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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-14

The WASHINGTON MONUMENT. The monu
ment last Monday reached height of 40
feet. With all Of its enormous weight 1t is
but the one.si1ty- fourth Of an inch-the
thickness of a sheet of stout writing paper
out Of plumb. Our party went up in eight
minutes from the base to the top in an Otis
elevator, taking up two of Hugh Sisson's mar
Bile blocks for the last course of stone laid this
season. 1t was a tremulous ascent up the
dark marble alley with those heavy stones,
the elevator quivering as it went along, and
as it reached sunlight at the top, audible
breathing indicated that relief from the sus-
pense was boon to most Of the party. The
ascent could have been made by stairs which
are constructed along the inner walls to the
top. Around the monument at the present
height ore swung e1cellently contrived hem
pen hammocks from all four sides, SO that in
case of fall no danger would ensue to the
workmen. These tumbles are not dreaded,
and are said to be frequent week since a
Baltimore beauty so dazed workman that
in lifting his cap and stepping back to let her
pass be fell over, and in the hammock, 400
feet above terra irma, continued his admiring
gaze with his cap still in hand. The super
intendent says that in five years the most Sc
rious accident has not been more than a mash
ed finger among his masons and laborers.
The height now to go is l4j feet. The base
of the upper platform will commence when
500 feet is reached This will be as high as
the visitor can go. The interior of the mon
ument is twenty five feet square, which con-
tinues to height of 15O feet. Its dimensions
are then increased TO 81 5.12 feet by the width
Of the walls being reduced from that point
to the top the inner walls are perpendicular.
The outer face of the walls has batter OF
slope of one fourth inch to the foot until they
will reach 500 feet Baltimore Sun, Dec. 8.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-14
Ii,,eII,. Liyinr Acc for 1854.

For 40 years the Living Age has been published with
uninterrupted success and has enabled its readers al
small expense Of time and money TO keep pace with
the literary progress of the age Frequent in issue
aud unequalled among periodicals In amount Of mat
ter It furnishes unrivalled compilation OF great
and growing literature which embraces the produc
tions Of the most eminent living writers in all depart
ments of literary and scientific work. And as this
literature grows year by year in extent and import
ance the Living Age becomes more and more valua
BILE. Filling the place Of many periodicals, It can hard
y be dispensed with by any American reader DESIRING
a thorough compendium OF the best literature anC
thought OF the time. Its prospectus for 1884 Is com
mended 10 the attention OF all who selecting the
reading matter for the new year. Reduced clubbing
rates with other periodicals given, and new sub
scrbers remtting now for 1884 will receive the inter
yening weekly numbers free. Littell 4 Co., Boston
are the publishers,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-14
Continued from last treet.)
How Watch Cases are Made.

in 1875, thirteen men comprised the
entire working force used in the manu-
facturc of the James Bosy Goid Watch Case.
Now over fire hundred are employed, and the
number is constantly increasing. The rea-
son Of this increase is this: In the James
Bosg Gold Watch Case all the metal in sight
and subject to wear is solid gold, while here
maindcr, which only lends strength to the
case, is of stronger metal than gold,
giving gold where gold is needed, and
strong, elastic metal where strength and
elasticity are needed, combination pro.
ducing "A watch case better than solid gold
and at oNE-HALF the cost. AR ~ v,,v
Over 10000 Of these cases 3 D
have been sold, and every jcweler in the
country can testify to their quality and
merit. r-r,,.oro,, >r,-n Do, z 1891
y " Marsh Of the democrat, bought a jas Boss
short time ago when purchased Il; and sold II TO
customer The case showed no signs ot wear, except
that natural to any case and am satisfied can DO
safely guaranteed for at least ten years more nave
and the parties who bought the first ones are carry
ing them to-day, well satisfied as though they had
bought a soh1 gold case costing twice the money.
regard them the only cases Of thus KIND leWeer
should sell who desires u give his customers thu
worth Of their money or Nalues his reputation,
NM j. CUsHWAN JceeieT
Send cent stamp to Keystone Watch Case Fastors PhA
drpha for handsome Illustrated Pamphlet showing how
JAne, Boss and Kc!,tone watch Gases made.
m, be (yltgiuued1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-14
CHEAP FARMS
NEAR MARKETS.

The state of Michigan has more than 45OO miles OF
aud churches in every county, public buildings PAID
for aud no debt Its soil aud climate combine 20 pro-
duCe large crops and It is the best fruit state in the
Northwest Several million acres OF unoecupied ana
fertile lands yet in the market at low prices The
state has issued a New pamphlets containing
map and descriptions Of the soil crops and general
resources of every county the state, which may be
had free Of charge by writing to the COM X " I'M
MIGRATION, Detroit Mich asi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-14
Why the Comet. Return.

The new comet can now be
seen with the naked eye"
Uncle Sam-"What new comet"
Astronomer comet Of 1872"
Uncle Sam Goodness gracious! you don't
say so Even the comets are coming back
for pensions "-Phildd. E0ening CdH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-14
GIVE US A GALL! {!
M. SCOTT & SON.
MILLINERY
AT Low PRICES !

MRS. WALKER & HARMON
Have bought the large stock Of Millinery Goods owned
by Mrs, q. A. MILLER, and announce the
whole
For Sale at Reduced Prices to
close them out.
We name as specialties Felt and
Velvet Hats, Ribbons, VelyetS and
Satins, Collars, Fancy Feathers,
Baby Hoods, and a good line of Old
Lady's Caps.
These aud all our other goods worthy the atten,
ton Of purchasers We invite the public to call ana
examine.
:1-Rooms over f. X. Barrows'F store
MRs.J. Il. WALK ER'
MRS. q. A. M AAMON'
BrattIeboro, Nov. %, 1883. SO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-14
--"All your own fault
II you remain sick when you eau
Get hop bitters that never-Fdit.


The weakest woman smallest child and sickest in
valid can use hop biers with safety and great good.
Old men tottering around from rheumatism, kid
ney trouble any weakness, will feel almost new by
using hop bitters
My wife and daughter were made healthy By the
use Of hop biters, aud recommend them to my peo-
ple.-Methodst Clergyman.
Ask any good doctor If hop
Btters not the best family medicine
on earth,
-Malarial fever, ague and biliousness will leave
every neighborhood as as hop biters arrive.
-"NIy mother drove the paralysis and neuralgia all
out of her system with hop bitters.' I'D. oswego
Sun,
Keep the kidneys healthy with hop bitters and
you need not fear sickness.
-Ice-water is rendered harmless and more refresh
ing and reyiying with hop biters in each draught.
The yigor Of youth for the aged and inhrm in hop
bittprs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-14
ALLOW PRICES!

Christmas Cards, lc. to 81.
Vases, Zoe. to 50 per pair.
Red-line Edition of the Poets,
full gilt, large size, fancy binding,
IS cents.
A large line of Juvenile Books,
all prices.
Silver Ware, Watches and jew
elry, lower than any Jewelry house
offers them.
Full line Fancy Yarns just added.
We have Toys and Fancy Gift ar
ticIeS innumerable.
OUR ITNE:STAPLE Goods
in every Department is more COM
plete than ever and prices as low
as the lowest.
Give us an early call.
ANDREWS & SPENCER,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-12-14

Chas. Y. Crittcnton, Agent, New York Ct
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(To be Contaued,)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-20
TIE pUBLIc ADMINISTRATORS WORK.

Among the many officials employed IN the
execution OF the laws this city, there Is probably not
one whose position important and at the same time
so little understood as that OF Public Administrations
have been rurpdscd," said Agernon sullivan the
present incumbent, to "A TRIBUNE reporter recently, TO
nnd 80 many business men who are absolutely Ignorant
OF tho existence OF such nm officer the
Public Administrator And yet there IL not
great metropolis In the world without Tho laws Of
New-York provide that wheneYor any person owning
property here dies intesae his goods ohattes personal
estate and debts shall placed the hands OF an official
called the Pubic Administrator To this end keepers Of
hotels and lodging houses report TO him the names or
persons dying In their houses cOrOners tho names Oh
strang gers whom they hold inquests, ana
underlakers the names OF those whom they
bury Failure to comply with these regd-
lations is made punishable by fine or imprisonment
When the Administrator has been invested with the
necessary authority for the settlement OF an estate OF
this character, lie at publishes notice calling upon
all persons having claims against suon estate to present
for settlement II the expiration OF year the
next OF have found and there are no owner
hers money left after the expenses OF administration
have been In the city treasury Here
II remains the city having the privilege OF Its use with
out interest, until claimant appcars The fees Tor
settling estate regulated by law. arc per cent on
ali below 81 500, and 29 cent on all amounts
above It, AS the Public Administrator receives salary
he deposits all fees with the City Treasurer Although
the expenses OF this oce nearly $4,000 year. yet
have this amount for the city In fees
for services rendered Administrator From ls7owhen
assumed duties OF Office, TO 1922 the expondl-
tures were $0l 042 OF and receipts S71003 81 30
you SEQ that the city made . clear profit Of $4,000"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-20

ment proposed which due to the more personal a
pcaon 1t had to the members present Ii was lnehueu
TO raise the annual dues to $50 In the case OF
members. After discussion It was pprovcd py
majority OF those present When the third and last
amendment read out there wero hot and az
gumeDts The conservative members finaly ganea
victory and succeeded III throwing out what seemeu
them an obnoxious and Revolutionary proposition IL
to the effect that man could De elected menuo
of the club when he had of college three years
OF present the time s five Concerning honorary
opinion that although this amendment would undoupt,
eddy result in increasing the funds those admitted
under tie new conditions would be too young as gen
eIa thing. The amendment was accordingly rejected
by fair majority. . -,-- -, ,ho
The consisted in electng five members o. the
Council TO serve for four years, in place OF charles
Chandler George Hoffman. Henry Holt Bray ION inos
and William c. whitney. and seven members OF the Coui
mttee Admissions serve for three years IN t1
places OF L. Frank Browne, Joseph T. EarIe, 10y W
Farragut n. II. Fuller, Cecil C. Higgins, SHERMAN
Kneyals and John W. Simpson An unusual amount VI
scratching took place and 1t was about midnight "hcn
the count was begun
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-20
THE FIRE RECORD.
RAILROAD PROPERTY DESTROYED.

A SHOP OF THE PENNSYLVANIA ROAD BURNED
THE LOSS 100000.
A fire which destroyed large amount OF properly
broke out about $50 o'clock last evening Ill ','o
Pennsylvania Railroad COmpany's shops III sno
MEADOWS near the HackensacK hNer ino "i0
90. d,soovered bv John Murphy, workman, III
.ho roor If the paint shop. He saw the flames
bprs,inp ND through the roof and gave an aiarlh'
INT before anything could be done to check the
flames they had spread through the ehtre
building The rapid spread OF the hre
was due to the inhammable nature OF the
material in tho shops. There we're water-butts III
different parts of the building, but they could not De
made available in time to be OF any service
Assistance was telephone for to Jersey City, but
by some mistake the message was sent to Poilce
Headouarters instead of Fire Headquarters caus-
inc considerable delay. When word did reach
Fire Ueadouarters Chief Engineer Farrier
sent engines Nos. z. and IL. and trucks Nos
and to Marion Station, where they were
nut on a train and taken to the scene OF the
confiagraton BY the time they reached there
the entire building was nearly destroyed
and the firemen turned their attention to saving
the shops, which they succeeded in doing.
The destroyed building was of brick, one story
high and its Dimensions were 175 by 400 feet
1t contained the paint shop, upholstery de-
partment and cabinet shop. The property
DESTROYED consists of the building, estimated
to be worth $4,000; two Pullman cars
worth $50 900; eighteen passenger coaches OF East
lake pattern, which coast $4,000 each two Iocc,
motives worth 24 00O three express cars estimated
at So 900 each; six tenders, worth ST.. 600. ard
materials worth about 100000, including paint,
TOOLS trimmings. etc. The total loss Will not iai
far short of 100000, on which there IS no lnSur
ance.
There were 400 men employed in the shops and
the majority of them will be thrown out OF
stToved belonged TO the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company, except one locomotive. which
is owned by the New-York, West Shore ana
Buffalo Railroad. and the two Pullman cars. The
fire is supposed have been caused by spontaneous
combustion as there were no fires IN the building
1t was nearly IL o'clock when the flames were got
nnnrr control
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-20
PHILIPS EXETER. ACADEMY ALUMNI.

AT reunion of the Alumni of Phillips Acad-
eny Exeter n. H., held at Delnoncos last evening
Exeter Alumni Association Of New-York was organized
The reunion last night the first that has been held in
Ney-York and was called in relation to the Centennial
anniversary of the foundation OF Phillips Academy the
celebration which to take place In Exeter June 90
The academy is OF the Oldest in the United States
and numbers among its graduates Daniel Webster Jared
Sparks George Bancroft, Fitz John Porter ana Robert
l.. Lincoln. Secretary OF War. There were about
seventy-ve of the alumni present last evening Alte
IA. HOLMES was the chairman. Among thc speahets
Professor George A. Wentworth, PROFESSOR bIaa-
bury, L. Ciley, Dexter A. Hawkins, the KEY ueorse
d. wildes. Charles L. sCule {. H. PennypacKei anu
Edward i. Merrill 49,. ..,,o
Professor Wentworth reviewed the career OF tne college
which, said exceedingly fortunate from inc
beginning. 1t has available fund OF 800 ,OoO. Oh
which 500 900 is apart for special uses ana chteS
and the income of 100000 only can be used lor SUI
aries. repairs. etc while more than 5000 are
annually by the Academy on dc CRYING students but
In order TO retain its position IN the front raKo te
secondary schools OF the country further endOwDens
are necessary for buildings chemical labratores anu
scentic apparatus $4,000 are required Tor inns uuo
10000 more for "A permanent gymnasium funu' ana
$4,000 for buildings for the accommodation OF
Students
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-20
MR.. TARROW AND THE RIFLE TEAM

There is disposition on the part of the
friends Of W. NJ Farrow to complain Of the directors Of
the National Rifle Association for emitting him from
the who TO shoot the return international rifle
match with the British Volunteers at Wimbledon In
July. Nominal vhc ground OF his rejection was that
he had not complied with the regulations requiring him
to produce n certificate from the Adutant-General OF
Rhode Island stating that he has bcena member OF the
militia I'm good standing since January l, 1888 Colonel
Vaughan, commander of the Newport Artillery Com
pany has stated that Mr. Farrow IL a
Der OF that organization In good standing,
and Is now ON fIlOugh This fact
MIR. FarrOWs friends using Intimate that other
considerations than the given influenced the dlfec-
I'm their action General Wibgate defends the action
directors, both ON the technical ground and be-
he thinks that In spite OF the welknown skill of
Mr. FaTrOw he would not make as strong team-Inhn rs
other rineman Of less individual excellence Mr.
Farrow member OF the last international small
bore that shot against tho Irish team at Dolly
1880 and has international reputation as
riff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-20
UNIVERSITY CLUE Affairs.

The annual meeting of the University Club
was held last Dight. An unusually large number of
members present, several important amend
Inents TO the constitution TO be voted upon.
IL has been felt for "a time by some OF the
members that decided step ought to
be taken in regard TO the club building
by some is thought that the present premises Fifth
ave and Thir should be purchased by the club,
while others say that 1t would be- better further
ND town and erect new club house which would give
Increased accommodation and be more generally fitted
70 club uses The amendments proposed had a bearing
On the question and frequent references were made by
the various speakers throughout the evening TO the
subject, but no direct question was raised. 1t ap'
nears that the general feeling OF the club s to
nurcbase the present building The surplus funds al
r,cady amount To over $4,000
ia fr.t mn uent increased the entrance fec from
90 80 gqo0 for resident mombers There was very
disonssion over this aud 1t was adopted unani-
mOusly. Some exception was taken 70 inc nsA' ansn",
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-20
Ne,e- York, May 10, 1888.
THE CANVASS At THE UNION CLUB.

The canvass at the Union Club preparatory
TO thc approaching annual ell cton becomes moro lively
and exciting the time for preparation grows shorter
The present indications that there Will be large
VOC and a great deal OF scratching, and the counting
will necessarily be tedious that the result cannot
be known until the day after the election An
animated discussion regarding candidates Tor the pres
dency Of the club is already IN progress The members
who have been mentioned for the place Edwards
Picrreuont, John j. Townsend, c. G. Baldwin aud Her
man lie Roy. Mr.. Townsend displays great deal Of
strength lie presided at the special meeting last June
and showed much ability rssdng officer that
great many members are disposed 10 THINK that his
firm and decisive way OF dealing with
questions might possibly bring order out OF
chaos Mr. Baldwin has much popularity among his fell
yow-nembers, and. the opinion Is expressed that he
would make strong fOi the place against the OPP
position which now seems probable. Mr.. lie Roy ap-
pears have less strength than the other candidates
mentioned and 1t X probable that his friends VIII not
urge his candidacy further than they have done.
There much discussion in the club regarding Mr. lie
ROys report. One OF the first Remarks made That
does appear IN the accounts that either Mr. Robin
Carter has been paid anything for legal ser
vices last winter IN the CLUBS behalf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-20
PECULIAR ACTION OF SPECIAL AGENTS.

TO the Editor Of The tribune.
SIR The acquittal of Examiner Cocheu. fol-
lowing of Examiner ThOrne directs attention TO the
irreinedabe injustice done two officers of the customs
who were guilty Of crime Messrs. ThOrDe and
Cocheu by the testimony given their trials, stood
well before the community, and enjoyed the confidence
OF their superior officers. Nine ten months ago they
were arrested upon the affdavts of Special Agents
Adams and Bracket charging them with the commits
sion Of various elOnies and crimes These crimes with
less vaguely limited or stated were made
matters public accusation fIom week TO week by the
special agents. and set forth by them In the press
as the graves crimes which susceptible Of the most
positive proof After being thus maSacd and suspended
from office for almost year tria Is at length had,
when appears there is evidence against them
of them ocheu-being acquitted without jury
leaving then seats.
Is there my remedy for this injustice systematizcd
There ground for accusing these ecers OF any
in tie first instance. There was no case against
them evidence with which TO construct case Special
Bracket need not he accused either or ignorance
malice aud not guilty OF both IN carry iS for
ward these prosecutions There nothing more harm
full about The business than politics. The gallant captain
candidate Tor surveyor OF the Port, aud he had
candidate also for Appraiser. Some, hing must he done
the right line to forward these important movements
Some hing was done. c. 5. L.
hetc- York. May 10, 1888.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-20
FOREST FIRES IN NEW ENGLAND.

WooDsvILLE, n. H., May ia steam saw
mill and 1000 900 feet OF lumber. belonging to A. l.
and E. Baldwin also depot waterhouse and 300
of wood the property of the Montpeier and
Wells River Railroad, with two cars. were
burned to-day. Woodland fires are raging
at Twin Mountain, Jefferson, Warren and Summit. a
thousand acres have already been burned over. The
losses standing and cut timber are already large
A despatch from Plymouth, n. H., says
that forest fires are raging hercely on Mount
Webster and Blue Berry Mountain and a
brisk wind is blowing Nine hundred acres have been
burned 200 cords OF cut wood are imperled
special train has gone from here TO Warren and
SUNNI with 200 men. 70 check II possible the nre
repOrted there and to protect railroad property An
other fire reported In tue vicinity OF North Concord
DOVER, y. H., May 19-Yesterday hre started 10
Hae's Woods Darlington seven miles from here cover
ing OF 1000 acres. The fire Is still raging and
heavy loss is anticipated.
TAUNTON, Mass. May 19.-Fifty acres OF valuable
woodland between here and Mlddeboro were burned
over to-day heavy woodland fire is now raging in the
west part OF DightOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-05-20
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.
Synopsis FOR ne pat fUcH'gror hours.

WASHINGTON. May 20-1 a. m.-The barom-
etor is lowest IN the Upper Lake region and highest In
tae Upper Missouri Valley. Local rains have fallen e1
cept in the Middle South Atlantic and East Gnf states
Northwesterly winds prevail IN the Upper Lake region
and Northwest, norheasterly in the Middle states and
New England and southcry in the Cuff states lennes
see and the Ohio Valley inc temperature has fallen In
the Upper Lake region. Northwest Icnnc-@ce AMI the
Ohio Valley and remained nearly stationary III the
other districts
Indications FOR tO-dGy
For the Middle Atlantic States partly condy weather.
local rains nOrthcastcry shifting 10 warmer sOuthery
winda. lower pressure.
For fhc Lower Lake region, colder, partly cl"nhy
weather. local rains southwest yccring TO northwest
Winds generally higher pressure
For the Upper Lake region, partly cloudy weather.
local rains northwesery winds, stationary or higher
temperature. higher pressure.
For the Upper Mlssssipp Valley, fair weather. north
eiy Winds stationary or lower temperature higher pres
sure.
For the Missouri vale5, fair weather, norherly winds
shifting TO sOuthery, stationary OF Agher temperature
and pressure
For Now England partly cloudy weather. local rains,
variable winds stationary higher temperature lower
Indications for tomorrow.
Clearing wea her Is indicated Monday In the Md
die states and New England, and ialr weather IN the
OliO Valley