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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12
Infant PrOdigies.

The New York Society for the Proven
ton of Cruelty to Children did a praise
worthy act last Saturday night in rescuing
from his brutal tormentor and task-master
little boy, only seven years old, who had
been compelled by blows and kicks 10 per-
form trapeze and tight-rope feats which
even strong men OF steady nerve and train
ed muscle would hesitate to undertake.
The little fellows stage name was "Prnce
Leo; he was picked up by his master, a
man named Leonard, in Philadelphia, three
or four years ago, and his performances
have been given in the Tivoli German gar
dens in New York. II was observed that
he trembled violently from bodily fear
when brought ont TO perform his feats, and,
the officers of the humane society referred
to regarding ii as clear case of cruelty,
caused the arrest of The man Leonard and
released his victim. The story Of the en-
ployes in the theatre showed that il was on
ly by the most cruel beatings that the boy
had been taught his dangerous mid-air
feats. Even the audience applauded when
the performance was arrested by the officers
and both master and slave were marched
off to the station house. 1t is undoubtedly
the fact that this case was one of extreme
cruelty, but it is none the less true that the
whole business of the public exhibitions of
infant "prodigies" is altogether wrong,
wicked and immoral. The proper place
for all children is at home or in school, in
charge OF their natural guardians and pro-
tectors-aller nightfall, at least, the only
proper thing is that they should have their
supper and go to bed. And if, in Natures
own good time, it shall appear that any
child has a special gift or talent for the
benefit or the amusement of his fellows,
then is 1t right and good that this propensi-
~ should be cultivated and developed In
accordance with Natures own good way.
1t is moth ing less than a crime 10 rob a
child of his childhood but while foolish
parents cannot be prevented from COM
hitting this sin in many different ways it
would be worthy achievement for Chris
tisnity and modern civilization If public
sentiment could be so awakened that every
State should have a law forbidding the pub
lie exhibition of any child who has had
either a natural or an acquired faculty
forced into a precocious and unnatural
growth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

The fiflh annual report OF the Commits
sioner of Education, just published, puts
down tho average daily attendance of pu-
pills in the public schools OF the United
States at four and half millions. The TO-
tal expenditure for schools in the States and
territories in 1874 was "a, 900, 900. The Cher
okee Indians pay the highest price to teach
ers-$225 per month to men and 5000 per
month to women. The expenditures per
capita OF average attendance in the public
schools during the year varied from s24 in
the Cherokee Nation, s22 in Colorado, and
$40 in Massachusetts, 10 S5 in Tennessee,
80 in Utah, s. in Florida and Virginia, etc.
In Vermont the average was s12. The eff
feet OF business depression is particularly
noticeable in the preparatory schools for
the superior instruction of women.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

The West and Centre Baptist Sabbath
Schools have decided TO unto In having a
Christmas festival, to be held at the West
village. A pleasant time is anticipated.
The benevolent Society" of the West
village have chosen the following officers
for the ensuing year:-Presijent, Mrs.
Chester Thurber; Vice President, Mrs.
Hollis Plumb Secretary and Treasurer,
Mrs. Albert Thurber.
We regret to learn that Mrs. +. NJ.
Smith, our milliner, is thinking Of leaving
town TO carry on the millinery business in
Grafton.
L. NJ. Tucker has been appointed post
master in place Of Martin Scott, 2ud, who
has moved TO Brattloboro.
p. Murphy has moved 10 Hinsdale, n.
ii.
Friends to the number of sixty aud up
wards gathered at the residence OF Martin
Scott ID, a short lime previous 10 his re-
movsl TO BratlleborJ, and surprised and
presented him and wife with an elegant
silver cake basket, appropriately marked.
The evening was spent in music and dane
ing. Mr.. S. goes 10 Brattleboro 10 engage
in IL e grocery business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

j. r. osgood q Co. very appropriately
conclude their admirable series of Little
Classics, by volume Of AuthorS, contain
ing brief biographical aud critical sketches
of all the authors represented in tho series,
prepared by the editor, Rossiier johnson.
There are about one hundred and fifty of
these sketches which give ia limited COM
pass, and in a very pleasant way, the
things which one most wishes to know
about the several authors. The sketches,
are freshly written, and give great deal
of Information about authors and their
books, and the different editions of the lat
ter--which knowledge is not easily access
IDLE TO the ordinary reader, outside of the
ponderous cyclopedias and dictionaries of
literature. Those portions which relate to
the less known authors contain facts which
it would be specially difficult 10 lind else
where. Provided with this volume, the
happy proprietor of the dainty little series
can turn in moment to the pages which
relate to any author whose prose or verse,
as represented by the selections in the Sc
ries, may chance to have pleased him. The
volume contains also a general index to all
the previous volumes In the series.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

During the past week paragraph has
circulated extensively among tho papers
stating that the volume OF fractional cur
rency is being rapidly contracted, with a
view TO supplying lis place with silver
coin, and the fear has been expressed that
the coin would be boarded, and that the
result would be serious lack of "change."
But reliable Washington despatch says
that there is misunderstanding on the
subject, as the treasury department has
made no change in its work of redeeming
WORKOUT scrip with new, and not even the
printing OF ten-cent pieces has been stop
ped. There can be no contraction in the
volume of fractional paper currency till
coin is ready to issue, except such contrac-
tIon as is incidental to the redemption.
The minis are constantly employed in
making silver coins, and whenever the
prospects of the gold market and the con-
dition OF business render the effort to ex-
change silver for paper possible the treas
ury will be ready 10 execute the law eff
emily.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

Mrs. A. A. Dennis has the smallest
bird aud smartest hen in the village. A
young hummlng bird flew into the win
dow Of her house several weeks ago which
she captured and put in cage. 1t be-
came tame in a few hours and will eat out
OF her hand. 1t is fed with sugar and wa
ter. II is allowed to fly about the room,
and popularity is that it will not battle
unless 1t can get under stream of wafer
with which 1t is accommodated. 1t is very
handsome and of course an interesting pet
in the family. The smart hen has this
season brought up one brood Of As, another
of 20 aud another Off chickens, making 81
In all, and is now laying again. 1t took
five hens TO hatch her first brood, Times,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

The GREAT Potato Misunderstanding
10 The New York papers, potatoes are pour
ing into that city from all directions. They
come down the Hudson from points along
the river Canal boats are freighted with
them and even from as far West as Mich
igan letters are received inq uiring as to
the chances for selling. Four hundred carr
loads sometimes arrive in a single day,
and large tows come down the river, every
boat loaded with from six thousand 10
eight thousand bushels. New York is the
leading stale in the potato business, the
npmber of acres planted in 1873 being 24I,
800, the average yield 1903 bushels per acre,
and the average price "a cents per bushel.
In that year the entire potato crop Of the
United States was LOG, 037 600 bushels, Of
which nearly One-quarter, or "a ,925, 600
bushels. were produced in New York. AL
though the abundant yield this year may
be disappointing to the farmers on account
Of the consequent low prices, II will be
great blessing TO the poor during the COM
ing winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12
sum~ airy OF Election Return.

The following statement OF the results Of
The November elections is as nearly correct
as can be arrived at until the official count
of votes in each State is declared:
In New York the Democrats elected Mr..
John Bigelow Secretary of State by about
l6, 600 majority. In the cities of New York
and Brooklyn the Ring candidates were
utterly routed. In New York the whole
anti-Tammany ticket was elected. The
Legislature of the State is Republican by
majority of % on the joint ballot.
In New Jersey the election was for eight
Senators and House Of Assembly. The
Republicans elected Senator's out of 8,
and SO members of the House out of 90.
Massachusetts elected Mr.. Rice (Repub.
lican) Governor by a plurality of about
5000. The Republicans also carried the
Legislature by l72 members out of 229,
with niue districts to hear from.
Governor Hartranft was reelected in
Pennsylvania by about 10, 900 majority.
Minnesota was carried by the Republi.
cans by about 10000 majority. The Legls-
lature is very close.
The Kansas returns from so out of 1903
Legislative districts show So straight Re-
publicans and 81 opposition, the latter in
GLIDING Democrats, Independents, aud
ReiorElers.
Wisconsin is in doubt, but II is claimed
the Republicans elected their Governor by
about 1900 majority. The Republicans have
majority in the Senate and 9 in the As
sembly.
Maryland, as was expected, went strong
ly Democratic, Carroll being chosen Gov
ernor by from 5000 to II, 900 majority.
The Democrats also carried Mississippi
by about 10000, with a majority Of both
State Houses, and probably all but one of
the Congressman, United States Attorney
Wells, the Republican candidate, who was
elected by majority OF 1000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12
re s,,.a,Ion.

The lessons 10 be learned from Tue fall
elections are important, and may be brief
ly stated thus:
/. The Republican party is not yet dead,
The repeated assertions Of the disaiIected to
the contrary Notwithstanding.
2. Iftrue to itsbetter elements and 10 The
spirit Of progress and reform which are
abroad ia the land, it will remain the dom
iuant party oftbe countryi II false to these,
its days ale numbered.
3. Good government, sound finances,
economy OF expenditure, honest officials
these are what the people demand and are
bound 20 have and the party of the future
will BIO that party which best supplies this
demand, whatever name 1t may bear, Re
publican, Democratic, or what not.
4. The independent voter holds the bal
Ance OF power, and herein lies the salvation
oftbe country.
Let these lessons be needed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

The fall term of the Academy ends
Nov. lG, with a public examination of
classes on Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 10
and 10, and an exhibition by the students
on Tuesday evening.
A boy about dozen years Of age, son
of John b. Miller, met with a singular and
well-nigh fatal accident one day last week.
One of the cows in the yard was trying to
hook another one, but missed her object,
and one of her horus struck the boy in his
mouth with such force as to lin him off his
feet. The roof OF his mouth was badly in
jured and the jaw fractured, but he is
now doing well.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12
TIE MooDY AND sANKEY MEETINGS IN

The Moody AND SANKEY MEETINGS In
Brooklyn are still continued. The morn
ing prayer meetings have fallen off in
point of numbers, but the evening meet
ings have been crowded. Moody request
ed the Christians TO give way and allow
the sinners TO como forward, and in re-
Spouse TO the invitation The rink was about
half filled. He announced on Friday that
the meetings for Saturday, would be for
sinners puiy and that the ushers would be
instructed TO turn out the righteous if they
continued TO conc forward and grab all
the beat places. The Saturday evening
meeting, held in accordance with that an
nouncement, was crowded, none but such
as confessed themselves sinners, being ad-
mitted. At one Of the meetings Mt which
Moody read a long list of requests for
prayers for Others, he remarked, some
what sarcasIically, That he wished he could
see more persons asking prayers for them
selves. It is expected that the revivalists
will go TO Philadelphia about the 2lst Of
this month. Great preparations are being
made for them in that city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

THE COLONY OF VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA,
opened at Melbourne on the ID of October
an intercolonial exhibition, which on the
very first day promised TO be a success.
Each of the British Colonies in that part OF
the world was well represented in the arli-
cles contributed for exhibition, while the
attendance was very large. 1t was the sec
ond experiment of the kind attempted
there, and is spoken OF by some of the Mel
bourne papers as having connection with
the great Centennial Exposition TO be held
at Philadelphia next year. The first exhl-
btion was held in 1872, since which time
the Colony of Victoria has enjoyed a mark
ell degree of growth, both in population
and development. The population has in
creased by at least $4,000, and the acreage
of land under cultivation has been increas-
ed by $4,000, and the tonnage of shipping
has been added TO by more than 200, 900
tons. The increase in re venue has amount
ed to about 81, OOO,O 600, in imports 10 over
go, 900 goo, and in exports to "a, SOC, 900. The
exports of gold have fallen off in the same
time about 81, 600 900. The postal and tel
egraphic systems have been greatly ex-
tended. The number of children at school
has grown by $4,000. Manufactures have
increased from l745 IN 2l09, and the hands
employed from 1924 TO 2s,026. The capt.
tai invested in manufactures has increased
by nearly fifly per cent. The one point in
the statistics of the colony where falling
of is noticed IL one where the fact is
pleasing one. There has been a decrease
in crime amounting TO something like
twelve per cent, while in three years there
has not been one arrest for smuggling.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

]. E. Worden has raised during the past
season, fifty-slx bushels of excellent wheat
from two bushels of seed sown ON about
one and one-third acres of ground. The
yield is fortyrtwo bushels per acre. Has
any other Vermont farmer done better
than that in raising wheat the past year ?
Another of our townsmen has raised thir-
ty-eight bushels of potatoes this season on
oRe-eighth of an acre of ground which is at
the rate of 3OI bushels per acre,
Dummerston Ia not 90 bad town
Az some would like to make Is
And whether good or whether bad
Dep ends on how you farm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

r.. n. Pratt gathered from his orchard
this fall, nearly sixty barrels Of winter APP
pies which is much larger product than
he expected early In the season. Leavitl
e. Bond has two hogs with such rayenous
appetites that they not only cal the large
quantity OF swill lie gives them each meal,
but also lap each others faces clean after
clearing the trough.
The select school Taught by d. L. Mans
field closes on Friday of this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

The sewing machine suit, Atche. son
rs. Smith was heard ON Tuesday and Sat.
urday Of last week before II. C. Lane.
VIM. b. Cutting aud d. G. Wright, refer.
ees, resulting in verdict for plaintiff in
the sum of s13. Hon. c. u. Eddy for
plaintiff, Read and Walker for defendant.
~ young lady IN our village was cha,
ed 10y tramp lest Sunday afternoon. She
succeeded in getting away from him.
Tramps are getting TO be more than nui-
sance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

AS soon as Congress assemblies an earn
est effort will undoubtedly be made to Sc
cure return 10 the old land JUST postage
rate of ono cent for two ounces on books,
newspapers, and other transient printed
matter of the third class. Postmaster GEN
eral Jewell told a representation of the
New York Publishers, Board of Trade the
other day that he heartily favored the re-
dnction. Perhaps the services of Senator
Hamlin of Maine can be secured to put the
thing through.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

The ranking privilege is once mere see
ing its last days, and this time, we hope,
forever. The law passed at the last session
gave members and senators the privilege
OF ranking documents until December LIST
prox., and, in consequence OF the approach
ing demise OF the privilege, good many
congressman are already in Washington
making the most of the time lelt for ire
Numbering" their constituents free of ex-
pense. Many of our readers may, there
fore, reasonably expect voluminous, if not
valuable acquisitions 10 their libraries in
course of the next fortnight or three weeks.
In the meantime let us pray that the ex-
travagant and useless waste of labor and
material heretofore expended in the pro-
duction OF these nearly valueless "pub.
docs" may henceforth cease. 1t was relia-
bly, stated last spring that the reason for the
limited revival of the ranking privilege
was that the easements of all the govern
ment buildings in Washington were pack
ed full of these documents, and the easiest
way OF getting rid of them was thought to
be TO give congressman a chance TO send
them, free, TO their constituents We are
very SIRE, however, that the "constitu-
ents" would vastly have preferred that the
money which they cost should have been
applied TO the reduction Of the national
debt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12
GsulIforh.

Quarterly meeting will be nCld next
Sabbath in the town hall.
Park Shearcr has leased his house to j.
A. Alexander, who intends 10 keep hotel.
Gilbert Lynde is building new house.
Geo. w. Prouty has just completed a
desirable home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

The Cincinnati school board has stricken
the word finale" from It's rules concerning
the appointment of principals and assist
ants, and hereafter any woman who is capa-
BILE of filling the position of head teacher
will find that sex will neither be disqual-
iication TO her advancement or 10 the re-
ceipt of the same salary that man would
receive in the same place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

The Brooklyn and New York Associa7
ton of Congregational Ministers threaten
to stir the scandal once more by investigat-
ing the charges against Mr.. Beeeher. This
is believed TO be the preliminary step to-
ward dropping Mr.. Beechers name from
the list of Congregational ministers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

The eighteen states which have held
elections this year will cast total elector-
al vote of 211 in the next presidential con-
test. OF these the Republicans may now,
with good behavior on their part, safely
count on 1875, against 81 for the Democrats,
with New York's quota OF thirty five
votes left doubtful, though probably Re-
nublican
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

Those Brooklyn people are certainly very
queer. Mrs. Moulton says the reason why
she has absented herself from Plymouth
church is that she knows Mr.. Beecher is
guilty of aduliery-and still she objects to
having her name dropped from the rolls of
the church
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12
south Wtndhana.

Rev. Mr.. Hspgood was ordained by
council over the Baptist church in this
place on Thursday q nit. Sermon by DR..
Hayden of Grafton; charge TO the pastor
by Rev. Mark Carpenter OF Windham;
right hand of fellowship by Rev. Mr.. Fren-
year of Townshend; charge 10 the people
by Rev. Horace Burchard Of Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

1t will be some time before full under
standing the way the recent election was
managed in Mississippi, but everything
thus far points to well-oxecuted plan of
intimidation of Republican:.voters, both
black and white, which gave the Demo-
Gratis an easy victory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

Gus. Parker has sold bis place 10 Ste
phen Howard, for 81 400.
Uncle Nat. Curtis, the Oldest man in
town, is dead. He has been Deacon Of The
Congregational church for many years, and
a man respected by all who knew him.
OF his large family Of children, all but two
reside in Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

1t seems that the "Smith sisters" of Glas-
tonbury, CT, have talent for something be-
sides fighting the tax-collector. We read
that they "have contracted with Hartford
firm TO publish Julla's translation of the
Bible.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12
se4sA vernon,

During the winter months church SER
vices will be held at the South Vernon
House on Sunday at O'clock p. M, In
stead off o'clock as heretofore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12
The PhoenIx for 1879.

In accordance with our usual custom, we offer the
PHo1 from November LIST inst to January let, 1877,
IA monrhs-for 9a.OO, when sent in climbs,
or for s12S to single subscribers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

-Diphtheria is again prevalent in Reads.
boro, and four or FIVE deaths have occurred
within the last fe% weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1875-11-12

Rev. N. +. Perry u: Brattleboro will
preach in the Congregational church next
Sunday p. m, at o'clock.
Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1875-04-15

ARGOS, Ind, April l3, 1915.
MIR. MILLIKAN:
Some fine spring showers the past
few days.
"A brisk fall of snow last evening.
j. A. Miller is again ON the wing. i'm
the interest of the Mccormick reaper, fol
which he is general agent.
Col. Poe and daughter were in town
last Sunday the former on professional
business, the latter for the pleasure of Il
buggy ride
"A protracted meeting has been in
progress for week or two past, at the
christian church, conducted by Rev. Nc
nelly During this time forty-two acces.
sions have been made 20 the church,
Our merchants say that business is
improving.
The potato bug has again put in an
appearance.
"A burglary was committed last Sat-
urday night, by some person, who enter
ed the drug store of A. Leslie through
the cellar window, thence up through the
trap ooor into the store room, the thief
evidently being well acquainted with the
surroundings. The me ney drawers were
broken open and rifled of their contents
MIR. l.. is unable to accurately estimate
his loss, he thinks however, that it will
not exceed ten or fifteen dollars.
Notwithstanding the dullness of the
times, several new dwellings are in
course of construction, and we predict
Tor The town a more r;pid growth this
summer than for some years past.
We are sorry to part with our near
esi neighbnr, Mr. JAS Pickerl and family
who intend moveing TO Illinois in a short
time.
Prof J p. Goucher, and troupe will
give a theatrical entertainment at the
school house in this place next Thursday
Friday aud Saturday, evenings From
cur knowledge at parties. and he pieces
they propose tn render, We predict higf.
ly pleasing entertainment.
"A theological discu sion Mas com
menced last evening, at tln SCH 'ol bouse
between air. FenLamore. II Lincoln. d
membef % the SO called church a., GOD
and III "irt. of Green township Ia,
probability is that The discussion viii De
continued ill the clnse of The week