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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

The Harvey mills in Orange were
burned Friday morning, involving
loss of $4,000 to $4,000. The cause is
unknown. These mills were burned
last summer and rebuilt in the fall.
They were owned by the Groton Lum-
Der company. There was a small in
surance.
Two cases of small poX are reported
at SALISBURY. One of the persons
has recently returned from New York
and it is supposed that she was either
exposed to the disease while in the
city or when travelling. Every pre-
caution is being taken to prevent the
disease from spreading.
The ninth annual meeting of the
Vermont Maple Sugar Makers asso-
citation will be held at Morrisville
Feb. and 6. Over 5000 will be Of
fered in premiums on maple sugar
and maple sugar utensils. An inter
esting program has been arranged of
papers and discussions on subjects of
interest to maple sugar makers.
DR.. Charles w. Emerson, president
of the Emerson college of oratory in
Boston, who is a Vermonter and for
mer pastor of the church in Mortified,
was presented recently with $1,000, &C
companied by hundreds of cards, bear
ing the autographs of students and
wishes for a pleasant trip to Europe,
which the doctor intends to take next
summer.
Robert B. Smith, a Tunbridge boy,
has been appointed chief engineer and
superintendent of the Empire State
Power company, of Amsterdam, N. Y,
and will have his headquarters at
Scholhrie Falls for a few months, or
until the power plant of the company
is perfectly established. Mr.. Smith
was for several years connected with
the Hooksett and Manchester, N. H.,
Electric Light and Power company.
He has had an extensive experience
in water power improvement.
The State Spiritualist association at
Montpelier Saturday elected the fol-
lowing officers for the year: President,
Dr. e. A. Smith, Brandon; vice presi-
dents, Sarah A. Wiley, Rockingham,
A. f. Hubbard, Tyson, Eliza l.. Turner,
Montpelier; secretary and treasurer,
Janus Crossett, Waterbury; auditor,
A. F. Hubbard; board of managers,
d. H. Chapman, Cambridge, S. N.
Gould, Randolph, Newman Weeks,
Rutland, L. d. Smith and Mrs. E. M.
Walker, st. Adams, Medora Eastwood,
Winooski, Lucius Colburn, Essex juno
ton, Addie H. Ballard, Ludlow, and
e. F. Fallon, Montpelier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
NEWS In BRIEF.
THE CRISIS IN SOUTH AFRICA
RoERs CHANGE THEIR TACTICS.

They Probably Intend to Cut of
Source of Supplies and Leave Brit
ish in Precarious Condition-De Wet
Said to Have Joined Botha.
1t has been evident from the news
of the last few days that the Beers in
the Transvaal contemplate some i'm
portant change in the tactics of the
campaign. Lord Kitchener reported
a little time ago that Gen. De Wet
was not far from the Vaal river to the
west of the main railway line, and
that Gen. Boyer who had been giving
a good deal of trouble west of Pretoria
had crossed the railway between there
and johannesburg at Kalfontein and
was moving east. The later news
speaks of Boer concentrations at Caro-
lima, Bethel and Ermelo, points lying
between Standerton on the Durham
johannesburg railway and the Preto-
ria-Lorenzo Marques line. This
would indicate an intention to strike
blow at the communications with Ma
tai with a strong force which would,
if successful, practically isolate the
British forces in the Transvaal and
compel them to concentrate in their
turn for the purpose of breaking up
the Boer combination and oblige Gen.
Botha to fall back north of the Pre-
toria-Lorenzo Marques railway. The
Boer concentration WILL in any case,
force Lord Kitchener to call in the
smaller outposts on his communica-
lions to prevent their being picked
up by strong Boer commandos, or to
reinforce them to such a strength as
to leave him insufficient force to act
against the concentrated Beers in the
field. IT, as is stated, Gen. De Wet
has joined Gen. Botha, who has called
in his outlying commandos, it is quite
certain some serious operation by
them is to be anticipated, and the most
natural one to look for is one against
the communications with Durham, so
as to cut off the only remaining unin-
terrupted source of SUPPLIES. The re-
port that Gen. Methuen has gone tow
ard the railway between Vryburg and
Kimberley, the former being encircled
with a barbed wire fence in the same
manner as johannesburg and Bloom
fontein, points to the failure of trans
port and the necessity for Gen. Me-
thuen being at his railway base to
guard against it and insure the pro-
visioning of his force.
hS INCL upllOli VI bhC ANYWAY NOLl
munications with the Cape Colony
makes this last move of the Boer gen
erals in the north of special interest,
and it's success or failure should have
a determining effect on the duration
of the war. An invasion of Natal is
spoken of, but there are not the same
motives for it that there are for the
inroad into the Cape Colony. 1t
would be sufficient to interrupt the
traffic between Durham and the two re-
publics for only a comparatively short
period to render Lord Kitchener's
position and that of his army exceed
ingly precarious. The news from
South Africa, therefore, for some lit
tie time to come will be of very great
interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY q
SO0thsrn Division.
GOING SOUTH.

Trains leave Brattleboro as follows
o'Z9 a. m. daily for Springfield and NJ
$50 a. m. for Millers Falls. Palmer a.
New London. Connecting at Mile
rails with Fitchburg division Boston
Maine r. r., at Palmer with Boston
albany r. r., at Willimantic and
6eW London with N. Y, n. H. & .
SIC a, m. for Springfield and New Yo
l0.2o a. m. for Millers Falls and points
me t1tchburg division Boston 4 Ma
2,l2 p. m. for Springfield and New Yrl
80 p. m. for Springfield and New y
100 p, m; Tor Millers Falls and sJau
on t1tchburg division Boston & Ma
X. X, Palmer and New London .
New York via Norwich Line.
GOING NORTH.
trains arrive at Brattleboro as folio
I;V' a. m. from New York via NorV
line and New London.
Nv a. m. from Springfield.
d'U0 p. m. from Boston via Aiillers Fall
%'oI, 20 and 1905 p. m, from Spring
ana New York. COOS D. m. runs IA.
S'oS p, m. from New London, connect
from Palmer, Miners Falls and int
mediate stations.
SUBJECT to change without not
LA, aT,aIhs run weeks days only except 9th
II; II. FITZHUGH, Vice President
@ General zen Manager, st. Adams, VT.
. W. CUMMINGS, G. p. A, st. Abs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
Another Post.offioe Scandal.

John Sheridan. who has been in
charge of the money order department
of the Havana post Office, was ar
rested Sunday and formally accused
of the theft of $1,000 sent from the
postmaster at Guantanamo, Dec. 6,
1926 in cash and $65 in a check. He
has confessed his guilt and admits
having destroyed the check. Sheridan
was appointed from the Boston post
office on the organization of service
in Cuba. He was made postmaster
at Mantanzas. About a year ago he
was placed at the head of the money
order department in Havana, with a
salary of $1700. He seemed a trust
worthy man, and authorities consider
ed the eXpediency of appointing him
postmaster at the time former Post
master Thompson was removed. An
investment of 5000 in stocks in Bos-
ton first attracted suspicion to Sheri-
dan. He now offers to refund what
he has taken. Sheridan was origin
ally a sorter and distributor in the
main Office in Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

George Ballou, 20. of Bristol and
his brother-in-law, Arthur Kelley of
HilA were killed Saturday night by
being struck by train on the Concord
division of the Boston & Maine rail
road near Franklin. Their sleigh was
demolished, but their horse escaped
uninjured.
Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Applin of
Keene celebrated their 25th wedding
anniversary Friday. Interesting eX-
ercises were held. at which guests
were present from Nashua, Harrisville,
Dublin, Swanzey and Marlboro, in ad-
dition to a large number from Keene
They were recipients of many fine
gifts.
The church of the Sacred Heart was
burned at Marlboro Sunday night,
causing loss of $4,000 to $4,000. 1t
was comparatively new edifice, and
it's altar furnishings were expensive.
The firemen could make but little
Roadway against the flames, as they
mad to send the water through 1000
feet of hose. The residence of Rev.
Father Houle, the pastor, was saved
with great difficulty. e..
The funeral of Clarissa E., wife of
Jewett Buffum of Westmoreland, took
place in the Universalist church OF
that town Sunday, Rev. S. II. McCol-
lester, d. D., of Marlboro, officiating
Mrs. Buffum was a daughter of Ell
bridge Chickering of WestmOreland,
where she had always lived up to
four weeks ago, when she went to the
home of her daughter. Mrs. f. II.
Fletcher of Keene where she died.
in California are triplets and are 80
years of age. Mrs. Buffum was aged
16 years and 5 months. Dropsy was
the cause of death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

Come to my store and get a % or a 80
cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup
of Tar and l will pay you back your
money if it does not cure your cold or
cough.
THE THOMAS PHARMACY, Brattle-
GEO. E. GREENE, Brattleboro.
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY, Brat
F. II. HOLDEN & CO., Brattleboro.
j. l.. STOCKWELL, West Brattlebor.
e. A. TEMPLE & CO, Jacksonville.
F. II. JONES, Hinsdale, n. II.
W. S. HOLLAND, Townshend.
BARBER BROS, West Townshend.
n. NJ. BATCHELDER, Newfane.
c. E. PARK, Williamsville.
w. c. HALLIDAY, East Dover.
A. e. SMITH, Jamaica.
f. l.. WHEELER, Wardsboro
BROWN & RYDER, West Wardsboro.
A. NJ. CORSER, Putney.
NJ. G. WILLIAMS, Putney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
THE NAVY BILL.
Contemplated Expenditure Of over
$4,000, ooo-Provision for Two Bat
tleshlps and Two Armored Cruisers.


$4,000, ooo-Provision for Two Bat.
tleshlps and Two Armored Cruisers.
The largest naval appropriation bill,
one carrying $77076,635, ever report
ed to the House, was presented Satur-
day, with an elaborate statement of
it's provisions, by Chairman Foss of the
naval committee. The amount stated
is $11,SS5,72S above that carried by
the bill of last year, and $l0,229,395
below the estimates submitted by the
navy department.
Concerning new ships the committee
recommends that the President be au-
thorized to have built by contract two
unsheathed seagoing battleships, car
rying the heaviest armor and the most
powerful ordnance for vessels of their
class, upon the trial displacement of
about $4,000 tons each, to have the
highest practicable speed and greatest
radius of action, and to cost, exclusive
of armor and armament, not exceeding
S3,S50,00 each; and two unsheathed
armored cruisers carrying the heaviest
armor and most powerful ordnance for
vessels of their class, upon a trial dis
placement of about $4,000 tons each,
and to have the highest practicable
speed and greatest radius of action,
and to cost, exclusive of armor and
armament, not exceeding $4,0OO,0O0
each. The maximum cost of these
vessels authorized, exclusive of armor
and armament, will be $15,700,0O0.
The bill provides that not more than
one battleship or armored cruiser
shall be built in one yard or by one
party, and the usual provision is made
that at least one and not more than
two of the battleships and armored
cruisers shall be built on the Pacific
coast.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
Planning for New England Building

The meeting of the New England
commissioners to consider the matter
OF the erection of a New England
building at the Pan American EXPOSE
ton in Buffalo, which was appointed
for Saturday, has been postponed to
Saturday, Feb. 2. The committee hay
ing in charge the raising of $4,000 in
Vermont reports good progress and
hopes to have the tull amount pledged
before the meeting of the commission
ers. During the absence of the Hon
N. w. FISK IN Europe, the Hon. Henry
Z. Bates of st. JOhnsbury will repre-
sent the interests of the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
DID HAzELToN COMMIT sUIclDE7

Lawyer of Suncook, N. H., Disappear
ed from Steamer in Manner lndicat-
ing Suicide, but His Accounts Are
Tangled.
Did John b. Hazelton, a lawyer and
well-known citizen of Suncook, n. H.,
commit suicide from the steamer Ire
month" is question concerning which
there are two theories.
Mr.. Hazelton engaged passage on
the fremont at Boston Jan. Ii, and
was supposed to be in his stateroom
when the vessel left for Portland, Me,
us he had gone to it with his grip and
package. Mr.. Hazeltons relatives
believe he committed suicide by drop
ping from the steamer in the night,
out he was not seen on the steamer
after he entered the stateroom. Mr.
hazelton had written to his son
from Boston saying he was going to
Portland and that a letter and a pack
age would be sent from there. The
son, on being notified of his fathers
disappearance, went to Portland. The
package contained the oYercoat which
the elder Hazelton had worn when he
left home, and the grip contained $G12
in cash and some personal effects.
Since the disappearance the fact
has become generally known OF large
losses which Mr.. Hazelton sustained
in western investment. He was trus-
tee of six or eight estates, which are
said to be in badly tangled condition,
and it is alleged that some $4,000 is
involved. He had failed to meet the
requirements of the law and was be-
ing pressed by the court for an &C
counting when he went away. Many
people do not accept the suicide the
DRY, but believe Mr.. Hazelton found it
convenient to disappear on account of
his financial complications.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
For Abolition of the Death Penalty

From the st. Adams Messenger
When a man like Attorney-General
Knowlton of Massachusetts comes out
boldly for the abolition of capital pun
ishment, it is another encouraging
sign that the crusade against this relic
of barbarism is gaining a momentum
that is inevitably to sweep public
opinion before it. The attorney-gen-
eral reaches his conclusion after years
of experience in trials of murder, af-
ter many years of the most intimate
acquaintance with the working of the
present law, and thus his opinion is
we'll calculated to stir the minds of
thoughtful men. Vermont lost one OPP
portunity to join the vanguard in this
great movement for reform when her
legislature last fall refused to abol-
ish capital punishment. But she will
have another chance in 1902.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
~RzAIA DISCLOSED THE SECRET
and Politics in New York City 80
Years, Was a Woman.

Years, Was a woman.
One of those extraordinary episodes
of real life which makes fiction seem
thin and stale has come to the sur
face in the death of Murray Hail.
Tammany politician of New York
city. Hall was one of Senator Barney
Martins lieutenants in a downtown
district, of whom Martin is now quoted
as saying: He was always a bright
man and a good politician. He knew
politics from A to T." Hall was well
known, too, as a professional bonds
man in the police courts, having fur
nished bail to the amount of 100000
in the past 20 years. He was a mem
Der of the Iroquois club, and had voted
for 30 years. The astounding fact
was developed after death that "he"
was a woman. The long disguise had
been maintained with perfect success
Hall had successive wives" two in
number, who must have been in the
secret of her sex, although an adopted
daughter was ignorant of the truth
until after the remarkable creatures
death. The second wife died in 1898
While small in stature and without a
beard, Hall had a masculine voice.
which added in the deception she prac-
ticed so many years. She never used
tobacco, but was known as a hail
fellow well met" and frequently in
dulged in liquors in the saloons with
drinking companions.
When all is said, however, it must be
admitted that there never was a clev-
erer acting by mortal nor so long and
so perfectly sustained. 1t is not
known that she was ever suspected
of being a woman. According to one
story, Hall was born in New York, and
first took to the male attire when a
girl to improve her chances of earn
ing livelihood. Halls regular bust
ness was in conducting an intelligence
Office. The business was profitable
and the estate left to the adopted
daughter is estimated as high as $780,
900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
MURDER IN SECOND DEGREE.
Maximum Term for Young Men Who
Caused Death of Jennie Bosschieter
is 80 Years.

Walter c. McAllister, Andrew j.
Campbell and William A Death, three
of the four persons indicted for the
death of Jennie Bosschieter, a mill girl
of Paterson, N. j., who was murdered
on the night of Oct Is last, were ad-
judged guilty of murder in the second
degree Friday night. According to
the New Jersey law, the maximum
penalty for the prisoners is life i'm
prisonment. The jury took IA ballots,
and when they filed into the court
room the prisoners appeared very
nervous. McAllister seemed more ex-
cited than any of the others. He sat
biting his lips, while waiting. Camp
bell thrust his hands into his pockets
and clinched his fists in them. Death
looked anXiously about the court room
for moment and then assumed the
same attitude as Campbell. When the
verdict was announced the prisoners
exhibited neither citation nor relief.
Judge Nixon thanked the jury, and
said he believed the verdict a just one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
For Over Fiftv Ysnrs.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over so years by millions of
mothers for their children while teeth
child, softens the gums, ailays ali main
cures wind collie, and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. 1t will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by ali
druggists in every part of the world.
Twenty-Five cents a bottle. Be sure
to ask for Mrs. Winslow's Soothing
Syrup" and take no other kind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
Fire Loss of $4,000 at Montpelier.

The granite sheds of Dillon & Haley
in Montpelier were burned early Sat
urady morning. The temperature
was "A degrees below zero, greatly
hampering the work of the firemen
Much valuable machinery was de-
stroyed. The loss on the plant and
machinery amounts to $1,000, and on
the stock Sl200. The insurance is
nearly $1,000. Seventy men are
thrown out of employment and most
of them lost their tools
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
Wood Chopper Killed.

~. II. Beard, 25, son of r. S. Beard
of Hyde Park, was killed Friday while
chopping for his uncle. w. l. Lam
phere, in SALISBURY. Beard was
chopping down good-sized tree
which in falling struck a smaller tree
in such a way that limb was thrown
back with great force. 1t struck
Beard on the head, fracturing his
skull. He lived four hours after he re-
ceived the injury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

Those persons do not need Iron but
dyspepsia will find in Carter's Little
Nerve Pills a most desirable article
They are mostly used in combination
this way often exert a most magical eff
feet. Take just one pill of each kind
Immediately after eating and you will
be free from indigestion and dyspepsia
In walls at Is cents. Try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
Interstate Y. M. c. A. Convention.

The interstate convention of the
Young Mems Christian association OF
Vermont and New Hampshire will be
held at Concord, n. H., Feb. rs to
March 3. There will be a number
of prominent speakers present, and it
is expected that the convention will
be one of the strongest ever held.
Gov. Chester b. Jordan, of New Hamp-
shire, will make the opening address
on the subject, Young Men and the
State"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

and CheeflulllCS9
disappear when the KID
or diseased. -
Kidney trouble mas
become so prevalent
that it is not uncommon
for a child to be born
afflicted with weak kid
news. lfthe child urin-
ates too often, If the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Poet in Jail in Newport.

Francis Dana, recently master in St
Paul's school, in Concord, lawyer and
literateur, is an inmate of the Sulli-
van county Jail. Mr.. Dana is the son
of Col. George H. Dana, a leading citi-
zen of that section of New Hampshire
and since giving up his position here
has practiced law in Newport. Within
the last two years he has published a
novel, "Leonora of the Yawmish," and
has written many poems and short sto-
ries. Mr.. Dana became involved
some time ago in an alteration with
a leading merchant of Newport, which
terminated in a fight, in which the
poet is said to have soundly whipped
the merchant. The latter sued the
former for damages, and was awarded
SIPS by a jury. Mr.. Dana declined TO
pay this, and as there was no visible
property of his upon which levy could
be made he was thrown into Jail to
serve out the fine at the rate of SO
cents a day. He takes the situation
very philosophically.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

Palpitation of the heart nervousness,
tremblings, nervous headache, cold hands
and feet, pain in the back, and other
forms of weakness are relieved by Car
ter's Iron Pills, made specially for the
blood, nerves and complexion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

Biblical reply-"Who was Esau?"
asked the Sunday school teacher.
"Esau," replied the prompt scholar,
was the man who sold his birthmark
for a pot of massage. - Pittsburg
Chronicle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

Backache is almost Immediately re-
lieved by wearing one of Carriers Smart
Weed and Belladonna Backache Plasters
Try one and be free from pain. Price
26 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. 25 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

What is the price of Dobbins' Elec-
iris soap?"
Five cents a bar, full size, just re-
duced from ten; Hasn't been less than
ten for 3 years"
"Why, that's the price of common
brown soap. Send me a box. l can't
afford to buy any other soap otter this"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

Sick folks, who are afflicted with bad
Should Know that e we win refund 'ii the
money on a dollar bottle of Smiths
Green Mountain Renevator, If 1t fails to
benefit you. We also guarantee a so
cent bottle to prove satisfactory.
GEO. p. GREENE, Brattleboro,
F. H. HOLDEN & CO., Brattleboro,
BROOKS HOUSE PHARMACY, Brat
tleboro.
NJ G. WILLIAMS, Putney.
]. L. STOCKWELL, West Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

My friend look here! you know how
weak and nervous your wife is, and you
know that Carriers Iron Pills will relieve
her, now why not be fair about IL and
buy her a box?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-01-25

Five men were killed in a freight
wreck on the Grand Trunk railway
near Norway Maine, Friday. Four
locomotives and many cars were de-
stroyed.
Prof. Elisha Gray of Chicago, who
was associated with Prof. Graham
Bell in perfecting the telephone and
also in connection with the invention
of submarine signaling, died suddenly
Sunday night at Newtonville, Mass.
A message was received Friday
from Minister Conger at Pekin, stat
ing that the Chinese plenipotentiaries
had signed and delivered the protocol.
This removes the last doubt that had
arisen as to the sealing of the agree
ment.
The orders to the Scorpion to pro-
coed from La Guayra to Guanoco have
been countermanded, and she will re-
main at La Guayra, where her pres
ence is regarded as necessary. By di-
rection of the state department, Min
lister LOOMS has protested to the Ven
ezuelan government against the exer-
else of censorship over any of his Off
cial communications, and it is under
stood that the protest has been eff
fective.