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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-19
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1882-01-19
The committee WHO were engaged in raising
. fund for the poor desire to say 10 those who

v.sA 10 know how they nave disposed 81 snose
funds, that the net procee'ts OF the Festival
were $50 20. which have ocea ex 1ended IN tine
following manner:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

100; Greenback, 1920. The Democratic
plurality is 10, 500, and the party is in min
ority of $500 compared with the vote of
1850. The Republican vote has decreased
2l,99j, the Democratic vote i5ii, while the
Greenback vote has increased ia net de-
crease on tho total vote of 2G,39G The stay
at-homos, in short. gave tho state to the Dem
ocrats. In New York more decided result
of the same character is seen. With three
counties estimated, the total vote is 800, 597,
against 1 1916, 22G in 1880 Foger's vote is
. ~, 303 or 2l3, 2ll less than Garfield received
while Clevelands vote is $50, 29l, or 1888
more than Hancock's 1t is impossible to tell
how many Republicans voted for Cleveland,
though it is known that large numbers did in
some parts Of the state-enough TO make up
and more, for the Democratic absentees. But
the great majority is accounted for by the
fact that POO 600 disguised Republicans
refused to vote beside the $4,000
who threw away their ballots on the Prohibi-
ton ticket. These figures all go to show
there has been no real diminution in the
strength of the Republican party nor any
change of convictions, or going over of Re-
publicans in any considerable numbers to the
Democratic fold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The newest thing out is a new town La.
ST agent, the old one who, has kept it for four
years and a half, refusing to serve any longer
Ira f. Whitman is the lucky Cd man.
Both Of our churches gave entertain.
ments this week by their Sabbath school
children, which passed of creditably and
were well attended.
Bold turkey stealing: Last Sunday
night two Kingsburys, Leslie and Loren. re-.
siding near Jamaica pond, took an express
wagon with poultry rack and drove through
this town and Windham bringing up early
Monday morning in Grafton. where they dis.
posed OF about Sl5 worth of turkeys gobbled
up during the night; of them were taken in
this village, from Meendy Bros. One Of
their Windham victims, Mr.. Hollis Stowel.
missed his turkeys Monday morning, and see.
ing fresh wagon track, followed it and met
the parties this side Of Grafton returning
putting it directly to them be forced them to
acknowledge the theft. They then returned
to Grafton, made a clean breast of it to the
purchasers and took the turkeys back and
Monday night distributed them to their
lawful owners. s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

West BraTsIeborO.

The repairs on the Baptist church at
West Brattleboro having been completed re-
dedication services will be held on some eve
ming the coming week
Some so or moro of the neighLors of Mr..
and Mrs. Edison Akley made them a surprise
visit on the evening of the nth inst, it being
the 18th anniversary of their marriage. A
number of valuable presents were brought
including an extension table, set of dishes
etc, which were presented IN due form by
Mr.. j. S Cutting. The happy recipients OF
OF the surprise desire to express through The
PHOENIX due thanks to their friends for this
kind rem mbrance
Rev. Dr. Cows lecture on the "Perils of
the Republic was given at Academy hall on
Monday evening last. 1t was an able and
eloquent presentation Of facts and principles
which should be poudered by ALL
The fall term of Glenwood Seminary will
close on Tuesday, next. There will be rhe-
torlcGl exercises in the hall on Monday even
ing.
The CongreGationalsts are preparing to
slate the roof of their parsonage.
The Babtists have nearly completed ex.
ttnsve repairs on their church.
Charles Harris expects to occupy his new
house early next week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

1t is understood that Commissioner Raum
will recommend that all internal revenue tax
es be taken of, except those on whskey aud
tobacco.
1t is said that from Oct. %, 1917, to July
l, 1852, the enormous number of ., 3Sl 600 .
600 internal revenue stamps were sold for
SGGS, 600, 900, and not a stamp was lost al
though they were sent through the mails in
the ordinary manner.
Attorney General Brewster has no conf
dence in the grand jury now in session at
Washington, and will not allow a single case
against the star route jury to go before it.
1t is reported at Washington that P. Il.
Beauregard, who has for some time past been
lottery manager at New Orleans at $40 600
ayear, is about to marry the widow of Com
modore Vanderbilt. They are old-time &C
quaintances.
Prussia has an annual deficiency of about
S. 600, 900, while the United States has a
surplus of $50, 900, 900, and yet the Germans
think they can give MS points on political
economy.
1t was one of Thurlow Weeds recent con-
tributions to political history that he organ
lied the movement that in 1868 made Gen
Grant the Republican instead of the Demo-
cratic nominee for President According To
his story, Dean Richmond, Peter Cagger and
Cornelius Wendell the successors of the Old
Albany Regency, had quietly arranged to
make Gen. Grant the Democratic candidate
Hearing of this Weed got a number of prolni-
nent New York Republicans to formally make
the nomination, while he himself urged its
acceptance on the war hero. The plan work
ed beautifully and the Democrats had the
odds IN the campaign turned heavily against
them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

year, he devoted himself again to literary
pursuits, and in 1868 on account of failing
health he withdrew from the editorship of
the evening journal. In 1865 he removed to
New York city aud became the editor Of the
Commercial Advertiser Since 1868, inhrm
health has compelled him to Withdraw from
active labor although during that time he
has published number OF interesting works
Mr.. Weed was the last of his line. Of old
time editors and politicians and it is difficult
for the men Of this generation to understand
what power no was in the politics of fifty
years ago He was entirely without personal
ambition, and his genius for organization and
the management of men was always directed
simply to secure the success of the party or
the principles in which he believed. He was
the most genial and perfect of gentlemen, to
young people he was most charming, and his
later years have been spent in gracious and
dignifed retirement in his own home, sur
rounded by his books and his family, and in
the enjoyment to the very last of an earnest
and intelligent interest in all the affairs of the
day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The relatives and friends of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Chauneey Jillson, to the number of 80, gath.
cred at their residence on Monday evening,
the 2Oth, to remind them that it was the 44th
anniversary of their welded life, and bring
ing presents as tokens of good will. Among
the presents were about $40 in cash a tea
set valued at 81 60 under wear, table cloths,
two pair Of slippers, napkins, and a variety
OF other articles, in all valued at sac. There
was a wedding cake of generous dimensions
ON which were the figures 1888 and 1852
raised in bold relief A generous collation.
was served by the ladies present, after which
s. W. Wilson, Esq, in few well spoken
words, IN behalf of the donors, presented the
numerous gifts to Mr. and Mrs. Jillson. Mr.
Jlllson responded in feeling and appreoa-
tive speech. Music aud dancing were inter-
sPeFsod during the evening and on the
whole it was q very pleasant social gathering,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24


As is elsewhere briefly announced, Col.
Rockers bill, as chairman of the Ways and
Means committee, to raise the revenue for the
support Of the state by direct tax on rail
road, express, telegraph, telephone, transpor-
tation, insurance and trust companies, and
savings banks, has passed tho House by the
very strong vote of 1872 to 20. During the
spirited debate which proceeded the final pas.
sage of the bill Col Hooker offered several
amendments the purpose of which was to
render the bill more effective by making its
language clearer and more comprehensive.
These amendments were all adopted. Mr..
Childs of Bennington opposed the bill on the
ground that it was unjust and unconstitution-
al, and warned the House that, however much
they might tax the companies in the way pro-
posed, they could not collect cent of the tax.
The great revenue, he said, existed only in
the brilliant imagination of the magnificent
chairman of the magnificent ways and means
committee"
Speaker Martin made very strong speech
in favor of the bill, and quoted numerous au-
thorities showing that the bill was constitu-
tional beyond question. Mr. Martin also de-
scribed the pulling and hauling which takes
place between towns and counties under the
present method and which makes the whole
system sham. Mr.. Martin answered the
argument that the proposed tax must come
out of the people in the end, and closed by
urging that those corporations which enjoyed
in special manner the protection of our
courts and laws should pay at least their Just
share of the public burdens. Mr. Wing of
Montpelier also supported the bill in an able
speech. Mr.. Abel of West Haven could not
support the bill on account of the provision
that, if there should be deficit, then the tax
should be apportioned around among the diff
ferent towns per capita. Some time, he said,
there might be a deficit, and then this bill
would do great injustice to many towns. Col.
Hooker answered this objection by saying
that the tax on savings banks and the round
houses and machine shops of railroads was
distributed among the smaller towns. The
committee designed that this should be done.
Col. Hooker then reviewed the general pur-
poses of the bill and eulogized them. He
believed the bill, if it became law, would be
of the greatest benefit to the state-as much
so as the great law of 1880, which people
criticised when it was passed, but which was
now the most popular law ever enacted. On
demand of Judge Thompson of Irasburgh,
the yeas and nays were called, and the bill
was passed by the overwhelming vote already
recorded.
There will be opposition to the measure in
the Senate, but its final passage is assured.
The people believe in the principle on which
the bill is founded, and there is no doubt of
their approval of this attempt to embody the
principle in statute form.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24
Death OF ThurIow weed.

Thurlow Weed, the veteran printer, Jour
nalist and politician died athis home in New
York on Wednesday morning. surrounded by
his children and grandchildren. He died SO
easily that it was almost impossible to tell
when life fled He was unconscious and had
been since Tuesday afternoon, when his last
act and sign of consciousness was the pres
sure of a daughters hand, to whom he then
looked as though he wished to speak The
immediate cause of his last illness was a
slight cold contracted early in October. The
main facts in the career of this marked figure
in the politics of the last 80 years are embed
led in the following paragraph;
Mr.. Weed was born in Cairo, Greene Co..
N. Y, Nov. 10. 1877 At an early age he
was an apprentice in the office of Mr.. Macky
Croswell printer in Catskill. In the war
of 1872 he served with credit, and soon after
its close he established the Agricultural at
Norwich, Chenango county, N. Y. From
1921 to 1881 he edited various journals among
which was the "Anti- Masonic ENQUIRER"
published in Rochester. During the anti
Masonic excitement in New York, in 1867,
he was the leader of the party opposed to the
Masons, and was twice elected by it to the
lower house of the state Legislature. During
lou ne was Oh great service IN securing the
election of Dewitt Clinton as Governor of
New York. In 1880 he removed to Albany
and assumed the editorship of the Albany
Evening journal, paper established in the
interests of the anti-Jaokson party. From
this time till 1862 he was a prominent politi-
cal leader, first of the Wing and subsequent
ly of the Republican party, and was promi-
nent in securing the Presidential nominations
of Harrison, Taylor aud Scott, always acting
as an Independent ad wiser of each convention.
He advocated the election of Fremont in
1890, and of Lincoln in 1860, although in
both cases he exerted his influence in favor of
the nomination of Mr. Seward In Novem-
Der 1861. he was sent to Europe by President
Lincoln in semi-diplomatic capacity. Re-
turning home after an absence of nearly
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24
BrattIeDoro * bennington naiIro nd.


meeting of the gentlemen named as COM
missioners in the act of the Legislature incor-
porating the Brattleboro & Bennington rail
road was held at Gen. Lypdes office in this
village on Monday afternoon. majority of
the board were present and an organization
was effected by the election of Edward Crosby
chairman and W. p. Jones secretary. Mr..
Crosby gave short account of the steps tax
en- and the work done thus far in this enter
prise, and after some general discussion it
was voted to open the books for subscriptions
as the charter provides. Edward Crosby, W.
W. Lynde, j. H. Kidder, A. A. Butterfeld,
Geo. L. Clarke, L. X. Fuller, and o. E. But
terrified were named committee of the COM
missioners to solicit and receive subscriptions,
and dates were appointed for this committee
to be in the several towns interested. Full
particulars are given as to these dates in the
legal notice which appears in our advertising
columns to-day.
1t hardly need be said that the charter for
the road having been secured and all necessary
preliminary steps having been taken, the
time for active persistent work OIL the part of
every friend of the enterprise has come. 1t
is especially to be hoped that the requisite
$4,000 of stock may be promptly subscribed
so that the election of directors and the form
al organization of the company may take
place. Every friend of the enterprise in
every town on the line of the proposed road
must consider himself committee of one to
see that proper interest is awakened, and
he must make ready to work to the end and
till success is achieved in spite of every obsta-
Gle and encouragement which may be met
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The granting by the Legislature of tbo
charter for the Brattleboro and Benninoton
railroad has given great satisfaction to tba
people in this section. Much interest il beino
felt in this important enterprise, and il is bs,
coming the generally settled conviction N
our citizens that tho road is a necessity and
very essential to the interests and prosperitv
of this part Of the county. As the prons,
steps are being taken for permanent organ
ization and there Is generally increasing in.
terest felt, the prospect for the road being
built and put in operation at no distant per
cd is very encouraging. According TO tbs
act Of incorporation the commissioners 10,
Nottingham are A. A. Butterfield. II q
Porter, w. p. Jones, II. G. Milington and
A. A. Wilder, and the books for subscriptions
to the capital stock for this town will he
opened at Jacksonville on "Wednesday the en-
Of December next.
The first cool wave of the fine season has
been passing over US with occasional lipbt
falls of snow. On the 18th inst the mereTrv
dropped within 8 . of zero.
Our village schools will commence on
Monday Dec. 4th the higher department
will be taught by Mr.. Graham from Massacbu.
sets, and the primary by Miss Nettie J
Morse of this place, teacher of the last term
The schools in district No. will commence
at the same time, taught by Miss Vaughan, Of
Halifax
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24
LEI



Now York is still doubtful state, bnl is
conceded 10 bn such by the home organ Of
Gov..,lect Cleveland. notwithstanding the
enormous minority which h. received. The
vote cast for Cleveland, judging from the full
returns ;hus far received, viii hc lees than
thnt given for Hancock and the greater pro.
portion Of -tay-at homes were un doubted
ly Republicans. The Prohibition candidate
fOr Governor rec lived a., 900 or 5O, OOD votes.
instead Of the scattering plumber usually cast
for this ticket and they were mostly given
By Republicans who wouldn't vote for Folger
AMI yet who couldn't quite bring Themselves
to vote the Democratic ticket Iu psuusyl.
wanna Pa'ti,Yr is elected by minority vote
The result va North Carolina and some other
parts Of the South indicates that, under good
mGnagema ID, and with popular national pol
icy, the Republicans might recover some Of
the lost ground there. The Democrats are
not cocksure OF winning Ia 1854, and the lev
el headed among them know 1t.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The king Of Corea has made an extraordi-
nary confession of sin. 1t is doubted il the
ruler of any nation ever made one more extra.
ordinary. Il have been for II years at the
head Of the nation, he says, although was
wanting in ability. My administration has
been failure, and abuses have arisen in the
Government through my fault | repent, but
it is too late. Since / occupied the throne
have made many improvements in roads and
other things, and both rich aud poor have had
to suffer under the burden. This is my sin.
have often altered the currency and sacri6
ced the interest OF the people This is my
sin. have aoted against religious doctrines
| have wasted the revnue. This is my sin.
Bribery has been carried on publicly. The
complaints of the victimized have not reached
my ear. This is my sin. The taxes have
been embezzled and the business of the peo-
pie ruined. This is my sin. l am ashamed
to come before the people again. will pu-
rify my mind and repent my former mis-
doings."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

A SHuEwD Defence Frank Weiss. the cd
itor Of an illustrated German comic paper at
Erie, Pa, is on trial for libel and has succeed.
cd in lighting the Law with its own weapons
in a very amusing way. The district attorney
at the opening Of the prosecution claimed the
right to stand aside jurors under an ancient
law Of Edward /, never repealed and once
sustained by the supreme court Of Peunsyl-
vania by some musty decision In thi. way.
every German or Irish juror was thrown ont,
the court asserting to the absurd supremacy
OF this law of 800 years ago. Weiss, who is a
small, feeble, melancholy looking man, then
concluded if they were going in for medieval
law, he would have some. So he insisted on
the trial of the case by ordeal Of fire and 10y
combat! He iioored the court with his cita.
tons of unrepealed law, aud at last accounts
the suit was still in progress, with more fun
in the court than there ever was in the news
paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

David Eager has bought and moved into
Mrs. Benson's house at West Wardsboro.
There was social gathering of young
people at Lyman Holden's Wednesday even
ing.
Dor Plimpton and wife have gone to
Westboro, Mass, to work in a straw shop dur
ing the winter.
Thirty five of our townsmen signed the
first road petition circulated by Frank Chase,
and last week nearly all had the pleasure OF
handing over $3.50 each to pay expenses
this, added to the assessment of $40 each on
the second, makes the nice little sum of $l2
total, about $500 thrown away. 1t would be
a serious undertaking now to get petitioners
for road in this vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

Mr.. E. N. ODER and Miss Ada Barber,
teachers Of the village schools spring and fall
terms, closed the autumn terms Nov. 10th
with the usual examinations, which showed
their teaching to have been of high order.
In Mr.. Obers department the following prizes
were awarded; First class Lillian Wilson took
the first prize, Johnnie Burnham second, Jennie
Coombs third Second class, Matte Uolburn
was awarded the first prize, Katie Wiswell
the second and Ella Holbrook the third. The
first and second prizes in each class were hon.
Orary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

The burning of the house in which jacob
Pierce and Benjamin his son. lived, has left
them in very destitute circumstances for the
winter. All their clothing except what they
had on was burned. The produce in store
for winter was all consumed. Everything
which made their home comfortable was lost,
MIR. Pierce is So years old and is almost help.
less and wholly dependent. Perhaps some
of his friends will extend the helping hand
and spare something of food or clothing to
make him and his son, also dependent for the
present, comfortable during the pinching cold
of winter.
Rev. j. Merrill, expecting to be absent
from bis people on Thanksgiving Day, will
deliver discourse appropriate to that occa-
sion next Sunday Nov. 26th. Subject IRE.
lationn of the Christian Home to the Church
and the State"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-24

-Rev Amos Foster has gone TO Concord
Mass, to spend the winter with his son in law,
Rev. Mr. Circuit.
The public examination of teachers will
take place on Saturday of this week at the
school house in District No. l, commencing
at 10 o'clock A. u.
Rev. S. H. McColester, lately of Bellows
Falls, will deliver a temperance lecture in the
town hall on Monday evening next, Nov. ~.
He will also lecture in the Congregational
church on Tuesday evening in the lecture
course, on From Jerusalem to the Jordan"
The lecture to commence at I. 30 p. NJ
The Gospel revival meetings which have
been held at the town hall for some days
past and which have been frequently men
toned in your paper. will close next Sabbath
with special services at one o'clock and seven
O'Clock, p. NJ. Subject at one o'clock, mo
mere surface reform, but a new life" it's
too early to speak of the full results of these
efforts, but enough is known to cheer and de-
light every Christian heart; for not only have
the children been led to Christ in their tender
years, and young men aud women, but men of
mature years, whose names are tower Of
strength in the community. The ordinance
OF baptism will be administered after the SER
mon in the afternoon. DIR. Dewitt and Prof.
Markham will be at East Putney the three first
hlBhNa VI next week. hlleE which they VIII
leave for their next meeting. Con-
Three children were baptized in the pond
at the rear of Gilson's hotel last Sunday.
On Saturday evening last, DIR. Dewitt
gave avery interesting and instructive lecture,
descriptive of his travels in California and the
Yosemite valley.
G. w. Tibbitts informs his patrons that
he is prepared to serve oysters in all the styles
of the art.
Union Thanksgiving services Thursday
morning. Rev. E. Smiley will preach the
sermon.
The new bridge, road and abutments be.
low the paper mill are completed, and the
road open to the public.
The revival meetings under the manage.
ment of Dr. Dewitt have continued through
the week and next week he will be at East
Putney