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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13
Tho Tre.. on Mr.. ConLIlnr,s luarr.I.

The Press on Mr.. COnkIings Quarrel.
Public opinion, as represented by the press,
is Overwhelmingly against Senator Conkling
in what the New York Evening Mail oharao-
terized as his "now- acknowledged game Of
obstruction and revenge" The line Of argu-
ment adopted by his home organs, is that the
President should have consulted Mr.. Conk-
ling in regard to the New York collectorship,
and should have nominated for that office n
supporter Of Mr.. Conkling instead Of an In
dependent Republican. In other words they
reiterate the Courtesy Of the Senate" plea,
of which the Boston Advertiser says "The
principle on which the courtesy of the Sem
ate is based, is wholly and irredeemably bad.
and the custom ought TO be overthrown."
The Providence OR. ID Press says: 1.-THE
sooner Senatorial courtesy is abolished the
better il will be for the Senate. II has been
carried 10 the extreme Of absurdty, and has
done great harm TO the public service in
more ways than one. We warn Senators that
unless they abandon this absurd and vicious
doctrine, which is essentially dangerous and
revolutionary, the people, who care n good
deal more for faithful execution of the laws
than they do for the personal whims or pique
of Mr.. Conkling or any other Senator, will
set the seal Of their condemnation upon it."
The stand taken by the majority of Republi-
can journals in New York against Mr.. Conk-
ling is plainly in obedience 10 the popular
will "The patent truth is" says the Albany
journal, ''that Senator Conkling's opposi-
ton to the confirmation means, so far as New
York is concerned, little more than his per-
sonal opposition and that of his immediate
followers, who are most devoted to his indi-
vidual fortunes and 10 the interest of the ma
chine of which he is the boss. The rank and
file of the Republican party of New York
take their stand with the President whom
they helped to elect Senator Conkling's
constituents are strenuously DESTROYS of see
ing Judge Robertson confirmed" The Gin
cinnah Commercial says "If Senator Conk-
ling were judiciously Inundated, he might
be a wise man. We have seen with regret
the impossibility of living with him in peace.
1t is not the mere fact of his attitude with re-
spect to the collectorship that should give the
country the deepest concern. 1t is the as
sumption upon which his pretensions are
supported that are disquieting. He is en-
gagged in a conspiracy to take from the Pres
ident the appointing power and parcel it out
among Senators" The New York Tribune
asks (Which did the Republican voters de-
eide to trust and pledge themselves TO uphold
Roscoe Conkling or James A. Garfield ?"
and, continuing says: at seems that the
issue is Joined. II the people want govern
ment by Senatorial bosses, let them counte-
nance by their silence the attempt of Sena-
tors to usurp power which does not belong
to them"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13

Some interesting developments have been
made this week which seem to involve ex-
Senator Dorsey inextricably In the star route
frauds. Frank D. Wilcox, now of Oregon,
but formerly Republican polticianin AFkan-
sas, has sued Mr.. Dorsey to recover money
due from him for services in getting up Pc
titions in Oregon for star routes, making con-
tracts, etc. The story of this business as tel
egraphed from Oregon shows the means
which were used in working up public SEN
timent" in sparsely settled districts and max
ing it appear that there was q demand
for new routes and expedited service
The evidence consists largely of Dorsey's
own letters and dispatches, which show that
he instructed Wilcox how to get up bogus Pc
titions for increased service, as well as how
to get rid of his own "straw bidders" By
means of these tactics two routes running
through almost uninhabited regions, instead
of supplying "a large and rapidly increasing
population" as the petition had it, were lex
pedited." one from $2,46S to $2I, 400, and
the other from 81, 300 to $13,475. Through
the same process another route in Washing
ton territory was expedited" to 81, 200. It
appears, still further, that several other
routes, with which Wilcox had nothing to do,
were expedited" and an enormous increase
of compensation secured through Dorsey's
fraudulent manipulation. Wilcox, not getting
his pay from Dorsey. brings suit against him
at Denver, Col.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13

The post Office department has begun the
prosecution of the people implicated in the
Star route frauds by causing the arrest OF
Joseph II. Black, Joseph Blackman, w. r.
Carson and Joseph Funk at Philadelphia, on
the charge of conspiracy TO defraud the gov
eminent through straw bonds and bids for
carrying the mail in Texas under contracts
let by the post-office department in 1873. II
appears that the bidder on one contract, Mr.
Blackman, had given bond for service let at
$1,000 per annum, and for on-fulflment of
the contract the fines amounted to SO, 00O
The post-office department had, through Mr..
Lyman, in charge of the Depreciation dvis-
ion, commenced an investigation for the re-
covery of the amount OF the fines, which was
in progress when AR. James became Post
master G eneral. The agent in Philadelphia
in calling at the number of the house given
as the residence of Mr.. Blackman. found
it WAS the home of Joseph II. Black. Black
man was found, on investigation, TO be Mr.
Blacks coachman, and the surety ON the bond
Carson, a Gle TX in Mr.. Blacks employ
These facts coming to the knowledge OF the
Postmaster General, a thorough investigation
was ordered, when the reports of three differ
ent agents came to light with abundant testi-
mony showing deliberate fraud ON the part of
the persons accused. On q hearing before a
United States Commissioner on Monday thew
were held in $1,000 each to appear for trial
next week. The commissioner stated that it
was evident from the testimony that Black
man was the principal in the transaction, but
the others were equally responsible. In the
afternoon Henry Arbuckle, who is charged
with being one of the conspirators, surren-
dered himself to the United States marshal,
waived a hearing and was held in $1,000 bail
for his appearance in court. The govern
ment is daily accumulating evidence against
Gen. Brady and the whole ring of contrac-
tors, bidders, bondsmen, postmasters and in
termediates. The prosecutions will be con-
Quoted in a dozen different states and in near
ly If not all the territories. Besides this evil
dence for criminal prosecution the Postmas-
ter-General is empowered and in position TO
recover q large amount of the money got from
the treasury In The name of expedited and in
creased mail service. On one route q con-
tractor has already been fined $31, 900, which
will lead also to criminal proceedings against
a number of government officers whose con-
nection with the fraud is now clearly estab-
lished
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13
Local Intelligence.


Arthur t. white piano tuner 10 In town. Orders
may be loft at Thorn's Drug Store.
special communication Of Brattleboro Lodge, ~.
be held At Masonic hall next Monday evening
May 10. at Ia O'Clock. work. M NJ" degree. All
Masons in good standing cordially invited BY
der Of the w. NJ. J. L. sIMONDs, sec'y.
Prof. J. J. Adams, the well-known chiropodist, IL
now at the American House, Brattleboro, for short
Time curing corns, bunions, warts moles, club and
ingrowing nails ohilblans any disease Of the feet
Prof Adams has standard reputation In his line Of
business and those who have sought relief from him
during his many visits here are loud in their praise
concerning his treatment. Let mono who suffer with
bad feet miss this opportunity. Crowded houses.
Hundreds visiting him. People go miles to see him.
To the ladies.-Warts moles on the face Hkifully
removed without leaving mark or scar. Consuita-
ton free
Lost, the 10TH the road from BrAtteboro to Put
ney, Rubber Blanket. Any one finding the same,
leave II at the PH0SIx ONCE, and will pay him for
his trouble. II. @. BLACK.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13

The teachers meeting which is TO be held
at Crosby hall in this village ON Friday and
Saturday OF next week promises to be an &C.
casion of unusual interest and profit. The
programme for the meeting we give in full in
our local columns. To those who look this
through it will be at once apparent that some
of the best educational talent in the state is
to be present, with valuable assistance from
outside. The object of this meeting is,
primarily, to secure better and more intelli-
gent work in the school room and to elevate
the moral tone of the teaeheFs' profession-to
make those who are engaged in the instruc-
ton Of the young appreciate as they ought
the fact that their calling is second to none
in dignity, honor and importance. To as
sure the complete success of the convention
only two things are necessary. TheGs are,
FIRST full attendance of all the teachers in
the towns ia this vicinity, and, second, a
becoming inferred. to be- shown by their attend
anoe on the meetings. on the part of the peo-
pie of this town. 70 this end we have been
asked TO urge all teachers Ia this county, and
a0t in this county alone but ~ al the nearby
country, to make their arrangements TO be
present at the opening of the session ReKt
Friday. And the invitation is not to teachers
alone. An persons interested in educational
work, and especially all town superintendent,
are invited 10 come. The railroads offer the
courtesy of half fare. and the people of Brat
tieboro will eheerfully entertain all who come
for the purpose of enjoying the benefits OF
the meeting. We sincerely hope that the
people of Brattleboro will show an appreeis-
tion of the opportunity offered them by CIV
ing all the sessions full attendance. If they
do this the cause of education in this COM
munity is sure to receive such an impetus as
has not been given it before in recent years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13

The Yorktown Centennial commission have
bought a tract of 500 acres and selected q
site for the memorial shaft which commands
a view of the river for several miles above
and below the town. The old Moore house,
in which the capitulation was signed by Corn
wallis, is undergoing repairs and will be fitted
up for President Garfeld's headquarters dur
ing the centennial ceremonies. On the 18th
of October the cornerstone will be laid by
the Free Masons of Virginia. On the 18th
Governor Holiday will deliver an address
and on the 10th the President will receive the
monument on the part of the nation, and the
dedicstory exercises, consisting of an Grafton,
poem and an ode, will take place. All the
10 original states will be represented by their
governors and citizen soldiery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13

IKE CHINESE TREATIES. The treaties with
China, which were ratified by the Senate by
nearly unanimous vote last week, have been
SO long waiting confirmation that the public
mind, amidst more stirring discussions, mar
have lost sight Of their provisions. The treaty
relating to Chinese immigration provides thai,
whenever, In the opinion of the Government
OF the United States, the coming of Chinese
laborers to the United States, or their res.
idence therein shall affect, or threaten to
Affect the interests Of this country or of any
locality thereof, the Government of the Unit
ed States shall have the power to regulate,
limit or suspend such coming or residence,
1t is further provided that such immigration
or residence shall not be absolutely prohibit
ed, that certain specified classes-as students,
tourists, etc, shall not be included in the
provisions, and that maltreatment Of Chinese
residents and visitors shall not be permitted
Legislative measures adopted for executing
the provisions of the treaty are 10 be com
municated to the Chinese Government, not
Tor the exercise of any reVisory powers, but
Tor the purpose of diplomatic correspondence
II they appear TO bear hardly upon Chinese
subjects. The second or commercial treaty
prohibits the carrying on Of the opium traffic
In American vessels, and extends to Chinese
vessels in our ports the same rights and priv
heges that belong to the vessels of other pow
ers. The ratification of these treaties ad
Vanees the long-vexed Chinese question long
way toward final adjustment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13

at. xrttt- 1rt.... H.. -. -. ~,
-hi1s 'hiA inu. - .olue i'o", ~" Ser'ey'
Grass never looked better ON MAY 18th.
MANY old irenas were re'oieed 10 see D. A. Alvord
', r5,sse c.. 4. a, 1911 p....s.,,
?. al pI a =, y hass1
"here Hhe VIII reuiaih uurins tne summer
Rev J. Hamilton attends the funeral Of Reuben
Sherman at East Dover to-day.
-Cattle-buyers are plenty and surplus live stool .
being rapidly disposed Of
-0ne Of p II. Rav,s sugar bouses wa b,rn.s -
TbnssdsS ,riib as, 1aus nsis 6ucto,. "a u au On
and his sugar orchard was also badly damaged -s'i
Rain rrevepted the n1.sonic d,ieg,t,o,, o., Al, 81,
pisce sttepdIng tb fnnersi ~ Tncins ads ~ l, ".
boro on FridsS ~ a. MARI
W. = .g -.
- ~ - s ~ ~ 1i' os'.ns boOus lot The
sprlng trAde' anu DIS fanny are VISITING friends in
One OF =. b. Hubbard's buildings caught FIRE on
Monday, but help arrived in season to eKtingush he
flames before serious damage was done.
Our sick people are nearly ali improving In health
e.. : -, - =, -, ,-.o - ai'n'
oi tne 'snied swift es,S's and some
si - ~ ~ y. -. ~, @ e. WI Oe boiu Al
~Nl " ~ -iini' ~. y"
The smallpox scare having reached Wilmington,
Dr. Hoon mas procured some tresh bovine virus from
New York. and until next Friday the 20th IL prepared
to vaceinate either from arm TO arm with the DO.
vine scab-the only two ways OF securing entire pro
lection from small POI. Many are availng themselves
OF this privilege.
Real estate trades have been quite numerous the
past week. I. b. Deming sold his farm 10 Chauncey
CushmaD, and Mr.. Cushman in turn sold It 80 n A.
Greene Of Chelsea, Mass. Clark Harris has sold par
Of his farm to wn Wheeler for 1900, and the isnS
belonging TO the estate of H. p Boyker Waa aold IN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13
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spring WoFk commenced.
e. J. Read is at work on barn adioin.
ing his house.
a telephone line from Sadawea TO North
Adams is strongly talked of.
1t Is rumored that DIR. Stafford and Mr.
y. Baker have entered into a business mart
nership. ''' part
-Sportsmen have commenced FISHING in
the noted streams and lakes that so Justly
make Sadawga famous.
-Millington Goodnow have returDa5
from market with a large stock of goods. :
Inc village school commenced last Monday
Miss Minnie GoOdell of Boston Is stopping
At the SadaWga House. Russell Stafford has
purchased Ii. O. Coates place known as the
Benl' Di1 place, and has moved on to it
Benz. Dix and his wife have gone 10 live with
their son Alvin.-Ots Wheeler has met With
another loss. This time it is horse instead
of mill-dam. -N'''Au
-Aessrs. Adm Plumb W. o. Hunt and ch..,.. a
CnAse having been elected to the ancient and honor
~ one o. pSnndfeepers held their rst meeting Al
the residence OF MI. and Mrs. Chas 81 chase 81
week Thursday. The meeting was called 10 ordsr ~,
~ fiun1' a. chairman Of the board and upop eaiI
ihe tns ron u was discovered that Mr. and Nrs Hna.
were absent, for which delinquency the formsr a
htomPty nned $40 which sum was ordered 10 he nsid
hasn en1 teasuIy OF the board Or. aud Mrs saoTd
before given satisfactory proof Of proper anal
IneAtionsl were elected secretafies Mr.. pl1d'at
tis NE. ". u Hunt and Mrs ChAs Chase were elected
MeAsurera and auditors without honda and asI
t Sons ~ expected Much important business was
~ Including the seiEure aud mpoundipg ~
neau OF cattle three sheep aud two lamba S,hs
renewing resolutions were passed unanimousIv.
hesotpedi BY the poundkeepers Of thetoUn ~ whit,
ingham, In convention assembled Va VIM
LIST. That Il IL the sense Of tbIs bo.rd NJ, A.
nn a Important duties deVolVing upon the ofses ~
and despatch. WIN promptneas
"a. That the public be hereby notified that anv
o government bonds, horses, hens douobnnt.
I'm ~ snsep, swine, minee.pie and gnRerbread
law. $50 No@" WIN according 10
"a, That series Of meetings Of this board he hsid
ughout the year At convenient piaceE ~ trsnt
su sla business a. may come before H. -
~. that THIS meeting stand adjourned 10 thu hou.
~ Auih Fiumo a. such time a. may be ordered
% - ~ a. a. = NAeNtou
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13

The plan OF Secretary Window for taking
care of the maturing six per cents has proved
a magnificent success. Toward the erpira-
ton of the prescribed time for the presenta-
ton of the bonds for continuance so many
bonds were received that it was entirely be-
yond the clerical ability of the department to
count and record them, and Secretary Win
dom on Monday issued notice of extension of
the time to May 20. It is an assured fact that
almost the whole of the six per cent. debt
$500, 900, OOO) has been extended at the re-
quest of the holders to bear 81 per cent in
terest during the pleasure of the government.
In many respects this is the most creditable
and remarkable financial achievement on rec
ord. The "Windoms," as the extended bonds
are called, already command a premium Of
to II per cent, although they do not begin
to draw interest until July l. The saving
to the government in interest will be about
$4,OOO,O0O a year, and similar reduction
will undoubtedly be effected in the maturing
five per cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13

"A barn of Abigail Bassett in the west part
of Ashfeld, Mass, wRs burned TO the ground
late last week Thursday AFTERNOON, and the
charred remains of Miss Bassett were found
in the ashes The woman, commonly known
as Aunt Nabby," lived alone, and was re-
puted to lie worth large amount of money.
There are some suspicious of foul play, but
tboEe living near the Reene of Miss BRssett's
tragic death regard the FIRE as accidental.
The house had been left in order, and the
fire in the CRATE had been raked oyer, 50 that
she may have carried fire to the barn in her
clothing, or, as she was in the habit Of smok-
ing the fire may have been caused thereby.
The Crown Prince Rudolph of Austria
and the Princess Stephanie of Belgium were
married at Vienna ON Tuesday with brilliant
and imposing ceremonies. An immense con-
course Of people thronged the streets, and at
the moment the rings were exchanged peals
broke forth from the bells of the city and sal
woes of artillery.
The statue of st0neWall jackson in the
Metairie cemetery at New Orleans was un-
yelled on Tuesday in the presence Of Q large
assemblage. The widow and daughter at
Gen. Jackson were present. Jefferson Davis
made brief speech which was enthusiastical-
y aPplauded.
A scheme has been projected for build
ing nearly 1905 miles of railway in Japan,
running from Yokohama 10 the western and
northern limits of thu main island, and a ma
tive company Is forming 10 carry II out
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13

Tho Universalst society will again or
ganize Sunday school next Sunday.
The past sugar season has been as good
IL not better than an average.
May opened with frosts, but the mercury
is now in the neighborhood Of the nineties
Miss Stella NJ. Stetson teaches the prima-
ry department Of the village school, instead Of
Alice, as the types had II last week.
chandler Corse bought the Charles Put
nam farm at auction last Saturday for $3.50.
The Cheney mill took FIRE the other day
from an unknown cause, but It was soon dis
covered and easily extinguished with but
very slight damage.
"A FIRE passed over a portion Of the GENE
terry last week, but little or no damage was
done.
The family of Il. d. Brown on returning
from church last Sunday, by the fright Of the
horse. had the carriage overturned, and were
somewhat, though not seriously, injured. The
carriage, however, was materially damaged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13
room on Wednesday evening, May 4th, and
Tho followino officers were elected;

room on Wednesday evening" May 4th, and
the following officers were elected;
President, ". A. Matthew'S; vice presidents, q.
II. Copeland, ID. 7. Cobb, Lewis Putnam, 9. w. Wy
man secretary, Miss Emma Packard; treasurer,
q. w. Wyman executive committee, A. X. Gutter,
j. NJ. Drown, ID. N. TOlles, Mrs. A. J. Stearns !;
ways and means committee, j. $. Brown, Mrs. q.
Robertson visiting committee. ID. p. Cobb, VIM
Fuller, John Drown, Lewis Putnam, Mrs. A, j..
Stearns, Mrs. @. Robertson, Mrs. j. Drown, Mrs.
J. s. Browns musical direct tor, Mrs..E. ID. Barrett.
Officers Of the Brattieboro W. o. T. o., for the
ne1t siI months;
President, Mrs. John orion.
Vice Presidents Mrs. Henry Tucker, Mrs. y. u. Bar
rett, Mrs. A. J. stearns, Mrs. VIM. Fuller.
Secretary, Mrs. J, 8. Brown.
Treasurer, Mrs. II. Tucker.
Executive Committee, Mrs. q. Robertson, Mrs. Al.
stearns, Mrs. J. Drown, Mrs Henry Tucker, Mrs. j..
Orton.
Visiting Committee, Mrs. A. J. stearns, Mrs. W. r.
Geddls Mrs. j. Orton, Mrs. O. Robertson, Mrs. O. r.
Copeland
Musical Director, Mrs. Y. d. Barrett
Meetings every Wednesday p. N. at the Temperance
club-room, from TO O'Clock.
MID RANGE SHOOTING AT VERNON ON TUESDAY.
"A few Of the Fort Dummer boys took adj
vantage Of the fine day last Tuesday, and went
down 10 the range for little practice. II we
mistake not, Howes tally Of 10 consecutive
bulls-eyes was the best, with one exception,
yet made on the range.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-13

Dartmouth college is not alone in its trouble
to which we referred last week. There is a
row in the New York University over the
academic department, which the trustees
have voted to abolish against the wishes Of
members of the faculty, and at Cornell a still
more serious difficulty has grown out of the
action Of the board of trustees in Diminishing
the vice president, Prof. William @. Russell,
from his position as temporary president Of
the university, and from his professorship of
history. This action of the trustees is said TO
have been taken at the behest of H. W.
Sage of Brooklyn, wealthy member of the
board, who is angry with Prof. Russell for re-
fusing to invite Henry Ward Beecher to
Cornell as the university preacher.