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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
The Hot Weather.

Brattleboro weather sharps pro-
nounced last Friday the hottest day
ever seen in this refreshing spot in
the Connecticut valley-temperatur
of 81 to 100 degrees being then re-
corded according to the freaks of in
dividual thermometers, but the highest
temperature was reached locally on
Tuesday of this week, as it was in
New York and in a large part of the
country. Not only was the heat the
greatest that day, but the death rate
exceeded that of any similar day.
The exact figures cannot be given,
but the Ney York Sun says the total
of deaths from the heat in the terri
tory of Greater New York was at least
$50 for that day-a record never be-
fore equalled. The Sun says further
that the only periods of heat compare
BILE to the present, since an official
record has been kept, were those of
the summer of 1876, while the Centen-
NAL exposition was in progress at
Philadelphia, the heat then lasting
continuously from June "a to July
q, and the extreme heat of 1896
which lasted from August to 10.
The average temperature of the month
of heat in 1876 was 1916. The highest
temperature in the hot week of 1896
was "a, but in New York 1913 has
been reached by the official thermom'
eter, located high up above
the reach of the reflected heat from
the streets. A popularity of the pres
ent heated term is that the great
blanket of heat has covered the whole
country, south and north east of the
Rocky mountains. While the tempera
ture has probably ranged higher fol
the whole term than during any SINH
lar period since records have been
kept, the physical suffering has been
greatly mitigated by the relatively low
humidity. Life often seems more
intolerable in the sticky dog
day" weather of August, with the mer
curry at sc to 80, than it has the past
week with a temperature 10 degrees
higher.
w. H. Childs, who has kept an off
cial record for some 20 years, put 101
opposite the date of July 2, the highest
mark he has ever known.
Three deaths occurred in the loca
field as a result of the heat. K
Smith, who died on the Dummerstor
road last week Thursday, Newton T
Moran, who was stricken at the Rich
ardson farm Friday, and Malcolm
Carey who died from sunstroke al
North Hinsdale Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro, July 2, Marvin G. Carey, 20.
In Wilmington, July l, Mrs. Lydia 5. Wat
kins.
In Townshend, July >, V. II. Gray.
In North Hinsdale, n. H., June 30, Malcolm
Carey.
In Geneseo, ILL.,, June , Hammond Liver
more, 66, formerly of jamaica.
In Brattleboro June 2S, Newton Thomas
Moran, 50.
In Newfane June 30, Mrs Sophia Lowe.
In South Londonderry. June - Mildred
Agnes, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Her
rick, year 26 days.
In Winhall, June % Charles Stark. 81.
In Marlboro, July 3. Cora May Alexander,
daughter of MIR. and Mrs. n. c. Alexander, 3.
In Winhall, June -. Chas. II. Starks, -.
In Londonderry, July 3, Mrs. Esther White
Hooker, ~.
In South Londonderry, July 3, Emil H..
Lehman. 81.
In Wilmington. June %, infant son of Mr..
and Mrs Frank AldriCh.
In Port land, Me. June - Edmund VI. Forbes
Il native of Wilmington, aud for many years Il
lawyer in Winchester. y. H.
In Putney, June 30, Mrs Sylvia L. Howe. 30
In Meriden, Conn. June 30, Masa Willis, -,
formerly of Bratteboro.
In Weston, June p, Charles Spraguc, -.
In Wichita. Kansas June y, George /. Lar
rabee, of Waterbury. a native of Halifax. 3S
In Guilfori July >. Samuel II. BNby, 80.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
CHESTERFIELD LIQUOR RAID.
Minlons of the Law Liked Beer and
Ale, But Thought It Might Be
ToIder

Mnlons of the Law Liked Beer and
Ale, But Thought 1t Might Be
Colder
LIQUOR raids in Vermont have for
many years furnished a butt for the
ridicule of persons not in sympathy
with the prohibitory law, but a raid
which recently took place in Chester
field, n H., beats the record in point
of farcicality and righteousness. The
"visit" in question happened about
$50 in the morning and was conduct
ed by a constable and deputy sheriff.
said representatives of the law and
order and prohibition appeared in the
barroom Just as a large jug of ale was
being drawn for use in the bayfield, of
neighboring farmer, and they watch
ed the thirst producing proceeding
with perspiring foreheads and water
ing mouths. At length, when the
states minions could stand it no long
err the deputy sheriff with an apollo
getic cough drew from his inside
pocket a harmless looking piece of
naper and remarked 81 suppose this
search warrant means you. 1t calls
for beer only" Without further par
ley one VI Tie OuCtlS SIeDD6u DGHluu
the bar and proceeded to draw a large
glass of foaming beer which he down
ed simultaneously.
Cad, that's good stuff" he remark
ed, wiping his lips with the back of
his hand, and Ito his partner in the
enforcement of justice) Don't you
want a glass?" His partner drank
the proffered liquid, remarking Ian
guidly after having finished every
drop that at might be leetle colder
without hurting ont"
The ale fawcet was given a similar
test to that which the beer cock re-
ceived and the opinion was unanimous
that the beverage was all right in
every way except its temperature.
Finally, when the raid was at an end
and the arrangements for a hearing
had been completed, the bartend r.
who had not lost his equanimity
throughout the whole performance
said, Wont you gentlemen have one
on me?"
"Why, we will drink one glass,
answered the dignitaries in unison
and as the deputy sheriff set his glass
upon the counter he added, eff you'll
ice that stuff we will stop on our re-
turn trip and pay for a few" 1t is
needless to add that the beer was iced
and that the officers drank further Ii
bations at their own expense on thei1
return.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05

Vessels built in the United States and
officially numbered by the bureau of navi-
CATION during the fiscal year ended June
30, 1901, number 1173 of 4O1,2 1856 gross tons,
compared with 1858 of SO5,677 gross tons
for the previous fiscal year. Unrigged
barges' canal-boats, etc, will add IS 1891
tons to this total. Such construction the
previous year aggregated76, 1856 tons. The
whole tonnage built has been exceeded
only twice in our history, in 1854 and in
1850 when the maximum, 5S3, 45O tons, was
attained.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
The Best Medicine
Money Can Buy.

Bakers Mandrake Bitters has been pop
ular remedy with the public FOR 80 years, and
is warranted to cure constipation, sick head
ache, dyspepsia, blliousness, Indigestion, kid
ney troubles will regulate the bowels and all
stomach ills 1t also purfes the blood, ex-
pelling all poisons and making one well in
every part of the body At all druggists, at p
cents per bottle or box, and money back if it
does not cure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
BIRTHS.

In Jacksonyille, June 20, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs Claude A. Pike.
In Wilmington, June 81, son to Rev. and
Mrs Nj. r. Foshay.
In Williamsvile June "a, daughter to Mr.
and Mrs. Walter f. Wheeler.
In Townshend, June -, a son to Mr.. and
Mrs L.. j. Parker.
In Orange, Mass, July 2, son to A. ]. and
Kate Rawson Falcon formerly of Brattleboro.
In Bernardston, June "a, a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Hale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05

One important piece of Republican
legislation went into effect Monday.
1t is the war revenue reduction act.
The quick collapse of the rebellion in
the Philippines, rendering unnecessary
so large an army as Congress author
lied, shows that the reduction in war
taxes might have been safely made
much larger; still, the abolition of the
one-cent stamp on kilograms and the
two-cent stamps on bank checks, Of
the taxes on bills of lading, drafts,
warehouse and express receipts,
money orders, promissory notes, pa
tent medicines, cosmetics, perfumery,
and a host of other things, will be
boon in convenience to business men
as we'll as in pecuniary relief. In ad-
dition to these total additions, there
are heavy attachments in taxation
along other lines, notably on beer and
tobacco, the total reduction reaching,
according to eT' nment estimates,
SAC, 900 ,OO0you ask f Many corpora
tions sartic be SUI 4, it is computed
sayenuine tablets
.(NeYer sold in bul ..
always a cheat AM P'aEas,ee Mrs
All druggists I0P II,.i NJ clark ark. Miss
"a ordsr oobbs, Geo.
If Waite,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
Dissolution Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the co-partner-
ship heretofore existing between A. f. Roberts
ana j. L. Gleason in the grocery business in
Brattleboro, under the firm name of A. f.
Roberts Co, is this day dissolved 10y mutual
conccnt. Mr.. Roberts will continue the bust
ness and will assume all obligations of the firm.
A. +. ROBERTS,
j. E. GLEASON.
Brattleboro, VT. July |, 1901.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
Fire at North HinsdaIe Last Night

The house and barn on the Phillip Bar
rett place in North Hinsdale owned by
George Birch, who lives on the simon
Brooks farm on Vernon road, and occu-
pied by Mr. Birchs son John, were burn
ed about o'clock last night. The bril-
liant illumination of the sky was seen by
large number of Brattleboro people but
inquiry by telephone to Vernon, Hinsdale'
Mortified and Keene failed to locate
the fire. The particulars were brought
to Brattleboro this morning by a resident
of North Hinsdale. The fire started in
the barn and was probably caused by a
frecracker. A bunch of firecrackers was
exploded a short distance from the barn
few minutes before the fire was dis
covered, and it is supposed one of them
was thrown into the barn. When dis
covered the fire had made such headway
mat it was impossible to extinguish 1t
and attention was turned to the stock,
all of which was saved. Nearly all OF
the household furniture was saved. The
Darn was connected with the house by a
wood shed and carriage house. The
buildings were insured for $500 and were
totally destroyed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05

A New Jersep Supreme Court Justice
mas rendered very interesting decision
10 the effect that a trolley railway, using
public highway, has acquired perma-
heht ownership of the land upon which
us tracks are laid, and that this consti-
tutes taxable real interest. The collec-
toh Of such tax would add very largely
70 the revenues of the large cities of the
country, I'll New York legislature took
an advanced step two years ago on the
question of taxing public franchises,
a mneh 1t enacted into law the principle
Enumerated by lne New Jersey judge.
me famous Ford FRANCHISE law classes
puohc franchises as real estate and taxes
aeCordlngly, with the result OF making
p pL, service corporations bear an equit-
aule snare of the burden of taxation,
a asu raising several millions of dollars in
o Ftullonal taxes. The new York method
uealing with the problem of taxir
puplc service corporations seems to
am practical as any yet devised.-[Nef
Shpton TeraId.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
A Card.

We wish in this way to extend our thanks to
all our neighbOrs and friends for their kind
ana ready help ut the time of the sudden death
OF our tather for the sympathy shown by
noth word and act, and for the floral tributes.
we especially recognize the services of his
comrades of the Grand Army at the funeral
ana IN the performance of the Grand Army
ritual at the cemetery.
CASPER n. MORAN.
FRANK MORAN.
JEROME w. MORAN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05

INOR SALE-Onc new tNo-story house on
a Pleasant street; ten rooms. Crowcll water
70 mouse, connected with sewer. land ~ feet
build ON and some other good property for
sale. Call and see. Property must bc sold.
[. W. WARD, Il Pleasant ST., Brattleboro. Vi.
~ If
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
Gard OF Thanks.

We wish heartily to thank the friends who
rendered such manifold and helpful service
during the last illness, nj the death. and IN
connection with the funeral service Of our
mother such service and the sympathy that
prompted it have helped us very much in time
of sorrow.
MIR. AND MRS. +. c. LOWE,
CARRIE A. LOWE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
Gor SALE.

LNOR SALE OR RENT Building in rear of
a Hooker. CoTscr a Mitchcll's factory suit
able for shop or storage. H. b. HAI-S nj the
Brooks House Pharmacy. 2j-27
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
90 Rrnt.

| ITO RENT-Two tenements; 81 and s.. w. r.
| L GEDDIS. 22-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05
gAantEn.

UTANTED-AT ONCE-50 stitchers; those
w experienced preferred. HOOKER, COR
SER 81 MITCHELL. 28-27
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-07-05

FINO RENT-Pleasant tenement corner Lo-
l. Gust and Vine streets well arranged, hard
wood floors in dining room and kitchen. En-
quire on premises. 2129
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-05-10

mittees of all the counties in that legs
lative district. which findings shall be
final and binding.
We recommend Allie W. Young for
Chairman of the State Central and
State Executive Committees, d
Judge :. +. Jones as a member OF said
committees from the State-at-large.
know the Courier does not discuss
affairs of party management IN details
but will it be liberal enough To publish
the above rules as declared by the Dem
ocratic State authorities. And let some
one answer. how and why the two com
mitteemen in the Hickman precincts
were appointed before election? How
and why State Chairman Young re-
moved two old Committeeman In Hick-
man county and appointed two new
men in their places: If the two old
Committeeman were not legally such.
how was their action Is calling the
Fulton convention of Feb. 1. legal: III
these Hickman County "hoiC V ers
were not legal, because not elected by
the people, how Is it that certain Fulton
county ~holdoyer' are legal! etc.
Whether the Courier publishes this or
not. we are going To he heard by the
neople. DEMOCRAT.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-05-10
We AND GERMANY.

In considering the matter of this
Governments future relations with
Germany it is, as logical necessity. i'm
perative that the German movement of
colonization now going on IN South
America be recognized as menace TO
the friendliness of spirit long existing
between the two nations.
An attache of the German Embassy
in Washington is quoted in the news
reports as giving utterance 10 the Ger
man view of this moment which IN
itself reveals the existing operil. "Ihe
extension of German interests. he says,
abiding to German Colonies now being
established in South America "neces
sarily means that we must take meas
ures to protect them. That is what we
are doing. Our preparations are not
aimed at the United States"
And yet it may be seen at glance
how easily this German duty of pro
tecting" German colonies in the lower
half of the Western Hemisphere can as
sumo the aspect of German lnterfer-
ence in the affairs of the South Ameri
can Republics which is forbidden by
our Monroe Doctrine. 1t is also easy TO
see how, at some day in the not remote
future, Germany will make answer to
an American protest against this viola
ton of the Monroe Doctrine. since it is
already the European opinion that the
Monroe doctrine Is no longer in force.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-05-10
INVITATION To HICKMAN REBS.

Our friend, Jim GRAMPuS Idrhei, ;
commander of the Confederate Camp at
Fulton, sends through the Courier an
official and cordial invitation to all ex-
confederates, their sons, daughters and
friends, TO go with the Fulton Camp
and the 9TH Ky. Regiment, TO the re.
union at Memphis. He says the round
trip is g. 40. Also that Col. Hale has
made arrangements for such OF the Reg
iment as desire it for cots at JOc head
and meals tree The train is to leave
Fulton about the middle of the day,
and il is desired that those going this
way will let Major Hale know SO that
the necessary cars can be had. blow
ever. the Hickman people are expecting
to take special cars from Hickman TO
Paducah junction and there be attach
ed to the 18th Ky. Train
Bv the by Commander Parker has had
special honor conferred upon him,
Gen. Holt having appointed HIM on his
staff a. Asst. q. NJ. General. lie also
notes the fact, officially that Miss MAJ
Faris OF Hickman, has been appointed
LIST Maid of Honor for the 9Th Ky, and
Miss Hale Sponsor.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-05-10
DEMOCRATIC PARTY RULES.

The following amendment to the rules
governing the Democratic Party of the
State of Kentucky, adopted at the State
Convention in Louisville, June IA. 1900:
That hereafter whenever vacancy
occurs in any of the county or legisla-
tive district committees, the same shall
be filled by the Democrats of the pre-
cinct after ten days notice. duly signed
by the chairman and secretary of SAID
committees, as to the time and place
of holding said meetings for said pur-
pose shall have been posted. Provided,
that on the third Monday in November,
1900. the Democrats of this State shall
meet at their various voting places at
the hour of o'clock p. m, and proceed
to select d committeeman to serve a
term of four years, and that on the
Monday following such precinct com
mitteemen shall meet at their various
county seats and organize by electing a
Chairman and Secretary of said county
or district committee. who may or may
not be a member of said committee.
The Chairman or any member of said
committee may be removed for cause
by majority thereof.
The Chairman or majority of said
committee may call a meeting OF the
same whenever they deem it necessary.
Vacancies occurring IN any of said
committees after the organization here
in provided for shall be filled a. herein
before set forth.
If, after notice as aforesaid, there
shall be no election held i'll any precinct
then the State Central Committeeman
Of the district on recommendation of
the chairman, or in the event he does
not act, within ten days after such fail
ure Of election. on recommendation Of a
majority OF the committee of the county.
till such vacancy by the appointment of
Democrat of such precinct
This amendment shall not apply to
cities of the first and second classes.
The following amendment to the
Rules governing the Democratic Party
in the State of Kentucky. adopted at
the State Convention held at Lexington,
KY, July 10. 1900:
We recommend that the rules now
governing the Democratic Party IN the
Convention at Louisville. June, IA. 1900,
Ituidiu dS tucN INV dlt. VIII luc lOi-
lowing amendments:
RESOLVED, That the rules for the gov
eminent of the State Central Committee
be amended by adding thereto this rule,
viz: That when there are two or more
persons claiming to have been nominated
TO any Office by the Democrats of con
gressional. railroad or judicial district of
the State, IT shall be the duty of the
State Central Committee to investigate
said conflicting claims, determine who
justly entitled to said nomination OF
make such orders as will result in the
proper settlement of said dispute, and
the finding of said committee shall be
binding upon contestants for said office.
All contests for county or Legislative
offices shall be referred to the County
Committee for settlement, and the find
ing of the County Committee shall be
final, except legislative districts having
more than one county. Then the con-
tests shall be determined by the com
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-05-10
HORNBEAK TOPICS.
HoRNREAK. Tenn. May oth. 7


Mrs. Sammie Grimmett and daughter
Miss Elva. Mrs. Lou Ann Gates and
Mrs. p. Williams. were in Union City
last week visiting.
Miss Iphi Charter and Mr.. John Lit
ten went 70 Bethel Saturday.
Miss Lille Fleming visited in FL
bridge last week.
Mrs. o. ID. b. Moultre and Miss Nora
Trosper went to Union City Monday.
The Board of Education of Hornbeak
have employed Prof. w. l.. Willingham
for his tenth year.
A sad accident occurred here last
Monday morning Mr.. Don Arnett of
near Maytield. was going down lill with
a heavily loaded wagon, in attempting
to place his foot on the brake slipped
and fell under the wheels, killing him
instantly.
MADAM GRUMPY.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-05-10
FULTON GRADUATES.

The young people who graduate in
the Fulton schools are: Misses Annie
Bell, Rec Boyd. Addie Bullock. Mary
Carr, Maizie Chambers, Essie Clanton,
Lillyan Collins. Sallie Freeman, Pearl
Hall. Matte HuddlestOn. Kathleen
Murphy, Clara Savage. Messrs VIII
Kelly and Sam Caldwell. \ higher
grade is to be added next year, and
many who would have graduated this
year decided TO wait and take the high
err grade.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-05-10
WANTS $4,000 DAMAGES.
NEPOLION FULCIER DEMANDS A
JUDGMENT AGAINST THE
I. G. RAILROAD.
I'nlton Loader. !


Napoleon Fulcher, through his attor
ney, Herschel T. Smith. has filed suit in
the Circuit Court of Fulton county
against the Illinois Central railroad for
81 600 damages. Fulcher is the young
boy who lives at Harris Station. 1t viii
be remembered that on the afternoon OF
Sept. 3, 1909. he attempted TO board Il
southbound train TO go to Harris. and in
order TO do so had TO mount big sand
pile on the side of the track. The loose
ness of the SAND caused him TO slip and
his right foot was cut off.
The Hon. JOHN {. Underwood, former
lieutenant governor of Kentucky, has
won his long pending damage suit ut
Nashville. against the Confederate Vet
eran Magazine and the Southern Meth
odist Publishing House The jury on
Thursday returned a verdict awarding
damages OF Sl5, 900 against editor :. \.
Cunningham aud the publishing house
Jointly, and $4,000 additional against
Cunningham in the way OF punitive
damages. The libel suits grow out of
q controversy over the collection of Il
fund for the establishment of Battle
Abbey, a Confederate Museum. at Rich
mond, Va. Col. Underwood was pl4ced
In charge of the fund. The Confederate
Veteran INDUCED in some severe stric-
torres as to Underwood management
rejecting on his integrity to a consider
able degree.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-05-10
PADUGAH Street FAIR
AND ORIENTAL DISPLAY.
Monday, May, Is,
And Continue Entire Week.

The Paducah Street FAIR and Orlen-
tai Midway commences next Monday.
May IL, and continues the entire week.
Every afternoon and nightly, Elk's
Street Carnival, Merchants and Man
ufacturer's Display, the finest music.
and every character of amusement, the
Congress of National Dancing Girls,
Magicians, &c, &c. Reduced rates on
Railroads.
The Hickman courier. [volume] (Hickman, Ky.) 1859-current, 1901-05-10

and get You Roller Bearing Bug
gy and let your horse rest, or get
a Rubber Tired Buggy and rest
yourself. You can get buggy of
us for $3.50. that is guaranteed, and
a Top Buggy for $40, harness for
$50. We are also headquarters for
everything in Flows, Hoes, Plow
Gear, Wagon Harness. Mccormick
Machinery, Rakes, Mowers. Binders,
Binder Irvine and Gaar Scott
Tnreshers, and in fact the largest
stock of the kind in Western KY.
We sell goods on smaller margin
than anybody at Hickman, Ky.