Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-06

Fred Ueustis was burned in the face, and
Charlie Chaplin in the hands and face-both
by small cannon, things that the boys in fu-
turo will do well to let alone. Hattie viii
liams, girl living on Spring street, was hit
in the eye and somewhat hurt 10y Roman
candle ball Two or thrCo nearby picnic par
ties came to q hasty end on account of the nf-
ternoon storm One of these, ut the cascade,
took refuge at the Hunt farm, and later on
took their collation. at home. Frank Brazor
and wife, and Miss Green, in beating hasty
retroat from little picnic in Browns woods,
only escaped, by n second or two Of time, be-
ing crushed by falling troo nj Andy Roeds
house
The following is the list of letters remain
ing in the Brattleboro post Office July D
Iadios-Mrs Nora Anderson, Mrs Sarah Bowkcr's
Estate, Mrs Cumings, Mrs II Horton, Mrs j.
Hovcy Mrs Harvey Hunter Mrs Sarah Hndlcy Mrs
Hattie Noycs, Mary Preston, Julia Smith
Gents-F q Barrett, + VI Bailey II Cobb, W Driir-
ireih, Higgins Jr, Asa i Kelley, Gerry Knowiton
(2), Geo Mason, Jos Mcmahon, NJ SutsOu, Tom
Wilson, VIM whitaker.
MIR. AND MRS. D. W. MuIEBs GOLDEN WEDDING
CELEBRATION.
Mr.. aud Mrs y. W. Miller celebrated
tho hftieth anniversary Of their married life
in very happy manner last Monday after
noon and evening. In the afternoon at 1
o'clock family dinner party was held to
which some a. persons sat down. Among
these were all the living children Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Millor-fve in number-Mrs. Marshall
Of Boston, Mrs. Pratt OF Chicago, Fred Mil
Ter Of Brattleboro, Mrs Loomis OF Cambridge
port, Mass. aud Mrs. Beach Of Bridgeport,
Conn. Seven grandchildren were in the par
ty also two brothers and sister OF Mr..
Miller, John Miller of West BrattleborO,
Chas. Miller Of Bridgeport, Conn, and Mrs.
Judge Butterfeld of Wilmington, who was
accompanied by her husband. Rev. G.. T..
Martin presided at the dinner festivities, and
this feature of the occasion passed of in the
happest manner. During the evening tho
house was crowded with neighbors aud towns
people who called to pay their respects aud
tender their congratulations. Shortly before
ten O'Clock the military band appeared and
gave the company a serenade Of several seec-
tons. To them, as to all others who came,
abundance of good cheer was served Among
the gifts presented was mn elegant ice pitcher
from Mr.. and Mrs j. n Silsby Of Hartford,
Conn, n valuable hanging lamp from children
and grandchildren handsome pair Of can.
dlesticks, clock, aud various articles Of
siverwaro from neighbors and friends Not
the least noteworthy among the gifts WAS a
small steam fire engine with horses attached,
and everything ready for instant service.
This was accompanied by a note from Mr..
Miller's brother OF Bridgeport, Conn, which
informed him that the apparatus could be
cordially recommended because it was his
AIr. Chas. Miller'sj own invention and man
ufacture. Furthermore hint was conveyed
that, in case of extremity, the apparatus
might be found useful in cxtingnishing "fam-
lily broils" Mr. and Mrs. Miller were both
born in Brattleboro and were married here,
and have always lived here, aud though they
are both verging close upon their 10th year,
they are both az active and in as full possess
sion Of every faculty az though only in mid.
die life.
JUNE TRAINING
June training" day. last Saturday. was
a very favorable one for the militia Fuler's
Battery mustered on the old camp ground,
under the immediate command Of Col. Full
Ter, and was reviewed in the morning by
Quartermaster General Horace X Ide Of St
Johnsbury. The Estey Guard marched to
West Brlttleboro and with about dozen in
vitcd guests took dinner at o'clock at the
Glen House, whore Landlord A J. Hooker
himself IL member OF the Guards provided
IL banquet which was eininently "worthy Of the
occasion After a satisfactory disposition of
the viands, Captain Bond detailed Col.
Hooker a, drafting officer, who in his usual
irresistible manner, drew out short speeches
from Rev. Lewis Grout, Rev A. j. Truax.
General Ide, Col. n. 1. Hawley, and others
Among the invited guests was Brattleboro's
oldest native resident, Capt. Bcnaiah Dudley.
aged ~ who was induced TO make some re.
marks in allusion to his early military recol-
lections. Digestion was also aided by songs
from Prof. Markham the company joining in
the choruses. During the dinner hour a par
ty Of tho soldiers called upon Aunt Sally
r..lstu Ill 10. "A !
receive them and VIXEN one OF the filters. ut
her request played a tune upon his instru.
ment the old lady manifested her pleasure by
keeping time with her feet At $3.50 the
company assembled for inspection by Quar-.
termaster General Idc, assisted by Cant. @.
O. Lowell Of Amherst, Mass, Col. Hooker
aud other staff officers. The company ac-
quilted themselves very Handsomely. when
of duty no less than when on, and their visit
was evidently source Of pleasure and pride
TO the citizens Of the west village. On tax
ing their departure the company gave three
cheers for the landlord of the Glen House.
THE NIGHT BEFORE TIE FOURTH
Tho village bailiiT5 met on Monday even
ing and agreed upon an order which was du-
ly posted forbdding any noisy demonstra-
tons before 4 o'clock on the morning Of the
Fourth, and squad of II policemen we're
tAll7nlNlltu " tlllbItG INC regulations and
keep the peace. The usual crowd gathered
in Main street on the evening of the % and
there was some firing Of sQuibs, fire-crackers,
ste. About 10 o'clock as the crowd and con.
fusion increased, Mr.. Eason arrested W. II.
Jhllds for the offence, supposed or real of
iring large tire-cracker and took him to the
ock-up. This action produced great excite.
nsnt and n crowd Of 200 or 300 persons gath.
cred at the town hall clamorng for Mr..
Jhilds's release and threatening to have him
lut in any event. Col. Fuller was sent for.
IS justice OF the peace, that Chlds might
nave his hearing at once and be allowed to 90
IN bail or otherwise. After consultation with
Col. Fuller the officers decided to quietly al.
ow Childs to go home, and this was done.
after Coils. Fuller and Hooker
made a speech to the crowd coGnselng them
o obey the order of the baili1s and let the
hight be quiet on account of the sick and in
irm. This had a good effect and the remain
Ter of the night was more quiet than for sew
raj previous years. There was some firing
If explosives, but the tin horn and drum nui.
anco was not heard until about O'Clock in
he morning, and outside Of Main street peo
Die got comparatively good nights sleep.
According to the statement of the officials
1r. Childs's arrest was made on the principle
hat it was better to make an example of some
hli kAONu man lhtutI luhu u DOy, anu MIR. D
)hilds CHANGED to be tho first offender of this
ort who presented himself On the other
land it is alleged that Mr.. Childs's arrest had .
,een planned and ordered beforehand that
10 had committed no overt act to warrant his
ocking up, and that he had only Just appear
d on the street when he was seized. Mr..
Ierrick, however, positively denies that he
lad any previous knowledge whatever that
lr. Childs was to be arrested, and that the
rider to the police had simply been to take
he biggest man you can find"
These are all the facts in the case on both
ides so far rs we have been able TO learn
hem. If thore was any Encouragement in
be matter it should certainly be sifted out and
lade known.
1t seems to us that this affair and the whole
experience of the night of the Sd justifes us
/ our position that quiet and order should be
Maintained until proper hour on the morn
ig OF the Fourth, and that the boys should
len have their head in all proper ways This
the only reasonable view of the matter,
nd is the view which is taken by law.abding
tizens. We hope our officials will remem-
or 1t when another year comes around.
THE ATHLETIC ENTERTAINMENT
The athletic entertainment at Crosby Hall Tues
ay evening was something new to Brattleboro, and
sspite the general pre- JUDGE against this class of