
memories of "Col" Blanchard to many
Brattleboro people. The "Colonel" spent
many months at the Brooks House the
year previous to his death. He was known
as a retired business man and was enter
tanned at the homes of some of the most
upright business men in Brattleboro, who
never suspected his real character.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21
The Heart OF MARYLAND.

One of the most interesting dramatic
events of the season is announced at the
Auditorium April 20, when David Relaso
cos latest and best play, 1.-THE Heart Of
maryland" will be given its initial produc.
uon with superb cast and all the scenery
ana appointments used in the Eastern nro.
qHctlon. The stirring scenes of uTbe
heart OF Maryland" are laid in the DAYS
OF the civil war, yet the play is absolnteIY
Iree from scenes of strife, although ner.
vaaed throughout with the atmosphere of
W war; On It's original production in New
no Or III ~ scored a remarkable success, hav-
n mug 'een played there for 800 nights. The
Philadelphia, Chicago, WASHINGTON Po ~
ton and San Francisco, and at the AdeInbi
Ineatre in London, where it PLAYED To The
nights. "P""ius Oh IVO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21
HIGH SCHOOL, NnrEs

The freshman class were entertained
Friday evening with sugar eat at the Bar
Der farm.
The pictures presented the school nv
Mrs. Lewis of New York, have been hung
in room @.
The seniors have sprung a class hat on
the innocent public. They are of white
felt, with band of orange and black rib
bon, the class colors. They are worn la
Trough Rider"
If there are any in the school who have
not been asked to subscribe for the benefit
OF the base ball team, and who would real
ly like TO do so, the management will be
glad to give them an opportunity.
The High school base ball team will
PROBABLY play practice game with the
grammar school team tomorrow afternoon
on the island grounds. The team has had
regular practice throughout the week and
are getting into fair form. Much i'm
provement is expected, however, before
next Saturday when the team will plav
Vermont Academy at Saxtons River. The
probable makeup of the team tomorrow
Isl Allen, 1st base; Parkess, I'd base;
Iasker, captain, 5. s., Boyle, Sd base:
Cook, c.; Houghton, p; Young. Frost
and Monroe, in the out-field
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21
- ~ CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

Christ Scientist service, at 26 Prosnect
street, Sunday at 1915. Meeting Friday
evening at $50. All are welcome.
Christian Science services Sunday in
Grange hall at IL o'clock. Subject.
External Punishment" All are welcome.
Unitarian church, Rev. E. Q. S. Osgood
pastor-Services every Sunday at 10 40
NJ; Sunday school at Has A. NJ. Next
sunday Mr. Osgood will preach upon "Re-
lief and Its Utterance." All are welcome
The W. c. T. U. will meet with Mrs
Myron Chamberlain, 26 Elliot street. newt
Thursday afternoon at o'clock. They
VIII serve supper from 5 to 1880. <
musical and literary program will be car
RED out during the evening. All are in
vited. Az
First Baptist church, Rev. F. E. Marble
IN. D., pastor. Morning worship 1880
iheme, The Benefcence of Bene6cence ~
Sunday school at noon. Christian En-.
deavor meeting at $50. Evening worsbin
free. 0eS's
services at the Adventist church next
sunday as usual. Prayer meeting at ~ Ak
LED oy the pastor. Sunday school At 10 NJ
Az $50 the subject will be "Does the
blole Prohibit Dancing" Cbildren,s
meeting at $50, led by Mrs. Collier. Tov.I
workers prayer meeting at G. 80. At an
VIII De the lecture on the Resurrection and
Ascension of Christ, illustrated nv tba
sIereopticon; movable slides will be used
Ihere will be good music. All are wei.
come. arc wei
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21
Deafnsss CANNOT he Cur.,

oy local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There ia onlv one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitution
Al remedies. Deafness is caused by an inAamed
condition OF the mucous lining OF the Eustacbion
IuDe, When this tube gets inhamed Won have
rumoling sound or imperfect hearing. and 49,,
is entirely closed deafness IL the result and ,'n
Tess the Inflammation can be taken out and this
De destroyed forever; nine cases ont 81 rs ~
caused caused oy catarrh, which is nothing but an in
named condition OF the mucous surfaces, ''
We VIII give One Hundred Dollars for anv ma.
OF deafness (caused by catarrhj thar oanrot ease
culars, free. 'e"' ior cir
Sold by druggists, rs cents. '' i''euo' u
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21

II your watch or clock is out of repair leave
it at C. W Sawyer's, opposite American House,
Brattleboro, Vt
Marcus Ward & Co.'s Royal Irish linen station
cry at Capp and Jones's.
A scene of beauty that no pen can portray was
that Of Mrs Meals millinery store last week Fri.
day and Saturday.
Beautiful framed pictures at low prices.
CLAP & JONES.
People desiring hay baled write at once to
CHARLES ADAMS, South Wndham, VT.
Waterman fountain pens the best Full as.
sortment at CLAPP & JONES.
Have your pictures framed at Clapp s. Jones's.
Popular sheet music and books. Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Jones's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21

NAV. nave Just returned from Boston with a lima .,
u,ess goods OF crepon, granite cloth and mohsirs
aeauy 70 make up to order in separate skIr,s ga
s suns IN the latest styles as reasonable 90 tha
reaay made and guarantee better at and het,ar
material Also few choice patterns of oTesnSja
iaSina nsi corded silk for dress trimmings laces
n,'",, s heckwear; dust ruftiing, made Of pood
S Ssnd 'aiIeta silk ready to put on at 80 cents
whers S.S 10 - cents and so cents sold eslse
cents yard, will be found at CIssIv NSnS,I i've
MANS, Flat street. ASSN MOMENT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21

The De Laval Separator company have
issued large and attractive catalogue
showing the different styles of their ma,
chimes, with testimonials as to their excel.
lence and efficiency. 1t has MANY points
OF interest and usefulness for dairymen
and will be sent on application to the home
office, New York city, or to the NIoseIev g.
Stoddard Manufacturing company, Rut.
land, Vt. '' 'u'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21

G. P. MILLER, Guilford, VT. Terms $40 per
day, including book keeper and so posters. Or.
ders can be left with S. w. Edgett & Co., 81 Main
street. Brattleboro, Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21

You cannot always tell whether vour vood. 80.
a., aH wooi or mixed goods. 1t makes no difrerancs
sv sUu use FStnam Fadeless Dyes. They color
''erything' Sold by the Brooks House Pbarmscv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21

Directors meeting of S. p. C. A. will be held in
reception room of Brooks Library Tuesday even
ing, April %, 1899, at 73O clock
MARY G. WARDER, Sec.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21

Christ Scientist service, at 26 Prospect
street, sunday at lO.45. Meeting Friday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-04-21

Meteorological Record.
WEEK ENDING THURSDAY EVENING. Apr. 20, 1899
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
STEAMER NIAGARA
IS A TOTAL LOSS
Foundered in a Terrific
Storm.
ALL HANDS PROBABLY LOST
QUANTITIES OF WRECKAGE IS
PICKED UP.
Supposition Is That Her Captain At
tempted to Run Under Long
Point and Caught the Full
Force of the Gale.
QUANTITIES OF WRECKAGE IS
PICKED UP.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

BUFFALO. Dec. 10.-It is now certain
that the Canadian steamer Niagara, Cap
tain Henry McCleery, foundered on Tues
day evening last about eight miles east
of Long Point. Lake Erie. with all hands.
numbering sixteen persons. Tugs sent
out from Port Colburp and from Buffalo
to search for the missing steamer have
returned, bringing with them great guam
titles of w-eCkage picked up near wnere
the steamer is supposed to have foun-
dered The wreclage includes a part of
the Niagara's deck, portions of the cabin,
deck beams, other material and a GUAM
tity OF shingles marked Parry SOUND
from which port the Niagara sailed for
Buffalo.
Judging frcm the amount of wreckaGe
that has heen found the Niagara must
have broken up badly in the storm. IT is
the opinion of lake captains that the boat
went down in deep water about eight
miles east OF Long Point. as none of her
spars has been found, and II she had
gone down in shallow water they would
be sticking up.
The storm which destroyed the Niagara
was one of the worst that ever ragged
over Lake Erie. The wind was blowing
a gale Of forty-five miles an hour and
II was showing heavily. Even the largest
and strongest boats made for shelter and
IL is the opinion OF vessel men that Cap
tain McCleery attempted to turn his boat
around and run under Long Point and in
doing so encountered the full force OF The
storm. his craft going to pieces.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
GOVERNMENT MAY BUY
WEST INDIAN ISLANDS
Denmark Anxious to Dispose Of a
Group and President May Recon-
mend Their Purchase.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 10.-An unofficial
proposition has been made to this Gov
ernment for the sale TO II OF islands In
the West Indies owned by the Danish
Government The price asked is 5000 900.
and the administration now has under
consideration the advisability OF recon-
mending an appropriation for effecting
their purchase. Before taking any definite
steps in the matter there is reason to be-
lieVe that the President will confer with
the members OF the Foreign Relations
Committee OF the Senate. and should they
approve of the plan he will probably
direct that the purchase be made.
The proposition submitted to the Secre-
tary of State has not come direct from the
secured an option on the islands. and fits
representative has indicated TO he de-
partment that il Is willing to dispose OF
the territory for the price stated above
These islands were The subject of discus
sion in the Senate Just before the war
with Spain when Senator Lodge Of Mas
sachusetts introduced q resoluI.Cn for the
purchase OF the islands. The price then
suggested was 5000. 1000. The OBJECT OF
acQuiring the islands at that tiTne was
in order 10 provide this Government with
ccaling stations for war purposes as we'll
Us 10 prevent their sale TO any European
Government. No action. however, was
taken.
Denmark is still anxious TO dispose OF
the islands. but realizes that this Gov
eminent would consider their transfer to
any European nation as an unfriendly act
and in yiolation Of the Monroe doctrine.
and therefore prefers to sell them 10 the
United States
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11

MANILA. Dec. 10. 4:3O p. m.-An expe-
dition headed by the battleship Oregon
left Manila for Subig last night 1t is re-
ported that the Filipino commander, Gen
eral Alejandrino, with his staff, has sur
rendered to General Macarthur. and there
Is also rumor that Alejandrino is at
Aguilar suffering from wound received
in fight between insurgents and ban
dts and that he will be properly cared
for.
Major Spence. with a company of the
Thirty-second Regiment. captured q new
insurgent camp and uncompleted strong
hold in Tassan district. He left Dina
lupan at daybreak yesterday and
marched ten miles along mountain trails
finally encountering a large band of in
surgents, who retreated after a brief
skirmish. The Americans had no losses
The records of the Treasury of the So
called Filipino Government. together with
n quantity of paper money and another
Nordenfeldt, have been found at Manga
tarem.
Three Americans, who. with a commits
sary sergeant of the Twelfth Infantry,
were travelling from San Fernando TO An
geles. left their escort for a moment and
went into the bushes. AS they did not re-
turn speedily a search was made for them
but they could not be found. They were
probably captured by the rebels.
a mail orderly disappeared between An
geles and Bambah. He also is supposed
TO have been captured.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11

thought by those who head it 10 be
part Of the programme. Friends OF the
injured man. who sat within twenty feet
of him when be was wounded, knew moth
ing Of the AFFAIR until they read 1t in to-
days papers.
Il never saw Rosser until I met him
IN the garden on Saturday night" said
slater. We made a small bet II IS Al
the finish we were all standing ND and
yelling at the riders. Just then l heard
an usher shout; Lookout; he's gCing FOR
you with a revolver.
Il turned and was surprised to see Ros-
ser night next 10 me with his revolver lev
led Al my breast Lnstinctively l grappled
with him ana tried 10 wrench the weapon
from MS hand. Before / had hardly time
20 clinch he pushed the muZzle of the gun
against me and fired. Rosser seemed TO
be absolutely mad with passion because
Of the loss Of his bet His face was pur-
pie and his eyes We're ablaze. / bore him
10 malice, had not Quarreled wit him nor
annoyed him in any way. Why ne wanted
10 Kill me don't know. but he did want
70 and said so even after II was all over.
When he was under arrest he taunted me
and said: i am a doctor and l can tell
you that you look like a dead one.
After his arrest Rosser broke down and
sobbed. but IL seemed 10 be from excite
ment rather than sorrow. He said that
his disgrace would Kill his parents and
that he would not live 10 face them. He
swore 10 commit suicide at the first oppor-
tunity. He Was taken TO the West Thir-
tieth police station. and under orders from
Chief Devery everything which he could
possibly use 10 assist in self-murder was
taken from him.
After being locked in his cell a guard
was placed outside to see that he did him
self no harm. Rosser. however. evidently
changed his mind about suicide.
The physicians have succeeded in keep
ing down Slater's fever. aud unless septi-
caemia sets IN he will have about an even
chance with death. Tonight his condi-
ton became more alarming. but the case
was not considered hopeless. One OF the
saddest features OF the shooting OF Slater
is that he was soon TO marry a charming
young woman OF Westfleld, y. J. She IS
now prostrated with grief
Chief Devery had a talk with Rosser to-
day, and from him received q full and
free confession. Later In the day the
Chief said.
'Rosser is a remarkable man. I don't
believe he regrets the shooting OF Slater
1 think he would kill 4 regiment Of men
without tremor OF conscience II ne con-
sidere6 IL necessary. ! have heard that
his father, who was a railroad official in
Alabama, practically bankrupted himself
IN securing the acquittal Of his son last
year In San Francisco"
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11

The Irene threw a shot across her bow
claiming the right to stop her as Ger
many mad not recognized the insurgent
nag. Inc F1!ipinOs then raised white
nag and departed. When she returned
she was flying the insurgent nag and was
accompanied by the United States war
snlps Concord and Raleigh. The Irene
was then leaving the harbor with nom
combatants.
Without the least warning" says
Colonel del Rio ana Senor ROsello, tine
nrlng about twenty-five shots. Seeing that
resistance was useless, as our guns had
never been mounted. we raised the white
nag. captain Coghlan came ashore with
several officers ana 1t was expressly
stipulated that the surrender was 10 the
Americans alone. Captain Coghlan was
asked to promise that the Spaniards
should not be delivered 10 the insurgents,
and when he had given his pledge the en-
tire garrison surrendered.
The Americans sailed away on the
practically unarmed. They returned on
the Sth. Meanwhile the insurgents had
repeatedly fired upon the town. Captain
Coghlan now ordered the sPaniards to
embark on the F.lipinas. When they
protested he said that. although in the
hands of the insurgents. they would be
treated as American prisoners.
Nine civilians. all merchants. were
placed on board the Filipinas, and despite
their protests, were kept imprisoned on
the vessel at Olingapo until their recent
Senor Rosello. who Is chiefly respon-
sible for the foregoing statement. admits
that, except for one attempt to rob the
merchants. for which Agunaldo punished
the officers Of the Filipinos by reducing
them. all were we'll treated.
Colonel del Rio, in a subsequent state
ment. said:
Captain Coghlan gave his word that
our capitulation would be accepted as II
was made. that is, TO the Americans. He
promised that we should not be given into
the hands OF the insurgents. and believe
he was sincere.
Later the Concord went 10 Cayite for
instructions. returning with an order from
Admiral Dewey that we were to be hand
ed over TO the insurgents"
Colonel del Rio and Senor Rosello de-
clare that the Irene left her anchorage az
o'clock In the morning and the American
warships arrived at l0:30 passing the Ger
man cruiser as she was leaving the bay
They express surprise at the popular be-
lief that the Irene slipped her cable on
the appearance Of the Concord and Raj
eigh.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
INTERESTING VERSION
OF THE IRENE INCIDENT

MANILA, Dec. TO-. 4:SO p. m.-Colonel
Julio del Rio. who is among the released
Spaniards that have just arrived here,
gives an interesting version of the famous
Irene incident in Subig Bay in July Of
last year. He was formerly in command
OF the Spanish troops in the Olingapo
district. His narrative is corroborated
by Senor Rafael Rosello. a wealthy Span
ish merchant who also fell into the hands
OF the insurgents.
Both declare that the Spanish surren-
dered to Captain Coghlan OF the United
States cruiser Raleigh on an ex-
press agreement that they were not to be
given up to the Filipinos, and they as
sert that the Spanish Government PROM
ised to press their claims against the
United States for their long imprison-
ment.
According to their story, a thousand
insurgents were besieging Olingapo, where
there were two companies of marines and
a battalion OF artillery. together with
many civilians. The German cruiser
Irene entered the harbor 10 take the
women and children on board At this
tuncture the insurgent steamer Filipinas
flying the insurSent flag, started to leave
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-11
FIRE LAYS WASTE
A BLOCK IN AUGUSTA

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec. 10.-A fire which
had its origin in the big wholesale and re-
tail dry goods store OF J. B. White at 2
o'clock this morning. burned four hours
and laid the entire block bounded by
Broad and Ellis and Seventh and Eighth
streets TO waste. The damage will ap-
proXimate 81 900, 900.
The flames were discovered on the sec
ond noor OF the White establishment and
spread so rapidly that the entire Fire De-
partment was soon called out and helm
summoned from Macon and Savannah
The Arlington Hotel and the stores he
meath II. all part OF the old Central
building. abutted the White propertv and
was tho second property to be attacilad il.ad
and destroyed. the Masonic Hall. a hand
some three-story building occupied by OF
fces and lodgerooms, following There
was much excitement among the hotel
guests. but all escaped by the stairways
and most OF them saved their personal
effects.
Many commercial men stopping at the
hotel lost hundreds OF dollars worth OF
samples. Several smaller buildings Wera
quickly destroyed and their contents LOST
Tho IRE soon communicated TO the
Schneider building, across Eighth street
and on the next block, but after hard
work the progress Of the fire was arrest
ed here. Following are the PRINCIPAL
losses:
j B. White. building and stock. $40
600. Arlington Hotel, 500. 900: John Dorr
building and stock. sS5, 600; Masonic Han
s25. .000 The losses OF twenty-eight other
business men range from $1,000 to go 0O0
each. The fire Is supposed TO have been
started from an electric light wire THE
Savannah and Macon fire departments ar
rived too late 10 render any assistance.