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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08
THE THOMPSON HOSPITAL.

Old Mansion House as Home for
Nurses, New Main Building and a
Fire Proof Patients 5uiIding-Es-
timated Expense $4,000.
The Thompson trustees make the
following statement as to the hospital
plans:
Pending a final report by the com
mittee appointed by the Thompson
trustees consisting of Drs. Holton
Lawton and Miller. in consultation
with DR.. Farrar Cobb, plans have been
drawn on the lines indicated below.
These plans are not finally adopted
but are to be used as the basis of
obtaining accurate figures of cost.
The old mansion house will be re-
tained as quarters for matron and
nurses. A new main building to be
built containing offices. reception
room drug room, accident room,
pathological laboratory, isolated case
suite. and a complete operating de-
partment A third structure con-
sisting of a fire-proof patients build
ing, containing wards and private
rooms besides diet kitchens, linen
rooms. bath rooms, etc. For these
buildings the Thompson trustees eX-
pect to use all of what accumulated
during the litigation together with
such income as can be saved pending
completion of the hospital, amount
ing in all to about $4,000, which they
have set as their limit of the amount
that they can expend if the hospital is
built and opened without waiting for
further accumulation of income.
\ hospital built on this plan would
| have many superior features, the
chief of which is the entire separa
| tion of the patients from the adj
minstration. operating and kitchen
| part of the establishment Under
| this plan the patients would be in a
/ different building where they would
| be free from outside disturbances,
and safe from danger from fire. The
! plant would likewise be so planned
| that its capacity could be increased
at comparatively small expense.
when complete figures as to the
! cost of this scheme are received, the
! committee will have a number .oi
! further problems to consider. the so
luton of which will depend upon the
exact determination of what can be
done with the amount of money avail
able. 1t is to be noted that the trus
tees are confined in their eXpendi
lures to the use of current income
and accumulations and have neither
power nor inclination to anticipate
the expenditure of income in the use
of which the needs of the sewing wo
men have by the provisions Of the
will a prior right to consideration
| Their immediate resources therefore
are not so great as many have very
naturally supposed The trustees de
not think it advisable to publish any
plans until all points are settled ant
plans finally adopted.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08
AS Seen in Four Counties.

A correspondent writes as follows;
The newspapers have had much to say
about the three cornered fight for
governor, and as a commonplace voter
have been afraid the Clement fac
ton would make bad business for the
two old parties of our state, but after
a two weeks drive in Bennington, Rut-
land, Windsor and Windham counties
| have come home, and am happy in
the belief from what | have seen and
heard. that all this Clement talk is
very much like the Bryan boom in
our last campaign. Mr.. Clement
draws large crowds out of curiosity to
see and to hear him. but he will not
be able to draw the votes next Sep
TENDER. This Clement argument is
very much like a Mother Hubbard
dress, that covers one all over but
dosen't fit in any place
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08
Greatest Engineering Feat Ever
Attempted.

The announcement that the last cop
ing stone of the great Nile river dam
at Assouan has been laid and that the
great reservoir will be ready by the
end of the year means that $500
square miles of Egyptian desert will
soon be covered with rich soil, which,
when under cultivation, will have a
value of $400,000,000. The dam is
regarded as the salvation of Egypt.
1t is viewed as the greatest engineer
ing feat ever attempted. 1t cost $685.
100000; 1t is to be paid for by the
Egyptian government in installments
to run 30 years. The contractor is
an Englishman, Sir John Arid. Work
was begun two and half years ago,
and $4,000 men have been employed.
The dam is a mile and a quarter
long and its top makes broad viaduct
for camel caravans. There are $50
sluices for releasing the water. The
traffic of the river is provided for by
a chain of locks at the western ex-
tremity. The dam will hold back and
spread over thousands of miles of
desert 1,0O0,000,000 tons of the sedi-
ment laden waters of the Nile.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08

1.-THE value of Lydia Il. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound was
called to my attention by an intimate
friend, whose life had simply been a
torture with Inflammation and ulcer.
alton, and few bottles of your Com.
pound cured her she can hardly
believe it herself to-day, she enioys
such blessed health. l took four
bottles of your Compound and consider
myself cured. l am once more in fine
health and spirits; my domestic and
official duties all seem easy now, for
feel SO strong l can do three times
what l used to do. You have host of
friends in Denver, and among the best
count, Yours very gratefully Mrs.
IDA L. RosER, 326 18th Ave, Denver,
Col. $1,000 forfeit If above testimonial Is not
genuine.
If you are ill, don't hesitate to
get a bOttleOf Lydia Il. Pinl1ham's
Vegetable Compound at once,
and write to Mrs. Pinkham,
Lynn, Mass, for special advice
it is free.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08
THE COUNTY BUILDINGS PROJECT ABANDONED
Citizens Committee Of Bratteboro Resent the Attempt Make
the Question Political Foot Ball.

sought and received the support of all
factions of both parties. 1t is well
known that in the Republican county
convention the question was entirely
removed from any fractional fight as
bearing on the liquor question,
We believe this question has no
should be fairly decided by the vot-
ers of the county without reference to
politics 1t is not fair to Brattle-
boro and not fair to Newfane to have
the question of the location of the
shire made a rider to the platform
of any political party. The senti-
ments of the county cannot be fairly
expressed in that way. We are con
tent that the question await time
when it can be decided in the way it
should be: simply for the best good
of the county and not as a question of
expediency for the political advant-
age of any party or candidate.
Those who are willing to sacrifice
the interests of their community for
securing what political advantage they
may thereby gain, must take the res
possibility.
We take this opportunity to thank
those who, in the majority of the
towns of the county, have cordially
supported the move, with all promise
of success.
Respectfully submitted,
CLARKE c. Fits,
GEORGE w. HOOKER,
HENRY d. HOLTON,
CHAS. H. THOMPSON,
Committee of Brattleboro Citizens
Brattleboro, August 5.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08
Notes..

Ollivers work in watching bases
Saturday was Al. He caught four
men mapping, two in succession off
first base. oliver is a wonder as
a fielding pitcher.
Advice to the management without
a cent of charge: Cut out the double
headers hereafter. please. Four con-
tinuous hours of base ball is too weari-
some even for an enthusiast.
Perry of the Wheel club played a
good game Saturday until his finger
was cut open and a nail torn off.
He caught the finger upon the iron
fastening of the base. After a physi-
clan had dressed the wound he re-
turned to the game.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08

A panel of Jurors was summoned III
Justice Brigham's court London. Sixty,
two of them answered to the name o.
Clark A jury of ~ was drawn and II OF
them were named Clark. The 18th man
was G. II. Clarkson.
A thoroughbred Great Dane at a nos
pital near the Washington zoo is raisihs
a lion cub with the rest of her inter,
Two African lion cubs were born AT ,ne
zoo last Sunday. and after the mothe,
killed one the other was put in with tl'
Great Danes litter. The dog treats li'
cub better than its own mother did
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08
GRANGE NEWS.

The Pomona Grange meeting at Will
mington, announced for August Z, was in
definitely postponed on account of the
funeral on that day of prominent mem
Der.
Mrs. Woodman's lecture at Grange hall
Tuesday evening was well attended, and
her eloquent and inspiring address was
fully appreciated by her audience. Miss
Grace Eels and Miss May Spear gave
several duets on violin and piano, and
Mrs. Fremont Hamilton sang, with violin
and piano accompaniment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08

1t was worse than a comedy of err
rors, it was downright farce and bur-
lesque when the Wheel club players
made their balloon ascension in the
second game. The opening innings
gave promise of good sport, but af-
ter that the errors began to pile up,
and before the close most of the
spectators had left the ground in dis
gust. Cox lacked speed, which was
so noticeable in his first game but
it was his support and not his pitch
ing which really turned the tide. Will
Hanson relieved Cox in the seventh.
Carl Ellis continued his hard hitting,
and now stands second as batsman on
the Durham Brothers team. and one
of the first five in the whole league.
The Wheel club infielders seemed ut
terly unable to hold the ball, and if it
did happen to get into their posses
sion, they would usually throw it over
somebody's head.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08
LEADERS WON AGAIN
Standing in Local Base League
Remains Unchanged.
Y. M. c. A. Won from Catholic Union
and Durham Brothers Used Wheel
Club as a Chopping Block.

Monroe's steadiness at critical
points was an important factor for
the Y. NJ. G. A. in winning from the
Catholic Union Saturday afternoon by
a score of S-4. 1t was a close contest
for six innings, the score then stand
ing "a. In the seventh, with Stevens
on second, March cracked another long
drive over the right field bank for
a home run. Riley played another
excellent game in centre field, TAX
ing all of his four chances easily.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08

Not Up to Standard.-The Rev. Good
mani was surprised to see you play
ing golf last Sunday. l should think you
would try to do better" Hardkase-
"Ohl I usually do much better. l was
in wretched form last Sunday."-[Phila'
delphia Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08
MASSACHUSETTS NOTES.
Warwick Woman Killed in Runaway
Accident.

Mrs. Edward Bremen, 27, wife Of
Rev. E. II. Bremen, Unitarian clergy
man in Warwick, was instantly killed
and Mrs. Mary Tyler of Warwick was
severely injured as the result of run
away accident in Warwick Saturday
afternoon. The horse took fright
while going down a hill about two
miles east of the Centre. Both were
thrown out of the carriage, Mrs. Bren-
en- striking on her head. Mrs. Tyler
dislocated her left shoulder, fractured
her collar bone and one of her legs.
In this condition she managed to
crawl long distance to house, from
which notice of the accident was CIV
en-. Mrs. Bremen leaves besides her
husband two children.
An attempt was made to hold up DR..
p F. Leary of Turner's Falls Thursday
night at about 8 o'clock, while he was
driving on the lonely road between
Turner's Falls and Millers Falls. A
man jumped out from the bushes by
the side of the road and attempted
to seize the horse by the head, DR..
Leary applied the whip vigorously and
the man was unable to catch the
horse. Afterward two men in success
sion jumped out from the bushes and
tried the same thing, but DR.. Leary
whipped up the horse again and
got beyond their reach. After he
got beyond the three, three shots were
fired at the carriage, but without TAX
ing effect. The police are on the
watch for the highwaymen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08

Bases stolen, March 2. Howe. Johnson,
Stevens, Riley 2, Dunleayy, Bean, Guiheen,
Clune 3; two base hit, March; home run,
March; double play, March to stafford; base
on balls. March, struck out. Fox. Howe
Ferrter stevens, stafford, Dunleavy 2, Bean,
Guiheen >, Clune, oliver. LaFrinea, Kaiuc B.
Aher =; passed ball, LaFrinea; time. hours
umpire. CTe-Sy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08
MRS. IDA |. ROSER
Grand-NIece of Ex-President
James X. Polk, Writes to
Mrs. Pinkham Saying:

DEAR Mrs. PINKnAM i have been
married for nearly two years, and so
far have not been blessed with a child
/ have, however, suffered with com.
plication of female troubles and pain.
full menstruation, until very recently.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08

The general store of D. L. Nichols,
RoXbury, was broken into Friday
night, and a quantity of mems cloth
ing and shoes was taken. small
quantity of cheap jewelry was also
carried away, with Sc in money. The
estimated loss is $50. The same
night burglars unsuccessfully attempt
ed to enter the house of G. c. Briggs
near the fish hatchery in the same
town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08

The Fat One-"And that over there is
your hog-pen?" The Tall One-"Well,
we did call It that once, but since pros
perity has been hyin' around in sech
large chunks. we refer to 1t as a COM
munity of interests "-[Life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08

Right in Their Line.-"How did
your baseball game come out?"
"They mopped the ground with u.s."
81 thought they would when heard
you calling them scrub nine."-
[Chicago Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08

game scheduled for Saturday after
noon between Y. NJ. c. A. and Catholic
Union has been postponed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-08-08

No Game Tomorrow.
Owing to Col. Hooker's funeral the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-17
solemn. but He smoked.

Not long ago bishop of stately mien
and sanctimonious expression went to
small country town I'm England to
lecture, arriving early in the afternoon
and being at once spotted by the in
habitants as something particularly
great and sanity. He went into n
chemists shop and in a tone that froze
the young blood of the assistant said,
Young man, do you smoker" Yves.
sir" replied the trembling youth. I'm
sorry. But l learned the habit young,
and haven't been able to get rid of it
yet" 'Then." said the great divine,
without the movement of n muscle or
the abatement of one shade of the aw-
full solemnity of his voice. you can tell
me where can get good cigar"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-17
How to Treat Furn.

The proper way 10 treat furs Chat is,
every kind but white furs) is to get a
pair of bamboo or hickory switches
about three-eighths of an inch thick
and beat the fur until all the loose hair
eaten by the moths is beaten out. Then
get some fine sawdust from your butch
er or grocer, saturate with gasoline
and rub the fur thoroughly with gas
Olined" sawdust. After you have rub
bed the garment well hang out TO dry.
This will not take long, as gasoline
evaporates very quickly. When dry,
beat out the sawdust with hickory
switches or bamboo canes. In packing
away get large box and line with
tarred felt (tar paper). Then line again
with newspaper or tissue paper to pre-
vent the furs from coming in contact
with tar paper. Finally, pack furs with
camphor or tar balls, and you can rest
assured it will keep the moths out.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-17

George is model waiter. The govern
or valued him highly. Each day at din
ner George received from the governor
his tip, 81. George reveled in wealth.
He was the envied of all the other wait
ers. He was the happy possessor of a
good thing"
Ore day when the governor entered
the dining room a strange darby stood
behind his chair. where's George?''
asked the governor brusquely. The new
waiter bowed low. ."I'ze youth waitah
now. sah," he said softly. but where's
George?" again asked the governor.
Again his new retainer assured him,
"I'ze youh waitah now" The governor
looked up from his newspaper sharply.
He was somewhat mystified and with
increasing emphasis demanded to know
where George was, anyhow.
well, you see. sah," began the new
conner with some hesitation. "Gawge
and l was out las night playing craps.
Gawge went broke. l won his pile
Then''-here his voice dropped lower
and his manner was confidential-"he
put you up ag'in SIS, and 1 won. So I'ze
youth waitah."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-17
Not So bad.

Senator Mark Hanna and friend
were talking of the chances for a fight
on the bill granting relief TO Cuba when
that measure reached the senate. The
friend was doubtful of the outcome of
the fight.
"You know" he said, 'that Senator
Burrows of Michigan is against the
BILL
Eyes. 1 heard So" responded Mr..
Hanna.
HE says he will fight it to the last
second" continued the doleful friend.
He does, eh?" queried Hanna mus
ingly.
Eyes, to the last second"
"Well, that is not so bad said Han
ma. Burrows is a great fighter. and he
probably will fight this bill to the last
second, but no longer"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-17
NEW SHORT STORIES
Photograph Led to Cabinet.

rs an interesting fact that photo
graph of Colonel Lamont on Mr.. Cleve-
lands mantelpiece in New York led to
the selection of that gentleman as sec
rotary of war in Cleveland's second ad-
ministration, says the Washington
Post.
AS the story goes, Senator German
was summoned from Washington TO
New York to confer with Mr.. Cleveland
after the latter's election. In the course
of the conversation Mr.. Cleveland ask
ed Mr.. German to make some sugges-
lions as to cabinet officers. Mr.. Cor
man naturally demurred. Il was
against your nomination" he said to
Mr. Cleveland. land so 1 think that
you ought to consult with the men who
stood by you. 1 certainly have no one
TO recommend"
The conversation drifted to other top
les. but after awhile Mr.. Cleveland
came back to the cabinet places. Mr..
German was then walking up and
down. the room. 1t was o'clock in the
morning.
IF was to be president of the Unit
ed States said Mr. German finally, Il
would put that man in my cabinet" As
lie spoke Mr.. German pointed to the
picture of Colonel Lamont which was
on the mantelpiece.
Mr.. Cleveland laughed. 81 never
thought of that" he said. AS Mr.. Cor
man insisted it would be wise choice
Mr.. Cleveland smiled.
Two days afterward Colonel Lamont
was offered and accepted the portfolio
of the war department.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-17
How to Roast Smoked Ham.

Brush the ham and soak for twelve
hours in cold water, then place in a
deep earthenware pan and soak. for
twenty-four hours in white wine or
rather sharp apple cider. Add to the
wine or cider a large onion sliced, sew
eral carrots sliced, small bunch of par
sley and thyme and half dozen bay
leaves. Cover very closely SO the air
will not get to the ham. When soaked,
put it in pan and roast in not too hot
an oven. Allow twenty minutes to
each pound. Basic frequently with the
liquor in which it was soaked and use
same strained for making clear
brown sauce. Serve with n border of
spinach or green's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-17
Rear AdmirnI CoehInn.

Captain Joseph b. Coghlan of the ma
Wy became a rear admiral on April IL,
when Rear Admiral Farquhar retired
from the active list. Captain COghlan
commanded the Raleigh, which fired
the first shot at the battle of Manila
Bay. and is Il jolly, blithe old sailor,
whom everybody likes. although he
has been drawn into several scrapes
with the department by his freedom of
tongue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-17
Jones VIII BE Missed.

Senator James Il. Jones of Arkansas
will be missed greatly in Washington.
He served two terms in congress be-
fore he took his seat in the senate in
1885. He is tall, dignified and of COM
handing presence, and his dress as
well as his every motion brings TO
mind the type of southern gentleman
that is fast disappearing. Strange as
it may seem, because of his intense
partisan ship, he has as many friends
among the Republican senators as
among the Democratic.
CARL SCHOFIELD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-17
How to wash Table Linen.

When washing table linen or any
cloth stained with egg avoid putting it
in boiling water, which will set the
stain till it will be almost impossible
to remove it. Soak the cloth first in
cold water and then the stain may be
easily removed. The same rule applies
to egg cups and any dishes stained
with egg. If they are put with the
other china into hot water. the stain
hardens and requires considerable pa
thence to remove, but it comes off cas-
lily in cold water.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-17
Poor Fellows In Distress,

Every time 4 congressman arises in
the house nowadays and asks for an. in
definite leave of absence because of
important business significant smiles
are exchanged among the members
who have their nominations nailed
down and clinched. At this season OF
the year when the congressional con-
ventions are being held important
business" almost invariably means the
congressman who has it also has trou-
BILE in his district which is sufficiently
serious 10 make his presence on the
ground imperative.
Another poor fellow in distress"
whispers Clerk Mckee to the speaker,
and the latter gives Il good luck to you
affirmative nod to the petitioning mem
Der, who goes away happy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-05-17
How to cnre For ned..

One of the first requisites for n well
made bed is that the sheets should be
Of ample length. Allow plenty of ma
terial so that the sheets may be well
ll.ked in at the sides and foot. There
should be at least three pairs of sheets
provided for each bed. Three pairs of
'pillowcases, three bolster cases and
two white spreads for everyday use
will prevent awkwardness in case OF
sickness Care should be taken to keep
the bed In the guestroom attractively
arranged.