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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07
NJ RECORD MATCH AT OAK GROVE RANGE
TUESDAY. gEpT
CROPS GREATLY DAMAGED THROUGHOUT NEW
ENGLAND

CROPS GEEATLN DAMAGED THEOUGHOUI NEW
ENGLAND
Last Tuesday morning, Sept f. there
was a heavy frost, which prevailed through
out large part Of New England. doing much
damage 10 crops. In this town the mercury
ranged from "a few degrees above freezing to
below, while IN some OF the uegLboring
towns it sank still lower. At Londonderry
the thermometer marked IS at Jacksonville.
20. At Westminster West it ranged from "a
to 2j falling 2G degrees during the night
Ice formed One-eighth OF an inch thick.
Though much of the corn and other crops
were far enough advanced to escape destruc-
ton, the damage is great The few tobacco
growers In this section had in most Cases Sc.
cured their crops, but in Massachusetts and
Connecticut the loss is heavy. The'oldest to
bacco raisers OF the Connecticut valley say
they never knew Of as killing frost so early
IN the season. In Connecticut not half the
crop in the state was cut, and that standing is
severely damaged. In many localities the
crop is total loss and the fields will simply be
plowed under. The Springfield Republican
estimates the loss in Western Massachusetts
at over Sl2j, 900. General damage TO crops
is reported from various parts of the state
also from Hanover, Concord and Keene. n.
H., and various localities in Maine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

the Franklin Of Philadelphia and Continental
of New York in equal sums. OF the tenants,
Weatherhead had Oh insurance OF $3.50 aud
Quinn Of $500 Parker had allowed his pol
icy 10 run out last month One Of Quinn's
rooms was occupied by goods belonging to a
Mrs Prescott now Of Hinsdala, N. H., which
were also lost
A singuarly fortunate circumstance con
uecled with tho fire was the recovery from
the ruins on Monday Of a purse containing
$50 in money belonging to Mrs Bardwel.
IL appears that the purse was IN the pocket
Of "a dress, upon which q mattress fell or was
thrown and the mattress being soaked with
water served to protect the money, though
the purse was scorched a purse belonging
to NJ Bardwcll containing valuable papers,
was also recovered from the ruins aud re-
frgeratoi which went through the fire in a
damaged condition, when opened still con
tanned a chunk OF ice Of considerable size.
The insurance agents have not yet settled
the losses on the buildings. Mr. Quinns loss
WAS settled at S272 G3 Mr.. Weatherhead b
at $3.50 his loss being total
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

The opposing candidates for governor in
Iowa.. G. Kline Democrat and Governor
Sherman, the present incumbent--Are on the
stump discussing the issues before the people
in joint debate. Gov. Sherman frankly advo-
Gates protective tariff and the policy of liquor
prohibition the Democratic candidate favors
tariff for revenue aud opposes prohibition
as inexpedent and impracticable. The Re
publicans rejoice in SO overwhelming ma
jority that they feel entirely safe in boldly
proclaiming their real sentiments. Tho Dem
ocrats, on the other hand, have nothing to
lose by asserting their political opinions and
they therefore take no pains to construct a
platform full of evasions and double meanings
Thus there is no possibility of mistake in re
gard to the issues of the campaign, and the
result ought to be decisive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07
4 FIRE ON CANAL STREET.

EIGHT FAMILIES MADE HOMELESS IN FORTY
MINUTES LOSS OF $4,000.
About half past six o'clock last Sunday
evening smoke was discovered issuing from
the basement of the tenement house on Canal
street owned by Mr.. NJ. ID. Halves of North
Leominster, Mass, commonly known as the
Ward building. The occupants of the house
were Henry Weatherhsad, Mrs Britton,
Thomas Sumner, Thomas Lynde, Cornelius
Quinn, Amos Parker, Luther Bardwel and
Henry Fenno-numbering with their families,
- individuals. The discovery had scarcely
been made by the inmates before the flames
shot upward through the building and the oc,
cupants were forced to make a speedy escape
for their lives leaving most of their valua.
bles behind them. Two or three of the in
mates, in their efforts to save their goods
found themselves obliged to escape from the
windows and one Of these, Thomas Lvnde
jumped from a rear window which was some
30 feet from the ground, and was for a time
thought 10 be seriously injured TIE fire
department was promptly on hand, but could
not gave the building, which was entirely de-
stroyed. The flames also communicated to
the house of Lockhart Barrett a few feet
distant on the east, which was damaged TO
the extent of about $1,000, and from which
the furniture and other contents, belonging
in part TO his son-in- law, II. f. Brooks. were
removed. The Universast church. on the
opposite side of the street. and other neigh.
boring buildings, were saved from serious
injury, there being little wind at the time.
While doing service at the fire, village steam
er No. was temporarily disabled by the
loosening of a set.screw, but the pres
enoe OF the Estey oompany's steamer pre-
vented any lack OF means for controlling the
IRE at Its critical stage, and in 40 minutes
90
the building were pushed IN and the flames
subdued. Had the fire occurred at night
some of the inmates in all likelihood would
have persisted in the flames
The origin of the fire is not certainly
known, but it Is the general opinion that il
was started by boys playing with matches in
the basement, which was used for the storage
of fuel, etc.
The building had Just undergone thorough
repair at a cost OF over $500, and was valued
at about $4,000 1t was insured for $4,000 In
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07
Funny MonN1Nn. Semi. Z


Yesterdays main feature was n general en-.
gagement which took place in the afternoon.
After going through a few movements in the
manual and loading and firing Col Greenleaf
detailed Co. / of Bratteboro and 90. i Of
Burlington to 90 on to a high hill west OF the
camp and hold it, if possible against the bal
anCe of the regiment. These forces were in
command Of Lieut. Col. Estey. In half an
hour they showed their heads over the brow
of the hill with Co ] under Capt. Bond as
skirmishers and Co. l. under Lieut. Shep.
ard, as reserve. As soon as Co. ! opened
fire the regiment advanced up the hill with
Co. A thrown forward ~ a line of skrmish-
ers. The balance of the regiment was divid-
ed into two wings-the right in command Of
Col. Greenleaf and the left under Major Ten
ney-and advanced up the hill Fuller Bat
terry was stationed meantime on the drill
ground and, as the troops climbed the hill
opened a fire OF blank shells over their heads
upon the opposing forces just az the bat
talon reached the brow of the hill the two
wings were united and advanced in force
Lieut. Col Estey's ammunition being ex.
hausted his forces retired in good order
closely pursued by the main force until they
were obliged to surrender
just rs the troops went up over the hill
ana the battery began firing rapidly, prema
ture discharge of the right section gun blew
of Andrew kezer's right arm-a sad accident
which has caused universal regret The arm
was Rmputated above the elbow and kezer is
doing well This is the first casualty the
Battery las ever had Thousands Of visitors
were on the grounds yesterday Gov. Bar
stow arrived in camp with many distinguish
ed military and civil dignitaries The reoep-
ton at Col Fietchers was numerously at
tended
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

MAN FOUND Is THE CANAL--FouI PLAY sUs-
rECTEu.
The town of Rockingham is a good deal
excited just now by the story Of j. NJ. Hut
ton. who was rescued last night about 1910
o'clock from the main canal in IA greatly ex
hausted condition, having narrowly escaped
death by passing through the food gates but
was saved by being caught on the rods con
nected with one Of the mills He claims that
while crossing tue bridge above last evening
he wa suddenly seized and thrown over by
some unknown person. The fact that Hut.
ton was superintendent Of the Cambridgeport
wool 10 mill recently burned, and was the lat
person seen about the mill before its destruc-
ton, and hence most likely to know about
the origin of the fire, affords good ground
for giving credit TO his story, though be was
eyid ntly In al intoxicated condition when
found His escape from death under the cir
cumstances was wonderful. No effort will
be spared TO sift the matter to the bottom
james l. Bessom champion backward
walker Of the world, defeated Henry Ingram
a local walker in mile race Tuesday.
Both started together, aud Ingram was to
reach the goal minutes first, but failed 10
do it by minutes aud 90 seconds The
stakes were $50. and the race drow crowd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

5. D. Curtis and others have returned
from Saratoga, G. G. Smith and family from
Block Island, and II. p. Chase and family
from the seaside
The Methodist Sunday school had pic
mic on Wednesday.
B. Q. Roberts of Florida, who has been
visiting hereabouts, has returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs, Henry Walker have return
cd from short visit to Lake Bomaseen.
Our ladies gave the Unknown" a sumner
at town hall Tuesday evening, in appreciation
OF their victory at the Factory Point muster.
feature of the occasion was nice cake bear
ing in raised figures the number of feet play-
ed and amount of prize ($2OO), which was
sold by auction for the benefit of the compa-
ny, being struck of to N. b. johnson at Sl,77
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07
Windham.

MIR. Baker of Chester is giving our
church spire new coat of paint. He will
also kalsomine the walls and ceiling inside
Jack Frost visited us on Monday night
tins time doing considerable damage.
Water Is rather scarce in this vicinity
and more than half the families in the village
are Obliged to obtain their supply from the
store horse shed.
5. NJ. Lawrence and family started on
Wednesday for pleasure trip to Boston and
vicinity. a.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

Our enterprising townsman, D $ Prouty,
has taken possession of the mill property re-
Gently owned by n. I. Prouty and taken into
partnership ChAs. Brown and Geo. d. Hale
Success 10 the new firm
Amos Allen has lately built large wood
shed
d. S Prouty has built barn for Mrs
Merrick Wood, and is building house on the
site OF the one recently torn down.
C W. Halliday has gentlemanly clerl
in the person Of Charles Lazellc.
%. A. Lazelle is fitting his house to &C.
commodate two families Z.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07
THURSDAY MORNING, 7 O'Clock.

4hCAhDAA MOANING, Z o CLOCK.
The sound of Maxham's bugle in the Bat
terry camp and of the drum beat in that of
the infantry called everybody out at $3.50 to
find heavy blanket of fog settled over the
camp, and to compare notes as to the amount
OF sleep which each had put in. The night
was cold, and if the truth was told, there
was as much shivering as sleeping under ma
ny of the blankets For 81 hour past a
group of men and ladies have been discuss
ing the situation around a generous camp
hre, and at the present moment the call to
breakfast is anxiously awaited. The sun is
beginning to show his face through the fog
bank and the day promises to be delightful
one.
The railroad company has made ample ar
engagements for special trains to the camp
and the attendance of visitors to-day will be
large. Yesterday afternoon Quarter Master
General lde, Judge Poland and the Coils.
Fletcher Gather and som of st. bloomsbury
were on the ground, with other distinguished
visitors. Brigade Commander Kingsley is ut
headquarters, as is also Major Finch OF the
I'D New York regiment who is the guest of
Col. Greenleaf, Major Valentine Grand
Army Department Commander, is in town. as
Is also Commander Patch of the Massachu.
sets department. Capt. Lowell of Amherst,
Mass, Is the guest of Capt. Bond semi
annual meeting of the Grand Army is TO be
held at 81, Johnsbury to-day and tomorrow.
At o'clock this afternoon the sth Vermont
regiment holds reunion.
Gov. Barstow and staff will arrive this even.
ing in readiness for the review tomorrow
Governors Day having been appointed for
the last day of muster instead of for Thurs
day as heretofore.
This evening Col. +. +. Fletcher will give
a reception to the Governor and staff at his
residence in town, and the officers of the
Regiment and Battery and their friends are
invited.
Surgeon Bruce of the Battery is in faith
tul attendance on his duties, and reports the
men to be in good health as a rule
Governors Day will bring the muster to
an end and camp will be broken and the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

Quite novel question is presented by the
holders of the Georgia state bonds issued un-
der the provisional government in 1869 and
repudiated by the constitutional convention Of
the state in 1872. The bondholders claim
that tine obligations were issued by the agents
of the United States, administering the affairs
of Georgia. and that the United States gov
eminent is therefore responsible for their
payment, which is refused by the state This
plea is ingenious and plausible, but we do not
imagine the supreme court will sustain it. 1t
is said that the German bondholders intend
to ask the Intervention of the German Minis
ter and to present their claim on the basis of
international equity. They hold about So,
600, 600 of the bonds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

Luke Plumb is building an addition to
his house and making other repairs
D L. Davidson is adding manure shed
to his barn.
"A sharp frost on the 4th inst did -eriou.
injury to growing crops.
The water in Sadawga lake is getting very
low.
No signs of potatoes rotting yet, although
not many are dug at this writing.
1t is getting very dry, and rain is greatly
needed. Il
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

The funeral of Willie Boyle, who died on
Thursday of last week, occurred at his home
last Saturday. He had been great sufferer
for year and half from an absoess on his
hip, and required the almost constant care of
his father and sister during that time being
confined to his bed nearly all the while.
F. w. Perry d Son claim that their driy-
ing mare, Daisy made one fourth of a
mile the other day in IS seconds, or at the
rate OF mile in 232, on the Newfane track,
which had not been put in condition for driv
ing this year.
Maj. w. Il. H. Hoiton, inspector in the
New York custom house, has been spending
his summer vacation with his father, DR.
Joel Holton, who is in feeble health, although
he has rode some in his practice since his
oOth birthday in May last
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

The Phoenix hose company of Keene re-
turned from the Portsmouth muster Saturday
evening and were met at the depot by the
second regiment band and the entire fire de
parlment, consisting of five companies
grand reception was given to the Phunix boy
IN honor OF their success in winning the hrs
prize at the Portsmouth muster on the 3uth
Inc distance run was one-eighth of mile
Time, 30 seconds, with so feet of hose coupl
ed to a steamer ready for the stream. A grand
supper was given the entire department BY
the citi gems.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

Hon. John Kimball, who has bern ,..
sick, is now recovering. ''!
Monday nights frost seriously i,i,..,
the tobacco crop, except near the river KY.
a heavy fog prevailed
Mrs. Caroline A. Soule who spoken,.
ceptably last Sunday evening at tbs ,oa
hall, will preach next Sunday morning in =, u
same place. In the evening at o'eIoct l.
request, Rev. Mr. Smiley will give disco,.
on the Mature and Object Of Present sa5
Future Punishment" 'ul
Yesterday morning. while attepdir, .
some repairs in his fathers mill. Cusrlet "
Thwing accidentally fell and broke tho Ia.
arm near the shoulder, and fractured n,
wrist bone Of the same arm The br,.
though severe, is not considered dapperop.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

Another Arctic exploring party has come
to grief. A despatch from Vardoe, Norway
states that tine steamer Obi has arrived there,
having on board the members of the Dutch
expedition to the Arctic which sailed on the
steamer Narna. The Varna foundered July
4th in latitude 71!l north, longitude G3 east
The members of the expedition were rescued
near the island of WRigatz The Obi reports
that the Arctic steamer Dijmphna was ice
bound near Waigatz all winter All on board
her were well, and the captain was confident
of reaching open water. The crew OF the
Varna left the Dijmphna August st, and wer,
rescued by the Obi Aug 2jth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07
west TounshenJ

What the drought aud grasshopper. .t
the frost finished up on Monday night.
Barber Brothers took possession Of thai.
store Sept. LIST. We wish them success.
Miss Clough commenced her second t.,.
of school last Monday with 80 schoars-G
largest number for many years
C T. Barrett has 100 900 shaved sprp,.
shingles for sale, all warranted AJso n n,
of hcmlock lumber.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

by the act intend to contest the question Of
the constitutiouality Of the revenue bill in
the courts and If So, the law promises to be
successful in promoting litigation at least
However, it is hoped that the case may wear a
better aspect at the end Of the year but If it
does not, the fact will not prove that the law
is wrong in principle or methods or incapa-
hp of easy remedy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

The railroad makes its appearance at Dodge
City, Kan, as a moral agent The officers Of
the Atchison, Topeka d Santa Fc are said to
have offered to build branch road to that
city, and erect permanent buildings, provided
the authorities would suppress gambling so-
looms and other disorderly houses. This they
are about to attempt to do.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

AS the facts come struggling in, it become.
more and more manifest that the earthquake
in Java is the greatest CONFUSION of nature
that our century has witnessed, if not the
greatest that has been known within historic
time. 1t now appears that there is q consid
cradle district containing an important town
which has not been heard from by reason Of
the destruction of all the roads leading to it,
while the news of the drowning of 10000 peo
pie at one place is confirmed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

As was anticipated, China has now come
forward to contest by force of arms the French
occupation Of Tonquin, and open hostilties
have been begun The French government
will be likely to find out ere long that it has
larger job on its hands than it can carry
through with safety to itself
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07
GuiIford Centre

The ladies circle will meet in their rooms
next Thursday afternoon.
The select school has opened with - pu-
pills
The town tax is now il the treasurer S
hands for collection.
Tuesday nights frost did considerable
damage on the low lands Hill farms escaped
the freeze. T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

The political cauldron in Massachusetts, is
fast boiling down. 1t is officially announced
that Gov. Butler will be q candidate for re
election, and the Republican choice, which
has seemed to mainly lie between EX-Gov.
Talbot and Henry L. Pierce is now made
well nigh decisive by letter from Talbot de-
clining to allow his name to be used as a can
didate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

Rev. Mr. Powers Of the Baptist church
with his family, has returned from a vacation
OF six weeks spent among relatives in central
aud western New York
Rev. G. II. Smith completed his engage
ment with the Congregational churches in
Pittsdeld and Sherburn last Sunday, and after
week spent with friends IN this place, Will
go to New Haven, Conn, for the purpose Of
taking post graduate course Of study in the
theological seminary connected with Yale
college.
1t is understood that John Sargent has de
cded to build a store. 3Ox6O, on the site Of
the recently. burned Glen House, TO be occu
pied by c.. X Jones.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

%. L. Powers aud family conssii,.
himself, wife, daughter, son-in-l law an5 /. y !,
(Mr. and Mrs Thomas and the three ". sI
children Of his brother started on NJ
for new home in Alabama, a few mils.t.i'
the town Of Pensacola. Tue father ~ ' \,
three children mentioned has been in AL. ~.
for some time, and his children will ioi1 ~.
there "l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

Now go i0 Bhsss for oysters.
New stock OF lacc-pius, ncct-chains and bracelets,
in latest pattcrus, just received by Ranger 1homp-
son,
TESEMESr TO RENT, rear Of Miss Dalioua, Asy.
lum street Apply on the premises
The old reliable Hartford, New York, Pennsylvania
and foreign FIRE insurance companies represented by
Cudworth Childs afford absolute protection The
best is the safest 40 the end
PicrunE FRAMES are cheap at Cheney Capp's.
EvEHy uoUsF.EErrIH should have bottle OF ouf
Enamel Furniture Polish. Sample free
HEsnY c. WILLARD.
ARTISTIC pIcTUuE FnAM1SG OF Cheney Clarps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

London spectators are buying up our
trade dollars Within week $500, 600 il
these disgraced coins have been shipped to
England. 1t is said that these purchases are
made in the expectation that Congress will
some time make trade dollars legal tender
or direct their redemption at face value.
There is not the slightest probability that
anything of the kind will ever be done
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

Our library has good quantity of cash
on hand, thanks to the late benefits
1t Is of no use to say anything about
our recent frosts All know to their sorrow.
j, D. Parker recently dug an Early Rose
potato having the prougs of an old table fork
deeply imbedded in it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

1t is finally announced that the directors of
the Canadian Pacific road have foreclosed
their mortgage for 81, 300, 900 against the
Southeastern, which virtually makes them
masters Of the situation and removes Bradley
Barlow last chance of retrieving his fortunes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

The address by Mrs Tracy Cou,.
the subject Of equal rights was plain and ~. W
vincinR. A fair-sized audience gave olos, ", y.
tention She next goes to Rutland M b,
the cause Of female suffrage before tbs
pie IN that place, after which other ns,, p'O
the state will be visited with a simis, ,. !,
pose put
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

The Colby bill, providing for general con
struction, leasing aud consolidation Of rail
roads already built and those projected has
passed both houses Of the New Hampshire
legislature and will doubtless become law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07
GBtOrrmont 4Bonit.
BRATTLEBORO
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER z, 1853.

The suggestion OF Grant and Malone as a
South and the country is attributed to ex.
Senator Conkling. As sensible a suggestion
a. we should expect from that source
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

The ladies circle will meet with Mr.
Chester Lee next Wednesday afternoon.
Rev Z. W. Whitney will preach in fl.
Universalst church next Sunday at 2.8Ur.r
All are invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-07

Maple Grove grange will meet at the rs..
idence Of G. W. Harlow next Thursday 81
O'Clock P. NJ. Col. A. 3. Franklin, master Of
the state grange, will be present. SEcY.