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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
BRATTLEBORO LOCAL.
OPENED HIS w1FE's LETTER.
Ralph smith Arrested by Government
Authorities on Charge of Violating
the Postal Laws.

Ralph smith Arrested by Government
Authorities on Charge of Violating
the Postal Laws.
Because he opened letter addressed to
his wife and did not carry out written in
structions to "return to writer If not de-
livered," Ralph Smith, 30 years old or
more, was arrested Saturday night by
Deputy Sheriff f. w. Mcclure on com
plant of Peter Demars of BrattlebOro.
Mrs. Smith has been living in Maine late
Iy and Smith has been living at Watson
French's. A daughter of Mr.. Demars has
also been living at Frenchs. During the
latter part of August Mr.. Demars wrote
to Mrs. Smith, telling her some things
which he thought she ought to know, and
on the reverse side Of the envelope he
wrote the instruction to return to him II
not delivered.
There was an error in the address, and
as the post office in the town to which the
letter was sent was unable to deliver 1t,
the letter was returned to Brattleboro.
The name of the writer being on the back
of the envelope, it was not observed at the
local post-office, and, naturally, the letter
was placed in Smiths box. 1t is claimed
that Smith opened and read the letter,
paying no attention to the instructions to
return it to the writer, and that he kept IL
in his pocket number of days, showing
it on several occasions to his friends.
Through some of these "frlends" Mr.. De
mars learned that the letter was in Smiths
possession, and on his complaint war
rant was issued for Smiths arrest.
On Monday afternoon, the case being in
the jurisdiction of the United States gov
eminent, United States Deputy Marshal
Stoddard OF Rutland came to Brattleboro
and rearrested Smith on a government
complaint. Smith was taken to Rutland
on the evening train and was arraigned
before United States Commissioner Mer
rill. Smith was released on his own recog-
nizance and he returned to Brattleborc
the following day.
The case will be tried before Judge
Wheeler at the next term of The United
States court. Smith was undoubtedly un
aware that he was violating the posta
laws in not returning the letter to Mr.
Demars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
COMMON PROPERTY.
Public Praise is Public Property.
BrattlebOrO People May Profit by
Local Enforcement.

Public Praise is Public Property.
BrattlebOrO People May Profit by
Local Enforcement.
Grateful people will talk
Tell their experience for the public good.
Brattleboro citizens praise Doan's Kidney Pills.
Kidney sufferers appreciate this.
They find relief for every kidney Ill.,
Read what this citizen says:
Mr.. NJ. W. Bingham Of No. Pleasant street,
Esteyville, says: "Doans Kidney Pills helped me
a great deal My kidneys troubled me for yea RS
with a sharp pain in the small Of my back. II
was more severe in the morning for an hour or
two until had moved about considerably. Some
times it would last all through the day and per b
baps for several days in succession. The pain $
we're quick, darling and were very severe. The
secretlons from the Kidneys we're scant and at
times distressing l am poor hand to take med
icine and it did not seem as If could take tn
pills regularly, but when felt ths pain particu
larry severe took a dose. In this way they soor
relieved me-"
For sale by all dealers, price 80 cents. Foster
Mnburn Co, Blffalo, n. Y, sole agents for the
| United States.
Remember the name Doan's and take no sub
| stitute.
Sold by Geo. E. Greene, 90 Main street, Brattle
|
| boro, Vt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
New Hampshire's Rocky Mountains
and How 80 Visit Them Cheap.

In the rough and wild yet picturesque
country of northern New Hampshire,
known as the White Mountain region,
which might have been the pleasure and
recreation grounds of the gods of mytho-
logical times, one finds wonderful array
of scenic splendor, the like of which tour
lists say cannot be equalled elsewhere.
In this far-famed region, which is made
up of several distinct mountain ranges, is
the noted Franconia Notch and mountains
The principal feature is the profile of the
"Old Man of the Mountains" Close by
are Profile and Echo lakes, Cannon mount
ain, The Basin, Pool and Flume, each of
which one finds to be highly interesting
places. Bethlehem and Maplewood are de-
lightfully located, and to them thousands
go in search of relief for hay fever,
which is nearly ALWAYS instantly aleviated,
for the ar is pure, dry and healthful.
Fabyan, Mt. Pleasant, Crawford, Jeffer-
son, Lisbon, Sugar Hill, Colebrook, Lam
caster, Ossipee, Bartlett, North Conway,
Intervale, North Woodstock and lother
well-known resorts are the abiding places
for thousands of tourists, at each of which
places one finds an endless variety of
mountain wonders.
Every tourist should visit Old Mt. Wash
ington, for from that point one gets COM
plete view and idea of the mountain re-
gions. The trip up the mountain is decid-
eddy interesting. The summit is 6293 feet
above the sea level, and in some places on
the railroad the grade is IA inches in every
three feet. Prom the summit the view is
magnificent, extending in some directions
more than hundred miles.
Short trips can be made from the sum-
init. The one to the "Lake of the Clouds"
giving one a taste of mountain climbing,
while the excursion to Tuckerman's ravine
oftentimes proves to be hazardous and
dangerous The sunrise from Mt. Wash
ington is a most beautiful sight and we'll
worth the journey up the mountain to see.
Beginning Sept Is the Boston & Maine
railroad places on sale at many of its sta
tions reduced rate tickets to the mountains
good going not after Oct. 6 Except from
stations on Connecticut g. Passumpsic and
Fitchburg divisions, sale being dlscontin-
ued on Sept. 29). The rate is exception
ally low and if you want to go into the
mountain regions under the most favora-
BILE circumstances ask your nearest ticket
agent about them, or send to the general
passenger department, Boston g. Maine rail-
road, Boston, for circular of White Mount.
ain trips.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21

The New York Times says in its Satur.
day review of books and art Edwin Asa
Dix, the author of deacon Bradbury, f"
has lately been in Vermont accommodating
impressions and material for further work
in the same New England field. He has
visited some of the old villages and com
munities, away from the line of the rail
road, where the life is little changed from
that of the seventies, described in his
novel. Mr.. Dix spent much time in Yer
mont at that period, as well as before and
since, so that he knows his ground init
mately.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
"a Woman TenderfOot."

This is the title of forthcoming book
by Grace Gallatin Seton Thompson, wife
of the famous artist, author and lecturer,
whoi to appear in the Y. M, G. A. course
in BrattlebOrO ia October, and who has been
making us all acquainted with his wild an
final friends of late years. Mrs. Thomp-
son roughed it with her husband during
the trips when he gathered the material
for his "Wild Animals l Have Known"
and other books. Her narrative is full of
outdoor interest, and entertainment, and
women who go camping win find a fund
of valuable advice In the oOunsels regard
ing dress, cooking, and all such matters
which she gives from her experience.
Doubleday, Page & Co., New York, are
the publishers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21

The ive-day transatlantic steamer has
come, at least that is what the new record
of the Deutschland established as possible,
if such a ship is put on the Queenstown
route. The Deutchland's record from New
York to Plymouth, 1882 nautical miles, is
five days and eight hours, or an average
speed of 20 20 knots an hour. The New
York Queenstown record, 2779 miles, is
held by the Cunarder Lucania, five days,
seven hours and 20 minutes, or an average
of 21.S1 knots an hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
80 Americans Fought 1000 Natives.
TOiRI Casualties TO che Little Force, AZ
.---ReAswed Activity OF FIIIpInOs I'm
Several Districts.

TOiaI Casualties TO the Little Force, ~
.---ReAswed Activity OF FIIIpInOs I'm
Several Districts.
There has been a distinct increase of in
surgent aggression lately in Luzon, partic-
ularly near Manila, along the railroad, and
in the provinces of Laguna, Morong, Blu
lucan, Nueva Ecija and Pampanga, cul-
minatinR Monday in an engagement near
Siniloan, at the east end Of Laguna de
Bay, in which detachments of the 18th and
9th United States infantry regiments, 90
men all told, met 1000 insurgents, armed
with rifles and intrenched. The American
loss was II killed, including Capt. David
B. Mitchell and Second Lieut.. George A.
Cooper, both of the 10Th infantry, 20
wounded and FIVE missing, who are proba
bly, dead. The enemy had been pursued
for several days.
There are rumors of attacks on the rail
road and of trouble in Manila. Refugees
are arriving at Manila from Laguna, No
rong aud Pampanga provinces. The ma
tives OF Manila are restless and many are
leaving the city. The hostile demonstra-
tions are particularly marked along the
railroad and on the shores of Laguna de
Bay. The Filpinos have attacked garri-
sons and outposts. In some cases they
have charged towns, fleeing when pursued.
Guiguinto, Polo, Malolos and Caloocan have
been subjected to this treatment. Armed
Filipinos have appeared in the districts of
San Jose, San Mateo and Mariquina. In
the province Of Nueva Ecija ration wagons,
with an escort of -, were attacked and
the wagons burned. Five members of the
escort are still missing. Advices from
1.k., Il. - l.
can garrisons, near the capital. The Amer
lean casualties, outside the Siniloan engage
ment, are difficulty to ascertain, but they
are at least 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21

Franklin d. Hale of Lunenburg writes
the St. Johnsbury Republican that he is
not a candidate for the speakership of the
Vermont house of representatives, and
that he favors Fletcher D. Proctor of
Proctor for that position. The gentleman
from Proctor will apparently have no OPP
position in his candidacy for the speaker
ship.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21

The German government has sent a cir
cular note to all the nations declaring that
as preliminary to peace negotiations with
China the surrender of those leaders who
instigated the outrages against information
al law at Pekin must be made by the
Chinese government.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21

My friend, look here You know how weak
and nervous your wife is, and you know that
Carter's Iron Pills will elieve her, now why not
be fair about II and buy her boxg
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21
The Happy Result.

February 10th, 1900.
" DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM:-I cannot praise Lydia
+. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound enough. 1t is
just simply wonderful the change your medicine
has made in me. l feel like another person. My
work is now pleasure to me, while before using
your medicine il was burden. To-day 1 am a
healthy and happy girl. l think if more women
would use your Vegetable Compound there would be
less suffering in the world l cannot express the
relief have experienced by using Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound. "-MIss PEARL Coon,
Cor. 29th Avenue and Yeslar Way, Seattle, Wash.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1900-09-21

PINKHAL:-I
time with monthly periods being
myself
month menstruaon would become entirely
of always
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
GIVEN NO MEDICINES,

They admitted that he was not given
any medicine, but claimed there was
nothing to be wanted in the way of
diet or care that was not furnished
him.
All Of the Christian Scientist wit
nesses professcd having been cured at
one time or another by Christian Scien-
tist treatment after, The other treat
ments had ignobly failed.
The examination OF Mr. Mckee was
drawn out for nearly an hour by the
questions that the coroner and Jurors
propounded to him.
He said he was a graduate of a clas-
sical college and carried the degree of
master of arts. A year ago he grad
uated from the Massachusetts Meta
physical college, with the degree of
bachelor Of Christian Science. and n
diploma emitting him ic act as a pro-
fessional Christian Scientist or Chris
tian Science practitioner. His fees are
81 day or IS week "to those who
are able and willing to pay"
In answer to question by Juror
Gaffney as to how he would treat a
broken leg, Mr. Mckee said he would
first have the bone set by surgeon
and then apply Christian Science 10
prevent i'll after effects, such as in
Aammation and the like
He told of an instance where he had
dispensed with surgeon and cured "A
broken foot by Christian Science. In
time it was possible Christian Science
practitioners would set broken bones.
1t il no fault of Christian Science tha,
they do not do II now. 1t is the in =
ability of the practitioner and not any
defect in the science.
while we should have liberty to
prosecute our views" MI Mckea went
on to cay, I'VE respect others views.
1T IL a rule of our church. Except so
far as We are governed by divine laws,
we are subject to human laws. We
protect the public from it's stand
point. That's q practice Of ours. There
has been no violation OF the law in
this case. We can do anything We are
not forbidden to do.
I'VE are not forbidden to practice
Christian Science. We can refrain
from doing anything we are not COM
manded to do. We are not command :
cd by any statute to administer medi-
clnes. Over 1000 persons died in this
wv '"es Seo'. IA " Question as 10
whether or not there Is criminal negli-
gence In giving to others medicine
that failed In these more than 1000
| cases"'
DR.. Gardner simply testified that ne
violated no rule Of the board of health
or OF ethics In giving a death certif-
cate under the conditions named. He
has done 1t before and believes 1t per-
fectly proper, although he would not
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
MISSIONARY WORKERS.
They Had a Meeting in the Elm
Park church-Miss Hawley's Pa
per on Philippine Islands.

The union Of Women's Foreign Mis-
sion societies of the city met in the
parlors of the Elm Park Methodist
Episcopal church yesterday afternoon
and held a very interesting meeting,
representatives being present from all
the Methodist churches Of the city and
vicinity.
very interesting programme was
given. as arranged by the special COM
mittee made up of members of the
Simpson. Providence and Hampton
street auXiliaries. Between thirty and
forty members were present at j
O'Clock, when the meeting was called
to order by Mrs. G. r. Acker. acting
chairman and president of the Simpson
auxiliary mission.
The exercises were opened by a bible
selection read by the chairman, after
which prayer was offered up. Nearer
My God to Thee" was sung by all pres
ent. after which the secretary, Miss
Peck. read the minutes of the preced-
ing meeting.
Miss Hawley. of the Providence aux
iliary, then read a most interesting
paper on THE Philippine Islands" She
vivid)y described the geographical
structure of our new possessions.
"Leprosy is the disease which me-
naces the islands," said the speaker,
"and many unfortunate lepers are seen
there" She next drifted into a general
description of the animals of the land,
mentioning the domestically used buff
other Quadrupeds.
The botanical side of the islands
was then spoken of, the various plants
and flowers being described. The
speaker closed her address by express
ing her convictions that the Philip
pines present good field for mis-
sionary work, the door to which was
thrown open by Dewey's guns.
Mrs. Stone and Miss Bennett of the
Hampton street auxiliary next rem
dered duet, singing in fine voice.
Hazel Fryant, a. tiny tot whom tha
president jokingly referred 10 as IAN
honorary member" next recited "Tm
Only Little Child" in very pleasing
manner. Mrs. Shedd Of Simpson
church. who was down for paper on
"Our Neighbors." was absent, as was
also Mrs. Edgar, of Providence, who
was detained by illness. and therefore
could not give the map exercises which
she was down for on the programme.
Miss Hineman. however. gave a
piano solo which proved highly enjoy
able. and which brought the entertain
ment to Il close.
Opinions were then volunteered on
the essay read on the Philippines. the
various points of interest being dis
cussed, after which the meeting was
dismissed with the benediction.
The next meeting of this nature will
be held in June and will be conducted
by the ladies Of the Asbury, Dunmore
and Court street auxiliary missions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
BACKUs BowLERs WIN.
They Defeat the Scranton Bicycle
Club Team by 90 Pins.

The Backus bowling team last night
played the representative rollers Of tn,
Scranton Bicycle club on the alleys of
the latter organization and added an
other victory to it's list by winning out
by a score of 80 pins, having a total of
2,297 against 2,19S.
The game was merely the playing
Off of the first game Of the series.
which had since been declared null. In
that game the Backus club won out
by 14S pins, so last nights victory by
only % merely diminishes the victorious
teams record. counting by pins. Coons
was high man Of the evening, leading
the Backus club with 49, to his credit,
and being closely followed by Captain
Wardell, of the bicycle club with 49,,
made by very pretty rolling in the last
game. COons also had the highest
average. making lei 1-3.
Moore, a new player on the Bicycle
club team, made his first appearance
as a member Of the first team bowlers,
ON a level alley. and rolled very
pretty game, having a high score of
l6O and an average Of l53 1-3. The de.
tailed scores follow:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
13l.133 Washington Avenue, Scranton.
Connell, of Dorranceton, conducted ,he

Connell. of Dorranceton, conducted she
devotional exercises.
Three sessions will be held today.
After the business meeting in the
morning the twentieth century move
ment will be discussed. The spiritual
phase will be given by Rev. Wilson
Treble and Rev. John Bradshaw, of
Nanticoke. will lead the discussion.
ferred to by Rev. c. M. Giffin and
Rev. William G.. Simpson, Of Scran-
ton. will open the discussion.
The afternoon session will be devoted
to the business interests of the asso-
citation and several topics will be dis
cussed. among them being "Needful
Qualifications of the Methodist Minis
ter of Today" by Rev. II. H. Wilbur.
Rev. f. V. Armstrong will open the
discussion. "The General Conference
of 1907 Is Rev. F. Gendalrs subject,
and Rev. H. d. Smith will lead the
discussion. Wyoming District Metho-
disnl," by Rev. L. G. Murdock, of
Kingston, and discussion by Rev. F.
A. King.
Conference Evangelists" will be
Rev. stephen jays subject, and Rev.
]. h. Sweet will lead the discussion.
In the evening a praise service will be
held. Rev. Austin Griffin will lead the
conservation meeting and Rev. Z. v.
Armstrong will preach the sermon.
The following clergymen from this
city will attend the meeting today:
Rev. c. NJ. Gifiin, d. D., Rev. William
Edgar, Rev. J. b. Sweet, Rev. James
Benninger, Rev. w. G. Simpson, Rev.
+. =. Doty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
FUNERAL OF DIR. T. G. JONES.
Services Were Conducted at His Late
Home on Monroe Avenue.

The funeral of DR.. Thomas c. Jones
took place from his late home at 326
Monroe avenue yesterday afternoon at
2 o'cloch. Very impressive services
were conducted at the house by Rev.
DR.. Giffin, of the Elm Park Methodist
Episcopal church. and music was fur
nished by the Elm Park church quar-
tette.
A very large number of deceased 8
friends and relatives were present and
several handsome floral tributes
showed in measure the esteem in
which he was held. From the house
the funeral procession proceeded to
Dunmore cemetery, where interment
was made. The pall-bearers were DR..
Walter Lathrop. Of Hazleton; DR.. New
berry, of Priceburg: Dr. Corser, of
Providence, DR.. John McGrath, of
this city: DR.. McKeage, of West Scran-
ton, and Theodore Connell, of this city.
There were also four honorary pail
bearers, w. G. Goeckel, of Wilkes
Barre; Fred w. Emerich, Ezra Scott
and Aria v. Powell.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
I aCkaWanna
"THE"
laundry.
PERSONAL
eos Penn Avenue.

Hon. p. T.. Timlin has returned home
from New York city.
j. S. Swisher, district passenger agent
of the Jersey Central railroad. was at his
office yesterday after several days ILL.,
ness.
Professor a. II. Whitmore, of the
Scranton Business college, who has been
confined tn his home for the last two
weeks by muscular rheumatism, is now
convalescent and will soon be able Ia
again attend to his duties.
+. j. Ci.rcy. the we'll known caterer,
returned Sunday evening from a trip to
philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington.
Whhc at the capital city he attended
con ;ressional meetings and shook hands
with Congressman Connell and Commits
sioner Powderly and other celebrities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
A Card.

We. the undersigned. de hereby agree to
refund the money on a 5o-cent bottle OF
fails'to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee 25-cent bottle to prove salts.
factory or money refunded:
]. G. Bone 4 Son. Dunmore.
G. w. Davis. Providence.
w. D. Davis Providence.
Renniman & Co.. Avoca.
w. r. Manners, Moosic
F. A. Kane, MlnoOka.
Joseph Davis, Taylor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06

do 1t Unfortunately. The Jury re-
turned the folluwing verdict:
I'VE. the undersigned jury. do fini
that Raymond II. Weaver came to his
death from lack of medical attendance
for which certain treatment known
as Christian Science was substituted
We censure the practice of physicians
issuing burial permits In cases whcrc
they have not been personally in at 9.
tendance prior to death, as was done
in this case"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
Real Estate
For Sale and Rent

We have for sale an elegant colonial
residence. Linden street. facing Clay ave-
nue.; another at Green Ridge, opposite
residence of Mrs. Benncll; these two resi-
dences are of the very highest class
houses in the city.
A fine home at Lincoln Heights; also
one of same kind at West Park.
A double house, with drug store. cor
ner Prescott and Pine; n good investment
in this growing section of tho city. A
home at s1,65O; another at $2,400; ono at
s2,700: all above wers erected before the
big advance in building material.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
CLAIM THEY OBEYED
LAW OF The LORD
cHRrsT1AN SCIENTISTS Posi-.
TIoN IN THE WEAVER CASE

Did Not Kow the Case Was Diph-
liberia, but for Fear It Might Be
Some Such Disease According to
Physicians' Directions, They Took
Usual Precautions to Prevent Con-
tagion. Not Through Any Fear on
Their Own Account, but Out Of
Respect to the Views Of Others.
The Verdict.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
COLLECTIONS FOR FEBRUARY.
$113,S4e.26 Taken in by Collector
T. F. Panman.

The collections made by Collector of
Internal Revenue Penman for tbs
month Of February were as follows:
Collections on lists, $Sl516; beer
stamps. $7s,106.10; spirit stamps. $4,-
651.29; cigar and cigarette stamps. IS.
2S9.2S; documentary stamps. $12,25s. 40;
tobacco stamps. $7.959.s0; special tax
stamps. $l.O49.S3; proprietary stamps,
$7l3.36; total, $1l3,S49.26.
The collections for the month Of Feb
ruary, 1899, We're $lO7.94S.7S, showing an
increase this year Of $5,900.4S
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
PLACE THE BLAME
ON The COMPANY
VERDICT OF coRoNERs JURY
IN MT. PLEASANT CASE.

Believe It Was Due to the Fact That
a Proper Appliance Was Not Used
to Hold in Place the Lever by
Which the Fans at the Clark Vein
Were operated-James- Coulter,
Who Had Charge of Men, Gen.
sured-witnesses Who Were Ex.
amined and Their Testimony.