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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

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tor Dawes
Meanwhile we do not believe in that polit.
ical charlatanry which makes a business Of
sham reform, unfortunately treating great
moral and humanitarian questions, public Of
noes and public issues as counters in a game
the sole end OF which Is one mans political
pretermeut The issue Is well under
stood. We propose TO blot out, in so far as
we may, the record of the most discTeditable
year IN the history of the state. We present
therefore, our candidates as men simply
pledged if elected, 20 carry the administra.
ton of affairs back 10 those better days when
our public men were not frst 70 traduoe the
state, but, If the state was tTadueed by others
were ready to stand up, as did Webster once.
saying, with honest pride" Massachusetts,
there she is. Behold her and Judge for your
selves ."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

Mr.. Thomas Hale was knocked down by
one Of Grlmess hacks, near the depot. one day
last week. and the forward wheels passed over
hin, bruisIuG him considerably but breaking
no bones. The drivers attention was direct
ed elsewhere and be did not see Mr. Hal.
whose near-si ghtedness, in turn, doubtes-
prevented him from noticing the carriage
lSthtHtL
About 80 veterans and a number Of pr.
yste citizens Of this county started last Satul
day on the excursion Of Sheridan veteran.
TO the Shenandoah valley
The wife of Napoleon Vigneau was throw
from carriage while driving near WOODBURY. E
mills. Tuesday, and instantly killed, her meek
being broken
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

Miss Minnie Haskell is attending schoo
at Montpelier
School began last week Monday with -
scholars in attendance
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Jones Of Waltham. Mass,
and 4 d. Williams and wife of Worcester have
been the guests Of S. NJ Dimoud recently.
the latter couple also visiting friends in Graf
ton, where they formerly lived.
Uncle John Wyman died very suddenly
Of heart disease, while at work IN his field
last Friday. lie was man OF sterling prin-
ciple and held IN universal respect
Since the factory fire L. II. Eastman has
raised $50 for fire engine among our citi-
zens, and one has been ordered from Middle.
town, Conn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21
Judge Wheeler Decision in the Cen
trail ermOnt Litigation

Judge Wheeler Of the United States court
has rendered decision IL the case Of Roland
q. Hazard rs American Loan and Trust com
pauy Of Boston, hearing of which was re-
Gently held at Butland-which was an appl-
cation for an injunction restraining the loan
and trust company from issuing the bonds Of
the Consolidated railroad company Of Yer
mont IN exchange for the stock Of the Yer
mont Canada railroad company. Judge
Wheeler denies the motion for an Injunction
lie holds that both roads are practically one
and owned 10y the Vermont Central: that the
roads and their property are covered wholly
10y the mortgages Of the Consolidated cornpa-
ny that the Vermont ~ Canada had the pow
CT to change the form of it, securities that
the act of 1853 brings the Vermont a Canada
within the act Of lNs4 that the extingush.
ment of the rent practically extinguished the
value of the stock that the transfer Of the
stock to the Consolidated company Is valid .
that the settlement was lust one. and that
Hazard Is IN no danger of being deprived Of
any Of his lust rights
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

The ladies Of the Congregational society
have arranged lecture course fr- the fan
and early winter winch viii consist of "a con
cert, slX lectures and reading Gue concert
viii open the course and viii be given by
Leading Brattleboro musicians c- Tuesday
evening O-t e.. The other entertainments
will follow at intervals OF about two weeks
the second one being lecture on Oct lU by
S. Bridgeman on From Boston BAY 10
the Golden Gate.
DIR. Fairfield sends notice that be canno;
fulfill ul. engagement 10 lecture here next
Tuesday evening
j. l. Howard ha- good class ia pen
manship IN the schoolroom.
"A. ID. Gates has harvested lJt pounds Of
Welcome oats from two ounces OF seed
driLIed in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

We had welcome rain on the 18th inst.
and lust now 1t seems more ike summer tnau
II has for several weeks past Farmers ar
digging their potatoes, and find thar the rot
has made It's appearance, but not 70 d great
extent. The yield is large
-Nr. Todd has bought and driven out Of
town quite large lot Of lambs. paying ~ Ct
pound for them. Some OF them weighed
as high as 10 pounds
Il. Wheeler has been repairing the dan
to sadAwga lake The water Is too low 10 ad
NIT OF any grinding at present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

The Dexter Wills viii soon bc closed Mr.
C.. i. Dexter and Mrs. Nash have already re-.
turned TO Philadelp PIMA. and Mrs U-Rood and
her husband, Mr.. J.. n. Dexter. viii leave Oh
Saturday. the former to proceed Immediately
on her Western engagement
Mrs. barr ana son Of New YuiE are visit
ing friends In tins vicinity
speaking Of big tree. there is an elm
near n. j. Perry residence that measures 20
feet IN circumference and must be near 100
years old, and Is yet vigorous and beautiful
Doesut this beat the one lat mentioned 10
I'M IHENIZ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21
to have been reached not to attempt further
relief operations till next spring
The General Convention Of the Episco-
nal CHURCH.

The Bishops and Deputies composing this
body will assemble for Divine Service iu Christ
church. Philadelphia. October ad, lssl. ut IO
O'Clock A. ST.. and the House Of Clerical and
Lay Deputies will meet 10 the Church of the
Holy Trinity at r. 81. on the same day, for
permanent organization The following cler.
zeal and lay deputies to represent the diocese
Of Vermont were elected at the recent dioce-
san convention held at st. Albans Rev. W
IL. Collins Of Brauleboro Bev. T. H. Han
dali of poultney Rcv A. b. Flanders OF
White River junction Bev f. W. Smith Of
Woodstock Hon Geo T. Edmunds Of Bur
lington Hon. Charles Clement of Rutland
Hon. Charles Dewey Of Montpelier, and Hon
George Nichols of Northhold
This convention assemblies once IN throo
years. Every diocese in the United States, as
well as each missionary jurisdiction, is repre-.
scented by its bishop and not more than four
clergymen and four laymen. communicates Of
the church and resident in the diocese. In
accordance with Article sth of the Constitu-
ton, "the bishops form separate House
with right to originate and propose acts for
the concurrence of the House of Deputies
which is composed Of the clergy and laity
and when any proposed act has passed the
House of Deputies, the same If transmitted to
the House Of Bishops. who shall have mega
tive thereupou and all the acts of the con
vention are authenticated by both Houses
This being the groat Legislative body of the
church, questions of importance are brought
before it from time to time. One of the most
important to be considered during the coming
session will be the approval or non-approval
Of the report Of the Joint commission on the
Book of Common Prayer appointed by the
general convention Of 1850 The resolution
of 1850 was as follows
heso.r'' That joint committee to consist of SOW
en- bishops, seven presuyttrH and seven layutu. be
appointed Co consider aud Co. report TO the next puuo
raj convention whether 30 view of tho fact that this
church is soon TO enter upon the second century
orIaniAed existence ~ TINS country, the changed
duuus OF the national life do not demand certain al
teratons ~ the Book of Common Prayer the direD
u'n oi hturGcal enrichment and increased nCXiblty
cot use.
The report Of this committee has been pub
lished. and copy Of the same, together with
the book annexed which is the Book Of
Common Prayer containing the proposed al
teratlons, has been sent to every member Of
'he convention. 10 is hardly necessary to say
that this Report with Book Annexed cannot
fail to be Of the greatest interest to every
member Of the Protestant Episcopal church
IN this country
Persons not members of the general conveu-
ton, DESTROYS Of obtaining copies of both the
report and book. can do so by sending name
ana address, with an enclosure of i've dollars.
to Reuben Cotton, Esq, Librarian Of the Am
erican Antiquarian Society Worcester, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

Rev j. Merrill will preach in the school
house near Samuel Wheeer's next Sunday at
1880 p. NJ.
Archie, the youngest child OF II. W Hol-
ton aged about years, fell on Tuesday head
hrst from a bridge to the bed OF brook be-
low distance of lG5 feet His skull was
fractured and 1t was necessary TO call a ply
stefan
The Asa Lawton farm will be sold at
auction on Wednesday, Oct 3 H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

lie BE- easily the leader of the Massachusetts
delegation in Congress-am man of transparent
honesty. and thoroughly in earnest Ia what.
ever work be undertakes The Bay State Re-
pubhcans have taken hold with a stout deter
minatiou to wipe ont the smirch of Butlerism
on the state, and their campaign has opened
with bright promise of success
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

Mr. Baker finished kalsomining the church
last Saturday, and the people turned out and
gave 1t thorough cleaning the same day
Our citizens should remember that in or.
der to save four per cent and sheriff s fees
their taxes must be paid by Oct. LIST
II. c. Miller Of Iowa is visiting at Gard.
ner Uphams
F. IL. Harris and his mother are spending
a few weeks at Andover, ny.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21
Local Intelligence,
Announcement

lniSEs magnificent display of icvery aud silver
ware. tU which Doc is making constant additions bias
fairly earned him Che appellation 0i 90 local 1nauy
Particularly worthy of inspection be- bio elegant lime
of 0oruum solid silver ware. including ladies' sugar.
berry and coffee SPOONS, butter Knives, sugar touea,
salts and pcpror.. bells, etc.. ai oi which must Doe
seen 500 Boz appreciated
rLr, ot NV coon. openmro,ery day az Hav-
lgy'.
VIII tur person who received Bog mistake o. dold Ar
row I'm. with imitation pearl u centre, please return
81 ana ppi the one they lcil O.. W. TRlNE.
TrsENrHr ro REST, rear of Mis-. Dltona. Asy-
lum street Apply on the PREMISE.
The old reliable Hartford. New YORK; Pennsylvania
and foreign fire insurance companies represented by
Cudworth Childs afford absolute protection The
bestis the safest lu the end.
ricrunE EHAMEs are cheap of Cheney d Clapr.-
EvrnY uousr.KErrn should have uotuc of our
Enamel Furniture Polish. Sample free.
HEsul G.. WILLARD.
Anusric ricruur FEAMis0 at Cheney Capps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

We are glad to know from the Hon Dor.
man b. Eaton that the Civil Service Commits.
sion tnd the new law proving all that was
expected Of it in its practical operation The
members Of the Commission have found al
amount Of labor of which the public can
have no realization, IN arranging the working
details OF the law, and their work in this re-
spect, especially as regards the settlement of
rules for promotions, is by no means ended
1t is especially gratifying to learn that the
Commission lind President Arthur in full
sympathy with them III their work. aiding
them in all possible ways, and acting in the
matter. beyond question, III perfect sincerity
and good faith.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

The three days meeting Of bicyclists which
closed at Springfield Mass, last night was
the largest and most interesting ever held in
this country. On Wednesday there was a
procession Of GOO wheelmeu through the
streets Of the city, and 10000 people wit
messed the races on Hampden park lester
day the crowd was still greater. The races
were the best ever ridden, many Of the best
recorda belnr brnken
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

Captain Hall, Henry Latham. l.. NJ 10.
ham, q. A. Day G. 5. Farr, veterans, and Dr.
Lamsou, NJ. S. Leach, Ernest Latham. Milo
Worden, Webster Fletcher, Fred Leonard and
Willie Amidon, citizens, are with tue party o.
Sheridan = veterans nov on visit to the 81.
naudonh valley
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

The intimation, started into currency by
some wickednewspaper, that Wendell Phillips
had soured on Butler. was too much for the
silent orators equanimity, and he roars out q
reply which is quite q refreshing reminder Of
his old.time eloquence. What Mr. Phillips
says or thinks on any given subject has come
to be of small importance but we print his
letter because it is interesting to see now VIC
lent and vituperatiye a man can be when he
trI.-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21
ID 10 lork NepubIicans M in conyan

ton at Bichfeld Springs on Wednesday, and
renominated the present Republican state Of
hcers. The convention was entirely barmc-
NOUS, the contesting delegations settling all
their differences among themselves. An alu-
sion made by Senator Warner Miller to Presi-
dent Garfield accompanied by words of con
domination for his detractors, was received
with tremendous applause.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

The fund for a monument to the memory
oil the late Mile. Lltta, at Bloomington, H.,
now amounts to nearly g. 900 and will be
materially increased by tue receipts of "a ben
EFT concert TO be given there on Friday Of
next week
The latest comet is three or four times as
Tar from both earth and sun as the sun is
from us Its nearest approach to the sun
will be about June next, and il will remain
IN telescope view for year or more 1t is
not large enough to excite much interest out
side of astronomical eiroles
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

wAILAID-A MIDSIGHI AssAILANI GETS MORE
THAN HI BAEGAINEu TUE
Last Monday evening Mr. g. w. Bruce.
who is studying medicine with bis brother
Or. VI. L. Bruce, had an adventure OF a some.
what startling character. After attending
Corn-roast which some Of the young people
bad on Crowelis park, be started about half
past nine clock to go down the cave bank
path across the Charlier place. when, iu the
deep shade Of the woods. about half way
down. he was suddenly assailed by big
bearded rufhAu. who sprang upon him IN The
darkness, and threw him 90 the ground. eI-
claiming, Now ! have got you Bruce
though taken wholly by surprise, and Is much
lighter man than his assaiaut, chung to him
with such vigOr tlat be was unable to use bis
weapon If he had one, and finally getting the
villain under him, fastened to bis throat with
such o grip that the fellow was glad to let go
his hold. when Bruce got away from him
Returning up the path. Bruce a few moments
after presented himself at the house OF o.
friend on Western avenue. where his soiled
and disneveed appearance and pale face fully
corroborated his story of the adventure
Fortunately be found himself unframed tx
cept for q few scratches and bruises Who
the scuundre was Mr. Bruce has not tue
slightest idea. but thinks that probably he
Vas lying lu wait for somebody ei-e--ss he
seldom has occasion to go that vay-thr fe.
low purpose being either robbery or revenge
As Bruce could not identity his assailaut-
only knowing that he was large aud rather
shabbIly dressed that he wore ID heavy beard
and that hIs breath smeit OF tobncco-uo at
tempt has been made to ferret nim out
s. A. C.. A. MOTHS
We have received this week the July.
August and September numbers Of the
Christian Home whether J.. be the dona
ton Of some of our towusp.ople or OF the
publishers we do not know Wenre. howey-
er, pleased 20 have IT added to our list We
are also grateful TO Nj Barua Clark tor the
Iron Agt, which cannot fa.l TO interest ma
ny OF our readers. Another very important
addition 10 our table is a copy Of Webster
Unabridged Dictionary No reading room
or library D. complete without reference
book OF this kind. and while our rooms are
far from being complete this fills one Of our
creates, needs.
There Is abundant space on our walls for a
few pictures
We also wish to ackuoged the receipt Of
table from Mr.. Il o Lsonard -anotner
need supplied SE.I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

M Heath of ShoIburne Falls. Mass, De-
the purchaser of the j. @. Blanchard farm.
and be has already begun the work Of repair
ing The buildings. which are to be thoroughly
ovorhauled aud nicely fitted up. Mrs. Blau.
cuard will remove to Algiers for the winter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21
CBcOrrmont 4Brnir.
BBATTLEBORO
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 2l. lssa

FOR some time past there has been a hot
discussion in the English papers over au alleg
ed scheme to oXhumc SHAKESPEARE remains.
-o as to examine the skull and find out which
of the existing busts of him is correct The
scheme has been roundy opposed and de-
nounced, and now it is said to have been a
hoax from the start
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

The Readsboro Agricultural S0rj, IS hold,
its annual fair next "Wednesday Sept 2g.L
Neighhoring towns are invited 10 send e1h.u.
it- and attend. and tue show promires 60 D, O.
good one
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

The ladies circle will meet $50 Mr., $
Il. houghton next "Wednesday AFTERNOON
Rev. E. W. Whitney will preach 10 the
Jniversalist church next Sunday al s:Sur 81
All are invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

\ Corean embassy of eleven distinguished
persons. the first ever sent to a foreign couu-
try arrived in San Francisco September lst
They will remain in Washington three or four
months, and are empowered to conclude a
treaty with this country The island of Co
rea contains population Of 10, 900. 900 peo-
pie, who have hitherto refused to hold inter
course with the civilized nations The hope
of opening up large and profitable foreign
commerce is the reason for this change of pol.
lev.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21
WiIItamsvflIe

Rev. A. L. Cooper will preach in tho
Methodist church on Friday evening OF mex
week at O'Clock. ana on the following sun.
day the sacrament of the Lords supper will
be administered by Rev. ". A. Bryant Of
WardsborO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

The Sunday school was organized on the
10Th ult with the following officers G. i.
Griffin. superintendent G.. $. CLARK, assist.
ant Mrs. W q. Niles, secretary C.E Thur
Der treasurer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

The newspapers are making some very good
paragraphs out Of recent alleged observations
Of COL q. w. Hooker on presidential and 9th
or quesuons-among them being assertions,
as reported, that Gen. Sherman couldn t
carry a state in the Union, and that Dorsey
Is a great, big-hearted man, with one side of
him opaque The only trouble with these
paragraphs is that they have no foundation in
fact, because Col. Hooker never said anything
of the kind
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

The Massachusetts Republicans have never
held larger or more harmonious convention
than that which assembled and did its bust.
ness al Boston on Wednesday. The work Of
the convention was very much simpIfed bv
the fact that Hon. Henry L. Pierce, who was
the choice for governor of very large sec.
ton OF the party had written letter a day
or two before, positively declining, for excel
lent reasons to allow his name TO be used in
the convention. This left no question as 10
the nomination Of Hon. Geo. d. Robinson of
Chioopee, at present member Of Congress
from his district, and upon his nomination by
Charles Francis Adams, jr., Mr.. Robinson
was unanimously and enthusiastically placed
at the head Of the ticket He made an ad-
mirable speech accepting the nomination, and
excellent speeches were also made by other
gentlemen, including Col Chas. L. Goldman
OF Boston eN-Goy. Long and Mr. Adams who
was himself the second choice OF the conven-
ton, as shown by the informal ballot Lieut.
Gov. Ames was reuominRted by strong vote.
though he met with vigorous opposition. His
success was undoubtedly due to a prevalent
feeling thar It would be unwise to arouse hos
tllty IN any quarter at a time when harmony
ls most essential The platform adopted is
ringing condemnation Of Butler and Butler
ism. MIR. Robinson is a candidate who is en-
tirely above untayOmbls criticism OF any sort
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

A Georgia court mas given person who
undertook TO circulate the New York Police
Gazette in that state the choice between pay
ing fine oil $1,000 or working year in the
ehain-eanR,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21
w est IlumuersIon

&C. +. Wilson's orchard, contrary 10 the
general rule Of the year, bears a good supply
of apples Of good quality and Of several yeri-
cites
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

new cable company that is to be carried
on in opposition to Mr.. Gould's system is rap.
Idly preparing for the work Of laying it,,
wires. Two main Atlantic cables are TO be
laid one from point at or near Penzanc.
IN Cornwall, Eng, to Sable Island connect
ing there with Halifax, and thence by a
branch direct to New York the other 10 20
from point on the west coast of Scotland 10
Belle Isle, and there TO connect with the
West Indian island system, for which govern.
ment subsidies are promised. The short
shore ends OF the main cable are 10 be laid be.
fore the present year is out, and the main ca
bes across the Atlantic will be laid in the
spring ana summer of next year At the
present time there are eight Atlantic cables.
representing capital in cost and in stock is
sues OF nearly $50, 600, 600 that is. at the rate
of about 200, 600 each Some Of these ca
bles are old ones, and have not the carrying
capacity or the ability to endure wear that is
considered essential in newly constructed
lines. But, beside making better cables. it
has also been found possible to make cheaper
ones for it is estimated that the two cables
OF the new company across the Atlantic, ami
also Its two cables connecting England with
the continent Of Europe, will not cost as much
rs the average capitalization OF one of the old
cables. Unless the new company is swallow
cd up by the old monopoly We shall have low.
or cable rates when these lines are done
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21
south Windhani .

One person Joined the Baptist church by
baptism last SUNDAY.
Most of our summer visitors have left us
some rather reluctantly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

Preaching IN town hall at Guilford Con.
ire nest SUNDAY at o Do 49, boy E.v. a. j..
Irugt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

Rev. L. L. Fits will preach in the Bap.
fist church next Sunday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-09-21

Postmaster-Genera Greshams latest blow
at the swindling Louisiana lottery concern is
bold one. In the attempt to evade the
Postmaster Generals order forbidding the
delivery of registered letters and the payment
OF money orders to the concern. the lottery
company notified its credulous patrons by its
advertisements that letters relating to its bus,
mess should be addressed to the New Orleans
National bank But the resolute government
officer with whom the company has to deal il
not to be thus circumvented He now orders
the postmaster of New Orleans to deliver no
registered letters and pay no money orders to
this bank until it gives satisfactory evidence
that 1t has ceased to be an accomplioe in the
robbery OF sewing girls and grocery clerks.