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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

Chicago has about 20 churches now
building, which will cost about 81 100000.
The ladies in Paris have revived the
fashion Of wearing the hair low on the
neck.
The coolie-laden ship Indus has been
lost at sea- Four hunderd coolies perish
ed.
Five hundred Mormon immigrants ar
rived at New York from Europe, Friday,
and left for Utah, next day.
During the sumner Mrs. II. b. Stowe
kept open school in Florida, at her own
expense, and fifty scholars were benefited
by her generosity.
"A strange and fatal disease, producing
great CONSERVATION, is very prevalent at
Kelton, Oregon. Persons die in few
hours after they are attacked. The disease
resembles fever.
Some idea of the mining activity in
Nevada may be formed from the fact that
the United States mint at Carson is coin
ing about a million dollars month.
The Icelanders are beginning to emil
crate quite extensively to the United States.
They are said to resemble the Scotch in APP
POhiohSC, anu ANU
healthy-looking class of people.
"A boy who maliciously scattered cay
enne pepper through crowded hall in
GAINESVILLE, Wis, setting 1000 people into
spasms of irrepressible sneezing, was fined
Sl40O and sent 10 Jail for four months.
The rains in Georgia, last week, wash
| ed away the railroads in some places, caus-
ing the wreck of trains and the death of
several people.
"A U. S. signal service station has been
established on the top of Pixies Peak and
telegraph line TO the top has been COM
pleted and communication opened with
Washington. stone house will at once
be erected on the summit for the use of the
signal officers, four of whom will be sta
| toned there during the winter.
The city engineer of CT icago reports
that it will be necessary 10 cut Off the wa
ter supply of the city, in order 10 remedy
| the trouble in the water tunnel. How long
| the suspension will last is uncertain; it
may be five days, it may be five weeks, or
| even longer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

sHERMAN's MARCH TO THE SEA

SHENMAN'S MAKCH TO THE SEA-
Not Lieut.. General w. II. Sherman,
but Sherman NJ. Davis, marched from
Towns new hotel dining room, to the
new Drug Store of II. II. & S. NJ. Davis
TO see his partner, Henry, sell Hoyrs Ger
man Cologne TO the ladies of Bellows Falls
and vicinity, as fast as the change was pas
sed over the counter. This is the iavorite
Cologne. See advertisement on third
page.
Bellows Falls is likely not 10 got the
alpaca works which II. M. Farr & Co. were
going to establish there, because Holyoke
''sees" their $50, 900 subscription and ''goes'
them $50 900 better.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

1t is at least encouraging to see that the
leading journals of the country demand
that something be done TO put an end to
these railroad disasters" which are mat
ter of almost daily occurrence. The Chi
cago Tribune, in commenting on the Chi
cago and Alton catastrophe which occurred
last month near Lamont, advocates the i'm
position of large statutory fine upon rail-
road companies for every railroad disaster.
Such provision would undoubtedly go
very far toward making railroad travelling
safe, but in the particular case of this In
mont disaster ii would hardly seem TO
touch the root of the matter. According 10
the most reliable statements which VIC have
seen, this accident was entirely the result
of the wanton reck lessness of the conduc-
tor and engineer of the freight train, who
orders and ran at full speed TO reach a sid
ing and get out of the way of a passenger
train which they knew to be due from the
opposite direction. But before the siding
was reached the trains met on curve of
the road and the result was a wrecked
train, eighteen persons killed and many
more seriously injured. In this case fine
might without doubt be justly imposed on
the railroad company, but if these charges
are proevd against these two men we fail to
see wherein their crime is different or why
the penalty should he different than as
though they had committed eighteen muir
ders in any other way. AS, however, they
have been indicted for manslaughter, we
shall probably have a chance TO see how
the court will view the matter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
PILeR1MAoEs IN IMAo1NArIoS.-As pill

PILGRIMAGEs N IMAoINATIoN.-As pill
grimages have been fl Aidden in Italy, the
Pope has found a convenient substitute in
a spiritual trip TO Jerusalem and other for
eign shrines. The pilgrimage is divided
into three decades Of days. During The first
ten days Of this month the faithful in spirit,
visited the sanctuaries of the East :. during
the next ten days they visited the prlnci-
pal European sanctuaries and the last ten
days will be spent in visiting the Italian
sanctuaries al of which suggests the old
story of the man whose hunger was ap-
peased by the savory smells issuing from
cook shop, and who, when the cook sued
him for the price OF a dinner, was allowed
by the Judge to make payment by jngling
his purse close TO the cooks ear. If this
sort of thing goes on we shall soon have
people praying by machinery, (patent on
the invention applied for and liberal COM
missions TO agents. and the faithful will at
tend church mentally while the poor way
ward body goes fishing or stays at hcme
to snooze and read the latest novel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

Several of the Western States arc now
trying what virtue there is in law which
makes liquor sellers responsible for what
ever damage may result from their traffic,
and which compels them TO give bonds for
the payment of such damages. The law
lows any person who has sustained dam
ages from the acts of drunkard to rocov-
err the amount Of such damage from the
party who sold the liquor, and the bonds
of the dealers cover this provision. The
rum sellers very naturally squirm under
such a statute, and attempts have been made
10 prove the law unconstitutional, but the
Courts have stood firm in the matter and
several very heavy verdicts for damages
have been rendered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

Somebody has figured up tho expense
of the Modoc war and finds that it cost tho
Government quarter of million for each
Of the four Indians killed.
An American steamer collided with Il
fishing schooner at sea OFF Newfoundland,
few days ago, and of the Is men on board
the fisherman only three were saved.
Fred Douglass is making addresses at
the colored peoples fairs in Kentucky and
Tennessee, his last being at Nashville,
where no was enthusiastically greeted by
5000 freedmen.
Charles Galpn of Southwlck, Mass,
aged sixteen, returned from hunting, Sat-
urday morning, and struck his gun on the
floor of the piazza, causing its discharge,
literally blowing his head to pieces.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

In most all communities there appears
to be a disposition on the part of land own
ers, whenever it becomes necessary TO re-
set road fence, to remove il a few feet far
ther into the highway, making the line of
the road irregular and unsightly, and, es-
pecally in villages, destroying the beauty
and regularity of the streets, 10 say moth
ing OF the hard feeling, harsh words and
inconvenience il often causes the travelling
public. The streets and highways of this
town have suffered for years, but more es-
pecially of late, in this respect, and there
seems to be growing desire on the part of
many citizens that the proper authorities
should take measures to correct the evil.
Mr.. George H. Fitch, a former resident
of Westminster, died in Boston of paraly-
sis, Sept. 18th, at the age of ~ years. He
was brought here for burial. Rev. f. j.
Fairbanks, former pastor of the Congre-
gational church, being providentially pres
ent, conducted the funeral services at the
residence of Henry A. Willard.
Among the village improvements, we
mention rs most prominent the tobacco
and horse barns of Prof L. L. Ward near
ly finished, the raising and general repair
ing and painting of the large residence of
John S. Leach, the adding of a second sto-
ry to the house of Mrs. Anna Rice, both in
progress, and the taking down of the old
place by Harlan p. Farr, Just commenced.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
kfimsdafs, ". ~.

Hunter & Co., publishers of the Star
Spangled Banner, were arrested Monday
afternoon by an officer of the post Office de-
partment for sending obscene literature
through the mails. The arrest was made
by Gen. j. N. Patterson, u. 5. Marshal,
and the property of the firm is in charge of
Deputy Sheriff Holt, of Keene. Hunter
claims that he is innocent of the charge,
and says the complaint was made by New
York parties whose humbugs and imposi-
" had exposed in his paper. He had
preliminary examination Tuesday morn
ing and YVES held in the sum of $4,000 to APP
pear at tho u. S. Court TO be held at Exeter
in October. Five of his clerks were also
arrested and placed under bonds of $4,000
each to appear for trial at the same court.
The penalty for the offence charged against
these parties IL Imprisonment from one to
five years and a fine of from one thousand
to five thousand dollars. A large amount
of obscene books. prints &C., was seized,
and the proof against the parties is said TO
be conclusive. The case was worked up
by Anthony Comstock of New York, Spec
ial Detective of the Post Office Department
We notice that Mr.. j. A. French, the
well known Keeno photographer, has re-
Gently made u fine aud well chosen list of
twenty-five stereoscopic views in and about
this village. The views embrace the depot
grounds, village from tho depot grounds,
panorama OF village from Cannon Hill, the
churches and public halls, and the various
manufacturing and mercantile concerns.
Hinsdale is one of the most beautiful and
picturesque, MS we'll as one of the busiest
and most thriving villages with which we
are acquainted, and Mr.. French could hard
ly have chosen more favorable spot from
which to enlarge his very extensive list of
local views
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

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this work the true way to health and happiness 1t ~
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the only this class Of ills worth reading. Tooth
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beautiful French cloth. Price only 81. Sent by mail,
post paid, receipt Of price. Address PEABODY
MEDICAL INSTITUTE, No. Bulfnch street, Boston,
Mass, or DIR. W. H. PARKER, Assistant Physician
n. b. The author may be consulted on the above
well as all diseases requiring skill and experience.
1918
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
PRATT's ASTRAL OIL

Absolutely safe. Perfectly odoress. Always uni
form Illuminating qualities superior to gas Burns
in any lamp without danger of exploding taking fire.
Manufactured expressly TO dispace the Of volatile
and dangerous oils. Its safety under every possible
test, and its perfect burning qualities, proved by
its continued use in 900 900 families.
Millions of gallons have been sold and no accident
directly or indrectly-has ever occurred from burn
ing, storing or handling 1t.
The immensely yearly loss to life and property,
suting from the use of cheap and dangerous oils in
the United States is appalling.
The Insurance Companies and Fire Commissioners
throughout the country recommend the ASTRAL as
the best safeguard when lamps used. Send for
circular.
For sale at retail By the trade generally, and at
Wholesale by the proprietors, CHAS. PRATT CO.,
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

Those who were present at the County
Fair last year will not fail to remember the
"North Star" tent, where the inner man
and woman were refreshed with the best
eatables and "drlnkables" of the season.
That same North Star will again he visible
TO the naked eye, and tho hungry. public
are earnestly requested to get as near 1t as
possible. There they will find everything
that is good, and walters ready and atten-
tive to supply all their wants.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

AT meeting of citizens recently held
in this village, a board of officers were
chosen and arrangements made for holding
an Agricultural Fair in this place on Tues
day the 18th day OF Oct. next.
-Dea. S. A. Warren and wife have been
absent on two months visit to their son
in lama City, Iowa. They returned last
week Wednesday.
The pastor of the Baptist church, Rev
w. d. Hall is absent from his parish for q
few weeks. His desk is being supplied by
Rev. II. Eastman.
The presiding elder, Rev. j. w. Guern-
sey of Bellows Falls, has an appointment
to preach in the Methodist church on Sab
bath forenoon, Oct. 5th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

-Dorr Clough has this season thrashed
from one and three fourths acres of oats 112
bushels, being at the rate of ca bushels per
acre.
"A good many apple trees in this vicin-
ity are dead or dying, apparently from the
effects of tho severe cold of last winter es-
pecially does this appear to be the case with
the Baldwin variety. Can any one give a
sound reason why the Baldwin should be
effected by the severity of last winter more
than other varieties?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
.IGHICULTUR.sL F.sIRS.

NEW HAMPSHIRE, Manchester, Sept. 80, to Oct. g.
Aaron Young, Sec'y, Portsmouth
NEW YORK. Albany, Sept. "a 10 Oct. l.
ASHUELOT VALLEY, Winchester, n. H., Sept. so
and Oct. l. S. NJ. Morse. Sec'y
RUTLAND COUNTY, Rutland, Oct. and 2.
GRAND ISLE COUNTY, Board of Agriculture hold a
Fruit Meeting at the Court House, North Hero,
Oct and 2.
ORLEANS COUNTY, Barton, Oct. and ..
z. Il. Jameson, Secy, Irasburgh.
WINDHAM COUNTY, Nevfane, Oct. and ..
J. II. Merriheld, secy, Williamsyille.
WILMINGTON, Wednesday, Oct. 8,
o. E. Butterheld, Sec'y.
wARDsBoRo. Tuesday, Oct. 7. N. c. johnson, sec'y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
The Household Panacea,
and
Family Liniment

is the best remedy in the world for the following
plants, viz. Cramps in the Limbs and Stomach Pain
in the stomach, Bowels, Side, Rheumatism in all its
forms, Bilious Collie, Neuralgia, Cholera, yseItery,
Colds, Fresh Wounds, Burns, Sore Throat, Spinal
Complaints, Sprains and Bruises, Chills and Fever.
For Internal and External use.
It's operation is not only to relieve the patient, but
entirely removes the cause Of the complaint 1t pene
trates and pervades the whole system, restoring
healthy action to all its parts, and quickening the
blood.
THE HOUSEHOLD PANACEA is PURELY vEGE-
TABLE AND ALL HEALING.
Prepared by
CURTIS & BROWN,
No. 215 Fulton St., New York.
For sale by all druggists. 1y31
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
U'fsfporf, ". ~.

We have noticed several reports of
large tomatoes grown tho past season, but
none which nearly equal some raised by
Mr.. ]. b. Field of this place. Mr.. Field
weighed three tomatoes from his vines
which tipped the scales respectively, at 2
lbs. 3 or, 2 lbs. 8 o., . lbs. or, and thinks
he had larger ones which he did not weigh.
The fruit was of "Trophy" variety, and the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

The recent State election in California
developed the interesting fact that the old
Know Nothing spirit isn't dead yet. In
San Francisco the "Order of the Crescent"
an organization pledged 10 the exclusion OF
Roman Catholics from office, held the bal
anco of power between the Republicans
and the Democrats, and secured the cleo
ton of several of the municipal officers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
To Our Patrons.

The recent change in the ownership of the PHGsIs
renders an early settlement Of all accounts due the Of
fee not only very desirable but very important We
request therefore, that all those of patrons who
arc in for subscriptions for advertising will
remit us the amounts duo Immediately, and without
further notice. We trus. and believe that our friend
will see the necessity of prompt settlement and ia
vor us accordingly. FRENCH sTEDMAN'
Brattleboro, Sept l, 1873.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

The New York Tribune is authority for
the statement that the wave of supersti-
tious enthusiasm which now agtates the
Roman Catholic world, and which gave
rise to the recent English pilgrimage to the
shrine of the Sacred Heart at Paray-le-
Monial, in France, has reached this coun-
try, and that an American pilgrimage to
the European shrines has been seriously
proposed, though the project has not as
sumed any definite form.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

The case of Mrs. Mary Gallop Of Thorn
dixie, Mass, formerly Of Guilford, who
died of dropsy tho 18th inst, at the age of
70, was a singular one. Since 1861 she had
been tapped SO times, and the average a
mount of water taken away at time was
5s pounds, making total of 1854 pounds.
In two days after ono of these operations
she would be at her work about the house,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
WEDNESDAY, OCT. lsT.

o'clock, 4. NAH entries, including
stock, fruit, vegetables, samples of field
crops, products of the dairy, maple sugar
and manufactures to be made at the Office
of the Secretary. Entries of household
and fancy articles to be made at the hall.
10 o'clock.-The board of managers will
meet at the hall to fill vacancies in tho sew
eral committees. All committees are par
ticularly requested to be present at this
meeting.
IP.M -Exhibition Of trained and work.
ing oxen.
2P. NAH horses for exhibition must
be presented at the judges stand, prepared
to pass twice around the track for the in
spection of the committee.
THURSDAY, OCT. 2ND.
"a. M-Exhibition of horses TO contin-
ne till noon.
1P. M.-Address by Hon. Harris Lewis
of Frankfort, New York.
PIP. M.-Trot for two prizes.
81. M.-Foot race for three prizes.
3:l5 r. M.-The society will meet TO
choose officers and hear reports of commit
tees on premiums.
The managers further announce that they
will remedy the defects OF the track so far
as possible, and will erect number oil
stalls for the convenience of those who eX-
| hibit horses.
The West River Band will be in attend
ance, instead Of the Pntney Band as here
tofore advertised.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

The.failure of Jay, Cooke & Co. cripples
the Northern Pacific railroad enterprise for
the present, at least, and the question is
who will pay the. bondholders the > 10
interest promised Them. There can be no
question, however, about the ultimate SOL
vency of the company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
Isfsfuy0refand, ". ~.
TOWN FAIR.

A fair will be held here Friday, Oct. 10.
A meeting was held last Monday evening
to choose officers and organize the society.
This is the first venture Westmoreland has
made in the fair line, but we see 10 reason
why il should not be successful, and hope
it will become in the future a permanent
Constitution" Our park has special attrac-
lions for hor,emen. They can start clear
up to-Walpole if they want to-and stop
whenever they feel like it; bat, joking
aside, we're going to have a fair, and a
good one, too for Westmorcland can make
rs good show as any town, if she only
will. ED WARD.
In response TO Hinsdale's invitation to
come again, we do so, and bring with us a
cornstalK 10 feet 81 inches long. That is
what it measured last week perhaps if we
had let it stand ill now it would have got
up the other half inch. We also picked an
ear from another stalk, which measured
before it was husked, II inches in crcum-
ference, and weighed y lbs. After it was
husked it measured 10 inches around the
largest part. This stalk like the one mem
toned before, was raised by a. Il. Cole.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

The first prize $4,000 was thus won by
the Erving company-which performed the
same feat at the Orange muster last year,
the second $4,000 by the Cataract of South
Gardner, Mass, and the third $500 by the
Orange company. The weather, though
pleasant, was quite unfavorable for throw
ing water, as the wind came in strong and
frequent gusts during the trial, which ter
minated at o'clock. The Erving engine
is of Zimmerman make, with 6 inch cyln-
ders and 1G inch stroke. The South Gard
ner engine was made by Howard & Davis,
her cylinders being 6l inches and her stroke
I2l. The Orange machine was made by
Zimmerman, with cylinders of G! inches and
a stroke of %. Some of The companies, as
usual on such occasions, had bad luck in
making their plays. The Montpelier COM
pany burst their hose while making their
final squirt the Greenfield company burst
their hose twice, and hence were unable TO
make fair showing; and the Easthamp-
ton boys in endeavoring TO "bring up the
rear" in handsome style, had the misfor-
tune to break the centre rod of their ma
chine. There was no complaint of unfair
ness on the part of the competing compa-
MES, but everything was conducted square
| ly and to the satisfaction of all. At the
| close OF the trial the Brattleboro compan-
les excepting Fountain, No. 4, whose en-
CINE was disabled) took position and tried
their mettle, with the following result:
| Hydropath, No. 8, 162 H., in.
| Western, No. l, 179 "
| Phoenix, Noe, lS9 " "
Tho companies from the south loaded
their engines on the cars before dark and
started for home at an early hour. The
northern companies remained until the de-
parture of the 1920 p. M. train. The bands,
alternately or in concert, discoursed their
pleasing music during the day and eve
ming, and formed an attractive feature OF
the occasion. Aside from the few instance
es of drunkenness, nothing occurred TO
mar the days proceedings, and the Brattle-
boro muster of 1873 must be set down as a
| decided success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26
Iy'esf BsaffIeL orc.

Rev. C. II. Morrill, accepts the call of
the Congregational Society of this place,
and will be ordained in October.
S. l.. Morris and family are intending
TO go TO Florida next week, where they
will spend the winter. Mr.. A. ID. Barrett
will also winter in that locality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

We CONSIDER Iron the embodiment of strength
and power but how few are aware that 1t is The
element in the system that gives strength and vgor
and that insuicienoy of 1t weakness and de-
bilty. The Peruvian Syrup, protoxide Of iron, is
prepared expressly to supply this vitazng element.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

The Vermont statesman..-rhe first num-
Der of "THE VERMONT STATESMAN" new series,
weekly edition) will be issued January LIST, 1874.
Specimen copies on application to
CHARLES roMERoy BUTTON
9ms9x Burlington, ".
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-09-26

The Cincinnati Commercial says that
the "real danger of this country is not from
Cesarism, as the New York Herald as
serts ii is but from Nebuchadnezzarism,'
which, II insists "has been for some time
looming up in portentous way"