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The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-06-21

John Glenn, of Urbana, Ohio, died
the other day after having made a
record for eccentric VOWS. Because
his father bought what he thought
was better suit for his brother than
for him, he vowed that he would not
wear acoatf for twenty years. Another
time he took offense at some trining
thing and vowed he would not leave
his house for twenty years, and for
twenty years he was voluntary pris.
oner. Except for few eccentricities
like these he was said to have been
quite sane.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1900-06-21

An electrical tree has been discov-
cred in India. It's leaves are so highly
charged with electricity that whenever
one is touched the individual investi-
eating receives shock that almost
knocks him down. Even upon the
magnetic needle this tree, which has
been given the name of Philotcea cleo
trica, has strong influence, causing
magnetic variati ons at a distance of
seventy feet. The electrical strength
of the tree varies according to the time
of day, being most powerful at noon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19
More Anent Representation.

The PhHnix's statement that there was
probably no authority in 1896 in changing
the basis Of representation Of towns in the
Republican state convention from the vote
for governor in a presidential year to the
vote in a nom presidential year is confirm
ed by letters from Olin Merrill and Hamil-
ton 5. Peck. chairman and secretary re-
spectively of the Republican state COM
mittee at that time. Il is singular that the
change vas not noticed, as it decreased the
number Of delegates in many towns in a
year when a difference Of two votes would
have given stickney the gubernatorial
nomination instead Of Grout.
Further search has failed 70 bring TO
light any resolution directing the state com
mittee 70 make the vote in presidential
year the basis Of representation IN the state
convention, but this was the custom from
lssz 20 1895, with the exception Of the lat
ter year. The Republican state committee
will undoubtedly call the convention this
year on the basis of the vote of 1895,
instead Of 1S9s now that the matter
has been brought to public atten-
ton. The custom Of Is years, with a
single exception, directs such course.
and it viii be conceded that the vote of a
town in a presidential year is a better cri-
terion Of It's party strength than the vote
for governor in an of year, when there Is
little al stake, and no incentive or interest
70 bring voters to the polls. In addition. a
search Of the official records may reveal a
resolution which gives the state commit
zee no option in the matter. A convention
based on the vote Of ls9s would cut Of
l49 delegates who are entitled 20 take part
in the proceedings. The Republican com
mittee in the Second congressional district
were instructed in lss2 to make the vote
in a presidential year the basis Of repre-
sentation in he district convention. This
resolution is still IN force, and the district
convention will be called on the basis Of
the vote in 1895.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19

Lieut.. Gov. 81. c. Bates of St. Johns
bury, when asked by Rutland Herald re-
porter whether he was TO be candidate
for governor at the election next fall, re-
piled: That is undetermined yet. Prob
ably not. Still, there may be combina-
ton of circumstances which will result in
my becoming a candidate"
Fifty thousand dollars have been pledg-
ed by one person TO the fund which is be-
ing raised to carry on the work Of Dwight
L. Moody, and other large sums are ex-
pected by the committee to whom has been
committed the continuation Of the great
educational Institutions founded by the
evangelist. The name Of the donor has
not been made public.
Gov. Smith has appointed E. II. Bartlett
of Island Pond TO succeed L. D. Hazen Of
St. Johnsbury as a director Of the state
penal Institutions. Mr.. Bartlett is a pros
porous young merchant, a director in the
Island Pond National bank and other loca
institutions. BE was a representative
from Brighton in the legislature in 1894,
and in 1895 was state senator from Essex
county. He is known throughout the state
as grand master Of the grand lodge Of Odd
Fellows OF Vermont and one of the trustees
of the Gill Odd Fellows home at Ludlow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19

The war department has contributed a
valuable publication to the history Of the
war with Spain. II gives in detail the
strength Of the volunteer forces called in
to service, with the losses from all causes.
The total number Of volunteers furnished
to the army was ID, 235, of whom 1907
were officers and 213,21s were enlisted
men. Among the totals of chief interest
are the following; Oficers-Resigned or
discharged, 20l5; dismissed, :; killed in
action, Is; died Of wounds, 8; of disease,
119; Of accident, 1; drowned, /; suicide,
g. Enlisted men-Discharged for disabili-
ty, 4544; by court martial sentence, 265 ;
killed in action, 100; died of wounds re-
ceived in action, IS; of disease, 3729; acci-
dent, o.; drowned, u; suicide, II; muir
dered or homicide, 80. There were deser-
tions from the volunteer forces from every
state except North Dakota. There was
only one desertion from the Utah battery
and only two each from the Idaho and
Vermont regiments. There were 514 de-
sertiOns charged to New York, Maine had
40, New Hampshire l3, Massachusetts, 81,
Connecticut 50 and Rhode Island 50
Tennessee had the largest percentage OF
desertiOns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19
COTTON MARKETS NOT IN
FLUENCED BY MANTPU-
LATIVE TACTICS.
GOOD COMMON SENSE.

10 accept tor a governing influence
idle speculations as 10 what might
happen, or the too common ''if' Of
interests avowedly manipulative, and
the only ammunition of the bears in
cotton this season. against facts and
all information Of an authoritative
chart scter, is the essence of folly !,
skepticism can not go hand in-hand
with faith. Truth is what is want
ed on cur side, though many show
a disposition carng not to be on the
side of truth; investigation, careful
study OF figures at hand and COM
parisons with former years and past
surrounding conditions, lead to one
conclusion only, that nothing less
than a miracle can prevent our staple
from realizing in its price every
legitimate factor having a bearing
on this market.
Query as to what cotton is actual
ly worth, weighing carefully ex-
traneou, conditions, c1nvinces US
that a cent a pound above the pre-.
sent level is fully justified and a
much higher price than eight and
one-half cents is probability before
the later months of the current
cotton year, doubtless before a COM
ing May. Too many get over anx-
iOus for events that. though delay
ed. more the less surely will soon be
history and such history as the most
ardent ball on cotton TO day will
most pleasantly refer to. Theories
are all right in their place but in the
matter -ot-iact commodity markets of
this world, their claim is pre-. empt-
ed neither do they add a bale Ct
cotton to this seasons production or
assist in rendering the position OF
the foreign spinner any more envi-
able.
q. A worlds visible under previous
years nd daily growing less, Liver
pool stocks the smallest for years
and daily growing less, port stocks
diminishing and exports increasing,
the daily movement Of this crop,
and every tact obtainable is exceed
ingly bullish and can not be ignored.
The investor with both capital and
a cool head who shrewdly takes ad.
vantage Of the present cotton market
will be amply rewarded for what bis
friends will call Long headedness
and foresight when in fact it was
only faith in facts backed by a cash
investment, say Knott Y Closson,
Cotton Commission Brokers OF Bur-
lington, VT, in their letter OF this
week just at hand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19
Across the TugeIa.

BulIsr's Forces Gain an Offensive POai-
tiOn snd are within Ia lIIIss OF Lady
smith.
The tension over the situation in Natal
was relieved in London Wednesday by the
announcement that Gen. Buffers army
had crossed the Tugela river and seized
strong positions about two miles from the
north bank. Gen. Warren's column is
said TO have encountered a heavy fire in its
advance. Buffers advance is within less
than IA miles of Whites outposts at Lady
smith. The situation is critical, and a
decisive engagement cannot long be de-
layed, since Butler is on the offensive and
has gained a position, from which JOubert
must dislodge him or himself retreat,
abandoning the siege of Ladysmith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19
Inquiry May Be a boomerang.

Major J. NJ. Carson, who stands at the
head Of the newspaper correspondents at
Washington in the excellence and reli-
ability of his work, says the resolutions of
Senators Hoar and Pettigrew, asking the
President for documentary evidence that
Auginaldo was promised the aid Of the
United, States to secure the Independence
Of the Filipinos, are likely TO come back TO
them with the force Of a boomerang. The
capture Of nearly all Of ihe Filipino eabi-
net has added much TO what the govern
ment might want to know on the point in
question. It is stated on good authority
that the government is in possession of
proof that AZ the very tine when Admiral
Dewey was assisting the FilipinOs 70 keep
the Spanish within the limits Of the city OF
Manila, Aguinaldo sent his so-called secre-
taTy Of state, Buencamino, TO treat with
the leaders of the Spanish, and endeavor 70
make a combination against the American
forces. Buencamino went into Manila
under a flag Of truce and had several in
terviews with Gen. Augustin looking 70
An alliance against the American forces.
The terms Of the agreement were signed,
and the willy old man went back to Agui-
naldo, IN Cavite, with the document in his
pocket. BY this time another American
transport with troops arrived, and Buenca-
mino and Aguinaldo changed their minds.
The latter wrote long statement 70 Gen.
Augustin, explaining his reasons for break
ing his word. This Communication Agui-
naldo afterward published.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19

Thieves blew open the safe in TygArt's
Valley bank at Phillip, W. Va, Wednes-
day night, and secured all the money there
in, about 5000. The building was badly
damaged by the explosion.
Application was made to the United
States supreme court Wednesday on be-
half of the state of Missouri for leave to
file a bill praying for an injunction against
the state of Illinois and the city of Chica-
go TO restrain them from operating the re-
Gently opened drainage canal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19

Miss Mary Emma Woolley, graduate Of
Brown university in 1894, and for five
years a member of the Wellesley faculty
has been elected president Of Mt. Holyoke
college.
The three year old daughter of D.
Masucco fell into pan Of boiling water
which had been placed on the floor at her
home in Barre Wednesday and was so bad
ly scalded that she died in few hours.
Mrs. Henry MeFadden of Wells was re-
turning from MiddletOwn, where she visit
ed her parents, when the sleigh struck the
horses heels, causing the animal TO run.
The sleigh was overturned, and Mrs. Nc
Fadden struck on her head, sustaining an
injury which caused her death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19
StFayed.
New Club Rates with the New
York Tribune.

By an arrangement Just made the New
York Weekly Tribune viii be furnished with
The Phenix hereafter at 80 cents a year,
or S2-OO for the two papers; and the new
Trt-Weekly edition OF the Tribune will be
furnished az SI.OO a year or S2.sO for the
two papers. We recommend the Tri-Weekly
Tribune to those who do not take daily pa
per, but who wish TO keep in touch with the
general news Of the dAy a. it happens.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19

Rev. James Martineau has died in Lon
don within the present week At the age Of
90 years. He was a minister Of the Unita-
riAn church in England. He had parishes
in Dublin, in Liverpool and London, and
did not give up active pastoral work until
he was almost 75. For Ten years after this
he continued his educational work as prin-
cipal Of Manchester New college in Lon
don. he was a prolific writer on religious
themes and was the master OF a literary
style which ranks his works among the
priceless contributions to the literature OF
the English tongue. Though holding by
the Unitarian name. his intuitions as a
spiritual seer and as an unfolder Of the
deepest things in religion made his inhu-
ence far wider and broader than any or all
UNCONVENTIONAL lines. Mr.. Martineau' 5
mental activity vas preserved almost 20 the
very end, and in things spiritual, and in his
impress on the religious thought of his
time, he held place compared only to that
Of Darwin and of Herbert Spencer in their
development OF the scientific thought Of
the age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19

There Is a striking similarity in the rec
ords Of Robert B. Brigham, the hotel pro-
prietor, who died in Boston recently and
left fortune Of 100000 70 5000, coo
almost wholly 70 charity, and his uncle,
Peter Brigham, who died over 20 years
ago. Both were Vermon;ers, born in the
town Of Bakersfield. both went 10 Boston
almost penniless a. An early age, both aid
the foundation Of their fortunes in the res
taurAnt business, both we're skillful real
estate men, both bought property in the
heart Of Boston, both died without issue,
and both willed their fortunes for pablic
uses. Peter Brigham left about 81. 600, %
600 to be used eventually for the founding
Of a hospital. The time has nearly ar
rived for carrying out the provisions of his
will, and the corporation viii have S3, 600,
600 in funds, or about the same sum left
recently by his nephew for the establish
ment Of A hospital for incurables.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19
THE PHCENIN
Brattieboro. n

Henry Z. Aivord Of Washington, chief
Of tho dairy division Of the department Of
agriculture, is authority for stating that
the Vermont Dairymen's convention held
in Brattleboro last week was the best meet
ing OF the kind ever held.east OF Ohio.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19

transaction In which you cannot lose Is a sure
thing. BiliOuaness sick headache, furred tongue
fever, piles and thousand other Ills are caused
by constipation and sluggish liver. Cascarera
Candy CAthArtic, the wonderful new liver sEimu-
lAnt and intestinal tonic, are By all druggists
guaranteed 70 cure or money refunded. Q. @. Q.
are . suFe thing. Try . boz todAy; 10, -, 50
eentA. sample and boOkist tee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19

Praise Comfort Powder for giving a sick baby
sweet sleep. Miss (. I. Burroughs, trained nurse,
Poughkeepsie, N. Y, says;-"It worked like a
charm on a baby with badly irritated skin, allay-
ing and curing the trouble"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19
SupeEhuous Hair

Permanently Destroyed by ElectrOlysis.
Method, positively safe and gentle and endorsed
bY physicians. Fourteen years experiences,
Send for circular MRS. ELLYH j. BLAKE, Sbl
Massachusetts, Ave, corner st. BOtolph st., bos-
Ton. one block from Music new Han. Hours 10
70 4. 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19

Your druggist viii refund you your money If
they fail 10 cure you. This Is our contract with
them. Any druggist can get them for you II you
insist.
Either Kimd.
Sold at IS cents a box by all druggists and deal
ers in proprietary medicines, or sent by mail 70
any address upon receipt Of price in stamps or
coin.
WALTER B. GLYNN, Mfg. Pharmacist
sAXTON's RIVER, VT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19
Ladies' and Misses
Ready -tO-Wear Garments

Comprising all the latest novelties CLOTH plush fur
and Jackets at fully Onethrd off the regular prices
This is offering worthy the attention of every lady
the state who thinking OF outside garment
In the stock few extremely fine electric seal
and marten capes and jackets nearly One-haif off the
prices, to close at once for
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-19
for SALE.

NOR SALE or exchange, a good second hand
IL cook stove 2tf A G.. BARNES.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-09-20
4 Clock Frll OF sparrow..

Gen. Thibaudin, former French
minister of war; lives now at Montfer-
neil, near Raincy, and he there finds
novel way of entertaining his nurner-
Gus visitors. According to the Gaulots
he takes them into an adjacent wood.
where stands the house OF a master
mason, Delavier by name. Here they
are shown the singular sight of swal-
lows nesting in the chimney clock that
ornaments the dining room, and in
habiting 1t to such an extent that the
owner does not wind it UP during that
Period for fear of disturbing the pro-
cess OF Matching. The presence of the
family at meals is in no way discon-
certing to the swallows. At o'clock
each morning they strike against the
windows as a signal to the master of
the house to open the easements and
allow them to fly forth and seek nour-
ishment for their young.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-09-20
One small hoy with Hose Almost
BIockaded II street In
Nen York City.

Nen York city.
The first man to halt probably had
more leisure than he knew what TO do
with. When he laughed two other men,
to whom time was no object, stopped
and laughed, too. Then other men and
a few women joined the crowd, and In
about a minute fair sized crowd had
assembled. The gathering swelled until
Mail street was blocked, and hundreds
of persons pushed forward to see what
was going on, while newcomers hurried
from all the walks through City Hall
Park.
Under the mail wagon shed in the
rear of the postotfice very small boy.
the center of attraction, held the
stubby section of garden hose at
tached to a water plug used by the
mail drivers to water their horses. The
weather was warm, and the boy, clad
only In a waist and tattered knicker-
bockers, was gravely taking a shower
bath. He seemed to enjoy the notice
he was receiving. and the crowd APP
plauded each new antic he performed.
The mail drivers were interested, too.
A policeman hurrying up to investi-
gate the cause of the excitement was
pushing to the front before the lad saw
him. " aF
Instantly the bather dropped the
hose, and, ducking under a pair of
horses, scampered away. The section
of the crowd In the foreground jeered
at the policeman and then began TO
disperse. Far in the rear people who
arrived late We're still inquiring what
had happened.--New York Times,
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-09-20
A beautiful adyenturessi

Thus the man had termed his wife.
What he had heard concerning. Barclay
confirmed his suspicious. He must
we them facts, and then forbid him
the house. y re ns ~
The thought that he was, now with
his wife maddened, him, a-d. white
with anger at the memory OF the con-
versation which had been so little In
tended to meet his ear. he started In
search Of them. Em a.
Mrs Randolph's house. like Mrs.
Randolphs charming self. WAS admir-
ably fitted for entertaining. The rooms
We're large, and opened by wide. fold
ING doors. one into the other, until they
made a splendid whole: but, spite OF
all their vastness and magnifcence,
there were many eozy hooks and Sc
cluded corners where all the gay and
brilliant scene might be shut out, and
those occupying them find a solitude
almost as complete as though the
house were deserted. Hst t@N5' s3"' e
To one OF these Harvey Barclay had
led Harry Reynolds wife. They had
spoken no word as they threaded their
way through the throng of guests. and
only when seated side by side on lux
urious fauteuil within a deep bow
window. screened from pessars-by by
luxurious foliage and a bed of fra
grant flowers, did he break the silence.
Leaning forward. he took in the un-
rloved hands the little. icy fingers,
whose chill struck him through their
kid covering. ..4 -..- e
"My poor Helen!" he saia, t"hderly.
my poor giri!'
Hot tears sprang to her eyes, but res
oIuteiy she forced them back. ~.
"Don't---don't' speak to me like that.
Harvey" she entreated. II can't bear
your tender pity. 1t unnerves me. You
must help me to be strong, What am
I to do, Harvey-what am to do?'
"Be your own brave self" he an
swered II can't give you better ad-
vice. And don't give way like this.
What cursed luck it was brought him
back! But sent him the money. You
are safe for a time, at least. AS Tor
myself, I have been in hiding. like a
cur. 1t might have changed his plans
had ne seen me-"
ITO Ae CautfuueID
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-09-20
The Longest words.

A correspondent gives "Nonin tercom-
municability' as the longest word in
the English language. While reading
the life of the Archbishop Benson
came across the following extract from
his diary for September, 1899 page 4sD:
but the free kirk of the north of Scot
land are strong Observation-Disclosures
tarians''--ten syllabIes. twenty-six let
ters! The longest Italian word con-
tains eleven syllables and twenty-six
letters and forms a whole line of rhyme
which is well known proverb:
Chi troppo In allo sal. cade sovenie
PrecipitevoiissiTnevo
(He who rises too high often falls
Most precipitately.)-Pal Mall Ga
zette.
Brookings weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1898-1903, 1900-09-20
INJURED IN A RUysw..
Mother and Little D,u.n.
: Thrown sFNryry- go ~..sef

Thrown From- earrsnies esnies Y
81. Paul, MINI. Sept ,s
NJ, ~ chlltqh Of 4S7 IEdrn,,nSS 2
was injured yesterday i
away accident while she-w was ,,.l
her youngest daughter, She /.
city hospital, suffering from Si.'
hip and a bad scalp wound
Mrs. Chiffon and her d,n,..
driving on East Seventh stress
horse started down the incllns Z.
man avenue he took fright ana :
terrific rate az speed down tha Mn
Chiffon became excited and tho ~.
screamed. At Seventh ana
streets Mrs. Chiffon fell to a.
pavement. The little girl fen !.
her mother and was unhurt exns.. Y
few bruises. l sa '
Mrs. Chiffon was taken to the a.
pital in the Margaret street ps,,cs NJ
and did not recover consclo,,spo.s - =
late Last night. 81
pital in The Margaret street nols.
did not recover consciousness r,.s u j
last Right |S