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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1877-09-13

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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1877-09-13

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Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1877-09-13

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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30
Fourteen Reasons

Why the town of Braltleboro should aid
in building the Draltleboro and Whitehall
Railroad:
|. Because of the Importance Of the road
to the towns in the West River valley,
upon whose prosperity her own largely de-
ponds.
2. Because nova. days competing lines
of railroad are necessary TO the building up
of great commercial and manufacturing in
terests, particularly in inland towns; aud
Brattleboro cannot hope for further growth
even ifshe can maintain her present stand
ing, which is doubtful-without this aid.
8. Because the proposed road will furnish
the nearest route to direct water communl-
cation with New Y ork city, thereby materi-
ally lessening the expenses Of our mer.
chants for general freight, and reducing the
cost of the goods which we consume.
4. Because it will give us cheaper aud
more direct connection with the coal fields
of Pennsylvania, the iron districts Of New
York, and the lumber regions Of Canada.
5. Because, when the Caughnawaya ship
canal is completed, "a thing Of the near fu
ture) this line will tap the great line Of
water transportation between New York
and the West, thus giving us our bread
stuffs at greatly reduced cost.
@. Because, when this is accomplished,
Boston will find it for her interest 10 COM
plete this narrow gauge line from Brattle-
boro to her own seaport, shortening the
distance between Brattleboro and Boston
by twenty. four miles, and opening up the
shortest and cheapest through line for
freight between Boston and the West.
Z. Because of the influence which the
road will have in preventing the threatened
division of the county.
s. Because the trade Of many towns
which now tends in other directions will
thereby be brought here.
9. Because Il this road is not built, other
lines, leading in other directions, will be,
which will rob Brattleboro of large share
of the trade which she now receives.
10. Because, as base of supplies during
the construction of the road, Brattleboro
will receive no iuconsderable benefit
IL. Because, from the comparatively
small cost of the road on the narrow gauge
plan, it may be expected 10 pay fair inter
est on its cost.
II. Because, if not dollar of the money
subscri bed is ever returned in interest, the
road will still prove the best investment
which the town can make.
10. Because the sum of $4,000 asked for
will not be burden which will be percep-
tibly felt by our taxpayers.
IA. Because no class of persons in town
will be injured by the building Of the road +,
but all will be in some degree benefited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30
$4,000 and No More.

We are surprised to know that an idea
has gained currency TO certain extent
among our people that, If Brattleboro gives
$50, 900 to aid the Brattle boro and Whitehall
railroad, this sum will only be the begin
ming Of what she must give 10 secure the
completion of the line, and that this consid-
Grafton is being urged as an objection to
granting town aid as proposed. 1t should,
therefore, be distinctly understood that any
such feeling arises from an entire miscon-
ception of the terms upon which subscrip-
tons to the stock of the road are made. All
subscriptions are subject 10 the express
stipulation that no money or assessment
whatever shall be called for or paid until
the full amount necessary has been pledged
and the road Is under full contract for its
satisfactory construction and equipment
throughout its whole length, with bonds
given to ensure the strict fulGlment of the
contract. These provisions apply precisely
the same to towns as to individuals, and
every possible assurance has been given
that the sum asked for is all that will be
needed to secure the completion and open
ing of the line, in perfect running order,
from Brattleboro to Whitehall. That our
readers may be sure there is no possible
catch or mistake in the matter we append
the form of subscription in full, copied word
for word from one of the company's books
now in actual use:
ave, the undersigned, do hereby sever
ally subscribe for the number of shares, of
one hundred dollars each, in the capital
NJ nrotilahnrn
Railroad Company, set opposite our respec-
tive names, and agree TO pay for the same
at such times and in such instalments as
may be ordered by the Board of Directors
of said company. Provided, that this sub
scription shall not be binding until at least
four hundred and fifty thousand dollars
including all town aid, either in bonds,
stock subscriptions, or aid in any form, that
may be voted according to law, and also
including all separate subscriptions, or aid
for building and equipping that part of the
road located in the state of New York.
shall have been bona fde subscribed, nor
until the Board of Directors of said COM
pany by formal vote, shall declare this
subscription in force. Provided, further,
that no assessment shall he collected until
the Board of Directors execute a contract
for the construction of this railroad with
responsible parties for the amount of this
subscription and such an amount of bond
as may be agreed upon by the Directors and
the contracting parties for the construction
OF this railroad.'
We repeat that these stringent provisions
apply precisely The same to towns as to in
dividuals, and we may also add that this
form Of contract has been carefully exam
ined and fully approved by Judge Wheeler
of the Supreme Court, Judge Stoddard of
Townsheud, Chas. N. Davenport of Brat
teboro, and other eminent legal authorities
in this town and throughout the Yves. River
Valley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30
MIN or NOTES.

Rhode Islands election occurs on
Wednesday, April 4.
Vice President Wheeler is at bis home, in
Malone, N. Y.
The name of the Secretary of the Interior
is correctly pronounced Shoorts."
President Hayes is said to have responded
to the remonstrance of Virginia Congress-
man, who was disappointed in not getting
the appointment of his man as postmaster
at Petersburg, that he should give just as
much weight TO the recommendation of
Congressman as TO those of other respecta-
BILE gentlemen, and Secretary Schurz has
stated that as TO Congressman in the matter
ofappointments, what h. desired from them
was information, not i'm portuning, and that
on this basis alone would they be consulted
in filling vacancies.
Brigham Young sends this dispatch from
ST. Georges, Utah: "If Lee has made a
statement in his confession duplicating me,
1t is utterly false. My course Of life is too
well known by thousands of honorable men
for them 10 believe for one moment such an
accusation" A San Francisco dispatch,
however, says no one there believes in his
denial, and the only regret is that Brigham
was not executed with Lee.
As an indication of how agreeable and
intimate is the relation existing between
President Hayes and Vice President
Wheeler, it is stated that an invitation has
been extended to the latter to make his
home at the White House whenever in
Washington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30

once seen upon what a substantial fUunda-
ton the friends Of the Brattieboro and
Whitehall railroad rest their hopes of lis
ultimate and complete success. Were this
road to be built as a common-gsuge IL would
cost SO, 500, 900; as a narrow-gauge It cannot
cost over sl,5OO,OOO. As a common-gauge
its operating expenses would be 80 per cent.
Of its gross earnings; as a narrow-gause
the expenses will be only so to 60 per cent.
of the earnings. The total saving per year
in interest on the original investment, and
in operating expenses, in favor Of the mar
row.Rauge system, as applied TO this line,
will be not less than 1922, 200, provided the
road does business Of $4,000 per mile per
year, as there is every reason TO believe that
it will. Does not this fact alone give sub
stantial ground for the belief that the Brat
tleboro and Whitehall narrow-gauge rail-
road will prove anything but disastrous
and unfortunate investment, as has been the
case with so many of the common-gaugo
roads to which the opponents of the enter
prise are wont TO refer9
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30
TbeYtrmont 9benit,
BRATTLEBoRo:
FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 80, 1877.
The village schools.

The result OF the recent agitation of the
school question in our village has been TO
give the people a more intelligent knowl-
edge and appreciation of their schools than
they have ever possessed before. That there
has at any time been any real or general
dissatisfaction with the schools, on the part
of those who are responsible for their sup
port and encouragement, is not true. The
fact is, on the contrary, that so constant aud
uniform have been the efforts of those hav-
ing the schools in charge TO elevate and inn
prove them, that the public interest in and
approval OF their work had come to be
largely Of passive rather than an active
character. But when a gross attack was
made on the two higher grades, and unde-
fined rumors of contemplated revolution
began TO circulate, the public feeling was
aroused, many people visited those grades
and formed an opinion of their merits from
personal observation, many more saw and
were convinced at the town hall examina-
lions, the tide of popular sentiment became
enthusiastic and unanimous, and the final
outcome OF the deep and pervading interest
thus awakened was seen in the crowded but
eminently orderly and decorous district
meeting on Tuesday evening, which gave
an overwhelming verdict of approval of
the labors of both committee and teachers.
This result is encouraging and gratifying
because it shows that the people, as a whole,
are Independent and unbiased in their judg-
ment of questions of this character, and that
they appreciate aud will steadfastly stand by
i r... Gal -,
behalf II a fear has at any time existed
that the parents of the children might be
misled in this matter, that fear is now
shown to have been groundless. 1t was
only necessary that the subject should be
laid before them in all its bearings, and OPP
portunity given for investigation and re-
Election. This being done, it is evident that
the conclusion was at once reached that it
would be worse than folly to listen 10 un-
wise counsels and break up an order of
things which was giving such eminently
satisfactory results, at least until the advo-
Gates of change were prepared to show
what better course or system they had to
offer in its place.
The teachers will all go TO their work at
the beginning OF another school year cheer
ed and sustained by consciousness that
the sympathy and support of the parents
is with them, and that their labors for the
children, both individually and collective
ly, are acknowledged and properly valued.
We believe the result will be TO give US still
better schools than we have ever had. 1t
should certainly be the aim of both COM
mittees and teachers to remedy all existing
defects, to continue in a steady upward
course, and to deserve in the highest de-
gree the enthusiastic testimonial of conf
dence and regard which they have so late
" received
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30
Hinsd2lc, N. H.

An article recently published in the
Star Spangled Banner concerning the Hlns-
dale debating society, is contemplate
note. If its author owes the association, or
individual members thereof, spite, per-
haps compromise could he made for ~
cents on the dollar.
The Hinsdale dramatic club is making
preparation TO give an entertainment at au
early day, consisting Of drama, music,
&c.
Praise meetings have been conducted
in the Methodist church during the week
by various noted divines, aud with good
degree of success.
The stand formerly owned by tho late
Oliver Adams In this village, has been pur-
chased by select committee, and new
town house is to be erected thereupon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30
Not a Wild Objection.

An objection which has been frequently
urged against the proposition to give $780,
600, as atown, 10 the Brattleboro and White
hall railroad, is that nearly every town in
the Stale which has bonded in aid of rail-
roads is now sorry for such action. That
this is the case in numerous instances is
probably true, but a moments candid
thought will show that this fact furnishes
no good ground OF opposition to the aid of
a meritorious and advantageous project
like that now under consideration. Inves-
iigGticn viii show that, in every case where
town aid 10 railroads has been attended
with unfavorable results, it has been be-
cause sufficient thought and examination
were not given TO the subject before the aid
was voted. In too many instances individ-
uals and towns have allowed themselves 10
be led into giving large amounts TO build
new roads which the necessities of the sur
rounding country did not require, which
had no reasonable prospect OF securing a
paying business, and which, in fact, could
give no good reason why they should ask
for an existence. In such cases only one
result, and that a disastrous one, could fol.
low. But in the enterprise whose success
we now hope to secure by a small subscrip-
ton, as town, 10 its capital stock, there
are none of these doubtful contingencies.
1t is pre-emnently project in which the
arguments are all in its favor, and against
which nothing of any substantial force has
been, or can be said. There Is an impera-
tive and unquestioned natural demand for
this road. It's construction Is essential to
the life of the country through which it is TO
pass; 1t is essential TO the business growth of
Brattleboro; it is essential to the farming,
manufacturing and laboring interests of the
town; it is demanded as a competing line
to secure its share of the great through car
rying trade from the far West and North
west. II the road is built, the West river
valley enters on new era of lasting growth
and prosperity, in which Brattleboro will
largely share. If the enterprise fails
through our Indifference, the valley aud its
once thriving towns will either continue OH
the road 10 decay, upon which they have
already entered, or they will seek another
outlet for their business and resources
which will take more money from Brattle-
boro than eau be readily computed. 1t is
our one grand opportunity of lifetime.
Shall we not be wise in time and cordially
improve it2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30

We call the attention of our readers TO
the advertisement of VIM. T.. Marshalps
line engraving of President Hayes, which
appears in our columns to-day. Mr.. Mar
shal's portraits of Washington, Lincoln,
Grant, and other distinguished men, have
given him high rank as an engraver in
pure line, and his portrait of Mr.. Hayes is
said by competent critics TO be correct
and satisfactory one, while the price is very
low. Good agents are wanted by the pub
Usher, Mr. Oscar Marshall, COZ, Broadway,
NY.
Mr.. john L. Shorey, publisher of the
Nursery, has begun the issue Of a Monthly
Reader for the little folks, which will sup
ply want long felt by teachers of primary
schools. The first number is bright, CHEEKY,
and sensible, and, used as a supplement
to the school primer, either at school or at
home, will be found an invaluable aid in
quickening and stimulating the interest
aud progress of our youngest readers"
The Reader contains 10 pages, and is pub
lished monthly at go cents per year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30

"A. N. Kidder, marble manufacturer
and dealer, formerly Of Bellows Falls, has
moved to this place aud established his
business here.
Frank Pierce Of East Putney has failed
in business. Liabilities, S24 GOO; assets,
$4,000.
"A man was arrested in this town on
Thursday, the 22d inst, as a fugitive from
franklin Co., n. Y. jail, by an officer of
that county who had been in search of him
about three weeks.
Charles Smith met with an accident
last week at VIM. Robertson's paper mill,
which resulted fatally. While on the plank
walk leading from the high ground to the
door of the second story of the mill, lie fell
into the deep and narrow space between
the dirt bank and basement of the mill,
sustaining Injuries from which he has since
died. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30

Rev. L. II. Stone of Castleton is to de-
liver lecture on the subject of temperance
at the town hall Wednesday evening, April
4.
"A change in Sunday services at the Con-
gresatonal church, beginning next Sun
day, April lst, will he rs follows: Preach
ing in forenoon followed by Sunday school !;
preaching, with social service, at 7P.M.
The morning services on Fast Day
will be held at the Congregational church |;
evening services at Baptist church. Sub
ject for evening, Death of Christ.
A complaint was made 10 Daniel Sher-
win, town grand juror, aga INST Levi Troot
for cruelty 10 animals. Troot was arrested
and brought before magistrate on Mon
day, March 20, for trial. Troot asked for
continuance that he might better prepare
for trial. The court granted continuance
for one week on Troot getting bonds in the
sum of one hundred dollars for his appear
ance. X
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30
Lee. confe..lon and Execution.

On our first page, day, we publish the
confession Of John d. Lee, of Utah, who
was shot by United States soldiers. last
Friday, under sentence Of the Territorial
District Court, for his part in the horrible
Mountain Meadow massacre of twenty
years ago. Just before the execution he
made short address in which he declared
that he had done nothing designedly wrong,
that he did everything in his power 10
avert the slaughter and that he had been
made scapegoat for the sins of Brigham
Young and others high in authority in the
Mormon church. This confession, which
is said to have been delivered by Lee to
his lawyer, is supplemented and confirmed
by another document of great length pub
lished day or two later, and certified by
district attorney Howard as having been
written by Lee. The last named confession
does not differ materially from that pre-
viously published, except that it enters
more fully into the bloody details OF the
massacre, and strongly AYERS that Lee tried
to prevent the murder of the immigrant.
1t seems almost stranger than fiction that
after so many years the leader in this ter
ribe affair should have been brought to
justice, and room is even left for hone that
punishment for this great crime may not
stop with the execution of Lee, for he was
at most only an agent in the hands of the
Mormon authorities, and his trial must
have brought out evidence which would
help TO the arrest and conviction Of those
higher Mormons who were the real princ-
pals in the horrible deed. In any case,
another step has been taken toward the
overthrow of that barbarous and lanalical
syste I'm of polygamy which has long been
blot upon our national fame, and toward
which our government has been strangely
indnlUent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30

1nO,T. d. Peterson q Brothers, Philadel-
p6 op Pave q press iGr Pqosa
quel to "Ferne Fleming" by Mrs. Catha-
rine A. Warfield, author of 1.-THE House
hold of Bouverie." 1t is printed from the
authors manuscript, and has never APP
peared before in any form. 1t is strong In
plot, varied in incident, the interest is new
depicted with genuine power. 1t will be
found fully equal to any work this popular
writer has ever produced. 1t will be pub
lished on Saturday, April 9Th, price Sl75,
in uniform style with her "Household of
Bouverle." The book is certain 10 have
largo sale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30
Another Argument for the Road.

In the foregoing paragraph we have al
luded TO the consideration that many
towns in this State which have given
aid TO new railroads have alerward re-
gretted such action, and we have also
pointed out that the cause for such dis
appointment is 10 be found in the fact that
there had not originally existed any real
natural demand for the building of such
roads, while in the case of The Brattleboro
and Whitehall road The natural demand is
evident aud unqueslioned. But IL we were
to let our argument on this point rest here
our story would he only half told. The
true reason why SO many Vermont rail-
roads have proved Improbable and even
disastrous as money Investments, is solely
because they have been built and operated
at cost entirely disproportionate TO the
business which they were designed 10 &C
commodate. There is not, and never has
been, narrow-guago railroad in this State;
but were the Vermont Central, the Rutland
and Burlington, the Connecticut and Pas
sumpslc, the Vermont Valley, and others
that might be mentioned, built on this plan,
they would, one and all, with the business
which they are doing o-day, be satisfactory
and profitable money Investments. The
reasons why this is SO have been fully and
repeatedly discussed in our columns. They
are, in brief, that the first cost of narrow
gauge roads is less than one-half the cost of
the common gauge, and their operating ex-
penses are only two'thirds as much TO do
the same business with equal facility and
much greater ease. That in the narrow
gauge system is 10 be found the solution of
the railroad problem OF New England is
conceded by all competent railroad author-
tiles, and when we couple this fac. with the
manifest demand for line of road to open
up the West River Valley aud the fertile
back toWAs Of Windham County. 1t Is at
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-03-30

The last of Prof. II. II. Kimbalrs
course of singing schools will occur on
Thursday evening, April 9th. The exer-
cises will be varied with choruses, quar-
tettes, solos, ETC., and the occasion will be
made fitting close of the large and enthu-
siastic school which Mr.. Kimball has taught
in ibis place.