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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13
The Guiteau Trial

Last Saturday the arguments of counsel
upon legal points began. The first prayer
of the prosecution was that the court declare
that the test of responsibility in respect to
human intelligence is the power to distin-
guish between right and wrong The next
prayer declared that if any human being
possessed of that degree of intelligence COM
mits crime, he is responsible for it. Mr..
Davidge opened the arguments for the prose-
cution; Mr.. Reed replied for the defense and
was followed by Mr.. Scoville, whose argu-
ment was not completed until Monday. On
Tuesday Judge Porter closed the arguments
for the defense on the law points in a scath-
ing denunciation of the prisoners crime and
mastery attack upon the prayers of the de-
Tense. Guiteau quailed under the inyeotiye.
and lost his usual audacity, although his be-
havior was more outrageous than at any pre-
vious time during the trial. At the conelu-
sion of Judge Porters argument Judge Cox
rendered his decision on the law points, his
ruling being mainly against the prisoner.
On the question of jurisdiction he held that
the weight of both English and American
authorities is in favor of jurisdiction where
the blow takes place. He felt at liberty TO
adopt and announce the doctrine (which con-
formed to common sense) that the iurisdic-
ton was complete where the fatal wound had
been inflicted, and that therefore the place
of death was immaterial. Judge Cox decided
that the legal test of responsibility is whether
the accused knew the difference between
right and wrong, and defined the rule of ey.
idence to be that if the jury have a reasona-
BILE doubt of the guilt of the accused thew
must give him the benefit of it, The Judge
also ruled that if Guiteau knew he was viola.
ting the law it is no excuse that he believed
he was doing public good even if such be-
lief actually existed. Nor would a belief
that he was inspired excuse him if such be-
lief be the result of his own reasoning and
reflection.
On Thursday Mr.. .Davidge began the open
ing argument to the jury, Guiteau interrupt
ing as usual. At the hour of adjournment
Judge Cox asked if the counsel had ANYTHING
to say for or against allowing Guiteau 70
plead for himself before the jury. The dis
trict attorney protested against allowing him
to again act as his own counsel and Judge
Cox at last told Mr.. Seoville to read over the
prisoners speech and let him know in the
morning if there was anything in it which he
desired to go before the jury, but without
stating whether he would permit the prisoner
to speak or not.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

On Monday last the United States Supreme
Court rendered decision in the case of
Thos. L. Jam IS vs.. O. G. Campbell, involving
the validity Of the re-issued patent recently
granted to Marcus p. Norton upon an i'm
proved post Office haud-stamp now in general
use in all the postoffices of the country A
large amount of damages had been claimed
against the government The court held
that the re-issued patent was void, and the
decree Of the circuit court was reversed.
This cause was heard before Judge Wheeler
at Brattle5oro, some three or four years ago,
ex-Attorney General Will ANS aud other dis
tinguished counsel appearing in the case.
1t is possible that this unto ward decision may
have a quie.ing effect on some of Mr.. Nor
tons soaring railroad schemes which for
some time past have been more or less talked
about in local circles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13
THE SMALL POX.

Since last Tuesday two new cases Of
smallpox and one Of varioloid have develop
ed in the Streeter family, where the first case
appeared two weeks ago. The new cases of
small. pox are those Of a girl OF and boy Of
II years. The varioloid case is that Of Mrs.
Bemis, woman about 30 years old. Her
case is a very light one, not combining her 10
her bed. The small pox cases are mild ones,
though well pronounced. From what source
the disease developed still remains mystery.
The Streeter family are completely isolated
and DIR. Bruce, the physician in charge, as
sures us of his belief that no member of the
family has left the premises in the past fort
night. In Brattleboro no apprehension is felt
of the spread of the disease from that source.
The Guilford seleotmen show commendable
promptness and humanity in the case, hay
ing given DR.. Bruce a credit at one Of the
Brattleboro grocery stores, with instructions
to supply the Streeter family with such things
as may be necessary in his discretion.
All sorts Of rumors are flying about, but we
assure our out-of-town readers that we have
told the whole truth in this matter, and that
we will continue TO do So whatever the de-
velopmonts may be. We desire also to re-
mind our out. of-town, and all other readers,
Of the necessity Of prompt and thorough vac
cination and revaccination because there
is smallpox ia Brattleboro, but because,
with 80 much of the disease in the country, and
with our universal means OF travel and COM
munication, there is no community however
remote, which is secure against case of
smallpox by importation.
Ldter.-On his visit there this morning DR..
Bruce found another member Of the Streeter
family, a boy of Is, down with varioloid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

Sundays senatorial elections in France re-
suited, as it was supposed they would, in an
overwhelming Republican triumph. There
were seventy five regular vacancies to fill, and
four vacancies caused by the death of mem
bers whose terms had not expired. While in
making gain of twenty-five members the
Republicans have secured an unmistakable
majority, it does not follow that M. Gambetta
will obtain the same control in this branch of
the government that he has in the Chamber
of Deputies. In France the Republican par
ty is broken up into so many groups that it is
misleading to speak of Republican majority.
The Clericals and Irreconcilables often ioin
forces in a vote, while the conservative Re-
publicans, under the leadership of NJ Jules
Simon, are not at all likely to give support to
the progressive measures of the present min
istry. 1t is, however, to be hoped that suf-
ficient number of Liberal Republicans have
been chosen to relieve NJ Gambetta from the
labor of compromising and dickering, which
has frittered away the force and character of
previous ministries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

The school at Wilder Hollow, taught by
John Gleason, and the school in the Doolit-
tie district taught by Miss Alice Adams, TO
close the winter terms united and gave a
grand exhibition at the church last Friday
evening The exercises were very interesting
and the house was well filled with an atten-
tive audience.
The singing school is progressing finely
at the city hall under the taition of L. S.
Richardson.
There was a social gathering of about 70
at Herbert Barretts Tuesday evening. The
time was pleasantly spent in social inter
course, dancing and partaking of an oyster
supper.
Quite a good number of our citizens
have improved the opportunity this week to
visit Brattleboro on half-fare tickets.
As general rule we do not rejoice over
snow storms in this section, but all seem to
feel glad that we are now favored in having
sleighing. There are large quantities of logs,
lumber, hemlock bark and wood that will
now be hauled as fast as possible.
e. A. Plimpton, Esq, started across the
mountain Wednesday on a visit to Salem.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

The ladies of the Methodist benevolent
society met on Wednesday evening with Mrs.
L. Stacy.
Vital statistics of the town for the year
1881 include ten births, twelve deaths and
thirteen marriages.
Rev. L. NJ. Pierce received a generous
cash donation as the fruits of surprise visit
on New Years eve.
Snow enough for shedding is a matter of
great rejoicing on the part of teamsters and
lumbermen.
: Miss Lucy Doolittle, teacher in the
kindergarten at Northampton, after spending
Boston officially.
w. E. Marshall of Fitchburg gives the
third lecture in the course ON Friday evening
Subject, 1.-The National Park in the Yellow
stone Valley" to be illustrated with stereop-
ticon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

Last Tuesday evening Mountain Home
Grange recognized, and had an oyster supper
and good time generally. The following Of
fcers we're elected
Master, A. o. Coleman; overseer, @. P. Burbee
lecturer ]. Emery; steward, c. l. Liyermore assist
ant steward, Gershom Taylor; chaplain, Henry Vince
ler treasurer, Mrs T. Taylor; secretary Frank Full
Ter; Ratekeeper, David Gale Ceres Victoria Benson
Pomona Mrs. q. p Bufbee; Flora, Mrs. G. L. LIVER
more; lady assistant steward, Mrs. q. Taylor.
Another of our aged citizens has passed
away-Mr Oliver Harwood, who died at the
residence Of his son-in-law, Abner Phillips. on
the 9th inst, aged %. Mr. Harwood came
to this place about % years ago, from Athol
Mass. TO which place his remains we're taken
for interment after the funeral at the house of
Mr.. Phillips on Monday. He had long been
a member Of the Baptist church, and Of him
it may be truly said that he was 'cut down
like shock of corn fully ripe for the harvest. Z"
-Alyah Styles is quite sick at the house of
his employer, James Kendall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13
A GROWL
ABOUT THE WAY BRArTLEBoRo Is TREATED IN
THE MATTER OF RAILROAD CONNECTIONS.

ABOUT THE WAY BRA-TLEBoRo IS TREATED IN
THE NATTER OF RAILROAD CONNECTIONS.
"A change of time went into effect ON the
Fitchburg and New London Northern railroads
last Monday, which, as usual, is detrimental
to the interests of Brattleboro. BY change
on the Fitohburg road our 10 o'clock A. NJ
train on the New London road, makes no
connection west of Millers Falls, and the $3.50
p. NJ. train makes no connection at Millers
Falls for Boston, but Boston passengers must
go over the Boston a. Albany road via Palmer,
though through the kindness of Mr. Bentley
of the New London Northern, passengers are
tioketed through at the same price as via
Fitchburg. The O'Clock A. NJ. train out of
Boston is discontinued, and morning passen-
gers for Brattleboro must leave Boston at the
uncomfortable hour of $50, reaching here at
ll:52 instead of 1926, as formerly, Under
this very interesting arrangement the only
decent or practicable connections for Boston
are by either the 4:20 or 1000 A. NJ. trains.
and passengers from Boston must leave that
city either at 6:30 A. NJ or o'clock p. NJ. II
the intention OF the railroad was to cut off or
discourage all travel between Brattleboro and
Boston, as well as with way stations on the
Fitchburg line, the arrangement could hardly
be bettered. The plea of the roads, we
know, Is that the old arrangement of trains
did not pay at this season, but it is fact
which cannot be disputed that, whatever ar
engagements are made, the accommodation OF
Bratteboro seems TO be the last factor taken
into consideration. Towns above and below
us can be readily reached at all seasons, but
the Brattleboro branch aud passengers for the
narrowgauge are left to be accommodated or
not, as occasion may happen. Brattleboro
people have not forgotten that $3.50, 900 went
from here to help build the Vermont & Mas
saehusetts road and there is some consolation
in the fact that repeated lessons of this kind
are stirring our people up to think more and
more seriously about the necessity, as mat
ter of self.proteetion, of better connections
TO the south and east. When we get a second
Boston connection, via the Massachusetts, Cen
tfal at Amherst, Brattleboro may possibly be
of some account in the eyes of the railroad
world.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

According to newspaper accounts the tenn
peranee war at st. Adams has ended. and in
answer to numerously signed petition the
hotels have reopened, with an understanding
that they are to be run, unmolested, on a
basis, as regards liquor-selling, the same as
before they closed If this means that thew
are simply and only to supply the legitimate
demands of bona fide guests, very good. If
1t means that the hotels have bulldozed the
community into allowing them to violate the
law OF the state with immunity, through open
DarS' or otherwise the result is public dis
grace bad setback to the cause of tenn.
peranee, and an added evidence that there is
screw loose in our temperance sentiment as
well as in Our state legislation on the Houor
question We imagine that, if the bottom
truth were known, the "numerously. signed
peuuon' was a cunningly devised scheme to
let The hotel men down easy, and to helm
tnsnl to re'race very silly sAd boyish step.
We imagine, also, that, for a time, at least
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

Hon. Edwin M. Stoughton, the well-known
lawyer died at New York last Saturday. Mr.
Stoughton was born in Springfield, this state
May l, 1918. Going to New York at the age
of nineteen years, he began at once the study
of the profession of law. lie was retained in
many cases, notably patent suits, like those
over the Goodyear patents and in the Wood
worth planning. machine case and was retain
ed by Boss Tweed at the commencement Of
his troubles, though taking no active part in
his defence. He also conducted the Emma
mine litigation for the stockholders. Up to
the administration of Gen. Grant Mr.. Slough
ton was Democrat in politics; but when
complaints were made concerning the Presi-
dents use of the army in Louisiana, he wrote
and published an elaborate defence of the
Presidents action. From that time on Mr..
Stoughton was Republican. He was prom
inent in the election of 1876, when he de-
Tended Mr. Hayess title to the presidency in
an argument as counsel before the electoral
commission Mr.. Stoughton was made min
lister to Russia in 1877, position be held for
about two years. Locally he was known as
having been Waite's counsel in the great or
gan case. He had fine summer residence at
Windsor, and his body was carried there for
hurinI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

Prof. Frank Bradford, assisted by Mr..
and Mrs. @. NJ. Russell, gave some very en-
tertaining and instructive readings at the
church Tuesday evening, Jan, 10, and were
listened to by an audience OF 80 with good
attention and appreciation.
Mr. Thomas Boyle was quite seriously
hum by falling in his barn. 1t is thought
some of his ribs were cracked by the fall
Medical aid was summoned.
Chester Rice is very sick with pneumo-
mia. George Rice 10 .s;iso on the sick list
d. The school in the village is progressing
finely, with Miss Gertie Sherman as teacher.
1t is expected that Rev. Mr.. Merrill of
Dummerston will preach in West Dover on
Sunday, Jan. IL, at 1890 A. N. All are invit-
ed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

1t is curious state of things that is dis
closed in the just-published letter of the late
postmaster-general to the president, by which
it appears that the laws regulating the depart
ment are such that the department has no dis
erection in the acceptance of bids. What is
known as the Boone combination had made
over $4,000 bids and received 29G contracts.
With few exceptions, the bonds offered as
security for these contracts were absolutely
worthless; and the postmaster general, be-
coming aware that the same combination was
about to put in large number of additional
bids, supported presumably by equally worth
less bonds, applied to the special government
counsel to know if the department had the
right TO reject the bids made by this corrupt
combination. He was informed that the de-
partment had no such right, and probably
large number of new fraudulent bids would
have been put in had not the evidence in the
hands of the government been such as to war
rant it in arresting some of the managers of
the straw-bid scheme, and beginning criminal
proceedings against them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

The Springfield Republican has a pointed
and sensible editorial on smallpox, rejecting
severely on the wicked recklessness" of fam
lilies or physicians who conceal cases of the
dreaded disease, instances Of such conceal
ment having happened at Holyoke, Mass, as
well as in New York city and other places.
On the other hand, the Republican COM
ments with equal severity on those persons.
who, although they have been properly vac
cinated, go into panic over case of small
pox. persons well vaccinated are as rule
safe, and doctors who have to treat the dis
ease should not be regarded as Pariahs" At
the present time, with smallpox prevailing
IN very many of the centres of population,
and with the disease cropping out all over the
country no community, small or large, can
feel itself absolutely secure against a case of
smallpox occurring by importation. The
thing for sensible people to do is to be prop
erly vaccinated or revaccinated, as the case
may be, and then to go about ones ordinary
business with composure and without silly
apprehension.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13
ENIx AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDAY, 49, 1882

triotic feelings were as he thought insulted,
he became almost pugnaoious, and rose to
level of holy wrath that made him seem like
the incarnate spirit Of the imperlled nation"
Judge Pierpoints funeral took place at Yer
gennes on Tuesday, special trains bringing
many people from st. Adams, Montpelier,
Rutland and intermediate stations. Gov.
Farnham, Lieut.. Gov Barstow, ex-Govs.
Smith and Stewart, aud all the associates ex-
cept Judge Veazey, were present The ser
vices were held at the Congregational church,
the pastor, Rev. G.. Il. Hall, assisted by Prof.
Torrey of Burlington and Rev. j. G.. johnson
of Rutland, officiating. Judges Barrett and
Redfeld, who had been Judge Pierpoints as
sociates longest, made remarks by request Of
the family. Judges Royce, Taft, Ross, Pow
ers Lawyers f. E. Woodbridge and f. J.
Phelps were the bearers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

THE FULLER TRIAL ENDS IN VERDICT OF
GUILTY.

THE FULLER TRIAL ENDS IN VERDICT OF
GUILTY.
The last witness for the defence in the
Fuller trial was the respondent himself, who
corroborated most of the witnesses for the
defense, and said that he was too lame the
day Of the murder, August %, to drive up
the cows, tha4 he took supper at . O'Clock
and did not leave his house till the next
morning. He denied that he made threats
against Witham, and said that the guns and
bullet molds in his house had not been used
by him since last winter. ross-examination
tended TO weaken his testimony. The argu-
ments occupied the day Saturday and a part
of Monday. On Tuesday the jury brought
in verdict Of guilty Of murder in the frst
degree.
The trial of William II. Keefe for the
murder of William O'Brien of SearsburR, is
now in progress. The evidence of the prose
cution goes to show that Keefe inflicted fatal
injuries on O'Brien July Is, 1881, in fight
near Hoosick, begun while racing their
horses.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

The ladies' Good Samaritan society Bap-
tisD will hold a sociRbe at the town hall
Wednesday evening, Jan. 18th. The eXer-
cises will include music, dialogues recitations
and tableaux, after which ice cream ard cake
will be served.
AT the annual meeting of the temperance
society, Monday evening, the following off.
GERS were elected: E. o. Gassett, president;
John Robertson, j. C. Bolster B. L. Shaw,
vice presidents L. b. Puffer, treasurer; Dorr
Clough, secretary; b. L. Shaw, F. W. Lewis,
]. w. StOwell, executive committee A. N.
Kidder, musical director; Jennie Thwing, or
ganist.
Mr. Hammond of Worcester, Mass, who
is said TO be a very able trance speaker, will
lecture on "Spiritualism" at the town hall
next Friday evening, 20th inst. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13
The View ChIefIu.r,ce.

Hon. Homer E. Royce, the new Chief JUS
tice, was born in Berkshire, Vt, in 1919. He
received common school education and
studied for the law, entering upon its prac-
tice in his native place. He was a member
of the House from Berkshire in slG.7, and
in 1861, and was a Senator from Franklin
county in 1s49.50 and 81, and states attorney
in 1916 and "A. He was elected q member OF
Congress from the Third District in $50, SO,
and CO. and elected Judge of the Supreme
Court in 1870, and has received continuous
elections since. He has been resident OF
st. Adams since 1868.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

The dentist, Mr.. Fred A. Woodbury., is
still in town.
Only two prisoners are now in jail, and
those two are allowed their liberty during
the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt have come to Fay
etteville, with the purpose of spending
time here during the continuance Of Mr. De-
Wits i'll health.
The officers of the Sons of Temperance
for the next quarter are j. ]. Green, W. P,
Mrs X. Howard, W. A. Mrs Frank Fish,
r. S., Lula Davidson, A. II. s., Edwin Brooks,
treasurer, Abbie Higgins f. S., Chas Good
enough, c., Augusta Merrifeld, A. G.. Geo.
Richardson, o. s., Mrs c. A. Downs, i. s,
NJ. Davidson, chaplain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13
Local Intelligence.
AnnOuncenenta.

Special meeting Of Columbian Lodge, No. 49, f.
IA NJ, will be held at Masonic Hall on Tuesday eve
ming Jan II, at ~ O'Clock. All Master Masons In
good standing are cordially invited to attend. Work;
"E. A."d degree.
BY order of W. NJ H. e. TAYLOR, Sec'y.
special communication Of Brattleboro Lodge, No.
1O2 r. A. NJ will be held at Masonic hall nextMon-
day evening, jan. 10, at TIA o'clock. Work: Third
degree. All Master Masons in good standing are cor
daily invited. By order Of the W. NJ
J. L. s1MONDs secy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

Six inches of snow, aud who says we are
not glad to see it?
Our butcher, @. F. Gleason, has taken
partner, Fred Allen, who has been with him
the past year, and is a business and worthy
young man.
Parties have been looking over the build
ings formerly used as tAnnery by Pomroy
d Barber, with view of converting it into
factory for working up the surplus timber
which these hills are covered with, and
grand opening it would be for any live parties
that may desire to come. K.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13
West Dummeraton.

Miss Fannie Briggs is very low with ty-
phoid pneumonia.
The new side-lamps with fixtures, given
to our church by Mr.. VanDoorn of Bratile-
boro, are highly appreciated.
The donation TO our pastor occurs on the
18th. 1t is hoped the church and society will
turn out well, making their good wishes man
ifest in substantial manner H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

-Newfane people will be interested in the
following item from the Boston Evening
Traveller of the 9th inst. ''At the Mt
Vernon Chapel last evening, Mr. Goodnow
superintendent of the Sabbath school, was
made the grateful recipient of valuable mar
BILE clock, fianked with q pair of rich vases
The affair had the rare merit of a genuine
surprise, the impromptu subscription Of $50
having been collected within day or two Of
the presentation by the young ladies'"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-01-13

In the Senate on Monday the debate on Mr.
Sherman's three-per-cent refunding bill be-
gan, Mr.. Sherman speaking in advocacy OF the
measure and Messrs Mcpherson and Bayard
in opposition. On Tuesday, Senators Bayard
and Beck spoke on the Morrill, tariff commits
sion bill, the former favoring and the latter
opposing it. In the House, after debate
which took wide range, both the contestants
from Utah were refused admission until the
committee on elections shall decide in the
case