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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
OratOrical Field Day.
MastsrTuI speech by MIR. LIttlsheld of
MaIue---ROberts, the Mormon. i'm His
own Defence.

MastsrTuI speech by MIR. LIttlsheld of
MaIne---RObsrts, the Mormon, i'm His
own Defence.
Tuesday was an oratorical field day in
the House. The case of Brigham 81. Rob-
erts, the Mormon Congressman from Utah,
was considered and the galleries were
filed TO suffocation with spectators. Mr..
Taylor of Ohio made the argument in be-
half of the ma jority of the committee, who
recommended that Mr.. Roberts not be al
lowed to take his seat. He was followed
by Mr.. Ltllefield, the new representative
from Maine, who, with Mr.. DeArmond of
Missouri, as the minority of the commit
tee, recommended that Roberts take his
seat and then be expelled. Mr.. Littlefeld's
speech occupied two hours and was mas
terful effort, both in logical reasoning and
in oratorical delivery. He argued that the
House had no right to add to the constitu-
tional qualifications for membership. He
argued that If the House now excluded a
member because he was guilty of polyga-
nous practices, next year it might exclude
for adultery, or because a member was an
attorney for a trust, or for any other rea-
son. The right of a member to his seat
was a constitutional right. He took issue
with the majority as to the power of the
house to expel a member for acts COM
mitted before his entrance into the House,
citing case after case in support of his con-
tention.
Mr. Roberts was adroit in handling his
own case, and at times exceedingly dram
attic. Taking advantage of the issue
raised by the division in the committee as
to the method of ousting him, he appro
priated TO himself the arguments of the
minority that he was entitled to be sworn
in, and the arguments of the majority that
once sworn in, he could not be expelled
He defended the action of the Mormons in
fighting the authority of the United States
for years, because, he said, they believed
that sentiment would change, and dramat
ically stated that in those days he would
rather have had his flesh hewn from hi:
bones than to have renowned his relig
ious tenets. He concluded with an elo
quent peroration, in which he said he haC
never been conscious of a shameful act
and If he was sent forth, he would go with
head erect and undaunted brow. He wa
applauded frequently, largely by women
while other women manifested their bite
hostility by kissing him at every oppor
tunity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
NOTTINGHAM.

Frank Hall and Wilson Pike are no bet
ter
Herbert Faulkner of Rowe was in town
Saturday.
Ell. Wheeler went to Bridgeport, Conn,
last week
Mrs. Mcknight is visiting in Readsboro
few days.
A. b. Chase and blacksmith we're in
town Sunday.
The Birthday club met with Mrs. Albert
Wiley the 18th.
Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Boyd spent Sunday
with her parents.
James Caffrey and wife came home from
Springfield Tuesday night.
Charles Cutler and wife have charge of
the Spring House for the present.
Ethel Brigham went to her home in
South Braintree Thursday for several
weeks vacation.
Charles Cutters daughter from Benning-
ton attended the funeral of her grand
mother last Thursday.
G. S. Goodnow and George Weller
moved John Gillette's household goods
from Turner's Falls last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Gillette came "a
town Thursday. They will 60 TO house
keeping as soon as their house can be put
in readiness.
George Putnam Of Wardsboro arrived al
c. S. Chase's Thursday and visited Other
relatives in town until Monday, when he
returned home.
We have had rain and mild weather fol
several days and the snow has fast disap
peared, there being number of bart
places in some OF the roads.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
SOuTH WINDHAM.

Charles Adams is away baling hay.
The Kents are in town saving up the
wood piles.
l.. +. Harris has returned here after be-
ing away all summer.
The Baptists are holding revival meet
ings with some success.
Lila Holden has gone to Wilmington to
work for r. II. Faulkner.
School is progressing finely under the
direction of Leon Van Schaick.
Silas Pike is soon to go TO Taftsville to
erect church for the Seventh Day Adj
ventists.
The new steam mill in the west part of
the town is to be built on land OF Zeno
Howe and logs are being delivered there.
Forty years ago the mail to this place was
a weekly one. Ezra Pierce, who was in the
store here, was postmaster. All letters going
west of Albany had to be accompanied by
a bill. What a task it would be now if
the same rules were in force.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
BALL PLAYER KILLED FOUR.
Martin Bergen, Catcher Of the Boston
Team, Murdered wife and Two Chill
dren, and Then Committed Suicide.

Martin Bergen, Catcher OF the Boston
Team, Murdered wife and Two Chill
dren, and Then Committed Suicide.
Martin Bergen, 49, catcher Of the Boston
National league base ball team, murdered
his wife and two children and then COM
mitted suicide Friday morning at his farm
two miles northwest of North Brookfeld,
Mass The wife and boy, 3 IL years old,
were killed in the bedroom adjoining the
kitchen, and the little girl, seven, in the
kitchen. The heads of all three were
crushed with an axe. Bergen killed him
self by looking into a small looking glass
over a sink and cutting his throat with
razor. He sashed with such force that
all but four inches of his neck and back
bone we're cut and he fell forward on his
face. The bodies were found by Bergen's
father.
Bergen had not been right mentally for
a long time. He believed that everybody
was trying to prosecute him, and that an
attempt was being made by h physician
and others to poison him. His eccentric
actions had caused trouble on the Boston
base ball team several times. He would
leave the team and complain that the 9th
er players were conspiring to ruin him.
His wife was in poor health. Bergen had
always shown great affection for his fam
lily, and when playing ball in Boston came
home after nearly every game.
Bergen was rated as the equal of any
catcher in America, and his work was an
important factor in winning the champion
ship for the Boston team in '97 and '98.
Bergen began his professional career in
1892 with the Northampton club, the last
! year Of the famous series between North
ampton and Brattleboro. The Brattleboro
team was transferred to Hoyoke after a
short season that year, and Bergen played
here only two or three games. After
season each in Wilkesbarre, Lewiston and
Kansas City he came to the Boston team.
He has a brother who caught for Fort
Wayne in 1890, and who was with the
Hinsdale club in '9S under the manage
! ment of w O. Amidon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
shadows Cast Before.

The Rutland News hears that Percival
W. Clement will make contest for seat
in the next state senate. He has, it is
stated, several matters pertaining to the
Rutland Canadian railroad and Commits
sioner Prouty's senatorial interests to at
tend to when the next legislature meets.
A part of the same program, it is under
stood, will be Dr. Seward Webb's candi-
dacy for the state senate from Chittenden
county. 1t has looked all the time as if
this might be the program and that the
Rutland Canadian people might want the
farmers in the next legislature to do some
thing for them. With the paid attorney
of that corporation in the gubernatorial
chair, the railroad people ought to be able
to get what they ask for.-LSt Johnsbury
Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
SOUTH NEwFANE.
D.ath OF Mrs. Jos.ph More.

Another of our aged citizens has reach
ed the rest that remaineth for the people
Of God. Mrs. Joseph Morse died last Fri
day evening at IL o'clock. Her maiden
name was Dolly X. Gipsom. She was born
Oct. 20, 1915, at Rndge, y. II. She mar
ried Joseph Stickney Stratton Feb. 10,
1884. and they came to Marlboro to live on
farm on StrattOn Hill, but afterwards
they moved over into South Newfane and
lived on the farm now owned by her son.
OF this union six children were born, but
two of whom, Mrs. Shepard and Alonzo
V. Stratton, survive. Her second marriage
was to Deacon Joseph Morse of South
Newfane, who died several years ago. Mrs.
Morse was q woman Of strong, cheerful
character, and an earnest Christian. She has
been a member of The Baptist church in
this place for about IS years, and until in
capacitated by lameness and other intrmi-
ties of her great age, was one Of the most
constant In attendance upon divine wor-
ship. Her last sickness was attended with
great suffering. The funeral services were
conducted at the Baptist church on Tues
day last, by Rev. F. S. Bickford, assisted
by Rev. +. +. Mitchell of Putney, former
pastor of the South Newfane church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
The End OF the Century Calendar.

The great progress Of the printers art in the
nineteenth century is fttingly marked In this
closing ear by the artistic calendar have just
received from N. w. Aver & Son, newspaper and
magazine advertising agents, Philadelphia. True
to their motto of Keeping everlastlngly at tt, "
Messrs Aver & Son have so made this calendar,
wear after year, that demand for 1t has Strung
up that always quickly absorbs the edition. This
calendars proportions are commensurate with its
dignity as an art work, but its size is determined
solely by utility. The figures are OF the generous
dimensions that quickly catch the eye and make
II a favorite with business men; there are also
helpful suggestions accompanying each months
figures and there is pleasing harmony of color
and design. This edition will not last long; while
il does, those who send % cets to the publishers
will receive a copy postpaid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.
WARDsPoRO.

Mrs. Bert Moore of Springfield is the
guest of Mrs. A. l.. Howard.
Singing schools have begun again, after
being postponed for two weeks.
Eddie Davis, grandson of Mrs T. f.
johnson, has been in town for a short
time.
d. Waite of Brattleboro will stop at the
hotel for a short time, painting carriages
for f. Underwood.
Vermont grange, No. 1870, met with Mrs.
A. L. Howard Tuesday afternoon. All
had very pleasant time.
The members of the Wardsboro Cornet
band are talking of having a play and
dance in the near future.
A. NJ. Walker of Whitfield, N. H., is
still with us and will continue his chalk
talks until further notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
Boston & Maine win Get Fitohburg.

A proposition submitted by Gov. Crane
of Massachusetts, to the executive council
to exchange the $4,000 shares of common
stock of the Fitchburg railroad held by the
state for 100000 in 50-year 8 per cent
gold bonds of the Boston d Maine railroad
was unanimously approved in Boston
Wednesday. This allows the lease of the
Fitchburg 10 the Boston IL Maine. This
action is taken as assuring the lease of the
Fitchburg to the Boston & Maine, as the
transfer gives to the Boston & Maine
stockholders a controlling interest in the
Fitchburg.
In view of the proposed lease of the
Boston & Albany to the New York Cen
trial, which is also before the legislature
for approval the action of the governor
and council today is generally regarded as
a shrewd business move. There is some
doubt whether the selling OF the stock is
contrary to the act of the legislature passed
seven years ago, which contemplated keep
ing the stock in the hands of the common
wealth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26


Swanton has voted to exempt the Robin
Hood Powder company from taxation for
10 yea rs. The company, which is capitaliz-
ed for 100000, will soon build a large
plant in Swanton.
Mrs. Florence Hall, wealthy resident
of North Bennington, was knocked down
by a team driven rapidly by n. G. Cover
of Hoosick, n. Y, in Bennington Wednes-
day night, causing fatal injuries. Her
skull was fractured.
News has been received of the death of
John w. Norton, who went to Mexico
three years ago to become part owner of
coffee plantation Mr.. Norton graduated
from the University Of Vermont in 1861,
served in the civil war in the Sth Vermont
regiment, and was formerly treasurer of
the Rutland savings bank.
Rev. Orpheas 7. Landphear, D. D., so,
for many years one of the most prominent
Congregational ministers in New England,
died Wednesday at Beverly, Mass He was
a native of West Fairlee, graduated from
the University of Vermont in 1915 and
from Andover theological seminary in 1S4S.
His first pastorates were at Milton and
Derby in this state, but was afterward pas
tor of important churches in Lowell, Mass.
Exeter, N. H., New Haven, Conn, and
Beverly.
The oath annual meeting of the Vermont
Merino Sheep Breeders association was
held at Middlebury Wednesday. l. l..
Hamblin os Middlebury was elected presi-
dent, and Lewis A. Skiff of Middlebury
secretary and treasurer. Resolutions were
adopted protesting against the proposed
treaty of the United States with Argen-
tine Republic, so far as the schedules on
wool and pelts are concerned, on account
of the ruinous effects on the sheep industry
in this country. The Vermont congress
men were urged to use every means in
their power to defeat the schedule on wool
and pelts in the proposed treaty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
TRY GRAIN-O. TRY GRAIN-O.

Ask your grocer today 20 show you package
- Grain.O the new food drink that takes the
~ 80 ~ coffee. The children may drink y with
ont injury as well as the adult All VINO Try II
ILL., r. GRAIN.O has that rich seal brown OF
Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains ram,
.t most delicate stomach receives II with,
ana lhe LIS One-fourth the price or coneei 10
o o1Ss5 cents per package. Sold by all oeers'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
Hnd Her DOuhta.

81 don't believe professors know so
very much" said Mamie.
"Why, how can you talk SOP rejoined
Maud.
"Well, don't see why Mr.. Fulpate
should have seemed so surprised and puz-
zled when | asked him how to say
'rubberneck' in Greek. Washington
Star.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
New Club Rates with the New
York Tribune.

By an arrangement just made the New
York Weekly Tribune will he furnished with
The Phoenix hereafter at 80 cents year.
or s2.OO for the two papers; and the new
Tri-Weekly edition Of the Tribune Will Dc
furnished at SI.OO year or $3.50 for the
TWO papers. We recommend the Tri-Weekly
Tribune TO those who do not take a daily pa
per- but who wish to keep in touch with the
general news of the day as it happens.
Address THE PHOENIX, Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

George F. Edmunds is the counsel for
the compliments in the case of Senator
Clark of Montana, who is alleged to have
purchased his election. The country can
rest assured that the distinguished son of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

Toll worn, but trusting ZenO's mad belief,
A soul went waili1g from the void Of grief:
wild hope led the way,
Then suddenly-dsmayl
Lo the old load was There
The duty. the despeir
MOI hing had changed; still onlYone escape
f ON It's old self into the angel shape.
Edwin Markham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

Montpelier is now supplied with electric
power from the plant at Bolton Falls, 10
miles away.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26
A Golden wedding Celebration.

On the evening Of Jan. %, at the home
Of their son, +. Z. Bruce, about 70 of the
friends and relatives of Mr.. and Mrs. Z. +.
Bruce gathered TO awaken once more their
youthful energy, the occasion being their
50th wedding anniversary. Among the
guests present was their daughter, Mrs.
Henry Moore of Brattleboro. Five differ
ent towns were represented.
The evening was pleasantly spent with
games and vocal and instrumental music.
Best of all was an original poem by David
Whitaker purposely prepared for the &C.
casion. Refreshments were served, after
which Mr.. Whitaker presented Mr.. and
Mrs. Bruce with S1l in cash and other
tokens of esteem in behalf of the company
present. Mr.. Bruce responded in feel
ing manner. Mr.. Bruce is 74years of age,
and bis wife II. BroUkside has been their
home since 1867. In the small hours of
the morning the company departed leaving
many good Wishes'for the host and hostess.
Harry Moore of Springfield, Mass, is at
his fathers for few days.
The ladies' sewing circle will meet with
Mrs. II. T. Willard on Thursday of next
week.
Mrs. N. B. Perry has returned after q
visit of eight weeks with her daughters in
the West.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Perley Stratton and
son of Springfield, Mass, came here to
attend their grandmother's funeral.
A party of young people met with Edit
Brown on Tuesday evening to form club
of sociability. The club will be called the
Double Zero'' club. The following Of
ficers were elected President, John STRAIT
ton; vice president, Mabel Perry; secre
tary, Luella Knapp; treasurer, Franz
Fisher. The next meeting will be helC
with Miss Luella Knapp on Tuesday even
ing, Jan. 80.
The secretary of our Sunday school
Miss Mabel Perry, has presented very in
teresting report Of the work for the yea
1890. The average attendance was 81
There were 70 visitors. About 55 new
books were added to the library. A larg'
proportion of the members take out book
regularly. A complete record of attend
ance of each member has been kept sine
July /, and the results amply repay tn,
additional labor caused. A home depart
ment has been organized with a member
ship of Is. Collections have amounted Il
$42 Al. There was in the treasury at tn
beginning of 1899 over $43 and balanc
of $25 is now on hand.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

Harry Moore of Springfield, Mass, is at
his fathers for a few days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-01-26

Or. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are never sold by the dozen or hundred,
but always In packages. Al all druggists.
or direct from the Dr.. Williams Medicine
Co., Schenectady, N. T., 90 cents per box.
8 boxes $3.50.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-15
RElCHSTAG REASSEMBL IS.
speech From Throne Dealt LarEeiy
With chinese situation and t2N-
pcnditurcs.

Berlin. Nov i4-The Rcichstag rcas.
aembl,d to-day. The sp,ech from tho
throne dwclt az considerable length on the
sscuts in China which have excited such
deep emotion among civilized peoplc. say
ing
"Fauatlcal hate and dark superstition.
luclt,d hy unscrupulous advisers of the
court have driven misguided masses of
Chinese Co acts OF atrocity asainst the
outposts OF Western civilization and
christian worship dwelling peacefully in
their midst
"AIy minister died AZ the hand OF an
assassin. ln "a courageous attempt to over
come the rising peril. The foreigners al
thc capital saw themselves threatened life
aud Amh. These things 81 horror united
Che civilized community. where Otherwise
thsre Was divergence an nations
against which the unparalleled onslaught
was directed drew closer Their sons
fought with one mind. shoulder 10 Shout
der. even as yorder standards float side
hy side. 50 the governments show them
selves in council. united With the sole
VISA 60 restore an orderly state % things
as speedily as p1-s. ble and after the pun
lshment of tho chief cuipr.ts. avert re-
Iuce of the peace Of the world"
ia announcing that the relations of
Germany with Hll the Powers are agreed.
thc speech recalls Ills MajeWy's sorrow
10 tho assass inatou OF king Humhert
of italy. saying he was my aly ana
dear friend. who fen victim To q damua-
Die outrage"
The speech thon proceeds.
81 would sooner have consulted the
HHa..
{ tof tho necessity OF prompt action and
the dmcuity of FURNISHING reliable infor-
nation. Whenever tho KeicnstuE could
form decE ons or estimate tho cxpcudl-
t1re required the government felt conf
Gent tnat tho representative would not
refuse their subsequent sanction 10 the
necessary expenditures
TQiinr tp domestic matters. hi7 ma
iestF said that ln consequence of tho nat
ural growth OF tho revenue and the In
creased taxation voted last Sc o. more
abundant funds were available in aim ~
every branch OF NE lu the empire
especially FOR measures for the benefit n
workers and for the defense Of the coun-
tr}. A customs tarin he added. won 3
probably Doe laid before the Buldcsrath
during the present session
The speech concluded hy announcing
various bills which would be- introduced
At thc conclusion of che speech from tho
+ throne. Emperor William was warmly
ehrer'i ana Count won Buelow. tho i'm
perial chancellor formally declared tho
scse'o opened
Several of The evening papers announce
that The German financial BIN SUBMIT q
60 the federal council shows that 20 tal-
ancc it the sum Of 2.e09f7.0l marks VIII
/ Doe required Tire bin empowers the inn
pcJ1l chancellor Co raise a loan OF % 2.6. a
marks and 90 issue trasury bills 20 tho
amount of 100000 marks 90 strength eu
the ordinary working capital cf the i'm
I periai treasury.
a hli providing for a third suppleme1-
. tary credit on account Of the China cx-
petition viii ho submitted to the Reicha-
tag.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-15
G0vERN0RSHIP IN DOUBT.
Question Raised n- to Succession In
the Event Of ghe Death of Gov
Elect sanford.


Atlanta nov. li-Aeo'I"ihb 70 te''
grams received here from various parts
~ tho south ana from members OF the
.-,-,.....- -. .. ....,o,, g., ,ton,s,,,,.
~" ~
cry some o'n"t 'AlsiA ~ ="
20 the guhrrnatorial chair of Alabama
after Dec 4 ia case of tho death Of gov
-t... ,..e
JONI r'77i'" oi i"' 20 '"'''"i A''''''"'f
Of Alabama has declared Gov Sanford
The Savannah morning news., 1900-11-15
coNruRENcE o. MINISTER'S.
Che Meeting Did Not Disclose Many
Points Of difference.

Che Meeting Did Not Disclose MANY
Points Of Difference.
Tafin. Nov. r.. via Shanghai. Nov. IA
q rr,tracted conference OF the forelsn
,ers was he'd to-day at the conclu-
.. of which there was a general express
~ qualification at tho progress made
tarl reaching a settlement
Nus stated that most OF she minor
r,a had been disposed Of and that an
emcut had been reached upon several
.aual questions. The meeting dis
...i fewer differences over important
Iats than was expe-ted. which IS largely
. TO the fact that the ministers have
3. .ved definite instructions from their
..m. governments.
United Stotes Minister Conger said he
sls encouraged to believe that proposl-
would be- ready 60 be- submitted 20
81. Chinese plenipotentiaries az an earlier
..ta than he hsd heretofore hoped. The
anstors will meet again tomorrow.
Reliable Information from Niu Chwang
.i.ates "a disturbed condition Of affairs
rsro. Robbers and pirates are harrying
'te region and paralyzlng commerce. The
A4esians are making an effort to suppress
''- troubles except along the railway.
fae weather il becoming colder, with
reauy frosts but the supply Of fuel Il
g.od and the troops are not suffering