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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

THE MILL RIVER ACcGDENr.-The iury
empanelled to investigate the cause of the
Mill River disaster has only reached the
threshold of its investigation; but il has
already taken testimony enough TO convict
both the builders and owners of the broken
dam of the most criminal carclessncss in
the building and in the management of it,.
In the first place the dam was not built in
accordance with the specifications, which
required that the foundations should be laid
in trench dug several feet into the solid
rock. Instead of this they were merely
laid with cement on top of the rock, and
when the final pressure came. slid of, TO
use the expression of an eye witness, as if
the river bottom had been creased. Other
imperlections in the work, arising from the
unsuitable character of the earth used for
filling and from other cluses easily avoid
able, have also been proved against the
builder OF the dam. And these imperiec-
tions were known, or should have been
known, TO the owners oft. But the testi-
mony taken by the lnry shows that if ,he
dam was known to be dangerous no prop
er precautions were taken TO prevent the
possible danger from becoming the terrible
actually which ii finally became. \ sim
pie fellow was employed at salary of 5000
year, TO open and shut the water yates,
with some vague directions To give notice
when anything was wrong. Being moth
ing OF an engineer, he was not compeicnt TO
say when danger was really imminent.
and his employers seem to have expressed
Ihnir l..
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hinsdaIe. ". II.

The Rev. Mr.. Jordan, recently from
Illinois, is expected TO supply the pulpit
for the Methodists for the present, and per.
haps until fall.
The Rev. b. V. Stevenson of Sbelburne
rams Mass, preached 10 large audience
IN The Universalist Church last Sunday
evening, and fully answered the question.
"Am my brothers Keeper"
The decoration OF fallen solciers' graves
VIII take place on Saturday p. NJ. next. at
O'Clock. cheshire Guards" will meet at
hopkins hall, and march from there TO the
cemetery TO deposit upon the graves the
tokens Of aifectionate commemoration. No
other ceremonies are now contemplated.
There was n stranger in town recently
IN pursuit of relies, but with what success
we arc unable to state. 1t has been remark
ed, however, that some of the bipedal kind
still remain here, and though representing
some things quite ancient, are still not mar.
ticularly desirable.
E. G. Thayer is TO build nice cottage
house ON Brattleboro street, and Ozro
Wright, near the village, a better and nicer
barn Than any one now in town.
'N l'N9PSNh VI du tOunudnt rrOD of
apples here this season is now very encour.
aging. Tobacco plants look very much dis
couraged.
-Hinsda!e Pine Grove Cemetery Asso.
citation held their annual meeting ON Sat.
DAY last The following board of officers
were elected for the year ensuing:
-, President, c. J. Amidon; Clerk and
Treasurer, o. j. Martin.
Trustees, c. j. Amidon, II. NJ. Jones.
George Robertson, w. S. Barrows, Geo. s.
Wilder. -
Auditors, c. J. Amidon, Edward Bishop.
Sexton, Ira Durham.
The treasurer's report exhibited the
funds of the association TO be about 5000, a
large share of which is soon to be expend-
ed in extending the grounds of the ceme-
terry and improving them.
The other evening, near the junction of
Halle and High streets, in descending Ii
on's Hill, ga stylish young horse" exhibit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
West River Railroad.

The friends of the West River Railroad
project held an informal meeting at Towns
bend last Saturday, to talk over the affairs
OF the corporation and give consideration
to the whole subject under the new light of
the narrow-gauge system. About one hun
dred persons were present, all the towns
specially Interested being represented by
some OF their heaviest and most influential
men. 1t was agreed that the friends of the
road should take new hold of the matter.
at once and altogether. The feeling in re-
gard to the road, in this vicinity, is more
hopeful than at any previous time, and we
trust that there will be no relaxation of ef-
fort until the project is made reality. An
adjourned meeting is to be held on Satur-
day, June 6, at the same place, when ii is
to be hoped that all who feel an interest in
the road will be present. As a matter of
special interest in view of the proposed
change of plan, we reprint from the PHG-
NIX Of Jan. TO- 1873, an article on narrow
gauge railroads from the pen of Hon. b.
d. Harris, in which the peculiar claims of
that system are clearly and concisely stat
ed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
SIratton.

Quite an animated railroad meeting was
held in this Town on Monday, the 25th inst.
o. {. Fits was chosen Moderator l.. f.
Sheldon, Secretary aud Treasurer. Money
aud labor were pledged sufficient to COM
picte the preliminary survey Of the route
through this town, near Deerteld river, to
terminate either at Dorset or Ludlow.
lucius Smith OF Conway, Mass, and a
number of influential men from Wards.
, boro were present, ready to aid in the mat
ter. committee of arrangements were
chosen, also committee of five to look
out the most feasible route previous to the
Survey. Will the people north OF US, who
pnay be interested in the termination at
Ludlow, look the matter up and see if such
"a thing is practicable?
The selectmen have appointed L. II.
willis town superintendent, to fill the va
fancy occaSioned 10y the death Of J. b.
Grout, E.q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

Hon. Prosper Merrill Of WooJ.t,,t
was owner Of the Adams mill, at William
burg, Mass, which was the first ro,..
building swept away by the recent rlo,d .,
that place. Mr.. Merrill l. reported 10 b,ya
lost some $4,000.
M. Il. Marshall, has built tho e..,
creamery in the State, at an expense Of (,
600.
An Alburg man caught $50 nike ,ra
pickerel, aud five surgeons, last week. and
is liable 10 fine Of $3.50, the LIST Of MAJ
having passed. One ofthe surgeons wei,l'
ed ll7i pounds.
A lamb with seven legs and fee, and
three tails was born at ira, the other d,.
aud the body has been seat TO New Vol,
for exhibition.
The town of Roxbury with a popna.
ton Of only 9l6 has forty-lour persons oro,
seventy years ofagc.
Three barns belonging to Horace Y
Allen in Guildball, together with u ION. n
hay, were burned lasl week Welpn,d,,.
night at about 10 o'clock. The fire /, SIM.
posed TO have caught from a lantern u,,
was carried into the barn few momor,.
before it was discovered. Loss S2.O0o. IN.
sued in the Farmers Mutual for 500
Charles Harlow the other day wen, in.
to Allen Green's shop at South READING
and for the fun Of The thing asked the nm.
orator of circular saw 10 allow him to trv
the machine, to which consent was given
Tie result Of the experiment to Harlow
was the instant loss Of all the finger, and A
pant Of the thumb of one hand.
The steam mill of j. Kendall at Wc.t
Newton was burned on Monday nisht. TO-.
gether with one horse, one pair Of oxen
one buggy wagon, and $500 worth Of tools
Timothy Wheeler, the Waterbury Cen.
tire man who has such strange notions
about food and drink. took his first GLASS Of
watc", few day. ago, after 2Gr DAYS abs,.
nence.
Woodstock boasts by far the largest
greenhouse in the state and one Of The
largest in the country. the property Of Hon.
Frederick Billings. 1t has cost about S7j.-
600; it has about 4, 800 square feet covered
with glass, and contains 200 plants. some
OF them very rare.
The directors Of the Central Vermont
railroad, amer the meeting of the stockhold.
ers at St. Adams last week, went on toul
Of inspection over The roads under the man
aSement of the corporation, and fnally
brought up at New London, c.. where the
following officers were elected President.
eX-Gov. j. Gregory Smith Of 81. Adams A;
hfst vice president, ex-Gov. John Il. Page
Of Rutland; second vice president, Worth.
ineton c. Smith of st. Adams; treasur.
err, &c. lockwood of St. Adams; clerk
George Nichols Of Mortified.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

We hear Of some names mentioned in
connection with county officers for the en-
suing election. The April term of county
court always furnishes an opportunity for
little talk, and now we hear some things
from The people outside Of the court. For
Senators the names of A. A. Wyman of
Athens, John Robertson of Putnev and A.
I. Howard of Townshend, are mentioned.
and IL is gratifying that we are to have so
good list of names 10 select from. If the
friends of Mr.. Wyman finally conclude 10
present his name, it will be done not only
on account of the fitness of their candidate.
having legislative experience of some
seven years, but also on the ground that
the smart little town of Athens has never
had senator in The history of the State.
Mr. Robertson has also represented his
town in the legislature, and Mr.. Howard
has served several terms there and was n
member of the Constitutional Convention
OF 1870, and one of the most earnest work.
ing men in the delegation from this coun-
ty.
In the south probate district Hon. Georpe
Howe of Brattleboro and o. Il. Bulterljeld
are named. For States attorney. O. r..
Bulieriield and Il. w. Stoddard are nro
claimed. Up to this writing we have heard
nothing as 10 sheriff hut $. n. Herricll of
Brattleboro is as likely at this time as any
one to receive that nomination. w. S.
Newton of Brattleboro is spoken Of for as
sisant judge.
Since writing tho above we are informed
that the friends of NJ. w. Davis of West
minister will present his name for Senator.
Mr.. Davis is an enterprising farmer of
Westminster, and has had legislative ex-
perlence, having formerely represented the
town of Athens in the legislature. - BellOws
Fails Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

For the first time in this town, Deco.
ration day will be appropriately observed
this year. On saturday afternoon pro-
cession will be formed at the Clnsreaa-
tlonaI church, which will ma ch to both
the Old and new cemeteries, where the dee.
Grafton olIhes soldiers graves will tax e place
with proper ceremonies.
Mr.. George Campbell was the purchas-
er Of the fine residence of VIM. Il. KIM
ball sold at auction last saturday. Price
S2SSj.
Lyman Blrden was arrested BY Sheriff
Taylor on Friday last, for creating dis
turbance at the brick yard boarding house.
lie was brought before ). :. Stoddard, ESQ.
and fined $40 and costs, and put under 5000
bonds t" Keep the peace. Not being able
TO procure a bondsman, he was taken to the
county Jail.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

AT Seymour, Ind, May %, two broth
ers were sentenced TO the penitentary for
life, for numbering a little boy in order 10
ROD MIN OF two dollars. They enticed the
child into secluded spot, heat out his
brains with club, cut his throat, and
threw the body into a creek.
The southern rivers continue falling,
and the Mississippi has sunk ten feet at
Memphis since the decline began. Every
effort is being made by sending cotton
seed, corn and rice to the overlooked dis.
tricts TO afford relief and discourage idle
ness, but the necessity for aid will last
much longer than the present resources.
Nearly 10000 people will require assis.
lance forabout three months to enable them
10 live until new crops can he raised.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

We copy from the Bellows Falls Times
of last week an article on County Politics,
which will be read with interest. We hear
but little reference made to County mat
tiers as yet. For State Senator from this
district, we have no fault to find with the
nomination of either George Howe or O, T..
Butterfield, neither would we object TO
that of j. NJ. Tyler, whose abilities well
lit him for the position. In the other
district a. A. Wyman Of Athens is as good
man as could be named. For Assistant
Judge, VIM. 5. Newton of this town would
seem TO be the only man thought Of The
Office of District Attorney would be accep-
tably filled by either of the men named by
the Times, though Mr.. Butterheld's chanc.
es are doubtless superior The call for the
County Convention has not yet appeared,
but the committee will doubtless attend to
the matter directly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
West DunInIerAtOn.

"A difficult piece Of work has just been
accomplished 10y Frederick Hawks Of
Gret nfeld, Mass, assisted by Peter Stick
noy Of this place. a lattice bridge built in
1870, exposed TO the strong northwest wind,
had been bent down stream so that il was
plainly pe:ceptible from either end, and
the top above the abutmcnls and pier was
considerably swayc1 from tho perpeudicu-
lar. The bent chords were brought back
into straight line and firmly stayed by
the use Of "latcrals," on the Howe plan.
The top was brought into a perpendicular
position and firmly anchored to the abut-
ment and pier by iron rods. The manner
in which the "latcrals" dat were 10 hold
the chords in their true position, were
made TO Straghten tic curving chords, act
ing as knee joint lever, was a triumph Of
engineering skill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

influence aud compromising ismS of every
kind, render his name acceptable to honest
men Of all parties; and we have little
doubt that he will I've the nominee Of the
Republican convention.
For Lieutenant Governor cVeral names
have been suggested, prominent among
which are those of Hon. l.. @. lIincklev of
Chelsea, Hon. L. p. Cotton Of Irasburgh,
and Hon. -. u. Harris of BrattlcbnrO. The
latter gentleman is very nvoiably refer
rcd to 10y some Of the leading papers mp
north, aud his qualifications for the Office
are indispulablc. We doubt if better
choice could be made. Whether he would
accept the nomination il offered, we do not
know. TIE name Of Gen. w. w. Lyndc
has also been mentioned in this connection.
and he would doubtless ill the Office ac.
ceptablv IL chosen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

"A town meeting is called for June 9Th,
to see about voting TO build narrow gauge
railroad.
AT The instance OF the wife o. Rev. MIR.
Baldwin Of West Townshond, Mrs. Ellen
i. Frenycar has recently received valua-
bic present from some Of the ladies Of that
place, 20 whom she render, her sincere
thanks. In protracted sickness of years
it IS refreshing to be remembered by her
more fortunate sisters, and especially so in
this instance, as most Of the donors were
members OF another denomination. Char
ity cnvicth not CITIZEN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

THE WHITE-IIoUsE WEDDING. The
marriage of the Englishman, Mr.. Sa1oris
TO Miss Nellie Grant took place ri II O'Clock
Thursday forenoon, in the East Room Of
the Executive Mansion. The ceremony
was performed by the Rev. DR.. Tiffany
and according to the Methodist Episcopal
Church. The room was decorated with
plants, flowers and evergreens and an arch
ed floral platform was raised on the east
side, upon which the ceremony took place.
and beneath beautiful floral bell. There
were eight Observation-Disclosures Barnes.
Fish, Drexel, Dent, Porter, Frelinghuysen.
Sherman and Conkling-and but one
groomsman, Mr.. Fred Grant, that being
the English custom. The bride wore n
white satin diess deliberately trimmed with
point lace, and orange blossoms adorned
her hair. The President, Fred Grant and
Miss Barnes were the only relatives on the
platform during the ceremony. A large
number OF invited guests were present, in
all varieties of fashionable costume. The
guests were mostly from outside the citv.
however. The presents were elegant and
costly, several being from members of the
Cabinet, while the President added the
more practical gift of $4,000 cash. The
newly-married couple left at I.4j, p. NJ,
for New York in special train, which was
decorated with flowers. Mr. Sartoris some
days since engaged passage on the Baltic,
for Europe, where Tor handsome consid-
Grafton the captains cabin on deck was set
aside for the party, in addition to state
room No. l, the largest in the ship.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

ed his hind shoes TO two young men and .
boy In the buggy to which he was barros.
ed, removing the dasher in the operate,
aud then sped at an alarming rate 10 Na,N
street, where, tuning to the left, he den.
tied wagon and contents, then, veerip, =.
right, went across the street and oyes y
picket fence into tie yard Of T.. NJ. Ham,
ard to view the prospect. Strange ia ,,,
no one was seriously hurt, though the bo,.
was badly stunned, and for a time nsons,
bic. As to the buggy, on cxami,ali,n +.
will speak for itself
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
State POIItica.

The suggestion of the name of Hon. As
abel Peck as the Republican candidate for
Governor, appears TO meet with very gem
eral approval throughout the State, judging
from the tone of our exchanges. Newspa-
per nominations, however, are not always
final, and that Judge Peck is to "walk over
the course" without opposition, is not to be
expected. Each of the western counties
has its local aspirants, and will doubtless
stand by its own favorite so long as there
is any chance for his obtaining the nomina-
lion; but we apprehend that no name will
he brought forward that will so well unite
the people of the eastern counties as that of
Judge Peck. His qualifications of mind
and heart, his perfect familiarity with mat
tiers pertaining TO the highest interests of
the State, aud his entire freedom from ring
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

DEATH OF Hon. WIN. HARMoN.-Hon.
VIM. Harmon, wei! known throughout the
Slate as an active politician, died at his res
idence in'Shelburn on the Nth inst. He
represented Shelburn in the Legislatures
OF 1916 and lsI7; was Deputy Collector Of
Customs under Hon. A. l.. Catlin Deputy
Provost Marshal under Col. Gleason dur
ing the war; member Of the last Council of
Censors in 1869, and delegate to the Con-
stiIutional Convention of 1870 from Shell
burn. His last public office was that OF
U. S. Consul at st. Johns, p. O., to which
he was appointed in the fall of 1871. He
was also town clerk of Shelburn for MANY
years He was very popular man and
will be widely mourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

THE SABBATH School CoNVLNT,oS Of
The Windham Co. Association will rnee,
with the Baptist Sabbath school Of Towns.
bend, Wednesday, June 10Th, at 10 A. NJ.
The directors have arranged the following
programmes:
l, Organization; ., welcome from lhe
Townshend school 3, reading of letters
from tue schools. p. MI, finish reading
OF the letters; 2, business; 3, essay-Tne
value OF sacred geography, Emma o. Whit.
man, Jamaica; 4, essay-The Sabbath
school and the family, Mrs. ID. w. Palmer.
West Dummcrston; 5, iscussion-How TO
train our children 10 right habits of beuey.
olence, Maj. w. ii. II. Holton OF Jamaica.
Hon. Ashley Stone OF Wilmington; 6. es.
say-liow can l win my class to Christ .
Mrs. l.. X. Fuller, Bratteboro; :, Cues
ton drawer; s, discussion The proper use
OF question papers or books, l.. w. Haw-
ley o! Bratileboro, A. 6. Chick OF Brattle-
boro ., cssay-The relation of the pastor
to the sabbath school, Rev. d. W. Palmer.
West Dummerston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

ADJOURNMENT OF CONGRESS. CONGRESS
mas fixed upon Jane - As the day of final
adjournment. In speaking Of this per.
lev says: at now remains TO be seen
how much Of the immense mass of unfin.
ishcd business now before each House-be-
You'd the appropriation bills-will have
then been finished, and whether the then
unfinished business be laid over until next
December or the the day of adjournment
be postponed. Years ago, when the men,
bers were paid by the day. the long ses.
sions were almost invariably prolonged in
TO July, August or ever September. The
hrSt session Of the 3Ith Congress, which
was commenced Dee 8, ls40, was not adj
Journei until Sept. 80, 1850. Bat in those
days the calendars were generally cleared,
and members returned to their constituents
conscious that they had transacted all the
public business. Now, if measure is not
generally acceptable, no action 1T all is tax
en- on 1t, and it consequently makes no
Trouble at the fall elections"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

THE HAMPSHIRE FLoop.-The Spring.
field Union says that the loss ofIire at VIII.
liam>burg is largely due tothe incompeten.
cy OF George Cheney, who had charge of
the reservoir. When he started for vii
liamSburg with the news Of the break. he
did not alarm the houses on the road. but
went straight to Spel!man's house TO in.
FORM him, "a SFeliman, enc OF the parties
having control Of the reservoir, had order
ca cheney 10 come straight TO him If any
thins was the matter. When some one,
seeing his alarmed appearance as he was
entering Spellman's yard, asked him what
Inc trouble was, he merely replied,
Trouble enough" and went in. Had he
appreciated the danger and told every per-
son he saw about it, instead Of mourning
Tor sixty lives lost, the village of Williams
burg would not have wept TO day for
uihe OF that number nor would the viii
lagos below have been so afflicted. Mr.,
Spellman says that when Cheney told him
that the reservoir was coming, he said at
hrst mat II would be along by noon, and
then said II would reach there in half AN
hour, which shows how little he realized
the terrible danger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29

There is IA serious row in Bowdoin Col
lege (Maine.) The S1phomores and Fresh
men refusing point blank TO submit to the
rules OF the institution relative 10 military
drill, have been ordered TO leave town. 1t
is expected that the Juniois will soon fol-
low them.
Tho bill abolishing the State Constabu-
larry has passed both branches OF the Mass
achusetts Legislature by large majorllies.
Henri Rochefort, the Paris communist
writer who recently escaped from the
French penal colony in Australia, arrived
at san Francisco on the Mikado, Thursday.
lie is now stopping at Salt Lake City, but
Is expected 10 proceed across the continent
en- route for Europe.
Southwestern Minnesota reports the
ground alive with young grasshoppers,
which have already begun ealing the vege-
taLlon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-05-29
nuIingtOn.

Col. W. q. Veazey of Rutland. The
brave commander of our gallant 10th Yer.
mont Regiment at Gettysburgh, is expect.
ed TO address the people Of this town next
Monday evening.
The village scho is, under the instrac.
ton OF Miss Clara Barnard and Miss Brak.
enridge, are giving good satisfaction, thus
far and the teachers throughout the town
are ladies of refinement and thorough Gull
ture.