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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27
Tho Fate Of the G,rnHe.
"a N. Y. Tribune Fable


One morning when the Show opened the
Ring Master laid before the Animals a Letter
from the Giraffe, who said that in conse-
quence of the Treatment he had received he
felt compelled to leave the Show. Before the
Excitement over this Announcement had sub
sided, the Ring Master said he had Letter
from one of the Trick Mules, who also with
drew from the Show. At this there was
little Squirming among the Snakes, aud one
a Copperhead, spoke up: Looks as though
the Show was breaking ups" and a Fellow
who had been kicked out once and crept in
again under the Canvas. and was wanting TO
be appointed Scene Shifter said 'It's a
Cold Day for this Show when it gets left by
that Noble Animal the Giraffe. To say moth
ing of the Trick Mule" The Show, however,
went on, and the Giraffe and the Trick Mule
went away and waited for the Manager to
send for them. After many days, curiosity
as to what would become of the Circus gave
way to solicitude for the Giraffe and Trick
Mule.
Committee being sent out learned that
the Trick Mule had hired out on the Tow
Path, but that the Giraffe, having never done
Anything Useful, sought Employment in Vain
until Village Engine Company utilized him
us Fire Escape, in which position he was
able to do for others what he never could do
for himself-let them down easy
Moral-No one Animal, or even two, can
break up O Whole Show.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27
Terrible stsambOat Accident In Cana.
da---OVer 200 Persons DrOWned.

The steamer Victoria, plying in the
Thames between London, Ont, and Spring
bank, capsized at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening,
on her return trip, and over 200 men, women
and children were drowned. The steamer
had over 600 excursionisls ON board, and
when near the cove railway bridge, one mile
below London, the boat suddenly collapsed
like an egg-shell and became a wreck level
with the water. All the passengers were in
stantly plunged into the stream, more than
half of them being underneath the debris.
Later news says that 23s bodies have been
recovered, many of them women and chill
dren, and several entire families were found
dead. More bodies are believed TO be yet un-
der the wreck. The swamping is ascribed by
some to the play of several boys on the lower
deck, and by others TO striking a snag, Some
oommotion caused the curious crowd 10 rush
to one side, when water foot deep rushed
over the lower deck. In panic the crowd
rushed to the other side, causing a worse
lurch. Before the boat sank the supports of
the upper deck gave way, and the whole struc-
ture came down upon those below, crushing
them beneath the water and rendering escape
impossible.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

THE CONTEST IN MISSISSIPPI There rei in
dications that there will be contest within
the ranks of the Conservative party, 80 called,
in Mississippi during the next campaign.
Such papers as the Vioksburg Herald openly
denounce the frauds and outragss which have
been practiced in that state by the Bourbon
leaders, and openly declare that they will not
sustain the Democratic ticket unless it is made
up ofintelligentand conservative men who are
opposed 10 the reactionary policy which has
prevailed in that state. On the other hand,
papers like the Meridian Mercury openly de-
clare that the whites must obtain ascendency
even il the Constitution of the United States
is disregarded. That the position of class
of Bourbons in Mississippi may be fully un-
derstood, we quote from the Mercury:
Large areas of the state of Mississippi are
now threatened with renewal of the calami-
ty what shall be done 10 avert it ? The phi
losophy of the Vicksburg Herald and the like
invites it and encourages it. Few as they
are, there are white people enough in the en-
dangered districts TO avert 1t if they have
stout hearts and a stern determination. And
where there is viii there is way. We have
no plan TO suggest II there ever was such a
thing as 'Yazoo Plan, perhaps that is good
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

DECORATION DAY PROGRAMME.
The procession will be formed on Main street, with
the right resting on the corner Of Main and Hgb-ss
at O'Clock p. NJ in the following order:
Brrttleboro Military Band.
Escort, Rstey Guards.
Chief Marshal and Aids.
Estey Guards.
Sedgwick Post No. 8, @. A. r.
Department Commander aud Staff
Orator aud Chaplain.
Old Soldiers and Sailors.
Fuller Battery (dismounted).
wantastiquet Lodge No. s, /. o. o. +.
knights Of Honor.
Drum Corps.
School Battalion Of Young Misses, escorted by Bat
talon Of Young Men.
The order Of march will be from High street through
Main and South Main Streets to the cemetery.
The following will be the order Of exercises at the
cemetery:
Introductory remarks by the chief marshal.
Singing by choir Of male voices.
Prayer BY the chaplain Rev. A. B. TruAI.
Music by the band
Address by Rev. J. b. Green.
Singing by choir Of male voices.
Ranks will be broken and graves decorated. de-
tAchment Of the @. A. r. and Estey Guard will
proceed 10 the Catholic cemetery and
decorate the graves Of the COM
rades buried there.
Assembly will be sounded and ranks reformed.
Music by the band.
Benediction by Rev. @. Z. Martin.
The members Of the @. A. r. are requested TO meet
at their hail. and old soldiers and sailors at the lower
town hall, where they will be organized by ComrAde
W. H. Adams, assistant marshal, at O'Clock n.
Contributions Of flowers earnestly solicited from
all. COMMITTEES will be in attendance At the room
opposite the post-oce to receive the same from 1890
Should the weather be stormy, the address win be
No carriages win be allowed on the ground during
the ceremonies.
+ E WA6 6ESR,yR / COMMITTEE
JB KESNEY, Arrangements.
MAJ. T. WALES, Chief Marshal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

Senator Malone of Virginia proposes to
make an active canvass in his state after the
readjusters have their state convention next
week. The regular Democrats do not have
their convention until August, and Mahone's
policy is to do las much possible beforethe old
liners get their nominations into the field at all.
The readjusters are pretty likely to nominate
either Judge Wallis E. Staples or William E.
Cameron for governor. and if the President
gives Mr.. Malone the patronage which he ex-
poets, he thinks the bulk ofthe Republican vot-
ers will go with him. Thecoming campaign in
Virginia will certainly bean exciting and inter-
esting one, and its results will have an i'm
portant bearing upon the future of political
parties in the Old Dominion, if not in the
whole country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

1t seems to be settled that Frederick Billings
will soon retire from the presidency and act
i've management of the Northern Pacific rail-
road, to be succeeded by Mr.. Willard, presi-
dent of the Oregon navigation company. The
original plan TO which Mr.. Billings and his
party always adhered was to establish two
western terminal points of the Northern Pa
cifc road, one at Tacoma on Puget sound
and another on the Columbia river at or near
Portland Puget sound is wide and deep
estuary communicating with the Pacific ocean
through Admiralty inlet and the strait of
Juan de Fuca. 1t is accessible to the largest
class of ocean steamers and sail vessels. The
Columbia river, though wide and deep, has
unfortunately bar at its mouth which seri-
ousIy obstructs navigation and is a frequent
cause of danger and loss. Nevertheless the
aim of the Oregon navigation company is to
make Portland, one hundred miles above the
mouth of the Columbia river, the sole termi-
nus of the Northern Pacific railroad. This
was the secret of the litigation begun by
Willard against President Billings and his fell
low directors and which has now been ami
cably settled.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

-Ex-president Rutherford B. Hayes has
recently had a correspondence with one Of the
citizens OF this town. He desired to obtain q
few OF the relics, small articles saved from
the debris of his Uncle Roger Orchards
burned store and more particularly a re.
eeipt and notes found among some old papers
In the possession of family living in Dunn
merston. The receipt came to light in con
neetion with the searching for material to be
published in the forthcoming history of this
town. 1t is in the hand writing Of the ex-
president's father, rutherford Hayes and
was signed by him while a merchant in this
place from 1912 TO 1917. The articles and
papers were sent as desired. In acknowledge
ment OF these things, Mr.. Hayes writes,
The box containing the articles from Uncle
Rogers store came safely TO hand. Please
accept my thanks. am particularly Obliged
for the papers in the hand writing Of my faith
or. Everything Of that sort 1 prize partic-
nlarly. send you, etc., for the history of
Dummerston, to which wish to subscribe"
d. L. NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27
Local Intelligence.


Prof. j. j. Adams, the famous ohropodlst, will pos
Hiveiy leave Brattleboro for Hnsdaie week from
mex, Monday June O. where he will be at the Ashue-
lot House for one week only All who have not al
ready sought his remarkable skin must some soon or
they will miss him. He stands pre.emnentin his pro-
fession and II will be a number Of months before he
will visit Bratleboro again Gall and sec him at once
Consultation free.
wanted: A home in a Protestant American family
for young lady fourteen years Of age Of good fami
" and willing TO make herself useful. Apply at this
ONCE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

enough. And who could blame them in such
an emergency Not Senator Lamar, certain
ly, unless he can devise and give them bet
ter one. Negro suffrage is a nightmare on
Southern civilization, and no true Southern
white man but would wipe II out instantly
with the power Not having the power to
obliterate it-clean IL out Of the Constitution
we must do our utmost here and there
where most threatening TO abato it outside
the law and the Constitution. II the white
men of nerve and determination in a given
threatened locality discover the negro voters
grown rampant TO overslaugh them in an
election, viii solidly tell the negro suffragans
that they can't and shant do that, and then
take stern measures to have their behests re-
spected, the negroes wont do IL. The Negroes
oowardly, bringing nature insures the safety
and efficacy Of the plan, as II has done time
and time again -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

Mrs Judge wyman is critically i'll with
disease Of the brain.
Rev. DR.. Stevens of Westminster preach
cd here last Sunday in exchange with Rev. A.
Holbrook.
The new water wheel for the factory has
arrived and is being put into place.
Miss ]. Dwinnell, the village school
teacher, attended the WindhRm County Teach
ers' Association meeting held at Brattleboro
Friday and Saturday of last week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

PERsoNAL.-Hon. John Gregory Smith,
president of the Central Vermont railroad
company, sailed from Montreal for Europe
on Saturday on the steamer Partisan. Gov.
Smith is accompanied by his wife, son and
daughter, and goes abroad TO obtain much
needed rest and recreation. He will be alb
sent about three months.
Mr.. j. M. Haven of Rutland proprietor OF
the Bates House, who was married in Maiden,
Mass, April 81, returned home with his
bride Wednesday evening. Soon after their
return Mr.. and Mrs. Haven were serenaded
by the Rutland oornet band, and during the
evening they were presented with a silver ice
pitcher and service by the employees of the
Batea House
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

Vice President Arthur shows bad taste, to
say the very least, by making himself con-
spicnous in the Conkling fight. He went to
Albany with Mr. Oonkling on Tuesday aud is
actively lobbying for him. 1t is not q pleas
ant sight to the Republicans of the country
to see man whom they elected to the sec
ond Office in the land thus taking sides against
the President. 1t is his perfect right to SYM
pathize with Mr.. Con king, but the least the
Vice President could do under such circum-
stances would be TO keep quiet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

The United States Senate completed the
business before it and reached final ad-
journment last Friday. The only important
nomination which failed of confirmation was
that of William E. Chandler to be Solicitor
General The Democrats would not vote for
Chandler on account of the part he had in
making Hayes President in the electoral con-
test of 1s76-77, and two or three Republican
senators voted against him on account of dis
like of his political methods. Some of
Chambers friends say that his rejection will
make him senator from New Hampshire to
sncceed Mr. Rollins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

The Government 5s offered for extension
at 81 per cent under Secretary Windows
call are largely in excess of the amount called
for. So many bonds came in on Tuesday
that the Secretary was puzzled to know what
he should do with the amount received for
extension in excess of the limit of $780,
100000 fixed by the call. 1t was known
that many more bonds were on the way, and
it was hardly the fault of the senders if they
had not arrived. Mr.. Window finally decid-
ed that he would receive for extension all the
bonds that had been started on Monday and
it is thought that this will bring the amount
up to $500, OO0, 900.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

GREEK PLAY AT HARVARD. A most unique
dramatic performance was realized in Cam
bridge last week by the representation of
the "Edipus Tyrannus," one Of the great
Greek tragedies OF Sophocles. The profess
sors and students of Harvard College have
been preparing the play for months, and 1t
was given with all the costumes, the chorus,
scenery and stage arrangements as nearly as
possible like those Of the ancient Greek stage.
cution, took the principal part. The per-
formance, which involved great amount OF
labor, Mr. Riddle alone having 10 commit
about 600 of the 1880 lines of the drama, was
a great success, and witnessed by large and
learned audience
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

-Dea. ]. Wilder had valuable COW seri-
ously injured by a rifle shot while in the pas
ture last Sunday. The ball struck the COW
near the ear and passed downward along the
jaw. The ball remains in the wound and the
jaw is badly swelled. The fellow who fred
the shot, and who made his boasts of his
hunting exploits on that day, will do well to
be more careful another time.
L. A Barney has sold his farm to Geo
w. French of Ohio for $1,000. Possession
will be given October lst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27
when jaime. said VVigrIe.wagrIe

ETOM InU bpfInBntIu UnlOn.I
Roscoe and the James boys were playing
thumbs up" one day. Roscoe was ''it, and
they played together very nicely as long as
he was allowed to say Roscoe says thumbs
up" and Roscoe says thumbs down" But
all at once one of the James boys sung out,
"Wiggle-waggle !" and Roscoe, without think
ing, wiggle-waggled, and so got caught. He
had to go out, and then one of the James
boys was cit" Roscoe was awful mad be-
cause anybody hollered when he was sit, q"
but, you see, be got caught at his own game
and there was no helm for Il
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

With sadness we record the death of
Mrs. Charles Hosley. Her funeral was at
tended at Bondville on Tuesday, May 23d, by
large number of relatives and friends, Rev.
n. +. Reynolds officiating. Her age was l l..
She leaves a little boy 10 weeks old.
The body of little Bradshaw boy was
brought to Winhall for burial last week. He
had been at the reform school in Vereennes
Emily Taylor is expecting to start soon
on visit to the West, where she will remain
through the summer.
Mrs. Walter Browning has been visiting
friends in this vicinity, but has now returned
to her home in Amsterdam, N. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

The total number Of letters mailed in the
United States for the year ending Dec. 81,
1880, was l, 1858, 252, $40, or an average of 81
for every man, woman and child in the ooun-
try. In addition there were mailed 324, 556,-
44O postal cards, s12, O32, 900 newspapers and
49, 14s, 1872 magazines and other periodicals.
This statement is based upon an actual ac-
count of matter mailed at the different post
offices throughout the country during the first
seven days of December, 1880.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

A friend of Mr.. Conkling in Washington
says that his resignation was premeditated,
and was made in full view Of far-reaching
political designs, which are that there is to be
a breakup of parties, and that Mr.. Conkling
may see new career by uniting with David
Davis and s. j. Tilden in forming a new par
ty, which shall bear presidential fruit In 1884.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

There Is considerable talk of a steam
mill being built near CIRCUITS crossing, either
as joint stock company or by private sub
seriptions or loans. II the idea Is carried out
there Will be power enough for a saw and
grist mill and a basket factory. Mr.. Walter
Gage, who has had much experience In this
line Of business, would probably have charge.
A large spring on s. NJ. Nutting's land would
supply the water.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27

The negroes of West Tennessee have again
taken the Kansas fever, and are leaving by
hundreds almost daily.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27
The Right Doctrine,

E1HV71l
''Sink or swim, survive or perish" we pro
pose to remain aboard the Republican ship,
and shall never join hands with those who,
from whatever motive, may endeaVor to scut-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1881-05-27
rhs enrnsIa.rrunn.,r r.,,.r.

Hon. j. A. Hubbell of the Republican con
gressonal committee has published his letter
10 Gen. Garfield last summer tho roply 10
which Gorham, Brady & Co. attempted to
prove was an application TO the star route
contractors for funds. Mr.. Hubbell prefaces
IL with the statement that bis committee was
out of funds, and, among others, he applied
10 Brady for assistance. Brady had some per-
sonal feeling against Gen. Garfield, but, after
considerable urging, said he would make q
contribution II Gen. Garfield asked him to.
Mr.. Hubbell accordingly wrote to Gen. Gar
field and described the situation, and asked
him IL he could see his way clear to ask Brady
10 give something, as others did The letter
which he received in reply was as printed be-
low. When Mr.. Hubbell showed the letter to
Brady, that worthy asked to be allowsd to
take II for a short time, and by this means
got chance to make copy Of II for preser-
walton.
HEADoUARTERs REPUBLICAN, CoEoREssIoNALl
COMMITTEE, WASHINGTON, ID. O,
August 10th, 1880.
Ny Dear General: am good deal annoyed in in
erestng friends to aid In carrying my work in this
campaign. Many are apathetic, and, while they are
profuse in good wishes and ready to encourage by
words yet that docs not pay printing bills and other
expenses Gen. Brady, Of the post-ofoe department,
seems to think that do not for his aid and Is
for some unknown reason inclined TO DO cool toward
you. 1 am satisfied that, an intmation from you
that such things would be appreciated he would per-
haps do something for me. Indeed, he has ntimated
as much to me- Wontyou please set him right, or in
some way express desire for his aid for need help
very much just now Respectfully yours,
JAY A, HUBBELI.
To Hon. James A. Garfield, Mentor, o.
The following is Gen. Garield's reply to
Mr.. Hubbell's letter:
MENTOR, o., August 29, 1880.
My Dear Hubbell: Yours Of the 10th inst received
and contents noted. Please say to Brady hope he
WfVn oil A.aa
help effectively Please tell me how the departments
generally are doing As ever yours,
j. A. GARFIELD.
To Hon. J. A. Hubbell, Washington, d. c.
There does not seem to be much material
for sensation in the correspondence.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-01-19
COURT REPORTS.

SupHrtor Court...........'.'Ho"ARD''
TUESDAY, Jan. 18.
Estate of NJ. v. de sylvia, de.
ceased-Hearing at return Of real
estate continued until tomorrow.
ut 10 A, n.
Estate of Arguello, deceased
Same action.
McFadden vs. Mitchell-On trial.
In re estate of Angel Reyes. de.
ceased-Set for Thursday, Feb. 10,
1881, at 10 A. NJ.
Estate of q. l.. Chapman, de-
ceassd-Set for Saturday, Jan. 20,
1881.
McAuliffs va. Blue Light Mining
Co,-Argumept on demurrer set
for hearing to.morrowat 10 A. N.
SET FOR TO DAY.
Potts vs.. ACQUIRE.
McAulitfs VS.. Blue Light Min
ing Co.
Estate Of M. v. de Sylvia.
Estate OF ArguellO.
sEPULvEDA,
d. Cline vs. l.. Dravsen ct al
Judgment for defendant.
People VS.. Henry Hunt ON 10.
formation for murder-Defendant
given three days to plead to infor-
matiou.
In re Thomas Phelon-Further
hearing continued until report Of
Surveyor 10 filed.
Daily Los Angeles herald., 1881-01-19
II. JACOBY. Plaintiff, !
vs..

The People of the State Of California
send Saasng greeting to James 9. Johnstone.
You are hereby required to appear in
an action brought against you by the
above named plaintiff in the Justices
Court Of Wi!mington Township, county
to answer before the Justice. at his ONCE
in the said Township, the complaint nled
therein, within i've days (exclusive ofthe
day Of servicel after the service On you OF
township in which this notion is brought
-or. II served out Of said township. but
in said unty, within ten days, or with.
in twenty days II served elsewhere.
The said action is brought to recover
dred and eighty six and $500 dollars
(e236 $4,000 on account for goods, wares
and merchandise sold and delivered by
plaintiff TO defendant at Wilmington. in
OF December. <. i. 1878, together with in.
terest thereon from snid date.
For further particulars reference Is had
to plaintiti's Complaint filed In this Of.
And you are hereby notin ned that II yo0
fail SO to appear aud answer said com.
plant as above required, said plaintiff
will take judgment against you for said
sam OF S2t6 35-l00. and interest from De-
cember 2lst. 1878. together with costs Of
suit.
Make legal service and due return
hereof.
Given under my hand this 2Sd day of
November, 1880.
J.F.C. JOHNSON.
Justice Of the Peace of said Township.
u. M. HOLTVN, Attorney for Plaintiff.
A true copy Of the original.
GEORGE DEAVER,
Constable Of Wilmington Township.
nov AZ satS2m,