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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

John Walkup has bought Of Lyman NIL
Ter his farm, with saw and grist mill thereon
located about two miles north Of The village
for $3.50.
The union services at the Congregational
church on thanksgiving day were more fully
attended than for years before. Rev. Z
Smiley's sermon on The reasons Of thanks.
giving" was listened to with great attention
and left a very healthful impression on the
hearers.
Monday morning, the 4th inst, mercury
1O' below zero, being some 2O' colder than
any morning before this season.
-Elmond Burnham aud Eddie Smiley. AZ.
ter spending short vacation at home. have
returned to Goddard seminary, at Barre, Vt,
considered as one Of the finest educational
institutions of the State. W.
DIR. De Witt closed his abors here
thanksgiving day.
Rev. Mr.. Parsons will preach and Mr.
Markham will sing at the town hall next Sun.
day at one o'clock.
One of the Dummerston Nimrods shot an
lS-pound porcupine at East Putney last Sat.
urday.
BY request, the musical concert to be Civ.
en- by Rev. Geo. Z. Martin, assisted by a
quartette of singers from Brattleboro, is post.
poned until after Christina. There will To
lecture by Rev. II. w. Eldredge, of Turn.
ers Falls, Mass, on THE Story Of the Nor.
mons" Tuesday evening, Dec. IL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

Philip B. DeWolf of Springfield, Mass.
and Miss Ollie M. Roel were married by Rev
j. Merrill, on Saturday Dec. I'd, at the resi-
dence of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles g. Roel of West Dummerston. The
number present at the wedding was "a
Among the presents from friends, We note
the following: set of silver knives and
forks, two dessert spoons, sugar shell, syrup
cup, napkin ring china fruit plate, two pair
of vases, glass bread plate a book from a
lady friend, elegantly gilt,framed worsted
flowers from the brides parents, nice cabi-
net album from the bridegroom, aud other
presents, including sum of money, amount
ing in all to more than $500. The marriage
ceremony was performed at half past ten
o'clock, the tables for dinner were bOuntiful-
ly spread and the merry social time was
highly enjoyed. At two O'clock p. NJ, the
newly married couple started for their home
in Springfield, Mass, having received the
congratulations of friends and the best wishes
of many for their success in life. D. /. N.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

and personal anmosity, and conspiracy
against him. He says he did not go into the
star route business of his own accord and new
or made a dollar out Of the contracts. His
brother and brother.in-law went into the
business against his advice and lost large
sums Of money, and he had to take hold and
help them out This he did by accepting
some contracts which had been awarded to
Miner, Peck and Dorsey, and by obtaining
expedition and increased service on four or
five small routes. Before fully accepting Mr.
Dorsey's statement the public will await the
issue of the second trial of the star route
cases, which began in Washington on Mon
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

The annual report of the secretary OF the
navy says that there are 81 available cruising
vessels of 5000 to 1910 tons displacement
They have no speed, no modern engines aud
none of the capabilities OF modern vessels.
They should be replaced by modern iron or
steel cruisers. The available armored YES
sells are 10 single turreted monitors, with no
speed and little power The guns of the ma
Wy include IA large number of smooth bore
muzzle leaders, some 40 pound aud so pound
Parrot rifles, and 81 converted rifles of fair
power. There is not one modern high pow
cred gun among them, and the 81 converted
guns are not worth repairing. The report
urges that Congress should authorize the con-
struction of two second rate, steel single
decked unarmored cruisers, to have speed of
not less than ID knots, Mt a cost not exceeding
81 900 600 each also of one of the five steel
rams recommended by the late advisory
board, and one iron despatch boat, or clipper,
of 500 tons, with a speed of not less than 10
knots, to be armed with one six.inch breech
loading rled cannon, and four Hotchkiss
guns, at cost not exceeding $500,
600. Tho report describes the decay OF
the commercial marine and shows its close
connection with the navy aud their mutual
dependence. Three forms Of remedy are
suggested to arrest decay of our shipping
First the removal Of impositons such as
compulsory pilotage, the fees for which are
excessive, local taxation, consular fees, etc
second, protection for the neglected industry;
third reform in administration through the
establishment of bureau of merchantile ma
rine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08
A barrel OF Flour for Two Ham.

lFrom the Boston Journal.l
Compared with other articles of produce,
-four and wheat are very low. A leading
grain house in Chicago puts it in this way
"Three dozen eggs at Chicago cost the price
of one bushel of No. wheat two pounds of
butter nearly the same, and two good sized
hams cost about as as much as a barrel of
export flour. Some might feel like going
short on hams and eggs and going long on
wheat. There are too few hens or too much
wheat--one of the two" Only think, two
hams at Chicago cost about as much as bar
rel of export -four and we might say that two
ten-pound Thanksgiving turkeys in Boston
cost as much as good barrel of winter wheat
flour in this market. With good -four at p
to 3 cents per pound, and large supply al
that, even the poorest will be able to bridge
over the winter without much distress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08
The Political QuestIon OF 1854.



The question of 1884 is simply this Which
of the two parties will so reconstruct and re.
organize itself as to offer to the country the
surest pledge of achieving what the country
desires? The Democratic party proposes to
do this by yielding to TammAny hall and it's
leadership in New York. and apparently by
designating for the highest position which
has fallen to it at the late election one of the
most notorious of the salary grabbers. The
Republicans will do it, as we believe, by a
reorganization in the spirit of their course at
tine late election, and under the leadership,
not of the bosses who have betrayed the prin-
ciples and character and traditions of the par
ty, but of those who are known as their most
resolute opponents. If this cannot be done
the Republican party will undoubtedly give
place to a new organization. which, like the
Republican party in the snti.slavery contest
in the war and in reconstruction, will be the
political agency of the intelligence, the indus
try, and the conscience of the American peo
ple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08
MINOR NOTES.

The Garfield board of audit awards $685.
$50, of which DR.. d. W. Bliss gets $1,000 +;
DIR. d. II. Agnew, $4,000; DIR. Frank H. Ham
ilton, $4,000 DIR. Robert Reyburn, $1,000 ;
Dr. Silas A. BoyntOn, $1,000; DIR. Susan A.
Edison, $4,000.
Gov. Stephens of Georgia has already par.
doned % criminals, some of them sentenced
to death for murder. Two of these were his
own clients, convicted of most brutal assas-
sination, whom Gov. Colquitt refused to par.
don after two hours appeal by their counsel,
who has now become their liberator.
Alaska has already returned to the govern
ment $4,000,000 more than the amount paid
for tho territory and is growing yearly more
profitable. There are new and very rich dis
coveries in mines and the work will be prose.
cuted next year on a large scale. Several new
quartz mills will be erected next summer,
Pattison of Pennsylvania has been named
as the youngest governor elect but Grant,
the Democratic goyenor-elect of Colorado,
beats him. He has inst passed his 30th year
The oldest governor is Stephens of Georgia,
who is II.
The presidents sister Mrs. McElroy, will
return to the White'House in the latter part
of the winter. The gossip about the presi.
dents marrying this season seems to have
died out.
Rear Admiral Robert II. Wyman died in
Washington Saturday. He entered the navy
in 1887, was commissioned as lieutenant in
1850, in 1862 he commanded the Potomac flo.
tilla, and on July 10th of that year he was
promoted to be commander, with which rank
he fulfilled various duties assigned him, at sea
and on land.
1t is alleged of the postmaster at La Sale,
ILL.,, that when the Democratic newspaper OF
the place pitched into him the other day he
promptly destroyed the whole mail edition,
on the ground that it was ''obscene literature "
Marshall Jewell, chairman" issues a call
for the Republican national committee to meet
at Washington, January II, to hear the re.
port of the subcommittee who were d rected
to report plan for the election of delegates
to the next national Republican convention.
Secretary Dorsey's name does not appear on
the paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

December eth, mercury 1G9 below zero
Frequent light falls Of snow have pvor
few days Of sleighing, commencing nm
Thanksgiving day.
Streams and springs are very low. and
unloss we have rain soon mechanical oper.'
tions will be embarrassed.
Our village schools began last Mopday
Tho higher department il taught by II i
Graham Of Buckland Mass, and the prima,.
by Miss Nettie J. Morse Of this place. MN
Der of scholars in both departments a.
Leonard & Bogle's apple jelly works nm
der the direction Of +. Sylvester, closed fo,s
weeks ago. Circumstances were favorablo
and in Ave weeks about 70, 600 barrels Of an,
Piles wero worked up. Stetson Bros. mads
1900 barrels of cider and 1900 boxes for sio,.
ing Jelly. Farmers in the vicinity find tbis
good market wherein to turn their surplus a.,
Piles into ready money.
james T. Starr of River Falls Wis =.
brother of Hon. 2. Starr Of Braltleboro arS
Z. Q. Starr of this place, has been visiting IN
this section for the past two week. Tba6ts,
giving evening there was family reunion n
the Crowns and STAIRS at Foster G.. Crown,s
whose wife was a Starr. The next eyenina
there was a similar gathering at joseph w
Morse's whose wife was also Starr. and nm
the evening OF the 4th inst there was lte
gathering at E. @. STAIRS. A goodly number
attended these several gatherings at all NJ
which j. 7. Starr was present and they we,e
seasons OF much interest aud enjoyment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08
Local Intelligence.


A Christmas present Of a Hanging Lamp, bought at
Van Doorns, will suit your wife,
We notice large and attractive stock Of clocks just
received from New York, at Ranger Thompsons
Prime Fairhayen oysters at 50 cents quartz extras
~. Gallon prices low as any one. Salisbury ho-
tel aud restaurant, Al Main street
Rogers stockwell's, Ellio-st, is the place buy
genuine Farhaven oysters at 30 cents per quart on
and after Dec 0. Being the largest dealers In Wind
ham county, they sell first cass goods as low any
reliable dealer. Remember they will sell you gonu-
inc Fairhayen oysters-not bogus stale goods. spo
cal rates to those buying gallon or at time
Extra inducements to dealers to buy goods Of them.
Fresh salt and picked fish Of oil kinds always on
hand aud for sale by this reliable firm.
Nicely-furnshed rooms to rent Main street In
quire at pHusIx ONCE. 1901
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

The annual report Of the secretary of war
concurs in the recommendations of the gen
eral Of the army that the limit of the enlisted
strength Of the army be increased from %, 900
to 30, 600 men, that the pay Of the privates
be increased to SIG per month and that reg
iments exchange stations within certain peri
DDS The attention of Congress is again in-
vited to the great necessity for a hre-proof
building suitable for the proper accOmmoda-
ton of the army medical museum collection
and the library, which yearly grows more i'm
perative. The report comedies in the recon-
mendations of the chief Of engineers in re.
gard to our sea coast defences, and to the
torpedo service, and those of the chief of ord
nance in regard to the armament Of fortifica-
tions and the use of magazine guns. The
secretary recommends that the weather bu-
reau be wholly separated from the army and
from its appropriations. The concluding rec
concentrations of the report are that impris-
onment be made the penalty for intrusions in.
to the Indian country, that 100 competent in.
structors be appointed for the post schools,
and that the compensations of the employe;
in the office Of the secretary be made to
somewhat approach those of of officers per.
forming similar duties in other executive de-
partments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

Grover Cleveland, governor.elect of New
York, was given brilliant reception by the
Manhattan club, New York city, Tuesday night
In little speech on the occasion, Mr.. Cleve-
land once more reminded his Democratic
constituency that they might "be quite GER
tain that the late demonstration did not spring
from any pre-existing love for the party
which was called to power, nor did the peo-
pie place the affairs of state in our hands to
be by them forgotten" and also that ave
shall utterly fail TO read Alright the signs OF
the times if we are not fully convinced that
parties are but the instruments through
which the people work their will, and that
when they become less or more the people
desert or destroy them. The vanquished
have lately learned these things, and the vic.
tors will act wisely if they profit by the les.
SON." These be good words, but our faith
that the Democracy will take them in and act
up to the spirit of them is not as a grain OF
mustard seed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

The committee appointed to receive sub
scriptions to the stock of the Brattleboro &
Bennington railroad have begun work this
week in Wilmington and Jacksonville and
report an excellent state Of feeling on the
part of the people in both towns. In Will
mington on Tuesday at the close Of the
town meeting to raise money for the years
expenses Mr.. Crosby and Gen. Lynde were
invited to come in and talk to the gentlemen
present, which they did together with some
of the Wilmington townspeople. No notice
of such meeting having been given the at
tendance was not largo, but the interest was
as earnest and intelligent as could be asked.
The citizens of the various towns interested
in this important movement should remem-
Der that now, if ever, every effort should be
used to kindle spirit that shall carry the
work to a successful issue. Work must be
unceasing and means must be taken to fully
inform the people as to the benefits to be de-
rived from railroad communication. To this
end no better means than public meetings
can be used. In all the towns up the West
river there are gentlemen who have been
through just such battle and our friends on
the Wilmington line cannot do a better thing
than hold few experience" meetings and
call in these gent emen to take the leading
parts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08
View York's New Code oTLavs

On Friday the new or amended code of
laws went into effect in New York. In some
respects the provisions of the code are very
strict and their enforcement will be watched
with curiosity. Those relating to the OBJ.
servance of the Sabbath are particularly Sc
we're, and if they are literally enforced it will
not be possible to transact any secular bust
ness on Sunday, Traffic of every kind is
strictly forbidden, and the prohibition affects
milk routes after a certain hour in the morn
ing, newspaper stands, boot blacks, cigar
shops, Jew clothing shops and great num-
Der of similar branches of business which
have heretofore been in full blast on Sunday.
provision of the code which is intended to
reach Wall street and the stock exchange will
make things lively if strictly enforced. 1t
imposes a fine of $4,000 and term Of impris-
onment for the circulation of any false rumor
intended to affect the market prices of stocks
or securities Bribing of public officials or
members OF the Legislature, is punished by
ten years imprisonment and fine of $4,000.
Libel is defined by the code as a malicious
publication by writing, printing, picture, eff
gy, sign, or otherwise than by nero speech,
which exposes any living person, or the men,
DRY ofany dead person. to contempt, ridicule
or obloquy, or which causes any person to be
Stunned or tends to injure him wantonly. A
prosecution for libel cannot be maintained
against a newspaper for the publication of a
fair and true report of any public proceeding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

The meeting of Congress on Monday was
very quiet, and there was neither incident nor
excitement of any kind. From the proceed
ings in the House it is evident that both Dem
ocrats and Republicans have been brought to
realize that the people are in earnest in their
demand for ciyil-service reform. The very
nrst bill introduced was one by Mr.. Herbert
of Georgia, to prevent the levying of politi-
cal assessments. 1t prohibits any senator or
representative in Congress, or officer appoint
ed by the president, from requesting or de-
manding from any officer or employee of the
government money or any other thing of val
ue for political purposes. Mr.. Kasson offered
bill to regulate appointments. 1t provides
that the tenure of office of subordinate en-
ployes and officers shall be six years, and that
no officer or employe shall be subject to re-
moval during his term except for cause. This
is good beginning, and the people will hope
that proposed reform measures like these may
not begin and end in talk.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08
FIRE IN THE PAIL MOUNTAIN PAPER MILL
LOSS OF $50, 900.

FIRE IN THE PAIL MOUNTAIN PAPER MILL-A
LOSS OF $50, 900.
"A fire, caused by the breaking of n lamp,
broke out in the finishing room of the Fall
Mountain paper mill at o'clock Thursday
morning. BY means Of the force pumps Of
the mill aud the fire department, the fire was
soon subdued; but, owing to the costly ma
ture of the machinery, the loss will be from
$4,000 10 500, 900. The Times says $50
rapidly did the flames spread that some of the
workmen lost their clothing hanging in the
room, and, as they had just been paid of,
their money was ia some instances burned
also. The loss by interruption of business
will be large but, with its usual enterprise,
the company had begun the work of clearing
and repairing almost before the flames we're
eXtinguished.
Mike Stack, the engineer who was so bad
ly hurt recently, has been out on crutches, but
got fall which again separated the bones Of
his broken leg.
Rev. J. n. Emery, late OF Beverly, Mass.
begins his work with the Universalist church
next Sunday.
1t is said that Jones & Lamson of Wind
sor will build cotton mill here next season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

The Superintendent of the Yellowstone ma
tional park in his annual report complains
bitterly of the wanton depredations which are
committed by tourists on this national pleas
ure ground. Picks and crowbars are brought
into use by memento hunters, poles and logs
are thrust into geysers, vast tracts of beauti-
full forest have been burned over, and many
other acts of pure vandalism have been per-
petratrnted. Nothing but laws rigidly enforc-
ed can protect the park, and unless Congress
can pass these and appropriate money for
their execution the work of improving the
roads to and in the park would better be
stopped, for in that case the difficulty of reach
ing the spot might in measure protect it
from ruin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

fountain pen that always writes and never leaks,
that makes fair, plain line and blackens the
fingers, and that, once filed, be used for days
without change that be carried in the pocket and
is as handy for and neat lead pencil, and
that writes any pepper however thin soft-Sueh
pen is worth having The Livermore styographic pen
is such The original stylographio pen was the
Lyermore and sold for So, aud it is stln doing good
service. limitations were offered at lower prices, and
the manufacturers Of the Liyermore put theirs down
10 81, $3.50 for short gold mounted and agree to
refund the money If the pens not perfectly salts
factory. Remit that amount to Louis Z. Dunlap, 900
Washington-st., Boston, and receive Of the pens
by return mail or FIRST send for circular showing
styles and prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08
CambriigepOrt.

The telephone line is now in working or.
der, and business is quite lively.
The new chapel, though not quite done,
was occupied last Sunday. This week it is
receiving the finishing touches of paint and
kalsomine.
Eastman and Haskell are just home from
trip through the western states.
The village school opened Monday with
20 scholars and Miss Emma Burwell of this
place as teacher.
The next of the bi-weekly meetings of
the aid society will be held one week from
Wednesday evening, at Robert Fitton's.
The funeral services of Ezra F Walker,
an esteemed citizen, who died on Tuesday of
last week, after an illness of only four days,
occurred on Friday, Rev. Messrs. Ward aud
Davenport officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

The report of the general superintendent
of the life-saving service shows that at the
close of the fiscal year there were 100 sta
tions-l45 being on the Atlantic, 81 on the
Lakes on the Pacific, and at the Falls of
the Ohio, at Louisville, Ky. The number of
disasters to documented vessels within the
field of station operations during the year was
2S7. There were 2,268 persons on board
these vessels, of whom ., 256 were saved, and
only ~ lost. Excellent work has also been
done in saving marine property. The condi-
ton of the service is better than ever before.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08
WIIIiamaVlIle.

Rev. Mr. Smiley's subject next Sunday
evening, "A Reasonable Life"
The lecture at the Methodist church last
Tuesday evening by Rev. DR. McColester, on
the Nile and Pyramids and the cities of Egypt
was intensely instructing to the goodly audi.
ence which attended. The second lecture in
the course will be given next Monday evening
by Rev. I. P. Frost, on The Infant Rev
olution"
Wednesday as Herbert Adams and Miss
Abbie Morse were driving down street, the
king bolt gave way and they we're thrown out
of the buggy, but escaped with slight bruises.
The transit of Venus on the suns disk
Wednesday was distinctly seen by many
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

The investigation of the fraudulent voting
at the late municipal election in New Orleans
has so far covered ten of the seventeen wards
of the city, and discloses the startling fact
that less than 30 per cent of the 81, 47S regis
tered voters participated in the election, and
that 5000 votes cast for the Democratic tick
ct were fraudulent. Only about of the 80
polls so far examined are exempt from irreg-
ularities. A fund is being raised in the city
to prosecute all the Commissioners who sign
ed the returns of the stuffed boxes. All of
the candidates on the Independent ticket have
filed notices Of contest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-08

The report of the Comptroller of the Cur
rency brings out the fact that the national
banking system from the time of its inception
to date has cost the government S. 400, 600.
During the same time the government has
collected taxes from the banks amounting to
$11S,OO5, FOG. The losses to depositors since
the beginning of the national banking system
amount to less than one-twentieth of one-per
cent. upon the gross sum of deposits. Note
holders have lost nothing. A system which
offers such security to business men and to
the general public will not readily be sup.
planted