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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-31
WEST ToWNsHEND.
Death of Mrs. Norman w. Wood.

Maria Griffin Wood. wife of the late
Norman w. Wood. died at her home Oct
%, after a brief illness with grip. She
had been in feeble health long time and
had not strength enough to rally from
the attack. Funeral services were held
at the house on Tuesday. Rev. M. F.
Hardy paid fitting tribute to her mem
DRY. Duets were sung by Mrs. Blood
and c. c. Harris, and there were beauti-
ful flowers as tributes of love. Mrs.
Wood was born in Brunswick. Maine,
Dec. 26, 1896 She was a woman of Gull
uvated mind and refined taste and those
who knew her best could best appreciate
her lovely Christian character. She
leaves two sons and daughter to mourn
her loss. G. NJ Wood and Mrs. Frank
Barber of this place. and II. e. Wood
of Windham. She is also survived by
brother, G. II. Griffin of Bayonne N j.,
and sister, Mrs. Stetson, now in Ger
many. nephew, w. d. Parkinson of
Waltham, Mass, was at the funeral.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-31

Robbers dynamited the safe of the Iowa
State bank at Prairie City early Tues
day morning and made off with about
$1,000, after exchanging a number of shots
with local officers.
despatch from Wilkesbarre Monday
said that 80 per cent of the colleries were
in operation, and that the output now
is estimated at 70 per cent of the produc-
ton before the strike.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-31
Geoal 4ntices.

STATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro. SS.
- BY the Probate Court for Said District
To all persons interested in the estate of
MARY J. HARRIS late of Brattieboro, de-
ceased, Greeting
Whereas, Jonathan c. Howe has presented
to this court an instrument purporting to be
the last will of said deceased, for probate:-
You are hereby notified that this court will
decide upon the probate of said instrument at
the session thereof, to be held at the Probate
Office in Brattleboro, in said district on the
18th day of November \. ID. 1892, when and
where you may appear and contest the same
If you see cause. "A
A. +. SCHWENK Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-31

Mamma. Uncle Billy says that statue
is Venus coming from the bath But
! say she's going to the opera "-ILife
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-31
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why that's the price of common
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-31
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
NO PANAMA CANAL.
War on the ISihmus VIII DESTROY the
Scheme.
a
COMMISSIONERS BLOCKED
GelIigefent Forces Rendered Their
Mission Useless.
PEACE IS NOT NOV IN SIGHT
The Rev0Iutionists Hold the Key 10 the,
Situation. !
lcARAduAN ROUTE MAY BE CHOSEN
Tire President May 30 Compelled to
Exercise His Authority and Drop tho
Panama Plans.



Washington. August g. Prospects FOR the
construction of tho Panama canal are up
In the air again, The state department. re.
ccived report odsy from the United
States consul general at Panama stating
that the peace commissioners who started
out 10 reach m agreement with General
Herrera found severe fighting at AgIa
Dulce ard were compelled to return TO
Panama without accomplishing anything.
The consul general also reports that
three days fight took place at Aqua Dulce
commencing July 20, ana that the govern.
ment troops are surrounded by the lusur
gents, who have cut of MI communication
with Panama Two government eunboats
which left Panama to relieve the so, ern.
ment forces, were attacked by the insur-
gents. One boat was forced to return 10
Panama and the other Is believed to have
been captured by tine Insurgents
The best information ohtainahle at the
state department is that the revolutonists
are prepared to carry on the war for
months ana prevent any session Of the Co.
lombian congress for the ratification Of the
Panama canal treaty The question is
heing brought very forciblr to the priest.
dent and II is not believed that ne will walt
many months for the conclusion OF the
revolution, but will soon open negotiations
with Costa Rica and Nicaragua looking to
the cession Of the Nicaragua route for the
canal. II is known that Attorney General
Knox will not go to Paris to look after the
details of the deal for the transfer Of the
rights OF the French Panama Canal com
psny to the United States unless there Is
some better prospect than now exists for
the ratification of the treaty by the Co
lombia government. II Ia also known that
the president is opposed to any long delay
In the matter and thar ..hess the insurree
ton In Colombia is epied before congress-
meets in December, the president will eSer
else the power given him under the Spoon
er bin and open negotiations looking TO tbs
selection Of the Nicaragua route.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
THE CUBAN LOAN.
Havsna Papers Claim the United States
Has No Right to interfere.

Havana Papers Claim the United States
Has No Right to interfere.
New York. August ia cable to the
Tribune from Havana says!
The comments which have been made
within the last week nv American pnpesG
in regard to tho proposed Cuban loan
have greatly disturbed the Cuban press.
Tho nrst announcement OF the stand taken
by the majority OF the papers IN the
United states was received here with as
constituent. md all OF the Cuban papers
bavo bctu deyoting columns % space 70
telling why the United States eau not In
1erferc The patt amendment they sny
viii not be violated In the least as they
have kept article . Of this document IN
mind all OF the time.
Inquiry among the different leaders oil
the government at first failed to reveal the
plans by which they intend TO get around
the provisions Of the Plat law but INC
Tribune correspondent mas received In
formation from one Of the members OF the
cuban senate who has been tho father 81
the loan project, that ample provision vii
he made for the establishment NJ slakine
fund Tor the payment or the sS5,uOUE
loan The method 10 he usel according n
the plans OF the leaders, is the adoption o.
an internal tax, similar 70 tho war tax
which was collected In the United slater
during the spanish American war such
MEASURE Is under consideration, aud ni,
!s being drafted. The bill provides Tor
tax on every bale of tobacco, every packag,
OF cigarettes, every ledger or bushes
houses, every telegram or check The TAI
on each Of these articles is intended 4
re very Hight, and the income from thli
method is figured at 81 100 90 annually
This amount is amply sufficient to not on
pay the interest on the debt but TO estaD
lish large sinking fund, which win pay
on the indebtedness in comparatively few
years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
PERIOD OF TRANSITION.
There Have Been Many Changes Of Late
in United States Army.

There Have Been Many Changes Of Late
in United States Army.
Washington, August 16.--The Forthcoming
annual report OF Inspector General BreckIn-
ridge will show that during the past four
years the United States army has gone
through transition period, and that the
average age Of the American officer and sol
der is considerably less than It was prior
to the war with Spain,
The report will also show that fewer
soldiers re-eniist than formerly was the
case. and that only a very small percent.
age of the magnificent body Of men that
composed the regular army at the outbreak
OF the Spanish war are now IN the military
service
81 do not know why It should be so" said
General Breckinridge today. but II Is a
fact that the percentage OF re-enlistments
Is considerably smnler than 1t was five or
ten years ago. Possibly the men have no
desire for foreign service. although there
Is more opportunity for excitement and ad-
venture-thlngs that are supposed to be
attractive 70 young men-in the Philippines
than at the posts In this country.
"At the outbreak Of the war with Spain
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
srlLwgLL STEAMER LINE.
-Four Vesseis Are Now In Service on the
Mexican Coast.

-Four Vessels Are Now In Service on tho
Mexican Coast.
Laredo, Texas. August 16.--A special
from Guaymas, Mexico, says: -Four stealns
ers recently purchased and brought here
from san Francisco by the Mexico spd
orient Steamship company are now making
trips between Cuaymas and Port stilwei.
The Mexico and Orient Steamship com
pany was recently organized by Arthur T.
stllwell Of the Kansas City, Mexico ana
Orient railroad. TO provide steamer con-
nect.on for the railroad company. Inc
concession for the steamer line was granted
recently and the company given the PRIV
ilege Of operating steamers along the "a
cee coast pending the completion OF the
railroad to Port stilwell.
one OF the four steamers now owheu
By the company win be used 10 brin1ns
material FOR the railroad from San fran,
cisco to Port stllwel and the others WI
n,v ont Of this port. number o. othsr
Steamers viii be added TO the line as soon
Ne the railroad is completed, but oniy .as
four already purchased will be usea unss'
the completion OF the road
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
SCOTT ADMITS POSSIBLE DEFEAT.
Local Issues May Give Next House to
the Democrats.

Especial to The PostD
New York. August Ex-senator y. B.
Scott of West Virginia was a caller today
az republican congressional headquarters,
where he held consultation with Cbalr-
man Bahcock aud Secretary Overstreet
Their conference related to the general
condition Of the congressional campaign
and In particular to the outlook in West
Virginia,
Afterward Senator Scott said 10 n Mail
and Express reporter II am not one OF
those who regard the republican prospect
OF retaining control OF the next house OF
representatives us certain ] am incliued
to be pessimst on the subject because
there is a prevalent spirit Of over-coni
dcuce Unless we can shake off this
apathy, the party will be In danger OF
losing It's majority In the lower branch
of congress.
IF the campaign should be fought on
National issues alone we would have the
democratic party beaten to a standS'il,
1ney cnu not give US battle on the tagia
or on the trusts, or on the Philippines
or on any other isGue thnt has been sug-
gested. Our real peril lies In local con-
dltions that vary in several States and
that threaten the loss Of an indefinite
number Of congressional districts that are
nominally republican.
For example. in my own State we have,
under the new sppoEtiopment, five con.
gressional districtR Every one Of them
should he republican. But II Is possible
to lose three OF them because Of the coal
strike. We have considerable repuh
lican colored vote Now, the negro laborer
IN the mines Is tinid. when be is threat
ened with bodily harm he will move over
into Ohio, where he can find work With.
ont danger Of physical assault That has
happened already IN considerable numbers.
II the strike could be settled promptly,
then these colored exiles would return TO
their homes In West Virginia without bav.
Ing been absent long enough TO lose their
votes. There are other local troubles In
Pennsylvania, In Wisconsin, In Michigan
and elsewhere"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17

nearly one.third q the enlisted men OF the
regular army had served ten years or mo Q,
and practically all 81 the serseants We're
men With Ave or moro years % their credit.
Things are vastly different today, and en-
listed men are promoted to be sergcants
after year or two OF service.
"The appointment Of so many second lou
teusuts from civil life has also lowered the
average axe Of officers ! have observed
that coorcd soldiers are moro apt TO re-
main In the army than white men
THE negro soldier takes intense pride In
his profession, and the army Is probably
the only place open TO him where he would
receive all the privileges aud consideration
that are accorded whites, The colorSd man
realizes this aud is satisfied With his army
berth "
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
nonham Reunion a, an End.

Bonham. Texas, August le-The Con
Tolerate reupicn which has been III session
here the pact four days closed shi, after
noon. Genefsi W. L. Cabell Of Dallas de-
iyers6 ths eloains address. --.---, ,.s---
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
FIGHTING AslArlc CHOLERA.

Much Progress Being Made in tho Phil
ippines by Medical Corps
Washington, August 10 Lieutenant Rich
ard Strong OF the medical corps OF the
army is hard after the Asintic cholera hae'-
lus IN the laboratories established hy the
bureau Of Insular affairs In the Philippines
He is understood to be making excellent
progress. The bureau Of insular affairs will
hold examinations throughout the ciyil s,rv
Ice In September to select a bacteriologlSt
and pathoogist to 60 out to Manila to
assist Lieutenant Strong.
The philippines AFFORD an excellent held
for the study Of the cholera germ. as n
vivid contrast is afforded between the
cities where It has been fought of Ivy the
army and the native districts where 1T
RACES almost unchecked
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17

THE POWER OF THE TRUST.
Closing Down of Mill Is Causing the Abandon
ment of Town.

York August ene depopatn
Tor
says tonn.
special to e World ny the madc Of @ month estimated that fully
population Of
the
and
Talassec Ala,
esannsned . q
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
A BIG ISSUE OF BONDS
is TO BE MADE BY THE SOUTHERN
PACIFIC COMPANY.
Said that the Money Is to Be Used 20
Improve the Road and Provide New
Equipment

New York, August Is 1t YVES deHnte'y
nscortaincd today that the executive com.
mttec Of the southern Pacific halfway
company, ut a regular mcetug held on
Thursday, formally adopted q resolution
recommending IN issue OF SluoQ0o,coo per
cent bonds, convertible into stock az par
at any time within twenty-five years Of the
date ~ Issue and subject to call under
certain conditions at. It is said, l05,
In explaining this matter today an tn
tercst identih'd with the Southern Pac,hc
company stated that without doubt somc
time would clapse before the convertible
bond proposition would be form lly pre-
scented to the shareholders for their APP
prevail
The Southern Pacific is hnance or hold
Ing company, organized under the laws 81
Kentucky and certain legal matters will
have Ia be adjusted before such corpora
ton could create MS large bonded Issue
AS one involving SloOooO.ooO
The purposes Of tue bond issue are to
provide Tor the Improvement OF tho road
ana equipment Although the Southern
Pacific compapy has been doing splcndidly
In the matter OF earnings. tho officials state
NuNi lnllg Nf'sNNN,N'N IL hhfieh W N'Ah% ~
property up to ttncc Of modern efficiency
The company has vast stretches Of track
with rails weighing but siyty.oue pounds,
md Poor's annual gives the weight Of rails
at from thirty Ave to seycnty.hye pounds
NEITHER AFFIRMED OR DENIED
New York, August 16--O6iclals OF the
| Union Pncinc. which dominates thf South
! ern Pacific company, viii neither affirm
/ nor deny tile statement that che executive
! board Of the latter coronation Inns adopted
n resolution commencing S1G0 10000
| per cent convertible bond issue, II Is moi
! denied that such action Is contemplated
| but the proposition Is sin tentative one
/ It is declared that no date Inns been sci
/ fer bringing the matter to the attention
/ Of the stockholders. The Southern Pacific
/ company is financial corporation OF the
| Southern Paciec railroad OF California aud
/ It's allied lineB Its authorized capital Is
/ $500 O0o, 600, tho greater part N which has
been issued The proposed bond Issue viii
doubtless carry some rights" constlutna
IN effect dividend on Southern raciBC
stock In the event OF the bond Issue a
large sum will be expended In tho improve
ment OF the property
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
sToRER TO SUCCEED WHITE
AS United States Ambassador to Ger
many.
Especial to The Post)

Especial to The Postl
Washington, August l6.-Bellamy Storer,
United States minister to Spsiu, VIII be
appointed ambassador 20 Germany to sue
coed Andrew white, resigned. The Ger
man government has been asked II MI
storer would be acceptable as spocetso'
TO Mr.. white aud has replied at6rmatlvely
1t is expected that the appointment will be
announced in q few days.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-08-17
ANNEXATION OF CUBA.
Hanna Says That Is the Logical Out
come Of Events.

Detroit, August Ex-senator Hanna, WINE
here today attending the funeral of sen
stor Mcmillan, was questioned as to the
likelihood Of the president calling a spe
eiai session OF the senate to consider 4
commercial treaty With Cuba.
II am very sure no such specia! session
will be held" said he. I'm view OF the
promises held ont TO the island,eit would
seem but right that this country should
sncrd her some reHef, but to me 1t APP
pears that the logical outcome OF events
will be the aAgexaton Of Cuba to the
United states"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-16
PAWTUXET.

Previous 10 the beginning Of the thaw
there was a test of the ice on the Vine
yard made to ascertain the chances for
the harvest this season and from six 10
eight inches were found
The ice on this pond is cut by Rhodes
brothers every year for their use at
Rhodes-on-the-Pa Pawtuxet but az the
present rate II is doubtful n the neces-
sary 10 inches OF Ice will be found for
some time.
The milder weather has its advanta ges
for the clam and oystermen. as IL has
caused the beaches 90 be free OF ice
again and the work on the oyster beds Is
not attended with the unpleasant results
or frozen fingers or faces
The Choppemonsett Council. Royal Ar
canum. has decided 10 have it's production
OF the Confederate Spy" I'm the big hall
OF the Commercial street school early In
January. The hall Is the largest In this
village or Edgewood and has excellent IA
cilities for handing large audience in
addition 10 good stageroom.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-16

they must not remember their patrons on
Christmas by presenting them with
packages OF liquor. The coal dealers.
however, have not received any such
orders.
At the meeting Of the Business Mems
association last evening. George F. A.
Beane, Walter ID. Harris. f. f. S.bley.
w. A. III. Grant Joseph Appleton, j. r.
Thurston and John McGinchy were made
committee to arrange for the annual
banquet
The Falka club enjoyed a sleigh ride
to Centerdale last evening Three young
men who are prominently connected with
the club preferred TO ride in sleigh but
they got lost. and did not get back TO
the square until nearly daylight.
A horse owned by William Rohsig OF
li9 Daniel avenue. was found astray on
Harris avenue yesterday afternoon and
put up at the Chsfree street station
where II was called for later
A small amount of cash was found at
the corner OF Grove street and Harris
avenue last evening by Patrolman Dufry,
and 1t awaits, an owner at the Chaffee
street station.
A. A. Faln, of 1910 Westminster street
called at the police station last evening
and reported that some one had helped
themselves to a fifty cent shovel. that
was his property.
William Carroll OF this place was the
one who purchased the last Of the coal.
that was sold to the citizens YESTERDAY.
A lot OF paint and painting material.
were stolen from the yard OF Emile De-
marias. 81 Julian street yesterday after
noon.
Patrick O'Neil OF Ellery street. has the
sympathy OF large circle OF relatives
and friends, IN the death OF his sister.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-16
WARREN.

The warren artillery held their regular
weekly drill meeting In Armory hall last
night. Capt. Coyle and Lieuts. Greene
and Maxwell instructed the men.
A sleighlng party composed OF young
ladies' from the shoe department Of the
National India Rubber company OF Brls-
tol came here last night
The firm OF Rowland & Wheaton COM
many were obliged TO close their factory
Yesterday morning. owing 10 the breaking
OF tubes in the boiler. Work VIII be re-
sumed again Wednesday morning.
The Y. r. 8 G. f. connected with the
Baptist church meets tonight.
A sleigh. the occupant OF which was
Frank Reade. a resident In East War
ren. overturned at the corner of Main
and joyce streets yesterday noon time.
The horse Immediately began 10 founder
around. but some ~ the bystanders de-
tached him from the sleigh and the horse
was able 10 arise himself. MIR. Reade
was able to proceed soon after tho acct
dent occurred
The cargo Of anthracite coal Is being
sold in half-ton lots. and IL VIII be used
20 fll some OF the back orders OF the
firm OF r.. NJ Martin A. Co.
The attendance at the evening schools
is az large N not larger. than any for
ner year The range OF studies includes
those OF the lowest and higher orders.
The force OF teachers is competent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-12-16
EAST PROVIDENCE.

with the rise In the temperature last
night and the drizzling rain today the ice
mems hopes OF reaping an early harvest
have been shattered. About the square
the reads are in fairly good shape. con-
sidering the heavy snow fall. Commits
sioner OF Highways a. N Cunningham
has had gangs of men at work leveling
down the snowbanks and fllling in the
hollows instead Of cartins away the
snow. This saved the town much ex-
pense for teams and covers the bare
spots so that heavy sleighs can get
through much easier.
BUSINESS MEMS ASSOCIATION.
Last night the Business Mems associa-
tion held its regular meeting. The at
tendance was good. about 30 members be-
ing present. Two new members were vot-
ed In. The question of debate was. THE
advisability OF forming some plan for se-
curing one or more public parks for the
town."
The question was received favorably.
The question for debate next meeting is.
Resolved. That the interests OF East
Providence require new form Of gov
eminent"
The next meeting r. the annual meeting
Of the association and the annual election
OF officers will be held. After appointing
the following committee for the nomina-
tIon OF officers the meeting was adjourn
ed: Benz. Wilson. ID. f. Logan. Dr. s.
Hunt.
CHURCH NOTES.
on wednesday evening the Bailou so.
ciety connected with the Universalist
church viii meet in the church. On FRI
day evening the Y. +. Y. Will hold busi-
ness meeting at the church.
This afternoon the watchemoket w G.
T. L. meets with Mrs. II. J. Pickersgill.
Walnut street.
on Thursday evening the Second Bap-
fist church will unite with the Haven NJ.
r. church In a union prayer meeting
MINOR NOTES.
Officer Taggert reports peace and order
at the square.
A crowd OF boys were sliding on Fort
Hill this morning They would start from
the summit and coast the entire length
The rain didn't seem 20 bother them.
Next Wednesday the semi-annuai cleo
fion OF Officers ~ Howard Lodge. No. ~.
X. OF r.. will be held.