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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
THE aYmNAsT1o EXHIBITION.
Highly CredItable class and Individual
work by the v. NJ. q. A. Athletes


highly CredItabIs Glass aud Individual
work by the v. NJ. q. A. Athie'eS
Last Evening
An exhibition in gynnastic work was
given in the Auditorium last evening by
the members of the physical culture classes
of the Y. Nj. 9. A. The audience present
was not large but it was apprec atlVe ana
enthusiastic, and the work OF those VINO
helped contribute to the evenings enter
tainment received its full measure OF recog-
milton. Much of the success OF the enter.
tainment is due to II. K. Horton, physical
director of the association.
There is nothing which does SO much
towards building up strong constitution
and insuring good health as systematlc
physical exercise, and there are muscles III
the body which can be developed only 0y
certain exercises. 1t is at the gymnasium
that these exercises are taught and practlced
that the pupils may learn to make the best
use of all the muscles with which they
have been endowed by nature.
The class work last evening illustrated
the methods by which the different muscles
are brought into play. The dumb Dell
drill by the senior class and the Work on
the mats by the Juniors were well executed,
the precision with which all took part
showing a large amount Of practice. Inc
work on the parallel bars and the vaulting
horse by the seniors was also good
One Of the features of the evening was
the fancy and Illuminated club swinging by
NJ. j. Moran. Indian club exercises are
always pleasing, and the ease and grace
with which Mr. Moran went through the
difficult evolutions were surprising. A de-
oil 81
Illuminated clubs. Each club was lighted
by red-globed electric light which gave a
pretty color through the course Of its ma
nipulatons. John Tasker did good work
with the six, 10 and 20 pound clubs, and
the musical club drill by a class Of nine
was commendable for its accuracy in move
ment and precision in time.
In addition to the more simple forms of
gymnastic exercise there was an exhibition
in advanced work on the different appara-
tus. Howe, Monroe, Cundiff, Tasker and
Horton executed some difficult feats on the
horizontal bar and the parallels; Leitsing-
er, Clapp, Ellis, Willard and Howe per-
formed on the elephant" Ellis, Crowell,
Ferriter, Crosier, Howe and Leitsinger
gave an exhibition of high and broad div
ing and Howe, Monroe, Cundiff and Hor-
on in kicking.
An amusing part Of the program was the
lumbling by Leitsinger, Ellis and Crowell
in clown costumes, assisted by Harry
Chandler. The boys did some exceedingly
clever work for amateurs, and kept their
audience in good humor by their antics.
Crowelrs contortion work was especially
worthy of mention. The entertainment
closed with series of pyramids. Those
who took part in the exhibition are:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
FOUND HIMSELF DEAD
Startling Facts Revealed in Bratr,
bOrO Insurance Office

Comedy OF Errors Rssnltine r,o,.
striking COIncidenee--.CIu citizen y,
Chesterfield, ". H., supposed to b,s.
Fallen Dead I'm FItchburg. Mass.
A resident of Chesterfield, y. n ut.
came to Brattleboro Saturday was conf-or,
ed with facts which proved that he va.
Wondering in the grave.
About 81 years ago two male cbUdrs,
we're born in Wardsboro, each of aborl
was named w. w. Smith. One whom
young man, took out policy in one oftbs
old life insurance companies in Nev Yo,t
He afterward moved to ChesterfeF.
The Brattleboro agent Of the iuspra,o.
company which issued the policy. Who /.
constantly endeavoriug by correspondarca
to locate holders of the old insurance noF
cies in his company who have moved AVA
without sending their addresse. 10 ,bs
agency, wrote to Wardsboro a few jav,
ago to ascertain what had become Of "
w. Smith, as his policy had maurej. q,
was about to mature.
The reply came that Mr. Smith m9ys4
to Fitchburg, Mass, some years ago and
that on last Memorial day be f.l, dad
while attending the Memorial service, IN
the city hall. An investigation was a,
once begun, blank sheets were f ed m,
with the proofs Of death, the proof, were
sworn to by the proper authorities. bs
widow was interviewed in regard 10 fbs
policy, etc.
The widow stated that she never kuaz
that her husband had an insurance p0.iev
but she remembered hearing him saw Ma.
all OF his valuable personal paper. va-s
stolen some time before his marriage
which was 20 years ago, and she though,
there might have been a policy among
them. Very often policies are lost but a,
the local office keeps record Of every pol.
icy ii issues the failure to find Mr. Smiths
policy was Of little consequence.
On Saturday as the proofs Of death were
being made ready to forward to the com.
panY's main Office w. w. Smith Of Che,.
tertield walked into the local office on a
matter of business connected with his pol.
icy. The records were turned to and then
curious situation was revealed. The
number of the policy held by Mr.. smith
of Chesterfield agreed with the recorded
number of the policy supposed 10 have
been stolen from w. W. Smith Of Fitch.
burg. Mr.. Smith was able to prove ,ha.
he was the rightful owner of the policy.
yet there were the proofs that he was dead
and buried.
1t took but short time for Mr.. Smith
to explain that he once had a double in
Wardsboro and then the agent, who had
never seen either of the men, saw that be
had been mlsled by the information he re.
ceived from Wardsboro. 1t is probable
that the Mr.. Smith who died in Ftchturs
never had an insurance policy, and had
the money been paid to his estate there is 10
doubt but that it would have been returned
as soon as the situation was discovered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Gbs I)ernrort 9bGniF.
TEN PAG s.
Announcements.

Remember the special price sale at II. H.
Thompson's this month A rare opportunity to
get first class goods at very low figures.
Have your pictures framed at Clapp & Jones s.
If your watch or clock is out Of repair leave
It at c. W. Sawyer's, opposite American House
Brattleboro, Vt.
Marcus Ward & Co, Is Royal Irish linen station
cry at Clapp and Jones's.
Beautiful framed pictures at low prices
CLAPP 6 JONES.
Smoke the II. & G. No 80. best hve-cent cigar.
Sold at the Brooks House Pharmacy.
Waterman fountain pens the best. Full as
sortment at CLAP JONES
Popular sheet music and books. Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp *
Jones's
Grange grddle cake supper next Thursday
evening. Price Is cents
have moved my barber shop to Ryther block
first floor entrance next door north of Roberts 5
grocery store. I wish to thank my customers for
their favors in the past, and to assure them and
any others who may call upon me, that hope by
careful workmanship aud strict atteutonito BUSH
ness, to merit their patronage in the future.
p. RATE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
New England Epworth League Cabinet
Meeting.

One of the heaviest rainfalls Of the wiz
ter greeted the cabinet members OF the frs.
general conference district as they me, in
the Methodist church Thursday, March l.
The program for the morning session vas
somewhat disarranged, because Of The
storm and the absence of Rev. c. .. l7i.
kins of Montpelier and Rev VIM Rams
den of Newport, y. H. After the ds7e
| tional service, led by Rev. A. A. EsA.
| brook, and solo rendered by Miss E,.l.
brook Of Williamsville, Rev. H. <. Foss Of
Bangor, Me-, gave the first address, taking
as his subject, "The Christian for the
Times" He spoke in part as follows:
The Christian for the times must be =
clean-cut man. The different schools Of
thought, of art, of medicine, and Of polite;
are sharply defined; second, he must be AZ
enterprising Christi II. 1t is an age Of en-
terprise and the church must face ..s r.
sponsibilities; third, he must be en,hus.-
astic. Men in all departments are en-
thusastic, they ought to be more so 10
religion.
George W. Penniman, general secretary
of the cabinet, spoke on "Busi-ess Meth
DDS in League Work" He said one way
to make business meetings interesting is
W 'NNN SShSthAAS VI q literary VI syN4A4
nature
In the afternoon the praise service was
led by Edward NJ. Wheeler of Providence,
r. l. Rev. L. II. Dorchester of Peoples
Temple, Boston, gave an inspiring address
entitled "Christian Contact" The mercy
and help department is the sociological
part of the league. The possession Of
anything implies responsibility There
are amazing activities carried on by Chris
tians in our cities, but they are done by a
few. We need to get every one TO work
After solo by Mrs. W. B. Eddy, Rev W.
M. Cassidy of Hopkinton, Mass, spoke on
The Expectancy of Jesus" especially as
illustrated by Peter.
The last address was by Rev. NJ. 5,
Kaufman, Phi. D., of Brockton, Mass, on
THE New Epworthian." 1t would be i'm
possible to describe the felicity of language
or the power of this speech. II revealed
a wide range of reading and close
acquaintance with the best of our latest
literature. A duet by Mr.. Morse and Mrs,
Eddy closed the afternoon meeting The
Leaguer's Vision" the evening address by
Rev. ID. E. Foss, first vice president, was
excellent. A number of people came
down from Williamsville and some from
Putney.
Rev. Mr.. Lowe has been invited to speak
at the July convention to be held in Lynn
Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
An Ola Age Serene and Bright.

One of the few surviving war governors
is the venerable Frederick Holbrook of
Brattleboro, who has just celebrated his
Seth birthday. The occasion was remem-
bered by many of his neighbors and friends
who called or wrote to express congratula-
tions. The venerable ex-governor is a
man who grows old beautifully, if the ex-
preston may be allowed. He retains his
physical strength to remarkable degree,
while his mental condition is apparently
unimpaired. In the perplexing and dark
days of great civil conflict he performed
noble public service and his evening of
life is being spent in peacefulness. A
recent observation Of Gov. Hobrook's is
certainly valuable. He said: SIT is per-
fectly clear to me that the world has
grown better during the past 100 years and
firmly believe that the next century will
witness as marked an improvement."-
! Mortified News.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

Mass was celebrated at o'clock at St.
Michaeps Roman Catholic church Ash
Wednesday.
Devotions will be held at 7.3O every
evening at st. Michaels Roman catholic
church during Lent
Friendship circle will meet in Odd Fell
lows hall Tuesday afternoon. Work will
be furnished. Supper at 9 o'clock.
The regular meeting of the Knights and
Ladies of Honor will be held at Red Mems
hall next Monday evening, March 5, at
7,30 o'clock.
The Daughters of the American Reyo-
luton will hold their regular meeting at
the Brooks House next Tuesday evening
at 7.30 full attendance is desired.
First Baptist church,. E. Marble
minister. Public worship, 10. 80 A. M. and
p. NJ. Bible school at noon, All seats
free at all services.
Centre church-Rev. H. r. Miles. nas.
tor. Morning service with communion at
1880. Rev. e. E. Bradley will preach
Sunday school at noon. Vesper service
at p. NJ Christian Endeavor meeting
at 9 o'clock.
Methodist church. Rev. r, f. I,owA
pastor Sunday services Mar. II, Com,
munoin and reception of probationers
1890 A. NJ; Sunday school, 1l:45: En-
worth league, P. NJ. preaching, 1P. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Capt II. O. streeter a Candidate for
Road Commissioner.

Having been asked by some of the
larger tax payers of the town to take the
office of road commissioner for the present
year, they having confidence in my ability
and experience in road making and re.
pairing in the village and in the back dis
tricts, and feeling assured that would give
satisfaction to the common sense people
OF Brattleboro, 1 take this way of SAVING
that will serve If elected. l should en-,
deavor TO fill the Office faithfully and hon.
orably and for the best interests of the tax
payers of the town of Brattleboro.
ii. @. STREETER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
HOM,a ThIai

a, We offer 500 reward for any case Of catarTh
'nat cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
r. j. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
O. we, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney
lot me last is years, and believe him perfectly
nohoraoie In all business transactions, and imam,
their firm.
West a Truax, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
Toledo, o.
4, HAIRS Catarrh Cure is taken internally acting
uuIIeclly upon the blood and mucous surfaces o.
o eI system. Price IS euts per bottle. Sold "
all druggists Testimonials free.
mars Family Pills are the best.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Card OF Thanks.

The undersigned wish to express their heart.
Ielt thanks to all friends and neighbors for their
ASSISTANCE and kindly sympathy la their recent
bereavement.
MIR. AND Mrs. ELLIOT HARRIS Mr.. AND MRS. f. s.
JOHNSON Mr.. AND Mrs. LESLIE SMITH, AND THE
GRANDoHmDREN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
New Contracts for street Lighting.

The town and village authorities have
made contracts this week with the Brattle-
boro Gaslight company for the lighting of
the streets of Brattleboro. The contract
with the village dates from Feb. l of this
year and will continue three years, while
the contract with the town dates from Jan.
l OF this year and will continue five years.
The cost for lighting under the new con-
tracts will be somewhat less than under
the old contracts. Arc lights, for which
500 has been paid heretofore for all night
service, will be furnished for 1925. They
VIII be run until midnight for $50 instead
of 800, the former price. The 25 candle
power lights will be furnished for the
same price as formerly, SIS, but they will
be kept running until midnight instead of
IL O'Clock, as heretofore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All drug.
glsts refund the money II 1t fails to cure e. W.
Groves signature is on the box. &c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

+. X. Durgin, who has been at work in
a drug store In Worcester, Mass, recently.
Is in town this week. ''S'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

Five shares Of Brattleboro Street Railroad
stock are for sale-a good investment. Address
or call on A. v. May, Bank block.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

He plays well that wins" Hoods Sarsaparfla
wins the victory over disease because IL possesses
genuine curative power.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

Five shares Of Brattleboro Street Railroad
stock are for sale-a good investment Address
or call on A. V. May, Bank block.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

Five shares Of Brattleboro Street Railroad
stock are for sale-a good investment Address
or call on A. v. May, Bank block.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

rive shares Of Brattleboro Street Railro"u
STOCK are for sale--a good investment. Address
or call on A. v. May, Bank block.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
To Cure Constipation Forever.

=, ISke Casearets Candy Cathartlc. 10 or b cen
II " u u fail TO cure, druggists refund none
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Momen-Mrs, Leon r. Chase.
aMa.enCGeorge NJ. Harris, E. H. johnson p /
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

Christian Science service Sunday at
Grange hall at 1915 o'clock. Subject
Substance" All are welcome.
Unitarian church.-Rev. Z. Q. 5. Os-
good, pastor Services every Sunday at
1890 4. NJ Sunday school at AS A. NJ.
Theme for next Sunday, "Fulflment."
All are welcome.
At the last meeting Of Sedgwick
Woman's Relief Corps, Mrs. l.. j. Retting,
the president elect, resigned on account of
sickness. At the regular meeting March
there will be an election to ill the vacancy.
The Womans Relief Corps will have
supper and social at Grand Army hall,
I Friday, March Q. THE public is cordially
invited. Supper will be served at @.
The Woman's Auxiliary Of the Y. NJ. c..
A. will hold its regular monthly meeting
next Thursday afternoon at 3 O'Clock in
the Y. NJ. c. A. parlors. A good atten-
dance is desired, as there is important
business 10 be transacted.
The meeting Of the Alliance Study class
will be held at the reception room at the
Brooks House on Monday evening next,
at 1870 o'clock. A paper will be read by
Mrs. j. NJ. Tyler on "Why the Jews hate
the Christians and the Christians hate the
Jews" Members and friends are cordial
ly invited.
UniveTsalist church. Rev. r. X. Mar
win, pastor. Morning service at 1890
O'Clock, subject of sermon "Silent Voices"
Sunday school at :4J 4. NJ. Young
Peoples Union at 6 p. NJ. Vesper service
at : P. NJ, with third lecture on "L.ife's
Interrogations." Subject "Why is Man?"
All are welcome to these services.
On Thursday March 7 the Rantist
society will take their annual sleighride to
Hinesburg. The ride will be delightful
and the visitors carry good cheer TO this
worthy society which will serve a chicken
pie supper, and afterwards will give an en-
tertainment called "PaTson Poor's dona-
ton party" Teams will be in waiting at
Starkey x Wellman's store at five o'clock.
All are invited. Please leave your names
at the store or give them to Arthur L.
Maynard.
Services were held in St. Michaels
Episcopal church Ash Wednesday at IL
O'Clock, and the holy communion was OBJ
served. There will be week day services
at the church during Lent Mondays at
IL A. NJ, Fridays at IL A. NJ. and p. NJ,
and Saturdays at p. NJ. Services will be
held Sundays at 9;30 A. NJ, 1890 A. NJ.
and p. NJ. Holy communion will be OBJ
served every Lords day; on the festival of
the Annunciaton March 25 at 10 A. NJ,
and daily on Holy Week at 7 A. NJ, except
on Good Friday and Easter evening.
Bishop Hall will officiate daily during
Holy Week, including Palm Sunday and
Easter Day. Week day services will be
held Holy Week at I and 10 A. NJ, and 4
p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
THE RIFLE.

Scores Made Feb. AZ.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-17
Turkish Police Justice.

A tritling dispute between Kurd and
an Armenian on a street in Constantine.
pie led to an amusing instance of justice
as it is dispensed by the Turkish police:
A tobacco box was found ON the side.
walk, as alleged, by Kurd. An Armc-
MAN claimed the box as his own. Neither
would give in, and the dispute waxed
warm. From words they were near COM
ing to blows when a policeman came up.
But he could not decide the question of
ownership.
At last the Armenian suggested that
the policeman ask what was in the box.
Tobacco and cigarette paper" said the
Kurd promptly.
1.-THE box contains nothing but a ~
cent piece" said the Armenian. smiling
The officer opened the box and. finding
the Armenian was right, settled the dis
pute by giving him the box.
'The Armenian is the owner Of the
box" he said. "The Kurd is a liar"
Here he smote the Kurd over the head.
"Allah be praised! For my trouble in
deciding this complicated affair | will
keep the % cents. "-Chicago Record.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-17
TOO CHlvALROUS.
The Man Who Insisted on Giving Up
His Sent In N Car.

The Man Who Insisted on Giving VI
His Sent In a Car.
The car was bowling merrily up the
street, when a fat, elderly woman ross
and signaled to the conductor He RAM
the bell, and the woman proceeded to ex
ecute mastery walk down the car.
Just as she had covered half the dis
lance to the door an exceptional bit OF
playfulness on the part of the motormar
gave q phenomenal corkscrew movement
to the car and brought the woman's tri
umphal progress to sudden halt. Sht
stood swaying and tottering before red
checked, pleasant faced man who was
absorbed in an evening paper.
As he paused in his reading to refold
his paper be caught sight of the wabblini
figure before him, and, waddiug his paper
into hopeless mass. he sprang hastily te
his feet.
Take this seat. madam" he said.
"Oh, no, thank you," said the woman
but insist"
81 couldn't think of allowing a lady II
stand"
"But I"-she begged feebly.
4uc Wdb his
'Sit down." he said, still polite, bR'
now stern.
but. sir. p
He took her by the shoulders and firm
ly, though gently, put her in his vacant
place. The other passengers laughed. The
conductor grinned and rang the bell. Tbs
driver started the car, which had stopped
at the crossing. The polite and masterfu
man expanded his chest and beamed sell
approval.
But, please. sir. l wanted to get out
I'm in the wrong car" walled the fat
woman in hopeless protest.
As the car stopped again she struggled
to her feet and made for the door, looking
apprehensively at the chivalrous man
who dived into his old seat and went into
eclipse behind his paper.-New York
News.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1900-08-17
DUEL WITH POTATOES.
How u Kentucky Preacher Turned q
Desperate Into RidIcule.

Desperate Into RidIcule.
One way Of combating an evil practice
Is to make it look ridiculous. 1t was by
this means that dueling was stopped in
a certain district in Kentucky. A travel
ing preacher named Bowman-a strong,
muscular fellow-was conducting services
in Kentucky. AT one of his meetings a
we'll known desperate character created
disturbance, and, being publicly re-
buked by Bowman, sent him a challenge
to fight. Bowman. as the challenged
party. had the choice of weapons. He
selected a half bushel of Irish potatoes,
as big as his fist. for each man. and stipu-
lated that his opponent must stand 10
PAGES distant. and that only one potato at
a time should be taken from the measure.
The desperate was furious at being
thus freshly insulted, and made an in
dignant protest, but Bowman insisted
upon his rights as the challenged man.
and threatened to denounce the desperate
as a coward if he failed to come to time
As there was no way out of the fix but to
fight, the desperate consented. The en-
counter took place on the outskirts Of the
town, and almost every body in the place
was on hand to see the fun. The seconds
arranged the two men in position, by the
side of each being a half bushel measure
filled with large. hard Irish potatoes.
Bowman threw the first tuber. 1t struck
his opponent and few into pieces.
A yell Of delight went up from the
crowd. which hurried the desperado, and
his potato few wide of the mark. Bow
man watched his chance. and every time
his opponent stopped for potato another
hit him in the short ribs, knocking the wind
completely out of him. and doubling him
up On the grass. The people were almost
crazy with laughter, but Bowman looked
as solemn as if he had just been preach
Ing funeral sermon. The desperate
was taken home and put to bed and
staid there for more than a week before
he recovered from the effects of the Irish
potato duel.-Boston Herald.