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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
The Southern Hotel.

One lesson of practical benefit 10 every
one Of us may he gathered from the details
of this latest horror. Those who were saw
ed were saved by the exercise of little
cool common sense and presence of mind.
Those who were lost were lost through
abandonment to frantic terror. One man
in the fifth story makes line of his bed
ding and lowers it until a rope is attached,
which he coolly secures and So makes an
easy escape. Another, two stories nearer
the ground, leaps headlong from the win
dow and is killed. Some women rush
through the Sitting upper floors shrieking
for aid and falling over each other; while
their companions wait at the windows for
the firemen, ready with keen iuteli-
gence 10 second their efforts and descend
the dizzy ladders from one roof To another.
The Englishman Munster becomes a ma
MAC from terror and grief at the loss of his
wife, and after he and she are both safe
blows his brains out. Miss Claxton quiet
ty swathes her head in wet towels and
walks or rolls down the stairs aud comes
off with few bruises. In almost every in
stance the ability TO keep cool and 10 act in
the face of the fire with ordinary common
sense saved the life of its possessor.
II this kind of courage were matter
solely of temperament, it would not be
worth while TO call attention to its value,
any moro than TO the advantages of a man
with legs over a cripple. Temperament
of course, has much 10 do with it, but edu-
cation a good deal more. The great major
ity Of our women actually cultivate the
graces OF fear and helplessness in danger
as feminine and attractive, and even our
boys are seldom taught to control terror or
TO endure pain with patience. Spartan yir-
tues are not popular in American nurser-
les or schools. Nothing is more readily
taught than this habit of self-control and
GOODNESS, as witness the discipline of SOL
diers, who may be individually the men
who would have jumped headlong from n
sixth story of burning building, but who,
after a short training and discipline, will
march to certain death in the face Of foe.
The discipline is one which every ration
al man and woman can give themselves.
Let us teach ourselves at least to remem-
Der that one minute Of calmness in the
front of any peril, as this disaster has
terror.-N. Y. Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
Hints on Transplanting.

The art of transplantng trees, shrubs,
and vines is only learned by experience,
close observation, and Il strict adherence to
the laws that govern vegetable growth.
Any unskilled laborer can dig up and re-
set tree or vine but this does not in
sure life, health and vigor. There is a we'll
adjusted balance between the roots and
branches of every tree or vine. Trained
practical gardeners recognize this fact, and
the importance in trausplanting of remov-
ing carefully all the roots possible, and es-
pecially the fine, fibrous ones, such as take
up and furnish the nourishment. To save
enough of these roots in transplanting
large-sized trees, 1t is necessary 10 know
the habits of growth of trees and vines.
For instance, the Scotch or white pines
with their long, fleshy roots, and compar-
atively few fibrous ones near the body of
the trees, need more care in removing than
the Norway spruce with its mass of fibrous
roots clustered around and near the body.
The best way in all cases is to dig mar.
row trench around the body, some distance
from the tree, deep enough to get below
The lower tier of roots. In making this cir
Gle, the fiat of the spade should not be fac
ed toward The body of the tree. The top
soil on the "ball," near the body, should
be removed by digging-fork or other i'm
plement that will not cut or injure the
small roots. In case the trees or shrubs
are 10 be moved only short distance from
where they are growing, as much soil as
will adhere 10 the roots may be left on with
advantage.
The second important point to he observ-
ed in transplanting is not 10 leave the roots
exposed for moment 10 the rays of the
sun, or to blowing dry air, which is quite
as injurious TO tender rootle,s. If not set
out at once, the roots ought to he kept
damp and covered over with a cloth, or
"heeled in" Trees coming from a distance,
when the roots show signs Of being left ex-
posed, and the fibers are dry and some
what shriveled, will be much improved by
plunging them into a stream or pool Of wa
ter, and then heellng them in, covering the
roots carefully with moist soil, and SO leav-
ing them until ready 10 plant out.-P. II.
Quinn, in Scrt6ner for May.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27

In the recent list of graduates from the
Boston university school ofmediclne who re-
ceived the degree of NJ. D., about one third
were women. A dozen women have just
graduated into doctors at New York. In
surgery where the examinations are re-
markably strict, woman led the Boston
class. Every woman, if we take the testi-
mony OF the Woman's Journal, who was
examined this year for a degree ia the
medical department passed, while several
men failed.
Gen. Sherman and family have left
Washington for st. Louis, where they in
tend to stay for the summer. Miss Ellie
Sherman, the generals third daughter, is
just finishing school, and is described as
beautiful and witty. Her younger sister,
Rachel is tall and Statuesque, with a power
of conversation and repose of manners said
TO be remarkable in girl of 10. Tecum-
sch, his youngest child, is a little fellow
only 10 years of age, shy and quiet to de-
gree, bat whose every taste turns toward a
military careerj when he takes pencil In
his hand ii Is only to draw forts and SOL
diers, guns and cannons, battlefelds and
camps; his toys are drums, swords, guns
and soldiers, small cannon, and his favorite
reading is the Army Register, for which be
will drop his most cherished story books.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27

Harper's Weekly says: An exchange
informs us that while ago the Amherst
Agricultural College made some expert
ments to prove that the maple sap from
which sugar is made in the spring is laid
up in the tree the year before. In Decem-
Der maple tree, having been fixed in an
upright position, was sawed off near the
ground, and the end of The trunk hermeti-
cally sealed with wax. Thus the tree stood
until spring, when it was tapped, and
yielded its average amount of sugar, al
though the tree bad been severed from its
roots upward OF three months. A young
maple was cut in the winter, brought into
the greenhouse, and tapped. 1t soon began
TO flow sap, and continued TO do So for
thirty.six hours, when the flow stopped.
The tree was then taken out OF doors, and
allowed to freeze again. Upon being
Brought back to the greenhouse the sap re-
sumed its flow, and continued to do SO as
long as the alternate freezing and thawing
processes were kept up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
A Word 70 Hon.

What do you think, young friends, Of the
hundreds of thousands who are trying to
cheat themselves and others into the belief
that alcoholic drinks are good for them
Are they not TO be pititd and blamed? Do
you want TO be one of these wretched men :?
If we are TO have druukards in the future,
SOME of them are to come from the boys TO
whom am writing and ask you again
If you want 10 he one of them? Nor or
course you don't!
Well, have a plan for you that is just as
sure TO save you FROM such fate as the
sun is to rise tomorrow morning. 1t new
er failed; it never will fail; it cannot fail !;
and think it is worth knowing. Neuer
touch liquor in any form. That's the plan,
aud ii is not only worth knowing, but it is
worth putting into practice.
l know you don't drink now, and il
seems TO you as if you never would. But
bly, will come in this way:
You will find yourself, SOME time, with a
number Of companions, and they will have
bottle of wine on the table. They will
drink and offer it to you. They will regard
it as manly practice, and, very likely,
they will look upon you as a milksop il
you don't indulge with them. Then what
will you doH Eth? What will you do ?
Will you say, Boys, none of that stun for
me! know a trick worth half-a dozen
OF thatT" Or will you take the glass, with
your own common sense protesting, and
making the whole draught bitter, and a
feeling that you have damaged yourself,
and then go of with hot head and a
skulking soul that at once begins to make
apologies for itself-just as the soul of Col
Backus does, and will keep doing all his
life?-J. G. Holland, 81. Nicholas for Nay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
No Failure Known,

There is no case record where Dr. Morris's syr-
up Of Tar, wild Cherry and Horehound has failed to
give satisfaction. On the other hand, wherever it
has been used by people, in colds coughs
asthma bronchitis, Group, whooping cough and con-
sumption, they are enthusiastic in its praise. Com
tanning no opium other dangerous drug, it does
not constpate aud is safe to administer in ali cond
tions Of health This is an important announcement,
and the suffering advised to heed it, Trial size
&c cts. large Sizes so cts and One Dollar. Sold by
l. N. THORN co.
Also Agents for Prof. Parkers Pleasant Worm syr-
up Worm Syrup, which is death to worms pleas
ant to take, and requires no physic.
Price 20 cents. Try II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
PLBAsANTDIEs

An unsuccessful lover was asked by
what means he lost his divinity. ALAS"
cried he, az fattored her until she got too
proud to speak 10 me-"
When a great man dies" says QuilP,
"ihe first thing done is to resolve TO build
monument TO his memory, and the second
is-not 10 build It,"
-"Doyou ever have any hops in Manner"
asked New York belle, who was dressing
for ball. of country cousin from the
Pine tree State. "Oh yes, lots; pa has for
ty acres of EN- In one field"
An exchange remarks: 1.-THE only
Jokes women like TO read arc those which
reflect rdicule on the men," ayes" adds
another exchange, "on taking up paper
woman invariably turns TO the marriage
column"
-"Women," remarked the contempla-
tive man, "are as deep as the blue waters
of yon bay" AYE, sir" rejoined the dis
appointed man, land as full of craft"
"A Kentucky editor remarks that nine
ty-nine out of hundred people make a
great mistake when they cut off dogs
tail, by throwing away the wronJ end.
An Irish gentleman, hearing of friend
having stone coffin made for himself, ex-
exclaimed: "By me sowl, an that's good
ideal "Shure, an a stone coffin 'ud last
man his lifetime"
ELLA, my child" said prudish old
maid 10 q pretty niece who would curl her
hair in ringlets, "if the Lord had intended
| your hair to be curled, he would have done
| il himself $50 he did, auntie when was
baby but he thinks l am big enough
now 10 do it myself"
"A little girl who was sent to the pas
ture 10 drive home the COW, fell and was
severely scratched and bruised. On re-
turning home, she was asked If she cried
when she fell. "Why, no." she replied.
"What would have been the use? There
was nobody TO hear me-"
The story is told of the poor insane
George III, that he was one day breakfast
ing at Kew, when the great scarcity of beef
which was then prevailing in England be-
came the subj ct of conversation. "Why
do not the peop'e plant more beef?" asked
the king. On being told that beef could
not be raised from seed, he seemed still
incredulous, and took some bits of beef
| Stean ahu NVut iulO tbc BdIutu duu pldDteu
them. The next morning he went out to
see If th0y had sprouted, aud found some
snails. Thinking that they were OK
en-, ho was heard calling out. "IIere they
are! Here they are, Charlotte, horns and
ALL"
"A deacon in one of the Newburgb, N.
Y. churches was deeply interested In the
sermon last Sunday night. lie sat in the
corner OF his pew, two little boys came
next, and beyond them was sharp-vis-
aged woman. He leaned back, rested his
arm on the back OF the seat, touched some.
body's hand and supposing ii TO be a childs
fist, covered it with his own and pressed it.
Suddenly the lady in the pew shrleked
"You had better look out I'll slap you in
the face;" and the bewildered deacon re-
ceived singing blow across the mouth.
The deacon sought refuge in the open air
and the congregation gossiped afler the ben
cdiction,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
Fence Posts Ton Fad Down.

A study of vegetable physiology led me
to try several experiments many years ago
to throw light upon this question. The sap
of moisture goes up in the sap wood from
the roots TO the leaves of trees. l found
that If the post is butt end down, the pores
are open upward, and water can go up, and
thus keep the post moist between wind and
water, which must cause a rapid decay. 1t
appeared probable that the pores were open
only upward, and not downward In a tree.
To test this, / cut a small maple sapling
two inches through in May, leaving the
limbs all on, and placed the butt end in
pail of brine. In thirty-six hours the leaves
were saturated with this brine, the taste of
the salt being strong. At the same time l
had cut another maple sapling, and cut of
the top branch, leaving the rest of the limbs
on. After winding a cloth around the butt
end, TO prevent evaporation, placed the
top end in a pail Of brine, and allowed IL to
remain several days, but no brine was
absorbed at the top end. Ii had not pene-
trated the pores as far as the end was i'm
mersed in the brine, for If the bark was
scraped, there was not the slightest taste OF
salt TO be found. This being the case in
the green tree, how much more must the
pores of the dry tree be closed from the top
end downward. l have tried many SINH
lar experiments, and think the question
settled that if a post is placed top end down,
no moisture can ascend from the bottom of
the hole up the post 10 rot il; but when
the butt end is down tie moisture can as
cend the pores very rapidly if green, and
slowly If dry. Seasoned posts are found
to last much longer, because the pores are
more or less filled within the seasoned
wood. should also infer that placing the
top end down would make mole difference
in green than in dry post. In pursu-
ance of the fact that the pores Of green tim
Der have been often saturated with differ
ent solutions TO preserve it, by immersing
the butt end, freshly cut, in the solution 10
DO absorbed, It will also he noted that
burning or charrng the posts only closes
the pores and prevents the absorption Of wa
ter.--E. W. s. in Country Gentleman.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27

Milk and lime water are now frequent
ly prescribed by physicians in cases OF dys-
pepsia aud weakness OF the stomach. Of
ten when tho functions of digestion and as
similat!on have been seriously impaired, a
excellent effect. The way to make lime
water is simply to procure few Jumps of
unslaked lime, put the lime in a stone jar,
add water until the lime is slaked and of
about the consislence of thin cream /; the
lime settles, leaving the pure and clear
lime-w at the top. Three or four table,
spoonfuls OF II may be added to a goblet of
milk,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
"Thou Fool, This Night"

The farmer smiled to see his bursting barns,
His fields yet ripening in the summers sun,
Aud cried, with pride upswelling from his heart,
40 what the toll Of my two hands hath done!"
sweet voice whispered from the rustlng wheat,
ITO God who giveth increase, praise is meet"
There is not room within those little sheds
To store from lose and theft my yellow grain;
So will build me greater, that may
Rejoice and cheer my soul with this my gain"
Still plead that angel whisper, low and sweet,
"Give to the poor who have no food to eat"
"CeAse troubling mel Why should 1 not be glad7
For hard hath been my toll, and long the strife
Now will laugh and fill my heart with Joy,
And live right merrily the rest Of life"
10 fool" the angel whispered With sigh,
Repent, for thou this very night shalt diet"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
void HalinhIe.n

There are many reputed remdies for that
very prevalent disease, Chronic Nasal Ca
tarrh, but none which have given general
satisfaction and become acknowledged
standard preparations, except DR.. Sages
Catarrh Remedy. 1t continues TO enjoy an
unprecedented popularity. This reputa-
tiun has been earned through the pei ma
nent cures which it has wrought, having
proved itself specific in the worst forms
Of the disease. Pierce's Pocket Memoran-
dunn Books are given away at drug. stores.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27

Cannot be cured by snuffs, washes or local applca-
tOns. 1t is weakness Of the constitution developing
itself in the nasal organs FIRST, afterwards extending
to the throat and lungs ending generally in Consnmp-
ton, II not checked by proper remedies Pains In
head, back, loins and weakness Of kidneys its
tendant diseases. More people have CatArrh than any
other disease. 1t is easily cured. Thousands Of cases.
some OF FORTY years standing, have been entirely
cured in New Hampshire the past three years by the
Constitutional CdtdrTh Remedy. Certificates to back
the above, and treatise Catarrh in 32-page PAM
phlet sent free on application to Lttleeld Co.. pro-
prietors. Manchester, N. II. Send name on postal
card and 1t will cost only cent Price, 81 per bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27

Spring is the season of the year TO adorn
aud improve ones home. Who that loves
home does not wish to make 1t pleasant
and attractivef Every spring something
should be added in the way of trees, shrubs
or plants to make it more lovely, to endsar
It still more to parents and children. Have
you shade trees, svergreens, Towering
shrubs, roses, climbing plants surrounding
the dear old dwelling, to please the eye, at
tract the singlng-birds and make 1t de-
lightful resort to old and youngH If not,
you cannot begin too soon to plant them.
The season OF the year to do 1t is upon US.
Tho money expended in doing 1t cannot DO
assd 10 better advantage -hsrd World
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
NERVOUS DEBILITY.

vital weakness or Depression; weak
exhausted feeling energy COURAGE the result Of
Mental OverWOrk, HndiscretiOns or Ex-
ceases, or some drain upon the system, is always
cured by HUMPHREYS HOMEOPATHIC SPECIFIC
No. ss. 1t tones up and invgorates the system dis
pels the gloom and dependency, imparts strength
and energy,-stops the drain and rejuvenates the
tire man. Been used twenty years with perfect sue
cess BY thousands Sold by dealers. Price, 81 90 per
single VIAL $500 per package Of FIVE walls and s2OO
vial Of powder. Sent by mail on receipt OF price.
Address Humphreys II Ome OpathIc M ed.
icine Company, 662 Broadway, New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
FARM AND FIRESIDE.
Spring Voices.


"Anemonei Anemonei
Who cleft your pretty leaves in three,
And grouped them round your little feet
In three again? Who left the sweet,
Faint breath Of Spring upon your lips,
Her flush upon your petal tips7
Who brings you on this April day
From for-on sun-land, beams Of May,
And warns the shivering baby shoots
That hide among your tender roots7
And, when the north wind came last week,
Who deftly pierced his puffy eheeh,
And turned tho flying frost he blew
Across the hills TO balmy dew
And who 7n-she shook her dainty head
Tor did the wind pass by y and said:
1.-THE 'frail Anemone' has friends"
"And who !"-But there the story ends.
MARY A. Iathbury, st. Nicholas for May.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27

HArf, that sweet carroll With delight
We leave the stihing room;
The little bluebird meets our sight
Spring, glorious spring, has come!
The south winds balm is in the air,
The melting snow-wreaths everywhere
Are leaping up in showers;
And Nature, in her brightest looks,
Tells that her flowers, and leaves, and brooks,
And birds will soon be ours.
[Alfred D. Street.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27

ASK YOUR DRUGGIsT ron The Universal
Piles pills. Will cure ny case, money re-
funded, Price only SOC. Sent postpaid receipt of
retail price by f. E. Smith Co., sole agents. Middle
bury, VI. Sold in Brattleboro by /. N. Thorn Co.
UNYEEzAL LGyE PILLs are the best in the world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
LEWIS 4 KELLEY's
Real Estate Loan Office,
sO2 NeOlst Avenue, MINNEAPOLIS, MINI.
NJ. W. LEWIS, Minneapolis.
A. +. KELLEY, formerly Of Putney, vt.

Special attention given to the placing of funds on
Real Estate In our city and vicinity that It will
the lender ten per cent interest, payable semi
annually. Mortgage deeds taken TO secure notes
iSr principal with coupon notes attached given foI
the installments of interest
All loans made by us, well as the Interest on
them, will be collected free Of charge II wished also
titles examined, taxes paid, property Sold debts col
leeted and prompt returns made.
business.
REFERENCES Northwestern, State, Merchants and
National Exchange Natl Banks Minneapolis Mimi. |;
Merchants National Bank, st. Paul, MINI. First Ma
tional Bank, New Albany Ind; Vermont National
Bank, Brattleboro W.; Barber Trumbauer, bank
ers, Polo, III Parks Woolson, Springfield, VT 8.
II. K Baker. h. Ia Shaw. Rev. A. Foster ,Pufpey. I'd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-04-27
CONSTITUTIONAL CATARRH REMEDY.

The CONSTITUTIONAL CATARRu REMrpI is the frst
article placed before the public that proposed to
CAtarrh by budding up the Constitution 1t struck at
the root OF the whole difficulty, and thousands upon
Thousands Of letters have been received by the propr
etors setting forth the marvellous cures and what is
remarkable curing not only the Catarrh but all other
ailments at the same time. This is what 1t always
does. The following statement is only a sample Of
what we are constantly receiving, from well known
people to whom you write, and not to bogus ones
Catarrh and its attendant evils, cold in head hacking
cough, incipient consumption, headache, pains in
back aud lons, dizziness Dguidness loss Of appetite
and general weakness all leave together when the
Constitutional Catarrh Remedy is taken recon-
mended.
MEssRs. ALLEN Co.; Gents,-Having suffered
for the past ten years from the banefu effects of Ca
tarrh, aud having at times felt almost willing to die
rather than live in much misery and suffering and
after having friend All the nostrums in the market
which warranted to cure POSITIVELY and receiy-
ing no benefit whateverI at last induced through
the influence Of friends, TO call at your establishment
aud purchase a bottle Of Littleheld Co.'S CONSTR
TUTIoNAL CATARRH REMEDY. used three or
four bottles and obtained a complete Through
the influence Of my others have also been cured
had all the symptoms peculiar TO that terrible dis
ease PAIN in the front part Of the head very
dsAgreeAble-Emeling discharge from the nostrls and
that peculiar dropping in the throat and satisfied
had not luckily been advised to take the Consttu-
tionAl Catarrh Remedy, would loug have into
had already steathy encroached upon my throat and
lungs You may do with this letter as you deem best
Yours truly.
GEO. s. BoswoRTH, Harmar, Ohio
The writer of the foregoing is endorsed by Messrs.
Allen Co., Druggists at Harnar, Ohio in the fol-
lowing terms:
Enclosed please find letter from Geo. s. Bosworth
He is No. man in every respect is a good Chris
tan, Of the pillars Of the Presbyterian church
is man of no small influence, known all over the
county; one whose word is never doubted and we
pride ourselves that permitted 10 use the name
OF such man. We could send more certificates, but
think this one is enough, coming does from one
Of our most influential citizens Should any one want
more proof tell them to call on us and will cite
them to all the proof they may want"
Price 81 per bottle. Pamphlet OF 80 pages giving
treatise on Caarrh, with innumerabe Of cures
sent FREE, by addressing the Proprietors,
LITTLEFIELD & co. Manchester, NH.