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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
THE FIRES.

THE INSURANCE DJUsTMENTs-LocATIoN OF
THE BURNED, OUT TENANTs-CoL. HOOKER TO
BUILD NEW BLOCK NEXT YEAR-THE FISK
BLOCK COMING DowN-A REWARD FOR THE
INcENDIARY-ETC., ETC.
Representatives of the various insurance
companies which had risks in last weeks fires
have been in town this week, and after some
busy work, all the losses have been adjusted.
or substantially 80. The settlements are as
follows;
Col. Hooker, on Fisk block, $3.50; on barn,
$500.
F. X. Barrows on stock of goods, 500.
U. w. Frink, on stock of goods, 1888.
O. A. Miller, on stock of goods, $40.
Scott Dunklee, on goods (seillement not
fully completely, $593.9G
II. W. Simonds, on stock OF goods, S23sl..
IS on plate-glass windows, Sl5.G2.
Ihos. Martin, on goods and TOOLS $500.
Cooperative meat market, S4S.
Ormes x Son, saloon, $50 20.
Frost estate, on barn, 1885, on horses, hay,
grain, ETC., $4i2.
II. W. Simonds has his stock of boots and
shoes in Market block, and is rapidly getting
in good shape for business.
U. W. Frink's goods were removed with re.
markable care, and prove to have suffered
very small damage. He has rented the north
window and side of Wizards drug store and
is now well settled there in snug and attract.
i've quarters.
G. A. Miller has his millinery goods in two
of the four rooms over f. X. Barrows's store.
Scott Dunklee occupies the remaining two
rooms as headquarters for his business and
has not yet decided on permanent location.
The Young Mems Christian Association is
located in Crosby block as elsewhere noted,
The Philharmonic society has not secured
new rooms as yet.
Fhos. Martin has his cobbler's shop at his
house.
AS We minated would be the case last
week, Col. Hooker has decided on the ereo-
ton of new block, on the site Of tho burn
ed building, next season. The job of tearing
down and removing the ruins of the old
building has been taken by E. Z. Stockwell,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
TERMS Reduced

THE VERMONT PHOENIX will celebrate the be-
ginning OF it, second halfccniury, January /, 1884,
by reducing It's terms Of subscription to $40 per
year in advance.
This movement IS warranted by the prosperity which
THE PHUSix has attained during the past few years
never greater since its foundaton-and is made in
accordance with the spirit Of the times the proprie
tors believing that their subscribers entitled to
share in the benefits Of this prosperity, while they at
the same time wish to place The PHGSIx on a basis
of the widest popularity and within the Of every
Republican in windham county. Those subscribers
who have already paid their subscriptions for part
the whole Of the coming year at the old price will
be credited proportionally.
Persons subscribing at once will receive the paper
free during the remainder Of the present year; in
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Jan. /, 1885.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
Bellows FaIIa.

DIR. Pratt of New York, whose disappear
ance was mentioned last week, was found in
Brookline, Mass, and brought back here. He
had been in Northampton, Worcester and
Springfield in his wanderings
Andrew Parks, formerly of this place,
who has been working in Pacific, Mo, was
run over and killed by the cars there recently
His mother and two sisters live here
r.. II. Ramsay has sold his door, sash and
blind business to J. +. Day Of Boston.
&C. F. Goodnow has opened market in
Frost's building.
The Bellows Falls fire department which
assisted in quelling fire in North Wapole
last, when the burning of John Mcnamara
barn endangered surrounding property, has
been presented with handsome sum of mon.
ey by the citizens of that place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

H. N. HiX has recently rebuilt the wood
work to his hay scales, which are now in
good order for weighing purposes
Michael Gary has a good blacks NTH
from Boston to work for him at present
The cold wave that has been passing
over for the past two weeks ia succeeded OF
present with very mild weather, which ens'
bles the farmers the better to prepare for
winter. The highways are now in very good
condition.
Mr., Stedman has finished canvassing this
town for the county gazetteer and is canvass
ing Wilmington. He has been four weeks
canvassing the town of Nottingham and re-
ports 1870 names subscribed for the work.
Pork is selling at g to cts. per pound
dressed weight turkeys Is cts. H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

The donation on the 18th inst, for the
benefit OF Rev. o. Smith, pastor of the Bap-
fist church, was success. A lady, in behalf
of the ladies' benevolent society, presented
him with $50, it being money which she and
others obtained for names at 10 cents each
for a centennial bedquilt, the proceeds to go
for the support of preaching in Nottingham.
Tue ladies provided an excellent supper, and
from tickets sold raised the sum of $50, max.
ing in all $50. The evening was pleasant and
the exercises in the church were deeply inter-
esting aud profitable, consisting of select
reading, singing etc. An original poem
written foI tine occasion, full Of sympathy
and cheer for the pastor, was read by the au-
thor, Thomas Fowler, Esq Mr.. Smith de-
sires to express his thanks for the prayers,
sympathy and substantial aid thus rendered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
CanlllrldgenOrt.

George Eager is repairing the Perham
house.
Sim Bemis is building a new house near
his old one.
Somebody stole about $2j worth of chick.
ems from Melvin Upton recently-takng eve.
~ one he had.
David Hitchcock has moved into his house
purchased of CLARK Torrey.
Charles Hawks has bought half of the
Coleman farm and gone there to live
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
President Arthur's Position with Re-
gard 90 a Recollection.

The Washington Capital in its issue of last
Sunday has an article which processes to set
forth with authority the views of President
Arthur in regard to his own possible reelec-
ton. The points of the article are these
The President is pleased at the manifestations
of favor with which the suggestion OF his
nomination has been received. He is not TO
be considered in the attitude of forcing him
self upon the party, nor as willing to secure
nomination by methods which would raise a
sharp personal issue similar to that which pre-
coded the convention of 1880. He recognizes
that the Republicans must carry both Ohio
and New York to elect a President and that
no candidate who will not be fairly sure of
carrying both these states should be thought
of. The President will not consider whether
he could secure nomination by the help of
solid Republican delegations from states
which can cast no Republican electoral votes.
He realizes the importance of a united party,
and will not engage in any BOG politics it is
of more Importance to him that his successor
should be Republican than that he should
be his own successor. The Virginia election
has dispeled all hopes of carrying any South
ern state for the Republican ticket The vic
tory Of 1884 must be won on the same field
as that of 1880. The article concludes
President Arthur feels that if his Admins
tration has been satisfactory to the country,
if our relations with foreign countries have
been peaceably and honorably maintained, if
the finances have been well administered, if
errors and scandals in international affairs
shall have been found not to exist, if the army
has been ably directed and the restoration of
our decrepit navy honestly and efficiently be-
gun in word if this Administration is what
the people desire it to be, and if his nomina-
ton can best warrant and assure a Republi-
aan yiafnrv avf bav ha
to permit his friends to give him their sup.
port -"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
GuIIford Centre.

Examination of teachers Nov. p at
NJ.
The treasurer does not receive taxes after
Nov. 80. Please remember, taxpayers.
The dance Tuesday evening passed off
very pleasantly.
II. II. Bush is canvassng this town for
the Champion Cooker, and has been quite
successful.
Rev. f. W. Whitney will preach in the
Universalist church next Sunday at 2:30 p. NJ.
new time) sermon appropriate to Thanks.
giving All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

The newly organized National League for
the Suppression of Polygamy" has issued an
address which declares that, since Congress
has shown little interest in the work of sup
pressing polygamy, it remains for the peo-
pie at large to throttle the evil in the best
manner possible" 1t strikes us that Congress,
in persistently refusing to admit Utah as a
state, and in passing the Edmunds bill, has
gone about as far toward the suppression of
polygamy by the force of the government as
1t can do with a due regard to personal rights
and liberties. The league proposes that Con-
gress shall submit to the legislatures of the
states an amendment to the Federal constitu.
tuition prohibiting polygamy. 1t is to be re-
membered, however, that such an amend
ment, if adopted, would not execute itself,
but would require appropriate legislation by
Congress to carry it into execution, and it is
mainly in the difficulty of executing the pres
ent laws that the trouble lies. The most
promising treatment which has yet been suR-
gested for the cure of the Mormon ulcer. and
which it still lies in the power of Congress
to adopt, is that of substituting for the pres
ent government of the territory a commits
sion to be appointed by the President-A
treatment which necessity caused to be adopt
ed in the district Of Columbia, and which
seems in that case to have worked a cure,
though, to be sure, the evil symptoms in the
two cases were not identical. Under this sys-
tenn suffrage and the local legislative and ex-
eeutive system would be done away with and
the territory would look directly to Congress
for its legislation. Such a change could be
easily effected, and perhaps would prove all
that the case requires
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

The dramatic club will give one of their
popular entertainments at Union hall on Fri.
day evening, Nov. 30.
The Nelson Bodies place was struck of at
auction, Thursday for 500, but who is the
real purchaser is uncertain.
A. T. Warren is slowly recovering from
his severe illness.
Arthur, twin son Of George Underwood,
is sick with scarlet fever.
John Kenney, recently returned from
New York, has the humps, and Arthur Ken.
ney has been sick with typhoid fever.
War on the partridges continues, aud s1
men shot lG gray squirrels in one day lately.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

The dissenting opinion of Justice Harlan
of the United States supreme court in the
civil rights case has been filed, and is
learned, candid and able paper 1t objects
to the grounds of the decision of the court as
marrow and artificial" The Justice holds
that Congress has power under the thirteenth
as well as under the fourteenth amendment
to enact direct legislation to secure the legal
rights of citizens of color against discrimina-
ton, though these rights may originally have
been regulated by the states. He cites the
decision of the supreme court as to the con-
stitutionality of the election laws, where the
right of suffrage, not implied in citizenship,
was nevertheless protected from discrimina-
ton, and he maintains generally that Con-
gress, in the absence of specific restriction
or reserve by the constitution, has authority
to protect by direct legislation any right aris-
ing under the constitution. The difference
between Judge Harlan and the court is one
which has always existed and probably al
ways must. The tendency during the war
period was toward the construction which he
favors Since then there has been something
of reaction in public sentiment. The re-
cent decision of the court has in the main
satisfied the public judgment, and no i'll is
likely to result from it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

Nov. 10Th, mercury at zero.
Public examination of school teachers at
the school room in this village on Saturday
next, commencing at O'Clock A. NJ.
Rev. ]. Clifford for few Sundays dis.
pensed with the afternoon religious services
at the Universa!ist church, bat has returned
to the former order preaching two sermons
alternate Sundays.
j. B. Aldrich has opened harness shop
in the room near the Glen house, formerly
occupied as a shoe shop by the late Nathaniel
Kingsley. ''s
Mrs Harry Stone has recently returned
from market with a supply of millinery
goods.
r. L. Fuller, agent for the Wilmington
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
WEI LanInicn.

A. p. Clough, a small farmer here. has,
with very little help, raised 600 bushels Of
splendid potatoes without using any Paris
green. Who has done better?
The district school begins Dec 18th with
Geo. Wyman. who has had much experience
as teacher Scholars from outside are e.
pect-d to attend the school
The school in the Gleason district finish
ed on Friday, 9th inst This makes : terms
of school which Nellie Gleason has attended
without having an absent or tardy mark.
Who has done better with a long mile to 20 !;
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

1t is a shameful showing which has been
made in the case of the arctic steamer sent
out by the government to aid and relieve the
party of scientific observers stationed at Fort
Conger. The commander of the Yantic
showed conclusively in a report recently made
that his vessel sailed in very bad condition
Workmen were pounding away at her rotten
boilers when she left st. John, and she was
forced to stop on the Greenland coast for six
days, in order that the repairs might be COM
pleted. 1t is shown by the testimony of
Lieut.. Colwell that the Proteus was also in
deplorable condition. Her boilers were de-
fectiVe and two of her four boats would not
hoati her compasses were untrustworthy, and
her captain did not know how much to allow
for the local deviation of the one which he
used. Even the boats provided by the gov
eminent and taken from the Brooklyn yard
were so defective or SO incompletely equjp-
ped that they were almost useless Besides,
at the signal Office no provision was made
for harmonious action ON the part of the
two vessels, contradictory instructions were
given, and very important memoranda mis-.
laid. IT, in consequence of this wretched
Encouragement, the men whom the govern
ment has so outrageously wronged and aban-
doned should perish during the coming win
ter, the government officers who are respons-
IDLE therefor will not escape the Just weight
of public indignation
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

are other issues on which the campaign Of
1884 ought to be fought, and all that the
Republican party asks is "a free ballot and
fair count"-but tho Northern blood ,oW boil
when story like this Of Copiah county is
told, and for the time being every other issue
sinks into insignihcanoe. Let such things
continue at the South, aud next year will
show whether these words be not true.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
EHITApH.
West BrattIebOrO.

The relatives, friends and neighbors of
Mr.. and Mrs j. W. Cook met at their resi-
dence on Wednesday last to help them OBJ
serve the 2jth anniversary of their marriage.
The weather was fine aud a goodly number
were present. Refreshments were served af.
ternoon and evening. The presents were nu
merous and gratefully received. The enjoy
ments usual on such occasions were partici-
pated in until the separation st proper hour,
all wishing them much prosperity and happi.
ness in future years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
GRAFTON.

The Congregational ladies will hold a so
cial at the chapel next Tuesday evening
White Il Wilburs extensive repairs upon
their MILL which include new wheel and APP
paratus for grinding, will enable them to do
a large business X
DR. S. p. Dresser, formerly of Grafton,
was instantly killed at his home in Hnsdale
Mass, last week, by being thrown from his
buggy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

A committee of citizens of Danville, Va,
appointed to investigate the circumstances
attending the riot at the state election, have
made a report, which, of course, gives the
whites a good character, and throws the
blame upon the blacks. Now give us an in.
vestigation by few intelligent and fair
minded black men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

The Waterman and two or three other pa
pers of the state, under the guise of search
for the strongest and fittest" man, are throw
ing out feelers for the next governorship of
the state The only crystallizing point reached
in numerous labored editorials seems to be
that it would be a proper thing to reflect
Gov. Barstow, and that it would be Gin the
line of the states best traditions" could Hon
Frederick Billings of Woodstock be made
governor "by reclamation"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
TONnaheDd.

The 42l anniversary of the marriage Of
Mr., and Mrs. Daniel Fisher was the occasion
OF visit from some 80 or co friends from
Townshend, Westminster, Grafton and Wind
ham, who brought some handsome presents
and made the occasion a pleasant one for the
deacon and his wife. Rev. H. V. Baker made
the presentation speech, to which the deacon
feelingly responded, and enjoyable music was
furnished by Miss Fisher of Westminster.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
Windhum.

Last week we experienced a strong fore
taste of winter The weather WAS rough all
the week-almost a constant squat and blow;
The thermometer ranged from 1O7 to 10
above zero.
Mr. Welman Rhoades, who was thought
to be recovering from an attack of malaria at
Bellows Falls, is again very sick at Widow
Sumner Rhoades's. A consultation was held
on Sunday by Drs. Gibson and Eddy of Ches'
ter.
Many Of our farmers are getting out pop
lar to be delivered at Grafton.
The examination of teachers will be held
at the school house, district No. l, on Satur-
day, Nov. "a, at 8 O'Clock. C.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

The members of the young peoples SO.
cia! union are requested to meet at the par.
sonage next Tuesday evening to consider the
matter of investing the fundS now in the treas.
ury and to lay plans for the winter.
Next Sunday the church services will be-
gin on the old time
There will be a union thanksgiving SER
vice at the Baptist church. All are cordially
invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
Local Intelligence.
Announcement.

A CABD.-1he members Of scdgwick Post desire to
express their heartfelt thanks to the citizens Of Brat
teboro for their generous contributions IN aid Of the
Grand Army fair aud especially to the ladies' for their
hearty cooperation aud assistance In making Il such
a complete success.
The old reliable Hartford, New York, Pennsylvania
aud foreign IRE Insurance companies represented by
Cudworth Childs afford absolute protection. The
best Is the safest In the end.
PicruRr FnAMEs are cheap at Cheney 4 Clapps.
EvEny uousE.Krtr1n should have bottle Of our
Enamel Furniture Polish sample free.
Henry c. WILLARD.
ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING at cheney h Capps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

There is no apparent change in the prelim-
mary contest now going on in Washington in
regard to the speakership of the next House.
Mr.. Cox and Mr.. Carlisle talk loudly and con-
fidently. Mr.. Randall keeps quiet, but his
chances still seem to be the best.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

Mrs. Mary A. Livermore had full hall
to hear her lecture on 1.-The Boy of To-day,
last evening.
The next entertainment of the course will
be an orchestral and vocal concert next Mon.
day evening, under the direction of Geo. A.
Wood, assisted by firstolass local and other
talent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23
Special Notice 1!

The change above announced necessitates the settle
ment Of all outstanding subscriptions previous to Jan.
l. 1884. All persons in arrears expected to make
prompt settlement without further notice.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

who does the work for what he can get out Of
the material He is to leave the brick and
stone on the ground. The work Of tearing
down began yesterday, and will be pushed
through to early completion.
Arrangements for tho new block are left by
Col Hooker in j. d. Plummerss hands.
During tho winter Mr.. Plummer is to prepare
plans and specifications aud make contracts,
and submit them to Col. Hooker for approx
al. In a general way it may be said that the
plan now in view contemplates a building Of
three stories, with front of pressed brick,
iron and glass. The ground floor will be
given to stores, the second story, probably,
TO tenement flats and the third 10 a hall OF
some kind perhaps for the Masonic bodies.
The new block will be a handsome one, and
creditable TO the street, but at the same time
IL will DO the purpose to keep It's cost within
such limits az not to carry rents to exorbitant
figures. Work on the building will begin rs
soon as the next season opens. +. X. Bar
rows has notice that il will be necessary for
him to vncate his premises March LIST, 30 that
the building which he occupies may be torn
down.
No working clue for the discovery Of the
incendiary who ret the fires has been secured.
The selectmen have offered reward of $1,000
for his apprehension. We think the best
thing the town or village can do is to bring a
Pinkerton detective here to work the case up.
He would almost inevitably ferret out the
criminal, and almost any price would be cheap
TO pay to be rid OF the nightly dread OF fire.
bugs work.
THE MASSACHUSETTS FUNERAL
Among all the comments on the Massa-
chusetts election and its gratifying result we
have seen nothing sharper or more to the
point than the following contained in pri.
vate letter from an old.time West Brattleboro
resident whose bright, original sayings are a
tradition with his friends
BosroE, Nov 10th, 1888.
Mn. HERRtCK :-Dedr Sir Can you have my poll
tax abated IN Brattleboro this year2 You have
act as Of the bearers TO help bury the miserable
dead and IN order to comply with the wishes Of the
many friends Of decency my tax must be paid here.
SO rather than 20 miss the opportunity to attend such
funeral compiled with the request with pleasure.
singular feature Of this great funeral vas there
were 10000 more bearers than there were mOurners
Now that was the grandest funeral that passed
earth. We buried him with his Tewksbury book aud
human skin 20 deep, that we hope sound can ever
awake him to mischief again We laid him with his
face down, 80 that when his master calls he 60
without turning over.
EHGTAPH.
Here lies what iras old b. F. b.,
Who died for lack Of decency.
Adj poor governor he one year,
He died yearng-was buried here.
You who have tears to shed,
Please hold them for some decent dead.
Yours truly, J. S. ELLIS.
THE RECORD MATCH AT OAK oRovE RANGE
TUESDAY, nov. 20.
123 3 6 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

1t speaks well for President Arthur's sin
cerity as friend of civil service reform that
all of the changes thus far made or suggest
ed by him in the civil service rules tend TO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

WeaImInaGer.

Rev. H. H. Hamilton is expected to preach
in the chapel next Sunday at p. NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-11-23

EDr, NJ, J. Davis Of Lewis Ia, says, 'BrVwns IroE
Ritterp eivs the bSEtei satisfaction 10 hOse