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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

sergeant-at-arms of the House of Represent
atives was granted him with unanimity
which is very complimentary to him, as it
certainly is gratifying to all his Vermont
friends. The Colonel has an enviable war
record behind him, he has shown himself
capable man in civil affairs, and by his wide
acquaintance and excellent qualities of good
fellowship he seems to be especially fitted for
the position to which he has been chosen.
The office is an honorable one and imposes
large degree of responsibility. We believe
that Col. Hooker will perform its duties with
credit to himself and to the satisfaction of his
constituency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

The report of Secretary Folger on the fnan-
ces of the country is sound, able and con-
sentative document. The essential recon-
mendations made by the Secretary are that
the issue of silver certificates should be
stopped; that the coinage of silver dollars
should hereafter be limited to the amount
which the business of the country may re-
quire that the extended three and half per
cents should not be disturbed by new re-
funding scheme, unless it be found practical
BILE to place long term bonds bearing a much
lower rate of interest that the excessive tax
alton of National banks should be reduced
and the National banking system conserved
and perfected that the surplus revenue
should be diminished by abolition of other
internal taxes than those upon spirits and to-
bacco and that revision of the tariff should
be made with great care, and by the aid of a
commission especially qualified for the work.
1t will be noted with satisfaction that Presi-
dent Arthur, in his message, concurs with
Secretary Folger in his recommendations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

A despatch received at Washington an
nounces the death of Gen. Judson Fitzpatrick,
United States minister to Chill. Gen. Kill
patrick was born at Deckertown, N. j., in
1886; graduated at West Point in 1861 and
at once entered active service as captain of
New York volunteer regiment; was wound
ed at Big Bethel; was promoted until he be-
came brigadier-general in 1868 and COM
manded division at Gettysburg; was under
Gen. Sherman in 1864 and was severely
wounded at Resaca led the cavalry in Sher-
mans march from Atlanta to the sea and
became major. general in 1865. He was ap-
pointed minister to Chill in 1865, was recall
ed in 1868, and was again appointed by Pres
ident Garfield last spring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

FATAL ACCIDENT FROM A FALLING TREE.
Mr.. James II. Williams was killed Tues.
day morning by tree falling OH him which
he was cutting. He left home alone early
in the morning, taking his dinner with him,
and was not expected home until evening.
Not returning then, search was made for
him and he was found under the tree with
his head badly bruised, and his back, ribs,
and one leg broken. He was probably
killed early in the day, as his dinner was not
eaten. He was at work for H. f. Bond cut
ting some open land trees in the pasture be-
longing TO ]. Il. Morse, and was not far from
the highway. Quite a number of people
passed there during the day and saw bis
horse hitched near the fence, and the tree
was also in sight of the road but as his death
probably occurred instantly there was no
noise TO attract the attention of those passing
hv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

The annual report of Mr.. Lincoln, the Sec
rotary of War, is chiefly devoted to the con-
alteration of the recommendations contained
in the reports of his subordinates. General
Sherman's recommendation that the army be
increased to 10000 men receives Secretary
Lincolns approval. The attention of Con-
gress is called to the need of legislation to
prevent intrusion upon Indian lands. The
Secretary invites attention to that part of the
report of Gen. Wright, Chief of Engineers,
which refers to seacoast defences, and says
that it seems simply matter of common pru-
dence that we commence without delay, and
under liberal appropriations, to put our coasts
in an efficient condition of defence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09
they hope to have the matter quietly arrang-
ed without an undignifed squabble.

According TO Comptroller Knoxs annual
report the total number of national banks Oo-
tober 1, last, was 2132, the greatest number
of banks ever in operation at any one time.
There is only one state in the Union, Missss-
lppi, and one territory, Arizona which do
not possess one or moro of these institutions.
The national banks of Vermont have an ag-
gregste capital of SIS, 151 900; circulation,
Sc, 442, $3.50; loans and discounts, $40, 800, =
272; individual deposits, $5,191,35 1t is a
somewhat curious circumstance that while
New Hampshire leads Vermont in savings
banks, in the proportion of three to one in
both number of depositors and amount of de-
posits, our national bank figures largely ex-
coed those of our neighboring state. The
New Hampshire national banks have only
So, $50 600 in capital, So, 15S, 600 in circula-
ton, 81, $4,000 in loans and discounts, and
ST. 203, 900 in individual deposits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

S. p. Goddard has sold his timber lot
and mill to E. j. Worcester Of Worcester,
Mass, and NJ. L. Walker of Providence, r. /.
They have repaired the boiler and are now
putting the mill in frst-rate order. They
have now logs enough cut on the lot for
l, 500, 900 feet of lumber and propose to make
the woods lively until the lot is cleared of
timber.
John A. Butler is slowly recovering.
j. G. Daggett and wife were said to be
somewhat better last night.
John L. Howard is having a large class
in writing, the village school room being
crowded. He has just filled an order in ad-
dress cards for Hon. j. L. Martin, the popu-
lar speaker of the House for the last two
terms Of the Legislature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

Senator David Davis left the chair of the
Senate on Tuesday and made a speech once
more explaining his position. The Admins
tration of President Arthur he said he should
treat candidly, sustaining it when right and
opposing it when wrong. As to the COM
mittees and offices of the Senate he stood just
where he did last spring, and should vote to
keep the committee organizations in the
hands of the Republicans and the offices in
possession of the present Democratic incum-
bents-a purpose which he afterward carried
out by voting for the Edmunds resolution
continuing the Senate committees as consti-
tuted by the Republicans
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

"A sociable was held in the CongregaLi on
al chapel Tuesday evening.
Some of our young men have recently
organized debating society.
AT the Grange meeting last Friday even
ing, Allen J. Davis was elected master.
The following pupils had no marks dur
ing the fall term, taught by Miss Lura
Phelps: Maud Jelison, Allie II. Randlett,
Mabel Davis and Berthe Walker
Mrs. s. d. Winslow died Sunday after a
brief illness, aged ca years.
The village schools commenced Monday
with Miss Eva Kendrick and Miss Lura
Phelps as teachers =. c.. s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

j. H. Austin has purchased the Taylor
farm in STATIONS River also some land OF d.
j. Scbofed.
The school in district No. is taught by
Nellie Brown, in No. Rev. W. Il. Daven-
port, in No. Sarah j. Parkhurst.
Considerable repairs have been made on
the school house in district No. 3.
Sarah RedHeld has gone into the dress
makers shop ct Bellows Falls.
@. j. Perhams farm is for sale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

The ocean steamships which have arrived
at New York during the past week report the
worst weather they have ever experienced
Nearly all of them were several days late,
and in some cases great anxiety was felt at
their non-arrival. A number of sailors were
washed overheard, some were killed and
others injured. For days together the YES
sells were almost constantly submerged in the
breaking seas, and huge volumes of water
swept the decks with fury that nothing
could resist. Seamen of forty years expert
ence say they never before saw such violent
and protracted storms.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

The physicians who attended upon Presi-
dent Garfield have been asked by the inan-
oial agent of Mrs. Garfield to send their bill
to her, but they have refused to do So DR..
Bliss said that he would not think of taking
from Mrs Garfield what would be mere
bagatelle to the government, while it would
sensibly reduce her income. He and the 9TH
er physicians have declined to take anything
at all unless it comes from the government
Gen. Garfeld's friends in Congress will try
to have a commission appointed to audit
all bills growing out of his illness, and will
ask to have them paid out of any unappro-
priated moneys in the treasury. In this way
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

comodated at the primary department Of the
academy, and considering the location Of the
new house perhaps this is tho better course
10 pursue.
Miss streeter shows decided talent as
teacher of the younger children, and as the
tuition is only three dollars per term, few
parents will regard II burdensome to pay
nine dollars per annum, in view Of the supe-
rior care and instruction afforded. x.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09


There has been another increase in IA.
number Of students at the academy.
The funeral services of Mrs. Sarah !
winslow, wife of Dea. s. d. wnslow NJ
Grafton, were held in the Baptist church
Wednesday afternoon.
DEATH OF A. A. RANEEY.
Alfred A. Ranney died suddenly of besr,
disease Thanksgiving morning at the homo
of his third daughter, Mrs. Martha Fisk IN
Livermore, Colorado. Mr.. Ranney was tbe
fourth child and third son in the family NJ
thirteen children Of Hon. Waitstell II. Rannev
for many years a citizen of Townshend All
extensively known as a physician and poli.
tican in southern Vermont Alfred was born
in 1916 on the old Ranney farm near West
Townshend, where he lived until about fifteen
years ago and where he raised an INTELLIGENT
and interesting family Of four daughters ali
of whom, except the youngest, with their
mother, survive the father. During the lone
residence Of Mr.. Ranney in Townshend he
was a successful farmer, highly appreciated
as a true Christian gentleman and a man of
much more than ordinary intelligence. Since
leaving town he aud his wife have resided
part Of the time in New York city and part NJ
the time with their daughters in different
states. Mr. Ranney's death leaves but sir M
the original thirteen children in the family Of
DR.. Ranney, the names, professions and resi-.
dences being as follows: DIR. Evander Ran.
ney, the oldest, now and for many years a
practising physician in New York city, DR.
Lafayette Ranney, also practising physician
in New York and prominent member of DR.
Taylor's church and Of the city school board
Hon. Ambrose A. Ranney, member Of Con.
gress from Mass, and successful lawyer in
Boston, DIR. Stephen Ranney of Bennington
this state, DIR. James Ranney,a physician and
extensive contractor in New York, and the
youngest sou, DR.. Martin Ranney, also fNew
York CITY
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

John Taylor, the successor of Brigham
Young as head of the Mormon Church. has
taken unto himself another wife. Her nu-
neral rank in the household is not given,
and she is only described as "a wealthy wild
ow." Taylor appears to stand in more dread
of the United States statute against polygamy
than did his predecessor, for he did not ven-
ture to have the ceremony performed in Salt
Lake City, but went off to country town
where he could enjoy the exclusive company
of the "Saints"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

The election of Col. George W. Hooker of
Vermont to the office of Sergeant-at-Arm of
the House is fitting recognition of a man
who is not only sound and active Republi-
can and who was a faithful soldier in the late
war, but Of one who is conspicuously quail
fed for the position. Boston Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09


Israel Wood reports the November rain
fall at l04 inches and the snow fall at p
inches.
dLENWooD CLASSICAL SEMINARY EXAMINATIONS
AND CLOSING EXERCISES.
The fall term of Glenwood Classical
Seminary ended on Tuesday evening of the
present week. The classes we're examined
on Monday and Tuesday. Tuesday evening
was devoted to rhetorical exercises in Acad-
envy hail. which were of unusual merit
Prof. Shaw and his excellent assistants, Misses
Brown and Streeter, deserve, and we doubt
not, will receive the thanks of all friends and
patrons of the school for the very efficient
and satisfactory manner in which they have
discharged their several duties. The winter
term will commence on Wednesday, Dec. IA
THE COMMITTEES REPORT.
BY invitation of Prof. Shaw, principal Of
Glenwood Classical Seminary, the under
signed was invited TO sit as a member of the
examining board at the recent examination
closing the present term, and also officially
to make report concerning the administra-
ton and progress of the school
Judging from the examinations attended,
the seminary is under careful and able guild
ance, and the pupils good in scholarship
We can only speak in general terms of the
work Of the school because the pressure of
other duties forbade our presence at all the
examinations, but both our own impressions
and the freely expressed opinion of the resi-
dents of the West town especially lead us to
say confidently that good work is being doue
under the present administration of the semi
nary, and that it is steadily growing in popu-
larity, the latter fact being corroborated by
the large and increasing number of students.
Prof. Shaw's assistants are faithful and able
and with himself furnish very creditable
and trustworthy corps of teachers The ex-
hibition of the primary scholars which we
attended eyinced good training on their
teachers part, and cheerful willingness to
learn in the little ones. 1t will be well Just
TO say a word of commentator of the wise
effort which Prof. Shaw is making to give
his pupils the benefit of good musical train
ing, since nothing will so ameliorate the man.
ners of a school as a careful education in this
branch. Gro E. MARTIN.
TUE NEW SCHOOL HOUSE.
AT the school meeting in the West village
last night the district voted TO build the new
house with a single school room. Strenuous
efforts were made by some for an additional
smaller room for the younger scholars but
it was shown that the little ones are well &C
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

Two or three inches of snow fell on Sun
day, the first of any amount more than enough
to track cat
Hon. ]. W. Patterson, superintendent OF
public instruction, visited some of our schools
on Thursday and gave a lecture at the town
hall the same evening. Like the speaker It
was sound, logical, plain and practical, hold
till its close.
Miss Gertie Robertson has taught in No.
2, for the school year. Six pupils have been
neither absent nor tardy Edith L. Colburnn,
Nellie l.. Harris, Clara M. Stoddard Lizzie
A. Stoddard, BERTHE O. Davis, Freddie j. Har,
ris, Nellie L. Harris and Lizzie A. Stoddard
were perfect in Arithmetic for the same time.
"A good time is expected at the hall,
Christmas eve. L.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

We take pleasure in presenting our readers
with the Presidents message this week in
supplement form, and printed in large, clear
type, SO that it may be read with comfort.
The message is of unusual length, but it is
also a document of unusual interest, and all
intelligent people will find themselves we'll
repaid for its careful perusal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

Senator David Davis has made an interest
ing discovery. He says President Arthur's
message is the first document of the sort in
forty years that has not referred to the South
as distinctive section of the country. All
well-minded people would like to see in this
circumstance an omen of a time not far dis
tant when the South will be mere geograph-
ical term and will have no more political sig
nifcance than the East or the West has now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

Vermont lady, who sent some buttemut
candy to President Arthur, has received CRATE
full note of acknowledgment from the execu-
tive. Butternut candy suggests political tahy
for our once erring brethren of the South, but
that probably didn't occur to the Vermont
lady or the President boston Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09
THE pUNNTX min be sent 10 mem su5.

THE PHENIX tiH be sent to ae,o sub
8criJers from this date to Jan. 4, 1883,
for $500, the price Of one yearly subscription.
We wW send sample copies free, for three or
four ,OeetS upon request, to persons desiring TO
examine the paper soiM oie'o to subscription.
The paper 1oW not be continued soithout orders
to do so, and the person so receiCing 10 aotH in
eur no obligation.
III DESIRED, aoo can offer CLUB
BING TERMS as advantageous as those Of
any other paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

Mr. Morrill, of this state has brought for
ward an important bill in the Senate which
provides for commission to examine the tar
i'll and revenue laws, to be composed of nine
persons, appointed by the President and ap-
proved by the Senate. They are to report
results and testimony from time to time, and
to make final report by the year 1888
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

President Arthur seems to have way of
keeping his own counsel and carrying his
points. For the first time in years the cor
respondents were this week unable to get
even glmmering of what the message con-
tanned until it was read in Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

The House has an aggregate of 293 men,
bers of whom 147 are a majority, and it con-
sists of 146 Republicans, 1856 Democrats, 8
Greenbackers and two Readjusters. There
are 10 Republican members from the South
against in the last Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

Rev. A. B. Truax will preach in the chap.
el next Sunday at two o'clock, P. NJ, on the
Bible doctrine of the Resurrection.
The ladies' circle will meet with Mrs
Elijah Stebbins next Wednesday afternoon,
Dec I4th
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

There will be donation for the benefit
OF Rev. Horace Fowler at the residence OF
Daniel s. Worden on Wednesday, Dec. IAN,
afternoon and evening. All are cordially in
vited TO attend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

1t is not inaptly said of the Presidents
message that it contains just such informa-
ton as commonplace" people like to know.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09
WITH SUPPLEMENT

The VERMONT REcoRD AND FARMER Dds
combined Nth THE PHDN1x May 1st, 1ss0-the sub
scription list name and good ,oiH Qfue Record and
Farmer becoming the property Of the proprieiOys Of
Tho phmnir trithont reserpe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09
The Marrow Gauge Passenger
Rnafuaan

We have obtained from the several station
agents on the Brattleboro & Whitehall rail-
road figures showing the number of tickets
sold from the time the road began running,
Nov. 10, 1880, up to Dec. LIST inst. These
figures are as follows
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09
VILLAGE MEETING.

The annual village meeting. last Monday
evening, was quite fully attended, although
II was generally expected that little would
transpire in the way of fun" 1t seemed to
be conceded by all that the old board of
officers had transacted the business Of the
village in an economical and satisfactory
manner and deserved reelection and, with
the exception of chief engineer Wales, they
were reelected Uipd r0ce, with little or no OPP
position. When chairman Il. w. Clarke call
ed for nominations for the office of chief en-
gineer, the names of Elijah Wales and LAfay-
cite l.. Davis were presented in the order
named and ballot was called for. No speci-
fed method of voting having been previously
agreed upon, the chairman, ignoring the call
for ballot, but in accordance with parliament
tary rule proceeded to put the question on
the election of the nominee first presented.
The call for the yeas and nays was feebly
responded to on either side, but the chairman
declared Wales elected and attempted to pro-
coed with other business. The friends of Mr..
Davis, however, were dissatisfied with the
chairmans method of procedure, and gave
such forcible expression 10 their sentiments
that on suggestion of Col. J. ]. Estey, vote
was called for on the question, Shall the rul-
ing Of the chairman be sustained? The house
refused TO sustain the chair, and ballot was
ordered, which resulted as follows:
Whole number of votes cast, 24S
Necessary for choice, 1876
f. Wales had Ill
L. L. Davis, 1856
@. d. Fairbanks, /
Mr.. Davis was therefore declared elected.
The article in the warrant relative to the pay
of the FIRE depsrtm ent was discussed at some
length and resulted in the appointment of q
committee TO take into consideration the
question Of thorough reorganization of the
department and report at a future meeting,
and the chair named as such committee l..
X. Fuller, II. ID. Holton, O. f. Thompson,
L. l.. Davis, f. @. Crosby, Z. Wales, and c.
N. Davenport. A motion to appropriate the
sum of $500 as compensation 70 the bailiffs
for their services was voted down. In accord
Rnce with the recommendation of the bailitfs
it was voted 10 raise forthwith tax of IS per
cent on the grand list for the pay ment of cur
rent expenses and the reduction of the inter-
est-bearing debt. The reports of the treas
uTer and chief engineer, which were present
ed and accepted at the commencement of the
meeting. were substantially in accordance
with the reports published in pamphlet form
and alluded to in our last issue. Below we
give the list of village officers for the coming
year
p. Barrows clerk aud treasurer; II. W. Clarke j. J.
Estey S. N. Herrick, 4. II. Harris, Leander Thomas
baitns; L. L. Davis chief engineer; s. N. Herrick,
collector; Geo. $. Dowley auditor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

reading is proposed, to be given ut Charlo
mont at some future date.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

There will be divine service in Christ
church on Sunday next at p o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

Did you read how Josiah Pitkn Of Chelsea, Vt, was
cured Of terriblesore leg by Hoods sarsaparia 'n0
blood puriher7
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-12-09

Israel Wood reports the November rain
fall at lOl inches and the snow fall at p
inches.
aLENwooD CLASSICAL SEMINARY EXAMINATIONS
The Daily Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Or.) 1876-1883, 1881-07-15

All members Of the KINNEY FAM
lily have disposed Of their interests
in the Salem Touring mills, except
Mr.. NJ. J. Kinney of this city.
The following are the names of the
new stock holders: William Scott
of Liverpool, Ladd & Tilton, bank
ers, William Reld, banker, Port
land, Ladd & Bush, bankers, Salem,
George Beattie, flour miller, Salem,
w. S. Sibson, merchant, Port
land, Robert Bell, cashier Oregon
and Washington Mortgage bank,
and William Dunbar, produce
merchant, Portland, William Ian
son and p. NJ. Cochrane, mer-
chants of Dundee, Scotland, direc-
tors of the Oregon and Washing
ton Mortgage Savings bank, are
also large stockholders.