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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

w. b. Haskell's house and drug store ara
now connected by telephone.
DR. A. j. Rice has settled in sprinp6old
VI. We wish him success.
j. R. Buell. placed fine monument in
the village cemetery last week.
Rev. II. II. Titus has moved into Hosea
Hams house on west Main street.
Frank Titus has gone to New York for a
few weeks.
Everett Oorbett and Herbert Spencer are
visiting friends in Boston.
j. g. Batchelder has sold his farm to l..
B. Barnard.
Mrs. Ruel Smith will spend the winter
with her son Lewis in Worcester, Mass.
The Congregational ladies' mite society
meets with Mrs. o. o. Ware this CFriday)
evening.
There is to be a discussion on the town
system of schools at the Methodist church on
Tuesday evening. A full attendance is dc.
sired.
We are the fortunate possessor of beau
tiful bouquet of pansies and geranium leaves,
gathered from the garden of Mrs. ]. H. Stowe
on the 10Th inst. II is seldom that these
flowers survive the frosts of October in this
climate.
The public examination of teachers will
take place in the upper school.room in the
village on Saturday. Nov. 25, commencing at
9 A. NJ. Oral examination at 2 p. NJ All in
terested in tho cause of education are invited
to attend.
j. @. Batchelder is TO have large auction sale at
his farm the 22d inst, consisting Of q head Of
Durham cattle, two horses, farming tools, etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17
4 NEW HAMPSHIRE ROMANCE.
A CHESTERFIELD WOMAN RECEIVES AN UNEA
ILnrED LIHANN

| ,..-...-. -
i'i'i mn "ONNN HLOLl'La AN CNEN-
'ilD LL'A0f'
New Hampshire correspondent of the
Boston journal uarrates the following partic.
ulars of n rcpuipa ro,ro,,,o il, WOOL NJ, LII.
,.ir i,.,oro,, - '''o "u''n
NV ~" VI our r,udurS'
II 'no sP'IuE OF 100" lhere died at Man
oto9'er woman VINO h"d been known Tor 10
years az I'yH," L. HP'H'f". SA' hal ived IN
soNel"i laLnIIies' was highly regarded by a
iAiBo o'lGly % iHenu9 anu acquaintance, and
~l9 " 'uu' s''hs woman against whom
mere was NOT q DFe'th OF scandal. She lived
AS u uoiIeS''' Tor many years IN the family of
ar. -nooI'' VINO ~ h'7 u"tiu 10 o. n"r about
SIo'uOo, 10 "hlch "ur had added 10y her in
uN9, "oou' f''"'' A't'r No Moore death
sIo UeoH'ue "a u,"e'Uc ia the i"m.iy OF James
~ yam fog"' lIen owner ANA editor OF the
Su,Vu, anu up"n ntt ue.ln IL was found she
- $500 W ~ - WI F-"'o ana h'I gwen
ABOUT thlFu OF her property to friends, leav
.ns " o"IHnS' v' S'u'V"' I0r an! legal heirs
tnaV n,'Bn' Dc Iound or Tor tile state. Mr.
S StN pun wa u'n'u as her almin-trAtor but
iII9' 'l,ouoI" naNl"S u''n reti'ent about her
lo,,iJs Ne M" never nH'.hS h'i picture OF
l'lSe,,' ne was una"'e 10 hn' any heir'. lie
nccUruihBy HuVefused tue TACT. Tho hearing
"a ~ pl0Dr i cur ue''IoPei the Following
-'I'oi5 u - t l ToHiHu
EyHIn - nP1uoru came 10 MHhchetter with
az mat Ou''" III IotV' one stopped at no.
~ 5.N.Is tu9 name .! "n!eh 'He afterwards
'''u anu u.oui CuV "n'Gh tHo'e "uo became
ac'i 'a,i.''u WIN 1'r NJ 'HAl time understood
70 De an assumed one. The child, named
cHI1IlI,' u'eu u. the age oi II years. Mrs
pPoIoIu was re,'c.u Ut III most particulars of
ler history sun at ulherent tunes she made
inc'ueu'ai statements Which served IN a meas
ulc ~ sustain one Oh the claims set up She
SS'utn"y intended, however, to conceal her
ioen'l'y' nsl P's' history ana Whatever OF
soirS" Vi disappointment II contained
IuS administrator advertisement finally
caue 10 'ne ATTENTION OF Chesterfield family
i4Huieu oau o'u' anu putting tnls ana that to-
Be'uv,' lucy oecame convinced That the de
G &c was no otuer thAh sister named Lydia
. tllIIu' VIZ ie't OueS'erIeid between $3.50
aIu I0'o, aNu was ias' neard oil IN Vermont,
"H-'o SNo SNuuenly disappeared from the
,lo"9e vi " loiA'INe VINO was engaged IN stag
luB' ING useS Oh the Two persons were the
saln auu tuete were also some collateral CIR
cuul'''hGe9 "hlcn induced the family to lay
Tue case peiore Gen. Ar. stevens of Nashua
as counsel Heh' stevens was satisfied that
tue rIsuv cIue was round ana at once set on
ioT w, proper measures 10 develop the case.
Nc case renamed IN great doubt as to ev-
'ugHc' 'u'' coN'i ue presented IN court, for
so,Sia lioHtHS, uhtlI an examination OF the
"'il one nay induced me oeiei That 1t would
DC Boou point 10 Visit the friends to whom
sue gaze Le' personal property and note
mne'net or nu' sne mao lei' any ketpsakes
'nel cou'u 10y any possibility connect the past
prior 10 Ioto;
AIter coh.luefHolo search trunk-a j3-inch
U's! OoAi WIZ mar covering and the initials l..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

MIR. Mason of Marlboro, n H., is keep
inga writing school in the village schoolhouse.
Mr.. Mason is a one-armed man aud a very
excellent teacher. 1t is hoped that he will re-
ceive liberal patronage.
C. D. Whitaker is pushing his new hotel
as fast as he can. He is laying a large pipe
for water that he brings from a spring on
Ozro Wrights land, nearly half mile from
his hotel.
We understand that John Stearns has
sold his home farm to Fred Sargent for
$4,000.
We see by the papers that Daniel Smith
and Henry Adams offer their farms for sale.
These farms are both very desirable places
for men that want small farms. They lay in
good neighborhoods and in one of the smart
est towns for business that there is in Ches-
hire county. We don't put this in as an ad-
vertisement but for the benefit of those who
are seeking pleasant home. P.
e L. Hildreth, "devil" at D. Leonard's,
Brattleboro, started on a visit to the Hub on
Tuesday morning. He is expected back
soon,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

There were good many accidents yesterday There
will be some to-day, and probably more or less to-
morrow. Children are tumbling down stairs. Women
are lighting fires with kerosene. Boys are playing
with pistols. Big men spraining their ankles as
they try to catch the moving train. Babies will get
their little thumbs caught in doors. Bruised shins
dislocated joints and mashed fingers constantly re-
mind that accidents may take place any moment
People who have Perry Dayiss Painkiler can smile at
most Of the accidents that befall them. Those who
have not tried reminded that they do not have
to run further than the nearest drug store to buy it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17
Marrianes.

In Lebanon, N. H., Nov.7 by Rev. }. NJ Dutton, Is
Abbott of Boston and Mrs. Clara Howe Of Brattleboro
In BrattleborO, Nov. T. by William s. Newton, Esq
Julian r. Rand Of Brooknold Mass and Ida G. Conk-
lin Of Hartford, Conn.
In East Somoryc, Mass, Nov. 0, by Rev. W. A.
Smith, Samuel Newton Cutler to Ella Frances, daup-
ter Of Del. Hiram N Stearns.
In Hinsdale, N H., Nov. 9, by Rev. II. H. Hamil-
ton, Walter Il, Perry and Luella franklin.
In Putney Nov. 10, by Rev. 4. Smiley, Erastus Ware
OF Westmorcand n. H.. and Mrs. Cynthia G. Fisher
Of Northfeld, Mass.
In Windsor, Nov. ., by Rev. j. NJ Hull, Charles s.
Ronnsevel, NJ D., Of Springfield and Flora NJ. Horton
Of Windsor.
In Worcester Mass, by Rev. Geo Phillips, J. Yves
ley Norton Of Kingsned, Ne, aud Jennie s. stearns
Of Worcester.
In Whitingham. Nov 10, by II. b. Ballou, Esq, Ed
gar A. White OF Charlemont, Mass, and Miss Anna Il.
Churchill Of Heath, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17
The latest figures give the Democrats
q majority Of 90 in the next Congress.

The latest figures give the Democrats
majority Of GO in the next Congress-
Gilbert and Sulliyan's new opera, "Iolan.
the, or the Peer and the Peri" is another
proof to their Partially to the initial letter p
This opera will be produced simultaneously
at the Savoy Theatre in London and at the
Standard ia New York.
Judge Nelson of the United States Court
in New York has decided that Long Island
Sound is part Of the Atlantic Ocean and its
navigation ia not governed by New York and
Connecticut as heretofore supposed.
A colony of Memnonites from Russia are
about to settle in North Carolina whero they
have bought co., 600 acres of land.
The experiment in Washington of col
lecting letters from street boxes by the use of
trioycles is said to be a success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17
Real Estate for Sale.

TTNHE undersigned, executors of the estate of Capt
i Sharon Gray, late Of Townshend now offer for
sale all the real estate belonging to said Gray consist
ing OF the home farm situated on the main road from
Iownshend to Grafton, about y mile north Of Town
shend village, containing 10 acres Of good land well
watered with never-tailing water at the house and
barn good sugar orchard, which makes about 400
pounds Of sugar annually, situated within three min
utes' walk OF the house, The buildings are in good
conditions the house is 2stOry with ELL and connect
ed by sheds with the barn. The above is one of the
pleasantest and most desirable places in the county
Tor any one wishing TO take city bJarders desiring
private home near post-ufce and churches. In i'd
dton to the home farm, there three lots of out
land, containing in all about 1913 acres which will be
sold separately with the above Possession given
at any time, with growing crops.
25tf SD. WINSTON. ID, Executors.
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HAWLEY

Is now ready to show new
Fall and Winter styles in
Dress Fabrics, VelVetS, Plush,
VelVeteenS, ClOakS, ShawIS,
new Neck Wear, Underwear,
Hosiery and Gloves, Buttons,
Blankets, COmfOrtabIeS, Quilts,
FlannelS, Napkins, Towels,
Table DamaSkS, Yarns, Small
Wares and Domestic Goods.
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AIbee Gets Ten Years in state PrIsO

AIbee Gets Ten Years in State Prison,
-Ellery Albee, the defaulting treasurer of
the Ashuelot Savings bank Of Winchester N.
H., was brought into court at Manchester on
Tuesday and pleaded guilty to three indict-
ments of making false entries on the books of
the bank Attorney General Tappan moved
for sentence on two indictments and Judge
Stanley imposed a sentence of five years in
state prison on each The prisoners wife
and brother were in court. Albee was re-
moved to Concord Immediately after the SEN
tence WAS pronounced
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

y The PROBATE COurt Tor said DistTlct
To all persons interested IN the Estate of JOHN l..
HALL, late Of Bratteboro, in said District deceased
Greeting
Whereas KATE C. HALL has presented to this
Court an Instrument purpOrtng to be the last viii of
said deceased, for prObate;-You are hereby notified
that this Court will decide upon the probate of said
instrument at the session thereof to be held at the
Probate Office in Brattleboro, 10 said District on the
FIRST Saturday Of December, A. d. 1882, when aud
where you may appear and contest the same, If you
cause. 46 T.. W. STODDARD REGISTER.
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watertown Union Live stock narLe,

TUESDAY, Nov. "a, 1882
Market Bccf-choice, $40 OOalO %; extra, bOa9 80
hrst quality l5Oas 30; second quality 450a7 90 third
quality, O0a4 25
IN. B-Choice includes nothing but stall-fcd 100
70 400 ID. bullOcks Extra and fret quality include
the best fat oxen. Second and third quality include
oxen and two aud three year old steerBl
store Cattle--Workug oxen, per pair, from 500 to
40. Mich Cows and Calves, 20, 38a48 Farrow cows,
15a33. Fancy cows 5Oa70. Yearngs, 7a12; 2 years
old, l3a2i; years old, 2Oa45
swine-Westcrn fat, live, at 7a71-2c ID. North
ern dressed hogs, 0hc
sheep and Lambs-In lots, 50 90, 5Oa4 so each /;
extra, 0Oa5 49, or from ~ to &c per ID. Lambs
4Ea6c.
Veal Calves, 3a7 per 10.
Country Hides, heavy, sA9c per b., light 6a7 1-2c
per Id; Country Tallow, 4ajc. PetR, 10 and u
each. Calf skins, 12a12 l-2c per 10.
pOultry-1Oa1qc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

All Yu Sing, of the Chinese legation at Washington
has 3almoud-eyed children andl9 pg-taled servants
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17
N. |. HAWLEY.

COPARTNERSHIP NOTICE.-The under
~ signed have formed a copartnership under the
name Of Clark Stewart for the sale Of Pianos Or
gans and Musical Merchandise.
EDWARD CLARK.
CHAs. W. STEWART.
Brattleboro, Nov. Q, 1882. 45-47
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

StC GLHymGLGyG ShGtULs, eactTG
heGUy, gray and 6rOlUn mixtures,
opened at HAWLEY'S tO-day at
$40 each. Nothing better to be had
for soft, lOarm aOrap.
Also, netO Square, Long, Chill
dren's ana Paisley ShGlOIs opened
to-day at H4WLEY'S.
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Dfaths.

In Bratteboro, Nov. 12 John Leavtt Hall, 45.
In Bernardston, Mass oct. %, Martha E., wife Of
W. b. Marsh, 81.
In Townshend, Nov. H. Rev. Mark Carpenter, so.
Nov TO- Richard A. Holbrook, IS.
In Cambrdgoport, Nov. G, Mrs. Eta +. Parker, &C.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17
Btrths.

In Halifax, Nov. 7, a son to Mr. aud Mrs Millord o.
Nichols.
In Worcester, Mass, Nov. o. O daughter to j. f. aud
f. G. Monroe.
In Guilford, Nov. T. twins to Mr.. and Mrs. s. Adams
In Wilmington Nov. o. a son to Mr.. and Mrs. Hard
ing Spencer
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

New, quick, complete cure days. urinary affections,
smartng, frequent or difficult urination, kidney dis
eases 81 at druggists. Preplid by express, 81 %
for So. E. s. WELLS, Jersey City, N. j,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

constitutional Cough Syrup is sold on the "No
care, no pay principle, 1t contains no opium nos
anything injurious. Why suffer with coughs and cold,
when for 20 or 80 cents you can get bottle at any
drug store. 400
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17
Market Reports.

NEW YORK, Nov. IA. Flour-Superfne Western
and state, 325a39 90; extra do 45Ol75O; patent Min
uesOa, Oscar 70. Wheat-No2 wnterred / .Os unqrad-
ed white, .03al.12 Rye, 6sa75c. Barley, 1.O2 Corn,
ungraded, S2asic; No. 2, s8d80 lac. Oats-No. 2,
42al2 SO; do. white 40 l-4alGE. Butter firm State
2Oi3Si Western, lba3G Chccse-Statc, 6a12 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17
'rtune brings in some baatq that gre net stssre,


Dyspepsia, weak back, pondeney and other trou-
bles caused me fearful suffering but Parkers Ginger
Ionic made me new woman. great remedy Eve
~ woman should use IT, Mrs. GARITz, Pittsburg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

An honest medicine Is that the pr oprietors ara
willing to warrant. Such 10 the Constitutional Cough
Syrup sold at any drug store. 1t is sure cure fol-
coughs, colds and all affections Of the throat and
lungs At % and 80 cents per bottle. 400
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

Feelings come and go like light troops following the
victory OF the present; but principles like troops Of
the line, are undisturbed aud stand fast.-tRChter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

Are you bllious7 Try the remedy that cured Mrs.
Clement Of Franklin, N. Hi-Hood's Sarsaparilla,
mAhn In Lowell. Maze
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

No attain to much religious happiness until
he knows that he has been the Of good to some
aoul.
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NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

BOUGHT IN NEW YORK ALL OF A
CLOAK MANUFACTURERS BROKEN
LINE OF SIZES IN CHILDRE MS
CLOAK AT SUCH A DISCOUNT
FROM REGULAR PRICE as WILL
ENABLE ME TO OFFER THEM TO
MY CUSTOMERS AT MANUFAC-
TURER's COST. THERE ARE ALL
SIZES AMONG THEM TO FIT AGES
FROM 4 TO 10 YEARS. THERE ARE
AZ GARMENTS IN THE LOT. IF
YOU WANT A CHILD'S CLOAK THIS
SEASON, 1T WILL Fay TO LOCK
THEM OVER.
JERSEY JACKETS CANT GET
FAST ENOUGH, BUT HAVE OPENED
IA MORE TO-DAY. PICK OUT SIZES
BEFORE THEY ARE GONE!
MORE NEW DOLMANs, NEW VEL
VETS, DRESS GOODS, GLOVES, HOS
IERY AND KNIT .woRsTED GOODS
NEXT WEEK.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

Wells Health Remover. Absolute cure for nervous
debility aud weakness Of the generative organs. 81 al
druggists'. Prepaid by express, 81 rs; for S. Il
s. WELLS, Jersey City, N. j.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

EH-Make your old things look like by using the
Diamond Dyes, and You viii be happy. Any of tho
fashionable colors for 10 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

Labor is the divine law Of our existence; repOse is
deserton and suicide.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17

Create healthy appetite prevent malaria diseases,
by using Browns Iron Bitters.
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NJ. AIbans Butter Market.


ST. ALBAEs, Nov. IA.
iood to choice &c to 2sc. per b. selections, soc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-11-17
French FOuIa and Frenc

Cords Soc and 81 yard in Bronze Hussar,
Myrtle, Terra Gotta, Crushed Raspberry and
Pompeiian shades.
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COmDIete line new shade

in Geo. II. Gilbert's celebrated GA Suiting
Flannels. Also lower grade of Ga goods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-14
A Chapter of IIawLeys PHILOSOPHY.

Ny son, when you hear man growing
and scolding because Moody gets $500 week
for preaching Christianity, you will perceive
that he never worries minute because In
gersoll gets 5000 a night for preaching athe-
ism. You will observe that the man who is
unutterably shocked because Francis Murphy
is getting $3.50 week for temperance work,
seems to think it is all right when the bar
keeper takes in twice as much money in a
single day. The laborer is worthy of his
hire, my boy, and he is just as worthy of it
in the pulpit as he is upon the stump. Is the
man who is honestly trying to save your inn
mortal soul worth less than the man who is
only trying his level best to go to CongressI
Isn't Moody doing as good work as Ingersoll?
Isn't John b. Cough as much the friend Of
humanity and society as the bar tender? Do
you want to get all the good in the world for
nothing, so that you may be able to pay a
high price for the bad? Remember, my boy,
the good things in the world are always the
cheapest. Spring water costs less than corn
whiskey; box of cigars will buy two or
three Bibles; a gallon of old brandy costs
more than q barrel of flour; "full hand" at
poker often costs q man more in twenty min
utes than his church subscription amounts to
in three year5; state election costs more
than a revival of relgion you can sleep in
church every Sunday morning for nothing, II
you're mean enough to deadbeat your lodging
in that way, but a nap in Pullman car costs
you 81 every time; so cents for the circus
and penny for the little ones to put in the
missionary box 81 for the theater and pair
Of old trousers, frayed at the ends, baggy as
to the knees, and utterly bursted as to the
dome, for the Michigan sufferers; the dane
ing lady who tries to wear the skirt of her
dress under her arms and the waist around
her knees and kicks her slippers clear over
the orchestra chairs every night gets 5000 a
week, and the city missionary gets 5000 a
year; the horse race scoops in $1,000 the first
day and the church fair lasts week, works
twenty-five or thirty of the best women in
America nearly to death, and comes out $40
in debt-why, my boy, if you ever find your
self sneering or scofing because once In O
while you hear of a preacher getting living,
or even a luxurious salary, or a temperance
worker making money, go out in the dark
and feel ashamed of yourself, and if you
don't feel above kicking a mean man, kick
yourself. Precious little does religion and
charity cost the old world, my boy, and when
the money it does get is flung into its face
like bone to dog, the donor is not benefit
ed by the gift, and the receiver is not, anc
certainly should not be, grateful. 1t is in
suited. Robert j. Burdette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-07-14

The first passenger train over the Albany
and Utica railroad, which is now part of the
New York Central left Albany for Schonecta-
dy, September "a, 1882. II consisted OF
reconstructed English locomotive, weighing
about four tons, which more resembled
Saronps light steam wagon than alocomotive,
n small platform car for tender, carrying
two barrels of water and o few armfuls of
wood, and two passenger cars were made by
taking the bodies of thorough-brace stage
coaches from their road wheels and mounting
them each on four car wheels. The engineer
and fireman was John Hampson, an English
man. An artist of the day made picture OF
the train by cutting paper to represent it, and
from this outline engravings were made which
are still extant. In these Marshall, as con-
ductor, is represented as seated outside, in
front Of the first coach. The passengers were
Capt II. G.. Crittenden, s. Wilcox, Lewis
Benedict, Joseph Alexander, Charles E. Dud-
ley, Jacob Hayes, John Meigs, Edwin Oros-
well, Billie Winnie, John Townsend, John l.
DeGraf, Thurlow Weed, Josiah Snow, Joseph
@. Yates and Erastus Corning, making II
persons carried on the train. Wilcox then
kept the Western hotel at Albany, Alexander
was president of the Commercial bank of
that city, Hayes was high constable of New
York city, Megs was sheriff Of Albany coun-
ty, Croswell was editor of the Albany Argus
Winnie was the famous penny postman OF
Albany, and Weed was editor of the Albany
Journal This train made three round trips
a day between Albany and Schenectady, or
rather between the inclined plane, for horses
we're used to draw the cars into each city.
Passengerticket we're sold at stores and shops
for some time, and when the stages cut prices
the tickets went very low. Mr.. Marshall S
duties as conductor were extensive. He had
to look after the sale of tickets and the trans
fer Of baggage in Schenectady, besides taking
charge of the train on its three round trips.
Billy $50 his old neighbors still call him) laid
the foundation in the first 10 years service OF
the present position of railway conductors as
chief in charge Of their trains. 1t is said that
when close cars and engines in the cabs came
in use, Billy, to facilitate communication with
the engineer, ran a cord forward, and to its
end at the tender suspended a stick Of wood.
Then he notified the engineer of his system
of signals by raising and lowering the stick OF
wood. But the engineer thought he ought
to be boss of the train and he chucked that
piece of wood into the fre-box. Next trip
Billy tied another stick of wood TO the cord,
and gave the engineer notice that there would
be somebody whipped il it was again remov-
en-. At the end of the trip the stick was
missing, and the conductor and engineer had
big fight. Billy won, and ever since rail
way engineers have had to obey the conduct
or's signals. But the stick of wood was soon
dispensed with and the conductors cord was
attached to the engine bell.