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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-18

- TATE of Vermont. Marlboro. S.
- The Probate Court for Said District.
To an persons interested in the estate of
MARCIA \. PHELPS, late of Brattle-
Doro, in said district, Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court
Will decide upon the allowance of the ac-
count of f. G. Taylor. Administrator upon
the estate of Marcia 4. Phelps, late of
Brattleboro. in said district, deceased,
and decree distribution thereof to the per-
sons entitled thereto. at the session there
OF TO be held at the Probate Office in
Brattleboro. in said district, on the 26th
day of July, a. ID. 1902. when and where
you may be heard in the premises. if you
see cause.
$3.50 A. +. SCHWENK. Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-18

Mrs. Kate Taylor, a graduated
nurse of prominence, gives her ex-
perience with Peruna in an open
letter. Her position In society and
professional standing combine TO
give special prominence TO her Ut
ferances.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-18

what is the price of Dobbins's Electric
soap?"
six cents a bar. full size. reduced from
ten"
why that's the price of common
brown soap. Send me a box. can't
AFFORD to buy any other soap after this"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-18

Mrs Wellington Wells. %, of Boston,
who was spending a number of weeks at
her summer home on the old BENJAMIN
Willard farm near Silver lake, Gresham,
was overcome by heart failure, probably.
while bathing in the lake about 6 o'clock
Monday evening. and although quickly
taken from the water and attended by
competent physicians all efforts to re-
suscitate her were unavailing Besides
her husband she leaves a baby IL months
old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-18

CHICAGO, ILL, 427 w. Monroe St.
| GAS far as l have observed Peruna is
the finest tonic any man or woman
can use who is weak from the after
effects of any serious illness.
al have seen it used in a number OF
convalescent cases, and have seen sew
eral other tonics used, but 1 found that
those who used Peruna had the quickest
relief.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-07-18
"Peruna seems to restore vitality, IN
crease bodily vigor and renew health
and strength in g wonderfully shori
time. "---MRS. KATE TAYLOR

In view of the great multitude Of
women suffering from some form of
female disease and yet unable to find
any cure, DIR. Hartman, the renowned
specialist on female catarrhal diseases.
has announced his willingness to direc+
the treatment of as many cases as make
application to him during the summer
months without charge. Address The
Peruna Medicine Co.. Colum bus, Ohio.
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c. r. ALDRICH, M. D.,
Union Block, Brattleboro.
Office hours until 8 a. m, l to p. M,
and to 9 D. m.
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Business Gards.
GEO. ROBERTS, M. D.,

GEON.
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PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Hooker block; s till a. m. l to q $50
to 5 D. m.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
PLAYING BILLIARDS BY PROXY

up the other evening he was greeted with:
Just in time; I've only made one or two
shots" At the conclusion OF the game
this speakers man, having won, he OBJ
served TO the other: I'm playing a strong
game this evening. Can't play you an
other unless you do better. You're not
in my class"
There is an exchange of much good wit
between these old fellows and a good deal
of pleasant railiery between them and the
players, with whom they are on the best
of terms. These visitors chair players
are so regular in their attendance that
when one fails to turn w there is anxious
enquiry about him, and fears are express
ed tnat he may not be well.
They sit there and smoke their cigars,
which have the aroma Of quality, until
along toward . O'Clock. Then one will get
up with the remark We'll, I'm tired of
playing tonight; SO long" Presently the
others will follow suit with a similar OBJ
servation until the chairs are vacant or
occupied later by the younger men, who
do not retire so early. The whole thing
is quietly humorous and wholesome, but
must be seen to be appreciated.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
IMPRESSIONS )RD BY WIMVNY FIRST VISIT TO THE WHITE HOUSE

stairs is n bUoyant translation into a re-
gion charged with extraordinary ozone.
The commonplace does not exist in the
Immediate neighborhood CT the Chief Ex-
ecutivc.
The great waiting room in the second
story of the White House is like a stage.
set in green, with actors moving to and
fro, messengers hurrying On and off and
mysterious glimpses into the wings.
woman feels like an actor and a spectator
all in one. Somewhere beyond closed
doors is the great master hand, the play
wright, who controls the movements of
his puppets. Great men. like high lights,
spasmodically appear. They are snufIed
out by the doors.
From innumerrble exits comes the sup
pressed noise OF the national machinery
in motion. Typewriters click, telegraph
keys play an irregular tattoo, desks are
animate with scratching pens, people
speak in low tones. 1t is q gigantic Or
chastra of restrained sounds. Represent
atives OF the press gather and dispense.
vades the antcrooms of courts or the au-
dience chamber ut the Vatican. 1t is a re-
lief when the strains of a pianola pene-
trate from the east wing OF the Mansion
to allay the insistent beating of ones
heart.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
AN EXHIBITION OF TEMPER

1T happened en- H Street. near Four
teenth. 1t was a great exhibition of
L temper and power lungs for
fiye-year- on Sunday morning at
the hour when belfry chimes were calling
all good people to worship. The kid let
out bleat which was waited right to the
windows of the dining-room OF fashion
able boarding place, where breakfast was
being served to late risers, and brought
all hands to the windows, which had been
left open to admit the first spring zephyrs
Out on the sidewalk stood a beautiful
young woman, faultlessly attired in a new
spring foulard and picture hat, her mate
arrayed up TO the sartorial limit. with
a shining silk tile to top off his fine
front" whereas little Algernon, done up
in velvet and wearing cute little gloves
and sporting a juvenile cane, just sat
down and hollered. And the breakfasters
marveled at the parental patience, with
many and divers comments thereat.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

you in advance, yours, with sympathy,
MRS. VI. l..
| "P. Some tomorrow, between IL and
| 12 O'Clock. as l have TO go to a lunch at
| l. and after that tea, and want to see
you myself before let the dear little kit
| tens 60"
A Daily Experience.
! On his daily rounds with his wagon the
cat collector calls. On the appearance
of the lady, after his mission is an
nounced, he is greeted with, why didn't
you come around to the back gate?" How
did the man know which was the back
gate to the address given at top of the
note2
Here they are. Get them out, Mary
Ann
The maid obeys.
Now. what are you going to do with
them"
Kill them. lady
XIII them Why, thought you would
give them to someone who would take
good care of them"
There are very few who want any
more cats, and rather than give them to
someone who I think will not treat them
we'll, kill them"
How"
I'VE chloroform the kittens. lady, and
give the large cats gas. We have big
box. made for the purpose. in which We
put them, and one inhalation of either the
chloroforn CT the gas seals their fate in
silently and painlessly-
The collector says all this to save time
for himself and further questioning for
the lady. He has had experience with
this kind.
Well l didn't know you did that.
thought you kept all the cats until you
could find nice homes for them. Are
you sure they do not suffer?"
Yes lady?''
But these are such nice little cats.
Look what beauties they are
I'VE board cats for so cents a month,
lady. and keep them well as long as they
are paid for
The lady signs.
We'll. give them to him, Mary she g
says, and turns away.
The man puts them into an open-work
basket.
Lady Has No Change.
When he lands them safely in his care
he asks the girl TO go back and get the
quarter from the lady. 1t is the Gus
tom to get that sum from those who can
afford to give it, TO defray the expenses of
the institution.
The lady has nothing less than a TWEEN
ty-dollar bill Can he not call tomorrow?
Washington is YOiUp find DIape in
next years cat-show circuit The ex-
act date Of the show here has not yet
been fixed upon by the cat club, but ii will
be in October or November. and the finest
display in this country will be held at
the Capital.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

Who says the human race is decadent?
Listen to the work of these lungs" said
one of the boarders
Spare the rod. spoil the child" from
a lady who has raised a few of EN- sue
cessfully.
He'll do for Coney Island barker
when he grows up" puts in the house
humorist.
Meantime the embarrassed couple were
wagins very uncertain battle with the
youngster in an endeavor to convince him
that it would be right and proper to con-
tinue the iaunt to church with his mamma
and papa. The little cuss was willful and
mulish and wouldn't bulge.
Finally his paw weary of diplomacy,
just yanked that hoy up and gave him
few swift ones with his oren hand or the
dusty velvet spot which had been con-
tiguous TO the pavement. The believing
ceased and the trio proceeded on their
way,
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

course, you have forgotten your carefully
prepared speech, and when you have said
good-by and received the Presidents low
bow you are treading On air. Your head
remains in that lofty attitude for hours.
though you have come downstairs in the
meantime. perspiring, perhaps, like ter
"a Gotta jar. and armed with card from
Secretary Cortelyou, which admits you to
the historic lower rooms OF the Mansion.
The East Room, the Green Room,
abloom with Easter lilies: the Blue
Room. chaste and cool, and the Red Room,
each in turn furnishes its moment of in
terest. In the last. a small photograph
of the late President Mckinley and his
wife, framed in gilt, stands beneath the
portrait of Mrs. Hayes. 1t is only
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

ciety. The Washington Cat Club num-
bers among its members both the fancier.
pure and simple, and the true-hearted
sympathizer. 1t has held but two meet
ings, and has already 100 members. DR..
Cecil French Is president of the new or
ganization, and Mrs. Bond is secretary,
and among the prominent members, who
own rare and costly cats. are DR.. d. c.
Chadwick Miss Bessie Mcfarland, Miss
Emma ONeil. Miss Faunce, and Miss Mac
Knight.
Next to Mrs. Bonds, Miss Burritts
cattery is the largest in the city. She
calls it the Columbia Cattery. and each of
her nineteen cats has the surname Co
lumbia" preiixed to his given name. Co
lumbia Shamrock" Columbia st. Pat
rick" and Columbia Maggie Kline" are
the names OF three little puffs of white
ness that were born on St. Patrick's day
Columbia Puff"
Columbia Puff is a new Importation
that came over in cattle ship from
London. He is valued at $500, and the
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
ffEhElIk Ill.
A BLACK l1PoRTED PERsIAr

duty on him was $50. Columbia Cay
has the most remarkable tail in town. l,
is fourteen inches square. The hair on 1t
parts in the middle and stands out on
either side seven inches. 1t is fourteen
inches long.
Miss Burritt was the prime promoter of
the cat club. The purpose OF the organi-
cation, besides the advance of breed and
character in Washington eats, and the
bringing together of cat owners and those
interested in cats generally, is to esta5-
lish an asylum to replace the institution
now maintained by the Humane Society
in Georgetown.
The City's Daily Collection.
The daily collection from the city de-
stroyed at this "slaughterhouse" aver
ages fifty kittens and twenty cats. Mr.. T.
J. Buckley and his wife-self-s the
"cat papa and mamma"-rendered dla-
logue for me, one of the characters in
which Mr. Buckley has been playing daily
for years. a note will come to him:
Il understand that you take away cats
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

is another. and quite transcendental
thing to step directly onto the moving
sidewalk OF current history at the White
House. When 4 woman does this she
grasps the surplus OF her gown firmly and
braces for the supreme emotion. She is
rarely disappointed.
doubt If the sight Of Aladdin's pal
ace could produce thrills equal to the
first interior glimpse of the White
House. We in Washington have out
grown the experience. To a stranger,
especially woman, it Is delicious, nerve
tingling, super-eminent. A step across
the threshold is step into the holy Of
holes of the country. Mounting the
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
AriStOCrQtiC FeiineS of Great Value,
That HIVE Their Home in This City.
Breeding OF High-OOSS Kittens IS a
Lucrative Business and q IOdAmOng
Manu- Residents Of The Capital.

more than the average charge for photo
graphing baby.
Every women's publication, and many
others in this country aud in Europe. will
print good story. well illustrated, on
cats. Mr.. and Mrs. Bond have reputa-
ton for cat stories.
Hard TO Photograph Cat.
1t is no easy task to photograph a cat
Even gentle Persian and Maltese and
Angoras, all of which throw themselves
wholly at the mercy OF man and are fear
less when under the protection of their
masters, have the same superstitious
dread. as it were. that the Indian origi-
naIly had of the camera. and as it is
only possible to photograph them by
fiashIight, one picture is all one cat can
ever be persuaded to pose for.
1t requires, sometimes, an hour to get
a cat in the desired attitude. He is taken
at some time between meals, when he is
not too drowsy to be playful and not
hungry enough TO be suiky. He is seated
on a broad table, with background con-
trasting with his color, and petted into
GOOQ nuInOT-
The interested Expression.
The attitude and an interested express
sion, with wide-oEen eyes, are then
played for, and these must be gotten tc-
gether. a fine pose. with closed eyes
and a gaping mouth, would never do, nor
would a good expression be obtained Il
the cat was going through one of its
stretching contortions.
Mrs. Bond, having the artistic tempera
ment, generally does the posing. Her
husband stands ready with loaded fash
light pistol in one hand and the bulb of
his camera shutter in the ether, ready
to snap the trigger of the one and squeeze
the other simultaneously. The same in
slant that the flash goes off the cat goes
off the table-just as though it were the
ball from the shot. The cat makes the
leap Of its life. For twenty feet in every
direction breakable articles have been
cleared away and some soft material hung
around to insure it's landing without in
jury.
Aid to Humane Society.
AS the society ball comes to the aid
of charity each year. so the fad in felines
now comes to the aid Of the Humane So
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

" HE new Capital CT Club has
brought out some generally un-
1 known, and to those unknowing
some astonishing facts about fe
lines. To begin with. Washington pos
sesses the finest cats in the country.
There is one of these creatures the num-
her of whose ancestors many a parvenu
oovets.
The pedigree OF Mrs. Mary Cornish
Bonds prize Persian, MeDclik III, dates
back thirty generations. Nenelik has just
returned from tour covering New York,
Troy, Rochester. Cleveland. Chicago, Nash
vile, and other cities, and, while his
beautiful silken black coat is much ruff
fed from wear and tear by the sides OF
the box in which he was transported, his
temper at the shows is much improved
thereby. Being once again returned 10
his beloved mistress. he is all affection.
He took first prize at each Of the cities
visited, and. in addition to s5Ge in cash,
brought back medals and cups and vases
galore.
Money in Cat Culture.
Who would think there is money to be
made in cat culture? These mongrel,
maltreated creatures, which furnish
many eur kis only excuse for life.
Menelik is tie most valuable of Mrs.
Bonds e.eyeG etts. He is worth over a
thousand Collars, and the others follow
at values of from $3.50 down TO SO. The
kittens are sold as fast as they can be
bred. and even the skins of these long
haired animals are salable for small rugs
at good price.
A Curious Profession.
Mr.. Bond follows 4 still more curious
profession, one that depends upon the
cat fancy. but pays, strange to say, even
better II is cat photography.
Pet cats are the craze here just now.
They are as numerous as pugs were some
few years ago. The odd fact that cat
photograph gallery is maintained and sup
ported by the leaders in fad fancy brings
many another eat possessor to the insti-
tuition TO see its subjects, its manipula-
tion, and its products. The process is so
amusing and the products so cute" that
the declaration is invariably, My Tom
Cor Minnie) must have her picture taken"
The price of photographing cat is 81
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

photograph in room of famous paint
ings, yet it takes precedence.
The conservatory glows with masses of
azaelias. giving a vivid touch of color to
the green perspective. AS you silently
look about the private hallway and ad-
mire the splendid portrait of President
Roosevelt hanging almost opposite a
painting Of Prince Henry, a little girl
comes tripping down the stairway, lightly
humming tune. She is dressed in blue
bingham, and her hair is bobbed most
becomingly, and she losses you a raerr~
nod and smile before disappearing into
the private dining room. 1t isn't entirely
national and formal. after ALL 1t is a
home well an Executive Mansion
the home OF father President, and it is
tenderly called The White House"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

A conference with messenger, the pre-
senting of visiting card and the expert
mcnt is launched. That wonderful mes
senger. He must read character, discrim-
mate and sort wheat and tares day in and
Gay out. He must administer disappoint-
ing doses humanely, for the Office of the
Secretary to the President is shielded by
the messenger Just as the burden OF ex-
istence is lightened for the President by
the secretary.
The card is accepted and sent within
and the owner of the card waits pal
plating. There is a free rustic of skirts
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

you will come and get them. AS l under
stand you take cats fer % cents, l sup
pose you will take the four little young
kittens for the price of one grown-up cat.
Hoping you will come soon and thanking
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

that become troublesome for % cents and
find homes for them. Our cat has Just
given birth to four beautiful little kit
tens, which I know any lady would like to
have. and We shall give you % cents if
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
* JACKSON Ito the colored attendant
O: the room, I'm here"
~ "An right, sir. Ill put you

O: the room, I'm here"
~ "An right, sir. I'll put you
down"
The speaker was the last of the "regu-
lars" TO arrive. and. after being duly
greeted, one of the others remarked, call
the roll"
From another. There's a quorum pres
ent; let the game proceed"
About seven or half after every even
ing little party OF six men, past the
meridian OF life, but prosperous and we'll
groomed, line up around the first billiard
table of Ninth Street pool and billiard
emporium. These old dodgers are bill
lard enthusiasts. understand the game.
but rarely play, and are expert and criti-
cal lookers-on every night at table
where pretty shifty artists at fourteen
inch balk line nightly exhibit their skill.
The old fellows have fallen into the
habit of taking sides and playing each
other by proxy OF those really handling
the cues When the last arrival turned
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

- DING to see the President for the
first time is one of the great
events in the average woman's
life Travellers arrive at the
National Capital aglow with patriot
Ism They kindle at the sight of
Congress in session, dissolve in hero
worship at the Tomb OF Washington, and
they think they have run the gamut OF
great emotions. When some one sug-
gests a visit to the President. they gasp.
IT is enc thing to see advance sheets
OF future history turned out by the ma
tion's lawmakers up at the Capitol. 1t
IS one thing TO take sentimental plunge
into ancient history at Mount Vernon. II
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

behind and young woman enters, crosses
the room, and passes through the mys-
terious doorway with an utter disregard
of its official guardian. Can it be the
Presidents wife? Impossible; she is too
young. His daughter? She is too ma
tured.
Then a murmur goes round that it is
the Secretary to the Presidents wife.
She is beautiful, interesting, from
the fact that she has been and is still
a prominent society girl. 1t is unique
position and she goes TO confer with Sec
rotary Cortelyou.
The door opens again-that middle door
to which all eyes are drawn-and this
time a man appears, holding your card in
his hand He scans the throng through
glasses with a quick alertness, is directed
toward you by the messenger, and in an
other second is shaking hands. 1t is Sec
rotary Observation-Disclosures faithful,
tactful. and most charming of men. His
manner is delightfully."- courteous, he ex-
presses his pleasure in serving you, and
before the moment is gone you, too, have
passed through the mysterious doorway
1t is a relief that the President Is not
there. He has Just stepped into the
Cabinet room. but will return directly.
You have time to collect yourself and look
about.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

yOuuer LOBBYIST WIN the STRENUOUS lace.
In one angle a Western politician twirl-
ing a wide brimmed hat, in another q
group of timid women coaching n boy as
to what he shall say TO the President.
They are all eager. eXpectant, like those
gathered about the pool of Bethesda,
awaiting the disturbance of the waters.
OF a sudden the door OF the Cabinet
room swings open and the President en-
tiers. People rise .nstinctively. Fresh air
and sunlight seem to come in with the
Chief Executive. A genial smile,
hearty, ringing voice. a sparkling eye
and a glowing, magnetic personality com
bine to fascinate a woman. 1t is so, even
with men.
He has the nearest person by the hand
and has Immediately set him at ease with
his ready flow of words. His sentences
are crisp, refreshing, spontaneous. He is
your friend and concerned with your af-
fairs. He is more than the President of
the nation, he is the President of your
own individual self. He passes from one
10 another and is delighted" or gen
timely pleased or immensely happy,
or lawfully glad" to meet everybody.
He makes the circuit of the room as if
he welcomed the diversion, as if meeting
people were Il relaxation. His laugh is
as infectious as his manner is reassuring
and when he has told the woman with
sturdy boy that he, himself, has little
tribe like that, and that her son looks like
future Rough Rider; pointed out to
another that her child is the size of his
own son who, little rascal, is at that mo-
ment over at the window watching the
men make the garden below; or confided
to a little girl that his own small daugh
ter is immensely fond of bicycle riding
those particular mothers and those par
ticular children know the true meaning
of hero worship.
The President understands mothers. OF