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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

fow years ago there we're in this country
no newspapers conducted by colored men,
but now there are 100. This change is one
of the indications Of the colored races rapid
intellectual advancement The editor of one
OF these papers tells Washington correspon-
dent that the advocates of an Independent
political movement among the negroes are
few, and that they have scarcely any inAu-
ence. His race is still true to the Republican
party, and the little handful of disaffected
men Of color who arc seeking new political
alliances arc practically without followers
1t is not surprising that the colored men cling
to that great political party that led them
from slavery to freedom. It is important
that the negro should vote intelligently, but
while it may be true that thousands of negroes
vote the Republican ticket because of the
party's work in their behalf in the past and
not because they understand and advocate the
party's present platform, it is true that
thorough education cannot fail to strengthen
their allegiance to the organization In their
ignorance they are led by sentiment to do
what education would require of them, and
are following in the footsteps of their most
trustworthy leaders The best interests Of
the race may demand that the color line shall
be broken, but the time has not come when
prudent negroes can vote the Democratic
ticket of their own accord.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17
neIIoMs FaIIs.

All the paper mills and several Of other
mills and shops supplied with water from the
Bellows Falls Canal Co.'S canal stopped work
at six O'Clock last Saturday morning, in or.
der that the company might put in new gates.
great amount of blasting is being done TO
widen and deepen the canal where the great
or part of the Connecticut river passes through
to run the immense mill power below. The
work Is carried on at night by means of elee
trio light The new gates are to be construct
ed OF solid stone masonry 30 feet above the
level of the dana height which would seem
TO furnish oil the precaution needed since the
highest water ever known here was only 10
feet. They will cost several thousand dollars
and will occupy 10 or ~ days in building
Inc large Increase IN our manufacturing in
terests during the last two years neoesstates
greater facilities for water power, and thew
are being constantly developed. Congressman
Russell, to whom Bellows Falls owes a great
debt is here to superintend this improvement,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17
West Rrnt,IaI,oro

REV. VIM. T. Eustis, D. D., of Spring.
field, Mass, will preach in the Congregation
al church next Sunday morning, Aug. 10.
Prof Chss F. King of the Lewis school
Boston, preached in the Congregational pull,
pit last Sunday.
Mrs. Sally Harris completed the 9lst year
of her earthly pilgrimage on Wednesday last,
and the event was celebrated at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Samuel Bradley, with
whom she resides. large company of chill
dren, grandchildren, great grandchildren,
neighbors and friends were present, and ali
enjoyed the occasion none more heartily than
the aged matron who entered upon her tenth
decade year ago. Mrs. Harris's health il
good, and she bids fair to reach several such
epochs as this. Rev. G. II. Merrill made a
few appropriate remarks and offered prayer.
The singing by w. f. King and others was
fine, and the dinner excellent.
While several of our people have been or
are still absent on Vacations" quite num-
Der of families aud parts of families from va
rious cities are seeking rest and quiet among
the farmers in this vicinity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17
The View PossaI Note..

The day is rapidly approaching when we
are to have kind of fractional currency
much like the departed "shinplasters" of war
times 1t will be in the shape of postal notes
which have been printing during the sum-
mer, and are now ready to distribute to the
money-order post-office throughout the
country. They cannot be used however
before September 3. The notes promise to
be about as great a convenience as the post
office department has ever given us-the only
danger being that their use will degenerate
into abuse in the shape of their circulation
as "ohange" in place of silver coin. The
new notes are thus described
The notes are printed on linen bank. note
paper of the best quality, of a clear lemon
color, chemically prepared SO not to be af-
fected by moisture or exposure to light, but,
at the same time, the paper is sensitive TO &C
ids and other liquids used for the removal of
writing inks. The underlying tint of the
face is printed in golden brown from steel
plates and is similar to that of the old frac-
tional currency issued during the war. The
paper is water marked, and each note is cut
in such manner that its exact place in the
sheet is determined. The design of the wa
ter mark is a ribbon containing the words
u o. fostal NOTE, ana only parts OF 1t APP
pear on any single note. The underlying
tint covers the entire surface of the note
and contains a vignette of the Goddess of
Liberty, upon which is a circle of a watered
silk design for recording the places of issue
and destination. A broad tint is made by
the myriad repetition in very small letters OF
photographic design of the letters ~. S. P.
M"-United States Postal Note-and these
words appear in different designs on various
parts of the face. The back of the note is
printed in rich dark green ink, similar to a
greenback. The notes are bound in books of
$50 sheets, or 800 notes each, with stubs to
indicate the amount for which each note is
issued Each postmaster who receives a
package is supplied with blanks and instruo-
tons for the conduct of tho postal note bust
ness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17
Jacksonville,
. INUHWWVTTHVF
Aug. 18th, light frost.
Mrs. Philander Hall is seriously III.

Mrs. Philander Hall is seriously ill.,
-Stetson Il Jones have not dissolved part
nership, as has been rumored.
States Attorney Butterheld was seversJ
but not seriously injured near the eye by
baseball, recently.
Farley F. Crown has bought the farm
farming tools and stock belonging to the es
tate of his father, the late Foster G. Crow
and taken possession.
Perry has sold the eastern mail stag
route to Mr.. Brenenstuhl of Guilfori.
p. L. Crowns eight-year. old son, BenDe
had the middle toe of his right foot taken Of
by horse rake the other day.
Eden, son of l.. w. Fairbanks, had mar.
row escape from death while bathing in Hs
gar pond at the south part of town last Sun.
day. He was unable to swim, but ATTEMPTED
to cross the pond by the aid of plank, aud,
losing his hold, sank. He was taken out sp'
parently dead, but by active and persistent
effort for two or three hours he was finally re-
suscitated.
Last Saturday the Jacksonville aud Cole
raine (Mass.) clubs played a game of baseball
on land of ii. Nj. Roberts. At the end Of The
Sth inning the score stood a to in favor Of
tine Jacksonvilles, and at the close OF the 9th
and last inning, which continued till late in
the twilight, the score was 80 to II in favor
OF the same cuban unmistakable evidence
OF hne playing. The Jacksonville club pro,
ylded one Of Royals best suppers at tue Glen
House. largo number of our citizens VII
messed the game with great interest aud pleas
ure. On Saturday OF next week tue two clubs
VIII play at COleraine, when another interest
ing occasion is anticipated. T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

An apron is being constructed on n.
Tho work requires great quantilv a1 Aa
aud lumber aud a largo force OF ms, s1o.
with these improvements aud tho an A. olt
and tenement houses now in process y, eAil
struction, Bellows Falls is TO-DAY ne i. VI CO..
busy as any village Of tho size in tbo y! ti
Division No. 2, Ancient Order
Gardner, Mass, Wednesday, by invi,o ,tu
Father Powers Of Keono IN company 1si Vl
Koone lodge, and report a very pleasanD," " %.
Many in this vicinity will learn ,r,n WV
Rrot Of the death Of John II. Dor g,l 2.
Koeno on Tuesday. Ho had received i'o s
the death Of his child on Saturday a55V't
here in apparent good health but wo W.. 'i
Monday with hemorrhage Of the pnaa . I.'t
soon terminated fatally He was 81 1ul,'
man who was well liked and had rpad. !O'ai
friends. He lost his wife only a few n alal
ago '1Ou.ll
The widow Of Levi Huntley. uo..-.
spector Of the Connecticut railroad c,,. 1 10
who was killed last spring by ono NJ ipAaI
trains, has brought a suit for damages so 'ls
the company. s'l'
"A large number Of heavy bla.,s a.,
foot of the canal we're let of Sundav n'
raj missiles we're thrown about the s. 's'e
one finding its way through windov N G .'
void Brothers grocery store and snom
through @. Ohase's window. 'u'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

few weeks ago there was probability
of a somewhat serious spread of yellow fever
among the gulf ports, with rather more than
an even chance that the contagion of Asatic
cholera might be brought TO our northern
ports from Egypt or England. These dan
gers have rapidly diminished with the ad.
vance of summer, and even in the localities
where these diseases have actually prevailed
the situation is much more hopeful, and a
feeling of security has succeeded to well
grounded alarm. New Orleans, by a rigid
quarantine, has been kept free from yellow
fever. Several infected vessels which have
been in quarantine there are now ready to go
to sea. The English and Indian doctors in
Egypt say that the epidemic prevailing there
is not identical with Asatic cholera, an opin-
ion which the falling off of several hundreds
in the daily death list at Cairo goes far to
strengthen. Whatever its nature, it no long
or seriously threatens to invade Europe
and America
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

IFrom the Weekly Long IsandeT.l
Not little scandal and amusement result
ed on Sunday morning last from an incident
that occurred in the handsome little church
which is attended by our honored townsman,
Mr.. Chas A. Dana of the New York Sun
The morning being somewhat sultry Mr.. Da-
ma had closed his eyes and committed him
self to profound meditation. The clergy
man, the Rev. Elias Pinwickle, d. D., wa s
reading the first lesson, the fifth chapter o f
Daniel, and had just given the Hebrew proph-
cts Interpretation of the handwriting on the
wall at Belshazzar's feast, "Mene, meme, te-
KEEL upharsin," when the congregation was
surprised to hear Mr.. Dana exclaim: mo,
no; no such thing What was written was,
''The Republicans must go!" He was add
ing, Turn the rasoas out! !" when Deacons
Clapp and McFeathers elected him
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. George Tower are spora.
their annual vacation at Rev. c. Farreprs
School commenced at the round soh..,
house last Monday, with Miss Mary II wv w
ton Of Newfane as teacher. ''''
Luton Stebbins, Elmer Gleason l,n
Wellman and Will Harris spent Tuesd,v a u'I
Wednesday at Chesterfield lake, and rofo, al !.
good time. F''
1t continues very dry, and some field, d,
corn and potatoes are suffering for want J. y
rain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

Widow ]. E. Kuowlton, who for mani
years was landady of the Jamaica House
died on Sunday last, aged "a. The fuuOra
was held on Tuesday from her late residence
She was a very kind and good.heartod Oh
lady, much respected by all who knew her
David Eddy, who was for some years il
the Kitchen department at the Vermont ssy
lum In Brattleboro, is on his old home farm
this summer and doing quite business keep
ing city boarders. He now purposes to visit
the village every Tuesday aud Friday with
garden vegetables, ice cream, etc, for sale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

The depression in the stock market which
has existed for some time past begins to show
its natural result in the failure of firms Of
New York bankers and brokers' On Tuesday
afternoon Wall street was thrown into state
of great excitement by the announcement
that Geo. VIM. Ballou & Co., one of the most
reputable of such firms, had suspended, with
liabilities of million and half to two mill
ions of dollars. Their suspension also car
ried down the Boston branch of the concern
On Wednesday E. q. Stedman & Co. of New
York were forced to suspend, with liabilities
of $1,000 The firm was composed of the
famous poet and critic, E. c. Stedman, and
his son, Frederick S. Stedman, who was taken
into the firm at the age of 20, three years ago
The failure was caused by the outside private
spoculatons of the junior partner in his faith
or's absence. The elder Stedman has always
avoided speculation and done an honest and
careful business, and much sympathy is felt
for him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17
CanlIDridgeport.

The ladies gave lawn party On III
church grounds Tuesday evening which ~.
well attended. The Grafton cornet band n,
nished music. The proceeds, about sls ~
go towards new carpet for the church VIZ,
has already been purchased.
Rev. Mr.. Chaplin, Of the ConRrepsiior.
church at Saxtons River, will preach Iers !,
ry Sunday afternoon, commencing nsyt s,,
day.
The factory has stopped work for a f.,
days while the boiler-is being repaired
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17
South Londonharrr.

Rev. Mr.. Robinson of Railway, N. d.
has been stopping at the Peabody House ioI
several weeks.
The Highland House has some 20 sum
mer boGrders.
Street adornmepts continue to appear the
latest being load of slab wood dumped near
~ in front of the hotel. Does the ownership
Of little strip of land on the river bank con,
fer the right to offend the public eye and
taste This is question for some OF our
citizens to seriously consider.
"A. NJ. Aldrch and Jessie Pierce, daughleI
OF Warren Pierce, were married last MONDAY
Quite a party Of friends was present, and ~
happy couple received some valuable gifts
G G. Smith and family are spending
few weeks at Block Island for the benefit Of
Mrs. Smiths health.
-Thos. Hoy, who lives on the Frank John,
son place just in the edge of WindhAm, Wa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

DcIr sir: President Arthur has administered
his Office with pure staesmanship and high executive
ability. GEORGE W. HOOKER.
Drattleboro, VT, Aug. l.
This is what Col. Hooker wrote the Chicago
News when that paper few weeks ago, was
asking an expression of the Republican opin
ion of the country with regard to President
Arthurs possible denomination and reelection
to the presidency. The letter is certainly
discreet, outspoken, and not over lengthy.
If We may be allowed 20 read between thu
lines it is entirely safe to construe it as mean
ing that Col Hooker would be satisfied to see
President Arthur reelected, pr0Uided always
that the choice of the next National Republi-
can convention does not fall on Senator Ed
munds. The other Vermonters who were
asked for an expression of opinion on the
subject were President Hamlin of Middlebury
college, Judge Poland, and Hon. j. G. Nc
Cullough of North Bennington. Dr. Hamlin
gives Gen. Arthur clean bill with the one
exception that he does not Danish wine from
the White House table.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

ings. The company say that they shall here
after require pledge from every man apply
ing for work that he does not belong to and
will not Join any secret organization which
will interfere with his duties to the company.
The United States senatorial subcommittee
heard testimony from the strikers, Wednes-
day, in regard to their grievances
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

Preaching in town hall at Guilford Cen
tire next Sunday at 2 P. NJ by Rev. A B.
Truax.
Miss Mary Gates of Dummerston vii
open select school in the town hail the fr.
Monday in September. She comes well rec
commended
Rev. o. c. Bailey of Chicago will preail
in the church next Sunday at II A NJ. Sun
day school at p. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17
Londonderry.

Rev. NJ. NJ. Martin of Three Oaks, Mich,
preached here last Sunday morning. HissuC
ject, Can God abide with man 2" was well
treated.
MIR. Freeman Williams of New Hayen
Conn, is here negotiating for the purchase
OF the old factory property on Main street
Lawn party next Friday evening on Af
Ara Whitman's lawn. Come everybody
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

bill to reorganize the national militia was
introduced in the last Congress and was ia
vorably considered, but failed to pass on &C
count of the dilatoriness of both branches of
Congress. 1t is not likely that many states
could furnish fair quota of men at short no.
tice, provided that 200, 900 were called for in
an emergency. fifteen. Drum proposes
to find out just how many states could re-
spond with promptness to such a call, and to
this end he is collecting statistics from all the
states to be laid before Congress for its con-
sderation The idea of standing army,
says the New York Times, is SO repugnant to
many people that even the proposition to or
ganize national militia, wholly under state
authority, has its terrors to some minds. But
it should be understood that a body of militia.
men, organized ON a uniform basis drilled in
II common system of tactics and subject to
the call of the national government in case of
certain specified contingencies, would effect
ually preclude the necessity for standing
army in time of peace
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

A complete list of the names and addresses
of those persons to whom pensions are paid
is soon to be published by the Government.
The magnitude of this undertaking is shown
by the Commissioners statement that on Dec.
/, 1882 there were 291, $50 names on the
rolls, while 297, POI cases were pending in the
Office The manuscript Of the forthcoming
list is said to be fair load for an ordinary
wagon, and the cost of publication will be
$4,000. The edition will be a small one.
It's publication will probably lead to the dis
covery of many frauds, while it will also help
the claim agents to the names of many pen.
sonors who are not receiving the full amount
to which they are entitled under the law
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

The beginning of the fifth week of the tel
egraph strike sees little change in the outward
aspect of the situation though it is undenia.
bly, the fact that the strikers are growing pan.
ioky and less and less confident of success.
They maintain bold front, however and de-
clare that not more than twenty members of
the brotherhood have gone back to work, and
that they feel sure of final success. On We'd
nesdsy a committee of six of the strikers wait
ed on Geh Eckart of New York, the Western
Union general manager, and asked for an in
teryiew looking toward a compromise, but
were Indignantly referred by him to their di-
vision superintendents. The Western Union
officials charge that the strikers are cutting
their wires by the hundred, and have notified
the Mayor of New York that they shall take
advantage of the law which makes a munich
pality liable for damage from riotous proceed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17
Local Intelligence.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Call at DR.. wcstons Drug store and get a nice car
rlago sponge for 10 cents.
The old reliable Hartford, New York, Pennsylvania
aud foreign hre insurance companies represented by
Cudworth Guilds afford absolute protection. The
best 10 the safest In the end. 1859
PICTURE FRAMES are cheap at cheney Clapps
EvERY HousE-EEErtR should have bottle Of our
Enamel Furniture Polish. Sample free.
Henry q. WILLARD.
ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAM1So at Cheney 4 Clapps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

Even with the fate of Webb fresh in the
minds of men, the desire for notoriety yet
burns in the breasts of fools Last Friday
Charles Truesdale rowed through the rapids
from the American Shore starting from near
the head of the hydraulic canal and landing
at the upper end of Goat island Unfortu-
nately Truesdale escaped with his life. After
the performance he discovered that the thing
had been done a good many times, and by
Indians before white men had seen Niagara,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

John W. Mackey, the California million.
naire, has become director in the new postal
telegraph company, and promises to put mon
oy into the concern. The Western Union
company look askance at this movement, and
fear it may prove an ugly and unbuyable OPP
position for them. The people hope it means
insl Ihie
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

The ladies' circle will meet at the ball o.
Wednesday TO reorganize.
Rev. James Herrick will speak in ht
Baptist church next Sunday upon his Abcn
among the heather.
Charles Shaw and wife of Springfield
Mass. are visiting friends here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

The mutilated remains of four white
men were found in railroad camp on the
Cincinnati Southern railroad, near Oumber-
that they fought double duel over cards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17
West Halifax.

An agricultural meeting will be held at
village hall Aug 90, at = clock p. NJ All STE
invited to attend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

A reunion of Union and Confederate sur
vivors of the battle of Wilson Creek occurred
on the battle ground, ten miles from Spring
field, Mo, last week 1t was in this battle
that the lamented Gen. Lyon fell, and a mon
ument TO his memory was unveiled at the re-
union. During the gathering the Northern
and Southern men camped together, the most
cordial good feeling was manifested, and a
permanent organization, to be known as the
Surviving Soldiers Union League, was form
ed embracing soldiers of both armies. Gen.
Grant sent letter to the reunion, expressing
the hope that the soldiers who were arrayed
against each other % years ago will be no less
friends than if they had been engaged in the
same cause, and that the only rivalry that may
exist between them hereafter will be to see
who can prove the best citizen of our common
and great country"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-08-17

Evidence multiplies that the Southern
Democrats propose to demand their full share
of influence in the next national convention.
The remarks of Democratic papers in that
section point plainly to this conclusion. The
old expression, "Gve us any good man and
we will support him. is not heard so fire.
quently as in past years. The Nashville
American, for instance, says THE time has
come, in our opinion, when the Democracy
of the South should not only appear in full
force at the national convention, but appear
prepared to press, with due respect, the con-
vicions Of Southern Democrats as TO both
men and measures The Southern Demo
Gratis evidently think that they have occupied
back seats long enough and that the time has
come for them to resume their control of the
party.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1883-10-05

If you want to buy q first class
sewing machine call ut the ..Islue
Trout. JAS. ID. Farrell.
Don't hire your shirts made, either
white or coIorcd. Come and rec
how cheap you a buy one. War
ner's store.
Hutchinson 4 French keep the
only Strictly Pure White lead in
town. Don't fail to see them before
buying your paints.
All those desiring 70 prove up, Il.
SO those desiring to borrow money,
will find it greatly 70 their intsrest Gy
calling ON y. c. Akin, kimbail.
We nave two new Singer Saving
machines which We viii col. very
cheap for spot cash. Bargains.
Wxshsr's stors.
BANK OF KIMBALL.-Op.
hundred thousand DloO,0vol dollar,
to loan on improved ia. ms.
L. A. Fnote, Cashier.
&. G. Akin hss ordered abstract,
Of Is I'ps. IN Brule county, some 81
which are now At his office. Thos,
desising 70 contest claims will do well
70 call on him.