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

The iremen of Burlington have begun a
crusade against the careless use of calcium
carbide. Chief Murray says he would not
be surprised to wake up some morning to
find large section of the city blown to
atoms. He adds: Calcium carbide is
more powerful than nitro-gycerne, and
yet there are three tons of it stored in one
place in the North end-enough to demo-
ish block. The people who handle it seem
to be ignorant of its tremendous explosive
properties. 1t is kept in damp place, and
if any one would go near it with a lighted
lamp or any fire, it would explode There
are hundreds of pounds of this carbide
stored in tin cans and boxes in the base
ments of business houses on Church street
have appeared before the fire committee
and presented the situation to its members,
and | believe the aldermen will enact an
ordinance to regulate the handling of calci-
um carbide. In Boston, New York and
Philadelphia, the city authorities have al
ready adopted rules for the use and stor-
age of this stuff Calcium carbide is used
to generate acetylene gas. 1t is not direct
ly affected by fire, but it has great afiini-
ty for moisture, and by the presence of
moisture the explosive gas is generated. If
a building containing aquantity of carbide
should begin to burn, it is quite probable
that the water thrown upon the fire would
reach the carbide. Then the gas gener-
ated would cause an explosion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Improy.m.nt. at Fort Ethan Allen.

Fort Ethan Allen will assume an impos-
ing military aspect again in few weeks.
Two battalions of the 5000 men who are to
be returned from Cuba will be CHARTERED
there Work on the new barracks, sta
bles and other buildings, is being pushed
as rapidly as the weather will permit. All
of the new buildings will be ready for oc-
cupancy June /. 1t is reported that the
government will appropriate more money
for additional buildings and that this post
will be made the largest in the country.
Today the post Is the finest Of the military
service. 1t possesses more modern i'm
provements, more conveniences and is To-
GATED on the finest grounds Of any of the
military posts. Since last June $l34 600
has been expended on new buildings and
Improvements. Four new wells are being
driven. One is nearly completed. The
first test of this well showed 80 gallons a
minute of the finest water. The wells are
driven through strata of rock several
hundred feet. The second we'll is now
down to depth of 1000 feet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
TO Much WhIslSey -. Frozen Body
Found In Morning.

The frozen body of Hiram F. Rabbit,
4G, was found at 8 o'clock Sunday morn
ing in a ditch about a mile from Barre
Plains, Mass, by a milkman. The coroner
medical examiner stated that death was
due to exposure and that life had been ex-
tinct several hours when the body was
found Babbtt was released Friday from
the house of correction, where he had
served term for drunkenness. The body
was taken to the home of his aged mother,
who had sat up all night waiting for him,
while a fierce storm ragged without. He
told her in the morning that he was going
to Ware or Gilbertville to get a watch
which he had left in one of those villages.
He was seen at Barre Plains about D Sat
urday afternoon. When found, he was
lying with his head up the hill, one shoe off,
both overcoat and coat off, and one coat
spread over his legs. His vest was unbut-
toned and partly of one shoulder, aud his
shirt sleeves were rolled up. His hat was
lying by his side, also one empty pint bot
tie and full quart of whiskey. When
sober Rabbit was an expert carpenter. In
addition to his mother he leaves divorced
wife and son.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Perished in the Flames,
Patrick McGarry Lost His Life In the
Fire which Destroyed the Ripley
Marble MiIl at Centre Rutland.

Marble MiIl at Centre Rutland.
The body of Patrick McGarry was found
about noon Sunday in the ruins of the Rip
ley MILL Centre Rutland, owned by the
Vermont Marble company, which was
burned last night. The body was covered
with gravel and charred beyond recogni-
ton. The origin of the fire is mystery,
but it is known to have started in the oil
room Saturday, and the building burned so
rapidly that several of the men had diff
Guilty in escaping owing to the smoke.
McGarry was working with William Cog
ney when the fire broke out, and, accord
ing to Cogney's story, started to escape
with the rest of the men. 1t is supposed
that he got bewildered in the darkness
when the lights went out, and was suffocat-
ed. When it was discovered that McGarry
was missing, early Sunday morning, the
ruins Of the mill were searched, but the
body was not discovered until noon Nc
Garry was about go years old. He was in
the South when the rebellion broke out,
and was pressed into the Confederate
service, but deserted and joined the Union
army. The mill is a total loss. Il wac
valued at $4,000. The insurance was
$l3, 600. The fire was not extinguished
until 2 O'Clock Sunday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Killed ny Blow from an Axe.

A peculiar accident which took place
Saturday at wood lot in Berlin resulted
in the instant death of Frank Martin, 10,
son of Danforth Martin, who lives at Pho
neer village, near Montpelier. The lad ac
companied his elder brother, Homer, Is, to
the wood lot for the purpose of bringing a
load of wood home. Some of the sticks
were frozen together and Homer took the
axe to separate them. When the axe struck
the wood it glanced, the force of the blow
wrenched the handle from his hands and
the ade struck Frank, who was nearby,
in the throat, severing the jugular vein.
He died almost instantly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

Benham-I claim that the stage is an
educator. Mrs. Benham-I don't agree
with you; You took me to temperance
play the other night and went out three
times between the acts Harper's Bazaar.
He" cried a park orator, "who puts
his hand to the plough must not turn
back"
whats he to do when he gets to the
end Of the furrer?" asked a son of the soil
who happened TO be in the crowd.-[ Pitts.
burg Chronicle Telegraph.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Fire at Ludlow.

The house and barns on the Scion Ather-
ton farm, with about 80 tons of hay, were
burned at Ludlow Tuesday morning The
fire was discovered about 2 o'clock, but
nothing could be done to save the
property. The farm is owned by William
D. Ball, Frank A. Walker and n. H. Wood
ard. 1t was unoccupied, but had been bar
gained for by c. NJ. Wales of Lima, n. Y,
who expected to take possession soon. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The hay
was fully insured, and the buildings partial
ly The loss was $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
For over 80 Years.

Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for 80 years by millions Of mothers for their
children while teething with perfect success. II
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy for
diarrhBa. II will relieve the poor little sufferer
immediately. Sold by druggists in every part of
to ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, y
aud take no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
A sure ThIng for You.

transaction in which you cannot lose is a sure
thing Biliousness, sick headache furred tongue,
fever, piles and a thousand other ills are caused
by constipation and sluggish liver Cascarets
Candy Cathartic, the wonderful new liver stimu-
liant and intestinal tonic, are by all druggists
guaranteed TO cure OF money refunded. @. @. G.
are sure thing. Try a box today; 10, rs, so
cents. Sample and booklet free. 2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02

William r. Hoyt, native of st. Adams,
now of Eau Claire, Wis, has been appointed
commander of the Grand Army of the Re-
public of the state of Wisconsin. Mr.. Hoyt
is the son of the late Judge Romeo II. Hoyt
He enlisted as private in the Tenth regi-
ment, Vermont volunteers, and was mus
tered out as lieutenant.
A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was
filed Friday with clerk of the United States
court by Harry E. Cowles, dealer in mu-
steal instruments at Morrisville. His La
bilites are $21, POI 81 of which $14,359 "a
are secured. His assets aggregate $50, 100,
of which $685. 81 is exempt. OF this amount
$40, 1903. 81 is in bills, promissory notes and
securities and $3.50. 43 in stock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
rheumatism Cured in a Day.

"Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia
radically cures 10 to days Its action upon the
system Is remarkable and mysterious. II re-
moves at once the cause and the disease immedi-
atey disappears T first dose greatly benefits.
Sold by Geo. e. Greene, druggist, Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
EYerybodY Says SO.

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the most wonderful
medicinal discovery OF the age, pleasant and re-
freshing to the taste, act gently aud positively
on kidneys, liver and bowels, cleansing the entire
system, dispel colds cure headaches fever. habit
try a box Of O. O. O. today; 10, 25, 10 cents Sold
and guaranteed TO cure by all druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
Bugb,s Given "A Life Sentence.

Selim Bugbee, who was convicted of
murder in the second degree for killing
Robert Emerton of Norwich last Novem-
Der, was sentenced Thursday to imprison-
ment for life in the state prison at Windsor
by Judge j. NJ. Tyler, at the session of the
Windsor county court at Woodstock When
asked whether he had anything to say why
sentence should not be pronounced he re-
Piled
Nothing, only I'm guilty"
Bugbee is about 66 years old, and has al
ways been dissipated man His appear
ance has improved greatly since he was ar
rested.
Judge julius W. Russell, o., died Sun
day at Burlington from typhoid fever. He
was native of Moria, N. Y, and gradu-
ate of Yale in '6S. He was admitted to the
Chittenden county bar in 1871, and had
lived in Burlington since that time. He
was states attorney two years, city
attorney two years, grand Juror and
school commissioner 12 years, and for
the past six years had been Judge of the
city court. He leaves a widow ard three
| children.
John H. Macomber, chaplain, u. S. A
who has Just been retired on account of
age, first left the life of civilian in 1862
when he enlisted as a private in the First
Vermont Heavy Artillery. He served il
the civil war with such gallantry that he
earned successive promotions, passing
through the ranks of corporal, sergeant
and first lieutenant. At the battle before
Petersburg he was shot through the body
and severely wounded in the head, and wal
later brevetted captain for gallant anC
meritorious service. He became a chap
lain in the Regular army in 1880, being
stationed at that time at Fort Custer Mon
tana. In 1887 he was transferred to For
Sherman, Idaho, and in 1893 he was sen
to Angel Island During the last year h,
has been stationed at the preside
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
BostOn's strongest TeRmsters Killed
by Quart of WhIskey.


by Quart of WhIskey.
Frank O'Rourke, 40, on wager for 81,
drank a quart of whiskey in less than two
minutes in saloon in South Boston Satur
day night He staggered out into the
street and few minutes later was found
unconscious in an alley. He was taken
to the city hospital, where he died early
Sunday morning Physicians worked
over him all night, but he never re-
covered consciousness. O'Rourke had fire.
quently made wagers of this kind, and
last summer at a picnic ate dozen pies
within a specified time. He was feet 2
B. inches in height and weighed $50
pounds His chest measurement was about
80 inches He was known as the strong
est teamster in Boston. He could carry a
barrel weighing $50 pounds up flight of
stairs, had record of lifting 23OO pounds
on a machine, and had tipped case wei gh-
ing 1900 pounds into caravan. Another
feat which he performed was to pick up
with his teeth man weighing 100 pounds,
and carry him across a stable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
THE SULTAN'S BALL,
An Elaborate Social Function in the
Northern Realm Of Java.

Native Princes Are shorn Of Their
Power but Are Allowed Lavish Dis
pIuys---GOrgeous BalIei Dances Fur
nIahed by the sultan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
nratuatiOn Resulted In Murder and
Suicide.


Suicide.
Mrs Mamie Hayes was murdered Satur-
day night in her sleeping apartment in the
Hotel Endicott, New York city, by DR..
Franklin L. Caldwell, 50, who then shot
and killed himself. The woman was shot
in the head Caldwell was employed as an
assistant by DR.. Ephraim H. Hayes, hus-
band of the dead woman. DR.. K. H. Hayes
came from Chicago four years ago to take
charge of the dental rooms of department
store company. He had been a dentist well
known in Chicago, and when he left there
he placed his office in charge of DR.. Cald-
well. Four weeks ago when Hayes opened
an office in Hotel Endicott, Caldwell was
placed there as an assistant The Hayes
family occupied with the Office a set of
apartments on the ground floor of the hotel.
DR.. Caldwell lived with them. Dr. Cald-
well was infatuated with Mrs. Hayes.
Four Men Killed by Fall In Mine.
Four men were killed Monday in the
Mount Pleasant mine at Scranton, Pa, by
the breaking of a mine carriage. The men
We're descending the mine to the sixth vein.
When the fifth vein was reached the car
riage struck an adjustable shelf which had
been left projecting, and the men were
thrown to the bottom of the pit, rs feet be-
low. Two were killed instantly, and the
two others lived only short time.
The midnight express train on the Lee
high Valley railroad struck a sleigh con-
tanning seven persons at Tuttle's Crossing,
% miles east of Rochester, N. Y, Saturday
night. Five of the persons were killed
outright, and the two others seriously in
lured.
Fire destroyed six immense oil and al
cohol warehouses Sunday at st. Ouen, a
suburb of Paris. Terrific explosions took
place when the flames reached the alcohol
vats and $50 people who approached too
near the buildings were injured by the fly
ing debris.
The Congregational church in Leicester,
Mass, was struck by lightning and burned
during a storm Sunday morning. The
loss is $50, 900, with about $4,000 lnSur-
ance. A factory of the American Cloth
ing company was damaged to the extent Of
$4,000, and several other buildings were
IN danger for time
Fire which broke out in the May build
my, 7l2 Arch street, Philadelphia, Friday
destroyed that structure and several al
Joining buildings. The total loss exceed
SoOO 600. A woman employed IN the Ma!
building was killed, and four other womel
were injured while escaping. -Four hrenel
and colored man were also injured
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-02
New Club Rates with the New
York Tribune.

By an arrangement just made the New
York Weekly Tribune will be furnished with
The Phoenix hereafter at SO cents a year,
or $500 for the two papers; and the new
Tri-Weekly edition of the Tribune win be
furnished at 500 a year or $3.50 for the
two papers We recommend the Tri.Weekly
Tribune 10 those who do not take daily pa
per, but who wish to keep in touch with the
general news Of the day as it happens.
Address THE PHOENIX, Brattleboro, Vt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16
Death of Mrs. Antoine WipfIi.

Josephine Wipfi, wife of Antoine
Wipfi Of AltdOrf, town of Seneca,
died on Thursday last after short
illness resulting in a stroke of paraly-
sis. Funeral services were held in the
Catholic church at AltdOrf Saturday
morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by
Rev. Father Van ROOsmallen, a very
large number Of relatives, neighbors
and friends being present at the
service.
Mrs. Wiphi came to this country 10
years ago from Switzerland and she
settled with her husband and children
at their present home in Seneca.
She was 50 years old at the time of her
death. Three of their children had
preceded them to America, viz:
Mrs. Steiner, their son Frank and
Mrs. Niertel. Her husband, six
daughters and three sons survive her.
They are Mrs. August Steiner,
MaustOn: Mrs. Ralph Smith, Walker:
Mrs. Frank Wuersch, Mrs Albert
Niertel, Mrs. J. A. Reyes, Grand
Rapids: Frank Wipfii of NekooSa and
Lewis, Charley and Miss Hattie who
are at home. All of the children were
present at the funeral.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16
REPUBLICAN TICKET.

For President
WILLIAM MCKINLEY, of Ohio.
For Nice-President-
THEO. ROOSEVELT, New York
For Governor
ROBERT NJ. LA TOILETTE,
Of Madison.
For Lieutenant Governor
JESSE STONE, of WatertOWn.
For Secretary Of State
WILLIAM II. FROEHLICH,
of Jackson.
For Statc Treasurer
JAM Els @. DA IDSON,
of Soldiers Grove.
For Attorney General
EMM EFT II. HICKS, Of Oshkosh.
For State superintendent
LORENZO d. HARVEY,
of Milwaukee.
For Railroad Commissioner
GRAHAM L. RICE,
of West Superior.
For Insurance Commissioner
EMIL GILJOHANN,
of Milwaukee
For Member of Congress, Eighth
District,
EDWARD S. MINOR.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

The NJ. E. Sunday school class of
Grand Rapids held a pleasant picnic
on the island Friday. There were
about 175 present. They came down
in hay racks and were Il Jolly crowd.
They succeeded in diSpoSing of 10
gallons of ice cream and any amount
Of lemonade. Boating. swimming and
fishing were also INDUCED in.
Several of the friends of Mrs. John
Brundage Of Eureka, S. D., and Miss
Maude TibbittS of Milwaukee, were
entertained at the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. W. A. BraZeau on Friday.
\ small blaze in the second story of
And. Palms house caused considerable
excitement last week. 1t was eXtin-
guiShed before much damage was
done.
r. Cahill gave his family happy
surprise this week in the form of a
handsome new Emerson piano. TWAS
purchased from Stevens Point parties
II. L. Nachreau has been entertain
ing his sister from MoSincee this
week. Sunday they were guests of
Miss Carrie Miller at Grand Rapids.
Mr. and Mrs. W. c. Zeaman of
NekOOSa and Mr.. and Mrs. w. Binger
of South Centralia were guests of MIR.
and Mrs. John MOrriSey on Sunday
All who suffer from piles will be
glad TO learn that DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve will give them instant
and permanent relief. 1t will cure
eczema and all skin diseases. Beware
of counterfeltS. Wood County Drug
Store.
Mrs Z. c. Burrows. Miss Fanny and
Sidney Burrows, departed Tuesday
noon for an extended visit with
friends in Michigan and Indiana.
Misses Laura and Fanny Codere
departed Wednesday for WauSau. The
girls hope to get employment in the
new paper mill there.
MeSsrS. E. Wendland and Fred
Mundinger with their wives went to
WauSau last Sunday and inspected the
new paper mill there.
Misses Emm and Anna Erickson of
Grand Rapids visited at the home of
their cousin, Chris Peterson, several
days the past week.
Harry Aucutt of Thorpe is visiting
with his father and brothers here. He
/ rode from Junction City to this place
on his wheel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16
Reception,

Miss Helen Kroner gave a reception
Saturday evening in honor of her
friend, Miss Maude Tibbts, and a
delightful social affair it proved to be-
Pink and white decorations adorned
the rooms and the color effect was
even carried out in the refreshments
\ series OF games was feature and
Miss Pearl st. Amour won the prize of
guessing game" The ladies pres
ent were: MeSdames W. Scott, T. a.
Lipke, |. 2. Witter, w. F. Sanderson,
and Misses Mae and Celia EmmOns.
CarOlyne Briere, Ella Hasbrouck,
Florence Philleo, Pearl St. Amour,
Anna Parrish, Laura Whitrock and
AlYce Nash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16

MesdameS JohnN. Brundage. Fanny
Thompson and W. II. II. Edwards
were guests Of Mrs. ". A. Brazeau on
Tuesday.
VIM. Leyerance's friends gave him a
surprise at his home last Saturday
evening. All report most enjoyable
time.
The steam thresher from Grand
Rapids made its appearance on We'd
nesday and is working in this vicinity.
Mrs. John Shellhammer and little
son went to Grand Rapids on Tuesday
to spend few days with relatives
Miss Ella Holman of Grand Rapids
has been the guest of Myrtle Aucutt
this week
Hy. LIE Tendre was a visitor in
Grand Rapid S on Tuesday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1900-08-16
Editorial Trip Through the Wisconsin Valley

Union Grove Enterprise.
Grand Rapids was reached at about
l. O'Clock OF the first days outing,
ana the eXcurSiOniStS were met at the
station by a brass band and the re-
ceplI0n committee which had carriages
IN waiting and we were conveyed to
the FORESTER and Masonic halls, where
the ladies of the Methodist and Con-
gregatlOnal churches had in waiting a
most tempting and beautifully pre-
pared dinner, at the conclusion of
Whlch assignment to quarters was
made, many going to the Witter house
while others were entertained at the
homes of citizens. 1t was our good
fortune to be assigned to the elegant
residence of F. J. Cameron, prom
lnent merchant of that city, who has
large business interests at Nesper, and
was we'll acquainted with c. r. Colds
worthy, {. Otto and the rest Of the
Union Grove colony who have taken
up their abode at NeSper. Mr.. Cam
eron and his excellent lady are supurb
entertainers, and by them we were
conveyed TO many points Of interest in
their line carriage, and nothing was
lett undOne to make our visit to their
city interesting and pleasant.
BY the union of CentraIia and Grand
Rapids the city has population of
o,OOO. 1t is the county seat of Wood
county, and is surrounded by rich and
productive farming land, and when
the forests have been subdued will no
doubt become a fine agricultural dis
trlct, and has already made conSidera-
bic headWay in the stock and dairy
industries.
The city of Grand Rapids is destined
to become a great manufacturing CEN
ter, as it has one of the best water
powers in the northwest which is
largely unemployed as yet. Three
railway systems enter the city which
gives 1T transportation facilities sec
0nd to none in the state. The period
OF the clty'S dependence upon the lum-
Der Industry has passed, though one
large saw mill is still in operation.
permanent manufacturing inStitu
lions already established include three
pulp and paper mills, general furni-
ture factory, hub and spoke factory.
foundry and machine shop, pressed
brick factory, table factory and large
Touring mill. 1t has a successful CO.
operative telephone system, a model
electric light plant and waterwOrkS
system partly completed. The perma-
nent improvement of the streets by
macadamizing is advancing rapidly.
Owing to the continued rain many
of the features down on the prOgra m
for our entertainment were interfered
with. but many found time between
showers to visit the manufacturing
institutions, while others took in the
base ball game and athletic sports on
the fair grounds. and all were in at
tendance upon the reception and ball
at the opera house in the evening,
which was grand and GORGEOUS affair,
and was enjoyed by the editorial
fraternity and their entertainers
alike.
At an early hour the next morning
the party bid adeau to their Grand
Rapids friends and re-embarked on
their special train and proceed to
Junction City where it was transferred
to the Wisconsin Central for a visit
to Waupaca and the Wisconsin
Veterans Home.