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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30
The TnmhIlng Intsrest Ra,e.
lFrom tue Randolph Heraldl

ltFom tue hanuolph herhlu.
Interest rates continue to tumble in Ver-
mont. Two more important institutions
have lowered the rates of their dividends
to depositors recently, the Vermont Saw
ings bank of Brattleboro and the Capital
placed on fairly good security in Vermont
can be depended upon to find its own level
at the point best calculated to further the
terest is an advantage to the borrower and
no disadvantage to the people as whole.
depositors in savings banks can expect in
the future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30
Our Out-of-Date system of Representa-
tiOn.
From The ST. Adams Messenger ]

From the st. Adams Messenger
There is not the slightest force to the
contention that the agricultural interests
of the state, which are the dominant inter-
ests of the state, would suffer in the least
degree by a system of representation based
upon population instead of imaginary
town lines. 1t is doubtful if any system
could be devised in this state whereby the
agricultural interests would not be in alb
solute control of the popular branch of the
legislature, certainly no such system would
stand a ghost of chance of adoption. If
the Mortified News believes that a town
with II voters, GA inhabitants, and grand
list of 1888 should have the same voice in
determining legislation as another commu-
nifty with nearly 5000 voters, a population
of more than $4,000, and grand list of
more than 1925, 900, it is justified in up
holding the present Vermont system.
But no amount of sophistry, no plea for
the welfare of the agricultural interests of
the state, can make such a system demo-
cratic, in harmony with the fundamental
principles upon which government of the
people is founded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30
Some Fun Anyway.
From the Barre Times. ]

The White River Junction Landmark
interviewed Col Kittredge Haskins of Brat
tleboro the other day as he was on his way
to Montreal. Col. Haskins is reported to
have said: 81 am not candidate for gov
ernor. l do not want the office, but will
be in the field for nomination as congress
man from this district and will go in to
win" The remainder of the district can
now feel sure of some fun anyway next
year in watching Haskins and Reed fight
it out down in old Windham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

The following from the Albany journal
is especially apropos at this season, when
one reads regularly about hail stones "the
size of hens eggs" and "as big as oranges :"
A large, radiant halo awaits the man who,
when writing of a hailstorm, steadfastly
tells the truth and relates that the icy
spheroids were about of the size of mar
rowfat peas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

The White Mountain travel so called,
when the denizens of the city seek the
cooling breezes and pure air of the superb
or attitudes of the hills of New Hamp-
shire, has commenced, but not sufficiently
to embarrass the baggage aud train men of
the city. A little later, when the tide of
travel sets up across Lake Wnnepesaukee,
The Weirs becomes an attractive, busy, but
exceedingly cool and pleasant place Those
restful manner, and desire a diversity of
attractions within easy reach, will find an
ideal place in the New Hotel Weirs on the
Lake Winnepesaukee at Weirs, N. H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

The suit to annul the Boston Il Maine
railroad company's lease of the Massachu-
setts Central system is said to be backed
by a syndicate which controls both the
common and preferred stock. 1t is claim
ed that it is the intention of the syndicate,
if the lease is broken, to operate an indie.
pendent line from Boston through to the
West, via Northampton, with connections
to the Pennsylvania coal fields.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

The endless chain which Miss Schenck
of Babylon, Long Island, started has come
to an end. Her object was to raise $4,000
to be used in establishing an ice plant for
the soldiers in Cuba. The ten cent pieces
came every day until last Friday. A total
of S25,0 900 was received, and the money
was turned over to the ice plant auxiliary
of the Red Cross society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

Gen. Leonard Wood is more than he
70. He won distinction in the battles be-
fore Santiago, and he added to his fame
by the amazing reformation which he ac-
complished in that city when he was made
its military governor. When in Washing
ton last week he was offered the presiden-
cy of street railroad company at salary
of $4,000 a year. He refused the offer,
and said he would not leave the military
service of the United States as long as his
services were wanted, for $4,000 a year
or twice that amount, adding "Money is
not the only thing in the world" He
proposes to cut short his vacation to hasten
back to Santiago, in order that he may
command the campaign against the yellow
fever outbreak.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

The small stockholders of the Boston Il
Albany railroad will not be pleased with
the lease to the New York Central, on the
basis of eight per centinterest guaranteed
The stockholders have been receiving
eight per cent heretofore, but the road has
really earned IL to II per cent. The Bos-
ton n Albany's surplus appears chiefly in
its maintenance of way expenditures. Its
appropriations in lS9S for the abolition
of grade crossings alone amounted to
$3.50 per mile OF road, or as much as the
whole of the maintenance expenses Of lead
ing roads in the Middle West. The aver
age charges Of the last four years for main
tenance Of way have been S4l30 per mile,
or double the expenditures OF the great
four track New York Central.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

The report of the lease of the Boston ~
Albany railroad to'-he New York Central
arouses the belief that the Vanderbilt in
terests contemplate vast transcontinental
system, extending from ocean TO ocean,
with many miles of tracks diverging from
the main lines. The New York Central
now controls the Lake Shore and Michi-
gan Central. The Springfield Republican
believes that an absorption of the great
Chicago and Northwestern property is
probable, followed by a lease or absortion
of the Union Pacific, with the following
mileage under one control:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

Major r. A. Whipple of Adams, Mass,
who served with the "a Massachusetts, reg
iment in Cuba, announced Wednesday his
intention of raising company of 125 men
from among The %, 9th and 9th Massa-
chusetts regiments for service in the Phil
ippines. 1t is understood that President
Mckinley gave his approval to this plan
during his recent visit to Adams.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30
Gbe l1ermrurrt j9b@mis.
TEN PAGES.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 1899.

Potato Pingree and Beef Alger have
formed a coalition. They will look well
in the soup together.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30
Grand Total

Or nearly one-tenth of the total railway
mileage of the country. The acquisition
of the Boston Il Albany would add $50
miles to the above figures, making a total
of II, 101 miles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

My friend, look here you know how weak and
nervous your wife is, and you know that Car
ter's Iron Pills will relieve her, now why not be
fair about 1t and buy her boxS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

NY WANTED Good lady agent for this place for
w new quick selling speciality; good wages
guaranteed; write AT once 10 MRS. L. j. SPEAR,
81 Wilhraham Ave Springfield. Mass, 2G27
MAN WANTED-A good man who under.
w stands running moving machine wanted
for the hayiug season. Also for sale a pair of
good work horses CHAS f. TYLER, Williams.
vile, VT. 2itf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30
Is Good for the Family.
gaanten.

NTAN TED.-A girl to do general housework
w MRS. J. W DUNkLEE, West Brattleboro.
26 lW
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30
for Sale.

NELERY PLANTS FOR SALE.
- f. BRASOR, Cor Pine and Canal SITS. 20 2S
NOR SALE--Six acres of grass.
II 1926 Il. w DEWOLF.
VNOR SALE - The American House Barber
IL Shop, st. Adams VT. G. G. LAURIER.
NOR SALE-On- 10, 20 30 h, p portable en-
Il gines; one 10 h. p. portable engine on wheels
complete; one 10, o. h. p. engine; one 30 h. p.
portable boiler: new and second hand engines
and boilers all kinds; betting. f w. BOYDEN,
Agent, 30 Oak street Springfield, Mass. II
NOR SALE.-The s II, SHERMAN RESI-
II DENCE PROPERTY, corner of High and
Green streets. Bratteboro, is offered for sale
Buildings modern and substantial. Lot has 700
feet frontage High street and is about 300 feet
distant from Main street at BROOKS House cor
ner Inquire of &. F. X. Jenne or j. II. Merri
field administrator. Crosby block Brattleboro
II If
NOR SALE--A small place, 5'acres of land;
IL house. woodshed, barn, corn barn and men
house good running water to house and barn, in
town of Brattleboro, miles from post office, on
the river road to Newfane; also, pasture and
woodlot of about Is acres nearby. Can Keep
horse and COW the yer around good place TO
raise poultry; nice place to have market gar
den For further particulars enquire or the OWN
err L. L. JOSLIN, Post office box s9o, Bratueooro,
vi II
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30
G$ a:5ssl %P'N J. ID R a IT IT.
GRANITE BLOCK,
Annual Spring Mark-DOWn
And Closing Off Sale
In All Departments.

Having an unusually large and
varied stock for this season of the
year7I shall offer during the next 80
days all classes of
Dry Goods, Carpets, Ladies', Miss
es' and Children's Outside Gar
ment's and Ladies' Tailor Made
Suits at a reduction Of from
one. fourth to One-third off the
usual selling price.
All wool dress goods that were az
and IS cents, closing price IS cents.
All wool novelty dress goods that
were so and 50, closing price, IS
cents.
Finest all wool, and silk and wool
French novelty dress goods, that
have been sold all the season from
IS cents to 81; closing price 50
cel.ts.
Linen Damask, Napkins, Towels,
and Crashes at the Importers
Wholesale Prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

Have m ore than 200 pairs of wool
and cotton and wool blankets at big
money saving prices if you buy now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

NELERY PLANTS FOR SALE.
~ f. BRASOR, Cor Pine and Canal SITS. 26 2S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

NOR SALE-Six acres of grass
II 1926 X. w DEWOLF.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

VNOR SALE The American House Barber
IL Shop, st. Adams Vt. G. c. LAURlER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30
CARPETS.

All wool extra super ingram car
pets at As and so cents. They wont
last long at this piice.
Twenty-Five pieces extra heavy
a. Agra carpets at 5S and 65 cents
real value 70 to IS cents.
Fifteen pieces good Brussels car
pets, closing price S. cents, worth
$I.I5.
Twenty choice private patterns
in best quality made at 81 per yard,
real value SI.35.
Straw Mattings, Oil Cloths, Rugs,
and Art Squares, at a Material
Reduction from Our Regular
Prices.
Come early and save money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-06-30

IT II. DINsMORE, NJ. d.. oovo,
H. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON;
Diseases of women and children specially, VI
nee II Crosby block, residence crosby plocA.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-21
REPRES SENTITJPES or AGUIN1LDO
Now on Way 10 Washington HIVE
studied Sentiment Here.

st. Louis, Jan. 20.--J. Iasola, Marti
Burgos and j. Luna, representatives of
Aguinaldo, the insurgent leader of the
Philippine Islands, passed through st.
Louis to-day on their way to Washing
ton. Their mission is to persuade Uncle
Sam to relinquish the Philippine ISL
ands. Senor Burgos, who is a captain
on Aguinaldo's staff, said: 1--WE reached
San Francisco December IA and have
since been studying sentiment in the
United States on the Philippine ques-
ton, or the hundreds of leading Amer
leans with whom we have conversed we
find that the vast majority are opposed
to annexation of the islands to this
country"
Regarding Ilolo, Senior Burgos de-
clared that Aguinaldo would think well
before allowing the Americans to take
it. 1T is big city" he said, land
prize we captured there through our
own efforts" Asked If there would be
a specific plan mentioned for disposing
of the Philippine Islands to the natives,
Senior Burgos said: mo, | think not,
but we have prop sition under consid-
Grafton which | cannot make public at
this time
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-21
scH1EY GETS 4 JEWELED sWoRD
Presented to Him by Members of the
Royal Arcanum.

New York, Jan. 20--Rear Admiral
Schley was presented with a jeweled
sword by his brother members of the
Royal Arcanum tonight at Carnegie
hall in the presence of 1000 persons.
Governor Lowndes of Maryland, with
party and a large number of naval off,
GERS from the navy yard, were present.
After receiving the sword with grace
full speech the admiral buckled it to his
side and shook hands with some 1000
men, women and children. Rear Ad-
miral Schley was in uniform. After the
overture he was escorted to the plat
form amid cheers. Grand Regent How
ard c. Virgins of Rome, N. Y, chair
man of the committee which had been
preparing the testionial, told the object
of the gathering and brought forth
numerous cheers by his allusion to
Schley's work at Santiago
Supreme Regen: Edison M Schriver
of Baltimore, who presided, made the
presentation speech and in doing so
said: I'm the name and behalf of near
ly 900 members of the Royal Area
mum, it is my most pleasant duty to
present to you this jeweled sword as
testimonial of their affection for you
as a member Of the order, their appre-
citation of you as a fellow citizen and
their admiration of your distinguished
career as brilliant commander"
Admiral Schley accepted the gift
amidst cheers and said: Coming to
me as this exquisite sword does with
the affectionate regard of my fellow
members and in form that implies the
confidence Of defense let us hope that
should occasion ever occur for its use
in the service of that country which
our organization loves so dearly, it may
be to the increased honor OF both.'
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-21

Hartford, Jan. 2O.-The annual din
ner of the Hartford Yale Alumni asso-
citation, which was held at the Hotel
Hartford tonight. proved to be a most
enjoyable occasion for the 1856 persons
in attendance. President Dwight and
Governor Lounsbury were among the
guests and both spoke felicitously The
banquet room was decorated with Yale
blue, the stars and stripes and cut flow
ers and an orchestra and the Yale Glee
club added to the pleasure of the occa-
sion. Among those seated at the table
with the president and toastmastrr, W.
W. Hyde, were President Timothy
Dwight Governor Lounsbury, Rt Rev.
Chauncey B. Brewster, Prof. Arthur M
Hadley, Elmer p. Howe of Boston,
Judge e. B. Bennett, Judge H. e. Tain
tor, r. w. Huntington, jr., E. D. Wor-
cester, ]. M. Holcomb, Harrison P.
Freeman, C. E Gross, Judge Perry,
Captain c. Goodrich. U. S. N, Colonel
Jacob Green, and Rev. George William
son Smith, president of Trinity college.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-21
SHARK EY MEASURED lTHARVIRD
Weighs "a More Pounds Than when He
Met Mccoy.

Cambridge, Mass, Jan. 20.-Thomas
Sharkey. the pugilist, visited Hemen-
way gymnasium to-day at the request
of DR.. Sargent, the athletic director OF
the university and was measured and
his strength tested. DR.. Sargent pro-
nounced Sharkey to be we'll developed
man, his chest measurement being As
inches. Nearly all of the heavyweight
pugilists have been measured by Dr.
Sargent, and the results are kept at the
gymnasium for reference.
Dr. Sargent was favorably impressed
by the sailors physique. 1t was an
nounced before the Mccoy fight that
Sharkey weighed only 172 pounds, but
on the scales to-day he registered 1856
pounds. This is twenty-four pounds
more than Sharlley was alleged to have
weighed when he met Mccoy a week
ago Tuesday night. Another point that
surprised Prof. Sargent was the size
being 1S-inches-the largest that DR..
Sargent has ever seen in man of
SharlSey's size. 1t was found that
Sharkey's normal chest expansion, 469
inches, was greater than that of SullI-
van. The sailors left arm was found
to be slightly longer than his right. The
stretch of his arms was lis inches. The
lung power was favorably commented
on by Prof. Sargent.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-21
Il RTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Filed by Rogers Brothers Company of
Meriden- Capital Stock 81 ZOO, 900.

Newark, N. j., Jan. 2o.-Articles of
incorporation were recorded in the
county clerks office to-day by the C.
Rogers Brothers company of Meriden,
Conn. The capital stock is placed at
$1,000, 900, of which $1,000 is paid in. The
concern will engage in the cutlery and
hardware business. Cephas B. Rogers
of Meriden, Conn.,, H. Burton Rogers
of Danbury, Conn, and Arthur J. Bald
win of East Orange are the incorpora-
tors. The papers were also filed with
the secretary of state at Trenton.
Overwhelmed With Applications.
Boston, Jan. 20.-Although the dinner
of the Home Market club of this city,
at which President Mckinley is to be a
guest, is yet a month away, the club is
overwhelmed with applications for
seats. The arrangements thus far call
for the seating of 1,512 people on the
main floor of the auditorium in the Me-
chanics' building. The club is nation
al organization, with members scatter
ed all over the country.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-21

Boston, Jan. 20.-The manifesto of
Robert Fitzsimmons given out in Tole-
do, has been read by Sharkey and
ORourke with indignation. The latter
said: "All j have got to say to Fitz is
that Sharkey is ready and willing to
meet his the moment that Fitz can
show us where he can get the same in
ducements for a match that the Lenox
club can offer. / am simply a manager
of the LenoX club, and Fitz can rest
assured that he will receive fair treat
ment there. 1t Sharley and Fitz agree
on a competent referee, and there are
plenty of them to be had, l do not see
why Fitz should object to boxing before
the club
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-21
CHARLEs A. WATROUS.
Died of Appendicitis In New York Last
Night,

The death of Charles A. Watrous, a
son of the late George II. Watrous and
brother of Attorney George D. Watrous
of this city, occurred last night in New
York. Mr. Watrous had been ill with
appendicitis and did not recover from
the effects of an operation which was
performed. Although his many friends
in New Haven have been apprehensive
Of a fatal termination of his illness, the
news Of his death will come as great
shock to all. Mr.. Watrous was thirty
five years of age He was at one time
connected with the New York Sun, but
had been for the last few years engaged
in banking and brokerage business in
New York. He graduated from the
Yale academic department in the class
of '84
The funeral services will be held at
the residence of his mother, Mrs George
TT. Watrous, 107 Whitney avenue, on
Monday afternoon at 2:3O o'clock
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-21
THE DREYFUS AFFAIR.
M. Delcasse Enters Into Discussion In
Chamber of Denuties

Paris, Jan. 20.-M. Delcasse, the
minister Of foreign affairs, to-day for
the first time, entered into a discussion
of the Dreyfus affair, in the chamber
of deputies. Previous to his rising a
turbulent scene was in progress and
many of the members exchanged insults
and nearly came to blows. M. Delcasse
said the so-called ultra-s secret dosier
which had been communicated to the
court of cessation contained no letter
from Dreyfus to a foreign government.
He added that there never had been
such letter to the knowledge of the
agents who had been in the service Of
the ministry during the last decade.
AS to the suggestion that it contained
letters from a foreign sovereign to
Dreyfus, the minister said he did not
believe that any authenticity could be
credited to such documents. Cap
plause). Continuing the minister of
foreign affairs said that he as well as
every one connected with the foreign
office was entirely unaware that any
such documents had been manufacture
ed as alleged but, even if such We're
the case, the forgers never attempted
to offer them at the French foreign Of
flee.
M Meline, the former premier, for
mally reiterated that neither he nor any
member of his cabinet was aware of
the forgery of the late Liteutenant Col
onel Henry and he congra tulated him
self that he was not responsible for the
revision as, he added, there was not
new fact to warrant it. The speaker
further remarked that if there was an
innocent man condemned in the case it
should be proclaimed to the world; but
the country only saw in the Dreyfus
affair a systematic and pertidious cam
paign against the army. applause from
the centrists). "The partisans of revl-
sion," the former premier said later
SHOULD cease to join hands with the
enemies of the army"
This remark caused violent uproar
among the leftists. M. Meline added:
"The campaign against the army Is
capable of being incontcstibly proved
Renewed uproad and applause followed
this assertion. Later the order of the
day, pure and simple, was accepted by
the government and was adopted by a
vote of 48O to 81 M. Breton and M. Mil
levoye, nationalist republican, manas-
ing editor of the Patrie, sent second to
one another owing to insults exchanged
during the sitting, but the seconds de-
cided that there was no ground for g
duel.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1899-01-21
HIRBOR APPROPRIATIONS.
$4,000 Each for New Haven and Bridge.
port- Other Appropriations.

Washington, Jan. 20.-The river and
harbor bill was completed tonight. 1t
carries appropriations for the ensuing
fiscal year aggregating $12,503,1 ,13S, and
are authorized aggregating SIS, ,791 ,5SS.
Other conditional appropriations, con-
tingent upon securing certain results,
amount to $770,0O0 but the payments
On these woud probably be postponed
beyond the ensuing year. The appro-
priations of and above $4,000 for har-
bors, include the following, the contract
amount in each case under contract
being in addition to the amount allowed
for the ensuing year:
Maine, Cape Porpoise, $4,000 and con-
tinu!ng contract for $4,000.
Massachusetts, Boston harbor, Pres
ident's Roads to Broad Sound, $75,000
and continuing contracts, $4S1, ,940 San
day Bay, Cape Ann harbor of Refuge,
S15O,0OO; Mystic and Maiden rivers, $685.
0O0
Connecticut, Bridgeport harbor, $780,
600, continuing contract, $2SS, 1927; New
Haven harbor, $4,000, continuing con-
tract, $3.50
New York, New York harbor, for So
foot channel 81 100000, continuing con-
tract, S3,51O,000; Buffalo harbor, S125,
600, continuing contract, $24S ,113; Hud-
son river, $100, 900; East river and Hell
Gate, 100000; Larchmont harbor, $780,
900.
PENNSYLVANIA, Erie harbor, S125,O ,O00
Pittsburg harbor, $11 ,662; Delaware riv-
er, from Trenton to it's mouth, $900,000.
Maryland, Patapsco river channel to
Baltimore, 100000
Washington, Potomac river, $4,000.
Virginia, James river, $150,00O.