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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
DISTRICT NO. 9.
Mean Melon Thieves.

Unubually NAehh
The melon thief is abroad in the land.
The melon patches of Frank N. Farnum
and Arthur Adams in district No. have re-
ceived visits from that fraternity. Chandler
Brown and Moritz Capen, near Centerville,
were not forgotten. Probably the great
est loser was Chas. Harris of district No
10, because he raises a large quantity for
sale, as we'll as family use.
A large number of melons were carried
away. and not content with pillaging the
thieves destroyed those left by breaking
and cutting them in pieces, and also de-
stroyed his pumpkins in similar fashion.
1t is bad enough to steal that which will
bring money or may be used for food, but
to add insult to injury by destroying and
rendering useless the crop grown by an
old man is one of the mysteries that the
average person cannot understand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Corn roasts are becoming popular func-
ton in this section. A jolly party of youth
full villagers enjoyed straw ride to the hos
pitable home of D. M. Barber last Tues
day evening. A corn roast was novelty
to some of the party but was enjoyed heart
ilv. The corn must have had an exhilarat-
ing effect judging by the vigorous school
veil the happy party gave upon their re-
turn home toward the wee hours of the
night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
BEAUTIFUL COMEDY DRAMA.
Charles CowIes I'm "a Country Mer-
chant" valley Fair Nights.

Simply grand is the unanimous YER
dict of ali who witness the splendid in
depreciation of the character of Eben
Baxter, the staunch, honest old post-mss-
ter. by Mr.. Charles Cowles, who will ap-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Miss Jennie G. Yetman completed ride OF 1Ol
miles on a bicycle on roads near New York Wed
nesday in hours and So minutes less than hel
scheduled time of "a hours. She was completely
exhausted and in a state of collapse at the finish
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
: 1T1TE IN VCRMONT, Marlboro, SIS.


- By the Probate Court for said District; u
To ali persons Interested In the estate OF r. D.
RiCHARDSON late of Brattleboro, deceased.
'iNnAA'NSNA'' INV - Greeting.
Whereas Geo. A. Boyden has presented 70 1nls
court an instrument purporting 10 Do tne iase
will of aaid deceased for probate you are
hereby notified that this court will decide upon
the probate OF said instrument az the SESSION set
tleboro In said district, on the Both DAY OF Dep
tember, A. D., 1899 when and where you may ap'
pear and contest the same, II you see CAUSE s.
81 A. II. bCHWENhi hoeiSVoi'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

The stage attraction will comprise
THE MARINES. a duo OF grotesque and dar-
ing acrobats full of fun.
MILE. NooYAH. Two great acts on the sill
yer wire and the aerial ladder
THE KOMARS, presenting an Oriental gym
nastic novelty, the Roman ladders.
THE BLOSSOMS. Three grotesque dancers and
pantomimists.
THE BROTHERS MARITIME, presenting the
latest European gymnastic sensation.
MILE. LOUISE, queen Of the rolling globe
THE LA NOLES in their sensational acts on
the revolving ladder and double trapeze.
Free Performances, almost continue
GUS, forenoon and afternoon, both days
on stage opposite grand stand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

The r. M. Harvey tenement house at Granite
vile, was burned Wednesday morning. The fire
is supposed TO have been OF incendiary origin The
families In the lower story saved part OF their
household goods, while those In the upper story
lost practically everything. The loss is about
$500, partially insured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Christian Science service in Grange hal
Sunday at 10:45 o'clock. Subject, Sun
reality." All are welcome.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
PHOENIX, FRIDAY
A Few Foot Notes."

to button boots with light turn soles
or low ties. Gentlemen are wear
ing heavy shoes with double soles
with the idea of doing without rub
bers. The uppers are cut from box
calf, enamel, heavy Vici kid and
winter russell leather. For evening,
patent leather ties are worn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

q The new round toes are
49, natures shape, more becom-
ing and far more comfortable.
For street wear ladies are
wearing lace boots made on
manish lasts from box calf or
Vici kid with heavy soles; but for
party wear the preference is given
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Boys shoes are now
made in the same shapes as
mems with full round toes.
Winter russell and box calf
are used more than ever
before. Youths shoes in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

weights with patent tips are desir-
able. Baby shoes come in a great
variety of styles and colors, red,
white, blue and black with fancy
stitching and vesting tops.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
Birtbs.

In saxtons River, Sept. IA, son to Mr.. and
In Weston Sept 10, a daughter to Mr.. and Mrs.
Herman w. Burton.
In Plainheld. H., Sept. IL, a son to MIR. and
Mrs Timothy r. Lawrence.
In Below Falls, Sept. ID, daughter to Mr..
and Mrs e. Marggraf
In Halifax, Sept. J 1, son. Norton wesley, 10
Alya A and Alice L. Fairbanks.
In Putney. Sept. IS, a son to Mr.. and MRS
Arthur Lowell. .
In Chester. Sept. 10, son to Mr. and Mrs
Walter Bugbee.
In WaIpole, n. H Sept IS, daughter to Mr.
and Mrs Norman K Watkins.
la Westminster. Sept. IS, daughter to Mr.
aud Mrs Geo. B. Hall.
In Wilmington, Sept 1s, son to Mr.. and
Mrs w. K. Fitch
In wilmington, Sept 81, a son to Mr.. and MRS
Leon A. Jewell.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22
The Stove Merchant

Tells you that he cannot put that fur
mace into your house for anywhere near
the price he named last year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

in town we Should be pleased to
have you look over our shoe store,
which is the largest in the state and
one of the largest in New England.
Our fall and winter styles of foot
wear are all in stock and we think
you will be pleased with the new
shapes. You will miss the pointed
toe, which now excites no interest
except as curiosity and a relic of
past folly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Footwear for lumbermen
and farmers deserves special
attention as great strength
and hard service are required.
Nothing has yet been in
vented which stands the test
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Misses and children's
school shoes are made
; from box calf and heavy
kid with good durable
soles, thus insuring com
fortand service. For Sun.
dress occasions the lighter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Ike the Dali Band ATWOOD boot
and leggins These, with the ball
band ruhbers, make line of loot
wear of the most comfortable and
serviceable kind Our store will be
closed on the second day of the fair
from IL to S, but will be open both
evenings until 8 o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

sizes from 8 to I3 Ia are generally
worn with spring heels. They suit
the mothers and delight the little
fellows who want real boys shoes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

You are doubtless COM
n ing to the Valley Fair.
>~No one in this region of
country can afford to miss
this, the greatest attrac.
tion of the wear. While
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Hiss StonerS1e has just returned from
New York with
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

Buy your tickets at the drug stores and avoid
the crowd at the gates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-09-22

hoods Fills cure liver nsi the non.lrritsting and
ISaiI cathartie g take With aoOds sarsaPaEillA
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
WELL KNOWN MANAGERS
 AFTER THE OPERA HOUSE
a Five Year Lease-Are Known as "rhe Trust" and Are Afraid of the Press.

It has been rumored on the streets for several days past that Jefferson, Klaw & Erlanger, which firm is known In the the- atrical world as "the trust," had signed a five-year lease on OBrien's opera house, and would begin just after the close of the present season to overhaul and refit the entire building.
 No, the lease hasn't been signed yet" said Henry Badham, one of the owners of the opera house, yesterday, but Jefferson, Klaw & Erlanger have had the proposi tion to lease it under consideration for some time past. 1 think they will either close the deal or refuse it some time this week. ''One thing on which they are still hold ing off is the attitude which the press Of Birmingham will take towards them. In some cities the papers are not favorable to this firm, and for this reason they want a definite understanding about their rela- tions with the newspapers before they come here.
 q believe that it would be the best thing that could happen to Birmingham In the theatrical line. This firm has the booking of all the best plays on the road, besides running a number of very excellent com panies themselves. Birmingham would then have the assurance that all of them that came south at all would visit Birming- ham, whereas, under present conditions, the big shows suit their convenience in stopping over in this city, sr,
 Some people say that tho trust" is ex- ceedingly anxious to get control of the opera house in Birmingham in order to make up @ circuit of southern theatefs which they propose to control. The firm already has a theater in New Orleans,7 and with one at Birmingham and Atlanta, three of the best show towns in the south, they would have the nucleus of good cir ptrif
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
FOX WON VICTORY.
Will Represent Local B'nai B'rith at
 Grand Lodge.

An interesting contest took place at the alton on Sunday evening between four members of the Youths Auxiliary of the B'nai Brith to decide which of the contest ants should represent the local lodge in the annual debate at the Grand Lodge meeting, which takes place this year at Memphis.
 The contest was in the nature of a de- bate, the subject being, Resolved. That Commercial Education Is More Beneficial Than a Classical One.' The affirmative side was represented by Ed Solomon and Milton Fies, and the negative by Sidney J. Marx and Carl Fox. As only one candidate was to be selected, the debate was judged on individual merit, and the judges. Dr. J. H. Phillips, superintendent of the pub lie schools Hon. Frank S. White and President Samuel UIlman, of the board of education, after careful consideration, awarded the honor to Carl Fox, whose de- fense of the negative was most excellent in thought and in delivery.
 There was a large audience present, and the fortunate young debater received many congratulations. Fox Is the youngest son of MT. and Mrs. Jonas Fox, and is a stu dent at the Birmingham Medical College, having graduated with honors from the Birmingham High school in 1S97
 Last year the honor fell to Ed Solomon, who carried off the honors at Vicksburg, where the Grand Lodge meeting was held, proving the wisdom of the judges who se- lected him to represent the local lodge.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
BIG BUILDING
 FOR OFFICES Assured to Great Birmingham
 Without Delay. WILL BE TEN STORIES HIGH MT Searles Interested in Greater Things Money for Magnificent Office Structure from Other Sources
 Supply of a Need.
WILL BE TEN STORIES HIGH

It appears to be practically assured that Birmingham is to have a new and mag nifieent office-building The Age-Herald has repeatedly referred to this great addl- tion to Birmingham's attractions and man. ilestauons of growth and wealth as being probable. There may not now be any req sonable doubt that the muoh-needed build ing will be erected.
 In point of fact, an off1ce-building to cost not less than Sl00 0O0 has been decided upon, and it's construction will be soon be- gun. The preliminary plans provide for a structure ten stories high, with all the con- venienees, safeguards, and luxurles carried out in the plans of great office buildings In New York and Chicago. There will be fast elevators. electric lights and appliances, and steam heat when needed. Those men who have the undertaking In hand have doubtless determined upon the site of the great building; but that is known only to themselves. It is believed. however, that the site will be somewhere between Nor ris and Fourth avenues and Twenty-first and Eighteenth streets.
 Az to Nr. Searles
 There has been a story current for sew eral days that MT. John H. Searles. the famous Sugar King" who was in Bir- mingham recently, is to supply the money for this new building. That story is prob- ably without foundation in fact It Is be- lieved that MT. Searles has larger enter prises in view, and that his purpose is to spend possibly millions here upon entirely different lines.
 The plans for the great office building come from other directions, and they pro- vide that not less than $1OO, 900 shall be ex- pended The capital is understood to be ready at hand, and there is no need to go out sekfng for money. MT. Searles may build a great hotel, or iron furnaces, or a cotton factory-he is likely to do one or the other-but painstaking Investigation is convincing that he is not interested in the office building. which Is now as nearly as- sured as anything well can be in human affairs Birmingham shall undoubtedly have the great structure 1t much needs, and it is certain to be assured of a hotel of prineely proportions.
 Mr. searles Has Other Plans
 MT. Searles was unmistakably interested in Birmingham a place for most safe and profitable investment. His giant mind may not have determined what course his millions of money shall take in investment, but it is well-n gh perfectly assured that he will make great investments in this dis trict.
 Meantime, great office building Is prac- tically assured.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14

Repairing roadway from Pensacola, Fla. to National Cemetery, near that city. Depot quartermaster's office, Washington, D. C., March 1. 1899. Sealed proposals m triplcate, will be received here until 12 o'clock M, march 16. 1899, for improving roadway mentioned above Specifications can be had here and at mayors office, Pen sacola. Right reserved to reject or accept any or all bids, or any part thereof. En- velopes containing proposals should be marked Proposals for Improving Road way, Pensacola, Fla, to National Ceme- tery," addressed T. E. True, 0. M.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
PERSONAL.

Messrs. w. A. Orman and R. F. Hans worth, two of Russelvllle's most promi- nent citizens, are in the city.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14

Ripley F. Beasley, travelling passenger agent of the Louisville and Nashville spent Sunday in the city with his family, but re- turned immediately to Albany, Ga., where there are a number of troops beng muster ed out.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
Martin Again . Candidate

Washington, March 13.-Senator Martin, of Virginia, who has remained here since congress adjourned, left the city today for Richmond, where he proposes to open the campaign looking to his reelection to the senate. It Is said that several prominent men will be in the field against Senator Martin. Among them is mentioned Rep resentative w. A. Jones, of the Second district, the senior member of the delega- tion in the house. MT. R. Walton Moore, of Fairfax county, is named among the probable candidates, while Attorney-Gen- eral Montague has been suggested.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
Best Of All

To cleanse the system in gentle and truly beneficial manner, when the springtime comes, use the true and perfect remedy Syrup of Figs. Buy the genuine. Manu- factured by the California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale by all druggists, at 50 cents per bottle.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
An Escaped Jail Bird

Zady summerviile. an escaped prisoner from Fayette county, was arrested Sunday night by Deputy sheriffs J. B. Marshall and Robert Waldrop and landed in the county jail. Summerville broke jail with four other prisoners about four years ago, and has since been at large. There are four warrants pending against him in Fay cite county, and Sheriff Gaines was noti- fled and at once sent q deputy. who last night carried the prisoner back to Fayette
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
North Birmingham Fire

A fire Sunday night at North Birming- ham destroyed the office building of the sloss Iron and Steel company at it's North Birmingham furnaces. The workmen made a strong effort to check the flames, but were unsuccessful. The loss is estimated at about g, 900, covered by insurance.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
Spared That Sorrow

From the Philadelphia Record.
 "Well, thank heaven" exclaimed the Spanish cabinet officer, they cant spring an embalmed beef inquiry on me. We never had any beef at any stage of the game"
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
Mastinr for Orlers

From Brooklyn Life.
 Wife--Why didn't you come home when I telegraphed?
 Husband-How could until got your letter explaining the telegram?
The age-herald., 1899-03-14
His F'avoritc Brand

From the Philadelphia North American. Wagnerite- Do you like Tannhauser?
 Bnbus-We,:. prefer Milwaukee.
The age-herald., 1899-03-14

Frank D. Squres. of this city, left last night for Memphis, where he goes as a. delegate to the annual convention of the Woodmen of the World, which meets in that city today, and remains in session for three or four days. MT. Squires was a delegate from the Birmingham camp to the state convention, which was held In Mobile a month ago. and at the time he was appointed as Alabama's delegate to the national convention.
The sun., 1899-07-20

There are letters at this ONCE for Andy walsh and
Jack Downev, the boxers.
P.J, D. Newark.-He was horn in Elston, Cornwall
England. on June 4. 1862.
johnny Murphy sui thinks he is young enough to
cope with any hrst,class 1spounder.
Jack ESsrhardt says that he has retired from tho
ring and Will go into business III New Orleans.
Bob Fitzslmmons has received offer to IN eet Joo
Goddard in limited round boat in Phllsdelph!a
next month
sam Fitzpatrick yesterday matched JeE Thorne Of
Engiand 70 meet Frank Purcell OF California before
Pa 'Rcedy II Washington is in this city in search
q return ma match WIN Tommy Mest e"dy say:
HIM and post a forfeit of $500.
Prof Jimmy De Forrest. who has nll Hanrahan
%nasf W y by hA. Of %4 to ars
taken place at westchester on August.
In addition to the match between ti"orgc nevers
night Charlie Stevenson of Phtairlrhia viii box
Denver" Ed Martin fpr fifteen rounds.
johnny Mack. who recently posted & 90 o. a for.
felt for Billy Moore IF Syracuse 10 meet Tim koarns.
saws thai n view Of Hearns- refusal t. nght now he
Joe Goddard is of the opinion that hs u.c:uluess
corhet 1r Peter Mah"r G diarl h IS ,,Is,"i 800
in Philadelphia 10 Dnd amect'nE with tic fornsr
champion.
a. $ New York. They met three times and
tho result was two draws and derispu tor Wtpt
? The battle took place IN bridgeport on Nov. -.
1875 They boxed twenty rounds and the verdict
was draw.
Tommy Ryan is indignant that Kid Mccoy should
ignore hm IN mAEnG matches, Ryan says tnat he
has to do To clinch matters IL to post forfeit which
Ryan says he will cover at once,
barrett at tho Greenwood A. G on saturday night
can whip him the next time We meet"
Jim Pn,ogsherty. TaH.Ecr Of M Ehtte Iehpy, tho
pr-tovc To meet Kld lr al at thr Prir an A. e mkt
saturday nisht IN tN"ntv-r~nud b ut, L.nny is
also De ITuUs of meeting the winner ut the McGuv.
ern Palmer mill
CHIP, Morrison ot Cincinnati, who la, figured
The sun., 1899-07-20
OBITUAR

Prof. Hezekiah r. GeiGer. Phi. D.. died on
Tuesday night in Springfield. o.. after an III
ness Of eighteen months. He was 70 years OLD
He went to Springfield in 1s46 as one OF the
original faculty OF Wittenberg College at it's
founding aud remained with the institution
in charge OF the department OF natural
science and physics until 1882. Later
he became connected with the United States
geological survey of the Blue Ridge range
in Maryland. Virginia and West Virginia.
rendering valuable service proving the true
character Of the geological formation against
opinions previously advance d by authorities
his work being accepted generally to-day. In
is14 Pref . GSiRer w a'ccompanied the Hon; and
[ ohn assshs Bo5G tG 1hs tSh
preparation Of his valuable book on Hawaii
He had had done editorial work on religious and
by his wife and seven children.
Dr. Cyrus n. Chamberlain OF Andover. Mass
formerly well-kpown physician in Lawrence.
tarium in Jamaica Plain. Mass He was gradu-
8ted from the yermGn Medi;a C3lItge At
Massachusetts Regiment as Surgeon in June
1851. and was in charge OF the hospital estab-
shed at .S Gettystbu5g after the battle He was
delphia in 1863. and in 1894 he was ordered TO
the ile!d as Medical inspector of tho First
Army Corps.
Capt; j Pinckney, Thomas died at his homo
in Dallas. Tex. yesterday. He was native OF
lrcdcl county, \. G.. and member Of a noted
Dur ing the war between the States he served
on the staff of Brig Gen. PoliRnac. French no
hE to s to h for
polignac remained warm friends after the war
and correspondent regularly until the death OF
the General several years ago. Capt. Thomas
was "a years old.
Charles F. Perry. Superintendent OF Con-
tracts in the Edison Electric Light Company
mrrhorn street. Brooklyn He was on his va
cation and had made arrangements to start for
the country to-day with his family, He was
one OF the leading members OF the Masonic
order in Brooklyn.
Robert II. Johnston. So years old. we'll
known resdento OF the Bergen section Of Jersey
ocean avenue. He was formerly member OF
the firm of Jardine 4 Johnston. wholesale
dealers in toys in Greenwich street. this city
but retired on account OF Ill health
Charles Peterson. q mechanical and electrical
engineer. died on Tuesday at his home. 1873
rS srss by IN 59% In.
Of Brown Brothers building. at 80 and 81 Wall
street. where he was employed as superin-
tendent.
Ruben Lyles. n member OF the firm OF Lyles
4 Mills. metal ceiling manufacturers died on
Tuesday at his home, 33 Breyoort place. BROOK
lyn, in the seventy-nlnth year OF his age. He
leaves widow and four daughters.
Capt. Thomas Murray died yesterday at At
iantlc Highlands. He was born II Scotland 10
and was Captain OF the potboat Washington
for furty-four years
The Rev. Thomas C. Warner. once National
OF the NJ. +. Church. died in Knoxville, Ky,
last night.
Horny Bartlett Wells died at his home in
North Planfeld, yesterday from consumption
he was engaged in the dry goods business In
this city.
Judge Andrew ], bartholomew. ono OF the
leading members OF the Worcester county,
Mass. bar. died on Tuesday at Southbrldge,
Mass.