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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

FIsH CVLTURE.-A meeting OF the fish
commissioners Of the New England States
was held at Boston on Wednesday. at The
State House. DR.. NJ. Goldsmith Of Rnl-
land, and Or. NJ. c. Etmunds, of Weston,
the commissioners for Vermont, were pres
ent. DIR. Goldsmith was elected chairman
Eight hundred and sixty thousand Young
salmon are to be put this spling into the
head waters Of the Connecticut river, ana
10000 young salmon into the head waters
of Champlain. The Vermont commission
ers have agreed at their own expense Iopu'
into the Connecticut, at Bellows Falls, this
spring, two millions of young shad These
are the most extensive plants of fish thus
lar undertaken in this State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

The BRADFORD DEFALCATIoN. - The
sudden disappearance of G. p. Wright, tel
Ter of the Bradford Savings bank and trust
company of Bradford, VI, causes much ex-
element In that place, and it Is now be-
lieved that he has been guilty of incen-
diarism as well as robbery. About two
weeks ago Wright built a fire in the bank
and went 10 breaklas Soon ailer the
smoke was seen issuing from the door, and
1t was broken open aud tho books and pa
pers about the desk were found on fire, but
lhe journal containing the account of this
months business was destroyed. There
was an unusually hot fire in the stove, and
at the time II was thought that the fire
caught from spark from the pipe. When
the treasurer Of the bank, l.. +. Hale,
reached the place, il was found that the
ledger was gone, but 1t was thought that it
was stolen during the fire. Last week the
officers of the bank investigated the matter.
On Tuesday evening they were in the bank
and Wright went in, but soon left. Amer
they left, Wright went into the bank again
and took what money there was In the safe
amounting 10 some $1,000, as near as can be
learned from The depusilors, and left on the
night train, going South. The next morn
ing the news Of his fig Vt was telegraphed
over the country, and he was arrested at
Poisdam, N. Y, Wednesday. As the
books arc destroyed, 1t Is not known how
much he has taken heretofore, Wright has
been arraigned for embezZlement and arson,
and Is under heavy bonds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

The maple sugar season has been extra
fine since the middle of March. Some of
the sugar makers believe it to he "douhle
extra" by the way they have had to push
things to keep pace with the run, Joseph
Miller sets about 700 buckets, and gathers
some days 40 barrels Of sap. In one "run"
ofsap he gathered $50 barrels. From Tues
day the l7Ih ult., to Saturday the 9th, he
sugared of "a times, making about 1000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03
Grafton.

The cold weather gives promise Of a
long maple sugar season. Present price OF
best, l21 cts.
Quantities Of poplar timber, for the
manufacture Of paper, are still taken over
the frozen ground to market
The Barker family are spending week
here, giving lessons in sacred music, to
close with a concert Friday eve, Apr. 81.
Mr.. Alden Gibson has bought the
Stephen White place, and intends repair
ing and making a pleasant, commodious
home. a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

THE BENGAL FAMINE.-Reporls from
the famine districts Of Bengal are much
more lavorable-Lord Salisbury having
displayed a most energetic policy IN
some districts once considered tbs worst
there is now no extreme distress. RELIEF
works are going on. Food rs freely offer
ing in the open maskst at cheaper rates
than the GoverrGsnt tariff. The difficult
ties of transportation have been overcome
and npney is abundant. 1t seems, there
fore, that the Government has very inli
control of the difficulty. No deaths are re-
ported.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

Proceedings in bankruptcy against the
A. & w. Sprague Manufacturing Company
were instituted on Tuesday by the Nation
al Bank of Commerce, of Providence, r.
I. An earnest protest is made against
the movement, as it will stop the opera
tions of the company, and throw $1,000 per-
sons ont of employment. The trustee of
the Sprague property states the business of
the company has been in livery prosperous
condition since it came into his hands last
December,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

Those cows again! The Glastonbury tax
eatherer has called on Abby Smith with
his little bill for this Springs taxes, which
Miss Abby of course refuses to pay, and as
a consequence we suppose those seven AL
derneys will have to walk over the course
again, with the accompanying newspaper
gush and deluge of pathetic letters from
the sympathizing friends of REFORM"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

The bill known as the McCrary Trans
portation Bill has passed the House. This
bill provides for the fixing of just and uni
form rates for freight and passage transpor-
tation by board of nine commissioners
TO be chosen one each from the nine judi
ci al districts of the United States. II is, Of
course, concession TO the oranges. Mr..
Willard of this State made the principal
speech in opposition to the measure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03
Wilmington.

The Engine Co., Boxer No. /, reorgan-
lied Saturday evening 2lst ult., choosing
John r. Buell., foremani j, II. Kidder, LIST
assistant A. M. Johnson, I'd assistant N.
NJ. Haskell, clerk.
Five persons were baptlsed at the pn>
ion meeting on Sunday 22d Ulty by, Rey.
Mr.. Davis, the Methodist evangelist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

SPAIN. The situation in Spain is very
critical. Marshal President Serrano with
the largest force he has been able to con-
centrate is engaged in a terrible struggle
With the carlist army before BilbOa. The
issue Of the battle, if it do not prove a
drawn battle, will have decisive effect on
Spanish affairs. II line carlists aIe defeat
ed their cause will be Frustrated, and the
government freed from further immediate
danger in that quarter. On the other hand,
should Serrano be decisvely defeated, it
might lead to the overthrow of his govern
ment, and would open Il way TO Madrid
and perhaps 10 the throne, for Don Carlos.
The military resources Of Spain have been
nearly exhausted by seven years of war at
home and in Cuba. Both the Spanish and
carlist armies are filled with boys. It GER
tainly seems TO foreign eyes that the side
triumphing in this, the greatest battle oil
the long war, will have its enemies nearly
at its mercy. But Spanish affairs are very
uncertain, The despair of prophets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

The campaign in Connecticut. which
closes with the annual State election on
Monday next, has been entirely destitute
of noise and display on the surface, al
though in quiet way large amount Of
hard and persistent work has been done by
both parties. The central point of interest
lies in the selection Of legislature whose
duty 1t will be TO elect United States Sen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03
Count, Meeting Of Sun. rIntendent..

The Town perinlondcniS of Sch 'ols in
the County OF Windham met DIR. French,
Secretary Of the Board OF Education at
Brattleboro, on Thursday the 26!h day of
March. Dr. French was chosen chairman
OF the meeting and +. W. Sio lizard secy.
The meeting was quite fully attended, and
after some discussion the following conclu-
sions were reached That the written cX-
aminatiunS for the ensuing year he limited
10 Orthography, Arithmetic, Geography
and Grammar, and that ten questions up
on ca ch Of these hrunchc, of study he ask
cd. That the Spring examinations be
held ON the first Saturday of May. and the
fall. examinations Oh tho last Saturday of
November; and that seventy per cent. of
the questions in the written examination
be correctly answered in order 10 justify
the granting Of certificates TO the applicants.
a committee, consisting Of Rev. f. w.
Omsied, of Townshend, +. W. Sloddard,
of Braltleboro, aud =. +. Barnard Of West
minister, were appointed 10 make arrange
menls for the holding ufa Teachers Insti-
tute during the year, IL thought expedient
so To do,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

Let us all "Go westr Emigrant tickets
from New York 10 Chicago are only 800,
and 10 Omaha only $1,000. Competition be-
tween the leading trunk lines has done it,
but they won't try to cut one another's
Threats at that rate a great while.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

-Guilford has of late been suffering from
an attack Of the mumps. Old and young
have been visited by The disease, which as
sumed in many cases SIEVE form. Hap
PLY the worst now seems 10 be over.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

The Rhode Island election occurred
Wednesday. The Legislature is strongly
Republican. The United States Senatorial
contest is in doubt. The Democrats had no
ticket in the field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03
Fayetteville.
DISASTROUS wINsLow's STORE IN
AsHES.

DISASTROUS FIRE-wINsLow's STORE IN
ASHES.
The quiet village of Fayetteville was
alarmingy disturbed about II o'clock last
Monday evening by The cry Of fire and the
ringing Of the church bell. The three story
dwelling in which was a st re of Lemuel l.
Winslow, was seen TO he On fire on the
roof, by couple of men on their return
home from Brattleboro, who at once gave
the alarm. Mr.. Winslow leil the morning
before for Boston, TO replenish his stock Of
goods, leaving his clerk, John ". Miller,
Mr.. WIS. wife and three childrel as occu-
pants Of the store and house. They were
all aroused soon as could be, aud Mrs.
w. and children found open doors at Mr..
Bolles' hotel. Much Of the contents Of the
dwelling aud store we're removed and stor-
ed for the moment with Mr.. Parsons, OPP
posite the ruins. We learn that Mrs. w.
lost nearly all her personal wardrobe. 1t
was with the greatest effort that the horse
shed which stood only few feet from the
burning building, was saved, thus saving
ing also the she'd and barn of Mr.. W. Mrs.
Newton's dwelling, only few feet north,
was, With great effort also saved, though
most of the contents were removed. 1t is
indeed fortunate that the con1lgration was
no greater. The fire is thought to have
originated from some defect in the Chin
ney. The loss Of property is not yet ascer-
tanned, but is partially covered by insur-
ance in the VI. Mutual.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

II is decided that the proposed Sumner
Memorial shall take the form of statue,
ora monumental structure 10 embrace
statue of Mr.. Sumner, 10 be erected in Bos-
Ton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

CARD OF THLsKs.-To our friends and neighbors In
Fayetteville to whom, under Providence we are in
dabted for the Preservation Of our home, would
offer hurried acknowledgment Of our sincere graft
tude. As our neghbor Winslows house was in flames
we had ne hope Of saving till you brave aud
women, by your cool and courageous enorts-under
leadership admirably in design and e1eeuton-assured
US that We need not despair You worked almost, 1t
seemed superhnmanly yielding neither to fatigue or
fear Of personal safety. You ayerted from us IN up-
sPcakabe misfortune, and thus try very feebly q,
We know to you q spirit Of thlnkfun ess that
cannot begin TO and utteIancc.
NAsoT T NEWTON ASD FAMILY.
Fayetteville, March 81, 1874
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

The Rov. II. d. Metcalr preached Liz
farewell sermon Oh Sunday, March 22d
The society is now without settled pa,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

Senator EdmuHds, who is now IN tlori-
da, writes that his health is almost com
pletely restored, and he will return to
Washington in few days.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

Senator Jones Of Nevada, who has an
income of five millions a year, made sur
ring speech in the United States Senate
Wednesday against Initiation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03
sadawga.

Rev j. Clifford will preach in the Uni
versalst church In this place on Sunday
the 9th day of April.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03
TO ADVERTISERS.

IHg VERMONT PHOENIX has larger circulation than
any other Newspaper In Southern Vermont.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

Several important real estate sales are
]. A. Willard has sold four
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

The public debt decreased s2OOO,Ooo last
month.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

"A. Adams, has purchased the Davis
Brown place. Price 5000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1874-04-03

plight from which the spring sun is just
now beginning 10 extricate us. Mr.. Edit
or, will you keep this subject before the
peopleH II.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-14

under the name Of Bent. About
three months since he married a
very interesting young lady who
had been attending school in van-
couyer, and they settled down in
Corvallis to enjoy the comforts Of
welded lite. Feeling secure in his
retreat, he indulged too freely in
the extract OF rye, and while thus
intoxicated let slip the clue to his
former life. Vigilent search hav-
ing been instituted al the time OF
the escape, the clue was readily
taken, and officer Mccoy, Of the
Metropolitan Police, Portland,
came up and arrested him on Sun
day last, and with a requisition
from the Governor Of Nevada, will
return him to his old quarters iu
the Carson prison. The young
wife, sorrowing, has followed after.
For her the warmest sympathy goes
out from every heart. This incl
dent gives us another illustration
of the fearful risks young ladies
run in consummating matrimonial
alliances with those whose former
lives are a secret.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-14
TARLE TALK.-Yon will find a

TABLE TALK.-You will find a
great deal of character is impaired
and received at the table. Parents
too often forget this; and, therefore,
instead OF swallowing your food in
sulIen silence, instead Of broodmg
over your business, instead Of Sc
verely talking about others, let the
conversation at the table be genial,
kind, social, and cheering. Don't
bring disagreeable things to the
table in your conversation, any
more than you would in your dishes.
For this reason, too, the more good
company yon have az your table,
the better for your children. Every
conversation with company at your
table is an educator of the family.
Hence, the intelligence and the re-
tinement and the appropriate be-
haviour of a family which is given
to hospitality. Never feel that in
telligent visitors can be anything
but a blessing to you and yours.
How few have fully gotten hold of
the fact that company and conver-
sation at the table are no small part
Of education?
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-14

Eastern Oregon is jubilant over
the railroad prospect prospect
that has grown brighter since the
able speech made by Senator Mitch.
ell in presenting the bill for the
construction Of the Portland,
Dalles & Salt Lake Railroad, ETC.,
in the U. S. Senate on the 18th Of
January. The telegraph informs
us that both Nesmith and Colonel
Chapman, President of the road,
hope to get a favorable report from
the House Committee on Railroads,
which will 60 far towards insuring
its final passage. I'll the friends
of the measure are earnestly at
work for its success, and it is hoped
that their efforts may meet with
the most satisfactory results. 1t is
an enterprise that deeply interests
Oregon, and should be pushed with
all the vigor its friends can bring
to bear. The building of this road
will open up a vast and rich coun-
try to settlement, which is now
comparatively worthless, owing to
the isolated condition it occupies,
its great distance from markets, and
the lack of cheap transportation
facilities. With the railroad built,
Eastern Oregon at once opens up a
new era OF growth and prosperity.
II labor and constant watchtulness
will get us the road, we. certainly
shall have it.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-14
Filthy Lucrc.

"There's no such thing as money in
this country" was the exclamation
of an Englishman a few years ago
after brief soiourn in New York.
1t happened in this way:
The Englislman in the course Of his
business, found it necessary to obtain
an advance on some merchandise. He
made the usual arrangement with large
commercial house to accommodate
him. On going to consummate it and
receive the cash, he was good deal
surprised when, in lieu of it, the senior
member rendered to him the accept
ance of the firm. payable at ninety
days' date. 'What am | to do with
this?'' he inquired. "rake it to B. B.
& CO.. manning some well-known
bankersl, was the reply. "They will
give you the money ut legal rate.
The Englishman did as directed. He
met with no difficulty. The paper was
acceptable. and although our hero did
not touch the cash, he received a check
for the proper amount OIL u neighbor-
ing bank. Thither he repaired in the
fun confidence Of having something
tangible. He was mistaken. The To-
dividual ut the bank to whom be pre-
sented the check for payment seized it
nervously. and in rapid, incoherent
manner scraWled some hierOglVDhicS
on its face. and thrust 1t back into the
hands Of its astonished owner, mo-
tioning him at the same time to stand
aside for the next conner. The check
had been duly certified That was
what the sCrawl across its face meant.
In a state Of suspense and anxiety the
Englishman betook himself 70 the
person TO whom he was indebted, and
timidly exhibited what he had to offer.
TO his surprise bis friend y COantepanCs
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-14
Recaptured.

In 1870 the treasure box ofWells
Fargo g. Co., was stolen from the
stage about midway between Elko
and Treasure City, Nevada, by a
band Of highway robbers. They
were all arrested, tried and found
guilty, and one Of them sentenced
to the Penitentiery at Carson, for
thirty years Some time in the
year 1871 there was q general
escapade, and among the number Of
those who got away safely, was
this party who had been sentenced
for thirty years. He worked his
way into Oregon, and has lived in
Corvallis for the past two years,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-14

To KEEP FLOWERS BLooM1NG
All lovers Of flowers should re-
member that one blossom allowed
to mature or ego to seed," Injuries
the plant more than a dozen new
buds. Cut your flowers, all Of
them, before they fade. Adorn
your rooms with them, put them on
your tables; send bouquets to your
friends who have no flowers, or ex-
change fsvors with those who have.
All roses, after they have ceased
blooming, should be cut back, that
the strength Of the root may go to
forming new roots for next year,
and on these bushes not a seed
should be allowed to mature.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-14
TELEGRAPHIC.

Fort LARAMIE. February l0.-A
report came in nlast evening, bya ceur-
ier from the Laramie Peak train, TINT
abont ten miles from the mill Lieuten-
ant Robinson and Corporal Coleman
were surrounded by about forty In
dians. A private named Noles. who
was near by, says the last seen Of
Robinson was that he was leaning for
ward IN his saddle and the Indians
were very close, firing at him. Rob
insOn and the corporal made toward
the mill and Noles ran toward the
train, which was about five miles north
of where the attack Was made. His
horse was shot and killed, and he ran
the remainder of the distance to the
train under the fire Of the Indians.
When he got within sight Of the train
the Indians left him. Bastines left the
mill about two hours after Robinson
left there. which was one hour after
the train had left. He saw nothing Of
Robinson, Coleman or the Indians.
Captain Regan was ordered out imme-
diately with both cavalry companies.
but nothing has yet b+en heard from
him. The train arrived here at 2 PM.
to-day.
Some Indians made a raid on
ranch, yesterday, nine miles from
here, and took one horse and fired OH
the herders. 1t is expected that a
general raid has been made on the
Laramie River.
Colonel Bullock arrived at Fettter--
man yesterday. He says he saw a
large party of Indians at the upper
crossing of Horse Shoe, singing and
dancing what appeared to be the scalp
dance.
CHEYENNE, February ia tele-
gram from Fort Laramie states that
the mail courier from Red Cloud Agen-
cy, with an Indian escort, Ind Just
arrived and brought the information
that Frank Appleton. who was acting
Indian Agent In the absence of Agent
Saville, was killed by Indians on Mon
day night.
Sioux CITY. February 1.-two
mules were stolen from Charles Har-
rowgate. a Government 'freighter.
within three miles Of the Agency.
At White Claybery the Indians
have driven off the beef heriers and
taken charge, saying they will do their
own herd ng.
The corpse of Mr.. Appleton has
left for Fort Laramie, accompanied BY
the Agency's physician, who says be
will not return TO be made target Of
Troops have been telegnphed for.
and the greatest excitement prevails.
A large fire was seen In the direc-
tion Of Red Cloud Agency last eve
ming, and it has probably been burned
ere this.
There appears to be a general up
rising.
The bodies Of Lieutenant Robinson
and Corporal Coleman have just ar
rived at the post, in mutilated con-
1ition,
Captain Eagan's command is ex-
pected to arrive at the tort tonight, as
the Indians passed back to the Agency
the same day of the massacre.
The Quaker Indian policy is now
bearing fruit.
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-14

Notice is given that on Friday,
February 20, at 10 o'clock A. NJ,
at Good Templars' Hall in Salem,
there will be held a meeting OF dele
gates from each Grange in Marion
county, to consider the feasibility
of organizing 8 Marion County
Grange Association, and any other
business Of interest. to the Order.
"A Master and two delegates will
be admitted to represent each
Grange, and any 4th degree mem
beEa ot the Order whofealintereSted
.'fr@~n fFa 'tf2 .~r&t3 E'H
can, 10 pTesena,
The Albany register. [volume] (Albany, Or.) 1868-18??, 1874-02-14

The National Grange, in session
at St. Louis, as yet has spread none
Of their proceeding before the public.
w. d. Coleman, a former editor
of the Richmond Enquirer, has de-
faulted, and attempted suicide.
A glycerine factory at Tyconder-
ago, exploded on the 9th, killing
two men.
Louisville printers are on a strike.
Congress is doing plenty of talk
ing, but turning out little completed
business.
A statute Of the late Col. Il. d.
Baker is to be wrought by HoratD
n. Stone, out of marble, and placed
in the Capitol at Washington.
The latest dispatches fom I4oR.
don indicate Glsdstones defeat.
They show a total Of 2SS Conserve.
tives, and 253 Liberals aud hene
rulers elected to Parliament, the
Conservatives gaining 50 and tho
Liberals 2S seats, The above NJ.
Turns include the election Of sl
home-rulerp, IS Conservatives, ap,ls
8 Liberals from Ireland.