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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
Death OF Mrs. t. N. Chase.

Mrs. T. n. Chase entered into rest at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Edward
Kirkland, last Friday evening, after an ILL
ness of few months, having been confined
to the house since the last of November.
The interment was in Acton, Mass, the
home of her childhood, with services held
in the church she was accustomed to at
tend. Rev. DR.. Bumstead, president of
Atlanta university, officiated, assisted by
the pastor of the church, Rev. Mr.. Cop
ping, and Rev. Mr.. Wood. Negro melo-
dies were sung by graduates Of Atlanta
university.
Mrs. Chase was a very lovely woman
who endeared herself to all who knew her
She was always ready to sympathize with
the sorrows of her friends, and rejoice
with them in their joys. In the summers,
which she has spent here for about ten
years, she has made many friends who
mourn her loss. Her winters have been
spent in Atlanta, Mr.. Chase having been
connected with the university since its
foundation. This work she loved, and she
had the interests of the institution thor
oughly at heart, always looking for oppor-
tunities TO further its interests. A large
circle of friends sympathize with the hus'
band, daughter and son, Mr.. John Chase
of New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
wEspMINsTHR WEST.

Mr. Carr expects 10 move to the Minard
residence in few days. He is already oc-
cupied at the sugar house.
Mrs. Prentiss H. Carr returned Monday
from three weeks absence spent with
her relatives in Williamsville.
George c. Harlow, one of the trustees of
the Campbell fund, whose term expires in
1902, has resigned and w. b. Cutting has
been chosen in his place
Miss w. Miller has been housed for a
week with grip. Little Paul Harlow has
been i'll with the same disease at his home
in Maiden. Both are recovering.
Mrs. J. l.. Ormsby returned from Bel
lows Falls early in the week. Her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Myron Edison, for whom she had
been caring, is recovering.
While the friends of Miss Lou Wilcox
are riding over the snow-capped hills of
Vermont, snugly ensconced in furs, she
very tantalizingly writes of riding her
wheel, amid the orange groves and jessa-
mine blossoms of Florida.
The meeting of the ladies' missionary So
ciety for March was held at the residence
of Mrs. r. Miller Tuesday afternoon. The
foreign work in China was considered
under the lead of Miss Alma Carpenter,
president for that branch of the work.
Seventeen ladies were present and the ex-
ercises were of much interest.
Most of the sugar makers have set their
buckets this week. In warm places some
sap has been obtained, but the cold winds
of the past few days have prevented good
flow. 1t is becoming late in the season
and unless more favorable conditions oc-
cur soon it is probable that the amount of
sugar produced will not be large. There
was no injury to the trees here from worms
last wear
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
STATIONS RIVER.
Killed by Dynamite Explosion.

Francis Farr MRngIed Yesterday While
ThSwinR the EIpIosIve--GIRdys Stood
ley also Injured.
Francis Farr was fatally injured at Sax
tons River yesterday morning by an explo-
sion of dynamite which wrecked the house
OF e. II. Stoodley and seriously injured
Mr.. Stoodley's seven. year-old daughter,
Gladys. The accident took place about
1880 while Mr. Farr was warming several
sticks of dynamite on the kitchen stove
Every window in the house was shattered,
the stove was blown to atoms and part of
the roof was torn off by the force of the
explosion. Mr. Farr was terribly manged
and died about 2:30 yesterday afternoon
The Stoodley girl was badly bruised about
the head and face, but will probably recov-
er.
Mr.. Farr had been at work for some
time past quarrying stone from ledge on
the Stoodley farm, which is situated on
the Bellows Falls road about two miles
from Saxtons River. He is survived by a
widow and by his parents. Mr.. Farr
was about 80 years old. His father
has had charge of the milk route between
Bellows Falls and SaXtons River several
years. He was an Odd Fellow, and a
highly respected re ident.
Ldter.-Gladys StoOdley is in critical
condition and there is doubt as to whether
she will recover. 1t is feared that she
will have pneumonia. One arm was bad
ly shattered by the explosion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
A Wandering BOv,

The Boston Journal of Monday had the
following despatch from New York:
"Charles circuit, 10 years old, walked into
the Morrisiania police station last night
and asked Sergt. Coffey to send him home
circuit told the sergeant that four months
ago he had adispute with his father, Thorn
as, and that he left his home in Saxtons
River, VT, and went to his aunt in Phila-
delphia. On Thursday his aunt put him
out of her house and he came to Jersey
City on freight train. Following mans
advice, he went to the New York and New
Haven freight yards in Morrisiania, think
ing he could steal ride to his home. At
ter waiting about all day he decided to ask
the police to send him home. After re-
ceiving a bath the boy was sent to the
Gerry society's rooms, and today he was
arraigned in the police court, charged with
Vagrancy,"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30

Falls, in order that Mr.. Holton may give
personal attention to the completion of the
electric road. They will occupy rooms in
Miss Amanda Ladd's house on West Hen
ry street.
The Vermont Farm Machine company
will make an extensive exhibit Of its man
ufactures in the American section of the
palace of industry at the Paris exposition.
Models of its creamers and swing churns
will be used in illustrating the history and
progress Of dairying in the United States.
Mrs. Harry Elliot met with quite Sc
rious accident last Saturday evening. She
and her husband were driving to their
home on Webb's terrace when the sleigh
suddenly struck bare ground and Mrs. FL
liot was thrown out, striking on her head.
She was very i'll during the night and a
physician was In attendance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30

Gen. Clements occupied Fauresmith yes
terday without opposition. One nine pound
err and one Martini Maxim were discovered
in prospecting shaft of mine, where a
large quantity of ammunition was buried.
Arms are being surrendered gradually and
the inhabitants of the town are settling
down.
There are signs that British advance in
force northward from Bloemfontein is i'm
pending. a vanguard of $1,000 men has
been thrown out to the north of the Free
State capital; Gatacre's troops are reaching
Boemfontein; Clements is expected shortly.
and the country behind the British advance
is becoming settled. The main Boer posi-
ton at Kroonsted is 1876 miles north of
Bloemfontein, or the best part of a two
weeks march if the advonce be undertaken
in full force and with field transport.
There 20, 900 Boere are centred.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30

The total British losses at the close of
last week, exclusive of the invalids sent
home, were l6,4lS in killed, wounded and
missing.
Lord Roberts's proclamation is causing
much dissatisfaction among the loyal far
mer Dutch in the neighborhood of Lady
smith, as it is taken by them to mean that
he has morally pledged himself to pre-
serve the life and property of the rebels
who lay down their arms and return 10
their homes
The London war office made public no
important news from the front Monday,
but it is said a strong British column has
started from Kimberley, having for its ul-
innate object the relief of Mafeking The
Beers are entrenching at Kroonstadt, where
they may make a stand against the advance
OF Roberts's forces, which comprise some
30, 600 cavalry and infantry.
A despatch from Bloemfontein says Gen.
French has returned from Thaba, Nchu,
having failed to engage the Beers, who are
trekking northward
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
Gen. JOubert Dead.
OF the BOer Army
Was n Noted Fighter and Commanded
Forces at Majuba Hill.

commandments OF the BOer Army
Was n Noted Fighter and Commanded
Forces at MaJubR Hill.
News was received in London Wednesday
that Gen. Joubert, commander-in-chiefo Of
the Boer forces, had died from pertontis
in Pretoria. Gen. Louis Botha, now com
handing in Natal, will probably be his sue
cessor.
Gen. Petrus Jacobus Joubert, better
known as Pet Joubert or "Slien Pet"
slim Peter) was born about 6S years ago.
lie was descended from an old French HUI
guenot family, and was born in Cape Col
ony but was taken by his parents, when
seven years old to the Orange Free State,
where he was taught from early childhood
to shoot straight, and hate the British. He
is described as being utterly fearless.
OF schooling he had but little and never
saw a newspaper until he was 10 years old.
In spite of this his ambition prompted him
to read the few books he could obtain and
he succeeded in obtaining fair knowledge
Of history and the languages.
In consequence of the acquisition of Ma
tai by the British he and his family settled
in the Transvaal. He became burgher of
the South African Republic and daring
fighter. 1t was claimed that he could lead
a body of men more successfully against
the hostile natives than any other man in
the Transvaal He was, eventually, so
feared by the natives that when it was
known he was at the head Of punitive ex-
petition it usually resulted in their surren-
der.
1t was during these wars with the ma
tives that Joubert became acquainted with
Paul Kruger and the two men became
bosom friends. He was elected vice presi-
dent of the Transvaal in 1896. He defeat
Sir George Cooley at Najuba Hill in 1881
and acted as president of the republic in
1888 81 Turing Kruger absence in Europe.
Gen. Joubert always favored the use of
force instead of diplomacy and President
Kruger on several occasions had great
difficulty depressing his hot-headed col
league
1t was Joubert who organized the army
of the South African Republic, dividing
the country into II military departments.
According to the generals plans every man
became a trained soldier without leaving
the farm with his equipment ready at home.
To such point of perfection was the sys-
tenn carried that when the present war was
declared Joubert it is claimed, had only tc
send l Z dispatches, and within 48 hours the
Boer nation was an army
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
GRAFTON.

Frank Welch has moved to Bellows Falls.
Dorr Jennison is moving to the Welch
farm.
Miss Kezzar of Hardwick is at S. T.
LeoDard's.
George Coombs has returned to care for
his aunt, Mrs. Weeks.
Mrs. Churchill and Mrs. NJ. j. Coombs
have gone to South Londonderry.
Miss Abbie Palmer is spending a week
with Miss May Jellison at Bellows Falls.
Fred Sherwin and wife were called here
on Monday last by the illness of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. J. Sherwin.
Charles Farnsworth has exchanged his
farm here for one in Rockingham, near
Bellows Falls, and is moving there this
week.
The next meeting of the w. c. r. u.
will be held with Mrs. S. T. Leonard at 3
p. NJ, Friday, April g. A hearty welcome
to all, as visitors or to become members.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
Christian EndsavOr society's 10Th Anni-
versary.

The Christian Endeavor society of the
First CONGREGATIONAL church celebrated the
10th anniversary of its organization last
Sunday evening. The young peoples So
cieties of the various churches in town
were present by invitation, and partici-
pated in the service.
K. G. Osgood who was the first presi-
dent of the society and one of the leaders
in its formation, and who has been for
four years president of the state organiza-
tion. presided. Music was furnished by
the usual chorus choir of the church,
Prayer was offered by the present presi-
dent and a brief history Of the society and
its work was given by Miss Abbie Leon
ard, who has been its corresponding secre-
tary during its entire existence.
About II years ago the young men OF
the church started a series of prayer meet
ings which were held every Sunday after
noon in the vestry. These were continued
for about year, when they admitted the
young ladies and adopted the name Of
''Young Peoples Prayer meeting" Final
ly, December 81, 1889, a Young Peoples
society of Christian Endeavor was formed
with q charter members, 10 of whom re-
tain their membership to this time The
present membership is about so. OF the
work of the society, its offerings to home
and foreign missions are, of course, little
known of. Its work in organizing and
maintaining Sunday schools at Rocking
ham, Lawrence Mills, and Upper Meadows
is better known. For time it assisted in
the school at South Charlestown. Con-
siderable help has been given to the Kurn
Hattin Home for Boys.
Rev. E. P. Drew of Keene delivered the
address of the evening on "Sanctitication
for Work"
The society is to be congratulated upon
10 years of good work in this village, and
its friends join in wishing "Many happy
returns of the day" to the 10-year-old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
WBSTMIN STBR.

D. A. Hills has been i'll the past week.
Wheels made their appearance early in
the week.
Only few days remain in which to Ii
cense your dog
Nelson johnson will erect large barn
the coming season.
G.. II. Walker went TO Boston Wednes-
day on a business trip.
Rodney Phippen of Gardner, Mass is
visiting J. l.. Collins and family.
Mrs. H. f. Bond spent Sunday in Hins-
dale, n. H., with her mother, Mrs. Cook.
Herbert Wyman of Keene, y. H., was
at his fathers, Isaac Wymsn's, on Tues
day.
Mrs. Ellen Ward has returned from
Portland, Me-, where she has been for
several weeks.
c. p. Whitney has returned to his home
after spending the winter with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. Fred Atwood. Mr.. Whitney has
secured the services of Miss Bancroft as
housekeeper.
Miss Hubbard moved her household eff
fects to Walpole, n. H., on Tuesday and
G. Davis and family have moved into Mrs
NJ. K. Jennison's tenement, which was oc
cupied by Miss Hubbard.
The Kings Daughters held an ''observa-
ton" social at the Harriet Goodridge Home
on Wednesday evening. The entertain
ment consisted of two songs and recita-
tion and an observation party which test
ed the five senses There were five first
prizes which were won as follows: For
sight, Perry picture, Elizabeth Ward;
hearing, Perry picture, Edward Brigham
feeling, fancy bean bag, Nellie Wright
tasting, box of candy, Richard Arnold !;
smelling, toilet soap, Fred Ranzone.
There were also BOBBY prizes which
caused much amusement to all. A pleas
ant time was enjoyed by all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30

Springfield and Hartford capitalists are
attempting to perfect a system of trolley
lines to connect Boston and New York.
Russell W. Taft of Burlington is pre-
pairing a biography of John Godfrey SAKE,
Vermont's most noted poet.
Harvey l.. Goodall for 80 years the pub
Usher and proprietor of the Drovers'
journal, died Wednesday at Chicago. He
was born at Lunenberg, VT, in 1886.
Mrs. Lucinda Stone, we'll known as
"the mother of women's clubs" died re-
Gently at Kalamazoo, Mich, at the age of
SO years. Mrs. Stone was born in Hines
buIgh, VT, Sept so, 1914. The first club
she established was the Ladies' Library
club of Kalamazoo.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30

The average tax rate in Vermont, made
up by towns, is 13S cents on the dollar.
Milton has the lowest rate, 25 cents, and
Searsburg the highest, $50 cents Ran
dolph Herald.
If the Vermont Republicans have Sc
cured Congressman Mccall and Little6ed
to address them at their coming convention,
they are to be congratulated. These men
ought to be appreciated by those who
have been in touch with statesmen like
Morrill,, Edmunds and some others Bos-
ton Transcript.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30

1t is believed now that Commandant
Olivier, with his 5000 men and his % miles
of wagons, will escape. Experts state that
if he succeeds, he will have accomplished
the greatest feat Of the war, as he must
have passed within 80 miles of Roberts's
main force. The Beers are reported 70 be
preparing to leave the Biggarsberg, and
20 600 of them are said to be holding nine
passes in the Drakensherg range. A party
of 400 Free Staters seized a farm between
Kimberley and Paardeberg and are be-
lieved to be making a raid against the rail
way line near Jacobsdal.
The report that Gen French and his
force Of cavalry have returned to Bloem-
fontein, and that small British column
had hurriedly retreated from Ladybrand
before superior Boer forces, indicates that
the burghers have made a good retreat
from the south of the Free State, thus elud-
ing the British columns.
The British war Office has issued another
table of British losses, showing an aggre-
gate of 1869, which does not include 4O40
who have been invalided home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
Rev. Albert Hammatt is expected to de-

Rev. Albert Hammatt is expected to de-
liver the Memorial day address here.
Mrs. Yardley of NARROW, n. H., is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. Nellie Gale.
Rev. G. R. B. Dodge will deliver the
Memorial day address at Saxtons River.
Prof. Bertrand E. Riggs has taken a
room at Henry Bacon's on Atkinson
street.
John Church, and Dana Rice of the
University of Vermont are home for va
cation.
Mrs. Nellie Gale went Thursday to Al
stead and NARROW for visit of a number
of weeks.
The Epworth league have passed S125
into the church treasury during the con-
ference year.
Mrs. H. B. Jackson expects Mrs. A. II.
Webb of Bradford Saturday for stay of a
week or two.
Mrs. j. II. Conway will do parlor MILL
merry at her home in Maynard block, COM
mencing April 8.
The hospital fund will be the richer by
nearly $40 from the proceeds of the lee
ture course, above expenses.
So far, it has been too cold for sap to
run and the farmers have a rather gloomy
outlook for good sugar season.
Miss Wilhelmina Wright, the soprano
soloist at the Choral union concert. will
sing in the Methodist church Easter Sun
day.
John Coughlin goes in about two weeks
to Springfield, Mass, into the store of
Forbes & Wallace. He has been employed
in the Wales dry goods store for the past
six years.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. Herbert Osgood and
Miss Frances Osgood attended the first an
nual reception and banquet of the Yer
mont Academy club of alumni in Boston
in Hotel Brunswick last week.
The herd of cows of j. S. Knowlton, on
the Saxtons River road, was tested for tu-
berculosls last Tuesday by DR.. j. S. Dut-
ton of Brattleboro. A year ago his herd
was tested and five cows were condemned
and killed, but this time all were pro-
nounced free from the disease.
G. j. Bell of Walden, secretary of the
state board of agriculture, while in town
Saturday, said that he thought there were
herds of cattle from which milk is brought
into the village which are infected by tu-
berculosis. If that be so, who of us are
using it, is what interests us all
"A SoStoi was ny lu6
Universalist society at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. G. X. Labaree Monday evening.
A musical and literary program was car
ried out, and the entertainment much en-
joyed. The rest of the evening was spent
in games, and light refreshments served.
At the dollar and experience party held
by the Epworth league in the Methodist
church Wednesday evening $40 was taken
and more is expected The exneriencas
were all good, but two or three which were
given in poetry we're very fine. A musical
and literary program was given and refresh
ments of cake and coffee were served.
Mrs. Luthera Buss died at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. L. N. Davis, on West
minister street, Monday afternoon. Mrs.
Buss was native of Grafton, but has
spent most of her life in Bellows Falls.
The funeral services were held at the
house Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Albert
Hammatt officiating. The burial was in
Saxtons River, where her husband was
buried 10 years ago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
Killed wife and Son.

A horrible crime, due, it is thought, to
insanity, was committed yesterday by Fred
Reynolds, wood chopper, at Red Beach,
10 miles from Calais, Me. Mrs. Reynolds
and one son were killed with an ak, an
other son seriously injured and the house
burned to the ground. Then Reynolds ran
up the street flourishing his AK. He was
eventually taken into custody and brought
TO Calais for safe keeping.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
Two Millions a Year.

When people buy, try, and buy again, it means
they're satisfied. The people Of the United
States are now buying Cascarets Candy Cathar-
tic az the rate of two million boxes year and It
Will be three million before New Years. II means
merit proved, that Cascarets are the most de-
hghttul bowel regulator for everybody the year
round. All druggists, 10, 25, so cents box, cure
guaranteed. @
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
Town Health Items.

Sick folks, who are afflicted with bad blood,
weak nerves, or rheumatism, should know that
we will refund the money! on a dollar bottle of
Smiths Green Mountain Renovator, If il fails to
benefit you. We also guarantee 80 cent bottle
10 prove satisfactory.
GEO. e. GREENE, Brattleboro, VT.
F. II. HOLDEN g. CO., Brattle boro, Vt.
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY, Brattleboro, Vt
NJ. G. WILLIAMS. Putney, Vt.
l.. j. STOCKWELL, West Brattleboro, Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
Chester Boys Suicide.

Walter Bolton, Is, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Eli A. Bolton, committed suicide by hang
ing Wednesday in Henry Wheelock's barn
near young Bottoms home, which is about
two miles from Chester village. Family
trouble is supposed to be the cause of Boil
toms act.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
A Card.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to re.
fund the money on a 50 cent bottle of Greene's
Warranted Syrup of Tar If it fails to cure your
cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25 cent bot
tie to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
GEO. E. GREENE, Brattleboro. Vt.
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY, Brattleboro, Vt.
F. r. DURGIN, Brattleboro Vt
f. II, HOLDEN & CO, Brattleboro, Vt.
j. l.. SIOCKWELL, West Brattleboro Vt
=. A. TEMPLE & CO., Jacksonville, vt.
F. II. JONES, Hinsdale, N. II.
W, =: HOLLAND, Townshend, Vt.
BARBER BROS. West TOwnshend, Vt
n. N. BATCHELDER, Newfane, VT
G. E. PARK, Williamsville, Vt
W. Q. HALLIDAY, East Dover, VT.
f. p. SMITH, Jamaica, Vt.
A. l.. WHEELER, Wardsboro Vt
BROWN q RIDER, West Wardsboro, Vt.
T. W. PLlMPrON, Wardsboro Station.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
The Heald.Paul wedding.

Merrill Head and Edith Paul, both of
Newport, N. H., were married at the home
of the brides brother, Fred Paul, on At
kinson street, at 80 O. clock Friday evening,
Rev. F. W. Lewis officiating. The bride
was very prettily dressed in blue dress
trimmed with light blue. Miss Grace
Saker was bridemaid and wore very
pretty white organde over pink. The
best man was Mr.. Pike of Newport, n.
II. The good wishes of their friends go
with them to their home in Newport.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
A Card OF Thanks.

We wish through the Brattleboro Phoenix to
express our sincere and heartfelt thanks TO the
many kind and sympatizing friends who rendered
assistance during the sickness and death OF our
beloved husband and father, George r. Whitcomb
We wish especially to thank the singers those
contributing flowers, bearers and the community,
in general for assistance during the hours of our
affliction. MRS. GEORGE r. WHITCOMB.
MRS. NELLIE A. MORSE.
MRS. MINNIE Il. TELLER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-03-30
What Shall We Have For Dessert?

This question arises In the family everv day.
Let us answer 1t today. Try Jely-o, a delicious
and healthful dessert. Prepared in two minutes.
No boiingl No baking simply add boiling water
and set TO cool. Flavors-Lemon, Orange Rasp-
berry aud Strawberry. Get a package at your
grocer's today. 10 cents.