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The Osceola times., 1876-05-13

MILAN has made arrangements for the
regular practice of cremation, the author
tiles having causeda "pyre" to be erected
in the public cemetery for the use of
those who desire-and can afTord-to
avail themselves of it. The pyre is the
invention of two Milanese professors, and
is so constructed that in few hours the
remains can be reduced to a handful of
ashes, and that without making any dis
agreeable spectacle or disseminating any
smoke or odor The apparatus is in the
form of the ancient Roman sarcophagus,
within which Isl receptacle for the body,
upon which upwards of five hundred
lighted gas jets are turned, and kept
ablaze until it is reduced to ashes.
The Osceola times., 1876-05-13

THE school superintendent of Port
land, Oregon, touches a grevous abuse
when he says in his report; "One of
the crying evils Of the day is the horde
of textbooks, succeeding each other
like Goths and Vandals; series of geog-
raphies, grammars and arithmetics, six
deep and graded until graduation is a
misnomer. We are no advocate of the
so-called oral system and believe ther-
oughly in good textbooks in the hands
Of good teachers; but the schools of the
whole land are now at the mercy Of the
publishers, whose interest requires the
most books at the highest price for the
least number of children.
The Osceola times., 1876-05-13

The most po pular fashionable afiecta-
tion," says the New York Gazette,
among young ladies ra senous for social
notoriety is the Florada cough which
rs regarded by those who have been
abroad as fine substitute for Roman
malaria, so fashionable few years ago.
The southern malady is supposed to be
contracted sitting on the piazza of a
Magnolia or jacksonville hotel, flirting
and eating oranges alternately. Those
who have never been near either place
uiler dreadfully from the disease"
The Osceola times., 1876-05-13
A REJECTED POEM.

lHE St. LOUIS IttpuDhcuu nieHtOus
some Of the troubles that will follow the
new money When man walks much
the inside Of his legs will be chafed raw.
When less than dollar is to 60 by mail
it will have to he converted first into
postage stamps. When you run for a
car money will fly out Of your pockets
at every jump. When you tell your
wife that you have no money she will
say that you lie, Tor she heard 1t jingle.
It will be difficult to pay a man q quar-
ter by mistake for half. When you are
in a hurry, the storekeeper will have 10
weigh the coin in his hand and sound It
twenty-five times on the counter before
he can determine whether it is good.
The baby will swallow dime day. A
boy with quarter will lc-e 1t in crack
in two minutes, from which no amount
of coaxing with forks and chips can re.
cover il. Sleepy men will put buttons
and lezenges into contribution boxes as
of yore,"
The Osceola times., 1876-05-13

in the house, on the 2Sth, permission
was given the managers OF the Belknap i'm.
parchment to examine as witnesses on the
trial any members Of the committee on ex.
penditures in the war department or any
members of the house whose testimony they
may deem requisite. The house then
voted on the amendments to the legis-
lative appropriation bill. All the amend
ments on which separate vote was
not asked were agreed to in bulk. The Sec
ton transferring the Indian bureau to the war
department was struck out of the bill and
the bill was passed-yeas 2os, nays II. MIR.
Scales, chairman OF the committee on Indian
affairs, reported bill appropriating $4,000
Arisona. After discussion the bill passed.
The house then went into committee q he
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15

We understand that DR.. A. j. Flagg Il
Co., proprietors Of DIR. A. j. Flagg's Cough
and Lung Syrup, have recently completed
arrangements for the vigorous prosecution
of their business The coming season. The
success of this medicine as a popular rem
edy has been something remarkable. DIR.
Flagg has used II in his practice with the
most satisfactory results for many years,
and we presume that 1t Is chiefly 10 this
medicine that he owes the success that has
given him 80 wide and enviablc reputa-
lion in the treatment of lung diseases. But
II was not until last October the Doctor
could be induced TO place the syrup upon
the market. Since that date over 700 bot
Ties have been sold in ClarenlOnt, and it has
sold in The same proportion in all towns
where ii has been introduced, at once TAX
ing the lead in popular favor of all other
cough remedies. The firm now propose to
Introduce il in every town in New England
during the coming fall aud winter. TO this
end they are making some large advertis-
ing contracts, and preparing laboratory
for its manufacture on a large scale. With
the high position which the Cough and
Lung Syrup already holds, aud with am
pie capital 10 back II, we cannot see why
the doctors sanguine expectations in regard
TO the enterprise should not DO speedily
aAd fully realized.-CtGTeAORf Eagle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15
VVindham Country Court.

The fall term of the county court COM
court is held by Hon. James Barrett, chief
justice, Hon. L. Butlerfield and Hon. o. S.
Howard, assistant judges.
Upon the call of the docket about eighty
cases were set for the Jury"
The first case was iona. Ingram by p.
w. Ingraham, administrator, Us Samuel
Hudson. This was an action of assumpsit,
and after the testimony was put into the
case the court directed verdict for the
plaintiff for S24 and interest.
The case of II. f. Smith, ct ais, VS. the
village of Brattleboro, which was heard at
tie last term of our supreme court in this
county, has been decided. Judge Barrett
announced that the petition was dismissed
with costs to the village.
List of Grand Jurors Jacob Estey,
Brattleboro; Moses G. Boyd, Dover Jesse
L. Worden, Dummerston; John L. Butter
field, Grafton; Elliot Thomas, Guillord;
Jerome Thompson, Halifax Abel Kidder,
Jamaica; Noah Whitman, Londonderry
Clark Warren, Marlboro; Eugene p.
Wheeler, Newfane; James NJ. Shelley,
ulucN ~ hHcyf
Ira X. Batchelder. Townshend; Lorenzo
Brown, Vernon VIM. Bishop, Wardsboro;
Homer Goodhue, Westminster; Hosea b.
Ballou, Nottingham S. E. Chamberlin,
Wilmington.
List of Petit Jurors:-Granville Bridges,
Athens; Simon Brooks, Edward Edwards,
Daniel f. Sargent Brattleboro Oscar G.
Mortified, Brookline; Ansel L. Collins,
Dover Sanford w. Wilson, Dummerston;
John II. Blood, Grafton; Augustus w.
Pitman, Guillord; Charles A. Higley, Hal
flax; Romance Thayer, Jamaica Harland
d. Tyler, Londonderry Joseph II. Ham,
ilton, Marlboro; Daniel o. Stratton, New
fame; Dorr Cloush, Putney; D. X. Barry,
Ithamar Bodies, Rockingham Chas. s.
Curtis, Somerset; Edward S. Grout, STRAIT
ton Ebenezer Wheeler, Townshend Jo-
siah a. Brown, Vernon Dexter Waite,
Wardsboro; Alexander Atcherson, Harry
Ii X imball, Westminster; Foster G Crown,
Nottingham John S. Rice, Chapman S.
Parmalee, Wilmington James w. Goold,
Windham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15

The success of the treasury In rounding
the s30O,0OO,00O six per cent bonds at A is
one OF those silent arguments in favor Of
republican administration in its effect on
our finances, that go furthest TO convince
business men that the interests of the bus
iness world require its continuance. The
syndicate has disposed of nearly the wi ole
first $40, 100000 iustallment of the A per
cents, and announces that the next Install
ment will be offered to the public only at a
premium, the demand for the bonds being
such as TO justify this course. These bonds
are succeeding better even than the five
per cents, and the fact is cogent evidence
of the confidence felt by the foreign world
in republican administration. The saving
of interest by the placing of the entire ~
per cent loan will be 81, 100000 year, and
the saving will extend over twenty years,
and prove a total of 500, 900, 900 relief to tax
payers. This loan once placed, we shall he
ready to go ahead with the four per cent.
A noteworthy feature of the Al per cent
loan is the extent to which 1t is being TAX
en- in small amounts by private investors
as well as by banks.-Sprinafeld Union.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15

THE NEW LEGIsLATURE.-No one can
look over the list of senators and represent
tatives elected without being impressed
with the exceptionally strong character of
both houses. Such men as Ex-Governor
Stewart, ex-Congressman Woodbridge and
Hon. Torrey E. Wales in the house are not
biennial blessing, and when three such
important places as st. Adams, Rutland and
Brattleboro are represented by such men as
Captains Newton, Sheldon, and Estey, the
youth, enterprise and progr essive spirit Of
the party is fifty typihed. Hon. E. P. Wal
ton is the only returned member of the old
senate, but that body will abound in able
and experienced Legislators, such as Grout
of Barton, Seymour of Vergennes, Butter
field of Wilmington, Cushman of Roches-
ter, Davis of Reading, Wheelock of Cam
bridge, Lynde of Wiliamstown, ETC., while
many of the new men will be found unus-
ually able.-MeSsenger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15

The report of the capture of Boss Tweed
in Spain is confirmed. 1t appears that Cap.
tain General Jouvellar, when he learned
that the boss had escaped from Cuba, tele-
graphed to Madrid, and the homo govern
ment, fearing that the vessel might go into
some other port than Vigo, instructed the
authorities at all the Spanish ports to ex-
anime the people on board all the vessels
named Carmen that arrived, there being IL
Spanish vessels of that name. A picture of
the boss being Indispensable, the Spanish
authorities made copies of a caricature OF
him in an American paper and gave them
to the officers. The caricature happened TO
be one representing him as beating child,
the piece being supposed TO typily Amerl-
can justice. From this circumstance the
reporters of the Spanish papers got tho no.
ton that Tweed's ofIense was kidnapping
children. The boss is now undergoing
quarantine, aud, when he comes home, his
route will be via Cuba, there being no d.
rect steamers between Spain and North
America.
Sheriff Conner of New York says that he
has spent $4,000 in searching for Tweed, but
he never once thought the boss might be
in Spain. His detectives have hunted chief
ly in Canada, Brazil, Havana and London,
and the search in Canada alone cost him
$1,000. He says that the reward of $40, 900
for the capture does not still hold good.
He thinks that Tweed sailed, the very
night after his escape from the charge of
the officers, and did not remain in New
York as was generally reported. There
are % criminal indictments hanging over
the boss's head-so many that he can't pos
sibly pay all the penalties in this world for
the lack Of time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15
a Suggestion.

Mr.. Editor The election being over
"the people" are supposed to give very lit
tic attention to the politics of the state. 1
desire however TO call the attention of the
members of the House elect 10 the fact that
this county has one member who by his
long experience as legislator as well as by
his integrity, laithfulness, and general ca
pacity will be the peer of any member.
Possessing these qualifications it seems TO
me that he stands out as The one member
particularly qualified 10 preside over their
deliberations. therefore take pleasure in
presenting through your columns the
name of Gen. VIM. Lynde as that of one
most suitable 10 be mako Speaker of the
House. X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15

BOLD BANK RoBBERY.-Eight we'll
mounted men entered Mortified, Mimi,
Thursday Of last week, and going to the
bank, three of them entered it, and spring
ing over the counter, ordered the cashier,
j. L. Haywood, holding a knife TO his
throat, 10 open the vault, and at the same
time the other men ordered the assistant
cashier and teller to hold up their hands.
Haywood refused TO open the vault and
was shot through the head. They then
turned upon the assistant, who said that
he did not know the combination, and
turned and ran towards the door. The rob-
bers shot at him, wounding him in the
shoulder. The teller was not intefered
with. While this was transporting at the
bank, citizens outside the bank were doing
good work and two of the robbers were
killed and one wounded. The robbers did
not get into the vault and obtained nothing
from the bank. The citizens organized aud
started in pursuit of the robbers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15
CONSTITUTIONAL Ca.arrh Remedy"

We take pleasure in inviting the attention Of our
readers to the advertisement, found in another col
umn, Of Messrs. Littleheld 4 Co. Of Manchester,
n. H., proprietors Of the constitutional Catarrh
Remedy"
This house is too well known TO require any Ates-
tation from pen TO the character and standing
OF the gentlemen composing the same or any assur-
ance to the public that whatever course they may
pursue in the matter Of the Introduction Of remedies
to the public will be characterized by fair dealing
honest purpose and earnest endeavor, while reap
ing their Just pecuniAry reward to relieve suffering
humanity.
While it is not our province or within the scope Of
ability TO enter into any discussion TO the
its dement's Of medicinal agents. still the fact
edy" is certainly departure from the ordinary run
OF patented cures which flooding the market at
the present day, and stands high upon the list Of
standard pharmaceutical preparations, being COM
posed of the choicest and most effective articles Of the
materia medical and prominently fitted to cope with
the affection which bears its name.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15
VERMONT ITEMS.

-Ex-Congressman c. w. Willard is con-
fined to his house at Montpelier, by hem
orrhage Of the lungs.
Mrs. Gertrude w. Hayden, who was
shot by her husband at Derby line, died last
week Wednesday from the effects of tho
wound.
In Hubbardton Mr.. L. Howard and l..
Brockway, in digging for muck recently,
uncovered bed of shell mari. They have
sounded IL TO a depth of ten feet and found
1t filled with various rare shells.
Henry Ward Beecher delivered the adj
dress at White River Valley Fair in Bethel
last week Thursday, 1000 people being in
attendance.
Joseph Il. Cook of Newton Centre was
arrested at Newport last week Tuesday on
charge of taking a pocket book contain
ing $40 and some notes, &C., from the safe
of ]. Y. Green of Newport. He was ar
raigned for examination aud pleading
guilty, was committed TO the Jail in Iras-
burgh TO await the action of the Grand
Jury.
Edward s. Fitz, late Congregational
pastor at Southampton, Mass, of whom a
council of churches resolved last April that
"the tendencies of his mind are such as TO
unfit him for the Christian ministry" and
whom the Congregational ministers of
Hampshire county dropped from their as
ISOLATION few weeks later, has been en-
gagged to supply church at Quechee for
one year.
The Passumpsc railroad ticket office
at South Newbury was robbed of 1858 in
tickets, Saturday night. The thief was
caught Monday in Hanover, N. H., and
proves to be r. r. Porter, who is literally
educated, of good connections, and hereto
fore of excellent reputation.
"A hayward son of Moses Clark of New
bury, burned his fathers house, the other
day, and is accused of setting the large ire
in that village few weeks ago.
Congressman Charles II. Joyce is GO
ing to Indiana, the last of the month, to
stump the state for the republicans.
William Cooley's cheese factory at Wa
terbury Center was burned, Monday night;
loss $4,000, insurance $4,000.
Bradford has great temperance reviv-
al as the result Of four days labor of John
w. Drew, the temperance reformer. A re-
form club of over 800 has been formed
from the population of 1900.
Two barns and shed of John Wheaton
of Barre were burned by an inc0ndary,
during the absence of the family, Monday,
with so tons of hay and 600 bushels of
threshed oats; loss $500, insurance $3.50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15

The Methodist presiding elder, Mr..
Beman, hold quarterly meeting here last
Sunday, when Mr.. and Mrs. Manning Bas-
sett, Mr.. Charles Wolcott, Oscar Harris,
Harvey and Herbert Spencer were conse-
Grated by baptism, four of them joining
the church in full communion. A few day s
previous, Mr.. Buckley, the pastor OF the
NJ. E. church, baptized Mr.. George Har-
vey, with his wife, who is sick with
consumption, at their residence. All the
ministers here are much engaged in their
work. and it is hoped their labors may be
blessed.
Floral hall OIL the fair ground has been
removed and fitted up in good style for the
coming fair on the Goth inst. +.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15

SERENADE TO OUR GOVERNOR ELECT.-
Our newly elected Governor, Hon. Horace
Fairbanks, was rendered a serenade at his
residence in ST. Johnsbury, Wednesday
night of last week. Cannon were fired,
aud Il grand torchlight procession, headed
by the ST. Johnsbury cOrnet band, and
composed of over three thousand citizens of
Caledonia County, ladies and gentlemen,
was formed, who proceeded 10 the Cover
nOr's residence, where Rev. ID. Il. Miller,
in behalf OF representatives from all the
towns present, rendered congratulations.
This was responded 10 by Governor Fair
banks in a short aud appropriate address,
alter which the company were invited in
doors, and congratulations were exchanged
until late hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15
Deatba.

In Brattleboro, Sept. Is, Martha A.. widow Of the
late John NJ. Childs Of Wilmington. aged "a. Rela-
tives and friends Of the late Mrs. Martha Chds are
requested to attend the funeral at the residence Of
W. II. ohilds, Friday morning, at half past nine
In Bratleboro, Sept. II, Nellie Noyes, aged is.
In BTAttleborO Sept. 8, Mabel L. Cobb daughter OF
Daniel P. and Harriet A. Cobb, aged IA years,
months and 10 days.
In West BrAttlsbOrO, Sept II, A. Judson streeter,
aged SO.
In westmoreland, Sept. 4, Of paralysis, Mr.. Arte-
mas Knight, aged 10 years, months and 1e days.
In Grafton, Sept Q, OF Oldest citizens, Mrs
Samuel Walker, aged about 80. She was . sister Of
the late Gov. Briggs Of Massachusetts,.
In Westminster, Aug. 20, Lila J. Pierce, only
months.
In leicester, Mass. Aug II, Cora Maude, daughter
Of A. A. and n. A. Austin. eyed yEs and " dASs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15

Thousands lead miserable lives suffering from dys-
pepsia, dsordered stomach aud liver, producing
bilouspess, heartburn costveness weakness, irregu
lar appetite low spirits raising food after eating, and
often ending in fatal attacks OF fever. They know
they sick, yet get little sympathy. The unfailing
remedy, which is yearly restoring thousands, is DR..
Costa's Radical Cure, sold by /. N. THORN & CO.,
Druggists, Brattleboro. 25c bottle will convince
you Of it's merits. Don't delay another hour after
eading this but go and get bottle, and your relief
is as certain you live. Will you do IT, will you
continue to suffer7 Think for YOURSELF
Professor Parkers Pleasant Worm Syrup is perfect
ly safe and extremely paatabe. No physic required.
Costs IS cents. Try 1t.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15
The GRAND UNION.
Market Reports.

NEW YORK, Sept. H. Flour-superhne Western
and State, IS 5Os4 so; choice do, 65s5 80; white
wheat Western extra 3Od6 so; patent Minnesota
double extra S599 90. wheat-No. Chicago Ia (;
No. 2 Milwaukee is; white Michigan IS. Rye SOC
Barley 81. Corn-steamer mixed IS lie; graded
mixed C6c; new yellow Western 81. oats-miIed West
ern 37946c white Western A2@50. Pork-new mess
II so. Butter-Western 15,S 22c; State lSs25c.
CHICAGO, Sept. -. wheat-No. Chicago spring
O2a1 % Ia on the spot No. Chicago spring 0Oa92c
Corn No. 2 mixed 43a4lc. Oats-No. 2, 50 lac. Rye
Csc. Pork le IS ON the spot. Lard as.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15

TUESDAY, Sept. IA, 1870
Market Beef-Choice 81 5Oa7 81 Ia extra t79T Is (;
FIRST quality 25@6 rs; second quality 6O@6 90;
third quality 1895 IS.
m B-Choiee includes nothing but stall fed 100 to
400 Ii. buocks. Extra and first quality include the
best fat oxen. Second and third quality include
and two and three year old steers
Store Cattle-working Oxen, . pair, from 500, $50
623O. Mich Cows aud Calves 5000; extra 659e5.
Farrow Cows 2O@9O Yearlings lO@22; two years old
1882; three years old 2S@40.
sheep and Lambs-In lots 81 5O,a2 90 each extra
Q ONai so each or from 1-2Ca6c y h.
Brighton Hides &c o H. Country Hides 69 IS Lac.
Country Tallow S-4@5 lac. Pelts SOC. Calf Skins
I0a1lo o n.
Poultry I3aITe q h.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15

Ten years ago. MeSsrS. Geo. p ROWelI Co. established
their advertising agency in New York City, Five years ago.
they absorbed the business conducted by Mr. John Hooper,
who was the first to into this kind of enterprise Now
tey have the satisfaction of controlling the NEST extensive
and complete advertising connection which has ever been
secured and one which would be hardly possible i'm any
other country but this They have succeeded in working
down complex business into thoroughly systematic
method that no change in the newspaper system of America
can escape notice, while the widest information upon all
topics interesting to advertisers is placed readily at the dis
pOSa of the public
NEW YORK TIMES, June IA, 1876.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15

An editorial correspondent Of the Chlca-
go Times, in speaking Of the Grand Union
Hotel of New York, says:
The GRAND UNION.
"This hotel has gained wide populari-
ty both on account of its eligible situation
1t being directly opposite the Grand Cen
trail Depot-and the excellent manner in
which it is kept. BY stopping at this house,
guests save the heavy expense of carriage
hire and expressage, baggage being carried
to and from the depot without charge. 1t
is first class in every respect, and yet the
rates of charges are lower than at any 9TH
err first-class house in the city. 1t is con-
Quoted upon the European PLAN" Stages
and cars pass the holel constantly TO all
parts of the city and to Philadelphia depot.
It's patrons will have 10 be little careful
that they do not get into an inferior House
adjoining. w. ID. Garrison, Manager.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15
For Sale in TOWnshend.

TINHE subscriber offers for sale undivided half
Il Of his Mill, known as Wizards Steam Mill in
Townshend also one half interest in the farm known
the Judge Shafter farm where the said steam mill
stands; also his Dwelling House, opposite the hotel
also a Farm containing one hundred and nifty acres,
fifty Of which is moving and pasturing and 100
heavily timbered with spruce, hemlock and hard
wood. There two mills within one and half
miles Of said lot. rare chance for any one.
WARREN II. WILLARD.
Tovnshend, Oct. C, 1875. tai
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-09-15
ALL THE REAL ESTATE

nF the late SAMUEL PARSONS Of Vernon, VT,
~ is offered for sale and possession given imme-
diatey II desired.
LIST. The Homestead Of ninety-seven (97) acres,
consisting Of tillage land and pasturing with large
proportion Of timber and wood land (nicc chestnut
ana oak principally and also pasture Of sixteen
U6) nearly adjoining. The above premises have
good buildings well watered and well fenced, and
have sufficient fruit for family use with probably the
best chestnut orchard in Windham County.
and. Thirty 1907 acres Of land about one half mile
from the above consisting of I'VE six Of now
ing, the remainder "sprout land
90. A piece Of woodland in Guilford, adjoining the
homestead, containing four (D acres. Also a Slate
Quarry, on the road leading to Bernardston, about
aud Onehalf miles south OF the above premises.
The above property is situated two miles from YER
non Depot, aud two miles from East Guiford, and
will be sold separately together, to suit the pur-
chaser, such terms 1t is hoped, will procure 4
sale at once. j. T.. FRANKLIN, Admir-.
Vernon, VT, March G, 1876. tito