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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23


A new industry has been started here by
Haskell Marsh the Sitting Of ash timber
for chairs. etc
j 4. Leland, first class mechanic has
moved here from Grafton. We welcome one
who will add so much to the material value
OF the place.
The ladies Of the Congregational society
will give a sociable and 'pie-supper" az the
chapel on Tuesday evening, Feb. -.
The village schools closed on Friday
evening, Feb lG, with an exhibition The
entertainment, consisting of short dramas
charades, pantomimes, etc, was so well sus-
tanned by the youthful actors as TO leave no
room for the especial mention of any. Mr.
L. A. klmball, teacher in the higher d. part
ment, IL leaving carries with him the good
will and hope for future success of 10th
scholars and parents.
The cantatR of Queen Esther was given
by the Townshend Choral Union in the town
hall, Tuesday evening, All present express
great satisfaction with the entertainment
The Iownshend people ayailed themselves of
this opportunity to enjoy one Of Mes-rs F.
and H. Phelps celebrated suppers, 10 honor
Of mime host Francis Phelpss recovery
from recent sickness Doubtless a pleasant
time for all concerned.
Mortimer Whitehead, Of New jersey.
lectured in the grange hall Feb To- These
lectures are well attended and give satisfac.
lton to those who are not grangers h.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
RerdeII's star.Roure Testimony

Montfort c. Rerdell, who threw himself on
the mercy Of the court and turned states evil
dence in the star-route trials last week, was
clerk Of Dorsey's, and was regarded by the
government as the least guilty of all the con
splraiors notwithstanding which he was the
only one found guilty on the first trial. When
the star-route investigation first began, Rer-
dell made e confession TO Postmaster General
James and Mr.. MacVeagh, but afterwards re-
tracted il under the influence of the principals
in these frauds. The defendants have been
much afraid Of him and while he was in Jail
last September stole some Of his papers. His
testimony on Thursday went to prove Dorseys
connection with the manufacture of bogus pc
titions and Brady's understanding with Dor
sey, On Friday be began to tell the whole
story of the conspiracy, fortifying his testi-
mony by documents which lie had in his pos
session as Dorsey secretary, His testimony
on Monday was very important, being a mi
mute account Of an interview with Dorsey in
Washington when be told the latter he would
DO anything to help him but commit forgery,
to which Dorsey replied What does that
amount to when q friends fate is at stake
Rerdel, for Gods sake, don't ruin me and my
family; particularly Just now, to be torn down
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

We believe that President Arthur deserves
this word of defence which the Boston Her
aid says for him:
"What has President Arthur done 70 injure
the Republican party: His old friend ana
patron, ex-senator Coukiug, is reported to
have said when in Washington last, to Re.
publican members of Congress from New
York that Arthur has utterly ruined his par
w: whereas had Garfield lived. badly as be
began. the party would have been preserved
and become as united and strong as ever 1t
was a similar opinion, according TO the ac-
count. was EXPIRE s,ed recently by Eepubl-
can senator who wa. among the Presd- uts
closest friends and warmest supporters when
lie came To- Washington As Garneld's success
sor II would be Interesting to know upon
what grounds this judgment is based. To US
it seems most unjust President Arthur has
not developed suddenly into q statesman ca
pable of leading his party or imprcsslng his
ideas upon Congress. and there was 10 reason
TO expect that lac would but upon all impor-
taut questions before the country be has been
much nearer right than have IA majority at the
Il publican representative Tn" President s
party was defeated III the country last fall
chiefly because of these thlnE- Tie failure
Of Congress 90 reduce tu, taxes the forcing
through Of the river aud hArbor joo, the as
sessm-uts OF the congressional committee
under Hubbell the coniemptuous putting
aside Of civil service reform, and the blind
persistence Of the machine managers IN New
York and Pennsylvania The President can
not Justly ue held responsible for any of these
things. except for an acquiescence in the plan
TO make Folgcr Governor. He vetoed the
river and LarUur bill. and has urged a reduc
tiuu Of taxes and recommended the passage
Of the Ieudl,ton BILL HIS appointments
have been on the score Of personal fitness,
better than were Garhelds and be has not,
by the use Of patronage, divided his party il
any state. /, is not great administration
but it has done nothing TO ruin the party.
That work was begun 10y the stalwart leaders
and has been followed up 10y the Republican
representatives, IL Congress.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
eTnoa.

Editor PhGHiz During the session of
the Vermont Spiritualists association in Brat
t!eOoro, some Of the friends may recollect
that among other tests given there was one
purporting to be from Sarah Lee. This one
has since been verified by Mr. George W.
Lee, who says she was the first wife of his
brother John Lee, who once lived in Yer
non. She seemed very anxious to be identi-
NED, which test proves to me the power Of
sPiFl' return. Very truly yours.
T. D. LEE.
The ladies' circle will meet with Mrs. Mar
shall Lee next Wednesday afternoon.
On the 2ls. inst there was very happy
social gathering Of from 20 to 25 guests al
Frederick Wilkinson s, to celebrate the ami.
yerSary OF Mrs. VIM. Johuson's 18th birth
day. The table was furnished with all the
suostantials and Injuries of the season both
from sea and land, served in Mrs. Johnson's
usual manner, which is as good as the best.
Many valuable tokens of love and respect
were presented to Mrs. Wm. johnson by her
children, among which was S25 from her
son +. W. johnson, in yellow mint drons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
The Iennnene Ennuir,.

The conclusion Of the court of inquiry
concerning the Jeanette arctic expedition is
that nobody is TO be blamed for its disastrous
outcome. or the circumstances attending
the loss Of the Jeanette the report says Any
vessel in like position, no matter what her
model might have been or however strongly
constructed and subjected TO the same pres
sure as that incurred 10y the Jeanette, would
have been annihilatei She was abandoned
in a cool and orderly manner on the evening
Of June . and founler-d about A. 81. The
day following and the court attaches no
blame 10 any officer OF man for her loss. The
contingency Of the loss of the vessel had
been provided for, and when the emergency
arose everything Was prepared to meet it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

from the height ! occupy would be death to
my wife" Berdell said he allowed himself
TO be overcome, and, under Dorsey's direc-
tions drew mp an affidavit denying everything
he had said to Mcssrs james and AlacNeagh,
Which hc signed and swore to and which was
afterwards carried to President Garfield 10y
Dorsey and IngersoiL Rerden was greatly
affected while rccouuting his interview with
Dorsey. His testimony furnishes complete
history Of the conspiracy from beginning to
end-tells how he became acquainted with
Dorsey, how Dorsey taught him the manner
of committing the star-route frauds how to
Elk up proposals" and "fll in bids how
he was sent West by Dorsey and furnished
with money by him; how he got up petitions
and had them signed-all these transactions
covering a long period Of time and involving
correspondence, checks, drafts, interviews,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

entire ships company remained together
under the direction of the commander, strug-
Cling against obstacles which required indom-
table pluck aud perseverance to overcome.
ON the 18th Of September the three boats
were separated in gale Of wind when APP
preaching the Siberian coast and no further
record exists of the second cutters party,
but as Lieut.. Chip, who was in charge Of
her. was noted for his seamanlke qualities, II
may safely be assumed that he did all that a
brave and capable man could do TO weather
the gale. The two seamen, Noros and Min
derman, who were in De Longs party and
were sent forward for Assistance, are held
blameless for the loss Of their comrades.
These two men did their utmost TO make the
natives understand the condition Of the COM
mauders party and induce them to go to its
relief but without success
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
IOMnnhend.

The musical convention under the direc-
torship OF Prof. H H Kimbau came of as
advertised, and with much better success
than anticipated. 4 large chorus was in at
tendance and those who took a part at the
concert on Wednesday evening did their part
creditably.
j. B. Ware and family have bought the
Oliver Wilkinson farm, making with their
home farm $50 acres in all, laying 10 one
body. They have also bought the Fri Frank
lin place near the village, recently owned by
R. Philips.
There were during the year 1882 six
deaths of persons over so years Of age on
the road leading north from the village, and
within the limits Of district No c. or a dis
lance of about one and three-fourths miles
A concert will be given at Academy hall
next Tuesday evening, by Profs. Bryant and
Lake, assisted by their pupils
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
nm. Wintertn Califorpia.

The San Francisco Chronicle says Of the
winter on the Pacific coast The winter in
California has been more severe than any
since the American settlement began. We
account it quite cold around this bay when
the mercury drops for day or two down to
freezing point but for many days Of the last
and present months it has in Alameda Con
ira Costa, San joaquin, Sonoma, Napa aud
Marin been ten to fifteen degrees lower than
the freezing point Ice has formed in this
city ia one night over half an inch thick, and
we have had the unheard-of phenomenon Of
a three inch snowfall at sea level In the
Southern California resorts where eternal
summer reigns, the inhabitants have been
astounded at the appearance Of thin ice and
frosts sufficient to nip tender vegetation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

the stand and tell his story, but at tins VIII,
inc IL Is not known definitely whether De VIII
do So From the line Of questioning adopt
ed bv his lawyers it is evident that their ae,
fence will be the old claim that no caplial
was left in the old Windham County bank
when the change TO q national bank was
made. and that what capital the FIRST Nauon-
al bank had was used mp by Waite IN paying
back to the stockholders dividends that were
never earned. 80.
Haskins stoddard appear for the bank
and II 1 Waterman. G.. b Eddy and j. 9.
Barrett for the estate.
Fr,dqv mon. White has been upon the
stand this forenoon and has given testimony
in regard to the condition and doiugs OF the
old Windham County bank. He has told the
story Of his efforts to help bis brother II chi
cago. and of the losses sustained thereby
and also of the heavy losses sustained by the
bank through their western agents in Chlca-
90 He also claims that some Si2,O Oo was
lost TO the bank through bad local loans, ana
that the directors Of the bank were perfectly
aware of the banks real condition. He avoid
ed answering directly Col Haskins's question
whether MIR Prices statement, that no capt
tai was left in the old state bank at the time
of its conversion into national bank, was
correct
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Snow four feet deep on On average.
H. j. Graham will open writing school
next week
At the town meeting on Monday it was
voted by GO majority not 10 aid the railroad.
Names and ages Of persons who died in
Wbitippham in 1852. Sarah Clark, &c; Reu.
ben Vim. &c; Emily L. Bishop 43 Wesley
c. Hicks, SO Roxana Chase, &c Franklin
Cutting. So; Shubael Anterior, g. Elyira
Briggs. 81; Laafy Knowlton, 90 Lucena +.
Brown. % Daniel Fowler, 50; - Barnes
infant Elizabeth Goodnow, G2 Lizzie L.
Hall. ~: Geo. H. Pierce, Al Sarah HouRh-
ton. So Mabel Gilbert, 20 Elisha s. Allen
~ Emma Holbrook, Is. The sum Of the
foregoing ages is 1858 years, and the average
30 wears and five months
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

Jay Hubbel testifies in the Virginia cleo
tion case, Massey against Wise, that the Re
publican congressional committee sent the re-
adjusters $40, GOO to pay poll taxes, that the
congressional campaign fund amounted to
S2G0, 600. and that all the financial accounts
of the committee have been destroyed. Prob
ably the clerks who contributed large part
of the fund would like to know where the
money went to-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

Since the Senate has got the tariff bill of
its hands Mr. Edmunds has called up his sup
Elemental anti polygamy bill which is de-
signed to cure defects which the Utah com
missioners have discovered in the Edmunds
bill of las, year 1t is found that polygamy
cannot be suppressed under that bill The
new bill proposes in substance three things
First, that the first husband or wife Of the
accused person may be competent witness
in trials for bigamy second, that marriage
shall be civil as well as religious ceremony,
and that q record Of it shall be kept in the
probate courts third, that woman suffrage
in [ tab shall be abolished. The Utah com
missioners say that without giving the right
10 the FIRST wife to testify against her hus-
band and breaking down the privacy Of the
endowment house system by requiring legal
registration of marriage, and without depriy-
ing the Mormon coneubines Of the right Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

The farmers club inet at Fred Worden.s
on Wednesday evening and was called to or
der by Mr.. Wordeu VIM. Niles was made
president and Warren Stove secretary The
question. Does it pay to raise corn y was
discussed by Fred Worden, ". I. Thurber
Chas Hgley, Horace stowe and VIM; Niles
4 valuable paper was read by Henry Bell on
"Corp Culture" At the close Of the discus
sion refreshments we're served, followed by
music by Miss Higley and Miss Harris and
all felt that they had spent profitable hour
The next meeting will be held on Wednesday
evening next at Geo. SCOTS. Subject for
discussion. Raising Of Potatoes.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
An appointment FiIIo he Made


There is an obvious fitness in the selection
Of Mr. Dorman B. Eaton as the first Of the
three names submitted by the President as
those Of the civil service commissioners. No
man has more thoroughly studied the system
which the commissioners will be required to
organize and none can enter on the task
with greater earu-stness or a more steadfast
faith il its permanent and far-reachiug ben
eits Mr. Eatons efforts as q reformer msy
sometimes overstep the bounds Of discretion,
but in this branch of reform his labors have
been as well-di-ected as his motives have
been pure His associates, Messrs. John NJ.
Gregory. of Illinois. and Leroy b. ThomAu.
of Ohio. are less weIl-kuown, but apparently
not less sincere advocates Of the principles of
the civil service bill.
From the New Tork Herald
That Mr. Eaton should be placed at the
head Of the commission was natural. proper
and if the law is to be carried out in the spir-
it Of its authors this selection was inevitable
Mr.: Eaton has made u long and thorough
study Of the questions involved in what Is
understood 10y reform Of the civil service.
He comes to the duties 10 be fulfilled under
the law better informed probably, than any
other man in the country upon the rules reg
ulatug the civil service in other counties and
the abuses which have prevailed in our own,
and the friends Of the reform which the law
euacts will be justly pleased by his appoint
meut
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
A nnI,ions Prnsnrct.

London despatch under date Of the 18th
says The rains which have been prevailing
in all parts OF the country have now assumed
the proportions Of national caiamit!
Large tracts Of land are totally submerged.
By this time OF the year considerable area
of wheat should have been sown, but scarce
" AN acre has Yet been seeded down in all
England Tha land is literally a mora-., and
the winter wheat is rot,ing in the so-c.
ground Whatever may happen now there
cannot b great harvest THE year, even If u
does TO, turn out one of ;he worst that Eng
land i- ever known. To add to th. m.-f1r
tune OF the sorely tried agricultural popula
iior disease has broken out among the cattl.
auU sheen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

The residence Of the late Miles Knowl-
ton was sold by public auction, last Friday,
to Luther Osgood Of Brooklne, for $500.
S ?. Miller Esq, who has been con-
fined to the house for three weeks with a
hard cold and kidney trouble, is gradually
improving under The good treatment Of DR..
D. p Webster Of Putney.
The Fayetteville dramatic club having
lately recognized and enlarged, will give q
grand exhibition some time in March, due
notice Of which will be given in later issue
The stage in Union hall is being rebuilt, aud
whom finished will certainly equal II not sur
pass the majority Of country stages.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
uiIfOrd.

Rev. Mr.. Powers of West Brattleboro
will preach next Sunday in the Congrega-
tional church at P. NJ
The friends of Mrs j. T. Franklin, who
has been in Boston for several weeks TO be
treated for a cancer, will be glad to learn that
she has undergone a successful operation and
is regarded as in fair way for recovery.
"A Il. Baker has rented his hotel to Oh.
Hall Of Westmore, Vt, who takes possession
March LIST
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
Local Intelligence,
Announcements.

nroadhursi s rushing of The rubber goods OF O.
great rate; s,o what Dc says go another column and
see bis prices.
Don't forget Go call at H. J.. Taylofs book, picture
aud stationery store room opposite post-ofhce town
hau. aud examine Dis o. TO- 20 so aud "'-cout coun-
tors.
The old reliable Hartford New YORK, Pennsylvania
and foreign FIRE insurance companies represented by
Cudworth & Childs afford absolute protection. The
brstis the safest ia the end. ti52
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

According to official statistics recently gath
cred, Mexico is to be taken out Of The list of
poor countries. The total value Of rural
property in Mexico is set down at S773, O0O.-
900, urban property is valued at Sl,9Gl, o3G, 81
0Oo and government property at S34o. 600, p
OOO making total valuation Of S3.074. o3G.-
600 Estimating the population at il. ooo, 600
persons. this would give a wealth PER capita
of S307, which is indicative Of wealth rather
than poverty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

The Virginia court of appeals has rendered
an opinion, in a case involving the liability of
telegraph companies for failure of prompt
transmission Of messages, which is of general
importance TO business men. The case was
that of Reynolds Brothers of Norfolk, who filed
a cipher despatch consisting of nine letters in
the office of the Western Union telegraph
company in that city. The company's en-
ployes failed TO send the message, and Rey-
nolds Brothers brought suit, claiming to have
sustained damages amounting to $500 by the
failure to transmit their despatch. The com
pany claimed that it was not under obligation
to do more than refund the tariff on the mes
sage, and also pleaded that it had already paid
the 500 fine imposed by the state as a pen
atty for neglect. The jury awarded plaintiffs
the damages claimed, and defendant appealed.
The court of appeals affirmed the judgment
of the lower court, all but one of the judges
concurring in the opinion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

Gov. Butler of Massachusetts visited the
state prison on Monday and made the prison
ers a speech, in which he bespoke their con
hdence' in the warden, Col. Usher, and told
them he was an old friend whom be knew to
be Just, equal-minded, honest and truthful
man" 1t strikes US that it has a strange
sound when the governor of a state like Mass
achusetts stands up before 600 couvicis. a
large per cent of them the very worst OF their
class, and tells them to treat the warden as
be treats you, as Butler did on this occasion.
His speech had about as much demagogy and
posing for effect in it as even Butler himself
is capable of putting into the same number
of words
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23

That is a handsome compliment which the
Boston journal pays Senator Morrill, in con-
nection with his tact and persistent labor in
plotting the tariff bill through the senate The
journal says There is probably not an
other man in the country, 80 years Of age,
baustive effort
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
BOndyilie.

donation for Rev. Mr.. Knapp last week
100 present, nearly 500 received and good
time all around.
SNOW very deep. and plenty of water for
the mills
Mr. McAwley has stopped the cutting OF
logs, AS it is impossible for teams to get about
in the woods 30 a. TO draw them to the mill
yards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-02-23
GuIIfnrd Cenrr.

Rev. T. W. Whitney will lecture in the
church next Monday evening Subject THE
wonders Of the heavens"
The ladie- circle viii meet in their rooms
next Friday afternoon, and at 1850 p. N. the
drama, above the Clouds, will be enacted
by the Universalist young people. Admis-
sion 20 cents children under y. ten cents.
After the drama there will be dance, with
muuio by Hines a Burnett