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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Has Written a Drama of the Black
Hawk War.

f. W. Blaisdell, of Rockford, ILL.,, formerly
editor Of the Vergennes vermonter. has written a
drama called 1.-THE Generals Daughter" ideals
with some Of the features of the Black Hawk war
in 1881 The play has been read by A NJ Palmer
Robert Mantell, and Mary Hampton, who have
commended II highly. Mr. Blaisdell has resided
In Rockford for many years. His activities have
been in many directions journalism, law,
politics. oratory, novel writing. poetry, play writ.
ing. He was the founder of leading paper the
old Rockford Republican nearly half a century
ago. Later he ent TO the legislature, and after
that studied law and was admitted to the bar
Latterly he has given his attention largely to
literature and real estate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
The "Lone Navigator Rescued.

The British steamer Holbein, Capt. Sherlock
New York July for Manchester, which arrived
at Liverpool Sunday, picked up Capt. William A.
Andrews, known as the "lone navigator" who
left Atlantic City on June IS in a little craft
named THE Doree," barely ~ feet in length, in
at tempt TO cross the Atlantic. Capt. Andrews
was found exhausted July ~, about 200 miles
from the Ifish coast His boat was left adrift.
Capt Andrews. hen he Il IL Atlantic City, took
an asterly course and headed direct for the
Azor e islands, where he expected 10 stay for a
few days tU I'LL up his larder. He hoped 10 make
the voyage TO Landsend, England, In 90 days.
The British steamer, Camperdown, spoke the
Doree on June 20. Capt. AndIe ws at that time
was W ell and declined assistance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
ChOctaw Ball Player Executed.

He Was shot with Rifle, and Then
Given Water to Hasten Death by
strangulatIOn.
William Going, the Choctaw Indian murderer,
known also as Walla Tonka, was executed Thurs
day at Alkichi, Indian Territory. Great feeling
was aroused among the Indians by an attempt to
stop the execution by another writ Of habeas
corpus. Application to Federal Judge John r.
Thomasfor a writ was granted by telegraph, but
Sheriff Watson refused to receive it, The District
Attorney declared that Judge Abner James,
the Choctaw judge, alone could stop the execu
ton" and the latter, who was i'll in bed, refused
to interfere.
The execution was sickening sight. Going
knelt on the quilt bndfoded. The sheriff barred
the prisoners bosom. painted a spot over his
heart, stepped back four PAGES, rested a rifle
across bench and fired. The bullet entered the
breast but missed the spot. Going fell backward
and moan6d for an hour before expiring. Water
was poured own his throat number OF times to
hasten death by strangulation
The crime for which Going was shot was the
murder Of his uncle in ecember, 1896 He was
sentenced TO be slot August Is. but the court
granted respite that Going might play base bal
with the nine Of the Choctaw nation during 1898
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
1000 Miserable spanish Prisoners Held
by the FIlipInOs.

private letter from Madrid says the feeling
there against Americans is growing very bitter
on account Of the Philippine prisoners, and the
position Of Americans at Madrid is very un.
pleasant When Mrs. Bethany Storer, wife ofthe
United States minister, recently saw the Queen
Regent, the latter with tears ia her e, es, said
What is past We can bear. but Americans ought
to help us liberate our people who are prisoners
The uncertainty OF their fate and sufferngs is
torturing their relatives anu my whole unhappy
country"
All classes are now taking the matter up. Some
letters from the prisoners have reached Madrid
saying that they number 7000 and are In most
miserab condition, without sufficient clothing
and food. National subscriptions being or.
gained to help them. Spaniards say the Aneri
cans would not allow them TO remain on the is
lands and rescue the prisoners and the Ameri
cans do not or cannot libeIate them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Fatalities of Ihe Fourth.

The Chicago Tribune's revised figures
Of fatalities from Independence day cele.
hrations bring the total up to 141. OF
Ibis number about 40 were killed outright
On the Fourth. The rest have since died
rom injuries received, and it is stated that
ipckjaw caused the death of no less than
b persons. As the New York deaths
rom lockjaw number about 25, it would
appe that the disease is widespread and
must be attributed to something in the
powder OF wadding of the toy pistol car
ridges which have caused most of the in.
juries developing into lockjaw. The fig
pres are appalling, and call for concerted
measures to restrict more closely what has
become an intolerable and highly danger.
Gus nuisance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21

Mrs. Andrew j. Hammond, wife Of a Mnneapo-
lis grocer, is critically i'll as the result of having
been bi ten by a tarantula, which was In a bunch
or bananas The creature fastened itself 70 her
index finger and inflicted several bites.
The officers Of the steamship Olympia, which
arrived at Tacoma Sunday, say the City Of Pekin
is quarintined at Nagasaki and the American
Maru at Yokohoma, both of San Francisco ORR
entail lines, with cases Of the bubonic plague
American Maru.
LibbIe, the two-year old daughter of Mr. and
Mrs Fred Hoyt died from poisoning at West Ar
lington Sunday. Mrs Hoyt had not been we'll
heart tablets, which were on the dresser In the
bed room and which, during her mothers tempo
rary absence from the room, the little girl trans
ferred 10 glass contailhng water and drank the
mixture, dying In less than an hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Suit for $4,000 Against an ex-sherin:

Norris McKinstry Of Woodbury. has brought
suit against ex Sheriff o. R Collins and B. H.
Lowell of Cabot to recover $4,000 for alleged in
juries to Mrs. McKinstry, causing her death.
McKinstry was before Washington county court
at the March term and pleaded guilty to the
sheriff OF the county, and B. H. Lowell of Cabot
whom Mr. Collins had called upon for assistance,
from taking colt from McKinstry's tarn for
which Mr.. Collins had been sent, as an officer to
replevin. In the history Of this case it appears
at Mrs McKinstry was mixed up in the melee
which occurred on that occasion. This occurred
in December, 1926, and Mrs. McKlnstry died
about a month later,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
E1-CIty Official. Sued at Montpelier.

Acting under Instructions from the liquor
agency investigating committee City Attorney
Carleton has brought county court suits in the
name Of the city of Montpelier against former
liquor sgent H. A. Skinner and former Alderman
William r. Weston, and attached the defendants
property for $500 and $3.50 respectively Suits
against Skinner are brought to recover Si7OO
worth of liquor alleged to have not been ac
counted for during his agency and against
Weston to recover a rebate and commissions al.
legged to have been received by him from LIQUOR
houses while alderman in 1895 and 1895 and not
turned into the city treasury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
Seneca Lake Sea Serpent
Proves to BE an Eel ~ Feet Long,
which Was Killed After an Exciting
Struggle.

which Was Killed After an EXclting
Struggle.
The sea serpent in Seneca lake, New York, has
been captured George Sorner fou" a big hole
In his gill net Friday morning. The indications
were that some amphibious animal had become
entangled in its meshes and had broken away.
He repaired the net but the next morning its
condition was worse than before. The neighbors
volunteered to come to his help il Sorner would
remain on watch and let them know when the
sea serpent, whatever II was, struck the net. A
pistol shot was to be the signal.
stronger net was procured and set Saturday
night. Sorner remained on guard. He held a
portion of the net in his hand to detect any unu.
usual disturbances. Just before sunrise Sunday
morning he felt something strike the net and
jerk 1t. He fired the signal shot and rowed rap
idly to where the water was in great commotion.
long, smooth, brown body appeared for an in.
slant above the surface. SorneI fired the pistol
four times more to hurry his helpers. In a few
minutes the bay was dotted with boats coming to
hsassstance. In each was a farmer, a shotgun
and a fish spear The commoton In the water
subsidized. When the boats came up long snake.
like body could be seen entangled In the net Two
men took hold of the net, one at each end, and
carefully raised IL. AS soon as the serpentine
body of the captive appeared above the surface
four shots were fred and the thing was riddled
from its head almost to its tail. IL an eel, ID
feet long, the largest ever seen in the lake.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Gordon Returned to His Work In Barre.

NJ. NJ Gordon about whom there has been SC
much discussion, resulting from his disappear.
ance Immediately after the arrest of Buchanan
and Smith on the charge Of conspiracy, Up
peared in Barre Friday and resumed his labors
as attorney for the state Of Vermont.
He had been hiding since Monday and most Of
that time had been within The city limits, al.
though he refuses to make known the exact loca.
tion OF hts hiding places He was free to state
that the Ieason Of his conCealn ent from the eye
Of the law was that through the advice Of his
friends he withdrew to place of safety until
such time as he could secure bail provided he
should be arrested, as he had reason to suspect
he would be-. When he had found a bondsman
he reHppeared and went TO the office of State s
Attorney Hoar, whom he requested TO communi.
cate at once with Hon. W. A, Lord, who has
charge OF the matter and to inform him that he
would be on hand If wanted.
Mr. Hoar telephoned to Deputy Sheriff Wedge
OF Montpelier TO see Mr.. Lord at once AMI act &C.
cording 10 his direction. Mr.. Gordon has not
been arrested. He emphatcally declares that he
has never been implicated IN the present case or
In any other similar one where dishonesty was a
factor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Mon.peIIer boy Crushed % pea,h.

Louis, the little five year old son of Mr. and Mrs.
Everil G. Keezer, was crushed to death Friday at
Montpelier Henry Campbell, employed by Ben.
jamin Daley IN driving the heavy "jigger" used
in ting blocks Of granite for the foundation of
the new Langd n building, had just attached his
horses to the vehicle, which was a stone of
about 1000 pounds weight. He was ready to
leave the yard when he noticed that the little
fellow had climbed on the load for a ride He
had gone but short distance when he happened
70 look around and saw the boy on the ground
He was pickle up dead with his skull crushe d.
the wagon having run over him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
rs Cattle Killed by One Stroke of
Lightning,

]. H. Geer, who recently purchased the Levi
Pettigrew farm at Ludlow, sustained heavy loss
last SundAy when his entire herd of cattle, con-
sisting Of IS cows one yearling and valuable
bull. was killed by lightning. The loss was not
discovered till evening, when Mr.. Geer went to
the pasture to drive them home for the night.
had herded to keep out OF the heavy storm.
When found their position showed plainly that
they were killed instantly, for marks of strug-
Cling were visible. 1t is a somewhat curious cir
cumstance that while the tree was shattered by
the lightning. no marks could be found on the
cattle. The hides were at once taken off from
the animals and the next day the bodies were
burned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Killed a Freak.

Snowman Arrested on the Charge of
Murder---CIRims His Victim Was n
Monkey.
Upon the question whether his victim was
brute or human depends Archie H. Brewers
guilt innocence of the crime Of murder.
Brewer one OF the owners of a small tent
show which came to Bohesteel, S. c., for exhibi.
tion. Among their attractions was a creature of
seemingly higher form Of al imal life than
monkey and lower than a man The creature
was called the missing link" and great stress
was laid upon the alleged fact that } o one as
able TO say whether it belonged TO the human or
brute creation. Brewer now AYERS that the
freak was monkey. In a scuffis with IL the
Snowman became angry and seizing a heavy
club, dealt his antagonist hard blow over the
ear from the effects of which 1t died in few
hours. The local authorities Immediately placed
Brewer under arrest charge OF murder. At
the preliminary h. airing his lawyers set up the
defence that their client did not take the life of
human being, but the magistrate bound him over
to the grand jury
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Shot a Burglar.

The wounded Man Escaped from a
RO1bury Store with the Assistance of
Ills Pal.
Professional cracksmen made determined at
tempts to burglarize the'safe in D. L. Nichols's
general store at Roxbury about $3.50 Tuesday
morning. Mr.. Nichols, who had been sick, was
awakene by the sound of the breaking of glass
of his store front. He took a revolver and went
down through his barn 10 small yard from
which window opened directly in front of his
safe. man was at work the safe and from
a distance of not over six feet Mr.. Nichols fired
two 81 calibre revolver bullets into his back.
The man dropped and Mr.. Nichols thought he
had his man and stepped back. There was a
commotion inside.the store and Mrs. Nichols, who
was watching from upstairs window, saw two
men come ont of the store and disappear in the
darkness after firing two or three shots at Mr..
Nichols in the yard. 1t is supposed the wounded
man was assisted away by his pals. States At
torney Hoar and Sheriff Graves have in vest gat-
ed the case. The work is conceded to be that Of
professionals,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
HINspALB, N. Il.

The Methodist church seems to be pros
pering greatly, and it is receiving even more
than its share of gifts. A wealthy Keene
woman, whose name is withheld for the
present, has given the society a peal OF
bells, Weighing respectively 1000, 525 and
225 pounds. These have been ordered
from the Cincinnati bell foundry, and
will cost 5000. An acetylene 4O-light gas
plant also has been given. The steel
sheathing is nearly complete, the IL me-
mortal windows have arrived and will soon
be placed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
FnIbus,ering E1pedItIons.

United states District Attorney Stripping of
Florida has received a telegram from Attorney
Gener' Griggs that reports had been made to his
dtpartm' mt that efforts would be made TO start
hlibustering expeditions from Florida for Hon
duras, Guatemala and Nicaragua The district
attorney at once telegraphed all officers at the
southern posts of the state to be the alert and
70 send full information OF anything in the least
were to be made. IL l. alleged that the consull
Of these countries have made representations
that Florida and Cuban ports were to be made
starting points for such expeditions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
NfiIIIona Frnm AIaakn.

About 1000 klondikers who came from st.
Michael's on the steamers Roanoke and Laurada
arrived in Seattle Ibis week with over 81 600 600
in gold dust. The receipts at the Seattle assay
office Tuesday were about 100000. Most of
the dust was from the Klondike mines, but about
$4,000 CT me from the new diggings at Cape
Nome and SlC0t 90 from Fourth Mile creek al
other camps on the American ide. The steamer
GaroDne has arrived at Vancouver with 500 pas
tengers and $4,000, 100 in gold. About $50 passen-
gers with 81 ,OI 1900 have reached San Francisco.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
wOrcestsr's E1-CIty Treasurer Found
Dead I'm "a Field.

The body of William S Barton, former city
treasurer at Worcester, Mass, who disappeared
from his home July II. was found in field on
the Dudley farm in West Rutland, 10 miles from
Worcester, Sunday Tie d. cision of The medi.
cal examiner was that death was due to xhaus
ZION, Mr.. Barton was treasurer Of Wore. ster
from 1872 until Janury, 1899. For the past few
upon him and upon cessation of wor k, his mind
became affected and he was at a loss to pass his
time. He took Fl, quent walks into the country,
day night he left bis home and was not again
seen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Bold Burglary In New York.

Two MASKED burglars, one colored and one
white, broke into West 5Oth street, New York
city, the residence Of Levi l.. Brown, who with
his wife is at their summer home in Adams,
Mass, and stole about 81 600 worth of goods
Saturday morning. They held pistols at the head
of MIR. Browns grandson, h. Brunswick Ripper,
in the waTdru be before leaving They were chased
into the Paik Avenue railroa ed tunnel, where the
ne 70 was captured. He aid his name was Frede-
rick Bond, 82 years old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Amsrloans Rux Popoe.tspstI.

The neg citations for the sale of the Popocat'
eptl volcano have been concluded, and $780, 900 in
gold, the purchase price, has been paid to Gen
Casper Sanchez, who oW ned and operated the sui
phur de posts In the crater OF the volcano for the
past,25 years says despatch from the City OF
Mexico. The new owners form an American syn.
dictate, of which United States Senator Clark OF
Montana is member. A cogwheel railroad will
he Immediately built TO the summit and the sui
phur deposits mined on an extensive scale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
The Samoan Government.

1t is stated in Washington quarters intimately
acquainted with the recent conduct of Samoan
affairs that the abolition Of the kingshp in Samoa
has advanced considerably further than a pro-
visional arrange ment by the Samoan commission,
and that the three governments have so far
acquiesc' that this ft allure is assured as a part
OF the permanent system for the government Of
Samoa. 1t Is said also that the reports of the
Samoan commission is likely to be unanimous so
that further action by the three governments in
fr ami & treaty viii be largely a formally.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Robbery and Assault Near Lowell.

A robbery and assault occurred Saturday at
the residence of A. B. Puffer in Middlesex village
near Lowell, Mass, when two masked burglars
entered the house in the absence OF Mr.. Puffer and
dragging his invalid wife from her bed choked
apd clubL ed her until she told them where she
kept her money ano other valuables Then tax.
ing all the money and several articles Of jewelry
the men fed, leaving their victim unconscious.
Mrs. Puffer is In a critical condition as the result
of the assault and shock to her nervous system.
The police have no cew to the identity OF the
robbers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Gold Seekers Perished d.
Doctor from Rutland and Men from
HOlyOke, Northampton and East
hampton Reported Dead.


HOlyOke, Northampton and East
hampton Reported Dead.
The steamer Alliance arrived at Seattle Friday
frcm ST. Michaels, Alaska. She is the first YES
sci to arrive from the south Of the Yukon this
season, and brings advices from the newly dis
covered gold fields Of Cape Nome. Pans from
two to four dollars are common. Only one clean
up has been made thus fer. Four men shoveling
eight days took out $4,000. The gold is differ
ent from that of the Yukon in that II is quite
black, due to iron. 1t runs about SIS to the
ounce. On a cls i'm adjoining Price ana Lane Dr.
Kittelson took 81 to the pan. There was great
rush of men from st. Michaels into the district
Town lots are selling as high as $1,000. Nearly all
ground has been staked The Alliance had sew
eral pas sengers and small amount Of gold dust
from Dawson.
The Alliance brought news OF the death OF
Fountain, Menard and Croft au Of HOLY oke, Carr
OF Northampton, Burke Of Easthampton and Dr.
Brigham of Rutland, Vt, who were members of
DR.. Comotois's party which started for Alaska In
April, 1898. Burke and Carr froze to dealh. Dr.
Brigham died from natural causes. Fountain
a young man. MenaId and Croteau both
leave large fam lilies. DR.. Brigham's friends in
Rutland say the Coctor's wife went Nth him.
ehas son, Lyman Brigham, in Pittsford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
"TO q It to the HilIs of Vermont" Dew
VUl.I,

ey's wish.
1t ib evidently the purpose of Admiral
Dewey to come to Vermont as early as
possible after his arrival in this country,
and to spend some time in recuperating
among the old green hills and familiar
scenes of his boyhood. Gov. L. G. Smith
has received the following from Admiral
Dewey, dated at Manila, May 49,
Dear Gov. Smith, have the pleasure
to acknowledge the receipt of your tele-
gram of yesterday, and am profoundly
touched by such an evidence of apprecia-
ton on the part of the governor of my ma
tive state.
my one thought now is to get to the
hills of Vermont, and to do so as soon as
possible after arrival in the United States.
1T will, of course, give me the greatest
pleasure TO meet my old friends at Mont
'elier, and make new ones among my own
,eople.
Thanking you most heartily for your
kindness in extending the invitation, am
very sincerely"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21

James S. Phelps brother of E. ]. Phelps, ex.
minister TO England, died Wednesday at Wash.
ington, D. c. He had held cerkships in the gov
Mddlebury,
Will Andrews, who was arrested last month
for assaulting school teacher five miles from
Springfield. was sentenced to not less than eig hit
years and not more than 10 years IN stale prison
In the Windsor county court Wednesday. Mag
gle Beach Danforth and Charlie Jordan. charged
with adultery, were sentenced to one year each
in the house OF correction.
The commercial fertilizer business of NJ E.
Wheeler & Co. of Rutland has been sold to the
Americ IN Agricultural Chemical con pany, or
fertilizer trust. Wheeler & Co. business COM
prised three concerns two IN Rutland and one in
New York citv, ia addition to an office in Co UNI.
bus, Ohio Mr.. Wheeler started in bu .iness in
Pawlet in small way in 1877, and has built up a
large trade, amounting in the past year to over
40 900 tons
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-07-21
Killed by Outlaws.

News comes from Las Vegas, New Mexico, OF
pitched battle between a sheriff's posse and
the gang of outlaws who held up Colorado and
Southern passenger train at Folsom, N. NJ, few
days ago. The ARRAY occurred near Cimaroon
W j Farr, Of Maisenherg, Col a member OF
the posse, was killed. Deputies Tost and Smith
Of Springer, were probably fatally wounded
W. II. Reno, chief of the secret service depart
ment of the Colorado and Southern railway was
also wounded The robbers escaped to the hills
without losing a man. Another posse was or
ganiztd at Cimaroon, and is now in pursuit Of
the robbers.