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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

Editor Ph9Ri1: 1t was gratifying and en-
couraging to those of US who are interested
in the social and religious improvement of
the community, to find that the voters re-
sponded SO heartily to the proposition to es-
tablish such an institution as a free public H.
brary 1t was the most creditable piece of
public business / have known of since l be-
came citizen of Brattleboro. And now that
] am about TO leave the town do so with
the greater regret since the hopeful and en-
couraging vote of the last town meeting
But though ] shall be only for a short time
longer a citizen here, l shall not lose my in
teregt in the social and moral improvement
of the town, and shall learn with pleasure of
the success of such healthful and improv-
ing institution as wisely conducted public
library must be.
feel it is fortunate that the town is al
ready provided with such excellent Rceommo-
dations for the library as the lower town hall
will furnish. And / trust that the wisdom OF
opening, in conjunction with the library, a
well furnished reading-room, where young
and old can sit down and read, will RECON-
mend itself to the gentlemen who will have
the matter in hand As one of the parties in
terested in getting up course of lectures a
year ago. for the purpose of starting read
| ipg-room, would suggest that the $50 now
in the bank, the proceeds of those lectures,
be used in the procuring of suitable furnish
ings for reading-room. ! would have the
walls Of the room hung with the portraits of
our notable men and women, appealing TO
the imagination of our young people, and
stimulating them to emulate the example of
! the persons represented.
i would have the tables furnished with the
/ best magazines and the leading dailies, and
the room open every evening till ten O'Clock.
| l would have tables where chess and check
ers and other quiet games could be played,
and ! believe it would do much to elevate the
tastes of the young, and keep them from
/ places less wholesome. This room ought TO
be free Of access (under wise regulations OF
course, to all the citizens of BrattleborO.
/ If young man or woman, or older man OF
woman, coming to the village from some
miles out, and having an hour to spend, per-
hRps letter TO write, what place so fit for
such an hour or such letter writing? Let il
| be the towns literary centre, even its public
| parlor if you please, and it will vastly help
the solution of the vexing liquor question
and gain for the town an enviable repute for
an enlightened policy, in behalf of the public
veal
OF course there will be crooked sticks, an6
fossilized men, who will grumble and sneei
at all this, as they usually do at everything
which costs anything and does not promise e
return in kind-but believe the better sense
of the people has become alive, and thai
Brattleboro will have the Teproach taker
away that she has no enlightened public spir
it. She has reason TO feel little proud OF
the vote of the 7th of March. Let her go OF
! in the spirit of that vote and she may be
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

The old folks-real old folks, no person.
atiDg-wil give a concert in Academy hal
next Wednesday evening, and sing what our
parents and grandparents sung in years gone
by. After the concert there will be a supper
furnished, cooked and served by the old folks,
in the style of years ago. As this class Of cit
liens are so often called upon to attend en-
tertainmsnts by the young they now expect
everybody will come and hear them sing, and
eat with them.
Notwithstanding the fact that Patrick
Hicksy's pocket-boOk was found the next day
after the fire, near his barn, with less thal
two dollars and worthless note, it Is moi
generally thought there has been any fol
play. He was accustomed to indulge quit;
freely in old cider in the evening aud tbe-
light his pipe and smoke after going TO bed
he usually had two or three watches hangns
near the foot of his bed, in plain sight, and
the remains of the watches have been found
in the ruins. He did not own the farm, q
stated last week, having sold it few year'
ago, but continued occupying it. It is thought
that his age instead of being about sixty five
as before stated, must have been upwards o!
eighty, although he has repeatedly said be
did not know his own age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

The March term of this court convened at
Newfane on Tuesday the l4th inst. Present,
Hon. j. w. Rowell, Presiding Judge Hon.
H. b. Ballou, Hon. A. A. Wyman, Associate
Justices.
Petit Jurors .-Brattleboro, Sidney L. Nor
ris, H. F. weatherhead, s. II. Sherman
Brookline, E. p. Osgood Dover, W. f.
Jones Dummerston, S. L. Dutton; Grafton,
A. H. Burgess; Guildord, Warren Fessendeni
Halifax, e. F. Evans Jamaica, Chas. II.
Landman Londonderry, G. V. Bryant !;
Marlboro, Asa Winchester Newfane, G. w.
Red6eld Putney, n. L. Starkey Rocking
ham, W. II. Taylor, Samuel S. Coolidge
Stratton, Ebenezer Allen: Vernon, I. w.
Eason Wardsboro, n. G. johnson; West
minister. j b. Minard Nottingham, W. p.
Jones Wilmington, David Ballou, Clark
Chandler WiDdham, L. b. Chapman.
Sixty new cases were entered at this term
of court There had been assigned for trial
during the term, thirty-two cases standing
upon the old docket, but these all faded away
by Tuesday afternoon, in consequence of set
Elements, continuances or being referred by
agreement of parties so that the jury were
discharged not having been empauelled to
try h single cause.
The court during the time was engaged in
the hearing and disposing Of motions, reports,
etc. also the cases on the Ghancery docket,
and Tuesday night took a recess until next
| Tuesday morning. when several cases which
| have been set for trial by the court wherein
there are witnesses, will be heard. Notwith
| standing there have been no jury trials this
/ term, still a large number Of cases have beer
| disposed Of during the few days court has
| been in &, ssion. Judge Rowell is highly
| spoken Of 10y those who have been in attend
ance upon the court, and the members Of tL'
| bar are unanimous in the opinion that Gov
| Farnhnm made a wise and judicious selection
| in appointing him to the bench.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

An article in your last issue under the heading d
Jamaica done very great INJUSTICE 10 Il. L. Munds
ana We think 1t but Justinable to allow Us space 8
make few corrections. In the FIRST place Munde
prompted the change by comprebeudiug the fact tli
more valua bic time had been spent extending Il
circulation Of meager paper then could be obta!ne
10 proht by years persistent work. Your correspc1
den, tried 10 cast suspicion on the matter, but car
thinking men know whose envldus pen wealded 70
attact know that enemy will stO0p TO the nus
beasty lowuess to gain the desired end, and IL c0ut
quence We will not demand more Of your vaua1
space.
The above is published by request Of tn
writer. In printing it the editor Of tn
PHGSIx desires TO absolve verybody IL Jan
aica from the ''beastly lowness' referred to
We are compelled to bear the whole load
Mr. and Mrs. NJ A. Atwood intend q
leave soon for Foxboro Mass, where the Ia.
ter will engage il the millinery business. 81,
offers her business in this place for sale.
The Jamaica dramatic club gave the drs
ma, Through Snow and Sunshine, togsb
er with the farce, My Precious Betsey,' Of
Wednesday evening, to full aud attenti7
house, and both pieces were played in tasi
best style.
-Mrs. Moses Skinner died on "Wednesday
Funeral at one O'Clock p. NJ. Friday.
W W. Barry is about to move to RocE
ingham- another loss to our village.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17
THE KELLY ROBBERY.

"A case of what amounts to highway rob
berry, in point of fact, occurred on Mon
day evening, in which Michael Kelly was
the principal actor and fellow of about %
years, named Woodman, was the victim. 1t
appears that Woodman has been at work in
Jamaica as a wood-ehopper. He received his
pay on Monday, and came down to Brattle-
boro on the mixed train in the afternoon,
having six ive-dollar bills and u ten-dollar
bill in his wallet, and upward of dollar in
change in his pockets. On his arrival here
Kelly at once picked him mp, and began his
acquaintance by asking him if he had some
thing in his pocket to drink Woodman said
no, but that he would pay for it if Kelly could
get the liquor This Kelly said he could do,
and the two came up street, where, through
two different persons, as Kelly says, he got
two bottles of liquor at two different places
Kelly and Woodman were together drinking
during the evening, and late in the evening,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

There will be donation at the Gle,
House on Friday evening Of this week for IN.
benefit Of Rev. J. Clifford.
Sugar makers are preparing for act,.
operations.
Mill yards are filled one man has draw,
over 700 logs to one mill.
The post Office at Nottingham centre bs,
been removed TO Sadawga.
The ladies' Universalst social circle p,
Gently elected the following officers Pres
dent Mrs. Henry Blanchard vice president
Mrs ). W. Morse secretary and treasure,
Miss Jane Carley directors, Mrs Emorr
Reed, Mrs. Oushman Foster, Mrs Mely,r
Stiokney.
Mr.. 4. G. Marsh. overseer Of the nm.
in Nottingham, has the custody of boy
four years old, that he will give away or br3
out during his minority to any person Who'll
DESTROYS Of adopting such a child.
Between y and ] O'Clock on SUNDAY
morning last, fire was discovered in M
Cheney mill in the south part Of this village
The fire had so far progressed when discoy.
cred, that all efforts to arrest the flames o,
secure property we're unavailiDg and the en-.
tire building machinery and stock were con.
sumed The loss is estimated at S25UO-ip.
sured for $1,000. The fire is supposed 10
have originated from tine engine.
The telephone lines each way from TIM.
place appear to be doing good business.
"A Mr.. Kelley Of Readsboro is abog,
opening tin-ware shop in S. H. Plumb.
building
Mrs. c. p Murdoch has leased her houss
to H. c. Millington of Sadawga, who, it is e.
pected, will soon move here.
Leonard Brown, Esq, is preparing bis
tory Of the town OF Nottingham, and will al
so give biographies Of some Of it, most prom
inent citizens and their families.
1t is reported that the Messrs Cbene,
will not rebuild BY this calamity some t-l
or more workmen are thrown out Of employ
ment, and the place loses an active enter
| prising manufacturing industry.
-Messrs Morty and Powers have bougb
| the Geo. c. Tucker farm in Halifax, and ar
moving there. Price paid, Sl475.
We learn that Senator Edmunds has bee
/ offered, aud declined the honor Of a seat Up
/ on the United States Supreme bench. which
| if true. gives bis many friends here egpecis
| pleasure. While we fally believe tina. IL
Senator would make an excellent judge on
would wear the Judicial ermine with distl1
guish-d honor; yet We believe that In COL
alteration of his eminent ability, experience
and fitness for his present position, u
chan &c nov would involve an irreparable 10,
! to the United States Senate and further
| should the change be made, how, or Wit
whom could Vermont III his place E
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

During the last fortnight articles and letters
assailing the character of the late President
Garfield have been published by different
newspapers, which have all the appearance
of concerted movement The first publica-
ton of the kind was that of a confidential
letter of Gen. Garfield from the field at Nash
Vile July 81, 1868, to Salmon P. Chase. This
letter was simply a frank recital of Garfeld's
efforts to have Gen. Rosecrans move on the
enemy more promptly in what was called the
Tullahoma campaign, and of the famous coun-
Gil of war of eighteen generals, whose opin-
ions Garfield tabulated into a conclusive ar
| gument for a forward march. He also claims
that a delay of ten days in the campaign had
rendered it less successful than it might have
been. Nowhere in the letter, however, does
he condemn Rosecrans. On the contrary, he
says: 81 write this with more sorrow than
l can tell you, for l love every bone in his
| (Rosecrans) body" Conceding the letter to
be genuine, which is a disputed point, if the
| times and circumstances under which it WAS
written are taken into account there is moth
ton on Gen. Garfeld's honesty or honor
| Inc puDncatlon OF TINS letter has been follow
ed by other letters and articles, some of which
only betray an underlying animus of hostility
to Garheld's memory, while others are SO
gross as to be positively indecent. 1t is to be
noted that the letters. views and opinions
quoted are all those of dead men who cannot
speak for themselves, and it may be set down
once for all that Gen. Garfeld's place in his
tory, and in the hearts of the people, cannot
be disturbed by any such cowardly tactics.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

j H. Brigham of Townshend is studying
law in the Office of George A. Brown.
A large company of friends from this vii
lage, Keene, n. H., Orange, Mass, and Sax
tons River gathered at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. j. o. Smith, on Terrace Hill, Monday
evening. TO celebrate the twenty fifth ami
versary of their marriage. There was music,
a collation., and elegant presents, and the oc-
casion was very happy one.-IiHes.
About half past FIVE this, Friday, morn
ing C. W. Osgood's new foundry at the north
end Of he village was discovered to be on
fire, but it was quickly put out by the fire de
partment with loss Of only about 800. The
new fire gong was used for the first time in
giving the alarm. Mr.. Osgood's foundry was
entirely destroyed last October.
A sugar supper at the Universalist vestry
last evening was largely attended and sweet
time was had
A large amount of building is projected
here this spring, mostly dwellings.
F. G. Pierce Of North Wslpole will occu-
py the store on Westminster street formerly
occupied by Halliday, about April list, for
groceries
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

Mercury Wednesday morning beloV
zero. Hoop-la All ee same-ee Vermont-ee
Col. Peabody is rapidly pushing his prep
arations for the early completion of his nsV
hotel
j. J. Hattoon, the blind musician @
New Hampshire, gave a concert at the tow
hall Tuesday night.
&C. V. Bryant represents Londonderry O
the petit jury at the present term of court.
Million Goddard, an incorrigible lad
years of age, was taken to the reform schOo
by his father, Tuesday.
Sugar makers are waiting patiently t5
the sweet bye and bye.
Mr.. d. b. Goddard has associated hin
self with G. w. Stewart Of Brattleboro, 70
the sale of organs and pianos. Mr.. Goddsr
IL thorough business man, and gentlemE
withal and his many friends here wish biz
success in this new undertaking s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17


Mrs. George Hubbard who has been
sick is recovering,
Mrs. E. j. Titus is in Boston
-Cyren Lawton is very sick.
Mrs. Charles Vogle will soon move to
New York.
Changes are the order of the day, so We
are not surprised that moves are rumored,
F. L. Medbery has bought the "CroslsT
farm and Edwin Denison the house lately o.
cupied by Hiram Wheeler.
The singing school closed with a public
recital on Wednesday evening. A large nun
Der attended.
Mr., Howe has moved his watch and jew
elry repairing business to rooms in the 'Puls'
fer house
The name of @. NJ. Ware should have
been in the place of E. @. Boyd's in the pub
lished report of our town meeting as q lister
j. G. Batchelder recently drew with
span of light horses over two tons of WOOD
from his place to the village at one load.
Hosea Mann, Jr. has been admitted t.
the Windham County Bar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

"A little son of ]. B. Cobb had his lsl
broken one day last week by having a bar
door fall upon him.
g. H. Landnan is in attendance al tl
Windham county court as petit juror.
Some Of the farmers in this vicinity hau
tapped their sugar places, but do not repoI
much of a run as yet.
Benjamin Cobb of Michigan, formerly O
this place, is here visiting. He reports haynl
his farm of 100 acres nearly all burned over
last fall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17
Local Intelligence.


The Murray Club give their last dance at Crosby
hall Thursday evening March %. Tickets, 90 cents
The ladies will furnish sugar supper at the hall from
$3.50 to 3 O'Clock supper, 20 cents.
sEooED-HAND PIANO ron sALE.-Good, but not
loud tone: sir octaves price f62 Inquire at Cheney
4 Clapps.
WAErED.-2oOO feet Of nrst-olass green or dry Pop
lar lumber sawed IA inches thick
II SMITH HUNT.
A special meeting Of Columbian Lodge, No. Be, J.
4 A. NJ. will be held at Masonic Hall on Tuesday eve
ming, Mar. p, at y. O'Clock. All Master Masonh in
good standing are cordially invited to attend Work
IN. NJ. degree.
By order Of w.M. HE. TAYLOR, secy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17
FAST DAY.


In accordance with q custom long and scrupu-
lousy observed in New England that It seems almost
part Of religious faith, ], Roswell Farnham, gov-
ernor hereby appoint Friday the seventh day Of April
next, as a day Of fasting, humiliation and prayer.
And urge upon all good citizens that they regard the
day not only by refraining from their usual employ
ments and improper amusementB, but also by such
religious obBervances in places Of public worship aud
in their homes are BEATING the day.
Given under my hand and the seal Of the State in
Executive Chamber at Bradford, this thirteenth day
of March, in the year OF Lord one thousand eight
hundred and eighty-two of the Independence Of the
United States the hundred and sixth, and Of this
commonwealth the one hundred and NTH.
ROSWELL FARNHAM.
By the Governor.
LESTER r THunBER, Sec Civil and Military Affairs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

The shocking murder committed in Boston
on Tuesday morning of last week adds an
other to the long list of tragedies openly per
petrated in the very heart of great city by
unknown persons who escape and leave their
identity wrapped in mystery. In some re-
spects this latest crime is without q parallel.
Mrs Bell, the victim went to a bakery for
milk at eight o'clock in the morning. She
was followed on her return home by q man
who abusively accosted her, pushed her vio-
lently into her own hallway and there stabbed
her in the neck nine times. Her dying screams
brought her little daughter to the scene and
aroused one or two women in the house, all
of whom saw the man leaving after finishing
his murderous work. The cries of the victim
were also heard by carpenter passing in the
street who had witnessed what bad occurred
outside of the door, waited until the man
came out, followed him until he came to two
policemen and then pointed him out to be
arrested. The policemen refused to make
the arrest, and the murderer, doubtless be-
spattered with blood, leisurely pursued his
way through the streets without being modest
ed by any one. The murder was openly com
mitted in broad daylight and the perpetrator
was seen Immediately before and after the
crime by at least half dozen persons, includ-
| ing two police officers. With all the informa-
| ton and clews afforded by these witnesses he
has SO far made good his escape, and his.iden-
| tity still remains mystery There have been
| more mysterious murders than this, but q
more extraordinary escape can hardly be
! found in the annals of crime.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

The adjourned town meeting on satur-
day, 18th inst, passed of satisfactorily to the
majority present. The decision that the de-
sign of the donor of the Campbell fund was
not to lessen the taxes of those persons well
able to pay, but to make more comfortable
the INDECENT and needy outside of the poor
house, was gratifying tribute TO justice and
humanity. The sum of 500 was appropria-
ted for the town library and S25 to aid in the
observance of memorial day.
j. Orville Wyman, a well known and re-
spected citizen of this place, died of typhoid
pneumonia on Tuesday, 14th inst. His only
child, Lizzie L. Wyman, an intelligent and
highly esteemed young lady, died of the sans
disease Thursday, Mar. 9Th. G.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

Mr.. Conkling and Senator Edmunds hav-
ing declined the vacant seat on the Supreme
Court bench, the President has nominated
Judge Blatchford of New York for the place.
The appointment meets with universal ap-
prevail Besides being learned and astute
lawyer, Judge Blatchford has had long ex-
perience as jurist, having already been for
fifteeny earsin the Federal Judiciary. Although
GO years old, Judge Blatchford is a man of
great vigor, an interchangeable worker, and has
a mind which works with remarkable rapidity
in all cases which come before him for con-
sideration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17
Death of Mis-. Helen Ile...

Too late for other mention this week, we
learn of the death of Miss Helen Ross, daugh-
ter Of Judge Ross of ST. Johnsbury and as
sistant teacher in the Brattleboro High school
during the last autumn term. Her death oe-
Cured on Thursday at her home in St. Johns
bury, where she was taken sick during the
Thanksgiving vacation. Her disease was gas
trio fever. Funeral tomorrow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17
GBeUermont4 Benit.
BRATTLEBORO.
FRIDAY, MARCH II, 1882.
Special Notice.

About the hrst Of February bills were sent to all
persons who were owing for THE PHGS11 more than
one year. while in most prompt response was
made, there are a considerable number Of such bills
still remaining unpaid. This is to give notice that we
shall insist on an iuaua ediate settlement Of all
such accounts In every case we must have settle
ment or some satisfactory arrangement for payment
before April Iat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17
II srriB lie Earthquake An Costa Rica.

Reports have reached Panama that the
Costa Rica towns of AlRjarela San Ramon,
GreoiR and Heridias have been swallowed by
an earthquake and in AlRjarela alone several
thousand lives were lost
Costa Riea is the most southern of the five
small Spanish republics which pass collective
ly under the title of Central America With
an area of 2l, 495 square miles, it has an esti-
mated population of POO, OOO made up of peo-
pie of Spanish, Indian and mixed descent. II
is mountainous, with many volcanoes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

Sergeant John A. Mason, the soldier-guard
who attempted to shoot Guiteau in the jail
at Washington last September, is found guilty
by the eourt-martiAl, and the severest penalty
allowed by the law has been imposed. He
will be dishonorably discharged from the ar
my, with the loss of all pay due him, and
must serve eight years at hard labor in the
Albany penitentiary. The sentence has been
Endorsed by Secretary Lincoln. Mason was
influenced by the passion of the time, but
there can be no palliation for so gross a be-
trayal of trust, and every consideration de-
mands that his punishment be severe and GER
tam Already, however, there is talk in
Washington that influence will be brought to
bear to secure Mason pardon, and petition
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-03-17

Mary L. Gates, who won the scholarship
prize, and Jennie E. Gates, her sister are at
tending school at Townshend.
We congratulate the people of Brattle-
boro on their good fortune in store of having
free public library.
The Stearns farm was sold by auction to
Luther Dustin of West BrattleboTo on
Wednesday, for $1,000.