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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30

Otto Pressprich, who was under bail of
$500 on the Indictment charging him with
obtaining money under false pretences
from farmers in Pownal, where he had
charge of the creamery has settled all
the claims against him and the case will
be discontinued. The creamery will be
put in operation by the original owners
and stockholders.
Charles Nash of Hubbardton was pre-
pairing to go to bed Saturday night when
the chimney fell with a crash into
the room upstairs occupied by his
two grandchildren Mr.. Nash found the
entire upper part of the house in flames
and he had barely time to seize the two
children and carry them out door. The
house was soon destroyed by the fire.
The loss exceeds $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30
IN OUR OWN STATE
WILL CONTINUE INVESTIGATION.
Gov Bell Has Appointed Committee to
Act with Attorney General Fits In In.
spectng State Institutions

In accordance with Joint resolution
adopted by the Vermont legislature M
its recent session, Gov Charles j. Bell on
saturday appointed as a COMMITTEES 70
continue the investigation of state insti-
tutions, begun by joint legislative com
mittce. Nathan G. Williams of Bellows
Falls, Herbert F. Brigham of Bakersfield
and Charles II. a. Stafford of Morrisville
MIR. Brigham is a Democrat This COM
mittee will work with Attorney General
Clarke c. Fits of Brattleboro Mr.. Will
liams is president and treasurer of the
Vermont Farm Machine Company of Bel
lows Falls with which concern he has been
connected % years. He is a. native of
pomfret. He is deeply interested in the
affairs of the Congregational church and
was elected judge advocate general by the
legislature this year. Mr.. Brigham is n
widely known lawyer. He represented
Bakersfield i'm the Legislature In 1882 and
1854, was United States consul at STAN
bridge, Quebec from 1885 to 1889. and was
Democratic candidate for governor i'm 1890
against Carroll S. Page. who after cleo
ton. appointed him chief of staff Mr.
stafford is in the real estate and loan
business. He was Morristown's repre-
sentative in 1902.
The committee organized at MONTPELIER
Tuesday by electing Mr.. Williams chair
man, and Mr.. Stafford secretary Gov
Bell and Attorney General Fits had a
conference with the committee Mr. Fits
stated that the first hearing of the com
mittee would be held at the state house
Jan. 10 and that the insane ASYLUM at
Waterbury would be the first institution
visited. He said that as the law placed
it upon the attorney general to produce
evidence bearing on the management of
the state institutions under investigation
and present such evidence to the commit
tee. he desired to hear from any citizen
of the state having any suggestions or in
formation about the management of any
state institution. All recommendations
will receive attention. The hearings. he
says, will be fair both to the state and the
institutions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30
WESTMINSTER WEST.

Mrs Curtis Robinson of Springfield,
Mass, was at J. o. Smiths Sunday.
Harlan Goodhue and family were in
Brattleboro from Saturday until Monday,
visiting at A. f. Schwenk's.
The annual church meeting for the cleo
ton of officers will be held in the church
vestry Saturday, Dec, 81, at II o'clock.
Dinner will be served at noon.
Harry Campbell, who has been with his
uncle c. II. Campbell in Great Falls,
Mont, nearly eight years, is at home for
a visit He will remain here several
weeks.
Miss Root, the nurse who has been car
ing for II. p. Dinsmore, has returned to
the hospital in Claremont. Mrs. Darling
of Springfield, Mass, is at Mr. Dinsmores
at present.
At the election of officers in the Sunday
school last Sunday Walter Buxton was
chosen superintendent, Alice Goodell as
sistant superintendent and Mrs. L. C.
Fisher secretary and treasurer.
The many friends of Miss Abbie Well
man, who is attending Carlton college in
Mortified, Mimi, will be glad to know
that she is recovering rapidly from an
operation for appendicitis, which was
performed in a hospital in st. Paul re-
Gently
The Christmas entertainment held at
the town hall Saturday evening was much
enjoyed The Rotations by the children
were especially good. During the dialogue
between Olive Hall and Louis Hitchcock
Santa Claus appeared, coming down the
chimney, much to the delight of the chill
dren. He remained during the evening,
helping to distribute the gifts from the
tree.
Among those who have been at home
for the holidays are Misses May and Maud
GoodelI of Oran Pe Miss Nellie Cutting of
Hamilton, Mass c. w. Powers of Wor-
cester Polytechnic institute, George Camp
bell of Brown university, Miss Bertha
Miller of the Boston Art school, j. o.
Coddhg from Rochester, Ralph Harlow
and Lizzie Ranney from Brattleboro high
school and Leslie Ranney from keene
Business college
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30
Northteld Man Has Invented New Fire
proofinr Material

FRANCIS Sickels. draughtsman at
Northheld, recently exhibited a specimen
pi new hreprooiing material of which
he Is presumably the inventor If is
claimed by Mr.. Sickels that this prepar-
auon VIII not iniure the finest material
or fabric. lace curtain was treated
with the preparation and only charred
When held in strong blaze several min
utes' II was impossible to make the cur
tam blaze Among the claims made as to
its value Is one that dry goods treated
with 1t Will pass through fire little dam
aged, while the boxes burn in which thew
are contained. Goods treated with IL will
remain exempt from fire for many months.
Sskels is said to have a contract to treat
the scenery, costumes and inhammable
material in one of the large theaters i'm
New YORK city, where he is staying at
present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30
GRAFTON.

Homer Nourse of SaXtons River spent
Christmas with his cousins, the Palmer
family.
Adm M Wright of Chicago was with
his mother Mrs. NJ. w. Wright, over
Christmas.
win Watrous is spending a week at
home from Schuylervile, n. Y, where he
is employed i'm box factory.
Prof. G. II. Cambridge of New Salem
was here a few days recently. going to
Peacham Tuesday.
Liuridge and Edwin Culver and Lynn
Lawrence are at home from Leland q
Gray seminary and Carlton Park from
Easthampton, for the Christmas vaca-
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30

Carter l.. Beers, "a, of Bristol was chok-
ed to death Tuesday, a piece of orange
which he was eating lodging in his throat.
He formerly lived in Monkton, moving
from that town four years ago. He leaves
a wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Newell Ellsworth and son
of Morristown have been dangerously i'll
from arsenical poisoning. 1t is thought
the poison came from paris green sprink-
led upon gooseberries which were can
ned and eaten by the family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30
Some Great Undertakings.

Beside four great railroad terminal
projects that have been outlined SPRING
fields million-do identifying plan,
sweeping as it is, seems tiny enough.
There is planned for Buffalo n. Y, a
joint station for all railroads, to cost $15,
900 900. The Pennsylvania road proposes
to establish terminal at New York that
will cost s37 100000, and another, just
announced at Chicago that will require
the expenditure OF $50, 900, O0O Still more
expensive is the projected Grand Central
station in New York, which, with ST. O0O,-
900 for the depot proper and $25, 600, 900 for
terminal facilities, will total $43, 000 900.
The moral is, make your improvements
early They will cost more later.
-[Springfield Republican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30
American House Burned at Rchford,
Loss $4,000.

A fire which started shortly before
midnight Sunday Quilted the Hotel Amer
lean owned by j. S. Kelley, causing a
damage estimated at s25, 900; partially in
sured The flames broke out on the floor
above the kitchen and were probably due
to an overheated stove. Sawdust, with
which the walls were filed caused the
fire to spread rapidly through the build
ing. and the roof of the structure soon
was ablaZe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30
Pardoned by Gov. Bell.

Everett \. Morse of Calais, sentenced
in April TO serve three years, the maxi
mum penalty in the state prison in Wind
sor for forgery. received as his
Christmas present pardon from
Gov. Bell, and will be released next Sat
urday. He signed the names of his
father and uncle to note on which he
borrowed 5000 to buy a stage route. The
money was paid back.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30
Drunken Man Shot at West DanvllIe.

George Daniels is in the county Jail at
st. Johnsbury, having been arrested at
West Danville for shooting Charles
Shaw. The latter came to Mrs. Harvey
Badgers house intoxicated and Daniels,
who works for Mrs. Badger. ordered him
out. Shaw went out and came back with
an iron bar and Daniels shot in self de-
Tense, emptying both barrels in Shaw's
legs Shaw is at Brightlook hospital in
st. Johnsbury and will probably recover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30
Drawn Around Shaft and Killed.

Carl Westhorn, 2S. died at his brothers
in East Richford Wednesday the re-
suit of injuries received Tuesday at the
box shop of Baker & Sons. He was lac
ing a belt, in which he became entangled
and was drawn around the shaft, which
was making about 400 revolutions a min
ute. His scalp was nearly torn Off both
legs were broken and he was badly bruis
on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-12-30

Petrlfied Man Was Made of Cement
The petrified man discovered IN the
village of Washington few months aso
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25
Hid Gloves

This is something you are nearly
compelled 10 have for Easter. We
have provided ourselves with
stock superior to any we have ever
carried. Our leader is a 81 glove
and is the best that money will buy.
Every pair is warranted and must
give good satisfaction. We have
them in white, all shades of modes,
and tans, grays, green's and black.
Finer Grades at SK.25 and $3.50.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

Another lot of those mandarin
silks, beautiful mercerized cloth,
full 50 inches wide, sold everywhere
for 15c. The lot we had last week
melted away like snow in July.
Your aA0ite GIRO dI6srent patterns
for 0nLy5e Per..ya.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

Hundreds of yards of good fast
color ginghams, made to sell for
10c, but fortunate purchase per
mits US to place them on sale for
only re Per yard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

Hundreds of yards of beautiful
lanneletts. mostly in light colors,
some with satin stripes, also a few
dark colors, none worth less than
15c. In this sale for only Ze a yard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

Hundreds of yards of the ever
popular Simpsons gray and black
calico, never fades, worth now Csc.
During this sale only &c per yard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

That new Easter Suit should be
bought here for the reason that it
is here you will find the best selec-
ton, the best stock and the lowest
prices. Our spring stock is now
ready for your inspection, and from
the way our sales have increased
in this department We feel that at
least the public appreciate our eff
forts. Whatever is new we show.
We are sole agents for the celehrat-
ed Caps all wool Clothing.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

Hundreds of yards of good fast
color percale, in all the best colors
some SO inches wide, in medium
and long lengths, worth from 10c
to 15c. You, choice fer only Ic Per
yard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

You will want nice table linen for
Easter, and you will find this a
good place to buy it. You will
find here the best assorted stock,
and the greatest variety. All quail
ties are shown from 25c up to $3.50
per yard. In the better grades we
have the napkins to match.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

Fine Laces and Embroideries
are always interesting at this time
of year, and here you will find
the stock. We have by far the
largest stock of the kind in the
county. From the narrow edges at
1c yard to the very fine Swiss
edging at Csc yard. You will
find our line complete. We are
also showing the new corset cover
embroidery, of the proper width, of
which one yard is sufficient to make
a cover. Prizes are SOC to 45e Per
yara.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

Hundreds of yards of beautiful
white goods in plain and fancys, in
short and medium lengths, none
worth less than 15c. Your ok0ice fer
0nLy Ie FER yard.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

You will want a nice kerchief
and here at this store you will be
able to find it. We show very
complete line andfeel sure that we
will be able to suit you. From the
plain linens at SC to the imported
ones at SOC, we show full assert
ment.
We will also show during this
sale some of the new ideas in hand
kerchiefs for sofa cushions, busting
caps and kimonos.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

our Boys Clothes is the fit, which
always prolongs the life of any suit:
New Collars Just in all the
new styles in mems and Boys linen
collars. We give you pure linen
collar 2 for 25c. Others sell you
collars at the same price, but are
they linen? Investigate and you
will buy your collars here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

Let US show you one of our new
Spring Overcoats. They are all
strictly up-to-date, and just what
you need for this time of a year.
Ours are made to wear as we'll as
look stylish. Prices from SO up.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1904-03-25

This cut shows the very latest
style of the celebrated w. B. Cor
set. If you want correct figure
you will have to wear this corsee.
1t is the best corset made for the
price, 81. Every pair is warranted
and they will not rust. We have
different shapes for every figure.
We still have a few of those won
derful tape girdles worth csc, that
we are selling for sec.
A little early, buy while you can,
we offer in this sale 10 dozen good
strong summer corsets, in all sizes
for only ESQ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-10
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital.

Evening liar
ROCKVILLE. Nd, May o, 1904.
Henry Swartzback, who resides near
ounce Orchard, few miles from here.
was lodged In Jail here this afternoon to
answer the charge of assault with intent
to Kill, which may have to be changed to
murder He surrendered himself to Depu-
" sherin 3. T. Mullican, stating that he
had struck Tootz Magruder, a young COL
ored man. on the head with a club and
probably fatally injured him. According
to Swartzback, he and Magruder were at
work on the farm of Henry Swartzback
near Ounce Orchard, several DAYS ago
and Magruder became exasperated AT
being leased and approached him (Swartz-
back) with raised grubbing hoe To
save hlmselr, Swartzback says, he grabbed
the club and dealt Magruder a heavy
blow. The man was rendered unconscious
and was taken to Washington hospital,
where he now is, the chances of his recoy-
cry being understood to be slim.
Swartzback will be given a preliminary
hearing here as soon as the extent of Ma
gruder's injuries Is definitely ascertained.
The mayor and council of Glen Echo, this
county. have appointed Mr. John r. John
son town clerk and treasurer. and Dr. John
l.. Lewis health officer. The position of
town marshal will be filled at the next
meeting of the board.
license was issued here today for the
marriage of Nh Edward carp and Miss
Mary c. Howard, both Of this county
The Glen Echo base ball team defeated
the Georgetown Stars at Glen Echo yester-
day afternoon by the score Of IA to 10 be-
fore crowd numbering between 300 and
400. Notwithstanding some rather loose
playing, the contest was an interesting one
and was marked by heavy batting A dou-
BILE play by Scherrer and Kerns of Glen
Echo was the feature. The batteries were
OBrien and Branzell, for Glen Echo and
Chisholm and Gray for the Georgetown
boys. Ten innings were necessary.
AS required by law. the tax collectors for
Montgomery county held their annual tax
sales today. all property upon which taxes
for the past year remained unpaid being
offered for sale to the highest bidder IN
all. about one hundred pieces were dis
posed of. representing taxes in arrears to
the amount of about "a 900. In this district
forty-nine pieces were sold. Under the law
two years are allowed in which to redeem
property sold in this way.
Miss Katherine Carr has returned to
Rockville after spending about two weeks
with friends In Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-10
EARLY METHoDISM.
Discussion Of Pioneer Church Work in
the City Of Washington.

An account of Methodism In the District
In the early days was given by Rev. W. M
Ferguson. DID,, In a carefully prepared
paper, which was read last evening at a
meeting of the Columbia Historical So
ciety in the banquet hall of the Shoreham.
The first Methodist preaching, he said, In
the District was In Georgetown and Alexan-
drfa. about the year 1772. In the former
place Rev Robert Williams. an itinerant
evangelist from England. conducted serv-
ices in that year. while In Alexandria
about the same period, Rev John King.
also from England, was active in the
preaching of the gospel The first Meth
odist Church was built In Georgetown in
the year 1896. The building, plain struc-
ture, was located on Montgomery street
and Its successor Is now on Dumbarton
avenue
The speaker said the first mention of
washington in the official records of the
ehurch occurred in the year 1902 but when
II Is spoken of in connection with the
Georgetown station he was of the opinion
that Methodism had an earlier beginning in
TINS city. He gave a number of reasons for
this belief.
The growing Importance of the new capi-
tai city. as well as the aggressive character
OF the evangelical work done by the Meth
odist Church OF that period rendered 1t
In the opinion of the speaker. unlikely that
such promising field as Washington
should have been neglected up to the year
Iso2. He traced in outline the rise of the
first Methodist Church in the city. which
occupied frame structure on New Jersey
avenue southeast. In the year 1911 the first
Purch building was erected in square ST.
attn street southeast. The paper in
Guided an account of Mr. Henry Foxhall
VINO built the first Foundry Church, and
who was active In his efforts as well as
generous In contributions of money in ad-
yancing the interests of the Methodist
Church.
In the discussion of the paper which fol-
lowed. MIR. John A Kasson, the president OF
,he society; Judge A. b. Hagner. Mr.. Lewis
j. Davis and Miss Johnson spoke of INCL
gents connected with the early days of the
Methodist Church.
Inc meetings of the society will not be re-
stunned until next fall. as the usual summer
vacation will be observed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-10
Anacostia and Vicinity.

The new locomotive for the government
hospital has arrived from the Baldwin Lo-
connective Company OF Philadelphia. Pa. 1t
VIII be used between the hospital power
plant and the Baltimor and Ohio freight
line at the river. Its cost was over S. 600
Preparations are in progress for the
nurses commencement at the government
hospitaL The date has been fixed for Nav
No. with an attractive program followed by
ball In the general hall
At called business meeting of the An
acosua Baptist Church recently the follow
Ing named were elected to serve as trustees
Tor term of ten years each Alvin O. King.
Norveu w. Greer and John H. Green.
The suit instituted by certain parties
about eight years ago to prevent the An
acostia Baptist Church from acquiring a
house and lot on Fillmore street Anacos-
tia, decided to the church under the will
OF the late DIR. Leach. has, after litiga ton
during the period named. finally been de-
cided In favor OF the church.
M George Mailer OF Twining City Is
having improvements made to his residence
In that suburb
Rodger Jean. aged seven years an An
ncostia lad, was picked up by the police OF
the ninth precinct early yesterday In the
vicinity of the circus grounds. When IL
was ascertained where he lived he was sent
TO the home of the family, at AIS Madison
street, Anacostia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-10
Former Policeman Indicted.

dispatch from New York says: Harry
J. Hume. former New York policeman
and a brother of Mrs. Norman T. Munro
was indicted on charge of forgery In the
first degree. He Is now under arrest at
Freehold. N. J.. on warrant issued last
November the affidavit of Mrs Mary
Louise Jex. a widow of this city, who
alleged Hume was guilty of the larceny OF
SIS. 265.
Mrs: Jex alleges that she loaned Hume
$4,000, and that he gave her a note in
dorsed with the name of Mrs. Munro as
security, besides stocks and bonds of the
United Coal and Coke Company of Pitts
burg. The Endorsement to the note was
repudiated by Mrs Munro, and the stocks
and bonds were found to be worthless, 1t is
alleged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-10

Moth-fghting Materials.
We cell only the most reliable Moth Preventives,
and especially recommend Manahan's Tarine
Moth Bags and Paper which. when properly used,
give entire satisfaction. We quote few items
from a stock which is now complete.
Manahan's Tarine Sheets, large. doz. Soc.
Manahan's Moth Bags, small, each. Soc.
Manahan's Moth Bags, medium, each. 4Oc.
Manahan's Moth Bags. large, each. SOC.
Manahan's Moth Bags, extra large, ea.65c
Best Quality Moth Balls. pckg. 49,. &c.
Best Quality Moth Balls. large pckg. &c.
Camphorated Flakes, tin box. ........ .l5c.
Lavender Camphorated Flakes, pckgs.
Tor Observation-Disclosures. .Soc'
Camphorated Red Cedar. pckgs. for .25c
Oriental Crystallized Camphor, pckg 19c.
Chinese ''Ta Ma" Camphor, pckg. Csc.
Sulphur Candles, each. &c.
Sulphur Candles, large size. each. .10c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-05-10
merchandising and .
housekeeping Requisites.

of establishment devoted
goods and exhibits which this time have special in
NJ who is the head Of home 1t
collections of Cut Glass; Pressed
Glass China and Porcelain for the table Also Kitchen Furnishings
Utensils Laundry Requisites Housecleanng Necessities and Helps
ali the appuenanc Of the corresponding department of house
keeping in a we'll regulated home.
Just offering many saving devices of
venon with distinctive feature and particular point OF
merit recommend it.
ready every requisite China Glass for
tage lodges generally Inexpensive Dinner Sets
Sets Jardinieres, Lamps, Ola ssware,