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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-01
GRAFTON

Miss Casa Marsh came on Monday
last to S. J. Walkers.
Fred w. Sherwin and wife spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. w. ]. Sher.
win.
The drama. "Imogene. or the
Witch's Secret" will be given at
town hall Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings, Feb. . and 6, followed by an
oyster supper Wednesday evening for
the benefit of the cornet band.
Mary T. Amsden, widow of Deacon
Monroe Amsden. whose death in Bel
lows Falls was recorded in The Phoe-
nix last week, was a native Of this
town. the daughter of Levi S. Gowing
and Mary Ann Davis. She was mar
ried to Mr.. Amsden in 1873. They
lived in SaNtons River, where Mr.
Amsden died in 1885, and eight years
ago Mrs. Amsden went to Bellows
Falls to live with her nephew, G. n.
French.
James d. Pettengill a native of
Grafton, died in Clarksville. Va. the
23d inst. at the age of GO. He went
south for his health in 1869 and was
benefited by the change and at the
time of his death was in active bust
ness. doing a large grocery trade
dealing In lumber and real estate. He
was a member OF the Presbyterian
church the town council. Odd Fellows
lodge, a director in the Planters
bank and highly esteemed by all who
knew him. His wife died several
years ago and all the family he left
was a daughter, Maude, a graduate
of Vermont Academy, and a music
teacher in GAINESVILLE. lie has sew
eral relatives in this town, the Petten-
gills, the Clarks and Parks, and sew
eral of the last name in Chester. and
in the west by them and a wider cir
Gle OF friends his death will be sin
cerely mourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-01

again. But he withdrew far into the
little nook. and there was no foothold
for her She toppled back, and he
could hear her breathing plainly.
Then she tried again. As she stood
on her hind feet, her claws caught in
his clothing, but he fought free; and
time and again she scratched him.
but he did not cry out.
Once or twice she withdrew her
paw. stretched very high. and pushed
her black muzzle up till he could see
the two red eyes; and he knew the
two red eyes could very well see him.
But when she struck she must with
draw her head to give the paw a
greater reach, and by shifting a little
he could dodge her.
But all the time, as she tried for
him. first with one fore-paw and then
with the other her hind feet were
clawing at the bluff for a foothold.
If she had found it. she would have
lifted and have reached him instantly.
She did not find it; but she was loOs-
ening the soil and stones with every
effort, and these were forming a grow
platform which brought her nearer.
When he knew the next fling Of a
paw would reach him. he saw the bare
blond head of Sergeant Gore on the
ledge. The back of her head was
toward the soldier, for her left paw
was at the bosom of Tad's blue coat.
Cling tight said Gore.
And a wonderful thing happened.
The sergeant stepped close to the
panther's side facing outward. His
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-01

left arm flashed about the extended
body. He made that splendid full
crum of his hip. He swung just once
and swiftly; and the panther went
as Higgins had once gone-heels over
head and helpless. She flung both
paws wildly, but she made no sound
as her dark body shot over the edge
and was swallowed up in the dark.
ness. They listened what seemed
very long time, and heard her strike
at the foot of the bluff.
Great throw" cried Tad, and he
crept exultant from his nook, and
clambered out where Sergeant Gore
could lift him down. But he had to
be carried. When it was all over
his sturdy legs refused to bear him,
and he staggered very helplessly.
Gore laid him on the pine-needles at
the summit, for a few minutes. And
presently they went down the long
road to the warm spring where he
washed the dust from Tad's face and
hands and arms.
Later, they dragged to the captains
porch a monster panther, whose vel
vet skin not single bullet had
married. But even at that, when Tad
saw his fathers white face, and
caught the wordless welcome of his
mothers embrace, he knew he had
paid for the panther far more than
it was worth.-LSt. Nicholas.
Duty be thy polar guide,
Do the right whate'er betide.
-IGoethe
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-01
T PHENIX BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 1, IDOL

and short social refreshments were
served to a large number. Seven
visiting members from Protective
Grange gave us new life and interest.
The next day meeting will be with
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. i. Ormsby, Feb. 9TH.
with dinner on the basket plan.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-01
WEST DUMMERsToN.

Services will be held in the Baptist
church Sunday. Bible school at $50
and preaching at 2.30 by DR.. Marble
of Brattleboro. All are invited.
The Grange Dramatic club is plan.
ming to give a ghost dance about Feb.
22.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-01
Ravaues of Grip.

There seems to be no abatement of
the grip, and many places of bust
ness are seriously crippled so many
are out sick. In the telephone Office
all the operators are out but one, and
Miss Church, the bookkeeper. ami
Mr.. Burr, the manager of the eX-
change, have been obliged to tend
switch boards. In Wales's store four
have been out this week, Mr.. Wales,
Mrs. Lane, Miss Alice Hapgood and
Miss Juna Fifield. OF "a men under
one foreman in one of the mills under
the hill" II were out at a time. and
nearly all i'll in bed. The railroads
centering here have the past two
weeks been seriously troubled to Sc
cure men enough to man their trains.
Especially has this been the case with
engineers and firemen on the Fitch
burg division, and those able to run
have been seriously overworked.
The ladies of the Baptist church
served a bean supper in the church
vestry Wednesday evening.
A Christian Endeavor social will be
given this evening in the parlors of
the Congregational church.
The rummage sale, which is being
held in the old reading room at Towns
hotel by the Choral union this week,
is meeting with very good success,
and it is expected that a good sum
will be added to the treasury.
Room A, in the High school build
ing, which is used by Miss Judd for
a recitation room, has had its walls
beautified recently by the hanging of
several pictures, photographs and
good prints. These have been pro.
cured through the efforts of Miss
Judd.
The Free Masons are feeling much
pleased at the courtesy which j. G..
Ullery, the present owner of the
Towns hotel property, has extended
to them by allowing them the use of
the entire hotel building on the date
of their annual concert and ball Feb.
14th. Although the hotel is closed
no changes are yet being made in the
building, and the furniture remains
intact. The building is kept heated
all the time, it being under the per-
sonal care of Harry George night and
day. Cook & Co., caterers from Bos-
ton, are engaged to furnish the ban
quet, and the use of the hotel building
is almost indispensable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-01

D. A. Hills is improving and is now
able to sit up.
Miss Judd and the Misses Dascomb
spent Sunday at j. f. LeaCh's.
Edward Willard of Boston was at
Henry \. Wizards Wednesday.
Edward Z. Pease of Weston is en-
ployed by Baxter Brothers making
cans.
Miss Mary Wright returned Tues
day from a several days absence in
Maiden and Someryllle, Mass.
James T. Maynard, jr, and G. II.
Walker attended the Masonic banquet
held at Bellows Falls Wednesday eve
ming.
The board of civil authority will
convene on Saturday, Feb. Q. at 10
o'clock at the selectmens room at the
town hall for the abatement of taxes.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Ward observed
the fourth birthday of their little
daughter, Beatrice, on Thursday af
ternoon, Jan. "a. by entertaining 16
children delightfully."- at their home
Not the least of the pleasant time was
a sleigh ride given all by Mr.. Ward
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-01
WESTMINSTER.
Dangerous Fire suhdued.

The townspeople were again alarm
ed by fire on Monday evening, about
o'clock, when smoke in large guam
titles was noticed coming from the
roof of Miss Eliza Wilkins's house on
School street. At that hour many
persons were at the post Office and
thus a number of energetic men, some
of whom went to their homes nearby
and took their fire eXtinguishers
quickly to the scene of action, sue
ceeded in quelling the fire, which at
one time looked to be an utter impos-
sibility, for not only were partitions
on the second floor around one of the
chimneys burning briskly but the
floor and roof of the attic were also
in flames. The l. part of the house
was not damaged at all. Much won
der was expressed by those watching
the progress of the cOnflagration that
Mrs. Spencer's house escaped, as only
few feet interviewed between the
two buildings. Great credit is due
to those who so skillfully used the
fire eXtinguishers. and as We have no
organized fire department it would be
we'll if all families were supplied with
one or more fire eXtinguishers. Va
rious causes are assigned for the fire,
some being convinced that il is a case
of rats and matches. The former had
been very numerous at the home for
some months we understand. This is
the second fire within a month.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1901-02-01

Duty be thy polar guide.
Do the right whate'er betide.
-IGoethe
The copper era., 1901-09-26
Documents Filed for Record.

Following is list of documents filed for record at the county seat for week ending Sept. 23, 1901, furnish ed by Abstracter Fred Dysart: Lewis Franze locates Get There in in Greenlee dist.
 Henry Carr to Louis H. Mitchell, deed, s5OO, 2-3 of Katy Did in Copper Mountain dist.
 Henry Carr to Louis H. Mitchell, bill of sale, $1, ,O5O, F horses, wagons, harness, &c.
 A. c. Co. to J. D. Smith ct al, deed of trust, Coronado, Crown Reef, Copper Grown, Matilda. Horseshoe, Boulder, Longfellow Copper, Seven Thirty, Lit tie Annie, Little Giant, Oriental, White Hawk, Fair Play, Liverpool and Rcgu- ] Jus mines, and lot ?, sei nwi, net swI, hwf set, sec 30, tp s, r 30 (cxcept certain lots) railway, &c.
 Union Copper Smelling Co. to Guar antee Loan $ Mortgage Co.,, deed of Trust, s250, 900, Red Bird, B. X N, Gila Monster and 6 other claims near Pima.
 T. o. Sterling claims l60 acres land on San Francisco mile above mouth of Blue river.
 A. Diaz ct a. locate Victoria in Cop per Mountain dist.
 A. l.. Campbell ct al to Quan Dick, lease, s4S a year, lot l6 on Last Chance mine.
 w. A. Hart files bond as live stock ('ifton- 1;st
 A. P. AylinG locates Boston No. s and 9 in Greenlee district.
 George A. Olney files bond as sani- tary live stock inspector.
 F. NJ. Morris to s. D. Carlev, deed, sl; Bitter Creek, Pirene, Surprise. Rattlesnake and other mines in Eastern Graham county.
 Birdno Brothers to F.. F. Buss, as signment for creditors, liabilities s97I6, exemptions claimed.
 R. J. Young X w G. Clemens file articles of co-partnership in Drug business at Clifton.
 O. J. Cotey ct al, locate Star in May flower district.
 H. c. Rice locates Sport in Greenlee district.
 F.. l.. Davis files notice of forfeiture to D. N. Jenkins on Copper Bug mine in Greenlee district
 w. A. Pitt to George Chase, deed. si30; Sunset in Greenlee district.
 NJ. Ma. Bustillo to James Baldwin. deed 800. of Santa upia and Santa Isabella in Copper Mt. district
The copper era., 1901-09-26
Czolgosz Convicted.

Buffalo. Sept. 24.-Leon r. CzoIgOsz was found guilty today Of murder in the first degree by the jury in the Su- preme Court Of having on the sixth of September shot President Mckinley, he wounds inflicted afterwards result ing in the death of the president. The trial of the assassin consumed hours and 26 minutes covering q period Of only two days. Practically all this time was occupied by the prosecution in presenting the case so clear and con- elusive that eveu had the prisoner en- tered plea of insanity it is doubtful Ii the jury would have rendered yer dict different from the one rendered. The announcement made this afternoon by the attorneys for CZolgOsz that emi- nent scientists was summoned by the Bar Association and the District At torney to examine CZolgosz to deter mine his exact mental condition de- clare him to be perfectly sane. This destroyed the only vestige of defence that his attorneys could have put to- gether. Justice White announced that he would pronounce sentence upon the defendant on Thursday afternoon and the prisoner was at once taken back to his cell. He was in no way affected by the result of the trial.
The copper era., 1901-09-26
Obituary.

On Saturday last at 12 o'clock noon. N. w. Birdno died, the immediate cause being heart failure. induced by s tuner on the face, which was the effect of fall received more than a year ago. At the time of death he was surrounded by the whole family.
 The funeral was held at 1 D. m., Sunday in the Assembly Hall, Thatcher and was largely attended by sympa- thizing friends from nearly all the towns in the valley. The remains were inferred in the Thatcher ceme- tery.
 The tuner which caused death was removed from the face after death and the face assumed the natural appear ance which it bore before the accident.
 N. w. Birdno was a native of the state of Ohio and was born Feb. 2nd. 1924. He was one of the pioneers of Utah and also one of this valley. He went to Utah by team from the east about 40 years ago and came to this valley in 1884. He has resided here ever since aud was we'll known through out the county and especially so lu the valley. He has been a member of the Mormon church for about 6 years.- Stafford Guardian.
The copper era., 1901-09-26

PROFESSOR PARKER, former presi- dent of the University of Arizona, against whom grave charges were made, and who caused the arrest Of the editor of the Citizen for criminal libel, has dismissed the suit. He had also commenced civil action against the Citizen Publishing company for s25, 900,
 which suit was dismissed, Parker pay ing the costs. The Professor, it seems was not SO anxious for trial after all.
 IL was a victory for the Citizen. Par ker will doubtless leave the territory.
The copper era., 1901-09-26

A BEAUTIFUL tribute has been paid to the late president by Dr. James E.. Angell, president of Michigan Univer- sity. Dr. Angell says: "The title that is most likely to come to our martyred president is that of our well beloved. ." Washington had n dignified severity that left d space between himself and the people. Lincoln was loved by only half the nation when he died. The old animosi ties between the North and South had not expired when Garfield passed away. But since Mckinley came into office the blue and the gray have been united. He won the hearts of the Southern people and cemented q nation. His was the average Ameri- can life in a glorifled form. He was pure, simple, generous and kind. So long as he dominated our affairs he could be dealt with by foreign powers with sincerity, and this is the secret of the great influence of this nation in the administration of foreign affairs"
The copper era., 1901-09-26

made in this game. many of them for more than one base, Grey, on the other hand. was riddle to the Bisbee boys, and if the grounds had not been so rough, his support would have been al- most perfect. The acre was 25 10 ,, man was put out. Lopez. the plucky Bisbee catcher and captain. sprained his ankle severely while running from first to second base. After the game most Of the club went 10 the bull fight, which was very mild. because the bulls were % starved and worn out that they could not be tOrmen,ed into showing much fight. The train brought the team back about \ D. m. and the rest of the evening was spent in sight seeing. Next morning a; they boarded the train for Morenci, and reached home at 10 Tuesday
 evening. Here the band and an en- thusiastic crowd awaited them. Their reception was that of bettting con quering heroes, and in honor of the triumph, largess of five barrels of beer was distributed to the thirsty popuiace. The members of the team were highly pleased at the reception accorded them and the way they were entertained while in Bisbee. NJ. Graf, the genial first baseman. met them on the going trip, and when once they reached Bisbee. manager Stiles and
 the citizens showed them unbounded hospitality. The courtesy and good feeling manifested by the Bisbee friends made every moment of their stay a pleasure, and one and all say that for royal entertainers and spOrtsmen, the Bisbee bows are at the head of the list.
The copper era., 1901-09-26
Says There Was Plot.

St. Louis, Sept. 24.-Ed Sastig. who was arrested here this morning as an accomplice of Czolgosz has made con- fession giving the details of the plot that resulted in the assassination of President Mckinley.
 The confession duplicates Frank Har- rigan of the Dewey Hotel, Philadel- phia, and declared that on the Mon day proceeding the assassination, Har- rigan Sastig and Emma Goldman met in St. Louis and arranged the details of the crime.
 Sastig declares that he was the man who tied the hand ndkerchief about Czol- gOsZ's hand.
The copper era., 1901-09-26

SENATOR WELLINGTON, of Mary land, has gotten himself into most uufavorable attitude before the Ameri- can people, occasioned by his remarks to a reporter at the time President Me kinley was shot. The reporter quoted the Senator as saying:
 Mckinley and I are enemies. I have nothing good to say about him. and, under the circumstances, do not care to say anything bad. l am indif- ferent to the whole natter
 Such language is in harmony with the expressions of Emma Goldman. Herr Most and Carrie Nation. We'll iugtou is d republican and until recent ly has been considered sound, we'll balanced man. It is not surprising that the newspapers generally are de- manding his retirement Notwith- standing the fact that he is senator. he deserved the same treatment as many received who said they were glad the presinent had been shot. In fact his punishment should have been greater, because he is man of intelli- gence, a born American, and had been favored with the highest honors which his state could bestow. The Senator is done to brown finish in his own state, and his name will be disgrace to his ancestry for years to come. He belongs in the same class with Altgelt and those other contemptible species Of the human family who are willing to encourage anarchy without tho per- sonal risk of carrying a plot into execution.
The copper era., 1901-09-26
THE ERA begs leave to take issue

THE ERA begs leave to take issue with the Globe Times on the following:
 There is a strong tendency on the part Of the Arizona press to boom every wildcat camp in the territory, it's man. agement, its methods and everything that relates to it. This is mistake; i; it undermines the territory in the esti- nation of investors; it frequently beats men out of their wages, and in the long run is an injury to the whole people. IL does not serve the best interests Of the wholo territory and the Times won stand for 1t.
 The Times is mistaken. As matter of fact there isn't newspaper in the territory given to booming wildcat mines. If the Times thinks differently let it name the paper or papers. The Times has but little at any time to say of the mines, either good or bad. There are newspapers in Arizona which go to much trouble and some expense to write up the mining interests of their section, and they deserved credit for it, instead of censure.
The copper era., 1901-09-26

The following items were received too late for publication last week:
 Chas. J. Florence left for California Tuesday.
 NIr. and Mrs. Gordon Mclean left for California Wednesday.
 Harry Hastings, who went with the ball team to Bisbee will remain there for time.
 Mrs. A. NJ. Tuthill and daughter Dorothy returned to Morenci Sunday afternoon, after spending the summer in California.
 The dance halls in Newtown have gone out of business, because their pro- prietors judged it safer to comply with the law. than to run the risk of suffer- ing its penalties.
 The Camera Club and their friends enjoyed an outing Sunday afternoon. Through the courtesy of Supt. Burns. flat car and Engine No. 1 conveyed the club down the canyon, stopping wherever there was something worthy of being photographed. Refreshments had been provided, and the excursion WIS greatly enjoyed.
 Morenci. with the whole world, was deeply grieyed at the sad news of the untimely death of our martyred Me kinley. Many were the expressions of sorrow and personal loss. although many differed with him in politics, yet all have felt that Mckinley was a true man, broadminded enough to be also open-minded, generous, sincere, faith full, statesmanlike. The country has paid its tribute of sorrow, and the citi- zens of Moreuci are unit in praising the character of the late President, and deplOring the loss which our land has sustained.
 James H. Puckett and Miss H. NJ. Ottman were united in marriage on the evening of the l2th instant at the home of F. !. Garrett Judge Chap man performed the simple ceremony, duu OuiN d lew luIlIudIS lfIeDOS were present. The wedding was in the na- ture Of surprise to most of the friends Of the couple, though there were doubtless some who would say, ''I told you so.' The presents received by the happy couple were numerous and valu- able. and showed substantially the good wishes of the many friends who hold MT. and Mrs. Puckett in the highest esteem.
 The celebration of the Independence Day of Mexico. Monday. Sept. 16. as observed in Morenci, was interesting and pleasing. The exercises really be- gan Sunday evening. with patriotic ad- dresses and recitations. large plat form had been built in the open space beside the D. C. store. and here the ex- ercises were held. The Morenci band assisted in the celebration. On Mon- day afternoon large procession form ed about o'clock; it was headed by the band, and in it marched the con-
The copper era., 1901-09-26

GOVERNOR OTRO, of New Mexico, nave taken the initiative step to se- cure statehood under the new president, by calling statehood convention to meet at Albuquerque October l5. It is wcll-knOwn fact that President Roosevelt is most friendly disposed towards the west, and with a united effort on the part of the citizens of Arizona, New Mexico and Oklahoma, there can be no reasonable doubt of their admission. The governor Of Ari- zona would do well to call d statehood convention.