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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
Death of Mrs. c. l. Howe.

Mrs. Martha B. Simonds. widow of
the late c. l.. Howe, died at her home
on Harris place, on Thursday, Aug. s.
She was the daughter of Asa Simonds
and Sophia Lyon of Peru, VT. She was
born in 1928, the fourth in a family of
ten children.
She was educated at Burr & Burton
Seminary in Manchester, VT, and at
the age of 10 she went to Maryland as
music teacher in a planters, family.
After remaining there two years she
returned home and for several years
taught in the public schools in the
state.
In 1S4S she was married to G. L.
Howe, coming to Brattleboro in 1857
where she has since made her home
At the age of IA years she united with
the Congregational church and has
always been a consistent, faithful
member and jealous worker. Lovely
and beloved her presence will be
greatly missed. Among her brothers
and sisters in the church, and in the
| Sunday school, where she was a teach
er for 35 years, she was always an
| inspiration to every one to seek that
| holy life of which her life was such
a notable example. Faithful to every
duty as a wife, mother, neighbor and
| friend she yet found time, despite her
manifold cares, to store her mind with
| lofty thoughts and to seek the riches
of that kingdom which is not of this
world, and many a soul will bless her
for her loving words and tender SYM
pathy as she pointed the way to that
higher life, which she strove to live
every day. She has left us to join the
great multitude in the heavenly
spheres, but the benediction of her
sanity life remains with us a prophecy
of eternal life and happiness.
She leaves, to mourn the loss of a
tender, loving mother, n. S. Howe and
Miss Janet Howe, step-children; John
c. Howe, photographer of Brattleboro;
Mrs. E. E. Holloway of Indianapolis
Lucien Howe the well-known musician
of Brattleboro; Fred i. Howe, and
Mrs. Mary Howe-Lavin, the sweet
singer of Brattleboro. Funeral Sc:
vices will be held at the house or
Harris place Sunday afternoon at two
o'clock. A. E. w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09

At the opening of business at the
United States treasury July 81 it had in
its possession the largest fund of gold
held by any nation in the world and
the greatest ever possessed by this
government. 1t amounted to $504,-
354,297. This meant an increase dur
ing the past month of nearly 100000
900 and an increase of STA, 422 1922 over
the figures Of the corresponding date
of last year.
England has incurred the disappro-
baton of the civilized world by arming
the blacks to fight against the Beers.
The Beers refused assistance long ago
from one powerful tribe of natives who
were inclined to be hostile to the Brit,
ish. Not only are atrocities likely to
take place with weapons in the hands
of the natives, but in arming them
England may establish a menace
which will continue after the present
war is ended. The blacks outnumber
the whites in South Africa 4 to 1.
OF the eight trial races within the
time limit, the Columbia has won five
and the Constitution three. In a mod
crate breeze the boats show about
equal speed. In a light breeze the
Constitution is superior and in strong
winds the Columbia is the fastest boat
The Columbia can reach and beat into
the wind better than the new boat
but in running the Constitution makes
the better showing. 1t remains to be
seen whether the Constitution new
rig with a mast five feet taller will
change this record.-[Rutland Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, b
The Y. M. c. A. Star Course.

Oct. LIST will open the finest and
best course of entertainments ever pre-
sented by the lecture committee of the
Young Mems Christian association of
Brattleboro.
The generous support which the peo-
pie gave them last winter has encour-
aged the committee to secure the best
talent they could find in the whole
country, so that each entertainment
the coming season will be the very
best of its kind.
Besides this, there will be one addi-
tional attraction, making FIVE in all.
without any extra cost to the patrons
of the course.
The following is a complete list of
the entertainments with the dates
when they will appear:
Oct LIST, Kneisel Quartet of Boston
Nov. 7th, Katharine Ridgeway Con-
cert company
Dec. 18th, F. Hopkinson Smith.
Jan 29d, Marc, the magician.
Feb. 18th, John B. DeMott.
The Kneisel Quartet has the distinc.
ton of being recognized as the finest
string quartet in America. Mr.. Kal.
tenborn, when here last season. said
mittee that the Kneisel was the only
quartet in the country which he would
admit was better than his.
The Katharine Ridgeway Concert
company has proved a great success
wherever it has appeared.
BY an agreement among the differ
ent associations last winter a vote
was taken as to which attraction IL
their star course was the greatest sue
cess, and the Katharine Ridgeway
company received the most votes o.
any.
F. Hopkinson Smith is one of the
most versatile men in the country
He ranks high as an architect, painter
novelist and lecturer.
Marc, the magician, excels in hi
feats of legerdemain. In his chosel
field he has no superior in the land.
John B. DeMott, the popular scienc,
lecturer, is one of the busiest mel
in the country, as his services are al
ways in great demand.
1t is the aim of the committee t
bring to Brattleboro the best talen
in the land, at actual cost to thei
patrons. 1t is hoped that all who ar
interested in raising the standard O
our entertainments will encourag
them by their presence and support.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
eRATTLEeoRo PERSONAL.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reed are spend
ing 10 days in Manchester, N. H.
Leopold Retting has rented the Hor-
ton house on Chase street and will
move there.
Dwight Goodenough of Springfield,
Mass, was here this week to attend
the funeral of I. B. Taft.
Mr.. Jackson of Peterboro, N. H., has
rented a tenement in Retting place
and will move there Sept. 1. He is
q life insurance agent.
Mrs. NJ. r. Micott and son, Kenneth
accompanied by her sister, Miss AL
berta Ellis, left for her home in Bur
lington Wednesday for a months visit
Charles Root and family will come
from Springfield, Mass, this week to
spend several days with w. F. Root
after which they will go to Spofford
lake as the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
George E. Greene.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph H. Reed of New
York city are expected today for a
visit of two weeks with Mr. Reeds pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Reed OF
Central street. Mr.. Reed is in the of
fee of the Metropolitan Street Rail
way company.
E. B. Slate of Chester and E. L
Stark of Dummerston will begin work
next Monday in the wholesale depart
ment OF Durham Brothers. Miss
Maude Hamilton, who has been sub
stituting during the vacation period
will remain with Durham Brother:
permanently as stenographer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
Going Home
Loaded
F. c. CLAIR

The gypsy moth, which was suppos-
ed to have been confined to Massachu-
sets, has appeared in a colony cover
ing five acres in Providence. Thou
sands of the moths are in sight, laying
their eggs on the trees. The size of
the colony indicates that its age is not
less than three or four years. The
swarming caterpillars strip the trees
of their leaves.
An interesting story concerning the
Mojave desert is told by the San Fran
cisco Argonaut. This great tract of
burning land has been treated as hope
less, irrigation, with its necessary res
ervoirs, being deemed too expensive by
both state and federal governments,
but the oil men got an idea that the
Kern river oil belt might extend
through the desert. So they had wells
bored for oil, and though they found
none, they did strike water; and so,
If the water belt indicates perman-
ency, there will follow an agricultural
development of the desert by means of
irrigation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09

"A curious phenomenon was observ-
ed at the village of lie Ghazil, in the
French Alps, recently. One day to-
ward evening the inhabitants were
disturbed by a loud rumbling in the
vicinity of Mont Farand, which in
creased in intensity. Looking toward
the scene of the disturbance, the vii
layers were further startled by see
ing bright flashes of fire. At first the
unusual spectacle was attributed to
volcanic agencies, and party of civil
engineers set out to investigate. They
discovered that the intense dry heat
had caused the chalk rocks on the sum-
NIT of the mountain to crack and to
break away in all directions. These
rocks had descended the mountain
like an avalanche, and being thickly
veined with slick, in descending they
had struck one another with terrific
force, scattering brilliant showers of
sparks in all directions, with such
rapidity that they resembled one sim
gle sheet of flame.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
MARRIAGES.

In Brattleboro, July %, by Rev. +. f. Mar
BILE PHI. d.. Ebert p. Turton of Roseville. N. j b,
and Euphemia Il. Howe, NJ. d., of Vernon.
In Brattleboro, August g. by Rev. Father
Cunningham, Harry f. Ravens of Boston and
Miss Nellie II. Stewart of BrattleborO.
In Brattleboro, August 3. by William S. New.
ton, Esq. John La Plant and Laura Cousino
both of Chesterfield, n. II.
In Putney, Aug 8. by Rev. W. T. Sparhawk
Prof Newton d. Clark of Plymouth. n H.
and Miss Grace Isabel Prouty of Putney
In Jacksonville, by A. A. Butterfeld, Esq.
George II. Hart and Mrs. Mary X. Alden, both
of Conway, Mass.
In East Hardwick, July 20, by Rev. Bergim
Ezra Frank Cove of Bellows Falls and Maud
Ethel Powers of East Hardwick
In Keene, N. H., Aug. 6, by Rev. J. L. Smith
Rev. Forrest ID. Brown of PerkinsVille anC
Miss Matte Laura Clough of keene.
In Bernardston, Mass. August 3. by Rev
Mr.. Day, Miss Josephine Day of Bernardstor
and John f. Edgar of Springfield.
In South Londonderry, July q, by Rev. +. +
CQburn. Archie w. Bemis and Emma +. Bemi
both of Londonderry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
General Strike Order.

A general strike order to practically
all Amalgamated men in the United
States Steel Corporations employ who
are not now on strike was issued
Tuesday from the Amalgamated asso-
citation headquarters and mailed to all
Amalgamated lodge officials, directing
that, "unless the trouble is settled on
or before Saturday, Aug. 10, 1901, the
mills will close when the last turn is
made on that day." The order affects
approximately $4,000 men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
Vermont Boys at chlckamauga
From the Barre Times.l

Vermont boys and st. Adams boys
served their country faithfully and
we'll in five wars before the Rutland
News ever saw the light of day and
its attempt to pay a personal score
bv belaboring with its pen the records
of those Franklin county boys who
with twice the bravery required on the
battlefields, stood up before death and
disease in its most insidious, filthy
creeping form, among the fever
stricken camps of Ch,ckamauga can
not be too warmly condemned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
Letter to Dr.. D. P. Webster.
RrattLebOrO, Vt.

Dear Sir: You know and see and talk with
everybody i'm and about your town; we want
you to know Devoe lead and zinc, that lasts
twice as long as the old-fashion painters paint
dead and OLD and costs no more.
What would you expect of paint sold un
der this guaranteed
IF you have any fault to find. with this
paint, either now in the painting or atterwaro
in the wear, tell your dealer about it,
I'VE authorize him TO do what is right at oul
expense"
If we could make you a better paint VIC
should like TO do it-there's nothing too gooo
for postmaster. We can't; it's the best ye'
known. And we've had l45 years apprentice
ship.
Yours truly,
40 F.W. DEvoK q Co.
S. Robbins & Cowles sell Devoe paint IN
your section. ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09

In Sweden a person may go into the
smallest postoffice and If he wants to
subscribe for any publication in any Of
least of that part of it which has
united in this business, all he has to
do is to fill out blank and pay the
price. A quarterly Government pub
LEGATION, much like telephone book
in appearance, gives the sum to be
che rged for each newspaper and mag
azilr for the various periods-one
year, six months, three months, etc.
The postmaster RENTS the receipts
from this source with his other bust
ness returns, and his general bond
covers the transactions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
Hoods JdrSdpGriiLO
BIRTHS.

In Brattleboro Aug. :, a daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. G.. A. Barker.
In Wardsboro. August Z, a daughter to Mr..
Bert +. and Mrs. Jessie A. Moore.
In Stratton, August 2, daughter TO Mr.. and
Mrs. f. N MapoOn.
In Springfield, Mass, Aug. 1, a son to Mr..
and Mrs. Roy =. Clarke. aud grandson to Mr..
and Mrs Scott Clarke of Bellows Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
Brattleboro Again the Victor.

The Y. NJ. C. A. base ball team won
another game from Capt. Raleigh's
Hinsdale aggregation on the local
grounds Saturday by a score of 8 to
8. The game was well and closely
played throughout. The features were
the excellent pitching by Monroe, of
the Brattleboro team, who struck out
IA men, and a phenomenal catch by
Stolte in the seventh inning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
DEATHS.

In Brattleboro. Aug. g. Mrs. Mary b. ST.
monds. widow of G. l.. Howe, 7S.
In Brattleboro, August 2, Isaac Burnett
Taft, ~.
In Townshend, August 3. Miss Emily Burnap,
Is.
In Greenfield, Mass. August ]. Angelina.
widow of Cushman C. Wilcox, formerly Of
Gulford, a..
In Bernardston. Mass, August l. Martin II.
kennpy 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
Killed by Lightning.

A bolt of lightning during a heavy
shower yesterday afternoon killed
George Human and seriously hurt A.
La Bounty at Derby Line. Both were
at work in the hay field at the High
land stock farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09
HAWLEY.

Aug. 9.
A leaky water pipe dam
aged As of our Women's
Wrappers. Most of them
are sizes 40 and AZ. They
were IS cents to $2.95 each.
Take any one of them now
at just half.
We are still able to furnish
all sizes in our special Lawn
Wrappers at 40 cents.
Last week a city retailer
closed 100 dozen "Geisha"
high grade white waists
which had been So to SIS
each and offered them all
at $1.98 each. We have a
few of them here to be sold
at same price.
All our regular stock Of
shirt waists at reduced
prices now.
Still another lot of choice
styles in Sailor Collars at Is
cents.
Some new $6,95 and $7.95
fine grade black separate
skirts.
More new "Rainy-Day"
Walking Skirts.
Few more P. K, Linen
and Crash Wash Skirts,
bought at clearing -ou t
prices, to be sold same way.
Clearance prices now on
all summer stuff,
Have two stylish black
Taffeta Elton Jackets left;
one was $3.50, the other
$11. 50-either one now for
SIS.
During this dull month of
August you can buy a
Jacket, Cape or Suit which
will be suitable for fall wear
at less than real value.
N. |. HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09

Maude Adams will appear the COM
ing season in Quality Street" new
play by ]. NJ Barrie, the author or
"The Little Minister" in which the
actress has so won the public heart
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-08-09

Summary-Stolen bases, Brattleboro 3, Htns-
dale 0; strike outs by Monroe IA, by Raleigh 3
two base hits, J. Tufts Fox; bases on balls, by
The copper era., 1901-03-07
MINE AND MINING NEWS.

r. T. Black arrived in Cliftod tn
week from the upper ella conntr
where he was employed for sever
months in building a summer res
dence for Thomas Lyons, the Gait
king OF the southwest. Mr.. Black
something of an old timer in this sc
tiou, having arrived here in the sur
mer OF 1872, aud at one time was Il
owner in trust OF several OF the VI
uaole mines at More nci. The clait
were located in 1871 by John Stoi
Little Webb, John Swishelm, !
Yankie and Jim and John Bulls-
John Billiard was afterwards killed.
Indians at Billiards. Peak, New "
leo. The mines were located uer
the old law which gave TO each fne
only 200 feet. In 1872 Captain ird
came to the camp representing TIDE
troit company and bonded the sims
for $1,000 each, agreeing to ds5oo
worth of work on each claim anthem
secure patents. The work w.done
and patents applied for. II " then
discovered in the land office rt tho
mines were situated on thsWhit
Mountain Indian reservation, he line
running between Clifton and l1renci.
This hung up the patents vii con-
gress changed the line somete later.
In the meantime the boys waed their
money. but could not get II I'd their
contract, and became suspicie oil the
company. Then there was question
as 10 when the assessment iould be
done under the new law. ne time
would expire on June 10, Is, Tor DO
ing the work, and the boyconciuded
to let the mines lapse, AZ relocate,
and asked Mr.. Black to tae the prop
erty in his name. AboU the oth OF
June he left Silver City VIII Jim Bull
lard aud a couple OF burr, came over
and relocated the mine in his own
name. and after spendif Few days
returned to Silver City where 1t was
icdTuru tldl tuc tituc y oS"e 100000
ment work had been exended until the
first OF the year, hence.heir trip was
for nothing, and the title really did
not pass to Mr.. Biae. On their re-
turn TO Silver City icy also learned of
the death of old Eochise, a noted
Apache chief, whic was considered
good news. Afterthe patents were
secured, the compay took the mines
as agreed, and pal over the money.
Mr.. Black says theIndians were very
troublesome at tht time. and killed
many of the pioners of this section.
Mr.. Black Afterwards returned TO Dos
ton, where he jemained until -FOUR
years ago, VIII en- ie again returned 10
the west. He epects tn become "a res
ident of Clifton Ind will engage in the
and ca tracing business. He
was greatly sur,.ised at Clifton, which
he considers thibest camp In the south
west.
The copper era., 1901-03-07
Eve Sight Specialist.

DIR. Elliott of Denver is now in Cliff
ton. located at the Clifton House, room
). In order to take up prescription
cases and to notice the results, a stay
OF some time will be made, the second
visit to be made in the fall Eye strain,
cause of brain irritation and nervous
debility, headache, etc. 4 new and
delicate method OF detecting irritation
of nerve centers and curing it by re-
preston, glass fitting, etc. Eye strain
causes more headaches than all other
causes combined. l positively cure
headaches, granulated lids, intamed
eye balls. muscular insufiiciency, cross
ed eyes, ETC., with proper lens Child
ren's eyes should not be neglected and
allow temporary errors to grow into per-
manenI defects. Ny main effort in
Clifton will be prescription cases. Lat
est improved methods used 10 my work.
All examinations must be made at my
office. Plenty time will be had to try
the glasses. All work guaranteed.
The copper era., 1901-03-07
The Death of An Old Timer.

Another old timer and worthy citi-
earth and bid the world farewell. On
the 22hd day of February Capt. Felix
Mex trick was drowned in the waters
III Blue river, upon the banks of which
\ passer-by found the old man dead.
His feet were in the wagon and his
head in the waters or the Blue. He
was driving a wagon and it seems that
when he fell from his seat the mules
stopped and remained until the imam
innate body of the old man was found,
with his head in the stream where the
water was not more than three feet
deep.
He who was a veteran of the Mexican
and civil war-who had fought Indians
In Texas. New Mexico and \ rizona and
faced danger and death 0v day and by
night, came to his death in the placid
waters of the Blue, which murmer to
the Frisco aud thence sing to the sea.
Many years ago the old man located on
the Blue. about sixty miles northwest
OF Clifton and with small herd of cat
tie for his maintenanca concluded to
round up his lite in the hills, where he
dcliS ted to roam, and await the COM
iny OF the inevitable end with none to
modest or make him afraid. His hum
BILE dwelling was Il veritable palace OF
hospitality. All who passed up the
trail were expected to stop and share
his bounteous, home made, frugal fare,
aud when departing the last words
spoken were "cal again" Captain
Mckitrick was native of Kentucky
and over the age of three score years
and ten. He enlisted as a veteran in
The Mexican war and proved to be a
good soldier. Locating in Texas he
became stock raiser and was engaged
in that business for many years. Leav-
ing the Lone Star State he emlgrated
TO New Mexico and from that territory
to Arizona, and at one time command
ed considerable capital. Becoming
weary of life ON the range he made II
home on Blue river, which at that time
WAS almost an unknown and unexplor-
ed country.
For many years during the life OF the
late w. X. Mccormick he would make
d riodical visits TO Clifton and make
glal the hearts of his multitude of
friends who greeted his coming with
exceeding great joy. and felt sorry at
his departure. y good man, IA devoted
friend and exemplary citizen has been
called home and answered the roll call
ia the land Of the dead. bis memory
will long be cherished by those who
knew him best and Felix McKitrick
will not soon be forgotten.
None knew him but to love him.
None namei him but 10 praise
The copper era., 1901-03-07

a rousing meeting was held on Chase
creek Saturday last to take some action
in regard TO the proposed abandonment
OF the county road up Chase creek.
More than hundred citizens of Chase
creek were present. 1t was most
harmonious gathering, as all present
agreed that the road should not be
abandoned. Dan Lynch was elected
chairman, and presided in his usual
fair and impartial manner. y COM
mittee of five was appointed to confer
with Mr.. Colquhoun, and ii possible to
arrange with him for the road-bed OF
the baby gauge, which will soon be
abandoned by the company. 1t is pro-
posed to convert this old road-bed into
a strictly first-class public highway If
it can be obtained from the railroad
company. The people OF Chase creek
are thoroughly aroused over the mat
ter, as they very correctly consider
that it would be very great detri-
ment to their section to have the road
abandoned altogetherS The new ridge
road to Morenci, which goes through
South Clifton and climbs the divide
beyond the grave yard, is now prac-
tically completed, aud will soon be in
use. The travelling public will GER
tainly be benefited by the agitation of
this matter, for the result will be that
there will soon be two first-class public
roads between Clifton ami Morenci.