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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
Our MIsIit Governor.
From the Barre Times. |

Since Mr.. Stickney of Ludlow got into
the Office of governor he has failed to
grouse the enthusiasm that he created as a
candidate for the place. Starting out with
such a rank insult to the freemen of Yer
mont, and especially to the National
Guard, as the appointment Of John Mimms
as chief of staff he has achieved new noto-
riety by his appointments ON the railroad
commission and for highway commissioner.
Not word can be said against any one of
these appointees, but they showed a ten
dency on the part of the governor to shirk
his responsibilities and conceit as to his
own high mightiness which is taken as a
slap In the face by his own sincerest
friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
Small Towns worried To9eth.r,

One feature was very noticeable-the
house was firmly bound to the interests
of the small towns. Any measure that
worked to the benefit of small communi-
ties met with "A favorable reception.
Thus II was with the greatest ease that
the house increased the state school tax
TO 10 cents greatly to the discontinue
had the power and were not loath to use
IT. So II was that the Taylor bill for
with joy while its object was supposed to
be to enrich the small towns, but when
it was really shown to work to their in
We may expect to see the other state
taxes increase from now on, for the lit
tie towns have learned how they can
make the richer sections come to their
relief, This is the direct fruit of our
system of representation. - randolph
Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

Vermonts new cigarette law, heralded
as bill which would abolish the use of
the obnoxious effluvia compounds, is
really minor affair. The manufacture of
cigarettes is not prohibited, and the sale is
restricted only to persons less than 81
years old. The selling or giving of cigar
cites or cigarette paper to those not of le-
gal age is punishable by a fine of $50 and
imprisonment of 90 days in the house of
correction. The law will go into effect
Jan. l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 1900

The temper Of the man, and the spirit in
which he tries to administer the affairs of
the government are indicated beyond doubt
in his simple but earnest declaration in
closing his message; "Let us keep always
in mind that the foundation of our gov
ernment is liberty; its superstructure,
neace'i
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

Senator Allison, chairman of the appro-
priations committee Of the Senate, believes
that everything at this session of Congress
should be made subordinate to appropria-
tions, reapportionment and Reorganization
Of the army. 1t will be noticed that Mr..
Allison places the shipping subsidy bill,
the reduction of war taxes and the 18TH
mian canal in the list of measures that are
subsIdiarY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
The Blame for ChIna's Uprising.
[Rev. F. E. Clark of the Christian Endeavor s
cietY In the Chicago Advanca1

[Rev. f. E. Clark Of the Christian Endeavor So
ciety in the Chicago Advanced
Another impression of globe-girdler is,
that in this late uprising, China was not
altogether in the wrong. In fact, 1t would
not be going very much too far to say that
she is altogether in the right. We all
mourn the awful results OF the uprising; !;
but no one can be surprised that 1t has at
last come. The dragons teeth of war and
massacre were sown long ago by the for
eigners who went to China in the spirit of
commercial greed, to push their conquests.
Germany lost two missionaries and made
1t pretext TO annex to her -Own empire
great sections Of China. England for years
has forced the detested opium plague upon
an unwilling nation at the point of the
bayonet. France and Belgium had OBJ
tained great railway concessions, and had
ruthlessly sent the iron horse crashing
through the cemeteries, and, consequently,
through the most sacred associations of
the Chinese. Russia, most menacing of
all, was sweeping down from the north.
She had already practically annexed Man
churia. She was threatening Pekin. What
people with any valor in their breasts
would not have risen long ago in defence
of their rights?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

John W. Crowell was found dying from
bullet wound near his home in Wake
field, Mass, Tuesday morning. He stated
that he had been murdered, and this is the
belief of the authorities, but many of the
people Of Wakefield think he committed
suicide. He had gained nOtorety through
his attempts to gain an immense fortune
left in England by distant relative.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
Wh., VERNON. Needs.

Daniel Perry, native of Windham
county and ex-mayOr of Maysville, Mo-,
now living in Missouri, has written a let
ter to the Montpelier Journal. He
speaks of the melancholy showing of Yer
mont In the recent census and closes as
follows:
ITO sum up, 1 hope l viii be par
doned in saying that what Vermont
needs most is: More Vermonters; better
schools and less poor roads; more sobrie-
ty and less prohibition; more thinkers and
less whiskered Rip Van Wrinkles; more
summer visitors and less poor hotels in
the country; more bright, active men in
local offices, less men selected to office
because IL is their turn to be elected I;
more performance and less pretence F:
more advertisement of your boundless re-
sources, and less mossbackism. Yes,
there you are and there you will stay, un-
less you harness more of the possi-
bilities of the present age which are vet
dormant in your midst"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
OI.emarrarlne RIII Po.tponsa.

When the House met yesterday an ar.
rangement was agreed to by which the
consideration OF the Grout oleomargarine
bill, which was to have come up under a
special order made at the last session, was
postponed until today and the House pro-
ceeded with the consideration OF the army
Reorganization bill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
Tbe DermrUrrt ]9b@mis.
TEN PAGES.
BRATTLEBoRo:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 80, 1900.

President McKlnley's paragraph on rural
free delivery in his annual message has
very pertinent local interest. Probably
this branch Of the postal service has no
where better or more practical illustra-
tion than in our own rural delivery routes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
CAMBIDGEPoRT.
COOledEe.-Fairbrother.

A very quiet wedding took place at the
home of Mrs. j. NJ Fairbrother Thursday,
Nov. 20, at 1 o'clock, when her daughter,
Miss Mabel, was married to Ernest N.
Coolidge. The ceremony was rformed
in the parlor, which was tastefnlly deco
rated with potted plants and eyefgreens.
Rev. G. F. Chaplin Of SAxtons RIVER Off
ciated. The twin sisters of the bride acted
as bridemaids, Miss Martha Coolidge as
maid of honor and e. Herbert Blodgett as
best man. The bride was becomingly at
tired in pale blue laDsdowne with garnitures
of white applique and gold trimming and
carried white carnations. Only the imme-
dlate families we're present.
Following the ceremony a bountiful din
ner was served. In the evening Mrs Fair
brother gave a reception from till 10
o'clock, at which large number of guests
were present. Mrs. Fairbrother, Mrs.
Coolidge and the bride and groom received
under an arch of evergreen. Mr.. and Mrs.
Coolidge were the recipients of many val
liable and useful gifts, among which were
silver and glass ware, table linen, books,
pictures, Morris chair and a sewing ma
chine. They will make their home in
Grafton. Among the guests from out of
town we're II. Fl. Amsden, Proctorsville;
Elder and Mrs. o. E. Beckwith, North
Springfield and Miss Ethel V. Coolidge,
Ludlow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
THE VERMONT PHOENIX,
PUBLIsHED EVERY FRIDAY AT BRATrLEBoRo, VT. nv
o. l.. FRENCH.

TERMS; Sl.5o per year in advance; II not paid
within the year, 81. PAN
HATES OF ADvERTIsISe furnished on application
Births, deaths and marriages published free.
Obituary Notices, Cards Of Thanks etc. Yb cents
per inch Of 12 lines or less - ~ ''
Entered at the Brattleboro Post Of8ce an aac
ond class mail matter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
Mrs. Julia Coolidge is spending several

Mrs. Julia Coolidge is spending several
weeks In Keene.
Mrs. Abbie A. Wyman left last Friday
for Washington, d. c., to attend the
meeting of the national w. @. T. u. Miss
Ethelind is visiting relatives in Springfield
during her absence.
At the semi-annual business meeting of
the Christian Endeavor society the follow
ing officers were elected: President, Mrs.
Amy B. Weaver; vice president, Mrs, a.
NJ. Bemis; secretary, George <. Walker;
corresponding secretary and treasurer, Mrs.
G. K Walker
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
A fact
No longer
Questioned.

Physicians and lavmen alike now fully recog.
nze the benefit, yes the necessity Of using cereal
foods in the daily bill OF fare, especially for
breakfast
Alwsys up to the times, we have about all the
best brands, and will get those we have not in
short order II requested.
For limited time we will give away with every
IS cent package Of H-o 10 cent package Of
buckWheat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

Joseph Champagne, wanted for stealing
500 from a fellow workman in. Manches-
ter, VT, who was arrested in Montreal
was brought to Bennington yesterday
by Detective Grove of Montreal. Mrs.
Champagne was first arrested and dis
closed on her husband She then joined
MIN IN Montreal Champagne had
about $50 in his possession when taken.
He claims that he found the money on the
floor and did not know who IL belonged
TO. He came without any requisition
papers. His wife, who Is under 800 bail
TO reapDear here, came as far as Essex
Junction with her husband.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07
Card.

In behalf of myself and family wish 20 l shs, -
my friends aud neighbors for their KIND hep sn
sympathy since nv late accident. and especAsB
those that so generously rememorrso eSS,od
Thanksgiving day. May they ever n21 nn1 plTpa ~ "
friends In time OF trouble. A. IA FASNN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

Laxative Bromo Quinins Tablets cure a cold in
one day. No cure. no pay. Price % cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-12-07

TINSMITHS ANTkD-trn ir~tcla "nes
Il ROofers, c.rIio makers aud can makers
need not spply Stst- sxperrnce and give r-f
erences vi RNONT FARM MACHINE CO.,
Bellows Falls, W. 4S 20
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
MISS GOULD's CHARITY.
The Many Applicants Answered With
q Circular.

NEW YORK, Nov. 21..-MiSs Helen
Goulds philanthropy is the cause Of
much annoyance to her in the form OF
thousands Of letters received from
persons in all parts Of the United
States, who have schemes, charitable
and otherwise, to promote. At first
she replied to them, but since the
Spanish war the number Of letters has
been overwhelming. To answer them
all was out Of the question, so she
caused a circular to be prepared.
She sends a copy to each new =ap-
plicant. The amounts asked for in a
single week, according to the latest
circulation, aggregated 81, ,54s,5 One
man wanted sl,0OO,O0O to start a
colony in Cuba. Another asked for IS
TO get a watch out OF pawn. A third
desired s5oO TO erect a monument to
his mother. still another wanted sl5
to buy set Of teeth.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
STOCK NOTES.

From the Centralia Courier
r. Cook sold Brown & Green mule
Monday for $500.
J.H. Starr bought 100 stock hogs 0
Bob Cook at $40.
It. B. Robinson has bunch Of L
mule colts, bought up for $500.
Joe Oonsidine sold 10 head of fai
cattle to Mcbride & Son last week fol
$3.50.
Gillen, the st. Louis mule man
bought 10i head Of mules of Brown s.
Green Saturday for little over s1O,,
900.
Col. James Spangler shipped out sc
head Of horses to Kansas Monday
night. Col. Spangler has shipped Isl
head from this place the past month
and is still looking for more.
Holloway Bros. shipped 3 loads Of
fat cattle the first Of the week and
John II. Neill 2 loads.
Frank White, Of near Rowena, has
traded his 249 acre farm for a $1,000
stock Of goods and a store room and
dwelling house at Santa Fe.
J. II. Starr sold Charley Anderson,
Of Sailing township, two premium
whitefaced steers, weight 3,4Oo lbs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
The Irl Z. Hieks 1901 Almanac

Whatever may be said of the scien.
tific causes upon which the Rev. Irl
4. Hicks bases his yearly forecasts Of
storm and weather, is a remarkable
fact that specific warnings of every
great storm, food, cold wave and
drOuth, have been plainly printed in
bis now famous Almanac for many
years. The latest startling proof OF
this fact was the destruction Of Gal
weston, Texas on the very day named
by Prof. Hicks in bis 1900 Almanac,
as one Of disaster by storm along the
gulf coasts. The 1901 Almanac, by far
the finest, most complete and beauti-
ful yet published, is now ready. This
remarkable book Of nearly two hund-
red pages, splendidly illustrated with
charts and half-tone engravings, goes
as premium to every subscriber who
pays one dollar year for Prof. Hicks
journal, Word and Works. The Alma
mac alone is sent prepaid for only 25c.
Order from Hord and Works Publish
ing Company, poi Locust street, st.
Louis, No.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

TEN YEARS AGO THIS WEEK.
Edgar @. Matthews died.
Scott Hayes moved to Nevada.
James Clacher was in Hot Springs
Robt. Gibbs lived at Sloan Springs
Ark.
Mrs. Frank Hart, OF Kansas City,
visited In Mexico.
J. A. Able and Miss Minnie Ian.
drum were wed.
An attempt was made TO blow open
NJ. Mayhelds safe.
A. ]. Showers and Mollie Green
were wed at Omaha, Neb.
The three-year-old daughter of Chas.
Haurlan, Of Thompson, died.
w. w. Hubbard, Of Chestertown,
Nd, married Miss Eta Ross.
G. B. Macfarlane was appointed a
judge in the Supreme Court.
After no little discussion a side
walk was ordered by the City Council
to be laid TO Fleet school.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
NO MORE TKLEGRAM STAMPS
That is One Of the War Tax Itemi
TO be Abolished.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22.-In deciding
upon the reduction of 10000, 900 OF
revenue in the war tax account the
Republican members Of the Ways and
Means Committee will submit a bill
for presentation to the Democratic
members within a week.
The stamp on kilograms is to bt
abolished. The tax on transfers OF
Of stock is TO stand until its status is
decided in the suit brought by S. V.
White, Of New York, TO determine
the impoSt on puts and calls.
The stamp on bank checks, express
packages and warehouse receipts will
be abolished, together with the tax on
insurance policies. In schedule "B, y
the stamp on proprietary articles will
be repealed.
There was much discussion Of the
proposal to reduce the tax on beer, but
it will remain unchanged by the com.
mittee. When the bill reaches the
House the brewers will make an at
tempt TO obtain the legislation they de.
Giro
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
TO PURSUE AGUINALDo.
Natives are Prepared to Help Ameri'
can Troops Hunt Down Their
Former Leader.

MANILA, Nov. 21.-Gen. Macabolos
the former Filipino chief, is prepared
to start in pursuit Of Aguinaldo witt
100 picked natives, supported by
American troops. Other former
Filipinos win be used in campaigning
in the country. Their offers have not
been formally made yet, but they are
ready If the authorities will accept
their services.
Aguinaldo, it is supposed, is in
Northern Luzon, according to state
ments made by former rebel leaders
now in Manila, confirmed from other
sources.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
POLITICAL FORECAST.

IRON the Butier DEMOCRAT
Already they are telling us who Il
to be the next Governor after Dock.
cry.
Isn't it rather early 70 begin to mar.
row down.
As the case now stands, there are
quite q number Of distinguished men
mentioned for this position and foI
U. S. Senator.
We give below list OF those whose
names are likely to be considered,
although 1t must not be taken for
granted that the gentlemen concern
ed have signlaed any intentions:
For Senator-Judge d. A. Dear.
mond, Govemor-elect A. NJ. Dockery,
Gov. Lon V. Stephens, Ex-Goy. W. J.
stone Hon. Champ Clark, Hon. NJ. e,
Benton, Judge Spencer.
For Governor-Judge Jas. B. CAN'T,
Attorney-General Z. c. Grow. Hon.
d. A. Ball Hon. W. S. Cowherd,
Mayor Jas A. Reed, Hon. James NJ.
Seibert, Hon. A. A. LeSueur, Lieut..
Goyemor-elect John A. Lee.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
NO MORE CHURCH PAIRS.
Second Presbyterian Society 9egard.
Them as Stumbling Blocks
Fron ,he slour olr noral Ners


The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
Second Presbyterian church has de-
cided upon a reform which likely viii
set other church societies to thinking.
and the probable result is that Others
will follow in its lead.
The women Of the Second Presb rte
rian church have decided not to re-
sort TO entertainments, sOciables, etc,
for the purpose of raising money for
the church.
They intend TO raise whatever
amount they may be able to raise
through free will offerings Sociables
OF "at homes" will be held monthly.
but no admission fee will be charged,
and they viii be held only for the sake
Of SOciability.
Dinner, SupperS, etc, interfere
with the business of hotels and res
taurants, which are legitimate corr
mercial institutions explained Rev.
Charles Williams, pastor of the
church, 'and it is a fact that they
cannot be made profitable when held
under church auspices unless every
thing is donated and a great deal of
hard work isl done. 1t is easily to be
seen that much material, mental and
physical energy are wasted in the sys-
TEN OF church fairs and supperS
when church fairs are held the
merchants around town and others il
no way connected with the church
for whose benefit the fair is being
conducted are called upon for dona-
tions. People trequently give for
policy's sake when they would much
rather not do so. TheSe calls upon
the charity Of the public often arouse
a dislike for the church, and no such
reason should be furnished outsiders
TO dislike the church. Surely church
members should be the last ones 10
place stumbling blocks In the way Of
any who might feel an inclination 70
join the church,
The church entertainment problem
has been a bothersOme one for many
years, and while u has furnished food
for discussion among church members,
II is not known that any other church
in Sioux City has yet seen fit to take
such summary action as has been
taken by the women of the Second
Presbyterian church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

II have used Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and
find it TO be a great medicine" says
Mr.. < s. Phipps, OF Poteau, Ark.
"It Cured me Of blood fux. / cannot
speak too highly of it," This rem
edy always wins the good opinion, If
not praise, Of those who use 1t. The
quick cures which it effects even in
the most severe cases makes 1t a fa-
vorite everywhere. For sale by Buck
ner a Whitnet
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

1
We've played more an one jokl
together. Sam. won't let you thlnl
I'm disinterested in this, though. You
know-you must know how fee
about Isa-@
That's all right old man. Go0d
he next day a mighty mystery
made It's presence felt throughout the
divers raninostions Of the crowded
suHsner resort. Rumors were rife,
There were little whispering groups
here. There were voiuble couples
there. There was expectancy in the
air. A pleasant interests repressed
excitement, set curiosity tingling.
What Is Il all about, Mr. Fenwiekr'
lisa asked her devoted partner Of the
previous night
Foreign lady OF title here. She is
travelling incognito. but the secret
leaked ont she is here for rest and
recuperation. II seems she Is Princess
IN her own right. but prefers to be
known only as plain Mrs Deyere.
They are saying an uncle OF hers who
was friend Of Rhodes-the famous
Cecil. you know--has left her his In
terest In an African diamond mine"
Is she good-looking9"
The fever OF the sensation had
claimed its latest v. stim A Princess
IA real Princess-ln their midst! And
IA diamond minel How extraordi-
nsrlly romantic, It was Just like
fairy storyl
Good lookingl had only glimpse
OF her, but she's a blooming beautyl"
"or said lisa softly. She had
queer, tight sensation at her throat
She had never been Jealous OF any one.
But this man had been her slave-her
shadow-for the last four weeks. His
alteration had been public and pro-
nouncsd. He had seemed to rejoice In
his servitude. And she--child that she
was-had been fiattersd by the devo-
tion Of this well-groomed. cynical man
OF the world. Now he was looking be-
yond her with half-closed, calculating
eyes.
At the hop that night Mrs. Devere
was the center of attraction. the bright
particular star in the presence OF
which all lesser luminaries paled, quite
Intellectual fires. Her mature form was
strlkingly. almost theatrically, attired.
A trailing robe Of black satin swirled
around her feet. The daringly low cut
bodice, glittering with jet, restrained
'the audacious press of full-breathed
beauty" The artistieally tinted COM
plexion of face that had been beauti-
full in its youth, the languishing 0rien-
tai eyes, the black hair, sparkling with
iewels-jewels which were genuine
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halrs Great Discovery.

One small bottle OF Halls Great Dis
covery cures all kidney and bladder
troubles, removes gravel, cures dia-
betes, seminal emissions, weak and
lame backs, rheumatism, and all irregu-
larities Of the kidneys and bladder in
both men and women, regulates blad-
der troubles in children. II not sold
by your druggist will be sent by mail
on receipt Of 81. One small bottle is
two months treatment, and will cure
any case above mentioned. Dr. E. W.
Hall, sole manufacturer, P. o. box 629,
St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials.
Sold by all druggists and Buclmer &
Whitney, Mexico, Mo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

Vicksburg, Miss, Jan. s, 1907
have used the Texas Wonder, Hall s
Great Discovery, for bladder and kid
ney trouble, and would not take a
thousand dollars for the benefit re-
ceived from using one bottle. l feel
that l am permanently cured. Imake
this statement from sense OF duty
that / owe to those likewise afflicted,
and trust that they viii take advan-
tage Of the information and realize the
truth Of my assertion. G.. Fl. FOSTER.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29
six Friehtful Pailures.

Six terrible failures Of six different
doctors nearly sent VIM. II. Mullen, Of
Lockland, o., 70 an early grave. All
said he had fatal lung trouble and
that he must soon die. But he was
urged 70 try Dr. Kings New Discovery
for consumption. After taking five
bottles be was entirely cured. II is posi-.
lively guaranteed TO cure all diseases
Of throat, chest and lungs, including
coughs colds, Ia grippe, pneumonia,
bronchitis, asthma, hay fever, Group
and whooping cough. SOC and 81. Trial
bottles free at ]. #. Llewellyn's drug
store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

The Mexico School Board has elect
ed Miss Elizabeth Gill 10 the position
of teacher for room No II, in the
place OF Miss Claire Grantham, who
will be married next week. Miss Daisy
Baker is elected as substitute for Miss
Anna Hinde, who has been given a
leave of absence on account of had
health. Both Of these young ladies
will make splendid teachers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1900-11-29

Mr.. Fenwick. You made my vacation
so pleasant"
Fenwick, with murderous glare q
bis companions, muttered q torrent d
curses and got himself away with most
undignihed haste. But the tale is IN
the clubs. and Fenwick suffers for hiu
sins perhaps most when he meets Jack
Lindsay's promised wife and sees the
quiet amusement Of her smile-the
laughter in her happy eyes!- Chicago
Trihnnn