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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

Both departments of the village school
closed today FRIDAY, July 22d) after very
successful terms Of II weeks. The primary
school, numbering PC scholars, ranging in age
from five to ten years, was taught by Miss
Mary E. Spencer, one of the most efficient
and experienced teachers in town. On Thurs
day the school had general review, and many
citizens and parents, together with the teach
er and scholars of the higher department,
were present to witness the exercises, which
were both interesting and highly satisfactory
Questions pertaining to the branches taught,
as well rs those of a general character, were
answered promptly and correctly, showing
not only familiarity with details, but an un-
derstanding of principles as well. The whole
examination showed what patient, intelligent
work eau accomplish in a school of &c bright
little boys and girls.
The higher department, with about the
same number of scholars, varying in age from
IL to 1G, taught by Miss Hattie L. Barnard, a
graduate of the state normal school at Ran
dolph, closed on Friday with examinations
and special exercises, which were listened to
by citizens, parents, and the teacher and pu-
pills of the primary school. The examination
was thorough and comprehensive, and in ev-
cry sense of the word creditable to both teach
er and scholars. The day has gone by, let
us hope, when any one can tedch school, Nat
ural qualifications and special training are as
necessary to the teacher as to the doctor or
lawyer The way in which these several
classes were handled, the order observed, the
method in recitation, the rapidity and cor
rectness with which examples were performed
all attested the energy and skill of the teacher
as well as the capacity and industry of the
scholars. District No. . has every reason to
congratulate itself upon the complete success
of its summer schools. AN OBSERVER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

Mr.. Moody preached ON Sunday, 9TH, at
the town hall, which was filed to overlooking
with earnest listeners to his words of truth.
Homer @. Chaplin, a recent graduate from
Amherst college and young man of much
promise, sailed from New York on Saturday
for Ceylon, where he is to have charge of
high school for native boys. His many friends
presented him with several valuable gifts just
before his departure.
Rev. Mr.. Ross has been absent on
three-weeks' vacation in Northern Vermont.
"A tornado swept through the north part
of the town on Monday, doing much damage.
The cause of the fire which destroyed w.
ii. Smiths barns ON the evening of the Goth
inst. still remains q mystery, as it must have
been the work of an incendiary and it is not
known that Mr.. Smith, who is a fine enter
prising young man, has an enemy who would
do so foul deed. A kerosene can placed in
back pantry the day before was found amid
the ruins. There was but small insurance,
and the loss to Mr.. Smith will be heavy one
unless some of our generous citizens come to
his aid.
S. H. Atherton has sold pair of Chester
White pigs for $40 to go to Somerset, Vt.
Prof. jackson and bride Miss Stella Fish
er of Springfield, Mass are spending the
weeks of their honeymoon at home, enjoying
the society of guests from abroad.
Many summer visitors in town. No bet
ter place for rest and change.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

Nor AN EXPENSIVE GOVERNMENT. The APP
preparations for the support Of the national
government during the fiscal year which be-
gan on the first Of this month, amount in the
aggregate to Sl77, 900, 900 in round numbers.
This sum is for ordinary expenses" and is
exclusive of interest on the public debt. For
the present fiscal year over $4,000, 600 are
appropriated for Congressional expenses, of
which sum $2,Ol3,OOO are for the pay and
mileage of members OF Congress. The sum
Of SIS, 700, 900 goes to the maintenance Of
the executive branch of the government. For
the expense Of maintaining our foreign rela-
tions the amount of s. ,224, 900 is set apart,
of which S3il 900 are for diplomatic salaries
and SlGG,0O0 for contingent expenses of con-
suls. The sum of S27, 500, 600 is for the
maintenance of our military establishment,
and for the navy and its expenses Sli, $50, e
600 are set apart. The largest appropriation
for any one purpose is for PENSIONS that be-
ing $50, 900, 900. For public works SIS, POO, =
600 are to be expended. Deduct the amount
for pensions, which does not belong TO ex-
penses, and the figures show that this extern
siye government is not run on an extravagant
basis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

SOME THINGS THE MISNEsoTA CYCLONE DID.
A member of railroad engineering party,
encamped three miles northeast of Fort Ridge
ly, writes:
''Seven of us tried to hold the tent, but
failed. We were scattered in. short time in
all directions Henry Wales was thrown
against tree and had his left side smashed
in. The wind hurled me through the tent rs
it fell. tried TO hold on TO a tree, but in
vain, and was thrown about four rods against
more trees, and this time l stuck, while the
air was filled with sticks and iron flying in
every direction. One of Finley's boys was
about sixty rods north of us with a large herd
of cattle. He was carried into the air and
cast to the ground, lifeless lump of human
ity. When found the only article of dress he
had on was his shirt collar. His fathers house
was entirely destroyed. A mile southeast of
us lived family named Oliver. The father,
mother and four children were killed, and
another child fatally injured. The heavy
stills Of bridge near us were picked up and
driven into the ground from four to six feet.
Ducks prairie chickens and all kinds of birds
were found skinned as for a pot-pie. Our
outfit is totally destroyed the tents level,
the transit, flags, grips and clothing are all
gone. The wind tore the harness of the
horses into shreds. One of the most valua-
BILE horses was killed and another badly Grip
pied"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

The BENNINGTON BATTLE MONUMENT SUB
scRIPTIoNs.-T list Of subscribers to the
monument fund which We published last week,
though furnished from an official source and
published by request, is said by Bennington
correspondent to be incorrect in several par
ticulars. This correspondent writes;
"No official list has ever been published,
aud this was made up from a semi-official list,
quite incomplete, which appeared in the Ben
nington Banner last winter with some recent
additions. The sources of error are as fol-
lows Omissions, names of subscribers in
Winchester and Hinsdale, N. H., not appear
ing, Again, persons are put down as subscrib-
ers to certain amount, when the amount
named is what they have actually paid in-not
what they have subscribed. A third source
of error is the intentional omission of some
who have subscribed large amounts on certain
specified conditions not yet complied with,
but which most certainly will be. The whole
subscription, too, is misleading. inasmuoh as
a large part of il was for the $1,000 necessary
TO secure the Vermont appropriation of $15,-
600. Men put down certain sums for that
purpose without intimating that that was their
limit for the monument proper"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

"A very charming wedding was that which
took place at the residence of Arson Hooker
of this place, July 10, between Mr.. Edwin
Robertson, wealthy cotton broker of New
York, and Mrs. Minnie Brown of Sacramento.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Mr.. Hamilton on the lawn, which was pro-
fusely decorated with flowers. The bridal
party consisted of the sons of the bride and
groom, Master Robert Brown and Mr.. H. A.
Robertson, who led the procession and were
followed by eight pretty young girls daintily
arrayed in white-viz; Misses Robertson
and j. Hooker, Misses ]. Hooker and Nut
ting, Misses Deming and Taylor, Misses Min
ME and Belle futile The brides dress was
very tasty and elegant satin. After the
hearty congratulations the numerous guests
partook of choice collation.. Among the
many and costly presents was conspicuously
displayed that of the groom, magnificent
pair of diamond earrings. The happy couple,
accompanied by the daughter of the groom,
sail for Europe on the Goth inst H. L. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

Mr.. Mead's book Carlyle is an attempt to rise
above the fog Of temper, transient feeling and cap
tous criticism which has marked so much Of what
has been written about Carlyle and his work since his
death. II is plea for fairness calmness and catho-
LEFTY in making up an estimate Of what Carlyle was
and what he accomplished In spite of Carlyles dys-
pepsia, cynicism and preiudces, he made for
himself place IN the worlds thought which coming
generations will acknowledge, and this little book Of
Mr.. Mesds will help the presen, generation to form
just judgment concerning him.
Mr.. Howels's "a Fearful Responsibility is marked
by all the shreWd insight, delicate perception and de-
lcious humor which is fresh in the minds Of readers
Of his "Ladyof the Aroostook" The responsibility
is that which college professor assumed when he took
in charge an American girl sent abroad to complete
her education in Venice, and the plot gives full play
to Mr.. Howells's genius for delightful and realistic
character studies. In the volume there are two
other stories, AT the Sign Of the Savage" merry
description Of the separation Of husband and wife in
a foreign city, and "Toneis Marriage" picture Of
Italian people and customs.
The same publishers, Mossrs. Osgood 4 Co., are
making great success Of their Round Robin Series
of anonymous novels all Of which, 80 far have been
delightful. "The Georgians" is a brilliant novel Of
Southern life and character, with types and incidents
original in literature and treated with absorbing nte
rest.
"Bessed Saint Certainty" renews the readers ac-
quaintance with some Of the leading characters in
ellis Majesty Myself" and, besides being a delightful
story, notable in point Of powerful character den
cation.
Lee shepard's edition Of the revised version of
the New Testament is reprint Of the oxford edition.
authorized by the American committee Of revision, is
handsomely printed from new type on toned paper,
and is attractiyely bound.
All these books for sale in Bratteboro by Cheney
& Clam.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29
VERMONT NEWS.

-Middlebury boys steal chickens to get
money to attend church excursions.
A Hardwick man died ON the 18th inst.
of lockjaw, caused by thrusting Il rusty nail
into his hand
Mrs r. O. Coburn of Fairlee commit
ted suicide last week with strychninc. The
death Of child made her insane
The corps of teachers of the Randolph
normal school for the year beginning August
%, is as follows Principal, A. w. Edison
assistants, William f. Rocheleau, Ellen M.
Barker, Marian o. Pyles, Flora NJ. Smith,
Hannah M. Schuster.
The dresshouso of the Vermont copper
mining company at Ely was burned Sunday
loss $4,000, insured. The miners lose a large
amount Of clothing
Gov. Farnham has fixed August as the
date TO complete the hearing on the petition
of Miles, the Barre bank robber, for par
don.
County Commissioner @. w. Wicker has
given blanks to the town liquor agents in
Addison county upon which applicants for
liquor can state in writing the amount and
kind desired and for what purpose.
The barn of S. II. Jenkins in Browning
ton was struck by lightning Monday after
noon and entirely consumed with 30 tons of
hay, pair of horses and the wagon to which
they were attached Loss $500; insured
for 5000.
Mary German, aged %, committed sui
eide at Huntington, Sunday by taking Paris
green. The young man to whom she was
engaged called where she was employed and
did not inquire for her The family joked
with her about it, and she went to her room
and took the poison.
On Sunday evening a severe hail storm
covering a mile in width, passed over Starks-
boro and the northeast end of Bristol, break
ing a great deal of glass; destroying whole
corn fields, and injuring vines, fruit and po-
tatoes The loss will reach $4,000.
AT Panton, the other day, Wright Hoyt,
aged II years, went to the field TO rake hay
with a colt. Some time later the men at the
barn near the house saw the colt flying to-
ward them. One Of them captured him, and,
TO their horror, they discovered the body Of
young Hoyt entangled in the teeth of the
rake, which had been mercilessly dragged
over the rocks and stones, and over n stone
wall and fence, and when found his neck was
broken and his body fearfully lacerated. The
shock made his mother insane.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29


STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION The fol-
lowing is the programme for the 3lst annual
meeting of the Vermont State Teachers As
sociation, to be held at Mortified, Aug. 10th,
18th and 12th
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10.
1880 p NJ. Address of welcome by Rev. VIM. S. Ha-
Of Northheld. Response by Pres. j. s. Cilley OF
s;sOPM. "The province of the state in education
by Rev. Geo. b. Cow OF Brattleboro.
THURSDAY AUGUST IL.
O15AM. 1.-THE spiritual Significance Of education, I"
by o. S. johnson Of Bakersfield.
9:45 A. Al. Discussion; ''How can the standard Of
qualification for teaching be raised ?" Opened by
Chas. Dole OF Northheld.
the past as compared with western education sci
entihc methods" by Pres. Cyrus Hamln OF Middle
400 p NJ Natural history for common schools, 4"
by Henry Priest Of Barre.
2:sOF. NJ "Reaiions Of high schools and acade.
mics in our school system" by Edward ConAnt OF
Johnson followed by discussion.
8:45 p. NJ. "The teachers aim" by Geo. A. Brown
of Bellows Falls.
rect method Of study ~ by A. N. Wheeock Of Barre
4;l5 ?. NJ. Education at home and abroad, by
Rev s. H. McOollester OF Bellows Falls.
s:OOP.M. "Ungraded schools, - by State supt Dart.
$3.50 ?. N. "The moral hygiene OF the school" by
Pres NJ. II. Buckham.
FRIDAY, AUGUST ~.
$500 A. N. Business session. Reports and cleo
500 A. N. Paper; 1.-THE life aud work of Mrs.
Fanny X. Kyle" by Miss Alice M. Guernsey Of Sax
S:I5 N. "Among the schools of Europe" by II.
T, Fuller of ST.. Johnsbury.
growth" by Lyndon A. Smith of Washington, d. c.,
(ofioe Of Bureau Of Eduoationl.
A meeting of the Vermont college of teach
ers will be held at Mortified ON Wednesday,
Aug. 10, at IL o'olockA N. full attendance
is desired
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

owned by DIR. L. p. Stone and four sets of
headstones on the lot owned by Ashley Stone.
Rev. P. @. Headley, Sem, assisted in the
devotional exercises at the Congregational
church last Sunday.
Miss Hattie L. Barnard is visiting in
Brooklyn.
Frank Leonard is helping s. II. Andrews
during the absence of his clerk.
o. o. Ware has bought and Skinned
quite quantity of raspberries during the
week.
Clark Bellows is gaining and is very
much pleased with the treatment he received
for his eyes in New York.
Quite a number of the Methodist people
are making arrangements to attend the dis
trct camp-meeting at Olaremont junction.
Liberty Wilder and William Childs are
both confined to the house by sickness
Among the amusements for next week
are Witherell Brothers concert on Tuesday
evening, and Prof. Mays sleight.of-hand per-
Torrance on Wednesday evening
j. II. Kdder recently had a tank of nearly
100 trout, which would average to weigh about
half pound each, stolen from his fish house.
and setting a trap for the thief, succeeded in
catching a fine mink, which was the author
of the mischief
Rev p. G. Headley, Jr., in charge of
his father and sister, who came to town to
care for him, was conveyed to Brattleboro on
Tuesday, and thence to his home. 1t is very
much to be regretted that Mr. Headley's short
stay in town should have had SO sad a termi
nation. He endeared himself to all who
made his acquaintance, and the Congrega-
tonal society would gladly have extended a
call to him had circumstances permitted
Many former Wilmington people, now
residents of distant cities, are subscribers to
The PHGNIx, and speak warmly of their de-
light in receiving its weekly visits.
Among those whom friends have been
pleased to welcome to town within few DAYS
are Mrs. Hattie W. Merrill and Mrs. Minnie
A. Ware of New York; Mrs. Alice G. Craw.
ford of Chicago; Harvey Tanner of Balti-
more (his first visit to town in 21 years. :;
Mrs. Lucretia Stearns and Miss Carrie Fox of
Brooklyn Daniel Higley of Waukegan, ILL.,;
b. A. Stone of Mohawk, N. Y, and Tyler l..
Whipple and family, of Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29
Miller and LaPhanI vs.. COnkIing and
Plat.

IRON the New York Iimes,l
New York has got two senators of no re-
markable ability, and about whom it would be
absurd to indulge in any expressions of state
pride. But it has also got rid of two sena-
tors by whom it was conspicuously misrepre-
sented, and in whom the sense of private pro-
prietorship of their Office had wholly effaced
any sense of public responsibility. People
who talk about Mr.. Conkling being missed in
the senate might fifty exercise their ingenuity
in trying to discover any recent issue OF ma
tional importance on which the influence of
the senior senator from New York has been,
in any sense worthy of the position of the
state. Neither Mr.. Miller nor Mr.. Lapham
can compare with Mr.. Oonkling in bitterness
of invsctiye, in power of retort, or in any of
the qualities Of that sublimated stump oratory
OF which he was master. But they need have
only the most modest endowment of states
manship TO deal with questions of immediate
importance in a much more effective fashion
than Mr. Conkhng has recently done, or than
Mr.. Plat has ever shown any capacity for do
ing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29
WATERFOWL Union Live stock Market.

TUESDAY, July 90, 1881.
Market Beef-Cholce, s. 25a9 90; extra, 25as 90
first quality 0OaG sos second quality OOa5 90 third
quality, O0a4 To-
IN. B.-Choice includes nothing but stafed 100
TO 400 ID. bullocks. Extra and nrst quality include
the best fat oxen Second and third quality include
and two and three year old Bteers.l
store Catte-Working oxen, per pair, from 500 10
1856 Mich Cows aud Calves, 20, 35al5. Farrow cows
1880 Fancy COWS, 50a65. YearlingH, 7a12; 2yearF
old, 13a2l years DID, 20a42.
Swine-Western fat live, at 1-la7i-2c a ID. North
dressed hogs, SIC.
Sheep and Lambs-In lots, 50 80, 3 O0a4 OOas5 each
extra, 00a5 co. from to $40 per ID. Lambs
Ga7Ao.
Veal Calves 3a5k per h.
Country Hides, o l-2a9kc per ID. Country Tallow,
l2a4c. Pets, 75c and i.75 each Calf SKINS 12al3C
per h.
Poultry-1Oa12c.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

THE TEMPERANCE CANT MEETING. The
third annual temperance camp and mass
meeting of the advocates and friends of the
cause in Vermont opened Wednesday at
Lyndonville In consequence of rainy wealth
er the attendance was small The meeting
was presided over by Miss Moore of St.
Johnsbury, president of the w. G. I. U. of
Caledonia county. Addresses were made by
Rev. O. b. Hubert of Middlebury Mrs. L.
G. Greene of st. Adams, Rev. G. d. Hills of
Lowell, Mass, Rev. 1. McAnn of st. Adams,
Mrs. b. Il. Sturtevant, DIR. Gilman and E. p.
Brainard of st. Adams. Gov. Farnham of
Vermont and Gov. Bell of New Hampshire
we're expected to speak to-day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29
COnLIIng's suited Message 90 HIS
spartan hand"

New York, July %.
To James armstrong, Member Of assembly,
ABany, ". y
The heroic constancy of the Spartan band
which so long has stood for principle and
truth has my deepest gratitude and admira-
ton. Borne down by forbidden and abhor-
rent forces and agencies which never before
had sway in the Republican party, the mem
DRY of their courage and manhood will long
live in the highest honor. The near future
will vindicate their wisdom and crown them
with approval. Please ask them all for me to
receive my most grateful Acknowledgements.
ROsCoE CONKLING.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29
APrs"y Good climate, Ansr All.

People will learn to speak more respectful
ly of the New England climate after while.
Last winter we escaped the severe weather
and heavy snow storms which blocked bust
ness and Oocasioned great suffering in the
West in the spring we were not deluged by
great freshets, as were the Western and Mid
die states and up to date we have escaped
the intense heat which has carried people of
by hundreds in the Western cities and has
plagued the people of London, Paris and Ber-
I'm for fortnight. Grumble as we may, we
have by no means the worst climate in the
world
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29
LARGEST STOCK,
FINEST GOODS,
LOWEST PRICES,
To be found in the State.
No. l Granite Block.

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
contains specialties and spe-
cial bargains not to be found
elsewhere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

The symptoms are moisture, like Precipitation, in
tense itching increased by scratching, very distress
ing particularly at night as II pin worms were crawl
ing in and about the rectum; the private parts
sometimes affected; II allowed TO continue, very SCI
rious results may follow. DIR. SwAYNE's ALL-HKAL-
ING OINTMENT IL pleasant sure Also for Tet-
ter, Itch, Salt Rheum, seald Head, Eryslpelas, Bar
bersI Itch Blotehes all Scaly Crusty, CutaneOus Erup
tons. Price so cts boxes for s1.25. Sent by mail
to any address receipt Of price in currency g.
oentpOstage stamps. Prepared only by Dr.. swayne
Son. $50 North sixth-st, Philadelphia, Pa, to whom
all letters should be addressed Sold by all promi-
nent druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

The new comet which takes the place of
the one just lost to all but telescope sight is
also in the Northern sky, and will soon be
visible to the naked eye 1t will rapidly in
crease in brightness, and on August n will be
twenty-five times as brilliant as when first
dissolved. During the last week in August it
will rapidly diminish in brightness 1t will be
nearest to the earth on August 20 day or
two after passing perihelion. One of the
star-gazers says that the comet is between
100, 900, 600 and $50 600 900 miles from the
earth, which it is approaching almost in
STRAIGHT line.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29
AfgaI Notices.
NOMMIssIONERs NOTICE.


The undersigned, having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Marlboro
Commissioners, to receive, examine and adjust all
claims and demands Of all persons against the estate
Of Reuben s. Sherman late Of Dover in said Dis
trict deceased, and all claims exhibited in Offset
thereto hereby give notice that will meet for the
purpose aforesaid, at the dwelling house Of the
deceased the Sd day of September and oath day Of
December next from l until O'Clock p. NJ each
Of said days and that six months from the 25th day Of
June, A. ID. 1881, is the time limited by said court
for said creditors to presentther claims to for
animation aud allowance.
Dated at Dover this 18th day of July. A. d. 1881.
LABAN JONES, JR., Commissioner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-07-29

Tsu Soon Kee, an attache of the Chinese
embassy at Washington, says that the Chinese
students withdrawn from America will be
sent to England, France and Germany. They
number 100. The Chinese government win
hereafter educate students in Europe and
China, where military and naval schools are
being established. It is inferred from what
he said that the Chinese government fears the
progressiveness of American institutions.