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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

OF the scholars in District No. ., Agnes
]. CushmRu, teacher, the following have not
been absent or tardy: Julia H. Tyler, Sher-
man Brooks, Dana Pease; tardy once, but not
absent BERTHE L. Tyler, Wallace Stoddard,
Leslie F. Tyler.
Names of persons in Vernon aged 30 years
and upwards:
Miss LYDIA Peeler. S.; Mrs. Abba Houghton, 81
Mrs. Lydia Ozark, 50; VIM. Coffee, 81 Mrs. VIM.
johnson, q; Mrs. Erastus Tyler: IS; Hiram Doc
liule, q; Mrs. Hiram Doolttle, l3i Mrs: Mary Ann
smith, IS Daniel Kendall, IS; Mrs J F: Burrows,
~ Mrs. sally Lee, u; Mrs. Ebenezer Howe, II
Lewis Brooks, u; Nathaniel Brooks, 70; Sumner
Titus, T6 Noyes Streeter, 70; Chas. Slate, 70 Mrs.
sumner Titus, IS; Lorenzo Brown, IS: Mrs Chas.
Chas. Slate, "A; Mrs Rodo Plus Peeler, "a; Hosea
Miller, u squire Blanchard, %; \. F. Bryant, %;
Mrs. N F. Bryant, T2; Mrs. Martha DOotlle, u
Geo. W. Lee, ~ Chas. $. Harris Il Mrs. Mary
Ramsdel. II; A. II. washburn, Il Liberty Howe,
rus ". Peeler. 70; Mrs Robert Alien, 10; Dennis
Gould, "a John White, 20 F; Mrs. John White, 20;
John Mack, 20; Mrs John Mack, 70; James MacE,
10; Mrs James Nj tck 70; Daniel Span, 20; Mrs.
Daniel Splan 7O-a total OF 50.
The whole number of inhabitants in 1850
was $50.
The news for this week appears to be
about 20 years old. W.
The "Citizens' Club" is to hold its last
meeting of the season on Saturday evening,
March llth. AT Its last meeting the que5-
ton, Resolved, that farming in New Eng
land has ceased to lie either attractive or
profitable" was discussed and proved TO be
the most interesting of any question which
has been before the club this season, as it
touches the all-impOrtant question, which
every young man Cor woman ether should
settle early in life, of where shall make my
home, and what shall be my occupation p 1t
is true that very few young men of marked
energy and ability, and with no other capital
to start in life, find inducements in New Eng
land farm,life sufficient to be content to make
this their field of labor but this may not be
conclusive evidence that the able and plucky
| young man, who succeed in building a home
and reputation for himself elsewhere could
not have done the same thing at New Eng
land farming at least, so thinks the club, af-
| ter listening to the eloquent speeches of
Messrs. Lee, Bryant, Goodwillie, and ]. A.
! Brown.
The school in Dist. No closed its last
month of school on Friday last, Geo Tyler
| teaching the last month and impsrting new
! life and energy to the school. We heard one
of the scholars say he was sorry to be com
| PEELED to carry his books home Just as he was
becoming interested. We would say, John,
keep on studying, and don't by any means
let the interest you feel slip from you.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

ness lively in this town, as it is the best sled
ding we have had this winter and gives the
farmers aud lumbermen a chance to flush up
their work.
There seems to be a hitch IN the real Ga.
tate trade between John Kelsey and the Good.
ell brothers. It seems that Kelseys mother
holds a life lease on the property. At the
present time she is residing in Claremont. N
H.. aud the parties went over there the other
day TO finish up the trade, but the old lady did
not see fit to put her name on that paper
Mr.. Henry Bailey Of Newfane has lust
closed very successful term Of school in the
Branch district At the close he made many
handsome presents. Last week he was en-.
gagged as aprivate teacher for Francis Adams's
children. On Thursday evening he was in.
vted to party held at X. d. Charters Most
Of his scholars were present and manifested
their appreciation Of bis labors for them
during the winter by presenting him with
valuable gold ring Mr.. Bailey appropriate.
ly and feelingy replied, and all went home
well pleased with the evenings exercises
To
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

Snow fast disappearing.
Mr. John Stewart buried a four-years-
old daughter last Sunday-scarlet fever.
Rev. A. J. Hough of Ludlow, recited his
poem, THE Country Parson," TO a small au-
dience, at the Methodist church on Sunday
evening. It is evident our people do not APP
preciate literary entertainments send us
along the negro minstrel troupe.
AT Superintendent Gibson's third and
last of the series of prize exercises, which
came OF last Friday at the north village, open
to all scholars in town, first prizes were
again awarded TO Lucy Wilder, Florence
Smith and May Chase, respectively, for speak.
ing over ten, and reading over aud under ten
First prizes were also awarded May Cory aud
Charlie Jaquith, who again stood at the head
in spelling Earnie Gibson vas first in spell
ing under 10. Reading by teachers, LIST, E
F. Arnold; I'd, Mrs. Addie Marden. Second
prizes were awarded Attic Wilkins, Elite
Gibson, May Frazer, and Earnie Gibson. A
large number of scholars participated in the
exercises, each prize being hotly contested.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03
The story Of the Indiana Campaign of
uaan.

A Columbus, o., correspondent of the New
York Times gives long and oircumstantial
history of the Indiana campaign in 1880,
which is very interesting reading even at this
late day, The credit of organizing Repub-
lican victory in that state by a careful and
exact canvass of votes and by a very adroit
manipulation of party machinery is given to
Mr. Blaine and United States Marshal Dudley.
The Democratic campaign machinery was
freely used to aid the Republicans in their
work, one feature of it being the distribution
of 375, 900 copies of the Democratic Cincin-
natl Enquirer which contained a poll Of the
voters in Indiana. This correspondent states
that the legitimate expenses of the campaign
on the Republican side were $74, 900, and he
denies that Dorsey had anything to do with
carrying the state, or ever distributed $780,
900, or any considerable sum in corruption,
but, as to Democratic practice, says that on
the afternoon of election day BArnum handed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

Preparations are making for the establish
mcnt Of an Italian colony at Orfeiville, near
Merrilton, Conway county, Ark, which bids
fair to surpass in magnitude Mr.. Thomas
Hughes colony at Rugby, Tenn, and with
the discretion exhibited in its establishment,
promises to be more successful. Forty thous-
and acres of land have been purchased as
location for the colony at So an acre, and
buildings are being erected thereon, in roadi-
ness for the colonists. The president OF the
company will leave for Italy in few days to
bring over 5000 families that arc prepared to
immgrate TO America. 1t is expected in
few years hundred thousand families will
join the colony
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03
Local Intelligence.


Mr.w c. Horton has been appointed agent Tor the
Blersadt portrait Of Garfield to canvass the town Of
Bratteboro in conjunction with the general agent
Mr. Horton s forming club for this portrait at the
organ Shops Col Estey J. +. Halland Superintendent
Holden beading the list. club is also being formed
in the O. A. II. Post under the direction Of H. f. Tay-
Ior The Post have purchased one Of these pictures
nicely framed for their ball II isan ornament to the
ROOM as well as perfect likeness Of one Of the no
blest and best Of men.
Picture framing promptly aud tastefuy done at
Cheney h Capp's.
Agency Tor Troy Laundry at J. J. Rays.
Cranes, southworihs, Marcus wards and Pines
hue writing papers, and cheap grades for family use
at Cheney Clapp's.
SOMETHING NEw-CoTFEE HOUSE, in Brattleboro at
salisbury's Hotel and Restaurant. IT'S
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

The House has passed the postal appropria-
ton bill. In the Senate on Wednesday Mr..
Hoar made an eloquent reply to Senator
Miller on the Chinese question, and denied
the right of Congress to close the doors to
any industrious, well-disposed people. The
House passed the Indian appropriation bill
Wednesday it included an appropriation to
pay the expenses of the Commissioners of
Indian Affairs The House Committee on
Military Affairs has under consideration a
bill providing for compulsory retirement OF
army officers. Certain important changes in
the House rules are proposed; one object is
to give the majority of the House entire con-
troll of measures from the time when they are
reported until completed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

About 80 couples are registered for the
sleigh ride and supper this, Friday, after
noon.
The school just closed, taught by Chas.
Bliss, has been one of uniform satisfaction to
all concerned. Not a word of complaint has
been heard during the entire term.
The exhibition came off as by appoint
ment and was a success financially and other
wise aud gave satisfaction to the crowded
house. The net receipts were over $50,
which is to be appropriated in fixing the
church yestry I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

Three reports from the committee on
Elections were made to the House Tuesday
in tho matter of the contested Utah Delegate
One Of these reports declares Cannon, the
Mormon, entitled to the seat another recog-
nizes Campbell the Gentle, as the rightful
claimant, while the majority report sends
contestant and contestee both adrif.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

Registration for the year 1881. Births,
3 marriages, . deaths, 3. The age Of the
oldest person who died was 90 years, mos.
of the youngest, % years, mos
We have about two feet of snow and fine
sleighing.
The auditors will meet at the town clerks
Office on Saturday, March T.
Town meeting, March 18th. Then huIrah
for "hlustcED Perhaps not, Mr.. Editor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

Horace Dodd, advertising agent 265 Wash
ington St., Boston, has just published a COM
plete price list OF printers goods, covering
everything in the shape of ink, type, presses,
etc. The book is made very attractive by
its handsome specimens of black and colored
inks II will be found very handy thing in
every office of the craft To this we may add
that for a dozen or more years past We have
found Mr.. Dodd one of .he most reliable and
enterprising of newspaper advertising agents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

The latest: new maple sugar
Rev. A. J. Hough of Ludlow, who is de-
lvering his poem, The Country Parson, in
neighboring villages, preached here last Sun
day.
We understand that Robert Fitton of Cav
endish has leased the wooden mill lately occu-
pied by the fraudulent firms, Hill & Graves Of
Boston and Loomis & Co. of Providence, and
will soon engage in the manufacturing bust
ness here.
The lyceums closed for the season on
Monday evening, Feb. 90 with mock ses-
sion of the legislature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

The town report gives the condition Of
the town as follows: The support of the
poor has cost SlO0725: for support Of high.
ways and bridges, S177O4; for incidental
expenses. S342 80; for interest on bonds and
orders, SlO93.9 90; and for officers fees,
S2js; making total expenses for the year,
S257s.G4. The decrease in the debt Of the
town has been Ss9473
by request, the Putney dramatic compa-
ny will repeat the popular drama, The
Fireman." followed by the farce, 1.-The Yam.
kee Peddler, for the benefit of Mr.. jerome
Holden aud family, whose house, barn and
furniture were DESTROYED by FIRE. Put
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03
GuIIfOrd Centre.

Rev E. W. Whitney will lecture in the
church next Thursday evening. Subject
"Self Control"
The towns Indebtedness has been reduc-
ed S157G.2G, and there is now in the treasury
about $l4OO.
The ladies of the Universalist society will
hold their next sociable at VIM. W. Barney's
next Friday afternoon. The young people
will adjourn to the hall in the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

At n meeting held a few days ago in Paris,
for the purpose of arranging Some plan for
social revolution, one of the speakers made a
statement which ought to open the eyes OF
those European conservatives who have
dreaded the final outcome Of republic in
France Said the speaker: 81 hate the re-
public worse than the empire for under it
socialism has made no Roadway, and, while
one could Brighten an emperor into doing
something by the threat Of assassination, what
can be gained by killing any number of per-
sons short of a majority in a republic ?" This
is evidence wrung from a disappointed heart !;
but it shows why it is safe for the French
government to permit socialist meetings TO be
openly held at Paris, while in the rest OF con-
tinental Europe gathering of this kind could
only be held with profound secrecy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

About seventy of the Vermont Academy
students, taking advantage Of the fine sleigh
ing last Friday, took ride to Chester, stop
ping at the Central House
Money has been promised to the acade-
my for the erection Of a drill hall, for the
use of the academy military company.
Several local telegraph and telephone
lines are being erected.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

Things are growing hot in Salt Lake City,
and the Mormon leaders are evidently fright
ened at the attitude of Congress. 1t is said
that the preaching OF the Mormon tabernacle
Sunday was very belligerent and defiant. The
speakers said the Mormons were extending
into other territories, and no power on earth or
in hell could stop them; the genties might
take away their votes and be damned-they
would be damned, anyhow The legislature
of Utah has adopted a memorial to Congress
deprecating the present anti-polygamy agita-
ton, which it says is result of baseless ru-
mors and gross exaggerations. The woman's
anti-polygamy society of Salt Lake City has
adopted resolutions beseeching Congress Sin
the name of outraged womanhood" to take
no halfway measures in its war on polyg-
amy, and condemning the Edmunds bill as
being inadequate for its intended purpose in
that it does not provide machinery to en-
force its provisions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

A b. Barrett has taken the contract for
building the new school house
f. f. Fisher has got out dictionary
stand Of new design, which is superior to
those made of wire.
Israel Wood reports the snow fall for
February at 80 inches No rains.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

Charles Coleman and his family have re.
turned from Boston.
--Dea. Henry Dodge is to move into Mrs.
Mead's house on Main street. His son-iu-laW
is to have the care Of his farm.
Stephen Corey has bought farm in
Weston, and moves on to it soon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

Rev A. B. TruaI of Brattleboro will give
lecture on temperance, under the auspices
of the Good Templars, in the Congress tional
church, next Monday evening at 1880 o'clock
Lecture free no collection to be taken. All
are cordially invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

Mrs. w. J. Clark will close out her milli
merry business within few weeks, and move
to Montevideo, Mimi.
Over 100 tons of soapstone are now at
the quarry, ready TO be shipped as soon as
| the railroad furnishes derrick for loading
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

Russian justice moves at railroad speed.
Since Guiteau came into the hands Of the
United States officers Of the law, three patches
Of conspirators against the car have been
disposed Of. Trials which began at st. Peters
burg last Friday have already come to a close
prisoners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

A coGee-house association with $4,000
capital has been formed at Toronto, Ont,
and aims to counteract the rum-shop in
huences by furnishing cheap and substan-
tial meal. Governor General Ldrne formally
opened the first cofTee-house last week, saw
ing he was strongly in favor of sunl-ing, fol
peranco movement and iU'"Iliter, I'M" n tenn
the es'aiUs, transparent hla0hded to patronize
c5iGcaDnshment himself. He proposed that
a room be prepared, in connection with the
cotfee-house, where workman could COM
fortably smoke his pipe, and this addition
will probably be made. Archbishops, bishops,
priests and dignitaries of state promised to
patronize the establishment, and its founders
believe that it will go far toward lessening the
curse of the Canadian city, where last year
2s15 persons were put in Jail for drunken
ness. Twenty five thousand dollars of the
capital stock will be used at once to build
coffee-houses in different parts of the city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

The Readjusters Of Virginia evidently be-
liyoin Mr.. Conklings motto to be Thorough"
They have already provided for "readjustng"
hedebt, ''riddlebergering" the supreme court,
and dividing the Offices, and are now engaged
in gerrymandering the state 80 as to secure in
future a majority of the congressional dele
CATION. The reapportionment bill which has
been agreed upon in caucus is so shaped as
to make the election of eight out of the ten
congressman reasonably sure for the Read
justers. The Democrats will resist its pas.
snge to the bitter end, but are believed to be
powerless to prevent it. They could denounce
such measure good deal more effectively
If their own party in other states had not re-
peatedly done the same thing when it had
the power and opportunity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03


There seems to be no abatement of in
terest in the monthly union temperance meet
ings at the town hall, judging from the at
tendance. Last Sunday evening the hall was
filed in every part to listen to the address of
Rev. L. W. Whitney, who was the speaker
for the evening. Mr.. Whitney, in clear and
forcihle manner, pointed out the evil effects
of the use of alcohol on the physical system,
showing that there are no food properties in
alcohol. 1t neither supplies the waste nor
has any heat giving power. II il stimulates
to greater heat for time, there is always a
corresponding relapse and loss OF heat He
showed the evil effects OF its use on the men
tai powers of man at best it can but whip
into temporary power the tagging or faded
intellect, to let it fall back again to a lower
point than before. He then showed the dis
astrous effects OF alcohol on the moral nature
Of man. rendering those created in the image
Of God fit companions only for the lower an
imRls No evil can be named which the use
Of alcohol is not capable of bringing a man to
the commission Of These positions were all
finely illustrated by incidents and stories
The speaker declared himself in favor Of the
| legal restraint Of the sale of intoxicauts. He
was listened to with undivided attention by
tie large audience to the close. Rev. Messrs.
| Truax and Cow assisted in the services, while
Rev. Mr.. Martin, in the abssn of a choris-
ter led the singing. We would suggest to the
managers of this course of meetings the wis
dom Of providing beforehand for singers and
| prompt commencement OF the services.
THE SHOOTING AT OAK GROVE RANGE LAST
SATURDAY.
I have been asked several times of late
how far aud in what position We shoot l will
say for the benefit of those who do not know
| that the distance is 200 yards position, of.
hand. Target 4xG feet Bulls-eye, circular,
eight inches in diameter, counts ) centre, 2G
inch, counts 4 inner, 46 inch counts 3; out.
er, remainder of target, counts 2.
@. II. Howe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03
BRATTLEBORO AND WHITEHALL
RAILROAD.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE sTooKHoLDERs-A
SATISFACTORY SHOWING OF THE ROADS con-
DITIoN AND A PROMISING PROSPECT AHEAD.
The annual meeting of the stockholders
of the Brattleboro & Whitehall railroad com.
pany was held at the Brooks House on Tues
day. Some so stockholders were present,
representing between 1900 and 1900 shares
of stock. The meeting was called to order
about IL o'clock by the president, @. F.
Thompson. The treasurer made brief re-
port, after which Col. Fuller presented his
report as auditor. Col. Fuller said that the
president and himself had visited New Lon
don for the purpose of examining the ao-
counts pertaining to the Brattleboro & White
hall road and had been accorded every facili-
ty for such examination. They had found
these accounts very carefully kept and show
ing in detail all items of expense pertaining
to the roads construction account Subse-
quently the following statement of the earn
ings of the road from Nov. 20, 1880, to Jan l,
1891 WAS reeeivpd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

The conductor engineer and other men
employed on the train that carried President
Garfield to Elberon have received silver med
ais commemorative of the sad and eventful
iourneV
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03
total of
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The total expenses during this period, in
Guiding rents to Vermont Valley railroad, and
amount expended on construction account,
was about S45, 2l1.54. This sum is not ex-
act, because there are some bills which are
not yet in. How much of this amount is to
be charged to construction account and how
much to general operating expenses cannot
yet be determined. Probably the amount
eventually charged to construction account
will be from Sl2, 600 to $4,000. The audi
tor estimated that the total cost of the road
will prove to be not far from S4OS, 900. The
auditors report was accepted and adopted
Remarks were made by Hon. j. L. Martin
and other gentlemen oomplimenting the man
agement of the road on the very successful
manner in which the road has been operated
and on the remarkable freedom from accident
which has been enjoyed. Notwithstanding
the very imperfect condition in which the
road was when its operation began, very few
roads have been kept so free from accident
and the credit for this very gratifying record
was due in great MEASURE, Mr. Martin said,
to the faithful care and oversight of the road
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

For aged men, women, weak and siekly children
without rival. WIN not cause headache. Browns
Iron Differs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

The recent fall of snow has made bust
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-03

OF the scholars in District No. 3, Agnes
]. Cushman, teacher, the following have not
been absent or tardy: Julia H. Tyler, Sher-
man Brooks, Dana Pease; tardy once, but not
absent, BERTHE L. Tyler, Wallace Stoddard,
Leslie f. Tyler.