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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
16 to 1 and 10 to 1.
From the Boston Journal

The New York Democracy Is rent by
two questions, each of which is capable OF
being stated in terms of mathematics.
There is the original 16 to / question, en-
bodied in the Chicago platform and vehe-
mently voiced by Mr.. Bryan, and there is
the ten-dollar-a-plate banquet in commem-
Grafton of Jefferson's birthday, arranged
by Mr.. Croker and the Democratic club,
versus the one-dollar-a-plate dinner ar
ranged for the same occasion by the Chi
cago-pattorm Democrats and certain of the
labor leaders. There came near being a
third division, occasioned by the fact that
the labor representation on the committee
of arrangements for the one-dollar banquet
became FESTIVE over the political agitation,
and attempted to have politics wholly ex-
cluded from the festivity, but the free-sil-
verites carried a proposition to endorse the
Chicago platform, and the banquet prob
ably will be on that basis.
Mr.. Bryan's letter to August Belmont,
the text Of which has been given out by
Mr.. Bryan at Chattanooga, is not calcu-
lated to improve the situation. Mr. Bryan
fatty declines the invitation to the BAN
quet and he refuses to mince matters by
any conventional plea of a previous en-
gagement. He tells Mr.. Belmont that the
antagonism between their political opin-
ions is so great that they could not proper
ly join in political banquet. He adds
that a banquet presided over by Mr.. Bel
mont would injure, rather than help, the
Democratic party, and he describes Mr..
Belmont and his associates as Republican
allies, who masquerade as Democrats be-
tween campaigns in order to give more DO
tency to their betrayal of Democratic prin-
ciples on election day."
With this sharp thrust he closes his let
ter, and it is intimated that, by way of en-
phasizing his position, he will be the chief
speaker at the dollar banquet. 1t is very
pretty row, and extremely interesting to
outsiders.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
Death OF Madam Williams.

Mrs. Frances NJ. Williams, Familiarity
known to all Bellows Falls residents as
"Madam Williams" died at her home on
Westminster street Monday evening at the
age of 49, She was the widow of the late
James H. Williams, and mother of the
present president of the National bank of
Bellows FallS, who bears the same name.
Mrs. Williams has been resident of Bel
lows Falls the last 80 years and was widely
known. Her late husband was intimately
connected with the early business interests
of Bellows Falls. Mrs. Williams's remem-
brances of the older history of the place
has for many years been an interesting
and valuable assistance to all with whom
she has come in contact. An unusually
pleasant temperament and loving DISPOSE
ton had strongly endear4d her to many
people, and her loss will be felt by large
circle, especially in her church, to which
she was so devoted, Emmanuel church,
The interment was from the church at $3.50
this afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
A Very Enjoyable Event.

One of the most enjoyable events of the
season was the concert given Tuesday even
ing in the Congregational church. The
general verdict of those familiar with Mrs.
Wilder's ability is, that she never sang
better than upon this occasion, when suf-
fering severely from sprained ankle, and
unable to get about save with the aid of
crutches and with great pain. Mrs. Wilder
sang the Holy City by request as many
are very fond Of her rendition of it and
never tire of hearing her sing 1t. The
new ladies' quartet made their first public
appearance, and was enthusiastically ap-
plauded, responding to several encores
This quartet is composed of Misses Ruth
White, first soprano; Charlotte Day, sec
ond soprano; Gertrude Hayes, first alto
Alice jackson, secoud alto. Although the
quartet has been organized only a few
weeks, their voices already blend well,
giving promise of future success.
George Royleigh of Keene was the elo-
cutionist of the evening, in place of Mr..
Grove of Vermont Academy, who was i'll.
He showed himself reader of great spir-
it and ability, and charmed his audience.
Mr.. Mooney gave one piano selection
and encore, and acted as accompanist.
His skill at the piano.forte is already we'll
hhO"h W luOse VINO nave neaTu MIN
at many musical festivals in the vicinity,
and at the Choral Union rehearsals. He
will accompany at the concert in April.
Although Mr.. Page gave one mandolin
selection and responded to an encore, his
hearers were not satisfied and begged for a
repetition, which, however, he refused to
give. We shall hope to hear many more
from Mr. Page, who is, as yet, a new com
er in town.
At the close of the concert very pref
ty reception was rendered to Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilder m the church parlors. They were
assisted in receiving by Mr. and Mrs. G.
II. Sawyer and Rev. and Mrs. j. II. Reid
The lunch room was presided over by Mrs
A. n. Swain and Mrs. G. w. Osgood, as
sisted by Mrs. f. G. Osgood Miss Osgood,
Miss Hayes and the ushers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24

poets to be able to move into his new house
on the Old Terrace about the 1st of June.
j. j. Fenton & Co advertise this week
the closing out of their large stock Of
clothing, owing to the death Of o. D. Es-
Textbook of Brattleboro, and give points on
some special bargains. They term it a
dissolution sale"
Capt. W. H. Taylor, the manager of the
opera house, is again seriously i'll at his
home on the Old Terrace. He has been in
poor health for many months, although
able to be at his post portion of the time
during the last month.
The many Bellows Falls friends of Geo.
Fitzsmmons, formerly local secretary of
the Young Mems Christian association,
have been pleased the past week to notice
the announcement of his engagement to a
young lady in Athol, Mass, where he is
now located.
Mrs. Patrick Hughes, aged about so,
died at her home on Hadley street Monday
morning, aud was buried from st. Charles s
church Wednesday morning. The femily
have the sympathy of a wide cirC,,, of
friends in the death of so estimable a1hem-
Der CT their circle. She leaves HI 5end
and four children.
AhS sChOOl budlu nave SbltCleu a MISS
Glover to take the position made vacant
by the resignation of Miss Mabel Gary in
the fourth grade of the public schools, and
she will take the place at the opening of
the spring term. She has been teaching
the past year in Westminster in the dis
trict of George G. Wright
Monday evening about 80 friends of the
family of f. NJ. Howard gathered at their
home and in a very pleasant manner took
note of the fact of its being the Goth an
niversary of their marriage. Rev. E. +.
Marggraf, in very pleasing manner pre-
sented a number of valuable presents
brought by the party. Musical selections
were rendered, and all present consider
it an unusually happy affair, and one long
to be remembered by those who took part
in it.
The observance of St. Patrck's day was
general here, the principal feature being
the marching, in the SNOWY regala of their
order, of about - members of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians from their hall to st.
Chares's church, where mass was cele-
brated by Father Reynolds after which
they paraded many of the principal streets.
The parade was headed by the Keene drum
corps. The American and Irish flags were
carried side by side in the parade, and
were prominent in the decorations of
Union hall, where ball was held in the
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
WOMEN SHOULD KNOW IT.

Many women suffer untold agony and misery
because the natHre OF their disease is OF cor
rectly understood They have been led TO be.
lieve that womb trouble or female weakness Of
some sort is responsible for the many Ills that
beset womanknd
Neuralgia, nervousness headache, puffy or
dark circles under the eyes rheumatism, drag
Ring pain or dull ache in the back, weakness or
bearing down sensation, profuse or scanty sup
ply of urine with strong odor, frequent desire TO
pass it with scadng or burning sensation, sedi-
ment in II after sanding in bottle or common
glass for "a hours, are signs Of kidney and blad.
der & ouble.
The above symptoms are often attributed by
the p tent herself or by her physician to female
weakness or womb trouble. Hence, so many
fail to obtain relief because they are treating not
the disease itself, but reflection of the primary
cause, which is kidney trouble
In fact women as well as men are made miser.
able with kidney and bladder trouble and both
need the same remedy.
DR.. Kilmer's SwampRoot is the great discovery
of the eminent kidney and bladder specialist.
and is easy to get at any drug store for so cents
or ST.
To prove ITS wonderful merits you may have a
sample bottle and book telling all about it, both
sent absolutely free by mail Kindly mention
The Vermont Phoenix aud send your addr ess to
DR.. Kilmer & Co. Binghsmtown, Ny.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
Public schools begin next Monday,

IuOllc SCHOOLS DeSln next monday.
Mortified seminary closed for the
Easter vacation ON Thursday, to reopen
April 1.
The next regular meeting of the Rod
and Gun club will be held on Wednesday,
April ,, at the club rooms.
Fred A. Holton and Miss Julia Haus-
man were quietly married at the home of
the BRIDES mother in East Mortified on
Wednesday, March %, DR.. G. |. Sco6eld
officiating. After a short tour Mr.. and
Mrs. Holton will be at home on Highland
avenue.
At the gold medal contest given in
Stone hall last Monday evening Miss En-
ma Mansfield won the prize. Music was
furnished by the Estey chorus, the Glee
club and Mandolin club, the last two from
Mt. Hermon; also a selection by Miss
Brown.
Miss f. S. Hall, principal of Mortified
seminary, gave reception to the faculty
and friends from the town on Saturday
last from TO 6 p. NJ, at Revell hall. De-
spite the storm there was a good attend
ance, the occasion being one of great en-
joyment. II. M. Moore and Mr.. Proctor
of Boston, trustees of the school, were
guests of Miss Hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
Town Meeting Results Tuesday.

Following is the full list of officers
Moderator and "a constable, Harlan Good
hue; clerk and treasurer, Fred |. Lane (:
selectmen and town agents, Geo. C..
Wright, c. II. Spaulding, j. B. Minard !;
overseer of poor, Geo. c. Harlow; 1st con-
stable and collector of taxes, S. NJ. Nu.-
ting; listers, Harlan Goodhue, S. NJ. Nut
ting, f. p. Wright; auditors, B. T.
Phelps, Rev. H. A. Goodhue, Geo. NJ.
Chase; trustees public money S. NJ. Nut
ting, F. j. Houghton; fence viewers, Geo.
n. Banks, f. p. Wright, Jno. c. Rich
mond: grand jurors, Geo. w. Metcalf c..
II. Reed; inspector of leather, William
Castle pound keeper, Geo. b. HALL in
spector of lumber, T. II. Field; road com.
missioner, f. c. Butterfeld; school direc-
tors, A. NJ. Ramsey three years, b. T.
Phelps one year. Tax raised - cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
100000 GIVEN AWAY.

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the manufacturers of DR.. David Kennedy's Favo.
rite Remedy, free trial bottles OF thisgreat med
icine for the Kidneys, Liver, Bladder and Blood
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suffering from any of the diseases mentioned
above who will send their full name and post
office address TO the DIR, DAVID KENNEDY
CORPORATION, Rondout, N. Y, providing they
mention The Vermont Phoenix when they write.
A very simple test to determine whether your
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your urine in glass tumbler and let IL stand "a
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you do not need a physician to tell you that you
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Frequent desire to urnate especially at night,
the staining of linen by your urine and all un
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system by the use of whiskey and beer.
BY a searching investigation it was fouhd tina
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they purchased large sized bottle of their drug
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
Arrested at Wilmington.

George Snyder was arrested at Whining
ton March 10 by Sheriff Wilson of Ben.
nington, assisted by Deputy Sheriff Kiddel
of Wilmington. Snyder had beeu in Will
mington several months, working in the
Foley lumber camp and at the Will
mington Grain & Lumber company's mill
Snyder was indicted some time ago for an
aggravated assault upon William Wood
ward in Sandgate. He was arrested al
that time, but he escaped from the officers
who had him in custody, and it is supposed
that he went at once to Wilmington. He
was man of good appearance and was
law-abiding and industrious while at Will
mington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
Loss 20 the World of scienc.

In the death of Prof. o. c. Marsh, a
real loss has come to Yale in particular
and to the world of science in general.
He was a devoted paleontologist and his
contributions TO knowledge have been
large and valuable. 1t was he who found
the diminutive horse with toes, and he has
given many years TO explorations and ex-
cavations on the far western plains. The
results are seen in the Peabody museum
at N"w Haven. He was an enthusiast in
his w. L and an acknowledged authority
He was also a munificent benefactor to
university IL Hartford Courant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
GRAFTON.

Homer Nourse was in town on Tuesday.
Carl Rice is home from Saxtons River
sick with grip.
E. @. Cleveland has moved into Mrs. E..
d. Randlett's house.
Charles Willard of Saxtons River has
moved on to the Rice farm, f. r. Holland,
its recent occupant, moving into the house
lately occupied by M. f. Grover.
Miss Madeline Staples left Monday for
Windham, Maine, where she will spend
some time with her grandparents. Her
mother accompanied her as far as Boston.
DIR. Hall Staples left Monday for an alb.
sence of six weeks, attending medical
lectures in New York city. DR.. j. III.
Blodgett will take his place while he il
away.
Mrs. Martha Dean passed away on Sat
urday evening from heart trouble, after 8
short illness in Wichita, Kansas. TIL,
body will be brought here for burial OF
Friday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
One R.ason for Voting

For a considerable period certain towns
in Vermont showed an unusually large
percentage Of voters who failed TO go TO the
polls and it required some little time for
these towns TO learn TO appreciate the fact
that their influence in the nominating con-
ventions of state, district and county was
materially abbreviated owing to the lack OF
interest and public spirit exhibited by
many Of their citizens on election day.
During the past few years this considera-
tion has been made prominent in the Re-
publican campaign and the emphasis given
to it and the resulting rivalry between diff
ferent counties helped to swell the Repub-
lican majorites in the last two elections
Burlington Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24

lustration was drawn by r. F. Zogbaum
for the third part of the "Hstory of the
Spanish American War" by the Hon.
Henry Cabot Lodge, Senator from Massa-
chusetts, who in this installment Of a most
notable history discusses "The Blockade
of Cuba and the Pursuit of Cervera," and
gives an admirable description. from an
historical point of view, Of the operations
around San Juan, of Guantanamo Bay, of
the bottling up of Cervera's fleet, and of
Hobson and the Merrimac.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
E1-Gov. Dillingham; VIII Re the Guest
OF Honor.

Next Tuesday evening occurs the much.
talked-of banquet of the Young Mems club,
at which ex Gov. w. p Dillingham; is to
be the guest of honor and speaker. The
number of plates is limited to 100, practi-
cally all of which have been taken. This
will be a fitting close of the seasons work
of this club, which is a new organization.
1t has "stood under" course of five lee
lures and entertainments during the win
ter, and has held debates each two weeks
upon popular topics, taken part in by citi-
zens, and patronized literally. The true
club spirit, in its best sense of doing work
for the uplifting of the standard of citizen
ship and right living, seems to have been
aimed at, and reached to large degree in
this organization. Already plans are being
made for carrying on the work more ag-
gressively next year. This banquet CON
cludes the program for this year, although
it is expected to be heard of whenever any
thing arises which needs its assistance.
The idea was originated by Rev. j. H.
Reid of the Congregational church, and
congratulations are being given him upon
the success of his care and hard work in
organizing the forces at his command
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
Business Booming.
From the Boston Transcript ]

lfrpm the Boston transcript.
More advances of wages add TO the
pleasant total Of another week of prosper
ity and of great industrial development in
an era of expansion. Bank clearings of
the week indicate volume of business -
per cent larger than last year. although
smaller than last week. Aggregate earn
ings of railroads in January show a nine
per cent increase in gross and III per cent
in net as compared with the first month of
1898. The stock market has made another
new high record, the average of leading
Wall street shares having touched 1924
this week, against 53 at the climax of the
1896 panic and 72t for the same stocks a
year ago this month, when the war scare
ragged. An average advance of $50 per
share in the millions of shares represented
by these % corporations means an increase
in market value of 20 millions, and it is
not hard to figure the appreciation in the
whole market, b ston and New York, in
Guiding stocks and bonds, at far in excess
of 100 millions. One twevemon,h has
seen these wonders.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
ALast Prayer.

Father, scarcely dare to pray,
So clear see now il is done,
That have wasted half my day,
And left my work but Just begun.
So clear | see the things thought
Were right or harmless were a sin;
So clear l see that have sought,
Unconscious, selfish aims to win.
So clear see that have hut
The souls might have helped to save;
That have slothful been, inert,
Deaf to the calls Thy leaders gave
In outskirts of rhy kingdoms vast,
Father the humblest spot give me;
Set me the lowliest task Thou hast
Let me repentant work for Theel
Written by Helen Jackson four days befor,
her death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24

The project of building an electric rail
road through the Mad river valley has been
abandoned, for this year at least. The at
tempt to raise $4,000 in Montpelier was
not successful.
The store and post-office at West Berlin,
H. B. Ayres owner and postmaster, was
burned Friday night, with contents except
ing few mail sacks. The property was
insured, but the loss is $1,000 more than the
insurance.
E. o. Leonard has sold the st. Johnsbury
Republican to Mrs. Charles T. Walter of
Lyndon. 1t is expected that Mr.. Walter
will be the editor Mr.. Leonard has been
the proprietor of the paper the past year.
He has made great Improvement in the
paper and has enlarged the plant.
B. D. Chaffee was fatally injured in the
Hardwick Granite company's quarry Sat-
urday while attending the sweep of the
derrick. He had raised large stone and
was lowering it when he slipped and fell
He lost hold of the brake and was drawn
around the drum and terribly mangled. He
was carried to his home where he died in a
few hours. He leaves a wife and three
small children.
Patent medicines and cigars are cheap
in Burlington. A cigar dealer put in a
large stock of medicines and advertised cut
rates. The druggists formed an associa-
ton and told him he must stop or they
would cut prices on tobacco and cigars.
He refused unless the druggists would sign
an agreement to buy 10000 cigars month
from him for two years, and buy his medi-
cines The druggists refused to do this
and they are now preparing to open a cut
rate tobacco store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
A Literary .sFind.o

A correspondent of literature, published
by Harper & Brothers, has found a poem
by William Cullen Bryant which does moi
appear in any collection of the poets
works The poem appeared originally in
the Literary Souvenir, an English annua
for 1881. 1t is one that seems at least
worthy of preservation.
oh, no, II never crossed my heart,
To think of thee with love,
For we are severed far apart
AS earth and arch above;
And though in many a midnight dream
Thou promptedst fancy's brightest theme,
l never thought that thou couldst be
More than that midnight dream TO me.
A something bright and beautiful
Which must teach me to forget
Ere can turn to meet the duh
Realities that linger yet.
something girt with summer flowers,
And laughing eyes and sunny hours;
While l-too well know-will be
Not even a midnight dream to thee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24

Mrs. George II. Babbitt and her son,
John E. Babbitt, are in Washington for a
short time.
1t has been decided to hold the annual
state convention of the Foresters in Bel
lows Falls Nav IS.
Mrs. A. B. Dascomb has been in town a
portion of this week, the guest of the fami-
iy of @. w. Osgood.
Mrs. f. R. Marsh finished her work at
the New York Racket store last Saturday,
and has gone to her home in St. Adams
w. o. Kemp was named by his father as
executor of his will, and hearing upon it
will be given at the probate Office April 1.
Frank P. Hammond, employed in the
Rutland division office returned Sunday
evening from a short trip to New York
city.
Miss Mary Corlew has been named as
executor of the will of her father, Morris
Corlew, and the will has been presented
for probate.
The schools of the village closed this af
ternoon for the Easter vacation of two
weeks. Owing to the storm Wednesday
all the grades held solid sessions.
Miss Elsie Robbins of Boston, who is 8
teacher in the public schools of Brookline
Mass, is expected in town today to spenC
her Easter vacation with friends.
Mrs. Angie Vaughn, who is connected
with the work of the Berkeley Tempt,
church in Boston, and who has been spend
ing some weeks with her sister, loSs Das
comb, returned this week to Bost Pes
Alfred e. Godsoe has this weeaS 20 ,sss y;
the residence of Chief of Police Thof1s ~
on the New Terrace. Mr. Thompson ex
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
A Fire $! aoVJ SIT Omaha.

A fire caused Lou o, Explosion of gas
oline stove, brok1msf svluesday afternoon
on the t ird floor tpspMo1 aterson block, in
Omaha, Neb., whiNA avuies of Maccabees
were holding a meet eur d the same floor.
The women jumped rom windows or ran
down a stairway through smoke and flame.
Two of them are dead, and Is others in
jured. Four men and boy were also in
jured. One of the injured is not expected
to live. There was a fire escape on the
building, but no one thought of it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-03-24
Fire at PrOctoravIIIe.

Merrill Cooks house, barn and black
smith shop were burned at Proctorsville
about ) o'clock Tuesday morning Mr.
Cook saved his household goods on the first
floor and two horses, COW and calf were
taken from the barn. The fire started in
the shop. Geo. Smart had a blacksmith
shop in the upper part of the shop and
several carriages which were there were
burned. The buildings were insured, but
there was no insurance on the paint shop.