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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

SLIGHT ACCIDENT RESULTING IN DEATH.
Several weeks ago Mr.. William F. Pike.
a man who stood six feet three in his stock.
ings and of nearly POO lbs. avoirdupois,a very
Hercules in strength, was unloading logs for
Underwood Co., when the twister slipped
from his hand, striking a severe blow under
the arm yet he kept about his work some
two weeks, until it became so swollen and
painful that doctor was called, aud he took
to his bed, where he lay a terrible sufferer un-
til death released him on the morning of the
23d inst. Nh. Pike was a man who had seen
his full share of the worlds misfortunes. In
the fall of 1870 his house and everything he
possessed was destroyed by fire, aud for sew
eral years past his wife has been an invalid
yet through it all he had struggled bravely on
and established "A reputation for industry,
integrity and honor, second to none, and his
loss will be deeply felt by his neighbors and
friends, who all extend heartfelt sympathy
to the bereayed wife
Santa Claus made his annual trip to In
ion hall Monday evening aud there distribut.
ed the fruitage of love from two heavily la
den trees, q.
The Woman's Christian Temperance I'm
will meet with Miss Augusta Mortified next
Wednesday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29
PoIirlcnI A..e..nen,..

Mr. Edmunds, for the Senate Judiciary
Committee, reported to the Senate last Sat
urday, bill to prohibit political assessments.
The bill would seem stringent and sweep
ing enough to eiTectually cover the ground
and wipe out one of tho denominations of our
modern politics 1t provides
FirSt-That no person in the service Of the
government, whether legislative, executive,
or judicial shall, directly or indirectly, solicit
or receive, or be in any mauuer-concerned in
soliciting or receiving, any assessment, sub
scripton, or contribution for any political
purpose whatever from any officer, clerk, or
employc of the United States or from any
person receiving any salary or compensation
from moneys derived from the Treasury of
the United States.
SecORd-That 10 person shall, in any room
or building occupied in the discharge of Of
fetal duties by any officer or omployt of the
United States mentioned in this act. solicit or
receive any contribution Of money or any
other thing of value for any political purpose
whatever.
Third-That no such officer or employc of
the United States shall discharge or promote
or degrade or in any manner change the Of
fetal rank or compensation OF any other Of
ficer or employG, or promise or threaten so to
do, by reason Of any vote such officer or en-
ployG has given or withheld, or may purpose
to give or withhold, at any political election,
or for giving or Withholding or neglecting to
make any contribution of money or other val
liable thing for any political purpose.
Fourth-That no officer, clerk, or other
person in the service of the United States,
shall give or hand over to any person in
the service of the United States, or to
any member of either house of Congress,
any money or other valuable thing on ac-
count of, or to be applied to, the promotion
of any political object whatever.
Conviction of the violation of any proys-
ion of this act is made punishable by fine
not exceeding $4,000, or by imprisonment
for term not exceeding three years or by
both fine and imprisonment, in the discretion
NJ Ihn nn1,rH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

The ladies circle will meet at their room,
Thursday afternoon, Jan. 4th; in the evening
there will be an oyster supper at their room,
and dancing in the hall.
Charles B-ll has bought the farm owned
by the late Jed. Franklin, Jr. Pice 81, 900.
-Chrstmas was happily observed in the
Uuiyershist church last Saturday evening
The members Of the Sunday school rendered
concert exercise consisting Of dialogues, rec
itatioue, readings, music, ETC. in a manner
credtahle 10 the uperintsnleut Mss Minnie
Taylor aHi all who took part The fruits Of
two heavily load d Christmas trees were then
distributed among the large number Of people
assembled The pastor, r ay. T.. W. Whitney
aud family received generous gifts, including
money sufficient to purchase two elegantly il.
b-trat' volumes by VIM. VI. Thomas, D. d.
Central Palestine and Pbelicia, " and South
ern Palestine and Jerusalem
Next wednesday at I F. NJ h V. L. W
Whitney will lecture in the Unyersalis
church upon IS II L lience." All are inyi
ted
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29


a Little Ripple on the DuII Surface.
From the report Of last Fridays Congressional pro-
ccedngsl
There was au exciting scene in the Senate
near midnight last night in which Hoar of
Massachusetts, and Butler Of South Carolina
were the main actors Hoar had made alu-
sion to the corrupt use of money. Butler,
quite willing since his speech early in the
evening for an alteration, asked, "What do
you mean by the uso of money p
Hoar replied, zone use is the buying Of
shot-guns to shoot down negroes"
Butler, Redeemed with anger maddened by
the allusion to South Carolina methods, and
possibly to the Hamburg massacre, stepped
| down into the area, Hotspur like, and with
uplifted finger said in the bitter sarcasm of
which he is MASTER cor perhaps to disfran-
chise SO 600 able bodied voters in Massachu-
setts as it is said was done in the last cleo
| ton" Hoar holly asked what the Senator
meant and Butler replied, 81 mean that it
is stated they have DISTINGUISHED 1876, 600
| men in the state of Massachusetts," At the
same time he advanced across the centre
aisle toward the Republican side, his anger
growing more intense almost bursting with
passion he shouted glariug at Hoar "lIe
! did by hint and innuendo that which he
dared not do directly not because he feared
any personal difficulty with me, because
shall not seek one"
Quick as thought the Massachusetts, Sena-
tor turned TO the advancing Hotspur and
said with deliberation II made no personal
alusion to the Senator from South Carolina.
l alluded to one form of political crime in
this country. 1 wish to say that 1 never
hint or intimate anything to anybody. II
my public duty requires me to state any
thing, whether creditable or otherwise, OF
the character of the country or of that Sena-
tor or any other l shall do so in terms OF
clearness and distinctness which will leave
no doubt whatever of my meaning
Butler had taken his seat. A friend placed
his hand upon his arm to quiet him. HoaI
leaned partly over his desk, as if again wait
ing for his adversary, but no one approached
him. He was prepared, perhaps, to make
still deeper thrusts, when n low rumble Of
applause was heard in the galleries. David
Davis solemnly dropped tho little paper
weight which in the Senate is called gavel
aud said Tho galleries will be cleared up
on another sign of appreciation or disappro
baton" There was little need to clear them
for but few of the curious had chosen to re
main at that late hour. Vest arose from an
other corner of the chamber, fresh, smiling
as if the days debate had just begun, auC
said loosely, 80, l hope not Don't clea
the galleries. This is the only ripple on th,
dull surface of this debate. Now Mr.. Pres
ident, that this storm of war has passed,
propose to submit few feeble remarks Of
the legal aspect of the question" Soon aft
the Senate adjourned until Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

The ade-' society meet with Mrs. L. II.
iiail r,zt w d-esily evening.
The Christmas tree and entertainment
passed OF pleasantly aud nearly everybody
~a, m.wbgred 10 some u tie fru,t that the
,so Trees bore. From his friends in this
place R-y ". Il Davenport received a
GIT Of sixteen dollars.
L W. Derby w45 perhaps the recipient
of thy most valuable Christmas gift-in his
own miul-of any one in the pace-a young
daughter
The committee to investigate tho cost Of
repairing taa church room brought in their
report 10 sue pow-holitrs last Friday evening
Il was on the whole very satisfactory. The
committee find that 800 will give the church
q thorough repairing, rs las been contem.
plated, and pay for the setting and furnishing
Of new furnace to heat the house. Seems
as though now is the time to go ahead.
Tao telephone operator here, who is un-
ablo to attend our church service, does attend
the Slxtons River Baptist service by means
of the telephone. The singing aud prayer
can be very distinctly heard, but paris of the
sermon for some reason are hardly audible
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

At the town meeting, Dec 1G, il was vot-
ed to raise tax Of 40 cents on n dollar Of tho
grand list, to pay the current iudebtedne'7 Of
the town. The money LETT by the late WIN.
G.. Bancroft Of Buffalo, n. Y, for the i'm
proycment and future care Of tho cemetery,
was accepted, aud Sidney Holmes elected
trustee Of the fund.
Theice crop is unusually good this season,
aud the fine weather Of the past week has
given abundant time for the harvesting.
The ladies of the Baptist society held Il
soca in the town hall on Tuesday evening,
Dec. g. The entertainment consisted OF
pantomimes, tableaux, etc, and at the close
Of the exercises Santa Claus appeared laden
with gifts which he distributed TO the young
or classes Of the Sunday school.
The pubhc library was beautifully deco.
rated for Christmas with pictures and ever
greens, and any who care TO SEQ the decora.
tons are invited to call Mt the library on Sat
urday afternoon, Dec. 80.
There will be a New Years social in the
Congregational chapel on Monday evening,
Jan /, 1888. The entertainment will consist
Of music, Rotations, etc, to be followed by
Refreshments. Admission free. X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

BOILER ExPLoDEs AT HARTwELLylLLE AND
KILLS TWO MIN

A BOILER EXPLoDEs AT HARTWELLyILLE AND
KILLS TWO MIN.
A terrible boiler explosion occurred at
Silas Mason's sawmill in Hartweliyil.e last
Tuesday morning, by which two men lost
their lives and others are injured seriously.
About O'Clock the men working near the
mill heard terrific explosion, and simults.
neously the top of the engine room blex Of
and pieces OF flesh, iron and wood were
thrown into the air. Two men. Fred VIII
liam-, the engineer, 80 years old and mar.
red about six weeks ago, and Marshall S.
Mason, aged "a, with a wife and one child.
were killed instantly. The mill was used as
a chair factory, and the boiler, il is said, had
been repeatedly condemned by BOILER re.
pairer-, but the concern continued TO use it.
Marshall Mason, one of the dead men, was
member of the firm, which was called Sias
Mason Son. They have been making
chairs in Hagtwellvlle for a humber of years,
and did profitable business with lumber.
When the boiler went up the head Of il went
through into the chair factory adjoining and
blew out the windows and doors One por-
ton Of the factory was demolished ard tie
boiler house was scattered over the farms
adjoining Masou's. 30ton rock in the rear
of the boiler house wash room was blown
three rods, and littla boy playing near by
was carried four rods and his face and boiy
some what bruised. The cause Of the explo.
sion is unknown. The boiler lad rec, n.ly
been repaired, and had not been running
before for two months
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

Mr.. aud Mrs. Allard b. Akley were sur
prisol on Christmas evening 10y Il party Of
about l7j friends aud neighbors, who no,
only came wishing them Merry Christmas
bat bringing one in the shape of gifts to the
yaueof about $50, including articles Of house
bold furniture, wearing apparel and ctsh.
Mr.. Akley having been an invalid and unable
to do hard labor for IL years, this kind re-
membrance was peculiarly pleasing. The
visitors brought bountiful supply Of eata.
blcs with Them and apparently enjoyed the
occasion no less than did the grateful rccipi
ents Of their bounty.
A Sunday school concert at half past
three o'clock will take the place of the usual
service in the Congregational church. Sing
ing by the cho Of the Baptist church in
Brattleboro. Everybody welcome.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

band. Evening came, and with il the gath
oring Of teacher aud class Surprise No. 1
was tho placing beside each plate mt supper
OF an envelope containing a gold pencil, the
gift from Mr. Moody 90 each me mbcr Of bis
class Surprise No. . was the presentation TO
Mr. Moody Of q handsome silk bedqut, for
which each member Of the class had made
ono or more squares. Surprise No. was the
presentation to Mrs. Putnam ofn silver berry
dish aud spoon. The surprises were all gen
uine surprises and very happy ones, and IL
need not be- said that the evening furnished
no end Of merriment and Of enjoyment long
g. be remembered.
Tho following is the list Of letters remain
ing in the Brattleboro post Office, Dec. %
Ladies-Misscs s. W. Booth, Carrie Goodcl, H. j.
whitney, Erna l.. Spencer, Mrs. II. II spanldng.
Gents-John A. Billiugs, Edward Comiups, Frank
Caldwell, T.. L. Chase, Dr.. Henry James l2l, J.. A.
Lihbcy. NJ. ID. Leonard, Julian skinner, l. W. Thorn
as, A. j. wilder, propr Revere House, woods Family
racGagCg-Edvard comiugs, VIM. II. whitaker, c.
$. Whithed.
THE srEARNs-nOHISsOS WEDDING
A pleasant company OF friends ass. mblel
at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Stcarns on
Main street on Christmas night to witness the
marriage Of their only daughter, Cora J.
Slearns to Mr. J. i. Robinson Of Fall River,
Mass. After viewing the fine display Of pres.
'utHi tbuhlNIub Ol JtNtlIgi SILVER "hIe' PIC
lures including beautiful marine view
painted by Miss Sadie Boyden, aud a hand
some plaque, the work Of Miss Nettie Starr,
and numerous other articles, the company
proceeded to the Masonic hall above which
hid been kindly profsrod by tho fraternity.
At T. N. Prof. Alexander played wedding
march upon the organ and the bride and bride
groom entered the room accompanied 10y the
brides grandmother, Mrs Rxtord, and Master
Arthur b. Whitney. The bride WAS tastcfully
dressed IN garnet silk Rev. r W. Whitney
performed the mouy, after which the new
ly married couple received the cougrnt MA
tious Of all present Excellent aud bouutiul
J.. fIe-hmeLts were then served and good
c'gsr was the order of the evening. Soon it
vf Viii Icrrd that 10 was The c.gl!, euth
sod ling anniversary Of another couple prts-
rnt, Mr.. aud Mrs l.. $ Higgins. They were
induced 10 come forward aud listen % a brief
address both miIthful and s,riou. Ly Rev.
Mir Wuitu,y, after which the Who'll. corrn-
ny nyt,nled their congratulations nud best
wishes M.s,rs } 5. Taylor aud G.. T. War.
rcr performed 'he duty Of ushfrs IN q very
Ell lent manner Mr. and Mrs. Robinson
/ Lee upon tho early train for Boston, .p which
city and vicinity til y viii pass the winter
OAK GROVE EANGE-A TELEGRAPH MATCH
Ga CHRISTMAS day match was had by
/ telegraph between the Brattleb0ro rib club
AMI thu Clluauqll SpIrtsmen's A-so-At. IN
/ Of Jam ,town y T.. on Creedmoor targets.
/ Under tue national rdles the Brattl.b,ro club
I Wa, victorious but the Jamestown club ID
not shoot under the national rules aud tler,.
/ fore claim a tie. The Tie is to b. shot of
/ Jan. 9Th. Following are the scores.
Brazil boro Il fl Club
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

Gen. Toombs of Georgia is probably in
position to take as impartial view of the
political situation as any man in the country.
He is rich, has voluntarily surrendered all
hope of future political preferment, and has
passed beyond the time of life when preju-
dice warps mems judgment. The Novem-
Der defeats, he thinks, prove that the Repub-
lican party must purify itself or go down.
The people have become weary of political
chicanery and demand fair dealing. The
Democrats have good chance for success in
the next Presidential election, but, he says
''in any event, whether the next President be
Democratic or Republican, he will be man
of liberal and progressive views. The signs
all around the political horizon indicate vic
tory for the people-for the people against
the demagogues and bosses This is pro
gressive era. We are keeping step with the
most advanced of the age."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

81 am just as tough as pinekuoi. Never
felt better in my life. You know I am going
to have rest. Yes, ] am going out Of the
military service. / look forward to it with
great joy. My wife wants me to 60. She is
tired Of the incessant changes of men aud
events at Washington city No stability So
oial lifa-all cut up-change, change, change
change! We are going to St. Louis. Some
Of the family live there. l have my own
house there. l always liked the ST. Louis
people They are warm, RTectionate aud
spirited people. I tell you, I have got q
good house there"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

does hor house work, aud teaches school 4.
Brookside. necessitating drive Of nine riIsa
day. Who says our gandmothers wsro
smarter than tho present generation
b. +. Morse received a slight injury 10.
The stumbling Of his horse on Saturday ,ys
ming.
There was a Christmas gathering viii.
tree and many pleasant SURPRISE, on Monde
evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

Henry c. Johnson died suddenly on Mon.
day morning Of henorrhage OF the lungs
He had been in feeble health for some years
but was out as usual on Saturday and attend.
ed church on Sunday. Mr.. johnson was one
of tho most prominent and esteemed resi-
dents of the town. He had been postmaster
for several years, represented the town in the
legislature Of 1873, was deacon in the Bap.
tist church, and was a man Of uprighin,ss
and integrity. He was born in Newfane N
1910.
Mrs. Samuel Dutton was presented with
a Christmas gift OF $50 by her friends
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

The present senatorial contest in Massa-
chusetts, in which an attempt is being made
to defeat Mr.. Hoar's reelection, has some
resemblance to the one in 1865 when Henry
Wilson was a candidate for reelection. John
A. Andrew was then governor of the state,
and the opponents of Mr.. Wilson were anx-
ious to send him to the Senate. But the
Boston journal says that he not only refused
to be candidate, but said in the most emphat
ic manner that he would not Submit" to be
placed in position antagonistic to Mr.. Will
sons re- election. The truth of this statement
has been denied, but the Journal insists Oh
its correctness. The object in publishing il
now is no doubt to give Gov. Long que
hint to follow the example of his illustrioui
predecessor and to say decidedly that he viii
not be candidate for the Senate in opposi
ton to Mr. Hoar.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

Prof. Alexauder's singing school is pro-
crossing finely. The average attendance is
about 70 pupils. Besides the regular singing
school exercises, the class are being drilled
two evenings each week on the cantata of
Queen Esther, with the design of present
ing it before the public in the course of a few
weeks.
Joseph Miller the town treasurer, has
given notice that all persons interested in the
payment of the state tax of 10 per cent, also
state school tax of ~ per cent, are request
ed to call on him and settle the same before
the first day of February next DIM
AT O'Clock next Sunday, if roads and
weather are favorable, Rev. G. F. Arms will
preach in the school house on Dummerston
hill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29
NVeat TOMnahensI.

-Whooping cough seems to be tho order
of day just now.
Eugene Sanderson is now established in
the house lately rented by him of A. A. Bar
Der and is prepared TO do all kinds of boot
and shoe repairing.
christmas eve passed of with all the glee
belonging to like entertainmentsand the finan-
cial part was moro of success than antiei-
pated. Although not intended for that pur-
pose there was Ss5 to 90 into the society
fund.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

tFrom the New York Tribune, 25th iuStl
There is bill on the calendar Of the House
proposing to place General Grant on the re-
tired list Of the army with the same rank that
he would have held had he not been called
from the military service to the Office of Pres.
ident. The Senate passed the bill at the last
session, and we trust the House, on reasSemb-
ling after the holidays, will concur in its
enactment promptly, cordially, and, if it were
possible, we would fain say unanimously.
Whatever differences of opinion may exist
as to the wisdom or unwisdOm Of his course
as President, all men Of all parties will agree
that during tho war General Grant rendered
to his country services Of inCstimablo value
services deserving every honorable recogni-
ton from the Government Of the Union he
aided so greatly in saving. In the public
opinion Of the generation now living, and in
the judgment of impartial history yet to be
written, five men attained a rank of merit for
geueralship above and beyond the great host
of heroic commanders who battled against
the Rebellion. OF these, Thomas and Meade
sleep in honored graves; Sherman is alone to
go on the retired list with the full rank and
pay of General Sheridan will in short time
assume command of the army with the rank
of Lieutenant General which is to be his for
life. 1t is not altogether pleasant thought
that the man who came out of the war con-
spicuous above all others for his military skill
for his services and his renown, should be
left in the afternoon and evening Of his life
unrecognized on the rolls Of the army he did
so much to immortalize.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

There was quite a large party at A, E.
Torrey's, Thursday evening of last week.
Social intercourse, an oyster supper and
dancing were enjoyed.
The donation and Christmas tree at the
NJ. L. church on Monday evening was a very
interesting affair, and the proceeds for the
pastor were $40.
There was a social gathering of about 80
on Tuesday evening at Mr.. Fletoher's, which
was very enjoyable.
=. A. Plimpton of Salem has been here
on a short visit.
Miss Nellie Morse was the recipient Of q
very nice piano for a Christmas present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

We are 10 have a singing school tasgLt
by Tie johnson Bro, Mons TO be admitted
without term ticket
business is lively at the AfcIntyre mill
employing between ~ aud 30 men about the
premises.
W. T. and G. W. ChaGin cut into Grecian
chair stock p, $50 fe.t OF lumte- in six days
at Mcintyre mill.
Bad colds are fashionable. C.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

Shedding is very good and all who have
lumber, logs, bark, ETC., to move are busily
engaged in hauling the same.
There appears to be some moving into
and about town. A family by the name OF
Stephens has moved into a tenement house OF
Charles Goodnow at the centre of the town
also some three families have moved near the
steam mill in the south part of the town
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

The second trial Of the star-route conspira-
tors, now in progress, attracts comparatively
little attention. Should Rerdel turn about,
however, and tell all he knows, as it is init
mated he may do, interest in the proceedings
would revive very suddenly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

1t becomes more and more evident that the
Democrats do not mean that any measure of
reform shall be enacted by this Congress.
Their shrewd little game is to send all such
measures over to the next Congress and then
throw the responsibility for the failure on to
Republican shoulders.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-12-29

The Sunday school connected with the
Congregational cbplcI heidi concert last
Sunday evening The decorations, music
aud exercise, wofe suggestive Of Christ
mas. Rev. c. II. Merrill, superintendent Of
the school, A.s been presented 10y tue teach
ers aud scholars with parlor table and u
beautiful sia,u-tte.
j. II Duukle cane home from St Louis
10 spend the holidays