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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31
Jacksonville.

E L. Roberts, ESD, has been appointed
by the heirs agent to settle the estate OF the
late James Roberts, Esq. and Shepard D.
Faulkner and VIM. Lynde, appraisers,
On the oath inst. Alfred Pike accidental
ly discharged pistol, the ball entering near
the centre of the palm of his right hand ana
going in the direction of the wrist. The
wound was dressed by Drs. johnson ana
Newell, who failed to find the ball, but the
wound is apparently doing well.
-Elya, daughter of Fred W, Chase, about
three years old, by the sudden starting OF a
horse, was thrown from a carriage upon the
frozen ground few days since, one wheel
passing over her head and shoulder. She was
somewhat bruised but not seriously injured
Rev. n. W. Barber of Wilmington has
closed his labors with the Uniyersalist soee-
ty here, having preached discourse at o.
clock P. NJ, each sabbath the past season
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

A very pleasant party of the friends and
relatives Of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Betterly,
gathered at their residence on the afternoon
Of Sept 29th, to congratulate them on the
first five years of their married life After
spending O time in social converse, and in
singing, all were invited to partake of boun-
tiful collation., prepared by the ladies present
who apparently had taken all the liberty they
chose. The table, a nice extension. present
ed for the occasion, fairly groaned under its
weight of good things, and their quality was
fully tested by every one, with evident salts
faction. As the evening shadows began to
fall, the party repaired to the home of Mr..
James Betterly and wife, TO congratulate
them also. on their fifth anniversary. Here,
too, the ladies present assumed the rights of
hospitality, and as the pleasure of the even
ing drew near a close, the guests were treat
ed to fine oyster supper, to which ample
justice was done. Soon after, the company
separated, well pleased with the success
achieved, as it was in all respects sur
prise" to each couple visited Quite nun
Der of nice gifts were bestowed, mostly arti-
Giles suited to the occasion, for which the re-
cipients desire to return heartfelt thanks
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

The statement of Republican principles
made by Hon. John D. Long of Massachu-
sets, in accepting the gubernatorial nomina-
ton of his party in the present canvas, is
worth putting on record as a model of copsise-
ness and mprehensiveness
The Republican party is committed to the
doctrine of the national integrity of a re-
formed civil service, which shall be the ser
vice of the state, and not of party; of equal
citizenship of the purity of the national bal
lot enforced, as the national government is
bound to enforce, throughout its entire juris-
diction every franchise it has constitutionally
guaranteed to its citizens; of the preserva-
ton at once of every national and of every
local right, not according to the heresy which
has disgraced the name of state rights, but
exactly as both are parceled out in the con-
stitution, so that neither the national author
ity shall be impaired nor any genuine right of
local self-govemment compromised and of
that policy of specie resumption and honest
finance, by its fidelity to which the Republi-
can party has preserved the national faith,
has restored and strengthened public and
private credit, has revived our Industries, and
has pointed and led the way to better times,
better work, better homes"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

The United States Supreme Court has de-
cided in favor Of the oonstitutionality of the
law known as the Thurman funding act, COM
pelling the Pacific railroads to provide sink
ing funds out of their earnings to meet their
Indebtedness to the government The decis-
ion is one of great importance. 1t is strong
ly dissented from by Justices Field, Bradley
and Strong, but against their objections the
decisions of Justices Waite, Clifford, Swayne,
Miller and Harlan must stand. The decision
is in accordance with common sense, and set
ties permanently the questions that have been
raised in regard TO the right of the people,
through Congress, TO supervise and control
the Pacific railroads. The court decides that
the right exists, not only to compel the Pa
cihc railroads to make the necessary prepar-
ations to meet their obligations TO the gov
eminent, but to exercise the sovereign power
OF preventing the present stockholders from
appropriating to themselves what in equity,
belongs TO others. The effect of this decision
will be to strengthen the movement, already
strong in Congress, to establish new machin-
cry and methods for the supervision and reg
ulation of the great inter railway cor
porations of the country. 1t is noted in con-
nection with this decision that Justice Field
was 30 disrespectful TO the majority, both in
the language and manner of delivery of his
dissenting opinion, that rule of the Court
will probably be adopted requiring all minor
ity opinions to be submitted to the majority
of the Justices before being published.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

-Teachers' Institute next week Don't
forget to go, everybody.
A hearing in the case of Mrs Newton
against the Brattleboro and Whitehall rail
road company, to fix damages on land, was
held in Union hall Friday. The commission
res were o. Z. Butterfeld and o. Lawton Of
Wilmington and Edward Roberts of Whiting
ham. The damages granted by the railroad
company were S225. Quite number Of our
village folks were called as witnesses
A much needed piece of work has been
completed this week A bank wall ten rods
long and eight feet high has been built near
the house of Mr.. Fisher, to keep the brook in
its channel. 1t is thought this will prevent
another such washing out as the village has
received from freshets.
Mr.. Estabrook of Brattleboro was injur-
ed here on Tuesday, badly it is feared. He
drove his horse to the stable at WoOster's
Hotel, and was in some way thrown out,
striking on his head and shoulders. The
horse ran but short distance.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

At an agricultural fair recently held in Gal
weston, Tex, Gov Roberts of that State
made, in the course of somewhat lengthy
address, some very encouraging statements
as to the financial and educational condition
of the State. He said that sixth of the
revenues of the State was appropriated to
the public schools, and that the laws had
been so amended as to make the teachers in
a measure responsible for the attendance of
their pupils so that, unless seventy five per
cent. of the children in each district attend
ed, the salary was cut down in exact proper
ton. During the present year there was
S714, 200 available for the support of the
schools. A normal school, established by the
last Legislature, had seventy-four pupils, who
were boarded, lodged and had tuition and
books free upon the condition of binding
themselves to teach in the public schools of
the State. Beside this the last Legislature
appropriated $1,000 to establish colored
normal school for the purpose of instructing
colored teachers, with a view to having per-
feet system of public education in the State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

An ENGLISH PLAN FoR THE BENEFIT OF
RAILROAD EApLoYEs. The Great Eastern
Railroad Company of England has lately es-
tablished plan for providing for the main
tenance of its old or incapacitated employees,
which might be copied by our great railroad
corporations in this country, with great adj
vantage. The system is somewhat as fol-
lows The employees Of all grades in the ser
vice are required, if they desire to share in
the benefits of the system, TO pay in to the
treasurer each week two and a half per cent.
Of their salaries. To the amount thus raised,
the directors add an equal sum, and the
whole is invested in the guaranteed bonds of
the company. An employe who has been
ten years in the service, during which time he
has paid his share to the insurance fund, can
retire and receive annually thereafter sum
equal to twenty-five per cent. OF his average
yearly pay. If he should continue in the ser
vice forty years his pension would equal sew
enty per cent of his average salary. In the
event of his discharge, or of his desire to
quit the service before ten years are up, the
money he has contributed, with three per
cent. interest added, is paid back to him
and, in case OF death before approximation,
his heirs are entitled to all that he has paid,
an equal amount besides, and three per cent.
interest on the whole during the time that he
has been in the employ of the company. 1t
is reported that this plan has been received
with great satisfaction by the employees of
the company. and that they have promptly
availed themselves of the advantages offered,
The scheme is certainly reasonable one,
and must tend to bring the stockholders of
the road and those who are in their service
int pleasant relationship to each other
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

The ladies' circle will meet at the rooms
they have recently rented Thursday, Nov
g. afternoon and evening All are cordially
invited
The lyooums are increasing in interest
and numbers. There will be one Monday
evening Nov. Sd. Question, Resolved that
the present prohibitory law does more harm
than good.
Services in the UniversAlst church Sun
day, Nov. 9th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

The welcome news Of the subsistence Of
the yellow fever epidemic at Memphis was
reported at the beginning Of this week. Gov.
Marks Of Tennessee was officially notified on
Saturday that the epidemic was at an end,
and the relief camps outside the city were
broken up on Monday. Ice formed on pools
in the suburbs Friday night, and the steamer
Hard Cash arrived from st. Louis Saturday
morning, the first boat to land at the Mem
phis wharf since July "a. The first train
from Louisville, with GO passengers, came
Saturday afternoon. There are still a few
cases of fever in the city and the Towards
have 81 nurses on duty, but absentees are
told that they may return, if they avoid in
fected localities and thoroughly ventlate
their houses and clothes after their arrival
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

The September meeting of the Connect
cut River Medical Association was held in the
parors of Towns hotel on Wednesday. md
was quite fully attended, about TWENTY-FIVE
members being present
A workman on the new Canal CO.
building was hurt one day last week by
large tub Of mortar falling on him, breaking
three ribs and otherwise bruising him.
Mrs. Aaron Arms, who was injured re-.
Gently 10y being thrown from a carriage is 50
much improved as to be about town again.
The dredging of the canal undermined
the highway bridge across the canal so as 10
make it impossible this week, all travel 10
the depots going around by the Island House
A truss has been placed under it and teams
are crossing to-day for the first time.
The Perley Pinafore Co drew full
house Saturday evening and gave a very fine
entertainment Not stick" in the whole
troupe.
A man employed in laying the stone.
work Of the new pulp mill caught his hand in
one of the blocks Wednesday, manglinp it
badly.
Two uamph were detected IN stealing
pair Of boots from the store of A. F. Holden
last Thur sday, and, being arrested by Officer
Lowell, they were sent to the workhouse on
Saturday, each of them for upwards Of one
hundred days.
Fred W. Dodge, arrested here for com.
plicity in the Foster murder in Keene, was
taken there by Officer Phelps Saturday, a req.
uisition having been granted by the governor
Gid Lee and Spencer. the others under ar
rest, are both well known here, having former
ly lived here. They both went without wait
ing for requisition.
A dramatic company has been organized
among our young people and they are 90.
ing to work at once learning two dramas
One decided upon already is Clouds"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

ST. NICHOLAS, Scrbner a Co.'S magazine
for the young folks, has been 80 popular in
England for several years, and so well APP
preciated on the continent, wherever it has
found its way, that the publishers have re-
Gently accepted the proposition of a Paris
publisher for an edition in French, to be is
sued in Paris. 1t will be like the American
ST. Nicholas in cover pictures and most of
the reading matter, though possibly some of
the rhymes and jingles will not bear translat-
ing In this connection, it may be interest
ing to note that Baby Days" the book for
of little PARKWAY MOslems
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

The students of Glenwood Classical Sem
mary now have bowling-alley for their en-
tertainment out Of school hours.
R, L. Frost picked climbing rose in full
bloom from a vine over his door last Friday
might
E. E. Fisher advertises his mill for sale,
Sith all the woodworking machinery, etc.
A good opportunity for a man of business to
invest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31
Grafton.

Grafton is stirred up over an attempt to
obtain pardon for Scion Wooley, sentenced
to imprisonment for life two and a half years
ago for deliberately killing his brother
Franklin. A good deal of sympathy for him
was exhibited at the time Of sentence, but
there is strong local remonstrance against
his being pardoned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

The abolition of slavery in Cuba is at last
seriously proposed, after the fading out of
many schemes to accomplish that end, none
of which had any substantial foundation
The bill which is soon to be introduced into
the Spanish Cortes for this purpose will pro.
vide for gradual emancipation, slaves aged -
and over being freed Immediately, others an
nually and according to their age, and total
freedom to be accomplished in September
1890. Beginning with the next year, 500,
600 will be charged each year to the Cuban
budget for the purpose of defraying the cost
of emancipation, the sum of $3.50 being pay
able to the owners of each slave liberated by
this act. 1t is not assumed that this would
be sufficient compensation for the loss of
slave property, and by way of general indem-
nifty, Cuba will be granted certain CONNER
cal privileges heretofore denied, and which
should develop the maritime and commercial
interests of both Spain and Cuba.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

The appointment to the Supreme Bench of
the State to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of Judge Dunton was rendered by
Gov. Proctor to Col. Wheelock g. Veazey of
Rutland, and that gentleman has accepted the
position and entered upon its duties, The
appointment il one which meets the approval
Of the members of the legal profession of the
State as well Us OF the people at large who
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31
GBcVrrmont 4Bonit.
BRATTLEBOROi
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 81, 1879.

The general term Of the State supreme
ing, the Hon James Barrett presiding in the
absence of Chief Justice Pierpoint. The
docket is very large, comprising 1903 cases.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

Campaign work wakes hot in Massachu-
sets and New York this week, and the re-
suit of next Tuesdays elections is awaited
with great interest. There can be little doubt
of straight Republican victories in both states.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

Yorktown, Va, usually q sleepy place
enough, was the scene, last Thursday of a
hustle unknown before, since the early days
of the war The occasion was the celebra-
ton of the surrender of CORVALLIS, and as it
was Nirginins great day, the militia of the
Old Dominion turned out in round numbers,
as did also the representatives of the F. F. V.
This was not the centennial, but sort of
preliminary caucus for the grand glorifca-
ton to take place in 1881, when all the world
is to be called on to witness our united pa
triotism. Gen. Taliafero and Capt. James
Barron Hope of Virginia were the chief
speakers, both combining themselves to pa
triotic and historical considerations John
Goode introduced resolution for the re-
pairing of William and Mary college, the
nursery of so many distinguished men, and
committee was appointed to raise the neces-
sary funds and report at the centennial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

A bennington young man recently di-
rected two postal cards without stopping to
see that the directions and messages cores
pended A Troy shirt firm were consequent
ly astonished the next day on receiving cor
dial invitation to take a moonlight carriage
ride, while young bennington belle was
equally moved by the request TO Send nae
sample of the cloth your shirts are made Of"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31

An opening ball will be given at Newton's
hotel on Friday evening. 3lst inst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1879-10-31
Bellows Fnlls.

Paul Boyton the navigator arrived here
on his journey down the river at about half
past six o'clock this, Thursday morning. He
seems in perfect health II is said that be
will this morning 90 through the falls at this
place, which il a more daring feat than most
men would wish to undertake. He travelled
all night, leaving Charlestown about mid.
night. sleeping considerable, being impeDed
by the current.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-05-27
The New stock Speculat1ons.

The new combination method of op-
Grating in stocks which Messrs. Law
renee & Co., Bankers, N. Y, have in
augurated, is attracting unusual atten-
ton in financial circles, by reason of
it's remarkable success. A customer
in Providence, invested nine times,
and made over S. 600 in three months,
by using from $50 to $500 capital. By
this system, orders from thousands of
customers, in various sums, are pooled
into one immense capital, and oper-
ated as mighty whole, thus giving to
each shareholder all the advantages of
vast capital and shrewdest skill. Prof
it's are divided every 80 days. Any
amount from $40 to $75 900 can be used
iu Messrs. Lawrence & Co.'s combina-
tions with equal proportionate success
Sis will make $75 profit in the month,
5000 will return $1,000, or per cent.
on the stock, and so on as the market
varies. The new circular gives "two
unerring rules for success" and shows
how any one can operate profitably.
Mailed free. Stocks and bonds wanted.
Government bonds supplied. Apply
to Lawrence & Co.. Bankers, 81 Ex-
change Place, N. Y.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-05-27

Sunday night there arrived in our
city and stopped at the Lamar House
six capitalists, living in st. Louis, Mo-,
who are largely interested in the iron
and mining interests of that region.
There names are as follows: Thomas
J. and John G. Scott, Thomas How
ard, E. G. Lakeland, q. A. Millard,
and Peter Ferry. At an early hour
yesterday morning two livery hacks
were furnished by Major D. A. Car
penter, President of the Knoxville
Fire Insurance Company, and the
party, in company with the Major,
left for trip of inspection and inves-
tigation TO the Oakdale Iron
Works in Roane county. The
understanding is that they go with a
view to purchasing these works which
have been laying idle go long and put
ting them in operation again. 1t
would be a source of advancement
aud incaleulable advantage to the sur
sounding section of country if these
works could fall into the hands Of
live company, such as is represented
by these st. Louis gentlemen, aud we
hope trade may be contaminated.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-05-27
Lively Stock Operations,

The current of recent events has
given great i'm mpetus to business in
Wall street, and many successful turns
are reported where immense profits are
made in short periods. The most sue.
cessful way that we have heard of yet
for operating in stocks is by the Com
hination Method of Messrs. Lawrence
& Co., Bankers, New York. By this
system thousands of orders in various
sums are pooled into one vast capital
and operated under the most expert.
enced and skillful management. thus
securing to each shareholder superior
advantages and profits, not possible in
any other way. Profits are paid at
the end of 80 days. A gentleman in
Boston, made $747 80 on an investment t
of 500. Many others are doing as well
or better. Capital in any amount from
$40 to $l00, 600 can be used with equal
propOrtionate success by this Combi-
nation or Cooperative Method. $l5
would make $75, or per cent on the
stock; 500 would return $780, or per
cent. during the month, and so on,
according to the market. The new
circular contains 1.-TWO uDerriUg rules
for success +" and full information, so
that any one can operate with profit
Stocks and bonds wanted. Deposits
received. Government bonds supplied.
Apply to Lawrence 81 Co, Bankers, 81
Exchange Place, N. Y. City.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-05-27
xLVI CONGRESS.
WASHINGTON. MAY 26.

w ACn1NU1ONS uAd %Os
The Senate took up the bill re-
ported by Mr.. Bayard, to provide
for an exchange of subsidiary coins
for lawful money, and making such
coins legal tender in sums not ex-
ceeding $40. Mr.. Edmunds spoke
against the bill.
The Senate considered the bill
heretofore introduced by Mr.. Nc
Donald, authorizing the employ
ment of the militia and the land
and naval forces in certain cases,
and to repeal the election laws.
After some remarks upon the bill
by Mr.. Mcdonald, it was laid aside.
The President pro tenn announced
his signature to the Legislative Ap-
preparation bill, which now goes to
the President.
The Senate afterwards discussed
the bill relative to the transporta-
ton of animals.
Among the confrmatiOns to-day
were the following: Eugine
Schuyler, of New York, to be
Consul General at Rome; David H,
Bailey, of Ohio, to be Consul Gen
eral at Sanghai.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-05-27

Ex-senator Alcorn declares in a
published letter that aside from
politics the negro is kindly treated
in Mississippi. 1t is only when he
tries to vote that the trouble begins.
'The ballot-box in this State has
been, and is to-day, thoroughly
prostituted. Ballot-box stufing,
while equally effective, is more hu-
name than the bulldozing, shotgun
policy of the past. In this 1 take
pleasure in recording an improve
ment."
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1879-05-27

DR.. Fowlsr,s Lec cture Frtd.y Night.

Rev. c. II. Fowler, D. D., editor ol
the New York Christian Advocate,
will deliver his celebrated lecture,
" Great Deeds of Great Men," in the
First M. f. Church, in this city, next
Friday night. The lecture will be
free and all are cordially invited to
attend. It is needless for US to speak
of the superior qualifications of this
able and eminent divine. For he is
known all over this land, not only as
to his pulpit and editorial qualifica-
tions, but in the lecture fell this age
affords few men who are his superiors.
His subject is one that will give the
lecture an increased interest, and we
bespeak for him 8 crowded house.