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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24
MINOR NOTES.

Fred Douglass, who has recently returned
from Indiana, is very sanguine of Republi-
can victory in that State.
The New York Independent Republican
State committee have issued circular favor
ing the election of Garfield and Arthur.
"Tow- path clubs" are being organized in
New Jersey and in several of the Western
States. At the head of one of the New Jer-
sey clubs is the man who employed the boy
Garfield on canal boat
On the Irish the country would be
better of without them" are the exact words
of candidate English of Indiana, according to
the oath of John Smith, an Irish drayman of
Indianapolis, who was trying to get satisfao-
ton from English's horse railroad for the
killing of his little daughter by a street car.
The venerable Simon Cameron was nomin-
ated for Congress by the Republicans OF the
Fourteenth Pennsylvania District Monday
but declined, and o. Il. Barr, who was for
long time Mr.. Cameron's private secretary,
was made the candidate.
At a recent Democratic mass meeting in
Monroe, Fayette county, Pa, Col. Benjamin
Brownfeld, a wealthy farmer, who is one
hundred and one years old presided and on
tho platform with him were six vice-presi-
dents whose united ages reach five hundred
and nine years. the oldest being % and the
youngest 81. All of them were old enough
to know better.
The Monongahela PENN Republican has
been thinking, and ventures to put its thought
into speech. 1T strikes us as a little singular, "
it says, las Gen. Hancock is SO thoroughly a
soldier, that he does not have more of a sol
dier's comradene about him. We never
heard of him attending reunion or a camp
fire to drink cup of coffee or eat a cracker
with the boys. Grant, Sherman Sheridan,
and all the great Generals love to mingle with
the volunteers in their social gatherings, to
take them by the hand and talk with them,
to eat bean soup and smoke pipes in memory
of the sixties Gen. Hancock mingles in
none of these festivties-and we have often
wondered why"
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

We have had in our possession ever since he
Col. Farnham was nominated a charge of
horse stealing from the government when he
left the army, which we are sure would have
been used mercilessly and almost universally
against any Democratic candidate by the Re
publican organs. We have suppressed it be-
cause, though a specious case could be made
out against him, we believe Col. Farnham is
an honorable man and never took the horse
with any intention of theft.-Detdme3 Of last
9o6ek.
This is decidedly rich-a rare exhibition of
forbearance and self-imposed virtue, in view
of the fact that the Dctamer editor used ev-
cry means in his power to get hold of evil
dence which would warrant him in making a
charge, such as he refers to. against Col
Farnham, and only gave up the chase when
he found that nothing could be made of it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

Senator Edmunds' present term expires
March 4, 1881. The incoming legislature
will re elect him for six years from that date.
Seven eclipses take place this year-four
of the sun, two of the moon, and one of the
Democratic party. The last-named will be
visible in all the Northern States.
Hamilton Fish says that, judged by his ut
terances, Gen. Hancock is a Greenbaoker. In
1868 he endorsed Greenback platform, and
he has just congratulated Greenback candi.
date for Governor on the results of the cam
paign.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

The people of the Congregational socie-
ty are much pleased with their new organ.
1t was recommended to them by Prof. Shep-
herd, the celebrated organist of New Haven,
Conn, as the best organ manufactured in the
country. They would recommend ii to any
one desiring to purchase, for either church
or parlor use.
A number of our people have joined the
Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle
this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24
The Vermont Phoenix for lSSO.S1.
From sept. 1, 1850. 60 Jan. L, 1852, for
only $500.


FOrR MONTHS FREE TO VIEW SUBSCRIBERS.
In order that we may render the greatest possible
service TO the Republican cause in the present cam
paign we have decided, in response to urgent and
imperative solicitation from every section Of windham
county to offer THE PHdSIx from this date, Sept l.
1880, to Jan /, 1872, 10 months, for only 50,
the price Of regular yearly subscription.
In making this offer it is not necessary that we
should give any assurance that THE pHDSIx will con-
tinue to be, first Of all, Republican newspaper be-
lcving in and vigorously advocating the principles Of
the Republican party.
1t detests and wages unrslcnting war on sham "In-
dependence political hypocrisy, dtmagogy and de-
ceit.
1t believes in and advocates rctrenchmcnt, true
economy, and genuine reform.
1t stands unequivocay for clean politics and clean
political methods.
1t believes in clean newspaper reading, which may
be safely put into the hands Of every member of the
far lily CIRCLE.
1t will continue to give all the local and general
twill continue its special carefully ag
rcultdral department. 1t will be dstincyely apapcr
For Republican Politics,
For Local and General News,
For the Farm, the Household
and the Family Circle.
During the approaching session Of the Legislature
of 1880, it will give carefuland complete legislative
ports.
We ask our friends to oblige us and the Repub
lican cause by giving this ccr the widest possible
publicity.
We have local agents in every town. Subscribe
through them, or send orders to us direct.
FRENCH sTEDMAN
Bpttleboro VT Sept l. 1880.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

Last week, when it looked as though the
Republicans had carried the Maine election,
the Democratic National committee, with w.
II. Barnum, the mule buyer, at their head,
raised great cry of fraud Under later
developments, however, they have grown
more quiet. 1t was the same old Democratic
tactics over again whenever you're beaten
yell fraud and keep it up"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

The Dgam0 persists in making itself
ridiculous by continuing its attempt 10 make
it appear that there is doubt as to the gen.
uineness of +. j. Phelps copperhead speech
Unfortunately for MI. Phelps and his party
the proof that he made the speech at the
time and place, and in the exact words al
legged, is complete and unimpeachable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

Brattleboro gave Henry D. Holton 90 votes, Kit
tredge Haskins T. and Edgar W. stoddArd aud Joseph
Draper each. Brookline gave George Porter and
Charles Smith is votes each, and Dummertton gave
the same persons II votes each. Grafton gave Kit
tredge Haskins votes and A. N Swain s. Total scat
tering, o. votes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24
The Senatorial Vote In VVindham
CnnnNW

Following lie the Official canvass Of votes for state
Senators for windham County, as publicly cAuvassed
on the 18th day Of September, 1880, by Hon. Royal
Tyler, county clerk:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24
National Republican Nominations.
FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES A. GARFIELD,
OF OHIO.
FOR NONRESIDENT,
CHESTER A. ARTHU R ,
OF NEW YORK.


.r WILLIAM W. LYNDE Of Brattleboro.
AZ Lo'B' WILLIAM Y. W RIPLEY of Rutland.
Third District DAVID II. BEArIiR Of Maidstone.
Second District, SUMNER 8. THOMPSON Of Lyndon.
First District JANIS X. BAToHELDRR Of Arlington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

Destructive inundations, caused by heavy
rains, occurred in different districts in Eng
land on Sunday, seriously damaging the crops
and other property.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

-Kalloeh has been renominated for Mayor
by the so-ealled workingmen of San Fran.
cisco. He will be buried out of sight this
time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

Chambers" This break in the Fusion ranks
is apparently too serious TO be mended il
persisted in its result will be the election Of
the Republican electoral ticket in Maine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

The VERMONT REcoRD AND FARMER 3cdS
combined rjh TIE PudNtx May 1st 1ssO-hc sub
srripfion list name and gooi irW NJ the Record and
Fdrmr becoming The property Of the perpetrators n
The ph1nir trithout rcscrrc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24
The News In BrauIeboro.

The announcement of the arrest was a de-
cided surprise to almost every individual in
this community, and the news created an ex-
citement which rapidly spread throughout the
town, Although many people have profess
eddy held to the opinion that Waite had not
left the country, the majority had settled
down to the belief that he had safely hidden
himself in some country beyond the reach of
e1tradition laws. The surprising and incom-
prehensibe feature in the matter is that this
supposed s1rewd and willy man should have
allowed himself to remain for day on Unit
ed States soil, where his arrest could be only
a question of time. There is no alternative
but to believe, either that the family faint of
insanity has already been developed in him,
or that his courage and bravado is entirely
gone, and he has been awaiting an arrest as
the shortest way out of his trouble. Beyond
this, however, it is possible that he had been
watching the course of events in Brattleboro,
had concluded that no effort was being made
to secure his arrest, and had settled down to
a certain feeling of security.
The arrest has given rise to no end of talk
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-24

rorR MONTHS FREE TO NEW SUBSCRIBERS.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27
The Qualifications Of a Journalist.

The foremost pain of journalism is
the egregious miscellaneOusness of the
work which is required. There must
be perpetual alertness. There must be
that accurate general knowledge which
sends man instantly to the right au-
thority. There must be that self sus-
picion, that distrust Of memory which
sets one 10 searching; to say nothing
of that Industry which knows no diff
ference between night and day. Who
ever undertakes to write for news
paper needs what Napoleon called the
courage of four o'clock in the morning.
He must have hand to grasp a sub,
iect with celebrity; to he able in twenty
minutes to tear the heart out of it; to
fasten upon all the points at a glance;
to see their bumor or their tragedy: to
understand their relation to the yener-
al drift of his own newspaper; and to
write about them in English which will
keep the breakfaster for five minutes
from his coffee and his rolls. Does
anyone suppose that this is easy to do /?
say that 1t is hard to do, and do we'll /;
and think l Ought to know. Take a
leading article, t"r instance! Yon may
20 the rounds o! TIC universities, and
the colleges. TIE churches and all the
pin es which, m"u of culture frequent,
and how many men will you find who
can write leaning article? Outside
of the newspaper offices, venture to
say, few indeed. There is no trouble
in getting essays; but we'll do remem
Der how the excellent Mr.. Greeley used
to condemn some of our articles az
"too essayish. Learning is good
accuracy is better; grasp of the subject
cannot be Dispensed with; orthodox
grammar, SO far as the English Ian
guage has a.y grammar, is highly desir
able; but more desirable than all is the
tact which enchains the reader and
makes him conclude that which he be.
gan. There must be a silent vivacity
in the lines which prevents him from
seeing how many of them there are,
until he has finished them.
The reason e. by so few men COM
paratively succeed in journalism is be-
cause so few have for it the tempera
u.ent aud the Constitution. More than
a moiety of mankind is slow, lacking in
alacrity, and devoid of sense of pro
portion. The art of putting things
rapidly 10 shape is not we'll understood
by the general. This is the reason why
we have long winded sermons, lectures
prom olive of somnolency, and maya
zine work which presupposes that
longevity vouchsafed to the long-abid-
ing old gentlemen and ladies of the Old
restament.-CHAs. L. CONGDON.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27
Married on His Death-bed.

A curious marriage was that of min.
lister who, having lived bachelor for
seventy three years, proposed aud was
married on his death-bed:
The minister had severe attack OF
paralysis, which left him 80 weak and
helpless that, feeling his end was not
far distant, he proceeded to set his
worldly affairs in order.
His parish being an exceedingly
small one, and having been always a
most liberal man, he had not much
money to leave, which circumstance,
had it not been for one reason, he would
not have minded.
For the last twenty years he had had
as housekeeper steady, sensible wom-
an, who had served him honestly, tend
ed him like a daughter during his ILL
ness, and for whom he had quite faith
erly regard. 1t was on her account
that he mourned his poverty.
It would have been q matter for
thankfulness could he have left her as
much as would have supported her
comfortably and respectfully in her old
age-she was now about forty-fve.
After weighing and considering the
udOtCA AOA cOhO WCCho Al OSCIy pOoSlUlC
light. way out of the difficulty sud-
denly flashed upon him; and, knowing
the precarious state OF his health, he
resolved to execute his purpose at once.
He called his housekeeper, and when
she entered the room, he made her sit
down; and after telling her how anxions
aud sorrowful he had been because he
had no money to leave her. he contin-
ued:
"Of course you are aware that there
is a Ministers Widows Fund, so that
if the husband dies, his wife will have
an annuity during her life. Now, sup
posing you marry me, although I am
almost at deaths door, you will be am.
ply provided for in the future. Will
you consent to this?"
Master, dear, you must be doing.
What would people say"
was never more serious in my
life, Mary; and 1 am sure people will
say we have both acted wisely in this
matter. Take till the evening to think
it over, and then bring me your answer.
In the evening Mary told him she
would take him." SO ten days after
they were married, and three days later
the good old man died; but his widow
still enjoys her share of the " Widows
Fund"
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27
from the Cradle.
They Tell me l Vas born . long

They Tell me Vas born long
Tires mouths ago,
Bat whether they are right or wrong
hardly know.
Isleer. emile, l cannot crawl,
Butt can cry
Al present am rather small
A babe sm /.
The changing lights of sun snd shsde
Are baby toys;
The flowers and birds are not afraid,
or bsby-boys.
Some day Ill wish that could IL
AtpresentI can't wish--you see
A babe am l.
-FRDxRlcK..LocKE in CsrnhiN .tdsa;iac.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27

How TO CLEAN BENAIEs BRASS
These brass ornaments are so popular
that housekeepers will be glad to know
how, with all the intricacies of their
work. they may be cleaned. Mix some
cream of tartar with warm water to a
thick paste; rub this we'll into the brass
with a flannel and brush; afterward
rinse off under stream OF cold water,
and dry with soft cloth in front of the
fire, polishing with dry leather.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27

displace her mothers baby, with whom
Ivah iearnc.! t. bear the cross, whose
pathetic cry called her into the sacred
path of Duty, which leadeth toward the
TOuih's COmpant0n.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27

India cottons OF sneer texture are
much sought after as hat garnitures.
sashes, Roman aprons, etc., and the
otherwise plain effect is relieved by the
Oriental embroidery Of gold and silver
tiusel.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27

About midnight, June 30th, al I'M
usually brilliant meteor was seen from
Macon, Ga. Its course was from the
zenith toward tho horizon. Al the ze-
NTH it was intensely white, aud TO the
wondering spectators appeared as large
as barrel At as degrees elevation
the light changed to a brilliant red.
paled into saffron, and then into all
sha les of green. As it changed its hue
it emitted particles of fire that fingered
in its wake, and at 80 degrees elevation
it disappeared with q loud report
which seemed to have o metallic ring
in it. The phenomenon was visible
about Eve seconds.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27
How Puss Scared the Natives

A scat in strange garrett usually
experiences more fear and bewilder-
ment than she causes. But here the
case seems to have been reversed. The
Cincinnati Times says:
An amusing story is told Of a modern
puss which, sailed across the sea. A
Polynesian missionary took cat with
him to the Island of Raratonga. but
puss. not liking her new abode, fled to
the mountains.
One of the new converts, priest
WHO had destroyed his idol, was one
night sleeping on his mat, when his
wife, who sat watching beside himl
was terribly alarmed by the sight Of
two small fires cleaning in the door
way, and by the sound OF plaintive
aud mysterious voice. Her blood
curdling with fear, she awoke her hus-
band with wifely reproaches on his fol-
" in having burned bis god, who was
now come to be avenged on them.
The husband, opening his eyes, saw
the same glazing lamps, heard the same
dismal sound, and in an agony of fright.
began to recite the alphabet, by way OF
al incarnation against the powers of
darkness. The cat. on hearing the
loud voices, felt as much alarm as she
had caused, and fed in the arkness,
leaving the worthy pair much re-
lieved.
A short while afterward, puss took
up her quarters in retired temple,
where her news" struck terror into
the breasts of the priests and worship
ers who came with offerings to the
gods. They fed in all directions,
shouting "a monster from the deep!
A monster from the deep!" to return
with large body of their companions
in full war array, with spears. shields
and clubs, and faces blackened with
charcoal. The cat. however, was too
nimble for them, and escaped through
the midst of their ranks, sending these
brave warriors flying in every direo-
ton.
That night, however, puss, tired of
her lonely life, foolishly entered a ma
tive hut, and creeping beneath the COW
erlet under which the whole family
were lying, fell asleep. Her purring
awoke the owker OF the hut, who pro-
cured the help of some other models of
yalor, aud with their assistance muir
dered poor pussy in her tranquil and
con6ding slumbers.
But cats, though at first misunder-
stood, were afterward welcomed in
Raratonga, which was devastated with
plague of rats. The missionaries i'm
ported cargo consisting OF pigs, Co
coaputa and cats.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27

There is q relation to be observed
between the words and the mouth that
pronounces them. -RRCYERE.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27

A Kansas town is named Beer Cask.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27

DOUBLING Up.-It is told OF Rev.
Joseph Cook that when he was tne0-
logical student at Andover, he occu'
pied rooms in the seminary dormitorles,
but always insisted upon being alio wee
the privilege of rooming alone. Ihe
rapid increase in the number OF stu
dents at the seminary. however, neces.
STATED doubling up" and . chum was
assigned to Mr.. Cook, who endured tne
inconvenience for time with equanlm-
ity. Finally he decided to relieve MN
self, 50 far as possible, of the INCUBUS
and, procuring some chalk. he drew
chalk-line across the middle OF sheis
room, continuing the line up the Walls
and across the ceiling. Then, sum
mening his chum, he pointed out the
chalk mark, and in stentorian tones n
quired: -,
Which side of that chalk-iine TllI
you prefer, sir2" ..
The chum chose the side that oest
suited him, and was requested to Keep
on that side of the line at all times'
And Joseph and his chum thenceior'
ward lived together, but apart tIom
each other, in blessed coatentment'
There is q relation to be observed
Ia
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1880-08-27

tuo Bltcnep ana make CAKES 1Or the t0l-
lowing day.
Time which belonged to her own af-
fairs and to Baby, Ivah gave to attend
ing Marie to lectures and concerts and
other amusements less dissipating than
the theater.
To tell how Ivah's work for Marie
was done, would be to tell long and
wonderful story of patient, persistent,
watchful, adroit devotion, unter many
trying circumstances.
In the midst of the training, Ivah
/ was asked to become the wife of man
whom she much esteemed, and towards
whom her heart had long been tend
ing.
BE was talented Young lawyer, we'll
started upon promising practice. 1t
was very enticing to the girl-for Ivah
was not yet twenty ene-the thought of
quiet home where she could get away
from people and have rest, cherished
and cared for-she who had been al.
ways caring for others.
But she dared not let go of NJ .rie and
Tom, and there might be such a thing
as Baby being unwelcome.
Years passed. and Ivah, we'll, when
she saw clearly that Tom could do with.
ont his sister. she went to help a Ger.
tain young lawyer, who declared that
he could not do without her. And
Baby is Ivah's baby yet, for her two
strong boys, who came to her in her
happiness aad prosperity. can never
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1880-09-03
silk Culture by American Women.

The introduction of a new and profitable
industry for women is Il matter which men
can applaud, even if they are not willing to
see their fair fellow citizens engaged in ballot
stufing and the counting of election returns
The women's silk culture association of Phil
adelphia was formed last winter, for the pur-
pose of promoting the raising of silk in this
country 1t has been determined that silk
can be raised in America rs well as in France
or China, and that the discouragiug failures
in the experiments of generation or two
ago were only the result of ignorance and in
experience in the work. The association pro-
poses to engage the wives and daughters of
farmers in the work, not excluding, of course,
other women who are in want of occupation,
and shows that the time devoted to ruising
eggs and poultry on the farm, or to other
comparatively improbable industries, may be
more proftably and pleasantly employed in
the management of silk worms, aud the prep
aration for market of their delicate product.
school has been opened, under competent
teacher, to train teachers for other schools
aud families, and as the pupils become versed
in the raising and unwinding of cocoons they
will go out to train others. 1t is believed
that silk culture may be made great nation
nj industry, and that tho women of America
may provide for themselves the material for
the fine fabrics which are now bought abroad
at the cost of millions of dollars, annually.
The Philadelphia association reports much in
terest in this plan in various parts of the
country, and knows of plenty of women who
are ready to receive instruction and enter up
on the new industry.