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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

TIE WESTERN FLooDs-The terrible win
ter in the west has eliminated in floods and
ice gorges, by which an immense amount of
property and some lives have been lost. While
the whole northwest has suffered, Dakota and
Nebraska have been devastated Cities, towns
and the habitations of the bottom lands along
the Missouri, have been swept away, and the
people forced to escape to the high lands to
save their lives. OF course no property could
be saved, and along the east bank Of the river
cattle are lying dead in heaps, and the living
Platte the chief river of Nebraska, numerous
ice gorges formed, and the whole country was
flooded. just above Moline, ILL.,, the Mississ-
ippi became blocked with ice and general
breakup set in below the railroad bridge be-
tween Rock Island and Davenport, and played
havoc on both sides of the river. Ice was
piled from Is TO 40 feet thick along the shore
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

The ridiculous ant. treating law Of Wisoon-
sin is but a single incident in the abundant
crop Of liquor laws produced by this winters
legislatures. In Delaware q game Of see-saw
is in progress. The House now has before II
q very stringent prohibitory bill passed by
the Senate, while the Senate has already
killed local option bill passed by the House.
The Senate bill is expected to become q law
In Illinois tho House defeated a proposed
constitutional amendment prohibiting the
manufacture aud sale of liquor. In Indiana
a local option bill was defeated in the Senate.
In Kansas the new liquor law is giving much
trouble. Citizens find themselves unable TO
buy cologne, bay rum, spirits of camphor,
ETC., without n physicians prescription, and
one minister has publicly declared that al
though his church is liable to be closed as a
nuisance, and himself TO be sent to the states
prison, he will nevertheless continue TO ad-
minister the sacrament Meanwhile there is
a growing opinion that the law is unconstitu-
tional. In Michigan a proposed prohibitory
constitutional amendment failed in both
houses. In New Jersey local option bill
was humorously debated, amendments being
offered forbidding the use of tobacco, the
wearing of wigs, corsets, and high-heeled
shoes without popular consent, etc. The
bill did not become a law. In New York
there is the usual variety of excise bills, and
commission has been appointed to revise
and consolidate existing laws. In North Car
olina bill regulating the sale of liquor
passed the House, but was defeated in the
Senate. Thereupon an iron-clad law was
passed, subject to the opinion of the people
of the state, which is to be taken at an cleo
ton on the first Thursday of next August.
The bill prohibits not only the sale, but the
manufacture, and even the importation, of
spirituous drinks. The bill is favored by the
whites and the best of the blacks, and it is
said TO be political rather than temper
ance measure, the object of its promoters be-
ing rather to free the state from inspectors Of
revenue than from drunkards In Ohio the
subject is being actively discussed, but final
action is not yet reported. If the Republi-
cans do pass a liquor law, they will lose the
beor-drnking German vote and il they do
not the Prohibitonists will desert in body.
Either alternative seems so dreadful to the
Republican politician of Ohio that his present
lot is not happy one. In South Carolina a
new law prohibits the sale of liquor except in
municipal corporations, where saloon keep
ers must pay 800 for license, the amount
going into the county treasury. Charleston
city is an exception there a license costs
5000, and the money goes to the city. In
Texas n bill submitting a constitutional
amendment to the people passed the Senate,
but was lost in the House. In West Virginia
similar measure was lost in the Senate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
The public debt has decreased since Ju

The public debt has decreased since June
80, 1880, SOS, 4Os, 7O1.7l
President Garfield and family following
the example of ex-President Hayes, will sum-
mer at the Soldiers Home, near Washington.
A case has been made up in Milwaukee,
Wis, to test the constitutionality of the anti
treating law of that state.
Gen. Grant and party sailed from Calves
ton for Vera Cruz on Sunday. Gen. Grant
goes as President of the Mexican Southern
Railroad, to inspect the road, country, etc.
The report circulated by Democratic and
independent journals that President Garfield
has removed Miss Van Lew from the Rich
mond (Ya. post office ito make room for a
Malone repudiationist," is false in every par
ticular. Miss Van Lew has not held the Of
fee of post-mistress of Richmond since the
expiration of her term in March, 1877, when
she was displaced by President Hayes, who
appointed DIR. Gilmer, a union man through
out the war and a native Virginian Republi-
can, now identified with the readjusters. Dr.
Gilmer has been reappointed, and this fact
alone gives rise to the Misrepresentation
above referred to.
Senator Hoar asked Ben Hill six questions,
every one of which sent a chill down the
back of the Georgian. "Has there ever
been massacre at Oaddo ?" asked the Massa-
'ohusetts Senator. "Have the streets of New
Orleans ever run with the blood of Republi-
can Legislators? ?" "Has there ever been a
massacre at Coushatta ?" HAS a man ever
been murdered at Oolfax 2" "Are Twitehell's
arms on his body now?" Were Chisholm s
muTderers convicted 2"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Union meetings, which have been so
successful in their results, are continued this
week.
Rev. A. w. Mills, the decidedly popular
pastor of the M. E. church for the last year.
preached his farewell sermon last Sunday,
much to the regret of the people.
Willie Gaines, the esteemed and efficient
clerk in the store of l.. II. Gould, invited a
party of young people to eat sugar at his
fathers residence in Guilford, Tuesday even
ing, and they report merry and sweet time.
Henry Bagg of Brattleboro has moved
on to the farm recently purchased of Mrs.
A. U. Chase. Mrs. Chase is now stopping
in the village with Mrs. Wright.
DIR o. A. Wheeler is moving into the
Perkins house north of the Institute.
The ladies social circle belonging TO the
Methodist society met with Mrs DIR. Bowker
March 3lst also number of invited from
the other societies to the number of 30. There
were four ministers and five ministers wives
present. During the afternoon Mrs Chas.
Park was very much surprised by being pre-
scented with an album bedquilt (Which her
own hands had helped TO make) from the la
dies of the society. GGsstte and Courier.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
very truly, IT. T. WOl
Jamaica, Vt, April 4th, 1881.

EARTHQUAKE IN THE MEDITERRANEAN.-
strong shock of earthquake at Scio, ON the
island of that name, last Sunday, destroyed
many houses and seriously damaged nearly
all that were left standing. Many of the in
habitants were killed and the remainder are
boring villages were destroyed. A govern
ment despatch says that the effects of the
earthquake were also felt at Tsesme, and that
the number Of persons killed and injured is
estimated at 5000. The island of Scio, the
scene of this disturbance, lies in the Egean
sea. of the west coast Of Asiatic Turkey 1t
is classic island, fertile and prosperous,
covering an area of 400 square miles, with a
population of 5000.
The latest accounts from the island esti-
mate the number of victims of the earthquake
at 5000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
what Shall he Done with the nven-
tories!

Editor Of tie PhGair-Dedr Sir SOME
thing has been said in your columns about
the inventories of taxpayers and what should
be done with them. The opinion has been
expressed that they should be destroyed 1t
seems TO me that section % of the tax law makes
it plain that they should be deposited in the
town clerks office for the inspection of tax
payers. But some may say the section does
not say inventories. 1t evidently means the
lists in the inventories. A reference 10 the
oath shows that inventories are meant by the
term personal list. The oath is that the in
ventory contains a true list of the taxpayers
taxable property. Evidently the grand list is
not referred to, for in many places the grand
list could not be completed by the 25th of
April. The state board of listers of railroad
property are not required to complete their
appraisals until the LIST of May, and they are
then to forward them to town clerks so that
grand lists can be completed the 10Th Of May
See No. so, section 2. The legislature evil
IDENTIFY intended to have the inventories open
to inspection for the purpose of lessening the
number of fraudulent lists and increasing the
likelihood of detecting them.
Very truly, II. +. WoLcoTT
Jamaica, VI, April Ith, 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

AT the annual school meeting in this dis.
tIiet mo. ID the following officers were
elected II, q. Millington, prudential com
mltteei 0. b. Wheeler, clerk II. b. Ballou,
treasurer H, A. Wheeler, collector; 4. @.
Marsh, auditor. Voted to have two terms OF
sehool OF twelve weeks each, and to raise
Sl2S to defray the expenses of the district
for the ensuing year.
III N. Hix and II. W. Brigham were en-
ployed last Monday, at Hartwellville, in an
aouoh against the town of Readsboro for the
support of Jane Whitcomb. paklper of said
town. The jury did not agree. Wouldn't it
be cheaper for the town of Rsadsboro TO pay
Tor the support of its paupers than it Is to
carry on its lawsuitsY
T. O. Marsh, who has been confined to
his house for some time by illness, is so
much better that he is able 10 be out again
and assist in taking the list
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

In Chittenden county, Burlington loses
Sc, 240. SO and Colchester gains $9S5.12. In
Essex, Concord gains 1862 49, Canaan $434.-
40, and the remaining towns in the county
smaller sums, with the exception of Bruins
wick and Norton, which lose $5s. rs and $780,
II respectively. In Franklin, Richford makes
the largest gain, $662.75; St. Adams gains
$2S5.44. Fletcher makes the smallest loss,
1921, and Fairfield the largest, $466. 3d. In
Orleans Barton gains $s91.72 and Newport
$733.1S. In Rutland, the town of Rutland
gains 81 55632, and Chittenden S575.37.
Brandon loses $624.13, and Castleton 81 49,
a. In Windham, Brattleboro gains 81, s54.-
10 and Rockingham 81, SGs 80. In Windsor,
Hartford gains $927.93, Windsor $94O. 80,
and Cavendish loses 81, 1902.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Another piece of laundering law-making
by the last legislature is brought to the surface
by the announcement by Chief Justice Pier
point, apropos of the case of Woods and Mrs.
Smith, the Williston murderers that under
the new law the courts have no authority to
assign counsel for respondents. The inten-
ton of the law was to provide that no COM
pensation be paid by the state to counsel as
signed to respondents defence, except in
capital cases or in cases where the punish
ment is by more than ten years in the States
Prison. The first section of the law provides
entire act of 1872 providing for assignment of
counsel for respondents and consequently the
courts are deprived of all power TO assign
counsel, as stated. Henoeforth, poverty
stricken criminals in this state will have to
depend solely on the chivalry of the bar
BurliagtOa Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

The Boston Herald, which is in the main a
care full and unprejudiced observer of South
ern affairs, finds the ono hopeful feature in
the Malone business to lie in the fact that
there is deeper purpose than readjustment
at the bottom of it--that it means the break
ing down of the old regime, a readjustment
of politics as well as of the debt. The Herald
is right beyond question when it says that
''the hostility of the Bourbon chiefs to the
successful leader of this revolt is due more to
the fact that they recognize in him the thin
end of the wedge that is to split the solid South
than to any constitutional aversion to the
non-psyment of debts"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

The statement is published on ''unques-
ii enable authority" that the Presidents NOM
ination of Judge Robertson for Collector of
the Port of New York was made entirely on
his motion, and solely with reference to the
presumed fitness of the nominee for that po-
sition. Not only does the President diselaim
any political or personal motive for the nom
ination, but he expresses himself as resolved
that the custom house shall not be used for
any partisan purpose, or with any reference
to personal or fractional differences. This
may be accepted as a final determination of
the fact that Judge Robertson's name was
sent in after due elaboration, and the Presi-
dent is prepared TO accept and abide by the
entire responsibility for the nomination. 1t
is generally understood at Washington that
Conkling has his war paint on and will make
a bitter fight against Robertson's confrma-
ton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

As has already been stated in our columns,
Senator Edmunds is now in Aiken, S. O., for
needed rest, and in the hope of obtaining re-
lief from bronchial affection which afflicts
him. The editor of the Aiken journal and
Review called ON him the other day and came
away with pleasant impressions of the distin-
guished Yermonter, although he thought the
"learned Senator" used a great deal of cir
cumlocution and caution in giving his opin-
ion of Malone from Republican standpoint
His conversation on this point, the editor
calls "a mastery illustration of how to say a
great deal without expressing any real opin-
ion" Allowance must be made, however,
for the fact that the Journal and Review con-
dennis the ''treaohery" of Malone and refers
in no complimentary terms to the '.nAsti-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Winter still reigns. Snow three feet deem
on level, and still coming. 1t has been a
very severe winter for the invalids in this vi
einity, of whom there are quite number.
we are glad to learn that Deacon D. G
Leonard who for some weeks past has been
very sick, is now convalescent.
Taylor Esterbrook, late of Brattleboro
mas again moved into our village, and rents
the mouse occupied by E. @. Kent.
Hamilton Howe recently lost a valuable
oxmone of pair for which he had lust raid
house by FIRE. 'us"'
Miss Jennie Kent, who has been absent
'or year. is now at home for a few weeks
AT the recent school meeting, W. N. Har-
RS, H. W. Estabrook and H. p. freeman were
CHOSEN prudential committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
RedlstrlbutIon OF the surplu. Fund.

[From the Montpelier Journal
The redistribution of the United States sur
plus fund among the towns of the State in
accordance with the census of 1880 has been
computed by the State treasurer The towns
have gained in their share of the fund in pro-
portion to their gain in population, and &C
cording as they have lost or remained sta
tionary their share of the fund has lessened.
The latter class of towns are called upon to
make restitution TO the State treasurer of the
amounts by which their share has been dim
inished, which the state treasurer will distri-
butte or hold to the credit of the more fortu-
nate gamers The following table shows the
net results of the distribution by counties:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Secretary Window was in consultation with
many prominent bankers and business men
at the New York sub-treasury last Friday.
The policy to be pursued by the treasury in
providing for maturing bonds, and the best
means of selling the bonds which it is au-
thorized to issue, were the chief topics Of
discussion. No decision was reached, and nc
formal proposition for the purchase of four
per cents was offered. The meeting was
purely one for conference, and the secretary
ave no definite limitations as to what his
probable course will be-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Miss Thomas was obliged 10 leave her school
on account Of illness. She was III during the
winter, and went home, as already stated, IN
February. 1880 When she left her school,
as now appears her lifework was done, bus
her life was left In the school TO which she
gave her best years. Her impress is left in.
delibly on the hearts and lives Of hundreds OF
young men and women in Brattleboro and in
many homes the news of her death brings a
sharp sense of personal grief and loss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08
Local Intelligence.


special communication Of Brattleboro Lodge, ~.
D."will be held at Masonic hall next Monday evening"
April II, at Ia O'Clock. Work, "F. O." degree. All
Masons in good standing cordially invited. BY or
der Of the W. NJ. J. l.. sIMoNDs, sec'y.
The ladies Of the NJ z. Society viii give supper in
the new church on Elliot street, Wednesday evening,
April 18th. Please comei Price, 20 cents.
For an accidental injury caused by fall upon the
ice, the Travellers Insurance Company have paid O.
f. Andrews for several days disability, to his entire
satisfaction. Don't travel before procuring acct
dent ticket Of Messrs. Cudworh Childs, at the tri
fling Of rs cents per day nsuring you for $4,000 in
Of death by accident, and s15 weekly indemnity
I'm case Of injury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Rev. A. N. Woodruff has moved to Wales,
Mass.
s.. S. Bailey, who has been III with pneu-
mona, is able to be out again.
There was no preaching at the Baptist
church Sunday. The Sunday school and
prayer meetings are held as usual
Fast day services at the Congregational
church.
Allen Osgood's family have moved to
Springfield, Mass. r.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

The village school viii begin April 18th,
two weeks earlier than usual, and the term
will be ten weeks long instead of eight, as
formerly.
John Albee of Saxtons River has bought
and taken possession of the Barry place, late
ly occupied by T. H. Fields.
The last party of the season was given IN
Derby Hall Tuesday evening. A good time
was the result
Why can't this place have a telephone
lne to connect with some central place The
large business of the place, and the impor-
demands line
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

The Republicans of Rhode Island elected
their state officers by an increased majority
on Wednesday. The prohibitionsts polled
4,417 votes less than last year, and the Dem
ocrats 1902 less. At the municipal elections
in Chicago this week, Mayor Carter Harrison,
Democrat, was reelected. In Cincinnati a
Democratic Independent ticket was elected on
local issues.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

The reduction in the public debt for March
is Sc, 1872, $40, and for the nine months end
ing March 81, $6s. 4Os, 7O2. While the re-
duction for the month is less than one-half
what it was for March, 1880, the aggregate
reduction for the nine months is nearly 500, =
100000 greater than for the corresponding
nine months of the preceding fiscal year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

The new Elective Council of Twenty-f
at st. Petersburg has enacted precautionary
measure establishing chain of Cossack pa
trolls to invest the city and prevent the ingress
or egress of any person until he has been
subjected to strict investigation by the COM
manders of these patrol posts. A second
measure is now being elaborated, by which
every traveller arriving at a railway station
will, after examination by the police, be hand
ed over to a cabman, who must deliver him
at the destination declared to the police, OF
promptly report any change in the destina-
ton. Think of such system of espionage
in an American city in time of peace!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Neither Democrat nor Granger appear
ing in front of friend Richmond, we presume
he may safely conclude that he is to stand at
the head of his class. Possibly, however,
some who saw last fall the patriarch of his
flock, big "Gen. Hancock" stalking about,
might like the owner Of those remarkable
lambs to explain the ''science of things"
when he claims that he has straight Repub.
lican" nanuies OBSERVER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Col. A. M. Waddell Che of the "silver
tongue'D closes his series of communications
TO the Raleigh On. o. News, giving an &C.
count of his Vermont and Maine stumping
tour, with this significant remark:
whether those who work in the same
cause hereafter will ever find it other than
fruitless seems to be doubtful, but after some
experience the rebel brigadier' very conf
IDENTIFY asserts that unless there shall be more
courage and less selfshness in those who con.
troll its policy, the Democratic party will
never gain the asoendancy in national affairs.
That it may profit by its long experience OF
defeat, and pursue such course during the
next four years as to command the support
of large majority of the people in the next
Presidential election, is greatly to be desired,
but hardly to be hoped for at present"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

1t is reported that the czar, the other night,
on retiring, discovered under his pillow a com
munication bearing the official stamp of the
nihilists, warning him that if a representative
government aud liberal constitution were not
granted to Russia within six weeks from his
accession, he would, by resolution of ths ex-
ecutiVe committee, suffer the same end as the
deceased monarch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

ness" of his position. In course of their con-
versation Senator Edmunds said thpt the
Charleston News and Couriers report Of an
interview with him, which we quoted from
last week, contained very little of what was
actually said on the occasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Mr.. Boycott of Tough Mask, Ulster county,
Ireland, whose treatment by the Land Leaguers
gave rise to the term "boycotting, arrived in
New York Tuesday, accompanied by his
brother, Rev. Edmund Boycott, and his wife.
In an interview, Mr.. Boycott expressed the
opinion that the troubles.in Ireland had de-
creased the value of property 80 per cent, and
that the Land-Leaguers had paid more money
to their leaders than their rent would cost.
He comes to America for visit only.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Lodge, Knights of Honor, it appears that on
July 1, 1880, the membership of the order
was 1O5, 600. There have been 1878 deaths
since the order was formed, and SO, 1885,, O94.-
Go has been paid in benefits. The amount of
funds on hand and invested amounts to $43,-
1870 Al
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

Hon. John @. Stearns of Bradford has
been appointed collector of internal revenue
for this district in place of Ohas. S. Dana.
He enlisted in the First Vermont regiment,
and served as adjutant of the Ninth. He
was assessor of internal revenue for the sec
ond district from 1870 TO 1878, and was
member of the State Senate in 1873.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-08

MISS TAFr's oERTIF1oAr1

-Ar. Editor Mr.. Mansfield sunsrin
tendent of Dummerston, accuses me 81 bav
ing no certificate. l have one dated M Re-,
ueboro, Feb. %, 1880, which expires ,June 7
1881. II Mr., Mansfield, or any one else Sis
believes this statement they can See Il hv
calling at my home, for 1 have il in INV NOS
session session This will end my side of the discus
bAATTIHBoAo, W., April z, 1881.