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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
L. C. II.

Ever since the establishment of that
peculiar and beautiful custom of decorat-
ing with flowers the graves of the soldiers
who died that liberty might live, our peo-
pie have observed the day with fitting and
appropriate services. This year has been
no exception TO the rule. At The appointed
hour, o'clock p. M, the people began to
assemble at Union Hall, where the process
sion was to form. Here they were met by
the Dummerston cornet band, with Capt.
c. p. Stone, who, acting as marshal on the
occasion, gave the forward order when all
were in readiness. A marked feature in
the procession was the children laden with
flowers, wreaths and garlands, for the
graves OF the fallen. At the grove in the
cemetery, the Rev. Mr.. Burnham opened
the exercises with prayer, then followed
the choir with an appropriate selection, and
also the band, after which the flowers were
distributed upon the nine graves that mark
our share in that deadly strife. This com
pleted, all returned TO the grove and listen
ed TO short and fitting remarks, by Rev.
Mr.. Burnham, j. ]. Green and NJ. David
son. The exercises closed with music by
the band, and 1t is especially to tender to
that organization in the public manner
they deserve, the sincere thanks and hearty
good will OF the relatives, friends, and
comrades of the fallen, that wo make this
public note OF our proceedings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
The TurLi.h ReNoIutIon.

But little more seems TO have come TO
hand with reference to the immediate
causes and methods OF the deposition of
the Sultan of Turkey, but several inciden-
tai facts serve to throw light on the origin
and tendencies of the movement. Strange
as it may appear, the revolution took the
form of constitutionalism. The rule in
Turkey, derived from the Koran, has al
ways been that the oldest member of the
Osman family should succeed to the throne,
that person in the present instance being
the late. Sultan's nephew. About ten
months ago an important command in the
army was given by the Sultan to his son
Youssouff, mere lad of sixteen years of
age, who was made Division General,
and presided at n review OF the whole Turk
ish army. 1t was soon perceived that this
was intended to prepare tho way to the
throne by commencing him TO the Turkish
nation. The result was directly opposite,
by arOusing the suspicious and resistance
of all who have been dissatisfied with the
government for some Time, or, who have
claimed peculiar devotion to the established
order of Moslem rule. For time, howev-
err, the crisis was so doubtful that Mehemed
Murad, the true heir apparent, remember
ing how summarily those in his position
had been dealt with in former days, disap-
peared from the scene and betook himself
to some place of safety. =
Now he is called TO the throne by a pop
ular movement which, sudden and aston
ishing as 1t is in Turkey, seems to give
very general satisfaction. He succeeds,
however, to a serious dilemma. Turkey is
not its own master. There was a pressure
put upon the late Sultan by the representa-
tives of three great Powers, and he had not
time to give a definite response thereto.
That demand runs like mortgage OH a
piece of land, and the new Sultan must
meet its requirements precisely as If it had
been originally addressed to him. The
note of the Powers referred to specified
certain reforms which must be promptly
granted by the Turkish government, in de-
fault of which "effeclual measures would
be taken by the Powers. 1t is veIy likely
that some special indulgence will be grant
ed to Mehemed (or Mohammed) Murad, in
consideration of his sudden elevation to
the throne In complicated exigency, and
probably his promises for time will carry
more weight than the oft-broken word of
his predecessor but as the grievances suf-
fered by the Christians and certain OF the
provinces OF Turkey are both serious and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

a MARRIED WOMAN THE vICTIM.-sHE
LOSES HER LIFE IN DEFENCE OF HER
HONOR.
On Friday evening last little farm
house about two miles north OF Highgate
Centre and II miles from st. Adams, was
the scene of one Of the most horrible and
brutal murders that has ever occurred in
this State. The occupants of the house
were young farmer named Charles But
Ter and his wife Alice, aged respectively
p and 81 years; Buffers father, an old
man, and Edward Tatro, a Frenchman,
aged 81, employed by Butler on his farm.
On Friday, the old gentleman, Buffers
father was away on a visit. After supper
young Butler drove 10 the village, leaving
his wife and Tatro at home, Mrs. Butler
being somewhat indisposed had lain down
upon the bed. Between nine and ten
o'clock Mr.. Butler returned home, aud
found the house dark. He went into the
house and started for the match safe, and
stumbled against something lying on the
floor. He lighted the match, and saw the
lifeless remains of his wife in a pool of
blood, her head beaten almost 10 pumice,
Near her was his gun, an axe, covered
with blood, several bloody sticks of wood
on the floor, aud n chair broken to pieces.
Mr.. Butler static for assistance, but soon
heard voices approaching, and Edward
Tatro came up with some of the neighbors,
whom he had been amer. He claimed to
Mr.. Butler that as he was going 10 bed, he
had got up stairs, and as he took of his
pants, Mrs. Butler came running upstairs,
and man after her ; that as soon as he
reached the chamber he turned upon him
(Tatro), knocked him down stairs, and that
lie then ran for help.
Tatro was at once arrested. An inquest
was held, and from tho evidence the jury
came at once to the conclusion that Alice
Butler came to her death at the hands of
Edward Tairo. 1t appeared that the ARRAY
commenced upstairs, where was found q
stick of wood covered with blood and
chair broken, and blood on the walls The
body lay in the kitchen, near the back
door, where it is thought she made an at
tempt 10 escape. Almost the entire skull
from the eyes to the base of the crown was
a complete pumice. 1t is thought that the
assailant struck her on the head with the
fiat side of an axe, still there were scalp
fractures that showed different blows. Ia
tro's shirt was torn almost off of him, and
was very bloody, which he claimed the
tramp did. His hands were badly chap
ped and he could not wash them so that
the blood could not be seen in the chap
cracks. lie claimed to have been knocked
down twice and thrown down stairs, but
no marks of violence could be found upon
his person except slight scratch on his
neck. There was quite large quantity of
blood found on his wrists aud arms, and
his legs were badly spaitered with blood,
which appeared 10 have struck him with
force. 1t is difficult TO assign the reasons
for the crime, but it is believed that Tatro
attempted 10 violate tue person of the I'M
fortunate woman, and falling, murdered
her to avoid discovery.
LATER-TAPRo COMPRISES.
On Wednesday Tatro confessed to his
mother, in presence of the sheriff, that he
was the murderer Of Mrs. Butler.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
To San Francl.co in Four Days

An unparalleled feat in rIilroading was
successfully accomplished last week in the
passage from New York TO San Francisco
of Jarrett & Palmer's fast train in SO hours
and 80 minutes. The most careful arrange
ments had been made for the running of
this train, and ii is remarkable fact that
the trip across the entire breadth of the
continent was accomplished without acct
dent or serious detention of any kind in
considerably less than four days, and in
four hours and twenty-four minutes less
than tho schedule time which had been ar
arranged for it.
The run from Philadelphia to Pittsburg,
444 miles, was made without a stop, feat
Of transportation without parallel or pre-
cedent in the history of the world. Tho
Allegheny mountains were crossed with
single engine at a speed of IS miles an
hour, with grade of SO feet to the mile.
The minimum speed was 20 miles an hour,
maximum G2, and the average speed for
ten consecutive hours, A miles an hour.
A single engine took the train through
from Ogden, with the assistance of an adj
dtional engine in crossing the Serras.
LUG llulG liOAi OSucA W Gan was
% hours and 50 minutes, and the average
running time from Ogden to Oakland
wharf, San Francisco, was Al is miles per
hour. At Omaha the train had been near
ly seven hours ahead of schedule time, and
at Evanston was eight hours and quarter
ahead. Considerable trouble was expert
enced on the Central Pacific from the wear
ing out of the brake shoes on the Pennsyl-
vania cars, and on the mountains the Cen
trail Pacific put on two of their own coach
es to brake the train. Shortly after arrival,
breakfast was served the passengers at the
Palace Hotel, to which prominent citizens,
army and navy officers, members of the
theatrical profession and others were inyi-
ted, while a salute of Is guns was fired
from the roof of the hotel. The train car
ried mail OF $1,000 letters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

The following is the order of exercises
for the annual Sunday School Convention
of the Windham County Baptist Assocla-
ton, TO be held at Halifax Centre on We'd
nesday Of next week, June II, beginning
at 10 a. M:
Organization.
Preliminary topic.-"What is tho work
Of The Sunday SCHOOL," The opening adj
dress 10 be followed by suggestions from
members Of the Convention.
General topic.-"IIow can the Sunday
School accomplish its work ?" Duty
Of the church-SchoIar's preparation
Teachers neutrality-suspicious.
preparation-The model school-Illustra-
tons of teaching-Question drawer-The
home and the school-Practical questions,
in answer to which personal experience is
responsibility What benefit have derived
from the Sunday School2-t2) What have
observed of its good effect upon others?
Able and interesting speakers are xpect-
ed, and il is hoped that all interested in this
most important branch of Christian work
will be present and prepared to join in the
free discussion OF each subject.
Persons intending 10 come the day before
are requested to communicate by mail with
stephen Miles, Esq, Halifax, VT, and en-
tertainment will be provided.
Bring Bibles and Moody and ,SdRkey
Hymns.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

THE Potato BUa.-The Springfield Re-
publican says: The potato bug or Colora-
do beetle has already begun TO report for
duty in various parts of western Massachu-
sets, after the promise of last fall when he
was observed in all the four western coun-
ties. His identity is beyond dispute. The
DOTyphord dccem- linedtd, as its name i'm
plies, has ten black lines running length
wise Of the back, and in its habits Is calcu-
lated to most efficiently prey upon the po-
tato. The beetles issue from the ground In
May, aud at once begin active operations,
laying their eggs upon the young plants as
they appear above the ground. and often
facilitating matters by working into the
earth to feed upon the tender opening
leaves. The eggs are described as of a
translucent, dark orange color, deposited
In clusters OF from 10 to 40 on the under
side of the leaves the Larvae are hatched
in less than a week, aud in two or three
more weeks acquire their full growth, en-
ter the earth, and, after transformation
| from pupa to beetle, are ready for business
in month from Matching; about three
broods year are thus assured, and enough
| go into winter quarters to guarantee no
| failure OF the yield from season TO season.
Various beetles and flies have arisen to
prey upon the Colorado beetle as he has
| gradually worked eastward, but he is nu-
merous enough TO outlive them all, and
our farmers must fight directly if they
would save a respectable potato erop-kili-
ing the first beetles that appear, sitting
over the vines Paris green mixed with 20
parts of flour or plaster, or, In liquid, ono
liable spoonful to three gallons Of water.
Domestic fowls in time learn to like the
beetle, and he Is not so destructive AFTER
| the first year or tWo-which is certainly a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

According 10 the secretary's annual re-
port, the average attendance at the Congre-
gational Sabbath school for the year is con-
siderably larger than it has ever been since
the organization of the school.
On Wednesday night OF last week the
post office store was broken into by burg
lars, and robbed Of about twelve dollars
worth of nickels, copper coin and postage
stamps.
The Baptist society of Bellows Falls,
assisted by the ladies of Westminster, held
a straw berry aud ice cream festival at The
town hall in Westminster, on Wednesday
evening, June 7. Music was furnished by
the Westminster cornet band. Consider
ing the busy season the attendance was
very good.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
MT. Blaine.

The country has had its fill of sensational
features in the investigation OF Mr.. Blaine's
rail road transactions during the past week.
In looking into his speculations in the Sc
curities OF the Fort Scott and Little Rock
railroad, one Mulligan, treasurer of the
Globe theatre company, Boston, was sum
moned to Washington 10 testify: Multi
gan was at one time a booK-keeper and
conf dental clerk for Warren Fisher, Jr.,
of Boston, an intimate friend and business
as sociate OF Mr.. Blaine, and he accused
Mr.. Blaine of transactions In bonds of
roads, seeking legislation in Congress, and
Of getting away from him letters bearing
on the subject, with the promise of return
ing them, and then refusing 10 give them
back on the ground that no person except
himself or the person 10 whom they were
addressed had any right to them. 1t was
naturally concluded, from the manner In
which Mr.. Blaine obtained possession of
the letters and then refused to give them
back, that they contained some very dam
aging evidence against him. and for the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
Wilmington.

Our merchants have all filled their
stores with new goods and are selling so
remarkably low that people are not obliged
TO leave town 10 make their purchases;
consequently trade is very brisk and the
milliners, dress makers and tailors arc
overrun with business.
Mr.. Lorin Parmelee of Boston, II. S.
Childs of the Vermont Gazette and several
young men from Brattleboro are having a
good time catching trout.
A meeting was held last Monday eve
to make arrangements for celebrating the
centennial Fourth.
e. E. Wheeler has sold his house on
West Main street TO Lewis II. Morris of
Brattleboro. +.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

The Windham County Congregational
Sabbath school convention will DO held in
the Congregational church at Jamaica,
Wednesday, June IL, at 10 Am The OK
ercses will continue throughout the day,
closing with an evening session. Practical
topics will be discussed, and full attend
anco of all friends Of the cause is desired.
Customers OF the Jamaica Savings
Bank will bear in mind that ii has removed
from its old location with the West River
National Bank, and now occupies pleasant
quarters in building lately fitted up near
the centre of the village on Main street,
near the store of Daniel Sherwin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

THE CENTENNIAL.-Edwar King says
that living is reasonable in Philadelphia
now, and the exhibition can be visited
with moderate expenditure; aud advises
working mems excursions to come now,
for 1t is nearly enough ready TO compen-
safe. The manufacturers in the city and
vicinity are according half-holidays, and
some OF them whole ones, very literally.
The foreign workmen will soon appear,
large excursions are being organized from
Englandi the French delegations are
shortly 10 come, aud German artisans will
DO fully represented. New England mo
chanics ought to come, every one of them
who can afford it; but they must come to
spend four days, at least, says Mr.. Kingi
for 1t isn't show,-this exhibition it is
school, where mighty competitive exam
inalion is In progress skill and
progress, and culture in manufactures, es-
pecially, are measured and weighed with
Iaultless accuracy"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
HiuAdale, N. H.

The residence Of Mr.. Emory Stearns
was visited last Friday by a heavy Gale
which carried away his daughter Esther,
lady of sterling worth, esteemed and loved
by large circle of relatives and friends.
The event caused a wave of excitement 10
spread throughout our usually quiet vii.
lage. When last seen she was drifting rap
idly in the direction ofPhiladelphia. While
we tender 10 The bereaved family our deep
est sympathy, we are not without hope that
we shall behold our loved one again. Qui-
city settled in her new home, may she live
long TO enjoy the little Gales of life, which,
we trust, will cause her no further trouble
than an occasional squat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
The Caucus.

Mr.. Editor Il see the call is out for the
Republican caucus on Thursday evening,
the 18th, at u o'clock. That is all right
and now let us have fair expression OF
the voters of The town. Let every freeman,
high or low, rich or poor, freely exercise
the right which belongs to him by casting
his ballot just as his judgment dictates,
without fear or favor. We should select
six of our very best and most indepeud-
ent and reliable citizens for delegates with
out special regard to the wishes of extreme
partisans on either side. and trust to them
to represent US fairly and judciously in
the State convention. Let there be no in
reference with fair EXPRESSION of the pop
ular will al the caucus.
A VnTER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
Braltlebolo, juno 9, 1876.
Editor Kermont PAnnir;
A VOTER.

Editor VermOm Ph9niI:
There has been considerable said in re-
gard to the manner of electing delegates at
the coming town caucus. Reports have
been circulated TO the effect that the voters
would not have an opportunity to express
their choice in an independent manner. 1
have conferred with Hon. Jacob Estey
since hearing the above reports of intimi-
dalton, and he suggests that in order TO al
low each voter 10 express his opinion in an
Independent manner and TO act according
to his honest judgment, that the delegates
be elected by ballot.
Brattleboro, June @, 1876. "D."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
On the above basis windham County will be entitled
a nnr,rnnnnhnIInn an Enllnun.


The Union Republican voters in the town OF Brat
tleboro requested to meet at their town hall on
Thursday the 18th day OF June inst, at Ia o'clock
p M, to transact the folio wing business to wit:
First, To choose a chairman to preside at said meet
ing.
Second, To choose siI delegates to the State Com
vention TO be held at Montpelier the 27h Of June
instant.
WILLIAM s. NEwToN,) To,,n
i Il. z. T =; EsIhf' Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

The cry ofour citizens is, "more light"
and sure enough, their desire in one direc-
ton will be satisfied when they behold the
recently erected street lamps
Rev, c. w. Durham rendered his res
ignalion to his congregation, Sunday, and
is TO close his pastorate with the Baptist So
ciety the last of the present month. He
has accepted call to go TO Stanton, Mich.
the LIST OF July.
Mr.. j. X. OsgOod addressed our people
Monday evening in his very efficient man
ner' on temperance. very good audience
was present. The reform club has upwards
of 300 names enrolled on its banner. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

The building erected by Hon. N. t.
Sprague, Jr., has been completed and turn
ed over TO the United States Centennial
Commissioner from Vermont, and it is
hoped and expected that all Vermonters
will make this their headquarters while
visiting the Exposition. In another col
umn will be found diagram showing the
location of The building in the Centennial
urOnndS .
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

The Chicago Tribune has telegram that
Senator Twitchell who lost his left arm at
the time of his attempted assassination has
been compelled to have his right arm cut
of also. 1t is further said that Mr.. Twitch-
ell received two bullets in his left arm, one
in his right, one in his hip, and one in the
back of his neck at the time, but is repre-
Sc nted as cheerful and likely to recover.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

John B. Patterson, of New Jersey, de-
feated candidate for Congress, has been
elected Doorkeeper in place Of Fitzhugh.
He was able to take the iron-clad oath, and
in this respect was an exception among the
principal House employees.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
Isutney.

A large and enthusiastic temperance
meeting was held in the Congregational
church at p. IN. on Sunday, under Mr.. ].
X. Osgood's lead. Mr.. Osgood was listened
to with earnest attention, and at The close
of his address appropriate remarks were
made by both the Congregational and
Methodist ministers.
The caucus 10 choose delegates TO The
Republican State Convention is set down
for the 18th, al o'clock, p. m.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

The Jamaica House and the residence
of L. G. Pierce appear neat and attractive
In their new and tasteful coat of paint.
The committee having in charge the
Fourth Of July celebration are completing
their arrangements, aud if all take hold in
earnest the celebration will be a success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
GutIfOrd.

DIR. N. Webster has arrived in town
and Is looking as healthy and happy as US
ual. He was sent as delegate 10 the gener-
al convention of the NJ. Il. church held at
baltimore, Nd, May LIST, and has since Wis
tied the Centennial Exhibition at Philadel-
phia, where no saw much to instruct and
amuse, and thinks a much longer stay
could be probably spent. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

Peter Cooper of New York, thinks better
of it, and has accepted the nomination to
the presidential office from the infiationists
who went through the farce recently of
soft-money convention at indianapolis.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

The Republican voters in the town Of Guilford are
requested to meet at the Broad Brook House on Sat-
urday the tenth day Of June inst, at o'clock p NJ
to choose two delegates to the Union Republican State
Convention to be held at Montpelier on the 27th Of
June instant. II. B. FIELD,
Guilford, June 9, 1876 TowA Committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

Eighteen persons were received into
the Congregational church last Sunday,
June 4th, twelve of whom were baptized
by Rev. L. L. Abbott.
Jacob wilkins has sold his farm known
as the Ward farm to Charles Davis & Co.
of Fitchburg, Mass. Price $3.50. j.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

Don Cameron took the oath Of Office as
Secretary of War at the Executive man
sion last week, and at the same time Judge
Taft qualified as Attorney General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
WnrdsbOrO.

AT the caucus held on Wednesday eve
ming, June 7tb, d. a. Hammond and j. G.
Higgins were chosen delegates 10 the Cub
ernatorial convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

The girls department OF the Vermont
State Reform school is in readiness to re-
cieve inmates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09

The Belknap Impeachment Court will
meet TO take evidence on the 9th of July.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
StraIton.

AT the caucus held on Wednesday eve
ming, June Z, NJ. A. Knowllon was elected
delegate to the gubernItorial convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1876-06-09
West BrattIeboro.

The fall term of the academy will open
about the first ofSeptember. a good num-
Der of students are expected.