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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21
The ChIcagO Candidate.

With those Republicans who belong to
what we are wont in common phrase to term
''the masses" whose belief in the principles
of their party is sincere and unquestionin9,
and who are therefore ready to support any
candidate who may be nominated in the Ma
tional Convention, it is no doubt frequent
matter of wonder that so much is said this
year about the character of the man to be
nominated. They believe in good and true
men for all times and places, and do not see
why so much more stress is laid on character
this year than ever before. For such persons
it is well to take a look at the situation lust
as it stands. 1t should be remembered, then,
that there has never been a time when the
chances for success between the two great
political parties have been more evenly bal
anced than they are to-day. The wise, clean
and prudent policy of President Hayes has
restored to the Republican party much of the
confidence which it lost during Gen. Grants
two terms, but there are to-day a great army
of so-called independent voters, with sympa-
thes naturally" Republican, who are ready
and determined to vote against the Republi-
cans if man like Grant or Blaine is nominal
ed. What these men could hope to gain by
turning the country over to the full control of
the Democratic party We need not now stop
to consider The fact remains that it is an
absolute necessity, in order to assure the sue
cess of the Republican ticket next November,
to nominate a man who will solidly unite
every element in the Republican party of the
North.
VI Of -,
every representation to the contrary, there is
not the least chance that the electoral vote of
any Southern State will be given to the Re-
publican candidate not because there is not
strong Republican majority in several of
the Southern States, but because all the cleo
ton machinery in those states is in the hands
of the Democrats, and they are just as sure
to take care that there is solid Democratic
electoral vote from the South, as the election
day is sure to arrive. 1t is easy, then, to see
how the case stands, The Democratic candi-
date has, to start with, an assured electoral
vote of 1873, while the number necessary TO
elect is only 1S5, All the Democrats need,
therefore, is to get ~ northern votes They
are reasonably sure to carry the 10 from In
diana, and if they should secure New Yorks
35 votes it would tell the story for them. 1t
is conceded in fact on both sides, that which
ever party carries New York wins the day
and a nomination which carries New York, is
likely to carry New Jersey, also, and possibly
California and Oregon.
1t will thus be seen how small the margin
is for the Republicans and how necessary it
is that their nominee should be a man who
will unite the whole party. 1t is not because
of any personal hostility To Gen. Grant or
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

1t was amusing, to say the least, to see how
the Reformer was obliged to change its tune
last week in the addenda which it was COM
PEELED to add to its weekly diatrbe against
the Brattleboro and Whitehall railroad and
its managers. The unexpected development
in the purchase of the iron by the New Lon
don Northern company was too much for the
logic of its argument that 'fhe iron fails to
come, that the New London Northern peo-
pie can't put money into the enterprise, that
the Brattleboro and Whitehall managers don't
know anything, nor ever did, and that there
is nothing for the people but very vague
hopes that the road will ever be complet-
cd
The facts are as stated last week. that the
iron has been bought of an English house of
high reputation, who guarantee the rails to
was given by cable, and it is probable that
the first instalment of rails is already on its
way across the water. The rails are to weigh
80 pounds to the yard instead of 30 pounds,
as was originally bargained for. Their pur-
chase at the low price of $40 per ton makes
straight saving for the company of not less
than S34, 600 from the estimated figures of
cost of completion, as given by the officers at
the annual meeting. Under this favorable
purchase of the iron it becomes almost GER
tain that the road will be completed without
any Indebtedness beyond the bonded debt of
$4,000, originally provided for.
On Monday last ex-Gov. Smith, Superin-
tendent Hobart and Roadmaster Roam of the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21
WIIIiRnasviIle.

We note substantial evidence of vitality
in the narrow gauge, in the presence of par
ties in this section wishing to contract for
lumber for depots plank for crossings, etc.
The grand list of Newfane for 1850, just
completed, amounts to 81, 2G3.39, being an
increase over that of 1879 of S24 so The
following persons have individual lists of $50
and upwards F. J. Morse, $50: George b.
johnson and wife, S3l70 Nathaniel Hig-
gins and wife, S34. "a Emory Dunklee, So
Mason Ingram, S35 Mrs. VIM. H. Williams,
S42.24; D. A. Dickinson, S432j; D. D.
Dickinson, $3.50; DIR. c. S. Blakeslee, $4j
Geo. A. Downs and wife, SiG.GO; Geo. b.
Williams, Sj3; O. c. Sherman, So. The
new method of taxing savings bank deposits
appears to affect our town unfavorably, our
grand list having very materially decreased in
consequence. The entire exemption of de-
posts from district taxation does not tend to
commend the law to those who have their
property invested in real estate
Mrs. H. A. Jones is home from market,
and ready to supply her numerous customers
with all the choice things in millinery.
A fire set on the premises Of John A.
Kelsey, iu the Baker brook country, some ten
days ago. has burned over large tract of
valuable timber land, doing much damage
We heartily welcome back our old.time
school teacher, Miss Ella Rice of Fayetteville,
who has made permanent engagement with
us-or with Mr.. L. o. Morse, rather.
Our farmers never came in out of the
rain more cheerfully.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

1t is very doubtful if the unit rule is en-
forced in the Chicago convention The rule
is contrary to Republican precedent, and its
enforcement would not especially benefit any
one of the leading candidates. Pennsylya-
mia is one of the first States to threaten rebel
lion against such rule this year, and, singu-
larly, it was the delegation from Pennsylva-
mia which provoked discussion upon the ques-
ton in the convention Of 1876. Two dele
gates from that State desired to vote for
Blaine as against Gov. Hartranft in whose
favor the balance of the delegation were dis
posed to vote as a unit. President McPher-
son ruled that Il, was the right of any and
every member equally to vote his sentiments
in the convention and the convention sus-
tanned him. A formal appeal was taken from
the decision by Mr.. Cessna of Pennsylvania,
who stated that the delegation had been in
structed to vote as II unit for Gov. Hartranft
and majority should rule The disafTect-
ed delegates, Messrs. Stewart and Furthey,
claimed to be under instructions from their
constituents to vote for Blaine, and thus was
raised the question of the right of State con-
vention to instruct district delegates. The
merits of the case were ably discussed by Gov.
Van Zandt of Rhode Island, Mr. Oliver of
Pennsylvania, Col. Ingersoll of Indiana, Hon
r. w. Thompson of the same State, Hon
Eugene Hale of Maine and others, resulting
in a vote of 39j to 3jl to sustain the decision
of the chair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The recent decision of the United States
Supreme Court relative to lotteries, which we
referred to in brief item last week, leaves
the lottery no ground of legal stan ding what
ever. The case was that of the Mississippi
Educational Manufacturing Aid Society, a
lottery company authorized by the Legisla-
ture of Mississippi in 1867. In 1870 an act
was passed by the Legislature to give force to
that provision of the Constitution which pro-
hibits the licensing of lotteries, and a suit
was brought by the State TO suppress the
company The State court decided against
the company, but upon appeal the case was
transferred to the United States court on the
ground that the authorization of the company
was in the nature of contract and that it
could not be impaired by any act of the Leg
islature. The opinion in the final decision is
by Chief Justice Waite, who holds that the
Legislature had no authority to bar gain away
for certain percentage of the lottery profits
the police power of the State in the regula-
iton of public morals. The Chief Justice
thus holds that lotteries are demoralizing in
their effects and should be treated like other
nuisances, and the State cannot by any law
divest itself of the power to interpose and
suppress whatever proves noxious and cor
rupting. Hereafter, then, even should the
companies, those who oppose them can carry
their case to the Federal courts and there Oh
tain repetition of this decision.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21
4 To wv ~ Isles.

THE BUSINESS PART OF MILTON, Pa, ENTIRELY
WIPED oUr-S2, 900, 900 OF PROPERTY DE-
sTRoYED, AND A WHOLE VILLAGE MADE HOME
LESS.
A fire broke out last Friday in the car works,
at Milton, Pa, and heavy northwest wind
drove il on till the entire business portion of
the town was destroyed Over six hundred
buildings were burned including all the
churches The fire burned over n space sew
en- squares in length and two in width The
place was thriving one of 2OOO inhabitants,
largely occupied by Germans, and contained
many prominent industries and did n large
mercantile trade with the surrounding coun-
try The FIRE which destroyed the town did
its work in five hours, left almost the entire
population homeless, and even without food
and clothing. The number of buildings de
stroyed was GGG and only two places of bust
ness escaped. Fully 10000 strangers Wis
tied the place last Sunday Religious ser
vices were held in the open mir by the various
pastors of the burned town, and immediately
afterward many went to the distribution
rooms to receive food from the relief commit
tee. The bank vaults had not then been
opened and it was feared that robbers would
try to break into them, after attracting at
tention else where by starting new fires. Sew
eral incendiary attempts had already been
made and the place was patrolled by the mil
tia. The loss is now estimated at - OOO
900, insurance S5OO,OOO. Many well.tod do
people have been impoverished. Prompt re-
lief measures have been taken in the large
cities of the State
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

j. O. Shumway has received the appoint
ment from Col Butterfeld of census taker
for this town.
Last Saturday, Eddie Ruby, boy about
II years of age, son of Geo. Ruby, had leg
broken above the knee, from tree falling up
on him which he and his father were cutting
down Dr. Campbell frop Sa1tons River
has been in attendance.
The Windham Co. Association of Congl
ministers met with Rev. o. G. Baker Tues
day and Wednesday of this week. Public
services were held at the church Tuesday eve
nlng' The sermon by Rev. Mr.. Merrill of
West Brattleboro was much enjoyed by all
present.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

HoSE AND FoREIGN MISSIONS The j4th
annual meeting of the American Home Mis-
sionary Society was held in New York last
week. The annual report shows that 1910
ministers are employed by the society. The
receipts for the year were $2GG 720 and the
expenditures $3.50, 40. Rev. DIR. Theodore
d. Woolsey, ex-President of Yale college,
was elected President
On Sunday evening the 10th anniversary of
the American board of commissioners for
foreign missions was held in New York. The
present force of the board occupying G73
stations in India Ceylon, Turkey, Africa
China, Japan, Spain, western Mexico and the
Austrian empire, numbers 14l ordained mis-
sionaries and 227 assistants. There are III
native helpers and POI churches, with II, 900
members. The regular donations from the
churches which during the past six years
have declined over 500, 600, need to advance
beyond those of last year at least 4Oper cent
to meet the appropriations already made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The prayers for rain in New Jersey have
been answered. There was quite a deluge
Tuesday night in Cumberland, Atlantic and
Burlington countless eXtinguishing all the
forest fires, and in the more northern coun-
ties the fires are now under control
There were fourteen deaths from yellow
fever at Havana during the week ending Fri
day last.
The opening concert of the great Cincin-
natl musical festival was given Tuesday
evening, to an audience of 1900. Theodore
Thomas had very hearty reception. The
hotels are thronged with visitors, and il is ex-
pected that 30, 600 strangers will visit Cincin-
natl and attend the festival this week
"A sad affair happened at Russell, Mass
last week Thursday, the six-year-old son of
VIM. f. Bromley being found dead in the
bottom of a brook near his fathers house,
with every evidence of having been murder
ed, The boys step-mother has been placed
under arrest, audit is probable that she killed
the boy in passion, she having been known
to have abused him previously.
The Prospect Mountain House at Lake
George, N. Y, was destroyed by forest fires
on Monday,
The famine in Hungary is on the increase ;
it is said that more than one thousand peo-
pie in one section of the country are living on
grass, nettles and mushrooms.
The Hanlan- Courtney boat-race ON the
Potomac at Washington, on Wednesday, was
a izzle so far as Courtney was concerned.
Courtney led triAe at the start, but Hanlan
quickly distanced him, and Courtney
rowed over only about two-thirds of the
course when he gave up and returned to his
boat. house Hanlan made the : miles in 30
minutes, 40 seconds, and was awarded the
prize of $4,000.
An attempt to kill the Spanish Consul
general at New York was made the other day
by an internal machine" sent through the
mail. 1t was contained in small box
When the consul undertook to open it an ex-
plosion occurred, but fortunately no serious
damage was done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21
This WeeL's Convention.

The political interest this week centres
about the Illinois Republican convention
which convened at Springfeldon Wednesday
There was long struggle over the admission
of the two sets of egates-Grant and anti
Grant-from Cook county, in the midst of
which the convention adjourned Wednesday
night. The contest was renewed Thursday,
and finally resulted in the admission af 3G of
the Palmer House Grant men, and SO of
the anti-Grant men. This gave the Grant
men majority in the convention, and after a
wordy contest resolution was adopted de-
elaring the convention to be. in favor of Gen.
Grants nomination. There was u long con-
test over the district delegates, which was in
progress at 1890 Friday morning
The Minnesota Republicans elected dele
CATION to Chicago on Wednesday, and in
structed them to vote for Senator Window.
The Nebraska Republicans on Wednesday,
and the Nevada Republicans on Thursday
elected Blaine delegates Dakota elects
Window delegates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

Ex-Gov. Garcelon of Maine, and the seven
men who constituted his council last fall
when the iniquty in that State was perpetra-
tad, nre out with "A long document in at
tempted defense and explanation of their
course in trying to steal the State. Unfor-
tunately for them however, the facts are
snch AS cannot be explained away. No doc
ument, however long or verbose, can wipe
out the fact, of which Eugene Hale's COM
mittee have full proof, that Garcelon and his
council altered returns, amended names and
disfrsnchised oties-always in way to de-
feat the Republicans and put the Democrats
in power. Their defense, which deals alto
gether in denials, insnuations and explana-
tions of irrelevant matters, is weak and una
yailing and they would much better have
kept still.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

Mr. Blaine that so many Republicans are
earnestly opposed to the nomination of either
of them They oppose them because they
fully appreciate the situation and realize that
both these men are burdened with elements
of weakness which would make success under
their leadership doubtful. Either of them
would arouse bitter antagonisms which the
only wise policy at present is to heal or avoid.
Men of the stamp to which we refer see the
folly of going into the canvass handicapped
with vulnerable candidate under whom
defensive campaign must be fought, when
there are so many available men in the party,
competent for leadership, against whom moth
ing could be urged except that they are Re
publcans.
The protest from the best element in the
Republican party against submitting to any
attempted personal dictatorship in the Chica-
go convention, like that of Conkling or Cam
oron, has been open, respectful and pro-
nounced, but it has been coupled with wise
hesitation, on the part of men who are Re
publcans from well-rooted principle, to de-
clare in advance of the convention that they
will bolt or take any other disafTected course
in case either Grant or Blaine is nominated,
for they realize that no canvass, since that
which resulted in Lincolns second election,
has involved more vital issues than are at
stake in this year Of grace 1850. The assem-
bled wisdom of the Republicans at Chicago
ought to be greater than that of the Republi-
cans of any one section, and if, in the nation
al convention moderation and prudence rule,
and the real sentiment of the people is allow
ed a voice, we have no fear as to the result.
In that case the candidate will be sure to he
man of such staunch and irreproachable
character that his election will from the out.
set be foregone conclusion. Edmunds,
Sherman, Washburne Garfield, Fish-each
and all of these are men of this etoup
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

In glance, last week, at our State politics,
the Bellows Falls Times, after referring in
commendatory terms to the candidacy of Col.
Farnham of Bradford for the governorship,
and of Col. Albert Clarke of st. Adams for
the lieutenant goyernorship, suggests the Hon.
W. II. Dubois of West Randolph as a suita-
BILE person to succeed Hon. John A. Page as
State treasurer. In this position the Times
rightly thinks that Mr.. DuBoiss experience in
the legislature, and as State Inspector of Fl
nance, would be of valuable service to him.
Many people in this part of the State know
Mr.. Dubois as clean, honest and capable
man. and would be glad to see him have a
place on our next State ticket.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The Massachusetts, Legislature at its recent
session enacted so.caled screen law, "
which provides that all screens, blinds, etc.
shall be removed from the windows of liquor
saloons from midnight till six o'clock in the
morning and all day on Sunday. As might
be expected, there is complaint of very I'M
equal enforcement of the measure
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The latest mails from China bring intelh-
gonce that the Chinese in Hong Kong have
subscribed literally for the sufferers from the
Irish famine. They decided at public meet
ing that a large amount of money should be
promptly forwarded to the Mayor of Cork for
distribution among the distressed in that coun-
try. This sounds very much as if the Celes-
tials at home WERE after the scriptural in
junction, heaping Goals of fire on the heads
of those who have certainly been, and are
still, their enemies. The Chinese have done
for the Irish what the Irish would not be very
likely to do for them. The Irish in thiscountry
hate the Chinese most bitterly, and have
lost no opportunity to harm them Now, the
Chinese instead of remembering and resent
ing their wrongs, have literally returned good
for evil, and have set an EXAMPLE that both
Europeans and Americans might follow with
credit to themselves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The veterans of Illinois have invited all
soldiers of the Union who believe in the Re
publican party and the success of its princi-
pies, to meet in convention at Haverly' thea
tire, Chicago, on Tuesday, June l. and sup
Elementary call to the veterans of Vermont
is signed by Gov. Proctor and nearly every
veteran of prominence in the State. We are
assured that this movement is not in the in
terest of Gen. Grant, or of any. other candi-
date, but is intended, in good faith, to include
all old soldiers who believe in the principles
of the Republican party and intend to sup
port the nominees of the Chicago convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The men who represent the great business
interests of this country, with thousands upon
thousands of the common people," would
hail it AS an suspicious event were the way
open for second nomination and election of
President Hayes. Under him the country
would be sure of a clean, peaceful, stable ad-
mnistrstiOn, and there would be an assured
foundation for every commercial and indus
trial interest to build upon. Mr.. Hayes,
however evidently does not regret that he
pledged himself to single term, for he is
said to have rem arked within week that he
wouldn't accept a second nomination, even
IF it was offered him on silver platter. "
He, moreover, does not believe in a third
term for anybody, but thinks there should be
an amendment to the Constitution providing
for term of six years, with a clause prohib-
itinga second election
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

Rev. Mr.. Baker of Jamaica preached in
the Congregational church, in exchange, last
Sunday.
Miss Abbie Kendall commenced the sum-
mer term of district school at West Town
shend on Monday. She has taught nine CON
secutive terms in District No tx this town.
We congratulate the people of West Town
shend upon securing her services.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The national greenback labor party of Yer
mont to the number of about 80 met in con-
vention at Montpelier last week Thursday,
adopted re resolutions, and elected delegates to
the National Greenback convention to be
held at Oh icago June .. The State conven-
ton, to nominate a State ticket, will be held
June ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

HOUSE AND BARN BURNED.

The dwelling house and barn owned by
Hiram Williams were DESTROYED by FIRE on
Saturday, the 10th. Part of the contents
were saved. The fire is supposed to have
caught from sparks falling from the chimney.
Insured for $500.
A good number of ladies and gentlemen
met at the parsonage Wednesday, the 18th, to
paper and otherwise fix it up for the recep-
ton of Mrs. Reynolds on her return from
Perm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

1t is intimated that Bradley Barlow does
not care to be reelected to Congress next fall,
and that there will be a general burying of
hatchets in the third district by the nomina-
ton and election of Gen. Grout. 1t would
certainly be n becoming thing to do
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-05-21

The Democ ratio Argus of Albany, N. Y,
having made a violent assault on the Grand
makes this suggestive answer;
I'VE trust the Argus will bear for time
with the Grand Army of the Republic. 1t is
disbandng. The youngest of those who are
members must have lived half the years al
lutt,d to man. At the end of another fifteen
years all of the members living will be too
sensibiities of the Tilden editor by parades.
The greater part will have gone to sleep with
Lincoln, Thomas. Mead Farragut and host
Of names which were iustrious because con-
spicuous in the events which made the Grand
Army of the Republic necessity. Cannot
the Democratic editor await this gradual
muster out; will he insist that his order to
'dsband' shall be promptly carried OUT"