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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

Jewels valued at $4,000 have disappear
ed from the home Of p. G. Thebaud. Mad
ison avenue. New York The valet of the
family is also missing.
Rear Admiral r. u. Evans. Fighting
Bob" who is to succeed Rear Admiral
Rodgers as commander-in-chief OF the
Asiatic squadron will probably sail for
Manila from San Francisco some time
next month.
Four men blew open the safe in the
office of the mill of II. \. Frame & Son.
at New Douglas. Ill, Christmas night
and escaped with $500 Two watchmen
were beaten by the robbers and left tied
to posts.
President Proctor of the civil service
commission informed Edgar s Maclay, in
reply to an inquiry, that the President of
the United States has violated no law in
discharging him. and that the reasons for
his discharge were well known.
Cannon ball express on the Boston &
Maine collided with freight train in the
north yard at Nashua, n. H., Friday af-
ternoon. Engineer Edward Quimhy and
Fireman ]. Marshall of the express We're
killed instantly and several other train
hands were injured.
John Carder was arrayed as Santa
Claus at a church entertainment in Old
town, Md, when young man playfully
touched a match to his back. In an in
slant Carder's cotton costume was ablaze
from head to foot He was so horribly
burned that he is not expected to re-
cover.
While crowd of men We're cee-
brating Christmas at Nacogdoches, Tex,
a stray bullet struck Mitchell Bird, IL,
inflicting a mortal wound. The boys
father then fired into the crowd with a
shotgun, seriously wounding Ed Lee,
Reuben Chandler and Edgar Moore, all
negroes
d. p. Wheeler, cashier of the Citizens
National bank, Akron, Ohio, was found
dead in front of the vault, He had been
killed by an electric shock through
| handling the socket of an incandescent
lamp and opening the vault door at the
| same time, thus forming a current which
! killed him.
Joseph Mundry, 10, lost his life endeav-
! oring to save two smaller brothers from
the flames at Buffalo, A fire broke out
| in their house and the mother being III
was carried out by the nurse, leaving
/ the little lads in the house. Joseph was
/ heard urging brothers to "come on" but
! the three We're overcome by the smoke
and the bodies were burned beyond
recognition Their ages were ten, sever
and three years.
Nothing officially is known at Washing
ton about the offer of the Panama cana
! for $40 100000, but it is said that the atti
| tude of certain senators has changed since
| adoption of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty
and, while the House will probably pass
the Hepburn bill, the Senate may TAXI
no action this session. The latest hitcl
over the transfer of the Danish West In
dies TO this country is said to be due L
the activity of spectators at Copenha
gen, VIII hope to reap personal profit on
of inves tments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
PHOENIX, BRATTIEBORO FRIDAY,

before Justice w. c. Crawford in the
town hall Saturday, Lawyer Fred II.
Spaulding of Springfield, this state, ap-
pearing for Mr.. Williams and Lawyer
A. f. Schwenk of Brattleboro appear
ing for Mr.. Pixley. The suit was
brought to recover a bill of $22 which
the plaintiff alleged was due for goods
sold the defendant. The defendant
claimed that he had kept a record of
all that he had bought, that some of
the articles in dispute he had never
had and that his account showed that
the plaintiff owed him six cents. The
Justice rendered judgment for the
plaintiff to recover the full amount of
his bill with costs. The defendant
has appealed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
SOUTH VERNON.

Ernest Whitney is working for c. II.
Newton.
William shipman and friends returned
to Boston Monday.
Mrs. George billiard is on the sick list
Mrs. stephen Wildes is improving.
jaw Johnson is driving the creamery
wagon for f. L. Johnson this winter
MIR and Mrs. Henry Brooks will go
this week to New York to spend the win
ter.
The ladies will serve dinner in their
rooms next Wednesday and all interested
in the annual fair are invited to attend.
\. L. Weatherhead has opened the
store at A. Whithed's, and i. f.. Johnson
has taken possession of the post office
this week.
Mr.. LOOMS of Springfield, Mass. came
here Monday to look over some of the
tobacco crops 1t is reported that he
bought three lots.
Arthur Martindale and family spent
Christmas with Mrs. George Miller. F.
II. Newton and Clarence Newton were AT
home for Christmas.
T.. c. Eames was called to South Fran
ingham, Mass Monday on account of the
serious illness of his father, John Games
formerly of this place, with pneumonia,
About so of the Christian Endeavor So
cietv and friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Allen called on them at their home Tues
day evening to remind them of the event
of their recent marriage. short pro-
gram was rendered, consisting of recita-
lions and music, after which n. y. Dun
klee rendered a few remarks in behalf
of the friends gathered there, congratu-
lating them on their marriage and well
coming Mrs. Allen to our community, and
then presented them with a few tokens OF
esteem Mr.. Allen pleasantly responded
kindly welcoming them all and wishing
each as great happiness as his. Cake and
chocolate We're served and the remainder
of the evening was spent in social inter
course and games. All left shortly be-
fore the opening of the New Year. vot'
ing II an exceedingly pleasant evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
South Royalton Postmaster Suspended
on Charge of Embezzlement,

VIII NJ. Sargent, postmaster at South
Royalton has been suspended under
charge of enlightenment. \ lot of postage
stamps We're found secreted in lumber
pile near the railroad station in South
Royalton a short time ago. They We're
turned over to Mr.. Sargent, who notified
the postal authorities, and Major kincaid,
an inspector came to South Royalton.
1t was thought the stamps might prove a
clue to some of the post office robberies
in Vermont and Northern New Hamp-
shire In the course of his official investi-
cation Major Kincaid found that some of
Mr.. Sargent's official accounts had be-
come mixed with his store business, and
that there had been an apparent embez-
element. 1t is reported that restitution
has been made so that the government
will lose nothing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
VERNON.

The ladies' circle will meet next We'd
nesday. Dinner at noon
ora Johnson has gone to Mortified TO
work in a blacksmith shop.
Rev r. *. Marvin will preach in the
church next Sunday at o'clock.
Ernest Hubbard came from Merden on
Monday to spend New Years with his
parents.
Clarissa NJ. Reed returned to Boston
last Monday to resume her studies in
Industrial art.
Mrs. G. II. Hubbard was taken sick
very suddenly on Saturday night, but is
now improving
Frank Armstrong of stow, Mass, visit
ed at his unclc's, \. Campbells, this
week, going from here to Amherst.
Vernon Grange meeting will be held this
week saturday evening. Business. in
stallation of officers, f., Il. Johnson. mas
ter.
The Vernon post office moved back to
its old quarters Jan. / with f. f.. John
son as postmaster and JAY johnson as
sistant
rhc many friends of T.. NJ. Heard are
glad to learn from recent letters that he
is rapidly regaining his health and hopes
soon to be sent to the ship.
\. f.. Weatherhead u co. have bought
the goods and leased the store of a.
Whitfield and will put in stock of gro
ceries also meat market in the basement.
Mrs Charles Joy of Amherst spent
Christmas with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
\. Campbell. Miss Esther Campbell re-
turned with her sister to Amherst for a
visit
Rev f. l.. Piper of Boston will preach
in the chapel next Sunday at II a. IN. and
80 y. IN. Missionary exercises by the
children will follow the Sunday school
in the afternoon.
Several sales of tobacco have been made
during the past week +. w. Johnson,
T. Tyler and +. Blodgett sold to New
York parties Akley n Staten, j. f.
Hubbard and G. H. Hubbard to Mr.. Bill
lings for Suffer Bros. Prices were about
/ cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
Senator seweII of New Jersey Dead

United States Senator William J. Sew
oil died at his home in Camden. y j.
Friday. He was born I'm Ireland in 1895
bat came to this country at an early age.
He went into the civil war at . as cap
tain Of a New Jersey company. He was
wounded at Charlottesville and Gettys-
burg He had a very distinguished war
record; was q colonel at the close OF the
war. and was hrevoted hrigadier general
and then major general. After the war
he became identified with large railroad
interests He was elected to the United
States Senate I'm ISL and again in 1896
and 1901. He was chairman of the New
Jersey delegation in seven Republican
national conventions. He was appointed
major general Of volunteers upon the
declaration Of the Spanish war. but at
the unanimous request Of the Republic
can members of the Senate did not take
the field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
Murder Case Causes Great Excite.
ment in North Carolina.

The body Of Nellie Cropsey. daughter
Of Justice Cropsey. prominent citizen
was found Friday in the river near
Elizabeth city. y. G. Tho girl disappear
ed the night of Nov %. She had quar-
relied with her lover, John Wilcox, n
wealthy young farmer. and had not seen
him for several weeks but on Nov. 90
he called upon her. After spending the
evening with Miss Cropsey and her
cousin he asked the former to accom-
pany him TO the veranda. as he wished
to discuss something with her. She con-
sented. and half an hour later when the
cousin went out Miss Cropsey had dis
appeared. Bloodhounds led a searching
party 10 the river but IT was dragged
without result. The coroner's jury re-
ported that Miss Cropsey came to death
by being struck on the left temple and
drowned in the river. Wilcox was ar
rested The excitement was so great in
Elizabeth city that the militia was or
dered out TO protect the Jail in which
Wilcox was confined. and the mayor or
dcred all saloons closed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
NEWS IN BRIEF.
Capt. Leary, Ex-Governor of Guam,
Dead

Capt Richard p. Leary, who died from
heart disease at the marine hospital in
Chelsea, Mass. Friday. was appointed
to the naval service from Maryland in
1860. In 1889 Leary was at Samoa IN
command of the little Adams. a third
rate vessel Of antique type Finding the
German commanders of two warships
about to interfere forcibly in support of
their own candidate for the Samoan
chieftainshp, he cleared ship for action,
first placing himself in position to com
mand either approach and forbade any
interference. He was not molested and
remained at his post until the American
squadron. under Admiral Kimberly, ar
rived, when he was sent north in the
Adams, thus escaping the great hurri-
cane. He was an interesting figure as
the first naval governor of the island of
GuaW. which he ruled as he would his
ship, breaking up immortality by obliging
the natives to marry; calling upon the
men for certain amount of work every
week, and even prescribing the minimum
number Of poultry which should be main
tanned in each family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
ASHUELOT, N. n.

L. Howard and G. l.. Jennison Of Dover.
VT. visited at G. w Rawsons recently.
Miss Annie Conroy of Greenfield IS
spending a months vacation with her
fathers family
John J. Qualters recently bought the
bakery property on Church street. now
occupied by Joseph Little.
John J. Munhall Of Great Darlington
Mass. spent several DAYS here last week
with his fiancec Miss Mary Phelps
one of the most pleasant family Christ
mas parties was that held at c. w. Raw
sons Christmas eve. to which a few spec
ial friends and ncighbors were invited.
Miss Matte Sheridan of Providence.
r. l., Is visiting her brother, Hugh Sheri-
dan. David Byers and daughter of
Hoosick Falls, y. Y. We're entertained by
hIr. sheridan Tuesday.
The Sunday school connected with the
Upper Ashuelot hall had their Christmas
gathering and tree Tuesday afternoon.
1t was a marked success. This celebra-
ton was delayed on account of the many
family and school celebrations
Christmas was observed at the local
ST. Michaels Roman Catholic church by
high mass in the forenoon, at which Mrs.
Sheridan and son. Ralph. rendered must
cal selections in an artistic manner.
Benediction was held in the late after
noon.
Miss Helena Fetch. teacher of the
Lower Ashuelot primary school gave a
| fine entertainment with the assistance of
her pupils at the lower hall Christmas
eve, to which the general public were in
| vited a heavily loaded tree made the
little ones happy.
The following is partial list of Christ
| mas visitors here last week: w. T.. Dick
| inson. Boston. and NJ. \. Dickinson and
wife, West Swanzey, at Mrs. NJ. r. Dick
| inson's; John Long, wife and child, Brat
tleboro, at Mrs. X. Quigley's; John Welch
and wife Harrisville, at Mrs. Johannah
| Dop2van's; also NJ. w. Oliver and wife
| Springfield. Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs. FitZ-
| gibbons, Athol; Misses Agnes and Matte
| Sheridan, Providence, and Miss Mercedes
Viola, Great harrington, at Hugh Sheri
| dams
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
British Sustained Heavy Losses.

Col. Firman's command had six officers
and ~ men killed al Zeefontein the night
Of Dec. q. when the camp was rushed by
the Beers under the command OF Gen.
DeWet. The British supposed they We're
in a safe position. but the Beers climbed
a precipice during the night and then
made the attack. After rushing the pick
cts they shot down the British soldiers
al close range as they came out of their
tents The number of British wounded
and missing is about 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

SeQlInent OF sell
thing indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton of the kid
neys; if it stains
your linen 1t is
evidence of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass 1t or pain in
the back Is also
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

In an engagement near Dapado, Samar,
a scouting party from Company e, 9th
Infantry, lost seven men killed and a
number wounded by an attack of bolo-
men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

convincing PiOOi tlldt hlQRlCJS dllu DldQ-
der are out of order.
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's Swamp
Root, the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish in curing rheumatism, pain in the
back, kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. 1t corrects inability
to hold water and scalding pain in passing
it, or bad effects following use of liquor.
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled to 60 often
during the day, and to get up many times
during the night. The mild and the extra
ordinary effect of Swamp-ROOt is soon
realized. It stands the highest for its WON
derful cures of the most distressing cases.
If you need medicine you should have the
best. Sold by druggists in SOC. and ST. sizes.
You may have sample bottle of this
wonderful discovery E.t
and book that tells HNlI,FfSh ia ....EEEsses
more about it, both sent a " sti E ~
absolutely free by mail, 1Isssss s W
address DR.. Kilmer & Home of swamp.Root.
Co., BinghamIcn, N. Y. When writing men,
ton reading this generous offer in this paper
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

one of the later town organizations, but
Is reported to be in a prosperous cond-
ton.
Court Ashuelot No. is. T.. of A.. elected
the following officers on Thursday even
ing Chief Ranger, William Welch; sub
CHIEF ranger John Golden financial sec
rotary, John w. quinn; recording secre-
tary, Eugene NORM; treasurer, Maurice
Purcell; senior woodward, Louis Odette:
junior woodward, jerome Houghton;
senior beadle, James Sarsheld junior
beadle. Frank Young; past chief ranger,
Luke j. Mann; lecturer, Maurice Purcell
trustee, j. II. Wetherbee.
The Congregational ladies society made
choice of the following officers Wednes-
day afternoon; Mrs. II. =. Minis. presi-
dent; Mrs. w. T.. White vice president;
Mrs. Nalmore Adrich. secretary: Mrs
G. \. Robertson treasurer. An executive
board was elected, namely, Mrs David
Minis. Mrs. G. -. Whitaker, Mrs. G. Il.
Keyou. Mrs. a. Il. Dix, Mrs. G. s. Howe.
Miss Jennie Putncy, Mrs. G. NJ Wright
and Miss Una Leach The years sum
ming up showed the society with every
bill paid and considerable amount i'm
the treasury.
\ concert and dance was given at the
town hall Tuesday evening by the iins-
dale brass band, assisted by the North
field brass band. The concert was ex-
Cellcnt and was fairly wei attended \
merry company of dancers filled the
floor from about $50 until o'clock COT
fee, ice cream and cake were served i'm
the two large autc-ruoms connected with
the hall, and the tables We're well patron
lied. This department was under the
supervision of ladies. who were glad, in
that way. TO assist the band As the re-
freshments were almost wholly donated.
the money here received helped to swell
the band pockct-book. which. after all
l. lilo
greatly help the band members i'm keeping
the organization up to it's present excel
lent condition. The gratitude which the
members SO freely expressed To an who
assisted seems uncallcd for as the sus-
tanning of a band requires both time and
money. and IT would seem that the obli-
cation was on the side of the citizens
Frank f. Field. superintendent of
Brightwood paper mill we'll known by
everyone i'm llnsdale, and one of the
most popular superintendent was treat
ed to a genuine surprise on Thursday.
Dec. 20 Upon returning to the Office he
was informed that he was wanted in the
finishing room. to settle "A question that
had been raised by the employees in that
room Mr.. Field found all the employees
| of the mill, from the manager to the
| engineers. gathered there He at first
| flushed scarlet then turned pale. To all
| appearances his employees had gone on
"A strike and AT a time when their ser
| vices We're most needed. While wonder
| ing what their demand might be and
| how he would meet it. the boss nnisher.
| Henry Britton. stepped from the group
| and began To talk. Instead of hearing
! strike talk, Mr.. Field was forced to listen
| to an culogy of himself Mr.. Brittou
| spoke Of the high esteem in which they
! all held him and of his many kiudncsses
| TO them. which were not forgotten as
| soon as rendered. and To- show their ap-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

card of Thanks-We wish To- express
our sincere and heartfelt thanks TO all
OF our friends for their many kind words
and letters al the sudden death of our
dear husband. fatho- and brother. Also
for the many beautiful flowers contribut-
ed by friends and the orders 10 which he
belonged. May those who. by word or
sympathy tried to tighten our burden find
like comfort in their hour OF sorrow.
Mrs Helen NJ. Worden
Mrs. Jennie T.. Bronson and Children.
Mr. and Mrs. T.. \ " ordcn
linsdale y. H. Jan /. 1892
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-01-03

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad-
der are out of order.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-28
Aging Rapidly.

A conductor on one Of the Reading
locals was handed ticket from Wayne
Junction by q lady who boarded his
train the other day IN the company of
q bright looking little girl. He looked
at the child and then asked for an
other ticket.
1--WE never had to pay for her be-
fore" was the mothers reply.
"How old is she% asked the con.
ductor.
give years"
"Why, mamma. I'm SKIP protested
the child.
"She's-she's nearly SIX" hurriedlv
explained the mother. That is. she's
just going on six"
The conductor looked at the mother
for a second and then as he turned
away said:
"Well, madam. If l were you I'd buy
a ticket for her on the return trip
She's likely to be all Of six by then"
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-28
River Notes.

Captain Bedilliou, of the wharf
boat, informed us this afternoon
that the river would rise about
three iuches here tonight, which
would be of considerable help to
navigation.
The Bedford passed up today at
1890 on her way TO Wheeling and
the Bessie Smith Is due down this
evening on her way to Parkers-
burg.
The Greenwood passed up at two
o'clock on her way from Charles
ton to Wheeling.
The Jewel Is making regular
trips between Wheeling and New
port, Ohio Sac Is due down at 5
O'Clock this evening.
The Miles H Is also due down
this evening at S O'Clock, and will
60 as far south AS Matamoras, Ohio.
She will pass here tomorrow morn
Ing on her way to Wheeling
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-28
A Fireman's Close Call.

II stuck to my engine, although
every Joint ached and every nerve
was racked with pain" writes c
w. Bellany, a locomotive fireman
OF Burlington, Iowa. II was weak
and pale, without any appetite and
all run down. As l wa about to
give up, 1 got a bottle Of Electric
Bltters and, after taking il. felt as
we'll asI ever did In my life" Weak,
sickly, run down people always
gain new life, strength and vigor
from their use. Try them. Salts
faction guaranteed by D. A. Her
dershot. Price so cents.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1902-08-28
ASSAULTED
AND MANNED
Oil Contractor Has an Ear Bitten
Off By a DriIler.

Parkersburg, August $50. 4.
Latshaw, who Is a we'll known con-
tractor In the oil fields, was as
saulted and manned, Friday eve
ming, by a driller named Bert Pat
terson.
Latshaw states that he was
merely acquainted with his assail'
ant, who on one occasion few
months ago, met him on the street
at Marietta. Patterson, he says,
was drunk and wanted to fight, but
Latshaw walked away and left him,
telling him he did not want to fight
and that there was absolutely no
cause for a fight.
Latshaw, in describing the troub-
lie on Friday afternoon, says that
he was going down Avery street,
near Second, when he encountered
Patterson, who was drunk. Patter-
son came up to him and told him
that he proposed to whip him.
Latshaw says he told Patterson that
he did not propose to fight and
started to walk away, but had pro-
ceeded cn,v a few steps until Patter.
son stepped UP alongside, struck at
him and then graphing him. BIT a
portion of his ear off. He says he
threw his assailant to the sidewalk,
but let him up again and told him
to 20 away. As soon as he regalned
his feet Patterson again tackled
Latshaw, who defended himself so
vigorously that Patterson ran, but
stopped and hurled a stone at Lat
shaw.
The piece of Latshaw's ear that
was bitten off by Patterson was
picked up and carried to DR.. W. S.
Keever's office, who sewed 1t on,
but informed LatshaW that he did
not think 1t would grow.
Chief of Police landslide located
Patterson at his boarding house and
placed him under arrest, but as the
chief was not armed with a war
rant the prisoner refused to accom-
pany him Chief landslide then
came back and secured a warrant,
but by the time he had returned
his man had disappeared.