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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16

Miss Bertha Faulkner was at home over
Sunday.
Mrs. A. C. Tainter of Greenfield is Wis
itng in town.
Representative Porter has returned
from Montpelier.
Mr. and Mrs. Schuyler Murdoch were in
North Adams last week.
The Methodist ladies will serve hulled
corn, pie and cake Wednesday afternoon,
Dec 81.
Rev. George Stott will occupy the pulpit
at the Methodist church next Sunday af-
ter three weeks vacation.
The second annual dance at knights of
Honor hail will be held Thursday evening.
Dec % Music will be furnished by the
Philharmonic orchestra.
News has been received of the death of
Miss Waity Jilson in Athol. Miss Jill
son lived in this place many years, and
is well known here
Mrs. Ruth Wilcox intends soon to go
to Easthampton Mass, to spend some
time with her daughter. Mrs. Carrie p.
Reed.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mitchell have re-
ceived notice OF the serious illness of their
daughter, Mrs Clara Dagneais at Turner's
Falls. Mass, and the death of her only
child
The fair and supper of the Methodist
ladies' aid society was held Thursday af-
ternoon and evening, Dec. s. There was
a large attendance. a fine supper. a pleas
ant time, and over $50 was realized.
1t was John Quincy Adams who wrote
Il want of daughters and sons from eight
to half score" on Wednesday. Dec. T.
in the birth of a daughter to Mr.. and
Mrs. John Laflamme, the utmost of that
wish was fulfilled TO them, five sons, five
daughters.
Having ascertained that Christmas ser
vices will be held at the other part of the
town Saturday evening, Dec. "a, it has
been arranged to hold the exercises here
Monday evening, Dec. &c, and this
ARRANGEMENT secures the attendance at
that time of Rev y. n Blackford.
AS the annual meeting of Pearl chap
ter. o. F. S, fell on Thanksgiving. by
dispensation of the grand patron the cleo
ton of officers took place Thursday even
ing, Dec. s, when the following were
chosen; w. p, a. \. Butterfeld; w. NJ,
Mrs. Mary T. Clark; a. NJ, Mrs. Mary j.
Hancock; secretary, Miss Ada May Faux
ner treasurer, Mrs. Carrie T. Chase: c.,
Mrs. Clara S Roberts; \. c., Mrs Marcia
a. Butterfield
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16

The aborigines of Africa are divided
into tribes. They are distinguished by
heir physical features as well as by GER
tain tribal marks and differences of dia-
lect. Unity is almost impossible on ac-
count of tribal animosities which cause
constant feuds, that make seriously
against the prosperity and growth of the
country Continual tribal wars in the in
terror have resulted in the depopulation
OF whole sections and in the determination
of thousands of families Africa is the
most thinly populated of the continents,
there being only 13 persons to the square
mile Liberia is never without tribal
wars. The natives are always fighting, to
the detriment of the country. Gold, ivory
and cattle, which formerly came to the
markets of Monrovia, have been diverted
into other directions because of better
protection to life and property.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
The Russian Zemstvos.

The zemstvos are elective provincial as
semblies which pretend to represent the
land owners. burghers. villagers, peas
ants and working people, and after their
fashion they have done so since their
foundation, after the serf emancipation
by Car Alexander H. about forty years
ago. They impose local taxes, look after
education. health. highways and the like,
but are forbidden to take any political
action. In 1897 zemstovs existed in thirty
four provinces and 361 districts of Eu-
ropean Russia, assembling, all told, about
thirteen thousand elected members of
which 80 per cent belonged to the no.
bility or land owning class, 10 per cent
to the merchants and SO per cent to the
peasants They have never so far been
adequately heard from, but bid fair now
to be.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
Rutland News.l

The showing of the National life In
surance company of Vermont, in which
every citizen of the commonwealth takes
special pride, is a record breaker thus
far in 1904. In the eleven months ending
November 30 the new Issues OF policies
amounted to over 500 800. 900, an increase
over any previous full twelve months.
The new business last month exceeded
that of November. 1903 by nearly 90 per
cent The new issues for the quarter end
ing November 30 were over a million dol
lars In excess of the largest previous cor
responding quarter, and nearly double
that OF seven years ago. These are figures
that indicate to a degree the magnificent
and well earned growth of Vermont's
principal fiduciary institution.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
WEST WARDSBORO,

Royal Bradley is gaining in strength
Miss Sadie Davidson has gone to North
field, Mass.
Hermon Eddy and family have moved
to Brattleboro.
Mr.. and Mrs Rockwell Davis of Town
shend visited at the parsonage early in
the week.
1t is expected that there will be a
Christmas tree with exercises by the
three schools at the church Saturday
evening, Dec. "a.
s. e. Bills has a new gasoline engine
for saving wood. Mrs Bills had the mis-
fortune to get the back of one hand in
jured on the saw. but the wound is doing
we'll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
Leland and Gray Seminary Notes.

Tho basket ball team has been doing
some hard practice preparatory TO the Sc
ries of games for the winter.
\ series Of social entertainments has
been planned for the winter term. An
extra teacher OF elocution will be sup
piled.
The term examinations took place We'd
nesday Thursday and today. The winter
term Will begin Jan. g. 1905. Since the
towns now pay all tuition Of students at
tending the seminary, a large class OF
students is taking advantage of the ex-
tensive and free education the seminary
offers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
MARLBORO.

Miss Hattie Brayman has returned
from Halifax.
Mrs. Prentiss will observe Christmas
In her school by tree on the evening of
Dec. g.
AS far as Will Warren's the poles are
set for the telephone line from this town
to Halifax.
r. Albert Newton closed his school in
the Houghton district Friday, Dec. g. He
issued a very pretty souvenir, containing
the names of the school board, superin-
tendent and pupils who have attended his
school, together with his own name and
photograph.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
"Aunt" Nancy McAlllster Killed by Jump
lna from WIndoW-Rody Frozen.

The frozen body of Nancy McAllister,
3, known as Aunt Nancy, was found
one morning this week outside the home
of A. B. Wait of Londonderry village,
with whom she lived. 1t is believed that
she jumped from the window of her cham
Der on the second story during a fit of
mental alteration, and was instantly
killed. She had been i'll some time and
was missed by the family when they
gathered for breakfast. Upon investigat-
ing the frozen body was found in the
snow below the window of her ROOM
Aunt" Nancy had lived in the North
village many years and was widely
known,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
SOUTH WARDsBoRo.

Mrs. Frank Gould is again Ill and under
the doctors care.
Herbert Brown and George Allen are
cutting logs for Loren Allen in the edge
of Dover.
Miss Ora Hall, who is at work for her
sister, Mrs. Gallup of Wilmington, is at
home with her mother now.
Mr.. Coolong of West Dover is moving
into the house belonging to the George
>. Johnson estate. All of the tenements
In this place are now occupied. November
l there were four empty houses here. Mr..
Coolong is at work for It. d. Potter &
Co
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
WEST puMMERsToN.

Bert Baldwin has rented the parsonage.
Hollis Goodell has gone to New Hamp-
ton, N. H., to attend a commercial college.
Only small amount of work is being
done at the granite quarry, the cutters
having finished work for the season.
The attendance at Earl Wizards auc-
ton was small and things went at low
prices Eleven head of cattle brought a
little over $780,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.
Outbreak of Typhoid Fever-Two Deatf

Several cases of typhoid fever and one
death from the disease have caused con-
siderable anxiety in this section. The lit
tie son of j. M. Benson of Winhall died
of the fever a few days ago and the father
and a daughter are seriously i'll. Fred
Dorset, a farmer who lives two miles
south of this village, became ill with ty-
phoid fever while attending his son, who
is suffering from pneumonia, and died
on Wednesday. Mrs. Dorset and
the boy spent Thanksgiving day with
friends in Wardsboro, and while there
the latter was taken i'll with pneu-
monia. Other cases of typhoid have been
reported from nearby towns, and it is
thought measures will be taken by the
authorities Immediately to prevent a fur
Their spread of the disease
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16

The Peoria National bank, in the heart
or the business district of Peoria, ILL.,,
was robbed Of $500 Saturday by three
men, two of whom levelled pistols at
Teller F. A. Baker, while the third rob-
Der seized the money lying behind the
latter's window. The men jumped into
a buggy, and by a display OF revolvers
kept back the crowd in the streets so
that they rode away unmolested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
GUILFoRD CENTRE.

Mrs w. W. Goodnow returned Thursday
from a ten days visit in Greenfield and
Colrain.
The ladies of the Grange will serve
an escalloped oyster supper for the drama
and dance to be given Wednesday even
ing, Dec. %. No pains will be spared to
make this affair the best of the season,
and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
SOUTH NEWFANE.

our people are very busy securing their
crop of ice.
j. +. Morse visited his uncle, DR. +
Morse. in Wardsboro last week
Winfield Metcalf is in the employ OF
w. NJ. Ingram at the steam mill.
Cecil Stratton of Suffield is with his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. V. Stratton
Mr. and Mrs Herbert Spaulding Of
Chesterfield are the guests OF Mrs.
Spauldng's brother and sister. Mr. and
Mrs. c. L. Ingram.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
EAST JAMAICA.

Among those who are sick are Bertha
Dunbar and n. F. Pierce, who have grip
Miss Helen Jones held her last meeting
here last Sunday. She expects to return
to her home as her mother is i'll.
The River school opened Dec. IL with
Miss Jennie Kriger of Bellows Falls as
teacher We hope parents will do all they
can to encourage the teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
JACKSONVILLE.
Royal O. Wilcox.

Royal @. Wilcox was born in Halifax
oct. 6, 1912 He was the son of Willard
and Polly (ScotD Wilcox. When he was
about eight years old his father moved to
North Adams, and his boyhood was spent
there and in Stamford. lie married Ruth
Starkweather in 1872 About rs years
ago he moved to this place and bought
the Glen House, which he conducted
about 16 years. The popularity of Mr..
and Mrs. Wilcox won n very large pat
ronage for the hotel and innumerable
friends for themselves. After selling the
hotel Mr.. Wilcox was away from town
two years, returning to engage in mer-
camille business with his son, Willard A.,
under the firm name of w. A. Wilcox &
Co.. selling out last winter.
For many years Mr.. Wilcox was a cor
porator and one of the trustees of the
Wilmington Savings bank. He held sew
eral town offices, doing his work in a very
thorough manner Though upright and
square in his dealings he had kind word
for all he met. For nearly a year he had
not been i'm good health, and on the morn
ing of Dec. 3 was attacked with cerebral
hemorrhage, from which he died in the
evening His daughter was summoned,
but did not arrive until after death took
place.
The funeral was held at the UNIVERSAL
list church Thursday afternoon, Dec. s.,
Rev. w. ID. Potter of Shelburne Falls.
Mass, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. ]. Hen
ry Kidder of Wilmington sang There
was n large gathering of relatives, who
filed one-fourth of the body of the
church The Wilmington Savings bank
was represented by it's officers Members
of Unity lodge, +. e a. NJ. Ridgley lodge,
I. o. o. f., and Twilight lodge D. of r.,
of which organizations Mr.. Wilcox was
an honored member, were present in a
body. The church parlors and gallery
were crowded with other friends. Beau
! tiful flowers attested the affection OF
| friends. The body was taken to North
Adams for burial in the family lot.
Besides his wife, Mr.. Wilcox is sur
vived by daughter, Mrs. Carrie p. Reed
| of Easthampton Mass. and a son, Will
lard A., who have great reason to rejoice
even in afiliction that so faithful a hus-
band and father was spared to them SC
| long.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Ais wish to thank the
children Of the junior league of Williams
vile for the musical entertainment al
their home on Saturday, Dec. 10. also
Rev. and Mrs Hazelton for their kind
ness. which was highly appreciated by
Mr.. Ais who has been an invalid the past
three years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding
Piles. Druggists refund money If Pazo
Ointment fails to cure any case, no mat
ter Of how long standing, in G to IA days
FIRST application gives ease and rest,
in stamps and II will be forwarded post
paid by Paris Medicine Co., st. Louis,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16

The Free Press is authorized to state
that owing to various considerations of a
personal nature ]. l.. Southwick has deem
ed 1t advisable to withdraw his name from
the canvass In connection with the ap-
pointment of collector of customs for the
district of Vermont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16

Gladys-'I refused Ferdy two weeks ago
and he has been drinking heavily ever
since.
Ethel-"Isn't it about time he stopped
Observation-Disclosures.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16

Never put on until tomorrow what you
can do to-day is pretty good rule, but 1t
does not include saying unkind words and
winding eight-day clocks. saturday
Evening Post
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16

What is the price OF Dobbin's Electric
soap?"
six cents bar. full size. reduced from
ten"
why. that's the price of common
brown soap. Send me a box 1 can't
AFFORD to huy my other sonp nftor this"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
IN WINDHAM COUNTY
DUNN

Santa Claus is billed to appear at the
Congregational church vestry on Dec "a,
Saturday evening. to distribute candles
etc, to the children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16

VIII positively cure sick headache and
prevent Its return. Carter's Little Liver
Plils' This Is not talk, but truth. One
pill dose. See advertisement Small
pill. Small dose. Small price.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
Boston & Maine.
WINTER ARRANGEMENT.

WINTER ARRANGEMENT.
In effect oct. 10, 1904.
Trains leave Brattleboro, northbound:
lilo a. m. for stations to Windsor, Lam
caster, St Johnsbury, Newport, Sher-
brooke, Montreal, via G. Z. Ry, Que
bee, Burlington, st. Adams and Mon
treal.
2.20 p. m, Montreal express.
5.35 p. m. White River Junction passen-
ger.
1915 p. m. night express. Daily.
1857 a. m. Sunday paper train to Wind
sor.
SOUTHBOUND.
For Northampton, Holyoke and Spring.
field, Els a. m. daily, 9.07 a. m
(week days., iii p. m. (weekdays), 423
p. m. DAILY.
d. j. FLANDERS,
Genl Passenger and Ticket Agent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16
Central Vermont Railway Co.
Southern Division.
Effective October 10, 1904.

Effective October 10, 1904.
Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
Els a m. daily for Springfield week
days for New York
7.25 a. m. week days for New London;
connects at Millers Falls for Troy; at
Palmer for Boston.
$50 a IN. week days for South London
derry.
9.o7 a. m. week days for Springfield and
New York.
1915 a. m. week days for Millers Fails
and Boston, connecting at South YER
non for Keene and Springfield.
I'll p. m. week days for Springfield and
New York.
423 p. m. week days for New London
and New York via. Norwich Line
steamers; connects at Palmer for Bos-
ton.
4.23 p. m. daily for Springfield and New
York.
Sac. p. m. week days for South London
derry.
Subject to change without notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-16

Few men are as lucky as they seem,
or as unlucky as they think they are
saturday Evening Post.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
WOMAN WAS A MAN
Disguised as a Female, He Was
Intent on Mischief.
Pulled Away From Officers and Made
His Escape.

Officers Guy Nance and vii liam
Rogers caught tartar last night IN
the person Of . negro man disguised
as a woman.
Last night shortly after the Sells &
Downs shows let out, some one walked
up TO the officers and asked them II
they wanted case. They replied in the
Affirmative and he pointed out the sup.
posed woman saying she had gun
The officers went mp to her and
grabbed q wrist each. The wrists
were twice the size of an ordinary
woman and the intended prisoner ex.
hibited unsupported strength. pulling
loose from the officers just as they
were preparing to put on hand cuffs.
The negro then began to run lifting
skirts and displaying a pair of pants.
This leads the police to believe it was
a man. and he was evidently up to
some kind of mischief.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
Four Thousand Russians Killed
in One Engagement.
Port Arthur Seems TO BE Surrounded
ARTILLERY Duel Fought
Yesterday.
THE JAPs CAPTURE KINGDOM

London. May 27.-A dispatch to
the Central News, from Toxic, says
the Japanese have stormed and cap
tured tho town of Kinohow, abcui
thirty two miles north Of Per, Arthur.
After tho occupation Of Kinchow
the Russians retired in good order to
the heights further south, which were
attacked by the full japanese force
and carried after . stubborn resis'
lance.
The correspondent OF the Central
News ct Toxic cables that the japan
csc attacked Nan Qwan Ling, on the
nsrrowet part Of the Kwan Tung
pen'nsuls, and drove back the Rus
clans by main force. The attack on
Kinchow. the dispatch adds. was be
gun at dawn and bv noon Kinohow
was In the hands of the japanese who
occupied the castle. The fight con
timed during the afternoon and wal
most desperate in character. TIL,
casualties were heavy.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
Capture Negro Believed to be
Ballard County Assassin.
Fought Chief Collins, Captain Woods
and Several Others While
Trying to Escape.
OFFICERS BITTEN AND BRUISED

Chief Of Police James Collins, Cap
tain Joe Woods, Patrol Driver John
Austin, Jailer Tom Eyitts ana several
bystanders had a desperate encounter
with q negro giving his name rs will
Fisher, who was arrested this after
noon by City Jailer Tom Evitts and
Patrol Driver John Austin ct the
depot.
The negro was brought to the hall
and answers the description OF Ed
Lewis. wanted for shooting into
house at Ingleside several nights ago
ana injuring several young white men
who were attending fish fry. He has
the gold tooth, and except from q
little deficiency in height is thought
TO be Lewis.
He attempted to bolt ont of the cap
tain's Office but Captain Woods nailed
him against the wall, calling for as
sistanoe. Patrol Driver Austin in the
melee was struck on the hand by
blows from other clubs and his hand
badly injured.
Chief Collins was bitten on the
hand by the negro. as also were Jailer
Tom Evitts and Captain Woods. There
was blood on everybody and when the
negro was finally overpowered and
placed in Jail the officers began TO
wash mp and compare injuries. Not
one escaped injury OF some sort, and
consider IL the most desperate en-
counter they ever had inside the city
hall
IL IL thought this Is the same negro
who was arrested and broke loose from
Officers Rogers and Nance last night
ut the show grounds and was disguised
as Il woman. Steps will at once be
taken to ascertain il he is Lewis.
This afternoon the negro's valise
was later searched and was found to
contain dresses. wig, and other
things. He is badly wanted some
where, and answers the description
also of the negro at Evansville who
caused the riot and several killings.
Chief Collins says he never had sush
q tough fight before, and ia certain
that the man is wanted badly some
where. and was lighting for his life.
The contents Of the valise proves he
is the man who wore the dress last
night.
Every effort will be made to prove
who IL is and where he Is wanted.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
MAY LOSE LIFE
BY GRABBING A LIVE WIRE AT
MUNDY'S SHOWS.

Chattanooga. Tenn, May 27-A
rash negro broke up the Stadium per-
Torrance of one of Mundy's shows at
the spring festival here last night and
may lose his lite as result. The ne
gro climbed pole and was viewing
the performance over fence. While
excited over one Of the acts he grabbed
hold of an electric light wire. The
current shot through his body, burned
the cross arm on which he was sitting
and left him dangling among the
wires. The wires had to be cut to get
the negro down and the arena was left
in darkness. The negro's name was
John Duncan. He is expected to die.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
NO CHANGE.
MR.. J. r. COSBY ALIVE AT LAST
REPORTS FROM EVANSVILLE.

Mr.. J. r. Cosby, the Paduoah car.
penterlreported in acritical condition
at Evansville from blood poisoning,
was still alive at last reports from
Evansville, and his condition may
not be SO hopeless az might be judged
by reports. Yesterdays Evansville
News-Journal says:
-. X. Cosby, q ship carpenter Of
Paduosh. KY, who was stabbed in an
ARRAY with d. W. Barnes at his home
two weeks ago. is patient at the ma
rine hospital in this city. The hos
pital physicians say he has about equal
chances for recovery. At present they
are trying to prevent blood poisoning.
Cosby's wound IL in the left side just
below the arm pit y
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1904-05-27
PADUCAH MAN
WEEDS CHARMING YOUNG LADY
AT KENYON. TENN.

Kenton, Tenn, May 27-The we'd
ding of Miss Monema Keathley,
daughter Of p. II. Kesthley, successful
farmer and manager for the Kenton
Brick aud Tile Co., of this place to II.
f. Hall, of Paducah, KY, occurred
at the home of the bride here and the
happy couple left for their future
home at Paducah. Ky. MI. Hall is
promoter and manager Of the II. e.
Hall & Co., commission merchants,
and stands we'll with the business
world. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. W. X. Hill, Baptist minister
of Trenton, Tenn.