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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31
Trouble in samoa.

From the Philadelphia Ledgerl
The news from the Samoan Islands, re-
ceived by way of New Zealand, is of the
utmost gravity. The seriousness of the
situation is not so much the bombardment
of the villages of the natives by the Amer
lean and British war vessels and the cas-
ualties among the American and British
sailors and marines, as in the conduct of the
German consul, who, it is alleged, is d.
rectly responsible for the trouble. This
bumptious individual, who is said to have
been at the bottom of all the troubles in
Samoa since the death OF the former king,
is the representative of the German gov
eminent, which exercises with the United
States and England a joint protectorate
over the islands, and, unless his acts, par
ticuarly the last one reported, should be
promptly disavowed by Germany, and he
be recalled and punished, they must be
considered as the act of the German gov
ernment itself. 1t is this which renders
the situation of more than ordinary grav-
ity, for Germany has not been as prompt
as she might have been in disavowing the
conduct of her officials in the preceding in
cidents in Samoa.
The Islands of Samoa were made inde-
pendent under the protection of the Unit
ed States, England and Germany on June
IA, 1889, and Malietoa was made king. A
supreme court presided over by an Amer
ican, was created, which was to have juris-
diction over all disputes regarding the title
and possession of land over all suits aris-
ing between natives and foreigners and
over crimes committed on foreigners by
natives, or committed by foreigners, who
are not subject to the consular courts.
Some time ago King Malietoa died, and
the people of the island elected Mataafa in
his place, but, as it was alleged frauds or
undue influences were eXerted to secure
his elevation, the matter was taken to the
supreme court, and, after hearing the case,
Chief Justice Chambers decided against
Mataafa Tanus, another of the chiefs.
This gave offence TO the two German
officials, the president of the municipal
council, Raffel, and Consul Rose. Incited,
it is said, by Raffel, the followers of
Mataafa attacked Apia and defeated the
forces of Malietoa Tanus with considera-
BILE slaughter. The consuls then, for the
time being, declared a provisional govern
ment, with Mataafa at the head, and later
DIR. Raffel and Consul Rose closed the su-
preme court and usurped the power them
| selves. Chief Justice Chambers took ref
uge on the British man. of-war Porpoise,
but was reinstated by the commander of
that vessel, DR.. Raffel being removed from
the court room by force. Later Consul
Rose issued a proclamation protesting
against the interference of England, but
no attention was paid to this, and Germany
soon after recalled DR.. Raffel and gave a
tardy disavowal of his acts. Since then
there have been reports of official cores
pondence, but nothing of a definite char
acter is known. Germany has the largest
portion of the trade in the island of Upolu,
of which Apia is the capital, and has long
desired to obtain possession of the entire
| group.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

The Congregational ladies will hold a
sewing meeting at the church parlors on
Thursday afternoon at o'clock.
Christ Scientist service at 26 Prospect
street Sunday at 10:45. Meeting Friday
evening at 1880. All are welcome.
Christian Science service Sunday in
Grange hall. Subject, "Are Sin, Disease
and Death Real" All are welcome,
The W. c. T. U. will hold their regular
business meeting at the Y. M. C. A. par
lor next Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The treasurer's report will be in order, etc.
The Ruthians will meet in the Baptist
chapel next Wednesday evening at 7:15
O'Clock. There is work of Importance to
be done for which reason large attend
ance is desired.
The annual meeting of the Woman's
Auxiliary will be held at the Y. NJ. C. A.
parlor on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Full reports of the years work will be
given and officers chosen for the coming
year.
Services at the Adventists' church next
Sunday as usual: Prayer meeting at 10:45,
Sunday school at II NJ, communion at
2:30, children's meeting at $3.50, Loyal
Workers prayer meeting at 6:30. At 7:30
the fourth lecture on the New Testament,
illustrated by the stereopticon. Singing by
the Thunberg sisters. All are welcome.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31
An Apology from the Springfield Re-
publican.

The Springfield Republican made saw
age attack a few days ago upon Charles
Dewey, president of the National Life In
surance company Of Montpelier, charging
him with 1sgrant offence against pro-
prieties, and stating that the inference to
be drawn was that George Dewey absorbed
all the good sense of the family and that
Charles Dewey stood in need of friendly
advice, etc. The outburst was inspired by
an advertising card, coupling the names of
George Dewey and Charles Dewey, broth
ers, in such way as to advertise the in
surance company at the expense of the
Admiraps fame. The Republican made
an humble apology a few days later, ex-
planning that the card was printed, at his
own expense, by fresh and foolish young
man connected with the New York Office
of the National company, and that the of
fender would be disciplined for his ridicu-
lous outbreak, adding:
"Charles Dewey is a man of sterling
good sense, and is modest and conserva-
tive in his characteristics He and his as
sociates in the management of the Nation
al Life company have taken great pains to
suppress all previous attempts by their
subordinates and agents to use Admiral
Dewey's honored name for advertising
purposes and would surely have checked
this one if they had known of it..
j. c. Houghton, the vice president of
the National company, wrote to the Re
publican letter which was printed Mon
day. In it he stated that only one of the
cards referred to had been seen in Mont
pelier, that the New York manager had
been requested by telegram to see that the
cards were Withdrawn and destroyed. The
manager replied by wire that the card was
the work of an Office boy who had been
discharged. Mr.. Houghton also said
1--WE have received many advertising
propositions in this same line from agents
and publishers in connection with the
name Of Admiral Dewey since he became
famous, and in every instance we haze de-
clined, as you express it, TO make use of
his name in the insurance business. The
following, from press copy Of letter
written from this Office July %, 1898, rep
resents the position the management have
always taken upon this subject:
Replying to your letter, etc, the credit Of us
ing this questionable method Of keeping the com
pany before the public would naturally be at
trihuted 10 the enterprise ~ Of its managers.
We not only regard II In very poor taste, but we
will not consent to in any way the wide
spread reputation Of Admiral Dewey in a com
mercal way, for, aside from other reasons. we
are very sure that he personally, would object to
II. We, with all Nermonters and all citizens Of
the United States are proud OF Admiral DeSey
and his achievements, but fail to comprehend
Just how the reflected luster would double the
public confidence in the reliability Of the Ma.
tiOual"'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31
10000 Men for the Philippines.

The efforts of the war department are
being directed to filling up the regular
army to the maximum Of s., 600 men.
There are now about 1000 men enrolled,
which leaves about $1,000 to be obtained
through the recruiting officers. 1t is the
expectation that the greater portion of
that number will be secured from volun-
teers who will be discharged under
the terms of their enlistment in the vol
unteer army. Thus far there has been no
demand on the part of the volunteer or
ganizations serving in the Philippines for
discharge, but the fact is not overlooked
by the war department that these tsoops,
under the mandate of the law organizing
the volunteer army, as well as recent acts
of Congress, must be discharged immedi-
ately upon the proclamation of peace.
Therefore, there is anxiety to recruit the
regular establishment to the maximum, in
order that the volunteers who must be
withdrawn from the Philippines may be
replaced. Little concern is felt in regard
to maintaining Sufficient force in Cuba
islands is believed to be sufficient to main
tain order, and there are no indications
that emergencies will arise in the near fut-
ure requiring any considerable increase.
If suchi emergencies should arise, the
troops in Cuba and Porto Rico could be
speedily reinforced with the reserves held
in the United States, and the navy could
be called to their support.
Additional troops are required, however,
for the Philippines, to suppress the insur-
gents, and these will be sent forward as
speedily as they can be obtained and until
Gen. Otis has at least $4,000 men under
his command. To furnish this force and
maintain a sufficient reserve it may be
necessary to organize the provisional force
of $4,000 volunteers authorized by the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31

Since December there has been re-
markable succession of fires in New York,
eliminating in the Windsor Hotel disaster.
Underwriters say that they have never
known such a winter for fires. There
were 1000 fires in December and January,
and nearly as many in February and March.
The firemen have been on a constant
jump. Their services have been exhaust
ing, efficient, brave. New York is Justly
proud of its fire department. The move
ment just started to raise a fund to purchase
medals to be presented to fremen who dis
tinguished themselves in the Windsor
Hotel disaster will have warm support.
Helen Gould, in letter oFireCommlsson
er Scannell, thanking him for the fire badge
sent to her, said: "You are kind TO men
tion the little service we were able TO rem
der, but the Indebtedness is quite on our
side, land We are very sppreciative of the
protection given us by your department
and the police department. The house
would certainly have been lost had it not
been for the bravery of the department.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31

The ordering of the Raleigh to Tomp-
kinsville, in order that New Workers may
have patriotic holiday, has caused deep
displeasure in Virginia. The Raleigh was
built at the Norfolk yard. She bears the
name of Southern city. The Norfolkers
were making arrangements to give her a
great welcome on her homecoming. They
had invited many North Carolinians, in
cluding the lady who broke the bottle of
champagne against the Raleigh's prov and
gave her her name, to assist as their guests
at the reception. Naturally the news that
New York is to do the receiving has tried
their temper sorely.- Hartford Courant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31
COLLECTION OF CHECKS.
from the Brattleboro Banks.

BRATTLEBoRo, VI, March 81, 1899.
The banks of Brattleboro would respect
fully advise you that The Associated banks
of New York city, members of the New
York Clearing House, have passed some
rules and regulations relative TO the collec-
tion of checks in the states below men,
toned
Section 2.-For items collected for the
accounts of, or in dealings with the gov
ernments of the United States, the state
of New York, or the city of New York,
and for items payable in the cities of Bos-
ton, Mass, Providence, r. l., Albany, n.
Y, Troy, N. Y, Jersey City, N. j., Ba-
yonne, N. j., Hoboken, n. j., Newark,
n. j., Philadelphia, Penn, Baltimore,
Md, the charge shall in all cases be dis
cretionary with the collecting bank and
the same shall not be governed by the pro-
visions of these rules and regulations.
Section 3.-For all items from whomso-
ever received Except on those points de-
clared discretionary in section y, payable
at points in Connecticut, Delaware, Dis
trict of Columbia, Indiana, Illinois, Ken
lucky. Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,,
Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, New
Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West
Virginia and Wisconsin, the collecting
banks shall charge not less than one-tenth
of one per cent Q-10 per cent? of the
amount Of the items respectively.
Section 4.-For all items from whomso-
ever received payable at points in Alaba-
ma, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colo
RADIO, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indian Ter
ritory, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minneso-
ia, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Ne
vada, New Mexico, North Carolina, North
Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Caro-
lima, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas,
Utah, Washington, Wyoming and Canada,
the collecting banks shall charge not less
than one quarter of one per cent ga of
the amount Of the items respectively.
Section 5.-In case the charge upon any
item at the rates above specified does not
equal ten cents (10c) the collecting bank
shall charge not less than that sum; but
all items received from any one person at
the same time and payable at the same
place may be added together and treated as
one item for the purpose OF fixing the
amount chargeable.
All checks drawn on any of the states
outside of New England are collectable
through New York, and the only charge
to you on these will be just what is
charged by the New York banks. (All
checks drawn on banks located in any of
the New England states will be received at
par as formerly
In case of any change in these rules by
the New York banks you will be promptly
notified, the only wish of the Brattleboro
banks being simply to reimburse them
selves for actual charges made against
them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31

Hon. George F. Edmunds has forwarded
to the United Society of Christian Endeav-
or as his sentiments on the memorial for
peace and international arbitration: As
one citizen of a country whose very being
is founded on peace, liberty and Justice
the very liberty and justice our Lord en-
joined earnestly join in the memorial.
However we may clothe it and paint it
with phrases, aggressive war is not Chris
tian endeavor; it is the reverse Superior
national strength is not the test, or even
the indication OF right Had it been so,
the United States would not have come in
to existence. The Star Of Bethlehem, and
not the flag of war, is the true guidon of
the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31

The Harlem, New York Central, and
New York, New Haven & Hartford rail-
road companies have made plans for build
ing on the Grand Central station site in
New York the largest and finest union rail-
road station in the world. The waiting
room will contain 1000 more square feet
than that of the great south terminal in
Boston. The work of reconstruction will
begin about June /. The changes will
not be completed in less than a year
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31
THE 8. A. SMITH COMPANY.
Organization Effected and Officers Elect
ed st Meeting of the Stockholders
Monday Night.

Organization Effected and O1ioers Elect.
ed st a Meeting of the stocLhoId.rs
Monday Night.
About 60 subscribers TO the capital stock
OF the 5. A. Smith company met at the
town hall Monday evening in response to
call issued by the incorporators, the pur
pose being to effect an organization by the
election of officers and the adoption of bv-
laws. l.. f. Adams presided and Fred L,
smith was elected a temporary clerk. Col.
Haskins read the bylaws which had been
drawn up, and which had met with the ap-
proval OF the members of the old firm of
.. A. smith q Co., and they were adopted
unanimously.
The bylaws provide for an annual meet
ing to be held the fourth Tuesday in each
July, beginning with July, 1900. The
stockholders shall elect by ballot five di-
rectors, and the directors shall choose
from their own number president, vice
president, and shall appoint a treasurer
and clerk The duties Of the officers are
defined, the president having the power to
sign contracts, agreements and convey.
ances In the name of the corporation,
Ihe treasurer is given power to
sign Dotes and other obligations, with
the approval of the directors, and
shall have the power to sign drafts, checks
and other commercial paper. He shall
give such bond to the corporation for the
faithful performance of his duties as the
directors may require. Provision is made
for the Issuance of certificates of shares of
STOCK and for the transfer of the certi6-
Gates, and for the assessments upon the
shares OF stock 10 the extent of par value.
The members of the old firm of S. A.
Smith d Co. are given the first opportuni-
ty to buy any certificates of stock which
may be for sale.
Col. Hooker moved that W. Fl. Brackett
be instructed to cast one ballot for S. A.
Smith, 5. 5. Hunt, F. L. Hunt, F. l..
Smith and c. A. Smith as directors, and
the motion was carried. The directors are
the i've members of the firm heretofore
known as S. A. Smith d Co.
Col. Haskins suggested the advisability
OF having suitable committee appraise
the value of the property which S. A.
Smith Il Co. will turn in as a part of the
capital stock of the new concern, and j, G.
Estey and c. A. Smith were named as the
committee to perform this work, they hay-
ing the power to choose third member of
the committee.
AT meeting of the directors S. A,
smith was elected president, F. L. Hunt
vice-president, Fred L. Smith treasurer
and clerk, George W. Norcross factory
superintendent, Charles A. Smith assist
ant superintendent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31

Admiral Sampson has cleared up some
obscure points, and incidentally made some
interesting disclosures in his story of "The
Atlantic Fleet in the Spanish War;" pub
lshed in the Century for April. His ref
eIences to Admiral Schley are dignifed,
but slightly reproachful if anything. This
is the first time Admiral Sampson has
spoken, outside of official reports, of the
commander of the flying squadron. That
he was not highly pleased with all of
Schleys actions on the southern coast of
Cuba is plain from reading Admiral Samp-
sons story.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31
BOY THIEF CAPTURED.
He Attempted TO Steal "A Large Sum from
DIR. DOane of Jamaica.

ne Attempted 10 Steai Large sum from
DIR. DORne of Jamaica.
A boy from one of the Massachusetts,
state institutions, who has been living in
the family of DR.. c. B. Doane of Jamaica,
stole large sum of money from DR.. Doane
last week and attempted to escape with it.
DR.. Doane went to Townshend on the train
that day with the understanding that Mrs.
Doane and the boy should drive to Towns
hend after him, that he and Mrs. Doane
would drive home and that the boy should
return on the train. The program was
carried out as planned, but before Mrs.
Doane and the boy started for Townshend
the boy went to a bureau drawer and alb
stracted therefrom over 500, which he
put in his pockets. When the train reach
ed Jamaica on the return trip the boy re-
mained aboard. Three men who knew the
boy got on the train at Jamaica, and they
soon became convinced by the peculiar
actions of the boy that he had a guilty con-
science. When the train reached South
Londonderry the men took the boy into a
room and serached him, finding the money
in two pockets. They returned the boy to
DIR. Doane's and the latter sent him to the
home from whence he came.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31
Opera Boune in a:Town:LIquor A Agency

A town liquor agency story which
would make good foundation for Hoyt
play comes from Vermont town not far
removed from the New Hampshire home
of the celebrated playwright. The agency
business was handled by woman, 1t her
home. She was found lying on tn, floor
apparently unconscious one night rect ,tly
by her husband and friend. A cloth
which had been wet with chlOIoform was
over her face. She told lurid story of an
attack by burglar who chloroformed her.
She said that while struggling with him
she told him to take the money but to leave
the agency books. When she was found
books and money were missing. The story
lacked cOherency, and when investigation
was pushed the woman confessed that she
was short in her accounts several hundred
dollars and that the robbery story was
fake. 1t is understood that restitution
will be made and that there will be no
prosecution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31
Trains stalled on Rutland Railroad.

Snow in the cuts near Summit delayed
trains on the Rutland road yesterday. The
train due at Bellows Falls at go A. NJ,
was stalled for II hours near Healdville.
The train due at $50 was also delayed and
the two trains were consolidated with the
afternoon mail. A special train was made
up at Bellows Falls TO take the place of
the morning trains. 1t arrived at Keene
about IL. 40 yesterday morning. The after
noon mail with the delayed morning trains
reached Keene about o'clock in the after
noon. A foot of snow fell in the noun
tains Wednesday, and the high winds
Wednesday night filed the cuts along the
Rutland road.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31

The Massachusetts, committee on public
service has reported in favor of the bill to
repeal the civil service law. A referendum
clause is attached, giving the citizens of
the state an opportunity to vote on the ac-
ceptapce of the act at the November cleo
tions. Friends of the merit system are
amazed at this action, which is regarded
as backward step in the interests of the
spoils politicians of both parties.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31

Col. Harry C. Egbert, killed at the head
of his regiment near Manila Sunday, came
as near being "paladin of old romance"
as any man could in these times. Taken
prisoner twice in the civil war, exchanged
once and escaping the second time by the
aid of a brave exploit, and rejoining his
command; receiving a wound through the
body in battle at Bethesda Church, but
early resuming his place in the line; serv-
ing faithfully for many years and slowly
rising grade by grade; going into the bat
tie at San Juan hill an old man, in COM
mand of his regiment; being shot in that
fight clean through the lungs, but keeping
his feet most of the time thereafter, never
theless, and reporting for duty in an aston
ishingly short time, and entering the Phil
ippine jungles in good trim, once more at
the head of his regiment, this time to fall
and die on the field, after nearly 40 years
of faithful service-that is certainly a ca
reer for a soldier. He knew wounds and
battle we'll enough to be aware when he
had got his coup de grace. When the Fill
pino bullet struck through his vitals, he
said, "It's no use-I'm too old. ."-[ Boston
Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31

A statement was posted at the war de-
partment in Washington Wednesday to
the effect that recruiting for the regular
army is progressing most satisfactorily"
and that the enlisted strength is now over
62, 900, within less than 5000 of the maxi
mum, which, at the present rate of enlist
ment, will be reached within ten days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31
Gbe UermrOnt 9b@nin.
TEN PAGES.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, MARCH 81, 1890.

The grand opera season in New York
has been successful this year from finan-
cial as we'll as an artistic standpoint. The
total receipts aggregate 5000, 900, and the
profits will be one-tenth of that sum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-31
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