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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

The work Of securing the written assent Of
a majority of the grand list and tax payers Of
this town to the recent vote of aid TO the
BrattlebOrO and Whitehall railroad has pro-
gressed 20 rapidly, and has 50 nearly reached
its compilation, that BrattlebOro's action in
the matter is virtually finished and beyond
question. In order 20 assure the cOnstruc-
ton of the road, then, during the coming sea-
son. it only remains for the other towns inter
ested to follow the lead of Londonderry and
Brattleboro promptly, and without days
unnecessary delay. We learn that Town
shend, Jamaica, Brookline and Winhall are
to vote On the question Of aid at the annual
meeting next Tuesday. There can be no
question as TO what the result Of their action
will be, and there ought to be none as to
what any town will do, whose aid is expected
in furtheranse of the enterprise. The vital
point now is for every town TO act speedily,
and without waiting TO see what some other
town is going TO do about it, If the road is
TO be built during the coming season another
month should see il under contract. But
frst of all the full sum Of E2GO, 90 in bona
hde subscriptions must be secured, and it
must be remembered that, in the present con-
dition of business and business values, it is
by no means certain that sum which would
ensure the building of the road now would
assure its construction year from now
Brattleboro has been so often told that the
success or failure Of the whole enterprise
rested on her shoulders that she looks now
TO zee her neighbors act as though they
realized that they, too, had responsibility
i'm the matter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01
south Londonderry.

business Is quite lively here just now on
account Of the good sleighing Farnum and
Abbott have each a large quantity Of logs il
the mill yards a; the head Of Main street
business for the railroad
A sleigh ride Of about forty couples went
from this place to Jamaica last week. and an
other nde from Londonderry to Weston is on
the programme for this week
We notice that the correspondent Of the
Bellows Fails Times and other papers. has
taken job Of splitting wood. and from his
progress thus far. We think he intends 10
abandon newspaper correspondence and stick
to that job the coming season.
Our friend Web seems 10 b. looking
quite cheerful lately and it Is reported that
his wife Is really coming back TO bre with
him. We congratulate you. Web. for she
is woman worth having and keeping at
home
Is not our railroad director. J. l. NJ. q
little ahead Of the times in buying eq,GDmeat
for the railroad Eott We noticed in the ~
press Office 'two-feet narrow-guage platform
car'-"latest style-pat'd Feb. Is. ISIS. "-ex-
pressed from -. TO j. l. NJ. Director of
b. Il W. Il. R..-6c." This car being mount
ed on runners il is evidently intended for
winter Use. and probably our director viii
make hi frst trip over the road in this car at
the coming term of court.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

Princeton College. Y j.. has Just been the
scene Of one Of the most outrageous and Grim
insl hszing affair on record The fact. in
brief, seem TO be that the room occupied by
two Sophomore. named Alterbury and Car
ter. was entered by body Of eight or ten
Freshmen. intent On retaliation for some act
Of 'hazing.T The Sophomore were bound
gagged and shaved after the fantastic fashion
which Sophomore are in the habit Of Jr5sc-
ticing upon Freshmen. A. their prosecutors
disappeared the victims regaiued their Hber.
~ and fired after the Freshmen their pistols.
il Is said being loaded only with powder. A.
they pursued their prosecutors. still firing tn.
latter returned the fire but from loaded pis-
tOls. and in deadly earnest. At the first shot.
Alterbury fell. wounded in the thigh The
bullet was subsequently extracted AID the
young man Is doing well bat the ball mar
rowly missed an artery. and slight deyia.
ton from its cours- would have made murder
out Of this piece Of desperate and reckless fol-
ly. A. q result Of the row thirty student,
have been suspended. and eight expelled. Il
is 10 be hoped that the ringleaders may be
made to feel the full rigOr Of the law The
college campus was the scene Of prolonged
ri6 while the faculty were in session. in CON
sideratiOn Of the case, and the suspended
Freshmen were only saved from being mob
bed BY crowd Of eighty Sophonores. when
they the Freshmen took train for their
homes by the presence and energetic action
Of the college proctor, a man Of immense size
and strength.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

m1iie-. she Sam bath. the cold hath. the
different preparation. of mercury. antimony.
ar--li.. zine and COPPER uith numerous 9TH
CO aE.uc.es sch O.. electricity. calvarism.
electromagnetic. .tc.. etc-an these have
be-l employed for the cure Of rlbid persons 4:
y.' Or Pin; q New Y0-k s4y- of the va
nous measure ulilh lay. been res0r1ed 10 in
TIE traatiu % cf rr'is. acne lave proved
SAG. --f-l o. and doctor Thomas Watson Of
London .ly- 4 kuow not that any one Ia.
ever been rescued by on. o. saved by The f.
fort. Of nature from hyi-gy'a'i1. after thu;
frighfal disease has once declared i;self by IT,
cLA-eteristie symptom
fortunately however. al persons bitten ly
mad dog. do not have hydr1phohla Dr.
Flint .av- -Per.ous bitten by an animal
known To b. rabid are by TO means iuyaria-
bly, affected by rabies. even Il no proven
tive measure. ar- re-ort.d 90. The chances
81 .-eaI,4 ARE q, tire. to one There j. no
Irorhylacti- preventive trsatmslttobe relied
upou says Dr. Flint; --av4 .1ei,iou and T..
fsgtual cs-terizs;iou q th- wound O. quickly
o. possible after j, la. been indicted Am
I4taticu q arg--- and toes. and even q
larger member. is advisable. i tie extent or
character Of the wound D.. such that e1cisiou
and csut-rzatiou cannot b. -IectlAlly en-
pioyed DtLer eminent physicians recon-
mend ;A4; after the v.lud has been freely cut
out. washed nth 3ar4 water. All ,au,-rized
~l,l nitrate q silver. nitric aeii or cau-tic
potash. politics and other application.
D. employed with ri-v e hoping ~
free ..pp-ratiou IT, ;L- wound and prevent
ing it from healing until al. danger b. past;
At the same tim. -timulsu;- and restorative
should be freely employed III
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01
West TOMnshend.

The funeral of Mr. Barnas Coombs. who
died at the advanced age of 90 years. months
and days, was attended at the church on
Wednesday. Feb. 10Th. He was born at Mid
dleboro, Mass, learned the cooper's trade
when quite young went on board a whaling
vessel at the age of sixteen, and followed the
sea about sixteen years. When about twenty
one years of age he embarked in a vessel en-
gagged in the slave trade, and while on the
coast Of Africa. was attacked with yellow fe.
YER which came near proving fatal. In the
war Of 1872 he was taken prisoner by the
British while privateering remained in pris-
on about six months. in consequence Of which
hebeeame 50 weak and emaciated that he could
hardly walk when released Afterwards be
sailed on merchant vessels bound for Eng
land went several times as mate. and once
as captain. At the age of thirty-six be mar
ned bought farm and moved TO Jamaica
Vt, and in ls2G came to West Tounshepd
where he has spent the remainder of his life
period Of bout ifty-one years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

The school in district No 4, taught by
Miss Fannie T. Fisher of Townshend. closed
on saturday Feb. 23d Under the instrlc.
ton OF Miss Fisher the school has made rapid
progress IN all the studies pursued and espe-
clAl4y Is this notabs in the classes in algebra
physiology and bookkeeping. Tie Justly
rendered verdict as recorded in the visitors
department Of the register is good teach
er and a good school-against which nobody
IN the district has a word to say-thereby
establishing the position which We have al
ways maintained, that willing and compe-
tent teacher would be sustained. and his or
her services duly priced, by the inhabitants of
tins district As token of their earnest good
WIN aud their high appreciation of her un-
uring labors in their behalf. Miss Fisher was
presented by her pupils with beautiful auto
graph album
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01
Hs.ieas war Pen.isns.

IL bill granting pensions % soldier Of tie
Mexican var was the occasion Of a some~ hat
excited debate in the House Of Repre-euta-
tives on Monday. llr. Joyce Of this state op-
posed the bill A. it proposed TO reward pso-
r,le Who went into the rebellion be would
reward only men who had been loyal % the
flag and had defended the county a. ali times.
He indicated an amendment giving pensions
10 all except ihose who had aided IN the re-
bellion: be looked upon the bill a. an enter
ing wedge for the payment Of other claims
thought the tine had not yet come when al
distinctions between loyalty and di.loyalty
shall disappear II this bill he though; tha,
even JET Davis might obtain q pension
joyce declared himself for reconciliation. bat
in the course Of his speech reviewed the con-
duct Of the South since tie Withdrawal Of the
troop and denounced Ehat had occurred.
He declared the conviction Of Anderson q
the Louisiana returning board a. one Of the
greatest Outrages ever perpetrated under col
or Of lAs This speech brought a rejoinder
from GOOds q Virginia. ~ho manifested SUI
prisa al such sentiments. and declared that
they reminded him that the cruel var would
never b. over. Goode insisted that Joyce
stood alone IL hi sentiments when several
Republicans cried out that they agreed with
him but Joyce interrupted to 10y earnestly
that be was content to stand alone and would
stand there. believing he Wa right. Mr.
GOOde shouted. Il hope you all stand alone
forever. There vas applau-= OF the Demo-
cratic SIDE. and several cries that hi country
would Be ashamed Of him. In the confusion
where Joyce was in the late var, when Mr.
To~nsend Of New York interrupted them e.
citedly TO state that Joyce vas at the front -
Major. and then a. Lieutenant Colonel Of the
gallant Second Vermont regiment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01
IackaontttlS.

DR. Dikeman will lecture before the ~
ceum on Friday evening. March lst.
The primary department Of our village
school. taught by Mis- Ella l. Blanchard,
closed on tho 22d nit
-Messrs. Brigg, aud Thomas. from the
Young Mems Christian Association. closed
their religious labors Feb. 2Ith.
On Tuesday. Feb. 2G,h. abou; -i1ty-fye
Of the relatives and friends Of Mr. and Mr..
Chester Briggs nat 10 celebrate their crystal
wedding. il being the fifteenth anniversary Of
their marriage T. 5. Allen was master Of
ceremonies. Choice articles to the value Of
so. were procured and presented to Mr.. and
Mr., Briggs. in behalf Of the donor. by Rev.
II. Eastman. accompanied by some remark,
suggested By the occasion. 10 which Mr.
Briggs properly responded An excellent
supper prepared by the ladies was rar;ak=n
Of and the company retired, having enjoyed
4 most pleasant social iBt. rview.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

E W. Derry and wife met with serious
accident on Monday, the 18th ult.. while driv-
ing 20 Grafton Mr.. Stearns of windham
was driving behind them with a two-horse
load Of wood when his horses became fright
ened and ran on to Mr.. Derry's sleigh. throw
ing Mrs. Derry several feet from the road
The sleigh WAS broken in pieces and Mr. Der
r was trainplrd under foo; 10y the horses. the
load Of wood passing over him after dragging
him several rods. His shoulder was broken.
and he WAS severely bruised about the head.
Harrison Eddy has sold his farm to Hen
~ Franklin for SlS00. possession to be given
this spring
The younger portion of the Congrega-
nonal society, assisted by few others. gave
a dramatic entertainment Tuesday evening.
presenting two Phys-'The Last Loaf and
Among the Breakers. both Of which ver,,
very acce ptably presented to an appreciative
audience. =.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

On Thursday last the House concurred in
all the Senate amendments 10 the silver bill
by about twenty more than a two-thirds vote
The final struggle was short and sharp. At
1880 the House unanimously voted to proceed
70 the business on the speakers table. and
take up the silver bill, when the opponents of
the measure made the unexpected point of or
der that the bill, AS it makes an appropriation
for the salary of the proposed international
commission, must first be considered in the
committee of the whole. The purpose of the
motion was to defeat the bill, but after come
debate Speaker Randall overruled the point
of order, and great number Of short, pithy
speeches were made, Mr. Stephens Of Geor-
gia closing the debate. A motion to lay the
silver bill and amendments on the table was
then rejected-yeas Y, nays 2O4. The SEN
ate amendment, that silver shall be a legal
tender for all debts, except where otherwise
expressly stipulated in the contract, was con-
CURED in by vote of 17G to 90, and the
amendment striking out the free coinage pro-
vision, and limiting the monthly coinage of
silver to between ~, OOO, 900 and 81, 600, 900,
was concurTed in-yeas 203. nays a. The
remaining amendments were agreed TO with
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

Leo XIII, the new Pope, Vas born at
Carpinetto. Italy. March ?, $50. and vas
made q Cardinal il December 1853. IL his
personal appearance he is described as a spare
ascetic, with finely chiseled face. and sim
pie and dignifed il manner. As a bishop
and cardinal he has gained high repute by his
worthy private character and his strong and
capable administration Of Affairs. Last year
Plus X. made him chamberlain, an Office
which Is understood to almost preclude cleo
ton to the papacy and it was believed that
this was the purpose Of the late pope il max
ing the appointment. If such was the csse
however, the purpose failed Cardinal Pecci's
election was conpsssed by the coalition Of the
various interests Of the moderate party among
the cardinals and against the plotting Of Man
ming aud the Italian ultramOntanes. This re-
suit is believed TO insure the present pacific
relations not only Of the temporal and spirit
ual powers in Italy, but the resumption Of
relations with other governments, notably
that of Germany. The coronation Of the
new Pope will take place next Sunday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

DHHTHEEIA has been one Of the most fatal
Of influences for several months in towns
about Springfield, Mass, and notably in Pal
mer and MonsOu. The statistics show forty
deaths out Of q total Of 10 cases in Palmer
and ten deaths out Of $50 in Monsoon. From
these centres neighboriug towns have caught
the infection and suffered 20 q considerable
extent. At Palmer there WAS only one man
attacked with the disease in all the ] 20 cases,
though IN MOnson there have been a number
Of adults who have come down with IT, The
scourge began in Monson in a poor family
who kept the pigs under the same roof with
themselves. -Four children had tie diphthe-
ria and one died. At the funeral the sympa-
thizing neighbOrs kissed the corpse and went
away loaded with the disease. Soon family
Of eight children and another Of nine in the
immediate neighbOrhood came down with it.
but it speaks well for the medical practice Of
the place that these seventeen plague-stricken
children in the midst Of filth and poor yenti-
htion were all pulled through. Since this
gaunt enemy Of childhood has made such a
ferocious attack in that neighborhood, the To-
cal authorities have taken steps TO enforce
cleanliness, and good resuls have followed
In fact, the close relations that are proven to
exist. between dirt and diphtheria ought TO
cause sanitary awakening in towns and cit
les everywhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

The Senat- voted. last week by decided
majority. 70 restore the franking privilege to
and members Of COngress-the amount Of
matter mAilable in one package being limited
TO two ounces Mr. Edmunds advocated the
Amendment, saying that ninety-nius out Of
every hundred letters received and sent by
members Of Congress were on public business.
and that kind Of correspondence. instead Of
Icing taxed. should be encouraged Mr..
NORTH voted against the amendment We
had hoped that. after all the outcry and sczin-
dal which the country has heard about the
franking privilege, the question Of its revival
Sas an issue forever buried out Of sight
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

The sleighride from Londonderry to this
place. on Feb. 2lst consisted Of about forty
teams headed by the cornet band. The mem-
bers Of the band wer= dressed in uniform and
played some fine music. The whole party
seemed to enjoy thsmselve, finely. They had
er. good looking aud good appearing com
pany. Should We not congratulate ourselves
that the terminus Of the narrow-gauge rail
road viii be among such a p ople:
Mis- Lucy A. Robinson l. agent for. and
has Tor sale at the post Office the Davis sew
ing machine Give her call aid witness
what the machine will do. 3.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

Mrs Malloy, the noted temperance lee
turer' Is expected to speak in Wilmington sat
urday and Sunday, March I'd and Sd.
The village schools closed last week with
puOhe examinations which We're very credita-
Die to the teachers, Mrs. Warren and Miss
Ware as well as to the scholars, who showed
that they had made great advancement in
their studies, been well drilled and thoroughly
trained IN department, while they have been
uniform and prompt in attendance, enjoying
The school which has been made pleasant
through a cheerful and energetic discipline.
Seldom have both the schools been so salts
factory to pupils, parents and taxpayers as
during this winters term.
Another one of our best young ladies has
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

The Paris exposition sill BE- opened Nay /.
at 10 4 ". and there will b. no postpone
ment Oh account Of the Eastern complica-
lions. As application. for space have been in
excess Of the allowance originally made. the
American Commissioner General has obtained
the concession Of al additional space Of 100
feet square. On which he proposes TO build al
annex At his own expense. In addition 70 the
United States ship supply and Constitution
the former loading at Brooklyn and the latter
at Philadelphia. and both nearly ready to sail
the Wyoming will follow for Rouen. after
calling at both New York and Philadelphia TO
take the articles which the other two vessels
cannot carry
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

Robert Walker Taylor, who has been
First Comptroller Of the Treasury since 1863.
died Monday Of paralysis
DR.. Mudd, who was sent to the Dry Tor
tugas for setting the bone in j. Wilkes Booths
leg, now petitions Congress for 5000 as COM
Pensation for his services as a physician dur
ing the prevalence of the cholera on the is
land.
A great storm prevailed throughout New
England, New York state, aud Canada, on
Friday. In the northern section. snow fell.
but generally it was rain. At New Haven.
over four inches of rain fell, and at other
places the streams were greatly swollen
The mangled remains of William Silver
nail, formerly superintendent of the ore beds
at West Stockbridge, Mass, were found on
the track Of the Boston and Albany railroad
last Friday, and it is believed that lac was
murdered and afterward thrown on the track,
as his pockets we've Tihed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

Eight Of the coroner's jury. selected to in
vestigaie the cause Of the recent railway dis
aster at Tarihville Conn have agreed upon
q report pizcing the responsibility for the dis
4ster largely upon the shoulders Of the direc-
tor Of the road for allowing the bridge TO Be
used when II vas not safe. The remaining
members Of the jury have not yet agreed up
On a verdict.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

Charlie Wiley. who has been in the far
west for fiye years. iu the eipres- business.
ETC.. but for the last year among the Black
Hills. sometimes no, heard from for months.
arrived home last night All viii rejoice With
the parents in the return Of their only child
Lewis Iamphsar Of Wa.pole. y. H.. has
purchased John wrgLt's house and will soon
move to this place o..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

james Gordon Bennett; Of the Ne- York
Herald has petitionsd Congress 70 nstionalize
bis proposed polar expedition He intends to
end ont the Pandora to discover the North
west passage At his own expense. bat he de-
sires 10 have the name Of the vessel changed.
and have her offered by United States naval
Othcers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

out calling the yea. and nays. and the work
va done. The extreme silver men voted for
this bill'n ihe form in uhieh it caus from the
senate under p-otes;. AID for no other reason
than that it seemed % b. the BIS worst
thing e; present. oltainable. The bin is uow
in the hands Of the President and a veto me--
SAGE Is confidently looked fol before the olo-e
n fre ua-k
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

Our village, school Dist. No. >, taught by
Miss Ella Rice, closed on the 23d ult with
an exhibition at Union Hall, in which the
children not only did themselves and their
teacher great credit, but gladdened the hearts
OF their parents by the elf-possession and
natural ease with which they acquitted them
selves on the stage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

J. ". Barron. treasurer Of the savings bank
a. DEXTER. Ne. was brutally murdered by
burglars lAst Friday evening. because be
would not open the tank safe at their con-
nand When the vault was opened be vas
found handrufed- gagged and rope around
his neck. The robbers secured les than 800
by their foul deed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01
Wei RraIIIeboro.

Hosea Mann, IT., of Dover. a former stu.
dent Of Bmtlleboro academy. gave an able
and interesting lecture on Business Colleges.
at Academy hall, Wednesday evening. We
are glad to learn that Mr.. Mann viii enter
Williams College next fall A promising
young Mann is Hosea.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

On Tuesday the President sent TO the
senate the name Of 4 W Beard 10 Re collec-
tor Of the I,ort Of Boston. Mr. Simmons
made a strong fight for re-appointnent. but
Mr.. Hayes evidently thought that a change
would BE- in the line Of civil service reform.
Nr. Beard is a nstiy. Of ludlow il this state.
bat has for q long time been succe ssful and
highly respected merchant in Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01
GbtDtrmont QBenir.
BRATILEBORO:
FRIDAY. MARCH !. l-1-.

The petition Of ADdsrson q the Louisiana
returning hard for q new trial has been de-
MED by Judge whitaker and be has been
sentenced 10 tao yezrs a, hard labor in The
Sal rriaor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

The school in district No. ., taught by
Anna +. Houghton closed on Friday. Feb. ~.
Number of scholars, eleven. Not absent or
tardy, Jennie F. Houghton, Ida f. Lynde.
Eta s. Lynde, Maud F. Crosby, sammie L.
Adams, Chester F. Johnson, BERTHE p. Reed.
Albert L. Reed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01

The Univer.alisi sociabla uill b.. held If
Horace Nevton', Thur-day afternoon aud
evening March eth
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-03-01
GuflfOrd,

The proceeds of the festivals ON Guilford
charge amount to Sl22, which has been paid
10 the pastor, Rev. r. Mackie.