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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24

In times like these good many people
who mistake bile for piety, declare that the
world is growing worse and worse, and point
to the prevalent dishonesty in high places for
confirmation. This is not true of course
All observing, intelligent men know that the
world, however appearances contradict it,
grows steadily better. One reason of the
contrary seeming is that we now have facili-
ties for gathering all the news of the world
and evil makes news while good does nOt-and
presenting it in single day. We take up
the morning journal the villainy of the entire
civilized globe is thrust upon our attention
whereas, only few years ago we got it in
fragments at intervals, and often but small
portion at most Another reason is that. dur
ing periods of commercial dullness and mon
ctary pressure, men, driven to their wits end
TO avoid failure in business, are tempted in
hundred ways that they would not be i'll ac-
tive and prosperous times. Moreover, their
irregularities are hidden by subsequent sue
cess while with continued strain and stagna-
ton their misdeeds are forced into light
there is no method of covering them up.
These days are particularly judgment days,
calling everybody to reckoning, and seeking
out sinners in their sin. They do not make
men worse, but they make them more un-
fortunate and misfortune is always the parent
of wrong doing. These are the days that try
mems character and faith severely and cruelty,
and those who can withstand them have cause
to thank their temperament and training
rather than their inherent goodness.-N y.
Times
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24
Wilmington.

DR. Haskell and Mr.. St. German of
Greenfield, Mass, were so successful in their
labors here in the Temperance cause that they
intend coming again next Friday and will lee.
ture on that evening, and also the Saturday
and Sunday following. About 100 signed the
pledge, and more are expected to do so at the
next meeting.
Rev. Mr.. Rockwell has returned and the
Methodists and Congregationalists have united
in hiring him to supply their pulpits on al
ternate Sabbaths Mr.. Rockwell also appears
to be making an efficient school superintend-
emit
Mr. L. H. Jordan, with several hands, is
doing good business in turning pitchfork
handles, &c, at Estey's mills
The numerous friends Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Manley Burr helped them to celebrate their
Tin wedding a short time since
Mr.. Elijah Bowker, who was hurt by the
falling of limb from a tree, is slowly recov-
ering, though he was more severely injured
than was at first supposed
The delegates chosen to attend the state
convention at Burlington are, o, f. Butter
field, John Il. Buell., and Chas. F. Boyd.
Windy, rainy and frosty, with an abuns
dance of whooping-cough. F.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24

Not many persons know how S. S. Cox got
the name of "Sunset" Cox. 1t is generally
thought that the sobriquet is derived from his
initials, but it came from an account of a very
supplemental article which he had printed in
the Ohio Statesman (Columbus) when he ed
tied it, about twenty-five years ago. He was
very young then, especially in the Copperfeld
sense, and having been in Europe and pub
lished book-The Buckeye Abroad-he went
into journalism with an elevated opinion of
himself and his capacities, which, candor
compels us to say, he has not yet altogether
relinquished His article, entitled "A Grand
Old Sunset" was such a noticeable bit of fus-
tian that the Ohio journalists ridiculed it pitt
lcssly, and Henry Read, then editor of the
Cincinnati Commercial, dubbed him Sunset
Cox-a name that has adhered ever since,
and may, in truth, be said TO represent him,
since he is always going out in fading and ia
ded splendors. Read worried Cox for a long
while by abiding to him, also, as Citizen
Samcox," writing the names together thus, }
and his desire to get rid of Samcox is reputed
TO have been one of his reasons for becoming
n New York carpet-bagger
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24
VERMONT ITEMS.

Mrs. Leroy Maynard Of Fairhaven re-
Gently gave birth to pound and half baby
which is doing finely.
The st. Adams Metholists have raised
the full amount-S1j ,0OO-required TO pay
the debt aud complete their church.
Mrs. hammond the reviyalist, assisted
by the local pastors, is holding n very sue
cessful series Of meetings Mt Vergennes.
The Vermont State Eclectic Medical So
ciety will hold its annual meeting at the State
House, Montpelier, on Wednesday and Thurs
day, May 10Th and 3Oth.
AT Peru, the other day, a three-y ears-old
child of Alfred Williams, while playing with
some shavings, in the temporary absence Of
its mother, set fire TO its clothing and was SO
badly burned that it lived but few hours.
AT ST. Johnsbury, last week, Patrick
Tierney, 20 years old, fell from load of hay
and was run over, sustaining injuries from
which he died in few hours.
AT Hydepark, recently, Orville Reed met
with an exceedingly painful accident. While
driving nail it flew back and entered his
eye, piercing the ball and totally destroying
the sight Part Of the eye-ball in running
out, was caught by Mr.. Reed in his hand.
South Troy's newly discovered gold is in
two belts of serpentine and sacatite roclh,
hOlllt nuggets weighing over 81 tttNA III NbIAils
and biologists and miners think these are but
detached pieces from an undiscovered vein.
The workings about pay expenses so far.
A brick vault containing the remains of
n human body. with chemicals to hasten de-
composition, and few brass army buttons,
was discovered at Fairhaven the other day by
men digging cellar The spot was former
ly occupied by grocery store, and the affair
is a mystery.
st. Adams butter market, May ~
The attendance was good, receipts increasing,
and market quiet Butter, poor to choice,
sold at 10 to Is cents per pound selections,
20 cents per pound Some fancy diaries
brought from to 3 cents above these quota.
tions.
-Ex-Gov. Smith, the railroad magnate
finds relaxation and enjoyment on his two
firms at st. Albans-one on the hill in rear OF
his superb residence where he has $50 acres
of fine land, magnificent gardens orchard
barns and poultry houses and the other OF
the lake shore, of 1900 acres, mostly devoted
to grass, grain and field crops In his barns
on the hill herd of 30 choice Jersey cattle
many of which have taken the first prize al
the State fairs. are domiciled, and on tn,
Lake shore farm similar number of fine
Durhams Light Brahmn poultry, Berkshire
swine, horses and other stock make up the
living property of one of the most extensiv,
and valuable farms in New England.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24

Mrs HAYES AT MALONE N..Y.-Nice- Presi-
dent Wheeler arrived at his home in Malone,
n. Y, last Saturday, accompanied by Mrs
Hayes, her little daughter Hattie and the wife
of DIR. Woodwork of Washington. who 20 to
pay Mr. Wheeler visit and take n trip
through the Adirondacks. They went direct
to the residence of Mr.. Wheeler, where they
will be entertained during their stay. On
Saturday evening the Malone cornet band and
the Malone glee club serenaded Mr. Wheeler
and his visitors in the presence of large
crowd Of citizens who had congregated near
the house. The band and glee club took sta
tons in front of the house. which was bril-
liantly lighted, and after the band had played
several stirring pieces, Mr.. Wheeler came out
upon the veranda, accompanied by Mrs.
Hayes Their appearance was the signal for
prolonged hearty applause from the multi
tude. Mr. Wheeler said
My friends--Your sweet notes of welcome
are grateful alike to my ears and my heart,
but l understand full well that they are not
intended for me alone. In this demonstra-
ton you furnish well-merited proof of your
regards for my distinguished guest, the wor-
thy wife of the chief magistrate of the nation
IA woman who in the brief period Of her eX-
allied position has won not only the admira-
ton but the sincere regard of the American
people irrespective of party and this she has
done not by arts of society, so called, but by
strong native common sense and that kind
consideration for others which alone springs
from II thoroughly good heart. In short, Mrs.
Hayes is the true ideal of an American woman.
and in her whole life illustrates the fact that
the most exalted station has its highest adorn-
ment in the law of kindness extended to all
without regard to wealth or station. In her
name | tender to you her thanks for this mark
of your respect and regard. For myself, |
need not tell you that no absence, however
prolonged or station however exalted, can
impair my hold upon the place of my birth
and its people. Every return home finds one
or more of my old friends missing through
the inevitable change that awaits us all, but as
the circle narrows down my attachment en-
larges for the survivors From the full store
house of my gratitude you have my thanks
for the oft-repeated mark of your friendships.
For Mrs. Hayes and myself bid each of you
acordial goodnight"
While Wheeler was speaking Mrs. Hayes
remained standing ON the verandah, and
when he had concluded they both re-entered
the house. The glee club then sang Home
Again with fine effect, several pieces were
played by the band, and there was a large dis
play of fireworks in the park djacent to the
house. after which the crowd quietly dispers-
ed. The party on Sunday went to the Congre-
gatonal church. Wheelor's plnce of worship.
Monday morning they left for n few days ex-
cursion among the lakes of the Adrondacks,
visiting Meacham, also the Saranac lakes and
other noted places of that region. They then
return to Malone, where Mrs Hayes will So
journ few days before returning to the
White House
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24

A large delegation from this place attend
ID the lecture of Col. II. G. Ingersoll at
Krene, hast week.
DIR. &. H. Russell of Keene addressed
the reform movement here, Thursday even
ing. May 10, at Fisk's hall.
The mad-dog fever reached Hnsdale one
day last week. in the person of a strange-act-
ing cur, and in consequence several dogs have
hccn despatched,
The Temperance lecture of Rev. G. A. Pid-
dock, advertised so extensively, was largely
attended in the Baptist church Sunday even
ing. His lecture was plain and emphatic !
his remedy, enforce the law.
The services in the Universalist church
wsre conducted last Sunday 10y the Rev. Mr.
Tabor of Winchester, n. II.
Commemorative exercises will be held
here ON decoration day. The programme is
not now complete for the occasion.
On the first Monday in June the Hins-
dale Guards are to attend the Inauguration
exercises to be rendered Gov. b. +. Prescott,
at the State capitol in Concord, N. H., on his
second accession to the gubernatorial office
A grand festival is to be given in Fisk 5
hall Thursday evening May 3d. by the Hins-
dale Temperance Union. An excellent time,
doubtless, will be the result of this gathering.
This certainly is a public movement, and all
should have a common interest in making it
prove public benefit. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24

Az ACTIVE ORGANIZATION OF HoRsE
THIEVES scourges the states of Iowa, NebrIs-
ka, Kansas Missouri and Arkansas stealing
and running OF thousands of fine horses, in
defiance of the officers of the law. who recov-
er not more than half of the stolen animals
and capture but few of the thieves In the
last eight months 3GS stolen horses have been
reported at police headquarters in Kansas
City, Mo. alone, and, as not half the horses
stolen are advertised, it is estimated that in
that time the losses by theft in the four states
bordering upon the Missouri river KANSAS,
Missouri. Iowa and Nebraska) have amounted
to $50, 600. The confession of Henry Law
renee young thief of - just released from
n two years term in the penitentiary, gives
some idea of the extensive business his gang
carry on. They have agents scattered from
Sioux City, Ia, to Galveston and from the
Black Hills to the Rio Grande, who maintain
farms in remote districts where stolen animals
are fed and disguised for safe sale. The ac-
tual thieves are mostly young men, their old
er associates conccaling and trading the hor-
SEES Two of the young fellows are accustom-
ed to enter II settlement where there are good
horses, and, hiring out as farm hands. discov-
err where the animals are kept and learn the
habits of their owners. Soon after this is ac-
complished they disappear, and in II few days
the coveted horse is gone, those taking it
driving it through by-ways until it is given
into the hands of another member of the
gang, when they return to take notes and
spread false reports to mislead pursuit. In
this way, Lawrence relates that horse stolen
in Fremont county, Ia, passed through 10
hands before it was finally sold in Texas
With their stables in such danger, it is easy
to understand why the farmers in those ex-
posed states are organizing in extensive asso-
Citations against the thieves, who are often
strung immediately on being caught.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24

The temperance cause has been awakened
in good earnest in this place. Upward of one
hundred and twenty-five have already signed
the pledge, and ON Wednesday evening last
they organized The Francis Murphy Chris
tian Temperance Union of Sadawga," by the
election of the following officers President
Rev. l.. Tandy vice presidents, II. Wheeler
II. w. Brigham, Eli Croly secretary, Flora
A. Ballou; treasurer, Chas. w. Sawyer; ex-
ecutive committee, Milton Powers, Calvin
Baker, G. b. Wheeler, May Tandy Eva G.
Brigham. The meeting ON Wednesday even
ing of this week was addressed by VIM st.
German.
The weather is cold and the gardening is
backward Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24

THE VERMONT BAPTIST SUNDAY School
CONVENTION is to hold its ninth annual meet
ing at Newport, Wednesday and Thursday,
June 9Th and 9Th, under the lead Of Prof. W.
+. Sherwin of Newark, n. j., as general con-
ductor. Pastors superintendents and three
delegates from each Baptist Sunday School
in the State, compose the convention Dele
gates wishing entertainment are requested to
forward their names to Rev n. G. Saunders,
Newport, Vt, before June lst. The Central
Vermont and other railroads connecting with
Newport, will return free those who pay full
fare to this meeting. Pastors and superinten-
dents are requested to see that their statistics
arc duly forwarded to the secretary, that their
schools are represented in convention, arol
that their money is duly forwarded. The
programme announced for the occasion en-
braces preliminary services ON Tuesday eve
ming, when an address of welcome will be de-
liyer,d by Rev n. G. Saunders Of Newport
with response 10y the president, Col. L. h.
Fuller of BrattlcbOro. Wednesday morning
after Survey Of the Field committee
will be appointed aud an address will be de-
livered on "rhe true place and purpose of the
Sunday School" by Prof Sherwin, followed
by discussion and report Of special committee
on work in the State. In the afternoon the
officers for the year will be elected. The top
ic for discussion will be the Sunday School
Teacher led by Prof. Sherwin and followed
by Rev. NJ. A. Wilcox, of Burlington, Rev.
Horace Burchard of Bnttleboro, and Rev. L.
r. SANFORD. Of st. Johnsbury. In the eve
ming Prof. Sherwin will deliver an address on
the early conversion of children, to be follow
ed 10y discussion. Thursday morning the
subject for consideration nj the devotional
meeting will he Gods praises to workers. An
address and conversation on Sunday School
work will occupy the morning hour. In the
afternoon there viii be prayer and conference
meeting Bible reading by Prof. Sherwin
and discussion of the results of good Sunday
School training by Rev. d. Il. Watson, Bran
don, and Rev. II. NJ. Luther Of Bennington,
followed by closing exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24

1t is amazing that Congress does not pro
vide some adequate safeguard against a re-
currence of the grave complications which
surrounded the last presidential election.
This is by all odds the most vital duty before
it. The best craftsmanship of both houses
should be Immediately and earnestly address
ed to this question. 1t is not matter for
partisan feeling or for political interest but
one which profoundly concerns the peace and
security of the country and upon which the
patriotic impulses of both sides should be
united. The chances of the next House and
of the next presidential election are so uncer-
tain that all sides can approach the question
with no interest but to establish just mode
of settling any dispute. There should be no
further delay. It will be a grave risk,
amounting almost TO crime, if this session
passes without definite action on this subject.
-Albdny Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24

The BENSNGToN MONUMENT The meet
ing of the directors Of the Bennington Battle
Monument Association in this city, Thursday
evening, 10th inst, was quite full one.
Gov. Prescott of New Hampshire. whose ac-
tive interest in the association has been evil
denced in various ways came up from his
home to attend the meeting. Gov. Fairbanks
was present, and with Messrs. Gardner Root,
Jennings and Phelps, the directors were all
here except Gov. Rice, Of Massachusetts,, who
was kept away by official business The
meeting was n harmonious and encouraging
one. The reports brought by Secretary Bliss
and others who have visited Boston, Worces.
ter, New York, Washington. Concord. Man
chester and other cities, in regard to the IA
vor with which the project is regarded by the
sons of New England, at home and abroad
were gratifying. The descendants of the
men who fought at Bennington. from Alassa-
chusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont want
the monument; want it to be an imposing
and worthy memorial, and are willing TO con-
tribute the funds necessary to make it such.
A beginning in the raising of funds has been
made, and ut this meeting n careful plan for
organized effort to secure the SO, 600, which
is the smallest limit of the fund proposed.
was considered and adopted. and placed in
charge of special committee consisting of
Messrs. Root and Gardner. The directors
left, much encouraged by the aspect of the
enterprise, and well satisfied with the results
of the meeting, to the pleasure of which the
graceful hospitality of Mr.. Phelps contributed
not little. The next directors meeting will
be held at Concord, n. H BUrhHgtOH Free
Press
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24
The RUSSIANS AROUND CoxsrASrnop1r.

The RUSSIANS AROUND CoNsTANTISOPLE.-
The following, from the last letter of the Con-
stantinople correspondent of the Philadelphia
Press, gives some interesting facts:
'"The Russian position becomes stronger
every day in the neighborhood of CONSTANT
nople Since General Todlebens arrival the
lines have been advanced to the south and
the Turks crowded yet further back. The lat
ter are now, as it were, on the edge of the
Bosphorus. 1t will be lucky for them if they
are not soon driven into it. The prodigious
quantity of supplies that are being constantly
forwarded from Odessa to San Stefano and
Varna clearly indicate that the Russians have
no intention of returning home. Reports
from Odessa state the harbor of that place to
be crowded with transports loading with mu-
nitions of war and army provisions. 1t is UNI
derstood that the Russian army in European
Turkey is amply supplied with all necessaries
for year TO come. General Todleben is
making his advanced position on the Tchat-
aida lines impregnable. Adrianople is raised
to a first-class fortress and is being girdled
around with intfenchments mounted with
hundreds of Krupp guns. 1t may become
necessary as a rallying point. The Mussul-
man instruction to the west and north is
both troublesome and formidable. 1t is, how
ever. little else than predatory campaign of
desperate men in quest of plumber and food.
At the palace, ministry succeeds to ministry.
The same imbeclity and incapacty prevail as
ever. The Sultan fears everybody and trusts
no one, aud all believe that crisis affecting
both the throne and the form of the govern
ment may happen at any moment"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24
WIlIinnIAViIIP.

At a meeting of the church held here last
Friday evening for the choice of officers d. A.
Dickinson and Eugene Wheeler We're chosen
deacons, and Mr.. c. E. Park, clerk.
The people of this place are invited to
furnish flowers for the decoration of the sol
diers' graves ON the Both inst. Exercises ap-
propriate to the occasion will be held Mt the
village cemetery on that day at 4:30 P. NJ, A
memorial service will be held in the evening
at the church at n quarter before eight.
Services will be held next Sunday in the
Unyersalst church ut a quarter before eleven
instead of the usual hour. Subject, "Inidel-
e.,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24

PHILLIPS ACADEMY, ANDoyEB, MASS, is
preparing to celebrate its first centennial on
the 9Th and 9th of June next. This is the
oldest incorporated Academy in America, and
has sent more boys to college than has any
other. A large home gathering of the Alumni
and former pupils, is expected next June
President Hayes will be present, and invita-
tons have been issued to the Governors of
the New England States. Dr. Oliver Wen
nell Holmes will deliver the poem, and Rev.
Alexander Mckenzie the Grafton. The prin-
cipal desires the address of all the old schol-
airs, and will send details of the celebration in
reply.
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Dfaths.

At the VI. Asylum, May II, Lorenzo White Of Lon
donderry, aged 60.
In West Brattleboro, May 20, James Ellis, aged 81.
Iu Jacksonville, May IA, Clara Z. Miles, aged 10.
In Newfane, May 8, Asa StrRtton, aged 70.
In Londonderry, May II, Mrs. S. Brown, aged g.
In South Londonderry, May Is, Mrs. Ichabod Glib
sou, aged CO.
In Halifax, Nay &c, John Fowler aged 20.
In Landgroye, May 20, Mrs Jesse hunting aged
In ReAdsboro, May II, MAhala A., wife Of Andrew
j. Pike. Diphtheria.
In Winchester n. H., May u.s. Amos willard, aged
70.
In Coleraine, Mass, May g. Relief Newcomb, aged
% years, IL months.
In Warwick, Mass, May G, Mrs. Polly Moore, widow
Of the late William l.. Moore, aged 76.
In Boston, May IA, Eddie p, oldest of Marcel.
lus and ElyirA NJ Taylor, aged years, months.
In MOntclair, n. j., May IS, Mary Perry, wife Of
Charles b. Norris formerly of Dummerston, aged So
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wauer,o~u Un,"n Live stock MARKET.

TUESDAY, May q, 1873.
Market Deef-Choice - 5Oa7 rs; extra 81 OOa7 10
FIRST quality OOHG so: second quality OOG5 90
third quality OOaI -.
IN B.-Cboice includes nothing hut stall fed 100 to
400 10. buucks. Eatra aud hrs quality include the
best tat oxen. Sec md I'd third quality include oxen
and two and three year old steers.
store Cattle--wurking Oxen, = pair, FROM 500, $50
Gt16j. Mich Cows aud Calves 2Ja is extra 5ODa15.
Farrow Cows 1920 YeariinEs sa2O; two years old
Ila %; three years odd gja 80
sheep aud Lambs-Iu lots o. O0a 3 80 each; extra
4 so a 5 80 each from 3,a : i-4c Z ~.
Western fat swine, live. i-2c.
Veal Calves, I HAS l-2".
Brighton Hides lac r n. Country Hides 5a 12c.
Country Taow 4l-2Hjc. Pelts t1al so. Calf skins
10allc q n.
Poultry 100 l2c p 70.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-05-24

Delegates to the Republican State CON
vention from this town are S. o. Parker,
James Crawford and VIM. Robertson.
Rev. Austin Dodge of Barton will supply
the Congregational church at this place, for
the coming year.
AS J. +. Clark was dressing trout,
weighing less than quarter of n pound, he
found inside snake nine and one-half inches
in length.
d. Il. Kendrick has taken down the old
stage barn, and is building convenient car
riage house on its site W.