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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

The 5Oth anniversary of the elevation OF
Plus TX. TO episcopal dignity, which oc-
Cured on Sunday, was celebrated pretty
generally by the Catholic churches through
out the country, Boston, New York, Bal
timore, Washington, st. Louis, Montgom-
cry and Montreal being points specially
heard from. St. Louis had an immense
procession composed OF church dignitaries,
American, German, Irish and colored be-
nevolent associations and military compa-
MES. some so organizations participating in
the celebration. Fully $1,000 people took
part in the procession at Montreal, and ma
ny public buildings aud residences were
illuminated in the evening. At Rome, the
pope received about 5000 pilgrims, mostly
Italians, all of whom brought splendid Of
ferings. He also received the congraiula-
tions of the sacred college of cardinals aud
those of the Neapolitan and other deputa-
lions. Immense crowds visited the splen-
didly illuminated church of st. Peter,
where Plus X. was consecrated bishop so
years ago. The jubilee was celebrated in
Ireland with great solemnity. Religious
professions passed through the streets in
several cities.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

since the law went into force, aud 1t is be-
lieved that there are but few in town which
are not licensed. If any are found they
will suffer the death penalty. In several
cases il has been found that dogs, at first
thought not to have been licensed, have
been properly licensed in the name of
child or OF some other member of family
than the head Of the house and nominal
owner.
The following Is the list of letters re-
naming al the post Office in this village
June7;
Ladles.-Eliza Feuton, Jane Foskett,
Mrs. John Hunk, Mrs. Adeline Rock
well, Mrs. A. J. Slreeler, Mrs. Chas.
NJ. Smith, Ida NJ. Stoekwell. Mrs. Betsey
f. Wiley.
Cents Clovis Billey, c. Ii. Barber, S.
w. Blake, Rancel Barrett, Samuel II. Coun.
ter, w. NJ. Harris, l.. w. johnson 2 Il.
Patterson, William Slruthers, J. b. Tuck
err, Jr., Montague Warden, Thomas Wright.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

That the Russian people are enthusiastic
in their support of the Gar 10 prosecuting
the war, is clearly apparent. The very
day the Cars manifesto was published,
the Duma, or town council, of Moscow
voted a sum of 100000 roubles (about
81, 900, OOO) for war purposes aud for the care
of the wounded. Subscription lists were
opened at once by the wealthiest mobiles
aud merchants of the city, and were cover
ed in few days by hundreds of sigma
lures, which produced also over 1000, 900
roubles. At 81. Petersburg also the town
council voted l, 100000 roubles for the war,
and some of the chief representatives of
commerce and the Exchange invited all
the wealthy citizens of st. Petersburg to
offer one-tenth part of their fortunes for
the "holy cause OF liberty aud Chrlstiani-
ty." About 800, 600 roubles were gathered
thus in a few days. Last, but not least,
come the the humble offerings of the peas
ants. Money and requisites for the wound
ed are reported as pouring in from all parts
of the country, and the offerings of the viii
lage laborers especially amounted in four
days TO the sum of $1,000 roubles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

TERRIBLE STORM IN ILLINOIS A very
severe and destructive storm visited some
parts of Illinois Monday afternoon. 1t
struck the town of Mount Carmel in Wa
bash county about o'clock. From there
it proceeded northward, and an hour and a
half later reached Mattoon, in Coles coun-
ty, where II swept lane ABOUT hundred
feet wide, unrooting and destroying build
ings and dwellings. At Mount Carmel
there was serious loss Of life. 1t is estimat-
ed that at least 20 persons lost their lives,
while from 80 to so were wounded, and
about score are missing. The town had
about 5000 inhabitants. The most promi-
nent buildings destroyed were the court
house, two newspaper offices, three church.
es, one of them the finest in Southern Illi-
nois, and two school houses. About twen-
iy business houses and nearly hundred
residences were destroyed or damaged ell
Their by storm or by fire. The loss is esti-
mated at 500, 900 to S500,0O
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

Secretary Evarts, who has just returned TO
Washington after flying visit TO his Yer
mont farm, predicts that, in view of the
patriotic course pursued by President
Hayes and his Cabinet, that in 1880 the Re-
publican choice for President will be elect
ed by an overwhelming majority. TIL only
ambition of the present Administration is
to give the people good government. Mr..
Evarts says the colored man has friend
in the present Administration, and that If
Tilden had been placed in the White House
thore would certainly have been a series of
murders committed TO which the few that
have already occurred would he insignifi-
cant. The Secretary thinks that the course
ofcertain Republican leaders in seeming 10
antagonize the Administration is only
natural one, and he does not believe that
they will be able TO awaken an opposition
among the people, on the strength of dead
issues, that will amount TO anything.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08
Jamaica.

Decoration Day was observed here with
modesty and simplicity of arrangements.
There was quite gathering OF people on
the street and in the cemetery. The pro-
cession was formed on the common in front
OF the post Office at o'clock, a. NJ, the ia
maica Band leading; next, the Superin-
tendent of Schools, supported by the teach
ers, aud schola rs bearing the wreaths and
flow ers TO decorate The graves of the fallen
soldiers in the village cemetery. The pro-
cession marched 10 the cemetery, there
forming hollow square in an open space.
short aud appropriate Introductory
speech was made by the Superintendent
of Schools, ]. C. Robinson, which was fol-
lowed by prayer from Rev. A. b. EN-
mons, and plaintive piece by the band /;
then were delivered short, eloquent and
patriotic speeches by II. +. Walcott, Fred
Butler, L. N. Sprague and Rev. A. B. En-
mons. Another selection by The band fol-
lowed then a Decoration Ode was read by
Miss Ella NJ. Rice, one of the teachers !;
afler which the ranks were broken and The
graves Of fallen soldiers were decorated.
Flags had been placed on The graves of SOL
diers by the surviving comrades of Post
Scott early in the day. The large number
of people present on this occasion shows
that those who have fallen in the service OF
their country are not TO be forgotten. The
excellent playing Of the band added much
TO the enjoyment Of the day. X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

Great excitement has been caused in
Hartford, Conn.,, by the death, on Thurs
day last, Of Prof. Alvergrat, well-known
French teacher, just one month from the
day when he was badly bitten by a strange
dog which he found in his house. The
professor had all the symptoms of hydro
phobia, both before and AFTER death, as
shown by post mortem examination, but
the physicians are divided in their opinion
as 10 whether the disease was really hydro
phobia or simply mania and Inflammation
of the h-ain brought ouby fright and ex-
cessivei worrying. The wounds made by
the dog we're dressed by physician, and at
first the professor seemed TO give himself
but little anxiety on their account. but
presently his friends began a ceaseless
writing aud talking to him on the danger
OF his condition, which undoubtedly had
bad effect on him. Whatever the disease
was from which he died, the case would
seem TO show, fairly enough, the duty OF
keeping any person, who has reason to fear
hydrophobia, as cheerful as possible, and
of entirely RETAINING from saying or doing
anything to excite his nervousness or APP
prehenslon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

YDRoPHomA.--The annual average
mortality from hydrophobia in England is
one 10 about one-half a million of inhabit-
ants, or nearly the same as in New York
city in France and Germany it is some
what higher for the United States general
ly there are no satisfactory statistics, but
the fatality is probably not greater than in
New York. The disease is peculiarly one
of the temperate zone and is very rare in
Turkey, Syria and Egypt, although it is
said 10 occur in China and India. The po-
tency of the contagion varies in differ eut
epidemics, in different dogs and al differ
ent times in the same dog. 1t is estimated
that from one-third TO One-seventh of the
dogs bitten by rabid animals contract the
disease, when no treatment is adopted and
the susceptibility in man Is even less,
while cure can always be expected when
the wound is cauterized early. Hydropho-
bia occurs oftenest among the highly do
mesticaied dogs, and is thought by many
of the first authorities 10 affect both sexes
about equally, although the statistics of
France show that ii occurs absolutely, not
per l000) from three TO five times as often
in male as IN female dogs, and is readily
recognized even in the early stages by
those familiar with animals. To most OBJ
servant persons some departure from a
healthy condition would be noticed. Prob
ably only very small portion of the mad
dogs" killed ever had hydrophobia or any
other dangerous disease.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

No HOPE FOR THE TURKS well in
formed and experienced correspondent of
the New York Times, al Constanlnople,
regards the case of the Turks as an utterly
desperate one, because of the misrule, cor
ruption aud lack Of patriotism which ev-
erywhere prevails. In cable despatch to
the Times on tue I'd inst. he says:
During the past few days have had
interviews with anumber OF officials of the
Turkish government, and also with promi-
nent men of all classes well acquainted
with the situation of affairs here. The in
formation received from these sources, and
my own intimate knowledge of Turkey
and the government Of the Sultan, enable
me 10 say that the corruption and bribery
which are rife everywhere destroy all
chances OF Turkish success. There are no
horses, no money, and no order in the man
agement of affairs. All the carriage. horses
in the country have been seized by The gov
eminent for war purposes. Another body
of the Sofas were eXiled To-day. They
were accompanied to the vessel by large
number OF sympathizers, The Sultan is
nonentity. With 300 women and 900 per-
sons of all classes in the palace to feed dali
ly, the strain on The treasury is intense
There is not particle of patriotism among
the officials TO give ground for the slightest
hope. Contracts for army stores and equip
ment are awarded by means of bribery of
the officials having the matter in charge.
The advertisements in the newspapers of
contracts open 10 general competition are
mere shams, and are connived al by the
Minister of War and those who surround
him. The constitution of the country is
also a sham, and is disregarded in every
possible manner. The Parliamentary Dep.
uties are returning TO their homes in dis.
trust, and the laws which have been passed
will never be put in force. The Minister
OF War, however, informed me that Tur-
has given up all hope of aid from the Eng
lish government"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

FIRE AT SAxToNs RIVERA fire broke
out in f. G. Butter6eld's store at Saxtons
River about 10 o'cloek on Tuesday evening,
and before the flames were stayed Butter
fields block, Warmers block and large
tenement house also owned by the War
ners, ana occupied by three or four fami-
lies, were burned. Loss $4,000 TO $4,000,
well covered by insurance. At IL o'clock,
help was sent for 10 Bellows Falls, aud the
entire fire department of that village went
TO the assistance of their neighbors. Sever
al families in Warmers tenement house
LOST all their furniture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

Mason White had the misfortune to
lose his horse from horse distemper, last
week.
F. a. Jones has added piazza to his
house.
-Aseph Adams has begun extensive re-
pairs upon his house. We understand that
he is going 10 put in new windows, new
shingle, clapboard and paint it, and sdd a
jet and piazza.
Saturday, 81 inst, witnessed the first
ball play on the Meadow" of this season.
Over 40 persons were present as players
and spectators, and although it was very
warm, the time was fully occupied with
playing and foot racing. AT o'clock p. M,
the company adjourned to meet on Wards
boro common next Saturday, June 9th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

The fifth week of the war between Rus
sia and Turkey has closed without any
event of importance having transpired in
European Turkey. Although the Russian
troops have been massing for so long a
time on the Danube, no attempt has been
made by them to cross that river. The
Spring rains are said to have raised its wa.
tiers to an unusual height, but it is doubt
iul if the high water furnishes the sole rea-
son for the inactivity of the invading army.
Rumors Of approaching negotiations for
peace are attracting some attention, but
they are probably without foundation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

Railroad meetings we're held at Manches-
ter and Dorset, on Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings of last week, respectively, at
which addresses were made by b. D. Har-
ris of this town and ]. L. Martin of Lon
donderry, supplemented by remarks in ia
vor of the enterprise from local residents.
In both towns the attendance on the meet
ings was good and lively interest was
manifested. The railroad feeling is evil
IDENTIFY growing in most encouraging
manner on the west side of the mountain,
and there is no doubt that in due time all
the towns interested will do their full share
In aid OF the project.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08
TOwnahensl.

voted 10 build a new school house, the old
one having become dilapidated and unit
for school purposes. o. S. Howard, H.
Salisbury and II. II. Holbrook were chos-
en- committee 10 carry the vote into effect.
Benson Bros, our excellent mechan-
les, have rented the Harris place, so-called,
for term of five years.
Col. ]. Twitchell is constructing new
barn on the site made vacant by tearing
down an ancient building.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

The so-called l7-year locusts abound in
the country adjacent to Richmond, Va,
where they can be gathered by the bushel
as they swarm over the ground and upon
the trees. They have prominent red eyes,
and their wings are faced with line of
brilliant yellow, giving them altogether
very fiery aspect. They have no: yet in
vaded the fields, restricting their attacks
so far TO the oaks and other trees of the for
sst-which, however, are so affected by the
rapacious insects that their foliage is al
ready reported whitening and following,
many trees appearing to be killed. The
locusts are also working great mischief in
New Jersey.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

The Administration is evidently deter
mined TO pursue a vigorous policy with
reference TO The incursions of Mexican out
laws on our Texan borders. The matter
was discussed al cabinet meeting held on
Friday and the result was a letter from the
Secretary of War to Gen. Ord commanding
in Texas, instructing him, when necessary,
in his discretion, to pursue the marauders
across the Rio Grande into Mexican terri
tory, in order 10 punish them and recover
stolen property.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

The following sharp and well-doserved
hit is from the last issue of the Greenfield
Gazette; at is rumored that the typos
of the Springfield Republican have got to
increase the number of their electrotype
plates of the phrase "in accordance with
views expressed by the Republican" to
ten, as the half dozen already on hand do
not suffice for a single issue, since Sam has
begun to commend the Presidents policy"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

A colored cadet has at last succeeded in
graduating from West Point. His fellow
students held no association with him dur
ing the four years course, so that his ex-
perience cannot have been an altogether
pleasant one, but they didn't brutally abuse
him as their predecessors did the last youth
of color at the institution, the unfortunate
cadet Smith. The young man stood high
in his class and consequently has an option
as TO the arm OF the service in which he
will serve, and has chosen the aristocratic
branch of the cavalry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

The pastor of the Baptist church, Rev.
II. V. Baker, was married last Wednesday
toa Charlemont, Mass, lady. He returned
the same evening 10 the parsonage, where
he found his many friends assembled TO
welcome himself and wife in their new
home.
Mrs. S. NJ. Sherman and daughter
moved from Bernardston, Mass, last week,
into their house next to the store. They
are heartily welcomed back among us.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

The folly of jumping from a runaway
vehicle has had repeated illustration lately.
The other day two ladies jumped in sue
cession from a carriage in Central Park,
New York, and both were killed, while
the horses were stopped within few rods,
without an overset or any damage 10 the
carriages and in Albany, on Friday, span
of horses ran away in a cemetery, and Miss
Lizzie Calhoun, one of the occupants of the
carriage, jumped out and struck upon her
head, killing her instantly. Her compan-
lon remained in the carriage and saved her
life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08
BernardstOn, Mas.

The trustees of Powers institute have
engaged f. Il. Stratton of The New Salem
academy and of the Williams college class
of 1871 10 act as principal for Eve years
from next August. The buildings will be
repaired, and there will be a special town
meeting in reference to the school before
long.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

Miss Jennette C. Houghton of Marlbo-
70, recently in the employ of John A. But
Ter of this place, was brought before Justice
Kellogg last week Thursday, charged with
obtaining the names of John A. Butler
and John Parsons, both of this place, to a
note of so, on false pretenses. The court, af-
ter hearing the evidence, bound her up in tine
sum of $500 TO appear before the grand jury
next September, aud in default of bail she
was taken to Jail al Newfane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

A non-parlisan civil service reform club
has been organized in New York city with
Rev. H. w. Bellows, d. D., for president
and Dorman B. Eaton as chairman of the
executive committee. Membership is linn
tied TO $50, and the club is to work by
meetings, addresses and papers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08
BrOOkline.
NJ. a.

AT railroad meeting held June I'd, 10
see what our town would do in behalf Of
the prop osed road, a vote to aid was defeat
ed by majority of six, and we may still
feel that we have claim upon our proper
ty above that of the Brattleboro and White
hall railroad contheiy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

Willie A. Brown has sold his mill, for
merly owned by J. NJ. Cheney, to George
Il. Foster.
The potato bugs have appeared in large
numbers. and the prospect is that the far
mers will have lively time in fighting 1t
out on this line The coming season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

The Putney Dramatic Club will pre-
sent, Friday evening, June 8, the popular
drama, in four acts, entitled coupon
Bonds" The principal character will be
taken by Mr.. c. w. Kimball, which in it.
self is guarantee of success for the play.
The citizens of Putney are about to
open public reading room. H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

The feeling in favor of the Brattleboro
and Whitehall railroad is evidently gain
ing ground in Brookine as rapidly as could
be expected. The majority of IL against
aid to the road at the first meeting was re-
duced TO only six at the last meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08
TbeYernront 9benit.
BRATTLEBoRo:
FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 8, 1877.

persnce reform club of Vermont met at
Burlington on Tuesday, with the president,
L. L. Durant, in the chair. Fifteen clubs
were represented by forty delegates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

Gen. Grant is received In England with
greater honors than were ever before be-
slowed on an American citizen 10 that
country. The freedom Of ihe city OF Lon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1877-06-08

Rev. G. w. Ralph preached last Sun
day very acceptably, and is expected 10
preach again next Sunday, June 10.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-06-12

I THERE is an old superstition still be-
seved in by many, that If thirteen per
ms are seated at table together. one
III tie lumber will die before the year
is out Is there any freih in thisg
know persons who fully believe in il,
- they have seen instances Ct il
Where did it have its origin Quete-
let, IN = calculation on probabilities.
says "thers is . prejudice existing. gen
orally. on the pretended danger Of be-
ing the thirteenth at table. II the
probability be required. that out OF
thirteen persons. Of different ages, one
OF them a, leAs; shall die within year
IL will be found that the chances are
about one to one that one death at least
will occur. This calculation. by means
Of false Interpretation. has given rise
20 the prejudice, no less ridiculous, that
tho danger will be avoided by inviting
. greater amber Of guests. which can
only have the effect of angmenting the
probability of the event so much ap.
pretended" Some ascribe the origin
Of the superstition To the number at the
"lsst supper" of our Saviour and His
twelve disciples, just previous to His
betrayal and crucifixion. Like oil 9TH
or superstitions. however. the precise
origin of it is hard to trace.
The daily intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Territory [i.e. Wash.]) 1876-1881, 1877-06-12
DAILY INTELLICENCER.
Tuesday, June IL, 1877.
Old.Fashioned Love.

Old Love.
There xas time. IN days Of yore,
When lore was all the fashion
When lads and iasses gloried in
The tender. ruling passion.
But times. alas have sadly changed,
And Cupid. with iiis culver
And dropping wings. IS often lef,
"Ou. in the cold. ~ shiver
Poor little goi. hi. arrows fly
About in each direction,
Bat breasts encased in armor bright.
Defy tile sweet infection.
Maids much prefer a husband rich
To one tina, writes love sonuets-
A man who spends his cash for dress
And darling loves 81 bounets
True. moonlight walks are very we'll,
r. Aud tender vows. soft spoken:
But VOWS are very easy made
And jus. IS easy broken.
Then Cupid, he had best pluck out
The feathers from each pinion,
And lay hi. bow and arrows by.
And quit loves fair dominion.