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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26
NO. 81.

which was within few days trek Of our en-
campment, and then leaving their wagon and
oxen with me, started for Pretoria on horse
back, having bought q third horse to carry
their simple baggage and cooking apparatus,
also their blankets and a lettering line for the
horses.
Both Of them good riders, and Injured TO
hardship, Thought, as bade them God-speed,
that theirs was the very romance Of marriage.
To mount your horse at the church door, and,
free from all the shackles of society, to ride
forth into the wide veldt with no one near
you but the one you love best to tether your
horses at night and lie down beside them
with your saddle for your pillow, and to
wake up with the rosy morning light bidding
you welcome TO another day Of gladness to
have the memories of two days like this to
look back on, must It seemed to me, be worth
suffering for.
They were TO reach Pretoria on the evening
OF the third day. They trusted TO obtaining
food at the houses Of the Beers they should
pass. They intended when they reached the
village, to buy light carriage, to proceed to
Durham, and thence home to the old place,
where they had wandered in childhood.
was to dispose Of their wagon and oxen
for them, and to arrange for their heavy lug
gage being sent home.
As Heathcote wrung my hand at parting he
said
"It is you who have saved us both but for
you this would not not have been but my
unhappy past seems to me now like the
shadow which adds to the lustre of the sun
shine"
And it is even SO. In the spiritual as in the
material world where the sunshine is the
most radiant, there the shadow will be the
| deepest. Those alone who, while standing in
the shadow, can realize the existence of the
sunshine, and while basking in the light can
be- mindful of the gloom, can understand
what is romance, can see the beauty of Ma
ture, or listen to her harmonies. s.-AH The
| Year Round
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

LEOTUREB-BU BhIDtE-IIC.
BRooKLYN, N. Y, May 20, 1882.
Editor Of the PhGni1-Dear Sir: Away
down in the metropolis, during these bright
spring days, one cannot help thinking and
signing little for the old time rambles after
that priceless flower the arbutus, and the fra
grant violots. STILL though there are draw
backs to city life in all seasons, there are like
wise pleasures which go a long way towards
Frightening the routine of business. The last
great event of the season was the music fes-
tival its music seems hardly yet to have died
away, for one must hear and see to form an
idea Of its magnitude and attractions TWAS
a complete success, particularly the Wagner
concert, all the selections Of which were Of
Wagner's composing. The Rrmory in which
it was held was perhaps the most fitting place
for so large an audience and so great q corps
of vocalists and musicians. Certainly the
choruses were more inspiring and better ap-
preciatod than they would have been in
smaller audence-room. It was a scene to be
remembered q life-time-tho choruses, the
clear, thrilling tones Of Mile. Gerster's voice,
and those of Campanini and Miss Cary and
Frau Frederick Materna, the latter being less
distinct perhaps, but none the less attractive.
Public opinion, however, was very much di-
vided on the whole affair, and all were moro
or less criticised.
The past winter has been an unusually bril-
liant one in both cities. Many now plays
have arisen to claim attention, aud old-time
favorites have held their own. The operas
concerts and lectures have also been nume-
rous and interesting. Among Tho latter we
may mention Henry Ward Beeohers latest
lecture, entitled 1.-THE Moral Uses Of Luxury
and Beauty" and John b. Cough on ITEM
perauce," as well as minor celebrities.
Coming down to q commonplace subject,
it is well to note the fact that there has been
more building in New York and Brooklyn this
season than in years past. Many families
from the suburbs-New Jersey, Long Island,
etc, are coming to think New York or
Brooklyn preferable as places d residence;
hence in part, the rush OF new houses going
up. Besides, it is said that oil the great
bridge lacks of completion "a the ap-
proaches on either end-and jpst little more
money! When that is finished, If ever, we
shall have rapid transit, which n now being
so actively discussed. Though the maple
trees are half leaved out, and grass and shrubs
are green by reason of recent heavy rains we
still feel the predicted cold weather, and can
hardly realize that it is not November instead
of May. After all, the city's advantages can
not surpass the charms Of New England's
varying climate and natural beauties. We
look forward to summers reign with far more
pleasure than those can who have never seen
the beauties of New England scenery or
known staunch New England friends.
| CKcII. II. HowARD.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

Coal DUsr FOR FUEL.-In this country the
abundance and cheapness of fuel have made
it unnecessary to utilize the enormous guam
titles of coal dust that accumulate at the mines,
though there are many patent processes for
the purpose which may yet come into use.
In France coal dust is extensively used in the
form of patent fuel or bricks Mr.. Clifford,
United States consular agent at Nantes, says
in the April report of the state department
that the supply of dust in the yards of the
French coal merchants is entirely insufficient
and manufacturers import much OF their dust
from Cardiff, Swansea and Newport. The
process of manufacture is very simple, the
coal dust being mixed with pitch, substance
obtained from coal tar, and the mixture pour
ed into cups attached to belt, each cup hold
ing Just enough material for a brick of the
size desired. The belt passes the cup through
chamber where it is exposed to hot steam,
which fuses its contents into homogeneous
mass. BY the descent of the belt this is
poured into moulds, where 1t is subjected TO
enormous pressure by hydraulic press or by
machinery operated by q steam engine. The
total cost of this fuel is from Sap 10 $4.sI
a ton. The "briquettes" are said to be pref
erable to ordinary coal for transportation, on
account of their compact stowage and ireo-
dom from dust also for nse on locomotives,
on account Of economy OF. space and because
fremen can determine the exact amount OF
fuel they use in given time, the weight OF
each brick being known. There Is demand
in France for coal tar from the United States,
! 10 be used in the manufacture Of this fuel.
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The Army Of she CumberIand's Pro
posed N Onument 60 Garfield.

To the People, through the Press:
At the last meeting Of the Society Of the Army Of
the Cumberland, 1t proposed that under its Au-
spices there should be erected in the city Of Washing
ton a statue or monument In memory Of our former
comrade, the late President James Abram GARFIELD.
With that end in view a committee was appointed by
Lleutenant-General p. H. Sheridan, president OF the
society," which organized and proceeded to work, and
It is with much pleasure that the committee announces
that its efforts have met with such liberal response
from all parts OF the country TO warrant the
that the work will be cunsummAted.
The question now Ia, and to you submit Il, shall
the statue lie such an one build with the
funds on hand will you come to our aid in such
manner to enable us to erect work Of art in size,
design and workmanship 10 keeping with the glorious
name with which 1t will forever be associated, well
ornament to our already magnificent capital
city9 1t is proposed that the work when completed
shall be longer the property Of the society, but be
formally transferred through their Chief Magistrate
to the people Of the United States TO be monument
Of their Affection for all time.
We therefore present to you the opportunity to
unite with us In the work. aud thereby enable us to
make the structure in every respect worthy the name
of Americas foremost people. To that end we re-
quest that the 30th instant-a day when all hearts
turn in love and grateful remembrance to the soldiers
of the Republic and strew their graves with flow
ers-A feature Of that day shall be the Offering and
Letting Of contributions TO the end set forth. fev
enjoy the privilege OF placing flower on his grave
Decoration Day, but all contribute the cost OF
one, and thereby enable us to stimulate genius and
exhaust art In the endeavor TO plant here statue that
will testify to men Of all time the great love the peo
1t is the desire Of the committee that this work b,
generdi-one in which all the people can take part
without feeling 1t to be tax; and 1t is therefore sug
gested that no contribution from any person on
that day shall exceed one dollar.
Thu press and postmasters throughout the countr!
will receive and forward subscriptions; or prefer
able committee Of citizens may take charge Of TIT
work under such plans they may deem most efiica
cious In either II is desired that complete lis
Of subscribers be kept as all subscription lists vel
as copies OF papers publishing the same, desired
deposit in the cornerstone Of the statue aud viii
be carefully retained for that purpose.
JAMES BARNETT, Cleveland, o.
j. G. SMITH, Chicago Ill.
ANsoR @. MoCooK New York.
WIN. A. ROBINSON, PittsbuIg. Pa.
A. b. UNDERWOOD, Boston, Mass.
john RUIN, Nashville, Tenn.
HENRY NJ CIsT, Cincinnati, o.
J. @. PARKHURsT, Coldwater, Mich.
II. G. OoRBIs, Asst Adjt Gen. U. S. A.,
Washington, ID. O.,
CORES ponding Secretary and Treasurer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

In the NORTH AMERIoAN REVIEW for June, sena-
tor W. y. Allison has paper "The currency Of the
future In which he Indicates the that will
have to be taken by Congress for insuring stable
currency after the national debt has been eXtnguiSh
ed. "a memorandum at venture" by Walt Whit
man, is an explanation Of his purpose and point OF
view in treuchng upon topics not usually regarded
amenable 10 literary treatment "AndOVer and creed
subscription" {" by Rev. DR.. Leonard Woosey Bacon
matte belief IN the churches. Hon. Geo. y. Seward
late minister to China in article entitled "Mongo
liam immigration" makes an argument against tht
proposed anti-Chinese legislation. DE John W. Dow
ling, dean Of the New York Homeopathic medical col
lege to the defense Of the Ha1nemannic schoo
OF medicine against recent attack dpon its prine
hetic article on Swedenborg. Not the least impor
tant paper one entitled "Has land value 2? by lsaa
L. Rice, Il being criticism OF one a the fundamenta
postuAtes OF Henry Georges political economy. Fl
nally, Chas +. LydeekeF essays to prove that INA
tional militia Is constitutional impossibtlity.
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LETTER FROM BROOKLYN.

THE MUSIC FEsTIyAL-PLAYs, OPERAS AND
LEoTUREs-BUIL BRIDGE-ETC.
RRooKrv,J. N Y NAV % 1889.
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Miscellany.



AZ slx-I well remember when
l fancied all folks old at ten.
But when ia turned my nrst decade,
Fifteen appeared more truly Htaid.
But when the fifteenth round I'd run,
l thought none old till twenty-one.
Then, oddly, when ia reached that age,
i held that thirty made folks sage.
But when my thirtieth year was told,
said, "At twoscore men grow oldI"
Yet twoscore came and found me thrifty,
Aud so drew the line at nifty.
But when / reached that age l swore
None could be old until threescorel
And hero am at sixty now,
As young rs when at six, trowl
IT'S true my hair is somewhat gray,
And that use a cane to-day;
'Tls true these roguos about my knee
Say "Grandpa" when they speak to me;
But, bless your soul, I'm young as when
thought all people old at tenl
Perhaps a little wiser grown,
Perhaps some old Illusions flown;
But wond'ring still, while years have rolled,
When is Il that man grows old7
-Vdndyke Brobn in N. y. CiiPpe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

LIPPIsooFF's MAGAZINE for June, in its usual list
OF attractive aud not too light too heavy contents
has two articles Of especially timely interest "Art
aud Art-Llfe in New York" by anonymous writer,
is not critical paper, but lively sketch giving in
formation IN regard to art societies, studios, exhbi-
tions and receptions which the general reader needs
in order to understand the discussions on the subject
now frequent in cultivated circles well as In the
journals, and appreciate the influence whlch ART Is pc
Ginning 10 exercise on our sOeallfe. "On the Wheel,
by Ko Kron treats of travelling by bicycle, and, be-
sides indicating the best routes for tours of this kind
gives amusing description OF the experiences TO be
antieipated and dwes especially on the opportunities
Afforded for the study OF life and character in the
raj Districts The fiction In the number is more
than usually entertaining, there are several poems,
aud the editorial departments have their usual variety
of papers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-26

Tho she hath not Diana's grace,
Nor Aphrodite's perfect face
And golden hair,
She is dearer unto me
Than another eer could be,
And more fair.
''Is she rich, then9" oh dear, mol
But have enough, trow,
For us two.
"What do love her for ?" Ahl we'll,
That can't exactly tell;
But do.
All my hope Of gladness lies
In the lOve-light Of her eyes;
The fond kiss
OF her tender, rosy lips,
Touch Of her slender hnger-tips,
Gives more bliss
Than you, cold cynic, e'er could guess.
But still, the reason, you confess,
"You can't divine"
Well, love her, and she loves me;
What better reason can there be
For joy like miner
The Spectator
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-12-30
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

Prof. Beal recommends to pack
celery and other vegetables in damp
moss for keeping through winter. 1t is
said that vegetables thus packed will
not only keep long time but retain
their flavor and quality so well that they
can hardly be distinguished from fresh
ones.
Egg Balls-Boil four eggs ten min
utes; drop into cold water, and when
cool remove the yolks pound these in a
mortar until reduced to a paste, and
then beat them with teaspoonful of
salt speck of pepper and the white
of one raw egg; form in balls about the
size of walnut; roll in flour and fry
brown in butter or chicken fat, being
careful not to burn. From Mss Par
tod's Cook Book.
The Prairie Farmer suggests occa-
sionally touching the latches, locks and
hinges of the doors with drop of kero-
sene or little tallow from the candle,
and thus keeping them well fabricated,
il will insure the smooth and quiet shut
ting of the doors and prevent the jar-
ring grating, or creak,ng so commonin
neglected cases. By this attentions the
doors and latches will last longer.
Oyster Stuffing for Roast Turkey. -
Crate as much good stale bread as will
fill the turkey, and season it well with
butter rubbed into the bread; salt, pep
per and little summer savory. Moisten
it slightly with oyster liquor and add as
many oysters as you choose. STUFF the
turkey and roast it in the usual way.
Serve the thickened and strained gravy
or oyster sauce with it. A turkey weigh
ing seven or eight pounds should cook
at least three hours, and a very large
turkey should cook at least four. Basic
every five minutes.
In feeding for beef, the not ons of
each animal should lie consulted-his
preferences, likes and dslkes. The
object OF feeding usually is to get the
animal to eat all that he will digest
well; hence variety should alwayssb
at hand, and the ration varied by feed.
ing cooked. soaked, or dry meal, as the
case NAV be, with hav and roots. Take
great care not 10 over-feed, and in case
of overlooking, let starvation be the
cure. Thus the an NAL will soon take
to feeding again. but will be much less
likely to fall off in flesh than if phys
licked. Nature is the best physician.
Prof. Beai. IN Lansing Republican.
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%Ladies OF all ages who suffer from loss of
appetite; from imperfect digestion, low spirits
aud nervous debility may have life and health
renewed and iudelpitelE extended by the use
81 Mrs Lydia u. hik hans remedies for all
ZION. I'VE have not dtiiya fi,ing faith in Mrs.
Pinkham, but we are assured that her rnedi-
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How to Shorten Life.

The receipt is simple. You have only to take
violent cold, and neglectit. Abernethy, the
great English surgeon, asked lady who told
him she only had cough: "What would you
havel The Plaguel Beware OF "only coughs -"
The worst cases can, however be cured by DR..
WIN. HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS. In
Whooping Cough and Group it immediately
,allaysirritation, and is sure to prevent fatal
termination of the disease. Sold by all drug
gists and dealers in medicine"
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PersOnalt

THE VoLTAIc BELT Co., Marshall, Mich. win
send DIR. Dyes Ceebrated Electro Voltaic
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty DAYS to,men young or old iwho are af-
flicted with nervous debility, lost vitality and
kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and
complete restoration OF health and manly vigor.
Address as above. n. B.-No risk is incurred,
as thirty days trial Is allowed.
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Does Your Head Achei

No matter t0hat the cause, Sick, Nervous, Ne,t-
rdigic, Dyspeptic. Which ia ita A revolution
In the treatment of nervous diseases is now
taking place. DIR. c. w. Benson has discov-
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nervous headache, neuralgia, dyspe STA, sleep
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~.."0ne mans meat Is anovner mans poi
son." Kidney Wort expels the poisonous hu-
mors. The first thing to do in the sIrine is TO
clean house. For internal Gle insing and rem
ovating, no other medicine is equal , Kid.
ney-Wort. In either dry or LIQUID form il
cures headache, bilious attacks, co situation
aud deranged kidneys.
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DR.. r. " PIERCE, Buffalo, n. Y: Dear Sir
i have advised many ladies'. To try your
"Fayorite Prescripuonr and never see it fail
to do more than you advertise.
81 Yours truly, MRs, A. NJ. RkSKIN,
14l Bates Street, dlanapoiis, Ind.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-12-30

A LADY stood patiently before the receiving
teller's window in Broadway bank the other
day, but no one took any notice of her till she
attracted the attention of the money taker by
tapping with her parasol on the glass. "Why
don't you pay attention to mes" she said pet
ulantly. Pm sorry, ma'am, but we don't
pay anything here. Next window, please"
was was the polite response, y, Gommsreial
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NE4ABGetR ,ob

When Hops are $125 per ID. as now, an
acre will yield 81, 900 profit, and yet the best
tain the same quantity of Hops and are sold
at the same price fixed years ago, although
Hops now are twenty times higher than then.
Raise Hops, get rich in pocket; use Hop Bit
tiers and get rich in health.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-12-30

"A first-class steamboat always has
piano in the cabin to keep up style,
but it always has a man at work over it,
apparently tuning it, to prevent any OF
the passengers from humping it and
driving others to seek relief by jumping
overheard. - Boston Post.
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Mr.. B. r. KENYON, of Chillicothe, o., writes |:
1t is impossible for me to praise DR.. Guy
sott's Yellow Dock and Sarsapsrilla as highly
as 1t deserves. | know 1t to be an unfailing
cure for syphilitic disorders, scrofula, impuri-
ty of the blood, dyspepsia aud weak kidneys
II cured me entirely OF all these disorders.N
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A NOTED hut UNTITLED wOaIAN.

The above is good likeness Of Mrs Lydia Z. Pink
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may be truhfrly called the Dear Friend Of Woman"
some of her correspondents love call her. She
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which daily in upon her each bearing its special
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One saysi 1T works like a charm and saves much
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AL must respect her Angel of Mercy whose sole
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You've, middle aged, or old men, suffering
from nervous debility and kindred weaknesses
should send two staslps for large treatise, CIV
Ing successful Gre atment.is WORLDS DIsPEN.
sARY MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, n. Y.
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4 THE hrst shell which Gilmorels swamp,
anger sent into Chlrleston SC, during
the war is Kept BY a'Chsrelston merchant In 4
Neg on the sidewalk Some day the men who
come along and punch it with their ines or
umbrellas will symT athize with London
artisan to whom an English Colonel sent
one of Arabfs shells to be set in a silver
frame for the purpose Of presenting it to the
Prince OF Wales. He wasihammeri gaway at
it, when all at once he hammered a little too
hard, and-bangi- That Is all he remembers
Of the occurrence. He parted with one leg,
the most OF an arm, and all his hair. AS
much OF him as could be gathered up is now
Gays by the Colonel and the Prince of Wales,
which perhaps compensat es him for his inju-
rys Some people would be Wiling TO be blown
to pieces and scooped up in bucket II the
Prince OF Wales would honor the fragments
with a visit.-Detr0it Free Press.
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ID you are bilious, talse Dt. Pisrcc's 'Peas.
ant Burgative Pellets, the original Little
Liver Pills" OF all druggists.
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-12-30

The Detroit Free Press says a Michigan
horse ate ten pounds of starch without feel
ing much stuck up. D. 81
The Milan exchange. (Milan, Gibson County, Tenn.) 1874-1978, 1882-12-30

1T was Detroit girl who married at fifteen
so as to have her golden wedding when 1t
would do her some good.