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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01

One of the most ingenious adaptations of
electricity, recently introduced, is that by
which machinery when in motion may be in
stantlY stopped-as in the case of an engine.
wire rope coiled around the stem of a
throttle valve of the engine, carries weight
which is held in place by rest, and the
whole arrangement is such that the passing
of an electric current along a wire releases
this rest and causes the weight to fall The
tension thus thrown upon the wire rope acts
upon the throttle valve, cuts off the supply of
steam and consequently stops the machinery.
Buttons, with wire connections, are placed in
different parts of the works, and on pressing
any one of these the passage of an electric
current acts as above mentioned. In any
factory, these electric buttons can be placed
in every room, or several of them in large
room, as may be required. Should any one
happen to DO caught by the machinery, the
simple pressing of button in the most dis
tant part of the factory will quickly stop the
whole
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01
FIorentlne Mineral,

The night of our arrival was one of those
unearthly moonlight nights which belong to
Italy. The Arno, changed to a stream of
quicksilver, flowed swiftly through the stone
arches of the Ponte Vecchio under our win
dows, aud lured me with its beauty out of
doors, though great clock somewhere near
by had Just changed eleven. BY an engrav-
ing had seen in my boyhood, l recognized
the bridge of Taddeo Gaddi, with its gold
smith shops on either side. They were closed
now, of course. l strolled across the bridge
and back again once or twice, and then wan
dered of into a network of dingy streets,
traversed by one street so very narrow that
you saw only a hands breadth of Gmethystine
sky between the tops of the tall buildings
Standing in the middle Of the thoroughfare, l
could almost touch the shutters OF the shops
right and left At the upper end Of the street,
which was at least thres-quarters of a mile
long, the overhanging fronts of the lofty
houses seemed to meet aud shut out the IN
tense moonlight. Iu the desperate struggle
which took place there between the moon aud
the gloom, hundred fantastic shadows slip
ped from coigne aud cOrnioe and fell into the
street below, like besiegers flung from the
ramparts of some old castle. Not human
being or light was anywhere visible. Sud
denly l saw what, for an instant, took to be
a falling star in the extreme distance. 1t ap-
preached in a zgzag course. 1t broke into
several stars these grew larger then l dis
covered they were torches, A low monoto-
nous chant, like the distant chorus of demons
in an opera, reached my car The chant mo-
mently increased in distinctness and as the
torches drew nearer saw that they were car
ried by 15 or 20 persons marching in square,
in the middle of which was bier supported
by number of ghostly figures. The process
sion was sweeping down on me at the rate Of
six miles an hour the trailing pail tapped in
the wind caused by the velocity of the march.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01
Hop BItters are the PuTest and hest
Bittera ever M ade,

They are compounded from Hops, Malt, Buchu,
Mandrake and Dandelion-the oldest, best and most
valuable medicines in the world-and contain all the
best and most curative properties Of all other RENE
dies being the greatest blood puriher liver regulator
aud life and health restoring agent earth. No dis
ease or IN health possibly exist long where these
btters are used varied and perfect their opera
tions.
They give new life and Vigor to the aged and infrm
To ali whose emplOyments cause irreguarty Of the
bowels or urinary organs, or who require an appetiz
er tonic or mild stmuant, Hop Bitters are inyalua
ble being highly curative tonic and stimuatng'wth-
out Intoxicating.
No matter what your feelings and symptoms are, or
what tho disease or ailment use Hop Bittera. Don't
wait until you are sick, but II you only feel bad and
miserable Hop Btters at once. II may save your
life. Hundreds have been saved by so doing. a5OO
will be paid for case they will not cure or help.
Do not suffer let your friends suffer- but use and
urge them to use Hop Btters.
Remember, Hop Bitters is no vile, drugged, drunk
en- nostrum, but the purest and best medicine ever
made; the invalid friend and hope. No family
be without them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01

OF mo, noticed that the trestle-bearers and
the persons who carried the hambeaux were
shrouded from head to foot in white Sheets
with holes made for the eyes. l never beheld
anything more devilish. On they came, oc.
cupying the whole width Of the narrow street.
l had barely time to crowd myself into pro.
jecting doorway, when they swept by with a
measured, swinging gait, to the measure Of
their awful threno1y. I waited until the
muflied chant melted into the distance-and
then | made a bee.line for the hotel. -" From
PonkdpQg 10 Pesth, By I. b. Aldr'ch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01

DANIEL WEBSTER AS A PAYER OF Bills
The late James L. Fields used to relate in the
most graphic manner the particulars of his
first interview with the god-lke Daniel Mr..
Fields was then lad fresh from the country,
serving as junior clerk in the bookstore of
which he afterwsrd became the head. Being
the junior clerk, he was dispatched upon the
most difficult and hopeless errand which the
business of the store aforded-namely, to
collect long-standing and ever-growing bill
from Daniel Webster. Every one else in the
store had tried and failed. 1t was now the turn
of the new hand. He went into Mr. Web
ster's office, made his most graceful bow, and,
handing the bill, said in his politest tone
The firm present their compliments to you,
Mr.. Webster, and beg to remind you that
their account has been running for a good
many years, and they would be extremely
obliged to you if you could settle it this morn.
ing" Young man, said Webster, chow can
q man pay bill who has no money? Look
here; see for yourself Saying this, he op-
ened his desk, and 10 there was a heap OF
banknotes which be had received some time
before and had totally forgotten II beg
your pardon, young man l have some mon
ey, was not aware of it. Help yourself"
The young man counted out the money, sign.
ed the receipt and went back to the store
with the light of victory in his eyes,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01
Marrow Gauge Railroads on u Large
Scale.


The Toledo, Cincinnati & st. Louis railway
was opened this week to East st. Louis, li9
miles from the eastern terminus at Toledo
This company also has line to Cincinnati,
consisting in part of the Cincinnati Northern
railway, recently acquired, and has also line
to lronton, on the Ohio river, making in all
about 500 miles. At st. Louis, connection is
made with the st. Louis & Cairo narrow
gauge, which in turn connects with the Texas
* st. Louis, SO that there is now practically
completed continuous narrow guago line
from Toledo into the heart of Texas. When
the Texas & st. Louis road is finished to La
redo, and the Mexican National from that
point to the City of Mexico, q car of three
feet gauge can run from Lake Erie to the
Mexican capital, a distance of nearly 1000
miles. To give still more direct connection
with the South, a road to be called the Toledo,
Texas u Rio Grande is projected from Met
calf ILL.,, on the Toledo, Cincinnati d st.
Louis to Cairo. If built, this would save the
detour by way of st. Louis, and form a line
nearly straight from Toledo to Texas. The
question of the comparative economy Of
standard and narrow gauge roads is now in a
fair way to be answered. Hitherto narrow
gauge lines have generally been isolated, and
intended only for local traffic, and in most
cases they have not been constructed
SIuPPtu VI mauaBeu ~ as W COupuIe lhNor-
ably with their standard gauge neighbors
The Toledo, Cincinnati & st. Louis railway is
now under the management of one of the
most experienced aud able railway executives
in the country, Mr.. E. b. Phillips, the pres
ident, and is backed by Boston capitalists
who are not apt to do things by halves. The
road is being put in good condition, 20 now
engines are being added, and the freight car
equipment comprises between $500 and 1000
cars. The intention Of the management is
mainly to develop the local business of the
line, and at present through passenger trains
will not be run. As opportunities for COM
peting with the older lines for business in
crease, however, it is not likely that the mar
row gauge will remain passive spectator
Raillody Age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01

CITIZENS FIRE BRIaADEs AT Wakefield,
Mass, a fire brigade has been formed among
the citizens for the mutual protection of prop
erty, the inspiring principle of the associa.
tion being that five minutes work at the com
mencement of fire is better than an hours
work after the oonhagration is in progress
Each member of the brigade is provided with
a small hand pump, and proceeds to the FIRE
on the first sounding of the alarm. Great
rivalry exists among tho members of the
company to arrive first at the scene of action,
and to stimulate this praissworthy emulation,
a prize is awarded to him who succeeds In
playing FIRST water" on the flame. The asso-
citation has already done some very good ser
vice, and quite a number Of fires have been
put out before either of the two hand engines
of the town have arrived at the scene. A
similar organization in every country village
or neighborhoOd would often be the means
of saving valuable property from destruction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01

Like the James boys, Mr. Jay Gould does
not smoke, drink or play cards It is curious
in how many points these great-operators
resemble one another.
1t is said that when one is drowning all
that he ever said, thought, felt or did, passes
before him in swift panorama, and that the
bad memories crowd the good into the back
ground. However, ono need not drown in
order to have this experience he only needs
to become a candidate for office
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01

HAD HEARD HIM MENTIONED. The other
day bright little girl was listening to her
mother, who was reading stories to her, in
one of which the name of his Satanic High
ness was given.
"Mamma," she exclaimed, who is the
devil ?"
"Why, my child" the mother answered
hesitatingly, II can't tell you exactly !"
80, well, never mind" was the interrup-
tive exclamation Of the little one I'm ask
grandpa. I've heard him mention him !"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01
o. j. PRATT,
No. l Granite Block.
GRAND
CLOSING-OFF SALE.
SILKS S
VINE DRESS GOODS
| shall offer this week
UNRQUALLED BARGAINS
IN THIS DEPARTMENT.
IN THIS DEPARTMENT.

Tne STOCK Is UAUNUALLl
large and attractive this sea-
son, comprising a full line Of
Black and COlOrGd DRESS
SILKS, which ! shall now
offer at the following reduced
prices:
Six pieces Cheney Bros. American Silks in
Black and Colors at S1.OO per yard, never
before sold for less than 1925. II pieces
very fine and heavy Colored and Black Silks
at S1.15 regular price $l.3s. 10 pieces very
heavy % in. Brocade silk at Sl2j, regular
price Sl.5O. 10 pieces Guinett ~ Bellen Blk.
Silks at 95c, $l.2O, $l3s, SLI5, SLGj,
$l.75, Sl.9O 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 viii! be offered at these prices for
80 days only.
shall also offer 40 pieces fine aud hand.
some Worsted Dress Goods of the regular 20
and 2j cent quality all at 10 cts. This lot is
a great bargain and will not last long at the
price. Equally good bargains at % and
35 cts; and as a special and unparalleled bar
gain / shall offer about 2j pieces elegant quail
ity Double Width French Albatross and Nuns
Yelling in Black. White, Cream and all the
new shades at the low price of 80 cts. pr. yd.,
never before sold under G5 or ~ etc. IS they
are very desirable goods for evening aud
summer wear they will not last long at the
low price.
l shall also offer special bargains in fine
High Cost Dress Goods at from G5c to S1.O0
per yard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01

Reading without purpose is sauntering, not
exercise, More is got from one book on
which the thought settles for definite end in
knowledge than from libraries skinned over
by wandering eye. A cottage flower gives
the butterfly. Ay.-BuEi0er Lytt0R.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01
Miscellany.
AnrnIner.TIne.

The summertime has come again,
With all its light aud mirth,
Aud June leads on the laughing hours,
To bless the weary earth.
The sunshine lies along the street,
So dim and cold before
And through the open window creeps,
And slumbers on the floor.
The country was 40 fresh, and fue,
Aud beautiful, in May,
II must be more than beautiful
paradise to-dayl
II ! were only there again,
ia seek the lanes apart
Aud shout aloud in mighty words
To case my happy heart
-R. H. Si0ddurd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-06-01
GOLD and SILVER PAINT.

Bronze Paint. Artists Black.
For gliding Fancy Baakets, Frames, Lamps
Chandeliers and for all kinds Of ornamental work
Equal to any Of tho high priced kinds and only
1octs package at the druggists or postpaid from
WELLS, RICHARDSON A co., Burlingtsn,Nt'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-27
WEDDINGS YESTERDAY.

Miss JEANNE Remington was married to
william Pretyman OF Bournemouth, Eng, yesterday at
Iarchmont Manor After travelling In Europe the pair
will reside IN Albany.
Mrs. Lacy Thurber Howard Of ithaca, n. Y, was mar
.d to Professor Harris OF Cornell Universally yester
day AT the house OF Mrs T. NJ Wheeler ut Jamaica, L.
Miss Lizzie F. Butterned. daughter OF Captain r. H.
Bntterleld was married last evening at O'Clock 10
David b. Provost at the house of her father, NO 2oV
Dean.st Brooklyn. The officiating clergyman was the
Rev. Dr. siorrs. The parlors were pretty decorated
with Movers the bride and groom standing beneath
marrage.bel OF white There no bridesmaids
or ushers The bride entered on the arm OF tho groom
nrecnded bv her parents. She attTed In uesS OF
creamy white satin made with full court tran hnu
trimmed with point lace The tulle veil was caught ny
snr,y OF Jasmine blossoms and she carried bouquet
Of q hiie roses reception followed the ceremony az
which there were music and refreshments Inc Oiide
rcceiyed many handsome presents, among them dla
mond min and earrings her father The bride and
aroom departed FOR tne white Mountains
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-27
NEWPORT NOTES.

NEWPORT, X. l., June 26.-The Ocean House
opeped for the yesterday
John g. Weaver Son. Many rooms have been taken
for the season
The artist Theodore N. Wendell Is spending the sum
er here Ross Turner also artist has been the guest
NJ Thomas Mott Of Philadelphia, at the Rutherford cot
tage
Daniel and Alfred Torrance, of NewYork have arrived
for the
j. u. Jerrold Thomas d. Mason James Reilly, A Hig-
gins Theodore f. Dixon, W. W. Hall and George A Han
ford and wife, OF New-York Charles a. jackson aud
wife of Boston, Thomas Curley and wife, OF Watham H.
Iamplcy, of Alabama, L. Steadman Of England, Mrs
Leishman and the Misses Leshnan OF Geneva, bwtzer
land Judge Harlan OF Washington, and W. W. Smiled,
OF HoyOke Mass, have arrived al the AqudhecK HOUSE
T. NJ. Mckenzie. of England Is at the Sands cottage,
or Oeean-aye and Lieutenant J. d. j. Kelly, United
states Navy Is at the King cottage In BeNeNueaVe'
H. b. Mason, OF New York, has arrived at the cottage
owned by Mrs ID. A. Pell, of New York.
william H. Travcrs, IT., OF New York. has been pro-
posed az stockholder of the Newport Casino Corpora
ton
Prescott Lawrence, Of Boron, Is at the Gushing Cot
tage.
george W. Chlds and wife, of Philadelphia, left town
yesterday.
Ex-Governor and Mrs Van Zandt, OF this city, have
vacated their residence and gone to Rchfeld Springs
for the summer, -.
The members OF the NewJersey Editorial Association
with their wives and daughters to the number OF 10,
arrived at Newport this morning their annual eI-
and The association will visit Boston for one day, leaving
for home IA Friday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-27
ARMY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, June 26.-The leave OF alb
sence granted Captain Theodore A. BALDWIN, loth cav
airy, June g. 1883. has been extended three months
with permission to visit Mexico. Second Lieutenant
James g. Goe 18Th Infantry has been from duty
nj Columbus Barracks Ohio During the temporary ao-
sence of the chief signal officer Captain NJ hls, otn
Artillery acting signal officer, will, by direction OF tho
President take charge Of the office OF tho chei ssnai
officer and perform his duties Second Lieutenant
Eugene j. Spencer Corps OF Engineers, has been or
dered to proceed from Fort Bayard, New-Mexico' TO
Nietps Point, N. T.
BY direction Of the Secretary OF War the following
changes I'm the stations and duties Of officers OF the Corps
OF Engineers have been ordered; Captain William IL.
Birby Will DO relieved from duty with the battalion oil
engineers wllotts Point N w. and Will take station ~
New.York CITY and complete the preparation OF his re-
port uySu his investigations in Europe In lsSI-oz;
First Lieutenant ID. @. Kingman viii DO relieved ron
duty az engineer officer Department OF the Platte and
viii report I'm person to the commanding officer Wlett
Point Y; First Lieutenant John Mills WIZ report ~
person TO the commanding general OF tho Deparnehe u
Inc Platte; Second Lieutenant James H. Goe loth IN
ianTy las been relieved from duty a OF
the general court martial appointed 70 meet AZ
Barracks Tue superintendent Of the hounsea hecfuAi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-27
TRANSATLANTIC TRAHELLERS.

The North German Lloyd steamer Vera
will sail from HobOken this mOrning for Bremen. Her
passengers will include Mr. aud Mrs. John Stevens
Colonel and MIRA william Jay, Miss Hida Oelrchs' MISS
Lucy Work. Mira Richard Mortimer, Mrs. Oliver Harri-
man. Dr. and Mrs. w. T. Lusk stephen Thorn Robert o.
Sands DR.. and Mrs. II. @. Coe Captain and Mrs i. g.
Tinker Dr. and Mira s. A. Main, Thomas b. Wanamsker
and L. X. Wanamaker Of Philadelphia.
There will sail the Greece, Of the National Lne
among others. the Rev. william Stephenson, Vincent
Ballard Dr. H. Clinton Mcsbeevey Mr.. and Mrs Daniel
Custer II. A. Macaulay, Mrs. f. Hutchinson Mr. and
Mrs william Broadhead and Theodore Hamilton.
The French Line steamer Normsndie will take out
among her Havre the Count and Madame
de la Gasrza, Mr.. aud Mrs. James b. Colgate Mrs s.
Colgate, j. c. Colgate, Mrs. Riggs, T. NJ Osborne f.
Paillard, Professor A. Y. Lyon, A. W. klngmaD Mrs
lanes suydam aud Mrs j. A. Kingsley. -
Tine Roy Netherland steamer Amsterdam VIII carry
among her passengers for Amsterdam Madame Pannpc
Canissa Fisher aud her mother and Mr ana MIS- D. hg
Rinson. - ,..,. -...o.
day. J. W. Lppinoott Stewart WightmaD, john d.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-27
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
GOVERNMENT INDICATIONS.

For New England local rains foowedby fair weather.
winds abfng 10 sotn aud west slight rise In enpela'
ture stationary or lower barometer .,
For the Middle Atlantic State fair weather preceueu
by local rains I'm tho morning, southery 10 westerly
winds slight rise In temperature, ana In southern Por
lions higher barometer. .,, J., Cal.
For south Atlantic states local rains followed by far
weather variable winds generally from southwest 10
northwest stationary slight rise IN temperature anu
barometer.
For the Upper Lake region generally falr Woatner,
south and portions. ,,u
For the Upper Mississippi and Missouri Nauegs'
rOmeter In the northern portions
For the Lower Lake region, local rains ana pdrty
cloudy weather variable Winds stationary slight rise
In temperature and higher barometer.
Indications for 10
Warmer, fair weather Ia indicated for the NORTH
west and Lake region on Thursday Slightly warmer,
fair weather is indicated for the Middle Atlantic ana
NeW-England states ON Thursday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-27

70 the Editor Of The Tribune.
SIR: The men who brought the "eigm
bloody scaps" referred to recently In General o1e ~
THE TRIBUNE or rather twelvedred ones wen cureu on
the months weary march from the scene Of the engage
mens TO this city. the people OF the Canton ~
Guerrero in part industrious Indians Of very dnerens
breed from the vile Apache. and each bore DIS own
trophy stretched on short piece Of cane. Here INC
came with their scaps and prisoners TO
the bounty awarded BY the Government. They wsrs
met at the outskirts of the city, not "by the Mayor
with merited welcome. More than hundred were ueo
Grated with simple ribbon on which was printed
legend which, translated was as follows: January -
1883 He fought OF eatacbc and conquered the savass
horde OF the terrible Indian Ju "one OF the most
rious snyages Of the Southwest The march tnrousa VA,
city 60 the Mayors Office quiet ana ornery. ooo
Of the "sadfaoed squaws" sat on their ponies US un
concerned as their low natures naturally warrahtoa, auv
mora than once did hear expressions Of pity for the
oapyos from some Of tho women oft poorer cass WIG
pressed 70 see them For about four montas THESE p
oDess have been properly cared for here az hs
OF the state hope you will t 70 print THIS
Noe TO Q misreprcsented people. AHsA~'
chihuahua, Merico June Is, 1888
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-06-27
RAILROAD NEWS.
p1rNoRs AND TRUTH ABOUT A MEETING.

RrMoRS AND TRUTH ABOUT MEETING
Rumors were circulated i'll Wall Street yes
terday to the effect that meeting OF the JOINT
Committee of the trunk lines and their Western connec
fions was being held at Commissioner FINN once
Later it was reported that every difference between INC
Iackawanna Railroad and the trunk hhoS n"u 80
1919 nd that emitting OF rates was TO be stopped
Tha various rumors were false. The meeting was me
regular monthly conference of the Executive
~ The trunK lines Commissioner Fink said mat hotns
had been done of public interest and by others
stated that the business disposed OF was routine
rsYation Of the Iackawanna the pool Is To DC De
fennned by ITSELF since the New-fork trunk lines W.T.
oyer-ruled by the Pennsylvania the BaltliuIS ~
ONO and the Grand Trunk regards the auoPuOilr %
a polIcv OF open contest against the newcomer 10
various meetings held here for months pas S,b has
no avail in preventing the cutting VI ia'eS ""' ~
been going on since last February