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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
The Right. of stoekholdsr. Affirmed.


Judge Tuley has handed down a decis-
ion OF far.reachng Importance in the cirs
cult court at Chicago in dissolving the in
junction issued in January restraining
Lewis b. Perrin, stockholder of the
Rodger Ballast Car company, from bring
ing ,mandamus proceedings against the
company to compel the directors to allow
him to examine the corporation records.
| The Injunction was sought on the asser
tion that Perrin would reveal the price
paid by the company for manufacturing
its patented cars and the amount at which
they were sold to the railroad companies,
which is regarded by the company as a
trade secret, which, if divulged to the pur-
chasers, would ruin the business of the
company.
Judge Tuley holds that under the law a
single stockholder has the right to exam
inc the books and records of the corpora
tion of which he is shareholder, and
that the corporation officials have no right
in court of equity to attempt to restrain
such examination by injunction. III con-
clusion, Judge Tuley said
"In these days of gigantic combinations,
corporations in the shape of trusts for the
purpose of secretly carrying on and exer-
cising franchises granted by state govern
ments-and this in defiance of the prohlb-
itory statutes-it is of the utmost import
ance that the right of stockholder TO ex-
anime the workings and methods of such
combinations be given liberal construc-
tion, as, If not his only, it is the greatest
safeguard which the law provides against
mismanagement or treachery on the part
of those in control.
"The underlying claim of equity in this
bill is the right OF directors to conceal
from stocK holders the information as to
the manner in which they are using the
property, the remedy sought in injunction
being to prevent him from enforcing le-
gal right to obtain that information.
"The court will not enjoin a feared or
threatened lawsuit. The contention of
the complainant is not based on good law
nor good equity. The injunction must be
dissolved"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
HENRY H. HORTON.
Death OF Former Resident Who Was
"A Prominent Citizen of Orange Park,

EIas
Andrew j. Horton received a telegram
from Orange Park, Fla, Wednesday morn
ing announcing the critical illness of his
brother, Henry II. Horton, and later in
the day came news of his death. The
cause is not known here, neither was it
known that he was ill.
Henry II. Horton was one of eight chill
dren of Hiram B. Horton, and was born
in Hinsdale, n. H., Dec. 2S, 1874. He
lived in Hinsdale until he was about 18
years old, when he came to Brattleboro
and began working in the machine shop of
Mr.. Crane. He then entered the employ
of Mr.. Wells's machine shop beyond the
Retreat. From there he went to work on
the railroad, and soon he was given a po-
sition in Providence, R. l., in railroad
shop.
From Providence he went to Westfeld,
Mass, where he lived few years, and
about 10 years ago he went to Florida as
master mechanic in railroad shop. Fail
ing health compelled him to seek outdoor
employment and he engaged in the lumber
business. A year or two ago he sold out
his lumber business and bought a large
farm. He kept large number of cattle
and shipped milk by car to Jacksonville
where it brought large price.
Mr.. Horton married Miss Dorcas II.
Kelley of Providence, r. l., Dec. 25, 1875,
whom he leaves with a son and daughter.
He also leaves two brothers, Andrew j.
and Charles F. Horton, both of Brattle-
boro. Mr.. Horton visited in Brattleboro
eight years ago. He was one of the prom
inent citizens of Orange Park, and the
whole family enjoyed the respect of the
community.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17

The fastest cruiser anoat is the Chitose;
which averaged 2S7 knots and attained a
maximum speed of 1916 knots in trial
near San Francisco Saturday. She can
show her heels to the Minneapolis, Uncle
Sans fastest cruiser. The Chtose is a
protected cruiser of 400 tons, 402 feet
inches in length, and drawing II l2 feet OF
water. She is provided with triple eXpan-
sion engines of the latest pattern, which are
capable of developing 1880 horsepower.
Her armament will consist Of two S-inch
and 10 4-inch rapiddre guns, II l2pound'
ers, six 2 1-2 Founders and five torpedo
tubes. The Chitose was built by the
Union Works of San Francisco, where the
Oregon of the United States navy was also
built
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
Mrs. Henderson Heads the Movement
for New white House

Mrs. Henderson Heads the Movement
for New white House.
At every Presidential reception in Wash
ington the fact is evident that the White
House is far behind the needs of the ma
tion, although it was palace at the begin
done, If Congress wishes to maintain its
reputation for generosity, to relieve the
President OF the actual discomfort he is
forced 10 live in on account of the limita-
tions of his official home.
Mrs. Henderson, wife of the former
Senator from Missouri, and daughter of
ex-senator Foote of Vermont, has taken an
active interest in this matter, and has caus-
ed to be circulated in Congress pamphlet
advocating the building of new home for
the President, proposing as site an emf
nence near her own stately mansion, be-
tween Fourteenth and Sixteenth streets
and U and Huron streets. 1t is almost in
a straight line, through one of the most
beautiful streets in town, from the present
White House, and many share with her
the belief that it is one of the best locations
for this purpose about the city. But it
would seem, If the object is to provide a
home for the President where he can retire
after his official duties are over, and be
practically separated from them, that il
would be preferable to go further into the
suburbs and place the Presidents residence
| in large park, surrounded by noble trees
and approached by pleasant drives.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
-----------------
Dewey VIII He Admiral.

A bill was passed by the Senate Tues
day creating the office of "admiral Of the
navy" This office, it is understood, is
created for the advancement of Rear Ad-
miral George Dewey. The text of the
bill reads;
THAT the President is hereby author
lied to appoint, by selection and promo
tion, an admiral of the navy, who shall
not be placed upon the retired list except
upon his own application; and whenever
such Office shall be vacated by death OF
otherwise, the Office shall cease to exist"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
Pension Claims Arising from ,he Span


The pension commissioner states that
in the Spanish war % officers and 257 en- =.
listed men were killed. One was colonel,
one lieutenant colonel, one a major, six
captains, four first lieutenants, nine second
lieutenants, and one acting assistant sur
geon. The officers wounded numbered
113 and the enlisted men wounded 1467.
The number of deaths from other causes
than wounds between May and Dec.
were Ill officers and 1854 enlisted men.
In the Spanish war the invalid claims on
account of the army filed up to Jan. u,
1890, numbered 4091; ON account of the
navy 247 the widows and dependent rela-
tives whose claims have been filed number
on account of the army 1436, and on ac-
count of the navy 81, making total of
Spanish war claims up to Jan. IL, of 5S11.
These claims are now in the course of
preparation by the department examiners,
and await adjudication. Only nine claims
had been reached and granted up to Feb g..
The Spanish war from military point
OF view. was so small an affair by compari-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
Gomez Has Not Com. to Havana.

Gov.-Gen Brooke and Gen. Maxine
Gomez have had no communication with
each other since the invitation and its ac-
ceptance by the latter to come to Havana.
Thirteen days have elapsed since Robert
p. Porter's agreement with Gomez to
bring about the disbandment of the Cuban
army on the payment to the troops of
SO, 900, 900, and yet no step has been taken
to pay the Cubans or disband them. From
day to day it is said at Havana that go
mez will be here in couple of days"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
ssi.ssOAs
Expenses for Town Poor Unusually
Large.


Julius l.. Stockwell, the overseer of the
poor, says the expenses in his department
have necessarily been large. Much sick
ness has prevailed and it has been many
years since the town has had to bury l3-
the number this year. There have been
larger number Of inmates at the farm than
usual, l. with an average Of nine. The
home is nicely fitted up and the expenses
are much less by having the people kept
there. Mr.. Stockwell also says:
concluded to have the hay fed out up
on the farm, as | think the land needed
improving; but, necessarily, il does not
show as much in cash. | would speak in
high praise of both Mr.. and Mrs. Josselyn,
who have discharged their duties well.
would highly commend them TO my sue
cessor and hope they may be retained. In
addition to the farm work Mr.. Josselyn
has earned upwards of $50 on roads and
bridges, making the farm expenses just
that much less than is stated in this re-
port. | would especially thank the Asso-
ciated Charities for their great assistance
in caring for those needing temporary
help. The expenses of the town have
been greatly reduced thereby. By serving
notices on oveTseers of other towns, | have
thrown expenses of paupers who were liv-
ing here upon: Rockingham, four; Put
ney, four; Guilford, four. DR.. Pratt was
reGngaged TO render such medical assist
apce as was needed and this has proved a
satisfactory arrangement.
The amount expended for the town
farm poor was Sl493 50 and for the poor
not at the town farm S1465. A, making a
total of $2959.11. Mr.. Josselyn, the man
ager of the farm, earned with the teams
and from produce sold $1S5.36, which
should be taken from the expense account.
Road Department Cost SIO,ssI.
Road Commissioner L. f. Stockwell
says in his report
In district No. l we graveled the road
nearly one-half mile; in district No. 4
about the same, and in district No. 10 we
Strengthened and graveled over 250 rods of
road. This was done to prevent the deep
mud every spring. We have put down
1894 square yards of macadam road with
the mountain stone, and 100 square yards
of macadam road with trap-rock stone.
This was all regarded and put down new.
We laid 1000 square yards of stone road on
Vernon street, where the mud was so deep
after every rain. New concrete was laid
on Canal street, Church street, Frost
street, Main street and Western avenue,
and good many of the old walks we re-
covered. have kept the town teams at
work within the limits of the village and
given the farmers outside work in their
own districts. The roads were in first
class condition when the heavy rain came
in the fall, which did so much damage all
through the town, and made extra expense
in putting them back in shape again.
Mr.. Stockwell has overdrawn his ac-
count $493.30 and has expended total Of
$11, 1921 OF, divided as follows;
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17

son with the civil war that it will not cut
a large figure upon our pension roll. The
greatest claim which 1t gives against the
government will be that Of the persons
who have lost their health because Of the
tropical fevers which they have suffered
on return to this country. Thirty years
from now it will be quite evident that
many constitutional maladles are clearly
traceable to this cause.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17

Secretary Long has issued an order
abolishing the canteen system in the navy.
The canteen has never fourished in the
navy, however. Spirituous liquors have
never been for sale on the warships and
beer has been sold on only two of them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17

The Barnum and Bailey circus, which
has been advertised to appear in the East
ern states the coming season, is to remain
in England permanently, having been con-
verted into a limited liability company
with a capital of $4,000, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
Card OF Thanka.

We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to
the many friends and neighbors who so kindly
helped us In our deep affection, in the burial OF
our beloved parents. May God bless each one
with as willing aid In any sorrow He may send
them.
MRS. PERRY HALL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
Gbe Uermumt Yb@min.
TEN PAGES.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY II, 1890.

The President sent message to Con-
gress Friday advocating the building of a
Pacific cable line to the Philippines, via
Hawaii and Guam.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
THE TOWNS FINANCES.
Auditors Have Finished Annual
Report.
Expenses of Town Poor Unusually
Large.--Roads Cost sIO,7sI---Town
Agency Did n $1,000 Business.

The auditors have completed their work
on the town report, and all of the copy for
that publication is in the hands of the
printers with the exception of the annual
statement of the selectmen, which will in
clude the figures giving the resources of
the town with a recommendation as to the
amount of the tax to be raised the coming
year. The selectmen will probably com.
plete their work Saturday. The town re-
ports will not be ready for distribution un-
til next Thursday, as 1t is customary to
publish the warrant for the town meeting
on the cover and the day for posting the
warrant is Thursday.
Receipts and Expenditures ofthe Year.
The following figures show the receipts
and expenditures Of the past year:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17

There is an Offset TO Mr.. Stockwell's &C
count, due to sale of concrete, work on
bridges, work for electric railroad company,
ETC., which brings the actual expenditure
down to $40, 781.97.
DIR. A. 1. Miller, the health officer, says
the schoolhouses, their grounds and their
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17

LNOR SALE - Two fine farms One of
II a bout 1875 acres two miles from Vermont
Academy on the Rockingham road; the other
of about 80 acres, adjoining Vermont Academy
property. Bo are well watered For price
and terms apply to F. B LOCKE, Saxton's
River VT g. II 12
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
lumhermel Wanted.

NTE WISH TO contract with reliable parties
w to cut, saw, and deliver on board cars from
four to hve million feet of spruce and hard wood
lumber VIII pay cash every 30 days. Inquire
of F. j. BAILEY & CO.. Brattlehoro, VT. att
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
For SALE.

or 20 rods Ss aGa on sanset Lake. Several 0
hundred cord OF wood and timber on the lot,
and three or four desirable building lots at head
of the lake. VIII be sold cheap for cash, or will
exchange for wood or lumber deliv- red in Brat.
tleboro village. j. II. MERRIFIELD. Admins
TRAITOR of S. H. Sherman's estate, Crosby Block,
Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
For Sale.

4 YOUNG HORSE, SOUND AND KIND
"A for lady or gentleman Is brothers and sis.
ters in 20 or better. Carriage cost Se00-bar
gain; wolf robe sleiL h, harness, $50 nearly good
as new, blankets, etc. No use for above as an
going away. lit f. II. WARE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17
For Sale.

nNE so horse power boiler, stack and injector
~ One - to 80 horse power engine in fine con-
dition. Second hand and new engines and boilers
of all kinds F. w. BOYDEN, Agt., Springf eld, ,
Mass % Oak street 41tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17

UT.
Balance In treasury as per last report, p Il
ReceveI of X. l.. Gordon, collector, 1884 20
W. Richardson liquor agent, l0.950 90
Borrow, money, lG.4G0 co
Brat. & Whitehall r. Il. div, Il, 200 %
Use r. o. boxes at West Brattleboro
by Mrs Henry Stockwell for 1897. 200
j. Z. SARGENT, old timber, 37l
Brattleboro Street Railway, for plank, $50
Rent Of Isl nd. 30 90
Transferred from bridge account. be
ing premium Of $500 accrued inter
est 500. on bridge bonds sCld, 1870 90
Circus license, 1900
From state OF Vermont for provisions
furnished Estey Guard June 30 1898 % IS
F. F. Gleason, bridge plank Sold 1000
T.. II. Putnam 100
goods sold from town farm 600
Auctioneer's license, 800
Fines, trotting on West River bridge 6OO
By W. s. Newton, fine Of Daniel Aher 800
Thos Lynch. 1900
Post Office rent S25 %
Road commissioners order. No. 10li 3ILO
VIM S Newton fine of VIM. Brown, Is %
BY +. II. Putnam, goods sold from
town rarm, i55
Barrel money, lOs2j
From Geo. 4. Fox, manager
auditorium, ll62 IS
BY WIN 8. Newton, fine OF Chas. Clark, SEQ
From dog money account, $3.50
HinHdAlc, one fourth bi idge expense,
1897 ss, 1880
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17

surroundings are generally in good sani-
tary condition. He gives a review Of the
infectious and contagious Diseases valu
a lie information in regard to diphtheria,
scarlet fever, measles and mumps. He
states that there has been established at
Burlington, VT, a state meteorological
laboratory for the free examination of
water, milk, all food products and cases of
diphtheria, typhoid fever, tuberculosis and
malaria. Outfits for collecting water for
examination should be obtained from the
health officer. Outfits for sending speci-
mems for examination of cases and sus-
pected cases of diphtheria, typhoid fever,
tuberculosis and malaria can be obtained
at Holden & Co.'s drug store. The health
laws of the state are given in connection
with DR.. Miller's report.
Business OF SII,IO5 at the Liquor
Agency.
The liquor agency as usual was one of
the thriving institutions of the town. 1t
did a business of S11, 10j 81, made a profit
of $l009.2j, not counting 500 for rent.
The stock of liquor on hand is valued at
S109S 06, against a stock of $1275.71 at
the time of the last report.
The income from the town house was
S26S7 So, and the expenses $1,000. 81, MAX
ing net receipts of 1896 A, not counting
anything for interest on the investment.
The new Main street bridge cost S12,-
077S4. The bridge bonds amounted to
$4,000, the premium on the bonds S14OO
and accrued interest on the bonds SO,
making a total of s16,470 There was
transferred TO the regular account $1470,
and there is a balance on hand of S2C22. .16.
The Towns Lila bIlItIes.
Bonded debt at per cent $4,000 90
Road machinery bonds, per cent, 5000 90
Main street bridge bonds per cent. 1900 90
Highway bond at per cent, 5000 90
Interest on United States deposit s2s 67
Overdrawn by road commissioner, 4g3 30
Collectors salary, 10000
n ate school tag, 1899. 22144s
State highway tax lso9 2,274 As
ss227O 90
Less cash on hand general
account, Sj36S3i
Uncollecttd taxes estimated
good, 3,236.15
Ss,eO5C9
Liabilities February l, 1899, S73,e65 81
Liabilities February !, 1895, SEA, ,535 65
Increase in liabilities, sO,l8Oi9
Collector GordOn's Account
Following are the figures in the account
of Robert E. Gordon, collector of taxes:
Or. Cr
Uncolected town tax, 1897 81. .26O 65
Uncollected school tax. 1897. $50 "a
Town tax. 1899, 30El
Highway " 20Z
State s. Cos s2,6s3 20
County Is
State school tax, So
highway " So
State school tax. 1897. 81 2449 IS
highway tax, 1897, s. 2,453 IS
Town school " 1898. 30g 37l7 90
Suspended taxes collected. IS 6l
urer s4O,s5O a.
Attachments on town school
tax. 1897, "a So
Uncoected school taxes, III 90
town 1855 rs
S45,tgS 81 S45.lss ~
Only l20 volumes have been added to
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S45,tgS 81 SI5.l9s 81
Only l20 volumes have been added to
the Free library during the year, the pres
ent number there being 10,51S. The bal
ance on hand, less what will be needed for
the running expenses to July l, is being
expended for new books Number of
books drawnsfrom the library for home use
during the year was 1854. The trustees
express regret for their loss in the removal
from town of Rev. G. o. Day, who for a
long time was a member of the board and
one of its most interested and efficient
workers. His removal will necessitate the
election of some one to fill his unexpired
term, in addition to the election of the
trustees required each year Total expend-
itures for the library were S1513.49.
The town farm property is valued at
S5I06. 20, the town house at $4,000, and
other town property at S532l. The stone
crusher is listed at one-haif its former
value.
The amount of school orders paid was
$4,000 "a, and the amount on hand is
S4S59 90. The 1898 balance of S2146 81
includes money to be paid over to the viii
lage district when the official decree of the
supreme court is received.
The school directors of the town district
say: A law enacted at the last session of
the legislature gives this town district its
full share of the five per cent tax, drawn
by its legal schools, the same as all other
towns and districts in the state, by provid-
ing for the division of public money ac-
cording to the legal number of schools
wherever it has to be divided. In this
town the share of each legal school of 2S
weeks will be near SIS.
Such a sum as so cents on the dollar of
the grand list will raise is thought to be
sufficient for the coming year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17

" ANTED-50,0OO feet Of i4 or 2 inch sea.
w soned second growth white ash wASON
MANUFACTURING CO., Brightwood, Mass.
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SHOPPING OF every description promptly
- aud carefully executed. Send stamp for cir,
cuar: MISS l. l.. BOYCE, 172 West s1st Street,
New York CITY. a.
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eaanten.

A CTIoN MAKERs-A few good organ action
"A A. makers wanted Steady employment. The
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MY WANTED-Reliable statesmen to sell the best
w specially ever placed on the market
staple article and ready seller. affording a large
profit, There is steady and increasing demand
Tor II In all sections. No samples required. Ad
dress, Manufacturer" Cleveland Ohio ell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-17

WANTED SALESMEN-For the sale of our
w lubricating oils and greases Our terms
are the best ever offered. Exclusive territory
given to energetic men. References exchanged
For particulars address, THE VICTOR OIL Co,
Cleveland. O. : II
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Business Garns.

T d. HOI.TON, M. D.,
III. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
Offlce and residence corner Main and Walnut
treets. At HON. from to and to Pm.
Brattleboro, Vt.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-03-29
Education First, Then Referendum.

McCartyville. Ohio. March -, 1900.
1gnatius Donnelly Dear brother re-
former. as | have changed my place of
residence | will change address OF my
reform papers. l will organize a refer
endulr club and try and arouse people to
immediate action. The action taken at
Cincinnati March Ist is not at all salts
factory to reformers of Ohio. for the
initiative and referendum to be placed in
the hands of the people at the present
time. with the press of this country con-
trolled by monopoists and their hire
lings. The people should know that class
legislation brought about those terrible
conditions and built up monopolies and
trusts from which there seems to be no
escape (and there certainly will be none
unless the people are aroused to a sense
OF duty) | believe everything that is
public necessity should be owned and
controlled by the public, and the people
should be educated on those lines, and
| know of no better way than through
Our referendum clubs.
Direct legislation is absolutely neces-
sary and must be adopted if we are to
be free people; but education upon
those many reforms that are contained
in the Omaha platform and reaffirmed
at Cincinnati is the work of the hour
My former address was o5I w. North
street.
Present address, John Phalen, McCar-
tyville, O.