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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16
LOCAL OVERFLOW

a man from Arlington who had been
spending some time in Brattleboro left this
week. A l4year-old girl, whose mother
is employed as housekeeper in town, Dis.
appeared at the same time. 1t was found
that tickets for both were bought for
Northampton, Mass.
The young women of the Unitarian So
clety held a delightful sociable in Wells
hall Tuesday evening, and in spite Of the
severe storm the attendance was good. Sup
per was served at $50 and was followed
by a novel entertainment consisting main.
ly in guessing the titles of musical selec.
lions from blackboar illustrations and
from the playing of few measures. The
nrst prize was won by Mr.. II. A. Chapin
and the BOBBY prize by Charles II. Pratt.
Dispatches sent out from Bellows Falls
early in the week told of the plan of William
Jennings Bryan to spend week in Brat
tleooro next June. 1t was also stated that
ne would be entertained at the Forest 4
stream club in Wilmington, where be
would indulge in his favorite pastime OF
trout fishing. r. S. Childs, who is the
only Brattleboro man intimately acquain
ed with Mr.. Bryan, says Mr.. Bryan ex
pressed a wish to come to Windham county
ior few days of fishing and recreation,
out no plans have been made for such
visit.
The Woman's auxiliary gave a valentine
sociable to the boys of the Y. NJ. c. A.
wednesday evening, and the enjoyment OF
the occasion is described by the BOYS in su-
perlatives. About so boys were present
and the rooms were attractively arranged
TO receive them. Each boy was instructed
TO bring valentine addressed TO some 9TH
er boy, but Secretary Wilson and Physical
director Horton were not forgotten. The
sleight-of-hand work by Fl. f. Jordan
pleased the boys immensely. as did also
the humorous reciting by Miss Florence
Clark and the cornet PLAYING by A. r. Par
ker. Refreshments of cake. cocoa, ETC.,
were served and bushel basket full OF
pop corn balls set conveniently near, with
regard TO which no restriction was given
flames were also feature of the sociable'
Mrs. Katherine Doyle, a resident of this
Town Tor 90 years, died at her home on
Elliot street Monday evening. Mrs Doyle
was born in Kilmurry, County Kerry, Ire
ian d, in 1918. She was twice married Her
nrst husband, Maurice Devine, died in
ireland, and her second husband, John
Doyle, died in Brattleboro 80 years ago
mrs mrs Doyle is survived by four children;
mrs Mary Landerfn, John Devine and
maurice Doyle of this place, and Daniel
Doyle OF Ludlow. The funeral was held
az st. Michaers Roman Catholic church
thursday morning and interment was in
I Ine family lot in the Catholic cemetery
Inc Inc funeral was attended by Mr. and
mrs John Cookery of Spofford, n. H.
mr. and Mrs. Daniel Doyle of LUDLOW,
bridget and Margaret Devine, Margaret
aserlihy, Ellie Sullivan and George Lander
nn OF Springfield, Mass. Miss Mary Mortar,
" OF Boston, and Maurice P. Devine oil
Providence, r. l., arrived too late for the
funeral being detained by the washout AZ
Orange, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16
State BOUNDARY Linz.

The final report of the commissioners on
the boundary line between Vermont and
Massachusetts has been made to the legis-
lature of the latter state. The commission
ers say that their survey showed that the
old line was very irregular and imperfect,
and town corners were not we'll marked
The commissioners tried to make the line
as nearly straight as possible without dis.
turbing the present line of occupation, or
changing the residence of any person from
one state to another The engineers dis
covered that the residence of George Phil
lips would be transferred from Colrain,
Mass, to Halifax, Vt AS it was not de-
sired to do this, arrangement was made to
run the line so as to touch the north side
of the Phillips house, leaving it in Massa-
chusetts. ID. III. Reed of Fitzwilliam, N.
H., has furnished the monuments, which
were eight feet long and IA inches square.
Some trees have been cut along the line,
and Gardner Oaks and Sylvester Slate pre-
scented bills of $35, for damage done to
their land in Bernardston. An offer of S15
each was made and rejected, and nothing
further has been heard of the matter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16

The Pageant which will appear at the
Auditorium on Washington's birthday au-
niversary, Feb. %, under the auspices of
the Murray club, will be the finest enter
tainment Mr.. Wales has ever given. About
$50 people are taking the different parts.
No expense or pains have been spared to
make it a success. The costumes are new
and elaborate and special scenery will be
used for the first time. Mr.. Wales was in
Boston last week and contracted for a new
electrical lantern producing a marvellous
light. A first class electrician will come
here to manage the calcium and stereopti-
con lantern.
The pageant will be entirely new and will
comprise selections from the latest operas,
solos, choruses, animated song sheet, coon
songs, marches, drills, groupings and a
variety of dances and gig, buck and wing,
cake walks. The matinee and evening
programs will be varied. The matinee
begin at 2 o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16
Creamery REORGANIZATION

The Londonderry Sitter says: "We are
pleased to note that the outlook for the
creamery for the coming year is brighten.
ing every day. The directors are laboring
ialIhiully to put things in shape for a biS
business upon a solid paying basis The
services OF competent butter maker will
De secured, probably Delbert Boynton of
Londonderry, who now has charge. The
business of selling will be in the hands Of
Qrln NJ Lowe of Fltchburg, Mass. Mr.
Lowe is a stakeholder and director and Is -
member OF firm doing a large commits.
sion business. This alone will be a sufti-
cleht guarantee that the business of the
company will receive irst-class attention -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16
nsnk whI.s, ,he mlnstrsl, Dead.

AFRO ("Hank') White, the we'll known
minstrel and auctioneer, died of heart dis
ease at his home in Felchville Wednesday
afternoon after few hours illness. He
began his career as a Snowman nearly 40
years ago, and for many years his name
had been familiar to all New England as
an end man, he playing the tambourine
and George NJ. Clark the bones in the
Whittemore and Clark minstrels. Mr..
Clark was townsman and a lifelong as
sociate of Hank, and on the death of Mr..
Clark few years ego Hank left the stage
and since that time has appeared only in To-
cal shows and on occasions for charity, etc.
He also made a reputation as an auction
eer. He was of 8 happy, cheerful DISPOSE
ton, and was universally loved and re-
spected. He has acted as ticket seller at
Valley Fairs several years. Rev. Homer
White of Randolph, Edward White of Bos-
ton and Hugh White of Reading are broth
ers. He leaves wife and an adopted son,
Howard White, who learned the ieweler' s
trade in Brattleboro with f. A. Hubbard,
and who now has a store at Enfield, N. H..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16
CABINET MEETING
Ofthe First General Conference District
OF the EpwOrth League VIII BE Held
March 4.


OF the EpwOrth League VIII BE Held
March 4.
The next cabinet meeting OF the fr.
general conference district of the Epwor,h
league will be held in the Methodist church
in Brattleboro March l. 1t will be an al
day meeting and visitors are expected from
the leagues of Bellows Falls, Williamsyille.
Hinsdale and Keene.
The cabinet officers are as follows:
President, Rev. Luther Freeman Of Port.
land, Me-. lst vice president, Rev. He
Foss, Bangor, Me-; 2ud vice president
Rev. L. II. Dorchester, Boston, Mass: q
vice president, Rev. NJ. S. Kaufman
Phi. D., Brockton, Mass. 4th vice pres.
dent, Rev. c. o. Judkins, Montpelier, Vt:
general secretary, Geo. W. Penniman. Fall
River, Mass; treasurer, E. NJ. Wheeler,
Providence, r. l.; superintendent Junig
leagues, Rev o. w. Scott, Chicopee, Mls.
All of the officers are expected, and VI
deliver addresses. On the night befo.s,
Feb. 2S, Rev. Luther Freeman Of Portlan3,
Me-, will deliver a lecture in the church
Mr.. Freeman is one of the most brilliant
young Methodist preachers in New Eng.
land and his lectures are enthusiasticAlJ
received.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16
Announcements.

have moved my barber shop to Ryther block
first floor, entrance next door north Of Roberts $
grocery store. wish to thank my customers for
their favors in the past, and to assure them and
any others who may call upon me- that hope by
careful workmanship and strict attention to BUSH
ness to merit their patronage in the future.
?. RATE.
Anyone having an account against Fuller Bat
terry must present it on or before March /.
Ed. WELD.
Have your pictures framed at Clapp 6 Jones s.
If your watch or clock is out of repair leave
It at c. W. Sawger's, opposite American House
Brattleboro, VT.
Marcus Ward & Co, g Royal Irish linen station
cry at Clapp and Jones's
Beautiful framed pictures at low prices.
CLAPP & JONES'
Beautiful Art Calendars, appropriate for New
Years presents lat Capp & Joness.
Smoke the H. & G. No. 80. best fve.cent cigar.
Sold at the Brooks House Pharmacy.
Waterman fountain pens the best. Full as
sortment at CIAPP & JONES
Popular sheet music and books. Strings for all
instruments and musical supplies at Clapp &
Jones's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16
beware OF Ointments for Catarrh thu,
Contain Mereurv

as mercury win surely destroy the sense of ANAL
and completely derange the whole system y1hen
entering Il through the mucous surfaces SCI
lions from reputable physicians az tha PdiescIlp'
shisy WIN 40 Is ten fold to the good YOU can &
@ IssS IRON SS them Halls caar6 cSTe
Sohtains no mercury, and is taken internaSao "
ing Slreety upon the blood and mucous sISy act,
s an en-. YoS st IN buying Halls Catarrh Cure les
ana made II Toledo, Ohio, by F. j. Cbeney y ny
a I,n ~ F STSRSsss price Is cents per bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16
Wheel Club ro,,rnam..

Games played since last week: Pool
Ohiids TO, Dunlevy 45; Dugan IS, Tnrn.
er 81. Three ball billiards-Pettee az
Munger 70, Pettee winning on the handi''
cap. Three men will compete in the finals
IN each class. George Foster and A II
Pettee, will be two of the three men 70
play three ball billiards for a diamond
ana u NJ Dugan has won his way into
the last round of pool players. '"'O
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16
THE RESULT FATAL.

Timothy Shea, Victim OF Accident At
West DummsrstOn, Died Last Night.
Timothy Shea, whose injury Monday at
the granite quarry in West Dummerston is
recorded on page of this paper, died last
night. He never recovered consciousness
after the Fall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16
NIr. Enmes Wi,hhrn,vs.

! Editor of The Phenir-Dear Sir:-I
wish to say through the columns of your
paper to the many inquiring friends it is
not my wish to have my name used for the
Office of road commissioner for the ensuing
year. PRESCOTT S. EAAiEs.
Brattleboro, Vt, Feb. 10, 1900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16

Five shares Of Brattleboro Street Railroad
stock are for sale-a good investment. Address
or call on A. v. May, Bank block.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16

Five shares OF Brattleboro Street Railroad
stock are for sale-a good investment. Address
or call on A. V. May, Bank block.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16

Five shares of Brattleboro Street Railroad
stock are for sale-a good investment Address
or call on A. V. May, Bank block.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16

Miss Parks Private school,
For all ages. 15 Chaplin street. Prepares for public
schools business or college.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16

rive shares Of Brattleboro Street Railroad
seock are for sale-a good investment. Address
OF call on A. V. May, Bank block
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16

1900 Lamson & Hubbard Hats now in stock at
e. j. Fenton g. Co.'S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16

1900 Lamson Hubbard Hats now in stock al
E. j. Fenton & Co.'S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16

See the 1900 Lamson & Hubbard Hats just re-
eeived at e. j. Fenton q Co.'S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-02-16

See the 1900 Lamson & Hubbard Hats just re.
ceived at e. ]. Fenton a. Co.'S.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-25

dated Tuesday, April "a, says thai tour
scouts surprised 300 British from Lady
smith April p, and put the whole body
to fight and captured two of them.
The arrival of Mafeking dispatches
has renewed the interest and anxiety in
regard to the fate of its defenders. Lady
Sarah Wilson's account of the slaugh-
ter of the three natives, who went out
from Mafeling last Friday to recover
some cattle which had been looted by
the Beers and who while they were
sleeping were surrounded by burghers
and shot without quarter, apparently
harshly misrepresented the action of the
Beers.
A dispatch received by the Associated
Press from Mafeking says that the ma
tiveS in question were unauthorized
raiders and that instead of being ruth
lessly slaughtered by Beers while asleep
they beat back the burghers who were
obliged to get reinforcements.
The dispatch adds: There was no
question of surrender. The leader of
the natives, a tall. spare man rallied his
men to the last and the fight progressed
from the rising to the sinking of the
sun. Those 25 Fingoes, armed with OBJ
sOlute rifles, fought with grim despera-
ton. Machine guns and 1Iausers pour
ed shot and steel into their midst. Until
their ammunition was finished the ma
tives fought and then the Beers killed
all but one of them who wounded hid
in the reeds and escaped.
General Snyman complained of Col.
Baden-Powen employing barbarians,
who killed six and wounded numbers
of Beers. Col. Baden-Powen replied
that the raid was not authorized. and
pointed out that a number of natives
were destitute because their homes had
been burned and their cattle stolen by
the Beers. He declined to be held re-
sponsible for the natives actions"
The correspondent concludes:
''Mafedng may be forgiven if it be-
gins to prefer some attempt at relief
rather than empty congratulations for
its gallant stand. Though there is
| only sufficient to keep body and soul
together. it will never dream of sur
render, but it is very, very weary o1
it all"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-25
BY ACCLAMATION.
Ohio Republicans Nominate a
State Ticket.
Hanna Refuses to Be Delegate
to Philadelphia.

Columbus, o., April 25.-The Republican
state convention reassembled at 1920 a.
m. Prayer was offered by Rev. John
Hewett.
The reports of the committees were
adopted, including the one making the
temporary organization permanent.
The committee on credentials found the
only contest in Washington county and
reported in favor of seating both delega-
tions, with each having one-half vote. Ex-
Representative Taylor. who led the oppo-
sition insisted this report would be like
congress allowing Roberts of Utah, one
fourth vote and his three wives one
fourth vote. Taylors motion to seat the
delegates selected under the call of the
state committee and unseat the contest
ants carried yeas ASS, nays 35S.
General C. H. Grosvenor, from the COM
mittee on resolutions, then reported the
following platform, which was adopted;
THE PLATFORM.
At the beginning the platform reaffirms
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-25

were in control of the convention COM
pletely changed the plans and half hour
before the hour of meeting, nobody was
certain who would be the nominees.
There has never been any doubt how
ever about the selection of State Sena-
tor E. B. Hardenburgh for auditor gen
eral. There was much opposition among
the leaders to the denomination of Con-
gressman-at-large Galsha A. Grow,
but it was Col. Quay's wish that he be
renominated. The choice of those op-
posed to Grow was DR.. Theodore L.
Flood of Meadville.
Before the convention assembled, it
was practically settled that the dele
gates at large will be Senator Quay,
Governor Stone, ex-senator Charles A.
Porter and James Elverson of PhiIadel-
phia, B. w. Green Of Emporium; ex-
Congressman John H. Leisenring of
Wilkesbarre, Congressman William Con-
nell of Scranton. and State Chairman
Frank Reeder of Easton. Henry W.
oliver of Allegheny, was the prominent
candidate for chairman of the conven-
tiOn.
The following is an abstract of the
platform:
1t reaffirms the last national Republi-
can platform. A comparison is drawn
between what is termed the deplorable
conditions prevailing at the close of the
Cleveland administration and the in
dustrial activity and financial security
at the close of the present administra-
ton.
Continuing, it endorses the present
administration and instructs the ma
tional delegates for Mckinley. For the
national defense, for the reinforcement
of the navy, for the enlargement of our
foreign markets for the employment OF
| American workmen in the mines, on the
! farms, in the factories. mills and shiI
yards. The immediate enactment of leg
| islation similar to that favorably re-
| ported to each branch of congress, is
| demanded, so that American built
| American owned and American manned
! ships may regain the carrying of oul
| foreign commerce.
| The country is congratulated that the
| money question no longer disturbs bus
mess conditions and adds that the golC
/ standard is now accepted as the none
tary unit of value.
! The election of United States senator.
| by the people is favored and an amend
ment to the federal constitution to tha.
effect is demanded.
The convention declares Its continued
| belief in the political and personal in
tegrity of ex-senator Quay and records
it's firm conviction of the governor
| right to appoint him to a seat in tn
| United States senate.
| Senator Penrose is also comm mended.
After the reading of the platform b.
Senator Penrose Senator Flynn trie,
| to get the endorsement of Senator Qua,
stricken out His motion was lost, %
to SO.
Senator Hardensberg was norninate
| for auditor general. Vote for congress
| man at large was: Foerderer 1888; GroN
| 255; Flood 80; Arnold 40.
Governor Stone made an addres
eulogising the Republican party an
| congratulating the convention on it
harmony and the convention adjourne
sine die.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-25
DOESN'T SETTLE 1T.
Sultan Must Pay That Debt
just the Same.

Constantinople Tuesday. April 24.-In
view of the steps taken by the United
States government in regard to the
claims arising out of the Armenian
massacres, the embassies of Great Brit
ain, France, Austria, Italy and Ger
instructions as to their similar claims.
The promulgation of the trade au-
thorizing the rebuilding of the Ameri-
can structures burned at KhaTput, and
the enlargement of the Roberts college
is regarded as showing clearly the
desire of the Yildiz Kiosk to be agree
able to the United States in the hope
that the latter will not press for the
payment of the indemnity. The United
States government has no intention OF
abandoning its claim.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-25
TO SEE HIS SISTERS.
President Mckinley Takes a Trip to
CLEVELAND.

Canton. O., April 25.-President Nc
Kinley accompanied by Private Secre-
tary CortelyOu and Postmaster George
Frease OF this city, left here for Cleve-
land this morning.
The president goes to Cleveland to
visit his two sisters. He will return TO
Canton this evening.
ARRIVAL AT CLEVELAND.
Cleveland. April 25@The train bearing
President Mckinley arrivel at the Valley
station in this city at 1920 this morning.
There was a good sized crowd present to
greet the president and he was cheered- as
he stepped from his car. He was immed-
lately driven to the home of his sister,
Mrs. Sarah Duncan, at No. 100 Oakdaie
street, where he will spend the day. Miss
Helen Mckinley, the presidents sister,
and Miss Grace Mckinley, his niece, are
also visiting Mrs. Duncan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-25
DEATH OF GEN. MEYER
Is Reported From Durham, But
Is Open to Doubt.

London, April 25.-The news received
today had little bearing on the question
of the hour. A dispatch from Durham
dated Tuesday April "a, reports that
Gen. Lucas Meyer is dead. but that
general is known to have been well on
the previous day.
A Boer version of the recent Boer at
tack at Fourteen Streams says that two
Beers were killed and four wounded
Little damage, 1t is added, was done to
the camp though it was vigorously bonn
barded.
The Ladysmith district is apparently
still only marked by snfping and scout
1ng.
a Boer dispatch from Glencoe. Natal,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-25
STAND BY QUAY.
Pennsylvania Republicans Are
True to the Boss.
Believe That He Has Been De-
MED His Legal Rights.
EVERYTHING HIS WAY.
His Candidates For Offices Easi-
ly Nominated.
Platform FavOrs Popular Sena-
tOrial Elections.
HIS WAY.

Harrisburg. Pa, April 25.-The Re
publican state convention was held to-
day in the Harrisburg Opera House to
nominate candidates for auditor gen
eral, two congressman at large and 90
presidential electors and also to select
eight delegates at large to the national
convention at Philadelphia.
The vote in the United States senate
in the case of NJ. S. Quay whose friends
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-25
Mrs. Palmer Rents Mansion.

Paris, April 25.-Mrs. Potter Palmer
Trocadero, the residence of the Marquis
de Montgomery. The rent is 10000
francs (s4. .Oao) monthly. Many other
wealthy Americans are preparing to en-
tertain lavishly during the exhibition
season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-25

CONTINUED on Sixth PaEe.l
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-25
LARGE AS HEN EGGS.
Terrific Hail at Seneca = Preceding
Rain Washed Out Track.

Seneca, Kan, April 25.-This section y
was visited by very heavy ram ana
hail storm Tuesday afternoon. Two and
one-tenth inches Of rain fell in two and<s
a half hours and hail fell nearly a.
large as hen eggs. About 400 feet Of tn
Kansas City & Northwestern track TFs
washed out just south Of the city,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-04-25
Weather Indications.

Chicago, April 25.-For Kansas: Part
" cloudy with showers tonight and in
east portion Thursday southerlZ winds.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-21

was tina. every chair in the room
was overturned. Everything on
the mantel was totally destroyed,
several bottles Of medicine being
hurled across the room aud broken
against the opposite wall. The
windows on each side the fireplace
were destroyed, the facing being
torn off and thrown on the floor,
while every pane Of glass was bro.
ken with the exception Of a single
glass. Mr.. Conway walked to his
fathers house, near by, and told
Ct his disaster and was informed
that it had been an hour or more
since the peal Of thunder which
did the work, and from this he
Judged how long he lay uncon-
scious. 1t must have been a pow
erful current Of electricity from
the manner in which il wrecked
the house.