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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

sickle in reapng instead of the cradle, or
moving with the scythe instead of the
mower.
1t Is very much TO be regretted that the
legislature of Vermont at its last session
did not adopt the liter instead OF The wine
pint, as the measure to he used by milk
vendors. While 1t would have been Just
as well in every particular, il might have
had this advantage, of saving the State
from another scandal of law made only
to be violated. 1t would be just as easy to
sell milk by the liter as by the wine pint !;
and with proper care the law could have
been enforced. Such defective legislation
naturally gives rise TO the query, how ma
ny of the members were capable of esti-
mating the value of a scientific idea, or OF
comprehending the danger to free instiu-
tons from the enactment Of laws that are
only TO be trampled upon or disregarded.
1t will be nearly two years before the leg
islature Of the State can have another OPP
portunity of aiding to place our people in
the van OF this valuable work Of reform.
But in the meantime the people themselves
can accomplish a great deal in bringing
about the reform. They can see that the
new system is thoroughly taught in their
schools the editors Of papers can dssem-
mate knowledge on The subject, which is Of
more value to society Than nineten OF
their politics, and scientists can commuui-
cafe with the American Metric Bureau,
and help on the work by their suggestions.
Reforms and improvements march in the
same upward direction; and fany of them
are neglected, the whole are hindered and
delayed. We have had some evidences in
our county Of late years that, setting aside
the question OF reform, we have need OF
some measures, even, to place society on
the footing that it occupied years ago.
one OF THE PEOPLE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

On the day appointed for John p. Phair's
execution long autograph statement from
him was published in one of the Boston
papers, in which he reviewed his case aud
stoutly maintained his innocence. The
sentiment of the people Of Rutland was
strongly against him at the time of his tri-
al, and this feeling appears not to have ma
terially changed under recent develop
ments. The Herald of that place emphnt-
ically denies statements which have been
published during the past few days to the
effect that Phair was carelessly tried and
did not have proper defense. The story
of the circumstances which led 10 his re-
prieve last Friday, less than half an hour
before he was TO have been hung, furnishes
an interesting chapter in the history of cir
eumstantial evidence in criminal cases.
Whether this new testimony will avail the
prisoner anything in the end remains TO be
seen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13
GraffOn.

AT the annual school meeting ]. L..
Butterheld, Thomas Davis and Sidney
Holmes were chosen prudential committee
for tho ensuing year. Mrs. 1. L. Clark,
Mrs. Cbas. Barrett and Mrs. L. J. Ward
were reelected visiting committee. The
report Of Mrs. Clark for The previous year
was suggestive of many Improvements and
was responded to by a vote of thanks.
Rev. L. b. Hubbard spoke in the Bap-
tist church last Sabbath afternoon and eve
ming, much 10 the satisfaction of his many
friends here.
Mr.. Chas. Sherwin has bought house
in the northern part of the village. q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

TERRIBLE TRAGEDY occurred in New
York, Thursday morning, 9Th inst, result
ing in the death of two members of the firm
of John Jewett & Sons, Isl Front street,
and seriously iniuring another 1t appears
that Orville ID. Jewett was admitted TO the
firm, of which his father, when alive, was a
member, six or seven years ago, simply be-
cause of that relationship. He had been
somewhat wild aud paid little attention 10
the business, which seems not to have been
10 his taste. He had been absent the past
winter yachting at Bermuda, and on his
return, recently, expressed a desire to with
draw from the firm. His partners did not
wish to make any change in the business,
and opposed his retiring, but lie persisted
in the determination, and finally became
so disagreeablo that they conceded his re-
quest, and agreed to pay him 5000, 900 for
his Interest. The necessary papers were
drawn up, and were 10 have been signed
Friday. The full particulars of the deed
are not yet known, but the most probable
theory is that young Jewelt came 10 the of
fee in highly excited mood, and armed
with hand grenade, pistol aud dirk,
evidently prepared for bloody work. Some
angry words passed, and he pulled the
grenade from his pocket and threw it on
the floor. An explosion followed; G. W.
Jewett, the head of the firm, was instantly
killed. oryille d. Jewetrs legs were brok-
en-, and he received three terrible wounds
in the abdomen. He then drew a pistol
and attempted to shoot himself through
the head, but his aim was defective. He
died Thursday evening in the hospital
Joseph A. Dean, member of the firm, was
injured by the explosion, and has not vet
recovered enough to give his version of the
affair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

SHOCKING TRAGEDY IN MONTPELIER. -
A dispatch from Montpelier, dated April
10, says: This afternoon Hiram Arbuekle
of East Montpelier, in fit Of passion or in
sanity, shot George Short, lad of l6 years,
twice. He then left him, went to black
smith shop Of his brother-in-law, George
Bancroft, aged so years, and shot him
through the arm while he was shoeing
horse. Bancroft started to run, when he
was shot again in the back, and as he was
going through the grist mill door he was
shot in The ear, when he fell dead. Ar
buckle then went to his house aud waited
till the officers came. He then said that he
would not be taken alive, and shot him
self through the heart, killing himselfin-
stantly. Short is still alive, though in a
critical condition. Arbuckle was 80 years
old and unmarried. There was no parlic-
ular i'll feeling between the parties. Inssn-
ity is said TO be in the family. He is re-
ported to have threatened some such deed
for some three months, and is said 10 have
made a will.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

The Presidents Louisiana Commission
reached New Orleans last week and has
since been busily engaged in its work
of investigation. Interviews have been
held with delegations OF citizens represent
ing both parties and all shades of political
sentiment. Their efforts are chiefly direct
ed to an attempt TO secure the union o: the
undisputed members of both legislatures
in one body, with a purpose 10 then leave
1t to the legislature so formed to determine
who is the governor of the State, which is
the real Supreme Court, ETC., but with what
hope of success is not yet fully apparent.
The Commission hope TO conclude their
work so as to return TO Washington by the
goth inst,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

The United States Supreme Court has re-
versed the decision of the circuit court at
Philadelphia, as given some time since, aud
decides that the 81, 800, 900 appropriated by
Congress 10 aid the centennial exhibition
at Philadelphia was preferred loan and
must be paid back in full before any divi-
bends are declared 10 the holders Of stock
This decision will reduce the value of the
centennial stock 10 very low figure, and,
it is feared, will have depressing effect up
on the permanent exhibition which the
Philadelphians have arranged for in the
main centennial building, since very many
of the subscriptions toward that exhibit
ton were in the nature of original centen-
NAL stock. The final verdict of the Su-
preme court is unquestionably in accord
ance with both law and equity, but we can
not help regretting that the government
should not, in some way, have given SUBJ
stantial pecuniary aid 10 an enterprise
which was the source of so much enjoy
ment and lasting benefit TO the American
people, as was our centennial exhibition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13
Fayetteville.

Pomona grange will hold its next meet
ing in Fayetteville, Thursday April 10Th.
Fourth degree members are invited to at
tend. The officers for the year chosen at
the last meeting are as follows: +. S. AL
len, w. M. Geo. w. Walker, overseer
Geo. II. Houghton, lectr; II. Scott, chap. ;
II. Rice, steward G. w. Sargent, asst stew
ard II. X. Chamberlain, treas. Mrs w.
4. Bruce, secy; VIM. Il. Bruce, G. X. ;
Mrs. j. G. Thayer, Ceres Mrs. L. S. Al
len, Pomona Mrs. S. 6. Estey, Flora I;
Mrs. Geo. Williams, l.. AS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

Gov. Fairbanks has appointed Hon. Wal
ter c. Dunton of Rutland Judge OF the
Supreme Court TO fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Hon. Hoyt II. Wheel
err. Mr.. Dunton ranks high in his profess
sion as a lawyer, his character as a man is
unblemished, and his appointment will un-
doubleday give general satisfaction both to
the bar and 10 the people. As Judge
Wheeler stood third in the list of judges,
Judges Redfeld, Ross, Royce and Pc wers
are each advanced one step in rank upon
The bench.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

On the west side OF Main street, Mr..
VIM. p. Gage is digging cellar over which
he is to erect a house for Mrs. A. C. Banks.
Mr.. Frank Richmond's boys set trap
for muskrats last Monday night, and on
Tuesday morning found they had caught
four large suckers.
The change of tenements this spring
are Ii. w. Ramsey to A. Goodridge's cot
tage Mrs. S. Il. Hart TO A. Atchersons's /;
+. Axlell to the Whitman house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

Rev. Mr.. Clark OF Mortified, Mass,
preached at the chapel last Sunday after
noon. The chapel was well filled and the
large audience listened attenlively to an ex
cellent sermon from Acts VIII. SO, 81. p re-
vious 10 The services Sunday school was
organized under the superintendent OF
DIR. Goodwillie, over one hundred adults
and children participating. This was the
commencement of series of religious SER
vices to be held at the chapel under the au-
spices of the evangelical alliance recently
organized. W,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

We are glad TO notice the return, this
week, OF Mr.. G. d. Sted man, who recently
bought house of VIM. Bemis, and is NOV
ing into it after years residence in Yer
non.
Many are gathering their sap buckets,
the sugar season being about o. err in this
vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

Complete returns Of the vote on the con-
stitutional amendments in New Hampshire
show that all were ratified but the first and
twelfth. The former related TO striking
out the word protestant in the bill OF
rights, and the latter prohibited the remov-
al of officers for political reasons. The sew
enth, abolishing the religious test, is car
ried by 80 votes, the requisite two-thirds
vote being received.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

Mr.. +. L. Ray has $500 maple trees tap
ped, and is making large quantities of
sugar.
Mr.. S. L. Chamberlain is agent for
zelps Popular Encyclopedia for Whining
ton aud the adjoining towns.
Mills Brown has sold his farm to
Messrs. Watkins and Pierce of Whiting
ham for $500.
r. A. Donaldson has bought the Lo-
renzo Quinn place of Peter Holbrook.
The town clerk has registered 90 dogs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

"A company of infantry have been re-
Gently enlisted here. Tuesday evening
April 80, Tire following choice of officers
was made; Capt, II. II. Hosford; lst lieut.,
l.. Toilet; I'd lieut., Henry Latham. By
vote Of the members, the company is de-
nominated 'Hosiord Guards"
Preparations are being made by Halle,
Frost q Co., 10 construct a new brick build
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

1ES~TAKE NOTICE, that the number of
Policies issued by the Vermont Life Insur-
ance Company Of Burlington, Vermont,
during the FIRST three months of 1877, is
niRety-ttrO greater than during the cores
ponding three months OF last year, and that
the amount of insurance written for the
same period of time is Sl47, 900 in ezceSs Of
Lhe whole GBaoaRl written during the year
IB10l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

The Barachos river in Canada rose 20
feet on Monday, and swept away many cat
tie. The people fed TO The high lands for
safety.
Several small houses were blown down
in the vicinity OF Atlanta, Ca, Sunday,
and several strange tropical birds were
picked up In the streets, all from the effects
of great gale prevailing for the last few
days in the Gulf There are rumors of
loss OF life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

ma Ross, Eva wordon, Mrs. Jason Wash
burn.
Gents.-Horaco BrittoD, Edward G..
Crouch, c. f. Reed Nelson suppenur,,
p. G. Sargent, Il. G. Thayer, f. w. Wealth
erhead John Wiley.
Miscellaneous-Vic Sewing Machine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

The ladies Of the Unversalist society
held their sociable at A. Whiihed's last
Wednesday afternoon and evening. About
seventy ladies and gentlemen were pres
ent. All was "peace and harmony" and
every one expressed themselves as having
a very enjoyable time. They will meet
with Mrs. II. b. Stevens next Wed nesday
afternoon and evening. Come one, come
all, and have good time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13
BRATTLEBOROi

Senator Edmunds is reported TO have
fully recovered his health by his visit TO
Florida, though he has not yet returned
North.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-13

-Crocuses were in bloom in Mrs. II. A.
JOnes's yard April 9th. Spring is here
sure.
Several fioeks of wild geese have passed
over northward within week.
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-08

good government within the eorpstats limits 81
| said city.
Upon which motion Mr.. Robertson demanded
| The FeHs and mats.
| The roll being called resulted as follows.
Yeas Nteasts., Boatnsf., Bfeauxl Ellis. Oar.
ord, Steven Texada and Wheelef-17
| Nays Nfessfs. Duefns, George, dooda Kelly.
| Perkins, Richardson subbs, White and Zach
| Absent Messrs. Allan, Bryant. Bureh. Cage
Demas Dnnpnt, Tnstis, Ola, Harper. Landry,
Stamps, Sutton, Twitchpll, Wakefield niiu
| Yeungl1Es
| And the motion prevailed.
| Mr.. White gave notice that on Tomorrow he
| would offer an amendment to the rules Of the
| Senate.
| Mr.. Grover moved that the whole subject mat
| ter under consideration be feeommtted TO a
special committee composed of the Senators of
| the parish Of Orleans, upon which motion Mr..
Garland demanded the yeas and nays. The
roll being called resulted az follows
Yeas -MessfH, Bteaux. aoode, Grover Nit
ehell. Ogden. Perkins, Richardson, Robertson,
sanditord Steven. Te8ada, Wheeler and White
Nays lessrs. Boatner. Ducros.. Eilis, Gar
land George, Kelly, ttubbs and 2acharielB.
Absent Messfs. Allain Hryai,t. Bureh. Gage,
Demas, Duinoht, Eusis Ola, Harper Landry,
Stamps, Sutton. Twitchel Wakefield and Young
-1B.
And the motion prevailed.
Lieutenant Governor Wiz In the chair.
On motion of Mr. Robertson the rules were
suspended TO take up House bill No. 1874, entitled
An act regulating the mode of assessing and
collecting taxes throughout The State. providing
for the correction of over aud under ASSESS
mehts, providing for the collection Of State and
parish taxes, and the appointment of tax collees
tors. limiting The power Of taxation Of all par
ishes aud municipalities throughout The State |!
giving relief to taxpayers. and appointing d
board to examine outstanding claims, and re.
pealng all laws In conflict Herewith, and to re-
NIT certain interest and penalties on certain
unpaid taxes, aud limiting the liens privileges
ard right of pledge for licenses. taxes and as-
sessmenis aud appointment of assessors In all
the parishes. and for the taking of the census
OF the youths between the ages of six aud twetis
ty years In all the PARISHES Of the State
which, on motion of Mr.. Robertson was read
first and second time under a suspension Of
the constitutional rules. and referred to the
Committee on Finance.
On motion Of Mr.. George, the Senate ad
joufned until Wednesday, March I, 1s11, at IL
JOHN CLEaa,
Recreary of the Senate
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-08
UNFINISHED BUSINESS.

House bill No. II. entitled AN act to repeal
act No. "A, approved Sept. IA. 1868; Act No. a.
approved February 81. 1859; Act No. 81, approx
cd March 6. 1850; Act No. %, approved March s.
1869; Act No. %, approved March 30. 1870: Act
No. 81, approved March 8. 1878; Act No. g., ap-
proved March %, 1878: Act No. 80. approved
February 90. 1874; Act No. GO. approved March.
II. 1874; and act No. 10. approved March "a
1878. and to authorize the city Of New Orleans to
establish. organize and maintain a proper and
sufficient police force. to preserve order and
good government within the corporate limits Of
said city, and to assume control Of the fire alarm
telegraph. and to pass ordinances providing for
the control, direction and pay of the said police
force, and to limit the annual eNpenseof the
same"
Mr.. Kelly moved the adoption of the second
section as printed.
Mr.. Texada moved as substitute the recon-
sheraton of the vote whereby the following
substitute was lost:
That Police Board for the city of New Or
leans is hereby created and constituted to con-
sist of the Lieutenant Governor, who shall ex-
officio be President of the board. the Mayor of
the city Of New Orleans. the Administrator of
Finance, the Administrator of Accounts. the
Administrator of Police. who shall ex-oflcio
be the executive officer of the police force and
three citizens OF the city of New Orleans to be
appointed by the Governor. by and with the ad-
vice and consent OF the Senate. none OF whom
shall receive any compensation whatever. as
members of the board; and said Police Board,
so constituted. shall on and after the 18th day
of 1877, establish and organize proper
and efficient police force to preserve order and
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-08
OFFICIAL JOURNAL
-of Fi4H
FIFTH GENERAL ASSEMBLY
cor THE
STATE or LOUISIANA,
@=
1nA% Ann
SENATE.
peuv,n pays Proceedings.

EXTRA SESSION or 1871
The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1877-03-08

lrenatpfs Duerus, Grover. Ftuhbs, Perkins and
| Willie voted for the Hon u. Il. Jonas44G yotaas
Senator Ogden voted for the Hon. Il. L. Glib
genatefs Breaux. Garland, Kelly aud San d..
ford voted for the Hon Wa Robertsoh4,t votes
SENATORS giehell and Wheeler voted for the
Hon, John Youngl2 votes.
The roll Of the House WIS called, when the
following members voted for the Hon, d, T..
Jonas.
Messrs, yeoek, B9wden, Brady. berry Cock
srham Robertson, Ferguson, Dupree, Flo erstsr,
Huntington. Lyons, Lanlare. LnR. Leo nhard,
Ryland. Bafbn. Shakespeare. singleton. Hilie,i,,
spiller. stagg aud Vo6thes-2i.
The follow hg members voted for the Hon.
Randall L. Gibson
Messrs.. Bell Estopinal, Fitzpatrick, Hill OF
Orleans. Kelly Of Orleans, Leeds. Kernoehan.
Porter Self Smart, Tfemoulst and Williams
10.
The following members voted for the Hon.
H. D. White!
Messrs. Aldiee, Breard. Grassy. Taylor. Tolsf
and Young OF Uaborne@6
The folswing members voted for the Hon.
W. A. Robertson.
Messrs. Kidd, Mcaehee. Richardson and Sell
lefs-4.
The following members voted for the Hon.
John Young of Claiborne:
Messfss Bridger, saftair. Barron, Briggs,
Qatloss; Duke, qaskinss Gillespie, Hamm ond,
Jonas Kelly Of VIM, Martini Means, NuneH,
4
East Baton RDage-tp. - -
Total vote "a necessary to choice 40.
No one candidate having received a majority
of all the votes cast, the presiding officer de-
oared that there had been no election.
On motion Of Mr. Mcdehee, Of the House, the
Joint assembly adjourned an the Senate with
drew to Its chamber.
HOUSE, BUSINESS RESUMED
Mr.. Kidd, Chairman on bshalf of the Com
mittee on Enrolment, reported as correctly
enrolled House bill No. IS.
MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE.
The following message was received from the
Senate.
BBNATB GHAMhEH.
MIreh &, 1877. !
To The Hon 7rahle, the Speaker aud members of
the House Of Representatives:
FenHeplpn-I am directed to inform your Hon.
orabie body that the Senate has finally passed,
and requests your concurrence In Senate bill
NO. t11 entitled An act to regulate the terms Of
parish courts and to fl K the salaries OF parish
Judges
Very respee fully. ,.-.-...
JOHN CLEGG,
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-06
SANFORD'S RADICAL CURE
is Prepared bv DistiIIation.

II sence to it is placed in an improved still, and
there mingled with solvent liquid, which. by heat,
is made to pass iutO receiver, bearing with iG
the healing essences juices of these plants and
herbs, flee from every Contamination pure and COL
oress Thus the active medical constituents OF thou
sands of pounds of herbs may be conden- ed into a
IcAL CURE is Invested of toe nauseatiDg worthless
features OF all other remedies, white It's curative
properties are increased entod 1t is positively the
greatest medical triumph OF the age.
Each package contains DR.. Sanford's Improved In
haling Tube, and full directions for its use in all
cases. Price $1.00. For ale by all wholesale and
retail druggists throughout the United States.
WEEKS q POTTER, General Agents and Whole
sale Druggists, Boston.
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-06


nances, which will be strictly enforced:
Removing Snow from Sidewalks.
62.-The tenant occupant, and in case there
should be no tenant the owner any person having
the Of any building or lot Of land porderipg not
more than one hundred and fifty feet any street,
lane, court, square or pubic place within the city,
where there is any fooway sidewalk, shall, after
the ceasng to fall Of any snow, if in the day time
within three hours, and If in the night time, before
ten OF the clock of the forenoon succeeding, cause
such to be removed from such foot way or side
walk, and in default thereof, shall forfeit and pay
dollars; and for each and every hour thereafter that
the same shall remain on such foetway sidewalk,
such tenant, occupant owner or other person, shall
forfeit and pay sum not less than one dollar, nor
more than ten dollars. And if such building OF lot
should extend more than one hundred and fifty feet
on any street or land, it shall be the duty such
tenant or occupant owner other person. to
such snow from the ootway sidewalk for the space
OF one hundred and fifty feet, according to the pro-
visions and subject to the penalties aforesaid.
Sidewalks to be Sanded.
64.-Whenever the sidewalk. or any part thereof
adjoining any building lot of land on any street
shall be encountered with ce it shall be the duty Of
the occupant and in case there is no occupant the
owner, or any person having the of such build
ing or lot, to such sidewalk to be made safe
aid convenient, by removing the ice therefrom, or
by covering the same with sand some other suit
able substance; and in such owner OF occupant
of six hours during the day time lie shall forfeit and
pay not less than two more than five dollars, and
like sum for every day that the same shall continue
SO encountered.
c. K. BRIDGES,
dec27dtf City Marshal
The Portland daily press., 1877-01-06
T H E
T HI E
National Diseases,
is 1T Durable?

fEVHOSE who have suffered from the various and
4 complicated forms of disease assumed by
Catarrh, aid have tried many physicians and reme-
question with considerable anxiety. And well they
may for no disease ttat be mentioned is so
universally prevalent and 50 destructive to health
as Catarrh, Bronchitis Asthma Coughs and
serious and frequently fatal affections of the lungs
follow, in many cases OF simple but neglected
Catarrh Other sympathetic affections, such as
oversight and loss of sense of SMELL
may be referred to minor but nevertheless serious
results of neglected Catarrh, bad enough in them
selves but as nothing pared with the dangerous
affections Of the throat and LUNGS likely to follow.