Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-26

Iced OF TINS Town. ana beOtBe II. ItIhou Oi
Cincinnati. OF these, all but Mrs. Miller
we're present on this occasion, together with
10 of the l3 grandchildren and one great
grandchd Mr.. Persons brother, Ebene-
zer, father-in.law Of Gen. W. W. Lynde,
was also among the 80 guests who assembled,
nearly all of whom were family relatives.
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Person formerly Polly
Chase, were natives of Jamaica, this county,
and have been residents of Brattleboro since
1919. On Thursday evening a large number
Of the neighbors also called to offer their CON
gratulations. Both gatherings were entirely
informal, and were occasions OF much pleas
ure. The gifts included handsome amount
Of gold coin, a black walnut bedstead, suit
of clothes for Mr.. Person, and many other
articles of value.
Y. NJ. C. A. NOTES.-THE ANNUAL CONVENTION.
The 18th annual convention Of Young
Mems Christian Associations and churches Of
Vermont convened at Rutland last Friday,
aud closed on Sunday evening. Quite large
delegation was present, representing associa-
tons and churches from all parts Of the state.
Col j. j. Estey was chosen president, d. NJ.
Camp of Newport vice president, and Q. II.
Sage secretary, Of the convention. Many
important questions pertaining to Y. NJ. Q. A.
work were ably discussed, and every delegate
returns to his association much benefited by
having attended. The reports of the associa-
tons in tho larger towns show a decided i'm
proyement in their work. Two associations
employing general secretaries have been or.
gained since the last convention at Rut-
land and one at Brattleboro making four in
the state employing general secretaries. The
closing services on Sunday we're very interest.
ing. A missionary meeting for young men
only, held ia the opera house and conducted
by II. NJ. Moore of Boston, called together
about 300 young men. The service at the
Congregational church in the evening had the
largest attendance of any, and was addressed
by Il. L. Roberts, railroad secretary of Alba
ny, n Y, d. +. More formerly state secre.
tary Of Vermont, II. NJ Moore Of Boston, and
Mr.. Shaw Of Middleboro. Mass. The conven-
ton was undoubtedly one Of the most profit
able ever held in the state. An effort will be
made TO have it ut Brattleboro next year
The Continent, a weekly magazine of mer.
it, has recently been added to our list of peri
odicals.
Do not forget to attend the Saturday even.
ing praise service in our rooms at 1870 O'Clock
We now have table upon which may be
found the different Sunday school pubica-
tons. aud those wishing these helps will do
well to look them over. SEc'Y.
EDMUND N. STONES rARDoN-THE sHow1SG on
WHICH GOV. BAEsrow BASED HIS ACTION.
The papers in the Edmund NJ Stone
pardon case, which we have seen and exam
ined this week show that strong case was
made out to the Governor in Stones behalf
and on that showing We cannot blame Gov
ernor Barstow for his action, though we still
think that the zeal in stones interest was
misdirec,ed. Hon. j. l.. Martin, who was
states attorney at the time Of Stones convic.
ton and sentence, seems to have been strong
Ia win
we're, and it was on the point urged by Mr.
Martin that, without Stones confession. no
conviction either OF himself or Townsend
could have been obtained, that Gov Barstow
based his action-his idea being that some re.
ward or encouragement should be given a
man who thus confesses and let's justice have
its course. The representation was made
that, under the circumstances, a sentence Of
only or years was expected for Stone and
that it was virtually promised him as an in
ducement to own up that such should be his
sentence, but that Judge Barrett instead gave
him - years. 1t must be remembered, how
ever that Stone become weak kneed and
perhaps, remorseful, and made his full con-
fession, which was put on record, at his pre-
liminary examination before ever he went be.
fore Judge Barrett at the county court. Let
tiers from Cavendish parties, where Stone was
raised, and from Westminster were sent Gov.
Barstow showing that he was not a vicious
boy and youth Ex-Goy. Proctor endorsed
the petition with a statement that he learned
about Stones case during his term as
Governor and should have pardoned MIN had
he then served half his term Warden Rice
OF the state prison, who always insisted to US
that Townsend and Stone were two of the
meanest and worst cases in the prison and
mo ornament to Windham county, wrote
rather non committal letter saying that be did
not know whether Stone had been punished
enough or not, but he presumed he was as
good a man as he would be if he should be
kept in prison longer The petition for
Stones pardon was signed by or men liy.
ing within mile or two Of the site of STRAIT
toms burned buildings and by > or & leading
Brattleboro citizens.
conditional pardon, such as Stone has
received, provides that the convict receiving
it shall preserve this conditional dis
charge until the expiration of the term for
which he was sentenced, and produce it when
called upon to do so within that time, by any
magistrate or police officer of the state he
shall abstain from any violation of the law
and from the use of intoxicating drinks as a
beverage: he shall not habitually associate
with VIGOROUSLY bad characters, such as re-
pu,ed thieves and prostitutes he shall not
lead an idle and dissoluto life without visible
means of obtaining a livelihood, and shall
keep the Governor informed of his place of
residence until the expiration of the term for
which he was sentenced" The statute pro
vides that q discharged convict who fails to
keep the conditions of his discharge shall be
deemed to have escaped, and shall be liable
to arrest and return to prison to finish out his
sentence.
At the time Townsend and Stone were sen.
tenced-the former to 20 years in prison aud
the latter to - years, We think it was gener-
ally felt in this community that Judge Bar
rett had melted out rs nearly as possible
equal and exact justice" between them
but now that interference has been made in
Stones behalf We hope that Stone will prove
that the Governors leniency was not mis-.
placed and that he will show himself hero.
after a decent and law.abiding man.