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bony. The eyes are large and prom
inent, and the tail sickle shaped and
powerful. The whole appearance Of
the fish shows speed and activity.
II attains a length Of from FIVE to
nine feet, and when working at full
speed can pierce a wooden hull sheath
ed with copper. One of the most re-
markable cases on record Is that Of
the ship Dreadnought. One day at
sea the crew felt a sudden shock, and
soon after the ship sprung a leak and
had to put into port. 1t was found
when she was dry-docked that a large
swordfish mad struck her. The sword
had penetrated the copper and then
the thick oak hull, passing through
the thick pine sheathing and finally
entering the head of a barrel. The
sword was broken on short, partly
plugging the wound.
The ship Wanderer was struck in
the South Atlantic in the same way,
and the pumps had to be manned
When she was locked, the terrible
sword was found. The United States
has recently collected testimony re-
lating to such cases, and IL makes q
most interesting showing. Hundreds
OF instances have been brought to
light where swordfish have struck ves-
sells with disastrous results, one case
cited being the sinking of the sloop
Red Hot. which was employed around
New Bedford by the United States
Fish company. The swordfish, IN
doubtedly enraged at the presence Of
what 1t considered an enemy, dashed
at the vessel and sunk it.
One Of the finest specimens of the
Tetrapturus albidus ever seen in cali
fornia waters was found recently on
the shore off San Diego. It was a
magnificent specimen. about six feet
long. the body massive and powerful
and remarkable for its shape. It did
not taper to the tail. as many of its
tribe do, but continued large all the
way to the tail, which was powerful.
1t had long dorsal fin, almost the en-
tire length Of the back, and it's sword
was short. Evidently the sword had
| been partly broken of in a fierce
! combat with another of its kind. The
head was large and so were the eyes.
An examination OF the carcass showed
that it had doubtless succumbed to a
fierce thrust from an enemy, possibly
Xiphius, or long swordfish. as it had
single cut, two and a half inches
wide, that penetrated the entire body
like a knife-thrust. The defeated
swordfish had apparently been carry
ing on an unequal fight Armed with
short sword or dagger, 1t had been
struck by a cavalryman Of the sea,
whose keen rapier had killed 1t.
When 1t came drifting in" said an
old sea-dog, II thought 1t was a por-
poise, 1t was so big; but when it got
In shore could see it was something
like swordfish, though I never saw
the like Of 1t before. Its sword was
short, but it had a body like a bat
terin'-ram. and anything 1t struck
would have to give in, sure"
A singular thing In connection with
the swordfish is that little or nothing
Is known regarding its breeding hab-
Its. and young swordfish, It is said,
has never been seen on the California
coast. The young are curious Great
ures. with enormous eyes and the jaws
! upper and lower, of equal length.
-INew York Evening Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24
The Fine Exhibition of School Work.

The exhibition of school work held in
connection with the State Teachers in
stitute was opened to the public this
morning. 1t occupies the entire lower
floor of the High school building, filling
six grade rooms. and is probably the Iarg-
est of Its kind ever exhibited in the
state. On entering the corridor the
first room at the right contains work
from the art department Of the Castleton
and Randolph Normal schools. notable In
which are the water color studies from
still life. Across the hall is the exhibit
from Johnson Normal school, which fol-
lows much the same lines The normal
work is In charge of Miss Darling of the
normal art department Of the three state
schools In the same rooms are speci-
mems Of general work from the public
schools Of st. Johnsbury. Following
along the hall to the right, one of the
rear rooms has work from the Burr &
Burton Seminary at Manchester, and
the Proctor public schools. The latter
schools show some very fine specimens
of charcoal and crayon drawing.
The Bellows Falls exhibit fills to over
flowing three rooms in the north end
of the building and should inspire every
citizen with pride in our local school sys-
tenn. In the room devoted to primary
work one finds clay modelling, paper
cutting, constructive work. illustrating,
designing. nature study, collections of
seeds. and many other interesting things.
The intermediate work is varied. con-
tanning studies from life. from still life
and from casts. map drawing, nature
work, etc.
We find that our eighth and ninth grades
do work which compares very favorably
with some of that from the Normal
schools. To be appreciated 1t must be
seen. 1t seems to be an outgrowth of
the work in the intermediate grades with
the addition of some pose drawing and
designs for china, but presents a very
finished and artistic appearance which
the work of the younger pupils of course,
must lack In fact. 1t is easy to follow
the development and progression of the
same ideas throughout the whole course.
In this room Is also seen some geomet-
rical work from the sophmore class of the
High school. 1t seems a pity that the
work which promises so we'll when the
pupil leaves the grades cannot be fol-
lowed by those who show a talent for 1t,
In the High school as an elective.
The entire exhibition Is in charge of
our own art supervisor. Miss Mary e.
Baker, and a committee of teachers.
The Japanese pottery and casts. of which
the schools possess a large and interest
ing collection, has been arranged in the
various rooms.
BY courtesy of the managers of the
electric road the pupils of the Saxtons
River schools visited the exhibition yes
terday afternoon.
The convention opened last evening
with an address by G. Stanley Hall in
the opera house. which was largely at
tended by teachers and townspeople.
This was followed by a reception in Un-
ion hall. given by the teachers of this
place to their guests. The sessions of
today are being held, for the most part,
In the CONGREGATIONAL church
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24
President futile in Favor Of New Rail.
road Station.

The Boston Herald of yesterday de-
voted a three column article, containing
four large Illustrations to the need of
new railroad station In Bellows Falls.
The headings read as follows: Wants
New Station-Bellows Falls is Up in
Arms About 1.-THE Present Structure
an Eyesore-Unsafe. Unsanitary and IN
fit for Traffic" The whole situation was
reviewed. showing the crying need for
a new station, the movement to have the
railroad companies build one, etc. In
closing the Herald article quoted Presi-
dent futile of the Boston & Maine rail-
road as saying that he stood by his let
ter of nearly a year ago. and that he Is
willing to join, without delay. in any
satisfactory proposition to remedy the
difficulty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24
TX, BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY OCTOBER pa, 1902

past year and is an excellent all around
printer
v. Walter Sherburne died at his home
on Westminster street Sunday evening
after an Illness of only a week. II was
found necessary Sunday morning to per-
form a surgical operation, but no bene-
ut was received from the treatment.
He leaves young wife, whom he mar
red only six months ago, formerly Miss
Amy Lawton, of this village. He is also
survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
G.. D. Sherburne of Wentworth, N. Y,
and by brother and sister.
A despatch to New York papers this
week from Berlin recorded the winning
of the golf championship of Germany
by DR.. George o. Webster IAN Ameri-
can" Dr. Webster was formerly ticket
agent in the railroad station here, and
was a young man who was active in
social affairs and had many friends.
He studied dentistry and practlced in st.
Adams going from there few years
ago to Berlin, where he holds the posi-
ton of court dentist. or practitioner to
the Kaiser and the royal family.
Tuesday evening the Young Mems club
appointed as social committee A. H.
Hunt, II. e. Hamilton and A. w. Smith
literary committee. Ned Pierce, J. A.
Pearson and Fred Blossoms. A pins
pong party has been planned for Friday
evening OF next week. to be held in the
parlors of the Congregational church.
There will be music and refreshments
Following the supper ana social even
men seem to be planning for a season OF
sociabiity.
Mrs. Benjamin B. Wetherbee died Sat.
urday morning after an Illness of two
months The funeral was held at the
home on School street, Rev. John H.
Reid, pastor of the Congregational
church. officiating. and the burial was
In Oak. Hill cemetery. Mrs. Wether-
bee leaves husband. two sons. Lew
and Jay. both OF this village four daugh-
ters. Mrs. N. A. Wheeler of Rutland
Miss Edith and two little girls at home
Mrs. Wetherbee was a quiet, loving wo.
man. keeping much at home. where she
will be greatly missed.
At a meeting of the hospital associa.
ton held Friday evening at the High
school building Il was voted to change
the name from the Mount KiIburn Hos.
pital, as named by the Incorporating act
to the Rockingham Hospital Association
and arrangements were made to have the
present legislature ratify the change.
This was done at the request of the Nor
gan family who have donated a site which
cannot be edualled In all this vicinity
for the purpose. statement of which
was made a number OF months ago. BY
laws were adopted for the government Of
the association. and a canvassing com
mittee chosen, consisting of George II
Babbitt q. B. Wheeler and George r
Wales. Aggressive measures are at ono,
to be taken to raise the $4,000 which
will be necessary to equip the hospital
A number of $500 subscriptions have al
| ready been secured. among a large mum
| Der of smaller ones and the early start
| ing OF the building is expected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24
High School Athletics.

The failure of the Bellows Falls High
school foot ball team to put in an ap-
pearance at Brattleboro on a recent Sat
urday as was expected, and the cutting
criticisms thereon by Brattleboro papers,
have, been thoroughly investigated by
Principal Downing and other friends of
the school. Mr.. Downing makes a pub
lie statement regarding 1t which says
There are two reliable witnesses to the
fact that on the Tuesday preceding the
date scheduled for the Brattleboro game
Manager Brosnaham mailed a letter to
the Brattleboro manager canceling the
game" The local manager not only
brings forward his own statement in re-
lation to the mailing of the letter, but
brings the parties who saw the letter.
and saw which letter box 1t was de-
posted In, and where the stamp was pro-
cured, making a strong case of shifting
the responsibility upon either a miscar-
rage OF mails, or an overlooking at Brat
tleboro, which is hardly possible.
Mr.. Downing in his statement covers
the ground of the whole athletic situa-
ton here as well as the necessity for the
disbanding of the team that week. A
claim has been made that the team also
disappointed another team and audience
at Charlestown a short time previous
but that case is shown not to have been
our High school team, as they have had
no game scheduled this season at
Charlestown. Mr.. Downing. and all
others who are interested in the schools,
regret that any misunderstanding occurs
but naturally feels 1t to have been un-
avoidable. He states that as the head
OF the school he shall expect to keep
close eye upon any athletic transactions
which may result In adverse criticism.
and especially upon the financial transac-
lions or both the athletic Organizations
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.
Instantly Killed by Shot Fired
From Bushes.

Fred Mcclure Victim, Probably, of a
Careless Hunter, but Person Who
Fired the Shot Has Not Been ldentl.
fled.
Fred Mcclure, 2S, an employee of the
International Paper company of this viii
lage, was shot and instantly killed while
walking on Fall mountain in Walpole
about els Sunday afternoon. His COM
panion, Edward o. Young, a conductor
on the Rutland railroad, was hit by sew
eral shots, but only slightly injured. The
person who fired was only a few rods
away, concealed by the bushes, He
did not reply to Young's shouts for as
sistance, was not seen by Young. and
has not been Identified. 1t is believed
that the shooting was accidental.
Mcclure and Young were out for a
walk and were both unarmed. In his
testimony before the coroners jury,
Young said that he and Mcclure were
coming down the mountain about 10
rods from the highway, when he saw
a person moving along the side of the
mountain below them, and said to Nc
Clune, There is someone walking along
the side of the blum below u.s." The
two men stopped, but the person passed
out of sight among the. bushes. Only
minute or two later the shot rang out
and Mcclure dropped without saying
word. Young shouted, "Who is shooting
down there" and, receiving no reply,
returned to Mcclure. Realizing that his
companion was badly injured or dead,
Young at once ran for help to near
by farmhouse and then notified Police
officer John II. Brown, who returned to
the scene of the shooting with him. Two
other shots were fired on the mountain
after Brown had returned with Young.
A physician was summoned, and later the
body was taken in charge by an under
taker.
Coroner Pressler of Keene came to
walpole Monday, and jury was en-
pannelled consisting of Sheriff Horace
A. Perry, James Barrett and William H.
Kiniry. Young related the facts re-
garding the shooting. and testimony was
given by officer Brown and DR.. F. III.
O'Connor of Bellows Falls and Drt
]. B. Highland of Keene. There were
over so shot in the body, IS being In the
upper part near the heart. The heart and
aorta were pierced with shot. and the
pleural cavity filled with blood. The
jury returned a verdict that Mcclure
came to death by shot wounds, probably
accidentally delivered at the hands OF
some person unknown to them. Young
was struck by two shot in the face and
one in the right hand and one on the
leg. Mcclure came from West Beck
mantown. N. Y. He was a popular
industrious young man. He leaves q
brother and four sisters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24
A Woman Saus.

The nrst bottle of the new medicine, Cal.
cura Solvent, set up my nerves like tuning a
nddle; | began TO get good sleep. After
that ! felt hungry and when smelt break.
1ast l wasn't long getting down stairs /
picked up weight and strength, and no wonder
believe in DIR. David Kennedy of Kennedy
ROW, Kingston, N. Y" All druggists, 81 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24
isoLlruoE.
written in lSs2.l

J.
Laugh, and the world laughs with you;
Weep. and you weep alone;
For the sad old earth must borrow Its
t mirth,
But has trouble enough of its own.
Sing. and the hills will answer;
Sigh. IL is lost on the air.
The echoes bound to a Joyful sound,
But shrink from voicing care.
Rejoice. and men will seek You;
Grieve. and they turn and go;
They want full measure of all your pleas
i., ure,
But they do not need your woe.
Be glad. and your friends are many;
Be sad, and you lose them all
There are none to decline your nectared
Wine,
But alone you must drink life's gall
Feast. and your halls are crowded;
Fast. and the world goes by.
Succeed and give, and 1t helps you live,
But no man can help you die.
There is room in the halls of pleasure
For large and lordly train,
But one by one we must all file on
Through the narrow aisles of pain.
leila Wheeler Wilcox.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24
GRAFTON.

Mrs. May Junklns OF Chester has visit
ed her aunt, Mrs. w. j. Sherwin. re-
Gently.
Guy Redfield has been spending a few
days with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
c. Redfield;
Mrs. Laura Smith OF Hubbardston,
Mass. has been visiting at her brothers s.
Henry Bathric's.
Mr.. and Mrs Sydney Hemenway OF
Springfield. this state, spent Sunday at
w. 8. Hemenway's.
Mrs. W. G. Townshend, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mason Walker and Miss Mabel French
went to Boston last Thursday for visit
of ten days.
Mrs Sophia Duncan, Miss Alice Duncan
and John b. Duncan. who were here for
the summer and who have spent the
last month at the Butterfield house, re-
turned to their home In Boston last
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24
Annual Meeting Of Daughters Of the
American Revolution.

The annual conference OF the Vermont
Daughters of the American Revolution
was held in the Wood art gallery in
Montpelier yesterday. State Regent, Mrs.
Julius,J. Estey of Brattleboro calling the
meeting to order. Mrs. Estey gave the
state regents address, which was fol-
lowed by three minute reports from each
chapter. The following officers were
elected; Mrs. F. Stewart Stranahan OF St.
Adams, state regent; Mrs E. j. Orms-
bee OF Brandon. State vice-regent. and
Mrs. Wallace C. Clement OF Rutland,
State treasurer. Mrs. Estey was I'M
animously nominated as vice president
for Vermont In the national organization.
The exercises closed with the reading of
proposed ritual to be used in the OPEN
ing exercises of the different chapters.
The daughters received their friends in
the afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24
cAMBRiDGEPoRT.

Mrs. Julia Coolidge is enjoying a visit
from her sister. Mrs. Beckwith.
Luther Weeks and family, who came
here from Worcester last year. have re-
turned to that city.
Mrs. Frank Davis and Miss Lena Clark
Joined the excursion to Boston last
week.
A business meeting of the ladies be-
nevolent society will be held next We'd
nesday afternoon with Mrs. G. E.
Walker.
Mrs. A. A Wyman and Miss Ethelind
went last week to Portland, Maine. TO
attend the national w. C. T. U. con-
vention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24

The first buck shot In Bennington coun.
ty was brought down by II. p. Wood.
man In Stamford. 1t weighed nearly
400 pounds.
The State Sunday school association,
In session at Morrisville yesterday, elect
ed j. A. M. Greenwood of Chester nresi.
dent; Rev George l.. Story, Essex Juno.
ton, general secretary; H. A. Slayton
OF Morrlsville. treasurer; and C. s. Page
Hyde Park, auditor. N G. Williams OF
Bellows Falls and L. w. Hawley OF
Brattleboro are members of the executive
committee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1902-10-24

Every day In this city thousands of per
sons eat too much at dinner, and, as a
consequence, suffer from Sour Stomach
II these will take just one of Carter's
Little. Liver Pills Immediately after eat
Ing. they will be surprised by the entire
ABSENCE or those unpleasant feelings
which daily distress them. and may con-
tinue in their improper course of eating
DIX dinners without fear. Only one little
pill. remember. ",
The colored American., 1902-04-12

The etOrmer Grocery and Feed
the Order
30 cent the Of ' 0-'
s - t4e newspaper published by the
A welequipped job
low
miles Richmond
hoeaY and broad minded
the whole
W their contribution
eh apart
Members OF the
desirable location
Real Estate
bhe Orde The Order no
Zee simple value OF s22 SOC
buildings. - O ~
For information, addrea.
wa. L TATLoR W. H. M.sssr F" 00Ahhhi'0' w. Se0S'Ap
The colored American., 1902-04-12
An Easter Cantata.

A very unusual and highly enjoyable
occurrence happened at the First Baptist
church of West Washington, Easter
Monday evening. The occasion was an
Easter Cantata given by the choir of
the church, who were very ably assisted
bv some of the best local talent. Al
though the price of admission was placed
at 25 cents, for the first time in the his
tory of the church the auditorium was
crowded TO the doors. Aside from the
work of the church choir the following
participants added much to a delightful
program, which was very creditable to
the occasion:
Prof VIM. BraXton; quartet from
the Amphions; quartet from the As
bury church choir; solo by Mr.. VIM.
H. Carter; a solo by Miss Annie +.
Payne; a solo by Mrs. Clara G. Baker;
a solo by Mr. VIM. DsLong, and a duet
by Messrs. B. H. Baker and William
Braxton. Mrs. Estelle Y. Jarvis also
acted as accOmpanist.
The officers of the choir are as fol-
lows: Mr. Chas Jackson, president; Mr..
Sanford Hazard, vice-president; Miss
Mary Z. Pryor, treasurer; Miss Martha
Nelson, secretary; Miss Hattie Viii
liams, organist; Mr.. ]. B. Walker, di-
rector; Rev. J. H. Hill, pastor.
There are many requests that the at
fair shall be repeated.
The colored American., 1902-04-12
DR.. Crapsey's Lecture.

a great deal of interest is being man
ifested in the coming lecture by Rev.
Algernon Sidney Cropsey, of Rochester,
Afro-American." The date is April 25,
church, r street, between Twelfth and
Thirteenth streets northwest. Rev. G.
w. Lee will preside, and RevS. D. G.
Hill and F. J. Grinke will assist Music
will be furnished by the Vermont Ave
nue. Baptist choir, and ST. Luke's Quar-
tet. The tour of DR.. Crapsey is in
charge of Rector O. NJ. Waller, of St.
Luke's P. Z. church.
Every one interested in the uplift of
Negro citizenship should turn out and
hear this eloquent advocate of human
rights and Christian philosophy.
The colored American., 1902-04-12
Colored Electricians Wanted.

EDITOR COLoRED Having
chosen the electrical field as the scene
of my future labors, after an experience
of about six years therein, | am desi-
rous of forming the acquaintance of
other Negroes in the United States who
are actively engaged in electrical pur-
suits. l know of no better medium
through which we may become known
TO each other than the columns of THE
COLoRED AMERICAN, and | earnestly So
licit your cooperation in reaching the
desired end. Hoping that we are ably
and largely represented in this import
ant field, | anxiously await a response
which l hope may lead to much good to
all concerned.
Yours truly,
S. H. JOHNSON,
Alexandra, Ind
March 70, 1902.
The colored American., 1902-04-12
A Charles Young Command.

The colored soldiers and sailors who
took part in the Spanish-American or
Philippine war, have organized the
Charles Young Command. No. II2. of
Spanish War Veterans. This command,
though young, is in a flourishing condi-
ton, and holds regular meetings on the
first and third Friday nights in each
month at Samaritan Hall, No. 42S First
street southwest. To its meetings all
honorably discharged soldiers and sail
ors are invited Its commander, Capt.
Samuel B. Waller, makes a verv eff
cient officer and TO him is most largely
due the credit of the organization.
The colored American., 1902-04-12

ingtOn be given heavy dash Oft he blue
pencil.
For the administration to make prop
er provision for sundry distinguished
statesmen from New Jersey. Msr9l nd +,
West Virginia, Kentucky, North Caro-
lima and LOuisIana.
The colored American., 1902-04-12
BE STILL

Be still: the crown of life is silentness.
Give thou quiet hour to each long day.
Too much of time we spend in profitless
And foolish taIk-too little do we say.
If thou wouldst gather words that shall avail.
Learning wisdom worthy to express,
Leave for awhile thy chat and empty tale
Study the golden speech CT silentness.
ARTHUR L. SALMON