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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The members of the Fayetteville Library
Association are notified that the annual meet
ing will be held at Mrs. Newton's, May 18th,
at B o'clock P. NJ.
The Sunday school connected with the
Congregational church will meet for reorgan-
ization next Sunday, May lst Immediately
after morning service.
The Young Helpers will meet Saturday
afternoon with Miss Mamie Plat TO work on
an autograph quilt, for which committee
will be sent out to solicit names, asking for
ten cent. to accompany each name. All who
are willing to aid the Orphans Home in Bur
hngton will thus have an opportunity to add
their mite.
The parsonage has been rented by Mr..
Underwood of Putney, who, with his family,
will move here soon.
MARY Newton has been engaged as teach
or of the summer term of school in Fayette-
vile, Addie T.. Plimpton in Williamsville,
Abbie NJ. Higgins in No. 4, and Julia Kenney
in No. 3.
The steam mill company take possession
of Fish's shop May LIST. They have rented
two or three village houses, and the indica-
tons are that good business is in prospect.
Your correspondent has been greatly in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The Republican Senators met in caucus
Wednesday to consider the present situation
of affairs in the Senate, and after very full
exchange Of opinions decided to appoint a
committee to consider the general question as
to the advisability of holding executive ses-
sions to act upon the Presidents nominations
There was harmonious feeling regarding
the necessity of concerted action, and there
was no hint of backing down from the prin.
ciple that the majority must rule in the SEN
ate. 1t was also the common sentiment that
the liberal movement in Virginia must be
supported. The question is how to hold ex-
ecutive sessions and attend to some of the
nominations, and perhaps to the Chinese
treaties, without appearing TO back down on
the main question. The caucus committee
probably will not report before next week,
and meantime the situation will remain un-
changed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The foreign immigration to this country is
not only greater by one-third thus far this
year than it was last, but there is a great i'm
provement in the character of the immigrants.
Last year tens of thousands of Irish and Ger
man emigrants left their own countries in q
condition Of pauperism, being literally driv-
en- out by want of food, and were brought
here by their kinsfolk or charitable associa-
tons. The immigrants who are coming now
are, as a rule, men of small capital, skilled
workmen or tenRnt-farmers who have DELHI
erately decided upon permanent change Of
base. They are of the class who will add 10
the solid prosperity Of the country as soon as
they can get work or land. In Barry county,
Missouri, 1885, 900 acres of land have just been
bought by agents OF Scotch company. and
numbers of thrifty Scotohmen will arrive and
take possession of the land in time to have
their farms cleared, fenced and ready fol-
next years planting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

Among the stories and rumors about the
star frauds is one that s. W. Dorsey, ex-Sen-
Ator from Arkansas and secretary of the Re-
publican National Committee, is involved in
the fraudulent contracts, his brother, ]. w.
Dorsey, having been used as cover for him.
A New York Times correspondent declares
that ''only little over three years ago this
brother was farmer in Vermont, an igno-
rant, stupid specimen of humanity. He was
not SO stupid, that his more brilliant brother
could not use him as a cats'-paw to pull the
gold from the public Treasury, and he was
brought to Washington for this purpose" s.
W. Dorsey meets this charge with letter To
the New York Herald in which he says there
is not word of truth in any allegation that
he has been corruptly connected with any
government contract whatever
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

Asa Smith, the well-knovn stone mason
of this place, died on the morning of tho 25th
inst, at the age Of nearly n years. He was
taken violently i'll about the first of August
last with severe pain across the breast, e1-
tending to his shoulders and arms, causing
great difficulty in breathing. His physicians,
Drs. S. N. Bemis and G. s, Foster, pro-
nounced it a disease of the heart. Though
at times more comfortable, his sufferings for
the last three days of his life were intense.
His funeral was on the afternoon Of the 26th
and was attended by Rev. II. B. Morgan.
He leaves a wife and four children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29
been preserved TO us, gives us confidence in
its authenticity such as could not well have
been obtained in any other way.

been preserved 10 us, gives us confidence in
it's authenticity such as could not well have
been obtained in any other way.
THE SUMMERS BAND CONCERTS
In view Of the general public expectation
that we are TO have a series Of outdoor con-
certs from our military band during the APP
preaching warm season, and in the lack OF a
suitable place for such concerts in the busi-
ness centre Of the village, why should not the
village common be utilized for that purpose
II would be a simple matter 10 furnish ac-
commodations there for the band and, II need
be, to scatter few seats or benches about
for the use Of listeners. The effect Of the
music would be much finer and the comfort
Of the people would be much greater than is
possible in the contracted quarters Of Main
street or the space in front Of the town hall,
with only the dusty earth, hot pavements
and brick walls for surroundings. Let II be
understood that some certain evening in the
week is TO be devoted 10 this purpose during
the season. and we believe that all our mer-
chants would be glad to unite in an early
closing movement on that evening, thus Civ
ing themselves and their employees an outing,
while not a dollar OF trade would be lost. On
a warm, pleasant evening the people Of the
village, old and young, would gather on the
common just as readily and conveniently as
tunity TO make a trial In some sort OF that
outdoor life and sociability which we are
constantly told that the Germans so much de-
light In in the Fatherland, and which is coming
to be the custom in the cities and larger
towns of this country. II found necessary or
desirable, in order TO meet the wishes OF the
residents Of all sections Of the village, the
programme might be changed one evening in
each month by giving the concert in Forest
Square, Esteyville, or on Cemetery hill Why
should not this plan be tried?
MASONIC OFFICERS.
Boduseant CommaRday, No. Z, h. T.
j. l.. Simonds, L. c.; Geo. X. Russell, Gen. I;
]. Henry Pratt, q. G.; H. w. Simonds, prel-
late G. II. Stevens, s. w; J. II. Capcn, j.
W.; L. +. Brooks, treasurer d. A. Abbott,
recorder; NJ. L. Corbett, O. L. Piper, s. b.;
l. d. Bailey, d. Leonard, A. 7. Mcclure, O.
G.; H. z. Taylor, armorer and sentinel.
Fort Drummer n. A. Chapter, No. 12.-
w. II. Vinton, II. p; l. d. Bailey, X; 1. X.
Allen, s.. f. f. Brooks, treasurer d. A. Alb
bot, secretary; +. A. Walker, G. H.; NJ. L.
Corbett, p. s.; p. s. Chase, II. A. c.; Harry
Rowe, NJ. Sd "; G. L. Lundberg, NJ. I'd VI;
r.. NJ. Lennox, NJ. LIST "; II. E. Taylor, SEN
tinel.
Columbian Lodge, No. sc b. Dickin-
son, W. NJ; +. A. Walker, s. W.; John Or
ton, j. W. L. +. Brooks treasurer; II. f.
Taylor, secretary @. A. Reed, s. D.; @. +.
Reed, J. D.; A. L. Mcclure, chaplain; @. g.
johnson, S. 81 j. Z. Monroe, J. S.; A. H.
Davis, Tyler.
RECORD MATCH AT OAK GROVE RANGE APRIL 49,
In the weekly competition match for the
club badge, Nichols gracefully surrendered to
Lamb:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

TAX REFoBM.-A bill is now pending in
the Massachusetts House of Representatives
designed TO prevent double taxation of mort
cages. The bill provides that the interest OF
the mortgage shall be assessed as real estate
in the city or town where the land lies, and
the mortgagor shall be assessed for the value
Of the real estate deducting the interest of the
mortgage. If the mortgage fails to make
a statement of his interest, the mortgage
deed shall be the evidence thereof, provided
that the amount Of the mortgage is not great
err than that Of the assessed value of the land.
Mortgagors and mortgages are regarded az
joint owners until the mortgage takes pos
session. All taxes constitute a lien upon
property as heretofore, and any sale of mort
gagged properly for unpaid taxes will be in
the name Of the joint owners II either par
ty fails to pay his proportion of the tax the
other may pay it. II paid by the mortgage,
the sum will be added to the principal of the
mortgage, and if paid by the mortgagor, the
sum may be deducted from the amount due
the mortgage. Savings banks are exempt
from taxation on such portion of their depos-
its as is invested under mortgage or in real
estate used for banking purposes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

We notice several improvements are being
made here this week. Geo. L. Albee is re.
pairing and painting his house. H. @. Coates
is painting his barn. The Baptist society is
having its house of worship painted; and we
understand that repairs upon the inside of the
house will be commenced next week. This
will give the society one of the neatest and
most commodious churches in town. E. ].
Reed has commenced work ON his new barn.
II. W. Brigham is shingling his barn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen N. Haggett Of
Newton, N. H., are stopping with Mrs. Mary
B. Wheeler of this place.
There is rumor aloat that we are to
have a telephone from this place to North
Adams, but we understand that Judge Ballou,
DIR. Stafford and Lawyer Brigham say they
will not have telephone poles erected in front
OF their residences, so we suppose the project
will be a failure
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

Henry W. Smith, farmer aged 65, Rv.
ing in the west part of the town, hung him
self in his barn last Thursday morning. De-
spondency was the cause.
Dennis CallAhAn's house, near the rail-
road crossing on Water street, was burned
Monday night, the family barely escaping.
ed.
j. M. Reed is removing his box manu-.
factory from Westport to one of the Beaver
Mills buildings
DR.. G. II. Russell has procured and re-
leased ten pairs of Florida quail. hoping to
secure their introduction here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

Our people are all ready to give Rev. N.
F. Perry, the new Methodist pastor, cordial
welcome. 8,
The ladies of Emmanuel church will hold
an apron festival at Engine hall next Thurs
day evening
The listers have completed the listing of
personal property, and five have been doubled
under the new law.
Mrs. L. L. Beeman has been taken sick
at West Brookfeld, Mass, with diphtheria.
j. W. Oauger, q machine tender in the
Fall Mountain Paper Mill, had his left arm so
severely burned ON Tuesday evening, that it
will disable him from work for some time.
Between 60 and 40 couples attended the
ball by the Ancient Order of Hibernans last
Friday evening and the occasion was a sue
cess both socially and financially - Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

sufficient power TO steam across the Atlantic
in not more than seven days. Milford Haven,
which is situated in the southwest corner Of
Wales, is chosen as the European port from
the fact that II is 40 miles nearer the United
States than Liverpool and, by means Of the
Great Western railroad, is in direct commun-
ication with London and central England. The
signs of the times have been pointing toward
some such move as this The attempt of the
company is to do for the ocean travel what
the limited" express trains do for land tray
Ell on the trunk lines of railroad.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

terested in reading the series Of articles con-
tributed by "s. Il. O." Of Wilmington, con-
oluded in the last number Of The PH1SIx.
The writer discloses knowledge OF the nat
ural sciences such as few men possess, and q
comprehension Of philosophical principles
that would do credit to one OF much hlgher
pretensions. H.
rive cordially and fully endorse our CORE
spondenps allusion. rs. Z. C.'s' series OF ar
ticles on matter" have shown degree Of
intelligent and painstaking scientific study
which few men outside the ranks Of profes.
sional scientists show willingness to under
take or an ability to compass at the present
day.-ED. PHOENIX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

Senator Morrill,, in a speech in the Senate
last Friday, denied the Democratic allegation
tina. a corrupt bargain had been made by the
Republicans with Mr.. Malone, and charged
the Democrats with want of chivalry in as
sailing the Virginia senator. Mr.. Morrill,
said that the Democratic charges were as un-
Just as those which were made against Henry
Clay, and that the stories that were being
hurled against Mr.. Malone would fall HARM
less at his feet and form a monumental pile
upon which he could stand with greater
strength and proclaim the gospel of free
ballot and fair count.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The house and lot of Rev. I. J. CLARK
brought $500 at auction, last week Wednes-
day, Mrs. Cyrus Holton being the purchaser.
In addition to the two fires mentioned
last week-the burning of ]. L. Nations
house and Geo. Fishers barn--a large pile Of
corn stalks near Timothy Crailin's barn
burned on Thursday evening and caused 0
third alarm of fire. The Gazette correspond.
ent thinks the Horthfeld people should be
admonished by these fires Of their need Of
fire apparatus and suitable organization in
case of fire. Mr.. Nation will probably re-
build on the site of his burned house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The entire debt of Virginia principal and
interest, is $50, 9O5, 900. The readjusters
C lain that one-third of this amount belongs
to West Virginia, and should be paid by that
tate. West Virginia denies that there is any
obligation resting upon her for the payment
of any portion of the debt incurred by Vir-
ginia before West Virginia was set off, and
whether Virginia is really responsible for the
whole debt or for only two-thirds of it is one
of the principal questions at issue between
the so-called debt payers and the readjusters.
The measure known as the Riddleberger
bill takes the debt as it stood at the begin
ming of the war, $31, OOO, 600, sets of one
third to West Virginia, makes no account of
the accrued interest, and proposes to pay in
terest at 8 per cent. ON the balance. This,
practically and in short is the scheme sup
ported by Mr.. Malone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

at Ludlow, Mass, where he remained yean
going thence TO PhillipstoD Mass, and aftsr,
pastorate OF two years at Phillipston he va,
called 10 the church at Jenksyille, where h.
NAMED an active, earnest pastor Of the church
until his death. Mr.. Cushmen leaves a via
ow. who has never failed to win the esleem
and love Of the people wherever she and ben
husband have been. A son about % aud I,
daughter about 10 years ofage are left with be,
TO mourn the loss Of a kind, indulgent father
whose loss Is also mourned by the diHerep,
churches and many personal friends where h.
has lahOred "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The "star" route service derived It's name
from the practice in the post Office depart
ment of designating the three words, ''cer-
tainty, celebrity and security" by three stars,
thus -. 1t embraces the mail service per-
formed on horseback, by stage coach, horse
and buggy, on foot, or any way allowable
except by railroad and steamboat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The advantage of living in a country so
vast that no crop can be failure in all parts
of it is illustrated by late reports from the
wheat fields. Cool-headed men in Minnesota
are predicting large yield of the best quail
ity, owing to the reserves of moisture stored
in the soil at an unusual depth, while from
Ohio word comes that the crop of 1881, con-
trary to premature reports, is likely to be
above the average and may be the largest
ever harvested in the state. With these COM
Portable promises to lean on, it is not worth
while to despond over the news from Kansas,
where it is ad mitted that, owing to bad wealth
or in March, the wheat crop will fall much
below the average.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

Rev. Geo. B. Cow of Brattloboro deliy.
ers his lecture on 1.-THE Struggling Idea OF
Human Society, at the Baptist church next
Thursday evening.
The Telephone Company was organized
Monday evening by the election of the fol.
lowing officers: President, John A. Farms,
worth; vice president, A. N. swain; score.
tary, F. B. Locke treasurer, W. II. Camn-
bell directors, Geo. A. Brown, Chas. Smith.
Geo. o. Guild, L. P. Barry, H. O. Wiley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

As a matter of justice to oil concerned, and
in the absence of any specific charges by the
government or proof of guilt, it should be
said that Gen. Brady denies that he has been
guilty of any collision with contractors, or of
any fraudulent practices whatever, or that he
ever profted a dollar by any contract during
his administration of the Office of Second
Assistant Postmaster General. In every case,
he says, where mail service was expedited
or contractors compensation was increased
it was done by the advice and at the express
solicitation of the senator, representative, or
territorial delegate directly interested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29
s, mI,M 4 ,Sd. Wis, last week had snow

drifts IA feet high.
-. PRESIDENT Garfield and wife supply their
ltue Disciple church with flowers each Sun
gay. After the service they acknowledge
salutations and chat with their neiehbors lust
like anybody else.
Ten Mormon elders arrived at New York
wednesday from England with 200 Mormon
converts bound to Salt Lake City.
There are l27 smallpox and lO7 typhus
fever patients on Blaokwell's island. During
the past week there were s9 new cases Of
smallpox and 81 of typhus fever.
a. "A disease which is rapidly spreading in
the neighborhood of Painesvine' o., Is de-
elared by experienced physicians to be Asiatio
=, They do not tolerate bunRlinR at execu-
uons in Russia. When the Nihilists were
hanged on April 10, Michaeloff's rope broke
twice, and the executioner has received q
dent. 'N' 49,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

General Grant has been making an inter
esting speech in Mexico upon the subject of
annexation. He recounted the history of the
Santa Domingo project, and expressed his
opinion that the people of the United States
would not be willing to accept Mexico, even
if, as in the case of Santo Domingo, ninety
nine hundredths of the inhabitants of the
country seeking annexation desired it. He
said: 1--WE want no more land. We do want
to improve what we have, and we want to
see our neighbors improve and grow SO
strong that the designs of any other country
could not endanger them" The General still
carries level head.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The Detamer now says thst it was an
American woman that said (" 'Misther Hir-
rick never ashked me fur a scripshun. He
washn't so name. He Civ me the money,
and then she swore and raved like a Western
blizzard. Wont you ask Charles 10 be hon.
est just for once and tell us all about il 2
People are curious to know whether that
''schnaik" really was fish or a toad, and IL
so which. 4.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The listers found only two persons who
refused to give in their list. Although IN
some cases there was a very large increase Of
taxable property, the full grand list Of The
town was not doubled, as was expected BY
many.
Last week Mr.. John Leach had COW
give birth TO four calves None Of them
Gvad
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29
Local Intelligence.


Twenty-four cards, finest yet offered, for II cents.
Address "Cards,n PHGNIx ONCE Brat,leboro.
One pair Of Silver sebright Bantams, and breeding
pen Of Golden sebrlghts for sale. Inquire at PHUNIx
once.
special communication Of Brattleboro Lodge, "U.
will be held at Masonic hall next Monday evening"
May I'd, at Ia o'clock Work, IN. NJ" degree. An
Masons in good standing cordially invited. BY or
der Of the W. NJ l.. sIMoNDs, secy.
Sherman JENNIE, agents, have paid me this day
SIS, promptly, satisfactorily and in full for loss Of
time occasioncd by accident March 1, 1881.
GEO. A. BLISS.
Bratteboro, April 49, 1881.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

A company has just been organized in
England with the distinct purpose of running
a high-class and high-speed line of steamers
across the Atlantic, to carry only irst-clAss
passengers and costly or quickly perishAble
merchandise. The proposed points of de-
partur9 and arrival of its ships are Milford
Haven and New York. The company is to
have capital of $l2, 600, and proposes
at the outset TO build i've steamers, having q
cauying capacity Of 5000 tons each, and with
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The listers report a large increase OF per.
sonal property in this town, the amount being
S123, 057 more than in 1880.
Service at the Congregational church will
be in the morning, instead Of afternoon, dur
ing the summer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29
GBrDermont 9Benif,
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 1881.

The VERMONT REooRD AND FARMER teas
combined Nth TEE PHoSix May let, lssO--the sub
serfpton hst, and good ,eiH Of the Record and
Farmer becoming the property Of the proprietors q,
The Ph0nir icifhout reserpc
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The item copied from the Bellows Falls
Times, two weeks ago, relative to choice sug-
ar made in one of the Vermont Farm Machine
Co.'S evaporators, should have given the
credit for the sugar to Mr.. Warren 8. Fessen-
den, the agent for the eyaporators. During
the past season these evaporators have more
than sustained their excellent reputation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The concert in aid of the Baptist chapel
was decided success. The reading by Miss
Mary E. Bliss was highly appreciated.
Rev. S. A. Read proposes to give lee
ture at the Baptist church next Sunday eve
ming at 1880 o'clock Subject 1.-THE moral
difficulties of the Bible"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

Miss Browns elocution recital for the
benefit of Londonderry pupils is changed 30
as TO be given at the North village Friday
evening, and at the South village Saturday
evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

Appearances indicate that less than one
sixth of the maturing per cent. bonds will
be presented for payment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

Rev. f. W. Whitney will preach in the
Universalist church next Sunday at 2 80 =. N.
There will be an examination of teachers
at the town hall, Saturday, at 10 o'clock A. M.
Schools will begin the first Monday in May.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

Rev. j. H. Hamilton will preach at the
church on Sunday, May 9th, at 1890 A. NJ.
All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The agricultural society will hold meet
ing at 2 p. N. tomorrow to appoint com
mittee and make arrangements for the next
annual fair.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

The public examination Of teachers takei
place at the Centre tomorrow at . A. N.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-29

After the match for the badge, the follow
ing ereditable scores were made by members,
in practice shooting: