davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

A HANDSOME COMPLIMENT. The following
paragraph. copied from the Trenton, y. j.,
Gazette Of the LIST inst, refers to a gentleman,
a native of Wilmington, who is well known
in this county;
In nominating Judge b. O. Tyler for the
Legislature last evening the Republicans Of
this Assembly District made a wise and excel
len; choice. Il elected, lie viii make the city
a very capable, intelligent and upright repre-
sentative. He possesses unusually good quail
ications for the position. lie is gentleman
of culture, well informed on all matters of
public interest, a man Of ripe, sound judgment,
an earnest. vel informed and consistent
friend Of economy aud reform. and thorough
going Republican. The nomination of such
men always ought to be encouraged 10y the
public. 1t is by the election of good men, Of
experience, ability and integrity, that good
government is secured, and our public life
purified and elevated. The people of Tren-
ton owe it to themselves 10 elect Judge Tyler.
and thus secure Il member of the Legislature
who will represent them with efficiency and
credit. Let every honorable effort be made
to elect him, and il can be done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

If our Legislature confines its action on the
tramp question to the enactment into law
of the bill which has passed the Senate, and
the leading points of which are given in our
Montpelier letter We believe they will find,
when too late, that they have neither done
their duty nor met the reasonable expecta-
tions of their constituents in this respect.
There is probably reason to question whether
the provisions of the New Hampshire law are
not so strict as to render that measure practi-
cally imperative in some cases, but this is no
reason why our own State should have a law
SO essentially weak and so very like milk and
water as is the measure soon to come before
the House for concurrence or rejection. Of
all the great army of tramps who are constant
ly securing this State, how many, think our
Legislators, would ever he held ~ hours to
compel them TO earn the food they had asked
for, and how many would ever see the inside
Of the State wOrkhouse Or, to put the ques
ton more nearly rs We mean it, how many Of
the horde would ever be deferred by such
mild and uncertain provisions from pursuing
their chosen vicious way of life, and frighten-
ing or outraging women and children at their
pleasure A tramp law, to accomplish its
object must be sharp, swift and energetic III
its provisions. Brattleboro has sorely felt the
need of such law to keep away this unwel-
come and dangerous class, and there is not an
isolated household i'll the sparsely settled dis
tricts but feels the need vastly more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

The schools of this village. both i'll the
Central" and Union" districts, excepting
the High school. closed their fall terms last
week.
Amy Stones dramatic company will be
here next Saturday evening and present the
drama entitled Led Astray.'
Town meeting occurred last Tuesday
Hon. c. J. Auiidon was chosen moderator 4:
LeIuuel Falss was elected representative. and
c. J. AInidou, W. 5. BIrrows and Geo. Lew
is, supervisors. Nat; Head received 257
votes for governor ard Frank Mexican %.
&C. W. Henry, with an excellent support,
exhibited his new musical drama, The Bro
kers Daughter" il Fisk's hall last Monday
evening.
Prof C. y. Clark is giving vocal instruc-
tons in music to two Juvenile singing classes
daily in the yestry OF the Congregational
church. z.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

The financial embarrassment Of Mai w.
II II. Holton. proprietor Of the Jamaica Boot
Mandatory, has become generally known to
the public during the past week Maj Iol-
TOMS liabilities are variously estimated at
from 5000 to So. 900: his assets, which
consists Of the mandatory real estate, stock
on hand, etc. will inventory sum equal to
or exceeding the liabilities, the only question
being as TO their availability Tor ready cash.
It is hoped that arrangements may be made
10y which Maj. IIolton may continue the
business which he has prosecuted with such
praiseworthy spirit and perseverance in the
face Of many obstacles The failure does not
seriously aFact any other Jamaica parties
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08
Connections River valley Medical A.
ISOLATION.

The October meeting of the Connecticut
River Valley Medical Association was held at
Bellows Falls on Wednesday OF last week,
The president being absent, DIR. Holton was
made president pro tenn. DIR. L. Il. Camp
bell read paper on "Isms" in medicine, and
DIR. Holton one on New Remedies" DIR.
Phelps presented specimen of liberation of
the intestine occurring in a patient with ty-
phoid fever, and gave a history of the same,
A discussion followed, in which DIR, Holton
stated that of 1913 cases of uncomplicated ty-
phoid fever observed by him in the last ten
years, and occurring in persons under 40
years of age, the mortality was one in 81 /;
this had led him to believe that the mortality
had been oyerrated by the people DIR, D.
Campbell reported the successful removal Of
a tumor from the head of child. Other in
teresting cases were reported by Drs Allen
and Grain. A committee consisting Of Drs.
Holton, Pettengill and Gray were appointed
TO report at the next meeting appropriate
resolutions on the death of DIR. j. p Warren,
late of Brattleboro, and DR.. Holton was ap-
pointed to write an obituary to be presented
at the same time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

ton went to Baltimore at that time. and was
accompanied by friend, and the two stop
ped at one of the smallest and quietest hotels
in the city, meeting Weed at Barnum's hotel
at 10 O'Clock in the morning That Pelton
had the money with him is evident from
telegram sent by Weed to a South Carolina
confederate, which read as follows MAT
tiers arranged by returning board agent. In
form Haskell, and telegraph news But for
some unexplained reason the matter fell
through during the day and Weed went on
to New York with Pelton and friend. The
question now recurs, who furnished the $780,
900? Is it credible that it could have been
any other than that great reformer, Samuel
j TildenY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

The woman suffrage question was up for
debate in the lyeeum Wednesday evening.
The High school will close next Wednes-
day, Nov. -.
The Murphy club held temperance
meeting in the vestry Of the Congregational
church Monday evening Of this week.
DIR. A L. Pettee died very suddenly last
Monday morning, the immediate cause of his
death being unknown. although he had been
in poor health for sometime.
The Greenbsckers held an Interesting
meeting in their hall Saturday evening
- Mr.. Fairbanks who has been acting as
clerk for the Grange store for several months,
has gone to New York SIGMA.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08
Our New York letter.
A GIGANTIC BANK ROBBERY THE HOUR THAT |
Is DARKEST '-RAIIEoAD VS. BuLPosTEBs- |
EDIsoN's SICKNESS

A GIGANTIC BANK ROBBERY THE HOUR THAT
Is DAEKEsT"-RAuHoAD VS.. B1LrosrEBs-
EDIsoS's SICKNESS.
NEW YORK, Nov. eth, 1873.
Since the celebrated northampton bank
robbery of a few years ago. nothing in this
line has occurred to compare for successful
audacity with the Manhattan Savings Bank
burglary Of last Sunday morning and it
may be safely asserted that there never was a
case which the entire police force, from the
Superintendent TO the most recently accepted
patrolnan was more anxious to clear up than
this The audacity of the burglars il select
ing bank within few yards Of the Central
Police Office, and one in which a very large
proportion Of the force have deposited moneys,
and which was, therefore watched over with
a sort of personal interest by the police, has
excited in a remarkable degree the pride and
combativcness of the officers and impelled
them to unusual efforts. After the most care
full search Of the premises not a single clue TO
the identity OF the gang could be found. Not
a trace was left behind, save the costly and
ingenious tools with which the work was
done and these, a. might be supposed, tell
little, if anything. The success of the gang
is pronounced almost miraculous by the de-
tcctives, aud certainly nothing more auda-
cious or wonderful can be found in the pages
of Jack Shepard literature, That six men,
in broad daylight, should enter bank on one
of the busiest corners of broadway, work for
three mortal hours in plain view OF any pass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

President Hayes had an enthusiastic recep-
ton at Baltimore, last week Thursday, at the
Maryland institute fair. He made no speech,
but recognized his courteous reception in two
or three sentences in which he said that there
had been an explicit understanding between
himself and the gentlemen who invited him
there that he should not be called upon to
make a speech, and that as he believed in
the sacredness of contracts he did not pro-
pose to violate that agreement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

an organization Of such a society was Effected
and the following officers were chosen A.
j. Collins, president r. s. Estabrool vice
president Fred johnson, secretary Frank
Leonard treasurer. II Mann. Jessie Corse,
and Lettic Corse, committee on exercises.
The question for discussion next Saturday eve
ming. Nov ., is. Resolved, That women should
be allowed the same right Of suffrage which
men possess. Il is to be hoped that all who
have felt any interest in the recent discussions
in the legislature in regard to women voting
IN school meeting will not neglect the oppor-
tunity to give this subject thorough discus
cussiou Music. destinations and select read
ing are also on the programme Of exercises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

The hints that have lately been made abou
]. NJ Tyler's ineligibility to a seat in Congress
relate to an affair that happened eleven years
ago when he was States Attorney for this
county. 1t turns out that nothing but a
claim for private damages was under consid-
leading lawyers in the manner that seemed
best in view of the interests of all parties con-
eerned, and that Mr.. Tyler took no part in the
settlement. Mr.. Dickey disclaims having
brought this old matter forward and he and
the leading Democrats of the State have be-
come satisfied there is no ground for the
to all who knew Mr.. Tyler, needed no refuta-
ton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

The public debt statement for October
shows two gratifying things-an increase of
about $4,000, 900 in the coin available for re-
sumption purposes and an aggregate reduc-
tion of Sll, $50, 40 in the principal of the
public debt for the first four months of the
current fiscal year. That is a good record in
both these regards, and that it has been &C
complished during time when more than
ever before the country has resounded from
one end to the other with declarations that
the debt could not be paid and specie pay
ments could not be resumed, makes it all the
more notable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

The Latest Returns from ali but five
Massachusetts towns carry Talbots plurality
up to 2G,OOO and his majority over all to
more than 1000 The Springfield Republi-
can, speaking Of the national result of the
elections this, Thursday, morning says: "The
republican victory throughout the country on
Tuesday rises almost to the pitch of a revolu-
ton, taking into account the October results
also, which were not nearly 30 favorable to
that party. The republicans have gained four
congrc ssmen in New England, seven in New
York and two in New Jersey, and swept the
Pennsylvania and New York Legislatures by
heavy majOrities."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

The Brattleboro Academy has just closed
the second month of the present term. The
attendance for the month was 9s - per cent.
We understand that "The Academia" de-
batting society consisting of students in the
academy, are to give an entertainment in the
hall on Friday evening at 1870, the leading
feature of which will be presentation of the
popular play, the Last Loaf"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

-liev. J.. Holmes will give a lecture ser
mon based upon Astronomy in tho Universal
ist church. Friday evening. Nov. Sth, com
menciug at $50 o'clock. He breaches there
next Sunday morning and evening at the usual
hours and in Union hall Fayetteville, at 3:3O
?. NJ All are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

At the State election held on the 18th the
following officers were chosen Murray Da-
Wis, moderator OIan L. Randall, represen-
tatiye Eleazer Randall, james II. Goodrich
and Russell II. Davis, supervisors of election.
All of the officers with the exception of the
moderator are Democrats The vote on the
State ticket stood ! - Republican, l4G Demo
crat
-Doo!ittle Brothers bought the famous
wood lot Of 125 acres sold at tn, Coihurn auc-
ton in Chesterfield on "Wednesday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

The Argus is evidently of the opinion that
the Governors special commission on the in
sane has been the occasion of large and
useless expense 10 the State
The report of the committee appointed
by Gov Fairbanks, consisting of DIR. Gold
smith, DIR. Fassett and Lawyer Walker, to
consider the condition Of the insane and the
insane asylum of the State, is a very elabor-
ate affair, and cannot fail to be heavy ex-
pense to the State. Artists and engrayers
have been employed TO draw and engrave
plans of the asylum in all its parts DIR.
Goldslnith's son-in-law Patterson has been
employed as secretary of the committee, on a
salary, and the report is q very full and quite
exhaustive treatise on the Vermont asylum,
and the treatment of the insane therein, with
plans and engravings and illustrations TO
match No limit was placed 20 the expense
of the commission by the Legislature, and we
hear rumors that the cost of the investigation
win not be less than two thousand dOllars-a
fat Job for those who have had it in hand,
and one that is eminently useless TO the
State"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

During the gale at Wilkesbarre, Pa, on
the 23d ult., tenthousandsquaref feet of tin roof
ing on a market house was torn up and rolled
into "A huge ball, which was carried over the
top of three story building and deposited
many hundred feet away, in an open thorough
fare Luckily no one was injured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

WoMAS's BoAED or MISSIONS. Tho sixth
annual meeting of the Vermont branch of
the Womau's Board Of Missions, which met
in the WiHooski avenue Congregational
church in Burlington, on Wednesday Of last
week, was the largest, as it was one OF the
most successful meetings yet held by the
branch. About 400 ladies from all parts of
the State were present, and with the addition
of many ladies from Burlington, the attend
ance throughout was very full. The presi-
dent, Mrs. Horace Fairbanks Of st. Johns
bury, occupied the chair. The annual re-
ports Of the secretary and treasurer showed
an encouraging degree Of interest in the vari-
Gus auxiliary societies throughout the State.
Mrs. Barnes, secretary of the bureau Of ex-
change of the woman's board of Boston, de-
liyered an interesting address which was lis
tened 10 with the closest attention. Three for
eign missionaries, Mrs. Snow Of the Micro
nesian mission, Mrs. De Riemer of Cey-
Ion, and Miss Ely Of the BitlIs, Turkey,
mission, were present and addressed
the meeting giving accounts of the work in
their respective fields. The meeting closed
with social gathering held in the evening in
the church parlors Mrs. Fairbanks was re-
elected president secretary, Miss S. II. Ak
en-, Rutland corresponding secretary, Mrs.
H. I. Fuller St. Johnsbury treasurer, Mrs.
G. Ii. Fox. Rutland vice president for Wind
ham county, Mrs Alfred Stevens, Westmin-
ster West
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

The New York Herald finds good sign of
the times in the fact that the New York city
bankruptcy statistics show marked improve
ment over year ago, and concludes there
from that I'VE have at last got fairly started
on the up grade"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08
Tammdny Defedted ia Ne,c York
several Republican COngressmen gain
ed In the North. and generally ia
Vornble result all around.

by far the most important and gratifying
feature. to us Of this section, Of the Novem-
Der elections which were held in thirty States
on Tuesday, is the defeat Of Gen. Butler in
Massachusetts 10y plurality of $4,000 votes
in favor of Thomas Talbot, the Republican
candidate. Returns from 327 Of the 342
towns in the State. as given on Wednesday
morning. show the following FIGURES
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

A recent decision in the law department of
the administration is destined to stop con-
siderable leak in the treasury. 1t has hereto
fore been the custom of the treasury to re-
gard specific appropriation by Congress for
the payment of claim as mandatory and
conclusive; but claim, backed by such an
appropriation, having been presented, and
appearing very suspicious, one of the officials
conceived the happy thought of asking the
Attorney General if it must be paid, whether
or no. That officer decided that it need not
be unless audited 10y the department. This
very sensible and practical decision saved, in
the case referred to, S32, 900 to the govern
ment. 1t is so obviously in the interest of
the treasury that We may be permitted TO
wonder why it was not long ago reached.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

Last Saturday morning ~ head Of young
cattle belonging TO Mr.. Il. S. Stafford We're
killed or badly injured by the one o'clock
freight train going north. Those not killed
outright were slaughtered as soon as possible,
saving considerable good beef for the market.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

The Tribune thinks it has settled the fact
that Col W. t. Pelton, Tildens nephew and
private secretary, was the man who met
Smith NJ. Weed at Baltimore, Nov. 20, 1876,
bearing the $50, OOO. to pay for the bribery of
the, South Carolina returning board Weed
hnviAg autographed that majority of the
hoard could be obtained for that sum Pei
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

Rev. y. /. Miller Of Drattleboro will
preach at the chapel next Sunday at 2:3O
p. NJ, and Rev Mr.. Burchard will preach at
the same place the Sunday following.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

rs-The necessity of pure liquors is recog-
nized by all. Families and dealers will find
the goods furnished by the old Boston house
of l. d. Richards Sons, to be as represent
ed, in every particular.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08

After being a stranger to the lyoeum for
many years, our village has decided to renew
its acquaintance with that most useful edu-
Gator consequently last Saturday evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08
THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS.
Butler Beaten by 81, 900 Plurality.

SPLENDID REPUBLICAN TICTORT
IN NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-11-08
BRADLEY BARLOW ELECTED TO CONGRESS T.
TIE THIRD VERMONT DISTRICT.

Tuesday nights dispatch from the SPECIAL
elec6on in the third Vermont district was rs
follows; Forty-eight towns give Bradley Bar
low of St Adams, the boiling r-pUbican and
greenbacker, M; W. W Grout of Barton,
regular republican, 3lGl; G, l.. Waterman
of Hyde Park democrat, 500. Bariow's ma
jority is 3l74, and plurality over Grout $3.50 :;
his gain over Grout since September is 1888
votes. The - towns to hear from, in Sep
TENDER gave Barlow l443, Grout 1917, Water
man 5Gs. ST. Albaus gives Barlow 1892
Grout 81, and Waterman 30 A plurality
elects Barlow, and his victory is assured.
The daily gazette., 1878-07-13

Probably the most unexceptionable
explanation of the cause of the ascent of
the sap in plants has been that advanced
by M. Joseph Boehm. Evaporation hav,
ing deprived the surface cells of plant
of some of their moisture, the pressure of
the air forces them to contract. But these
cells are elastic, and have, therefore, a
tendency to return to their original
shape. In reassumipg their form they
must absob either air or water. Their
moisture obstructs.
The sailors of the Mediterranean
have curious antidote for sea-sickness
Iron rust in water, drank freely. while
at the same small pouch, containing
roasted salt and flowers of thyme, is tie
upon the region of the navel as firmly as
can be borne, to lesson and gradually sub
due the antiperistaltic motions of the
stomach caused by the rolling of the
vessel. This latter preparation was known
to the ancient Greeks.
Since 1865 the number of female stu
dents entered for the course at the Facul
ty of Medicine in Paris has been 80. o.
this number 8 have graduated, viz =
Mines. Garrett q870, Putnam Q871)
Bres, QS75), Rlbars pS76), Barker. Bo
veil, Ocamkoff, ,Gortschakoff, and Dahms
(197O. The number at present studyin.
in Paris is %, of whom are English, l.
Russian, and French.