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he has sold Thomas Electric Oil for the
past three years, and nothing Of the kind
has ever given such decided satisfaction
for coughs, colds, sore yhroats, and rheu-
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Sold by Robinson & Hinrichs.
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ard we guarantee what we saT. Price
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relieve them. Price zoe. Sold at the
Central Drug Store.
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FIFTEEN POUNDS GAINED IN THREE WEEKS,
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gained fifteen pounds while taking tie first three
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Aawrenceburg, Anderson Co.. Ky.
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symptom of consumption that y does no; dissi-
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Self Abuse. as
Mental Anxiety
Loss of Memory.
Pains in the back
or side, aud dis
eases that lead to
consumption. In
sanity and an ear
ly grave. The spe-
cifc medicine is
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To Nervous Sufferers--The Great Euro-
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1t is positive cure for spermatorrhea Seminal
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-22
Miscellany.



In gambrelroofed cottage unpainted and gray
And where the brown grapevine is climbing across
The shingles are covered with patches Of moss.
BY the wood hreside in the winter she Sits
In list-bottomed rocker, and sings as she knits
In quayering voice with tremulous Groom,
Ana the click Of her needle keeps time to the tune.
Her Bible she reads, slowly turning the leaves,
And she garners bright grain from Its beautiful
And the tears dim her eyes as she lifts them on high
In search Of her treasure laid mp in the sky.
In her best sunday gown, whether ailing or we'll
She trots to her meeting at sound OF the bell;
And she sits IN her pew like wren on perch
This little gray dame In Puritan church.
Our very old people remember, they think,
When her hair was glossy and black as a mink,
And her cheeks red roses her teeth white pearls
And this little old woman the fairest Of girls
She had a dear lover, alack and a dayl
sailor who sailed from the beautiful bay;
And the summers may blush, and the winters may
pale,
But their sun never shines on his homecoming sail
At a little round table from over the sea
She sits at the sunset and pours out her tea,
And the delicate cup and its saucer white
As a floating pond lily just kissed by the light.
And ship under sail, with It's fiag at the mast,
All laden with memories brought from the past,
Is painted upon them as lifelike and fair
As the mirage that floats in the orient air.
HIS ship that he sailed in, bis sweetheart to wed,
By others forgotten-the sunset grows red
But the little old woman just murmurs a prayer,
And smiles as she knows that her lover is there.
But day will soon come when the lilac's perfume
Through the half-open window will float through the
room,
And the house will b. quiet, and she be at rest,
With the single white her motonless breast.
Aud the angels will come with their gittering wings,
While the parson he prays and the choir II sings,
And bear TO the home that IL fairer than day
The little old woman from over the way.
-PTOuidence Journal
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A Bad Time for the Woman suf-


This has been bad winter for the advo-
Gates Of woman suffrage. Their measures
have been acted on in various forms by the
Legislatures Of at least q half-dozen states,
and with uniform ill.success. In Connecti-
cut, II has of late years been customary for
the House to pass a woman suffrage bill and
for the Senate to defeat it, This year the or
der was reversed, and bill giving women
the right to vote on school matters and to be
elected members of school boards was pre-
sented first to the Senate. The house passed
it hastily, then reconsidered it in a sort of
panic, and finally eoncurred with the House
in adjourning action to the next session. The
reasons assigned we're that there was no pro-
vision for registration that the measure was
not confined to x-paying women, and that
if it became a law, it would have made posi-
BILE a combination between men and women
of the ''lower orders" (by which Roman
Catholics are understood to have been meantl
strong enough to have absolutely controlled
the public schools, at least in cities. In In
diana, a woman suffrage bill was killed, first
in the upper and then the lower house. The
Maine Senate accepted an adverse report on g
proposed constitutional amendment authoriz-
ing woman suffrage and the Maine House
killed bill comforting on women the right of
suffrage in school matters In the Missouri
legislature, a bill was introduced providing
that if, at the next general election, q major
ity of all the women in the state over p years
of age expressed, by ballot, a desire for the
right of suffrage, then a constitutional amend
ment granting the franchise should be sub
mitted to the legal-that is, we suppose, to
the male-voters. Since then the telegraph
has had nothing to say about the bill, and
presumably it has not passed. A bill favor
ing woman suffrage was reported TO the New
York Assembly 'for its consideration" which
it is scarcely likely to receive. Perhaps the
most stringent woman suffrage bill ever sug-
gested was that presented to the legislature of
Wisconsin 1t not only authorized, but
required, female adults to vote at the
next general election upon the question
whether they wished to assume the rights
and duties of male citizens, including
the franchise. Any woman not so vot-
ing, unless excused by q medical certi6-
cate of disability, was declared to be guilty
of a misdemeanor, and was to be fined not
less than 800, or imprisoned not more than
three moNths, or both and any man wrong
fully interfering with the casting of any We
mans vote was to be fined not less than S2,-
600, or imprisoned not more than two years,
or both. Such an extreme measure would
have no chance whatever in the East, but in
the Wisconsin Senate it failed by tie vote
--Neio York Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-22

lating TO psychology and physiology Of the
brain, being called in, says that he can ac-
count for his condition only by supposing
that while his intellect had been resumed
along with his new life, his soul had fed for.
ever. He argues that were this a case only
OF insanity the brain would not have increased
in brillancy, nor would the memory have
continued so perfect
Ldter.-December 1st The blasphomies
and obscene conduct and conversation of Mr.
Isaacs having become too horrible, il was de-
termined to discontinue the stimulus and dis
connect the battery. This being done the
fatal sign Of hiccoughing began, and in thir-
ty minutes the animal heat and all signs of
life had disappeared, and death had resumed
his sway. Immediately on his dissolution
the eyes sank, the skin shrivelled, hideous
stencil pervaded the apartment, and the
corpse had all the appearance of having been
dead for weeks. Thus ended one Of the
most remarkable experiments on record one,
the genuineness of which is beyond dispute,
and which would seem to establish the fact
that science may prolong life even after the
soul has left the body.
Note. DIR. dAlembert says that prior to
to this experiment he has made several simi-
lar ones on the bodies of cats and dogs slarv-
ed to death for the purpose of experimenting
- Translated from the Revue MedicdIe.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-22

What purports to be q Trustworthy expla-
nation of the manner in which Benjamin F.
Butler acquired the unhappy fame of a pur-
loiner of silver spoons is given by the Wash
ington correspondent of a Western newspa-
per. A lady went to Gen. Garfield some
months ago, and introduced herself as the
daughter of Gen. David E. Twiggs, who left
our army, where he had gained the rank of
Major-G General, to join the secessionists at the
opening of the rebellion. She stated her OBJ
iect to be the recovery of her fathers two
swords captured by Butler when he entered
New Orleans in the spring of 1862. One
sword had been voted TO Twiggs by Congress
in recognition of his services during the Mex
ican war the other was the one he had
drawn in behalf of the ''confederacy." She
was particularly anxious to secure the latter,
because her father had priced it far above its
fellow. Garfield referred her to Butler, whom
she feared to meet on account of the terrible
reputation he had gained in the South. Hav-
ing been assured that he was not nearly so
black as he had been painted, she sought him
out, and, to her SURPRISE was very politely
received. He informed her that he had sent
the swords to Washington, with the request
that one be given to the Annapolis Academy
and the other to West Point, as trophies of
the civil war. His request was not complied
with. They were, instead, locked up in the
Vaults OF Iue treasury IOr bdIe Keeping, ana
one of the duplicate keys was delivered to
him. He then added 'You have not,
my dear Madam, asked me about your
family plate, which have so often been ac-
cused of stealing to decorate my own table
with. You, no doubt, in common with many
Southerners, think the charge true. / will
enlighten you on the subject. As soon as 1
had occupied your fathers deserted house,
one of your colored servants came to me with
a lot of silver, saying that your father had
buried it in the garden to keep it from the
hated Yankees but that as now he had gone,
the servant, having seen the act, dug it up,
and was desirous to hand it over to the prop
er authorities. l used the silver while had
my headquarters at your fathers place; but
afterward 1 turned over every piece-spoons,
forks, salvers, and dishes-over to the Quar-
termaster's Department. Here, madam, are
the vouchers for every article brought me by
your colored servant" And Butler opened
his desk and took out a neatly arranged pack
ct of papers, each of which was regularly and
formally signed and credited, relieving Butler
from all responsibility in the much-vexed
matter. This will not, of course, prevent
most Of the Southerners and many of the
Northerners from swearing that Butler did
steal Twiggs's silver and never returned ii
and never accounted for il. There are false
hoods which no amount of truth or disproval
will or can extinguish and Butler and the
spoons is a conspicuous example thereof-N
y. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-22

The table of contents of the May Interna-
tionRl Review embraces a number of articles
of interest and value. The place of honor is
accorded to Mr.. A. V. Dieey, who writes
about England's Chief Justice, who died last
year-Sir Alexander Cockburn. Though the
article has little Of the biographical element,
and gives but meagre idea of the subjects
life, it is valuable as showing the great advo-
cate and judges legal career. Nine. z. Rag
ozin contributes the conclusion of her paper
upon ''The Last Trial of Russian Nihilists, {"
the first part of which has been SO we'll re-
ceived and favorably referred to by the press.
'Taxation of Interstate Commerce" forms
the theme for a short essay by Mr.. Brooks
Adams. Mr.. William G.. Low writes con-
cerning 1.-The Balance of the Geneva Award. {"
Another article bearing upon political mat
ters is by Mr. Henry Gannett upon "rhe Al
legged Census Frauds in the South" Mr.. w.
Fraser Rae discusses 1.-THE Life and Writ
ings of George Eliot" in a manner that will
be found TO be rather interesting and instruc-
tive, Notwithstanding the great amount al
ready written about her. Mr.. /. N. Ford
writes of the constitutional Tendencies ia
France" An article by bright young ia
panese student in America, Mr.. X. Mitsuk-
uri, upon "Reeent Changes in Japan" may
be called the novelty of the number, and it
will also be found 10 be a piece of literary
work worthy of the pen of men who have not
been obliged to learn foreign language as a
preparation. The number is sconoluded with
a short criticism upon some recently pub
lished histories of the United States. The
number is meaty, and contains an unusual
amount of interesting reading. New York
A. s. Barnes q Co. Five dollars q year hf-
y cents q number.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-22

The North American Review for May con-
tains a striking article by the Hon. David
Dudley Field on Capitalization in the Fed
eral Government" That our polity is rapid
ly advancing in the direction of centraliza-
ton is demonstrated by the author; but
whether Capitalization is really formidable
evil or only bugbear is a question which
men will probably continue to decide accord
ing TO their several political predictions
Whatever the readers bias, Mr.. Fields pa
per will command his respectful attention,
and it will be read with interest and profit
The second article is upon the new revision
of the Bible, by the Rev. DIR. SchAf, of the
American committee of revision. Mr.. JUS
tice Strong writes of ''The Needs of the Su-
preme Court" and advocates the establish
ment Of a court of appeals, intermediate be-
tween the U. S. Supreme Court and the cir
cult courts. The Hon. George Q: Cannon,
the first advisor of the President of the Nor
mon church, and delegate TO Congress- makes
a vigorous defence of utah and its People. "
The question, 'Shall Americans build Ships?"
is considered by Mr.. John Roach, the ship
builder, who brings forward large number
Of facts 10 prove that the people of the United
States must build ships if they would hold
place among maritime nations. The other
articles are 1.-The Life-Saving Service" by
the Hon. S. S, Cox; "The Ruins of Central
America, by NJ. Oharnay; and finally an at
tack on evolution philosophy written in a
vein of the finest irony and entitled, ''What
Morality Have We Left p
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-22

DEATH OF THE "WANDERING JEW. told
Alexander, the wandering Jew," who for
over half-century has wandered alone over
the face of the earth, making his appearance
periodically about twice year in New Eng
land, has Just died without friend, aged 81,
at the Middlebury town farm. His real name
is supposed TO have been Francis William
Alexander. He was a Scotch Highlander,
and in early life removed with his wealthy
parents TO the north of Ireland. He gradu-
ated at the University of Dublin, but, for
some mysterious crime, as is supposed, fed
from the country and became tramp, wan
dering principally over the United States.
He was supplied with ample means. frequent
ly exhibiting hundreds of dollars, while
dressed in the garb of a mendicant. He was
possessed of a remarkable memory and fine
scholarly attainments, yet was at times very
coarse and profane in his language. Many
elderly people of to-day throughout New
England remember sold Alexander" in their
youth. Hswas then the terror of all school
children, for whom he manifested an especial
dislike. He died without revealing anything
more as to his identity or that of his family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-22

a Perfeoted Purifer of the sr,tem

A Perfected Purifier of the System.
TONIC" Increasing the strength, o5riatino The
cFsctsQf debihty, and restoring healthy Functions"
WEBSTER
For Indigestion, and Dyspepsia,
the many forms of Liver Com
2laint, Impure and Impoverished
Blood, and Functional Derange-
ments attendant upon Debility, and
for Building up the weak, Ash
Tonic is doubtless the most prompt
and certain remedy yet devised. In
1-2 lib. bottles, z . cents; Six bottles,
81. Accredited Physicians and
Clergymen, who may desire to test
the Tonic, will be supplied with not
exceeding six bottles, at Onc-half
the retail price, money to accom-
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and by d. B. Dewey & Co., 40 Dey
ST., N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-22

An ENGLISH CRITIo ON W. NJ. HUNT.-n
conclusion, we may sum up the exhibition by
saying that it perhaps interests us more in
the painter who executed the pictures than
in the pictures themselves, for it seems to
show genuine artistic genius struggling, des-
pite much admiration of other mems work,
to beat out an individual path of its own, and
only failing because its possessor saw too
clearly the merits of too many people. Mr..
Hunt wanted TO be Couture, Delacroix, and
Millet rolled into one, and ended by being
aud ii was no small achievements Vermont
Ruskin. The SDectdtOr
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LARGEST STOCK,
FINEST GOODS,
LOWEST PRICES,
To be found in the State.

Each Department is now
full and complete, with all
the latest novelties Of the
season, in Fancy and Staple
DRY GOODS, CARPETS, OIL
CLOTHS, MATT1NGs, RUGS,
ETC., and each Department
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elsewhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-22

There is considerable interest concerning
the session OF the New Hampshire legislature
to be held next June, the first under the bien-
Whether or not United States Senator viii
be chosen TO succeed Senator Rollins is not
yet decided Mr.. Rollins endeavored to get
an act passed by Congress permitting the cleo
tion to take place next June, but failed, and
the lawyers In the state are divided In opinion
as to whether Mr.. ROllins's successor should
be chosen In 1881 or 1883.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-04-22

Nothing is impossible to a strong will aud
a clear head. The older a man grows the
more difficult it is for him to renounce bad
habits but there is no habit, however bad,
which cannot be thrown of, even upon the
very threshold of the grave. If man wants
to give up chewing or smoking, however, he
had better start now, and not wait on for the
threshold. York Commercial AdVer-
fiSeT
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''Shall l read you a pretty story, Efie ?"
"Has 1t got q moral in Il ?" eyes, darling"
"Then, Mumsey, I'd rather not story
with moral is like jam with powder in
itl"-PNAeA.
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DYEING..SIEAM GLEANSINGI

variety Of colors MeniS Clotbing dyed or steam
Seansed and pressed without ripping croeking.
Ousrges paid one way on goods sent by expresS d.
lyle M. HALE. Proprietor,
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>35 cents. A Mothers
remedy for sleepless and irritable
Children. The Recipe of Old d.,
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not Narcotic. Formula published
with each bottle. For Flatulency,
assimilating the food, Sour Stomach,
Feverishness, Worms, and Disor-
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est sale of any article dispensed by
Druggists.
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CARPET DEPARTMENT.

1 have now ready for inspection and sale a
line of the Choicest Carpets ever
offered in this market, of the
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ings.
The very best full fve-frame body Brussels
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$1.75 to S1,s7t.)
very good line of Tapestry Carpets at
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very choice patterns, from $I.OO to $1.25.
Lowell Manufacturing Co.'S best Extra
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are fully 1oc per yard under city prices.)
Also, full line of medium and low priced
Carpets, Mattings, oil.CloLhs, Rugs, Carpet
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Remember, ace bay only the best
goods and sell at the LOaCeSt prices.
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MATTER.
Conclusion.

With few exceptions, philosophers have
olassed whatever is known to exist into "mat-
ter" and mind" often substituting for the
latter word the term "spiritp as more sug-
gestive Of immortality than the word mind, 4"
which certainly conveys little more than an
idea of the mental principle arising from the
organized, living brain. Light and heat are
exceptions. Once these agents were believed
to be material substances, composed of in
hnitely small atoms emanating from the lu-
minous or calorihc body. Hence Thomp-
son: