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dent, which also illustrates the magnitude
Of the fraudulent combinations, will show,
1t was decided last Friday, very secretly.
by Secretary Bristow, In connection with
only few of the officers necessary for the
duty, and with the knowledge of the Cab
met, that the seizures should be made on
Monday. Saturday the st. Louis distilers
were informed from Washington that the
lightning would strike on Monday. They
were not, however, able to avert the force
Of the stroke. The New York Times says
that the magnitude Of the frauds which
have been perpetrated may be inferred
from the fact that in st. Louis alone, where
every distiller save one Is charged with
sending out untaNed spirits, the Govern
ment has been cheated to the extent of one
million dollars. There was no great dis
play of ingenuity about the methods of
perpetrating these frauds. The first essen
tial point was TO secure perfect under
standing between the distiller and the rec
tifier then II was necessary to corrupt one
or two of the local officers of the internal
revenue. After that the frauds could be
worked so smoothly that no special pains
were taken for their eoncealment. When
the system was in full working order, ev-
cry second barrel of whisky which was
sent out escaped the payment of duty. To
Secretary Bristow is due the entire credit
of breaking up this widespread conspira-
cy against the revenue. 1t does not vet
appear that Commissioner Douglas had any
responsibility for its existence, beyond that
which may be involved in being totally
deceived as to the character of a number Of
his subordinates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14
"A centennial celebration mu

"A centennial celebration must look like
small business to the japanese, who have
just celebrated the 253jth anniversary of
their country's existence,
They arc preparing TO work a gold
mine in Dublin, N. H., putting down
shafts, etc, About $50, 900 have been invest
ed.
During furious storm at CONSTANT
nople, Monday, the lightning struck a
powder magazine in Scutari and caused a
terrible explosion. A portion of the city
wall was overthrown and many houses de-
molished, and 200 persons killed and in
iured.
The new church built by DIR. John
Halls Presbyterian society at New York,
was dedicated, Sunday. The cost has been
about 81, 10000 including $35O,OOO for the
land, and the building will comfortably
seat 1000 persons. Robert Bonner has Civ
en- 100000 toward paying for the church.
Newspaper readers will remember
some talk there was last summer, about a
reputed Philadelphia invention of new
motor power, a sort of cold vapor generated
by mechanical action from water and air
Nulcu was " supeIscue st0dhi anu WhtoI
power altogether, and accomplish other in
credible things. II begins 10 look as II
there were really some basis to the story,
as a caveat has just been filed at the patent
office for the invention, which is said tf-I
lind favor with scientific men. Boz
On the Sunday following his capt
TicondOroga, Ethan Allen attended a iuie
worship in the little meeting houS61nss' ui VA
nington. The Clergyman, who WV . az i'S'
vout as he was patriotic, took oeSai, 's9 40 ~
ing the long prayer that precsv weas'on, uu ~
tha God of batt,es AusnI the exploit
share which Providence NOTION Vi "
did not exactly agree wi h"u 4" 'no n'"' !,
held his peace for somelm VI us pAS'''
overcome by PASSING une' o"' "ua"
his seat and called ouEs5 iniPuiS', @io9o
Please mention the fFou''' arson De"v '
was there" ho"' '""' '@"- nav
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

more in attendance on tho lecture,u ..
have attended on some of the n,a.i
lectures when the circumstances wa.
favorable. The friends Of the cansa
feeling encouraged aud think thero +.
gradual increase Of Interest.
Seven dwelling houses are alreadn
process of erection or are undergoing "
tensiye repairs, aud others are soon r. =
com menced. The house being rebun, -
DR.. Vail was the birth place of C.. A. n,
Of the N. Y. sun.
The Methodist Society open their ve.,.-
on wednesday p. NJ. at 2 O'Clock. viii
dedicatory services. Rev NJ. 4. Cins"
presiding elder, breaches the sermon. W.
other clergymen of that denomination vn,
participate in the exercises. Rev, f. R,.a
ford, the new pastor comes from GofTs,or.
lie commenced his labors last Sundsv
During the winter Rev. NJ. II. Hsr,.
delivered course Of Sunday evening ia,
lures before his people in Brattleboro snl
by request he is 10 repeat The course her.
commencing next Sunday evening. Win
the one ontilled THE true Idea OF Lsb,,n
The Sunday School connected with the tn,
veIsallst society has recently adopted q mo-.
constitution aud reOrganz u for the wa,
The school is ia flourishng cunditio,
the present number Of scholars being Tia
gain Of IS in the last year. The s.baj
purpose 10 give a public entertainment in
course ola few weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

While Postmaster General Jewell is do
ing praseworthy work of reform in his
department, Secretary Bristow ofthe Treas
ury, 1t appears, is equally active and de-
termlned in searching out leaks and frauds
in the internal revenues Of the govern
ment. 1t lhad been whispered about that
something was to be done to put stop TO
Illicit whiskey distilling, and on Monday
the movement eliminated in the seizure of
over thirty prominent distilleries and rec
tifying houses in st. Louis, Chicago, Mil
waukee, and other places in the South and
West. The result reached was attained af-
ter nearly nine weeks work, performed by
the Secretary of the Treasury through the
solicitor Of the treasury, no other officers
of the department, not even in the Secrsta-
ry's office, being entrusted with the secret.
1t was kept most scrupulously private from
ALI in the office Of internal revenue, 1t hay-
ingdbeen ascertained before any active
steps were taken that all important official
secrets affecting the whisky ring were tel
egraphed TO its members Immediately.
During the last ten days OF the operations
II became necessary to open the outlines OF
the case to small number In the Office Of
internal revenue, and almost Immediately
the secret which had been successfully
kept for eight weeks began TO leak out.
The. ring has had efficient spies, and those
who have been in confidential relations
with high officers, as the following incl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14
tiOIsl TIL"

The celebration Of the Tconderoga cen
tennial on Monday was enthusiastic and
successful. About six thousand people were
in attendance, large proportion of them
being from Vermont. The order Of exer-
cises embraced the firing Of one hundred
guns at sunrise, the reception of invited
guests by Post Alfred Weed, refreshments
and picnic, procession and march over the
route taken by Ethan Allen and his men
May 10, 1776, prayer, addresses and music.
Col. w. E. Calkins delivered the principal
grafton, and brief and spirited addresses
were made by Rev. ]. F. Cook of Boston.
and Col. Joyce of Rutland, congressional
representative elect.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

The early reports concerning the damage
to the crops by the severe weather Of early
spring were quite discouraging, but more
careful Investigation since shows them to
have been exaggerated, and, If favorable
weather is had during the summer months,
it is probable that there will he a compare
lively large yield, the timely rains of the
past ten days having given an encouraging
aspect to the situation. Advices from abroad
are that the crops on the continent are in a
back ward state, owing to the cold and dry
weather, but the tone of the European mar
kets does not indicate any apprehension Of
serious results.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

Judge Cuts died suddenly of heart DIS
ease on the 2slh OF April, at his farm in
North Harlland, Uhe old Gov. Spooner
iarm.) lie was born in Portsmouth, n.
H., Aug 3, 1902 entered the Latin gram
mar school at nine years old fitted for
college 1T Phillips academy, Exeter, n. H.,
in 1878 thea under the charge ofthe revered
DR.. Abbott; entered Harvard college in 1919,
and finished his collegiate course in 1923.
lie was distinguished in college for his ell
Ocutiou and for his taste for military tao
tics. He studied law with the Hon. Jere-
miah Mason of Portsmouth, "a giant in
stature, giant in mind" one of the most
eminent lawyers of that period. In 1924
he was invited by the citizens Of p orts-
mouth to deliver a Fourth OF July Grafton
great compliment for so young man.
The largest church in town was filed to
overlooking with ladies', gentlemen, the
citizens and the military, but his clear, mu-
steal voice was distinctly heard throughout
the crowd, aud loud and repeated cheers
followed it, close. He practiced law in the
Office Of Hon. lchabod Bartlett, talented
and able lawyer, then in Congress, until
1923, when he opened an Office by himself.
lie was chosen Colonel of the lst Regi-
ment of i. II. militia aud Aid TO the Gov
ernor. When Lafayette visited this coun
try for the last time, as Aid to the Govern
or and Colonel, he was one of the deega-
ton TO meet the General and escort him
into Portsmouth. During the strongly
contested election between Adams aud
Jackson, Mr.. Cuts was selected by some
of the first men in Portsmouth to edit pa
per called "7he Signs Of The Times" To sus-
tain the cause of the good and great states
man, john q. Adams. This he did in an
able manner, practicing law at the same
time. In 1879 he married Mary r. S., cid
est daughter of Hon. WIN. Jarvis Of Wealth
erstield, VT. lie stood high at the bar of
Rockingham county and was much re-
spected, hut in 1888 removed to North Hart
land, As CJnsul Jarvis esteemed agriculture
al pursuits so highly that lie offered them
valuable estate in llartland If they would
reside there. lie was admitted TO the bar
in Woodstock. He represented the town
of Hartland in $40, ls4l, lsi7 aud 1858 !;
Windsor county in the Senate, in 1912 3,
and lie was Judge Of the Windsor county
court in 1890 and 81. He was also the
first commissioner OF the insane on the es-
tablishment of this office in 1915. Mr..
Cults was well known as a literary man, a
public reader aud lecturer. As a reader Of
Shakespeare he had gained a high repula-
ton. lie WAS long an officer OF the Wind
sor County Agricultural Society. lie was
an active member of the Vermont Histor-
zeal Society, before which he read several
interesting aud important papers which
have been published. He was at his death,
aud for many years, one of the Vice Presi-
dents of the "New England Historical aud
Genealogical Register" He removed with
his family TO Brattleboro in 1861.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

It. G. Marsh has bought Sanford New
ellis house. Price paid, $500.
H. U. Hx has bought out VIM. II.
HIx's interest in Tie hotel property. Price
paid, $500.
-Sadawga lake is now cleared Of ice,
and soon its waters will be covered with
anxious fishermen DESTROYS OF taking out
the tinny TRIES that abound in Its waters.
The Nottingham silver mines are at
tracing wide attention for their abundance
of wealth, and parties aIe already on the
road from California to explore its mex
haustaLle riches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

The anniversary exercises Of the Com
gregalional Sabbath school were held last
Sunday. May 9. From tue several reports
presented we learn that the average attend
anco has numbered thirty more :han tho
year previous. Considerable religious in
terest has been manifested in the school
twenty-oight having united with the
church. Only one death has occurred
among IFS members during the year. The
library which for few years past has been
much neglected, has had a general over
hauling aud some sixty dollars, worth Of
new books added. From the penny col
lections twenty dollar library has been
purchased for the seamen. 1t was num-
bered $3.50 and placed on board the schoon-
er "Annie Burr" bound for Buen1s Ayres
and Liverpool.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

Some miscreant or niscreanls without
provocation or motive have done much
harm here recently by badly cutting a
great deal of clothing that was len out over
night on the clothes lines. II they should
happen TO be found out, ND such things
are too mean TO keep well, hey might find
II for their health TO remove the sphere of
their operations.
A very brilliant meteor was seen here
on the evening of April S0lh at about 7.
o'clock. 1t moved rapidly In a northerly
direction far to the east and near the bori-
ION, aud quickly disappeared behind
mount Pisgah. Its apparent dalnete, was
about one fifth that Of the moon. Its color
was bright golden, and il threw OF several
pieces that burned with the same intensity
as itself. Only few persons here saw n
probably because its path was SO near the
earth.
Rev. l.. ii. Stone OF Casllelon. VT
lectnred before the AlRsdale Temperance
Union, Thursday evening, May 6lh, in the
Baptist church. The Burgess minstrels
had all exhibition On the name eseninx IN
American Hall, apd it waa qoIle stormy
and disasreeabie efenlng, bit there were
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

The Sew Orleaps Picayune say, fine
fruit Yield this season will be uuadrunls
that Of last year, aud the largest eve,
kuuwh at the South. Peaches aud gr,ne.
will be especially abundant.
A nugget OF copper, 9s per cent pur
ore, Weighing 5000 lbs, is ON exbibiuor
at st. Louis. 1t came fiom The Lake Sn.
periOr region, where it was taken from An
ancient digging. The mass when found
had evidently been detached from lis he.
by ancient miners, whose stone hammer.
In great numbers, were found in the mine
First cousins were married in Ottav,
county, Kansas, last week. When The r..
lationship was discovered, the Judge and
minister waited on the parties, read the
law to them, and informed them that thee
must consider Themselves unmarried.
The President has appointed ex-Sens.
tor ID. ID. Pratt OF Indiana, cummissioper
OF internal revenue IN place of Mr.. Doug.
lass, resigned. Mr.. Pratt is a native Of
Maine, graduate OF Hamilton college, q
lawyer by profession, aud has all the dual.
tiles requisite to make good commission.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

1t is quite amusing to witness the char |
acteristics of people sometimes they have |
such curious ideas, and behave in such a |
peculiar way that others cannot understand |
them or know what they wish. Several |
weeks since we alluded to proposed high
way from school district No. !, TO the great |
thoroughfare of the southern part OF this |
town. When road is proposed it is prop |
err To have everything placed in its true
light, even 10 the cost of construction and |
the benefits obtained, also all objections of
whatever nature; but such objections ought
to be correctly made if possible, and en-
forced with kindness and due regard I'D
those who make the request lor.,,.,o road
for nothing is gajPe.ea-oS mlsrepreseuting
or aO"sl2g Z persons who take an interest in
sue affairs. Should persons feel like
slandering us we probably would make re-
ply similar TO that which the strong Quaker
did when friend asked him why he per-
United his feeble better hal to abuse him,
Said he, sit pleases her and il don't hurt L."
II is great wonder 10 people in town why
one person opposes his neighbors and
friends In trying TO have more humane
road to travel on, inasmuch as he, the op-
ponent, will be benefited as much, If not
more than others. The opinion of people
about his reasons for so doing are various.
There have been statements made concern
Ing this road that ought to be corrected, or
placed in different light. II one man on
ly was to be benefited by this road, prob
ably half dozen persons would not have
subscribed nearly one hundred dollars for
ii, neither would there be such an activity
in other towns adjoining about it. Among
the petitioners are some of our reliab le and
business men, scattered over different Sec
tons of the town, who know that the pub
lie require the road built. Some NAV
claim II will not accommodate all of the peo-
pie on the Hill, but II is often admitted
that the eastern section in the winter espec.
tally, have not one half the difficulty TO
. getto public th0rou3hflre as others in the
western section have. The distance of the
proposed road Is less than any other road
from the river road to the school house and
the grade will not probably be more than
two-hflhs as steep, making nearly as good
route as any in town. This seems rather
"iar Fetched" but II is a splendid grade 10
get on or across Pannell Hill. As for the
cost OF building it, we say perhaps some
could make II reach their 5000 II thew
"bossed" 1t, but we wish TO have 1t built
for half OF that sum, for parties have offer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

II the reports of the Virginia papers are
to be relied oil, the condition of that State
is now all that could be desired. The Rich
mond Enquirer says that, leaving out the
question of slave property, there is more
real wealth in the State to-day than ever
before, while the money is pretty evenly
distributed, the poor being richer and the
rich poorer. There is little wilful ideness
among the people, nearly the entire able
bodied white population being at work at
some trade or profession. Dissipation does
not prevail to a great extent, there is scarce
ly any drunkenness, much less gaming,
and no rioting around grog shops. If this
picture is true TO life there are some North
ern States that could profitably learn a
thing or two OF Virginia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

The New York Times, facetiously reply
sng to numerous enquiries on the subject,
does not perceive any danger TO the coun-
try, through the creation Of an American
Cardinal. The new Cardinal is man of
eminent private virtues, patriotic Amer
lean, and in every way, as man, absolute
ly free from reproach. He has never join
ed in any attack on the public schools, and
the Times thinks he would be very un-
likely man to organize conspiracy to over
turn the Constitution and liberties of the
United States, or to head a mob TO demand
the deposition of the President, and the IN
PRODUCTION OF foreign and bloated despot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

The PRICE OF BUTTER.-Thcre has
been tumble in the price of butter at St.
Adams, but the Messenger tells the people
it would be unreasonable TO suppose that
former prices will be reached, or if reached
that they will be sustained. Everything
else has taken tumble. A pound Of but
ter will now buy more dry. goods than ii
would year or two ago. So that, low as
the price may seem, it is relatively about
as advantageous as hitherto.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14
Vernon.

"A base ball club wa. organized last
week. The following are the officers
Geo. NJ. Parker. president o. ii. Stevens,
vice president; f. NJ. Heard, secretary and
treaSnreIE j. Allen, L. l.. Wood, J. Boyle,
directors; d. Dryer, captain. The other
members are +. Is. Clark and Fl. Fairman.
1t is reported that man in Vernon,
has now on hand $50 900 worth Of tobacco.
He raises from nve TO seven acres OF the
weed yearly aud is holding il for 10 cts.
per pound.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14
Jam atca.

1t is no said that foul play is suspect
ed in the case Of the man alleged to have
died Of exhaustion on Ball mountain, as
reported by our correspondent last week.
VIM. Arlin, one OF the men who deserted
MIR. Dening on the mountain is reported to
have run away, aid search is being made
for him. The stomach of the dead man has
been sent to Boston for analysis, poison be-
ing suspected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

The call for the Republican State Con-
vontion of California-to be held June 10
invites "all who have decent regard for
republican institutions and are willing to
vote intelligently for their preservation,
TO take part in the selection Of delegates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

Miss Electa Dickinson Of West North
field shot off the end of one OF her fingers,
few days ago, while thuushtlessly hand
ling a small pistol.
MIR. and Mrs. Henry Dickinson have
left the old homestead in West Mortified,
where they have resided for several years.
and are soon TO return to California.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14
Important 20 TraNeIers.

nnen you visit or leave theeity Of NEW YoRK,n,
s uh"S,nee and expense of carriage hire and stop ~
ShAND CENTRAL DEPOT. II has over $50 elegant.
iurnlshed rooms, and is fitted up at expense Of
SseI sSuO,OOO Elevator, steam, and all modern i'm
Ranoseusnts' european plan. The hEBTAI'
-, Lunch Counter and Wine Rooms are sup
ped with the best the markets can furnish The eul
go ss Unsurpassed. Rooms for single person, "
low so that visitors to the city and travellers car
r M, more iuIuriousy, for less money At the GRAND
.oN thAn 81 any other hrst-clAss hotel In the city
stages aud cars pass the hotel every minute for I
parts OF the city. G.F.&w,DaARRISoN, ManlgeTi'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14
WArERrOWN UNION LIVE STOCK MARKR1.

WATERrowS, May IL, 1878.
Prices Market Beef. A few choice-aiO T6talI 90
Extra ITO OOelO so; first quality s. 50ae so; Second
quality, 80 so,A6 %; third quality, IS BO4e 90.
(N.B.-Choice grade include nothing hut Stalled
HOO to 400 10 bullocks extra and first quality In.
Guides the best large, fat second and third quail
ny includes oxen and two and three year old steeTL
Stores-"orking 500, 2O0ea $40 FpAir.
Mich Cowsaui CalyeG--S35 to as extra, 65to s5.
Yeariings-slOtol Is. Two years old !20to as
Three years Old-s30 to as.
Veal Calves 81 SO q 8 90.
Prices OF ~sheep aud Lambs.--In lots, IS 90, 3 e.
Ga q ID.
Hides-Brighton, lac y h Country 7c.
.TAloS-Brghtun, &c en-. Country l-2c per 4,
Pelts VI 1922 rs each. Calf skins l5e z 10.
Poultry l5al6c b ID.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14
Re0te7O Of The Markets.

NEW YORK. May IL. Flour hTm; St. Louis eI.
ras Is b0As So Minnesota extras So O0aB 50; choke
white wheat extras IS 60d6 50. Wheat, red western
u Ssi amber do. 81 ~; white Michigan 81 SO. Oats
western mixed, IS@ Tic; white 7Ga 7Sc. Corn west
ern mixed. SsdS9c; white, 500 pOc Pork new mess
sll 90 Beef, plain mess, SIS OOaI0 90.
CHICAGO, May IL. Flour Arm; superhne eI.rI
At - 75a6SO; family brands 81 500 80 WheAt high;
NO spring 81 VI cash. Corn firm; No mixed TX
Lard SIS o..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

The Gar of all the Russias arrived at
Berlin, Monday, on visit TO Emperor
William, and it is believed that in some
way this conference will virtually decide
the question whether Europe is to have
peace or war during the coming summer.
There evidently has been growing feel
ing that almost any day might witness a
rupture between France and Germany.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-05-14

Vice President Wilson is now on tour
through the Southwest, and he everywhere
receives a most cordial and hatterlng re-
ception at the hands Of the Southern peo-
Pile. Mr.. Wilson spent Monday at Mem
phis. Tenn, and in the afternoon len for
Little Rock, Ark, whence he goes TO ST.
Iouis