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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09

Bullet Passed Only a Few Inches from
the Head OF Miss LottIs Burlington Of
PownaI.
What appears to have been a well plan
ned attempt to murder Miss Lottie Bur
rington, II years of age, was made in
Pownal about 2 o'clock Sunday morning
Her mother, Mrs. Ella burlington, was
awakened by the report of pistol shot,
and Immediately after her daughter rushed
to her, almost overcome with excitement.
The daughter sleeps on the second floor,
and the bullet had entered the window and
passed few inches over her head. 1t was
imbedded in bureau.
Investigation showed that the course of
the bullet was such that it could not have
been fired by a person on the ground.
There is tree near the house in direct
line of the course which the bullet took
and the person who fired it must either
have been in the tree or on a ladder. Sew
eral people heard wagon pass over a
bridge near by Immediately after the shot
was fired
Mrs. burlington is connected with one
of the most prominent families in Pownal,
and at the December, 1892, term of the
county court was granted a divorce from
her husband, the case being the most stub
bornly fought on both sides that ever came
before the court. No causes are assigned
for the attempted murder, and the officers
have worked unsuccessfully thus far in
their attempts to find a clue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
Death OF Harry G. Root of Benning-
ton.

Harry G. Root, -, one of the most promi-
nent men in Benni' gton, died Thursday at
his winter home in San Diego, Cal. He
was born in Greenfield, Mass, and was
for so years associated with l.. r. Graves
of Bennington in the manufacture of tin
ware. Mr.. Root was one of the founders
of the First National bank. He was large
ly interested in the marble business of Dor
set, controlling several quarries and mills
there for years. He was a prominent
member of the State Agricultural society.
He was one of the originators of the Ben
nington Historical society and president at
the time of his death and was active in the
erection of the battle monument and in
the centennial celebration. Mr.. Root rep
resented Bennington for two terms in the
legislature and had served two terms in the
senate. He was president of the board OF
electors from Vermont in 1860 and cast the
vote of the board for Abraham Lincoln.
He was always active in the promotion of
the interests of Vermont and was widely
known and respected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
Suit for Malpractice.

Deputy Sheriff Whitaker served papers
on DR.. w. g. f. Flanders of Burlington in
Rutland Friday in a civil action for $1,000
damages, brought by Miss Bridget Mulliu
of West Rutland for alleged malpractice.
The case will be entered at the September
term of the Rutland county court. DR..
Flanders is an attending surgeon at the
Fanny Allen hospital, Burlington, and it is
alleged that about year ago the plaintiff
was induced by the doctor to have an oper-
alton performed for her deformed feet.
The operation resulted in the loss of one
foot, and it is claimed the other will have
to be amputated.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
MISCELLANY.
The Tiny Little Girl.

Mother says lhe's awful bad,
Gets SO cross II makes her mad,
Wants to know " can't do
somethin, little girl, to you;
Thinks ] better whip you we'll,
SAYS you're good and bad a spell.
amt home all day to see,
So don't know how bad you be,
But couldn't bear to whip her
When l see her sweet lips CURL
For she's such a very little
Such a tiny, little grill
"Wouldn't mind word todayi"
'sDtct that g what her ma will say.
"Ju-t as bad as bad could be,
'Cept in little spells, you see."
Mother tells me that there child
Sets her sometimes almost wild.
Won't | punish her bitf
Thinks she's better after it.
But / couldn't bear to whip her
When ! see her sweet lips curl,
For she's such very little
Such tiny, little grill
Thinkin Of her all day long,
With her laughter and her song,
But your mother says it's true
Bad mans got hold Of you.
How about 1t, little miss,
With tho rosy lips to kissH
Couldn't punish her a bit,
And that Just clean settles IL.
But couldn't boar to whip her
When l see her sweet lips curl,
For she's such a very little
Such tiny, little grill
Bath NewA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
Two millions a Year.

When people buy, try, and buy again. means
States are now buying Cascarets Candy CathIai !.
tic at the rate of two million boxes year anu ~
will be three million before New Year s. IL e d
lightfui bowel regulator for everybody inc year
round All druggists, 10, 25, 80 cents DoA' cur
guaranteed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
Reorganization OF Vermont MIIItIa.

Gov. Smith has asked the supreme court
to pass upon the present laws relating to
the state militia There are two laws
bearing upon this subject now on the stat
ute-books, an old law and one passed at the
special session. The last law gave the gov
ernor authority to raise two regiments in
the state, if he chose. The old law pro
vides for only one, so the question arises as
to which law prevails. AS soon as the
court renders its decision the re0rganiza-
ton of the state militia will be decided
upon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
Crucified Herself.

Burlington Woman Drove Spikes
Through Her Feet and One HRnd---
Was In a Religious Frenzy.
Mrs. Della Du Tully, domestic employ
ed in the family of c. A. Barber at Bur-
lington, in fit of religious frenzy attempt
ed to cruelty herself Friday. She was
rescued in time to prevent serious conse-
quences, and sent to the Fanny Allen hos
pital Mrs. Barber heard pounding on the
floor in the servants chamber. Later,
hearing the woman call to her. she found
her stretched out on the floor as though
crucified, the blood gushing from wounds
in the palms of both hands, both feet and
her forehead Help was summoned and
the wounds dressed. Only one nail was
used, it being nearly four inches in length.
Her wounds, though painful, are not con
sidered serious unless lockjaw sets in.
Mrs. Du Tully is A. years of age, and has
been employed in Mr.. BARRIERS family
about six months.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
Big Dinners.

Every day in this city thousands of persons eat
too much at dinner, and, as a consequence, suffer
from sour stomach, heartburn, indigestion, dys
PERSIA etc II these will take just one OF Car
ter's Little Liver Pills Immediately after eating
they will be surprised by the entire absence OF
those unpleasant feelings which daily distress
Of eating big dinners without fear. Only one
little pill remember.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
Caledonia County Temperance Crusade,

The temperance crusade has had good
effect on the vioators of the law in the
surrounding town, says a st. Johnsbury
despatch. On Saturday, Dana Cowles of
Hardwick, pleaded guilty to two first Of
fences of selling liquor. He paid fines
amounting to $4951. Loren j. Hall of
West Burke pleaded guilty to seven first
offences and paid fines amounting to $179.-
"a. Both voluntarily paid their fines rather
than take their chances with the grand ju-
nv which convenes Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
THE HACKNEY STALLION,
Macmillan

Will make the season Of 1899 at the Valley
Fair Ground, Brattleboro.
Macmillan was imported by Eben D. Jordan
of Boston, who has been an importer Of Hackney
stations from some Of the best studs in England
for several years. The hackueys are noted for
their intelligence beauty and excellent reading
qualities. They bring good price in every mar
ket The crossing Of spirited trotting bred mares
with the best Hackney stations has produced the
very highest type Of road and carriage horses.
MAMMALIAN was prize winner at the New York
horse shows Of "a and 80. and at the Boston
shows Of 90, 81 and 90. This is an exceptional
opportunity for breeders in Brattleboro and Vi
cinity to breed TO the very best at a moderate
price Service fee $40 For further information
address 1926
{. ID. MOVES, BrattlebOrO, vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09

Herbert Pole was probably fatally in
iured Sunday at Fletcher while attempting
to kill a hedgehog The breech of his gun
blew out, striking him in the forehead and
breaking two holes through to the brain.
The ninth annual convention of the
Medal of Honor Legion of the United States
will be held in Burlington July 10 and 90
Amos j. Cummings, member of Congress
from New York, is the present commander
and Col L. G. Estes of Washington the ad-
infant
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
400.

Dr. E. Detchons Anti Diuretc may De WORTH
to you more than 500 If you have emu S,,s,nS
soils bedding from ineoDtinence OF water uIsihs
sleen, Cures old and young alike. 81; Sold Dy
Geo T.. Greene, druggist, Brattleboro W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09

"what is the price of Dobbins' Electric So slor,
give cents bar, full size, just reduced from
tan Hasn't been less than ten for SS years.
'Why, that's the price of common Drown s stSlpr
Send me box. can't afford to ouy any o'"o'
soap after this"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
Exchange
Telephone
Service.
Business or Residence Telephones,
Six on Circuit, 1915.

The New England Telephone and Telegraph
company is prepared to establish at residences
or places OF business located within one mile of
the Central Office and accessible to the company's
wires, long distance telephones on metallic cir
cult, measured service basis, at the above low
rates. For stations located more than mile
from the central office, a small additional charge
for mileage is added.
sE-For further Information call upon or ad-
dress the Manager, osby Block, Main street,
Brattleboro.
You cannot afford to he without IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-09
THE VERMONT NEWS.
Murder Attempted.

Bullet Passed Only a Few Inches from
the Head OF Miss LOttIe burlington of
PoNynaI.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
DR.. COREY NOT KNOWN HERE.
No Record of the Man Who Killed
HIS Wife While Dreaming.

dispatch from Tacoma, Wash. last
night told of the strange deed of a DR. c.
r. Corey, of that city, who was said TO
have been a former resident of Washing
ton, ID. c. DIR. Corey was described as a
prominent druggist
lie says that he woke up in the morning
10 find that he had shot and killed his wife
In accounting for the terrible deed he says
that he dreamed that burglars were chas-
ing his wife down the street. The scene
of his dream was Washington. d. c., his
former home, and he thought that the
thieves were pursuing his wife near the
Botanic Gardens. Finding a revolver on
the sidewalk, he picked il up and fired at
her pursuers. He was awakened from his
dream by the noise of the shots and found
that he had killed his sleeping wife. The
dispatch adds that the police are satisfied
that Corey is telling a truthful story.
An effort was made by reporter for
The Times this morning 10 locate some
one who knew the Dr. Corey in question
but without avail. He is not registered as
a practicing physician on the past records
of the District. nor is anything known of
him here. so far as can be learned Presi-
dent Robert y. Harper, of the local Drug
gists' Association, says that although his
records extend back as far as 1873 there
is no DR.. Corey to be found in the list.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
SENT TO PRISON
FOR FIVE YEARS
RGdy 0'Meara Found Guilty
of Housebreaking.
Prisoner Makes a Pathetic Appeal
for Mercy.
Verdict Returned In Five Minutes.
Defendants Past Record
Bad oae.-

Rody O'Meara, of Cleveland, Ohio, was
ing today before Justice Clataugh, in Grim
inal Court No. !. The defendant was
charged with entering the house of Charles
H. Raub, on New Hampshire Avenue, be-
tween NJ and n Streets, about two weeks
ago.
The testimony for the Government was
conclusive as TO the commission of the
crime charged TO the defendant. Mr.. Raub
the complaining witness, and the police
officers who arrested the defendant at the
time the crime was committed testified to
O'Meara having entered the house and to
having found the articles taken on his per-
son. 1t was also shown that the defendant
tried TO effect an entrance by boring
through the doors with an auger
AmCng the articles which the defendant
took was n bottle Of whisky, of which he
drank freely. The prisoner did not take
the witness stand in his own defence. His
attorney, Charles A. Calvert, however,
made a strong appeal to the jury in behalf
of his client, asking that he be acquitted
because be was intoxicated at the time he
committed the crime.
Assistant District Attorney Shiliington,
that there was no evidence TO show that
0'Meara was intoxicated at the time he
committed the crime with which he was
charged. All the testimony Oh this point,
he claimed, went to show that the fen
dant was sober when he went 10 Rau5's
house and that he became intoxicated from
drinking the liquor he found there.
The defendant, 0'Meara, il is said came
TO Washington some time ago from Cleve-
land, Ohio, seeking an appointment as
captain of the watch at the Census Bu-
reau. He is also said to have strong po-
litical influence and is endorsed by Senator
Mark Hanna and Colonel Dick.
The jury after being out about five min
utes returned verdict of guilty.
The defendant. asked to plead to the
court for mercy, on account of his past
good record. His appeal was eloquent and
pathetic and was listened to in perfect ST.
lence by the court and the large crowd
of spectators. The appeal. however, fell
upon deaf ears so far as the court was
concerned.
When the prisoner had finished his ap-
peal, Justice Clabaugh, stated that he had
learned something of the past record of the
defendant, namely that twice before he had
been convicted in a criminal court. He
then sentenced O'Meara to five years i'm
prisonment in the penitentiary at Mounds
vile, W. Va
The evening times., 1899-03-27
TO CONFER WITH MR.. CARNEGIE
Members of the Library Commits
sion Now in New York

Members OF the Library Commits
sion Now in New York.
Commissioner Wight is in New York to-
day, having gone there in company with
B. II. Warner vice president of the Carne-
gle Library Commission. and Bernard H.
Green, superintendent of construction of
the proposed building, to confer with Mr..
Carnegie relative to the new structure.
At the last meeting of the Library Com
mission, Messrs. Wight and Warner were
delegated TO consult with Mr. Carnegie and
the visit TO New York is being made in
accordance with the action of the Com
mission. Col. Bingham and Captain Beach,
who were constituted a committee of two
to draft rules and regulations to govern
the Office of superintendent of construc-
ton are almost ready to make their report
and in this way everything will be ready
for second meeting of the entire Library
Commission about Thursday or some day
during the latter part of this week.
The names of architects will be present.
cd at this meeting and ten will probably
be selected, as required by law, to compete
for the design to be followed in erecting
the proposed structure. Commissioner
Wight will return about Wednesday He
was also accompanied to New York by
Leon DesseZ, who is architect for one of
the new truck houses to be erected here
MIR. Wight and Architect Dessez will
visit number of engine and truck houses
In New York and Philadelphia for the pur-
pose of studying details of construction
which might be embodied in some of the
new engine and truck houses to be erected
IN this city. 1t is understood that spe-
cial study will be made OF combination
engine and truck houses, with view to
building several such structures in this
city
The evening times., 1899-03-27
ACTED WITHOUT AUTHORITY.
Arrests Man Who FAIL
ed TO Pay His Bill.

Policeman Mulvaney last night thought
that it was his duty to serve as collector
for lunch room on E Street north vest
and arrested Francis Sheridan for refusing
TO pay for his supper. Sheridan was ar
raigned in the Police Court today charged
with disorderly conduct.
The policeman stated in court that last
night he Was approached by the proprist tor
of an f Street lunch room and asked to ar
rest Sheridan who was charged with fail
ure to pay for a meal which he had or
dered, The policeman complied with the
request. do you officers consider it your
duty to make arrests in such cases." en-
quired Judge Kimball.
Il dc" replied the policeman.
How about this, Mr.. Pugh? Is il the
duty of a policeman to make arrests for
debit" asked the judge of the Assis.a an.
District Attorney. Mr.. Pugh answered
that the manual positively prohibited any
such action on the part CT policemen IF
it were allowed, your honor" said he, Il
am very much afraid this court would have
very few officers who would not be amen
able.
The policeman was given instructions
about making Illegal arrests and the case
against Sheridan dismissed.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
OLD DOMINION NEWS NOTES.

Miss Louisa G. Yates of Rockingham. has been
elected a teacher at the graded school at Falls
Church.
Five coal cars fell from the high trcstle at
Lambert's Point Saturday night and were wreck
ed The trestle was also badly damaged No one
was hurt
The Danville tobacco market was quite ami.
mated during the past week, weather conditions
being favorable 10 large receipts of leaf. The
breaks have been large, and prices fairly well
up.
The recent foods have been very disastrous to
county bridges crossing the smaller streams The
board Of supervisors of Pittsylvania county will
hold special meeting this week to award con-
tracts for the rebuilding of six bridges that have
been washed away
The Alexandria municipal election now begins
TO attract attention. The present mayor Hon.
George L. Simpson. and eN-Mayor Luther w
Thompson candidates for the Democratic
nomination. The only new candidates for coun.
ell are Morgan Davis as alderman and Louis
Kraft as councilman.
The tug E. T. Williams, towing couple of
barges to Richmond, in collision off Middle
Ground Light, Hampton Roads, late Friday night,
with an unknown four-masted schooner. The
pilot house of the tug was demolished, and the
schooner's headgear carried away and her cap
tain and seaman knocked overheard The men
were rescued.
Inc DanVflie city council has decided, after
much discussion of the municipal tax bill opera
tive for the year beginning June I. not to in
crease the tax rate on real estate and personal
property, but it is very probable that the city
fathers will be compelled 10 increase license
taxes This latter question will be definitely de-
cded at a second meeting of The council, TO be
held tomorrow.
Former Governor +. W NJ. Holiday, of VIM
chester, when seen in regard TO the claim of
J. j. Moran's heirs against the State of Virginia
for large sum, aleged2to be due j. j. Moran
for collecting the refunded direct tax said he
remembered nothing about the contract alleged
to have been signed by him and Moran during
the formers term OF office governor. If such
a contract was made. it upon the advice of
Attorney General James L. Field.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
THE PROVINCE OF SANTA CLARA
Statistics Furnished the War De-
spartment by General Brooke.

Assistant Secretary of War Meiklejohn
has received from General Brooke some in
teresting statistics in relation TO the prov
ince of Santa Clara, Cuba. According TO
the report the Province of Santa Clara is
divided into six judicial districts, Santa
Clara. Cienfuegos, Sagua la Grande, Rene
dios, Sancti Spiritus, and Trinidad. The
province has an area of 15,0T2 1-2 square
miles, with innumerable keys adjacent to
that coast, the size an extent of which are
unknown at present.
The census of 1897 showed population
of 331, ,126 inhabitants. These are divided
as follows:
White, 233, 125; black. 32 ,140 halfbreeds,
1921: foreigners (Caucasians), 973; Chi
nese, 5,037.
The province contains 217 municipal
schools, with an attendance of 4,677 male
and 3,S11 female children. or private
schools there are 194, with an attendance
of 1855 boys and girls.
The population and area of each of the
six judicial districts is as follows:
Santa Clara, population, 81, ,552; area in
square miles, 1898. Cienfuegos population
90 490; area in square miles, 6,844 IL;
Sagua la Grande, population 1886; area in
in square miles, 1900. Remedies. popula
tion 6l,249; area in square miles 1855.
Sancti Spiritus, population, 25,l92: area in
square miles 1853. Trinidad, population
23.075; area in square miles 91S.
The police organization of Santa Clara
embraces 1,0O1 officers and privates. of
whom 600 are mounted and 300 unmounted
privates. The chief of this organization
has a secretary, three sub-chiefs, an in
spector, six district chiefs, three assistant
inspectors. six metropolitan chiefs, three
metropolitan lieutenants, seven municipal
chiefs first class, and fifteen municipal
chiefs (second class, thirty mounted and
thrty-five unmounted sergeants, and the
total police force is supported at cost of
1861 200 per annum. Each officer. and men,
ber of the police force is compelled to pro-
vide himself with uniform and equipments
at his own cost, and those who are mount
ed furnish their own horses and provide
food for them.
The urban police must be single, the
rural married or single; they must be be-
tween the ages of twenty-five and forty,
and over five feet five inches in height, and
physically sound. The urban police must
be able to read and write and all temperate
and of good moral character.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
CITY BREVITIEs.

The second anniversary exercises and supper
Of the American Flag Council, d. A., No 8,
will be held at Four-and-a half and G Streets
southwest, this evening at 7:3O O'Clock. An in
teresting programme will be rendered
J. NJ. Proctor, for many years a city mis-
sionary here, has erected Gospel tent at No.
612 L Street northwest, for winter use He con-
templates establishing a permanent work. A
ten days service will be held in the tent, be-
ginning March 29, at 7:45 o'clock. This will be
preparatory service.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
Chamberlain,s Courb Ren.,

This remedy is intended especially for couyb.
colds, Group, whooping cough, and influenza n;
has become famous for its cures of these diseases
large part of the civilized world The 1os,
fatteIing testimonials have been received, giving
accounts OF its good works, Of the aggravatipg and
persistent coughs il has cured, Of severe ccIJs
that have yielded promptly 10 its soothing Effects
and Of the dangerous attacks OF croup il has
cured, often saving the life Of the child Tba
extensive use of for whoping cough has shown
that it robs that disease Of all dangerous conse.
quences. Sold by Henry Evans. Wholesale and
Retail Druggist, OBS Street northwest; Con
necticut Avenue and Street northwest, and no,
Maryland Avenue northeast.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
Awaiting a Fuper.I Shit,

The funeral ship Roumania ought to ar
rive at New York today, but at 10 a m
nothing OF the vessels movements h,f
been heard at the War Department. Tn,
list of the names of the dead soldier,
whose remains are being brought home ha;
not come 10 hand, either. 1t will probabl,
come later in the day.
The evening times., 1899-03-27
Always the best OF everything at
the least money.
The Busy Corner.
$4,000
Y ards OF
LaCeS.

Washington's lace centre is
bounded by a line that marks the
confines of cur store. We strove
for and attained a reputation for
our Laces that not all the compe-
titiou of this or any other city
can bulge an inch from its posi-
ton.
We have nursed this depart
ment with so much care that it
has grown like cultivated mush-
room with the stanchness Of steel
to keep up its growth. You can
draw a very clear distinction be-
tween fddlesticks and facts by
reading carefully these special
Easter values:
The evening times., 1899-03-27
Bishop satterIee's Lecture.

Bishop Satterlee will speak this evening
at the Church of the Epiphany on "Cathe-
dral Work of the Future in America in
which he will explain its use and possi-
bilities. This is one of the free public lee
lures under the auspices of the Church
mans League