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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
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The sessions OF the Evangelical Alliance
winch closed on Saturday last, were mark
cd throughout with extraordinary interest,
not only because of the immense audience
es present and the great array of clergy
men of world wide fame, but because of
the importance Of The subjects presented,
and the able manner in which they were
discussed. The influence ofthe great meet
Ing will long be felt in this country and
throughout the world. Never before ia its
history has New York extended its hospi-
tality 10 such gathering of eminent men.
All concerned, both no Is and guests, unite
in the common verdict of success.
The work of the Alliance really began
on Monday, the meeting Of the previous
day being only preliminary. "Christianity
and its Antagonisms" was the first days
topic and the discussion was carried on by
the ablest men Of the alliance, series OF
papers of great ability being presented.
The whole field Of modern scepticism was
covered and heavy blows dealt by strong
champions. "Chrstian Life" was the Ton
ic on wednesday. Professor Porter read
an able paper on "Modern Literature In IFS
relations To Christianity" and Rev. Henry
Ward Beecher and Rev. DR.. Parker of
London took part in the discussion, on
wednesday the Alliance Numbered its pro-
test against the arrogance of the Romisb
Church. On Thursday, which was one of
the great days OF the conference, "Chris-
tianity and Civil Government was the
topic, and Canon Freemantle of London
opened the discussion by an address in
which he defended the union of church
ana State. Doctors WoUlsey and Currie
replied, the former making splendid de-
fence of the American position on the ues-
ton. The propriety of the introduction of
The church and State question in the con-
ference was seriously criticised in some
quarters for the reason that the delegates
could not be brought to unanimity.
Friday was devoted TO "Christian Mis-
sions," and on Saturday the discussions re-
lated to "Christianity and Social Life
The subjects of discussion were most
wisely selected and they were debated with
great ability. Many of the papers read
during the session of the Alliance will have
prominent place in literature, and their
influence will be widespread and endur-
ing.
No previous conference ever command
cd SO much attention, nor at any other has
there been so much hearty accord and en-
thusiasm. Denominationalism will con-
tinuo to exist, but if the seed planted by
the Alliance brings forth fruit, much of its
offensiveness will be removed, and it will
cease to bar brotherly love and not discour-
age cooperative effort. Thecharge against
Professionalism of want of unity was sue
cessfully reluted by the Alliance. Evan
gelical religion will receive a new impetus
from the late gathering, the results of
which will appear in universal approach
to Christian unity as time rolls on.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
yvI.vDH.f.u COU.vTr COURT.

1uJust'ne I. LdWton q. First National
Bdnk OF Brdtleboro. Geo. W. Buynhan, u.
Same. Suits to recover the value of bonds
deposited for safe keeping, claimed to have
been lost at the time Of the robbery in 1871.
Continuance was asked by deft. on the
ground Of the alleged illness of assistant
cashier n. C. Sawyer. On hearing the affi-
davits the court decided the ground was
insufficient and rendered judgment for
plaintiffs, and directed the clerk TO assess
the damages.
E6er II. DdUiS 4. Le0nidds BURY. This
suit was brought TO recover for a granite
curbing built by plaintiff, for which he
claimed pay individually, though agent for
a Londonderry company. Barry paid the
company, after receiving order from Davis
not TO pay the same. Verdict for deft
Mark LiCe'more u. Hammond J. Liuer-
more. a disagreement between brothers
in the settlement of their fathers estate,
in which the sum of 800 was involved.
Verdict for def.
Sentenced. John Fits, for larceny of
$3.50, four years in states prison. James
Crosier, for manslaughter, ten years in
ol"tV iIAsOI. Jullts ,OlllUs, IOf lafcenY
of watch, three years in states prison.
Brownell Niles, for larceny of harness and
wagon, three years in states prison. Isaac
Cobb, insane, ordered to be confined in the
state asylum.
Divorces granted Huldah NJ. Shepard
v. Willard III. Shepard, Charlotte Harring-
ton V. Randall Harrington, for intoerabe
severity; Mary e. Page V. Joseph c. Page,
for adultery.
For selling intoxicating liquor contrary
to statute, Hiram \. Morey of Brattleboro
was fined $50 and costs Ward Bellows of
Marlboro, for ten offenses, was fined 800
and costs, amounting 10 Sl2l.56 which he
paid.
The court adjourned on Saturday. An
adjourned session will be held at Brattle-
boro some time in November, to transact
the business on the cbancery docket.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

perlng ut the present limo. Its officers for
the year ensuing arc II. II. 1Tolbrook, lead
err A. A. Buttorfcld, scc'y; Il. II. Stet-
son, treasurerj w. p. Jones, A. P. Ed
wards and s. ii. ITolbrook, trustees. Tho
invincible and agreeable Flagg, the soap
list, was present, as well as many Others.
some as agreeable and some not so. II had
been thought by some that having two fairs
in the town this fall would be apt to ongen-
der strife and i'll feeling but, on the con-
irary, II has appeared 10 unite the different
parts OF the town more than any thing We
have had for long time, and IL is TO be
hoped that we may have a society formed
which will hold fair at ono place one year
and the other the next, that thus brotherly
love may prevail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

We blush 10 chronicle this weeks detail
cation item from its very insignificance.
His name is Geo. A. Clark, and he was
cashier OF Frederick Knowland, the Union
Pacific Railroad Company's New York
agent. Owing to the panic the proceeds of
the company's sale of tickets for Scptem-
Der, amounting TO $4,000 cash, had been
kept In the safe instead of being deposited
with trust company, and Clark stole the
paltry sum and ran away. 1t is really too
bad that the noble brotherhood of self
helpers should have been disgraced by
theft so petty,-and he was old enough to
have known better, for he had seen fifty-four
summers, and had family, but he I'M
doubleday made the best use of his oppor-
tunities, and II he could be induced TO re-
turn and be promoted to larger field of
operations he might even yet clear his rep
utation by committing q defalcation of
respectable amount. Let us not forget 10
add that she had previously borne an ire
proachable character" had "enjoyed the
confidence" etc.
+. S.-Since the above was put in type
we have an item worth recording. Chas,
III. Phelps, cashier Of the New York State
Treasury, {" highly respected" of counsel,
has stolen $500, 900 of the States funds. Tho
novel feature Of the affair is that the thief is
under lock and key.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
West (heSferGeFR. ~. ~.

Mr.. Edjtor.-Dccr Sir:-I notice in your
last issue the slanderous and untruihrll
piece written by y. b. Cole of Wcstmoro-
land and signed "Cit.zen," accusin. Mr..
ellison with neglecting his mail, etc. and
moro, Mr. Cole is not satisfied with his
complaint in regard to the mail matter, but
adds an insult TO Mr.. ellison. We, for our
own part, think we are capable of attend
ing to our own affairs in town; we need
not call on Mr.. Cole to come from West
moreand here 10 regulate our mail mat
tiers, and we consider that he has not only
misrepresented the matter but subjected
our little village to great inconvenience
as Mr.. Gibson has thrown up the mail con-
tract. We are sorry this should happen, as
we consider him the best man tor the place,
situated to do it cheaper and with less in
convenience than any other party. Should
Mr.. Cole, through his personal prejudice
toward Mr. ellison, be tic means of our
losing our post office, we should consider
ii very ungentlemanly in him.
AN OBSERVER.
West Chesterfield, Oct. -, 1878.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

THE OUTLooK.-Thatt the country is near
ly ready for the resumption of specie pay
ments is shown by more things than one.
The general prosperity of the country the
increase of exports the incoming bullion;
the shrinkage in values the falling pre-
MUM on gold; these are some of the signs
of the times which point to an early re-
sumption. We can add TO these another.
The premium on silver before the panic
was .! per cent. This premium is prlcti-
cally done away with, and quantities of sill
yer coin have been put into circulation
On Friday Wall street firm actually re-
fused TO buy ten thousand dollars worth of
silver at par, for the reason that currency
II more convenient to hold, and The time
wasted in counting coin could be used
more advantageously. In some cases sill
yer was offered at a fraction discount for
currency. Such a condition of affairs GER
tainly looks as if the early resumption of
specie payment was sure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
West HrGffFPk orc.

S. l.. Morris and family, Alanson b.
Barrett, and Henry d. Barrett, with one or
two others from this vicinity, started for
Florida on Friday last, with the expecta-
ton of remaining there during the coming
winter.
Rev. Joseph Chandler and wifo were
the recipients of a very handsome present
last Tuesday, in the shape of a marblo-top
black walnut chamber set wo -th Sl25 or up
ward, the gift of unknown friends.
"A shooting match is TO come Off at the
residence of Alfred Abbott on Saturday.
Oct. %, at 10 o'clock a. m, If tho weather
is fair; if not, the following Saturday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
TINE orally CROP.

1t Is interesting TO know that the grain
crop of this season is fair crop and we'll
harvested. All reports go to prove that we
are again favored with an abundant har-
vest, which is so important for the prosper
ity OF our country. Our surplus will all be
needed In Europe, which will help our
financial condition very much. A well
known flour dealer of Brattleboro, lately
returned from the West, says:
I'm my tour of inspection this season, /
hnd the winter wheat crop in nearly all the
wheat-growing States, much below an av-
erage in quantity. The quality is about
fair average. Missouri has finer crop
than last year. The Canada crop was badly
winter-killed, hence it is light one, but
the quality excels anything eyer saw in
the States and with the new system of
grinding, the Canada flour will be superior
TO former years.
1.-THE spring wheat crop is splendid this
season, being larger than ever before and
OF finer quality. We can only say that the
crop offspring wheat in Wisconsin, Mime
sofa, Iowa, and Northern Illinois, is i'm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
.JacksoMrifif.
THE FAIR.

The North River Agricultural Society
held fair nj this place Oct. l4th, which in
deed proved a success. The show out door
was very good and in door was excellent.
Hon. Geo. Howe of Bruttleboro favored us
with a very fine agricultural address, which
gave him much credit and our people great
satisfaction. Tho Jacksonville Cornet Band
was in attendance and discoursed sweet
music TO all. BY The way the band is pros
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

The condition OF the city of Memphis,
Tenn. is scarcely less pltiable than that of
Shreveport, La. In population Of forty
thousand forty or fifty are dying daily from
yellow fever. The city has been deserted
by the panic stricken multitude and of
those compelled to remain there are not
enough left of the we'll 10 properly care for
the sick and bury the dead. Business is
almost entirely suspended and the latest
accounts give DO sign of the abatement of
the scourge. Earnest calls for help have
been published, which have been literally
responded to by the larger Northern cities.
The stricken city is doubly worthy of COM
miseration from the fact that this is the sec
ond time she has been pestilence-smitten
this year-the cholera having committed
serious ravages there earlier in the season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

Since the death of Chief Justice Chase
spec ulation has naturally been rife as to
who would be his successor in that honora-
BILE office, and the ever watchful newspaper
correspondents have several times announc-
ed that they had found out the man to
certainty, while as often the "independent"
and democratic press have occupied much
valuable ~ time and space in condeming
the Presidents supposed choice. But it
appears that all this has been wasted, for
on Saturday last President Grant told the
associated press agent that he had made no
selection, and that In making choice he
would look TO the best interests of the coun-
try and endeavor to choose a man who
would be generally acceptable, and fur
ther, on the meeting of Congress, he would
nominate to the Senate successor TO the
late chief justice who would not take his
seat until after his confirmation. And so
1t once more appears that the President
knows how to keep his own counsel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

President Grant has appointed Thurs
day, November 27, a day of National
Thanksgiving.
Tho latest returns indicate the election
in Iowa Of the anti-monopoly candidate.
The Democrats claim to have carried Ohio.
"A heavy hurricane which visited South
ern IIayll on the 2Slh ultimo DESTROYED
several houses, caused much loss Of life,
and did great damage TO the shipping.
The Polars survivors have arrived ut
Washington, but are kept under strict
surveillance. The secretary of the Navy
paid them visit, on their arrival, and
cautioned them about making statements
that they were unwilling TO swear TO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

The returns from the October elections"
which occurred on Tuesday, are. as yet,
very meagre, and only the general results
can be indicated. In Pennsylvania the
vote was very light and the State has prob
ably been carried by the Republicans by
about $4,000 majority. In Ohio, where the
chief interest centres, three tickets were in
the field, and as there was much "scratch-
ing" the result cannot be indicated with
any definiteness. Gov. Noyes has undoubt-
eddy been reelected, but it is possible that
the Legislature is democratic, thus secur-
ing Thurman's reelection to the Senate.
In Iowa the Democrats hope to accomplish
wonders through the aid of the farmers
IN ovement, but the few returns received
in dictate that the Republican majority is as
large as usual. Oregon held an election on
Monday for member of Congress, which
res ulted in the election of James w. Mes
NTH, Democrat, by about 1000 majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
Tho Evangelical Alliance held its clos

Tho Evangelical Alliance held its clos
ing sessions in New York, Saturday.
Christian Unity was practically illus
trated in New York last Sunday. An Epis-
copal Bishop Administered the Sacrament
in Presbyterian Church.
The New York Committee Of Seventy.
which was organized for the purpose of
cleansing the municipal organization from
the impurities bequeaIhed it by the Tweed
administration, has formally dissolved. II
had ouIlivod its usefulness, and had itself
become corrupt.
fast Saturday afternoon ex-senator
Pomeroy of Kansas was shot in Washing
ton 10y NJ. i. Conway, formerly member
of Congress from that State. Conway Law
in wait for Mr.. Pomeroy on the street and
fired three shots at him, only one of which
took effect, causing a slight abrasion of the
skin. Conway is undoubtedly insane, hay-
ing been made so by political and other
disappolntments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

The War Debar tment has determined on
effecting thorough dsintegration Of the
Modoc tribe of Indians, and to this end or
ders have been issued 10 have all the remain
ing men, women and children of the tribe
brought 10 Fort Russell, near Cheyenne,
from which point they will be scattered
among other Indians on various resorva-
tions. In this way the murderous band
will be as thoroughly dissipated as though
every individual had been hanged with
CAPTAIN Jack
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
West Chesterfield, oct. l9, 1873.

To the Editor W. HGnir-Dcdr Sb: Il
have noticed the piece in your last paper
under The heading of West Chesterfield and
signed "Citizen," in regard to the mail
matter, and in reply would say: No one
who knows the man, A. b. Cole, alias
an can Bart" would be at all surprised at
the complaint. Should Bartie conclude to
come again through the columns of your
paper, will tell him what know about
the gin. CAL
w. Chesterfield, Oct. Il, 1873.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

The condition of affairs at Memphis is
reported more favorable. At Shreveport
the yellow fever is abalng from the lack of
material to feed upon.
The twelfth juror for the third trial of
Stokes was obtained on Tuesday, and the
case for the prosecution was heard on We'd
nesday.
The delegates to tho Evangelical AL
lance visited Washington on Tuesday, and
were received at the White House, where
addresses were made by several of the
company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

Show case tastefully filled with samples
of dry. goods and jtions was exhibited by
o. Q. Ware. Case of photographs, sample
India ink portrait, sample water color por-
trait and sample Photographic views, T..
Crosier. Specimens of peu drawing, Jason
w. Prouty. Portrait of Horace Greeley
and picture, j. Swift. Portraits of George
and Martha Washington aud Abraham
Lincoln, Rev. II. +. Ballou. Toy donkey,
Frank Il. Titus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

Tho desperate struggle which the Restor-
atlonists are making in France for the es-
adjustment of monarchy, received de-
cided check on Sunday last, when four
elections were held for deputies to fill va
cancies in the Assembly, all Of which re-
suited in Republican victories. Gambetta
expresses his firm belief in the solidity
and continuance of the Republic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
TO ADVERTISERS.
To Our Patrons.

The recent change in the ownership Of the PHGsrx
renders early settlement Of all accounts due the Of
nee not only very desirable, but very important We
request therefore, that all those Of our patrons who
in for subscriptions for advertising will
remit us the amounts due Immediately, and without
further notice. We trust and believe that friends
will the necessity of prompt settlement and fa-
accordingly. FRENCH sTEDMAN.
Brattleboro, Sept. /, 1878.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

There is to be baby fair at South Lon
donderry on Thursday, October 23d, COM
mencing at 10 o'clock A. NJ, under the
management of j. Il. Whitman. Prizes
are offered of from 50 10 81 for both girl and
boy babies, prettest aud heaviest Music
ana refreshments will prevail and a merry
time is xpectod.--BoiLOics Eu[2s Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

The feeling in Now York this week is
decidedly 'feverish." On Thursday there
was marked excitement on 'Change,
stocks declined largely, and several failures
were reported.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

d. j. Bailey has bought of the tham-
berlain heirs piece of land on the east
side of West River, known as the Selah
Chamberlain property, for $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

The price of gold in New York, on
Saturday, was 1881, the lowest figure II has
touched for more than eleven years,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
FaUefferiNe.

"A grand trade sale of horses, carriages,
etc., is 10 occur at Col. Stones on the 22d
and 23d inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

This makes total Of over $1,000, and,
with the addition of the Presidents salary,
max es the expense of the executive estab-
lishment over 1927 900 for this year. 1t is
well known, also, that many items of ex-
pense which all ordinary households would
be subjected 10, are provided for in other
appropriations, appearing only, as the gas
used at the executive mansion appears, in
some general appropriation.
1t should be added that no President has
heretofore complained of tho inadequacy
of the former salary and provision made
by law for that office; indeed it has al
ways been understood that the Presidents,
prior to 1871, have been able TO live upon
their salaries in style satisfactory to the
public and themselves, and have besides
saved something out of it as an addition to
their private foriunes.l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
LISr or PRR.MIH.uS
AWARDED AT THE 23D ANN. FAIR OF THE
WILM1NaroN AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY,
HELD "WEDNESDAY, OCT. 8, 1873.
HORSES.

Stations, ID. II. Faulkner, 1st. Carriave
horses, Mills Brown 1st, Porter Ingram.
Marlboro I'd. Horse of all work, 9. M
Russell, LIST. Brood mares, Clark Harris
LIST: Colts three years old, Clark II. Shep-
ardson, Dover, LIST, Chauncey Cushman I'd.
Perley Rich Sd, Amos Thomas 4th. Colts
two years old, Chauncey Cushman LIST.
Colts one year old, Chalincey Smith LIST,
Perley Rich I'd. Sucking colts, Clark Har-
ris LIST, Samuel Sfeeter I'd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

a musket carried at the battle of Bunk er
Hin by Jesse Swift then colonial volun-
teer, exhibited by his son, Jehiel Swift,
Ancient pitchiork, q. Il. White.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
HOUSE PLANTS AND FLOWERS.

Sweet scented flowers, seeds obtained of
briggs & Brother, Rochester, n. " Mrs.
Hannah l.. Haynes LIST pyramid of asters,
Arvine Boyd LIST. Bouquets. Miss Ida A.
Haynes LIST, Mrs. N. w. Sargent ID. Gaze
tus, llomau Ware LIST.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
ROOTS AND GARDEN VEGETABLES.

Apples, greatest variety, E. +. Copeland
Coleraine. Mass. lsi, Clark Harris "a. Cory
don Ware 81. Best sample Of apples. $. G.
Il II. T. Cutting. Green River, ist. Harvey
Copeland "a. Variety Of crab apples, c. Il.
Alyord LIST & 2d. Sample quince.. S. c. &
X. T. Cutting LIST. lG Varieties of Pears IL
varieties of grapes. :. T.. HAYNES Ist.
Canned Fruit, Mrs, c. II. Alvord lst, Mrs.
Edward Bulfum ID
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
ARTICLES OF roop.

Wheat bread, Martha Alvord list, Mrs.
John Patch I'd, Mrs. Edward BufIum Sd !;
loaf of sponge cake, Minnie Alvord LIST
loaf of marble cake, Mrs. Edw. BuiTum list /;
buns, Mrs. \. l.. Pettee LIST apple, minco
aud cream pies, Mrs. +. II. Smith LIST.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17

Sample of corn, Il. +. Copeland. Cole.
raine, Mass. lst, Il. * +. II. Smith %. b.
l.. Barnard 81, G. Holland 4th. Sample pop
corn, f. II. Alvord 1st, o. II. Copeland I'd.
Sample oats, II. T.. Boyd LIST. sample rye
a. \. jerks LIST. Sample wheat, j. S.
T.. Alvord lst. Sample buck wheat G. 7.
Alvord lst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
OUTER.

Sample June butter, not less than % lbs,
Mrs. c. r. Alvord 1st. Mrs. J. q. Batchclder
2d. Sample September butter not less
than p lbs, Mrs. John Patch lSt Mrs. J.
q. Batcheder "a Mrs. J. II. Stowe Sd. Mrs.
c. I. Alvord exhibited small jar of cx-
cellent fall butter. Samples of cheese.
Mrs. c. r. Alvord lst, Il 2d.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1873-10-17
MAPLE SUGAR.

Woods Mower, VIM. & f. +. Ray, agtS.
lst. American Hay Tedder, VIM. i +. Il.
Hay, agts. lst. Case of Coffin Trimmings,
chine, Erred \. Woodbury. ACT, for Wind
ham County, LIST. Fruit Picker, VIM. Raw.
LIST. Spring Bed, Titus Stowe, Readsboro'
lst. Cot Bed, Titus Stowe. lst. Window
Springs, something new and useful Titus
Stowe, lst.