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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
The Csptor OF Jen Davis.

Gen. Henry Harnden, department COM
mander of the Grand Army of Wisconsin,
and famed as the captor of jeff Davis in
1865, died of pneumonia at mis- home in
Madison, Wis, Sunday night at the age of
rs. He captured jeff Davis at Irwinscille,
Ca, on May 10, 1855. During the capture
an unfortunate mistake occurred which re
suited in a collision between Harnden's
men and small detachment from the
Fourth Michigan, causing the death OF two
men. Each party took the other for con-
federates, and the mistake was not discov-
cred until Harnden had captured member
of the other party. A congress investiga-
ton resulted in the exoneration of Hsrn-
dem
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
High stakes In Poker.

There has been series of poker games
in progress in one of the private rooms OF
one Of the largest New York uptown hotels
within the last 10 days that, for the size OF
stakes and daring play, have caused great
deal of comment, says the New York
Tribune. The men who have engaged in
the game are well-known financiers of New
York and Chicago. 1t is said that one
evening the vice president of large man
ufacturing company lost 500, 900, but re-
gained it the next evening and won $50
600 more. The president of another big
company is said to have lost S25O, 900. A
well-known Chicago plunger and daring
operator lost 100000 Other papers place
the amount which changed hands at still
larger figures, one claiming that it was
81 600 600
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.
Long Lost SON and Brother Found.

Twelve years ago Joseph King ran away
from his home in North Adams. Soon af-
ter his disappearance his father died and
there was little doubt that his death was
hastened by the disappearance of his son.
On Saturday man named Joseph King
was found in North Adams acting in pc
culiar manner and he was taken to the
Northampton asylum. Shortly before he
was taken away man appeared at the po-
lice station and asked if there was Jo-
seph King in custody. On seeing the
stranger he identified him at once as a
brother who had been lost for IL years. 1t
is believed that Kings mind will be re-
stored He cannot tell where he has been
or how he happened TO return.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
NEWS IN BRIEF
The Fitchburg Lease.

RuI Of Restraint Filed by w. Seward
webb aud Others---PresIdent TuttIe
Of the Boston & Maine Says Charges
Are UnfOunded.
W Seward Webb and George w. Phil
Inns filed in the United States ircuit court
in Boston Friday a bill in equity to re-
s,rein the Boston * Maine lease of the
Nh, hburg railroad. The Fitchburg rail
road and Gov. Crane and the state direct
ors of the Fitchburg are also made defend
ants The plaintiffs allege that the finan-
oiel condition of the Boston q Maine is not
sufficiently strong to warrant the making
,f the lease, and that if made the preferred
stockholders of the Fitchburg will not be
secured The bill sets out in detail the
.epital Of the Boston & Maine, its bonded
Indebtedness and liabilities arising out of
leased lines, and AYERS that during the past
wear the company paid out in dividends
over Sl00, 600 in excess of its total net
transportation earnings. 1t asks that the
GOVERNOR and state directors be restrained
from voting the state common stock in
favor of the lease, and that the Boston &
Maine company be also restrained from
making the lease.
In answering the charges of the plaintiffs
President futile of the Boston q Maine
road says: THE implication that the Bos
ton x Names leased lines ara in any way
burden upon it is untruthful. The Bos-
ton x Names railroad has no leased line
that is not directly profitable to it, and
that does not produce for its treasury an
annual surplus over and above all cost of
operation and rentals.
at is curious to note that the claim is
being made on the one hand that lease of
the Fitchburg by the Boston & Maine at a
five per cent guaranteed dividend upon it's
preferred stock will be so burdensome to
the latter as to greatly weaken its ability
to operate its property and pay its rentals
and dividends, while on the other hand the
statement is made, almost in the same
breath that if the Fitchburg is allowed to
remain by itself it will probably earn for
its preferred stockholders annual dividends
ranging from six to eight per cent.
ANY statement from whatever source
arising that the Boston & Maine railroad
has failed to earn a sufficient and unques-
toned surplus to warrant the dividends
paid upon all of its stock, is untruthful in
every particular, and is not worth a mo-
meuts discussion"
Judge Colt after the hearing Tuesday
denied the application of the plaintiff for
temporary injunction restraining the de-
PENDANT from carrying out the proposed
lease.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
Armor.PIated Boys.

1t is important these days that there
should be armor-plated boys. A boy needs
to be iron-clad on:
His lips-against the taste of liquor,
His ears-against impure words.
His hands-against wrong-dOlng.
His heart-against going with bad COM
pany.
His eyes-against dangerous books and
pictures.
His pocket-against dishonest money.
His tnngue-against evil speaking.
The Christian armor on her citizens
gives more security to the nation than all
the armor- plates that are on her ships. -
Epworth Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
Manila the Centre Of Trouble.
Rebels ReOrganizIng In LuzOn---Trsvel
Becoming More Dsngerous.--OutIaws
Sentenced to BE Hanged.

Rebels ReOrganizIng In LuzOn---Travel
BscOmlng More DsngerOus.--OutISws
Sentenced TO BE Hanged.
Gen. Otis considers Manila the most
troublesome centre in the Philippines. The
insurgeDt lunta there in conjunction with
that in Kong Kong, is growing active. Sew
eral representative insurgent leaders from
different parts of Luzon have recently been
in conference in Manila. Some have been
placed under arrest. Reports are current
of active rebel Reorganization in the prov
ince of ,Morong. 1t is also reported that
the rebels are re0rganizing in the province
of Zambales, under Mascardo. Brigands
are committing atrocities in the province of
Nueva Eciia.
Gen. Kobbe has opened 90 ports in the
southern part of Luzon and in the islands
of Samar and Leyte, the result of which is
to stimulate trade there, although only
temporarily, as the country opened is non
productive and apparently non-consuming
Travel between the towns garrisoned by
the Americans is becoming more danger
Gus. All wagon trains must be escorted by
heavy guards in order to insure their
safety.
The military commission appointed to try
the Ladrone leaders, Morales and Gonzales,
who were accused of numbering natives,
has found the prisoners guilty and SEN
fenced them to be hanged March 30 at Bay
ambang. The action of the military tri-
bunal is calculated to suppress outrages by
the hands of outlaws, but it is criticised in
some quarters as being premature, owing
to the fact that the insurgents have GO
American prisoners in their hands, and
may retalinte by executing some of them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23

Justice Justin Dewey, 63, Of the superb
or court, died at his home in Springfield
Friday. He was born in Afford June ~,
1896, and was a graduate Of Williams col
lege in 1853. In 1876 he was member of
the house of representatives and again
elected in 1877. In 1879 he was a member
of the state senate. He was appointed a
judge Of the supreme court of Massachu-
sets in 1886 by Gov. Robinson. He leaves
a widow and three children. He was a
cousin of Admiral Dewey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23

The slate shop of Coulman * Wescott of
Fair Haven was destroyed by fire Friday,
causing loss of $500. The building was
insured for $500.
At a meeting of the Central Trades and
Labor council in Rutland Saturday it was
voted to secure Eugene v Debs, the Anal
gamated Socialist candidate for president,
to deliver lecture in Rutland in the near
future.
W. W. Broughton's feed and grain store,
at Poultney was entirely destroyed by fire
Monday. The building was fully insured.
There was no insurance on the contents.
Two horses owned by Mr.. Broughton were
burned
Emma Battell, wife of ex-Gov John w.
Stewart, a sister of Col. Joseph Battell, of
Middlebury, died at the winter home of the
family in Boston Monday morning. She
had been an invalid for many years. Her
death was the result of the grip.
The firm of underwater & Co. of Bur
ington, manufacturer of paper boxes, is
soon to remove to Brooklyn on account
of the cost of transporting stock and boxes
to and from Burlington. A large proper
ton of the firms trade is in New York and
Brooklyn.
The Grand Trunk railroad has bought
$40, 900 worth of property at Island Pond
and will move its repair shops there from
Gorham, N. H. Island Pond will be made
the terminus Of the road between Portland
and Montreal. A yard that will accommo-
date 5000 cars will be built and the repair
shops will employ about 400 men. The
changes which the road will make will cost
fully $3.50, 900.
Gen. Robert Avery, vice president Of
the Burlington & Hinesburg railroad, says
that the South Burlington and Shelburne
railroad will surely be built this season anC
that it's construction will be begun as soor
as possible. The company has secured 1
franchise from each town and has practi
cally finished the preliminary surveys
The road will run to Shelburne Falls anC
perhaps further via Hinesburg At leas
seven miles of road will be laid
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
Gen. Gront ELECTED pre.ld.n..

The 6Sth annual meeting of the Congress
sional Temperance society, held also as a
memorial in honor of the Goth birthday an
niversary of Hon. Neal Dow, took place in
the Memorial Lutheran church in Washing
ton Sunday night. Representative Grout
presided and addresses were made by Rep,
resentatives Littlefield of Maine, Lloyd Of
Missouri, Talbert of South Carolina, Greene
of Massachusetts, and DAZZLE of Wisconsin
Mr.. Circuit was elected president.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
Confessed to Shortage of $40, 900.

Frank f. Bundy, for six years city
chamberlain of Elmira, n. Y, and for
three years previously clerk in the cham
berlain's office, has confessed shortage of
over $30,00G in his accounts. Bundy was
the Democratic candidate for mayor and
was defeated at the charter election. At
the first meeting of the Republican council
following the election a committee was APP
pointed to examine the chamberain's
books. 1t is said that Bundy tried to pull
every string to be retained in Office under
the administration of his successful rival,
but failed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
Legacies for Ludlow Library.

The will of J. S. Gill, donor of the Gill
Odd Fellows Home, who was fatally injur-
ed in East Cambridge, Mass, last week,
was filed for probate Saturday. 1t pro-
vides that on the death of his wife, Rachel
Gill, all his pictures, paintings and prints
shall be given to the Florence Memorial
library at Ludlow. That institution also
receives $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
sa,OOO,OOO Insurance Policy.

What is believed to be the largest single
life insurance policy ever written at one
time on the life of one man was placed last
week by August Belmont on the life OF
John Mcdonald, contractor for the New
York Rapid Transit tunnel. The policy is
for 81 600, OO0 for the term of five years,
and was taken by life insurance company,
the amount to be distributed among most
Of the companies in this country and some
in England
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
Injunction Against Liquor selling.

Judge Munson of the supreme court
granted a temporary injunction in the
court of chancery Saturday upon informa-
ton filed by States Attorney Bates against
the Wayside Inn of South Pownal, Joseph
A. Kidlen, proprietor, enjoining the sale of
intoxicants contrary to the prohibitory law.
The information is returnable at the county
court at Manchester in June.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
Rich Gold Vein In Georgia.

The Nacoochee mining and manufactur-
ing company, with headquarters and main
office in Atlanta, and a capitalization Of
100000, has applied for charter for a
gold mine in White county, Ga. 1t is
claimed by the owners that the richest
veins of gold ore east of the Rocky noun
tains are located on the property. Among
the incorporators are Gov. Allen Gambler
and ext low Northern
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23

In compliance with joint resolution of
Congress, the secretary of the interior has
entered into negotiations for the purchase
by the government of the lands occupied
by the Mammoth Tree Grove and South
Park Grove of Big Trees in California.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
Death of a Prominent Minister.

Rev DR.. Justin K. Twitchell of North
Adams died Saturday night after an illness
of several weeks. He was a graduate of
Kimball Union academy. He was a prom
inent Congregational minister, having held
pastor ates in Dayton, Ohio, Mansfield,
Ohio, East Cleveland, Ohio, East Boston,
Mass, and New Haven, Conn. He served
as chaplain of the l3lst Ohio regiment in
the civil war, and he had been chaplain of
the I'd regiment, Connecticut National
Guard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
New FedernI BuIldIng for Rurllngton.

The Senate passed bill Monday which
reads as follows: THAT the secretary Of
the treasury be, and he is hereby, author
lied and directed to cause to be erected a
suitable building, with ireproof vaults
therein, for the accommodation of the
United States post-ofiice and other federal
offices at Burlington, Vt" This building
will cost 5000. 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23

The trustees of the Greenfield Savings
bank elected William G.. Packard, presi-
dent of the Packard National bank, treas
urer by large majority. Mr.. Packard as
sumed the duties of treasurer on Monday.
At the annual meeting in December Albert
NJ. Gleason, who has been the treasurer for
many years, rendered his resignation, to
take effect April /. He afterward made
the request that it take effect on the cleo
ton of his successor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23

The executive committee of the Glasgow
international Exhibition has appointed a
deputation to ask Sir Thomas Upton to
postpone his next challenge for the Amer
lea cup for one year, that the match may
not interfere with the proposed information
al regatta, which will be held on the Clyde
in 1901, under the auspices of the Glasgow
exhibition. A cup valued at $2500 will be
offered as prize to the winner of the
regatta.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
Over IO3 Years Old.

Mrs. Emyle Hyde Grinnell, who died at
her home in Colchester Sunday, had reached
the ripe age of 103 years, eight months and
~ days. She maintained her mental fac
ulties up to the very end of her long life.
Mrs. Grinnell celebrated her Tooth birthday
anniversary in July, 1896
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23
Big strike Threatened.

President James O'Connell, of the Inter
national Machinists' union, declared IN
Chicago Sunday that 100, 900 machinlsts IN
all parts of the United States and Canada
will be ordered on strike. within the coming
month, as the result of a disagreement be-
tween the manufacturers and machlnlsts'
who closed a joint conference in chicago
early Sunday morning.
Fred P. Divine of Utica, n. y, the IN
ventor of fishing rod which is famous
wherever fishermen are found, hlmseli
known in sporting circles all over the coun-
Try was fatally injured in his mandatory
Friday afternoon. While crawling under
areyolving shaft his clothing was caught
and he was whirled rapidly around the
shaft.
The grand canal, part of the drainage
system of the valley of Mexico, was opened
saturday with much ceremony. The inVle
Cd guests included President Diaz and Ms
cabinet, the supreme court judges, meus
Sers OF the diplomatic corps, and other OF
metals The work has occupied nearly II
years, during which time the government
ass given the project It's constant and hDer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-23

In lots of one hundred
This price Is spot cash.
Send in your orders early.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-12
HAD A GOOD Time.
VaieTan Reserves Of Naval
Militia Held a Very Successful
October Meeting.

The second semi-annual reunion OF the
members OF the Veteran Association of
the Third Division. Naval Battalion
Rhode Island Militia. was held in TIL
linghasts parlors last evening, with an
attendance OF about 30 MEMBER
The business meeting was held at Z
o'clock. President L. X. Wesley in the
chair, and routine business was trans
acted. committee consisting OF +. NJ
Bixby, j. I. Mauran. n. L. Lppitt. l.. r.
Burrough. r. r. Tourtellott, was appolnt-
ed to arrange for the March meeting
Then came an excellent beefsteak sup
per. TO which full justice was done. The
toastmaster was Lieut. n. Lincoln Lip
pitt. and. upon being introduced. he
spoke briefly.
lie ,nen called upon Ensign Sykes.
Capt. f. Merle Bixby. now OF the Machine
Gun Battery: Boatswains Mate Asa
Cushman. Coxswain H. u. c. Dubois,
Ensign Joseph W. Davis and President
Wesley.
Lieutenant John T. Mauran sang
number OF songs IN manner that was
warmly appreciated. and then Herbert r.
Tillinghast. Former EnsignS. 4. Burrough
L.. s. n, NJ. Allen, Chief Gunncrs Mate
william y. Chaplin. Jr.. L. s. ~. Toast
master Lippitt himself. and several others
just talked about anything that came into
their heads.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-12
Mr.. HOuSeman, Who Expects Soon
to Receive $5,OOO,OOO, Tells What
He Will Do With Riches.

finest medical attention In the world.
Il will have cellar full OF apples at
my farmhouse the attic hung with pop
corn, as IL was I'm the happy days OF my
youth on the farm. When Christmas ev-
ening comes on the farm the house shall
bel full -e+4iaFe4f-tt44d- -tAe-F4f taFs-pt4++
echo as they did when ] was boy.
Somebody's children shall be happy If L
have none of my own.
up from the cellar in the old days
came big pitchers OF nut-brown cider.
foaming and glistening In the light of the
open fire. All those days so dear to my
boyhood shall come back. No ballroom
for me. Just the simple, healthful joys of
an honest American. MY sons. if | have
any, shall he brought up gentle, good and
true, with muscles hardened by the buck
saw and the jackplane.
81 shall try by honest methods to earn
money. / will be charitable. But | shall
not pauperize people. l should like 10
build pretty, neat cottages outside some
where, with "A little piece of ground
around each one, and hunt up honest men
who could appreciate them and sell them
at easy rates
"To help build the cottages, to super
intend the work, l will work with my
sleeves rolled up. l have a fancy that the
city ought 10 De spread out more, DO not
like life in the city. ! only live here be-
cause my wife likes II.
when ! lived in the country | always
kept my hunting dogs. The want OF mon
ey to take care OF my family Is all that
has kept me from the woods many and
many time. But | want YOU TO remem-
ber that we are plain people, and shall
keep working after we get the money.
~ ere is my sister out in the kitchen.
She is worth millions, and her arms &c
in the washtub this minute. We work
for the love OF work and not TO hoard
money. Every one should work"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-12

New York. Oct 12-"what will you do
them?" a reporter asked Egbert III.
Houseman, of 137 Atlantic avenue. Brook
lyn who hopes by breaking the will Of
his aunt, who died recently in San Pablo,
Cal, to gain 100000 for himself and his
sisters.
81 shall live just as I live now after l
get the money" said Houseman, a pleas
ant. healthy fellow of forty. IL shall keep
at work. 1t is pet theory of mine that
every man in the world ought to work
for few hours every day at some con-
structive labor. II this were done no one
would have to work over hard
II think that shall have good farm
somewhere and take of my coat and go
TO work myself. II never hurts any one
TO do honest work.
Now i have TO work at uncongenial
employment much of the time. have no
liking for the life that ordinary rich men
lead. hate the horse race; / do not like
theatres; the opera would be enjoyable
had been educated to II.
After ] work my share s..--l take my
gun and dogs and go to the backwoods
ol maine or Nerfnont anu spthu my tilne
hunting and fishing. | have always been
too poor 10 go away off there as ! would
like TO. can imagine neat little camp
up on the shore OF some lake, with a
great stone fireplace. canoes at the land
ing and the camp decorated with fishing
tackle, guns and antlers. There would al
ways be a room in the camp for some
honest man who had not fallen heir 10
millions.
with my wife and few other choice
spirits ! should while away few months
there every year. My wife has never had
good health. / should procure for her the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-12

TIE Providence line steamers will be
discontinued after the westbound trip
October II and the eastbound trip octo-
Der l3.
The train leaving Boston. Terminal sta
ton. VIA the New York, New Haven a.
Hartford railroad. daily Saturday ex-
cepted at s:A y. m. Back Bay 6:5s y. m,
Mansfield 7:34 y. m. Attleboro 7:45 y. m.
due Providence. Fox Point. sos y. m. will
be discontinued after October u. and the
frefn leaving Providence. Fox Point. for
Boston week days MONDAY excepted at
SIS a. m. ard Sundays at 7l0 a. M. will
be discontinued after October H.
CHANGE IN FALL RIVER LINE SER
VICE
Beginning Sunday. October H. the Fall
River line steamers will leave New York
az 500 p. m. Instead OF 500 D. m. stopping
q Newport In each direction.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-12

MRS. w1NsLOw's SOOTHING SYRUP
has been used for over hfty years by
millions OF mothers for their children
while teeihing, with perfect success. IL
soothes the child. softens the gums. al.
lays all pain. cures wind collie, Ind il the
best remedy for Diarrhoea. n will re-
lieve the poor little sufferer Immediately.
Sold by druggists IN every part OF the
world Twenty-Five cents a bottle. BE
sure and ask for Mrs Winsiog's Sooth-
Ing Syrup" and take no other kind
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-12
POOR SCORES.
Weather Conditions Prevented
Accurate Shooting al the State
Rifle Range Yesterday.

Yesterday was not n very favorable day
for shooting at the state range at Rum
ford and consequently there was a very
light attendance and some poor shooting
The weather was cold and rainy still
10 men Qualificd as marksmen. Today the
annual individual competitions will take
place, one medal for sharp-shooters and
one 10 marksmen OF record. Some OF the
best scores made at 200 yards yesterday
were as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-10-12

During last week JOHN THE SHOE
MANS Repair Factory made an average
daily output OF 15S pairs. Shoe repairing
reduced to a science, all that's new In
machinery for fine work. Ladies' sewed
Tap and Rubber Heels 90c. Nailed Tap
and Heel soc. Telephone 299l-3