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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18

The other day heard that Chinese la
dy OF rank had lately come with her hus-
band on visit TO Santa Barbara, and her
feet were only two inches and three. quar-
ters long. Making inquiries of our laun-
dry boy, All Foy, as 10 where the Chinese
lady with little feet could be seen, he told
me her husband was a cousin of Sing Lee,
proprietor Of wash house in town, and
she was staying there.
Sing Lee courteously conducted us
through the dark wash house, where men
were beating clothes with bamboo sticks,
10 range of berths like those of ocean
steamers, and, lifling the curtains of the
bed, introduced us to the lady by saying:
"This is my cousin" The woman imme-
diately rose from the bed on which she
was sitting and extended her hand TO each
of us, saying, "How do" Her husband
was sitting by her side, holding boy a
year old; he was also very pleased at our
visit and proud of the notice we took OF his
boy, who was already dressed in trousers
and gown, and wore red silk turban cap
on his head.
The wife was more elegantly dressed
than any Chinese had yet seen. Her hair
was deliberately dressed, and fastened up in
pufs and coils by long dagger-shaped pins
of gold. Her gown or robe was loose, ex-
tended to the knee, and had big, loose
sleeves, distended by hoops; her robe was
of dark blue silk, embroidered with yellow
and red silk her arms had several brace
let ornaments her hands we've small and
alIN 4 A. 4.
wore big hoops fgold in her ears; she had
a pretty face, oval-shsped, large eyes,
small mouth and dimpled cheeks. She
smiled frequently as we conversed with
Sing Lee, but took no plt in the cunver-
sation. l think she only could speak
very few sentences. When 1 said we want
ed 10 see her foot she evidently understood,
for she laughed and put out her Tiny, point
ed slippers. got on my knee and took
her foot in my lap and examined it closely
and measured it. The foot and leg were
bound tightly in white satin, apparently
sewed neatly around the limb. There
were bands of gold around her ankles
her ankle measured ten inches in circum-
ference at its smallest place; her foot was
two and lhree-quarler inches long, two in
ches broad in the middle, aud one inch at
the toes; over the white satin band or
stockings she wore blue satin slippers, en-
broidered in silver. The slippers came al
most TO point at the toe. She could only
walk by aid of her cane which was on the
bed beside her. Even with its aid her
walk was limping and painfully slow. The
doll baby foot, so elaboiately decorated in
blue and silver, hanging TO the big ankle,
which was OF course dsproportionally
large, looked anything but handsome, ac-
cording TO my standard of aristocratically-
moulded limbs and feet. Her legs looked
ike sticks of wood whitfield down 10 a
point for foot. But she was evidently
very vain of her delormity. Her baby,
one year old, had feet five inches long /;
but he was boy, and entitled to mascu-
line freedom of limb California Letter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18
BrattlebOrO Church Directory.

FIRST BAPTIsr,-Maln St.; Rev. Horace Burchard,
Pastor. Sunday services at $50 q. M, 1880
p. m. Sunday School IL 80 a. m. Missionary Com
cert lst Sunday evening in each month, Sunday
School Concert last Sunday evening in each MONTH
Prayer meetings on the other Sunday evenings.
Monday evening" young peoples prayer meeting,
Friday evening, prayer meeting, 7;l5
WEST DRATTLEBoRo BAPr1sT.-Rev. c. A. votey, Pas
tor Sunday services at 10 $50 a. m. 1:15 and 100
p. m. Sunday School at 2:15 p. m. Wednesday
evening meeting at 1880. Seats free.
CENTRE ECoNaREoATIoNAL.-Mnin st.
Pastor. Sunday services 1880 a. M, $50 p. IN. !;
sunday school IL m. Missionary and y. IS. Concerts
take the place of the evening service ON the LIST
I'd Sundays Of the month, respectively, Young
peoples meeting Monday evening at Ia to 3.
Prayer meeting Friday evening at la to 8. Thurs
day p. M, ladies' prayer meeting O'Clock.
CoNaREGATIoHAL.-West DrAtteboro; Rev. O. II. Mer-
ril, Pastor. Sunday services-Sermon in morning
atlO;SO. Missionary concert the hrst Sunday even
evening at O'Clock. Seats free. Sabbath school
follows morning service.
EPIscoPAL.-Main ST.; Rev. W. II. Collins Rector
Sunday services; Morning prayer and sermon 10 $50
a. M; Evening prayer and sermon 1900 pm; Sum
day School 1915 p. m. Holy days, IL 100 a. m. Holy
Communion Let Sunday in the month, and on all
great festivals. The children of the parish cat
echised on the LIST Sunday In every month at p. m.
METHODIST EPIscorAL.-Meetings in lower town hall
Rev. N. +. Perry, Pastor. Preaching Sunday
at 1880 a. M; Sunday School IL m; prayer
meeting in the evening. S. s. Concert Ith Sunday
OF every month. Glass meeting Tuesday evening;
prayer meeting Friday evening. Seats free.
ROMAN CArHoLIc.-walnut st.. Rev. Henry Lane,
Pastor. Sunday services-High mass 10 80 a. m.
Vespers and Benediction Z $50 p. m.
UNITARIAN FREE CHURoH.-Man st. Rev. Vim. L.
jenkins, Pastor. Services Sunday a. M, at $50;
Sunday School and Bible Class after the morning
service. Seats free.
FIRST URIvRRsALIsr.-Canal 81. Rev. NJ. II. Harris,
Pastor, residence on North st. Sunday sermon
lO:3O a. M Services Monday and Friday evenings
nt7:30.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18

ing spectators shook with gentle inward
joy, several faces went behind fans aud
handkerchiefs, aud Tom was entirely hap
py. The dog looked foolish, and probably
felt so; but there was resentment in his
heart, too, and a craving for revenge. So
he went TO the beetle, and began wary
attack on it again; jumping at il from
point of circle, lighting with his fore
paws within an inch of the creature, max
even closer snatches at it with his teeth,
and jerking his head till his ears Tapped
again. But he grew tired once more, after
u while; tried to amuse himself with fly,
but found no relief; followed an ant
around, with his nose close to the floor
and, quickly wearied of that, yawned,
sighed, forgot the beetle entirely, and sat
down on it! Then there was wild yelp of
agony, and the poodle went sailing up the
aisle; the yelps continued; and so did the
dog he crossed the house in front of the
altar; he flew down the other aisle; he
crossed before the doors; he clamored up
the home stretchi his anguish grew with
his progress, till presently lie was woody
comet, moving in its orbit with the gleam
and speed of light. At last the frantic suf-
ferer sheered from its course and sprang
into its masters lap; he flung it ont Of the
window, and the voice of distress quickly
thinned away and died in the distance.
Tom Sawyer went home quite cheerful,
thinking to himself that there was some
satisfaction about divine service when
there was bit of variety in it. He bad
but one marring thought; lie was willing
that the dog should play with his pinch
bug, but be did not think 1t was upright TO
carry ii ofT.-Mdrk Tt0din.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18
PAID NEARLY
$4OO-OO1l


II. H. STEVENS, ESQ.,:
Dear Sir: When about six months old was vacci-
mated. The parties who were Vaccinated from the
same virus died from the humor. The humor spread
me 10 such extent that / was rolled in bran
to prevent me from scratching my person. The dis
finally settled in my head. / remained in this
condition about twenty yearF, troubled all the time
with sores breaking in my head and dischargng cor
ruption from my At this time n small kernel aI
peared OF my neck, gradually increasing in size until
a tumor formed of such immense size could II
by turning my eyes downward. All this time was
taking various remedies for my blood without any
substantial beneht.
then went to 4 prominent physician in Boston,
tumor eight times. which cost me nearly S4OO. This
left me with a rough, aggravated sore without at all
diminishing the size Of the tumor, and in a sckly,
feeble condition. 1 consulted another physician In
NaticE, who after considerable time, succeeded in
healing the sore without reducing the size. At this
point commenced to use Vegetine through the
nest persuasion Of friend. After had taken this
medicine about one week experienced wonderful
sensations. My whole body seemed to be undergoing
rad ical change, until, finally, the tumor broke aud
discharged frghtful quantities. From this time it
decreased in size until the bunch disappeared but
my neck still bears the ugly Of the and
lance. am now healthy and strong and able to work
every day.
will also mention that have been an acute suffer
from inhammatory rheumatism ever since can
remember, until commencing the use Of Vegetine,
when almost Immediately all rheumatic pains ceased
This statement volunteer for the purpose OF bene-
htiDg other suffering humanity, and you will confer
favor by giving 1t as much publicity thought prop
er. Very gratefully,
y. NJ. SANELS, Ashland Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18

The LEPERs OF JERUsALEM.-We walk
ed across to the Zion Gate, and mounting
the city wall there-an uneven and some
what broken, but slightly promenade-fol-
lowed it round TO lis junction with the
Temple wall, and to Roblnson's Arch.
Underneath the wall by ZiOn Gate dwell,
in low stone huls aud burrows, a consider
able number of lepers who form a horrid
community by themselves. These poor
creatures, with toeless feet aud fiingerless
hands, came out of their dens and assailed
us with piteous cries for charity. What
could be doneH 1t was impossible to give
to all. The little we threw them they fought
for, and the unsuccessful followed us with
whettod eagerness. We could do nothing
but flee, and we climbed the wall and ran
down it, leaving Demetrius behind as a
rear-guard. 1 should have had more pity
for them If they had not exhibited so much
maliciousness. They knew their power,
aud brought all their loathsomeness af-
ter us, thinking that we would be forced
TO buy their retreat. Two hideous old wo-
men followed us long distance, and when
they became convinced that further howl
Ing and whining would be fruitl6ss, they
suddenly changed tone and cursed us with
healthful vigori having cursed us, they
hobbled home TO roost.-Chdrtes Dudley
Warner, ANgUst AtLdRfie.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18

Christ Jesus was pre-eminently sympa-
thetic with all around him. He touched
human life at every point--lotty and lowly.
He was not afraid TO confront ruler nor
ashamed TO pity and heal beggar. He did
not draw back his foot when a sinful wo-
mans warm tears trickled upon 1t, nor did
He refuse publican's invitation to go and
be his guest. This man "receiveth sinners"
was the sneer leveled at him by blgoted
Phaiisees. 1t is a bastard Christianity
which snubs honest worth in a coarse coat,
or refuses to pity and shslter harlot be-
cause she has made herself vile; or which
builds colored pew in back corner of
the sanctuary. The Divine Jesus was
separate from sinners" in that he possess
ed an unspotted holiness, an unworldly
aim, and unblemishedl He was Tempt
ed, and yet without sin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18

THE NEW CONTINENTAL HoTEL.-We
learn from paragraph in tue New York
Evening Telegram that Mr.. e. l.. Merri-
field, formerly of this section, and the well
known proprietor of the old Continental
Hotel, No. 442 Broadway, which was burn
ed a short time ago, has leased for term
of years the hotel on the corner OF Twen-
tieth street and Broadway, formerly known
as the ST. George and Barnum's. Mr.. Mer-
rifeld has renamed 1t the Continental, and
proposes keeping 1t on the European plan.
1t has been entirely remodelled, newly fur
nished throughout, and has all the appoint
ments of a first class establishment. The
restaurant on first floor has been elegantly
fitted up with capacity for seating 200 per-
sons at a sitting, when all delicacies of the
season will be served up at popular prices.
A ladies dining saloon has also been ele-
gantly fitted up for the comfort of guests
and their families. Stages and street ears
from all the depOts pass the hotel, and ho-
tel coach will meet all trains on their arriv-
al in New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18

FOoD FOR INFANTs.--It has long been
known that cows milk in its best estate is
not proper food for children; but yet in
most cases it is the main reliance for infant
nutriment, even with all the impurities
with which it is combined when the animals
are fed with unnatural food. A substitute
has long been sought in vain, and at last
French medical journal, La France Medi-
Gale, gives us glimpse of something bet
ter. II states that NJ. Dujardin has been
experimenting with oatmeal as food for
young children, aud has met with excellent
results. For infants he prepares the food
in this way: Take three or four spoonfuls
of the best Scotch or Irish oatmeal to a
quart of cold water, and let it soak all night.
In the morning strain it through sieve
and boil it until it assumes the consistency
of jelly; sweeten with little sugar. Ac-
cording TO analysis this food is found to be
exceedingly nutritious, and 10 substitute
the office of human milk much better than
cows milk or any other article. Four new
ly-born infants were fed with it, and in ev-
cry case with satisfactory results, In ad-
dtion TO its qualities as food, 1t is claimed
to act efficiently against collie and diarrhoea.
1t has also been used in connection with the
motber's milk, where the latter was insult
ficent, and in each case its value as food
was acknowledged. All those who have
ailiug and insufiicienty-fed children, aud
especially bottle-fed children, might do
we'll to make a note of this. Another item
in child-treatment is noted in the New
York Journal Of Health. Children reduced
to almost the last stages of cholera imam
tum, when they are unable TO hold any 9TH
er food on their stomachs, will greedily
take strong beef tea, sailed and made pal
atable-aDd will often recover on that treat
ment alone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18
THE MEDICINE THAT CURES
is
"VEGETINE."

Taking into consideration the character Of its vouch-
the his tory Of its cures and the immense inceas-
ing demand Vegetine may be fairly entitled the lead
ing medicine Of the age.
For Scrofula in the blood VeCetine ia an infallibe
remedy, and no person need suffer from tumors, ul-
GERS, and all diseases arising from impure blood, II
Negetine is used according to directions. There is
not case Of Scrofula in existence that Vegetine will
not cure provided, however, the vital functions have
not lost their power Of action all that may be said to
the contrary notwithstanding.
Vegetine is pleasant to the taste mild in its inu-
ence, and absolute in its action disease the fol-
lowing unquestionable evidence will show.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18

The New York Graphic says 1t was a
printer who perpetrated this double-barrel-
ed, breach-loading, pun-conundrum: Why
is an old mans farm in Texas like the TO-
Gus Of a sun-glassH Because ii is the place
where the sons rays meat.
Ann Eliza Young has again been vic
torlous in her suit against Brigham Young,
although the divorce reduces the amount
of allmOny from $500 TO 500 per month,
gives the defendant Ss days in which to
pay the amount now due, and provides, in
default of such payment, that execution
shall issue against his property. The court
also decided that the cost of the suit shall
be paid by the defendant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18
Vegetine is Sold by all Druggists.
CATARRH.
Bones of the Nose Eaten 0ut--Memory
Gone--Mind Impaired Cured by Con-
stitutional Catarrh Remedy.

The CONSTITUTIONAL CArARRH REMEDY is the hrst
article placed before the public that proposed to
Catarrh by building up me Constitution 1t struck at
the root of the whole difficulty, and thousands upon
thousands Of letters have been received by the prop
etors, setting forth the marvellous cures and what Is
remarkable curing not only the Catarrh, but all other
ailments at the same time This is what 1t always
does. The following statement is only sample OF
what constantly receiving, from well known
people to whom you write, and not to bogus
Catarrh and its attendant evils cold in head hacking
cough, incipient consumption, headache pains in
back and lOins, dizziness angudness loss OF appetite
and general weakness, all leave together when the
Constitutional CatRrrh Remedy Is taken as recom-
mended.
PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May Z, 1874.
MEssRs. LIrTLRTIELD Co.:
Dear ShS!-It gives me great pleasure to inform
you that am atle to attend to my business again.
Some four months ago was taken down sick with
Catarrh, with which had been troubled for years In
the worst FORM and had to leave my work. went to
New York TO be treated for it, / employed the best
medical skill in that city with little benefit 1t was
called by them the worst form of CatArrh OEena. The
bones in my partially eaten away My sense
OF smell gone to such degree that on enc occa-
sion, while at home in New Hampshire, we killed
skunk, and although they said 1t smened terribly
no. SopSsng 70 HS aIound me- D" and
would have to sit down ten or fifteen minutes before
could walk. have been laid up sick abed week at
time; in fact expected TO get well again, aud
my folks felt alarmed at my situation 1t also affected
my mental powers to such an extent that it was inn
possible for me to remember even common occurren-
ces. While at home / induced to try your Con-
sttutionAl CAArrh Remedy, and never while sick
so much relieved as while using u, ana began Ito 70
feel wen cheerfully give you this testi.
monial, and IL IL will be OF any beneht to you shall
have objection to your using my name to help In
troduce q medicine that has cured me Of terrible
disease. Yours respectfully,
r. @. ADAMS,
Travelling Agent for SteAdman, Brown Lyons,
Publishing House. Philadelphia, Pa.
Price 81 per bottle A Pamphlet Of 80 pages, giving
Treatise Catarrh, and containing innumerable
OF cures sent FREE, by addressing the Propre
LIrTLEFIELD & co. Manchester, Nh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18
What is Vegetine +?

1t Is compound extracted from barks, roots and
herbs IL is natures remedy. II is perfectly harm
less from any bad effect upon the system. 1t is
ishng and strengthening II acts directly upon the
blood. 1t quiets the nervous system. II gives you
good, sweet sleep at night. 1t is great panacea for
our aged fathers and mothers, for II gives them
strength quiets their and gives them natures
sweet seep-as has been proved by many aged per
1t is the great Blood Purifier. 1t is a soothing
remedy for our children 1t has relieved and cured
thousands. II is very pleasant to take; every child
likes IT, II relieves and cures all diseases origina ting
from impure blood. Fry the Vegetine Give 1t fair
trial for your complants then you will say to your
friend, neghbor and acquaintance, "Try It; it has
cured me-"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18
Miscellany.
The Pride OF battery n.

The Pride OF battery n.
South Mountain lowered upon our right,
Far of the river lay,
And over on the wooded hight
We held their lines at bay.
At last tho mutterlng guns were still.
The day died slow and wan.
At last the gunners' pipes did nll,
The sergeSni's yarns began.
when,-as the wind moment blew
Aside the fragrant food
Our briarwoods raised within our view
little maiden stood.
A little tot Of siI or seven,
From Areside fresh she seemed.
(0f such little one In heaven
One soldier often dreamed.)
Aud, as we stared, her little hand
Went to her curly head
In grave salute: "And who are you %
At length the sergeant said;
"And where's your home ?" he growlcd again.
She lsped out: "who is moi
Why don't you know7 I'm little Jane,
The Pride of Battery b.
"My homer Why, that was burned away,
And pa and ma are dead,
And so l ride the guns all day
Along with Sergeant Ned;
"Aud I've a drum that's not toy,
A cap with feathers, too,
And march beside the drummer boy
on Sundays at review;
"But now our 'baeca's all give out,
The men can't have their smoke,
And SO they're cross-why, even Ned
Won't play with me and joke,
'And the big Colonel said to-day
hate to hear him swear
He'd give leg for good pipe
Like the Yanks had over there,
"And so thought when beat the drum,
And the big guns were STILL
I'd creep beneath the tent and come
Out here across the hll
"And beg, good Mister Yankee men,
You give me some Lone Jack.
Please do-when we get some again
Ill surely bring it back.
"Indeed will, for Ned, says he,
II 1 do what say
III be general yet, may be,
And ride prancing bay"
We brimmed her tiny apron oer,-
You should have heard her laugh
As each man from his scanty store
Shook out generous half.
To kiss the little mouth stopped down
score Of grimy men,
Until the sergeant's husky voice
Said "'Tention, squAd!"-and then
We gave her escort, till goodnight
The gretty wAif we bid,
And watched her toddle out Of sight
Or else twas tears that hid
Her tiny iorm-nor turned about
A man, nor spoke a word
TIL after 4 while far, hoarse shout,
Upon the wind we heard!
We sent IT back then cast sad eye
Upon the scene around.
baby's hand had touched the tie
That brothers once had bound.
That's all-save when the dawn Awoke
Again the work Of he'll,
And through the sullen clouds Of smoke
The screaming missiles fell,
Our general often rubbed his glass,
And marveled much to see
Not single shell that whole day fell
In the camp Of Battery "B."
II. II. Gassaway, in San Francisco News Letter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18

Miss Beckwlck, fourteen-year-old
daughter OF a swimming-maste on the
Thames, lately swan from the old bridge
at Chelsea, England, TO Greenwich pier,
distance of ten miles, in two hours and
forty six minutes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-08-18
Report from "a Practical Chemist and
ApOthecary.

BosToE, Jan. /, 1874.
Dear Sir: This is TO certify that have sold at
tail l54 13 dozen QS52 bottles Of your Vegetne since
April H. 1870 and truly say that has given the
best satisfaction Of any remedy for the complaints for
which it is recommended that ever sold. Scarcely
day passes without some OF my customers testfying
to its merits on themselves or their friends. am
perfectly cognizant Of several Of ScrOfulous Tu
being cured by Vegetine alone in this vicinity
Very respectfully yours,
Al GILMAN, 46s broadway.
To II. II. Stevens, Esq.