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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-28
Negroes Attempt to Lynch a Negro

Charlotte. y c., August "a spe-
cial to The Observer from Graham, n.
c., tonight, says John Rufin, colored,
16 years old, narrowly escaped lynching
at the hands of members Of his own
race for criminally assaulting a color
ed girl 10 years Of age. The victim Is
in a critical condition
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-28
The Oregon About Ready for Sea.

washington, August
George T. Wilde. commanding the pat
tleship Oregon today notified the navy
department from Kure. Japan, that
the vessel. which has been in dock there
undergoing temporary repairs, mao
been unlocked and would be ready for
sea in a week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
From a Winter Nots Rook

The current number of Harper's Maya
zine contains some descriptions of nature
and observations on human nature as Rud-
yard Kipling saw them in New England,
particularly in Brattleboro. "From a
Winter Note Book"
"Now in the big silence of snow is born,
perhaps, not little of the New England
conscience which her children write about.
There is much time to think, and think
ing is highly dangerous business. Con
science, fear, undigested reading, and, il
may be, not too we'll cooked food, have full
swing. A man, and more particularly a
woman, can hear strange notes.-the word
of the Lord rolling between the dead hills
may see visions and dream dreams; gel
revelations and an out-pouring of the spirit
and end (such things have been) lamenta
bly, enough in those big houses by the Con
necticut river which have been tenderly
rechrlstened The Retreat. Hate breeds a.
well as religlon-the deep, instriking hiatt
between neighbors, that is born of a hun
bred little things added up, brooded over
and Matched by the stove when two o
three talk together in the long evenings"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
MONT PHdNIX BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, JUNE 10 1900.
From the speakership to Congress.

The QusIItIs, which Make Col. Hnskins
the Most Desirable Candidate for the
Republican Nomination In the Second
Congregational District.
From the Windsor Journal
without detractng in aught from the
personal fitness and character OF the other
candidates for congressional honors In the
second Vermont district, 1t can be SAID
that Speaker Haskins possesses quallhca-
tions for such honors superior to those
possessed by any of the others. He has
had larger and wider experience in
public affairs, and has always been found
on the side of safe legislation. His Re
publicanism has never been, and cannot
be questioned. In every presidential cam
paign for years he has given freely OF MS
time and ability in rendering support and
announcement to Republicans, and STOOD
among the leaders in preserving and pro-
tectng the highest interests of the Repub-
lican party, aud consequently of the nation
He has been, and is, thorough student
of the many questions of good government,
the ntricacies of which too frequently lead
men, less informed, into blind paths. He
is still in the prime of life, well balanced
and possessed of a mental and physical
vigor that admirably supplements his
native and acquired ability. None person
ally acquainted with him can truthfully
question this.
Asa public speaker, Col. Haskins is the
peer of any man in Vermont or New
England in eloquence and forcefulness.
As a legislator, his record stands before
the public as an earnest, Jealous worker,
true to his convictions, a leader to be
relied upon, a counsellor to be trusted.
As a citizen, none have been more loyal to
the best interests of the town, county,
district and state. Standing closely in
touch with the people he has always
counted himself of them, and made their
interests his interests. In this way, he
has earned their fullest confidence, and,
as their representative in Congress, be
would not only reflect credit upon them,
but still stand upon the same level, he has
always stood upon, viz: The level OF
comradeship that preserves the alignment
| of humanity by the elbow-touch of sym
| pathy and common interests.
! Considering these things, it is not at all
surprising to find Speaker Haskns' follow
| ing enthusiastic and confident of success
His own county is cordially united in
| asking his nomination, notwithstanding
| the despicable tactics of certain parties tC
make il appear otherwise. The utmost
harmony prevails among the Republican!
| in all parts Of his county. There is NJ
division among them. Their request fo
his nomination is seconded by the create
part of Windsor county, and words o
announcement are heard from other part
of the district. AS convention time draws
near, his strength becomes more and NOR,
apparent, with the many indications o
increasing support that always attend
popular and successful candidacy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
WILMINGTON.

H. W. Stearns is in town this week,
looking after his Raponda interests.
Road Commissioner Chandler is doing
good work on East Main street near O. O.
Wares store.
Rev. l. S. Yerks gave very enjoyable
entertainment at the Methodist vestry on
Tuesday evening.
Rev. r. c. T. Mckenzie, formerly
pastor of the Methodist church of this
place, now located at Proctorsville, visited
in town this week.
f. H. Hildreth of Springfield Mass,
special agent for the Springfield Fire in
suTance company, was in town this week
inspecting the variou risks in that com
pany placed by the local agent
F. L. Allen has been making great
improvement upon his part of the "burned
district" this week, removing rubbish and
filling up the old cellar hole. 1t is expect
ed that the reunion exercises will be held
on this spot.
One of the liveliest places in town is al
Mountain mills. John McDade, the man
ager, is a hustler in the lumber bushes:
and knows how TO run a saw mill: From
40, 900 to 60, 900 feet of lumber are sawed
each day, which is shipped on the railroad
and finds a ready sale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
The Cost OF War,
From the New York World

On March IL last the World stated in
its news columns that the war with Spain
and the Filipinos by the end of this month
would cost this country the great sum of
1924, S44, 500.
We now have the official figures furnish
ed by Senator Allison and Mr.. Cannon in
behalf of the Senate and House appropria-
tons committees. 1t turns out that the
World underestated the truth. The cost of
these wars at the end of the fiscal year,
June 80, will be $4S2, 562, 0S3.
The World estimated that the cost of
the Filipino war for 1901 would be S125,-
000,0 900. This also was an underestimate.
The cost of the war in 1901, it is said by
the committee on appropriations, will be
Sl3l PAT, 1855, and,his is given as "perma-
nent annual appropriation,
By the end Of the fiscal year 1901 the
country will have expended in freeing
Cuba from Spain, in taking Porto Rico
and in seizing the Philippines the sum OF
1913, 500, 23S. In addition we must count
as part of the cost the violation of our
plighted word, the denial of the Declare
ton and the constitution, our departure
from republican traditions, our disappear
ance as peace Power, our assumption OF
the role of injustice and despotism, the
lives and health of American soldiers and
the shame of the Cuban postal scandals.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
BrsttIebOro Academy.

The class of 1901 held junior exercises
in the Congregational church of West
Brattleboro on Tuesday evening, June y,
which were well attended and full of inter
est. A "Salutatory' in French was well
rendered by Mary E. Clark. Next came
an Grafton on "The Housing Problem" by
Albert r. Newton, in which he set forth
graphically the needs and efforts for pro-
viding better homes for the poor in large
cities. The class history, by Ellen NJ
Stark, told in brief the biography of each
member. A discussion of the question
care the Tariff Provisions of the Recent
ly Enacted Porto Rican Bill Justifable?"
was ably sustained by Hermon E. Eddy
and Carroll S. King. Lola b. johnson
gave the class prophecy, in which she
wittily pictured the class 40 years hence.
Homer Higley read carefully prepared
essay on THE National Feud Between
England and Ireland" Mary G. Grant
read pleasant class poem. The presenta-
ton of prizes was done with palpable hits
by Harold D. Blodgett, each member re.
ceiving a token. In formal class will Ar.
thur G.. Winter made to the class below
requests, the fitness of which was evident
10 all. The music for the occasion was
furnished by the banjo, guitar and mando
lin club of Bratteboro in a varied, well
rendered and pleasing program. The ex
ercses as a whole were happily conceived
and received merited commentator
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
NORTHFIBLD, MASS.
Affairs at Mt. Hermon and the SEMI
nary.

The first public meeting on Round Top
since the burial of Mr.. Moody at that place,
took place Sunday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock
when the seminary students trustees and
friends of the school met for an hour.
The same plan of service was carried out
as had been Mr. Moody's custom in years
gone by. At the close of the service the
entire company surrounded the grave Of
Mr.. Moody and sang some of his favorite
hymns. The service was most impressive
and was attended by the immediate fam
lily of Mr.. Moody.
The semi-annual meeting Of the board of
trustees of the Mortified Seminary was
held in the parlors of the Mortified Satur-
day evening. The old board was re-elect-
ed, except that Mrs. j. II. Harris of New
London, wife of the late president of the
board, wished her name dropped. The
two new members elected on the board
we're: Paul Dwight Moody, to fill the vac
ancy caused by the death of his father,
Dwight L. Moody, and George E Keith of
Brockton, Mass. By the appointment of
Mr. Moody's son to this position, Mr..
Moody's last request from his death-bed is
filed. The treasurer's report was very en-
couraging. The trustees have already
subscribed $50, 600 toward the endowment
fund, with several yet to hear from. The
current expenses of the year have been
practically met: however, the outstanding
debts at present amount TO about $40, 900.
At a meeting of the trustees of the Mt
Hermon school Monday J. J. Janeway OF
New Jersey was reelected president and
ex-Lieut. Gov. William H. Halle Of Spring
field, vice president. Principal II. +. Cut
ler's report for the year was the most en-
couraging ever presented to the trustees
and they have ordered it TO be printed
The establishment of the three-term sys
TEN is a decided success. About 100 are
at Mount Hermon for the special summer
session, among them a member of the Penn
sylvania legislature and some college stud
ents. Mr. Moore emphasized the fact tha
the trustees are determined to carry ou
Mr.. Moodys ideas in regard to the schoo
in every particular The financial condi
ton of the school is as good as it was veal
ago, although there is a deficit. The trus
tees of the two schools have decided t,
raise 500, 00U among themselves TOWARD
the endowment which is being raised
Ninety thousand of this has already beer
subscribed
The classes of "a, '96, 81, 9s, 30 an,
delegates from the classes prior to "a vii
hold reunions at Mt Hermon on Saturday
the 3Oth Preparations are being made TO
a banquet in the evening, when about 3U
will be seated. After dinner frework
will be displayed and speeches will be de
| livered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
Woodbury. Tack. ON Proyi.o.

Hyde Park despatch June Il to Rutland News J
Ex-Gov. Page has received a private let
ter and telegram from Ex-Gov. Wood
bury of Burlington in addition TO his pub
lished open letter. Mr.. Woodbury. insists
that Mr.. Page make public all his private
correspondence in the first district canvass.
This condition is not stated in his open
letter. As the publication Of private let
tiers would be breach of confidence with
his correspondents Of course Mr.. Page will
not consider the proposition for a moment.
Mr.. Page states that his campaign ex-
penses will not average to exceed Sill in
each town in the first district. All the eX-
penses, of course, are legitimate, such as
hiring teams to bring disabled voters, etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15

"Our trade last year with the Hawaiian
islands," Senator Lodge says, twas greater
than with the whole of the Australasian
colonies with their 5000, 900 of people. 1t
exceeds by more than $1,000, 900 our trade
with the entire continent of Africa; it is $50
per cent greater than our trade with all the
Central American states it is equal to 30
per cent of our trade with the whole of
Canada; so per cent greater than our
trade with all of the British West Indies !;
half as large as our trade with Brazil; 800
per cent greater than our trade with Ven
ezuela, and comes within 100000 of
being as large as our trade with the entire
empire of China"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
MIR. Page Denies That He Has Cor
ruDtIon Eund.

Letter in the Burlington Free Press Monday
HYDE PARK, VI, June Q.
To the editor of the Free Press:
l think have right to demur to the
action of the Free Press in publishing
letters bearing no responsible signature,
which accuse me of dishonorable conduct.
In your issue of the Sth some one from
Middlebury, over the cowardly signature
of "a Powers Man." uses this language:
1.-THE facts are that the Foster and
Powers men saw that they could not win
against the great corruption fund that was
being used by the Page faction unless they
Joined forces"
Permit me to say TO the readers of the
Free Press that have neither paid nor
authorized to be paid a single dollar fof
either beer, rum or votes since this cam
paign was inaugurated. | make this state
ment in the broadcast and most unqualified
sense, and If 1t can be shown to be untrue
l will retire from the contest.
Respectfully yours,
&. S. PAGE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
BrattIeboro By-the-By.
From the st. Adams Messenger.

It's too bad to keep harping away on
that Brattleboro string, and perhaps it is
getting a trihe monotonous, but The Mes
senger cannot refrain from bringing just
another little incident to attention as IL
Illustrative of its theory that sail roads lead
TO Brattleboro"-in more senses than one.
A Brattleboro newspaper tells the lament
able fact that sprightly little Della Fox,
the famous comic opera artist, is now in
an insane asylum, and then it reminds its
readers that her starring tour came to a
disastrous finish April IA, 1S99-in Brat
tleboro. It's good journalism, this tag
ging "local end" to news stories, and
the BrattleboIo newspapers are enterpris,
ing enough to know it. But its amusing
to see the variety of outside world events
that run some tiny little root back to tn,
beautiful village in southern Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15

H. A Wood of Barnard, VT, is with his
brother, DR.. n. P. Wood, for short stay.
Rev. c. F. Pentecost's family of Yon-
kers, n. Y, have arrived at their summer
home for the season.
Mrs G. w. Shepardson is erecting a
very handsome monument in the cemetery
to the memory of her husband.
Mrs. c. A. Linsley and daughter of st.
Paul and Mrs. Edwards Sankey of Brook
Ign are the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Wright
Stratton.
Miss Augusta Osgood of this place is in
Carney hospital receiving treatment for
her eyes. An operation has been perform
ed upon them and the outlook is good for
ultimate recovery.
The Village Improvement society has
bought large number of young chrysan-
themums and will give every school child in
town, it possible, one, and offers a prize Ia
the child which can produce the finest plant
at chrysanthemum show which will be
held in the late autumn.
Q. w. Nation will give a lawn party al
floral cottage on Wednesday, June 20, from
3 until 10 o'clock to the Henry johnson
post, q. A. r., the Woman's Relief corps
and Sons of Veterans with their wive:
and husbands and few invited guests out
side those organizations. Refreshments
will be served during the time anC
short speeches will be expected. Thi
promises a right good time and doubtless
will call out large attendance. If storm,
1t will be held the next day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
A Disgrace to the Town of Eden.

From the Morrisville News and Citizen
The town clerk of Eden, F. H. Raymore
is known as the manager of Judge Powers
campaign in that town. He has taken the
contract to deliver the town to Powers and
he openly states that he has five gallons of
whiskey on tap and he uses it as freely as
the air he breathes, where he thinks it
will do Judge Powers canvass any good.
If there were any possible concealment
about the matter or any denial as to its
purpose, it would not seem such fragrant
outrage upon public sentiment, but he
openly brags about the quantity he has re-
ceived and the purpose for which he is
using it. The people of Eden must be
proud of their official, and self-respecting
men everywhere may well ask HAS II
come to this9n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
EAST JAMAICA

An epidemic of sore throat is prevalent.
Olin Howe has moved his family into
w. It. Plimpton's house at the depot.
E. S. Allen has pear tree in his yard
that has both pears and blossoms on it,
Zba Howard, who has been i'll with grip,
was dressed for the first time Wednesday
Nellie Underwood had a birthday party
last Saturday. Her little schoolmates
visited her and she received a number Of
remembrance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
batter Up!

When Gen. Grout comes up TO bat he
hits safe, touches the bases and slides over
the home plate with tally pretty regular
ly. That's why Vermont wishes to keep
him in Congress. Hardwick Gazette.
1t was Congressman Tawney of Minneso-
ia who stood the brunt of the fight to get
the Grout oleomargarine bill before Con-
gress. We would say that when Grout
comes up to bat he gets a substitute who
cannot make a base hit. That is why Yer
mont is looking for stronger player
Rutland Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15

The navy is to build warships aggregat-
ing over S100,0O0,000 in. cost as soon as
builders are prepared to undertake this
great program, which calls for II armored
ships, practically doubling the present
American sea power in this class, and for
three highly improved Olympia type of
cruisers. The navy department is also
preparing the specifications and advertise
ments for $4,000 tons of the highest quail
ity Kruppized armor, which is expected to
cost between S17,0O0,0O0 and $40, 1000, 600.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
Anniversary OF You

Anniversary OF Young Peoples Guild.
The Young Peoples guild connected with
the | nitariAn church celebrated the tenth
anniversary Of its organization by giving a
party last Friday evening in tbs vestry of
the church, TO which several outside the
guild were hidden. Rev c. f. Piper first
entertained the company with little sketch
of the formation aud growth and work of
the guild He spoke of the loss by death
and removal of some of the original work
ers and Of how well the present members
were carrying on the work. He was fol-
lowed by the treasurer, Miss Carrie Rus
sell, who gave the financial report showing
that a large amount of money had been
earned and spent in the Unitarian cause.
The president of the club, Mrs. y. d.
Alexander, in a few pleasing words intro
duced one Of the organizers of the guild,
Hon. II. c. Parsons of Greenfield, whose
remarks were of a reminiscent nature, he
posing as ole Of the veterans in service.
DR.. " ?. Wood was next called and hav-
ing been invited TO give some interesting
event of his life he told of the riot in the
Westborough reform school in the winter
Of 1871 at which time he was assistant su-
perintendent of the institution. He de-
described these boys as being of somewhat
different type than the Unitarian boys Of
the guild. j. +. Warren and j. II. Ware
next spoke briefly words of congratulation
and encouragement b. F. Field was
called for and responded with fine vocal
selection. The company were then served
with light refreshments, after which a
photograph discoursed music until the COM
pany dispersed. The whole affair was well
arranged and executed and was thoroughly
enjoyed by all the participants.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
MOST BEYOND BELIEF.
II it We're Not for Brattleboro =.
dorsement People Might he Sker,ic,i

N'P'' ."ibHl W. NhtutiCal
No wonder people doubt
So many statements are made
Statements indorsed by strangers
From people living in distant towns
Don't know them and can't see then.
Such endorsement has hazy aspect
Brattleboro people want local proof.
That's what we have here.
It'snot beyond belief because it can be- p---..
Read local citizens testimony
Mr.. VIM. Lindsay Of No IS waship,.,r ,.....
says:-'Iwa taken with terrible pain. h, M.
side and back 50 that was laid up for rp,B,b
unable to attend to my work ernpI5va5 ,4..
tor who said had gravel. He eas-d IN. nal, q.
my side but not the constant duh ache IN ,,,
back. saw Doan's Kidney Pills advertised An,
50 well recommended that was induced t,.,,..
a drug store, buy a box and use them a.. l.-...ss
After using about half Of felt the b-gse, ,.,..
them. When finished It was there still -s..
bought another box and it brought decided Inn.
provement. The secretions from The sj-.v,
which had been irregular became normal s.i,s,
dull aching pain left me. When ab5u. nv --,r.
lar work did not have the slightest pain o. back.
ache"
Sold by all dealers. Price 80 cents Foster.
Milburn Co.. Buffalo, y. y sole agents i5r tp.
United States.
Remember the name Doan's ani AXE % sub
stitute.
Sold by Geo. E. Greene, CO Main street. B-a..s.
boro. vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15

from tn. St. Albaus Messenger

from The S. Adams Messenger
What is TO be feared from a submission
of the prohibtory law to a popular vote?
II the people vote to continue il in force,
will ii not be so continued? If they vote
to do away with it, should it not be re-
pealed? Are not the people the law-mak-
ers?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
Executes Political som.r.suIts
From the Randolph Herald. ]

Brer. Belknap of the Bellows Falls
Times is a real freak Of nature in his abil-
ity to execute political somersaults with
Gus stirring hair. Two years ago he con-
cluded that Grout was too weak a man TO
longer represent this district in the House.
Now he is beating a bass drum in the
Grout senatorial parade
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-06-15
To Divide III. Cont.

Messrs. Alpheus Sanford of Boston, c.
W. Hazelton of Montague and n. D. Win
ter of Springfield, special commissioners
appointed some months ago by the superb
or court on the petition of the selectmen
Of Mortified with reference to the grade
of River street where it crosses the new
$40, 900 bridge over the Connecticut river
to Main street, thence to the Central Yer
mont railroad, has fled its report The rec
ommendation of the commission is that the
new highway be constructed, starting at
the brow of the highway on Meadow hill
and going directly through the Calender
estate in a straight line TO Main street pass
ing under the railroad tracks. This will
do away with an exceedingly dangerous
grade crossing which comes at a sharp
turn in the road and where many accidents
have happened. The railroad will be
obliged to build the bridge and make the
location, and the town of Mortified will
complete the rest of the construction.