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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21
The BrattlebOrO and wilmington
Railroad,

meeting of the committee of the pro-
posed Brattleboro & Wilmington railroad was
held here on Thursday afternoon to hear the
report of the engineer on the preliminary
survey, which has now been completed to
Brattleboro. According to the report made
by Mr.. MITCHELL the line from Wilmington,
as surveyed by way of Harriss corners, is 32
miles long. Coming east there is no grade
exceeding 100 feet to the mile, and going
west the steepest grade is 14O feet to the mile.
The line comes by way of West Brattleboro
to Esteyville, and from Esteyville two lines
have been run to the present railroad station.
One of these lines is substantially by the sur
vey made for the Brattleboro q Whitehall
road, crossing Canal street by trestle east
of Col. Fullers residence, passing in front of
the Catholic cemetery and thence by way of
Royal Woods farm. The other line, leaving
the Esteyville water house, makes detour
by way of George Clark's farm and the fair
ground, and thence by W. H. Alexander's
garden. This line is some two thirds of
mile longer, but the grades are easier and the
construction cheaper The whole line to
Wilmington can be shortened some five miles
by keeping further north or northwest of
Harris's corners and little farther away from
Jacksonville, and the route would be equally
good. For the present it is not proposed to
make survey by way of Guilford. The en-
gineer stated that in this New England coun-
try he has rarely seen line which could be
built at better advantage or with less heavy
work.
This preliminary survey has established the
fact that an entirely feasible line can be
found to Wilmington and this, in point of
fact is all that any preliminary survey can do.
No such survey is ever final in the matter of
exact route, and a locating survey would
make many changes and improvements. 1t
now remains for the people on the line of the
road to say, aud the sooner the better what
they will do about raising the money for the
construction of the road. We hope to see ali
the towns alive in the matter, and it will be
well for Brattleboro, especially, in view of
the demonstrations being made by the North
Adams people, to show that she is thoroughly
in earnest in the matter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

Montreal has just had Charley Ross case,
in which, however, the abductors fortunately
got frightened and summarily returned the
stolen child. The little victim was only two
years old, and was stolen from its cot about
nine o'clock in the evening, the abductors
gaining entrance to the house through an
open window. On the little boys pillow was
found letter addressed to his father which
read; "We have got your child all o. K,
and if you want to lay your eyes on it again,
you must hand over E1O,O in gold" The
letter further said that if any effort was made
to ferret out the robbers they would not hest
tate to make mince-meat of the boy" and
that when the father was ready to deliver the
money he had only to advertise in the Star,
pay the cash, and recover his boy. The par
ents made no move towards paying the ran
som, but notified detectives all over the coun-
try, and within night or two the child was
left on doorstep and finally restored to its
mother
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

One of the results of the freight handlers
strike in New York has been to prove the
physical incapacity of the Italians and Rus
sian Jews for hard labor II was easy to OBJ
tain men enough from the ranks OF these i'm
migrants to fill the places of the striking la
borers, but when put to the test they ore
found entirely lacking in the necessary physi-
cel endurance. The reason for this is easily
discovered in the lack in quantity and quality
of the food eaten by the new laborers. In
place of the meat, potatoes and other solid
food eaten by the striking Irishmen, these
economical foreigners dine on a single piece
of black bread soaked in water with
banana or two as a relish, while cheese and
crackers are occasionally included in this bill
of fare. When it comes to the test of handling
heavy boxes and cases of goods by the day
together, muscle built on such a diet cannot
cope with muscle that has plenty of beef and
potatoes for its foundation, and it is this fact
more than any one thing else that gives the
striking freight handlers assurance of ultimate
success. The Russian Jews are less hardy
than the Italians. Most of them arc dwarfed
in stature and have limbs no larger than
those of well-developed boy II or Is years
of age. Their muscles are soft, their hands
tender, and their vertebr@ seemingly as plant
as whalebone. They are continually COM
planning of being tired and are obliged to
stop and rest every few minutes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

From paragraphs which we publish else
where, one from the Argus and one from the
press dispatches, it appears that the Defanl-
er's charge that the late Democratic state con-
vention was packed by Gov. Smith was not
allowed to pass with notice simply at the
hands of Atkins's paper, but that a meeting
of the State committee was called to investi-
gate the matter and give the young editor a
chance to prove his charges. According to
the press despatch, which appeared in the
Thursday mornings papers, Davenport was
at the meeting but failed to put in the evil
dence requisite to prove his story. We i'm
Agine that the full report of the committees
meeting, if it is ever published, will furnish
interesting reading. OF course it will be very
painful to US if our young neighbor has got
himself into tight place and exposed his
true inwardness to his Democratic friends !;
but as we have before remarked, our grief
will find partial consolation in the fact that
the young mans tactics on this occasion have
been precisely like those which he always
employs when commenting on any of the do
ings of the Republican party.
Later.-O. H. Davenport has a letter in
this mornings Republican, in which he says
that Wednesday nights investigation did not
investigate, that he did offer proof of his
charges, and that he will continue the investi-
cation and make its result public.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21
Local Intelligence.


when in town to attend the circus, stop at Blisss
dining Prices same as usual Remember the
place-New Bank Block, No. AZ Main-st, Brattleboro.
RELIEF ron THE FEEr.-Prof. J. j. Adams, the
painless chiropodist, Is at the american House,
making peoples feet comfortable from aching corns
aud bunons swollen JOINTS iugrowing nails and the
hands from repulsive warts also removes moles from
the face without leaving mark or scar. All who
have not already sought his remarkable skill must
they will miss him, for his visits to 9TH
er places arranged that his time Is somewhat
limited He will positively finish his professional du-
ties In Brattloboro Aug. l. Call at once.
on CrRoUs DAY George Salisbury will occupy the
Edwards store a dlning-room, where he can serve
80 people at time. This will be in addition to bis
regular dning-room. He will serve all who come
with good dinners at low price.
Dr. J. e. Prescott, the well-known opcian is about
make his annual visit TO Bratteboro. on the 21st
inst. he will take OF the Brooks House, where
he can be consulted. 1920
FoR sALE-one two-horse Buckeye Moving Ma
chine new last year. VIII sell at liberal discount
1 also sell the Yankee Horse Rake-the best yet made
am prepared to get repairs for any moving machine
In use in our vicinity at regular list price.
25tf o. l.. MINER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

churches with pastor and delegates and Gvo
individual ministers were invited M
churches represented were Walpole, N II
Bellows Falls, Saxtons River, Westmipsio,
West Putney, Dummerston, Brattleboro ma
West Brattloboro. The individual minislor,
were Prof. ]. Henry Thayer and Rev. VS.
Ropes, OF Andover, Mass, Rev. p. F. Barn
ard of Ashburnham, Mass. Rev. DIR. PAXTON
OF the First Presbyterian church Of New YorL
being present was invited TO join the eouncii
as honorary member. Rev. A. b. Dascoroh
was chosen moderator and Rev. L. Harlor
scribe. The examination of the candidate
was lengthy, thorough and satisfactory fTbe
ordination services were at 2 O'Clock p NJ
and pnrts we're assigned as follows. Sermon
Prof. Thayer ordaining prayer, Rev. VIM
Sewall, father Of the candidate; charge ~
pastor, A. Stevens, d. d. charge to the peo
pile, Rev p. f. Barnard right hand of fellow
ship, Rev. f. l.. Allen closing prayer, Rev
w. s. Ropes; benediction Rev. John T.
Sewall. The young ladies had beautifullv
trimmed tho church with flowers and cvo.
greens for the occasion very large con
gregation attended the services
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

By actual count, the attendance upon the
four different religious services held last Sun
day in thie village was found to be 1858; a SER
vice at West hill was attended by 80 persons,
and one at East Putney by 60-making a
grand total of 4S7 church goers. This does
not include union service in the village in
the evening, attended by TO- In the four
Sunday schools held at noon there wore 2I3
scholars, and there is one at Fest Putney hav-
ing membership of about 5O-making the
total number in five schools 2G3. 1t is prob
able that about GOO persons, or more than
half the population of the town, are regular
attendants upon church service. PUr.
The lawn party held on @. L. Pierces grounds
last Tuesday evening, under the auspices OF the young
ladies OF the Baptist society, a decided success
both financially and socially. About $50 persons were
present. The lawn was decorated with Chinese Ian
terms, nagsi etc., and the guests welcomed by
Mr. Pierce assisted by his wife, whose many friends
were very glad to ind her in sufficiently Improved
health to be able to perform this office after having
been an invalid so long The ice cream, made by Miss
Jua Proctor, received the patronage its excellence de-
served, and the lemonade served by Rebecca at the
Weu' quenehed the thirst Of all. At ten O'Clock the
company separated, each and all well satisfied that
lawn party Is the thing for evenings enter
tainment We hope the evident enjoyment Of the oc-
eason by all their guests repaid Mr.. aud Mrs Pierce
IN measure at least, for their trouble and expense
IN throwing open their house and grounds to all who
chose to attend. O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21
1000 Shares of New stock for she Con.
necticut River Road.

The Republican OF Wednesday says The
auction sale of 1000 new shares of River road
stock, which occurs at Boston next month,
results from vote passed by the directors at
their last meeting some two months ago, au-
thorizing the treasurer to issue additional
stock but not over POO shares AS soon as
the first thousand shares are sold they will be
issued, and more will be put up if this lot
sells well. The present capital of the road is
81, 100, 900, the par value of the shares being
500, and should the full amount mentioned
be issued it will be raised $27O, 900, SO that
the total will reach $3.50, 600 But as the
road is paying per cent. and the stock re-
mains in the neighborhood of $1GO, it is rea-
sonAble to suppose that the net results of the
sale will not fall short of 800, 600. The Of
tioers of the company say that the directors
have made no new appropriations calling for
the expenditure of large sums outside of the
ordinary income, but admit that the money
gained will be put into improvements.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

marked improvement during the past three
or four weeks, the indications promising a
very largo crop. Tho cereal crop in the south
is the bost ever known-a contrast to last
year, when drouth extended over the entire
south. What is quite important in connection
with this promise of abundance and surplus
is that the promise of disturbance in Europe
will enable us to realize fair prices for our
products. Fair prices means more money in
the hands of the farmers, and that means a
larger demand for the manufactures Of the
east. The clouds which hung over the bust
ness horizon during the unpromising weather
of the early spring have been dispelled, and
on every hand it is agreed that the business
prospect has rarely been more hopeful than
now
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

onrrUARY.-Mns. LucENA P. Drown.

ObIIUAH1.-hES. LUCENA Il. DROWN.
In the death of Mrs Lucena f. Brown
widow of the late Harvey Brown, society
loses a worthy and useful member, and large
circle OF kindred true, faithful and highly
valued friend. She died on the 9th inst. :,
aged nearly "a years. Mrs. d. had resided
more than ffty-fve years upon the farm
where she settled when married. and by kind
ly feelings, excellent character and exemplary
life had endeared herself to wide circle of
friends and acquaintance. She had a family
of six sons and two daughters, of whom all
but one son are now living and are filing
prominent positions in life. Among them
are Hon. Fred P. Brown and Dr. Orland j.
Brown of North Adams, Mass, and H. L.
Brown of Chicago. Mrs. Brown lived to see
81 grandchildren &c of whom are now living,
and three great grandchildren Her funeral
was attended at the residence of r. d. Brown,
owner of the home farm and the son with
whom she had resided since the death of her
husband, in 1874. The services we're largely
attended by sorrowing friends and neighbors
and very large circle of mourning kindred.
The Rev. H. Eastman offcated. As the body
was lowered to its last resting place by the
four sons present-E. A., X. D., f. P. and
o. j. Brown-it presented a scene the like of
which would seldom occur, and long to be
remembered by those who witnessed it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

Up to Tuesday night it was generally be-
lieved that the case of the government against
the Dorseys, Brady and other star route con-
spirators, which has been going on for sever
al weeks, was as good as closed and would
come to nought so far as the conviction of
the conspiratOrs was concerned The defence
were loud and jubilant in declaring that no
case had been made out against them and
they were even threatening libel suits against
the papers and individuals which have pro-
mulgated the story of their misdeeds. On
Wednesday, however, the case very unex-
pectedly put on new face under a ruling by
Judge Wylie, which looks toward the adms-
sion of the damaging Rerdell confession as
evidence, and the testimony of John A.
Walsh, which is referred to elsewhere in an
other connection The stock of the star
reuters has taken downward turn, and un-
prejudiced observers admit that the govern
ment lawyers have been both faithful and
efficient in their prosecution of the cases.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

The above figures tell their own story, and
are in themselves a vindication of the policy
of the party which is not only responsible for
this record but which has made il in spite of
efforts of opponents at every point to defeat
the plans aud purposes of Republican Con-
crosses and administrations. But the above
statistics, striking as they appear, can be bet
ter appreciated when it is stated that they
show that the average rate Of interest paid on
the public debt at the close of the war was
&C per cent. against 3S per cent. to-day !;
that the debt per capita at the former date
was SIS. % against $50 at the present time :;
that the annual interest per capita at the close
of the war was 81. 20, against less than 81 10
now. Counting the greenbacks as debt, 3S. 7
per cent Of the entire liabilities of the gov
eminent has been paid since 1865, and tho
annual interest charge July / 1882, was less
than IS per cent. of what it was at the time it
was highest
In this connection the debt and interest
burden of the leading nations of the world
are worthy of notice They ara az folows.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

and arriving in Brattleboro at $50. Tickets
on all these specials are Sold we believe, at
half.fare rates, with price OF circus admission
added. Reduced rates are offered on the New
London Northern road, but no announcement
Of special trains has yet been made.
The concert for the benefit Of st. Mioha-
els Episcopal church choir, given at Crosby
hall on Tuesday evening, was attended by an
appreciative audience of good size. The en-
tertainment was one which does credit to the
home talent Of the town. The performances
by tho several soloists were of high order
aud oncores we're called for in each case. The
violin, cello and piano trio was an attractive
number, and the opening and closing selec'
tions by the church choir were TO many among
the most enjoyable features Of the evening.
The programme was as follows:
PROGRAMME.
l. lsd Psalm. Mendeissohn
2. Air yarle. ''''l Rode
SITTING QuARrErrE.
o. song-"Good-niRht beloved" BdLe
Mn. EMERY.
Miss HATTIE BRAzoR.
8. Trio for piano, violin and cello ca. DeBertot
G. Trio.
PRoT. ALEXANDER, NICHOLS AND MCKEE.
7. Song.
g. song-"The heart bowed down" BaLe
Mn. BRAzoR.
Q. Song.
10. Song-Polanaise. AmbT0ss Thomas
Miss BRooKs.
IL. Selection Nos. and 2.
CHURCH CHOm.
RECORD MATCH AT OAK GROVE RANGE LAST
SATURDAY, JULY 10.
1884 8 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

Prof. Boynton is spending few weeks
at Springfield, Vt.
S. D. Winslow, I'd, leaves nsxt week for
a three or for weeks trip in the West.
Prof G. w. Bryant will have charge of
piano and organ instruction and Prof. II. E.
Lake of vocal music at Leland &-Gray semi
nary next term. Other teachers same as last
year.
Rev. Geo. Hick of Acadia, N. Y, will
preach for Rev. Geo. Porter next Sunday
morning, and conduct praise service in the
evening.
Horace Howard, son of the late A. c.
Howard OF this town, was dangerously wound
ed early last week, near Ogdensburg, N. Y,
by the accidental discharge of revolver
The circumstances of the accident are not
known here. The bullet is said to be lodged
in his head, and Hon. o. s. Howard, who is
now with his nephew, writes home that he is
in very critical condition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

In the United States criminal court at New
York on Thursday the law of Congress against
the collection of political assessments was de-
cared valid and Gen. Newton NJ Curtis,
charged with receiving political assessments
from custom house employees in the campaign
of 1881, while holding the position of spec
ial agent of the treasury department, was
found guilty on two counts and sentenced to
pay fine of $1,000. Gen. Curtiss only rem
edy now is to apply for q writ of habeas cor
pus for the purpose of having the constitu-
tionality of the law tested
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

Our Wilmington correspondent gives an &C
count of the meeting held in that place on
Wednesday evening by parties who favor the
construction of road from Wilmington to
North Adams, Mass, or, to speak more exact
ly, of interested parties who desire not to see
the proposed road to Brattleboro built The
talk at this meeting effectually dispeled the
illusion, so far as it ever existed, that Will
mington people can hope to see any foreign
railroad company, or other capitalists, builda
road to their town without cost to the people
of the town. The admission was squarely
made, in fact, as we are informed, that the
town must be bonded if road is ever built
to connect with the Tunnel line. Whether or
not the aim of the visitors was to kill the
Brattleboro and Wilmington project, it is ad-
mittedly the fact that the result of the meet
ing was to turn Wilmington sentiment more
strongly than ever in favor Of the Brattleboro
line
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

There has been scarcely q day since the
Fourth of July that one or more deaths of
small boys, from lockjaw caused by pistol
wounds, have not been reported. Last Mon
day mornings papers contained list of not
loss than eight such deaths in New England,
and there were six deaths in three days from
the same cause in Cincinnati. Here, surely,
is food for parental reflection against the time
the eagle screams again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

The telephone line is 10 be oonneotad
with the town clerks Office on its way to Fov'
etteville from here.
Tho village school, taught by Miss Abbo
L. Morse, closed last Friday. The children
had picnic on Saturday.
A son and daughter Of the late VIM. 81.
ben, from Kentucky, are visiting their uncle
Daniel Saben.
Webster Mortified has been home from
Yale, and has gone TO Dakota.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

In spite of the declaration of the Democrats
at the beginning of this session that mig
ger should never again have seat in the
House of Representatives, there are now two
colored members in that body. On Wednes-
day Robert Smalls was given the seat from
the Edgefield (Fifth) South Carolina district
which Tillman has occupied SO long.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

Luther Osgood has sold II Yankee horse
rakes this season.
Mr. and Mrs. Z. L. Hawley are visiting
his mother, at Royalton.
Rev. Rufus Smith of Brattleboro preach
cd in the Baptist church last Sunday.
Miss Sarah G. Holden and Mrs. George
Tower are spending the summer here.
Farmers are rushing their haying and
will get larger crop than last season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

The business outlook brightens with every
passing week. A most bountiful wheat crop
is already assured-indeed, the greater por-
ton of the winter wheat is already harvested
In excellent condition. The crop reports of
the past week have been succession of glow
ing accounts of unprecedented yields of grain,
either harvested or now beyond danger. The
corn crop alone is backward and somewhat in
doubt, but if the weather continues favorable
corn will also be an abundant crop. The lat
est reports from the cotton states show a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

Mrs. John McQuade is visiting friends in
Boston and vicinity.
Ezra Fisher has sold his farm, mile north
of the village, to Andrew BlodRett of Grafton.
Farmers are laying low the grass these
days, and expect an average crop. Help for
haying is very scarce, and wages are high.
Robert Fitton is thoroughly renovnting
the old hotel by painting paperipg, etc, and
when it is ready for occupancy Fred Taft Of
Proctorsvillo will move in and open the house
to the public. The tenement houses connect
ed with the factory property are also under
going repairs. d.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

For Senators,
JULIUS ]. ESTEY of Brattleboro,
WILLIAM b. CUTTING of Westminster.
For Assistant Judges,
II. W. CLARKE of Brattleboro,
A. A. WYMAN Of Athens.
For states Attorney,
A. A. BUTTERFIELD Of Whltingham.
For Sheriff,
]. W. MELENDY of Londonderry.
For High Bailiff,
GEORGE E. SELLECK Of Brattleboro.
For Probate Judges,
r. TYLER of Brattleboro,
ABISHAI STODDARD of Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

The Republicans Of the town Of Brattleboro re-
quested to meet at the Town Hall on Saturday
ing July a. at $50 o'clock for the purpose Of choos
ing II delegates to the District Convention TO be held
of Montpelier on the Goth inst Let there be full
and punctual attendance.
WILLIAM s. NEwToNl Republican
JOHN II. WRIGHT, Town
ALONzO sTARKEY, Committee.
Brattleboro July IA. 1892
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-21

John Bright has resigned peremptorily from
the British cabinet because of the course Of
the government in going to war with Egypt.
Mr. Bright is quoted as saying that he knows
of but one war since the days of William that
was justifable, and that was the war for the
preservation of the American Union.