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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11
Prize. for Young vernon, Farmers.

The Burlington Free Press of the 10th inst,
contains list of the yield of corn and pota-
toes from one-eighth of an acre, obtained by
Vermont boys, for which prizes were offered
by the trustees of the State Agricultural Col
lege. The first boy on each list receives
prize of $25 and scholarship in the Univer-
sity, the second boy 500, the third SIS, the
fourth $40, and the fifth So. Three hundred
and five boys, from LAG towns, sent in their
names as competitors many of them in both
kinds of crops. The FIRST prize, for corn,
was taken by Frank J. Hubbard of Whiting
and the first prize of the same amount, for
potatoes, by Lewis s. Breed Of Goshen. The
second prize of $50, for corn, was taken by
Edgar j. Tuthill of Newfane; and for pota-
toes by Frank j. Hubbard The third prize
of SIS, for corn, was taken by j. L. Goode-
now of Montpelier and for potatoes by Burt
Royce of Williamstown. The fourth and fifth
prizes for corn were taken by Edward N.
Casey of Whiting, and H. E. Thayer of Gull
ford and for potatoes by Eugene Plastridge
of Mortified, and George Il. Powers of
Lunenburgh. The best yield reached was
at the rate of 1872 bushels of dry shelled corn
to the acre, and of 492 bushels of potatoes to
the acre. As the average production of Yer
corn and 14O of potatoes to the acre, it will
be seen that the results secured by the boys
are quite encouraging. Mr.. Tuthil's yield Of
corn was at the rate of 121 bushels to the
acre-only one bushel short Of that which
won the first premium. In the list of
competitors in corn whose yield exceeded the
rate of 80 bushels to the acre, appear the
names of F. w. and E. A. Burnham of Put
ney, Fred H. Scott of Townshend, L. ].
Thayer of Guilford, G. Z. Corser of Dummers-
ton, John e. Leach of Westminster, and L.
E. Cooley and r. L. Convey of Brattleboro.
Among the competitors in potatoes whose
yield exceeded the rate of 800 bushels per
acre were E. G. Tuthill of Newfane, Charles
II. Prentiss of Windham, Earnest G. Larabee
of Halifax, Frank o. Willard of Grafton, and
Edward Mather of Brattleboro. The result
of these competitions, which have awakened
so general an interest among the farmers
boys throughout the state. cannot but prove
highly beneficial, and we hope that this plan
of offering prizes will be continued.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

There was a donation for Rev. f. T.
Lovett on Friday evening, 4th inst. the
weather was unfavorable, but an agreeable
occasion was enjoyed.
There was quite a heavy snow fall on
the 4th inst.
-Sugar-makers are preparing for active
operations.
The tender sympathies of this cOmmuni-
~ were awakened by the recent death of
Frank A., only son of A. @. Stetson, one of
our most worthy and respected citizens. He
was beautiful boy, the favorite of the
neighborhood, the light and joy of the house,
hold, and was developing an intellect beyond
his years. After a protracted sickness and
great suffering he died on the 9th inst. of that
stern disease, pneumonia, so often battling
the best medical skill The stricken parents
have the kindly sympathies of the whole
community in this heavy affection. The
funeral services we're attended at the Univer-
salist church on the sth inst. Prayer was Of
fered by Rev. f. 7. Lovett, an appropriate
discourse was preached by Rev. j. Clifford of
Wilmington, and poem written in reference
to the occasion was read by Rev. H. East
man. T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11
MINOR NOTES.


The Boston dinner to Hon. Carl schurz
will be given on Tuesday, 22d inst.
The best journals of the South approve the
Presidents inaugural.
Ex-Vice President Wheeler is going to
Florida for six weeks, after which he will go
to Europe for visit Of some months.
Ex-President Hayes expresses himself as
very much pleased with President Garfeld's
cabinet appointments, and as to the inaugural
he says it was ''one of the grandest ever de-
livered."
Democratic member Of the New York
Assembly wanted to have resolution passed
last week recognizing the mRgnanimity of
Gen. Hancock in attending the Inauguration
of President Garfield.
Upward of 100 nominations expired with
the termination of the session of the Senate
last Friday, among them that of Stanley
Matthews, to be a Justice of the Supreme
Court.
The Apportionment bill, which passed the
House late last Monday afternoon, was not
acted upon by the Senate, and, therefore,
failed to become a law. Under this bill,
which was supported by the Republicans,
and which fixed the members of the House al
$40, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine
would each lose one member.
Not a great man, but man Of excellent
sense, and one of the sort who only need the
opportunity to show what they can do, is the
Chicago Journals estimate of Robert T.
Lincoln.
There is a strong movement among the
business men of New York to have Mr..
Pearson, the assistant postmaster, made post.
master of the city. Postmaster General
James says, however, sit cannot be he
has the misfortune to have married my
daughter, and you see at once the improprie-
ty of promoting him under these circum-
| staneeg
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

Last Saturday, while working in his
fathers mill, Master Freddie Stowe sawed
through the end of his thumb, leaving it
hanging by small piece Of skin only. The
end was replaced and is now doing well.
There is some talk Of altering the interi-
or Of the N. E. church in this village. A
coat of paint is sadly needed on its outside.
The drama, The Last Loaf" is being
rehearsed for presentation here soon.
The measles have about disappeared
from this place, 80 now there is no danger
for those who never had EN-"
Were we to judge from the number of
empty boxes. barrels, etc, piled up outside
of Mr.. Clisbee's new store, we should say he
was doing fine business, but we take more
reliable standpoint of judging when we see
from a dozen to fifteen teams standing
hitched about the store shed, and upon going
inside the store find the jolly proprietor
measuring and weighing goods to the lively
demands of his customers. r.
j. II. Richmond found at his barn, on
the morning of the 9th inst, three straight
Republican lambs dropped the night previ-
Gus, weighing respectively l24, 12I and
ID l-l6 pounds. Can any Democrat or
Granger beat thisI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

Two Of the school districts in this town
do not draw any public money this year for
the reason that one teacher ia each OF these
districts was not properly licensed until long
after beginning the school Three questions
naturally arise from this circumstance
Who has been negligent Of duty Who is Ii.
able for the loss TO the district 2 and why did
not the superintendent see to this matter 2 1t
is evident from the law that teachers are neg
ligent of duty when certificates are not OBJ
tanned in the town where they teach before
opening their schools Teachers, for neg
lect Of duty, are liable to pay damages result
ing to the district See Decisions OF Su-
preme Court, 80 Vt. 623, Crosby v. School
District, Compiled School Laws, page l79
But the teacher is liable TO make good TO
the district the amount of the public money
lost to the district by reason of such neglect.
Thirdly The superintendent was not in
formed in either case when the school would
begin. BY request Of teacher in No. 8 West,
a day was appointed for her to obtain GER
tifcate, but she did not meet the appoint
ment Also, it was uncertain about the time
when the school would begin in No. 8 by
reason of the unfinished state of the new
school house. The school was visited by the
superintendent as soon as 1t was known by
him 10 be in session. There was uncertainty
about the winter school in No. l West until
after the superintendent himself was engaged
in teaching. II was his plan TO visit all the
schools at the earliest opportunity, and he
did 80. A question for teachers to answer in
this place is, whether it is more convenient
for them to call on the superintendent and
get a certificate, as the law requires, or have
him dismiss his school and carry a certificate
to them, as the law does not require him TO
do. His practice for many years has always
been, while teaching school himself, to make
arrangements for visiting other schools
sufficient number Of times. For him TO car
ry certificates to teachers and offer them
without the asking is beyond his province.
ID. L. n.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

Mrs. N. Z. Starkey broke large egg not
long ago, while doing some cooking and
found inside Of il, not only the usual white
and yolk, but also small egg with shell, and
perfectly formed. The yolk Of the large shell
was perfect and the small egg lay in the
white. 1t was q curiousity which attracted
much attention.
ID. II. Kendrick gave an Inauguration
dance at the town hall on Friday evening,
when about so couples were in attendance.
Knapp's band furnished the music.
Farmers have commenced making sugar.
As was announced last week, DR.. H. p.
Fairfield Of Stafford Springs, CT, a trance
speaker, gave two lectures on Spiritualism at
the town hall last Sunday, morning and even
ing. For easy and rapid flow of language,
eloquence, logic, and elucidation Of his theme,
he is a marvel hard TO comprehend. He was
listened to with rapt attention by an appreci-
alive audience.
F. NJ. Lewis of Dummerston has sold his
place, known as the KAthAn farm, to Joel Ha-
ven of Rutland, and leased Warren Smiths
farm in the west part Of this town. Mr..
Smith will move into the village. W.
-Messrs. Davis 4 Gibson, tho wellknown
horse dealers, announce fresh lot Of horses
from Canada, Just received
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

County court has attracted our lawyers
Mr.. and Mrs. E. Haskell have moved to
BrattlebOro.
Mrs. Warren Mann of South Royalstop,
Mass, is visiting friends in town.
H. G. Riddell is having quite rush Of
carriage painting business.
e. NJ. Haynes filed a car with potatoes
at Brattleboro on Thursday Of last week
&C. E. Carpenters daughter Alice, who
has been quite sick, is now improving.
Rev. r. Metcah will preach in the Con-
gregational church next Sunday.
-Overseer Chandler held a meeting to dis
pose of the towns poor on Saturday. Near
ly all remain at their old homes.
Rev. ]. Hamilton exchanged pulpits
with Rev. Mr.. Todd Of Guilford, last Sunday.
According to the returns of the district
clerks the births and deaths in town during
the last year were equal in number. being
IL of each.
The funeral Of Miss Dorcas Haskell was
observed at the Baptist church last Sunday.
Rev. L. Kinney delivered the discourse.
e. s. Morse of wardsboro has several
men engaged in Estey's mill, in working out
ash stock. They have logs enough to keep
them at work for two or three months.
Aho wilmington Blee cruz organized
last Saturday evening with A. NJ. johnson as
musical director. The club will hold weekly
rehearsals for the present.
The Universalist ladies held a sociable
and dance at the town hall, Thursday even
ing. They meet next week with Mrs. II.
Mann, Jr.
Wilmington rejoices in two new doctors,
both Of them young in the profession though
men Of evident ability. DR.. Stafford will oc-
euPy the office of the late DIR. Swift, while
DR.. Hoon, recent graduate Of New York
University, has engaged rooms in HaskelTs
block.
The question, Resolved that moral sua-
sion has done more for the promotion of the
temperance cause than legal suAsion," was
discussed at the Murphy club meeting
wednesday evening. Miss Hattie Barnard
favoredthe audience with choice recitation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

and shipped them homer Over 100 pairs OF
working oxen have gone from town since
Feb. 1.
The house Of George Shafner was saved
from burning, last week, through the instru.
mentality of canary bird. While Mr.. and
Mrs. Shafner we're in an adjoining room.
lamp was in some way overturned, and the
oil at once took Ere burning tho table and
floor in several places. II was only discover
ed by the singing which canary hanging in
the room set up.
--Messrs. Fuller & Duane shipped six car
loads OF chair stuff in Ave days and will ay-
erage three carloads week henceforth.
Daniel Sherwin has secured the services
of Edward Spencer as. clerk.
Many are now tapping their sugar or
chards and there is good prospect OF a fine
season.
A social dance Is in contemplation, TO be
held at Barnes hotel on Friday evening, 18th.
Persons having cane-seated chairs that
need repairing, can have them neatly re-seat-
ed at a reasonable price, by applying to II.
E. Mundell of this place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11


The Goth anniversary of the marriage of
Mr.. and Mrs. Worcester Farr was Celebrated
at their residence on the afternoon and even
ing of the Sd inst, by an immense party OF
relatives and friends which filed the house
to overlooking, bringing with them an
abundant supply Of eatables and presepts
the latter including about SOS in cash. The
wedding cakes were made by Mrs Prussia
w. strong and Mrs. Frank II. Farr. The
bride and bridegroom were decorated with
gold-eolored ornaments, symbolic of the pro
piuous event. A bountiful collation. was
served, after which the order of exercises
was as follows: Prayer by Rev. Hiram b.
Morgan reading of sketch of family his
tory by the historian of the town, Mr.. o. Il.
Randall an original poem by Mrs. Laura
Prentice a song, THE Family Clock. sung
by Misses Cora P. and Carrie b. Farr a rec
itation by Miss Alice NJ. Farr; an original
poem by Oscar Z. Sargent and another by
Mrs. e. II. MCorcle Of Texas reading Of
letters from friends unable TO be present
song Aud Lang Syne," by the Misses Farr
comic recitation by Miss Blanche Z. Blood,
Inc presentation address was then given by
Rev II. d. Morgan, after which the young
people trlpped the light fantastic till the
wee small hours. Instrumental music. as
usual upon like occasions, was furnished NV
home talent. Mr.. Farr Is IA years Of aoa
and is descendant in the fourth generation
OF Jon. A. Farr, one Of the early settlers of
the town. Mrs Farr, aged ~ years, was the
daughter OF John KneelRnd, ESQ, and nieoe
OF the celebrated Abner Kneeland. Thev
have had eleven children, only ave of them
now living. One Of their sons Cant. Dennie
", FArr, was killed At the battle Of the vii
deEneEs In 1864.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

An apparently formidable rival of the Bell
telephone monopoly is beginning to loom up
in the distance. This is the Peoples tele-
phone company, an association of capitalists,
with Richard II. Mccormick at their head,
who are pushing the claim before the patent
Office of one Daniel Drawbough of Eberly's
Mills Pa, who claims to have invented q
telephone in 1870, several years before 9TH
err inventors took up the idea, but, being
poor, was unable to patent or manufacture
his instrument. The Peoples company claim
that Drawbough's instrument is much supe-
rior to Bells, transmitting sound 5000 miles
as readily as few rods, and costing only s.
complete, and they pro pose to sell the instru-
ments outright, instead of renting them as is
now done, provided they win their case.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

The Forty-sixth Congress- first DEM
ocratic Congress since the war;" which was
to do such great things for the country-went
out of being in disgraceful condition. For
hours, toward the close of its proceedings,
any proper transaction of business was rem
dered impossible by the scandalous and riot
Gus conduct of some of the members, whom
the Speaker was unable or disinclined to sup
press. Yet the general tone of the House
was so bad that, even in Democratic journals,
the riot made by the too-Democratie individ-
uals was regarded as a mercy, since it pre-
vented disgraceful legislation. The New
York Tribune is not too severe when it says
that in many respects it was the worst Con-
gress within the memory of American cih-
zens. Even the Democratic claim that the
body had one redeeming feature, in that it
did not steal much money, is met and dis
proved by the fact that the most corrupt and
wasteful River and hArbor bill ever passed
was the work of this same Congress- which,
it was promised, would illustrate Democratic
economy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

The House of Representatives, which ex-
pired last Friday, left behind it a calendar
containing more than one hundred pages,
sixty of which were devoted to private bills,
of which no less than 900 fail, the bulk of
them being pension bills. These, with q
good sprinkling of relief bills and few prop
ositions to remove political disabilities, form
what is known as the private calendar. With
the exception of the bill reported adversely,
retiring General Grant, there is no bill of any
publicimportance on this calendar. The public
calendar, to which is referred all measures dis
posing of the money or lands of the Govern
ment, is the grave of over $50 bills. Over 100
bills upon the Speakers table remained Enacted
upon. Chief amongthem in importance are the
measure known as the Eaton tariff commits
sion bill, the Senate bills for the erection of
a new Congressional library, for the relief OF
Fitz John Porter, the measure known as the
Burnside educational bill, and the bill in
relation to the Japanese indemnity fund.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

"A reading room, with good variety Of
papers, has beer provided for the use Of the
seminary students.
The following list contains the names Of
the scholars who were not absent during the
winter term Of the village school:
Clara B. Simpson, Minnie Howard, Nellie Hobrook,
Minnie l. Harris, Ella D. stebbins, MyrA I. Hcbrook
Mary Bell Colburn, Eta B. Clayton, Matte s. Col
burn, Myrtle A. willard, Lillian A. White, Annie c.
Stoddard, John A. HobrOok, Bedford Benson, Delbert
Benson, Fred L. Chamberlin, Robert ]. Holbrook,
Herbert W. Simpson, BERTHE J. Kenyon DOrr H. Will
lard, Walter H. Underwood, Ernest s. Wilson, Horace
p. Gale, BERTHE d. Gale. willie A. Cooley.
Rev Mr.. Wheeler preached at the Bap-
fist church last Sunday. The Sunday school
numbered l54. The subject Of next Sunday
evenings lecture is THE creation of Eve"
Rev. /. D. Colburn will give free lee
ture at the Baptist church next Monday even
ing. Subject, 'BurmAh and the Burmese"
Rev. G. II. Carpenter, son of Rev. Marx
Carpenter, arrived in New York, from Bur
nah, last week.
The telegraph Office in this town will be
open for business on the LIST of April.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

Over 100 pairs of working oxen have
been driven from here in the last three weeks,
bought in this and adjoining towns of parties
making their headquarters here. This helps
a little 10 increase the currency in circula-
ton, and also makes hay more plenty and at
quite a marked decline in price.
business on the new railroad is still
steadily increasing, both freight and passen,
ger traffic being quite beyond the most san
guine expectations of the most ardent friends
of the road s.
Five inches of new snow last Sunday.
1t is an awful thing to swear-to your
grand list.
"A telegraph line is talked Of from the de-
pot TO the national bank, and from thence to
the post-ofice and savings bank.
Mr.. White Of Connecticut returned home
last Saturday with two carloads of potatoes
Mr.. Shumway will now buy your potatoes,
paying the same price as White.
AT the earnest request of the East Jamai-
ca people, post-oiiice has been established
at the Wardsboro and Windham railroad sta
ton, with A. NJ Butler as postmaster.
-Alonzo Clough of West Jamaica had his
left hand badly mangled in a circular saw.
last Friday, while getting out material for
horse-rakes at the chair shop of Albert Sturges.
j. b. Muzzy has returned from his cattle
expedition through New York state.
HI II. johnson Of Connecticut bought I
carload of working oxen In town lAst week,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

There was funny scene in the House of
Representatives last Friday morning, just be-
fore the final adjournment, when Mr.. Hutch
ms of New York excitedly tried to have
resolution passed declaring that the parlia-
mentary and constitutional privileges of mem
bers had been invaded by armed men. The
trouble was that the Democratic Sergesnt-at-
Arms had placed few soldiers in the Capitol
to help the police to preserve order and keep
out the crowd, and Mr.. Hutchins was stopped
by these EARNED men" but allowed to pass
in as soon as he made known that he was a
member of the House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11
The Governments ChemIst's Report on
Baking Powders.

To The Editor Of The Vermont PhGnis!'
The recent publications OF the report, Civ.
ing the comparative merits of various Baking
Powders, according to tests made by the
Government Chemist, has induced some Of
the manufacturers Of brands whose inferior.
ty was thus brought to light, to resort to va
rious means and publications in order to nd
themselves of the results Of that unfavorable
exposition of their inferiority.
That the public may fully understand the
matter, and to avoid any misconception arts.
ing out Of statements Of our competitors seek.
ing TO break the force Of the report, here
with subjoin the main part Of the report, in
which the comparative values are correctly
given. DIR. Loves tests were made to de.
termine what brands are the most economical
to use. And as their capacity lies in their
leavening power, tests were directed solely to
ascertain the available gas of each powder.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

The Ex-PRRsDEST's SAvNGs.-The Cleve-
land Herald publishes, by authority, the fol-
lowing concerning ex-President Hayes's sala-
ry and savings; THE whole truth concern
ing the alleged savings of ex-President Hayes
from his salary can be told in few words
The aggregate of that salary for the four
years was $500, 600. The expenses of the
position during that time were $134, 600
Had Congress refunded the $4,000 he paid
for the expenses of the visiting statesmen
to Louisiana, his savings would have been
about $4,000 As it is he went out Of of
fee with S66, 600 10 be carried from his &C
count as President 10 the benefit of his &C
count as private citizen. When he became
President he was burdened with debts TO the
amount of 800, 600, mostly on account Of be-
quests charged upon the Birchard estate.
or this amount he has paid $50, 600 out of
his savings from the Presidential salary, so
that tho net available result in cash Of his
Presidential term is $1,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

Ex-President Hayes and family arrived
home at Mentor on Tuesday evening and
were met at the depot, which was finely dec
GRATED, by over thousand people, who
cheered the party enthusiastically. Mr.. Hayes
made short speech in response, in which he
said he believed an ex-president, like every
other good American citizen, should be will
ing promptly to bear his part in every useful
work that will promote the welfare, the hap
piness and the progress of his family, his
town, his state and his country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-03-11

The friends aud neighbors of Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. S. Cook called upon them TO the
number of some sixty, ON the evening of
March list, reminding them that it was the
fifth anniversary of their married life A
very enjoyable time was had by all.
Willard May, while working in the tan
merry here with some potash, had piece fly
and hit him in the eye, inAicting painful
wound.
Samuel Lee of Leyden, Mass, has swap
ped his Halifax farm with Otis johnson Of
this town.
There will be social dance at school
house hall this, Friday, evening.
The Baptist society of this place talk of
having preaching the coming year.
The measles, which are all around us,
seem to be gradually closing upon us, though
as yet there are no cases in this village. C.