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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

THE oLERAINE MURDER-ARREsT OF
DAvENPoRT.-The search for young Da-
venport, the suspected accompice Of
Dwight in the murder of Joseph Riley
Farnsworth, in Coleraine, two weeks ago,
was concluded Thursday evening by the
capture of Davenport near the village of
Williamstown, which lies about six miles
west of North Adams. He was arrested
by stage driver, who had been posted by
the officers sent from this village as he
was driving toward North Adams. Da-
venport was sitting beside the road and
made no resistance whatever. He readily
confesses that Dwight and himself commit
ted the terrible crime, but says Dwight did
the striking while he merely acted as
looker-on. Dwight only meant TO stun
him. On the day of the murder Farms
worth had gone to Greenfield TO see about
his pension, and Dwight and Davenport
arranged TO rob him and take the money
and Ego West" Accordingly, just at night :,
they started down the road, both cutting a
caDe-Davenport a hickory club, and
Dwight maple stick of about the same
size, with which Davenport says the deed
was done. About half a mile farther on
they met Mr.. Farnsworth coming up and
saluted him with "Hello," and he replied
by asking them where they were going,
which they answered by turning about
and starting back with him. They com
menced talking about farm matters, with
Farnsworth slightly in advance OF them,
and they walked along thus until the lane
leading to Mr.. Farms worth's house was
reached, when Dwight, who had been ur-
ging him, Davenport says, TO strike the
first blow, struck Mr.. Farnsworth heavily
from behind, instantly telling him to the
ground and then repeated the blows, how
many times Davenport cannot tell, until
Farnsworth remained quiet, when Dwight
rihed his pockets, and calling to him (Da-
venport) who had fed 10 the bushes on the
side of the road, when the first blow was
struck 10 ''come on" flung away his club
and started on the run across the fields.
Davenport also threw away his club and
followed to Dwighrs house where their
clothing was changed, and then started
away over the hills, taking the route as de-
scrlbed by Dwight. The two became sep.
arated at Petersburg Junction, and Daven-
port wandered about until Wednesday,
when he determined TO start for home and
take the consequences. Dwight's club has
since been found in the place indicated by
Davenport, and shows Enthusiastically that
II was used in the commission of the crime.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

The TeXcan coast was visited, last week,
during a severe equinoctal storm, by some
of The worst disasters ever known in this
country. News first came saying that the
wind had piled up the water in Galveston
bay and caused an inundation of the city of
Galveston, resulting in a serious loss Of
life and property. Later reports say that
the town of Indianola, one of the chief
places on the Texas coast, situated 100
miles so uthwest of Galveston, has been en-
tirely swept away. It's population was 1000
and the loss of life is estimated at 200. The
press dispatches state that on Wednesday,
the 18th, the winds were from the eastward,
veeling TO the north. On Thursday morn
ing, they became more steady increasing
10 gale. The water was waist deep.
Every man, woman and child was seeking
a place of safety. 1t blew fearfully. The
situation was awful. Screams from wo-
men and children could be heard in every
direction. The water was six feet deep in
the streets. About O'Clock Friday morn
ing, the winds veered TO the northwest, The
waves then became chopped, and houses
were washed away or tumbled to pieces.
The destruction is represented as being al
most complete. Dead bodies of men, wo-
men and children are scattered in all di-
rections, and strew the coast for miles. In
formation has also been received that the
towns of Matagorda, Salusia and Cedar
Lake, and possibly others, have all been
swept away. There are very scant partic-
ulars, however, about either of these disas-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

The New York Times warns the public
that "Elias & Co.." of that city, the origin
ators of "the sawdust swindle," and well
known in connection with other swindling
schemes, are out with a new attempt in
their special line in the shape of great
general average sale," so called. They
announce that they have made arrange
ments TO dispose of s4,OOO,OOO worth of sur
plus goods, annually, and that they dis
tribute them in boxes supposed TO he worth
IS, $40, sl5, $40, 25 and $50 each, respective
ly. 10000 of their circulars have been sent
through the New York Post Office. If any
of our readers have been favored with cop
les they will do well to put the circulars in
the fire and keep their money in their
nnckels.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

The improvements upon the Universe
list church are rapidly approaching COM
plelion. The society has been worshiplng
for the summer in Hopkins Hall, but an
ticipate graf satisfaction in a return to
their church, supplied with convenient and
commodious Sunday school and prayer
rooms, and an audienceroom rendered much
more comfortable and pleasant by recon
struclion. The dedication services will oc-
cupy two days, and are expected TO occur
in about two weeks.
The Methodist church is progressing
satisfactorily. It's beautiful spire has been
completed, and the audience room and
front hall will be ready for use in few
weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

1t is not alone in the country that the Ell
feet of the hard times is felt in the marked,
and, in some cases, almost disastrous de-
probation in the value of real estate. The
New York Herald says there is "nose-
less panic" in real estate in that city. The
general shiinkage since 1872 8 has been full
ly one-third on general parcels, while on
some specialties that had been run up 10 an
extravagant fig ure, the decline has been fifty
per cent. This view of tie market is said to
be fully confirmed by the savings banks
and the life insurance companies, where
heavy volumes of bonds and mortgages
are held. II is generally conceded by Of
fic ials of these institutions that on all prop
erty except such as is in the hands of
wealthy and unembarrassed owners the
shrinkage is from thirty TO thirtythre e
and third per cent. on the ruling prices
of 1873. Already many of these institu
tions have had resurveys made of the prop
erty upon which they have made advances,
and are calling in sufficient amount TO
cover the shrinkage. Some of the officials,
however, deprecate this course as tending
to produce general panic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

The ECLIPsE.-On Wednesday the 10Th
inst, takes place an annular eclipse of the
sun, which will be visible in large part of
the United States north of the Ohio river.
This will be the only annular eclipse WISH
BILE from this part of the world during the
rest of the present century, though there
will be other sorts of eclipses. The last be-
fore was in 1869. At all places south Of a
line drawn from Shoreham, VT, to Port
land Me-, and north Of line drawn from
Great harrington through Chicopee and
Northbridge, 10 South Wellheet the eclipse
will be annular, that is, The sun, not who'll
ly covered by the moon will appear only
as luminous ring at The height or the
eclipse. Midway between the two geo.
graphical lines mentioned this luminous
ring will be OF equal breadth all around the
dark disc of the moon, but at points north
or south of midway the observer will see
the breadth of the ring unequal on the two
sides of the sun. The annular eclipse will
begin very soon after sunrise. The partial
eclipse will have begun before we see the
sun. At Boston II will rise on the 29lh all
ready three-6flhs eelipsed, at 5,55 a. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

Sheriff Sprague did good service when
he laid hands upon the thief who had in hi,
possession The goods that lad been missed
from the store Of o. c. Fits of West Wards.
boro. The individual has been seen aronna
the village for several days, and as no per.
son knew where he lodged, suspicion ra,.
tened itself upon him. He was seem IN
leave the village on Thursday of last week
and some men al work on the road from
Jamaica 10 Winhall saw him pnss with
several large bundles, and, as he wa,
strongly susf ected, word was sent to Mr.
Sprague In the village. He set out and
overlook the gentleman" on the 70 ID be.
yond Titus Howe's place. He had no bun.
dies, and would not own that lie was the
man but he was brought back TO the vii.
lage. The bundles were found at Mr.
Howe's, where the thief had lefl them. re-.
questing them TO be put on the Mancbes.
Ter stage next morning. But the plan fail.
ed, and the self-styled "misslonary" found
his way 10 Newfane, and he may vet do
missionary work at Windsor, as the cir.
cumstantial evidence is strong.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24
The Maine ELECTIONS.

Official returns of the recent election
from all the towns and cities in the State
except 81, foot up as follows: Conner, re-
publican, for governor, 57,s52; Roberts,
democrat, 5S,O77; Connor's majority, 4775.
The places remaining to be heard from, last
year, gave Dingley, republica N, II MAORI
ty, and counting them the same way now,
the republican majority will be 1852 against
1897. The senate will stand 10 republicans
TO IL democrats and no choice of one men,
Der, in York county, which vacancy will
be filed by the Legislature with Repub-
llcan, making that body stand, 20 repub-
licans to IL democrats, against % and Hast
year. The House OF Representatives is
complete, except one district where here is
a tie vote, showing 50 republicans 10 CO dem
ocrats and 2 independents, against 80 re-
pubicans, 55 democrats, and independ-
ents last year. The republican majority
In joint la'lot is thus % this year against
"a lat year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24
BroOkIine.

The coming fair 10 be held at Newfane
is our present topic. Besides the usual
preparation of household articles, fancy
work, canned fruits, dairy productions, &C.,
our ladies are getting ready for furnishing
good meals to those who have been their
former patrons and as many others as are
pleased to call at their tables. Friends will
please bear in mind that the efforts of these
ladies are for raising money towards pay
ing the Gebt on the Baptist parsonage.
L. o. H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

The NEW York DEMOCRATIC STATE
CONFERENCE.-The New York Democrats
did not have ap altogether harmonious
time at Syracuse, last week. There were
quarrels between Morrissey and Kelley,
between Tammany and anti-Tammany, re-
sulting in the triumph OF Kelley and Tam
many. Delegates gave each other the lie,
IN debate. The presiding officer, Mr.. Ma
gone, was inefficient and unfair. But with
the aid of the police, the Convention got
through without fsticuhs, and nominated
ticket. This was, as to its important
parts, a cut-and-dried affair, the work OF
Governor TildeO. The peculiarly Of il is
that il is headed by Republican. Hon.
John Bigelow, of New York, was present
ed for Secretary ofSState, by Dewitt C. Lit
tleJohn, himself a renegade, who left the
Republican party for the party's good, and
was nominated by reclamation, but with
out enthusiasm. The following is the tick
complete: Secretary of State, John Bige-
low; Comptroller, Lucius Robinson, oil
Chemung county Attorney General, Chas'
s. Fairchild, of Albany Slate Engineer
John ID. Van Buren,, of New York Treas
urer, Charles N. Ross, of Cayueai Canal
Commissioner, Christopher II. WalraIh, oil
Madison State Prison Inspector, Rodney
X. Crowley, of Catlaraugus.
The resolutions reafirm the platform OF
1874, containing a square hard-money
plank. There was good deal OF oppoS-
ton TO this in the committee but the rag
money men were in the minority. On the
school question the Convention gave no
utterance.-Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24
The Multiplication Of Diseases.

Diseases multiply One begets another. trhins
indispositon may, therefore, originate complication
OF dangerous mahdies. Indigestion begets far more
formidable diseases; a multitude Of ailments are
traeeable to eonstipaiioni fever and Ague unhinse
the entire nervous system and Ia therefore the source
Of the protean ailments which AFFECT that portion oil
the human organism Hostetters Stomach Bitter'
however, whether resorted to at the inception Of those
disorders Of the stomach, bowels or liver, which give
birth to the majority Of diseases and disabilities OF
taken when they have ripened into formidable malu
nty, are alike powerful to cure. The process OF re-
coyery Is, OF course, longer when the mahdy n.'
COINED headwAy, but Il is none the less certain
pepsiA, constipation, bihousneas, kidney complains
and intermittent fever invariably yield TO the opera
ton Of the great Alternative and inVgorAnt-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24
Wilmington.

The high school under the instruction
of Prof. ]. a. Rice has opened prosperous
ly with good number OF scholars and a
commendable zeal.
Misses Mary Spencer and Anna Rose
have opened millinery and dressmaking
rooms in the "Pulsifer house."
Joseph Conrtmarebe has purchased the
blacksmith shop In the lower end OF The
village which he has recently occupied.
The measurements and surveys are be-
ing made between here and West Dover
with view OF running the Screen Noun
tain Railroad" through that place. F.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24
WestmOreIand, n. H.

The meeting held last Saturday night
resulted in vote 10 hold a fair Oct. 10th,
with the following gentlemen for officers
President, A. w. Thompson vice pres
ident, L. w. Aldrich; secretary, VIM. N.
Patten treasurer, VIM. ]. Read.
The report that DIR. Durham has sold
out proves true, and he will dispose Of his
personal property at auction Sept. 25th.
We could tell another rum story if we
tried, but out of aspect for our "neig hbors'
will put it of awhile.
Nothing for the tramps this week.
ED, WARD.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

The selectmen re.surveycd School
street last Saturday. The original survey
not having been recorded was lost.
The contract for building tie new road
connecting the Saxtons River and West
Parish roads at the head of School street
was awarded 10 Capt. Alexander Alcherson
the lowest bidder.
AT The VI. State Fair Geo. W. Pierce
took The first premium on two year old
grade Dutch steers aud c. p. Whitney the
third premium on working oxen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

The reunion of the army OF The Cum
berland was held in Utica, N. Y, last week,
continuing Two days. Gen. Hooker presi-
ded aud President Grant, aud Gen. Sher-
man were present. The reunion was a
splendid success. Gen. Geo. l. Waterman
OfChieago, delivered an address, and there
were spirited remarks from other officers
present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

1t is announced that Mr.. Bristow has
stopped the issue of ten cent fractional cur
rency. Naturally, he selects this, the
smallest piece OF paper currency, for earli-
est displacement. 1t is probable Il at we
shall ere long hear the jingle OF silk or dimes
in eommon use once more. A few months
hence, IL all works well, The little paper
i'bIts'' will be seen no more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

On Friday, the nth, sheriff Spragro
brought in the man charged with the rob.
berry OF o. c. FUSS store of West Wards
boro. As The grand jury for the sep,em
Der term of court were about TO close tbei,
labors they were ready TO give his case an
immediate hearing, which resulted in bis
going 10 Capt. Stones TO board, wbno
awaiting further orders. a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24
Vernon.

DEATH OF JARVIS F. BURROWS.
Jarvis F. Burrows, a prominent citizen
of Vernon, and man well known through.
out the State, died on Thursday morning.
at the age of GA. He held various public
offices in town and county, and was
member of the legislature for many years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24
WillIamsVIlIe.

Our church society have put up a
framed building, OF 36x24 n, where The
good things of the table will he served to
the friends who wish on both days Of the
County Fair, 10Th and Both, and making
their saloon first class, and most comfort
able resort.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

The Massachusetts Democrats, in their
state convention at Worcester, this week,
renominated Mr.. CASTOR for Governor.
The Republican convention will be held at
Worcester next Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24
JBeDermont 4Benit.
BRATTLEBORO
FRIDAY EVENING, SEPT, "a, 1875.

Gen. N. p. Banks of Massachusetts, has
been engaged TO deliver the address at The
windham County Fair next Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

oYsTERs.-R. r. Higgins q Co., Boston,
the wholesale dealers, are now selling the
trade at 81 40 per gallon. See advertise
ment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24
WIndhan County Pair.

The following is the programme of the
Windham County fair, TO he held al New
fame on Wednesday and Thursday of next
week -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

The Two parties were not very distinctly
divided nom each other either by eandi-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

Rev. N. L. Perry, will preach at E,s,
Guilford next Sunday at Up. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-09-24

"a. NJ. All entries of stock, fruit, veg.
etables, samples of field crops, products oil
the dairy, maple sugar and manufactures.
to he made at the office of the secretary,
Entries of household and fancy articles Ia
be made at the hall.
10 A. NJ. The board of managers will
meet at the hall, 10 fill vacancies in the sew
erAl committees. All committees are par
lcularly requested TO be present at this
meeting.
I'm. Exhibition of trained and work
ing oxen.
2P.M. All horses for exhibition must
be presented to the committee at the Judg-
es' stand, prepared TO pass twice around
the track for inspection by the committee.
3P. NJ. Address by Hon. n. Z. BANKS.
THURSDAY.
ga. NJ. Exhibition OF first class horses.
10 4. NJ. Till noon. Exhibition and trot-
ting Of third class horses.
l30 r. NJ. Trot for two prizes.
$50 p. NJ. Foot race for three przes-S5,
50, 81.
BPM The Society will meet to choose
officers and hear report Of committees on
premiums.
Music by the Putney brass baud.
Exhibitors Of oxen and steers should re-
member that the rules Of the Society re-
quire each pair TO be weighed and weight
certified to by weigher.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-15

THE LOUISIANA REPORT The report of the
subcommittee upon Louisiana affairs has not
been laid before the House OF Representatives.
The people demand that it shall be produced
now, while their attention is given to the case,
and they understand that for the general COM
mittee to withhold it virtually amounts to its
suppression. The HERALD has air eady pub
lishsd its substance-hve days ago-but now
that the President has stated in his Message
his views Of the situation the formal report
of the committee ought to be laid before the
country in justice to all parties.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-01-15

for substantial right than for techni-
cal punctilios, and since the Presidents
disclaimers they will have no fears that legis-
lative independence will be hereafter unjusti-
fably interfered with 1t is clear that the
Louisiana Legislature on the 4th of January,
was body as to whose legality there might be
reasonable difference of opinion.
But these doubts or difficulties should not
blind the country to the actual condition Of
things in Louisiana. Here is State in a
condition of anarchy, State in which the
actual State government is not compe-
tent to maintain itself without fed
eral support, a State in which federal
authority is as necessary for the preservation
OF the peace as if it had no State government
at all, State in which the federal army is
the real governing power, because the local
government would topple into ruins if not
propped by federal bayonets, and the ques-
ton is forced upon Congress and upon the
country as to what ought to be done to re-es-
tablish republican institutions Congress is
bound to consider whether it has any duties,
and what its duties are, in such an emer-
gency. The President again submits this
grave question to the consideration of that
body and things have come to such
pass that Congress can no longer evade its
responsibility without public condemnation.
Unless Congress takes some action the Presi-
dent is committed to pursue his policy, and
if it shirks the responsibility of directing him
when he solicts it's instruction the country
will lay all the blame at its door, The
anarchy which prevails in Louisiana can be
removed only by Congressional action, and
the country looks with deep interest to its
action, which the President processes his
implicit willingness to respect. If there is
any immediate remedy it must be supplied by
Congress at this session