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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-13

Observing that the proprietor of the restsu.
rant was shedding tears, tearing his hair and
otherwise manifesting passionate grief, deep
ly-moved customer said to him kindly. whats
up? Anything wrong?" Anything wrong?"
says "mine host" bursting into tears. 81
should think SO. Just imagine that four gen.
tlemen-I mean four villains Of the deepest dye
came to this restaurant. took one of the little
parlors, ordered the nicast dinner 1 could get
up and wine to match,-the bill came to $780,
and slipped out without paying for it." "Well,
that's pretty rough still $50 isn't srch fright
fol sum after all. 1 wouldn't fret about it,
Feet about it? Why, dou't care three straws
for myself, but it's the waiter that feel for.
That poor devil has eight children, including
the twins born last week, and has had sickness
10 his family for five months, and the poor fell
low has got to ante up the $50 that his party
slipped off withou. paying. That's what sad
dens me.' Then, with severity: "But will
say nothing more about it. You newspaper
people are too cynical. Another's distress does
not move your hearts"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-13
AS A POLITICAL JOURNAL

he PRESS will be devoted as in the past to dis
eliminating support OF the Republican Party and
will stand through thick and thin for honest and
stable currency and the equal rights of all citizens
throughout tho length and breadth of the Republic
1t will always speak out for education, good morals
and Just laws believing that the safety OF the nation
depends upon these things.
During the session of the
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-13
LEGISLATU UR E

which promises to be ususually interesting, the
PRESS will contain full accounts of the proceedings
with careful comments thereon. 1t will be furnished
for the session for $1.5O in aduance.
The DAILY PRESS is offered to mail subscribers
postage paid-for 81 per year, $3.50 for six months
$1.75 for three months paid strictly in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-13

Apropos of the ex-Exposition: Blind beggsr
(wildly) go the villain, the heartless brute.
thought he had given me penny, and instead
of that he's dropped his bronze medal in my
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-13

A Turkish naval officer invites friend to GO
and spend few days with him on his gunboat
on the beautiful blue Danube and n the Eux-
inc, and his friend gladly accepts the invitation.
When they had reached their destination the
officer says to his FRIEND 81 must get the men
down to business; excuse me a moment
"Business what business? BY the beard Of
the prophet, thought it was pleasure-trip"
"Well, so it is in effect; only. just to give us
an excuse for drawing our rations, they've o.
dered US to grappls for the torpedoes we sunk
last year to keep the Muscovte dogs (may
jackasses sing on their grsudmothers' gravesD
from invading our coasts"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1879-01-13

Speaker (passiug to another branch of his sub
ject)-"I will now exhibit"-( Confusion. Cries
of "Nop No!' "Nomore exposition" (Hle
fronaaqe he cheeses it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25
VERMONT ITEMS.

The Rutland Deer Association have Just
turned loose fine doe from the Adrondacks.
Sixteen year-old Henry Morse, of North
Bennington, has recently walked 30 miles in
~ consecutive hours, and now challenges
any boy of his age in Vermont for walk.
The oldest married couple in New Eng
land, probably, is Simon Gould and his wife
of Montpelier, who are IS and % years old
respectively and have been married 70 years.
Mr.. Gould is feeble, but his wife is wen and
active. They now live upon the farm, three
miles from the village, upon which they
moved at the time of their marriage.
Gen. William w. Henry was sworn in as
United States Marshal for the district of Yer
mont at Rutland, on the 18th lie has APP
pointed as his deputy Thomas FaiIey, who
served in that capacity under the late Gen.
Foster
A large number of smelt have been taken
from Lake Champlaiu aud put into Lake
Momphremagog.
C. G.. Benedict of the Burlington Free
Press has been appointed by Gov Proctor to
prepare history of the part which Vermont's
troops took in the last war.
E. Morton Smith, late Of the Boston
Journal, is reported in trouble, lac having
been arrested ut st. Adams on Monday for
obtaining 800 from the Brandon National
bank at Brandon and $500 from ROLAND g.
Mckay of Philadelphia, Pa, on worthless
checks and drafts. He settled and was re-
leased
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25
NBWs ITEMS.

The Illinois Legislature has been present
ed with petition signed by 100, 900 ladies
for the passage of law permitting women to
vote upon all questions involving the grant
ing of licenses for the sale of liquors.
The Duke of Argyll, it is said, will reach
the United States soon, on his way to Canada,
where he will visit his son, the Marquis of
Lorne, Governor General of the Dominion.
The Duke has been an invalid for some weeks,
and on that account, and because of the re-
cent death of his wife, has expressed desire
to maintain a strict privacy while in this
country.
Among all the talk about Queen Vic
toria's trip TO the continent there is a rumor
that .her health is failing and unless it inn
proves an abdcation in favor of the Prince
of Wales is not improbable. 1t is said that
the prince has TO some extent represented
the Queen in the management of affairs dur
ing her absence, and that he has had long in
teryiews with Lord BeacOnsfed.
A terrible tornado swept through South
Carolina on Wednesday night of last week,
destroying much property and many lives,
At Waterloo all the churches and over 100
dwellings were destroyed, and IL persons
killed and many more hurt Three-fourths
of the people are homeless. At Oakley all
the negroes cabins were blown down, one ne
gro was killed and many were wounded 9th
or similar disasters are reported in the track
of the storm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

day he was here, upon the subject "Univer-
salism VS.. the TRUTH which was SO well re-
ceiyed that it has since been published and
placed in the book stores for sale Mr..
Farnsworth the Universalist minister. gave
notice last Sunday that in two weeks he
would "reyiow" Mr.. Fowler's sermon in the
same hall.
The 9Th and 7th of May have been decid-
ed upon as the dates for rendering the cantata
Of the Haymakers by the Choral Union. Now
for another frst-class musical feast.
Rev. N F. Carter, the pastor of the Con-
gregational church, has received and accent
ed call from the church at Quechee, Vt.
and his resignation here takes effect about
June LIST. He has been here a little over four
years and the best wishes of large circle of
his friends will accompany him to his new
field Of labor. Over forty candidates for nd
mission TO his church here have presented
themselves to the committee during the past
month aud will he received at the next com.
munion.
-Washburn's North American Indian ex
hbition is to be here April 2gth.
Leon D.. lGurd, formerly of this place.
who is now running as express messenger on
the Passunpsic railroad, and Ed Blodgett, u
conductor ON the same road, have entered
into partnership and will start drug store
on the first floor of the new hotel being built
at White River Junction. Both will retain
their positions on the road and employ the
help needed to carry on the business of the
store The firm name will be Hurd a. Blodg.
eft.
Joseph Wilson, Esq, returned Monday
of this week with his bride.
A special corporation meeting was held
Monday evening" and it was voted to assess
upon the grand list $50 for the use of each
hydrant, making II tax upon the corporation
of 5000, there being 30 hydrants, for the pro-
lection afforded against fire, and those pny
ing water rents and also paying upon the
grand list are to have proportionate rebate.
As the details of this arrangement rs voted
upon, are capable of three or four construe.
tons, it is quite likely another meeting will
have to be called to more clearly define it. A
vote was taken to see if the corporation would
assess the whole of the water taxes upon the
Br"hu hs'' lnsteau vi upon tne faucets, as IS
being done at present, but the vote was lost
The affirmative was strong enough to show
considerable tendency that way, however, aud
the matter is being strongly agitated
N. II. Farr is repantiug his residence on
School street
E Morton Smith. the man who has re
Gently SO disgraced the Boston journal, sue
IL; 1.
cashed by the clerk of Towns Hotel a few
weeks ago, but after it came back protested
they succeeded in getting him to pay it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

The Ashuelot teachers association will
hold a meeting next Saturday at the high
school building in this village to discuss edu-
cational topics and transact business.
-Marden & Loomis's stock of ready made
clothing, gents furnishing goods etc, was
sold at sherif7s sale last week.
Leroy Estey has recently opened board
ing house in the dwelling opposite Stebbins's
block
&C. d. Whitaker, jr., is soon to go to New
York, where he is to engage in the hotel bust
ness with Delos jackson of that city.
"A cigar mandatory has recently been
established in Worden Bros block by p p.
Woodbury..
The New Orleans Minstrel Co, gave an
entertainment in the town hall Tuesday eve
ming, but it was thinly attended. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25
w edding Hymn.

The following lines were addressed by Mrs.
II. f. Kmball to Mr.. and Mrs. Hiram Nut
ting of Westminster, VT, on the fiftieth ami
versary of their marriage, which occurred
April lG, 1872
Fifty years ago you listed in a company of two;
Both captains, both were soldiers brave to dare
and do.
As you marched adown lifes highway needing its
vain alarms,
You had conquered, ere you thought to, much that
larger armies charms
Lights were blazing on your hearthst mes hOcks aud
herds and grain, and gold,
Aud wealth of JOY unmeasured, that these good
things you could hold.
Wee recruits various stages Of the march, had fa
len in
Welcome adjuDcts, making music drowning quite the
battles din
Six Of these, all marching forward following their
leaders well,
Til there came higher message calling three away
to dwell
Sorrow brooded DER the struggle many weary mile,
Longings for the loved ones missing byouacked the
camp awhile.
AZ you watched and waited, listning the death angel
stayed his wing,
And beacon-hre blazed heAvenward, reckoning, bid
ding you to sing.
up and Onwardln was the watchword; bravey you
obeyed the CALL
Steadily we trust, advancing toward the heaven free
to all.
Blessings have bestrown your pathway, clustering
round yoa, bringing joy,
Till this anniversary golden dawns almost without al
10y
May your Joy increase with years faith glow bright
And when the veil Of life is lifted may heaven COM
plete your wedding hymn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25
GuiIKOrd.

The revival meetings under direction of
the evangelsts Hemenway and Baker, at the
Union church, are well attended, with increas-
ing interest, and united efforts of different
denominations for the advancement of the
cause of Christ. The meetings will continue
over the next Sunday, and onward as the in
terest may demand.
On Friday and Saturday last, the snow
storm was thought to be equal to any of the
past winter, the snow falling to depth of
two feet in some parts of the town, and a sol
id foot, as weighed by j. w. Thurber, was
found to weigh lbs.
On Fast day, as Edward Thurber was re-
turning with his family from church, the
snow being deep, he had got out of the sleigh,
but, when stepping in again his foot caught
under the seat and for a brief time his entire
weight was suspended, He was carried home
fainting with pain. DIR. Harvey was called in,
and We are glad to learn that he is GONZALES
cent
The first May flower of the season was
picked in Hnesburg on the 23d inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25
a Disease thar wreck. the System.

Every function is deranged, every nerve unstrung,
every muscle and fiber weakened by fever aud ague.
1t is in fact, disease which, If unchecked eventual
ly wrecks the system In all It's types in every phase,
is dangerous, destructive. Stupor, dtrium, com
WILSON'S, often attend n, and cause swift dissolution
But when combatted with Hostetterz stomach Bit
tiers its fOOthold in the system Is dsloded and every
yestigc " 1t eradiclted. That benign auti-febric
specific and preventive Of the dreaded scuurgc is
oguz not only within our own boundaries, but in
tropic lands lar beyond them, where intermtteuts
and rtmiteuts fearfuly prevalent, 10 be a sure
autldute to tue maaral poison aud reliable means
Of overcoming disorders II the stomach, liver and
bowels, Of which vtiat,d torrd atmosphere and
brackish miasma-tanted water are extremely provo
cative All emigrants and travellers should be sup
piled with It..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25
Grafton.

Several of our farmers are selling their
maple syrup at Gjcts. per gallon, to be sent TO
California. The sugar ssasou has been unfa-
vorable ON the hills, the large quantity of
snow around the trees preventing a good run
of sap.
A masquerade party at the town hall
Tuesday evening. large company of young
people and some older ones enjoyed it.
The Fyler churn is still manufactured and
sold by Sidney Holmes good article and
an enterprising salesman are sure to give sue
cess.
Work was commenced ON the roads
Wednesday, to repair damages of the freshet
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

April 18th, snow fell in this vicinity to
the depth of two feet, making the whole
depth between four and five feet. On the
morning of the 10Th, the forests presented an
unique appearance beautiful scene, seldom
witnessed. The dampness of the snow caus-
cd it to adhere to and accumulate upon the
trees to an unusual extent, assuming an as
peet truly beautiful, though not as splendid
as the crystalline forests witnessed some
years since, and beautifully portrayed by the
graphic pen of DIR. Hitchcock of Amherst.
Limbs were bending low beneath their heavy
burdens, and evergreens weh-nigh appearing
as snow pyramids. The late avalanche of
snow was az unlocked for as the food of De-
cember 10th, and the surrounding scenery
has the aspect of midwinter,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

The public examination of teachers will
be hold Saturday, 2Gth inst, at the village
school house, commencing at o'clockA M.
Mrs NJ. A. Atwood has gone to market to
purchase millinery goods for the opening sea-
son
Miss Sarah Nichols of Townshend has
been engaged to teach the higher department
Of the village school
The listers meet at the town hall May LIST
to perfect the list
Snow fell sixteen inches deep on the hills
on Friday the 18th inst X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

The symptoms arc moisture, like Precipitation, in
tense itching, increased by scratching very distress
ing, particularly at night, as II pin worms crawl
Ing in and about the rectum the private parts are
sometimes affected; II allowed to continue, very
riuus results may follow. DR. SwAYsE's ALL-HEAL-
GSG OINTMENT il pleasant, sure cure.
HOME CURES.-Me were great sufferers from
Itching Piles, the symptoms were above described
the use Of Swaynes Ointment in a short time made a
perfect cure.
J. W. CHRIST, Boot and Shoe House, 3I4 ". % St.
I. g. WEYMAN, Halter, 8 S. Eighth ST., Philada.
Reader. II you suffering from this distressing
complaint, or letter, Itch, Scald Head Ring Worm,
Barber Itch, any CTusty, scaly skin eruption, use
Swaynes Ointment and be cured. Sent by mail Ia
any address receipt II price lin currency postage
atampsl, so cents box, three boxes fl25. Address
letters Dr. Swayne h SON. $50 N. Sixth street IhilA.
delpha. No charge for advice. Sold by leading
druggists; in Brattcboro by II. Q. willard & Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

The public examination of teachers for
Newfaue will be held at the school house in
this village, Saturday April 2Gth at 0 O'Clock
A. NJ.
The storm of the 18th was the severest
of the season. The depth of snow is report
ed by many Of our hill farmers as foot and
more to say nothing of the three feet of old
snow still in the woods.
The annual meeting of the Fayetteville
Library Association will be held Saturday,
May Sd, at . O'Clock PM, at Mrs. Newton's
Those members who have not paid the annual
assessment are requested to do so on or be
fore that time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

TUESDAY, April ~, 1879.
Market Boef-Choice 81 500 70 extra 81 1907 so
hrst quality 5OCa7 90: second quality 5OCa G %;
third quality 0Oa 90.
GN.B.-Cnoce include nothing but stall fed 100 to
400 %. buucks. Extra and first quality include the
best fat oxen See bud Id third quality include oxen
aud two and three year old steers
store Cattlc-Wnrking oxen, = pair from 500, 100
dlG5. Mich Cows and Calves 20G 40; extra 500 G5.
Farruw Cows l0d 90 Yearlings 7dl4; two years old
12G2S; three years old 1896.
sheep aud Lambs-In lots So O0yd3 IS each extra
GOAT 50 each or from 4a6 Lee d ID. Spring lambs
l-2HGc.
Western fat Swine. live, 4l-2@5c Z 10. Northern
dressed &c.
Veal Calves, 4l-2G5 sc.
Brighton Hides 1-lc Z NJ Country Hides ga 5l-2c.
Country TallOw l-i(d41-2c.
Pelts 81 coat 25 each Calf skins Toe = n.
Poultry lilo l3c q n.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25
Market Reports.

NEW YORK, April %. Flour-Superhne Western
and state IS 2jta3 G5: choice do, COO 90; white
wheat Western extra SOFAS Is; patent Minnesota
double extra OjdS 90. Whcat-Nu. 2 Chicago Csc:
No. Milwaukee OF: winter red -. Rye Goa Gle
Barley Oj. COrn-steauer mixed ~ l-2c: uugradtd
mixed 4ic; western yellow IS. 'Oats-miIcd West
eFn 29a3lc; white Western 33a34. Pork-new mess
$40 ". Butter lOd2Oc.
CHICAGO, April %. wheat-No. Chicago spring
Sc IL cash. Corn No. mixed $50 i-2. Oats-No.
?, 23c. Rye 44c. Pork 50 20 on the spot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25
Relief fOr the Feet and no EXtravagant
Prices.

DIR. j. j. Adams the great foot doctor, has
arrived and taken rooms at the American
House, Brattleboro, until further notice
curing everybody Of corns, bunions, warts,
moles, club and ingrowing nails, chilblains,
or any disease of the feet. His popularity is
constantly increasing. People go miles to
sec him. Let none who suffer with bad feet
miss this opportunity. Crowded houses,
hundreds visiting him his treatment per-
feet success. Refers to the hundreds of pa
tients in Brattleboro and vicinity whom he
treated at his last visit. To the ladies-warts
or moles in close proximity to the mouth or
eyes skillfully removed. Office hours day
and evening, and consultation free.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

M. Davidson AN, of Newfane, former
y principal of Leland a Gray Seminary, will
deliver lecture before the literary society of
that Institution on Wednesday, April Both, at
y o'clock. Citizens are cordially invited to
attend.
The Baptist Sunday school will have a
May-day supper at the Hotel on Thursday
evening of next week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

Judge Kidder died at O'Clock on the
night of the 18th inst, after a rather long
aud painful illness. Up to week or ten
days before his death some hopes of his re-
oovery had been entertained by his family,
though the hopes had foundation more in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

The annual examination of public school
teachers will be held in the school house hall
Saturday next, April 10Th, at o'clock A. NJ
Oral examination at = o'clock p. NJ. All cit-
zens are cordially and earnestly invited to at
tend. l.. E. ROCKWELL, Sup't.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

During the year 1878 there were twelve
births, nine marriages and fifteen deaths in
town.
Travelling is bad business dull, and news
scarce with us just now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25

y The Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the Estate of MARY
?. S. CUTS, late of Bratteboro deceased, Greeting
Whereas, Everett p Wheeler has presented to this
court an instrument purpOrtng TO be the last VIII Of
said deceased for probate You are hereby notified
that this court will decide upon the probate Of said
instrument at the session thereof TO be held at the
Probate Once in Brattoboro, in said district, the
seventeenth day of May, A. D. 1879, when and
where you may appear and contest the same, il you
II L. W. STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25
Births.

In Brattleboro, April %, daughter to JohrF aud
Florence A. Hastings.
Ia Brattcboro Arril -, son to Mr. aud Mfs d.
W. lager
In Jamaica, April 90 son to John e. and Ella c.
Robinson
In baltimore, Md, April II, son to D. l.. Moody,
the Evangelist.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25
ArgaI Notices.
NOTICE TO SELL REAL ESTATE OF JUDsON
HOWARD, DECEASED.
CTATE OF VERMONT,

- District OF Westminster, SIS.
In Probate Court held at Townsheud, iu and for
said District on the 18th day Of April, AID. 1879.
Aaron NJ. Butler, administrator OF the estate Of
JUdson Howard late Of Jamaica, in SAID District de-
ceased, makes application to said Court Tor license
sell all Of the real estate Of said deceased, TO wit: all
Of the reA estate of which said deceased died SEIZED
situated in ad Jamaica; repre- senting that the sale
thereof will be beneficial to the heirs aud all persons
interested IN said estate and has brought into court
ia writing, what Uurpors to be the consent and ap-
proyal OF all the heirs Of said deceased residing in this
State. Nhcreupou It is ordered by said Court that
said apppat be referred 10 session thereof to be
hold at tho Probate Office ~ said Tuwushoud the
Goth day OF May, 4 d 1872, for hearing aud decision
thereon: and 10 b. further ordered that M p.rsous
tercsted be notified hereof by publication notice Of
said application and order thereon, thtr, weeks
cr-sycIy IN the Vermont Phoenix. newspaper pub
lshed at BrattieborO and which circu!atcs in the
ncghbJrhood Of those Interested before said time Of
hearing that they rnay appear at said time and place.
and, IL thfy see cause, object thereto.
By the Court.
II Attest, c. b. EDDY, Regr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-04-25
COMMIssIOxERs NOTICE.

ESTATE OF EMORY CHAMBERLAIN
The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Hon. Probate Court for the District OF Marlboro Com.
mssoners receive, examine and adj all claims nd
demands Of all persons against the estate Of Emory
Chamberlain, late of Bratleboro in said District de-
ceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset thereto
aforesaid, the dwelling house Of the deceased, on
the 7th day Of May, 1879, aud 18th day Of October
next from ? o'clock p. NJ, until 4 O'Clock. p. NJ,
each Of said days, and that months from the nth
day Of April A. d. 1879, is the time limited
by said Court for said creditors presep their claims
TO for examination and allowance.
Dated at Bratteboro this 21st day Of April
A. d. 1879
II S 5; Sf,PEE WIIbtR commissioners.