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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

The State election in New Hampshire on
Tuesday, for the choice of governor, rail-
road commissioner, five councillors, and q
Legislature, called out very full vote, de-
spite the driving snow storm which pre-
vailed, and resulted in a sweeping victory
Tor the republicans, who elected their can
ddato for governor by a majority on the
popular vote and secured good working
majority in the Legislature. Four tickets
were in the field-the republican, demo-
cratic, labor reform, and temperance, but
the two latter parties were virtually out of
the contest, in many towns polling not
single vote, and the struggle was between
the republicans and the democrats, whose
candidates for governor were respectively
Ezekiel 4. Straw and James A. Weston.
both of Manchester. The latest returns in
dictate the election of Straw by from 1900 to
9OOO majority over all opposition. The
Legislature stands as follows; Republicans,
1877; democrats, l0l labor reformers, 3 !;
temperance men, 2-repubican majority
over all, 81. The significance of this result
is unmistakable. The country has been
waiting for New Hampshire to tell whether
the wrangling in the U. S. Senate, and the
disorganizing course of some once promi-
nent and leading republicans, in the west
and Washington, betokened any like di-
vision among the rank and file of the par
ty. The response of New Hampshire Is
clear and strong. The republican party is
compact and strong enough there, not only
to hold its own, but to regain lost ground.
The Granite State, redeemed, must be
counted for Grant in the national contest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
POLITICAL MATTERS.

As the Boston Journal remarks, Pres-
dent g rants Administration seems TO thrive
on investigation. On Wednesday of last
week, Secretary Boutwell, cleared up the
whole question of the sale of arms, so far as
II related to the genuineness and complete
consistency of the Government accounts.
The famous Discrepancies" disappeared
entirely, even, II Is TO be hoped, from the
minds Of the most prejudiced. Gen. Bah
cock added to the invincible strength Of
Gen. Porter's testimony in acquitting the
Administration OF all completely in the gen.
eral order abuses of the New York Custom
House. Some Of the Democratic members
of the committee also thought 1t would be
an excellent opportunity to overhaul the
San Domingo matter, and they were graft
fed. Gen. Babcock, having borne calum-
MES for over year in silence, was doubt
less delighted 1T the privilege Of giving a
straightforward, conclusive refutaton Of all
charges against him and the Administra-
ton. Mr.. Schurz and his Democratic back
ers are surely getting more than they bar
gained for.
A large number Of the cities and towns
In New York held their local elections last
week, and the report is almost uniform
story of Republican triumph. From
Poughkeepsie in tho east to Rochester in
the west, the line Of light is well nigh I'M
broken. In Troy the Democrats elected
their city officers by majority OF 200.
Last spring the Democratic Mayor had a
majority OF over $500.
The Spanish Government has complained
of Minister Sickless course, and his re-
moval is probable.
George Alfred Townsend having pub
llshed a list of editors holding Office under
the present Administration, the National
Republican asks him to compile another Of
the editors now in opposition who have
asked for offices and been refused them.
A Jewish paper publishes letter from
Senator Sumner, in which he states that he
will present petition against the proposed
theologic amendment to the Constitution
with pride and pleasure"
Seven more votes in the Maine House OF
Representatives would have passed bill
comforting the right OF suffrage on women
In the Presidential election, the same hav-
Ing passed tho Senate by large majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
.uisreIfa"~o"s Hens.

A 81. Louis woman, six ect tall, mar
opinion of her.
The Montreal S'ar thinks there is rca-
son for complaint in a system which COM
pels n man to pay the city treasurer $500
for a license to sell meat, and only S. for a
license to sell whisky.
The Journal of Applied Chemistry rec
ommends the use OF small quantity Of
hangings and in whlewash. 1t will ncu-
tralize the disagreeabe odor consequent
upon the decomposition of the paste, and
also repel cockroaches and other insects.
The history of gaslight dates back only
to 1892, when in England VIM. Murdoch
lighted his own dwelling with gas. In
1903 a machine shop, and in 1905 cotton
factory were similarly lighted 1t was not
until 1910 that company got a charter for
its manufacture. In 1913 Westminster
bridge was lighted. and in 1915 Guildhall.
1t Is thought by those who have given
the matter attention, that the best grades
of wool will be worth, the coming season,
from Is 10 IS cents per pound. Notwith-
standing this opinion many farmers are
slaughterlnG their sheep by wholesale, ard
selling their carcasses for comparatively
nothing.
Through tickets around the world can
now be procured. The price is slli5 in
gold, and the running time eighty-ono
days. The route going westward is; from
New York to San Francisco, about 5000
miles San Francisco to Yokohama, 400
thence to Hong Kong, 1900; thence to Cal
cutta, $500; thence to Bombay, 400; Bonn
bay to Suez, 5000; from Suez via Alexand-
ria and Brlndisi to London, about $500, and
from London to New York, 5000, making
nice little trip Of %, 400 miles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
GHifTord.

The funeral obsequies of Edward f.,
Wilson were observed with masonic honors.
at his late residence on Monday last A
large delegation of the me mbers of Colum--
bian lodge, No. SO, OF Brattlebore were.
present, Rev. VI. ii. Harris officiating. The
deceased was young man much respect
ed by all who knew him, for his sterling
honesty, integrity and uprghtness of char
acter. We can truly say it will be long be-
fore we look upon his like again.
]. f. q.
The winter term Of school in district
No. in Guilford, taught by Eva L. Howe
of East Dover, closed March /. The names
of those scholars who deserve commenda-
ton for being neither absent nor tardy dur
ing the term of of twelve weeks are Ella
j. Nichols, May l.. Richmond. Henry L..
Johnson, George ii. Nelson, Scion A. Rich
mond; those who were absent but not tar
dy: Fannie l.. Richmond, Lenore Ayrss-
Militia f. Streeter, Minnie l.. Streeter and
Emma A. Warren.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

M. l.. Fox, a student from Madison
University. IL supplying the desk Of the
Baptist church at this place for few
months.
The school in district No. closed with
with an examination Friday and exhibit
lion Saturday eve, March 81. Tic names
of those pupils who had not been absent
Turing the term are Lucy MARSHALL. Lcno-
III Knapp, Chester Washer, Frank Nor
cross, Willie Burr EFT, Frank Burnett. Ed
gar Taylor. Henry Aldrich was not alb
spnt or tnrdy from The time he commenced
attending school. Not tardy: Lucy Mar
shall, Flora Wilson, Lenora Knapp, Ida
Norcross. Stella Norcross, Nelly Reed, Co
ra Reed, Leila Reed, Lila Kathan, Amelia
Washer, Frank Burnett, Willie Burnett,
Frank Knapp, Frank Norcross, Chester
Washer, Eddie Huntley, Edgar Taylor,
Dorr Taylor, Charlie Stockwel. Total
number Of pupils, %.
MART a. NICHOLS, Teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

H. n. Xix has sold his Davis place, So
called, TO Zachariah Wheeler, I'd, for 1920.
The springs in this locality are very
low, and water scarce.
There was grand calico dress ball at
the hall of Y. A. Hicks on the Sth inst, in
which l2O couples participated.
DIR. A. l.. Chase, recent graduate vt
the Medical College of Cincinnati, OhiD,,
left on the 18th inst. for Boston, where he
contemplates opening an Office. Mr.. Chase
is a young man of promise and sterling inr
tegrlty, and may he never lose sight of the
star which should be his guide and will
eventually crown him with success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

THE RUTLAND RAILRoAD.-Thes stock
holders OF the Rutland railroad held an adj
journed meeting at Rutland OIL Wednes-
day, when the investigating committee re-
ported upon the affairs of the road The
light thrown upon the SUBJECT by this com-
mittee only serves TO render the darkness
more visible. They place the liabilities at
sl,720,721 and the assets ut S422, ls7, tho lat
ter sum about one million under the recent
estimates of Gov. Page. The debt to be
provided, instead OF being quarter of a
million, as Gov. Page made it, is one million
and quarter. The committee advise the
rejection of the plan to extlnguish the float
ing debt directly with the annual income, as
it would take too long and the interest up
on the floating debt is too high, average
ing per cent. They would also reject Gov.
Pages plan to increase the preferred stock
to 100000, which would furnish only
100000, ana besides be of doubtful lega ity.
They recommend an issue of 81 ,000, 900 in
bonds t. be secured by first mortgage on
the road, station houses, machine shops
and property of the company now under
lease to the Vermont Central and Vermont
and Canada railroads, exclusive of the roll
ling stock already mortgaged for the pay
ment of 100000 per cent and $500, 900 s
per cent equipment bonds, and the steam
boat property, which bonds shall be re-
deemable in 80 years and bear per cent
interest payable emlannually, free OF gov
eminent tax, in the city of Boston, and to
be issued with coupons" or "registered,"
as subscribers may desire, not to be issued
or sold at less than par, and the proceeds to
be used exclusive v for the payment of the
present Indebtedness of the company and
the interest thereon, the bonds first 10 be
offered 10 the stockholders pro rata and
they recommend that the directors of the
company be instructed to apply to the Leg
islature of Vermont in October, 1872, for
such an amendment to the charter of the
company as will enable the corporation TO
legally make and execute such a mortgage.
The recommendations of the committee as
to the issue of 81 ,OOO, 900 stock, and the pro-
posed application to the Legislature, were
accepted by the stockholders. -Sp. Rep.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
uv'esf Haitian.

Wells Thurber has sold his farm 10
Landon Balou. Price $500. He has also
sold his house in this village, known rs the
parsonage, to Oscar Howe, formerly from
Tuwnshend, VI. Price about @525. Mar
tin Scott, I'd, has sold his farm kno as
$3.50.
A correspondent mentions case of
"mysterions disappearance" that has re-
Gently occurred al West Halifax. The rel
atives Of the departed" however, appear
less concerned about the matter than do
certain creditors with whom he promiseda
settle ment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

Our schools are all closed except in dis
trict No. /, and all seem to have been con-
Quoted in manner highly creditable to
both teachers and scholars. The following
are the names of the scholars who have not
been absent or tardy: district No. 2, Ada
Hubbard, Layton Cooley; No. 3, Emma
Stobbus, Lillian Stebbins, Frank Wealth
erhed, Ira Lee, George Washburn, Mar
shall Withheld, Oh rlie Davis, Lantie
Weatherhed, Willie Weatherhed; No. a.,
Mabel Dickinson. Willie Dickinson, Theo-
dore Dickinson, Adelbert Dunklee, West
ley Dunklee, Clara Lambert, Alec Lam
bert, Ira Merrill, Sewell Merrill, Chas.
Reed, Fred Severance No. !, Ellen Brooks,
Ida Brooks, Albert Blanchard, Fred Chase,
Ida Lawson, Alice Lawson; No. 0, Edith
Lee, Cora Lee, Martha Blanchard, Martin
HrOwn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

IMPORTANT RAILROAD CAsE.-The I'M
portant case of Shepard Knapp and George
Briggs, trustees, versus the Troy and Bos-
ton railroad company, which has been Tor
two weeks on trial before the United States
circuit court at Burlington, Judge Smalley
on the bench, ended on Monday with a
verdict for the defendants. Tho suit was
brought to recover 100000 for alleged
breach of covenants of the lease Of the
Western Vermont railroad to the Troy and
Boston Railroad Co. The real Plantifi is
7. w. Park of Bennington, and this is the
suit which resulted in the cutting of of the
Western Vermont Valley from its railroad
connection with Troy, y. v, and in the
extra session of the Legislature in the
spring of 1867. The suit was originally
brought in the county court for Bennington
county and was removed to the United
States Court on motion OF the defendants
The case now goes to the United States Su-
prelne Court at Washington, on a writ Of
error the Ptis claiming, that the United
States Court has no jurisdiction. The
cause was argued by Hon. Luke p. Poland
and Gov. ]. w. Stewart for Pffs., with
whom were associated Hon. T.. j..
Phelps of Burlington, Col. w. G. Veasy
of Rutland, A. p. Lyman and J. Hasey
Cushman Esqs., Of Bennington. The cause
was argued for Defts. by T. Siby Of Ben
nington and Chas. n. Davenport of Brat
tleboro, with whom were associated A. b.
Gardner OF Bennington, and Levi Under
wood of Burlington
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

Forty-one members of the House voted Tor
the measure. ,
Serious apprehensions arc felt that col
Lisbon will take place between the Canadian
and American fisherman during the COM
ing spring, and our government will de-
snatch naval force to the fishing grounds
with instructions to officers to avoid all at
tempts to be drawn into difficulty. With
the utmost precautions 1t il feared there
will bo trouble.
James Black, tho prohibition candidate
for the presidency, lives at Lancaster, Pa,
and the Enquirer OF that city enlightens
the country about him: For more than 20
years Mr.. Black has been an uncompro-
missing advocate of prohibitory law, and
since 1912 n strict teetotaer From tho
time of the organization of tho republican
party until quite recent period he was
faithful and efficient supporter of that or
ganization. Were it possible to secure his
election, the people Of the United States
would have no cause to regret it. He Is
gentleman of fine ability and great force,
1 n few more effective speakers in the
temperance cause have been in the field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
West Dorer.

Mr.. Frank II. Mann lost Il horse week
before last, valued at two hundred and finy
dollars.
A large number Of guests assembled at
the house of Mrs. John Kimball, in West
Townshend, on the l4th of Feb, to witness
the nuptial bands between Mr.. Frank II.
Mann, of West Dover, aud Miss Florence
A. Kmball of West Townshend. The hap
ny pair started on their wedding tour the
next day, followed by the best wishes Of
their friends for long and happy life. The
writer received package OF wedding cak o
for which he tenders his sincere thanks.
$. Ii. AMsDEN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

Bronchitis. This Is an irritation or infemmA-
ton Of the bronchial tubes which carry the air We
breath Into the lungs II arises from cold settled in
the throat from Catarrh extending to these parts,
from scroiuous Affections and from Of the
voice. TIE irritation from this latter commence
es In the Ilrynr and gotis which the organs Of
theyoice and extending downwards produces hoarse-
ness, coughing, and splitting mucous matter, some
times mixed with blood II ia chiefly dangerous frhm
its tendency spread into the lungs aud terminate In
consumption, is In the Of severe aud obstinate
Of this disease that Or, Perce's Golden Medical
Discovery has achieved success aud woa
the loudsst praise from all who have I.ed H. II u
sold By all respectable Druggists. esA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

EDMUNDS AND CoNKLING There was al
uausing coiluquy in the Senate the other
dag, between Senator'S Edmunds and Conk-
tug, on the proposed appropriation OF $780,,
900 t. enable the president 10 experiment
with The civil service. As these senators
ire both ardent friends OF Gen. Gran and
nave st od shou der 10 shoulder in the con-
troverses which have ragged in the Senate
in reference to the New York custUm-hUuse
and the French arms investigation, it SEEM
ed odd that they should quarrel, but they
did, under cover of exceedingly "parla-
mentaIy" language. Some very sharp
things were said by both senators. but if
you will read the DEBATE through you will
perceive that Edmunds had the advantage
all the way through, and Il decided victory
at the close. Edmunds is unquestionably
sincere in favor of civil service reform, and
the best evidence of ii is that he is willing
to experiment in every direction-to try
almost any plan offered. Conkling began
by sneering at the advocates of reform, and
insinuating that most of them were hypo-
critics. Edmunds slapped him vigororous-
ly for this courseness, and minated that
thh New York senator cared very little
about the reform of the civil service. This
made the Hon. Roscoe mad, and he said
that the Vermont senator was lighting
windmill" and Edmunds said that he
wouldn't deny the charge, whereupon the
Senate laughed. This made Conkling still
more angry, and he proceeded TO say some
very sarcastic things, but they were so
vague and general that nobody understood
their point. Finally, coming TO his senses,
he declared himself in favor OF the $50, 900
item and of civil service reform generally,
which if he had done at the beginning
would have saved the Globe from publish
ing two or three columns of quarrelsone
debate Washington cor. Springfield Re
publican.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

Town officers for 1879 clerk and treas
ures, l.. +. sheldon; selectmen, f. l..
Grout, l.. f. Sheldon, T.. Allen overseer
of poor, II. FORESTER first constable, Il. II.
willis; listers. L. Allen, NJ. A. Knowlton,
orrin Parsons town agent, Joseph Pike !
town superintendent, Il. II. Willis. Voted
to raise rs cts. on the dollar of the grand
list to pay town expenses. An article TO
SEQ If the town would abolish the school
district system. was passed over.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

The village school closed on Saturday,
Whole number of pupils, SO; average at
tendance, 20. The following are the names
Of those pupils having no absent marks /:
Sarah A. Bemis, Abbie E. Fish, Carrie NJ.
Pettee, Inez Pike, Bonnie c. Eager, Willie
p. Eager, Fred j. Harris, Willie B. Bur
dit, Frank Fish, Wells Hildreth and Fred
Reed. Pupils not tardy during the term /:
Jessie NJ. Miller, Abbie NJ. Walker, Abbie.
L. Fish, Bonnie C. Eager, Fred j. Harris.
Frank Fish and Willie p. Eager.
ABBIE A. WELLMAN, Teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

The school in district No. 4, East closed
March lst aitera session of thirteen weeks.
This school was pleasant and interesting to
all connected with 1t, to teacher, patrons
and pupils. 1t reflects much credit TO pa
rents that they were united in all their Of
forts aud labor TO promote the best interests
OF the school. The number of scholars
was twenty. The absences were few In
number, aud there were only three lnstanc-
es of hardness. Mary A. Knight, Lizzie
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
uusHrfsb0ro.

-Wardsboro is still alive, and business
is lively. We have now good harness
maker and three stores doing good bust
ness.
We understand that A. V. May is go
ing to leave for Lynn, Mass. There il to
be a good man to take his place in bust
ness. We wish him success.
We have p.cnty of snow and good
sleighing. Many of our springs are falling
up and more will If we do not have some
rain soon,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

public years ago in favor Of the MHxIcAs MusrAHo
LsMEsT must be apparent to all who have used that
famous preparation It used. Its healing in-
huenee lie irresistible. The Inoss obstinate forms q
neuralgia or rheumatic diseare totally cured by H.
and that in an nconeeiyably short space Of time FL.
ternal injuries sores, whether OF beast,
well as all equine or human mAdics for which lini
ment may be used, are speedily rcnei Cd by its use.
1t is not merely palliative but ersdi-
clnt of diseasa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
Marlboro.

The friends Of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Clark
Adams, to the number of about sixty. met
at their ouse on Saturday evening, March
9th, as a surprise 10 celebrate the annivers-
Y of the 50th birthday of Mr.. Adams,
leaving many tokens of their kind regard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
HsIIoHs Fails.

There Is n movement on foot to organ
ize a building association at Bellows Falls.
The Times is now printed by the aid
of a bran-new steam engine, and the edit
or is as "tickled" as boy with his first
pair of boots. Here's our congratulations I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

S. y. Brooks adverlses his homestead
and other real estate in today's PHOENIX.
To one who values the excellent education
al and religious advantages for which Bern
ardston is justly celebrated. the oppor-
tunity is worthy of attention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

Tho new railroad from White River
Junction to the village of Woodstock is no
longer matter of doubt. the subscriptions
TO the bonds having been completed a. a
citizens meclips held at woodstocS on Sat
urday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

1t is rare thing that Physicians give any counts-
nance to a medicine, the manufacture Of which is q
secret. About the 'nly exception we know Of is john
sons AnodyH, LiHimsHf. This we believe all en-
lorse, and many OF them 1t in their rIctce with
treat succaRs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

II. ]. b. Cudworth of Brattleboro has
purchased the Hollis Cole place in this viii
lage, for $4,000.
-Belair Institute closed successful
winter term on Tuesday. Spring term be.
gins March 20.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

Persons requiring purgatyes pills should be care
'ul what they buy Some pills cause not only gripping
,aius but leave the bowels in torpid costiye state.
Parsons Purgatirs PHs will relieve the bowels snd
,leanse the blood without injury TO the system.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
BUSINESS NOTICES.
spaldirgs Give, band, mends everything.

The de'eryed reputation which Weeks Magic c. NJ
pound IL every day gaining as cough medicine is due
in great measure, to its speedy action in all cases
where used; but especially in severe colds aud
consequent cough
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

Charles Hooper, of Walpole, recently
sold his last years crop OF tobacco for s22,-
900, 1t being the yield of tilty acres,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15

REPORT or THE SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
OF THE TOWN OF nRooKLINE.

Your superintendent and the superin-
tendeuts of the State entered upon tho du-
ties of their Office with the law and their
duties somewhat changed from what they
were years before.
The object of making the change In the
examination of teachers was to secure UNI
form system, and thereby raise n higher
standard of qualifications, which is sppar-
ont to many as the most essential object to
DO gained for the better education OF the
children of tho State; and 10 test tho virtue
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1872-03-15
TO ADVERTISERS.

the VERMONT PHOENIX has a larger circulation ina"
,,v o,bs, Newspaper In Southern Vermont,