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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

-Flaeg gave concert on tho 18th inst.
A slight frost appeared on the 10th inst
-Naramore and Ormsbee are doing good
business.
e. H. stetson has much improved bis
premises
w. o. Hunt has engaged in the palm.
leaf business.
George Porter has his new saw mill in
operation.
N. L. stetson is building a commodious
shed attached to his house.
-Universalist association next "Wednesday
and Thursday, the Goth and Both.
-Blanchards carding machine is In oper
alton.
Chase last week-a large attendance.
The strawberry festival the 18th was
very agreeable occasion.
The great planetary conjunction has
passed without jostling the earth or jarring
the universe
"A. G. Stetson and f. w. Chase have
bought the right Of the Naramore rock and
stump puler for Windham county, and W.
A. Brown and N. A. Chase for Bennington
county.
The Baptist society in this town have re.
Gently remodeled and much improved their
church by painting, etc. II is one Of the
finest and most convenient churches in this
section.
The ladies Of the Baptist society have
obtained over 400 names for their centennial
bedqult, c. w. Bond handing in lG, the
largest number. Two subscribers have died,
Rev. H. f. Ballou and Jsbez Foster. The
persistent efforts in this enterprise are high.
" commendable. T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

rary fund which has been withheld from the
higher schools. In addition to the above
amounts paid for free schools, 1904, 672 has
been paid for the support of schools out Of
"current moneys" That is the Rcadjusters
have paid for popular education, in one year,
over $40, 200. Their policy is TO see that
the schools have the money due them, while
the Bourbon policy has been 10 take the
money due the schools for other purposes
when they deemed it expedient to do so. In
addition to the above amounts, the Readjust-
ers have paid sos, $50 of arrearages due the
charitable institutions of the state and the
current appropriations, making the total dis
bursements on that account 1852, 800. When
the Readjusters took possession of the treas
ury department of the state there was not
only the utmost confusion but evidences of
fraud, which was afterwards discovered by
investigation of the legislature. All this has
been changed; new methods of bookkeeping
have been introduced, and the work which
was far behind has not only been brought up,
but county and other officials responsible to
the treasury have been compelled to attend to
their duties promptly. The report of the su-
perintendent of public instruction, recently
published, shows that in 1880 the number of
schools, pupils and teachers in the state was
nearly doubled over the number in 1879, and
tina. the expenditure for school purposes in
the former year was $9iG, 100, against $780,
3S9 in the latter.
The Readjusters are able to go into the
present campaign with the claim that in less
than two years they have rescued the state
treasury from condition of insolvency, and
placed it in position where it has not only
been able to meet current liabilities, but to
pay half million of arrearages to public in
stitutions which had accumulated during
Bourbon management, while in q single year
they have doubled the facilities for public in
struction and nearly doubled the amount of
money expended for educational purposes
The Malone leaders may be political adven-
turers and their followers the scum and rab-
BILE of the state, as charged by the Bourbons,
but they have certainly strong point of van
tage in their financial showing from January,
1880, to this time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24
The We. Grand Lodge, r. a A. M.

The NJ. W. Grand Lodge of F. & A. NJ.
OF the state of Vermont held its S9th annual
communication in the city hall, Burlington,
on Wednesday and Thursday, 18th and 10th,
inst. Nearly every lodge in the state was
represented, and the attendance was larger
than for several years. Gen. Chas. Roome,
past grand master Of the grand lodge of the
state of New York was an honored visitor.
and made most excellent speech. Grand
Master Levant NJ. Read of Bellows Falls, who
has held that position for the past three years,
made an excellent address, closing with the
request and wish that some other brother
might be honored by election to that office.
At 10 o'clock on the 10th, officers for the en-
suing year were elected, as follows:
M. W. Lucius C. Butler OF Essex, Grand Master; r.
W. Ozro Meacham OF Brandon, Dept. @. M; r, W.
Marsh o. Perkins Of Woodstock G. 8. W.; r. W. Al
Butler OF Jamaica, g. t.; r. W. VIM H. Root of Bur
hngtoni q. s.; W. j. W. +. Washburn of Montpelier
q. s. d. W. H. W. Hutchins of Bellows Falls G. J. ID.
Appointed officers: W. c. H. Holbrook Of Brandon
q. L.; W. aud Rev. Edwin Wheeloek, @. c.; W. and
Rev. A. ], Hough, Asst g. c.; W. Theodore 8. Peck
g. NJ. W. Frank II. BAseom, G. p; W. Daniel Hurl,
burt, @. s. B.; W. Daniel @. Barber, @. s. W. c. NJ
Booth, q. s.; W. Joseph II. Walton, G. T.
One of the happy incidents of the session
was the presentation of fine gold watch and
chain to Past Grand Master L. M. Read as a
slight token of the regard and esteem in
which he is held by the members of the grand
lodge. The presentation speech was made
by Grand Junior Warden A. A. Hall, and very
ably aud touchingly responded to by the re-
cipieDt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

Gen. Malone, who was one of Lees most
trusted lieutenants, has been interviewed in
relation to JEFF Davis's so-called history of the
war. His opinion is that the only effect of
the book will be to "set lot of old fossils to
knocking their heads together" He asserts
that neither Lee nor any of his generals had
any sympathy with Daviss idea of abandon
ing Richmond, and seeking to prolong the
war by sort of running fight. They all felt
that the fall of Richmond would end the war,
and ought to do 80. And, instead of its be-
ing true that Lee opposed any talk of surren-
der, Gen. Malone says that it was only
Dayis's obstinacy and authority that prevent
ed earlier negotiations-in making which Ma
hone himself told Lee he would have been
sustained by his officers and soldiers. The
Virginian sums up his opinion by saying
that 'history will never credit JEFF Davis with
being either a model executive officer or a
great general. His book will doubtless con-
vict him of being neither"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

Rev. James Eastwood will preach in the
church next Sunday at p o'clock P. N.
The ladies' circle will meet with Mrs.
Chas. Alexander Friday afternoon, July LIST.
Our grocery merchant, Mr.. Hicks, has
been absent few days. Nathan Conant,
who is in his Goth year, has weighed and
measured whatever the customers wished for
with nearly as much activity as a lad 7Oyears
his junior.
.-Remember the strawberry festival to be
given this afternoon and evening
The Methodist Sunday school, under the
efficient management of Mrs. A. Wallen, OBJ
served Ohildren's Day last Sunday. The flo
raj decorations were fine, and the music, reci-
tations and responsive readings were excel
lent-highly creditable to the superintendent,
teachers and sch0lars
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

The YORKTOWN CELEB RATION is an
nounced that the committee have decided on
the complete programme for the Yorktown
centennial celebration. The Grafton by Hon.
Robert @. Winthrop is to be delivered Octo-
Der 10. Fully $4,000 troops are expected to
be in line, of which the army will furnish 4, -
600. Two regiments of French troops will
be present. Gov. Bigelow of Connecticut
will be present with his staff and regiment
of troops, Gov. Farnham of Vermont with
his staff and two companies of National
Guards; Gov. Bell will represent New Hamp-
shire; Gov. Littlefeld Rhode Island. Massa-
chusetts will be represented by her governor
and military staff, officers of the executive
department, legislative committee and at
least battalion of four companies of state
militia
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24
Local Intelligence.


The pupils Of st. Helcn's School will have sale Of
fancy articles in connection with the operette Of Red
Riding Hood, next Friday evening, July 1st at the
school, for the purpose Of raising funds for bell for
st. Mchaeps Episcopal Church. Sale to begin at r.
NJ; operetta at p N. Admission, % cts.
The famous ''sharpless" the largest and hnest-Aa-
vored berry the world over. Plants ready In August
at Aliens. Twenty TO 20 berries making quart. A
limited quantity Of this fruit for sale at Thorns.
Parties in want Of berries for canning can be sup
piled Monday, 9th, at 11c per quart. Orders left
at Thorns Saturday. or before noon Monday can be
telephoned direct and berries delivered Monday. Now
is the time to buy, as berries will be no cheaper.
G. F. ALLRN.
Farmer and wife wanted Immediately.
Apply to J. N. BALEs1IER.
Brattleboro, June "a, 1881
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

Rev. N. ID. Parsons preached at the Bap.
fist church last Sunday in exchange with
Rev. Z. NJ. Roel. Mr.. Roels services have
been engaged by the Baptist people for one
year.
-Messrs. F. W. Perry & Son recently sold
their fine matched pair Of horses to Boston
parties for good price. They were by far
the finest pair in town.
Our G. A. r. Post recognized last Sat-
urday evening with a large number, and new
ones will be added.
The town is doing good job in front of
Sherwin's store by digging drain TO the
brook.
C. A. White has begun running his tub
manufactury on full time.
On Monday the lawsuit of John Dvoll
vs. Roscoe Greene was tried at H. F. Wal
colts Office before Justice Skinner The
action was an assault and battery case of the
usual sort. Verdict for plaintiff to recover
S25 and costs. Greene took an appeal to the
county court. II. f. Wolcott and L. Holden
for plaintiff and Hon. A. Z. Cudworth Of
Londonderry for defendant.
-Milon F. Perry is 10 begin running on
his stage route from Readsboro TO the Hoo
sac tunnel about the first Of July.
Frank Allen had very bad accident be.
fall him on Monday. 1t seems that he was
engaged about some stone-work when piece
of stone flew and hit him in the eve, severing
a small artery and buryiug itself in the bone
The blood flowed so freely that he tainted
and was carried home. The doctor thinks it
an ugly wound, but by proper care the eye
sight will be saved.
While Mr.. Dunklee, a sewing machine
agent, was passing Geo. Wells's on Tuesday,
Wells's dog came tearing out and bit him
badly on the leg. This is not the first time
the dog has bitten, aud this ought to be
warning for the owner to look out for him
On Tuesday, while Fred L. Sprague was
engaged in working on q rounding machine
at the mill Of o. c. Flint, the piece be was
rounding caught, drawing his hand on the
knife, badly mangling one finger on the left
hand and somewhat injuring another. The
wound was dressed by DIR. Ray. Amputa-
ton was not necessary. NJ
The Argus has a compliment this week
for one of Jamaica's best-known citizens -
John A. Butler of Jamaica was deservedly
reelected grand treasurer of the Grand Lodge,
F. & A. NJ, of Vermont a position which
he has worthily filed for several years, and
was fitting successor in the Office of Hon.
VIM. G.. Shaw and Hon. Chas. w. Woodhouse,
each of whom occupied the position for many
years. Mr.. Butler 10 a son of the late Hon
John z. Butler and is cashier of the national
bank at Jamaica and treasurer of the Brattle-
boro a Whitehall railroad. He is genial
man and has host of friends"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

The nonsense about the world coming to an
end last Saturday night seems to have gained
its greatest stronghold in some parts of Can
ada, where, we are told, some persons actually
neglected to plant crops in the firm belief
that the end was to come. One man dug
cave and put in stock of ice, with several
weeks provisions, SO as to be ready for the
all-consuming fire, thinking, after few days
had passed and the fire had burned out, to
come out and possess the world. Another
man, who looked for water instead of fire.
not to be outdone by his biblical prototype,
built an ark and his wife spent week cook
ing provisions for the voyage. At Quebec
several people sat up all Saturday night wait
ing for the end to come, and at Ottawa on
Sunday a slight earthquake produced no little
CONSERVATION, many ignorant people suppos-
ing that the prophesy of the coming of the
end was about to be fulfilled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

The immigration returns show that the
total number of foreigners arriving at our
ports during the month of May with intent
to settle in the country was III, 4s2, making
the grand total for the eleven months of the
current official year 564, 1874. These figures
are unexampled in magnitude, and are exceed
ingly suggestive. Since the LIST of last June
we have received q foreign population large
enough to make frst-class city or an entire
western stale This vast influx of new ma
terial has been absorbed without any appre-
ciable effect upon the labor market or upon
the general conditions of our social life.
Nothing could more strikingly show the great
prosperity of the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

The ladies have very beautifully decorat-
ed the white church with evergreen. Sab
bath school concert July Sd, at o'clock. -
Potato bugs are very plenty this year.-Hay
crop is looking well, but will be rathor late
Farmers have sold their wool during the
past week, receiving about 80 cts. pound.
The grangers have made arrangements
for picnic at West Pond on the glorious
Fourth. Everybody is invited and the grang-
ers will spare no pains to have visitors enjoy
themselves d.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

Rev. DIR. Stevens preached at tho Con-
gregational church Sunday in exchange with
Rev. E. ]. Ward.
R. M. Cooks house was broken into one
day last week and a watch and several small
articles stolen.
Rev. j. A. Nets did not preach at the
Baptist church Sunday as expected.
Mrs. G. NJ. Barrett has gone to Randolph
to attend the commencement exercises at the
Normal school.
The members of the Grafton Grange.
with other citizens from this town, Chester,
and Windham, went to Lowell lake last Sat
urday and had pleasant time. The Grafton
band escorted the company. g.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24
south Londonderry.

Rev. H. G. Leavitt of the Baptist church,
baptized three persons Sunday
The denizens at Winhall station were 70.
vored ~ Sunday with a drunken row-rail.
readers and Yankees, Irishmen and white
folks in sweet affinity.
Picnic parties are plenty these days at
Lowell lake.
Mr.. N. E. Hart has improved and beau
tilted his residence and grounds, on lower
Main street, to a marked extent.
Josiah Goddard is building a new barn
The beautiful country residence of D. D.
Wait, in the north part of the town, is to be
hlled with boarders from Philadelphia and
Boston this summer.
The improvements on the Peabody
House are about complete and the house will
soon be filled with summer boarders. s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24
nlInhnh In EInnnnanI nnn.n...-..---.

pltshed In Financial Management.
The Virginia Resdjusters are able to point
to very handsome and satisfactory results in
their management of the finances of the state
during the year 1880. When State Auditor
Massey, Readjuster, took charge of his office
in January, 1880, as the result of Bourbon
wastefulness and extravaganza the treasury
contained only 1922, 494 with which to pay
current liabilities amounting to 81, 969, 659. so.
OF this sum $1G3, 894.sO represented due and
unpaid warrants, and 81 900, 245 the arrearage
due the school fund. The outlook was du-
bious one, but Mr.. Massey by diligent and
efficient management of the affairs of his of
flee, was able to collect $2,s77, 900 from as
easements during his first year-$3S6, 900 in
excess of the average collection during the
previous eight years under the same law.
From other sources the revenue for the year
was increased to So, 1913, GAG, which includes
large amount of arrearages. Since January
I, 1850, the Readjuster treasury officials have
paid all of the warrants due at that time and
all current demands. They have paid TO the
free schools $ls5, OGO Of the large amount
which has been diverted from them by the
Bourbon managers, and $40, $40 to the lltena-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

We learn that Chesterfield people are NOV
ing actively in favor of a free bridge. They
take the view that, in any event, the bridge
must be freed in the near future, and think
that, if the present generous offer of Brattle-
boro is refused, it will happen that the towns
of Hinsdale and Chesterfield will have the
whole expense to meet including the cost OF
maintenance, instead of only one-half as will
be the case if Brattleboro's offer is accepted.
This is the view of the case which we have
repeatedly urged, and we once more respect.
fully submit it to the consideration of oul
Hinsdale friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

The old Tenth Massachusetts regiment held
its fourteenth annual reunion at Belchertown,
Mass, on Tuesday. Myron P. Walker, Esq,
the drummer-boy of the regiment, now risen
to be man of wealth and prominence, being
the host of the occasion and furnishing the
entertainment in princely fashion for the sur
vivors of the regiment, members of the asso.
citation and invited guests to the number of
200. The town was deliberately decorated by
Mr. Walker for the occasion, and the exercis-
es called together crowd of 10000 people.
Coy; Long was present and spoke, the school
procession passed him in review. After
speeches by other distinguished guests Mr..
Walker spoke, renewing many of the tender
memories and associations of the war.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

NATIONAL G. A. II. MONUMENTAL tn e
encampment of the national organization, G..
A. r., at Indianapolis, last week, commit
tee was appointed to raise money for mon
ument to Gen. Reynolds, killed at Gettys-
burg. The following officers were elected /:
Commander-in-Ch Chief, Major George S. Mer-
rill of Lawrence, Mass. Senior Vice Com
mander, Gen. Chas. L. Young of Toledo
Junior Vice-C Commander, Col. G. V. Il. Pond
of Quincy, Mich. ; Surgeon General, DIR.
Charles Stryker of Philadelphia Chaplain,
the Rev. Joseph F. Lowering of Worcester,
Mass. The next meeting will be in Balti-
more.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

-Four million acres of land in one tract in
Florida have been sold TO the Philadelphia
company which has the contract for draining
tho Everglades. 1t helps one to an idea of
the vastness of this country to know that this
territory is two.thirds the size of Vermont
and probably capable of supporting popu-
lation of 100000 people An emigration
movement will be organized to people it, with
bureaus in all the European countries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

One of the desperate expedients of the star
route gang to break the force of the proceed
ings against them has been to try to create
the belief that there is trouble in the Presi-
dents cabinet, their especial object being to
either get rid of Mr.. Macyeagh or keep him
still. None of their stories of inharmony in
the administration have any foundation in
fact, however. Evidence against the gang is
being diligently and quietly gathered in doc
umentary form and locked up in safe ready
for presentation before the grand jury in the
fall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

Mr.. and Mrs H. d. Marten were sur.
prised on the 2lst inst, the fifth anniversary
OF their marriage, by a visit from 40 or 80
friends, some of thein from a distance, who
brought numerous gifts and spread bound
ful table, to which full justice was done after
participation in various games during the
evening. The display of flowers on the oc-
casion was as fine as is often seen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

The ladies of the evangelical aid society
will have strawberry festival at the resi-
denoe of Il. M. Heard next Wednesday after
noon. All are cordially invited.
D. L. Moody will preach in the chapel
next Sunday at IL AN
The ladies' circle will meet on Wednes-
day afternoon, July 9th, with Miss Susie
Newton. All are cordially invited.
The strawberry festival was held at A
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

&C. p. ellison arrives home tomorrow
with another carload of horses selected by
him in Northern New York and Canada. See
advertisement
The ladies of the Congregational society
will hold festival at the vestry of the church
on the 4th of July. Refreshments served
from to O'Clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

The trustees of the Windham County
savings bank have declared semi-annual
dividend of p per cent, as of July l, 1881.
Rev. Edward Smiley will preach in Union
Hall next Sunday, 26th, at 2 o'clock p. NJ. All
are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

While Rufus Houghton was chopping
logs, yesterday morning, his axe glanced and
cut deep cash in the calf Of one of his legs
Though suffering much from loss of blood,
he went TO Brattleboro and had his wound
dressed, and will probably have a good leg
again. in time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

Fisher & Cook have started their new
grist mill, which, doubtless, will prove con
venienoe TO the farmers Of this vicinity
Eugene H. Akley, son of Henry Akley,
has bought the Robert Goodenough farm,
and John A. Goodenough, the present occu-
pant, has bought the John Hood place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24
US. Circui, Court.

The United States Court in session at
Windsor adjourned last Friday afternoon.
The only jury case tried was that of Keith
VS.. the town of Rockingham, in which the
plaintiff recovered $345.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24
GBeYermont9 Benit.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, JUNE "a. 1881.

The VERMONT RECORD AND FARMER 9ods
combined Nth TIE PHGS1x May 1st 1ssO--the sub
seription list, name and good gi Of the Record and
Farmer becoming the property Of the proprietors of
The Ph9nir rithOut reserve
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-06-24

d. l.. Moody will preach at this place on
Sunday, July 3, at IL A. NJ and p. NJ.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1881-11-10

We could not fail to notice while at
Manitowoc few days ago that the lead
ing men in most branches of business are
comparatively young in years, the old
stagers have most of them given place to
young and energetic men and under
their lead Manitowoc is making rapid
strides toward wealth and commercial
importance. Among the leading attor-
neys are L. j. Nash, w. j. Turner, E.
G. Nash, Estabrook & Walker and Mich.
Kirwan. all young, talented and energet-
ic. The same may be said of the ply
sicians among whom is DR.. f. S. Luh-
mann, formerly of SchlesingervilIe. The
Schuette Bros. lead in the dry goods
trade. A new grocery firm composed of
two young men, Thompson & Teigen are
making things lively for The old estab-
lished houses. Bros Nagle of The Pilot
and B@nsch of The Times make journals
that are credit to any community. The
principals of the three graded schools are
all young and successful teachers and
Manitowoc schools are second to none in
the state. The county has been fortunate
in securing the services of excellent men
for superintendent of schools and as
consequence, the common schools of the
county stand higher than those of any
other county in the state. For the past
ten years there has been a marked and
steady progress in the educational line.
Young ana energetic blood viii tell every
where, but nowhere else have we seen
such marked results from it, Vest Bea5
Times