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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
VERMONT NEWS.

AduItsrated Brans and Mixed Feeds.
Some months ago the Maine experiment
station reported finding upon the market
Of that state considerable quantities Of
bran and mixed feed which we're seriously
adulteTated.
The same thing Is to be found in YER
mont to some extent. The experiment sta
ton at Burlington states that, in the course
of its inspection work under the state law,
it has. found one sample Of bran worth little
more than half what standard bran should
be worth, that a sample Of much the same
character has been sent in from another
portion of the state, and that attempted
sales Of mixed feeds Of known low grade
have been reported.
The state law requiring the inspection
Of feeding stuffs for cattle does not cover
bran, middlings, etc., and adulteration
may 20 on in this class Of goods unchecked
except by the watchful eye Of the buyer.
Each and every user Of this class Of
goods may, however, il he will, protect
him elf by sending samples to the station
for free analysis. He will do well before
buying to investigate as to the source OF
the bran and to refuse any which does not
bear brand stating its origin.
1t lie only proper to remark that adultera-
ton Of this class Of goods is still relatively
rare and should be guarded against. 1t
will be we'll for buyers to seek to learn the
source of the goods offered and to refuse
such as do not bear brand stating their
origin. 10 particular one should look as
kance at any goods selling below the mar
ket price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
mstorm-The King"

I am Storm-The Kingl
live IN fortress OF fire and cloud.
You may hear nv batteries, sharp and loud,
In the summer night
When and my lieges arm for the fight,
And the birches moan,
And the cedars groan,
As they bend beneath the terrible spring
OF Storm-The Kingl
I am Storm-The King
My troops are the winds and the hail and the
rain:
My foes the lakes and the leaves and the grain
The obstinate oak
That guards his front TO my charge and stroke,
The ships on the sea,
The blooms on the lea,
And they writhe and break as the war guns ring
OF Storm-The kingl
am Storm The King
j saw an Armada set sail from Spain
To redden with blood maiden's reign.
/ BAN the host
With blow 10 the face on the island coast
And tore proud deck
To sDlinters and VIZ ck,
And the SaI on poets the praises sing
OF Storm-The Kingl
l am Storm-The Kingl
/ scour the earth and the sea and the air,
And drag the writhing trees by the hair,
And chase for game
The desert dust and the praire flame,
The noun ain snow,
And the arctic doe,
And never Is folded plume or wing
OF storm-The Kingl
[-Francis Miles Fitch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
NEWS IN BRIEF.
DEATH LIST GROWS.
5000 Conservative Estimate Of Number
Who Perished at Galveston.
10000 People Are Homeless, hut the
General situation is Much Improved
Probably No Danger Of Epidemic.

General situation is Much Improved
Probably No Danger Of Epidemic.
The Houston Post has printed list of
ABA names of people who lost their lives in
the Galveston storm. It is noted that the
list of dead contains the names of very few
prominent men; this is accounted for by
the fact that they lived in the centre of the
CITY, which is higher, and for which reason
they had opportunity to escape before the
storm reached their houses. The poorer
classes of the people in the city lived in the
east and west ends, and along the water
front, and had little warning of the fate
which destroyed them. The railroads are
making active preparations to resume busi-
ness, and several officials of the lines run
ming into Galveston are in the city. A
president of one company estimates the loss
to railroads alone at 5000, 600 or 5000,
600.
1t is conservatively estimated that the
loss of human life in the Galveston disaster
will exceed 5000, with half that number
wounded. Gov. Sayers has received the
following official report signed at Calves
ton by Mayor Jones, Congressman r. b.
Hawley and Gen. McKibben, commander OF
the department of Texas:
After the fullest possible investigations
here we feel justified in saying to you, and
through you to the American people, that
no such disaster has overtaken any commu-
munity or section in the history of our
country. The loss Of life is appalling and
can never be accurately determined. 1t is
estimated at 5000 to 5000 people. There is
not home in Galveston that has not been
injured, while thousands have been de-
stroyed. The property loss represents &C
cumuations of go years, and more millions
than can be safely stated. Under these
conditions, with 10000 people homeless and
destitute with the entire population under
a stress and strain difficult to realize, we
appeal directly in the hour of our great
emergency to the sympathy and aid Of
mankind.
The general situation at Galveston is de-
cidedly better. The state health officer be
leves there is now no danger of an cpl
demic. Emergency hospitals have been es
tablished in every ward, and every effor
is being made to provide the best of care
for the sufferers. Large gangs continue Il
work clearing the streets, and good pro
gress is being made. The water work.
have been sufficiently restored to provide
an ample supply for all needs. Complete
telegraph service is in operation. So mucl
progress has been made toward clearing ~
the wreckage in the city that Gen. McKib
ben has decided that his presence is nj
longer necessary, and will leave for Hous
ton Since Adjutant General Scurry as
sumed police direction of affairs, lootiul
and plundering have ceased. No one ha
been shot, and order prevails throughou
the city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
OIda., Y.rmon, nin.on.

In the death of Hon. James @. Cleve-
land, ST., which occurred Friday at Ran
dolph, the state loses its Oldest Free
Mason. He took the first degree over "a
years ago. He received the order of
KnighthoOd in Vermont encampment at
Windsor, Nov. 26, 1926. he was also
probably the oldest Mason in New England.
He was an enthusiastic Mason and mani.
tested great interest up TO the time of his
death in the various orders with which he
was connected. He was born in Bethel
March 90. 1903.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
TO Advertise the State,

The board of agriculture will soon issue
u pamphlet, which, among other things,
will advertise farms for sale, and all hotels
and families who wish 20 take summer
boarders. The advertisement for a farm
may give description, location, acres, build
ings and owners address, not to exceed
three lines. For boArders-name Of house,
number Of rooms, price by the week, at
fractions to enjoy, and distance from rail
road. All communications should be ad-
dressed to G. j. Bell, secretary, East Hard
wick, Vt, on or before Oct. 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
Death Of Rear Admiral sIcara.

Rear Admiral Montgomery Sicard, "a
died Friday from apoplexy at his summer
home in Westernville, N. Y. He was a ma
tive Of New York city aud was appointed
a midshipman in 1851. He was a lieuten-
ant commander during the civil war. He
was present at the bombardment of Forts
jackson and St. Philip. took an active part
in the destruction of the Confederate 6otilla
in April, 1852, in the passage of the Vicks-
burg batteries in June, and in July of the
same year in the engagement with the ram
Arkansas. In 1664-65 he was attached to
the Ticonderoga, and took part in the at
tacks on Fort Fisher. After the war he
held important positions. He was chief Of
the ordinance department nine years, and
was in charge of the navy yard at Ports.
mouth, Va, at one time. He was appoint.
ed rear admiral in 1897 and made com.
mander in chief of the North Atlantic sta
ton. At the outbreak of the Spanish wal
he had to be placed on sick leave and Capt
Sampson succeeded him in command. After
partial recovery Admiral Sicard acted al
president of the board of strategy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
State Fair a Failure.

The state fair at White River Junction
has not been a success in point Of attend
ance or exhibits this year. Taking out a
few notable exhibits the show was small in
nearly every department. The special at
fractions were all good and pleased the
crowd. The races were fairly good. The
free for-all was won by Charles Taylor,
the veteran horseman, who drove Robert
B. The track was in poor condition, be-
ing too dry and very dusty, and no fast
time was possible. There was an unusual
number Of fakirs and catch-penny schemes
going, all of which did & rushing business.
-[Barre Telegram.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
Alleged B,ssm,t Undss $500 Bends.

John F. Kimball, the alleged bigamist,
was taken to Montpelier Saturday from Or
ange county on a writ of habeas corpus.
Kimball IL a Randolph man. He was ar
rested about six weeks ago in Boston
and taken to Orange county, but ss
his arrest was made at a time when
Orange county court was not in session he
could not be arraigned in that county. It
is also said that the Orange county court
has no jurisdiction over him. He was re-
tanned in custody, however, for safe keep
ing He was taken before Judge Rowell
and bail was Hxed at $500. The habeas
corpus proceedings have heen continued
over to the October term Of the supreme
court
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
Held in $4,000 Rail.

Burns Nelson, charged with manslAugh-
ter, in causing the death of Charles Bos-
took of Wells River, Sept. 8, was held for
grand jury Monday. His bail is $4,000 1t
was furnished. Bostock was found dead
in bed in Nelson's room with q gunshot
wound in his head, after he and Nelson
had spent the evening in drinking. The
coroner expressed the opinion that Bostock
had not killed himself.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
Persisted in tn. Fire which He started

Benjamin Cross, an insane man, perish
ed in flames at St. Johnsbury Monday
which he is supposed to have started. He
was removed from the building after the
fire was discovered, but rushed back and
was not seen alive again. He attempted
to set the house afire Sunday. The build
ing is a tenement block, owned by Mrs.
Benjamin. The FIRE occurred about noon
and quickly burned the house to the ground
Half dozen families are homeless and
most of them have lost all their belongings,
The house was insured for $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
state school Association VIII Meet AT
Barre.

The Vermont State Sunday School Asso-
citation will hold its annual convention in
Barre, Oct. 1926, in the Congregational
church. Each Sunday school is entitled to
two delegates, who when elected should no
tify the Rev. A. E. Atwater, chairman of
entertainment committee, that he may
know how many to provide for. The Rev.
Arthur A. G. Hall, D. D., Bishop Of Yer
mont, will address the convention on Tues
day evening. Among the prominent speak
ers from out of the state who are to be pres
emit are: Prof. H. NJ. Hamill, or Marion
Lawrence, Charles D. Meigs Of Philadel.
phia, Miss Bertha f. Vella Of Boston and
Rev. Il. F. Woods of China.
Experienced workers within the state
will also contribute to the success of the
convention.
Convention rates have been made by the
various railroads. Other information may
be obtained from any of the following com
mittee, viz: Chairman, Rev. S. n. jackson;
vice-chairman, Hon. w. E. Barney; secre.
tary, E. NJ. Taintor; treasurer, F. G.
Rowland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21

The fastest boat afoat is the torpedo boat
destroyer, Cobra, recently built for the
English navy. In an unofficial trial she
made 435 miles in an hour, or 37.7 knots.
Her builders claim that another mile in an
hour can be added to this record
Gen. Macarthur has notified the war de-
partment of the tragic death in the Phil
ippines of Capt. Charles II. McQuestion of
the Fourth United States infantry. Capt.
McQuestion was killed by a private soldier
who was defending himself from an attack
of the captain, who was temporarily in
sane, and who had already wounded one of
his men.
John B. Randolph, AZ, one of the best
known figures in the art world, was found
in dying condition Saturday night by his
daughter on her return from play. He
had fallen down stairs and had sustained a
fracture of the skull Mr.. Randolph was
the connoisseur who was selected by @. P.
Huntington, the Gould, Vanderbilt and
Morgan families to buy their art treasur-
ers. He negotiated for bringing Millet's
Angelus and Rosa Bonheur's Horse Fair to
this country.
W. A. Baer, a mining engineer of Van
couver, just returned from Dawson, says
that according to the latest information in
the possession of the gold commissioner
office at Dawson, royalty will be paid this
season on SIC. 900, 600. The actual clean
up will be $4,000, 900 more. just before
Baer left Dawson encouraging reports had
come from Stewart river placers, 200 miles
distant, and another exodus to that river
had taken place. Good reports have also
come from Little Salmon, and great results
we're confidently anticipated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
Two Killed and Others Injured In
Freight Wreck.

Two freight trains on the White Mount
ain division of the Boston & Maine rail-
road collided near The Weirs, N. H., Sat
urday. Joseph Greenwood, a BRAKEMAN,
and Loren Lockwood, a fireman, both OF
Concord, were killed, and several other
trainmen injured. Engineer Calkins OF
the south-bound train escaped by leaping
into the lake only few feet distant. Both
engines were completely telescoped and 80
cars were destroyed. 1t is estimated that
the loss will be $4,000. The accident wal
due to a Misunderstanding of train orders,
as directions had been given to hold the
south-bound train at Lakeport.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
Sure In Effect.

On going to bed take one or two Bakers Man
drake Bltten Tablets and drink a cup of hot
water; It viii make you sleep like child, give
you an appetite for breakfast, and make you feel
young all day. One or two tablets taken before
eating will overcome habitual costiveness, pre-
vent headaches and fevers, tffectually clean and
purify the blood, and restore the bloom and vigor
of youthful health. We, the undersigned drug
gists, agree to refund the money 10 they. do not
cure constipation.
GEO. E. GREENE, Brattleboro, vt.
F. H. HOLDEN CO.. Brattleboro, Vt.
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY, Brattleboro, Vt,
K. H. DAVENPORT, West Brattleboro, vt.
NJ @. WILLIAMS, Putney. Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
Terrible Accident at Lawrence.

There was serious accident in the warp
ing room at the Atlantic cotton mill in
Lawrence, Mass, Saturday, when the fly
wheel burst in No 2 mill, killing Mary Gut
mond, an operative, 81, and seriously in
juring Mary Cotter, Annie Cotter, Glamin
AcOttel, women; and DOrent Gullette, a
boy. One fragment weighing 500 pounds
crashed through a room 100 feet long.
to pieces. The loss is estimated at $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21

WI Ting Fang, the Chinese Minister to
this country, will present in the October
Century ga plea for fair Treatment" in
behalf of his fellow-countrymen.
The losses by forest fires in Hancock
county, Maine, are estimated at $7h, 000
The flames ate so deeply into the land that
lumbermen say it will not support another
growth of timber in 70 years.
The German loan will be made both in
the United States and in Germany, prefer
ence in allotments to be given to American
subscriptions. Payments for the loan will
be distributed over a considerable period,
and will be entirely in bills of exchange,
no gold shipments being contemplated.
The money market, therefore, is not likely
to become affected through payments for
the loan.
An accident during the descent of John
Sawyer in his parachute at the Point of
Pines Thursday was the cause of his death
at the Lynn Hospital, Mass, Monday.
Sawyer had descended TO within 20 feet of
the ground, when heavy wind carried the
parachute along with it, While going at a
rapid rate and within few feet of earth,
he was thrown against pile of railroad
ties. Sawyer was "a years old, and he and
his wife made trips through the country,
making ascensions and parachute jumps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
China Negotiating for Pence.

The desire of China to actually begin
negotiations for peace was evidenced Mon
day in despatch from Prince Ching, de-
livered by Minister WI to the state depart
ment. Prince Ching states that he has
been clothed with full authority, along
with Ii Hung Chang, to negotiate for
peace, and expresses a desire to proceed in
the matter, and asks Minister WI to SUBJ
init request to the secretary of state to
send instructions to Minister Conger to be-
gin the negotiations at once. No immedi-
ate response to the request for instructions
to Minister Conger can be given, as Prince
Ching's request will have to be laid before
the President and sufficient time given to
consider the question of his credentials, as
well as the desirability of proceeding at
once.
Gen. Chaffee's telegram, speaking of
Russian railroad construction in China, is
regarded as highly important in view of the
disclosure of the purpose of the Russian
government to reconstruct the road from
Taku to Tien-Tsin and thence to Pekin,
showing, it is believed, the expectation of
the Russian government that at least some
Russian force will be maintained at Pekin
through the winter.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-03

I fold even the exports whicn moro than doubled
but did not reach that higher rate OF gain have
to be dropped behind in the race Exports Of
| glassware, manufactured sugar, india rubber
| goods chemicals, woollens, backing anG tur-
| pentine more than doubled In amount during
| the ten years, and did exports Of leather.
| which rose from 100000 to S21,OOO,O0O, and
of cotton goods. which rose from S1,O00,OO0 to
$4,000 900, and yet these did not quite keep up
| with the procession.
Exports of malt liquors and vegetable oils in
creased just threefold in the ten years, and
paints pushed trife higher. Exports of brass
manufactures gained still more. though the
amount was only S1.3OO.OOO. The exports of
'paper and Its manufactures increased from
100000 TO S4OO0.OOO; of paraftine from
S1.S0OOOO TO S7.OOO,OOO, and of glucose from
S6O0,GO0 to $1,000 600 each increasing about
fourfold. The exports of fertilizers increased
from 100000 to S5,OO0O OOO and of zinc manu-
features from $4,000 to S7OOOOO and of starch
from 100000 to 81, 900 900, and of oilcake from
100000 to S13O00OOO But even these We're
surpassed by the exports of copper and its man.
ufactures, which rose from 81 5000 ten years
ago to S42,O0O.OO0 in the nine months ending
with March. In this one item there is a gain
large enough to pay the whole estimated inter
est due abroad years ago. But the iron manu-
facture, though gaining less than others in
proportion, from SIS, 500 600 to $50 900 ,000 made
the largest single change in international
finances To this may properly be added the ex
ports of agricultural machinery, which advanced
from S25000OO to S9.66O,OO0; of cars, carriages
and cycles, formerly S33OOOOO, but now
S7,100,OO0, and of telegraphic and scientific in
struments, formerly S1.OOO.OO but now 1850
600. AS nearly all other machinery Is included.
these may well be. making the gain In iron and
its products about S73 600 for nine months.
The progress of this country in supplying ma
chinery and tools for the world is the most
ago the exports included few tools. scales and
doubled In value. but yet amount to only
600 was then included the amount now being
S4.300,OOO. In nails the increase is about seven
fold. and in steam engines about fourfold But
the enormous quantity of machinery now sent
abroad. amounting in value TO more than
S6O0OO0O0 was scarcely represented at all In
the shipments Of 1890 No doubt the country
has greatly advanced in the excellence and
riety of machinery produced but the change has
been far greater in the appreciation Of Ameri-
works by the outside world. 1t is due to
this fact that the singular rise IN prices of iron
which has indeed cut down materially the eX-
ports of some of its products, has so little afr
fected the aggregate of iron and steel exports
because the cost of machinery Is changed com
paratively little by the cost of the materials.
It's chief value is in the brains and inventive
genius which Americans have been putting into
their work. and which people of other countries
have been learning to appreciate.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-03
PERSONAL.

General Ludlow has appointed First Lieutenant
d. T. Aultman, I'd Artillery T. S. A. as census
enumerator n for all posts and stations within the
geographical limits of the Department OF Havana
monumental statue of the late Cardinal Lavi-
geris was recently dedicated Biskra. on the con-
fines of the Saraha Desert The Cardinal Is repre-
sented standing, his eyes turned tow. rd the desert
he to be planting in that desert land toward
which went forth all his aspirations as bishop and
colonzer.
George Croall of Edinburgh. Is the only survivor
of the theatrical fund dinner of 1921 at which Sir
Walter Scott proclaimed himself the author OF
'Waverey'
The Baltimore Sun says: THE resignation by
General Thomas J. Shryock of the craftsmanship
of the Republican State Central Committee has Oc-
casoned very natural regret among members Of
his party familiar with the valuable services rem
dered by him to the Republican organization since
lis inCumbency of that responsible and exacting
position His resig9ation at the opening Of the
which are likely to be missed at ;fme when they
will be needed most
Professor Paul Haupt. Of Johns Hopkins Univer
sity. has Just sailed for Europe lie has been
making special study OF the ethnography OF the
Philippines and has gone abroad TO collect data on
the subject He believes that the United States
should follow the example OF England which has
made careful study of the habits and ideas of its
subject races. We should. he declares. form
Philippine bureau of ethnography at Washington
similar to the Indian bureau of ethnography. The
establishment of such bureau would save money
lives and. most of ALL principle. policy of this
sort would educate the natives to communicate
with us in our own language and aid MS In learn
ing their languages The principal languages of the
Philippines the Tagaog. In Northern LuZOn.
and the Nisayas, in the southern ISLANDS. While in
Europe shall consult with Professor A. II. Meyer.
of the Dresden Ethnographical Museum. who is one
of the greatest authorities the Philippine Islands.
and Professor F. Blumentritt. of Leitmertz. Bo-
hernia. also authority. The accounts of the
islands in English magazines usually based
garbled. misunderstood and second hand records.
and my endeavors are 70 correct many Of these
mistakes Professor Meyers book, written in Ger
man. Is the best book the subject. / shall Join
President Gilman in Europe. and together shall
represent Johns Hopkins University the 500th
anniversary of the University of Cracow. In Cali
CIa Austria