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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

A novel scheme is that projected by
Macon (Ga.) man to make a fortune by
raising alligators. He is fencing in 800
acres of swamp land for an alligator farm,
and will be ready for business in the fall.
Thirty-seven alligators have already been
placed on the farm, and the promoter ex-
poets to realize 5000 on his scheme next
year. The alligator, next to the rabbit, is
said to be the most prolific of animals, and
where there is ready demand for them
there is more money in raising them than
any other animal. That there is demand
for them now is shown by the fact that the
promoter of this farm has filed away in his
office more orders for alligators than he
hopes TO be able to supply in two years.
There is a steady call from tourists for small
alligators, while the many uses now made
the alligator-skin give profitable value to
the hide of the full-grown saurian.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

Father Abel, who has served in the leg
islature more years than any man in Yer
mont, returns again from West Haven.
The Democratic war horse, John W. Cur
rier, has been resurrected from Troy. Ed
itor Bishop of Island Pond fell outside the
breastworks. He ran as Grout candi-
date but was defeated by Democrat who
favors Ross. Editor Stiles of Springfield,
who was also Grout candidate, was de-
feated by F. H. Field, the Dillingham; can
didate. j. W. Ketchum of the Vergennes
Enterprise was the only successful news
paper. man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

The New York tsate Republican con-
vention, in session at Saratoga Wednesday,
nominated Benjamin B. Odell, jr., of New
burg for governor and renomnated Tim
othy L. Woodruff of Brooklyn for lieuten-
and governor. Elk Gov. Black placed Mr..
Odelrs name before the convention.
Another presidential ticket was placed
in the field at New York Wednesday when
the National party nominated for Presi-
dent Senator DOnelson Caffrey of Louis
lana, and for vice president, Archibald M.
Howe of Cambridge, Mass. The platform
is devoted largely to condemnation of the
administrations policy in the Philippines.
Richard Olney, secretary of state during
the Cleveland administration, who broke
away from the Democratic party on the
currency question four years ago, has
written a letter to the New York World
declaring his intention to support Mr..
Bryan for president. He says in substance
that McKinleyism will mean large stand
ing armies and foreign complications.
The census figures show that there are
approximately 75,57S,00 people in the
United States, an increase of 1880, 75C
since 1890, when the population was 81,
622, $50. The greatest increase has been il
the northern cities, from Illinois eastward
Two western cities, Omaha and Sioux City
show a very large decrease in population il
ten years.
The city fathers of Peru, ILL.,, have go
themselves talked about the country owe
by passing this ordinance: "Whoever shal
congregate On any of the streets in the cit
of Peru for the purpose of counting, max
ing love, or spooning, shall be guilty Of
misdemeanor, and shall be fined not les
than So or more than 500 for each Of
fense."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
Arthur SewaII Dead.

Arthur Sewall, IS, Democratic candidate
for vice president four years ago, died We'd
nesday at his summer home Il miles from
Bath, Me. He was stricken with apoplexy
Sunday night Mr.. Sewall was one of the
most prominent men in the maritime world,
being an extensive ship builder, and the
owner Of one of the largest American sail
ing fleets. He was director in several rail-
road and financial corporations. Mr. Sew
all had been the Maine member of the
Democratic national committee for many
years, and was the party candidate for SEN
atOr before the Maine leeislature in 1893
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
&arrta9Es.

In Brattleboro. Aug. 25, by John f. Gale, Esq.
of GuIford, 7. +. Stockwel and Rosa p. Shep
ardson, both of Vernon.
In Putney Sept. 3, by Rev. j. H. Bennett Ed
win +. Davis OF Winchester, n. H, and Bernice
Whitney OF Richmond, n. II.
In South Vernon, September g. Edward Davis
and Mrs. Bernice Whitney, Both of Winchester
n. H.
In Manchester, n. H, Sept. !, by A. S. Osgood
Esq, Mervin II Butler of Hinsdae, and Mis-:
Nellie l. Wetherbee OF Clinton, Mass.
IN Mortified, Mass Sept T. by Rev. DR.. SEQ
field, Edward Dennison Newcomb of New York
city aud Miss Marjorie Pomeroy, daughter OF Mr.
and Mrs Charles PomeroY of Mortified
In West Townshend, Sept. 4 by Rev. l.. c
Curtis, Miss Grace Boynton and George Dompier
both Of West Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

There is said to be a cornfeld of 5000
acres, the largest in the world, in the
American bottom, 10 miles south of Ava,
Ill.
The Republicans of Mississippi have
nominated ticket for presidential electors
composed entirely of white men for the
first time in the history of the party in that
state. One negro was selected as a district
elector, but he was speedily cotton rid of
and a white man put in his place. The
white leaders say they intend to build up a
white Republican party in the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
wm BE Heard All over the Union.

IITVIII lIIv INTVTdHU IIVTAU J
The comparison of this years Republi-
can vote with the September vote of four
years ago is stern test OF the Republican
strength in this state We think that the
party has stood the test in fine shape We
detect in the returns no landslide for Bry-
anism, no comfort for the anti-imps, and
no encouragement to the advocates Of
cheap money TO continue their conspiracy
against stable dollar. Democracy now,
as in the past, is a forlorn hope in Yer.
mont, and the note of loyalty to the
party which was struck yesterday will be
heard all over the Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
Democrats in the Vermont Legislature,

According to the press returns, there
will be Al Democratic members in the leg
islature of 1900. The largest number of
Democratic members in any Vermont leg
islature was in the year 1S9O-the year
when Oscar A. Marshall was the member
from Brattleboro. There were then in the
House 90 straight Democrats besides three
Independent Democrats and two Farmers
League men. There was one Democrat in
the Senate that term. In 1886 there were
20 Democrats in the House, besides four
Independent Democrats; in 1888 there
were 10 Democrats and two Independents;
in 1892, 40 Democrats; in 1894, only IL,
with two Independents; in 1896, 10; in
1898, AZ, with two Independents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
Deaths.

In Walpole, n H., Aug. 25, John c. Emerson,
&c years. 10 months
In Chesterfield, n. H., Sept /, Hermon Chaplin
Harvey, son of the late Rufus and Rhoda (Chapin)
Harvey, IS years. months.
In Alpena. Mich, Sept. l. John II. McRae, 80,
formerly of Putney.
In West Brattleboro, September 4, Timothy G,
Crosier. 81
In Mortified. Mass, Sept. 4, Catherine c.
Surges of New York city, 80.
In North Walpole, N. H., Aug. 81, Mrs Rose
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
Letter from Judge Ross.

The st. Adams Messenger published last
night the following letter from Judge Ross:
81 have not answered your telegram be-
cause | do not know that l claim anyone.
l have made no canvass and do not yet
know the persons elected. If did prob
ably could not judge as well as you can.
So did not answer by telegram. Some
strange things this year. am not doing
them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

terrified, Warren r. Boyd, Clark Chandler,
f. NJ. Haynes, Eli II. Porter, Charles D.
Spencer.
Windham-Henry NJ Abbott, Henry
NJ. Bemis, James w. Gould, Asahel Up
ham, Everett n. Kingsbury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
The TrsnsvaaI Republic Annexed.

The Transvaal Republic, like the Orange
Free State, has been annexed by proclama-
ton to the British empire. The proclama-
ton of annexation does not mean that the
war has ended. II means that hereafter
the Beers, who have been fighting for in
dependence, with all the rights of belliger-
ents, are to be regarded as rebels against
British authority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

A strange shooting affair is reported
from Montgomery, this state. Philip
Lumbra, IA, shot Fred Bishop, II. Bish-
ops condition is critical. Bishop was
walking some distance ahead of Lumbra
when the latter exclaimed, "Stop or will
shoot YOU" Bishop slackened his pace,
but Lumbra fired twice. One bullet struck
Bishop in the foot and the other in the
back,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

The census reports show the population
of Winchester to be 2274. The figures ten
years ago were $3.50.
The New England Box company has de-
cided to rebuild the factory burned some
time ago in Winchester. The company
will not accept the $1,000 subscribed by cit
liens of Winchester to assist in rebuilding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
BIRTHS.

In Concord, " H, Aug "a, daughter to Mr..
and Mrs John Quinn OF Hinsdale.
In Cambridgeport, Sept, 9, a daughter to Mr..
aud Mrs. Clinton adams.
In Mount HermOn, Mass, Sept. =, a daughter
to X. l. and Alice Watson.
In West Townshend, Sept. (, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs Henry e. StrattUn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

Evidently the DOGGY issue has cut no ice
in Vermont. The mountains up there are
green, but the voters are different. Hart
ford Courant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

Maize Trumbull, the talented little SOU
brette, plays the part of Baggage" in
Chas. H. Hoyt's revival of his funny farce
comedy "a Brass Monkey the first OF the
new seasons attractions at the Auditorium,
Sept IL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
w1NDHAM COUNTY TICKET, 1900.

State Judges States High County
Senators Co Court Atty Sheriff Bain Comss Prol
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07

Hood. PIN. cure liver ill. The nOnirritating ana
Snly oathsrtio to take With Hoods sGTSaDariiiS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-07
Yours truly.

JONATHAN ROSS.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
HUGH H. HANNA'S BOOM.
Indianapolis RepukIicaRs Urge Him
as GubernatOrisI Feasibility.

INDIANAPOLIS April 9-The strife
among the rival candidates for the guber-
Material nomination in the Republican
State Convention which will meet in this
city on April -. is so strong that many
Republicans are preparing TO place tne
name Of Hugh II. Hanna before the con-
vention.- Mr. Ha1na's friends have been
putting him forward for several months as
a successor to United States Senator Fair
banks two years hence. and il has been
suggested TO them recently that the gov
ernorship would be a good stepping
10 Mr.. Hanna and would ensure his nomi-
nation for Senator over Fairbanks if he
were elected
In addition to the nomination OF Hanna
for Governor, as man on whom all the
friends OF other candidates could unite il
is said that he would get the full Demo
cratic gold vote of the State by reason Of
his work for the gold standard money
law and would therefore, be the strong
est man that the Republicans could Eomi-
nate. il is understood that Mr.. Hanna is
not seeking the nomination, though his
friends say he would accept il.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
LIFE-sAVING DEVICES.
4 number To BE Placed on Exhibit
lion nt the PnriS ENporition

fiOn at tho Paris Exposition
Anthony Pollok. the patent attorney.
and his wife were among the passengers
lost on the steamship L. Bourg0gne in
collision with the Cramarthyshire The
Pollok heirs decided to offer memorial
prize or S2e.et0 for the best life-saving de-
vice in ease OF disaster az sea.
When United States Commissioner Gen
eral Peck was appointed those having this
competition in charge secured his consent
10 show the devices which might be deem
ed worthy at the Paris Exposition with a
view 20 stimulating invention along the
same lines in other countries
Mr.. Peck placed the matter in the hands
If John II. McGibbons. of his stad. s. no
has since haG the matter In charge
\ committee OF naval experts was ap-
pointed 10 take charge of the devices as
they we're offered and TO select those
@nich were considered worthy Of being
forwarded 10 Paris.
Il. p. Ruckel', in charge Of the officers Of
commissioners in New York, reports that
SI2 life -saving devices were received from
al parts OF the United States. and out OF
-hs number the committee has selected
zen which viii be sent TO Paris and placed
on exhibition.
Among the competitors whose devices
have been selected as worthy is Chief
Constructor Hichborn, L. s. y.
Il is announced that persons whose de-
vices have not been selected can send
them TO Paris at their own expense and
they will De placed on exhibition.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
TO REPEAL A BLUE LAW.
An Act 10 Permit sunday sales OF
Tobacco.

An bet To Kermit sunday sales OF
Tobacco.
BOSTON. April AS the result Of a
decision. handed down by the Supreme
Court on March IS that a common vic
tuaIler, only licensed 10 keep open res
taurant on Sunday. could not legally sell
cigars on that day. an effort Is to be made
at the State House tomorrow 10 repeal one
OF the blue laws of this Commonwealth
Representative Saunders. on last Monday
put in a petition accompanied by a bill
providing that the provisions Of the sun
day law should not be held 10 prOhibi, the
retail sale Of tobacco in all its forms On
Sunday by persons engaged in the sale Of
articles authorized 10 be sold on that day.
Coming In so late the petition had 10 60
before the House Committee on Rules.
where Mr. Saunders was opposed by the
Secretary Of the Sabbath Protective
League, who objected even 10 its being
considered. The committee, however, -Ot-
ed unanimously 10 recommend letting it
in and. the House suspended the rules
unanimously to admit it, Tie Senate Com
mittee on Rules and the Senate the Bext
day both voted unanimously TO let il in.
Il was then referred to the House Com
mittee on Judiciary. which appointed EeXt
Tuesday at 1890 o'clock for a hearing on
the DetiuiOn
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

Zebra law may not be so important to The av-
erage citizen dog law. but II IS worth know
ing II YOU frequent monageries. One Marlor Wis
iting an Oldham show. found a stable door opqo
and went in and stroked tie zebra, whe-eupOn
Fhc Uncratefu beast let with his heels ami
pushed him through a partition into another
stau. where another zebra Bit his band which
had TO be ampHtated Gould he recover from the
zebra's owner? A jury fh2Sght he could BAT the
Court of Appeals says not zebra Is al present
legally Wild animal. sHd likely 20 remain 90
since the advance Of rie motor car makes against
tanning new animals tor harness Now a mans
GUY with regard 10 his Wild beast is 10 keep IL
secured. so that it NAV not go about seek ;nr
whom il NAV dcvoUr. and secured his zebrus Uerr
TREE. the door was casually lett OPEN aud il Tire
visitor had merely gone in and been kicked ne
might have recovered: hut he invited his kicA
ing by strokiBg Zebras do not understand mag
nanimity All the sayAe. Z zebTas' doors are led
open. il might be wsll 10 put up notices that
tie Beasts are Ekel. 70 40 ca al both ends.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
A NEW VENEZUELAN TARIFF.
Reduction 10 Re Made in the War
T-uRs

T=Hes
Consul Goldschmidt transmits from Ia
Gusyra copy Of a report by Consular Agent
De Sofa. Of Caracas. in regard 70 the sup
preston in part OF the war tax. Mr. DE
Sofa encloses an executive decree. which
reads.
The war tax created by decree Of the
9Th of January last. will continue TO be
levied on all imports and exports up 10
the last day o. the present month (Feb-
ruaryD inclusive; and thereafter the war
tax will be collected under the established
tariff only on the whsaCen -four imported
and on the hides. skins. coffee. and cocoa
exported
The consular agent adds, The fOrego-
ing decree has had the Immediate effect
or depressing sales in general, as traders
will Confine purchases OF merchandise 10
such as are indispensable so as 70 have
only limited stock on hand on the LIST Of
March.
while the suppression Of the war tax
on many goods may tend TO enliven trade
somewhat after the 1st of March. it viii
still be crippled by the heavy tax on an
article Of such prime necessity as -four. ="
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
one Yrnkee Boy.


tFrom the Boston Transcr;pt)
The New England small boy generally shows
business capabilities at a tender age. il be Is
ever going to have them. ] have heard OF ccr-
tain small Boston boy Who got into the habit OF
teasing his mother FOR pennies until 40 last She
said to him: Now. Willie. ] don't like 90 give
YOU pennies; II you want money you should 20
TO work aad earn IT," The boy remained
thoughtful for some time. Then within a few
DAYS, the mother perceived that Willie had plenty
OF pennies. She wondered a hit where he got
them. but did not question him. But one summer
DAY she noticed that some sort of a huilabaIoo
was going ON in the back yard. Looking out 81
saw Willie surrounded by mob Of boy5 who
were yelling with delight. She went down into
the ward 20 see what going on. and as she
passed out. she saw, stuck up the back wall g.
the house. this notice, quite neatly ''prated out
with a pencil:
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

very gravely to disturb the authorities OF
a British Empire. They may undergo
change in week OF two weeks. That is
matter concerning which no one at this
distance is competent to form any intelli-
gent opinion; but, as the situation stands.
there can be no question that. in relation
to the immediate future, things look blue
for the British.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
TO DRIVE OVERLAND.
The Method OF Farmer Delegates 20
Reach Kansas City.

Reach Kansas city.
PERRY, Okla. April 9.-Many POpulist
and Democratic farmers OF Oklahoma. WI
had planned TO drive to the convention at
Kansas City, were disturbed by the news
Of the burning Of the Convention Hail, as
they feared the convention would = sent
to some other city. They had planned 10
get prairie schOoners. load them with pro-
visions, tents. and cooking utensils, and
drive overland 10 Kansas City. Then they
will strike camp few miles out so that
they can attend the convention and save
hotel bills and railroad fares.
The POpulist convention OF Oklahoma viii
meet at Enid today ard IL is pred cted that
q split Will occur which viii extend to
every county In the Territory. a majority
OF the delegates VIII favor Bryan and the
Sioux Fails Convention. while a rumber of
them, headed by John s. Allen. of Nor
man. are opposed to Bryan. and viii D OBJ
ably hold separate convention and elect
delegates to the Cincinnati convention
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
The Increase in Immigration.


The Two largest elements IN immigration dur
aug the hscal year so we're Southern Italian
S,i.6i5; Hebrew, S9,4l5 ID may be also noted
tia; predictions Of total increase during 1850 have
heen amply fulfilled. the excess over 1895 i.ring
30 per cent There has always been 4 close rell-
ton between the volume Of immigration and "
dustri2l activity IN this country, ana aaw that
the panic Il over s2d industry Is Rourislils h.se
AL iacrcase may confidently Oe looked iog.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
rnaDpreciatire Generosity.


ALAht- tli- AA4AAAI-A n ISL
'sHa4e not always been generous with you in
the matter Of Household expenses he demanded.
Yes she replied bitterly. Il asked Tor
stone and ye gave me bread.
Then ne realized that ne would have 10 get he4
the diamond she desired before there would b.
peace Ia tie Ismily-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
CURRENT HUMoR.
l Friendly Call.

From tho Philadelphia North AuoTicaul
'.Mrs Cadlaby Is sadly noglectiEg LCr WORK al
the Give AIi q Chance Mission"
But it's onl% temporary. I think I under
stand she has been visiting her husband f0r a
few DAYS"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
prefcrrcd The Lesser Evil.

lFron ;ac Indianapolis Jourual)
Arptic-Joev I've washed y0ur face ioar times
to,las. I sues you wish your mother would
come home
Joey-No, she's wvrscr. She washes Il en-
morning. fln night
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
Rather From Hanna.

S'lni.fal Dewey says chat as President he would
execute the laws % Congress. Here Is where the
Admiral displays his Ignorance again Congress
Is supposed % have been getting It's orders from
the White House-or through the White House
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
WILLIE JONES WILL EAT

Willie apparently doing 4 thriving busi-
ness. His mother interrupted it-at any rate in
her own back yard. don't suppose that she had
any assurance that he wasn't still carrying it on
somewhere else.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09
The rnltisen Beqm-nsnocrat.

The PattisoR B99m,-Demqcrats in
both branches OF Congress seem disposed
TO resent the action OF employees OF the Ma
tional Committee in attempting TO start
"a Vice Presidential boom for former Gov
ernOr PsttisOn, OF Pennsylvania. IL ap-
pears that the committees press agent.
a bright young gentleman named Abbott.
is the father Of the Pattison movement.
National Committeeman GIfIey Of Penn
sylvania, declares that the former Gov
ernOr IL not the choice or the keystone
Democracy for second place on the ticket.
but Colonel Gumey omits to state whom
Pennsylvania does favor for the place. IL
is thought that an intimation will be con-
veyed to the press agent at Chicago that
he is not employed Tor the purpose OF nom
mating candidates or formulating plat
forms. put merely 10 Keep the country
well informed on such features of the work
OF the party organization as the managers
care TO exploit.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

a year ago Otis was insisting probably
under executive order. that to send him
more than thirty thousand troops would be
an afrront to his understanding He then.
also under inspiration we presume. made
the daily announcement that the rebels
would not make any further serious stand
and that he and DENLY had smashed she
instruction. Now the division command
ers in the various parts Of Luzon are
clamOring for endorsements. and fight
ing is again in active progress generally.
The plain indications are that the Tagals
have another organized arms in the Held
ana that the rebellion is 40 far from an
end as ever Nearly the entire American
pres warned Mr.. Mckinley more than
mines months ago, that peace would never
be restored in LuzOn while he insisted
upon keeping The incapable and doddering
Otis in command. But he would not listen.
lie refused to be influenced by public
clamOr." and now he has his reward. He
viii have TO carry a Philippine war on his
back through the Presidential campaign,
and he has only himself to thank for it,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-04-09

IL is 10 be feared that there Is something
il the Duke Of Teck story. after all. IN
London the impression is marked that It
was this relative OF royalty who was re-
sponsible for the disaster at KoTn Spruit
and ;hat be took 10 his heels when he
should have stuck 10 his guns. The UNDER
standing is that some pointed questions
will be addressed 20 the Government en-
this subject today in the House OF Com
mons.