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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06
WESTMINSTER WEST.

The ladies' aid society met THURSDAY
afternoon with Mrs. Addie r. Harlow.
:. II. Chapman is having lumber drawn
Tor the purpose of rebuilding the ell at
the rear of the store.
II. +. Wellman has received "A plain
ing machine, and is getting 1t into posi-
ton for use in his rake factory.
Shipping OF tobacco is the business is
which has engaged the attention of the
Miller brothers this week Their whole
crop has been taken down. \ consider
able portion of it is regarded as Of very
good quality. That which was grown
upon the old Crowell place was badly
injured by frost.
Attention IL called again to the enter
tainment set for Tuesday evening. 1t
is sale Of articles made or furnished
by the ladies aid society. and chicken
pie supper. The proceeds will go to in
crease the fund started for library
building. 1t ought TO be patronized by
everyone.
Maple Grove Grange will hold its first
day meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
j II. Clark on Thursday Feb T. at 10. 80
O'Clock. There will be a social in the
morning. with dinner on the basket pic
mic plan. at i o'clock. The afternoon
Will be devoted to literary work The
following question will be discussed: ITO
what extent is the organization of capt
tai justtable?'
The voters upon this side OF the hill
seem to have turned out on the Sd in
larger proportion than those on the east
side In section No. > there are % vot-
crs. rwontY-thrce of them were out,
and 1t Is understood that every one cast
a no vote. Two were i'll and one was out
"l the state. leaving only three at home
who have might have gone When it is
considered that the distance to the town
house in Westminster is six milo
more for every one. this is a good show
ing. Had the voters in the state gen
orally been as much Interested, the re
suit very likely would have been differ
eut.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06
ATHENS.

We are glad to report that at the town
meeting Tuesday the majority vote was
in favor of prohibition.
George Bailey, who has been visiting
his sister, Mrs. A. S. Powers, returned
last week to his home in Boston.
There will be an entertainment and
oyster supper at the church Friday even
ing, Feb Is. Further notice will be
given later.
A good number attended the concert
a SaXtons River Friday evening and the
temperance rally at Cambrldgeport Mon
day.
Mrs II. ]. Hastings conducted a very
interesting meeting Christian Endeavor
day, using the exercise prepared by the
united society.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06
Danger Signal.

Everyone knows that a cough is the
danger signal of consumption, and yet
some will go carelessly on in the danger
Gus way, although the signal bell is
continually sounding the alarm.
Downs Elixir is the safe and only re-
fuge when a cough has become at all Sc
we're. Downs Elixir will cure any
cough, cold or throat trouble, and even
consumption has many times been cured
by its timely use. Do not neglect
cough, and especially at this season of
the year. Get Downs Elixir at any
drug store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06
Lynx Killing Deer.

A Dandy despatch says that several
deer have been killed by lynx in that
vicinity. Monday morning a man dis
covered lynx struggling with a deer
The lynx fled, but the deer was so badly
injured that it died. a similar struggle
was seen few days before in another
part of the town, and n young doe was
found near the Heater" which had
been killed, and one leg was eaten off.
Local hunters and trappers are after the
lynx.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06

Sidney Harris of Panton found nine
of his cows dead on going to the stable
Monday morning 1t was found that
some time Sunday afternoon the cows
had got at and eaten some muriatic
potash. which was to be used in making
phosphate.
The 10th annual meeting of the Yer
mont Maple Sugar Makers association
Will be held in Armory hall, Montpelier
Feb. IL and i. Premiums amounting to
Sl'5 will be given. The railroads offer
reduced rates. on the evening of the
second day there will be addresses by
Col Albert Clarke OF Boston secretary
of the Home Market club. and Prof ]
l.. Hills. of the Agricultural Experiment
station, Burlington.
Several cases of small pox have broken
out In the town of Rochester, few
miles east of Brandon. The disease APP
peared three weeks ago. but was not
diagnosed correctly by the local physi-
clans DR.. Caverly of the state board
of health. made an investigation Friday
and made known the true nature of the
disease. Great excitement prevails be-
cause SO many people have been ex-
posed. 1t is said that at present only
three cases take dangerous form one
in Rochester village and two in West
Rochester.
Judge NJ. y. Bingham has rendered
decision in the probate court at Burling-
ton, in which he holds that religious.
charitable and educational institutions
without the state are not subject to the
inheritance tax on lcgacies. The case
grew out of the bequest of the late Julia
F. Hickok of Burlington, who be-
Pueathed $4,000 for various foreign mis-
sionary purposes. on this State Com
missioner Cushman contended that the
legatees were holden for the per cent.
inheritance tax, but Judge Bingham de-
cides to the contrary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06

in the legislature. lie had for some
years been the local liquor inspector for
the town, an office under the old license
law which required him to test every bar
rel of liquor brought into town for sale
Up to that time this merchandise had
very largely been brought up the river
In boats and all had to be brought to
large frame building, which stood on
the location now occupied by Perce's
pharmacy, and left there until tested
by Mr. Durant
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06
Phoenix Clubbing Rates, 1903.

The Phoenix offers, as usual, these spe-
cial rates:
The Phoenix and the Boston Weekly
Journal vermont subscribers
only Observation-Disclosures, 2O 90
The Phoenix and the New York Tri-
Weekly Tribune. ..................... $50
The Phoenix and the New York
Tribune Farmer. ..................... 200
The Phoenix and the Mirror &
Farmer .....................,...
The Phoenix and the New York
Thrice-a-Week World. ............$2 Is
The Phoenix and the Boston Even
ing Record. .........................s2 so
The Phoenix and The Vermonter. .... 2.35
Besides these specials, the usual and
lowest club rates will be given with any
OF the leading magazines or other pc
riodicals.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06
Waterbury. Conn.,, Under Martial Law.

The city of Waterbury. Conn. found
itself practically under martial law Mon
day as a result of violence and rloting
growing out Of the street car strike in
that city. The governor issued an or
der calling out 1000 men Of the militia
to protect property and keep the peace.
More or less street rioting has continued.
many street car windows have been
smashed, and other property injured or
destroyed. The strike began by the dis
charge by the street car company of GER
tain employees, followed by an attempt of
the labor union to tie up the road.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06
A Family Standby

OSWEGO, n. Y, DEC. 10, 1899
Downs Elixir is a family standby
with us and has been for twenty years.
1t is our unfailing refuge from all colds
and pulmonary troubles. My children
have been raised on it practically.
Further recommendation from me would
be superfluous Wishing you the COM
plments of the season, am, sincerely
yours.
A. B. CoGswELL,
All druggists refund the money If it
does not cure any cough, cold, or lung
trouble.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06
Newspaper Libel Suit.

a suit for libel has been brought
against Rufus c. Flood. editor of the
Brandon Union. by j. II. Cross of Rut-
land, formerly a resident of Brandon
The damage is placed at 5000 and the
suit is brought as the result of a letter
published by w. l.. Lamson of Westfield.
Mass. last November. The letter was
the outgrowth of the separation of Mr.
and Mrs. Lamson and the placing of
their seven-year-old daughter with Mr.
Cross last August.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know it.

Fill a bottle or common glass with your
water and let it stand twenty-four hours a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06

sediment or set
Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
neys; If it stains
your linen it is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble; too
frequent desire to
pass =. pain in
the back is also
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06

A search is TO be made for the lost
fleet of XerXes, whose ships have been
sunk for 2300 years The ship chartered
by Pompey to convey to Rome art treas
ures seized at Athens will be sought al
so. These researches will be made
along the bed of the sea with the hydro
scope, a new marine instrument of
great power.
How Kind of George.
Mary her father called downstairs,
Just ask your young man If he doesn't
think it's pretty near bedtime
Yes, papa" replied the sweet girl.
after a pause, George says If you're
sleepy go to bed by all means. "-[Tole-
do Bee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-06
Business Gards.
GEO. ROBERTS, M. D.,
5 L II G EO y.

L q j. y y.
surgery ana Diseases of Women speciality.
Dihcc. Crosby Block; house. Canal. Tcje-
phone at house ana at Brooks House Phar-
macy. Hours %; to3: 1toS
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-02-05
PERSONAL NOTES

DR.. Charcot, son Of the eminent rench
professor, is OF ganlzing polar expedition
which will start 10 May next.
A movement is on foot FIR the erection
of memorial to The late Archbishop oil
Canterbury, DR.. 1empleton, TO be placed
in the Cathedral.
Captain Edwin Coibn, the noted Arctic
explorer, is IN Boston. He saws lie will
leave again for the northern waters from
Tromsoe, Norway, in June.
Students of Seton Hall College, South
Orange, n. j., have presented to Bishop
J. j. OConnor, of Newark, n. J. statues
of the Blessed Virgin and st. Joseph.
Senator Thom9a Patterson, of Colorado,
says that one Of the most ENJOYABLE periods
of his life was the two weeks he spent trav-
cling with a circus in southern Michigan.
General Stuart l.. Woodford gave a din
ner in New York on Tuesday in honor Of
DR.. Rokucbi|a Masujima, the japanese
barrlster, who is now visiting This coun-
try.
Sir Thomas Upton is still negotiating
with the Duke of Wellington for a lease OF
Straithfeldsaye House, beautiful Eng
Iish country place. The house JIG full Of
mementos of the great Duke of Yelling
ton.
Robert +. Woodward, Of Brooklyn, hes
given S25, 900 to the Brooklyn Institute Of
Arts and Sciences, 10 memory of his
brother. the late General John L. Wood
ward, and an additional S25, 900 in men,
CRY Of biz wife.
Rev. L. w. Bishop, minister of South
Church, Concord, Mass, is conducting a
daily Bible class Of 1879, woo have enrolled
and promised to read daily. The present
course on the history of Israel will cover
eight months.
frederick Haynes Newell. chief hydro
grapber of the United States Government,
has just returned to Washington from a
four weeks trip to California and Arizona,
in the course of which be foated 400 miles
down the Colorado River in small row.
boat.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-02-05
LARGE AS LAKE ERIE.
Little Known Body of Water In Win
nipeR In Region Rich In
Minerals,

Lake Winnipeg, or "The Muddy Wa
ter" is quite a large sheet OF water,
being about 300 miles in length and 60
in width, or about as large as Lake
Erie. One solitary schooner of some
so tons burthen is all the vessel that
sails over its broad surface, if we ex-
cept the bark canoes of the voyageurs.
The sail vessel belongs to the Hudson
Bay Fur company, and is employed in
transporting furs and supplies on
their way to and from the Hudson bay,
the chief factory of the company.
Little is known of the great north
ern lake, with its solitary vessel and
its limited business; it is what Lake
Superior was to the world some rs
years ago, and it is not unreasonable
to suppose that as in the case of this
lake unknown resources and unfor'
seen circumstances will in % years
more surround its shores with civil
cation and cover its waters with steam
and sail vessels That it is region
rich in minerals there is no doubt,
from the testimony of many travellers.
The time may come, says the Winni-
peg Globe, when Lake Superior will be
only the halfway place for business
and travel to the northwest.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-02-05
Achievements of Toe Trigg.

Britt, Is., Tribune" (Rep)
Word comes from Rockford that Joe
Trigg has succeeded in grating water
mellon on a pond lily root and now has a
melon floating in the millpond that is
over thirty feet in diameter and still
growing. His idea is to grow them until
cold weather comes, when they will be
cut loose and the fires built in them. The
hot water and steam will melt the ice as
they float south and the river can thus be
kept navigable all Winter. He will now
try growing a corn stalk on the melon
rind and expects next year TO raise hun
bred bushels of shelled corn in the place of
useless seeds. 1t will solve the transpor-
tation problem. The melon Gao be cut
loose in the Fall and the crop hoated to
New Orleans, when tue ind can be open
ed and the corn raised to the elevator.
1t may make Rockingham a seaport.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-02-05
VIRTUE WAS REWARDED
An Ohio Boy Receives Large Howard
for Simple POliteness and Free
dom from Vices.

Items telling how young men and
young women have been rewarded for
returning packages of money and bags
of diamonds with gifts varying from
one to five dollars have been so nu-
merous recently that the old adage
about virtue being its own reward has
been beautifully exemplifed, accord
ing to the Milwaukee Sentinel. In the
face Of many evidences of a lack of
generosity toward those who are truly
good, it is pleasant news that an Ohio
boy has received $1,000 from a stranger
to whom he was polite.
The name of the fortunate boy is
Frank Provost. He is 10 years old,
and he drives a delivery wagon. The
other day, when a man asked him for
a ride, he obligingly gave the unknown
a place on the seat beside him. When
the drive was ended the stranger in
vited the young man to take a drink.
Frank refused. Next the tempter Of
fered chew of tobacco. This was de-
clined. Lastly cigar was used as a
bait. Frank was still adamant. Mod
estly he announced that he had none
of the common vices. In a few days
Frank received check for 81, 100 from
the stranger, who disclosed the fact
that he was a San Francisco million
aire, able to recognize virtue when he
found it. Up to last accounts Franks
head had not been turned by his sud
den good fortune. He had put his
money in bank and he was still driv-
ing a delivery wagon. In two years
he intends to start business of his
own, and, if he does, of course, he will
become one of the money kings of the
future
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-02-05
IN M'KINLEYS HONOR
The Unusual Mark of Respect Paid to the
Maryland President.

New York Mail and Express.
No American President was everso well
liked in life as William Mckinley, and in
his death he is not forgotten. The memo
ry of his taking off suffices still to cause a
pang and poignant regret, but, as his old
friend, Senator Henna, hss said: II
would rather rejoice that he was born and
lived than remember that he died" AT
the birthday exercises this week in Canton
and elsewhere the people who preferred
him for their highest honor and supremest
trust choose rather to celebrate how he
served them than to recallthe bitter time
wherein his service ended.
1t is good for the nation to recount to
itself the qualities that made the dead
President what be was. He knew his
countrymen and lie trusted them. He
was never afraid to appeal to public SEN
timent but he appealed always to that
which was honorable and lofty in it. He
understood politics, but in politics he fol-
lowed the high path where every man oil
principle and conviction may tread un'
ashamed He fought hard, but be fought
fair, and lie gave to his opponents the
same fundamental respect aud ,onsdera-
ton he gave to his friends. Throughout
his career he was true to his ideal of per-
sonal honor and service to the public veal.
The word "consecration" was often on his
lips, and even bis enemies came to know,
at last, that the thing itself was in his
soul.
Sunny.hearted, clear.headed and far
sighted, William Mckinley embodied the
best that was in the national character. 1t
was only fitting that his administration
should be one with a fortune, prestige
and spendor without precedent.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-02-05
HARD TO PLEASE.
" nth.

'Tte flow of immigrants to this county
is larger now than it has been at any time
for twenty years, land yet" says Cou-
gresham Bariholdt, of Missouri, ''the
entire nation is demanding more laborers;
the cry comes from the mining regions,
the grain fields, the railroad management
from all employers of labor, in short.
There must be some reason for such a
shortage of hands"
Mr.. Barthodt may not have thought of
it, but the reason is very plain. There
never was a time when there was as much
industrial activity in this country es now,
or when there was so much demand for
labor. We doubt if any change in the
imInigra ion laws would increase desirable
immigration from the old country, but
might materially increase that which is
very undesiral lie. "-Richmond Times Dis.
patch.
Our contemporary draws a very happy,
if circumscribsd, picture of the industrial
activity which prevails in the United
Safes. Que would suppose that all the
people would lie contented and happy
under these conditions, and reluctant to
see them changed. But this is not the
cese. Even the Times Dispatch is con.
stantly raising its voice in behalf of
change IN our industrial policy. In one
breath it admits that the widespread pros
perity in his country is marvellous, and
the next moment clamors for what it calls
q tariff reform. Of course it means by
this to substitute the low tariff or free
trade policy of the Democratic party for
the Republican policy Of protection. Can
the Times Dispatch possibly believe that
such change would be wise? Or is i.
taking that position merely for the purpose
Of keeping itself in hostile attitude to-
ward the Republican party? We rememl or
that the Times not a great while ago de.
clared that the mission Of the Democratic
party was to obstruct and antagonize what
ever the Republican party favored, We
we're then struck with the truth of the
declaration of the Times, and it seems re.
solved to stand by its former declaration.
If the Times Dispatch expects to con
tinue to advocate the tariff or industrial
policy of Mr.. Cleveland, it ought to be
more careful and not make such damaging
admissions as are contained in the above
paragraph. After admitting that business
conditions were never better, and that
there is not likely to be any change very
soon in these conditions, the people will
either suspect the wisdom or sincerity of
the Times Dispatch when it urges radical
change 10 our industrial policy. 1t strikes
us that thinking people will say that it IS
wise to let well enough alone.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-02-05
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 5, 1903.
A RECKLESS NEGRO.

In the selection of James Hayes to act
as their counsel in testing the constitution
atty of the suffrage clause of the new con:
siitution the negroes of this State seem to
have made serious mistake. The ques'
ton was one OF vital interest to them and
should have been presented by man who
would proceed with caution. Hayes does
not seem to be that kind Of man. On
Monday night Of last week be addressed
large colored meeting at Washington City
in behalf Of the cause lie hrs undertaken.
Unfortunately for his clients, himself and
his race, he was foolish enough to give
way 10 passion and make utterances that
were very hurtful. lie had started out to
make the fight in the Federal courts and
it was very inexcusabe in him to say
things that appear on their face to be in
cendiary, and that will be used by the
enemies of his race to weaken their cause
and do them all the damage they eau.
The Republican party is essentially a
party of law aud order, and the negroes
in this State can expect no sympathy and
support from 1t if they give sanction to the
conduct Of Hayes.
We are glad to note that the negroes of
Richmond are expressing their disapproval
Of the utterances of Hayes. There can be
no dou0t but that the thinking men OF
the race will condemn what he has said
and done. They recognize the fact that if
their rights have been invaded by the new
constitution that the only way to right the
wrong is to appeal to court of competent
jurisdiction, and abide by its decision. II
the courts refuse to grant the relief asked,
there is nothing for the negroes to do but
to wait until there is a change in public
sentiment more favorable TO them.
Jim Hayes has given the negro'hating
politicians and newspapers an opportunity
to lash the white people into a state Of
fury; aud these politicians and newspapers
are using the opportunity for all it is
worth.
Tazewell Republican. [volume] (Tazewell, Va.) 1892-1919, 1903-02-05
FASHIONS FANCIES.
Aotes of the Modes for Feminine Fol-
lowers of the LateTt In
Dress.

Plaid silk petticoaS are much in
favor, reports the Brooklyn Eagle.
Panne cloth is enjoying an I'M
precedented amount of fashionable
favor.
Wool lace dyed to match is extern
Gively used for trimming wool
gowns.
For children the fashionable furs
are white fox, ermine and chinchilla.
Another of gray zibeline is
strapped with panne and fastened
with pendants and tassels Of black
silk braid
A less expensive type of automo-
bile coat is of russell brown and
black leather, box shape and lined
with fur.
Any sum may be expended for long
fur coats for wear on automobile
trips. One of mink with sable collar
and cuffs costs $4,000.
In white taffeta is a beautiful pet
ticoat with coffee-tinted lace inser-
ton and Van Dyke points of the
same lace over chiffon frills.
A new set of furs in baby lamb
consists of long fat stole with big
Frenchy muff lined with ermine and
trimmed with mink tails.
Black pearls and Renaissance scroll
work figure in all the beautiful en-
broideries which are an essential
part of the dress of to-day.
Incrustations of Irish guipure and
bands of mink fur lend an effective
touch to q costume of white panne
just completed for a debutante.
One of the prettiest of the new
white wash waists is fashioned Of
heavy canvas cheviot, with embroi-
derry in conventional patterns in
pastel shades.
A lovely coat for little girl is
of cloth in a deep shade of cream and
yoke and collar appliqued with velvet
and chenille in pastel shades. The
buttons are of pearl and gold.
On the kimona order is another
graceful and pretty negligee of deli
cate blue china silk, showing inser-
tions of ecru lace and finished with
deep collar of white liberty silk.
A heece-lined mercerized cotton
shirt waist in which the color tone
is a charming blending of green and
blue is trimmed with big green but
tons of enamel and silver deposit.