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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

During the thunderstorm which passed
over this section about daylight last Sunday
morning. a barn belonging 90 Martin Rich
mond. In the Hinesburg district was struck
by lightning and totally destroyed together
with a smaller barn and shed cows, yoke
OF oxen, about 40 tons Of hay and fodder, two
tons of meal and some farming tools The
fire was at once discovered, but 80 speedy
was the work Of destruction that only two
animals in the barn could be released from
their stalls and got out. Mr. Rchmonds
house would have been in great danger from
the flames had the wind been in the opposite
direction As the property destroyed was in
sured for only $1,000, Mr. Richmond cacu-
lates that be is a loser to the extent Of at least
$1,000. He is already preparing to rebuild
IN part, and will at once put up barn 80 by
40 feet Mr.. Richmond and family desire IN
this connection to thank their neighbors for
the efforts made and sympathy shown them
on the occasion.
Mr.. A. II. Barney, a native Of GuilfOrd
now resident Of Montana. after an absence
Of eight years, is spending a few weeks
among his many friends in this section.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19
A Good Crop Of Dead sea Apple.

IRON tlt n. \. lines.
The Democratic victory il Ohio will yield
some bitter fruits to the yicturs and those
who aided them Those fanatical prohibi-
tlonists who helped TO put the entire machine
ry of the state government into the hands Of
the free-rum party, and the indignant wool
growers who voted against the party which
most unequiyocally favored high tariff. will
get no satisfaction from their work save the
momentary pleasure Of a fully gratifed thirst
for revenge We advise them to enjoy that
to It utmost, for repentance will not be long
in coming. The Cincinnati and Clevean d
bosses, in all probability, have also spread
before themselves a somewhat elaborate ban.
quet Of Dead Sea apples for the prediction is
already made that Mr.. Pendleton will ind
himself strong enough to secure a reelection
TO the Senate IN spite Of the opposition en-
anaung from Hamilton and Cuyahoga couu-
ties That class of Democrats whom Gov
ernor-elect Hoadly in the JOY Of his triumph
playtuliy alludes TO as Alossbacks are about
the only persons-saye the successful candi-
dates-who can look upon the results of the
election with uualloyed satisfaction
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19
The Rainfall of the UniIed state

The Signal Service has recently published
a valuable paper on the geographical distri-
button of rainfall in the United States. This
paper is prepared by Lieutenant Dunwoody
and exhibits by tables and charts, for each
month and season of the year, the amounts
of rain and the average fall during the ten
years ending January, 1881 This useful
work on American climatology clearly shows
that the great vapOr sheet from the Cult Of
Mexico extends northward IL the middle of
the agricultural season over nearly the entire
country east of the ninety-seyenth meridian
and even beyond the lakes, the average July
precipitation within this area approximating
four inches, and that Of August from two to
three inches. When it Is remembered that
an inch of rain yields one hundred tons Of
water per acre, or about sixty thousand tons
for each square mile on which it falls. these
statistics afford the best possible proof that
the climatic conditions on which the agricul.
tural prosperity OF the country depends are
not deteriorating. The densest part of the
Gulf yapOr is thrown over the delta of the
Mississippi and is mostly diffused northeast
wardly to the west end of Lake Erie. While
therefore, the Gulf of Mexico from which
our chief supply OF rain comes remains the
normal supply Of rain for the country will
not be materially reduced In fact. so far
from this vital element of climate falling of
within the last decade, 1t appears from the
new data that the rainfall equalled and in
some cases considerably exceeded that de
termined by the Smithsonian Institutions
older data. It Is to be hoped that such con
tributions to the climatology of the country
will be multiplied as rapidly as the observa.
tional data on which they are based will id
NIT Of their preparation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

The tirst OF a course of six lectures wag
given Tuesday evening at the Congregational
church by Mr.. S. L. Bridgman of Rorthamp-
ton. His subject From Boston Bay to the
Golden Gate, was descriptive of scenery as
he observed It on an excursion TO San Fran
cisco by the southern route, returning by the
central In descriptive talent he is very
graphic and eloquent, giving a very enter
tanning lecture and one long TO be remem-
bered. The next lecture of the course will
be Oct 30th by Henry w. Tewksbury sub
iect, ''Ihe Nineteenth Century
A fox Was captured in rather a novel way
the other day by Wray Gates boy of some
10 years. He saw the fox run a skunk into a
hole and he ran 10 the hole in season to see
the fox backing out, caught the fox by the
tail, pulled him out and killed MIN by stamp
ing on his head The foxs fur was very
strongly impregnated with mephitio perfum-
cry, W,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19
Jacksonville.

October 18th, mercury 20 below the
freezing point.
A very heavy shower passed over this
section last Sunday morning.
Nature mas donuod and dotted her au-
tumnal robe of varied hues
REV. / " Whitney will preach in the
JniversalIst church next sunday at I : A. A.
and Pm
Rev. i. i. Forrest will preach in the
Methodist church on Sunday, Oct. -. at 1880
A. 81
-keuel Willis mas lately placed a tine fam
lily monument il the cemetery
The apple crop has proved better than
was anticipated, and Leonard Il Bogles apple
Jelly works are IN successful operation.
j. b. Chase is working up an extensive
poultry business, having about 500 fine tur
keys which he has raised or bought
Harriet Tarbell Of North Bangor. n y,
is stopping at Albert Gates
H b. smith Of Emira. n. y. nominee
for Judge Of the supreme court IL the sixth
Judicial district, was born in this town IN the
year 1926. L.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

Merchants Sherwin and Muzzy have re-
turned from market with lots Of new goods
Mr.. Wheeler from Pltts6eld. Mass. has
arrived and taken possession of the Fuller a
Duane mill property.
Lawyer Wolcott Of Winooski mas returned
to hls northern home after attending to his
suits IN Mindham county court
On Monday, Oct lst } H Myers. a
young man Of 20, hired team of liveryman
Barney for or ( days He took In a boy Of
., by the name Of Clark, and started out
Not returning, Mr.. Barney on Monday, the
sth started L. A. Ballard to look up the
team He returned last Tuesday evening
with Clark whom he found near Oswego. n.
Y. He secured the wagon and found where
they sold the horse in keesville, n T. Wed
nesday evening Mr. Myers, the father of the
lad that hired the team, was arrested as an &C
complete.
Later Old man Myers promptly gave
bail last night in the sum Of $500. ami claims
to not have had the least knowledge Of the
boy intention TO sell the team NJ G.
CIark's bail was fixed at $500
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

AN INTERESTING FARMERS MEETING.
The farmers assembled agreeably to no
tice at the house Of Geo. NJ. Scott. The
meeting was called TO order by DR.. Whiting
and organized by the choice Of Milton Pow
ers president and L. NJ. Woodland secretary
The topic Of discussion for the evening was
presented by Dr. Whiting in the form Of q
question, viz lis farming a Science ~ A
lively and spicy debate ensued. participated
IN 10y Milton Powers. Dr. Whiting. W W.
stowe, Henry Bell Horace stowe L. Stone
and J. NJ Woodland The discussion was
mainly profitable from its tendency to incite
70 closer thought The club showed It's wis
dom by declining TO formally decide the
question. but leave It for the writers and ed
itor- who talk Of scientific farming to decide.
An essay was read by Henry Bell showing
the Advancement which farmers have made,
contrasting the present with the past The
next meeting Of the club will be at the resi-
deuce Of Milton Powers on Wednesday even
ing. oct o. Topic for consideration, The
best time TO seed land for grass Come far
mer-. and give Us your experience that 9th
ers may profit thereby
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

WINTER.
Potatoes all cellared, and heaps Of them
Winchester, at the hardware store, is still
filling up
Preparations for the winter are still 60
ing on briskly with many of our citizens
Pierce a Woods have completed their
new dana substantial improvement
Joseph St. Onge of Factory Point has
hired the old carriage shop, and will carry on
the carriage business therein Mr.. ST. Onge
is said to be an excellent workman and will
fill a much needed want. He has occupied
with his family the A. D. Whitman house
Mr.. Ed. Taylor goes TO Florida about the
FIRST Of December TO spend the winter
over 40 Of our citizens went to Boston
on the recent excursion, aud at the same time
Mr., and Mrs. q. A Whitman and Mr.. and
Mrs. d. b Goddard Joined the excursion nj
Manchester TO New York
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19
GRAFTON,

There was a large attendance at the
grape social held at the chapel Tuesday even
ing, which made the occasion not only q
pleasant one but also financial success.
W. L. L. Walker has Just returned from
Boston with full line of fall and winter
goods
Notwithstanding the very cold weather Of
the past week the croquet players have prov
en- themselves indeed invincible, as double
gloved and overooated they have daily toiled
at their chosen ayooAtion.
Mrs. =. A. Peckham of California lee
tGred on temperance at the town hall Wednes-
day and bhrrs9ey evenings of last week, and
on Friday evening organized a division of the
Sons Of Temperance numbering twenty LEX
bsrs, which meets Wednesday evenings &
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

lOhiO Despatch to y. y, Times
In Ohio tho Republicans granted the prohi.
bitionists what they asked, an opportunity to
vote, and there the prohibitionists openly
and, as It appears. successfully exerted them
selves to defeat the party which had proved
itself at least courteous and fair to their de
mands. In politics wherever a cheek is slap
pied it is scarcely to be expected that the
other will be turned also, and so it is very
natural that from one end of the state to the
other the Ohio election has precipitated a very
bitter criticism OF the ultra prohibitionists.
and demand that the next campaign be not
complicated with issues outside of national Re.
pubhcanism. The temperance council at its
session last month resolved that the prohibi.
tionists would again ask the parties next year
for vote Oh constitutional amendment
Of course, the Democracy will do as they did
before, and in the existing temper the Repub-
hcau party Is likely TO reply with silence, or
with an assertion for some further practical
restrictions and regulations and taxation.
This may result IN a third party, and tue pro.
hibitonists say the Republicans cannot sue.
coed without them but Us they have never
succeeded with them it will only be an even
thing at the worst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

H C. Hatchs son, boy of some five
years broke his collar bone on Friday. On
Thursday, George, son of Elijah Boseley
about L. years old, badly broke his right
arm by having II caught in some machinery
at the scythe snRth works.
Mr.. +. Oarruthers met with a serious &C.
cdent on Monday. While hanging blinds on
his new house, on Hapgood street, he made
misstep and fell, striking his hip on the cor
ner of the doorstep, making a severe contu-
sion from which ne has suffered so much as
to cause fears of lockjaw. He is now much
better but will probably be unable to get out
for some weeks
The woman who so inhumany left an in
FAINT IN Westminster, where It was found
alive Sunday afternoon, Is supposed 10 have
been seen IN this village on Saturday She
was stranger and was seen sitting on a
stone about opposite the house formerly
owned by the late II. H. Wolfe at the south
end Of the village. From that place she was
traced TO Westminster where she left the
child, probably about midnight, and then
proceeding to the depot there, bought ticket
for New York - Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

Elder j Couch, Of Lawrence Ns
will preach at the chapel next Sunday at Io..
A. a., and 1870 D.. 81.
Rev. j. Clifford Of JacksonvilJs ,,.
preach in the Universalist church mex, Sa.
day at 2.3O p. al.
A pleasant party Of about LOO were ma.
ent at the harvest supper and festival g.y,
by the ladies of the Universalist sor,...
Wednesday evening. The supper wa.
bountiiul one, and q social dance was er,e.
ed at the close The sum Of So wa. r...
lied from the entertainment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

That fish proves to have been turbot or
eel-pout.
The boys at the post Office store have
done good thing in repairing the yeranda
and its approaches.
B. NJ Wilkins was thrown from a wagon
ana considerably injured few days ago.
The ladies and friends at LandRroye Hol-
low have given Rev. Mr.. Metcalf a sum Of
money and Mrs. Metcalf beautiful Quilt. in
consideration Of the parson having conducted
meetings there on Sunday afternoons during
the summer
Henry Hardy was badly hurt by being
struck on the head by a falling limb while
chopping in the woods on Tuesday
Mrs. S. A. Newman announces this week au ele-
CANT stock Of millinery. Hats and bonIets, trimmed
and untummed, OF the latest style.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

The United States supreme Court handed
down on Monday a decision in the cases IN
der the Civil Rights act. which have been be-
fore it for some years That act was passed
by Congress in 1873, and was intended to Sc
cure to colored persons the same rights en-
Joyed by whites in hotels, public conveyances.
and places Of amusement The court holds
that neither the thirteenth nor fourteenth
amendments give to Congress any authority
to pass this law. The thirteenth amendment
relates wholly to slavery or involuntary servi-
tudo, and the fourteenth amendment declares
that no state shall deprive any person Of life.
liberty or property without due process of
law, nor deny to any person the equal protec.
ton Of the laws, and it empowers Congress
TO enforce Its provisions, This prohibits the
states from enacting laws contrary to the
amendment but it does not authorize Con
gress to legislate directly to secure the objects
OF the amendment in the absence or indepen-
IDENTITY Of hostile state action. The court &C.
oordlngy declares the act unconstitutional SO
lar as II relates to the states but upholdg it
AS constitutional IN its application TO the ter
ritorie1 and the District of Columbia, where
the power of Congress as supreme. While
the states are prohibited by the fourteenth
amendment from making UNJUST discrimina-
uons against coiored persons, it is the states,
and not Congress, which have the power to
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

ItIOW Iue NOV lUfl IFlDuntI NM
If the decision Of Chancellor Ruuyon of
New Jersey is upheld in the higher cougts to
which appeal will doubtless be taken, Nation
al bank directors will hereafter be much more
attentive to their duties than they have been
In the past. The Chancellor holds, in the
case Of tine Mechanics National bank Of New
ark, which was ruined by adshonest cashier.
that the directors neglected their duties, and
consequently can be sued by the Btoekhod.
ers, whose interests were thus left unguapded
Bank cashiers will hardly have everything
their own way in the future, and directors
will be useful az well AR ornamental.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

The second meeting of the Vincent
branch Of the &C L. s. C. was held at the
house Of DR.. Stedman last evening Oct. ls
Besides the regular order of exercises the
drill by Rev. c. H. Merrill on the outlines Of
Greek history was continued. Questions re-
lating to Greece, from the question box Of
the previous meeting, were answered, and a
communication from X. 4. Burnell of Chica-
90, secretary Of the class OF -. was read
This circle already numbers about 40 mem
0ers although there is another branch organi-
cation in the village, and an increasing inter
est Is manifest
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BRATTLEBOBO.
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Rernnrhnrnn Ma.


%. W. Grey has bought E. c. Burrows
farm
Mrs Ashley goes to Waterbury, Conn to
spend the winter
Harris Williams is improving IL health
L F. Withheld contemplates building
number of coal sheds
Mrs Z. c. Newton's neighbors turned o1
and husked her corn for her last week.
%. c. Allen is supplying the people Will
oysters on Saturday morning.
Thomas CushmAn takes a leading part ID
the concert at Turner's Falls on Friday even
ing
S. d, Bowker is now a rising young mel
chant Of Tewankon, Oak
Mrs S. NJ. Wright and d. Moore are the
executors of the estate of the late Enocl
Moore.
The ladies will be pleased TO learn tina!
the Misses Stacey have decided 10 continue
the millinery business. Miss Hattie, being 10
Boston, will give her personal attention to The
making of selections and Miss Sadie will o.
tend to the local trade.
There will be a concert in the Congress
tlonal church next Sunday evening
The new catalogue of Oushman library
a decided improvement upon the old one
much to the credit of Miss Fannie Bariwe--
The ladies union prayer-meeting will be-
held Friday afternoon with Mrs. Henry Wells
Subject Guidance.
The Methodist aid society met at Ralph
Parks on Thursday afternoon.
A very quiet wedding occurred at lhs
Congregational parsonage last week Ihursda!
when Mrs. Bryant Burrows was married TO
Mr., Ooyell from Shelburne Falls.
There was no service at the Unitarian
church last Sunday on account Of the a0sen-,
OF the pastor.
Ralph Cushman, our Amherst 'aggie lA'
been home on visit
u. j. Greenough of Deerheld will load o.
other car with cider apples on Monday,
1t is girl, and our postmaster il gIapa
father
The funeral Of j, p, Hale, the New lofA
piano manufacturer, was largely attended d.
the Unitarian church on Thursday Afternoon
Rev. j. +. Moors Of Greenfield ofhciated
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

N. A. Eutte an insane Irishmau ...
ed from the asylum tuesday night and r..-
ed Andrew Whites Wednesday morp,pg ..,
fering from cold and fatigue 80 much tf.' l
was hardly able TO stand Mr. White carl
him a. well a. be could and thon per.,.s ,
him 10 ride and took him TO the villso- ~.
while telephoning 60 the asylum Mum.
capped During the day BIO was stopn.5 =.
Jesse Powers's IN Athens, and the asvlpr
ing notified, sont man mp on ,he event..
train who took him TO the hotel in Tau,
bend and back 10 Brattleboro Thursdev ,o,..
ing
Mr. James Atwood Of New York s....
ping few days at the West River Hog.s
There will be basket sociabls Attn.
hall Of the Congregational parsonage + r5s,
Oct 20. very pleasant time is autic,ps,.i
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GuiIford Centre.

UNI LhhALlhA ADEt l4hLNNLa
There will be a conference of the Wind
ham and bennington association in the Uni
versalist church at Guilford Centre, Oct 23
and a, with the following programme
TUESDAY.
IL A.. 81. Sermon boy Rev. j. n. Emery Of Believe
Fails.
$50 a.. 81. Praise meeting.
2r.M . sermon boy Roy. T. W. Whitney Of Brattleb0-
10. after which the purpose and dement's Of the
church will be discussed.
800 D.. 81. Sermon by Rev. ". n. Barber Of Whining
ton, followed boy discussion OF "Our duty 70 tue
church"
wEuNEEDAL
$3.50 A.. tf. Praise meeting.
DO a. ST.. sermon by bey. ]. clifford Of Jacksonville.
t1 D. followed by addresses public Worship.
1880 D.. So. Rev. l.. Smiley will open discussion up
900 "lLu sunday School.
The Guiiford parish extends a cordial invi-
tatlOu to all.
Rev A. b Iruaz will preach in tine town
hall next Sunday at J.. 81.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

IbuTlnBIOu Ifte Freshl wednesday,
The newspapers have been commenting
freely on Judge Wheelers reprimand of Su.
perlntendent Eayres Of the House Of Oorreo.
ton for the unwarranted liberty he has allow
ed Silas NJ Waite. II may be well 10 say
that that complaint of the superintendent 6
laxness in the matter referred TO came to Gov
ernor Barstows ears last summer and he
promptly notified the directors of the institu-
ton and requested them TO notify the super
intendent that a reform must be made at once.
Since Judge Wheelers action Governor Bar.
stow has again brought the matter before the
directors and an investigation is now being
made; and If It is proved that Superintendent
Eayres disobeyed orders he will promptly be
discharged
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

IRON in-h week 2 Argl".
This startling declaration about Col. Hook
er not going to Massachusetts will prove most
depressing TO Candidate Robinson. but we ad
mire your candOr and consistency. dear pHG-
NIX, in voting to make an officer Of the gov
eminent town representative. IN violation OF
a plain statute, while you discover growing
feeling that-the Republican party must 60
We will talk with you about this Brother
morning, after the people Of Massachusetts
irrespective of party, have buried your ia
vorite Democratic Republican tanned human
skin renegade too deep for resurrection in this
world or any other.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19
Two Contingencies


Senator Edmunds Is reported to have said
since his return to Washington, that he does
not intend TO retain the position of President
Of the Senate, but that he will, on the meet
ing of that body, resign, and Senator Antho-
ny will be elected in his place. This suggests
two contingencies. One is that Senator Au-
thongs health may not be sufficiently secure
to warrant him in assuming the actual duties
Of the place with the possibility of a success
sion to the Presidency. The other is that
Senator Malone may make conditions as to
his further cooperation with the Republicans
which cannot be complied with, and which
would take his two votes over TO the Democ
raoy-with all that that implies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-10-19

enforce by penal legislation the equal rights
of colored persons IN hotels, theatres. and
public conveyances. In the temper which
the people have now reached in dealing with
questions that formerly had o sectional sigui-
Gcance, it would seem that this was the only
Legitimate construction that could be placed
nrnr Ihn nj