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2 THE VERMONT PHCENIX, BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 1901. BRATTLEBORO LOCAL Y. M. C. A. STAR COURSE. Special Note of the Opening Number by the Knelsel Quartet, Oct.1. Tho features of the Young Men's Chris tlnn Association star course of enter tainments for tho coming season have already been given In Tho Phoenix. Briefly stated, tho scries will consist of flvo entertainments: A concert by tho Knelsel quartet; an evening of music and readings by tho Katharine Hldgeway Concert company; a lecture by F. llopkln con Smith, easily the most versatile American In bis dual profession of en gineer nnd litterateur; a performance by Maro, who has no superior as a magician; and a popular science lecture by John B. DeMotte, distinctly a leader in his chosen profession. Tho opening event will bo the concert by tho Knelsel quartet on tho evening of Oct. 1, an organization which enjoys tho undisputed reputation of being the finest chamber concert organization In this country. It Is Interesting brlclty to recall tho history of this quartet. It was or ganized In 1SS5 when Sir. Franz Knelsel was tho leader of tho Boston Symphony orchestra. It Is therefore now at the be ginning of Its 17tb year before the public. During nil these years the quartet has played a round of engagements in all the leading cities of tho country, with spec ial engagements In the university towns and on distinguished civic and social oc casions. The quartet added not a little to Its prestige by the success of Its visit to London In ISOfi, when leading London pa pers gave the work of the club unquulllled endorsement. It was tho London Tele graph which said that; "Mr. Knelsel nnd Ills comrades are entitled to a place In tho front rank of those who" bring to the Interpretation of concerted chamber mu sic tho highest qualities of understanding nnd refinement" perhaps ns apt and In clusive a characterization as has ever been given to the quartet's work. The London Musical Courier said: "Each part Is ns a beautiful solo from the mind of a musician, nnd the result of this perfect singleness Is perfection of union." It is not too much to predict that the concert by the quartet opening the stnr course will be tho most notable musical event, from an artistic point of view, which Brnttleboro has ever known. Tho aim of tho association committee has always been to provide the very best In tho way of lyceum entertainments which the country affords, and there is no doubt that this year a higher standard than ever before will be realized. The entertainments of the past two years have done much to educate and uplift the public taste nnd to create, a demand for the best. Encouraged by the recog nition given, the commute have this year nrranged for live entertainments at the price heretofore charged for four, and on this basis they hope for a larger advance sale of course tickets than In any previous year. A summarized an nouncement of tho whole course Is print ed in our advertising colmuns this week. Our Jacksonville correspondent reports a phenomenon, and n similar story Is told by the Winchester Star: Sunday morning a number of our village people were awakened by the strong odor of smoke, nnd at four o'clock several had gotten up and looked the town over, but failed to find the fire. During the after noon It was learned that smoke came from tho burning of n house and barn near Brnttleboro. We could not lenm who the property belonged to. It was said some horses were burned with the barn, "Volume No. G of the Brattleboro direc tory, compiled and published by W. E. Shaw of Boston, has been Issued. It Is much ahead of the last volume, In respect lo both its typographical appearance and the variety of its contents. It Is in evitable that while so many changes are going on some mistakes will creep In, but In this respect the book Is as correct as could bo expected, nnd It will be of much service to the public. A new vol ume is Issued every two years. There have been over 1100 changes, counting erasures, since the last Issue. A directory of Hinsdale has been added again this year, ns In ISM. In addition to the direc tory of citizens the book contains a street directory, a miscellaneous directory of associations, churches, clubs, companies, etc., a classified business directory, a list of town and county officers and a good number of pages of local and foreign ad vertising. A list of Brattleboro's heavy taxpayers and of the Important local events In tho county In 190rt, taken from The Phoenix, forms a valuable feature of the book. The Circus Parade. The circus! the circus! the throb of the drums, And the blare of the horns as the band wagon comes; The clash and the clang of the cymbals that beat, As the glittering pageant winds down the long street! In tho circus parade there Is glory clean down Krom the first spangled horse to the mule of tho clown. With the gleam and the glint and the glamour and glare Of tho days of enchantment nil glimmer ing there! And there nre the banners of silvery fold Caressing the winds with their fringes of gold, And their high-lifted standards with Bpear tips aglow. -And the helmeted knights that go riding below. There's the chariot, wrought of some marvelous shell, The sea gave to Neptune, first washing It well With Its fabulous waters of gold, till it gleams Like the galleon rare of an argonaut's Creams. And tho elephant, too (with his undulant stride That rocks tho high tlirone of a king In his pride), That In jungles of India shook from his Hanks ' The tigers that leapt from tho Jujubee banks. Hero's tho long, everchanglng. mysterious line Of the cages, with hints of their glories divine, Trom the barred little windows, cut high In the rear, Where the close-hidden animals' noses appear. Here's the pyramid car, with its splendor and (lash, And tho goddess on high, in a hot scarlet Bash And n pen-wiper skirt! O, tho rarest of sights Is this "Queen of tho Air" in cerulean tights! Then the far-away clash of the cymbals, and then The swoon of the tune ere it wakens again, With tho capering tones of the gallant cornet, That go dancing away in a mad minuet. The circus! Tho clrcusl The throb of the drums, And the blare of the horns as the band wagon comesj The clash and the clang of the cymbals that beat, As tho glittering pageant winds down the long street! -JAMES WHITCOMB RILEY, Tho "Northwestern Banker" says that business conditions In the Dakotas were never so good as they are this fall. THE SPORTING N.EWS Winchester Took the Measure of Brattleboro Hosiery Co. Gulhcen Pitched Well for Hosiery Company and Lined Out a Two and a Three Bagger. The Winchester team which drubbed the Brnttleboro Y. M. C. A. also turned down the Brattleboro Hosiery company on the home grounds Saturday nfternoon. A comedy of errors in the first Inning, with a variety of wild throws, gave the visitors five scores. The playing of the Hosiery team for the entire game was bo low par, although Bonn's pretty catch of Felch's drive irt3 centre field nnd Ogee's long throw to the plate cutting oft a man were good fentures. Oulheen, the young professional who played as Infleldor with the Bangor and Newport, N. H., teams during the summer, pitched well for the Hosiery team, striking out nine men. His two nnd three bnso hits were largely responsible for Hosiery company's three scores. Thompson pitched his usual stendy, reliable game for Winchester and was well supported by Hnnley, and the work of the Winchester players, particu larly Kendrlck and Drugg, was excellent. The score: WINCIIKSTTII. K. Thompson 3rd. l'eli'h It'. Kendrlck lib, Driiirir 1st. (i. Thompson , lliinley v. it. Thompson p. King rf. Jones cf, ah it in 10 1 TotnK 41 in : 11 4 IHWIKIIY COMPANY. All 11 111 I'D A B (lulheenp, 4 2 2 1 1 1 Henu2b. 4 0 2 2 4 1 Job I won If, 4 0 111) 2 Stevens ss. 4 0 0 1 2 1 Whltcher lb, 4 0 0 11 0 2 Alior ;)!. 4 0 0 1 1 0 Oiroe cf. .10 1111 Hopkins rf, II 0 1 0 o o Wiiltec, 3 10 8 2 2 Totals. 5) 3 7 -M 11 10 Summary 3 bae hit, fiiilheen: 2 bac lilts. Iliiuley, Ouiheeii, Johnson: stolen buses. Win Chester II. Hosiery 2: hit bv pitched ball, linn Icy: struck out by tiullieon (l, by Thompson f; puod balls Walto 4; double plays. Johnson to llean. Kendrlck to Druirir; umpires. Kent and Gonyer. K. Thompson out. lilt by batted hull. Score by Inning. 1 2 3 4 . (I 7 X 'J Winchester. ." 0 0 0 0 II 1 2 19 Hosiery. 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0-3 The race In which Burnham started at the fair at Sandy Hill, JC. Y Wednesday was not finished. Burnhnm won the two heats. Chehallls, a horse owned In Lexington, Mass., lowered the track record to 2.11'4 In the free for all race at the fair In Rut land Sept. G. The second game In the series between .Brattleboro Y. M. C. A. and Brattleboro Hosiery company will be played on the Island grounds tomorrow. Monroe and Crowell will be the twlrlers. Dr. H. H. Dlnsmore, who moved from Brattleboro to Manchester, N. H., last year, played third base Jfor Lebanon in a game won from Claremont recently C to 0. He fielded perfectly nnd laced out a two bagger and three bagger. Samuel' Frothingham, captain of the Lenox Country club's golf team compet ed in the national tournament at Atlantic City this week. Mr. Frothingham has won many handsome trophies In golf con tests, Including the Lenox cup, valued nt $G0fl. Mr. Frothingham was a member of the Brattleboro High school class of 'SO. The gun club in Winchester, N. II., will have a trap shooting turnament Tuesday, Sept. 17, to which the clubs in Bellows Falls, Fltchburg, Wlnchendon nnd else where will be invited. Twelve events will be on the program and an elegant cup will be the high gun prize. There will be a team match, five men on a side, for a cup valued nt $23. Nine horses were entered but only four started in the 2.12 class nt the North Adams fair last Thursday. The race was a procession, Annie Leyburn, owned by Potter Brothers of Greenfield nearly out classing the field, and winning In three straight heats. Burnham started poorly, finishing last In the first heat, but beat out Rose H. for second place In the next two heats In fighting finishes nnd thus won the second part of the purse of f300. The time was 2.21, 2.17 and 2.1S. When the California berd mare, Dolly Dillon, by Sidney Dillon, son of Sidney, dum Dolly by Electioneer, trotted three heats at Providence in 2.0SH, 2.07, 2.0S, she not only became the fastest trotting mare of the season, but took fourth rank among the trotting mares of the world. By the records but three mares have ever beaten 2.07 In races. These are Alix, 2.03H. Fantasy, 2.00H, and Beuzettn. 2.0fti. Dolly Dillon has been bought by George K. Russell of Bellows Falls, who was for merly a prominent breeder, .but who has devoted only a little attention to horses In several years. The Newport Republican-Champion and the Manchester Union have published re cently group pictures of the Newport, N, H base ball team which closed the season recently with the remarkable rec ord of 21 games won out of 23 played. The Republican Champion says: "The players were the best that could be sec cured outside the league, and many of them will be heard from In the future. They were n gentlemanly lot of fellows nnd carry home with them the good will and best wishes of the people of New port," Tommy Gulheen of Brattleboro led the team in batting. Dariel reduced her record to 2.03'i In a race In the grand circuit at Syracuse Monday. This makes Dariel one of the fastest horse ever bred in Vermont. She was owned by Mr. Whitcomb of Es sex Junction, and when known as Lady Wonder was sold, after winning n race at the Valley Fair In Brattleboro a few years ago, for $1300 to Potter Brothers of Greenfield. They were very successful In campaigning her, seldom being behind the money, nnd winning many first prizes. She was then sold to "Nick" Hublnger of New Haven, and later to Dr. Kano of New York city. Under his direction she became known ns the "Queen of the Speedway." being the fastest of tho) horses to appear on the driving course in New York. Johnny Nelson, the noted racing cycltet, died at New York Monday, Last season he defeated nil of the speedy middle dis tance riders of America with tho excep tion of Elkes, nnd repeatedly broke world's records, at one time holding all the records from 3 to 30 miles, He fell during a race at Madison Square Garden the night of Sept 4 In a race against Michael, the Welsh midget. The bursting of the tire of his pacing machine caused the fall. Tho swiftly revolving pedal of the pacing outfit caught the calf of the left leg and ripped the flesh entirely away from the bone. Gangrene set In, nnd the leg was amputated at the thigh on Saturday. Nelson was a Swede, only 21 years old, nnd had won $18,000 In prize money this year, of which his net pro ceeds were $0000. His home was In Chi cago, where he was a bicycle repairer be fore he took up racing. He won the na tional amateur championship In '9S and became a professional the following sea son. A Card. Wo wish to express our heartfelt thnnks to our neighbors and friends who holicd to light on our burden of sorrow nt tho timoof tho sudden deatli of our husband nnd father, by their niiiny kind words, deeds ami beautiful floral offerings, to the brothers of Golden llulo Lodge V, & A. M. of Putney, nnd tho brothers and sisters of Protective Grunge, for their assistants In tho burial eervlco, SAKAII A. OHAMIIEHLAIN', MAHVE11ETTE A FISIIEit. THEODOIIK A. CHAMEItliAIN. JENNElt H. CHAMI1EHLA1N. Brattleboro, Vt.. Sopt. ft ' THE EDITORIAL FORUM Politics at the Fish and Gamo League Meeting. From the Northfield News. With many of the leading Republican politicians In attendance nnd a state con vention less than n year nhend, It was natural that political matters should re ceive some attention on tho quiet, during the midsummer meeting of the Fish nnd Gnmo league. The principal subject un der consideration was the governorship question. Gen. J. G. McCullough, Col. W. S. Webb nnd F. D. Proctor nre men credited with the strongest ambitions to be tho next governor of Vermont. Gen. McCullough Is an avowed candidate to tho "bitter end" nnd he don't care who knows It. His lieutenants were much In evidence, active nnd nggresslve, and had there been nny open nttempt to boom the other cnndldat.es, the McCullough brigade would have been in nn overwhelming ma jority. But nothing of the kind happened. It is understood that Col. AVcbb and Col. Proctor nre on pretty good terms, In fact Hint a ling of truce Is up Just now. Col. Proctor It Is alleged would bo willing to wait four years If ho was absolutely cer tain that Webb could win out ngnlnst the McCullough combination. Then there nre other considerations. He Is not quite cer tain how his cnndldncy for the governor ship would effect his father's candldncy for re-election to the Senate. The fact that some of the quiet opposition to nnother term for Senntor Proctor would be delighted to have his son In the gov ernorship rnce Is not particularly re-ns-surlng to the Proctors. It Is quite possi ble Hint Webb will keep out of the rnce If Proctor becomes n candidate. It Is understood that the latter, with the aid of his father, will decide the momentous (to them) question very soon. With Proc tor out of the way, the Webb soldiers would bo called to duty at once, from Held officers to privates, nnd there Is said to be a good enrollment already nnd the first shots It Is alleged will carry dismay Into the McCullough ranks. And this Is about as nenr ns the visitors came to electing n Vermont governor on the historic Isle La Mott last Friday. The Beauties of Autumn In Vermont. From tho Woodstock Standard. These early birds who came to rural New England for their outings In July nnd August, returning nt this time, miss the very best that these rugged hills and charming dales have In store for thorn: the glories of brilliant autumn foliage, invigornting nutumn atmosphere, grandly Inspiring views of mountains nnd Inter vales all clad In gorgeous colorings of the Creator's carnival season. To live Is glorious nmld those scenes, when the langour nnd discomfort of oppressive heat gives way to the vigor nnd inspiration of crisp, bracing air and such alluring pleas ures. Surely Vermont Is a delightful re treat from the Insufferable heat of brick walls and paved streets in midsummer, but even more delightful Is the autumn season when nature relaxes her Intensity; the fields nre yellow for the harvest; the white frost crisps the nlr; the bright sun tempers the day. nnd the harvest moon glorifies the night time. It Is the time when man thrills with accumulated vigor, and rejoices In the glorious en vironment which his Creator has fashion ed for his pleasure. The Charitable View. From the Groton Times. We will not place the life of W. A. Lord on exhibition ns a "terrible Illustra tion of Intempernnce" ; we will not lay the blame to our laws or the city of Montpeller; we will not rehearse or re hash his life scenes for the purpose of working up the feelings of a credulous public. He Is mortal; his family and friends nre mortal nnd are entitled to the sympathy of nil good people who have a mantle of charity for erring humanity. His life has been pitiable, nnd we have no means of knowing how he has strug gled nnd fought against the evil that has swamped him. He may have been in the ngony of Gelhsemnne many times, for our faith in humanity nnd the love of God teaches us that the brilliant mind he possessed did not surrender nt once or without n fearful battle. God pity Will Lord! and may he somewhere, some how, sometime, be forgiven the life he has led, for we cannot believe otherwise thnn that tho desire of his life was to be a manly, God fearing mnn. Miss Louisa C. Pnnforth of Weathers tleld, who probably held the position of postmaster longer than nny one in the country, hns resigned. She had worked In the Wentherslleld postoflice continu ously for BO years. She is now about 70 years of agj. She has always satisfactor ily filled her position. Frank Richardson reached his home In Danby Tuesday in n critical condition, suffering from wounds made by 30 BB shot. He was near Dresden, N. Y., look ing for work when he called at the house of a farmer named Foster. Nobody ap peared to be at home, and nfter getting a drink of water In the yard Richardson stepped Into the field nnd pulled n turnip to eat. At that moment Foster appeared at the door with a shotgun nnd fired nt him without wnrnlng, the entire charge entering the boy's legs nnd groin. Foster went back Into tho house. Richardson managed to crawl to a physician's office, where n few of the shot were extracted. He met an acquaintance who nssisted him to Rutland, nnd from there he took tho cars for home. ATHENS. H. J. Hastings wont to Weston Tuesday. Several from here attended the circus at Bellows Falls Monday. Miss Cora Brown returned from a visit to Boston nnd vicinity Tuesday. Miss Sylvia Powers resumed her duties as teacher In the public school at Bellows Foils Monday. Percy Ball returned to his work at Kcene Frldny after spending a few days at his home here. At the special town meeting Tuesday F. O, Dunham was chosen constable and it was voted to slate the old brick church. Two of our young people are a.way at school, Cora Brown at Lelnnd & Gray Seminary nnd Guy Powers at Bellows Falls High school. J. R. Ball, son nnd daughter of Water vllle, P. Q., J. M. Powers and family, W. M. Ball nnd family, Miss Sylvia Pow ers and Miss Brown enjoyed a picnic at Lake Leland last week Wednesday. WESTMINSTER WEST. Mrs. Elwyn Houghton nnd child nro at F, J. Houghton's. Miss Abble Wellmnn has returned from the White mountains and will go to Brattleboro at the opening of tho High school there next week. C. Wallace Powers has entered Wlllls ton Seminary in Easthampton, Mass. Ho was at Vermont Academy last season in the second year of the course. Mr. and Mrs. Ltdstrom of New York have been with Mrs, Lidstrom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Goodell, for a vaca tion of two weeks. They returned Tues day, The neighbors of Miss Gracla Goodell arranged a surprise party of elderly la dles on the occasion of her 75th birthday last Saturday. About 15 were present, the oldest of whom was Mrs. William Field, who is now 80. 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Before the company dispersed, however, the cele bration was turned to sorrow by the re ceipt of the news that President McKln ley had been shot. The steamer Chateaugay carried G00 per sons, Including Vice President Roosevelt, from Burlington, to the home of ex-Lieut. Gov. Nelson Flsk on Isle La Motte, one of the most-charming spots on the beau tiful lake. Other boats brought visitors from St. Albans, Swnnton mid other towns. The dinner 'was served under a big tent. Sented nt the table of honor were Vice President Theodore Roosevelt, nt his right President John W. Tltcomb, president of the Vermont Fish nnd Gnmo league and nt his left Congressman D. J. Foster, who acted as tonstmnster. At President Tlt lllcomb's right were seated Winston Churchill, Rnymond V. Smith of Wells River, Guy Murchle of Boston. Jeremiah Curtin, Gen. J. G. McCullough of North Bennington, John Barrett, W. B. Wright of Orwell and E. F. Gebhnrdt of Shcl burne. At his left were Senator Redfield Proctor, Charles H. Darling of Benning ton. John H. Seymour of New York city, ex-Gov. John W. Stewart of Mlddlehury, Judge II. H. Powers of Morrlsvllle, W. A. Mnchln of Washington, D. C, ex-Gov. Carroll S. Page of Hyde Park. Gen. W. W. Grout of Klrby nnd Hon. Nelson W. Flsk. Facing President Tltcomb was seated Rt. Rev. J. S. Mlchaud. bishop of Burlington, Charles Low, L. H. Greene, A. T. Bradford nnd M. C. Berry. After the hunger of every guest had been nmply satisfied President Tltcomb rapped for order nnd nnnouncel that a short business meeting would be held. Gen. J. J. Estey proposed the name of Hon. Theodore Roosevelt as an honorary member of the league and he was elected by n rising vote amid great enthusiasm. The names of 150 new members wore pro. posed and they were duly elected. Tho St. Albans Glee club then sang "To Arms" In an admirable manner, this nnd other selections rendered by them adding mucluto the pleasure of the occasion. President Tltcomb of St. Johnshury, who rapped to order, spoke briefly of the work of the league, nnd then introduced Congressman-elect D. J. Foster or Bur lington ns tonstmnster. Toasts were re sponded to by Judge Darling of Benning ton, Jeremiah Curtin. the translator of Quo Vndls nnd the most famous linguist In the world; R. I". Smith of Wells River; Winston Churchill, the author: Senntor Proctor nnd Vice President Roosevelt. The latter in closing u brilliant nfter dinner speech, said: "Every man who works nlso needs to play. I nm Interested in all furred, finned and feathered inhabitants of the woods and waters. I am Interested in the wild erness Itself. These things prevent the tnmcness and monotony which sometimes come Into life. I do not need to Impress upon you the democratic character of well executed laws for the preservation of the fish and game nnd forests. If you do not preserve them soon the only places where they may be found will be the great private preserves. The small farm er, the mechanic, the men of small means In the cities are the most concern ed In tho preservation of gome. I under stand that deer have Increased In this stnte. A dead deer Is worth n few dol lars but a live deer Is worth much more. It Is a bait for city sportsmen. They do not always hit the deer and they do leave n hundred times the worth of the deer In the money they spend. From a pecunlnry standpoint It is a great thing to have your fish and game protected. There Is nlways virtue In vigorous, hardy out of door sports." Col. Roosevelt hod entered the house of Mr. Flsk for a brief period of rest before holding a public reception when the news of the shooting of President McKlnley was received by telephone. Col. Roosevelt dropped the receiver, placed his hands to his temples and ex claimed "My God." Friends came to Col. Roosevelt's side and led him away. Supt. Butler took the receiver and gave orders to hold the lino open nnd nrrnngements were made to keep the Vice President ndvlsed of the nrrlvnl of nil communications. Col. Roosevelt then sent a message to the exposition grounds whore the President wns lying, asking for full particulars of the condition of the President. When Senator Proctor announced that President McKlnley had been shot, a monn of sorrow went up from the entire assemblage nnd many burst Into tenrs. A later bulletin was received by the Vice President, saying that the President was resting quietly nnd that the chances were favorable for his recovery. "Good," exclnlmed Col. Roosevelt, nnd his fnce lighted up with hope. His pleas ure nt receiving this encouraging news was shown by the fact that he rushed to tho porch and announced the news to those assembled. The Vice President announced his de termination to go at once to the bedside of the President. His plans were changed as quickly as possible, and In a short time he left Isle La Motte nn Dr. Seward Webb's yacht Elfrldn, having previously directed all messages to be sent him to Burlington. He was accompanied by Senator Proctor, Congressman-Elect Fos ter, nnd several other prominent men, President Clement of the Rutland rail road had n special train In waiting at Burlington. It was neccessary for Col. Roosevelt to go first to Proctor, where he had left his baggage at the residence of Senator Proctor. In n short time he started for Buffalo. Before reaching Burlington on the yacht the Vice Presi dent snld: "On nny ordinary occasion I should admire this beautiful sunset nnd splendid scenery, but I am In no condition to enjoy It now." When asked for a statement for publication regnrdlng the shooting of the President, he said: "I am so Inexpressibly grieved, shocked nnd horrified that I can say nothing." The whole benrlng of the man showed how deeply ho had been moved by the sad news. Col. Roosevelt seemed profoundly grate ful for the attention shown him nnd the courtesies extended, and expressed the hope that he might again come to Ver mont and renew the acquaintance under more favorable conditions. Two Men Probably Fatally Injured. A head-on collision on the Central Ver mont railroad occurred Wednesday about six miles north of the East Granville station. An extra freight and a working train came together, and two men were seriously, If not fatally, Injured. Several others were badly hurt. Both engines were wrecked, The most seriously in jured are Harry Bell of Northfield, spine probably broken, and Fred Gabbell of Wnterbury, badly Injured Internally, Dr. W. Seward Webb has lost a dog valued at $5000. The collie was shipped from the kennels which Col. Webb owns In the Adlrondacks to the bench show at Burlington. Somewhere between Malone and Rouses Point the dog Jumped through an open door and escaped from the car. Dr. Webb has offered a reward of f 150 for the recovery of the beast. Roosevelt at the Officers' Reunion Society. Vice President Roosevelt was tho gueBt of honor at tho annual meeting of tho Vermont Officers Reunion society hold In Burlington Thursday afternoon nnd even- ' lng. Earlier In the day Col. Roosevelt ; attended tho fair at Rutland, where no made a brief speech. He was cheered by 3000 people when ho alighted' from tho train nt Burlington. He wns met by Col. L. G. B. Cannon, Mayor Hnwley, Gen. Greenleaf, Gen. Gllmore, ex-Gov, Wood bury, and others. Col. Roosevelt, Senator Proctor and Col. Cannon entered tho lnt ter's carriage and, escorted by a squad ron of cavalry from Fort Ethan Allen, were driven through streets lined with people to Col. Cannon's residence. Col. Roosevelt was on his feet during most of the drive, acknowledging the salutes and cheers of the people. At the business session of the Officers' Reunion society these officers were elect ed: President, Stephen F. Brown of Swnnton; vice presidents, J. H. Lucia of Montpeller nnd Ransom E. Hathorn of Ludlow; secretary and treasurer, Lorenzo W. Shedd of Montpeller; executive com mittee. Fred E. Smith of Montpeller, A. C. Brown of Montpeller. Ell Holdson of Bnrre. In the evening the members of the socie ty, bended by the Sherman Military band, marched from the Von Ness House to the opera house. Col. Roosevelt's ar rival there was marked by an enthusias tic del lonstrntlon. After nn nddress of welcome by Mnyor Hawley nnd n re sponse by ox-Gov. Ormsbce, Vice Presi dent Roosevelt was Introduced. He paid n glowing tribute to the soldiers from Vermont in the civil war. At a banquet later In the evening nt the Van Ness House. Col. Roosevelt. Senators Proctor nnd Dllllnghnm, Gov. Stlckney and sev eral others responded to toasts. After nn Informal reception Frldny the Vice President went to Isle La Motte to nt tend tho nnnual dinner of the Vermont Fish and Game league. A. B. Smallcy of Wnterbury, a painter, was instantly killed Sept. i in the town of Lincoln by falling from n staging 12 feet and striking bend first, on a stone wall, breaking his neck. A widow nnd two sons survive him. William J. Cook's house at Vergennos wns burned Friday morning. The fire caught In the summer kitchen nnd spread rapidly to the nttlc. Mr. Cook was nlone nt the time. The loss Is estimated nt Jlttt) with $1200 insurance. Nelson Hall & Co.'s large butter tub and box factory wns burned nt Montgom ery Saturday, the loss being estimated nt J23.0OO or J33.0OO. The Insurance Is re ported to be J1S.000. The fire stnrted nenr the boiler house In some unknown mnn ner and sprend very rapidly, the whole plant being consumed In n short time. In the office wns n very valuable collec tion of rnre stamps, the property of Charles E. Nelson, nnd these were de stroyed. From 75 to 1"0 hands were em ployed by the firm. It is expected that the plant will be rebuilt. L. W. Burton of Rutland, manager of the Adams marble quarry In Zylonlte, Mass., and Charles Roualne. 17, signal boy, of Adams, were killed Saturday by the falling of a derrick and several men had narrow escapes. The stilt leg of the derrick broke, the main guy ropes snap ped, and the derrick and heavy block of marble crashed Into the quarry. Burton nnd the boy, who were nt the top of the ledge, were hurled 00 feet to the rocks below. Burton wns dead when the quar rymen reached him. His arms and legs were broken and his skull nnd ribs crush ed. Tho boy wns alive, but he died a short time after being taken to the hos pital In North Adams. Burton, who was 40 years old, leaves a wife and four chil dren In' Rutland. He Intended to go to Rutland Saturday to spend Sunday. He was nn experienced marble man In mar ble quarrying. Young Rountne went with his parents six years ngo from Rutland to Adams. CAM BRIDGEPORT. John Wyman. with his fondly, has gone to live at Acton Hills. David Steven" is enjoying a visit from his sister, Mrs. Johnson. Mrs. George Young hns recently spent a week with her parents at Alstend. Miss Mabel Allbee, Miss Alice Derry nnd Gerry Allbee visited nt John Allbee's lust week. S. J. Weaver nnd family nnd Miss Isa bclle M. Dlmond spent a day lost' week at Cavendish Gorge. The vlllnge school begnn on Tuesday with the same teacher as last term, Miss Blanche Brlgham of Townshend. Miss Elizabeth S. Morse of Wnverley, Mass., Is expected this week . to spend n few days with her friend, Miss Isabelle M. Dlmond. The Fortnightly social of the Indies' be nevolent society wns held at the home of Mrs. Frank Davis on Wednesday after noon, a large number being In attend ance. Guy Thayer, our barber, has given up business here and gone to work nt Bel lows Falls. His shop here Is open two evenings In the week, Mr. Vnncour doing the work. Rev. D. M. Jones's resignation, to take effect the last Sunday In September, Is n disappointment to the people here, as his .helpful and excellent discourses have been listened to with much Interest. Miss Etta Marsh and Almon nre nt Le lnnd & Gray Seminary for the fall term. Miss Alice Weaver will enter the senior class nt the High school at Bellows Falls and Miss Grace Illlngsworth the freshmen class. These delegates to the stnte convention of the W. C. T. V. were elected at the last meeting of the local society; Mrs. A. B. Weaver, Mrs. Ida S. Stevens; Mrs. Eva M. Cushtng, Mrs. Hattle Clark, al ternates. At the business meeting of the Loyal Temperance Legion last Saturday Miss Etheltnd Wyman was elected president, Miss Abble Wood vice president, Miss Minnie Torry secretary nnd Miss Maud Derby treasurer. - Ernest DIonne, 9, son of Mr. nnd Mrs. A. E. DIonne of Westport, was drowned Friday In the Ashuelot river. He was In bathing with two other boys, and while wading In the water up to his neck lost his balance and was carried off his feet nnd beyond his depth by the current. The body was recovered an hour later. An army officer writes from Pekln: "One thing about the American troops they are more comfortably clad, than the soldiers of any other power. And here let me say that our soldier Is better taken care of and paid better than any soldier In the world." Some Reasons Why You Should Insist on Having EUREKA HARNESS OIL U uenualetl by any other. Renders hard leather soft. Especially prepared. Keeps out water. A heavy bodied oil. Harness An excellent preservative. Reduces cost of your harness. Never burns the leather j its Efficiency is increased. Secures best service. Stitches kept from breaking. Oil s sold in all Localities Manufactured by Standard OH Compnnjr. fc2 "Lot tho GOLD DUST Send for cur FREE booklet, " Golden Rules for Housework." 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