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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15
STATIONS RIVER.

Miss Mary Spauldng is visiting in
this community.
Mrs. Ethel c. McComisky came
home last week for a brief visit
High winds have prevailed this
week, similar to those of last week.
No large number of children have
been kept out of school on account Of
sickness.
James Little, who got caught in
belt at the factory several weeks ago,
is out again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tower are still de-
tanned in Sunderland, Mass. Mrs.
Tower has been a sufferer of late and
confined to her bed.
Milton Wiley is disposing of his
sheep as he has the opportunity. He
wishes to reduce the flock still more
as his health will not allow him to
attend to his business.
Mr. Holden and children have been
on the sick list for some days. The
last report from them was favorable
Mrs. Clough seems to gain slowly
The Wilder brothers remain the same
as last week. Thomas Wilder is very
feeble.
The funeral of Lucius Barry was
held at his late residence Thursday af-
ternoon, the village pastors officiating.
Mr.. Barry had been in poor health
some years. During the past fall and
winter he was more feeble, although
he kept about. few days ago he
had a shock, slight at first, but grad
ually becoming severe. He passed
away Monday morning Mr. Barry
was a very loving son. He watched
over his aged mother to the end. In
deed, in his last years his great work
appeared in his tender care of his no.
BILE mother. Mr.. Barry was an intelli-
gent citizen, well informed in matters
of common law and was often called
upon to draw deeds and wills. He
was man of thrift and economy and
no doubt leaves a generous property
to his immediate relatives. He will
be missed greatly in the town.
The funeral of Henry Cobb occurred
! Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Mr.. Leach
officiated. Mr.. Cobb had returned re-
Gently from a visit of four weeks with
relatives in Northampton, Mass. and
Wallingford, Conn. He enjoyed his
visit and felt unusually we'll on his re
turn. Thursday morning of last week
he was attacked with commissions, ana
soon lost consciousness, passing away
Saturday morning. He leaves a wild
Ow, two married daughters and three
grandchildren. Mr.. Cobb was a gen
ial man, beloved in his family and es-
teemed highly as a neighbor and citi-
zen. Owing to his deafness he was
cut off from many social and public
enjoyments, and of late it had been
difficult to converse with him. For
L.. l. 1 =. l. Il.
motion of the lips, being a close OBJ
server. The body was laid to rest in
the family lot in the village cemetery
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15

There is a rumor in railroad circles
that Charles NJ. Hays, formerly one Of
the receivers of the Central Vermont
railroad and general manager of the
Grand Trunk road, will become presi-
dent of the Union Pacific railroad in
addition to continuing in his present
office as chief executive officer of the
Southern Pacific railroad.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15

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the absence of natural dipestive S,,il 10
!, Sarsaparilla restores the di Ies
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15
DEATH OF NORMAN H. FARR.
He Was Identified With the Business
Interests of Bellows Falls continu-
ousIv 6b Years

He Was Identified With the Business
Interests Of Bellows Falls continu-
ously 65 Years.
Norman Farr died early this morn
ing" was the statement Saturday which
brought pain to many residents OF Bel
lows Falls, especially among the older
ones. Almost continuously for 60
wears Mr.. Farr has been identified
with the citizenship and business of
the place, as he came here in 1886
from Chesterfield, N. H., where he was
born April, 1924 He had been en-
gagged in various branches of business,
principally mercantile, until he retir-
ed from active business in 1891, sell
ing that year the livery stable bust
ness to w. p. Cassidy, which is now
owned by e. d. Crosier on Bridge
street.
In the early years of business life
he was clerk in various stores, and at
different times owned stores of gener-
nj merchandise, first dry goods and
later clothing. In the last named
trade he was burned out in a frame
building, standing where Pierces phar-
macy now does, in 1870. For some
years he was a partner of George u
Guild in Union block where }. {. Day
now is. when that building was entire
ly new, about 1866.
His wife, Lucia A. Lathrop, a native
of Drewsville, died in 1893, and there
remain of the family three children,
Mrs. Charles H. Williams, Mrs. Emily
Smith. and Herbert Farr of West
Burke.
Mr.. Farr for several years had pre-
monitions of heart disease, but for the
past few weeks had been feeling
stronger and better than usual. He
vas at the Westminster club rooms
Thursday evening until after 6 o'clock,
as he had been so much OF late with
a few choice friends of his later years.
Soon after reaching home he com
planned somewhat, and physician
summoned spoke at once OF the gray
ity of the situation. He gradually
grew worse during Friday and Friday
night. At o'clock members OF MS
family who were with him considered
him somewhat more comfortable, ana
after taking medicine at that tlme,
their attention was called elsewhere.
No sound or struggle was noticed, but
q half hour later he was found to nave
passed peacefully away.
He was buried Monday at p. m.
from Immaunel church, where he had
been a communicate many years, ana
at various times had served as Vestry-
man and warden He had been mem
Der of King Solomon's lodge, NO. 40
of Free Masons, over 30 years, and
prominent Odd Fellow. An unassum,
ing, genial good citizen, and KIND
friend, has gone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15
eLYNNs eRlP.DEATH TABLETS

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full drug Our ayr ement with Won and very
dealer In your sec ion t. refund v ar money II
they fail TO cure Won unsatisfactory tn on.
WAL FER y GLYNN, Manfg. Pharmacist, FAX
tons X yer, VI, and oston, Mas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15
The Masonic Ball Last Evening.

The Masonic ball last evening at
Union hall was a delightful success
from every point of view. The attend
ance was large, the tickets having been
sold far in advance. 1t was one of the
most elegant parties ever given here,
many prominent people being present
from distance, Many faces Of local
people were among the party who have
seldom been seen at similar parties
of late years it drawing largely upon
the older citizenship, as well as the
more active ones of today. The mu-
sic was fine and highly spoken of by
all. The banquet was served by a ca
terer from Boston, and Towns hotel
was thrown open, perhaps for the last
time in it's history. Those in charge
of it, and who have worked hard and
under difficulties are to be congratu-
lated upon the success which attend
ed their efforts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15
Candidate for Postmaster of Chicago

John M. Hubbard, the assistant
postmaster of Chicago, who is a prom
inent candidate for postmaster, was
born in Drewsville,. N. H., in 1847, but
when he was three his parents moved
to this village and he grew to man
hood here. After being employed
several years by John V. Farwell &
Co. in Chicago he entered the post
office in a minor position, rising by
successive promotions. He has been
assistant postmaster since 1889, hold
ing that position through three admin
istrations. His wife was Miss Helen
M. Childs of Boston. They have a
daughter and a son, the latter assist
ant superintendent of the money order
division of the Chicago postoffice.
Mrs. w. G.. Townsend is visiting in
Boston.
Francis Palmer is teaching in
Athens.
Miss Nettie Thrasher has returned
to her home at Windsor.
Mrs. Helen Hamilton is spending
few weeks with Mrs. A. ]. French.
They have another boarder at
Phelpss hotel-a young lady who ar
rived Feb 9Th
Carl Rice and Carleton Park were
at home from Mt. Hermon for short
vacation last week.
Mrs. Maria Goodnow was called to
Bellows Falls again on Tuesday by the
death of Mrs. Asenath Walker.
Rev. d. NJ. Jones of Grafton de-
livered the ordination address at the
South Windham Baptist church Tues
day, Feb. 18th.
The papers and magazines belong
ing to club of 1900 will be sold at the
post Office at o'clock Thursday
evening, Feb. 2lst.
There will be a w. c. T. U. me-
mortal service in the vestry of the
Baptist church next Sunday evening,
| Feb. 18th, this being the anniversary
of the death of Miss Frances Willard.
Primary schools closed Feb. 6. Mel
lie Cunneen, Edith Colburn, Gladys
futile, Harry Wilbur, Madeline Sta
pies and Marie Walker were not alb
sent during the winter term. Nellie
| Cunneen, Edith Colburn and Gladys
futile have not been absent during
the last three terms.
| Erwin f. Green and Miss Jennie NJ
| Chapman were married at the bride S
house in Grafton at noon Wednesday
Feb. 9Th, by Rev. d. NJ. Jones, pas
tor of the Baptist church. Only the
family circle was present to witness
the ceremony on this happy occasion.
After exchanging congratulations, all
sat down to sumptuous wedding
breakfast After enjoying the feast
of good things the young and newly
married couple.started for Boston and
other places of interest. where part
of their honeymoon will be spent. A
large circle of friends and acquaint-
ances join in extending hearty con,
CALCULATIONS and good wishes to Mr.
and Mrs Green for a happy and pros
| OerOus tourney through life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-15

How is it about our Vermont dog
law? The New York state court of
appeals has decided that the tax on
dogs is illegal. and unconstitutional.
1t was contended that the law is in
violation of article and article IA,
section l, of the amendments to the
constitution of the United States, and
of article !, section 6, of the consti-
tuition of the STATE of New York, as it
deprives persons of their property
without due process of law and with
out compens| -'opl-lBurlington News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-30
PULL FOR GOOD ROADS PERMANENT COMMITTEE FOR
 CONVENTION NAMED.
Executive and Press Committee Com plete and Invitation Committee Will Be Selected by MT.
 Alex Rice.

The temporary committee in charge of the movement to bring the State Good Roads Convention to Montgomeryffi met Tn the City Council chamber yesterday at D. m and appointed the permanent committees
 There were present: Hon. J. NJ. Falk- her district attorney of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad; Hon, w. D. Jelks. Governor of Alabama; Hon. E. B.. Joseph. Mayor of Montgomery; Dr. M. II. McCrimmin, President of the Board of Revenue; MT. Alex Rice, President of the Commercial and Industrial Associa- tion; Mir. c. A. Allen. Clerk of the Board of Revenue, and Captain w. M Seldom, clerk in the office of Commissioner of Agriculture.
 On motion of Governor Jelks Captain J. NJ Falkner was called to the chair. MT. Alex Rice was requested to act as secretary. The chairman stated that the meeting had been called for the purpose of appointing various committees in con nection with the Good Roads Convention to be held in Montgomery in December.
 Mayor Joseph moved that the Conner Cial and Industrial Assocnation be in- vited to cooperate in the movement.
 On motion of Mayor Joseph an Execu- time Committee was appointed as follows
 R. R. Poole, Commissioner of Agri- Allen, w. D. Westcott. W. B. Jones, M. c. Scott, F. B. Joseph, D. Fleming and II. L. Stone.
 Press Committee was appointed as follows: F. P. Glass, chairman; Chap pell Cory. A. J. Miller, Fred s. Ball and Captain E. A. Graham.
 Mayor Joseph moved that an Invitation Committee consisting of twenty-five mem- bers be appointed, the names to be rec commended by Mir. Rice, and to be re- ported at the meeting of the Executive Committee. It was also decided that a Finance Committee be appointed by the Executive Committee.
 Captain Falkner said it had been deem- ed best that the S'ate Convention ke held here on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday December 1. 5 and 6, and the committee adopted the suggestion and will make arrangements accordingly.
 It was announced that the members of the Executive Committee would meet at the Council chamber at i o'clock Thurs day afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-30
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO. Oct. 2o.-Buying by professionals gave corn and oats strength independent of a sagging wheat market today and December CT and December oats Adfk advance. Provi- sons closed 2k@l5c depressed.
 Corn developed the most activity 1t has shown in a week. mainly on a drive by the bull clique. Influenced by a depressed wheat opening December started unchanged to cables indicated comfortable increase in prices and when there was a considerable de- supply wherewith to i'll it. the bulls started in to push prices upward. The sagglng wheat market retarded this advance at times, but but of the session. closing firm. A9ss higher Ut 57ha57A Receipts were 2l7 cars Cables indifferent in the wheat market at the opening and December started unchanged to a shade lower at 7ih@7l. Early adviccs had tina and prices rose a shade from the open ing figures. A quantity of long wheat was ab- sorbed before direct cables announced the end to unload. Under this pressure and aided by a dull market prices declined being Est steadied lied at saSrsS Sr S sy ss ahd e 12@ss lower at 7o%q7oA. Local receipts were 24o cars. two of contract grade; Minneapolis tai for the three points of I,ioe cars. against e62 last week and 767 year ago Primary TsHflpt With ssa' @ 'ooo year ago. seaboard clear ances in wheat and flour were ee.ooo bush els. The seaboard reported ] loads taken for ibe suppy incressed 2.ss4. 900 bushes.
 Oats were fairly active early, following the lead of corn. Scarcity of offerings was the early feature and December opened shade higher Shippers and commission houses start ed the buying and soon joined by pro- fessionals. December sold between 365 and 36% and closed firm. ha% higher at 36as Receipts were 2l9 cars.
 Provisions experienced a dull, narrow mar ket Receipts of hogs started an early de- cline and free offerings of lard prevented any support on the strength of the c"arser grains Shorts and English packers were the best buy CTS January pork closed 2la lower at Sl4 eo January lard Sc depressed at SS 50. and January ribs Sc down at S7. 67M.
 The leading futures ranged as follows;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-30
H. G B. Beers Cotton Letter.

lSpeclaI 10 Th6 AQVerttser.I
 NEW ORLEANS, Oct. 2o.-As Liverpool ad- vices were disappointing: our market opened e0Io points lower. declined points addi- tional on the heavy receipts. the favorable weather throughout the belt and the weakness of spots; closing at a net loss of s@le points are estimated at sI.ooo. against I5s 900 port receipts for the four days are 53, 900 in excess of last year and show increase of 75ooo over year before last. The weekly weather report was, on the whole more ia beneficial to the growing crop, and Texas advices were to the extent that if no killing frost comes in the future a light top crop will be made. The temperature in the country has risen over the lake region, while 1t has remained stationary elsewhere and gen erally fair weather is predicted in the South tonight and Wednesday. This fine weather which has been prevalent for the past seven weeks has added largely to the crop and as it is practically Nov. lst killing frost now would do little damage east of the Mississippi River and if delayed week longer in Texas the out-turn of that State. which has already been increased, will be augmented consider ably by the top crop. reaction ought to be in order. but it Is questionable whether any decided enhancement can be maintained with the continuation of fair weather and large receipts unless checked soon by willing fiost
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-30
MANY SAW BULL fIGhl AFFAIR, WHILE INTERESTING, WAS NOT DANGEROUS Sheriff, City Clerk, Detectives and Police Witness the Fight and
 Pronounce It Within
 the Law.

The bull fight" took place yesterday. Nearly zoo people witnessed the first pro- duction.
 On account of the strenuous objection made to the exhibition by the ministers and citizens, various rumors were at1oat as to whether or not the fight would pc ..puIIed off," These rumors gained credence when Sheriff Waller and hve deputies were seen to enter the ampithea- Ire. Detectives Rapport and Payne were also on hand with several policemen.
 It was learned that the officers were there so in case the affair became rough or was deemed violation of the law 1t would be stopped immediately. The of- ficers witnessed the performance ana at the conclusion decided that there was no violation of. the law and they would not interfere.
 City Attorney R. E. Steiner was present and he was of the same opinion.
 The fight was advertised to take place at 2:s0 o'clock in the amphitheatre, corner of Dexter Avenue and Hull Street. Long before that time crowds of people had gathered about the place anxious to Wit ness the first performance Workmen were still busy on the building and 1t was nearly o'clock before the people were admitted. They poured in rapidly and soon crowd estimated at about IOO
 
 and his deputies occupied box; Messrs T. c. Cheney, J. P. Kohn and P. Mo Intyre, aldermen, and City Attorney k. E. Steiner occupied another box, While members of the press occupied the third.
 A few minutes before o'clock it was announced that the fight would com mence Five Mexican fighters entered the ring. They were attired in the gay costume of the matadores and they march ed to the centre of the arena. The doors in the rear of the arena were swung open and the "bull' entered.
 The animal appeared to be well trained. At every haunt of the red gauntlet, he paved the ground and charged upon the fighters, who cleverly eluded him. One of the fighters got caught In the tangie of the gauntlet as 1t was struck by the bull and he was kocked over.
 The affair with the first animal con- cluded with an imitation of how the bull was killed, The large sticks supposed to represent swords were used and when an opportunity arrived. the sticks were thrown against the bulls neck In the position of piercing it.
 second steer was turned into the ring. He appeared to be feeling good and chased all around the ring. He did moi wait for the men to come to him. hui ran after the men, and iS he didn't see any standing near by he would run behind the wooden retreats after them
 After the affair was over, an Advertiser representative saw Sheriff Waller and asked him about the fight. He said he had advised with his attorney ana that he did not see any violation or the law and did not propose to interfere.
 City Attorney R. F.. Steiner said:
 'In my opinion was very tame fmi- tation of a bull fight with all torture and dangers eliminated. I do not think the production is in violation of any of the city statutes"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-30
In 1he Financial World

dinary. 5 g. I6 good ordinary, 6k: low mid ding. li6; mddling. 7h: good middling i95. eos.
 GALVEsToN-Dull: middling. 7%: receipts 30, 20; stock. I6l.970 receipts. 2.26o; stock. 34.737. ss. ss.AvANNAHI9uiet; middling, 7H; sales CHARLESTON-Quiet and nominal; middins 71a: sales. 500; receipts. 2,037; stock. 2I I.. 464.
 ceipts. 2364: stock, q .826.
 NORFoLK--Du middling, 7h; sales, 43o receipts, 7.9i5; stock, 2e, 9o6.
 BALTIMoRE-Nominal middling. 8; stock 7,5e4.
 BoSToN-ouiet; middling, 3-I6; net re. ceipts. 66
 PHILADELPHIA-Dull middllng, 3H; re- ceipts. l00 stock. 6,779.
 ST. LoIUS-Quiet: middling. 7%; receipts. 9.23O; stock. 3o 0S7.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-30
New York Cotton Futures.
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS, Oct 29.-The market Tor spot cotton Is again weak and lower. Fac tors offering large stocks, but they are not disposed to go the pace set by the pur- chasing element and while willingly IonCed . ing drop of lac are disposed to draw the lin, line sharply at that level. The continued failing off in values at Liverpool is very dishearten- ing to the trade on this side. Sales. 6soo bales, including 2.9oo to arrive quotations 1sc lower.
 The movement in contracts was Of very moderate proportions during the early hours largely to the scalping contingent. Prices here appear to be on the toboggan. 1eSter- days losses were followed by opening decIhes first call while spasmodic trading ihnuceu a series of mild fluctuations the tendeney ,os bW was ing net losses on the day of 3 points on october and 5 5dI6 points on the other po- sitlons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-30
R. M. Scale G Co.'S Cotton Letter.
 rrz.. oD.nial naaaad Mira

NEW ORLEANS. Oct. 29.-Liverpcofs case at present is exactly that of a man who has by 9 stroke of chance extricated himself from a very difficult position and is subsequently followed by good luck at every turn. In fact, it seems hard for English traders to realize the succession of developments in their favor and even their apparent disposition to hesi- tate and ascertain if the whole thing is not a dream instead of reality is thwarted by the persistent efforts of spot dealers on this side to place contracts abroad regardless of the absence of reasonable demand. In Ameri- can markets the entire feeling appeared to be governed by protracted favorable weather, liberal receipts and the easy condition of spots. Offerings from disappointed longs defeated the efforts of local bulls to improve the tone and possibly start a reaction which the situation seemed entitled to- Regular trade offerings to hedge interior spot contracts also had their force and the demand fire m shorts to realize profits was freely supplied.
 Closing quotations about s points un- der yesterday.
 The weekly crop report was less bullish in tenor than recent issues and served to strengthen the tendency towards larger crop ideas. In Texas it is said that light top crop will be made if no killing frost occurs in the near future, while some improvement In the yield is noted east of the Mississippi River This information increased the tim idity of those who were inclined to favor the market, so that the support from speculative sources has diminished to a great extent. Un- der the circumstances it Is very probable that prices will be forced to a lower level, unless the flood of spot offerings from the interior terminates abruptly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-30
County Products.

Eggs-Per doz.. 20d2219c ChiCkens-Grown, S2 5oa3 per dog. Syrup-Country. 4oa45c per gal Dried Apples-Peeled 6c. Evaporated Apples-9c. I.emons-Choice. s2. 75; fancy. s3 per box. Potatoes-Irish, Sl.lo bushel: sweet. SIPS Onions-SII5 bushel Hay-Johnson grass in ales, slo9bI2 per ton.
 Cabbage-S2G2. 25 per crate Cheese-Full cream, l2lzc; selected, l315c Apples-SS. 25d3 50. Rutabagas-SI.75 per bbl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-30
Local Cotton Market.
New York Spot Cotton,

NEW YORK, Oct. e-Cotton-cuiet; mid ding. 8: net receipts. 45o: gross, s.973; sales s5; stock 6zsS4 exports sss so Ire"' Total today-Net receipts, 94. Ie3; exports to Great Britain. 9.I43; to France s'7oo; Consolidated-Net receipts, 2l5 l76; ex- ports to Great Britain. Il273I; to France
 Total since Sept Net receipts. 1852, 1855; exports to Great Britain 5s2. 66o; ta France. I57,744; to the continent 4S6,9 932.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-30
London Financial Cablegram.

Advertisers London financial cablesram says: The stock market opened weak today in the position of the various monetary centres. Cen sols dropped to 9I lii6, but recovered to e2h on improved exchanges. Paris being 25.o9ls and Berlin 20. 39k. The tone of the market finally became heavy on the shipment of 40 GOO in gold to the continent. of which ee0. 900 was a late shipment yesterday. American stocks opened depressed and the bull realizing money and copper and the hitch in the Northern Pacific plans The mar ket hung back until New York bid up St. Paul, Union Pacific. Southern Pacific and the coalers. The close was cheerful, but i'm active. Rio tintos dipped to 46 7-l6, with the weakness in Amalgamated Copper but New York again became buyer and the stock closed at 47. The opinion is gaining ground that the movement in Amalgamated Copper is ruse The Bank of England is still dscounting largely this years maturi- ties.