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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02

The annual meeting of the state dairy.
mems association will be held in Burlington
the second week in January.
News has been received at st. Johnsbury
of the death in Manila of Edison B. Moore
OF that town who was a member of the
10Th volunteer regiment.
Alfredo Nalvotti, 20, shot himself in the
head with revolver at Barre Wednesday.
He regained consciousness sufficiently to
say that he was tired of life and of work
ing so hard. He was taken to Heaton hos
pital in Montpelier. His recovery is doubt.
full. he had the reputation of being an in
dustrious young man of good habits.
Two Cinnamon charged with being I'M
lawfully in the United States were placed
under $500 bonds each at Burlington Tues
day at hearing before United States Com
missioner George E. Johnson The China
men were arrested in Battery park while
trying to conceal themselves. 1t is sun
posed that they planned to leave on the
south-bound train. They told the commits
sioner through an interpreter that thew
were brought from Montreal in a two-seat-
ed wagon. The man who smuggled them
into the United States was seen in the park
by the officer who arrested the Cinnamon,
but he escaped in the darkness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
DANIEL sHERwIN, -.
WIN. L. BARNES, Commiss

William Watson Niles, Is, who died in
New York Tuesday, was born in Wet
Fairlee at the home of his grandfstber
Judge Nathaniel Niles, who was one of The
first representatives in Congress from ver.
mont. Mr.. Niles graduated from Dar.
mouth college in 1916 and began the prsc.
tice Of law in New York city over half
century ago. He was active in politics IA,
many years. He was an intimate friend Of
Horace Greeley and was entertaining III.
great editor when the announcement Of
the latter's nomination for president ru
received. He was also a close friend Of
Samuel J. Tilden and his confidential At.
torney. 1t is said that had Mr.. Tilden at.
tanned the presidency he expected to 49,
point Mr.. Niles attorney general. NJ
Niles raised several regiments during the
civil war. Perhaps his most conspicuous
public service was as chief promoter Of The
beautiful park system in the Borough Of
the Bronx. he was president of the North
Side association which secured the open
ing of the Harlem river ship canal, and
was one Of those who projected and secured
the building Of the Washington bridge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
One on the Moose.

As you know, Maine is one Of the best
hunting regions in the world, and, though
remote, as it is, from the busy centres, it is
made accessible by the network of rail-
roads which run in every direction into the
vast forests of the state.
Deer are plentiful, and the sportsman
who goes into the woods and does not
bring down at least one deer is hardly en-
titled to be called a sportsman in fact
they are so numerous that they are often
seen feeding in the pastures along with the
cattle.
OF course, the huntsman in search of
moose has to penetrate deep into the for
ests, and oft times the hunt becomes peril
GUS and many hardships are encountered.
though in the excitement of the chase the
dangers are forgotten.
The variations of the incidents of a
moose hunt are always interesting, SO that
the following notes may not be out of
place:
After days wearisome tramp, we
pitched camp not far from what is known
as moose yard. The night air was Bit
terly cold, and when we awoke we found
the ground covered with snoW-a fine con-
dition for moose hunting. We plodded
along for perhaps two hours when we came
suddenly upon the tracks of a moose; these
We followed for some time without anything
Of Importance happening, but just as we
were about to ascend q slight rise there APP
peared before us the form of moose. He
was fine specimen. His antlers spread
out with kingly magni6cence, and he
hardly seemed to appreciate the nearness
of his captors. We moved with great eau
ton, hoping TO attain position where
better shot would be possible, and lust as
my friend fred the old fellow, evidently
seeming trouble, started away at a brisk
gait. The shot, however, overlook him,
for, Immediately there was a snort and
tearing about that was something frightful.
The battle was then on, and for a short
time 1t was fast and furious. We sought
shelter where the operations of "his mai
esty" could be observed without bodily
harm. His thrashings continued for some
few minutes, when suddenly he made a
start in our direction, and, to tell the
truth, / felt a little squirmy; the captain
was right at home, and he fred The shot
ploughed into the shoulder of the infuri-
ated monster and impeded his progress;
the second and third shots brought him
down, and a more pleased party of hunts
men is seldom seen.
The Boston & Maine railroad and its
connections lead direct TO the great game
regions of Maine and New Hampshire, and
the publication which is issued by the Bos-
ton g. Maine Passenger Department, Bos-
ton, known as "Fishing and Hunting de-
scrlbes how and where to shoot. Send for
1t; the cost is but two-cent stamp.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
Wounded Rear Ese.p.a.

F. Z. Ray, j., was strolling through an
apple orchard just above Il. w. Jacobs's
residence at the base Of Haystack mount
ain at dusk one day recently, when he sud
denly found himself within two rods of
large black bear. frankie had his rife
along as usual and blazed away at bruin as
soon as he could get within range. The
bear was wounded, but took to the woods
at lively gait. Mr.. Ray followed and
fired three more shots, but bruln was soon
lost In the thickets and the gathering shad-
ows and II was necessary to abandon the
chase. The next morning the bear was
tracked for a long distance by bloody
trail so the first shot fred by Mr.. Ray
must have been ffective.-[ Wilmington
Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
ALARMING MENTAL CONDITION.

e. L. N1errineId, Proprietor of the Con-
tInental Hotel I'm New York, IL Now
in London and May Never BE Able TO
Return to Business.
E. L. Merri6eld, proprietor of the Con-
tinental hotel in New York city, and a
native of Jamaica, has been in London the
past four weeks, and the New York Herald
says that his mental condition is such that
it is doubtful If he is ever able to return to
business. Mr.. Mortified spent several
days at the Brooks House with his daugh-
ter and two friends in the latter part of
September. The trip abroad was made
with the hope of improving his mental
condition. Mr.. Merrifeld went to New
York in 1855, without capital or infuen-
tial friends, but he engaged successfully in
the cordage business, so that he was able
in few years to loan friend $4,000 with
which to buy an interest in the Continent
al hotel. In 1868, in order to protect this
loan, Mr.. Merrifeld assumed the manage
ment of the hotel. Although inexperienc-
ed in this line he made great success as
hotel proprietor. His hotel at 442 Broad
way was burned in 1876, and he then leas-
ed the hotel at the corner of 20Lh street
and Broadway and renamed it the Cont
mental. Mr.. Merrifield has been president
of the National Hotel Mems association
several times, and is we'll known as a mem
Der of several secret and social orgauiza-
tions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
Deer Hunters shot a Horse.

Two young men, one from Wilmington
and the other from Somerset, are alleged to
have shot one of Chester Aliens horses in
a pasture near Chvse's upper pond in SON.
erset a week ago Sunday. Mr.. Allen Is
said TO have learned who the young men
were, and to have called on them TO cash
up SIS. This they refuse TO do, saying
they were deer hunting in the woods and
shot the horse by mistake. In view of
this admission Mr.. Allen feels pretty Sc
cure over the question of getting his mon
ey for the horse. The young men can be
prosecuted on three charges, according to
Mr.. Allen, for Sunday shooting, for shoot
ing for hunting deer out Of season, and for
killing his horse. Rather than face this
array OF charges, it is believed that the
young men will settle for the damage done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
Anti-ProhlbItIOn Psri,Ion.I
From The Montpelier journal. II

IFTom the Montpelier JournaI. u.
The first anti-prohibition petition made
its appearance this morning, introduced by
town. The petition has this preamble.
To G. ]. Hodges
You will see that there is some that has Signed
this paper for license that has signed one for
prohibltory law but those were wrongly enform-
ed most OF them cannot read or write and here is
some of the names that signed Both
s King canot Read
ID MuFrY 4"
l E EOSsr up on roof and did not see it
g Leno deaf and dumb they did not see him
this canvs Is about one half of the Town did
not have time enough have seen 09 and have
got 81 to Sligo there is only about 1854 voters in
town.
Canvasaer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
RefusInU the Cons Tuition.

Few people probably realize that there
is religious sect in this country number
ing about 10000 people called Covenanters
that will not swear allegiance to the Con-
stitution of the United States st. AL.
bans Messenger.
The Messenger need not go so far atield
There is a small but determined band of
believers in Vermont who reject the Con-
stitution, and for the same reason as the
Messengers Covenanters-viz because
God is not directly recognized in that in
strument.
These people are the Reformed Presby-
terians and their headquarters are at Rye
gate in Caledonia county, though there are
a few congregations elsewhere in the state.
Its members never vote, for the reason in
dictated. Their other peculiarities are con-
fined chiefly to their church service, in
which all instrumental music is prohibited,
as are also hymns, only the Psalms of Da-
vid being sung. Their ministers are not
permitted 10 read their sermons-one pain
full result being that pastors not gifted
with the power of preaching extempora-
neously are compelled to learn their SER
mons by heart.-[ Burlington News.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
RemarkabIs Feat Of sIemor,u,nr.

Harry n. Pillsbury, the chess player
who played exhibition games in Burling.
ton this week, offered recently In South
Bethlehem, Pa, TO memorize thirty words,
no matter how hard they might be, the Sc
lections TO be read to him only once. Pro.
fessor MerrimAn Of Lehigh university, and
DR.. Threlkeld-Edwards Of Bethlehem, pick.
ed out most of the following words: Anti.
phologistine, Periosteum, takadiastase,
Plasmon, ambrosia, Threlkeld, streptococ-
Gus, plasmodium, Mississippi, Freiheit,
Philadelphia, Cincinnati, athletics, no war,
Elchenberg, American, Russia, philosophy,
Pict-Potgieters- Rost, Salmagundl, Oomsil-
lecootsi, Bangbabvato. Schlochter's Mex,
Manzinyama, theosophy, catheclsm, Mad
lesoomslopa. Mr. Pillsbury Immediately
repeated these words in the order given,
and in the reverse order.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02

Finley Anderson, telegraph operator,
who gave the testimony that convicted
Caleb Powers of completely in the murder
of Gov. Goebel of Kentucky, now admits
that he swore to a falsehood, and says that
he was induced to do so by Arthur Goebel,
brother Of the late ex-governor, who paid
him in all $500.
Five men were killed and six others bad
ly burned by an explosion of gas in the
Kingston Coal company's mines at Ed
wardsville, Pa, Tuesday. The accident
was caused by an employee, who diverted
the air course unwittiDgly, allowing the
gas TO accumulate where the men were at
work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.
THE CHRISTIAN.

The Double Character study ofAbsorb-
ing Interest which Was Presented In
Finished Acting at the Auditorium
Monday Evening.
The Christian stands out in bold relief
among the genuinely meritorious produc-
tions which have been seen at the Audi
forum, and 1t was pleasure to note that
the recognition was commensurate with
the worth of the play, nearly every seat
being taken Monday night at the highest
range of prices ever demanded here. Hall
Caine's novel, and the dramatization of 1t,
which differ both in character, motive and
sequel, have been discussed and analysed
so often and so intelligently that neither
an attempted disquisition nor a synopsis
seems called for at this time. The play is
one to arouse interest, but not enthusiasm.
Brattleboro audiences are proverbially in
the North temperate zone, at least, and
the scenes were followed intently, but
with little expression, until the climax,
"The Triumph Of Love-" was reached In
the third act, when the hero and heroine
we're rewarded with an outburst that was
fairly tropical in its warmth and spon-
taneity.
The Christian is prominently play of
character study, or, rather, of double char
acter study, and, with the finished acting
and setting which were seen Monday, we
had production of absorbing interest, one
of the kind to be encouraged to supplant
the socalled comedies, although perhaps in
legitimate drama one does not want so
complete a predominance of sombre hues
at all times as is found in The Christian.
Lila Vane presented the different
phases OF the character of Glory Quayle
with rare skill and effectiveness. j. Henry
Kolker gave all the power and tempest
of feeling which readers Of The Christian
have associated with the character of John
Storm. Harold Hartsel was as blase as
degenerates of tilted nobility in England
have been pictured, and Frederick Conger
gave an intelligent Interpretation of the
part of Horatio Drake, with manly in
stincts which finally asserted themselves in
spite of his corroding environment. All of
the minor characters were very acceptable,
but one could hardly fail to notice the
abandon which Jane Wheatley threw into
the part of the gay Betty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
THE LOCAL MARKET.
BrattlebOrO Prices Current.

Average Price OF Coal for Next Weeks
Delivery s7---Hay Higher than Usual
Trade Steady.
There have been few changes of inter
est in the BIattleboro market prices the
past week, but on the whole trade has been
steady and quiet. Coal, which was quoted
at SO a ton week ago. is on the down
ward grade owing to the settlement of the
difficulties in the coal fields. The Novem-
Der schedule. issued early in the week.
placed the average price at 81, which is 25
cents above last years figure. Local deal
ers are taking orders for delivery next
week at the following prices Lackawanna
furnace, SO 10; Lackawanna stove and
chestnut, 81; Lehigh stove, $7.25. The
new crop of raw sugar is beginning to
move, which will have a tendency to cut
the current price of refined sugar. Loose
hay is fully SO a ton higher than the
average price of hay, on account of the
short crop, and farmers are demanding SIS
for No. quality. Cottonseed meal is very
scarce as the southern mills are not oper-
ating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02

80 East Tenth Street, Kansas City, MO.
Mr.. FLA. Dixon, Editor Pythian Echo.
says in a recent letter to DR.. Hartman l
"Some two years ago began using Pc
runa in my family as family doctor
and 1 have been highly pleased with
the result. My wife has used it fol-
catarrh and experienced great relief
My little girl has been sick number OF
times, and when we used your medicine
It proved a success. have used it my.
self several times and consider it a very
valuable medicine. Speaking from per-
sonal observation, l consider it good
investment to keep it in my home, and
believe every man who desires to re-
neve suffering, and at the same time
save money, should investigate the
real merits of your Peruna and other
medicines"
In later letter he says "For about
four years 1 have used Peruna in my
home for myself, wife and two children,
and have saved many doctor bills.
Many times a dose or two of Peruna
taken in time will stop ssickness, which,
ifpermitted to go for q day, would re-
suit in serious trouble. For grip it is
splendid and can be used successfully
with very young children as well as old
people. / use it in my home as an all
around family doctor and when it has
been given fair trial, it has proved an
excellent remedy"
Address The PerunA Medicine Co.,
Columbus, o.. for free catarrh book.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
Rich Mica Mine. at oxford, N. H.

A large ledge Of mica was discovered re-
Gently near the village of Oxford, N. Il.
This led to a search on the eastern part
of Mt. Cube in that town, where a cliff full
of mica layers was found, and when dyna-
mite was used, large quantity of high
grade mica was brought to view. Experts
estimate the value Of this one tract at
hundreds of thousands of dollars. II. c.
Meyers of Lebanon has secured an option
on all the mica fields, and it is expected
that extensive operations will be begun
next year,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
Sunday school Workers at NorthnsId,
Mass.

Sunday school Workers at NOrIhneId,
Mass.
The Franklin County, North, conven-
ton of Sunday school workers will be held
in Mortified this year, on Nov. 20. Dele
gates will include representatives from 25
schools in the county besides guests.
Plans for very practical and helpful
program include addresses by three Of the
secretaries of the Massachusetts, Sunday
School association, Hamilton s. Conant,
Miss Ada r. Kinsman, and Miss Bertha
+. Vella; also by Rev. G. +. Price, d. D.,
of Springfield; Rev. II. B. Hahn, D. D.,
Springfield; and Rev. G. 1. Scofield, D..
D., East Mortified. Open conferences on
the work, special music by Miss Jean
Brown, teacher Of music at the Mortified
Bible training school, and the Estey
chorus Of Mortified seminary, and a So
cial hour are some Of the attractive features
of the convention. The opportunity for
delegates TO meet one another as co-woIk-
ers and compare their interests and plans,
and to meet those whose successful expe-
rlence places them as leaders in the work,
is one of the chief inspirations Of such a
gathering AS this.
A hearty invitation is extended to all
those in Windham county who are inter
ested in Sunday school work and practical
Bible study, TO attend this convention.
The convention will close promptly at o
p. NJ, allowing those from the north who
must return the same day, to take the late
train. But all who can are cordially in
vited to accept the hospitality provided in
Mortified over night.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
Business at the Probat. once.

A large amount Of business was transact
ed at the October session of the probate
court Saturday. Assistant Judge Daniel
Kellogg of Westminster presided in the
absence of Judge Waterman. The will of
Daniel Martin was allowed. The account
of II. P. Wellman and Laura A. Dear
born, executors of the will of the late Ly-
man II. Dearborn, was allowed, and the
balance, $6571, was decreed to Mrs. Laura
Dearborn. The will of the late Rev. W.
Fl. Collins was allowed. The will of the
late Wilson W. Pike of Nottingham was
allowed and Alice L. Pike was appointed
executrix. The account of o. K. Butter
field Of Wilmington, executor of the will
of the late Electa NJ. Cutler of Whiting
ham, was allowed. The account of H. F.
@. T0dt, administrator of the Samantha
S. Robbins estate, was allowed. The &C
count of d. NJ. Stockwell, administrator
of the Archer Fl. Herrick estate of Dunn
merston, was allowed and the balance was
assigned to the widow and minor child &C.
cording to the petition of the widow. The
will of the late Harvey Houghton was al
lowed and Louisa A. Houghton was ap.
pointed executrix. The supplementary &C
count of A. N. Sherman, executor of the
will OF the late Annie L. Greene of New
fame, was allowed and the balance ordered
distributed according to the will. The &C.
count of F. NJ, Dickinson. administrator
of the Lemuel Dickinson estate Of Dunn
merston, was allowedand the balance, $2225.
was ordere ddivided equally among W. II,
Dickinson, Carroll Dickinson and r. NJ.
Dickinson. The will of the late W. W.
Barney of Guilford was allowed and Eu-
gene 81. Akley was appointed executor
The account of j. II. Kidder. administra-
tor of the Emeline c. May estate of Will
mington, showing a balance of 1896,
was allowed. The will of the late Sa-
rah Baldwin of West Brattleboro was al
lowed, DR.. d. P. Webster was appointed
executor and W. H. Vinton and F. w. Nc
Clure commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02

Count Castellane, who married Anna
Gould, daughter of the late Jay Gould,
multi-millionaire, five years ago, has been
spending his wife's meney with such prod.
igality that action on the part of the
French courts has become necessary, and
George j. Gould, her brother, has been ap
pointed trustee in order to save the Ne
mainder Of the fortune. The Countess re.
ceived SIS, 0O0,0 900 as her portion Of hel
fathers estate. Since her marriage S..
OOO,O 900 of her inheritance has been spent
and the debts of the Count and Countess
aggregate 81, 400, 900 more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02

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This great business has grown to
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FirsG-Because the proprietors
have always been most careful in
selecting the various ingredients
used in its composition, namely;
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purest Hypophosphites.
SecOnd:-Because they have so
skillfully combined the various
ingredients that the best possible
results are obtained by its use.
Third:-Because it has made so
many sickly, delicate children
strong and healthy, given health
and rosy cheeks to so many pale,
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Consumption.
If you have not tried it, send for free sample,
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-11-02
COMMISSIONING, NOTICE

~ ESTATE OF SARAH P. BALDWIN,
The Undersigned having been appointe5 ~ =,
Hon fr3oate Court Tor the district Of NaribSrrss
all claims and demands Of all persons asllst
estate OF Sarah p. Baldwin late of BratiIats. tne
said district deceased, and all claims eybsSo,9
meet for the purpose aforesaid AZ H. y" w. WV
mems room In the town hall on the 2itb 49,. 49,
November 1900 and cath day Of NAV iar u y. o.
from O'Clock until O'Clock p N, each NJ ~
days, and that six months from the 2Nb g ~
November, A. D. 1900, Is the time limited b va! y
court for said creditors to present their ~. ~
TO us for examination and allowance '''''n'
Dated at Brattleboro this 29th day OF Oc,oho.
A. d. 1900. a u 00'ooef
W. H. vINTON.
F. W. MCCLURE, Commissioner.