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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-20
NO. 20.
MsLl.g MP the Winter rur..

Manufacturers of fur garments are making
up sacques, dolmans, muiIs, tippets, and other
articles for the fall aud winter trade, which
begins in August and lasts until February
There are not half dozen houses making any
quantity in New York The head of one Of
the largest houses in the trade said that only
from G,0OO to 5000 sealskin sacques a year
were made in New York. and the number for
the whole country was from Il, 600 to II, 900.
There is an ample supply Of soaskins, aud
all other skins as well, this year, so sealskiu
sacques will not be higher in price than usual
in the fall They will bo worth from S12j TO
$3.50, according to style and quality. A
sacque cannot be turned out Of a shop in less
than two days, and an endless amount Of work
is put on it in that time. One who sees the
back of the skin is apt to think the body is
all made up Of little pieces. That is not the
case, although the skins often have to be
patched to make them the required size
The Sits are where imperfections are cut out
of the skin, and frequently they are made to
lengthen out the skin while decreasing the
width. All this requires great dexterity
The skin has to be cut in such way that the
fur will Join nicely when sewed together and
not show the existence of the seam. The work
men ply their knives rapidly, and when they
get through, the skin looks moro like a lot of
holes than anything else. Skilled women sew
up the slits, the skin is saturated and nailed
on a board and then cut for the garment. II
takes four or five skins to make sacque.
With good care and usage q sacque will last
four or five seasons
Moths are the destroyers Furriers say they
have seen every particle of fur, where moths
have been at work, drop of when sacque
was taken from its resting place, leaving the
skin bare. In the shops the furs are con-
stanty beaten to keep the moths from de-
stroying them. A man takes long timber
stick in each hand and beats them with vigor.
In beating mufs he shows much adeptness.
Under the beating the muT rolls back and
forth, aud the sharp blows make clatter like
boys pounding on a barrel with sticks The
natural color of seal is light brown after the
hair is pulled out of the fur. The fur is dyed
to give it the rich dark brown color The
dyelng is done in England mainly, where the
greatest perfection is attained and the facili-
ties are adequate. Trouble is experienced in
matching skins in color exactly. Mink will
be the popular lining for sacques and dolmans
this season, the dealers say. Ermine and
squirrel skins will be used also. Fox hair
trimmings are said to be out of date. Imita-
tions of seal are made of muskrat, rabbit and
mink skins, but they can be easily detected.
Iu Europe skunk skins are much worn in
muffs and trimmings, but not here. Beaver
is made up in this country, to a large extent,
into mutfs, tippets and trimmings Fox skins
serve for trimming Otter is to be worn by
children. In Canada beaver sacques are sold
largely. They are considered too heavy in
the United States. Cat, dog wolf and nutria
skins are used for robes.-N. Y. Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-20
Miscellany.
FoR THE vERMosr PHnN1x.
Youth and OLD

foR The VERMONT PHnNIx.
Youth and Ola Age.
On the portico low and wide,
Youth aud old age sat side by side.
The maid was sweet, with golden hair,
Aud as q stately lily fair
While grandma's eyes were dim with tears
Shed DER the graves Of eighty years.
Aquivering CLEAN Of glory strayed
In where the vines and roses swayed.
II kissed the lips 10 ripe and red,
And softly touched the bowed young head;
II lit the snow Of grandmas hair,
And like blessing rested there.
The maiden dreamed, this sunset time.
OF when she'd hear her wedding chime
OF snowy, cleaning satin gown,
of bridal veil and orange crown;
And Hope, winged, with joy-shod feet,
Her path adorned with blossoms sweet
And thorns were hid away from sight
Beneath the clustering petals bright.
Aud, gazing vines and roses through,
The grand-dame sees vision, too.
The futures curtain, sweeping wide,
By angel hands was drawn aside,
And in rivers rolling tide
Herself she sees, as Deaths own bride.
Then at her Lords dear feet she kncels,
And all the JOY Of heaven feels;
She sees the glory never told
OF pearly gate and street Of gold,
And In her crown are stars more rare
Than she had ever thought to wear.
All! sweet the dream Of dame and maid,
And dream they on till sunbeams fade.
To Youth the way OF life looks fair,
While Age looks back on paths Of care;
But, gazing toward the cloud-draped gates,
Fen now the Bridegroom grandma waits.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-20

A good story was told at the recent Con-
gregational meeting at Northampton of
Yale College pastor, Mr.. Fitch whose diff
dence always prevented him from making an
extempore speech. One night, when some
bad boys broke his windows, he arose and
went forth to upbraid them, but after few
words, he could find no language in which to
express himself, and so he remarked:
Young gentlemen, 1 find that l have left
the notes of what intended to say on my
study table; but if you will reassemble at
this place tomorrow morning at IL o'clock
l will then express my thoughts to you as L
proposed to do when l came out"
Says the Burlington (Iowa) Hawkeye :
There was good specimen of American wit
in the reply made by the old settler who had
lived in this city since it was a log cabin or
two, to the young man who was putting him
through course of interrogatories: You
must have lived here long time ? Well,
reckon Why, how long since you came
here ? Young man, said the old settler,
seizing the old questioner by the coat lapel,
do you see that hill across the river (pointinE
to lofty peak)?' Yes, said the other, i
do Well, 1 kim here, sir, when that was
nothing but a hole in the ground
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-20
EITGHRuRG RAILROAD.
HOOSAO TUNNEL ROUTE.

iBuns sundays; omitted Mondays.
Sunday trains for Boston leave North Adams at %
,. Al. and 2;in p, II. On
The trains arrivinGin Boston at :37 am 3:O5, 9;4O
p. and the trains leaving Boston at ;OU
and $500 pm, are through trains with through
sleeping or drawing-room cars to and 'front.' the west
Via 10 sac Tunnel.
General once HOOsac Tunnel Route, 25OWashingtol
street, Boston. JOHN ADAMS, Genl hupt'
+. E.K.TUREER, Ass'tSupt
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o. j.
No. Granite Block.
GRAND
CLOSING-OFF SALE
SILL K S
VINE DRESS GOODS
| shall offer this week
UNEQUALLRD BARGAINS
IN THIS DEPARTMENT
IN THIS DEPARTMENT

The stock is UNUSUALLY
large and attractive this sea-
son, comprising a full line of
Black and COlOred DRESS
SILKS, which | shall now
offer at the following reduced
prices:
Six pieces Cheney Bros Amc rican Silks in
Black and Colors at SlOO per yard, never
before sold for less than Sl.25. II pieces
very fine and heavy Colored and Black Silks
ut Sl.l5, regular price Sl,3S. 10 pieces very
heavy % in. Brocade Silk at Sl25, regular
price Sl.50. - pieces Guinett ~ Bellen Blk.
Silks at 95c, Sl2o, Sl.3S, S1i5, SLG5,
S175, $50 and $500. This lot of silks
were selected with great care from two of the
best Lyons Manufactures and are warranted
to wear well and not crack. At the above
named prices they are fully 10 per cent. lower
than any city quotation for same grades of
goods and will be offered Mt these prices for
30 days only.
shall also offer 10 pieces fine and hand
some Worstcd Dress Goods of the regular 20
and - cent quality all at 10 cts. This 10. is
a great bargain and will not last long at the
price. Equally good bargains at % aud
30 cts; and as a special and unparalleled bar
gain l shall offer about % pieces elegant quail
ity Double Width French Albalross and Nuns
Yelling in Black, White, Cream and all the
new shades at the low price Of 30 cts pr, yd.,
never before sold under Ca or - cts. As they
are very desirable goods for evening and
summer wear, they will not last long at the
low price
shall also o1er special bargains in fine
High Cost Dress Goods at from G5c. to Sl.OO
per yard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-20

How a Gun KIcKs.-A gentleman went in
to q store for the purpose of buying gun.
He saw a fine sample of the stock on the show
case and attempted to pick it up for examins-
tion. The German store-keeper, who saw the
movement, shouted:
'AIne friend, dots besser you look pooty
veil out Dot gun vos loaded, and when he
goes off he kicks like ter tuyfel."
The gentleman, thinking to have some fun
with the German, replied, "A gun can't kick,
it has no legs"
oval" said the store-keeper, "He don't
can kick. Yoost wait. l dell you Something's,
uud gf you leedle inhamations vas in
der pishness, and 1 knows something's. A
gun don't kick NIT its legs. 1t kicks NIT its
brooches. ."-PretzCPS National Weekly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-20

A Los Angeles rsncher has raised q pump.
kin so large that his two children use half
each for cradle. This may seem very won
derful in the rural districts, but in this city
three or four policemen have been found
asleep on a single beat t-SaR Francisco Post.
A vigilant sentinel is posted at the door of
a picture gallery with strict orders of the
customary character, A sightseer happens
along and is promptly halted. Here, sir,
you must leave your cane at the door. But
my friend, l haven't got any cane" "Ihen
90 back and got one, No one is allowed to
pass in here unless he leaves his cane at the
door. Orders is orders. "-PariS paper.
The Winterport correspondent of the Bel
fast Journal relates that little Josie was ao-
oused by her sister of telling falsehood
She at first denied, but afterward said by
way of eztenuAton, "Weh, suppose l did
lie; everybody lies but God and George
Washington" The same little girl was asked
If she said her prayers. She replied ''No
have to take Kennedy's medicine, and that's
enough without saying my prayers"
"Whats the value of your personal prop
erty old man - asked tax assessor of me-
gro. "What yer wanter know dat fur p
$50 Wen know how much to make you pay,
''My stuffs dun paid fur, Sab ~ "Yes, but
you'll have to pay taxes on your household
goods" "Da taxed me enough in de fusi
/ place, Sah Amt agwine ter pay no mo {!
/ ''Lf you don't you can't vote at the next eleo
| tion p "An right. Da don't count my vote
/ nohow. Go off some whar and tax mar
fur habin de rheumatic. ."-ATkdRsaa0 1SaVel
Ter.
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Railroads.
uERMnNT VALLEY RAILRnAn.

e@~N NN and after July ? IS,
Rsssesd65SsdSn ALI ~ trains on this road viii
E:sssis==5sss=s leave BRATTLEBORo for all
North alto $50 a. m D.,
315 6 700 and IL 100 pm.
The II 100 p. train is express for Montrta AZ via
White River Juuctiou) with sleeping car attached.
The 10 :3Oa. m. train is mail train for Montpelier
St Adams, Rutland Burlington, Montreal, the Pas
,umpsc road and the White Mountains.
The 6 100 pm. train is mail train for White River
Junction and Rutland.
Train sleave BELLOWS FALLS for the South, con-
Meeting with the Connecticut River line at BratebO-
ro as follows Montreal express train at :O5 IN,
mail and accommodation, 9:lO am. afternoon cG-
press, 3 :4O p. M; White Mountain express, 800 pm
Althese trains make close connection with Boston h
AlbanyR r.. r., both east and west of Springfield
20 J.MULLIGAN, superintendent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-07-20
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD
TRAINS LEAVE BRATTLEHORO AS FOIL
Going south.

TRAINS LEAVE BRATTLEHORO AS FOLLOWS:
Going south.
500 a. IN. for South Vernon, Springfield, Miller's
Falls Fitchburg, Boston, and all stations on the
New London Northern railroad. sundays, only
connects for Springfield. Mondays, starts from
AIillers Falls, leaving there at 6 :05 a..
lO:UO Il. m. for Conn. River Il. r., Miers Falls
Palmer, Fitohburg, Boston, Hoosac Tunnel, sc.
3:l5 p. m. White Mountain express for New York via
Springfield Mass.
ARA p. m, steamboat train for New London.
Going North.
Trainsarriye in Bratteboro-
lO:2G a. m., from New London and New York.
Il 2s p. M, from Millers Falls, Hoosac Tunnel Bos
ton, Fitchburg, sc.
3:Os, White Mountain express.
i:2O pm, from New London.
6:ti p M, from Springfield, New YORK, &c.
1850 M, from Boston, Worcester HOoBac Tunnel,
and all stations on New London Northern road,
and from Springfield, New York. &c.
e. L. SPAULDING, Acting Supt.
New London, Conn, July ., 1888.
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VOL. l..

rgRMs.-Two Dollars per year in advance; f2.bOif
not paid within three months.
ans OF ADVERTISING furnished on application
urtbs Deaths and Marriages published gratis ont
n1ry Notces Cards OF Thanks etc, Toe per inch OF
~ lines or less. . - ,-
u.lii matter. . 90 ,.--.
q. l.. French. D'b orEDMAN'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03

the change from four to seven classes was made
TO hide proposed increase of duties, and would
give greatly increased opportunities for fraud.
The question OF the relative rate of wages IN
England and this country was again discussed
by Mr.. Beck and Others and then Mr.. Morrill,
argued in opposition to the statements made by
Mr.. Beck concerning the increased duties He
said that upon the greater portion of the articles
embraced on the schedule there would be an av-
erage reduction by the committees bill of not
less than 80 per cent.
Mr., Adrich thought the reduction would be
about 10 per cent. il based upon the impOrtations
of last year.
The debate was continued at length by Messrs.
Vance and Aldrch.
Mr.. slater delivered prepared argument
against high protective duties and in fuVOr OF q
revenue tariff.
Mr.. Harris moved to make the duty on cotton
thread, yarn, warpe, or warp yarn, Of every
form and value, 80 per cent. ad valOrem.
At 6:35 Il vote was taken on Mr.. Harris's
amendment, which resulted-yeas ID, nays "a
no quorum voting.
Mr.. Harris amendment resulted: Yeas 10,
nays "a; no quorum.
Another vote showed no quorum, although Al
Senators were present.
motion to adjourn prevailed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03
VINCENT'S DEFALCATION.
The Total Slightly Reduced by the Report
of the Investigating Committee.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. Feb. 2.-The commit
tee to examine ex-Treasurer Vincent's books
made report this morning. 1t does not
change the statement heretofore sent of the
actual deficit. The total amount to be ac-
counted for by the treasurer from Oct. L,
1880, to Jan. 81 1882, is $2,O63, OOO They
found in cash $4,000, and deficit of
$3.50 The Governor sent to the two
houses a statement of the information sent
to the principa cities about Vincent, and the
special employment of Pinkerton's Agency
Under the law he can only offer rewards as
high as $780, He asks the Legislature to pass
q law to allow a So 600 reward, which will be
done. The office o + treasurer has been ten
dered Representative Smith, OF Selma, who
has accepted.
Bills are likely to pass that no one shall
enter the Office until the bond is approved
also, that the Treasurer shall invest all over
$780, 900 ut the end of each fiscal year in State
bonds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03
FORTY-SEVENTH CONGRESS.
THE SENATE.

The Democrats Still Attempting to Kill the
Tariff Bill by Talk.
WASHINGTON, Feb. MIR. HoAr presented O
petition of President Eliot and other professors
of Harvard College asking that no one but pro-
fessiOnal astronomer of experience shall here
after be eligible for the position of superintend
ent of the United States Naval Observatory.
After an unsuccessful attempt by MIR. McAiil.
Ian to have considered resolution respecting
the inadequacy OF the water supply In the Dis
trcv of Columbia, the tariff hill was taken up
MIR. Bayard inquired whether the chairman of
the finance committee expects the session to
continue into the evening
MI. Morrill, replied that he would ask the Sen.
ate 10 sit until late in the evening, with the
hope OF finishing the bill this week lDerisiye
laughter.
The PrcSident-Until what hour2
Mr.. Morrill, do not name any hour
The paragraph embracing potato, corn and
rice starch, WAS taken mn.
Mr.. Hale moved to make the duty on potato
or corn starch cents per pound.
Mr. Hale said his amendment was ahont
equivalent TO the existing duty. After debate it
was agreed to-yeas %. nays n
the rate an rice amt other starches was left at
2 l9c per pound, az in the bill.
The Senate then passed to consideration of the
cotton and cOtton-gnods schedule.
Mr.. Aldrich explhned the new classification
Of cotton thread, yarn, warps, etc.
Mr.. Beck said he thought there would he no
reduction on his class or goods. but rather uu
Increase OF about So 10 per 81, 600. He believed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03
PERSONAL.

G. NJ. Ray, of the Shelbyville Daily Democrat,
was in the city yesterday on business.
DR.. A. W. Brayton is on the convalescent list.
His physician, DR.. 7, B. Harvey, thinks he will
be able to be out in a couple of weeks if he meets
no further relapse.
SOCIETY NOTES.
Miss Josephine Whitaker, OF Altoona, is visit
ing Mrs. A. b. House, on Central avenue,
Miss florida. OF Attica, ia in the city, the guest
OF MISS Medea Gallahue, and Will remain several
days.
Major Whirt!e will arrive on Monday and con
duct the union services, to he held nightly in
the Meridian Nj. E. Church, beginning Monday
evening.
Miss Nellie Frysnger, daughter of VIM. Fry
singer, editor of tho BrownstOwn Banner, and
WINS Jo"nson, young inau of seymour, were
ing.
Professor 7. H. Harvey and wife, of Newman.
ILL.,, are In the city on their wedding tour. They
were married at Newman Thursday evening
Froressnr Harvey is the principal OF the New
hl2n public schools
The meeting yesterday of the Womans
Club was large considering the Indictment
weather; "The French Reformation" being the
subject. Mrs. Mary N. Walcott Miss Janet D.
Mo0res, Mrs Helen b. Holman and Mrs. n. C..
Bitt each contributed, and the conversation
following was interesting and instructive. The
meeting was one of the very best this year.
The marriage of Mr.. Henry Sample and Miss
Annie Pierce occurred at Lafayette on Thursday
afternoon at the residence of the brides parents,
and was attended by a large circle of relatives
and friends. The bride was very handsomely
attired in white hrOcade velvet and matelassa
elk trimmed with duchess lace, with bouquet of
Marcnal-Neil roses and lilies of the valley. The
parlors were tastelly decorated with plants
smilaX and natural flowers, the mantel being
banked IN green, with 'S. P" in the center,
CONFUSED of bright carnations. In the evening,
brilliant reception was given at the residence
OF Mr.. samples parents, which also largely
attended Mr.. and Mrs. Sample left on the mid
night train for the South, whsre they will remain
a few weeks. The many friends here Will wish
them bon voyage and safe return.
An assemblage of unusual interest and pleasure
was the parry given last night by Miss Carrie
Russell, on North Delaware street, and more
charming hostess is rarely seen. Early in the
evening the guests began to arrive, and by 8
O'Clock the dancing hall, which well ar
ranged and spacious, was filled with ''as pretty
set as ever you met Among the guests we're
Miss Martina Grubhs, Miss Kate lands, Miss
Cor COndtt, Miss Anne Wright, Miss Mamie APP
plegate. Miss Edith Elliott, Miss May Wright, Miss
Rose Foster, Miss Mary Hanson, Messrs. Harry
lands, Frank Ward, Hal Byrum Fred Adams,
Frank Wesr, VIII Craft, Clarence Foster, Bob
Martindae, John Nash and many others. Re
freshments were served, which included all that
could be desired. Music by CamerOn's band,
which for promenade AS well as dancing was not
only well played. but the numbers Included some
exquisltely arranged opera airs which were most
acceptable.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND oPERA-HoUsE-"THE BOHEMIAN GIRL"
The Hess English Opera Company gave a very
mertorious performance of Balfa's opera, "The
Bohemian GIRL" last evening. Despite the
stormy night and slippery condition of the
streets, n surpri siEgly complimentary audience
was in attendance Although the tale of the
opera ia familiar the song II Dreamt
Dwelt in Marble Halls" 1t still maintains its
popularity. The cast, in the main, was a strong
one. Miss ST. Quinten was in excellent voice
and her PRESERVATION OF the part OF Airline was
symmetrical throughout, exhibiting much
natural grace and abundance
of chic Miss Leighton, ms the Gipsy Queen,
was no: satisfactory, and omitted several uf the
songs ASSIGNED her, Henry Prakes sang HIM
self into favor at once. AS DevilshOnf he is the
peer of any one essavIng the part. Mark Smith
was admirable MS Count Arnheim. His splendid
voice -Prms to imnrnve with each recurring sea
son. George A pplehy AZ Thaddeus gave II faC
recital of the words of hiS part, and "a lyric
ARTIST he NAV possess the germs or future excel
leace, hut his present necessities are painfully
apparent. The remainder of the company were
good. and esreray is COMMUNICATION due the
chorus, which is well trained and composed ~
more than average voices. The costunins ana
scenery concerned to the high standard OF eX-
cellence maintained bv Mr.. Hess. This after
noon the OH f,voiite, "Plnaf"re.' will he given.
With MISS st. Quentin Is Josephine, and the en-
gagempnt will conclude tG-night with "Mar-
itana." Either performance Will be well worth
attending.
NOTES.
The original ''hardly-ever" show will be at the
Grand this afternoon.
LILY Ihngtry will he at the Grand the even.
nGs of the Goth and 21st Inst.
Miss Ada Gray will play east Lynne" at
Enghsh's, the last three nights of next week.
Lieutenant Dnmenhauer will lecture ut the
Grand Opera House next Monday night, under
auspices of the Indianapolis Lyoeum.
KIavla'a nav Onpru UOuse ar linton, will ha
opened about the Goth iuSt. 1t is on the same
plan ma EnGhsh's Opera House here, and Will
seat about 900 persons.
Next Tuesday aud Wednesday evenings the
Catherine Lewis Opera Company, which made
such favorable impression here two weeks ago,
will play u return engagement in IA new roper
toire, The theater will he occupied during the
remainder ut the week nv Joseph Murray, in
"Kerry Cow" and shaun Rue"
Mr.. William o. Wheeler. formerly connected
with this pnper bur now business manager OF
the Abbott Opera Company, arrived in the city
last night, and will he here several days. Mr..
Wheeler WAS the best amusement critic TINS city
ever had, and III his new profession hc has
shown corresponding ability. In this oOnnec
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-03
Who Vincent Is.

Montgomery (Ala.) Letter.
Vincent is man of middle age was Con-
federate soldier, has a wife and two children,
and is popular. He was for many years reg
lister in chancery of Chambers county; was
private secretary to Governor Houston from
1874 to 1878; was elected Treasurer in the lat
ter year. reelected in 1880, and again last
year, despite popular opposition to third
termism. His honesty was his strong point,
as his ability was only moderate. His salary
as private secretary was 81 500, and he lived
modestly. As treasurer he got 50, 100 There
was a marked change in the style of his liv-
ing when elected treasurer, but it was re-
ported that he had made some lucky deals in
cotton futures, and he was supposed to live
on that. His style of living having been
luxurious, he had kept carriage and fine
horses, had bought diamonds for his wife,
silver for his table, a house to live in, fur
nished it handsomely, and lived in all re-
spects as one of the upper ten. He was also
an amateur of some professions as a poker
player. Knowing ones shook their heads,
but the public went on in blind faith that he
had means.