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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26
1tlarriancS.

In Brattleboro, August %, by Rev. j. A.
Lacouture, Francis Barraby and Miss
Mary DuLac both of Brattleboro
In West Brattleboro, August "a, at the
Congregational parsonage, by Rev. Luther
M. Keneston, Edgar Henry Bragg of
Brattleboro and Miss Lena futile of
Grafton.
In West Wardsboro, August "a. by Rev
r. A. Nichols, Richard Henry Wilder Of
Alstead, n. H., and Miss Mildred Anna
Shine of West Wardsboro.
In West Wardsboro, August 8. by Rev.
r. n. Nichols. Lewis \. Estabrook of
Dover and Miss Gene NJ. Roy of Rutland.
In Greenfield, Mass. August 20. by Rev.
John d. Reid Fred Arson Barber of
Greenfield. formerly of Brattleboro, and
Miss Jennie Everett Robbins.
In SaXtons River August 90, by Rev. A.
Il. Foote, Robert Spencer May of Union
City Conn, and Miss Marion Maud Lake
of SaXtons River.
In Townshend, August 49, by Rev. C. II.
Baker, +. r. Ward ofGuilford Centre and
Miss NJ Eta Hobart of Townshend.
In SaXtons River. August 25, by Rev.
George f. Chaplin. Edwin r. Lake and
Miss Corinne e. Wiley, both of SaXtons
River.
In Bellows Falls, August 90, by Rev. L.
o. Sherburne, John H. Witherbee and
Mrs. Agnes Bussey of Troy, n. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26
Another Chinese Cruiser Destroyed.

The United States fleet takes vigorous
action at Shanghai to prevent fighting in
the harbor. by anchoring the destroyer
Chauncey between a Jap destroyer, which
entered cleared for action, and the Rus
sian cruiser Askold, which is i'm dock
Other ships of the strong American
squadron there are anchored to preserve
Shanghai's neutrality. in view of the
appearance of a japanese squadron and
China's confessed inability to enforce neu-
trality.
The Japanese have swept the Russians
from Pigeon bay and captured one of
the inner circle of forts at Port Arthur
Lieut.. Mccall of the American navy,
who has arrived at Tientsin from the
fortress, says all five Russian battleships
there are disabled, and the fall of Port
Arthur is near.
The Japanese protected cruisers, Chi
tose and Tsushima, attacked the Rus
sian cruiser Novik off Korsalovsk har-
Dor, on the southern coast of the island
of Sakhalin, and in a running fight in
flicted heavy damage finally driving her
ashore a partial wreck. The Novik was
within $50 miles of Vladivostock, her des-
tination. The Tsushima received a shell
in her bunker, but was forthwith repaired
and made seaworthy. The Japanese ships
suffered no other damage. The battle
began Saturday afternoon and ended Sun
day morning. The Novik escaped from
Port Arthur in the recent sorte 1t is
reported that her entire crew of 331 per-
ished.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26
eRATTLERoRo PERSONAL.

MIR and Mrs. witcher and son went
Tuesday to Boston.
Miss Annie Schorling returned Nednes-
day from Springfield Mass.
II. c. Kissin. principal of the business
college in Keene, visited Arthur Thomas
Tuesday.
Faith Tyler returned Wednesday to
Mortified, this state, after a visit with
Mrs. Royal Tyler
Miss Gertrude Matthews and Miss An
ME Thomas left today to attend the Meth
odist camp meetings at Claremont june
ton.
Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Charles Johnson re-
turned last night from their wedding trip.
They will be at home at Is Forest street
after Sept 10.
Mrs Henry Simonds and son, Harry, of
Chicago, who have been with relatives
in town several weeks will so tomorrow
to Merden, Conn, for a visit.
Miss Minnie Tenny left Monday for n
visit in Barre, accompanied by Miss Hazel
Marion. who was here several weeks with
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
1Iagan.
news of the safe arrival of their daugh-
ter, Miss Rena Hall, in Gottingen Ger
many, where she will remain several
months for study.
Mrs Mary A. Bigelow is entertaining
at her home in West Brattleboro this
week her cousins, Mrs. George and Mrs
Annie Wright of Greenfield and Mrs
Julia Root of Montague, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26
Specia1 4ntices.

ENRANK MORSE. PROFESSIONAL HOUSE
IL CLEANER, 50 Elliot ST., Brattleboro. 1916
T OST-Between Bratteboro and West min
II ster. a DietZ automobile searchlight. Find
err please leave at Phoenix office. 35-lt
r OST-A black onyx pin, etruscan gold set
IL ting. with cluster of pearls in form of
bunch of grapes. Finder please leave AT MRS.
GEO. w. HOOKER'S. 3-lt
NORSETS-I have the perfect corset for the
NJstout and for the very slender woman. Call
send postal to MRS. II. a. TUCKER, Wal
nut ST., Brattleboro 34-B
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26
lcathS.

In Bellows Falls, August %, Henry Clay
ton Williams g.
In Bellows Falls, August %, Mrs. James
II. Carley, So.
In Bellows Falls, August 81, Mrs. Mary
A. Perry, 81.
In West Wardsboro, August %, Mrs.
jefferson Gale
In Stratton, August Is, Emery Wheeler.
In Hinsdale, N. H., August is, Nelson
Estey, SO.
In Winchester. n. IL, August &c. Mrs.
Phoebe G. (Ryder) FAIR, a native of New
fame. 50.
In Easthampton, Mass, Aug. %, Charles
L. Gaugh, formerly of Bellows Falls. 60.
In Troy N. Y, August 49, Joseph Mum
dell.
In Jewett City. Conn, Aug. 90 Henry
b. Soule, 20, formerly of Brattleboro.
In Springfield, Mass. Aug a. Thomas
Hanlon. n. formerly of Brattaboro.
In Troy, N. Y. August l. Mrs. Augusta
Parker Streeter, widow of Horace
Streeter, a former resident of West
Wardsboro.
In Leyden, Mass. August 16, Alonzo NJ
Robertson, a native of Westminster.
In Boston, August %, Mrs. Sarah Gen-
| nison) Kingsbury, wife of Merritt Kings
bury. of South Londonderry.
In Springfield, Vt, August 90, Kimball
| Cobb So, a native of Westminster.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26

Tom Watson, the Populist candidate
for President, made the Democrats vince
in his address in which he said: ut
seems to me TO be the most amazing
piece of effrontery for the Democratic
party to go before the American people
and proclaim that for eight years they
have been wrong and the Republicans
have been right and at the same time de-
mand that the crowd which has been
wrong shall be put in the places of those
who have been right. If the gold standard
be right, as both the old parties now say
it is, the people of the country will give
the credit and the support to the men
who were brave enough to pioneer its
way, fight it's battle and win its triumph. "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26
Shirt Waist Suits
at I-2 Price.

Every Wash Dress in the store is
put in the sale at ONE-HALF it's val
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26

September is an ideal month to visit the
Worlds Fair at st. Louis. The temper
allure during September averages about
&c to 70 degrees. The low rates from
Vermont to st. Louis and return offer
ed by the Central Vermont railway in
connection with the Grand Trunk rail-
way system, should afford even those of
moderate means an opportunity of visit
ing this, the greatest. of eXpositions.
Only $24 buys a round trip ticket to St.
Louis good for Is days, that is, good to
leave st. Louis on the 18th day from the
day ticket is purchased and passengers
are allowed three days more to reach
their homes. The rate of GO daY ticket
is s29.33 and for one good until Decem-
Der Is, $500. The service via the Cen
trail Vermont and Grand Trunk is UNI
excelled and this route offers more stop
over privileges than any other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26
Rirths.

In Putney, August Z, daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. George II. johnson.
In Townshend, August G, a daughter to
Eugene and Grace Bemis.
In Newfane, August IS, a son, Richard
Berton, to Mr. and Mrs. Berton Il. Put
nam.
In Springfield, Mass, Aug. 8, a son,
Weston Woodland, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Francis Adams.
In Hartford, Conn, Aug. 81, q daughter
to Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Lillis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26

William II. Moody, United States at
torney general, and Charles A. Prouty
of Newport will speak at a Franklin
county Republican rally at st. Adams
Sept. 3.
John Ballou, employed by the Vermont
Marble Co. at West Rutland. was instant
ly killed yesterday at Whipple hollow.
He was run over by coal car while push
ing q smaller car.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26
HOUGHTON g. SIMONDS
Formerly F. K 6arrows

This this great bargain
pared to make the closing days the most conspicuous ALL No
what purchase may positive saving
We continue the sale but short time longer, be
with the fall goods therefore will find extraordinary
gains in the few days Splendid the following will
still be found.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26
BRATTLEBORO MARKET REPORT.
Beef Packers Stirling Eastern Com
petition-Feed High.

The damage, by rust, to the coming
wheat crop has caused several advances
recently in flour. Best patent flour is
up to $3.50. The price of western beef is
lower, on the average, partly because of
the settlement of the Chicago strike, and
partly because at this time of the year
the packers put the price down to stifie
competition from native eastern beef.
Feed is high. The crop of Delaware
peaches this year will be short. Large
baskets sell now at s2.25. Native plums
are in good condition and sell at 10 cents
q quart
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1904-08-26
L. M. WILLIS,
Practical Marble Cleaner,

Is prepared TO execute all orders for cleaning.
resetting, righting up and repairing monu-
ments, headstones, markers and curbing in
both granite and marble. Satisfaction qua
ranteed or no pay: all work done under my
personal supervision. For terms and prices
address l.. NJ WILLIS, Brattleboro, VT
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-03
4 Debt Not OHtla7Ced.

Several days ago Senator Nelson
went over to Baltimore, where he ad-
dressed a large gathering of mer-
chants and business men at a BAN
quet. In the course of his remarks
he alluded to a visit he made to Bal
timore a long time ago. He told how
he marched through the city as pri-
vate in the Fourth Wisconsin Volun-.
teers and of his subsequent warlike
operations in other parts of the State.
including the capture of a horse down
on the Eastern shore.
Regarding this latter achievement,
the doughty Minnesota Senator spoke
playfully, but in considerable detail.
His account pleased the company
around the table immensely and, in
cidentally, it pleased the Senator that
he should be such an entertaining
post-prandial orator.
Now he is not without his regrets
for his playful speech, for yesterday
he received letter from a resident on
serious manner, full payment for that
horse. This Eastern shore man writes
that he was not present at the ban
uuet tables, but stood in an adjoining
corridor and heard what the Senator
said. The letter gives additional infor-
nation, so that Mr.. Nelson has no
doubts of the claimant having been
the genuine owner of the captured
equine.-Washingto Post.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-03

the time consumed, in the case of or
binary railroads, in letting off and
taking on passengers at stations. The
new trains, as planned, will consist. Of
cars propelled by separate motors and
will work, says a writer in Harper's
Weekly, in the following manner:
When station is approached the
passengers and baggage for that sta
tion are moved into the rear car,
which is cut off just before the point
is reached The passengers desirous
of boarding the train take their places
in a car or a siding at the station.
which proceeds TO the main track at
full speed and catches the passing
train, to which it is coupled and the
passengers and baggage transferred
Those for the next station are then.
received, and in turn the car is duly
dropped. The scheme is most fan
tastic, and at present impracticable.
yet it must be admitted that many Of
the elements necessary, such as sep
arate motors which can be controlled
together or individually, are already
developed"
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-03
SOHcitnde.

Alice, the three-year-old daughter
of local newspaper writer. is the
happy possessor of a fine appetite,
which she uses to advantage at all
meals One day at dinner Alice had
partaken freely of the dishes prepared
for her special delectation and then
expressed a desire for some cake.
"Alite," said her mother, reprov-
ingly, " do not think you should eat
any more. What an appetite you
have, to be sure! You certainly must
have hungry-bug under your
apron"
Of course Alice had to know what
kind of an animal that was. and after
her mother had informed her to the
best of her ability she resumed i'm
portunings for cake.
Now, Alice" said her mother, "Tll
tell you what I will do. l will give
you two pieces of cake-One for you
and one for the bug. But, remember,
you must not ask for any more"
Alice ate the two pieces of cake in
silence and then looked longingly at
the cake dish. Her mothers injunction
not to ask for any more had made
deep impression. but finally the temp
tation was too great and the young
hopeful blurted out:
Mamma, l think the hungry-bug
wants another piece of cake"
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-03
HANNA'S SUCCESSOR.

IT HE Republicans of Ohio have acted most credi-
tably in proceeding decenty and in order with
out wrangle or appearance of faction to the cleo
ton of Congressman Dick to succeed Senator Hanna
MrDck has represented the Akron district in the House
for four including the present Congress- and re-
signs his Representative that of Sena
tor. He young man, aged only 46 but has long and
creditable experience in politics.
1t was known that as Senator Hanna felt the uncer
tanty of life and the weight age indicated his wish
that Dick should succeed him. and the party Ohio has
only respected that WISH but has affirmed its conf
dence in Senator Hannas judgment of men, He rarely
failed in that faculty. which he had in degree equal 70
the late Samuel j. Tildens skill seeing the capacity of
others and selecting them for In Tidens ease
both Cleveland and William C. Whitney were brought
into public life by this faculty of oreseeing the results Of
their individual quality That Mr. Dicks career will in
like justify Senator Hannas Judgment there Is
no doubt
The Republican party is more concerned however IN
the selection of Senator Hannas successor as chairman
of the National Committee In the last two camna;ons
the West the Republican battle ground The 6nan
cal issues promoted by Mr. Bryan had their origin and
stronghold in the West Senator Hanna was peculiarly
fitted to fight that field and he did it. with tactical sk
that the admiration of his party and the confusion Of
the opposition Now however, the scene shifts and the
battle field moves with it eastward Roosevelts strenob
in the West is invioabe This true not only of the
Missouri country but of the trans Missouri States of
the Middle West. The daance between Wall street and
the trusts and the Democracy makes the the battle
ground and acting upon the good judgment that made
Hanna the general in two Western campaigns is
bable that Eastern man will be chosen to head The
committee.
The party and the country will wait for that selection
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-03
No Cure, No Pay.

An elegantly dressed woman about 80
years of age called at the bond and
warrant clerks Office at the Hall OF
Justice last Saturday afternoon and ap-
piled to Assistant Louis Ward for a
warrant.
What are the circumstances Of the
case?" courteously inquired Ward.
We'll" she replied, Il was induced to
try a two days cure for the liquor
habit at a place on Market street. 1
paid the usual fee, which was very
stiff, and after the two days expired on
Thursday 1 was discharged as cured.
Yesterday I was seized with an over
powering desire for strong drink. and
am worse than ever. Now, 1 want you
to give me a warrant for the arrest of
the man for obtaining money by false
pretenses."
Ward assured her that the law did
not cover such case, but she protest.
ed and insisted upon getting the war
rant When Ward politely but firmly
refused her request she became very
indignant, and left threatening to take
the matter before the Grand Jury.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-03
Fan History.

The name of the first fanmaker is
lost in obscurity. but Kan-Si. the
daughter of a Chinese mandarin, who
flourished in an age that is long since
forgotten, was apparently the earliest
lady to use a fan.
So China-the cradle of the worlds
antique lore-was the birthplace OF
the fan which is in universal fashion
to-day. Chinese and japanese men
and women are rarely seen without
fans, and it is said that the very beg
gars in the MikadO's empire receive
the aims given them on the tips Of
their coarse fiber fans.
The ancient Greeks and Romans
used fans of enormous size. Some,
made of feathers, We're so large that
they were borne by slaves over the
heads of their masters to protect them
from the suns rays and to stir che
air.
The first folding fan seen in Europe
was priced possession of the nOtOri-
Gus Catherine de Medici and in the
reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XVI the
fan became very gorgeous work of
art and was often jewel-studde and
exquisitely carved.
Catherine of Arragon introduced
fans into England when she married
Henry Wis son, and Queen Elizabeth
owned some marvellous fans, one. rich
ly crusted with brilliants, being a New
Years gift from her favorite, the Earl
of Leicester
TIL Spanish cOnquerOrs of Mexico
and Peru brought Queen Isabel fans Of
Inca feather work, which are to-day
in the museum of the Escurial and
are unique examples of the extraordi-
nary skill of the vanished race.
Spain is, of course, the land Of the
European fan, and few women can
equal the grace of the Spanish sonora
in the art of using the large black fan,
which she especially favOrs.-WeekIy
Irish Times.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-03
TALK OF THE TOWN
AND ~E9RIe,s OF RHE
TIMEG ~ "
Lo0e'S Young Dream.

Her eyes were full of shy, sweet
confidence, if not assent, as they
looked up into his. What he was
saying to her was inaudible, but the
other people had no doubt 1t was
something exquisitely tender They
were utterly unconscious of the other
passengers crowding about them as
they stood there on the upper deck or
the ferry-boat. 1t was evidently
happy chapter in loves young dream.
A moment of silence between the
two. What need of words? They
watched the gulls sweeping and
curling hither and thither in swift
pursuit of the fragments of bread
tossed into the air by some children
on the boat. Then George bent low
and whispered softly to his inam-
orata. A smile of perfect joy lit up
her countenance. All doubt and tim
idity disappeared. Slowly and del1o-
erately she spoke. as if to give fullness
to her expression. All the while her
eyes enveloped him with a look of
ravishing sweetness. He had touched
Angelina's heart, and her words told
the delight she felt as she said:
You bet l like icecream."
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-03
INSTRUCTIVE CTUDEC
By /NOIEDlAAiEEElN AND
/AsIJNfEN

mold and expecting it to take the un-
natural shapes without blunders and
protests
Many tragic sights that 1 have seen
in homes where such Journalism eX-
ist and where childhood is judged
by parents who have no sense of hu-
NOR make me feel a profound relief
when ] hear a hearty laugh from the
lips of father or mother. For their
little new born souls need such laugh
ter as flowers need sunlight and rain.
Let US laugh with them and laugh at
them II has been sententiously said
that Rome died laughing" for 'the
Romans were shouting and applaud
ing in the theaters when the vandals
were bursting open the gates" If
people had more children and finer
appreciation Of the unconscious humor
in their thoughts and words they
would not need to go so often to cir
cuses and theaters for hollow and
empty laughter. The laughter pro-
voked by childhood is as the music
made by the rain upon the roof or the
wind among the tree tops.
Morally considered, laughter Is
next to the ten commandments"
Stupid people who do not know
how to laugh are always pompous and
self-conceited.'
One good, hearty laugh is a bomb
shell exploding in the right place,
while spleen and discomfort are a gun
that kicks over the man who shoots
it off,
A home without laughter is a flower
without perfume a bell without
sound, a lamp without light.
A keen sense of humor is as neces-
sary in a parent as a keen sense of
justice is necessary in a Judge.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-03
The PYOTckiH Winter.

I dunno what de Winter mean,
He say he gwine ter go
En- wen de birds is buildin nests
He pelt um wild de snow.
l dunno what de Winter mean
He projick 'roun' you so.
He say: ''Yo' rheumatism
Will soon be on de wing;
Yo' ole fren', Chill-en- Fever,
Is comm wild de spring.
En- yo bones II sholy rattle
LAX de bones de minstrels fiing,"
En- den he fix ter fool me-
En- hush his winds. so cross.
En- holler: 'Yers de sunshine
You folkses said wuz los'r'
En- de mOckin' bird come out ter see.
En- freeze up in de fros'
1 dunno what de Winter mean.
A-hangin' roun' de do
He know it's spring-birds want ter sing
En- time fer him ter go;
He mighty hard ter On'erstan'-
He projick 'roun' you so!
Atlanta Constitution.
The San Francisco call., 1904-03-03
GERMAN ATTITUDE TOWARD AMERICA

~ USSIA is wailing long and loud against what it
* terms the rank ingratitude the part OF Amer
y ica in Withholding from her the sympathy and
encouragement due Christian nation and friend who
is in combat with pagan and upstart people. To
this cry is now added that of sympathetic Germany,
whose press comes forward with invectve and cartoon
against the ro-Japanese sentiment manifested by ct
of the United States. The most violent organs
go so far as to that when Japan given
trouncng by the sacred of the European powers
it will be good employment for them try little
sion upon western of the white nations whose
growth during these hundred and fifty years has been like
that of some turnip behind the barn."
Of it profits take heed of the mouthings
of the ngo German press-ts breed is of
fearful and wonderful stripe than that this side
Atlantic but the of world dipamacy
along it behooves American statesmen keep close
eye upon the empire of William Hohenzolern At first
glimpse would that there is very wide frontier
between the interests of the German and those OF
our own. We have colonies along the Congo de-
tendencies in China There contending spheres
of influence in any barbaric which harass the deli
cate diplomatic balance between nation and nation The
strife of trade be the only gage of which
has been taken up between u.s. but the force of crcum
stances is bringing this country every day
probable clash with Germany somewhere south of the
Isthmus of Panama
Consular reports from our representatives in Brazil
Argentina Paraguay and Uruguay are filled with the re-
cords of German colonization German trade develop
ment and German hands behind Presidential chairs down
there. Only recently the Germans succeeded in obtain
Ing from Paraguay fat trade concession for of their
lines of steamers and many months ago an arrange
ment made with the Government of Argentina by
which several thousand German agricultursts es
tabshed in colony the Plata under practical self
government. So the tale continually
It may be said that if the Germans are capturing
South America it is the fault OF American traders
themselves, and that the Monroe doctrine be in
voked keep the merchant the tller of the soil
who choose TO make their home in South America But
this paper recently pointed when the time comes
for pan-American railroad connect the United
States with the anos of the Amazon and the Plata
there may be grave trouble
At its present rate of growth German influence bids
fair to be the dominating factor South American poll
tics within fifty years When America wishes to build
its road down the spine of hemisphere it will
be, not with Brazil Colombia that she must DEAL but
with Germany and it is that fact which renders the de-
velopment of sentiment hostile to us among the Ger
man people matter of serious import both countries