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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
ARsmsrk.hIs Publication.

c. T. Cutcliffe Hyne's story, 1.-THE Fiibusters, -
which was begun in last Sundays issue Of the
Sunday Magazine, is the feature that will be
most eagerly sought in the forthcoming number.
1t is a story so keen in interest that the reader
waits impatiently for each installment. The edi-
tors, however, give it ample space in each issue,
SO that the story, although a long one, will be
completed in five numbers. Stephen Crane,
whose book, "The Red Badge Of Courage" caused
folk to realize that new literary genius had AR
rived" contributes whimsical story called THE
Reluctant Voyagers." In view Of the approach
ing ST. Valentines day, Rheta Childe DORIS sto-
ry, "Perrn's Valentine" is included among the
good things In this number Cora Rigby con
tributes" Counsellor the Prosecution, (which tells
how Judge Tolman lost his last case after a life
marked with successes. "Strong in Death, "
"Simpson's Young Man." and The Little Shop
Under the Bridge are short stories remarkable
for originality and skillful treatment. The Sun
day Magazine itself is remarkable publication
first, for It's uncommony interesting contents
second, because 1t is given as free supplement
with the New York Sunday Press each week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
WILLIAM JAMESON REID.

central Asia" in 1893. A journey Of
5000 miles through an unknown land,
inhabited by savages, might reasonably
be expected to require a good many
months. Real explorers say it could not
be done in less than 10 months. Yet
there are people in Boston, including
teachers at the high school in Dorchester,
which is a suburb of Boston, who think
Mr.. Reid was graduated from that school
in that particular year.
Mr.. Reid in numerous magazine and
newspaper articles claims to have jour
neyed through Spain, Madeira and other
places, to have made a trip from London
to Picking on bicycle, to have explored
British Columbia and numerous other
little known lands. AS he is but 81 years
old, it will be seen that Explorer Reds
life has been a very busy one. Reid
claims to be a fellow of the Royal Geo
graphical society of England and to be q
friend of Henry NJ. Stanley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
Vermont Senators Against Quay.

1t is understood in Washington that
both Senators Proctor and Ross will vote
against the seating of Quay of Pennsyl-
vania. The Daily Times of that city edi-
torially says: Gan apparently well anthem
ticated report has gained considerable Gre
dence that Senator Proctor has been doing
some very effective work against the Hon.
Matthew Stanley Quay for the past week
or ten days. 1t is stated that he has
brought around TO his view of the case
nine of the Republican senators, who voted
as he did to seat Corbett of Oregon, which
case is being used by both sides as a critic
rion in the Quay case, despite the fact that
the merits of the two cases are quite dis
similar. The Vermonter, it is stated, talks
very freely to his colleagues against the
seating of Quay, though he sternly refuses
to discuss the subject for publication. If
Senator Proctor has made the Roadway
against Quay that is claimed, it appears
certain that the Pennsylvania stands a
very poor show"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
The Prayer orthe Human.

Against the Science Of the pantheist,
Against the Reason pagans deify,
Against the pride Of human Intellect,
Lord God defend mans dearest heirloom, Faith
Reud not from flesh the spirit that exalts-
Nor life dvest OF Immortality,
Nor Resurrection shroud from human Death,
Nor Heaven veil from inconsistencies Of Eagth!
For losing Thee Lord God. we lose all else
All else the world hath gained since birth Of
Time;
And retrovert TO LIES primeval germ,
In ancient Eden quickened unto Man.
For Human LIES distinction from the beast
Is soul. not sense; and soul is Thy Breath 8
flame
Returning whence it issued at Thy Word,
Since Thou, its Source, art likewise its sole End
OF God alone are born Mems deathless dreams
Ideals soaring DER the span Of sense;
Desires above the instincts of the brute,
Achievements past the valor OF the flesh,
II Pulse Divine thrilled not Humanity,
Life Human were but animal at best;
At least, existence srnseess at the rocks
Forever beaten by the aimless sea.
OF faith divine hath come all human fights
Whose pinions raise the eyes Of lower men
Immortal thoughts, heroic deeds, and words
That ring triumphant over voiceless Death.
Life hath no visions save what faith reveals,
Nor truths unborn Of superhuman germs.
Nor hopes content TO sleep in mortal grave,
Nor loves that claim not Immortality.
OmnipoteIt Constrain us to Thy yoke
For or its pain is born all human bliss
without eternal meaning, aim and end,
What were the treadmill OF Earth's weary years,
The round of work and weeping, we call Life
But just wine press trodden by slave feet
To base Annihiation's barren brink.
That holds despair alike to Life and Deatht-
The trava all OF the woman with her child,
The stress Of childhood straining to mans
strength,
| The heart OF youth consumed with sateless
thirst
| The pangs OF manhood smtten in its prime
The moan Of Love above its new made grave
The throes Of Life on Labor's torture wheel
| The failure of all fcndest human hopes
| Where, save in God, is recompense for theseY
| AS child destroys or STAY what il loves best,
| With needless force of ignorant, rude hands,
| so men renounce the vision of the High,
| Forgetting all beneath is dust to dust.
| Great God be pitiful to cap and bells
| OF human folly, though it mock Thy throne
| Apocalypse shall come on wings of Death
| And, meantime Life is but Thy cropping child
| Minnie Gilmore in Boston Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
NOTHING WAS
TOO GOOD FOR HIM,
BY Howard Fielding.

Melnor is patriot. The champagne
that he has drunk to the health of I'm
Gle Sam and the confusion of all Span
iards would float n small gunboat. He
seized Bill by the hand, pulled him
into the private office and tive minutes
later had insisted upon taking the
search for Tom Grady entirely into his
own hands.
While the investigation was making
two young gentlemen named Stratton
and Reeves called upon Melnor and
were duly presented to Bill, where
upon Messrs. Stratton and Reeves
swore in the name of all the gods at
once that they were proud to take the
hand Of Gunner's Mate Doyle of the
Raleigh.
1t was not a soft hand, by the way.
but 1t was a clean one, and Doyle from
top to toe-or keel to truck, If you pre-
fer the phrase-was a neat, natty
young sailorman.
"Mr. Doyle's going to dinner with us
tonight" said Melnor. "Allen's been
called away. There's a vacant chair"
"Out of sightw exclaimed Stratton
and Reeves.
Doyle turned very red. In his heart
he wanted to go. He had taken a sail
or's strong and sudden liking for Mel
nor, and he knew that in his company
he should see great things. Yet he was
afraid-a queer word to use in connec-
ton with Bill Doyle.
81 better not" he said. give got nc
place in your party. I'd be a l FOUNDER
shell in the inch gun. 1 wouldn't fit"
ANY one of Dewey's men," said Mel
nor with vast impressiveness, 'fs big
enough to fit any place that will hold
him"
IF could see Tom Grady first" said
Doyle hestating.
won't tomorrow do?" asked Melnor
"Well, don't know" said Doyle, and
he rubbed his head thoughtfully.
He could not tell these men why hi
was so anxious to see Tom Grady. Il
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09

dead. The note was very kind and po-
lite, but it did not mention any more
dinner parties.
So that was the end. Nothing in
New York was too good for Bill, and
this is what he had got:
In his brain a vision of wealth and
luxury and a troublesome new idea of
life.
In his stomach a craving for terrapin
and champagne cocktails.
In his heart a hopeless and absurd
passion for n girl who was not what he
thought she was and would not have
been n good mate for him even if she
had been.
In his soul new ideal of character
and conduct founded upon an exhibit
ton of foolishness by born gambler.
These things had cost him SO, which
had nominally purchased roses. He
was Just so much poorer in pocket,
though something like a hundred had
been spent upon him in the last few
hours.
The only thing he had gained was
the knowledge that Tom Grady was
dead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
An Interesting Little Story from Japan,


Miss Kate " johnson Of Madison, Ind. who
has lived in Japan 10 years, talks in interest
ing way of the little people OF that country, who
live without chairs, bedsteads knives, forks,
spoon, or soap; OF the women who paint their
teeth black and shave their eyebrows to indicate
loyalty to their husbands; of the carpenters who
make long beautiful shavings by drawing their
planes towards them and who place the back
door at the front of the house; and of their
books in hich the preface is place at the end OF
the book and foot notes at the head Of the page.
Miss johnson first went to Akita, a city of co.
COO persons, and found 1t a city without soap.
Naoye Saito, a young Japanese girl who came to
live in her house, had never had a soap bath in
her life. She kicked and screamed when her first
bath was given her and said they were trying to
kill her. A cake of Ivory soap was sent Nayoe
Saito's father with instructions ito use it on his
person. He came back the next day and asked
for another cake, saying he had used it all up.
Before Miss johnson left Japan last summer
she took Naoye Saito, who had been with her for
ten years, back to her native province and left
her to earn her own living. While still in Toxic,
few day before sailing for America, Miss John
son received a letter from Nayoe In which she
said: Il forgot one thing very necessary to ouI
comfort in this place. Will you please go to the
grocery store and buy me a dozen cakes OF Ivory
soap and send them to me at oncef" She sent q
money order TO pay for it, and the soap was sent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09

81 am sorry to disappoint you, young
man." said the great railway magnate to
the reporter who had called in for the pur-
pose of writing him up, "but did not be-
gin at the bottom and work my way up.
never BACKED the boots of the engine
wipers and never carried beer for the jani-
tor of the round-house l was kicked
through college by my father, inherited a
fortune, which | invested in railroad
shares, and hold this job because have
votes enough to control it. 1t is too bad,
my young friend, but we can't all be self
made men. We would become tiresome."
And he bowed the caller out Chicago
Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
WHITINQHAM.

Wilson Pike is little better.
kena Goodnow is at work at G. e. Put
MANS.
Herbert Pike has bought the Geo. Dix
farm.
About 20 from here attended the concert
at Readsboro Tuesday night.
A. b. Chase and wife, VIM. Wilcox and
son spent Sunday at o. X. Chase's.
Frank Goodnow returned to school Tues
day. He has been very lame for several
days.
M. L. Fox has bought up Clark Chan
dler's interest in the grain business OF
Chandler IL Porter at Wilmington.
A number of the Democrats in town, re-
enforced by others on the line of the
Hoosick Tunnel q Wilmington railroad,
went to the Bryan celebration at North
Adams Monday, some of them coming
home in highly hilarious state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09

restaurants. Bill bought the stock for
So, despite the protests of his compan-
ion, who promised to keep them and
did for almost two days.
She said good night to Bill very pref
tily at her door, He returned to the
cab like one in a dream.
"Pm to take you anywhere you want
to CO." said the cabman.
"Ill walk" replied Bill, who had not
the courage to give the location of the
tenement where his sister lived
He plodded slowly home, and every
step gave him o. singular sensation Of
walking down hill.
The next morning he called ut Mel
nor's Office, vaguely hoping that there
would be another dinner party. Mel
nor was not there, but he left note
for Bill saying that he regretted hav-
ing to inform him that Tom Grady was
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
Food for Thought.

Everybody knows or ought to have
gumption enough to know that the direct
election of United States senators blythe peo-
pie will mean the nomination of senators by
the party state conventions. We repeat
the old questions: Is state convention a
more dependable body for wisdom and
virtue than a general assembly? Will 1t
be any harder for ambitious and unscrupu-
lous plutocrats-if such there be-to buy
venal delegates than to buy venal legisla-
tors?- Hartford Courant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09

was, in fact, matter of money. Doyle
wanted to borrow SIS, the balance of
500 tina; would be required to secure a
private room in a hospital for his wild
owed sisters little boy. The youngster
had a bad cut from broken glass, and
It was not healing. The doctor had
said that a week in the hospital would
be worth a month at home, but the lit
tie fellow had seen ward" once and
was afraid of it. A private room would
cost $50.
Immediately after reaching New York
Doyle had spent all his savings and all
he could raise to get his sister out of
quagnire of debt. That is why he
could raise but So toward the 500. In
this emergency he had bethought him
of his old friend Tom Grady, thrifty
fellow, who earned little, but saved
much. Bill was particularly anxious
to get the money on the next day, for
the 500 room at the hospital might be
taken any time, and the other good
ones cost more.
The sailor could not mention such
matters to these Wall street men. They
might think that he wanted them to
help him out. He made them under
stand, however, that finding Grady
was very important.
Upon hearing this. Melnor called a
trusted clerk.
"Jim," said he, 81 want you to hnd
Tom Grady. who used to work for
tailor in this building. l want the ad-
dress by 10 o'clock tomorrow. Don't
let anything stop you. You'll probably
need some of Walters sleuths"-Wal-
Ter being the head of a private detec-
tive agency "Here's some money to
pay the freight"
He handed Jim bit of paper that he
had torn off pad. Doyle saw 500
written on it in blue pencil.
Bill Doyle, gunner's mate from the
Raleigh, strayed into the office of j
Bolton Melnor, broker, on Nassau
street near Wall. The tar was looking
for his friend Tom Grady, who ha'
formerly worked in that place.
The building had been remodeled ant
improved to the extent that none o
the old tenants could afford to live II
1t, but with a sailors instinct for 10
cality Bill had found the exact spo
where Tom Grady once worked.
Bill saw that the channel buoys ha'
been shifted, and he came in with onl
enough steam to give him steerag
way. He would have put about hast
ly had not Melnor CHANGED to get a
eye on him.
The idea of spending 5000 to find
man for the purpose of borrowing 81
from him made the sailor feel fam
ness in his solar plexus.
1T amt right for me to let you q
this" he began. but Melnor would nc
hear word. He had gently con
handing way which fitted exactly
the sailors trained obedience. Frol
that moment Gunner's Mate Doyle wa
as completely under the sway OF Me
nor as if he had been the admiral.
Two electric cabs took the party U
town, Doyle riding with Melnor to IL
building where he had his room
Reeves and Stratton were to be thel
at The rooms appeared to Doyle
the most luxurious abode ever inhabi
ed by any mortal creature. He was
young man of quick perceptions, an
IN flash there came to him an educ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
Wanted Time.

One day toward nightfall and in I'M
certain light a man bought an overcoat
of pretended plum color. The next morn
ing it proved to be of quite too unmis-
taxable green. Returning to the shop
keeper, that worthy regarded the buyer
calmly and said: "You must have a little
patience with it, my dear sir. 1t isn't ripe
yet"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09

airy fakir. A number of people say they
have no doubt whatever. They put him
in the Munchausen and De Rougemont
class.
In book of 800 pages entitled
"Through Unexplored Asia" recently is
sued 10y Dana Estes X Co., Mr., Reid
alleges that he explored much of western
China and northwestern Tibet in 1894.
Yet the city editor of the Boston Globe
says that this same w. j. Reid was en-
ployed by him as a reporter during the
part of the time that Reid says he was
in Asia and that the reporter-eXplorer
was discharged for inaccuracy.
Mr.. Reid furthermore says his explora-
tons in 1894 were preceded by journey
of "6,000 miles across the very heart of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09

A favorable report was made by the Sen
ate committee on pensions on Senator Nc
Brides bill extending the provisions of the
act of 1892, giving pensions to the survi-
vors of the Black Hawk war, to the survi'
vors of the early Indian wars of Oregon
California, Texas. Florida and other states.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09

Prof. Worcester of the Philippine COM
mission, says he has been misquoted in re-
marks about the Filipinos. There are many
different tribes, and they range from highly
civilized people to the most abject savages,
guilty of head-hunting, idolatry, polygamy
and infanticide on a wholesale scale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
Do YOur Best.

Do your best and await calmly the re-
suit. 1t is anxiety, not work, which kills.
1t is work, not aqxiety, which commands
success There is Hindoo saying which
says the fortune Of a man who sits sits
also. 1t sleeps when he sleeps, moves
when he moves and rises when he rises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09

In support of claims for its existence the
state dispensary board of South Carolina
has prepared a statement for the legisla-
profits since the establishment of the dis
pensary in 1892 to be $1,7O6,OOO, The
lowest profits were during the 10 months
under Gov. Tillman's control, when they
were 1926, 900. The board thinks the profit
this year viii be 100000. II has on hand,
and paid for, $500, 900 stock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
The Why to Reform.

"No," she haughtily replied, II would
not think of marrying a man to reform
him"
The look he gave her was terrible,
"You are right" he said in a strange
voice. "The only way to reform man is
10 be kind to himW-Detroit Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
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 30 cents year,
or S2.OO for the two papers, and the new
TrI-VVeekly edition of the Tribune will be
furnished at SI.OO a year or $3.50 for the
two papers. We recommend the Tri-Weekly
Tribune to those who do not take daily pa
per, but who wish to keep in touch with the
general news Of the day as 1t happens.
Address THE PHOENIX, Brattleboro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09

Masculine logic about chastity-it is
mans business to assail It and woman's
business to successfully defend It,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09

Adversely hattereth no man." but the pains
of dyspepsia turn his attention to Hoods Sarsa-
parilla and in its use he finds a cure
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
UNIQUE EXPLORER.

There seems to
be some doubt
as to whether
William Jane
son Reid of Bos.
ton is a most
precocious eX-
plorer or n most
1sW.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-09
MORRIS g. GREGG.

All kinds of Cameras and Supplies at lowest
prices. All orders for camera supplies
for 25 cents worth or over
will be sent pos
tage paid.
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Business GarOs.

II ID. uOLTON, M. ID,
u PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON.
ONCE and residence corner Main and Walnut
sreets. At home from to 2 and 6 to 7P.M.
Brattleboro, Vt.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-13
To Have Prize Crew.
Endured Deaths Agonies

Only a roaring fire enabled j. M.
Garrettson, of San Antonio, Texas, to
lie down when attacked by Asthma.
from which he suffered for years. He
writes his misery was often so great
that it seemed he endured the agonies
of death; but DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption wholly cured
him. This marvellous medicine is the
only known cure for asthma as well
as consumption, coughs and colds
and all throat, chest and lung trou b.
les. Price so cents and $1.O0. Guar
anteed. Trial bottles free at Hartz s.
Ullemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-13
At the Theatre.
,cocoooooooooococooC

Too Rich to Marry" to be seen at
Harper's theatre next Sunday night.
is bright and sparkling comedy
filled with laugh provoking situations
and quick surprises. It is clean and
wholesome. 1t is play that drives
away moods and makes one forgetful
of all cares for the time being. From
the studio scene in the first act. where
the complications begin. to the par
lors of the mansion in the last act.
one is kept in continual uproar OF
laughter by the witty lines and clever
situations. Throughout the plot
teens with surprises and climaxes,
which grow naturally and spontane-
ously out of the resoureeful character
of the play.
Music lovers will soon have a short
season of standard opera at the open
ing of the new Burtis Monday, Sept.
IL. Three nights of opera is the
treat in store by the celebrated An
drews Opera company, the only COM
pany on the road presenting standard
opera in English. They come with q
record of Is consecutive successful
seasons and the Endorsement of the
press and public wherever they have
been heard. A strong cast, splendid
choruses, handsome costumes, special
scenery and their own orchestra are
some of the many features meriting
support.
The prima donna soprano IS Miss
Nellie Andrews, who returns to the
company after two years absence.
during which time she spent one year
of study in Europe. and last season
was especially engaged as a prima
donna with the Boston Lyric Opera
company for their trip to the Pacific
coast and Honolulu.
Miss Florence Clayton is the other
prima donna with the Andrews, and
is too we'll known by our local thea
tre-goers to need any extended men
ton. The support of these artists is
fully up to the requirements and
with one of the best musically trained
choruses in the country, and an opera
tic orchestra under the direction of
Charles d HazelIigg. make their pro-
duction very perfect and smooth
throughout.
The engagement is for three nights
and the repertoire includes Bizet's
famous work of Carmen, which is
also Calves greatest success. Verdi's
classical grand opera in five acts, "El
Trovatore." and Flotow's tuneful ro-
mantle opera, Martha"
The sale of seats. begins Saturday
morning.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-13
cHIcAooANs Welded HERE.
NuptiaIs of F. o. Mckee and Miss Eva
Schneider Celebrated


Schneider Celebrated.
At o'clock last evening, at the
residence of Frank Goldsmith, the
groom's brother-in-law, 7O7 Twenty
third street, was celebrated the nup-
tials of F. D. Mckee and Miss Eva
Schneider, both of Chicago. Rev. w.
B. Mckee, father of the groom, per-
formed the ceremony, and the couple
were attended by James B Eckhart,
of this city, and Miss Catherine Shell
don, of Milan. The colors were pink
and white, the bride appearing in
white orgsndy trimmed with satin
and the bridesmaid in white Swiss
trimmed in pink.
The couple leave for Chicago in a
few days. where they will reside. The
groom is interested in mines in Colo
RADIO and the bride, who is of German
birth, comes of one of the best fami-
lies in her native land and holds q
medal conferred upon her by Emperor
William Cor distinguished attachments
as scholar.