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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
AMERICAN CHORUS GIRLS FOR LONDON

New York, Sept. 22.-The annual an
nouncement is made that plans have
been completed in this city by Frank
Curzon, the London theatrical manager
for the establishment in London of a
permanent American stock company.
Light musical pieces win be given. II
Is likely that the SALISBURY theater
VIII be chosen as the home Of the COM
pany. A chorus OF American girls and
players for small parts will be assigned
and principals viii be sent over for the
changes IN the bill, actors being chosen
for their parts here.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
BALF0UR HAVING TROUBLE
Reconstruction Of Cabinet is no
Easy Matter for Him.

London, Sept. 22.-Premier Balfour
Is apparently meeting with considerable
difficulty in the task Of reconstructing
his cabinet. 1t is stated that Wyndham
has been offered the choice of several
portfolios, but has decided to remain
chief secretary for Ireland,
1t is also reported that General
Hunter is to be transferred to India, to
succeed Lord Kitchener as commander
in-chief, and that the latter will be call
ed home to succeed Mr.. Broderick as
secretary of war. All this, however, is
merely speculation, Much public feel
ing has been displayed against appoint
ing MIR. Boderick to the India office.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
INTERCHANGEABLE MILES.

Chicago, Sept, 22.--lt has been deeld-
ed at meeting of passenger traifie
officials that the new 1000 Interchange
able mileage books will so into effect
Nov. 1. The new book will be good on
trains and no question win be raised as
10 whether the person presenting u Is
the purchaser or not.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
WAR NAY be AvERTEp

Sofia, Sept 2s.-with 4s hours the
question Of peace or war viii probably
be settled,aecording 10 authoritative rep
reservations here. Premier Petroff had
anaudience this mornng withAliFeurc
Bey at which the whole situation In
Macedonia was discussed. AS a result
OF the conference much better feeling
prevailed and confident hopes are ex-
pressed that u satisfactory adjustment
will be reached.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
THE GERMAN VIEW.

London. Sept, 22,.-The Sofia cores
pondent OF the Times affirm that a sing
ular communication has been made to
the Bulgarian government by Count
Lamsdorff. the Russian foreign minis
ter, who observed that II was the opin-
lon OF the German chancellor that
Turkey has n right TO send troops to
Bulgaria in order TO preserve order.
The Austro- Hungarian foreign minis
ter expressed the opinion that the
slaughter OF zoos Macsdonlans does not
warrant the complete determination Of
the Bulgarian race.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-09-23
Westbound Burlington Train Held
Up Near 81. Joseph by
Masked Men.
BOOTY IS SAID TO BE HEAVY
Reported That From $4,000 to
$4,000 Was Secured, but
Railroad Officials
Deny 1t.

Kansas City. Mo-. Sept. IA spec
iaI to the Times from St. Joseph, Mo-,
says:
-Four masked men tonight held up a
Burlington < Missouri River train five
miles north Of this city. According TO
the meager reports received the hold
up occurred at midnight. The instant
the train was stopped Two OF the rob-
bers climbed into the engine and. with
drawn weapons. compelled the engineer
and fireman 20 obey orders. One Of the
men uncoupled the engine and express
car from the balance OF the train. The
party then climbed into the cab and the
engine and car we're run up the track.
IAN explosion followed. AS soon as
the safe was dynauhted the men rushed
to the wrecked car. The railroad Of
ficIals assert that they did not get
cent as a result, but other reports say
the booty was between 5000 and sl0,-
900. The train was loaded with passen-
gers for the west and the holdup Great
ed panic.
"As soon as the conductor saw the
robbers he ran down he track and Sc
cured hand car. on which he came to
st. Joseph and lotiaed officers. Police
men and deputy sheriffs to the number
OF 50 were taken at once to the scene,
armed with riot guns, but the robbers
were gone. The hills are being search
ed, but without success up to daylight. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02
FARM TooLs.

The most modern and improved de-
vices for planting, tilling and harvest
ing were found in the exhibits in the
department of agricultural imple-
ments. An extensive display was
made by the Belcher & Taylor Agri-
cultural Tool company of Chicopee
Falls, Mass, who have had things
their own way at the Valley Fairsfor
several years. The Stoddard Manu-
featuring company of Rutland exhibit
ed several sizes of cream separators,
and G. II. Grimm & Co., of the same
city were on hand again with their
sugar evaporators. The American
seeding machine was shown by M. T..
Pratt of White River Junction, gen.
eral agent. Gasolene engines were
exhibited by c. l.. Gould of East Dover
and Palmer Brothers of Cos Cob,
Conn. The b. l.. Bragg company of
Springfield Mass, showed an easy
running steam engine. Manley Broth
ers had an exhibit of stoves. NJ. S.
Leach of Hinsdale made his usual ex-
hibit of substantially constructed
work and dump wagons. Some hand
some pneumatic wagons comprised an
exhibit by w. G. Parker of Bellows
Falls. Rockwell & Sherwin made
commendable display of carriages
and sleighs of their own make, and
F. ID. Williams, carriage maker,
showed a Roman truck which he made
for Crosby & Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02

the second milder and a trfle hazy,
with a touch of Indian summer mel
lowness.
There was nothing but praise from
the visitors for the exhibits. Twenty
five high bred stations in the horse
department gives indication of the
attractions for fanciers in this direc
tion. In cattle it was the old, old
story of some of the best herds in the
country, nearly all the standard varie-
ties represented. Perhaps the most
distinct advance was seen in the bench
show, where all the ours of low de-
gree were cut out, and many of the
specimens were of the most famous
blood ever produced. There wasn't
a break in the other departments, but
those who wish to particularize will
find details elsewhere.
In these record breaking days it
established On the track the horse
Frank paced a mile in 213 fiat. the
fastest mile ever turned here in com
petition. The gigantic oxen, Hols-
teins, owned by j. d. Avery of Buck
land, Mass, drew 11,2S4 pounds on a
stone boat, beating their worlds rec
ord established here a year ago by
more than 1000 pounds. Mr.. Avery
announced that he was ready to
match them for a pull against anything
with hoofs or horns.
A distinctive feature was seen in
/ the drilling by Troop A of the Second
/ United States cavalry. Every one
with a particle of martial spirit was
pleased with the precision with which
men and beasts went through the in
| tricate evolutions.
The coaching parade was not
missed There was so much doing
that one wonders how coaching par
ade could possibly have run the gaunt
let and given time for a casual obser
vation of the many attractions.
Oh, yes, There was something
more in the line of record breaking
The attendance the first day was in
round approximate numbers 5000 and
on the second day 10000, both new
high water mark figures which have
beaten anything in the IS years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02
The New England Magazine.

The leading article in the New Eng
land Magazine for October is a profusely
illustrated sketch of the Ancient and
Honorable Artillery company Of Boston
and it's guests, the Honorables of London,
VINO are now in this country for a gala
visit, The event is further recognized
by a special colored cover design, show
ing the flags of the two nations inter
twined about the title of the magazine.
In this number radium, that wonderful
new discovery, whose value is placed at
millions of dollars a pound, is described
in a way scientifically correct and yet so
clearly that all may understand. The
almost miraculous properties of this par
ticle of nature may revolutionize heat
and light in the future. Besides an at
tractive list of stories, poems, and illus
trated articles. the magazines new fea-
lures of " Men and Events of the Day "
is continued with lictures OF people who
have aroused attention during the past
month with illustrations Of recent events
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02

Samuel T. Ferguson of the Ferguson
Construction company of Plttsburg, was
instantly killed and his bookkeeper,
Charles l.. Martin. SO. of Cincinnati was
fatally injured by an explosion of dyna-
mite, which had been placed in the road
by two men for the purpose of robbery.
The miscreants secured about $4,000. The
murder and robbery occurred near the
village of West Middletown, 10 miles
from Washington. Two suspects are un-
der arrest. The crime occurred in broad
daylight in the public road, the dynamite
being exploded under Mr.. Ferguson S
buggy by means of an electric battery.
Mrs Ferguson, wife of the murdered
contractor, is in a serious condition as a
result of the tragedy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02
$4,000 PEOPLE SAW THE FAIR
ATTENDANCE RECORD BREAKING BOTH DAYS.
Wonderful Exhibition Of Horses and Cattle and All Departments
Well FIed.-Tra Record of 23---Cavary Drill Special
Attraction. Perfect Weather.
Days of triumph in Brattleboro.

Days of triumph in Brattleboro.
The blaze of glory which has en-
veloped the Valley Fair took on a
more effulgent hue Wednesday and
Thursday, when $4,000 people saw the
18th annual exhibition.
1t was a repetition of former years,
accentuated and augmented. Brattle-
boro skips Fourth of July, anniversar-
les, etc. and concentrates her efforts
on the fair. Then all pull together,
and the result is a fair, differing in it's
characteristics and surprising in its
excellencies any other fair in New
England.
The fair played in its usual luck
and drew days of almost perfect
weather, the first clear and crisp, and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02

Beginning next Sunday Rev. H. r.
Miles will introduce a new feature at the
morning preaching service in the Congre-
gational cnurch, He will give a five
minute talk to the children in the con-
gregation, allowing them an opportunity
to go out before the beginning of the
regular sermon. The design is not to
draw away from the Sunday school, but
to make children whose parents do not
wish them to stay through both services
feel they have a place in the church SER
vice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02
Forbjddjna Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given that my wife.
~ Edith NJ. johnson. left my bed and board
October 4, 1901, without any just cause or
provocaton and we have never since lived
together, therefore forbid all persons har-
shall pay no bills Of her contracting after this
date. WALLACE a. JOHNSON.
Marlboro Vt. Sent 2B 1903.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02
Desirable Property for Sale at
East Dummerston, VT.

TINHE subscriber offers for sale his one and
4 one-half story dwelling house fitted for
two families, and long l.. which has been oc-
cupicd n number of years Tor small store and
po Office; also meat business. Barn is Is by
b feet and plenty of out buildings Water at
house and yard. Large garden with some
fruit trees. For further particulars call on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02

A Pittsburg Pa. dispatch says: While
workmen were engaged in blasting a
tree in West Liberty borough the body
of a petrified man was unearthed who
in life must have been ten feet in height.
Hundreds of persons have fiocked to the
scene to view the strange spectacle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02
For Sale.

I 10 horse power Upright Steel Boiler good
i as new, with heater; Weymouth Lathe.
with tools; Variety Moulder; "A lot Pulleys:
lot betting, all less than 3 inch. F. l.. PAR
KER, H. Cedar street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02

WANTED Girl for housework. in a family
w OF two. Apply at Halls restaurant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02

WANTED Agents for Old Home Coffee"
w Halls "Steam-Trap' Coffee Pot. Box
SS2, Bridgeport Conn. 404w
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02
0dlantcd.

WANTED House cleaning and sweeping
w at Ii cents an hour. Room Is. 81 Elliot
st. 37-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02

Gbr l)rrmunt pb@nis.
BRATTLEBORO,
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1903.
THE VERMONT PHOENIX.

Published every Friday at Brattleboro VT, by
o. l.. FRENCH.
TERMS: Sl.50 per year in advance; if not
paid within the year 81
Rates of advertising furnished on applica-
ton. Births deaths and marriages published
free Obituary Notices. Cards of Thanks, etc.
- cents per inch of IL lines or less.
entered at the BratteborO Post Office, as
second class mail matter)
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02

"ANTED-A competent girl for general
w housework. Good wages. Apply to
MRS. ADAMS, II Oak st. 3gtf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02

WANTED A good horse. in exchange for
w piano or organ. c. w. STEWART.
Brattleboro. VT. eft
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02

"ANTED-I am ready to take and pay
w cash for cider apples at my milf in
Townshend. G. II. WILLARD. 40 lw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02
For Sale.

DOR SALE.-So wood slabs ut my mill or
II delivered. l.. p. COPELAND, West Brat
tleboro. 2,i-tf
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-10-02

INOR SALE Two new houses. rooms each.
Il {. w. WARD, II Pleasant St, Brattebo-
rO, VT. 21tf
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-07-18

The Lead Call of the 18th has q most
excellent article under the heading of
the present conditions of mining in the
Black Hills. We copy what that paper
has to say of the southern Hills and
would be glad to copy more if space per-
mitted. We honor the Call for its Ges-
position to be just and fair. Here is
what is said: In the southern Hills,
which has heretofore contributed but a
small amount to the output of gold each
year, new mining enterprises have been
started, which promise to be big produc-
ers before the year is out, while two
strong companies are working and de.
veloping copper propositions which with
in few weeks will be on the productive
list. This is one of the richest sections
of the Black Hills, the ores carrying
much higher values than is found in the
ores of the northern Hills, where the
immense free milling veins, the main
stay of the mining industry of the Hills
are to be found.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-07-18

The Government crop reports for 1908
are said to far exceed the yield of 1902
and on the grand average the showing
is most excellent. The number Of acres
of corn planted is s9,sOO0Oo. The aver
age condition of growing crops July lst
is as follows: Winter wheat 7S s, spring
wheat S2.5. The amount Of wheat re-
manning in hands of farmers in estimat-
ed at 42,5OO,000 bushels. The difference
in the condition Of winter and spring
$heat at this writing stands as 80 to GO
In favor Of 1908 over 1902.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-07-18

The agriculture department at one Of
their experimental stations have been
investigating newly invented machine
for the killing of weeds and insects on
the farm. The principle is something
like this. A steam traction engine goes
ahead and drags device like an ordin-
ary harrow only the teeth are hollow.
Steam is generated by the engine and
steam and boiling hot water is forced
through rubber hose to the harrow, and
through the hollow teeth into the soil.
This it is said effectually kills the roots
and seeds of weeds and all other vege.
table matter in the soil, as we'll as proving
the destruction OF all insects and germs
OF every description. 1t is said to be q
perfect success.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-07-18

Some Of our city council have taken
exceptions to the structures which ap-
peared in previous issue of the CHRoN-
ICLE, and have taken the remarks made
as reflection upon them in their Off
cial capacity. We wish to say that moth
ing of the kind was intended, and we
were not aware that our language would
bear that construction. We think the
town officers from the mayor down have
done their duty and done it we'll, and
this applies to the administration which
has lately retired, as we'll as to the pres
ent incumbents. The present mayor is
showing disposition to do his whole
duty, and is to be honored for it.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-07-18

The torrid heat in the larger cities OF
the eastern and middle states is almost
unbearable, and deaths from prostration
is a constant occurrence. The thermom-
eter ranges from 81 to 95 and the atmos-
phere seems full Of moisture which adds
much to the depressing effect of the heat
We who dwell in the elevated lands OF
the Black Hills may miss some Of the
comforts of the large cities further east,
but We may congratulate ourselves that
we escape the great discomfort Of exces
sive heat, and circulate and 60 about our
business in an atmosphere that is cool
and comfortable.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-07-18
Very Remarkable Cure of D,asrhos.

n
About six years ago for the first time
in my life l had sudden and severe at.
tack of diarrhoea," !" says Mrs. Alice Nil
ler. of Morgan, Texas. "f got temporary
relief, but 1t came back again and again,
and for six long years ! have suffered
more misery and agony than I can tell,
1t was worse than death. My husband
spent hundreds Of dollars for physicians
prescriptions and treatment without
avail. Finally We moved to Bosque
county, our present home, and one day
/ happened to see an advertisement b{
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarr-
hoea Remedy with testimonial ofa man
who had been cured by It. The case was
so similar to my own that 1 concluded
to try the remedy. The result was won
derful. could hardly realize that I was
well again, or believe it could be 30 after
having suffered so long, but that one
bottle of medicine, costing but a few
cents. cured me-" For sale by all drug
gists,
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-07-18
Camping Party.

Mrs S. E Holcomb, Robert Holcomb
and wife. Algern Holcomb, Misses Clara
Brown, Bee Clemens, Edna Murphy and
Messrs Ed. Mcnamara and Ellis HALEY
leave this morning for camping out
trip throughout the Hills. They leave
for Hill City where Miss Marguerite
Rich will join them. From there they
go to Sylvan Lake, Custer and the Springs
before returning.
We clip the above notice from the Ra
pid Journal of the 10Th and in connec.
tion will say that the party arrived in
Custer from Hill City on the evening OF
the 10th and were caught in heavy
rain storm on their way over. utnoth-
ing dauDted, after resting over night at
the Hotel Kleemann, they resumed their
journey to Sylvan lake Friday morning,
where the beauty Of the scenery will
cause them to forget the discomfort they
experienced in getting there.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-07-18

that the inexperienced capitalist and the
public, ignorant in mining affairs, would
be easily dazzled by the glamor of free
gold and he could arouse their enthusi-
asm and cupidity by a lavish show Of
the yellow metal.
Now we say that we object to this
method of promoting mining sales, first
for the reason that it is wrong to impose
upon the ignorant in that way. Second,
it has an injurious effect upon all the
other mines in that camp and as the
saying is it gives them a "black eye"
Third, this promoter represents himself
as a mining man, and he destroys the
reputation of the true miner. There is
no more honorable class of men in the
world than miners, but how often we
hear men in the cities of the east de.
clare that the western miner is the
greatest swindler on earth. The fact Of
the matter Is that these people, nine
out often perhaps, never saw a mine or
miner in their life. what they call
miners are just this class of mine pro-
moters. Now while we protest against
all this we know our protest will not be
needed. This thing has been done, is
done, and always will be done as long
as there are mines in the world. 1t will
continue as long as there are people
who are looking for chance to buy
something for nothing, for they will al
ways find some one who is ready to sell
them nothing for something. If this
promoter had selected large, strong
permanent and continuous vein for his
operation land there are plenty of them)
he would most likely have had no free
gold to show and might have found
difficulty in getting the attention of a
capitalist. For such veins, although
worth thousand times more than a
little rich free gold blow out, might
never show speck of the yellow metal
to the eye or yield color in the pan,
Such veins are usually low grade but
when found sufficiently high grade to
yield margin of profit above expense,
they are reliable. And it is this class of
mines which in nine cases out of ten are
the worlds wealth of gold
today all the world over. But as a rule
your small promoter steers clear of this
class of mines. He knows they are the
true fortune makers but they are not
the kind for his puspose, they are not
the kind to catch suckers.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-07-18
rhs Boaa yxorm medic,ns.

:. H. P. Kumpe, Druggist, Leighton; Ala.
writes, "One of my customers had a
child, which was sick, and threw up all
food, could retain nothing on its stom-
ach. He bought one bottle Of Whites
Cream Vermifuge, and it brought up liz
worms from the child, It's the boss
worm medicine in the, world" Whites
Cream Nermifpge is also the. childrens'
tonic. 1t improves their digestion and
assimilation of food, strengthens their
nervous system and restores them to the
health. yigor and elasticity of spirits
natural to childhood. 25c at Al. tonss.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1903-07-18
The Perfect Liver Medicine.

Mrs. NJ. A. Jolley, Noble, Q. T., writes
II have used Herbine for a number OF
years, and can cheerfully recommend it
as the most perfect liver medicine, and
the greatest blood purifier. 1t is medi-
cine of positive merit, and fully accom-
plishes all that is claimed for it," Ma
laria cannot find lodgment in the sys-
tenn while the liver is in perfect order,
for one of its functions is to prevent the
absorption of fever producing poisons.
Ierbine is most efficient liver regula-
tor. SOC at A. j. Jones.