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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

English crop prospects are remarkably
good this season. Potatoes and other root
crops are in fourishing condition, wheat is
vigorous, pasturage is excellent, and the far
mers generally are in good spirits over the
improved outlook. In our own country,
while the season is so late at the East, at the
West it is earlier than usual and the farmers
are taking hold of the seasons work on
larger scale than ever and with well-founded
hopes of bountiful and prosperous season.
In New England, however late the season
may be in early May, the first week in June
is always sure to see vegetation of all kinds
advanced to about uniform point year by
year. Considering the scarcity of many kinds
of vegetables and produce the past year, the
call to New England farmers to take hold
with courage, planning to raise the largest
possible crops, was never louder. The prom
Use of the spring is for ready market and
remunerative prices at harvest time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

The board of physicians who, upon re-
quest of Judge Stanley, made special ex-
animation of Ellery Albee, the savings bank
defaulter, have informed the Judge that in
their opinion he is unable to be tried at pres
ent.
Frank, the only son of Miles Mack,
a bright boy of ~ years, was killed at tho
Ashuelot station last Thursday noon while at
tempting to couple some cars which he and
several other boys were playing with. Frank
was acting the part of brakeman and was
to couple car while the others were push
ing, and was caught between the "bunters, &"
just below the shoulders, and badly mangled.
The two cars met with such force as to re-
coil several feet. He dropped to the ground
and died Immediately.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12
The New RaiIroad Pro,oc,

We learn that in spite of the cold and
stormy weather which prevailed yesterday a
large and enthusiastic meeting was held at
West Halifax in aid of the proposed railroad
to Nottingham and Wilmington. It is a mat
ter of regret to the friends of the enterprise
in Brattleboro that the weather was SO for
bidding as to prevent their attendance. From
Wilmington Messrs. o. E. Butterheld and @.
+. Boyd were present. Worden Sumner was
made chairman of the meeting. Out of some
225 voters in Halifax more than 100 were
present at the meeting, and on an informal
vote gave an almost unanimous expression in
favor of bonding the town in aid of the road
provided it goes through Halifax. Express
ion was also given 10 the hope that the COM
mttees in charge of the enterprise will push
on the work of securing a survey as rapidly
as possible.
We learn that it is in contemplation to hold
a mass meeting at SadawRa on Tuesday, May
2S, by which time it is expected that the sew
eral town committees will have secured the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Prof. Tyndall has published an account Of
the investigations of DR.. Koch of Berlin, re-
garding the cause and cure of tubercuar con-
sumption. Dr. Koch proves that the disease
is caused by parasite which propagates with
in the body, and says that consumption, to
which one-seventh of the deaths of the hu-
man race are due, may be communicated by
incubation and inhalation. Since the genesis
of the disease is known, the strong inference
is that it may also be prevented, and the Lon
don Medical News, commenting upon the dis
covery of DIR. Koch, and the success in check
ing diseases by incubation with modified
forms of virus which has been achieved in
cases of splenetic fever. smallpox, etc., hopes
that 'the time is not distant when the ravages
of consumption will be prevented by the in
oculation of the modified bacillus tuberculo-
eiu -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

The House has at last passed the bill to
create tariff commission by vote of 151
to 49, The bill has occupied the attention
of the House the greater part of the time for
six weeks and has been the subject of almost
endless debate. 1t provides for a commits
sion of nine persons, to be appointed from
civil life, who are to receive $40 per day and
travelling and other necessary expenses The
duty of this commission will be TO take into
consideration and to investigate thoroughly
oil the various questions relating to the agri-
cultural, commercial, mercantile, manufae-
turing, mining, and industrial interests of
the United States, so far as the same may be
necessary to the establishment of q iudicious
tariff, or revision of the existing tariff up
on scale of justice to all interests. The
commission is empowered to travel through
the country and gather information. The
testimony taken is to be printed from time to
time and distributed to members Of Congress
by the public printer, and the final report is
to be made not later than the first Monday Of
December, 1882 The bill comedies with the
one passed by the Senate on March %, with
the exception that the Senate bill requires
the commission to gather information on
which to base revision of the internal row.
enue laws On Tuesday the Senate passed
the bill as it came from the House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

AT the "Old Corner Store" E. ]. Knapp
has in stock very full and complete line of
spring and summer goods, to which he calls
attention this week in our advertising col
umns. His stock of dress goods and trim
mings is new and fresh, and larger than ever
before.
Hon. Ira X. Batchelder was elected super.
intendent of the Congregational Sunday
school last Sunday for the fourteenth consec
utiye time.
Rev. Henry L. Slack of Chester preached
the baccalaureate sermon in the Baptist church
last Sunday morning, the Baptist and Congre-
gational churches uniting with the seminary
students on that occasion. In the evening
Mr. Slack preached in the Congregational
church to tho united congregations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Goo, A. Brown, G. W. P, will speak on
the temperance question next Tuesday even
ing Should circumstances render it necessa-
ry TO postpone the engagement again, season
able notice will be given.
Mrs. II, A. Jones returned from Boston
last Monday with her usual stock of millinery.
-Abbie L. Morse is teaching the village
school, which began Monday.
Dana D. Dickinson got badly hurt about
the head last week, whilo getting timber of
the dam. He has been laid up by it for few
days, but is now on the mend
MIR. Bishop has moved into the village,
and is drawing ash, maple and oak timber
from the kimball woods 10 the mills for Mr.,
Shaw.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Tuesday mornings little shower did lots
of good.
The cellar wall of Q. D. Whitaker's new
hotel will be finished this week. j. II. Henry
has charge of the building
Our new street-lamps work finely, giving
light as good as any gas we know Of
The Universalist Sunday school reorpan-
lied last Sunday, making choice of G. S. FAIR
for superintendent. The Congregational
Sunday school will reorganze next Sunday.
Our four Sunday schools are in a prosperous
condition.
Repairs are being made on the Gov. Halle
place. which include the building Of a nice
piazza and a carriage-house.
The seat of wheel-harrow that was stol-
en- from VIM. b. Adamss last summer came
to light few days ago near Henry Adams's
barn. Query: How did it get there the men
who presumably stole it being in PRISON.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Mr. George Otto Treveyan has been APP
pointed to succeed the murdered Lord Oaven-
dish as chief secretary for Ireland. Mr.. Ire
yelyan's appointment is cordially received by
the Irish members, but he is not credited
with being radical in his views, and the Wing
wing of the Liberals has no reason to be dis
satisfied with his selection. 1t is interesting
TO recall the fact that it was for important SER
vices in connection with the Irish famine of
1913 that his father was kuighted, so that the
family namo should awaken grateful memo
Ties in Ireland.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12
Lieut.. DE Long and His Party Found


short despatch received last Friday, by
the Secretary of the Navy from Engineer
Melville, who has been searching the delta of
the Lena in Siberia for Lieut. De Long and
his men, tells the sad story of their distress
and final end in few words. Melville says
II have found Lieut. De Long and his party /;
all dead. All the books and papers have also
been found. 1 remain to continue the search
for the party under Lieut.. Chipp." The
worst that was feared has thus been confirm
ed. How the party suffered through cold
and privation and finally came TO their death,
can only be guessed, until further tidings
come from the search party. The ten men
who remained with De Long were DIR. James
NJ. Amber, the Surgeon OF the Jeanette,
jerome j. Collins, the special correspondent
of the New York Herald, George H. Boyd,
the ships carpenter, Walter Lee, machinist,
Carl A. Gortz, Henry II. KOCH Neils Iversen
and Aolph Dresser seamen, All Sam, China
man, and Alexia, an Esquimau. Three others
who landed from the boat and started out to
seek help were Louis Noros, William hinder
man and Hans Erickson, the latter of whom
died on the way, while the others succeeded
in reaching native settlement and commu-
nicating the news of the landing of the boat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

The Springfield Republican undoubtedly
has the correct idea of the situation at the
present time in the West side district. "Sur-
face indications point to q rising tide in favor
of ex-Gov. Stewart as congressman from the
western Vermont district. The Burlington
Free Press and several other papers have de-
clared in his favor, and unless II. H. Powers
now on the supreme bench, comes in to di-
vide the northern counties, it seems as if his
chances were very good. Joyce's best hope
lies in a multitude of candidates, as all would
be moro likely, in case of o deadlock, to ia
vor the old incumbent than any new man.
Loveland Munson may get part of Benning-
ton county, but his candidacy is not likely to
be formidable"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Theodore H. Sweetser, well. known
Boston lawyer, who died last Monday, was 4
native of this town, where he was born june
%, 1928. He was fitted for college at the
Boston Latin school and Phillips academy,
and was graduated at Amherst college. He
resided for many years in Lowell, which city
he represented in the legislature in 1870. He
had previously been the Democratic nominee
FOR governor one year. Mr.. Sweetser was an
able lawyer, and was at one time a partner of
Gen. B. Il. Butler and later with Hon. w. s..
Gardner, now one of the associate Justices of
the Massachusetts superior court
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Edward A. Hills has been appointed sta.
ton agent in place of Frank Spaulding, re-
signed
j. II. Ellis set on fire brush-heap on his
Hunt lot last Sunday. The fire spread, be-
came unmanageable, and burned over about
10 acres of brush and wood land before it
could be subdued
Mrs E. NJ May has painted her house,
making It one Of the finestlooking residences
in the village
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

funds for the preliminary survey and be ready
to report. At that time it is proposed to or
ganize for the campaign and make plans for
pushing on the enterprise with all possible
expedition. From this it will be seen how
essential it is that the gentlemen having the
matter in charge should make sure that the
money expected of them is promptly raised.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Phmnix park is to Dublin what Hyde park
Is to London and Central park is to New
York. 1t is essentially the peoples park, "
where the citizens of Dublin, without any re.
gard to class distinctions, meet upon an equal
footing, the splendid equipages of the aris-
tocraoy mingling with the general throng of
the populace. 1t is generally regarded as one
of the finest parks in Europe, and covers an
area of 1850 acres.
Lord Cavendish had been appointed to the
Chief Secretaryship only on Thursday last
and arrived in Dublin but a few hours previ-
GUS to the commission of the crime. Ho was
a gentleman of high repute and unobjection-
able character, and was the warm friend of
Mr.. Gladstone, on whom his death falls with
all the weight of great personal grief
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

The Pennsylvania Republican convention
at Harrisburg nominated the following ticket
on Wednesday: For Governor James A.
Beavers for Lieutenant Governor, William
/. Davies; for Secretary of Internal Affsirs,
John M. Greer for Judge of the Supreme
Court, William H. Rawlei for Congressman
at Large, Thomas NJ. Marshall. The New
York Times pronounces the result Of the con.
Vention's work the best possible illustration
OF what Cameron could and could not do.
The delegates were chosen by the old ma
chine method, and were expected to be sub.
servient to their leader, but they showed that
the sentiment of the people commended siren
uously IN their minds against the authority
OF the boss" So far as Cameron had reck-
.oned beforehand with that sentiment and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

John A. Stafford has received the appoint.
ment Of postmaster at this place.
The barn on Mrs. Recta r. Wells place
in Weatherhead Hollow, formerly owned by
John Lamb, was burned at an early hour last
Tuesday evening, together with horse, two
COWS and pair of steers. Loas about $1,000,
with an insurance of $3.50 on the barn and
$l75 on produce. The fire is thought to have
been of incendiary origin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Last Saturday as Mr.. b. F. Willard and
wife were driving over to the village the
king bolt gave way letting them forward.
The horse not being frightened came along to
the village, where it was caught. No serious
damage done.
Two new families have moved into the
place, one into the main part of Chas. Miner's
the other to occupy the new house.
%. E. Jennison has eight boarders and
expects more soon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12
GBeYermont 4Banit,
BRATTIEBORO,
FRIDAY, MAY -, 1882.

It is probable that the House will pass a
bill at tho present session of Congress, pro.
viding for Department of Agriculture the
secretary of which shall be member of the
cabinet. Representative Anderson Of Kansas,
for six years president of the state agricultu-
raj college, is urging a ponderous measure,
which provides for a secretary Of agriculture,
an assistant secretary, and four bureaus-of
agricultural products animal industry, lands
and statistics. A less complicated enactment
will, however, undoubtedly be reached in the
end.-since this paragraph was in type, the
House has passed Anderson's original bill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

DEATH OF RAILROAD MAN WELL. KNOWN
IN OHEsHIRE COUNTY, N He. Murdoch,
Dr., of Winchendon, Mass, who died Sun
day night, had been director Of the Cheshire
railroad since its construction, and was its
president for 10 years, always taking great
interest in its success. His age was So p
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

The history of this town will contain the
portrait Of Joseph Duncan, Esq, who was
town clerk 81 years, 1912 to 1S49; also a
portrait of Rev. b. F. Foster, who was pastor
Of the Congregational church % years j..
II. Budords Sons Of Boston are making the
engravings Money has been contributed to
pay expenses. DIN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

The June Wide Awake will contain the al
ready famous 5000 prize frontispieoe, "a
Maying," drawn by Lungren and engraved by
Olosson. The number will also have a nota-
BILE Ruskin paper, with pen-and-ink portraits,
and an illustrated article upon the Zuni Indi-
ans and Pueblo life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Last Sunday evening We had the pleas
ure of being present at the floral concert held
in the Baptist church, which was as usual a
success The house was handsomely trimmed
with evergreens, mayfowers and house plants
Motto Beautiful is Zion. The singing was
appropriate and the pieces were nicely spok-
EN-, doing credit 10 both scholar and teacher.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Wells Health Remover, greatest remedy on earth foI
Impotence leanneas sexual debility etc. 81 at drug
gists'i Prepaid by express, eI.25; g for 50, H. b.
WELLS, Jersey City, Il. y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

1t is useless to groan with rheumatism when a bot
tie OF st. Jacobs Oil will cure 1t, everybody Knows
Columbus (o.) Daily Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Joined the Jerked" is the headline which
the Chicago Times uses in its account of ro-
cent hanging
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Robert Bechter, Leona Kan1 farmer, was shot
dead on Saturday by his wife, who Immediately after
Waru kiled nerself, leaving note saying that she
committed the murder because her husband Intended
to dsinherit their SON. and it was best for him 10 die
that the boy might enjoy the property.
There was heavy snow storm throughout the
coal regions Of Pennsylvania Saturday morning
"A farmer at Reno, New, who has 4O-acre lot on a
hillside ploWed up ten for ga=den last week
Next day the wind blew the ten acres Of plowed land
away leaving nothing but rocks.
"A mail train coded with log train near Whit
House Station, Fla, last week and both engines were
wrecked Henry Hewlett, the Oldest neer In Flor
ida, was killed. his body being severed at the thighs
The passengers were unhuTt.
Racine, Wis, had formidable fire Friday NIGHT
aud Saturday morning. with total loss Of $3.50 600
seven business blocks A buildings and
OF lumber were burned, the insurance which will
foot up S250,OO0 The hre was confined to the older
portion Of the city.
The editor publisher and business manager of the
New Orleans Mascot have been sentenced to ten days
imprisonment each for publishing certain articles con-
trar TO the order OF the court. The matter creates
great excitement.
ANOTHER HORRIBLE AFFAIR IN BOSTON.
Marie KONG, German woman aged 90, living In
Warrenton block Warrenton place. killed her b.year-
old son, Auguste, on Tuesday by cutting his throat
with a case-knife, She also cut the throat Of her
daughter Mary, aged Is; her Alfred has cuts In
dozen places and Emil, aged II, was also wounded.
hhe then made an unsuccessful attempt to kill herBeH
by cutting an artery In her left leg below the knee
she was recently deserted by her husband. and he
coming insane through fear Of being unable to sup
port her family attempted to put them out OF the a
She was taken to police station her wounds dressed
and she was then put into padded cell at the oombs
IN the afternoon she was brought before the munich
pal court 20 be arraigned on charge OF murder She
was unable to stand, and q more baqgard wretcbed
looking woman was mover seem Is said In the court
she could not be made to understand the crime OF
when she vas accused, but examination was waived
aud the prisoner held for action Of the grand inr In
June. The wounds OF the three living ehildren al
lhoush iflgh'inb are not considered dangerous
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Next Sunday, at 2;30 P. NJ, Rev. L. w
Whitney breaches in the Universalist church.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

In the House of Commons last evening Sir
VIM. HArcOurt announced the policy of tho
government toward criminal classes Trial
by jury is to be abolished, and a special tri-
bunal Of three judges will try criminal cases.
The judgment of the court must be unani-
nous, and appeal can be made to thesupreme
court, where a majority will decide The Alien
act is to be revived, secret societies are to be
suppressed, and vigorous effort will be made
TO suppress crime and intimidation.
Disappointment is generally expressed In
Dublin at the failure of the police to discover
anything important concerning the identity of
the assassins, and the feeling is growing that
they have escaped
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1882-05-12

Prompt measures were taken for the dis
covery and arrest of the assassins. Several
arrests have been made, and all suspicious
persons are watched, but thus far it is not
believed that the guilty parties have been
found. The British government offers a re-
ward of ESQ, 600 for the discovery of the muir
derers with immunity from punishment of
any person, not one of the principals, who
gives tho information. The fact that four
men could commit such q crime with a fifth,
the driver of the car, who must have been in
the plot, gives color to the opinion that there
must have been deep-laid conspiracy.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1882-05-03
ACCORDING TO INTEREST.

Gen. Hancock was not far from right
when he said the tariff was local issue
that communities were made up Of
free traders or protectionists, according
to their respective interests. Out at San
Antonio and other places in Upson's
district the debating clubs are tackling
the question OF Free Trade VS.. Protec-
tion," which is a concession that
there are two sides to the question. Up
sons district, it may be remarked in
passing, looks with d loving eye on pro-
lection. Over in Reagan's district the
unterritied democracy could not be per.
suaded that the question is at all de-
batable-they are all free trade or tariff
for-revenue democrats, and have pre-
cious little use for any man who isn't of
the same opinion. The solution is
found in the fact that Upson's constitu-
ents have millions of dollars invested in
sheep, and wool is protected by the
tariff. Very few and far between are
the fiocks in Reagan's bailiwick, and
protection is at discount-as a prin-
ciple. General Hancock was right. The
tariff is not national, nor z sectional
nor yet is it a political question, to any
great extent.