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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

The Michigan legislature has before 3, q
bill which provides that man may prove his
viii during his lifetime by giving notice to
his heirs.a t-law and that it shall thereafter be
unassailable. There would be a great deal Of
satisfaction in such law for man who de-
sired to prevent post-mortem fight over his
estate and make sure Of his property being
distributed as he wished but if he had lot
of expectant relatives, he would think twice
before he availed himself of its provisions
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

While Vermont, in common with the rest
Of New England, was enjoying one Of the first
genuine spring days Of the season on Tues
day, the Northwest was being buried under
one Of the worst snow storms Of the winter.
Street.car travel was suspended for the first
time during the winter at Minneapolis, and
trains were delayed. The roof of the roller
skating-rink at Minneapolis fell under the
snow, demolishing the walls
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

The British budget shows that the cost of
the war in Egypt was about $50 OOO GOO. The
revenues of the country have increased from
Gl1, 800, 600 in 1871 to cSIOOO, 600 in 1882.
The chancellor of the exchequer thinks the
principal Of the national debt can be reduced
by over ElGO OOO GOO in the next 20 years. II
this hope should be realized, England would
then owe nearly So, OOO, 600, OoO while at the
end of 20 years the United States will be out
Of debt, save the four per cent bonds that are
not payable until 1907.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

The next presidential campaign will not be
free from sideshows if the New York Tribune
reads the signs of the times Alright The
spirit of independence prevalent in both par
ties will inevitably encourage such movements.
The anti-monopoly issue seems destined to
succeed the Greenback issue. How much Of
a swath Butlerism is destined to cut in the
political field next year no one can yet pre-
dict. His influence will doubtless be felt,
however, whether he is a candidate or not
With several independent candidates for the
presidency, and the prospect of a split in the
Democratic party on the tariff question, 1854
may not be so dull politically as many have
prophesied"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

The New York Nation is not complimentary
in its allusion to the Lenten lectures of Rev.
DIR. Morgan Dix, on 1.-The Calling of a Chris
tian Woman in which he takes the extreme
conservative dark ages view in regard to the
sphere and rights of women
Coming from a clergyman, they would not
have attracted any attention outside of Trini-
ty church. 1t is because of his higher posi-
ton of trustee of Columbia college that his
defiance of the soundest, most enlightened
Judgment Of the day, in the matter of female
education, is worthy of the criticism it has
received. 1t is not often that a series of ser
mons appears containing so little new matter
His views of the character and duties of wom-
an do not differ greatly from those set forth
IN the Laws of Manu-, which, according 10
dlndoo theologians, were drafted 80, 900, 600
years ago. They are, in fact, the views in
which every step in the elevation of woman,
from the beast of burden of the savage TO the
mistress of the modern drawing-room. has
been contested by conservative or timid males.
lay and clerical. They are the views by which
Mussulman theologians would to-day oppose
the appearance of woman unveiled in general
society. 1t would therefore seem, without
meaning any disrespect to Dr. Dix, a waste
OF time and space to traverse them. They
may have been useful to his congregation, but
they contain little food for the world at large"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

Gov. Barstow has issued his proclamation
formally announcing the ratification of the
proposed constitutional amendments by the
vote of the people, and declaring them to
have BECOME part of the constitution of the
state. The vote on the amendments was can
yassed 10y the Governor and Secretary of State
at Montpelier on Tuesday. On the first, pro-
viding for the election of Secretary of State
and Auditor by the people, the vote was II, .
l35 for the amendment and 55G against on
the second, providing for an additional oath
to members of the legislature that they hold
no United States office, there were II, O59
votes for the amendment and 557 against
The Windham county vote was 100 to GO on
the first amendment, and 765 to 81 on the
second.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

Observers have noticed the tendency of
late among portion of the colored voters to
drift toward the Democratic party This has
been especially remarked in Kansas, where
the large colored emigration of a few years
ago has been scattered over the state and
given fair opportunity to show its worth
and leanings. The Atchison Champion says
on this point THE sober, the industrious,
the decent and progressive people among the
colored men-those who are winning homes
by honest industry and frugality, and edu-
eating their children-will continue to be Re-
publicans. They will never forget the ire
mendous debt of gratitude the colored race
owes to the Republican party. But the dis
solute, the depraved, the vicious among the
colored people, will gravitnte into the Demo
cratic ranks This class cannot be counted
on in the future as Republicans"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

pathy for and efforts TO relieve the poor and
suffering Like Christ he delighted TO take
little children IN bis arms and bless them
His last illness, though very painful. was
borne with a patient and trustful spirit The
family and ueighbors who have known him
these last six years will say, "A good man has
been taken from our midst by his death
Funeral services were held at Westminster
West on Wednesday. AS soon as the state Of
the roads will permit his body will be brought
TO Brattleboro for burial
MASONIC OFFICERS.
The following are the officers Of For,
hummer Chapter elected on Thursday even.
ing
W Il. viuton, II. T.. ; !. d. Bailey, X. ,. A. Whit
uey S.: w. n. Roleau, c. H.; =. p. Brooks, Treas {.
d. A. Abbott, sec. +. +. Conners ]. s.; +. A. Bhef
win, Il. A. G.. T. Burdick, NJ. Sd V; Thomas Han.
non N I'd V. J. Henry Pratt, NJ. Let VI J. K. Allen.
T. L. Cooper, Stewards; Il. NJ. Lemon, Tyler.
At the annual meeting of Columbian
Lodge No. Sc, f. q A. NJ, held or Tuesday
evening, the following officers we're elected
X Haskins W. M; b. ,. Bingham, s. W: Pa
Leach. j. W; =. f. Brooks, Treasurer; II. L. Taylor
Secretary; +. II. Putnam, S. D.; II. NJ. Whittier j.
d.. G. b. Dickinson, Marshal; c. ". Lyman, s. s. .
II. A. Scott, J. s.; A. II. Davis, Tyler.
Installation next Tuesday evening at O'Clock
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

West Dummer.rnn

The musical and social entertainment 40
pointed for this evening has been postponed
to April goth on account of the bad trsyeIins,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13
sOuth Vernon,

A M. Kingsley has leased the hotel 10
Capt. Smith of Hinsdale, N. H.
n. H. Crowell, our merchant, is In Bos-
ton thiF week, buying goods,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13
GBtDtrmont 4Bonir.
BRATTLEBOROi
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1883.

Some Of Dorseys old partners have been
upon the stand in the star-route cases during
the past week. The government counsel be-
lievo the evidence will soon be closed but do
not expect the arguments to be ended before
the middle Of June
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13
TELEGRAPH MATCH LAST WEEK.
BRArrLEnoRo R1FLE CLUB.


The above is the seventh consecutive match
ed contest in which the Brattleboro club has
been victorious, viz 3 with the jamestown
club, . with the Springfield club, with the
Worcester club, and ] with the Saratoga club
Our men have good reason for feeling proud
of their record.
TIE RECORD MATCH AT OAK GROVE RANGE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

The revelations which the Spanish courts
and police are making about the operations
OF the secret society called the Black Hand
In Andalusia, show that it far surpasses. in
power aud extent, anything which the an
archical movement has produced either in
France or Russia or Ireland. The province
appears to have been honeycombed with So
eret societies acting under central head, and
executing its orders with blind obedience.
These orders involved every variety of crime,
such as murder, assault, house-burning. the
destruction of vineyards and the mutilatiop
of cattle. Obnoxious persons, such as land.
lords, baliffs, shopkeepers tavernkeepers,
or others suspected of giving information to
the police, were tried at the monthly meet.
ings of the League, and, If condemned, the
task of numbering them or burning their
houses was formally committed, as ia Ire
land, TO a committee of the initiated. Nor
does the membership appear to have been
confined to one class of society. The $50
prisoners who were recently brought into
Heres by the police were not only of all
ages, but included small landholders AZ well
as simple peasants, and smugglers, and es.
capped or discharged criminals. The sending
of threatening letters to landlords and en-
Ployers, as well as to judges and police Off.
GERS, appears to have been, as il Ireland, a
part of theregular businossof the malcontents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

Pennsylvania has very peculiar tempe
rance" law. Grogshop keepers are properly
prohibited from selling to minors; but an act
passed two years ago makes it a misdemeanor.
punishable by fine and imprisonment, for
minor to represent himself to be of age for
the purpose of getting intoxicating drinks. At
first sight this provision seems to be unobjec-
tionable, if not commendable but as q mat.
ter of fact it has proved an ubiquitous device
which may be and has been used by liquor
dealers as means of escape from the penal
ties prescribed against themselves. When
charged by the parent or guardian with sell
ing liquor to minor, the seller finds it easy
to threaten the minor with prosecution under
the act of 1881, for lying about his age and
this matchmaking scheme is practiced when
the only violator of the liquor law is the sa-
loon keeper himself. A bill to repeal the act
OF 1881 has been introduced but for some
mysterious reason the house committee on vice
and immortality has reported it unfavorably.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1883-04-13

The following are the officers Of Fort
hummer Chapter elected on Thursday even.
inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-21
HIGHER PRICES ar CHIC1GO.

BUSINESS SUFFERING oS ACCOUNT OF THE STRIKE.
lBr TELEGRAPH rRfBuNEI
CHICAGO, July 2O.-Morc business was done
in Chicago to-day than yesterday. but still not much
as done even Oh duh days when the wires work
The smaller firms are suffering than the larger
ones for it 10 apparent that the Western Union is
discriminating IN its service, getting through messages
for its large customers, but dong nothing at all for its
small ones Armour Co.. instance said to-day
that they getting messages from all quarters. while
haldozen little which visited said that
they had received not single message this morning
and no replies TO inquiries they had made themselves
the wires.
Tonight everything the list closed higher than 1t
did last night and everything too stopped at the highest
figures for the day Wheat closed d cents, corn d OF
cent y OF cent bushel higher than twenty
four hours ago. Pork 30035 cents barrel. lard
and shortribs 300 IS cents IA hundred pounds higher
Wheat which led tho advance In grain, was stronger
party because the cables showed the market, abroad
were rner aud higher and because IL learned that
spring wheat was selling in Newlork at 81 10
showing that the price here about on shipping
basls-
comparison was made by somebody between the re-
ceipts OF wheat here to-day aud year ago Twelve
months ago the reccptsat city were i52 cars to-day
they amounted 10 only so cars Wheat dropped only
day or two ago without reason II advanced to-day
without any Nobody cut any figure about the
wheat oats pits. There was neither selling
nor buying a Dig scale. Trading went along quietly
without incident. 10 would have been rs easy to explain
down turn il II had occurred rs to account for the up
turn which did happen TO take place.
There ia nothing 10 encourage buyers OF grain In the
figures indicating the receipts aud shipments OF wheat
corn aud oats from this point Meal today came IN
faster than 10 went out aud 80 dd oats The shipments
OF corn happened to-day TO be ntte In excess OF tue
receipts but the stock OF late has not been decreased
The makers hog prOdnct appear 10 DC confident tna
the speculaors who ara going snort lard pork and
ribs will be worsted The SPECTATORS themselves also
appear 10 be getting little anxious for the advance
Within tho past week, tho shipments bear out tne
declarations OF the packers that the JobDng demand Is
exceedingly good aud also their prediction that tue
warehouses heru IN forty days Will BE- practically bare
OF product July wheat TODAY closed at vi O2os
August at 81 GA september at $l 057s. July August
and September corn stopped at 5l4 cents, July oats
closed az 34ls cents. August pork closed NJ Sll 40,
September at ga August Lard at 10 TO- september
atL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-21
NAVAL INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, July 20.-Ensign Henry b.
Wilson has been ordered the training ship Saratoga
Paymaster II. b. I. Harris to the Navy Yard Mare
Island, August Is; Paymaster Charles A. Mcpaniei 10
the receiving ship St Louis August l. Passed Assistant
Engineer John W. Gardner TO the Michigan; Lieutenant
r r Ineersol has been deachedfrom heNava Opserv-
.torv and ordered to the Annapolis Naval Academy
Payma.ter George Fl. Grifhng from the ST. Louis ana
ordered to settle accounts and wait orders Paymaser
H. g. Colby from Mare Island Navy Yard and ordered 10
settle accounts and wait orders Passed Assistant Eng
neer j. L. d. Bostwick from the Michigan and ordered
to the Trenton Naval Cadet g. H. Wright mas returneu
home having been detached from the Richmond anu mas
been placed on waiting orders. .
The record of the martial in the case OF euten-
ant Freeman u 6. NJ tried at Norfolk, Va Tor scan
dalous conduct been received at the Navy Depart
ment but the result will not be made known until
Secretary Chandler has taken action in the case
The United States ship Vandalia passed cape Henry
last evening bound for New.York After ming her
complement OF men she Will proceed 10 lhe nSning
sounds ON the northeast coast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-21
WASHINGTON NOTES.
WASHINGTON, Frid

WASHINGTON, Friday. July 20, 1883.
PosrMAsTERs ACCOMMODATED issued
to-day to the following Presidential postmasters: viii
lam Littell Summit y. j.; :. W. Chubouck, Gold Hill,
New. and Charles X. Coutant, Omaha, Neb.
INSPECTING LIFE-sAvISG sTATIoNs-Mr. Klmball, the
general superintendent OF tue Lne-saving Service has
left Washington for general tour OF inspection OF the
stations the northern Lakes aud also 70 select sites
for nov stations authorized by Congress.
No FORMAL CABINET MEETING.-There was no formal
meeting Of the Cabinet to-day. The President however
had conferences with secretary Folger PostmasIerGen
eral Gresham, Secreta " Teller ana Secretary Lincoln
during the afternoon OF business connected with their
tpectiye departments.
DIRECTIONS To VESSELS FROM VERA CRUz-The De
partment Of State has teegaphed to the United states
Consul at Vera Cruz advise all vessels bound TO south
erD ports the United States to stop at ship Island for
inspection in avoid being there from
port of destination by the health authorities.
BIDS FOR TIE Hot SPRINGS HosPITAL-Bds were
opened to-day for erecting the proposed Army Navy
Hospital at Hot springs, Ark, III accordance with
plans prepared by Surgeon General Crane OF the Army
range from $50 900 10 81 900. The contract Will be
awarded IN a few days
REMOVAL OF INDIANS TO DAKoTA-A telegram re-
eeved the Indian Office today reports that 391 Chey-
enne and fourteen ArapahOc Indians have left the In
dian Territory under military 10 Pine
Ridge Agency, Dag This removal is made IN pursu-
of act If Congress providing for transfer OF
these Indians TO a more favorable location.
IMPROVEMENT THE MISSISSIPPI RIvER.-Major Alex
Mackenzes report of the operations upon the Upper
esslssppl hlVer SHOWS that improvements were made
az the following points, Cuivrc River Missouri Miss
issipp River from ST. Paul to Des MONIES Rapids Miss
Hannibal, Mo-; Mississippi River near Alexandra o.
Mississippi River at Quincy, H. Quincy Bay. ILL., and
next nsca year are Included $4,000 for dry dock al
the Des MONIES Rapids. 100000 for the IMPROVEMENT
Illinois River and 81 900 900 for the eot m
'ne Mississippi ron st. Paul TO Des Moines Rapids.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-21
PASSING COUNTERFEIT COINS

An arrest was made by the police in Brook
Ign Thursday evening which resulted In finding some
Of the best counterfeit coins attempted to be cir
culated in that city. Two men went TO the
door Of the cigar store Of Mrs. Sarah
Butler No. 490 FutOn-st and OF them entered and
bought yecent cigar, paying for 1t with brand
fftycent piece Mrs Butler looked again at the coin
oven her. and becoming suspicious Of It's weight called
In policeman and pointed out the two He
followed them and arrested the man who had not ten
dered the coin. HIS companion made his escape. The
arrested man gave the OF Frank MonteD, age
thrty-hve, OF No. SO Unon-st On him were found
counterfeit silver dollar and eleven 50-cent pieces
else counterfeit The coins were OF the proper
color and the die from which they had
was struck was perfect They also rang like tho real
eein out they were light IN weight They proved TO be
unicSel and silver. worth about 10 cents.
Tue man arrested had them carefully wrapped up sop
sisley IN tissue paper His plan evidently TO have
MS confederate take single coin and pass 1t, and
~ -, ARRESTED lie could have q plausible story
VI now ne got IT, meanwhile he himself would get away
VIII the eoin undispOsed OF. lie had several small
yssages OF articles they had previously purchased IL
t loand that monten who is Italian, did not live at
We address
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-21
AFTER THE SAENG ERFEST
PARADE OF THE SOCIETIES IN BUrFALo-PINASCL
REsULTs-AN EXCLUSION.

PARADE OF THE SOCIETIES IN BUFFALO-PINASCIAL
REsULrs-AN EXCLUSION.
BUFFALO, July 20.-The parade of the Saen-
gerfest societies took place yesterday and was large
forming III six divisions. After parading through the
principal streets they marched TO the park where gala
day spent II the biggest affair of the kind ever
held here After the picnic there concert ON the
grounds near Music Hall In the evening an informal
out-of door festival was held. Seats TO accommodate
5000 persons were placed the grounds and all were
occupied. dispatch was received from Henry NJ Men
del and julius Gugler. OF Milwaukee expressing
for the selection Of that city for the ne1t festival
For the festival just ended the OF seats aggregated
SZ'soo expenses to singers $685. and hotel and rail
road expenses $l5S0o. complete financial attainment
VIII be furnished soon II Is probable that not over ~
per cent OF the guarantee fund Will be called for
freparatons for general excursion Niagara Falls
are oout perfected and another gala day IN looked for
Inc New York Central Railroad will run 100 car. In
SECTIONS OF twenty-five each, and the Erie Railroad
seVeatynye cars extra on the plan An entertain
ment and spread" VIII be given at that place The
saebgerbund society gave an allnight "commersn 10
the visiting socetle. on Wednesday night while the Or
entertained nine societies each. "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-21
ARMY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, July 20.-Leave of absence
for six months surgeons certificate OF disability,
with permission to leave the Military Division OF the
Missouri has been granted Lieutenant Colonel Andrew
j. Alexander 2d Cavalry. Under the provisions OF
General Orders No. AZ, May z, 1881, the following
named First and Second Leutenants have been detailed
for instruction the School Of Application for Infantry
and Cavalry at Fort Leavenworth. Ksnr and viii re-
port In person the commanding officer OF the school
on September l : j. +. Reynolds Lands, LIST Cavalry;
Alonzo L. O'Brien, I'd Cavalry; Joseph +. Cummings
Sd Cavalry; Alexander I. Dean, 4th Cavalry; William
E. Almy. 5th Cavalry Timothy A Touey 9th Cavalry;
Edwin p Brewer, 7th Cavalry; John Guest, sth Cav
airy; George X. Burnett 9th Cavalry; Willard T.
Eggleston 10th Cavalry; Lewis II. strother LIST In
fantry william MaGatt, I'd Infantry; William E. 7.
French Sd Infantry Carter F. johnson, 4th Infantry
Charles A. Churchill, 5th Infantry; John j. shaw 9th
Infantry; George S. Young, 18th Infantry William A
Mercer Stu Infantry Charles j. I. Clarke 9th In
fantry; Francis W. Mansfield, 18th Infantry Daniel
F. Anglum, 18th Infantry; Charles IL. Hall, 18TH
Infantry Robert A. Lowell 14th Infantry Alexis ;.
Paxton 18th Infantry Richard K Seedman, 16th
Infantry; William English. l7tn lnfantry Charles b.
Hardin, 18th Infantry Charles 5. Fowler, lyIh In.
Lawrence j. Hearn, 2lst Infantry; Edward o. G. ord,
ir, 22d Infantry :. Allen Dyer, 23d Infantry Henry
L. Ripley, Oath Infantry George W. Weob, 25th In
fanry The Oilowiug-named officers have been detailed
as instructors the school: Second Lieutenants
Arthur Williams. Sd Infantry, and William {. Brown,
LIST Cavalry.
10 Fort Smelling, Mimi, for assignment to the l5En
Infantry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-07-21
TIRE BUELL. or tom THUMB"
THOUSANDS OF PERSONS VIEW THE BODY AND

THOUSANDS OF PERSONS VIEW THE BODY AND
ESCORT 1T TO THE GRAVE
BRIDGEPORT, Conn.,, July 20-The remains
OF CHARLES Sherwood stratton General Tom Thumb
rived here from MddleborO, Mass. Wednesday night
They taken charge OF by delegation OF Hamilton
Commandery, KnigIts Templsr. and escorted TO ~.
Johns Episcopal Church. where the body taken In
charge by the undertaken who placed watch upon the
remains for the night Hundreds Of people gethered
the depot catch glimpse OF the little caskot contain
ing the mortal remains Of East Brdgeports favorite
townsman.
Yesterday the body lay in state at the church from
10 TO - O'clock Fully 10000 people hoczed 70 the
church take a last look al the remains many coming
from the surrounding towns. The caskct, which was
made in Boston, three feet inches In length 1t
was covered with black broadcloth. with silver trim
Inngs and Masonic embleIns, and bore a silver plate
with the folio ing nscrp tion Charles StratOn age
as years, months and IL days" The
body was laid out In q full dress suit The face pre-
scented a peaceful expression and looked nearly as
rested solid gold jewel Of the Thirtys-cOnd Degree A.
and A. X. guard Of honor, composed OF six Sir
Knights. was in attendance during the morning.
The funeral services were held In the church at
O'clock the Rev Eaton W. Laxey. rector officiating.
slated by the Rev. L. " Booth his assistant and George
s. Pine OF New-Canaan. The entire Episcopal service,
including the c0mmital celebrated at the church.
Hamilton C0mmandery No. D. with the Howe band, aud
81. Johns Lodge No. attended In body. Al the
close OF the services at the church the rem.ins
taken In charge by Hamilton COmmandery and escorted
to Mount Grove Cemetery the burial took place.
The floral offerings were UrOfuse and handsome, the
largest piece being an anchor and cross combined OF
The iDterment took place In the family plot The casket
placed In grave OF solid masonry feet thick
covered with marble slab weighing several tOns.
Thousands Of people followed the remains to their last