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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19
Senator Dave. a. a Reror-sr.

In a series of letters to the Springfield Re-
publican, Senator Dawes of Massachusetts,
explains his views upon civil service reform.
First he wishes to absolutely eliminate Con-
gressional interference in appointments to Of
fee, by an appeal to the constituencies to
give over demands for such interference by
their Congressman; by the refusal of the
Congressman themselves to do such work !;
and third, by the refusal of the President TO
recognize it. The President, he thinks,
should be relieved of the large share of Off
cial patronage by devolving it upon the head
of the departments, and chiefs of bureaus
under them, bringing responsibility and au-
thority together in the same person. He OPP
poses the Pendleton bill, and declares that
there has been ON the statute book for more
than ten years authority of law ample and
comprehensive enough to work out every
possible reform in the service ever suggested,
if only those who make laws and choose
those who execute them, willed it. The de-
mand of the hour, he concludes, is not more
legislation, but an omnipotent public senti.
ment which alone can create reform.
We have nothing to say in regard to the
merits or dement's of the Pendleton BILL but
it strikes us that Mr.. Dawes's manner of dis
cussing the general subject doesn't indicate
any genuine desire for or faith in reform
He approaches the subject with the air of 9
truant School-boy called upon to give account
for his absence and eager to throw the blame
upon somebody else. A critic well describe
Mr.. Dawes's position by saying that he zap
pears unwilling to lead but has no objection
to being pushed" His taking up of the sub
ject at least shows his appreciation of tn
growing strength os the reform movemen
and his desire not to be left wholly out ''ir
the cold"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19
That Big Davenport H

Do you remember how j. L. Martin abused
the Reformer for this charge [about "a mino
of rottenness" in court expenses last year p
DeJamer Of last toeek.
No, sir We remember no such thing
Nor does anybody else. We do remember
distinctly, however, that the Hon. j. L. Mar
tin publicly convicted the Defamer of DELHI
erately lying about the matter of our state
expenses in last years campaign. We re-
member that he repeatedly showed that the
figures which the Defamer and its editors,
both senior and junior, trumped up for po-
litioal purposes in the campaign we're garblod
and falsifed, or, even worse, were made up in
round numbers out of whole cloth, with nc
foundation in fact. We remember, too, that
TIE PHGNIx plainly and pointedly laid THU
charge at the Def6mers door, and distinctly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

DEATH OF PROMINENT CITIZEN.
MIR. James II. Williams died suddenly at
his home on Saturday, of pneumonia, after
an illness of less than a week. at the age of
sixty-eight years and seven months. Mr..
Williams was well known throughout Yer
mont. He was q director in the Rutland rail,
road since the organization of the cooperation,
and at the time OF his death was also auditor
and clerk of the board. He had previously
been director in the Rutland and Burlington
railroad corporation. At his death he was also
director, clerk and treasurer of the Vermont
Valley railroad, director in the Sullivan Coun.
ty railroad of New Hampshire and director iu
the Cheshire railroad Mr.. Williams was for
many years cashier of the Bellows Falls nation
al bank, and in late years, up to his death, was
its president. Mr.. Williams was a member of
the Episcopal church and took prominent
part in church matters. He was a member of
the standing committee of this diocese, a dep.
uty to the last general convention, trustee
of the Episcopal fund Ito which no made the
generous donation of $500 at tho recent do
cesar convention), and trustee of the Rock
Point Institute. He leaves a wife and five
ehildren-two sons and three daughters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

A pleasure party visited Hsystack in VIII
mington on Tuesday.
E. E. Putnam is adding story to bis
mill building for the purpose of increasing
and facilitating business.
There will be preaching at the Univer.
salist church next Sunday at the usual hour.
O lecture at l O'Clock P. NJ, aud Sunday
school concert at P. N.
In the death of Mr. Miner Chase, from
cancer in the stomach, which occurred Aug.
9TH, the community loses staid and reliable
member. man of integrity and uprightness.
He was born in Nottingham Sept. ., 1871,
and through life resided in his native town.
In his earlier years be was an excellent and
very successful school teacher sought for by
those wishing to secure the best services.
For % years prior to his death be was a wor
thy and exemplary member of the Baptist
church. OF family of nine members be
leaves but one survivor, Mr.. Jacob c. Chase
of this village. He was a peaceable and in
dustrious citizen, suffered lingering illness
which was borne with much patience, and
leaves in loneliness his surviving companion
His memory will be long cherished by kindred
and acquaintance.
People in this section are not Indifferent
to agricultural interests. Many fine farms
oio Aouhu aihohB tue green nllls. lOuI SOi-
respondent recently had the opportunity Of
examining farm about three miles west Of
this village, known as the Chase place. which
ranks among the best farms in this section.
1t was settled by Mr.. Isaac Chase who came
from Douglass, Mass, carly in the year 1900,
and it has remained in possession Of his de-
scendants to the present time 1t indicates
the enterprise and energy of early settlers,
the patient toll and persevering efforts that
turned forests into fruitful fields. II con-
tains 100 acres of good land, has upon it over
1900 rods of substantial wall, 500 sugar ma
pies, 400 fruit trees of young and vigorous
growth, nearly all of choice varieties of graft
ed fruit, also pears, plums and grapes. The
land has the right inclination and is sufficient
ly elevated to have a pleasant view of the
surrounding country, is well watered and
properly divided into tillage. pasturing and
woodland. 1t must be seen to realize its
worth. 1t is at the disposal of Mr.. Irwin
Brown, who in consequence of i'll health con
templates selling it, and it would be very
desirable location for a person specially de
voted to agricultural interests. E.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

Over 25 applications have been made for
halt-tare certificates on the narrow gauge by
those intending to attend Leland and Gray
seminary next term. The new assistant teach
er in the seminary has taught IL terms as as.
sistant in the Springfield High school, and
has had other equally good situations. She
is graduate of New Hampshire Conferences
seminary, Tilton, N. H.
Hon. James NJ. Shafter, a former resi-
dent and well known citizen OF Vermont
spent last Saturday and Sunday in town, at
tending the Congregational church Sunday
morning and kindly remembered the pastor,
Mr.. Shatter has for many years past occupied
a very prominent position in political circles
in California, and, beside his law business, Is
extensively engaged in silver mining, and Is
one OF the most extensive land owners on the
Pacific coast.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

Quite large number of friends and rela-
tives met at the residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Herbert Benson on Saturday, the 18th, to cell
citrate their tin wedding. A bountiful sup
per was provided, and quite a number of
gifts were presented them, the occasion being
enjoyed by all present.
Our community were again saddened by
the death of little Kittie NJ. Chafin, who died
of diphtheria on the evening of the 18th,
aged years months. She was buried Sun.
day, the l4th. Her funeral will be attended
Sunday p NJ, the 21st. The afflicted parents
have the sympathy of the entire community.
Mrs. Parsons wishes to express her
thanks, through the columns of your paper,
to those who have been so kind during the
sickness of her family, and to those who
have assisted in cutting her grass. May all
such be beautifully rewarded for their kind
deeds.
The neighbors Of old Mr.. withers gave
him bee the other day and cut his grass for
him.
Mr. Lucius Dean and wife have moved to
the house of Adams Twitchell of Jamaica.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19
THE VERMONT PHOENIX, AND RECORD FARMER, FRIDAY,

benefits of education free to all il favors ma
tionalty in place of the old exclusiveness,
and it works in the direction of progress and
regeneration. Itdiffers from Republcanism,
as II has heretofore existed in that section,
in proceeding from the inner tendencies of
Southern society itself instead of being i'm
posed upon il from without. It therefore
bids fair to work in time transformation of
the politics of that part of the country, which
will no doubt be ultimately brought into har-
mony with the politics of the nation, as it has
not been in these latter years What the Of.
feet will be on national parties il is too soon
to conjecture, nor does it much matter. The
tendency is in the direction of an improved
state of things, and it is irresistible. 1t will
be time enough for the political adjustment
of results in the national field when the occa-
sion for IL comes"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19
GNLTEAN
MAKES n MurderOus Assault upOn On q
Of His Guards.

Mr.. w. @. McGill, who has charge Of the
Jail where Guiteau is confined, ON alternate
nights, visited the cell several times Tuesday
night, and, coming to the conclusion that
Guiteau bad heard from some of the prison
ers the alarming rumors about the President,
he watched him with unusual care. Several
times Mr.. McGill observed Guiteau clinging
TO the bars Of his window, and the idea that
the prisoner might be attempting to hang
himself prompted the guard TO visit th cell
at about 4;30 Wednesday morning. Nj. Nc
Gill, upon opening the CELL found that Gut
teau was concealing something in his hands,
and, determining that II was a knife, he said !;
"WhAt are you doing with that knife ?"
Guiteau looked up excitedly, and cried 80
help me God, l have no knife" Mr. Nc
Gill insisted that he had, and stepped toward
the prisoner, when Guiteau sprang up and
rushed at him furiously and made savage
cut at his throat Mr.. McGill drew back
and the knife passed through his coat collar,
cutting of the upper button and making a
clean cut on to the left shoulder. The guard
drew his revolver without cooking it, but,
finding himself unable to disarm his assailant
he finally cooked the revolver, when Guiteau
dropped the knife and grasped the more
formidable weapon, crying for help, and call
ing that he was being shot. The pistol was
accidentally discharged, and several guards
rushed to the cell, when Guiteau was disarm-
ed. The assassin stated to the guards that
he was acting in self Defence and that Nc
Gill had attempted to shoot him. The ques-
ton how Guiteau obtained the knife is gen.
orally explained by the fact that Babe Ded-
ford once occupied the cell, and that several
similar instruments had been concealed by
that criminal 1t is also considered possible
that some other prisoner has in some way
left the knife where Guitcau could get it.
The knife 10 what is generally known by the
prisoners as ''cheeser," and is q criminals
substitute for a jack.knife, carving knife,
razor or dagger. II is made out of the piece
Of the steel found in the sole OF boot, which
can be sharpened on stone or window sill
until it becomes exceedingly keen. Extra
precautions will be taken hereafter TO pre-
vent a repetition Of the affair or an attempt
| al suicil,.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

challenged its editors for proof of their state
ments or to show where their figures came
from, and we also remember that the De-
Idmer and its editors found themselves driven
into hole in this business, and were obliged
70 take refuge in ignominious silence under
these charges and demands.
II is true, that, under the operation of laws
enacted by an overwhelmingly Republican
legislature, our court expenses have been ma
terially reduced, and it is also true that our
state expenses are now at lower compare
tive figure than they have ever been before
within the memory Of the present generation !;
but the Defdmer, in spite of its ridiculous
bombast, had about as much to do with bring
ing this state of things to pass as boy with
pair of bellows has about making the north
wind blOw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

Mrs. Luther Blodgett and Mrs. Sherman
of Maria, N. Y, were out riding "Wednesday
and as they turned the corner by the village
the buggy tipped over, throwing its occu.
pants to the ground. Mrs. Sherman's arm
was broken and Mrs Blodgett considerably
bruised
The village school houseis being repaired
and painted.
A band festival was held at the town
hall on Wednesday evening with large at
tendance.
Rev. e. j. Ward will not return from
Canada, where he is spending his vacation,
until about Sept. LIST.
N. H. Bixby and wife Of Adams, Mass
and Rev. Edward Goodridge of Warehouse
Point, Conn, are stopping at Phelps hotel
s.
The fortieth annual meeting Of the Wind.
ham county conference Of Congregational
churches, will be held at Grafton, September
eth and Sth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19
The wlndsam County Medic al Society

Met at Townshend Wednesday, Aug. II, DIR.
Weston in the chair, the president, DR.. Sted-
man, being absent. Dr. Drew having re-
moved from the state DIR. Gray was elected
secretary. The minutes of the last meeting
were read and approved. Drs. John Heard
and II. b. Kenyon of Townshend were ad-
mitted to membership. Dr. II. d. Holton
read biographical sketch of the late DR.. F.
j. Swift, which was ordered to DO spread on
the minutes of the society and a copy given
for publication in the county papers. DIR.
Weston read a paper ON ''DiarrhDa in Chill
dren." By vote of the society he was re-
quested to repeat the same at some future
meeting. An interesting discussion followed
on nutrition by enema when the stomach was
unable to retain any food Gases were re-
lated by Drs, Weston, Howard, Heard, Ter
rell, Kenyon and Gray that were successfully
treated by nutritive enema, no nourishment
being introduced into the stomach at the time,
during periods varying from one to eight
weeks. DIR. Weston reported a case of tu-
berculosis complicated with difficulty in swal-
lowing.
Society adjourned to meet at Fayetteville
the second Wednesday in November
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

A New BAPTIST B BLE.-Capt Ebenezer
Morgan, president # the American and For
eign Bible society, Baptist organization,
has engaged DIR. Thomas ]. Conant of Brook
lyn to make complete revision of the Old
Testament. DIR. Conant, one of the Ameri-
can revisers of the new version recently COM
pleted, has four years more in which to COM
plete the Old Testament. For this work he
receives $25, 900 from Capt. Morgan. Each
book will contain an introduction giving its
object, its divine authority and inspiration,
its composition, unity Of plan, division, and
on the bottom of each page are explanatory
notes, designed to take the place of a con-
densed commentary. They are not intended
to be exegetical, but only to furnish such oc-
casional hints as seem necessary to the intel
lectual reading Of the passage. The work is
not intended to be an independent transla-
ton, but only a revision OF the common Eng
lish version. The familiar phraseology of
the King James version will be identical,
where the true sense of the Hebrew text
does not seem 10 make necessary a change.
When completed the book, with the plates
aud copyright, will be presented TO the Amer
! lean and Foreign Bible society, DIR. Conant
I is member of the Baptist denomination,
; and formerly preached at Brandon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

AGED matron and old man with his can.
lunch basket in hand, took an excursion trn
M the narrow gauge to Londonderry INK
Is indeed tho place TO go for an excursion ~
the scenery in the upper West river valley +
the equal Of any in New England and new 10
the public and one is sure Of a hearty wei
come by the good people Of Derry, who havo
fitted up beautiful grove with seats, tables
music stands, croquet yard. swing, and Tho
ancient Fireplace Of the fathers, with us
crane for the tea kettle for the free use Of All
such parties. We enjoyed them and tbo
hearty welcome of the citizens, who pointed
out che various places Of interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

Mrs. Persis Bryan died in Brooklyn, N
Y, Aug. 9th, aged 63 years She was the
daughter of the late DR.. Estabrook, for
many years q well-known practising physi.
clan in Dover, and a sister Of Mr.. Charles T.
Eatabrook of this town, where she for many
years resided. Mrs. Bryan accidentally re.
ceived a serious injury some years since,
which was the cause of much suffering and
from which she never fully recovered She
possessed many excellent traits of character
and was much respected and beloved by her
many acquaintance in this section. During
the later period Of her life she suffered much
affection, which was borne with great pa
tience and fortitude. HE
There will be divine service in Chris
church on Sunday next at q o'clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

The evangelical aid society will meet
with Mrs. F. W. johnson, Thursday after
noon, August 25.
Elder o. II. Fassett will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at 1890 A. NJ, and l'SO
p. NJ.
Two buds of night-blooming cereus be.
longing TO Miss Minnie Lee blossomed last
Monday night When fully opened they
measured ten and eleven inches respectively IN
diameter. Many neighbors aud friends oil
Miss Lee witnessed the unfolding of the flow
ers.
The Universalist Sunday School will pic
mic in O. H. NortOn's grove next Tuesday
Dancing in the afternoon. The Universalisi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

Gov. Farnham and Quartermaster Gene
raj Kingsley returned Saturday from their trip
to Yorktown, whittier they went to look the
old battle ground over and make arrange
ments for the care aud accommodation of Yer
monts military and civic representatives dur
ing the week of the centennial celebration.
The Governor and General report that they
were much pleased with their visit. Some 80
applications have already been made to Gen
eral Kingsley by parties DESTROYS Of accom-.
panying the Governor and his escort to York.
town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

The farmers in this town generally NOV
out their roads, and in many localities the
brush is cut alongside the highways, which
adds much TO a thrifty appearance. There is
however, still room for further improvement
in the matter of clearing the roadsides Of
brush and briers.
Corn, oats and barley bid fair to yield
well, though rather late. As this is the ''of7
year for apples the supply will be small, but
along the apple producing region of the town
there will probably be sufficient for family
use
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19
THE LATEST.


WASHINGTON, Aug 10, 1890 p. NJ
The Presidents condition has perceptibly
improved during the past ~ hours. The par
otid swelling is evidently diminishing, and il
has not panied him since last night. He is
taking to-day an increased quantity Of liquid
food by the mouth, which is relished, and
produces no gastric irritation. Pulse LOG ;
temperature 1913 respiration II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

The Glen House has a new landlord, Mr.
Z. j. Wood, late of the American House, Brat
tleboro, taking the place of Mr.. Jones.
Edwin Sawyer has purchased Capt BENZ
jah Dudley's house, east of the covered bridge.
Mrs. Sally Harris entered her Goth year
last Monday, August 10. The event was eel
ebrated at her home, the house of Samuel
Bradley. Nearly 100 persons were present.
The aged matron was in excellent condition
and greatly enjoyed this token of respect.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19
Local Intelligence.


BuaofEs.-There will be public sale OF the eele-
brated Emerson Fisher n Co. bugges, Of Cincinnati,
O., Of many designs at Brattloboro, Saturday, Aug
20; Hinsdae, Monday, Aug. 22 Winchester, Tuesday,
Aug qs; swanzey, Wednesday, Aug. "a; Chesterfield
Thursday Aug. IS; Keene, Friday, Aug. 20; Vernon,
Monday, Aug. "a; Northneld, Tuesday, Aug 10; Ber-
nardston, wednesday, Aug 20; Greenfield, Thursday'
Aug. %. O. n. BLoBaErr, Manager.
special Communication Of Brattleboro Lodge, NO.
109 p. h A. NJ will be held at Masonic hall next mon.
day evening, Aug "a, at Ia o'clock Work: "E. A.
deqree All Master Masons In good standing are corr
daily invited. By order Of the W. NJ.
:. l.. sIMONDS, sec'y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19
rms Pre.Iden.,. Letter Dol IIIs nother

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug. IL, 1881.
Dear mother; Don't be disturbed by con-
ficting reports about my condition. It is
true am still weak and on my back but l
am gaining every day and need only time and
patience to bring me through,
/ Give my love to all the relatives and friends,
and especially TO sisters Kitty and Mary.
Your loving son,
JAMES A. GARFIELD.
Mrs. Eliza Garfield, Hiram, Ohio.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

Civil.service reform is being agitated in
Canada as well as here, and, apparently, is
about as much needed. The commission APP
pointed by the Canadian government to ex-
anime and report on a reform of the civil.ser-
vice has just made q report in favor of COM
pettive examinations such as are in force in
ENGLAND
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

james Mills has moved BACK to town from
Saxtons River.
j. NJ Powers is agent for the New Home
sewing machine in this vicinity.
-Mrs Luella Farr and family, of Boston,
are visiting in town.
The hay crop is not quite up to the ave-
rage this year, and the apple crop is small and
of poor quality.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

Tho only incident Thursday was the APP
p earanoe of Inflammation in the parotid
& land, which is that just beneath the ear and
is the one attacked by the mumps. This in,
be Of the smallest consequence. day or
two will be necessary to determine that.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19
GBeUermont4 Benit.
BRATTLEBOROi
FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1881.

The VERMONT RECORD AND FARMER tods
combined iciM THE PHGstx May 1si, 1ssO-the sub
scripHon Hst, name and good riH Of the Record and
Farmer becoming the property Of the proprteiors Of
The PhGnir witboUt reserve.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

FORT DUSMER RANGE, THURSDAY, AUG. Is.
The following scores were made by some
Of the Fort Dummer Club, Thursday, at their
range in Vernon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

Rev. j. G. NJ. johnson is engaged to act
as pastor of the Congregational church at
Marlboro for one year, and will commence
his Abors there next Sunday, Aug 2lst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

The Universalist society will meet neIt
Thursday afternoon and evening with Mrs.
Eliza Cutting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

Miss Abbie l.. Morse is to teach the selec
school of ten weeks. commencing Aug. 20.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-08-19

Later information is to the effect that the
Lords, sooner than might have been expected,
made a graceful back-down, accepting the
land-bill as it came back from the Commons,
without material alteration. 1t now remains
to be seen what practical effect it is going to
have in the way of pacifying the Irish tenant
ry. Meanwhile the land-leaguers are indefat-
igable, and the money pours in from Australia
and America to keep up the agitation.