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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27
General Term Of she supreme Court.

The general term of the Supreme Court be-
gan at Montpelier Tuesday, Chief Justice
Royce presiding, and tle Hons Redfeld,
Powers, Veazey, Taft and Rowell sitting as
assistant judges. One of the most interest
ing cases set for argument is that Of the State
vs.. the United States and Canada express
company, which is brought to recover the
penalty of $1,000 for not making out the
statements upon which to base the per cent
tax on the gross earnings of the company, in
accordance with the law taxing express com
panie', passed in 1850. The express COM
pauy claims that the law is unconstitutional
1t is probable, however, that the case may be
settled by the express company paying the
amount of the tax assessed, providing the
suit to recover the penalty be withdrawn.
The general term promises to be a long one
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

The political canvass now in progress in
Utah is entirely unique in its way. The cam
paign is conducted in the interest of two can
didates for Congress- the Mormons being rep
resented by Mr. Cain and the anti-Mormons
by Mr.. Van Zle. The Mormon candidate,
although a believer in polygamist practices Gas
all honest Mormons must be), is a monoga-
mist Gas q delegate to Congress must be-. 1t
was formerly the policy of the Mormons to
send monogamist in practice to Congress,
but in the last election the more aggressive
spirit of the 'Saints" prevailed, and Cannon,
polygamst in both belief and practice was
elected. Congress, however, refused him his
seat because he was a polygamist, and also
refused to seat Campbell, his competitor, be-
cause he was not elected This fact and the
passage of the Edmunds law has put a new
face on politics in Utah. Under the reorgan-
lied government, polygamists cannot hold Of
fee or vote for candidates for any office rec
ognized by the laws of either the territory or
the United States Formerly political issues
did not enter into a canvass for the election
of a delegate to Congress at all the Mormon
leaders named their man and he was elected
and political meetings were unknown. Now
all this is changed. The Mormons held in
Salt Lake City, Oct. n, the first political
meeting ever organized or approved by them
1t was meeting to urge the claims of their
candidate, Mr.. Cain, into which we cannot
imagine that the question of the abstract right
or wrong of Mormonsm would enter. The
plea of the Mormons must be against perse-
cution and upon the merits of their candidate,
while the Gentiles will aim their guns against
the abuses and pretensions of the Mormon
church. The situation is an interesting one,
and the result of the canvass will be awaited
with interest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

The Chinese question is beginning to loom
up in Canada as one of political and social
consequence. The importation of several
thousand Chinese into British Columbia to
work on the Canada Pacific railroad has
aroused much feeling among the trades un-
IONS which at a meeting at Toronto on Sat
urday passed resolutions strongly condemna-
tory of Cinnamon being allowed the counte-
nance of the government or its contractors,
and urging the prohibition or restriction,
whenever practicable, of Chinese immigra-
tiop
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

MIR. George II. Pierce, a respected citi-
zen and the eldest son of Mr.. Putnam II.
Pierce of this place, died Oct 2Sd, aged Al
years stricken down in the strength cf man
hood and in the midst of active life, show
ing the frail tenure that holds US to earth
and how soon social ties may be severed. He
seems to have lad presentiment of ap-
preaching death, saying to friends in his ear
ly Illness while able to be out and attend 10
some business, that he had but three weeks
to live, prediction that proved to be literal
ly true.
Oct. 2lst and 22d, mercury 1O' below
freezing point.
A few Of our citizens have attended the
New England exposition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

VIM. II. Fuller Jr., of Halifax has bought
Fayette Nichols's farm.
The ladies' circle will meet in their rooms
next Thursday afternoon.
A. G. Weeks and wife of Boston, Mass.
have been stopping at the Guilford Springs
House.
Mrs. NJ. H. Thurber has been more com
Portable for few days, her friends will be
happy to learn.
Next Sunday at 2:3O P. NJ, Rev. E. w.
Whitney will preach in the Universalist
church
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27
south Vernon.
O. R. Brooks is building 100 #. shed.


Mrs. G. d. Blanchard of New York is
visiting her mother, Mrs. D. Eddy.
There was a social gathering at L. B..
Collins's on Tuesday evening.
Dexter Wait has sold his hotel to Hiram
Cobb. Possession given Immediately. The
house will hereafter be private residence.
brigham Read has sold his Wilbur house
to L. NJ. Barry.
g. b. Lamson has purchased wood lot
of Holland Plimpton, intending TO stock his
steam mill from it the coming winter.
Work on Haley Brigham's new house is
going on rapidly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

Acting Secretary of the Interior Joslyn has
rendered decision of the utmost importance
to large class of applicants for pensions.
He holds in effect that seven years absence
may be taken as proof presumptive of a SOL
dier's death, and such proof shall warrant the
issue of a pension to his family, if other re-
quirements have been complied with. This
decision is a direct reversal of the practice
which has hitherto prevailed in the Pension
Bureau. The positive proof of the soldiers
death was required, which in many cases it
was impossible to produce.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

DIR. s. II. McCollester, who has been tho
pastor of the new Universalist church for two
years. breaches his farewell sermon next Sun
day. lie will be succeeded by Rev. Mr.. En-
cry of Beverly, Mass.
-Raabe & Barry, who have sold their to-
bacco business to A. Il. Winuewissa, start a
business in the West next spring.
Mrs. f H. Wilson, whose husband is at
Fargo, Oak, has started for her new home
with her parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. Geo. Rabbit.
Charlie, the s.years-old son of Treasurer
Williams Of the Vermont farm machine COM
pany, died on the 18th inst, from diphtheria,
after weeks illness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

The official count of the Ohio vote gives the
Democratic candidate for secretary of state
10, 115 plurality and 1865 majority. The plu-
ralty of the Democratic candidate for Judge
of the supreme court is 1G, 3GI, and for the
member of the board of public works -, 725.
The value of II very few votes was forcbly il
Illustrated in several districts. In the seventh
district, Morey, Republican, is elected by Al
majority Hart, Republican, in the eleventh
district, is defeated by only three votes, as
reported and Mckinley, Republican, in the
eighteenth district is chosen by majority of
only eight
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

Mrs. Charles Howe died suddenly on Sat
urday morning from the effects of an over
dose of morphine, taken, it is supposed, with
suicidal intent.
Post Scott, G. A. r., will hold camp
fire next Thursday evening, Nov. ., when
they will entertain Geo. w. Hooker Post of
Londonderry. All old soldiers are invited to
be present L
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

Impending Crisis" Helper will ask Con
gress for aid in furtherance of his magnificent
scheme for a backbone railroad, by which he
designs to connect Cape Horn, or the Straits
of Magellan with the north pole, passing
through South America, Central America and
North America. He thinks such a railroad
would open up new commercial era for the
United States, and be a cash benefit to the
amount Of 5000. 600. 900 q Yenr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

The annual statement of the appropriations
of Congress for the fiscal year has just been
finished at the treasury department. For
the fiscal year 1888, covered by the last ses-
sion of Congress, the amount is $25l, 42S, III.
For 1880 the corresponding appropriation
was Sl62, 404, GAS for 1881, 1856, $50, s41
for 1882, $179, SIS, O90. Among the specific
appropriations included in the total for next
year is $4,000, 600 for pensions, an increase
over 1882 of nearly $4S 200, 900, and the riv-
err and harbor amount, which exceeds that of
last year by $7,5OO,OOO. An increase is
shown in all the items for 1888, except those
for forts and Notifications and for the post
office department. The average amount of
the annual appropriations for the ten fiscal
years past in coin value with S142, GG2, 100.
The amount voted for 1888 is, therefore, nearly
500, 900, 900 above the average. The coun-
try is rich and prosperous, but these figures
have an appearance of extravaganza which
the people do not like and which Republi-
can Congress should have avoided.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

The bills of President Garfelds doctors are
ROW all in. Drs. Hamilton and Bliss each ask
for $4,000, DIR. Agnew for $14, 700, DR.. Rey-
burn for $40, 800, DIR. Edison for SIC, 900, and
DIR. Lamb for $1,000. DIR. Boynton, after
repeated requests from the board of audit,
has put in bill for $500, making the total
amount asked for $01, 900. The claims of
Bliss and Hamilton amount to about 1918
day that of DR.. Agnew amounts to about
$500 day, and Mrs DIR. Edison and DIR. Rey-
burn ask for 5000 day. Dr. Boynton's claim
amounts to only $50 per day. Congress APP
propriated only $4,000 for the payment of
these bills or $50, 900 less than the doctors
demand
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

A Salem, Oregon, dispatch announces the
election of Joseph N. Dolph as United States
Senator on the forty first ballot. Mr.. Dolph
is a Republican and was elected over ex-Sen-
ator j. II. Mitchell, whose candidacy has been
sharply criticised by Republican and indie
pendent papersin the East, and who isone ofthe
men to whom the mass of Republicans out
side of Oregon object, particularly in the
United States Senate. Mr.. Dolph succeeds
Mr.. Grover, Democrat, in the Senate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

prome bench The Herald, referring to Judge
Royce's failure to return his inventory under
the tax law, declares that the only conspira-
tor against Judge Royce is Judge Royce him
self, and goes on to say that "his reelection
would mean that Vermont does not regard it
of any consequence whether the supreme
court dscredt her tax law by personal refus-
al to obey it or, in other words, that the
leaders of the people can do with impunity
those things that disgrace the ordinary citizen
with his fellows and defeat his election to the
legislature. Judge Royce has made
conspiracy unnecessary, for he has conspired
against himself by his own inexcusable con-
duct; he has indicted his own impartiality as
a jurist and his candor as a citizen by his OBJ
stinate action in the matter of the tax law"
The Herald is on the war path on the ques-
ton of the tax law, and evidently would like
to have the scalp of Judge Royce, Senator
Edmunds, and all other "high offenders" who
have failed to obey the letter of the law. We
frankly confess, on our own part, that we
would rather have had Judge Royce, as the
chief judicial officer of the state, return his
inventory as tho law requires and as all law
abiding citizens are expected to do.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27
Chesterfield, N. II.

Between 40 and 80 couples attended the
opening dance at the town hall on Friday eve,
ming. The music by the Brattleboro band
was frst-class and highly enjoyed. Supper
was elegantly served at the Chesterfield House,
receiving much praise from competent judges,
hodeolared it extra" even for Chesterfield,
which, by the way, can turn out as many
good cooks as can be found any where N
New England
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

England is determined not to risk it, The
tunnel under the English Channel must be
abandoned. France has too many millions of
agile population to have SO ready gateway
opened for spreading themselves over the lit
tie island with shooting irons in their hands
In addition to the array of military and naval
officers and distinguished citizens who have
heretofore been reported as outspoken in OPP
posing this alarming scheme, we are now told
that such military magnates as General Sir
Garnet Wolseley, the Duke of Cambridge, the
communicable of the British army, and
General Sir Archibald Allison are agreed that
such a thing ought not to be thought Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

H. c. Millington is making extensive re.
pairs about his premises and adding coat Of
paint wherever needed.
Farmers are busy drawing their apples to
mill and getting their cider made. Sour cider
apples bring 10 cents a bushel; sweet ones,
II, Cider is 81. so barrel at the mill Cab
bages are to II cents a head. Butter is 80
cents pound. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

Anti-rent and striking troubles and riotous
disturbances at several points in France show
a disquietude on the part of the people which
in some quarters is looked upon as ominous
to the safety of the Republic. The imperial
lists and royalists stand ready to fan any pop
ular feeling of discomfort into an outbreak at
any moment. In Germany, as anticipated,
the Liberals have made large gains in the
elections for members of the Diet The con-
servative reaction of a few years back has ex-
hausted itself, and there is a steady progress
toward freer thought, speech and action.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

Rev. DIR. Cow will preach in the chapel
next Sunday at P. N.
Robert Smith is building a barn to re.
place the one he bad burned last spring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27
An Interesting Case Under the Tax


[From the Rutland Heraldl
At the recent term of the Rutland County
court an interesting tax case was tried, involv-
ing construction of the doubling clause of the
tax law. 1t was the case of Franklin Willis
against tho town of Fairhaven. The statue
provides that if the listers have sufficient rea-
son to believe that an inventory is not true,
they may ascertain as best they can the
amount of the persons taxable property, APP
praise it and double the amount. 1t appeared
in this case that Mr.. Willis made out his in
ventory, signed and swore to it and gave it to
the listers, but from what he said to them on
different occasions and from his reputation
for property and from all they were able to
find out about him, they were dissatisfied
with his inventory, and did not believe it was
true, and thought they had good reason to
double it, and did double it. He brought
this suit to recover the excess he had to pay
by reason of being doubled. But it further
appeared, and was 80 found by the court,
that his inventory as he returned it was true
and contained q correct statement Of all his
taxable property. The listers could not at
the time, and have not since, been able to find
he had any other property. Mr.. Willis is a
farmer in good circumstances. The question
was whether the act of the listers, done in good
faith, but, rs it turned out upon this trial. un-
der a misapprehension of facts as to his prp-
erty, was conclusive and cut him of from all
remedy in court. The County court held
that as he had made no false answer or state
ment in his inventory, but had given in true
list of all his taxable property, and answered
all questions in the inventory truthfully, and
had done all he could to discharge his duty,
he was entitled to recover the excess he had
paid under protest by being doubled. The
case goes to the Supreme court. We under
stand this is the first case where this question
has arisen, and the final result will be watched
with great interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

The Rutland Herald wakes exceedingly
warm over the statement of the Argus that
the story about Judge Redfeld having been
caught in 'banco" game in New York is sim
ply part of a conspiracy" to defeat Judges
Royce and Redfeld for reelection to the SUI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

The Methodist ladies will have sociable
and oyster supper next Tuesday evening. All
are invited.
Rev E. Smiley's subject next Sunday
morning-"The Lessons of Autumn" In the
evening at o'clock a lecture on Christian
Manhood and Womanhood
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27
Other Hearings.

hearing before the Judiciary committee
Of the House and the special committee Of
the Senate was held last Friday evening on
the proposed amendment to the constitution,
prohibiting the manufacture and sale of in
toxicating liquors. other than cider or wine
made from fruit grown in the state The
Woman's Christian Temperance Union is OPP
posed to the amendment, because that asso.
citation thinks it sees in the last clause free
chance for selling cider and wine Mrs. Z.
q. Greene, of St. Adams, president of the
association in Vermont, appeared before the
committee to support her side of the question.
In opening, she briefly stated the reasons
why the Union was interested in the matter,
and on what grounds they based their oppo-
sition to the amendment in It's present form.
The other side Of the question was supported
by David f Nicholson of Rutland, who said
he framed the proposed amendment, and who
claimed that women did not understand the
meaning Of the amendment, and that such An
amendment as wanted by the ladies could not
be adopted. Mrs. Greene replied and seemed
TO have the best of the argument.
The hearing before the educational com.
mttee on the bill substituting the town for
the district system of schools was resumed
Wednesday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27
GBeUermont 4Benit.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER p, 1882.

President Arthur's proclamation appointing
Thanksgiving Day for Thursday, Nov. 30, is
published this morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

The ladies aid society met in Grange
hall Wednesday afternoon. A goodly number
Der were present.
Another large bear has been caught in
trap by Mr.. Smith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-10-27

Certainly elegant remedy for all aches and pains
is st. Jacobs OIL says Dr. j. Turner Of shirrels Ford,
N. O., in the RayenswoOd CW. Va.) News.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-15
DISTRICT COURTS,

EQuIrT CoURT-JUsTICE HAGNER.-Grllith vs.
Griffith sale ordered and l.. Il, Is. sands and Wash
IL. Williams appointed trustees to sell. brown va
Browni divorce win. mat. granted SchOrb vs.
Schlorb; Mary NJ, Schorb appointed guardian ad
Item, Portncr Vs. Leonard; Frederick KnoOp made
against James McLnin granted. Wyndhau VS.. Berry;
return OF papers into clerks Office ordered. Sunder
land Nillian; leave To file amended bill and thirty
days allowed 10 lake proof Adjourned till to-day at
40 a, Assigumcnts-NO ION heaIing), T. 5, aud 10
COUNT IN GENERAL TKRM-rHE CIII EB-l usTICE,
JUSTICES Cox AND JAAfEs.--JohnsOn VS.. Douglass;
opinion by Chief Justice; mOtioH Oyerrued. Chies
motion overruled. Adjourned till 10 a. IN. to-day
Assignnen-Nos. H. 10, o. II, % % S5, 40 ~ and a.
CIRCUIT CoURr--JUsTICE MACARTnUR.-B Bradley
ct al Vs. Herr verdict set aside defendant consents
Ward vs., Ihumas stricken Off calendar. Moses vs.
Bowling ct ali Judgment against Tucker discharged
verdict for plaintiff for $50 damages Ioddy vs.
smith; defendant called aud Judgment Adjourned
iii ten a. N. to-day. AsAgnment-Caendar Nos. l5O
49, IG 49, no H. l15 49, $50, 1872 1873, 49, 1856 ls7
lg7, 40, and 30
CRbiISAL CouRr-JUsrICE WYIIE-John Critic
John u. SChOOer John o. Lucas (alins Soabby Lucas
grand larceny; not guilty. Frank Waters, profilne
Ing concealed weapons; nOlle pros. entered, Thomas
Il. Waggaman, failure 20 remove snow Information
quashed. Fanny Widdows, disOrderly conduct nOlle
pros entered. Patrick Sullivan occupying street (;
information quashed. William Taylor carrying con
oealed weapons; recOgnilance forfeited Patrick
BonngtOn, prOfane languagei recOgnzance forfeited.
Carl HeitInuier proihna language recognlzanoe
forfeited John Porter, unlicensed produce dealer
not gully, Cyrus Dwyef, assault Win ltenl 10 XII
commtttod 10 jail In dohult of $50 bonds Adjourned
TIL ten a. m, to-day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-15

John NJ. Buckley, for keeping his bar open on
Sunday, paid $40.
Andrew Brooks, colored was fined for violating
the health ordinances
Joseph Hall was given five days for assaulting
John Jones with brick.
Frank McNCw was fined sos for doing business
as liquor dealer without license. /.
john Lyon pleaded guilty of using profano an
improper language, and was fined So
Jessie Farrell and Mary Sullivan, who INDUCED
in pugistc exercise, filed cross charges OF assault
which were dismissed
George T.. Gloatzbache was tried for depositing
night'soil in place not designated by the Health
Officer The case was continued.
Susie Jackson, colored servant employed by
Mr.. John shearer, robbed his residence of house.
hold articles and has gone TO jail for fifteen days
Two small colOred boys Of the tender age of six
years, William Mitchell and Richard saunders ap-
peNrod in court the latter charged with having as
snulted the former, but Judge Smell dismissed the
case.
william Brock, was charged with having br oxen
into the house of Sidney Mcfarland. Il guard ut
the jail, ana stole n certain articles lhefefrom In
November last. Although the warrant was sworn
out Immediately after the burglary was committed,
the arrest was only made on Monday by Officer
Morgan, The case was set for hearing to-mor-
row.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-03-15
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS,

The regular semi monthly meeting of the city
council was held last night.
The members OF the Alexandria Club have
pluced in their room handsome billiard table,
The auditors examination of the duplicate cou-
pons mas shown that one of the duplicates Is
misprint,
George T. Jones, who was so badly crushed OH
tho Virginia Midland road several days since
near Lynchburg, has died from his injuries
The Grand Lodge of odd Fellows of Virginia
Will meet in Richmond in April. Messrs. Charles
Goodrich and j. Calvin Smith will represent Po-
tomac and Sarepta Lodges of this city.
lack Briscoe who was sent to the chain gang
few days ugo has been released, the fine assessed
against him being paid by a contractor who
wanted to take him TO Pennsylvania to work on
railroad.
William u. Mankin, a brakeman on the Virginia
Midland Railway, while coupling cars on Union
street yesterday afternoon, had his arm badly but
not seriously, mashed. The injured man was as
sisted TO his home upper end of Duke street where
DIR. Lewis rendered the necessary surgical assist
ance
The new act of the General Assembly, renewing
the opportunity for correcting the last State assess
ment, is of especial Importance IN Alexandria be-
cause, owing TO the illhcalth of the late Judge
thilton, the sessions of his court were brief aud
irregular, and many did not avail themselves Of
the chances of revision, which were confined to n
few terms, subsequent to the making of the assess
approved authorizes an appeal to the Corporation
Court ut any of its terms before September next,
THEY say "a word to the wise Is sufficient"
but we think i takes about five use DR.. Bulls
Cough syrup" You can get this article in any