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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
Did You Ever Notice That

Cold coffee is apt to make a man hot?
The smaller a mans mind is the less
he seems to know it?
The man who is in love with himself
has no fear of being Tilted.
The rooster is a tidy bird? He in
Var1ably carries a comb with him.
The water shark bites a mans leg
off, but h land shark merely pulls it?
A seVenteen-year-old girl refers to
herself as an old maid with amusing
frankneSS?
The woman who doesn't talk has less
~repenting ito do than the g%arrulous
individual? "a! tt:4lLsFISHauf
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
Rural Mail Boxes

The regulation boxes for the use Of
who get the benefit of the ru-
raj free mail delivery, have arrived
here and yesterday morning Mail Car
'rier w. H. Mills took out a number in
his buggy SO they can be put Up along
the route. All persons who are to get
the free mail delivery in the country
will have to provide themselves with
boxes. No mails will be delivered to
families who do not comply with this
requirement of the service.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
The Grand Ratification Meeting at
Willard

The Messenger acknowledges with
THANKS an invitation through Mr.. J. A.
stamford, chairman of the reception
committee, to attend the picnic and
grand ratification meeting at Willard,
lDupl1n county, on next Friday,
August oath. A great time is
anticipated on this occasion, and
a tremendous crowd will be in at
tendance. Governor G.. B. Aycock and
Congressman mo-. d. Bellamy will be
1.-THE speakers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-08-21
Killed bY Lightning

Asheville, N. c., August 1S.-Pierce
iSauve, bookkeeper of the First nation
lal bank of Tampa, Fla, was killed
lby lightning here today. He was 80
Years of age and married.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
The Beers Fscaped

rs now definitely acknowledged that the
attempt to corner the Beers southeast of
bloemtontein fsiled by "a hours Gen Boths
having appreciated much more rapidlv
than Gen. Cronje did at Magersfontain tbs
penis oil TOO prolonged delay in making
ms retreat The fatigue endured by the
british troops in their fruitless pursuit of
tne Beers is sufficiently Indicated in the
statement that they will remain at Thaba
NChu lew days TO recuperate. In the
meantime the British are to form a strong
GORDON across the country east of the rail-
way TO Ladybrand close TO the Basnto bor-
DER to prevent a repetition Of the last in
curslon, thus Withdrawing many men from
tine main advance. On the whole there
mas not been much gain on the British side
since the occupation Of Bloemfontein.
Inc stories Of Boer disbursement are
again appearing as they are said to have
been advised by the European governments
70 sue for peace. Why they should do so
with only small portion Of the territory
OF one OF them occupied by the enemy and
thelr resources not yet exhausted is not
very clear. They are under no illusion as
70 the intentions of the British government,
and so far as known have not been encour-
aged by direct promises of Intervention on
the part of any foreign government. The
conditions to which they will have to sub
init are already well known, aud the Beers
have found them such that they long ago
concluded that there was nothing left but
resistance TO the last There is therefore
no probability of an early cessation of re-
sistance on their part
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
Plans For Railroad. Cuba.

Sir William G. Van Horne, ex-president
OF the Canadian Pacific railroad, has given
out some information respecting the syndi-
cate which has been organized to supply
Cuba with railways. Sir William is the or
ganizing and controlling spirit of the enter
prise, and associated with him are Ameri-
can capitalists, including William C. Whit
ney, j. W. Mackay, Levi P. Morton, j. J..
Hill, H. NJ. Whitney, H. N. Flagler and
others. Lines upon which options have al
ready been secured, and which will come
into the combination are the Sagua road.
which will cost $1,000, 600: the Caibarien
road, 81, 100000; the Saviniala road, So
900, 900; the Cienfuegos road $3.50, 900, and
the Jucaro line, which, it is estimated. will
cost over IS, 900, 900. The Herrera steam
ship line, doing a coasting trade between
ports on the northern shore, will also be
acquired at a cost of 81, 800, 900.
This will give a system all over the
island with the important exception that it
will not touch Havana. The syndicate has
not been able to secure options on the two
trunk lines running into the capital For
these two lines Sl5,000,0OO was asked.
The company will build its own line to
Havana from MatanZas. Once this line is
built, all the lines will be extended until
the whole island is gridironed
All the preliminary work Of organizing
the company has been completed, and work
will be begun at once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

The cooperative creamery at Ferrisburgh
Centre was burned Monday morning. The
fire is supposed to have started in the en-
CINE room.
Secretary Cortelyou announced at Wash
ington Monday the appointment in the ex-
ecutive mansion of Joseph 5. Moss of St.
Adams, to be clerk in class three $1,000 by
transferring from the war department.
In the action for permanent injunction
against the Van Ness House at Burlington,
owned by ex-Gov. L. A. Woodbury., the
petition has been denied and the cases
against Mr.. Woodbury. and his managers
discharged.
The Merchants national bank of st.
| Johnsbary has asked its stockholders to
meet May 81 to vote on proposed reduc-
ton of their capital stock from $500, 00C
/ to $50, 900. The bank proposes to return
! 500, 600 of this amount in cash 70 the
! stockholders and retain $50 600 to increase
their surplus. The directors and the large
stockholders all favor the change.
The Blanchard mechanical exposition
building near the railroad station at Mid
dlebury was burned about O'Clock Satur
day morning. Its contents including
machinery and models of inventions were
destroyed. The total loss is about $4,000
large part of which falls upon DR.. Virgil
Blanchard of New York, the noted inven
tor, who has summer residence in Mid
dlebury.
West Burke is experiencing typhoid fe
YER epidemic. Twenty-six cases were re
ported last week, not including some Wit
left the place and have been sick elsewhere
Only one fatal case has 50 far been report
ed. The origin of the epidemic has beef
traced to a small spring. and all the affect
ed cases took their water supply from thi
spring. AS the spring is only about foo
higher than the Passumpsc river, and yer!
near this stream, it is believed that during
the high water the spring was contaminat
ed by the river water.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
TangibI. Assets Of sa25O.

At an adjourned meeting of the creditors
of Knott q Closson, the bankrupt Burling-
ton brokers, held in that city Saturday, it
was decided to petition Judge Wheeler for
reference of certain bona fide claims for
a hearing in order to test their standing
with the speculative or wagering contract
claims. This is TO determine the standing
Of these different claims as to each other
selection Of certain representative claims
will be made by the attorneys and the
petition prepared and forwarded. 1t is
probable the referee will be named by the
judge to hold the hearing and the evidence
50 taken will be forwarded to Judge
Wheeler for a ruling. J. J. Enright,
trustee, stated to the creditors that the
tangible assets of the firm are about S3250.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
Horrible Murder In Maine Town.

Mrs. Fannie Spriggs, 80, a domestic in
the family of Samuel Lock at South Ber-
wick junction, Maine, was murdered in the
barn on the. premises Tuesday morning. The
body shows conclusively that the deed was
committed in a most atrocious manner.
the murderer also attempting to burn the
barn and conceal all evidence of his crime.
The body when found in a smouldering
mass Of excelsior, was entirely nude, with
the exception Of corsets and shoes, the re-
mAinder of the clothing having been burn
ed. There are no evidences of struggle
in the barn, and it is believed she was
struck over the head and afterward drag
ged to horse pen, where her throat was
cut in three places, the body then covered
with excelsior and set on fire. The author
tiles learn that a man in Eliot, with whom
the woman had lived previous to her com
ing to South Berwick, and whom she had
recently said was responsible for her deli
cate condition, was not at Eliot at the time
the crime was committed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
After Sickness
Take VinOI Our Great
Strength Creator.
IT GIVES ONE A SPLENDID
APPETITE.
AND QUICKLY REBUILDS
THE SYSTEM.
We Will Refund the Price Of
VinOl if II Fails.

The worst part Of sickness, frequent
ly, is getting over it.
The patients strength is depleted,
his system is generally demoralized.
relapses are continually feared, and
naturally.
The one thing to aid recovery is to
give the patient that which will enable
him to get strong, and at the same time
give strength direct to the different
organs of the body.
Nothing will do this like Vinol.
1t acts directly on the stomach, ere
ates healthy appetite, and enables
the digestive organs to obtain the nee
essary elements to increase the weight
of the patient and to make new healthy
flesh and muscle tissue and pure, rich,
red blood.
The following is letter showing
where Vinol was taken and did good
after case Of sickness. 1t reads as
follows:
~ wish to certify to the very great
benefit which has been derived from
the use of Vinol in my family. My
wife was very sick with the grippe and
afterward was wholly run down. One
bottle of Vinol places her on her feet
in better condition than she had been
before in six months. | heartily rec
ommend and endorse it."-HESBY +.
srUErEvANr, 81 Huntington St, Brock.
ton, Mass.
Everything that is in VinOI Is
plainly printed on the label Of
each package.
We know VinoI is a splendid
preparation, and in many cases
we have been able to see for our
selves the wonderful results It
brings about.
Remember that we guarantee
VInOI and refund the purchase
money II you are not satisfied.
GEO. e. GREENE,
60 Main st.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
NEWS IN BRIEF
ro,,, Los. over $15,OOO,OOO.

p.o,l. Made Homeless by the
', a,a sir. ia Hull and Ot'Hws---ssven
D" polished In the FIames--PIaha
for Relief
-. NJ damage wrought by Thurs
i''.- .r Hull and Ottawa, Canada,
A have been rather under than
r.'5' ark \ careful survey of the
VEL '.- iii. result: Dead, I homeless,
s- s' s..d.uys burned, 5000; hands out
-.Hu value Of property destroyed,
$3.50. AID title deeds in the registry
-..r IT.. we're burned.
..S... ..r-r Tres have destroyed homes
"-"'.-,.-. this. in addition to rendering
l- '1 a- and destitute, destroyed
--s'-...-.a. which furnished them with
'-7 M .-.... If living, and left them large
-t..srI-.- for a period at least, upon
.s,-.ae-.ans Of the public.
..--s. witnessed in Hull and Otta-
--' ia. evening would appear over
70 T.. ruc5rporated in romance. I'm
w.. broad canopy of an April sky,
.+ v..n all the belongings of their
l-. .,s+ could be rescued, and that was
30 '-...,I. little. the poorest of the poor of
Ia and the people of position in soci-
Tie re had small beginning but con-
I'D a. % its consequence no greater ca
- las visited Canada in years. There
Ua.t Of flame fully four miles in
"a ami st least half a mile wide. A
ri ~ tense. dark clouds of smoke stream
4 : .-1,hvestward from the burning district
~ isv Yet the sun shone clear and
- Hanging the inky blackness to am
- and away up in the sky to the appear
- 4aecv summer cloud, while be-
- was long line of flame fierce and
...,r-a.s.sle. All night long the whole
nv was d, up by the glare of the cloud.
.. s4s.t being that of a bright sunset.
AZ the most remarkable things about
as.sl scene was that no smoke was to be
There we're no half burned buildings
.,.rorjderiug logs anywhere. Everything
... ,bs fire touched was burned to ashes.
wax through Hull Friday night pre-
- ustbetic scenes of desolatioD. Old
al roiipy men and women AMI children
a. s.oue. Or perhaps in hundreds OF small
-nos. with a few chairs, bundles and
.,rtv .ot Of household goods around them.
Va. ali they had in the world. There
,.r- children scantily clad and huddled
.t..hsr On piece of raised ground try
NJ TO keep themselves warm while the
aren't. we're away trying TO find place OF
Es.,sr.
Mr. we're matters greatly improved on
III. ottawa side Of the river, although the
-.,tution was not 80 apparent, as the sut-
.,.-, we're more readily cared for.
u addition to the $1,000 which the
gu.niou government will give, and $lO,.
+. from the city council, with S25, OOC
ru the ontario government, there was
y.orted from private sources by noon
sunday nearly 100000 more to assist
.s distressed. 1t is expected large
,u-1nt will be received from England, as
L. sympathy there for the sufferers is very
-sst.
The largest individual loser was j. R
i 10th. who is well known to Nermonter'
4 z,lugh his large business interests at Bur
-y.0n. His immense saw mills and lum
= Yards we're destroyed, causing loss OF
100000 Mr.. Booths residence in Otta
a. valued at 500, 900, was also destroyed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
Wealthy womsn FatalIyIn,ur.d.

Mrs. Lucinda Smith Of Brookfield met
with frightful accident, causing her death
last Friday April 81. Mrs. Smith was visit
ing at Rodney Walbridge's, and as she was
standing,at the head Of stairway she turn
ed about, losing her balance and fell to the
bottom Of the stairs, breaking her neck.
She lived in an unconscious condition FIVE
or six hours Mrs. Smith was the wealthiest
person in Brookfeld, being estimated to be
worth from $50, 900 70 500, 600. She
has given the First Congregational church
many gifts, among them fine organ and
$4,000 to be held in trust, the income Of
which supports preaching.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
Bsrnsnnd Content. Rnrn.d.

The barns and adjacent sheds of W. II.
Dunton on the road from Rutland to Proc
tor were burned Saturday evening, with
all the live stock, large quantity Of hay
and farm implements besides numerous
vehicles The fire is supposed TO have
started among some hay and chat and is
generally believed to have been Of incen-
diary origin. The loss includes 81 head OF
cattle, 26 of these being the property OF
Steve Mead: a mare and colt, 30 sheep,
hogs and some hens The loss is estimated
at from $500 to $4,000 and there wa.
about $500 insurance on the property.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
Girl Drowned at waIIIngrord.

Eva, 10, daughter of James Ssaver, was
drowned in the raceway at the new shop at
Wallingford Tuesday afternoon. She was
at play with other little girls, when a
younger sisters bonnet fell into the water,
and in the attempt 10 secure that Eva fell
into the canal and was quickly drawn I'M
der the shop to the penstock which feeds
the water wheel. No one saw the girl fall
but she was missed at once and the alarm
was given. The water wheels were imme-
diately stopped, the water let out and the
body recovered. The body was slightly
bruised
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

sergeant O'Connell, of the Chicago police
Tree, was murdered in the streets Of that
iT late saturday night. 1t is thought
-s highwaymen attempted to hold up the
-,gr, who was dressed in citizens cloth
q and that, when he drew his revolver,
e Intended robber shot him and fled.
AysrFr.nstein ofSyracuse university broke
lg-rlds record at the University of Penn
r7snia. athletic meeting at Philadelphia
A.1riay, covering "a feet It inches in
lsruuniug broad jump. Arthur Duffey
4 Georgetown equalled the worlds record
the loo yard dash, his time being 9 4-5ths
s,1nis
Mrs Wilson, wife of Gen. J. II. Wilson
Military governor of the provinces of Ma
zllss and Santa Clara, was burned fatal
IN Cuba Saturday. In alighting from q
'r'age she stepped upon a match, which
~; Ire 70 her clothes. She was a daugh-
,sr Of COL Andrews, who commanded 6
Delaware regiment of the Union army il
lie civil war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
VERMONT NEWS.
shot Himself Five Times and Then Cut
His Throat.

Zet Sears, 50, temporarily insane from
disease, attempted suicide Sunday at Lin
coin, and now lies at the point of death
For some months Sears has been acting
queerly, and once wandered away from
home. He went into an orchard about 20
rods from his home and fred five shots into
his abdomen with 32-revolver, the weapon
being held so close to his body that the
flesh was badly burned by the powder. He
then cut deep cash into the right side Of
his neck with dull pocket knife, but
though the cash is an exceedingly deep
one, he missed the carotid by about half an
inch, the arteries and larger veins being
exposed. He was found partially uncon-
scious. A physician who succeeded in re-
moving two bullets, said the man could not
recover. Sears has a large family in
Strengthened circumstances.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

- -'.theT opium, cocaine, nor other mar
ey"-s, Accept no substitute. There Is
~ other medicine just as good" for
weak aud sickly women.
p-.. aae been great sufferer from female weak
II i1T about two years. writes Mrs. Emma
~ -A-u, OF Goss, Wayne Co, KY. "Sould
Ia my work part Of the time. took four
isr'a u Ut, PieTce's FRvorite Prescription ana
o. "e.. a. ever did,
Il. Dung married women will find a
Iss~Ls inend in DR.. Pierce's Medical
'-''aeT. It contains 1908 pages and
c., -l J/ss (in paper cover, on re-
- OI p one cent stamps to pay
ir-FeAse Of mailing only. Cloth bind
ESa stamps. address DR.. ". Pierce,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

u ESTATE OF LOWELL H WHITNEY.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the district Of MARI
boro, Commissioners TO receive, examine and ad-
lust al claims and demands Of all persons against
the estate Of Lowell H. Whitney, late Of West
Dummerston, in said district, deceased, and all
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby give no
tice that we will meet for the purpose aforesaid,
at ]. F. ToWnsend's store on the 9Th day OF May,
and the 5th day Of November, next, from O'Clock
six months from the 5th day Of May, A. D., 1900
is the time limited by said court for said creditors
TO present their claims to us for examination and
allowance. 10
Dated at West Dummerston, this 18th day OF
April, A. D. 1900
l6 JOHN TAFT,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
Corner stone OF Church LaId at
Springfield.

The corner stone Of St Marks Episcopal
church was laid by Bishop A. c. A. Hall at
Springfield Monday. The clergymen pres
emit were Rev. D. S. Sanford, Bellows Falls
Rev. Mr.. Brant, White River Junction
Rev. A H. Wheeler, Keene, y. H. mis-
sionary in charge Rev. Mr.. Lassiter. A
reception at Odd Fellows hall was given
by the ladies of ST. Marks In the eve
ming a conservation service was held. The
contract calls for the completion Of the
church ny August l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
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 20
benefit you. We also guarantee 50 cent bottle
70 prove satisfactory.
GEO. L. GREENE, BrattlebOro, VT.
F. H. HOLDEN & CO.. Brattle boro, VI.
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY, Brattleboro, Vt.
NJ. g. WILLIAMS. Putney, Vt.
L. j. STOCKWEL4La, West Brattieboro, W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
After Game Poaehsrs

Game wardens of Orleans and Essex
counties are being kept busy by poachers.
Two hunters were captured and held I'M
der 500 for county court last week. These
men were found on the shore Of Norton
lake. Apparently they had taken no game
but had a complete outfit for taking deer
In certain sections some complaint is being
heard about lack of activity on the part of
town officers which is explained by those
interested by the statement that deer are
causing considerable damage to farmers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
Robbed a Bank of $4,000.

Light men robbed the bank at Strasburg
:, Friday morning and secured 5000.
gst Of the men stood on guard in differ
FL. parts Of the village, and fred pistol
1.: to attract attention from the bank.
several persons who looked out of the win
ass we're ordered to withdraw, on threat
being shot. The safe in the bank was
.pl open with nitro glycerine. After
be robbery the burglars boarded a hand
st the Southern railroad station and
Eel; to Riyerton, where all trace of then
rs lost.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
One Grand sweet sole.

"Do you think there will be harmony at
your next political gathering" asked the
friend.
"Harmonyl" echoed the boss. "The
word is too mild 1t implies that some
body besides me will have a voice in the
proceedings. My friend, it'll be one grand
sweet solo. New York Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
ztgal Notifies
CTATE OF VERMONT, MARLBORO, IS.
OOMMIssIONERs, NOTICE

~ ESTATE OF A. G. WHITNEY.
The undersigned having been appointed By the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of MARI
boro, Commissioners, 10 receive, examine and ad-
lust all claims and demands Of all persons, against
the estate of A. c. Whitney, late Of West Dunn
merston, in said district, deceased, and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give notice
that we will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at
]. E. Townsend's store on the 18th day OF May,
and the 18th day Of November, next. from /
that six months from the 18th day Of May, A. D.
1900, is the time limited by said court for said
creditors TO present their claims to us for exRmi
nation and allowance
Dated at West Dummerston, Vt, this 10th day
OF April, A. D, 1900.
&c G. B. FIELD,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

which makes life
an utter burden.
The great func-
tional changes
which follow
marriage are not
usually antici-
pated, or the wife
iy suffering might
be avoided.
DR.. Pierce's Fa-
vorite Prescription
is the best friend
of weak and sickly
women. 1t cures
the womanly dis
eases that rob the
eye of brightness.
and the step OF
lightness. 1t tones
up the system and
establishes the
womanly organ.
ism on a basis OF
sound health.
"Favorite Pre-
scription" con-
taius NO alcohol,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04
The Bridal Feast

Is not infrequently followed by long,
.s1ten period of enforced fasting and
1esh.y notification. The cheek grows
-olow, the eyes are dull and deep
5-2gel, and the step is slow and languid.
.aeCe IS an all dragged-out feeling"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-05-04

~ ALlHL NEURALGiA. send 10 cents for
Antti-1p'e oy mail. HENRY A. CHAPLIN,
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