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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

God to forgive them then; | wouldn't do it
if was God, and l won't ask Him"
Poor fellow there he lies in anguish of
soul deeper than the body's pain, and |
leave with him a message from the Great
Physician, as my little Irish friend comes
to say she is ready to go. During the
week letter goes to the invalid, remind
ing him of my interest, and when the next
"visitors' day comes round, what a glad
greeting | receive! The sweet message
has done its work. "It's all right now"
he says. 81 found out the way in the
little Book, and have started on the Christ
ian road | know it's the best, the Oniy
way. | shall get well now, and serve God
the rest of my life" With his God be
with YOU making music in my heart, |
take my homeward way, thanking God for
this new illustration that His Word alone,
laid by loving human hand upon wait
ing heart, can do the whole work.
But it is not the city alone that needs
these trained workers The pastors, super
intendents, Sunday school teachers in
many little country towns would find even
a short course at the Bible Institute of in
calculable beneht-a benefit that would be
felt throughout their whole circle of iu-
huence, and they can have it il only each
one of those to whom the life of d. l..
Moody was an inspiration and blessing
will contribute his mite toward the beauti-
full memorial proposed by his friends-a
memorial that will cause his influence to
20 on, in an ever widening circle, to the
end of time. E. G..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
KINDNESS REMEMB CRED

VIII of Mrs. Gervis BarstOw BsquesIhed
SI735 to the Poor OF Levden Because
of Assistance Rendered 10 Her Hus-
band.
AT one time during the life of the late Ger
Wis Barstow of Guilford Mr. Barstow was
given needed assistance by the town of
Leyden, Mass. He always felt grateful to-
ward the town because of its kindness
This feeling was also cherished by Mrs
BarstOw, and as result the town has
come into the possession of a legacy of
Sl735 50. Mr.. and Mrs. Barstow were al
ways comparatively poor people, but they
decided that what little they were able to
lay aside should 90 the town of Leyden for
the benefit of the towns poor in cOnse-
quence of the towns helping Mr.. Barstow
over rough places Mrs. Barstow died sew
eral years ago. Her will provided that
her husband should have the use of her
property as long as he lived and that at his
death it should go to the town as stated.
Mr.. Barstow died last year and on last Sat
urday there was a hearing in the probate
court on the account of the administrator
of Mr.. Barstow's estate, Joel Flagg, jr., of
Guilford. The account was allowed and
the balance in his hands, Sl735 50, was Or
dered paid to the town of Leyden for the
benefit of the poor according to the terms
of the will The account of Joel Flagg,
jr,, administrator of the estate of Gervis
Barstow, was also allowed but there was
no balance on hand
Other business transacted at the SEES
sion, which was the regular monthly SEES
sion for February, was as follows: License
was granted to Charles F. Bingham, ad-
ministrator TO sell the real estate belong
ing to the Frances E. Bingham estate
The account of F. j. Corbett, adminstra-
tor of the Hezekiah G. Coates estate of
Nottingham, was allowed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
A NATIVE OF HALIFAX.
Death of Edward HOughton stark,
VINO Was II Boot aud Shoe Manufact-
urer In Worcester, Mass, b Years.

Death of Edward HOughton stark,
who Was Boot aud Shoe Manufact-
urer In Worcester, Mass, b Years.
Edward Houghton Stark, for % years a
manufacturer of boots and shoes in Worces-
ter Mass, died Sunday afternoon at his
home, 20 Fruit street, in that city, from
valvuar disease of the heart, from which
he had suffered for several months. Mr..
Stark was born in Halifax, Vt, Nov. Is,
1929, his parents being Jedediah and Lydia
Niles Stark. In his boyhoOd he worked
in the cotton mills during the summer and
attended the winter terms of the district
school He left home at an early age, and
after working in several towns, came to
Worcester when he was 20 years old, and
that city, with the exception of year
spent in working in shoe shop in Chico
pee, was his home over 80 wears. After
going to Worcester Mr. Stark was employ
ed in the Fitch IL Otis shoe shop
When he returned to Worcester from
ChicOpee the war was on and there was a
demand for shoes and boots for the SOL
diers. He started making boots on his
own account, He carried on business
alone for about 10 years, and in 1865 took
into partnership his brother, Oliver n.
Stark, and the firm name was +. II. Stark
~ Co. The firm added shoes to its manu-
featured goods, and for nearly 80 years
carried on a profitable business, employing
many hands and turning out a large mum
Der of boots and shoes every week.
In 1894 the firm built the factory, cor
ner Park avenue aud Parker streets, which
was occupied tina, year, and about that
time Oliver y. Stark died. Edward II.
Stark continued in the business until about
two years ago, when the business was
given up.
Mr.. Stark devoted almost his entire time
to his business and gave little to pleasure.
He was a regular attendant of Old South
churct, but although not a member took
an active interest in parish affairs. He
erected the large brick dwelling house, II
Dread street, several years ago, being one
of the finest of south end residences in
Worcester at the time it was built. When
he moved to Fruit street the residence was
sold to George S. Dixon. The factory on
Park avenue, which was leased to Rice Il
Hutchins of Marlboro, after Mr.. Stark
went out of business, is now occupied by
the Worcester Slipper company.
Although Mr.. Stark was Republican
in politics he never took any active inter
est and never sought Office. He was d.
rector of the Five Cents savings bank, an
honorary member of Worcester Continen-
tails, and a member of MOntacute lodge.
A. f. IL A. NJ He married Feb. Il, 1868,
Miss Mary Pierce of Worcester and she
survives him with two children. William
\. and Mary h., both of whom live at 20
Fruit street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Wealthy Boston Physician Born In
Nottingham.

DR.. Reuben Greene, 50, who died Sat
urday at lis home in Boston from pneu-
monia, was a native of Nottingham. He
practiced medicine in Boston 10 years, re-
firing about Ii years ago. He was large
real estate owner in Boston. He had devot-
ed large part Of his leisure years to liter
airy work, and had published a number of
books, including problem of Health"
and Thoughts for the People" He al
ways attended the meetings and took a
deep interest in the affairs of the Vermont
association in Boston. DR.. Greene leaves
an only daughter, Mrs. George w. Arm
strong of Brookline, and three sons,
Charles K. Greene Of Worcester, Col. J.
a. Greene, active in politics in New Hamp-
shire. and DR.. Frank Z. Greene Of Boston
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

- ENl Me or T.. J. SIO' kMITf
The undersigned having been apuouf.I ,.t
Honorable ProbAt- Court for the ci-ff|.t ~ 3.s-
btrp, Commissioners, 70 receive .s. ... lay Jag,
adius' all claims and den add. az oil -- rug
AGAINST the estate ~ T. T. st0ckV,H ''l,
Brattleboro. 10 said dis rict. deceased a-t w
claims exhibited BOO let thereto let.se a-
notice hat We Will meet for the purp... 80
at the Vermont National Bank on iH, H.I I, ray
April and the 10Th day Of August. u.st f-',.
ocock uhtli CLOCK p each OF -4. d.y.
and that six months from the l1th day .f r..s
Ary, a. D. 1870 j. the time limited by -s d ..
for said creditors To- present their claims q, Dbl. ~
examination and allowance
Dated at Rratteboro. this Path day %. F.,r.
AIRY, A. d. 1900. '4'
GEO {. AyERlLLi ro,,u..
9 X + GORDON. i'oWm's' .Hner'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
S,na,or Proctor wan Not Reign.

With regard to the irresponsible talk
about Senator Proctor for new cabinet
Office 10 be created, it is to be remembers
that Mr. Proctor resigned a cabinet office,
third in rank and second TO none in i'm
portauce among the cabinet oil ,es, in or
der to accept the United States senator
ship. He considered the latter the more
desirable position and there are no indicl-
lions that he has changed his mind on that
point. AS the department of commerce
has not yet been established, and as Sena-
tor Proctor cannot be put INTO it against
his will when it is created, it will not be
worth while for aspirants to his senatorial
shoes TO waste much time on petitions to
the governor.-Bu Burlington Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

the first subject being "Launcelot and
Guinevere" and the dramas Of this series
which he finished were "The Quest Of Mer
lin "The Marriage OF Gujuevere,' "The
Birth Of Galahad" and "TAllisin." With
Bliss Carman, who was his close friend, he
published Songs for Nagabondia' and
"More Songs from Nlgabondia' lie
was an actor for time, playing one season
in "A Drop OF Poison" He wrote several
plays some Of which are soon to be pub
lshed. He was a prominent member Of
several secret societies Mr.. Hoyey was
married in 1898 to Mrs. Henriette Russell,
a leader in the Delsarte movement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Notes and Maps of Interest TO Travel
ers and Shippers.

We have never seen so much practical
information put into any publication of
the kind as Is contained in the pamphlet
just issued under this title by the Amer
lean Express company. 1t contains in
detailed form statement of all the busi-
ness activities of the company, including
its methods of handling express matter
proper, its system of selecting and buying
goods for customers living at a distance,
the transfer and despatch of travelersi
baggage, the issue of money orders and
travellers checks, its new system for the
collection of bills, accounts and notes. and
so on through all the branches of its bust
ness. But besides this it is a complete
and useful guide to persons who are about
to travel in foreign countries. In this re-
spect it contains wide range of special
information, and its publication is par
ticularlY opportune on the eve of the
Worlds Fair in Paris. A feature of
unique value and convenience is a collec-
ton of excellent maps of European cities.
including London, Paris, Bremen and
Hamburg, and a map of the steamer
routes of the world. Copies may doubt
less be obtained at any of the company's
offices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
POMONA GRANGE MEETING
Two Interesting Questions Discussed ut
the Gathering at WestmInster Tues

Two Interesting Questions Discussed ut
rhe Gathering at WestmInster Tues
day.
Windham County Pomona Grange met
at Westminster with Boyded and Maple
Grove Oranges united, on Tuesday. The
morning session was small owing to the
severe cold.
The question "Why are the farmers so
slow to recognize the advantages of or
ganized efforl?' was ably discussed by
VIM. Cutting of West Westminster, Rollo
Metcalf and Alpha Messer of Rochester.
past lecturer of the National Grange. The
meeting adjourned for dinner.
The afternoon session was open to the
public, with good audience in attendance.
The following program was carried out:
Song by quartet; recitations by three boys
from Kurn Hattin home; recitation by
Miss Abby Bennett, Dummerston; reading
by Mrs. Lucy Sargent, Brattleboro.
Mrs Maynard, matron of the Krun Hat
ten home, gave an interesting description
of the way the home is managed.
The question "Should anything but dol
lars and cents be counted as income on
the farm" was then taken up. The dis
cussion was opened by George Wright, fol-
lowed by II. G. Streeter of Brattleboro,
Mr.. Brown and Mrs. Craddock of Dunn
merston, Alpha Messer of Rochester and
others. Mr.. Messer made a statement
that he had attended all state meetings
that had ever been held, all national meet
ings since 1885, and many subordinate
ones, and never regretted his attendance
upon any.
Two couples showed their loyalty to the
order by riding 20 and 80 miles respective
ly, with the thermometer many degrees in
the zeroes, arriving in time for the morn
ing session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Richard Hovey. ,he Poet.

Richard Hovey, the poet, who died of ap-
oplexy Sunday in the post graduate hos
pital in New York, where he recently
underwent an operation, was born in Nor
NAL, ILL.,, but was a son of Gen. Charles
Edward Hovey of Thetford, Vt, who en-
tered the Union service in the civil war as
colonel of the Sd Illinois regiment, rose
to the rank of brigadier general, and was
mustered out with the brevet rank of ma
jor general for gallant and meritorious con-
duct in battle Alvah Hovey, president of
the Newton, Mass, theological seminary,
also of Thetford, is an uncle of the poet.
Richard Hovey was only 80 years old,
and for the past two years had been pro-
tessor of English literature in Barnard col
lege and lecturer in Columbia university,
He graduated at Dartmouth in 1885, was
class poet and the author of famous song,
1.-The Men of Dartmouth" Later he
wrote the dartmouth Ode' in a compe-
ution held open two years, in which he
won. He began to study for the ministry,
but i'll health compelled him to abandon
that career. He lectured on Hebrew and
Sanscrit in the summer school at Concord,
Mass, and was employed for some years as
a reviewer on Boston newspaper
de had published four volumes in a pro-
Jected series of nine-a poem in dramas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
A. w. PARKS,
Co. D, 10Th Reg Vt. Vol.

The stencil was about six inches long by
two broad, and was made for Mr.. Parks al
the time of his enlistment, being used 10y
the owner to mark his blankets, knapsack
etc. The plate was found in the summer
of 1891 by Surgeon Dudley of the Grand
Army who was making a visit at thai
time to the memorable battlefield. In 1S9.
a soldiers reunion was held at Montpelier
and in the course of remarks Surgeon Dud-
lev referred to the relic he had picked up
the year before.
A comrade named H. A. Dudley, who
was present from South Londonderry
heard the remarks, and at the close of the
exercises spoke to Surgeon Dudley in re-
gard to the plate, stating that he was sure
he could locate the owner.
1t was entrusted to the care of II. A,
Dudley, but it was not until September,
1899, that Alden w. Parks received the
stencil which was lost July 3, 1868, over
80 wears before. Mr. Parks tells the fol-
lowing story:
81 enlisted for nine months at Grafton,
VT, at the age of Is. Before going to
Bratteboro to Join our regiment we made
a tour of several towns in the vicinity and
were entertained by the citizens. We had
a quartet, of which | was member, and
among other numbers | was frequently
called upon for song known in those
days as the Cloak song
"Comrade H. A. Dudley heard this song
at one of our meetings and afterwards as
ISOLATED my name in connection with it.
Twenty-Five years after the war we mad
reunion in the old town hall at South Lon
donderry at which both Dudley and my
self were present. To bring up Old re-
membranes l was again called upon to
sing the same old 'Cleak song, when Dud-
ley had heard in the same building quar-
ter of a century before.
"Afttr Dudley received the plate from
Surgeon Dudley he made every effort to To-
cate me but it was not until last fall that
he succeeded in so doing, as had changed
my place of residence several times. 1t
was all brought about by the Cloak song,
heard before and long after the war
cat the battle of Gettysburg l was in
front of Pickett's charge. Previous to the
battle had slipped my stencil plate into
my cartridge box where 1t Just htted.
Early in the charge l was severely wound
ed through the right breast and was soon
unconscious. Upon regaining my senses
i was lying near the old barn. L pre-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

The speech of the Hon. Chauncey NJ.
Depew upon the Philippines, reported in
our columns elsewhere, shows that the de-
batting powers of the Senate have been
very greatly strengthened by the addition
of the group of new Senators of which Mr..
Depew is one. 1t is interesting to observe
that the Republicans who have newly I'M
dertaken to let the country know that they
were members of the United States Senate,
namely Ross of Vermont, Beveridge OF
Indiana, and Depew of New York, have
chosen American expansion to the Philip
pines as the theme of their oratory. New
York Sun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

Our ship of life is ballasted for the spe-
cial voyage we are on, not for conjectural
passages in the future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

II you once try Carters Little Liver Pills for
sck, headache. biliousness or constipation, you
vegetable; small and easy to take. Don't forget
this.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

Dr. Bulls Cough syrup will positively cure
Group. Many home has been made desolate
by the loss of dear child which could have been
saved by this great remedy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

An Ottumwa man boasts of Leghorn
hen that laid five eggs in one day, but
just last week the Prince of Wales laid
seven corner stones in p hours - Kansas
City Star.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
RELIC OF GETTYSBURG,
Stencil Plate Restored TO Veteran in
CIarrmOnt, n. II.

IL Was Found In 1891 aud Was Re-
stored TO the Original owner Through
II. A. Dudley of South LOndOnderry--
the Owners statement
One of the most interesting relics of
the war of the rebellion was recent
ly brought to light in the form of a stencil
plate which had Ian on the Gettysburg
battlefield for over IS years.
1t was originally the property of Alden
w. Parks of Caremont, n. H., and was
lost on the field July 3, 1868. 1t bears the
following inscription:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

lam be- able hlda
al iherrsI stroube
its vs. II gold toal h
Greene
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70 a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

IHe WOTIu cares OHiJ AOA JOH
nerves, exhausted bodies, tired
limbs, dull eyes, sunken cheeks.
We have learned that yOuth
lies only in health. The SICK
man or woman is already old
Ask them. They viii tell yOu
how dreary they find the world,
how weary they find life.
The secret of youth is heaIth
the secret of health is DR..
Greene's Nervura blood and
nerve remedy, which gives to
all glowing, bounding health,
vigorous strength -t the strong
nerves and pure blood of per-
feet health. II was prepared
by DR.. Greene after years of
study and practice among the
sick. He discovered Just what
the nerves and blood need when
they become run down, weak
ened and exhausted, and the
result was DIR. Greene's Ner-
vura, the worlds greatest
remedy.
1t awaits every weak, weary
mortal. Creep ont from the
dark shadow of Disease into
the pure, Hfe-9ivin4 atmos-
phere which comes with the
Sum of Health. DR.. Greene's
Nervura will make a new being
of you. 1t is the most magHif-
cent spring tonic and restOra-
tive and in all diseases of the
blood, nerves, stomach, liver
and kidneys, it has no equal.
Miss NJ. HARrUNo, go Central Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY, says;-
am very pleased to be able 70 recommei
all women sufferers. | was troubled with scN
advised me to try Dr Greene's Ncrvura bio
cure for such ailments as mine. ! decided
lowed her advice. | can safely say that Or. I
it, weight in gold to all women who suffer a,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

Whereas, Leslie Smith has rre.ent. a 4, ''k
court a instrum' Mt pnrpottiug tg L. tI, 'ls
VIII OF sai9 deceased. Tor probate: YM a-. ,N
probate OF shd instrument ~ the .e.. ., 2, ID 'le
TO b. held AT the Probate Onl.r Boz I,.,,.' Z,
In said district on the lOtu day OF Nf,r,. ,,'ft2
ls- u, WIN aud "herr you may appear aud cl,
test the same. IL on Sc cause ''' zoo.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
legal Notifies
or VIsnMONT.

STAIE OF NLHmONT, Marll.r. -.
y by the Pronhtc Court Tor said B..t.,'
70 all persons Interested in OH. -
ELLIOT HARRIS, late Of Dover. deceased
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
LIVING LIKE NAB0BS.
Corporal Piper Writes Of Attractions
of Life at Binan, LuzOn.

Living in d" Filipino Generals House
with LuxurIes GalOre---"War VIII
Never End In the Wav we Are Doing"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-02-27
Bad Luck Missionaries"

1t is said that an Italian represen-
tative Of the Mount Waldo Granite 90.
is travelling from place to place in New
England trying to induce men to 90
to Mount Waldo to work in OPPOSITE
ton to the National Union Granite cut
ters. 1t is understood that he has met
with very poor success. He tells 2
pleasant story about Mr.. Waldo and
holds out Inducements to the effect
that acceptance Of the company $
terms would mean big money" An
interested authority says regarding
the situation there:
Union men will not go to Frankfort
nor Mt Waldo until union conditions
are recognized and non-union men can
not cut the work A few of them
might butcher some of it for a while.
but when the settlement comes they
will be turned out, as was done with
the legal oppositionists. and then they
will feel their degra dation for the bal
ance of their lives"
1t may be of interest to some Of orr
readers to learn something of the sit
uation at Mt. Waldo.
At conference held in John Pierce's
New York office, November q, it was
dSIctt DtlNttli JplIll L ltiNt,
representing the Mt. Waldo company
and James Duncan. representing the
Granite Cutters National Union, that
the controversy existing on the Chi
cago post office job be settled on the
following basis:
"A bill of prices covering this JOB
should be agreed upon between the
Mt. Waldo branch and the Mt. Waldo
Granite Works, also other work in the
the bill Eight hours shall constitute
a days work. Day work shall be at
the rate of $3.50 per day, and pending
final acceptance of the piece bill all
work performed shall be at the day
rate of $3.50 and eight hours. Work to
be ordered ahead at once, and a COM
mittee to be appointed to draft the
piece bill from the men so employed"
Several days ago, this agreement was
signed, 40 union men We're employed at
the day rate and a committee was Sc
lected by the Mt. Waldo branch, from
the men so employed, to make a piece
bill based on the day wages. The bill
showed little consideration had been
given its makeup, excepting that in the
different classes of work upon which
piece men would be employed, due care
was taken to put the figures sufficient
ly low to not permit Of an average
man making within so to 70 cents per
day of day wages. The bill seems to
have been hurriedly damned together,
in fact provisions in some old bill from
which it was made. and which had
nothing to do with the Chicago post
office job, were included; for instance.
foundation stone for St. Johns cathe-
dral in New York. dock work, plat
forms and street work We're among
the features of bill made only for
the Chicago post office job
The local union at Mt. Waldo consid-
cred the piece bill made up, year ago,
too high. and the bill Of December far
too low. They hold that John Pierce
has failed to submit to the National
Union office any piece bill agreement.
based upon $3.50 of an S-hour day.
They consider that they are locked out
and that no strike exists.
This job has now been delayed a year
and a half and under present conditions
1t would seem that it would not be cut
in 20 years.
All Hallowell hopes for a speedy set