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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
The Pre.lden.,s Me.sage.

1t has been well said that that nation is a
happy one the annual summing up of whose
affairs contains nothing more startling or ex =
citing than is found in President Arthur's
message which was delivered in the two
houses of Congress on Monday. The mes
sage makes no pretence to brilliancy of
thought or argument, and is neither more
nor less than quiet, dignihed and conserva-
tive statement regarding those things which
most interest the country, and claim the at
tention of Congress. Our relations with all
foreign powers are harmonious, and in an
extended statement regarding them only two
points of special interest are developed One
of these relates to the commercial treaty
which has been negotiated with Spain and
the Spanish Antilles, and has especial refer
enoe to the sugar products of Cuba end Por-
to Rico. What this treaty contemplates in
regard to the reduction of the tax on sugar
and molasses imported from those islands the
country will wait with interest to learn. The
other itom of peculiar interest is that regard
ing the treaty with Nicaragua for the con-
struction Of canal, railway and telegraph
line across Nicaraguan territory. The Ncar-
aqua route was carefully surveyed several
years ago by engineers commissioned by the
United States, and declared this the most
feasible of all possible nteroceanic canal
routes across Central America. Since that
time a company of American capitalists have
been refused government aid to build such a
canal, and it is undoubtedly the case that
this treaty contemplates the building of a ca
nal by our government and not by private
citizens. Efforts in this direction have un.
doubtedly been stimulated by reports of the
almost insurmountable difficulties experienced
by the French canal diggers, and by the pros
pect that many years must elapse in any case
before the completion of their enterprise.
President Arthur renews his recommends
ton for "the abolition of all excise taxes ex
cept those relating to distilled spirits, which
means that he thinks the tax should be taken
of tobacco and beer and left on whiskey
alone. We doubt whether the Republicans
in Congress will agree with the President in
this matter. We should rather see the ex
pertinent of making sugar free tried in the
frat place.
Mr.. Arthur has a hearty good word to say
for the favorable results which have been re-
allied from the operation of the civil service
law. Should President Cleveland fulfl the
expectations, and the promises for him of hi
personal friends, by showing the same spir
toward this reform as has President Arthur
he will have done the first and most esseutia
thing toward ensuring for himself the conf
denoe OF the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

The loss of registered letters last year
amounted to only one out of every p, 795
The public debt was increased $74l, l24
last month, against decrease of IS, 3O7, 1913
in October, making the reduction since June
80, $32 143 249. The debt, less cash in the
treasury, is now 81, 419, 90G,96
Francis D. Moulton, the mutual friend"
in the Beecher- Triton case, died at his home
in New York on Wednesday of paralysis of
the heart. His age was 80.
Springfield Mass, IT elected Mayor Martin
on Tuesday and voted to return to the H.
cense system by majority of 9G5 Last
year the vote vas Cor &c !iooaS0 = 294 INA.
jority Holyoke r, elected its Democratic
mayor and voted for license Northa pton
reelected Mayor Cook on "citizens" ticket,
defeating Editor Gere and voted for license,
two to one.
Some hundreds of the Washington friends
of General and Mrs. Logan met at their resi-
dence and welcomed them back to the CAPT
tai last Friday evening. There were no
speeches. Gen. Logan had the good sense
to say that the political question was settled,
and it WAS no use talking about it,
Senator Elmunds has bought a lot on
Pennsylvania avenue at the corner of 2lst
street, and will build handsome residence
oh IT. i1o pau PlfiolO lot tu0 iot
The Vermont presidential electors met at
Montpelier Tuesday, according to law, and
organized by the choice of 10 D. Hatch chair
man and Geo. T. Childs secretary. An ad.
journment was then had to Wednesday, when
the electoral vote OF the state was formally
cast for James G. Blaine and John A. Logan.
Col. Childs was chosen messenger to carry
the vote to Washington.
According TO the latest interview with Dor
sey, Col. Ingersoll never asked him for fee
for his services in the Star route cases. The
two met one day after the second aequittal
aud the colonel said he did not want cent.
II asked him to walk few squares with me,
and we went to the safe deposit building |
unlocked my box and took out four per
cent government bond for 800, 900 and gave
it to him, He put it in his pocket and we
walked away, and have not referred to the
subject since.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

Elder ]. Hemenway will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at 1920 A. NJ. and 1880
p. VI.
The ladies circle will meet with Mrs. A..
Withheld next Wednesday afternoon and even
ing
A large number of relatives and friends
assembled at the home of Daniel Newton on
Wednesday evening to witness the marriage
of his daughter, Susie NJ, to Francis H. Wood
ard The ceremony took place at about 1870
P. NJ, and was performed by Rev. E. w.
Whitney. After the usual congratulations
refreshments were served, and a season of So
cisbility followed. The presents, including
silver ware, glass and china, handsome clock
and hanging lamp, were many and attractive.
The bridal party left town upon the 10 p. NJ.
train for a short bridal tour They have the
best wishes of many friends.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
Red Suits MY Complexion Heat, and
Red H shall BE.

ISpnngheId Repnbhcan DespatchI
The furniture in the vice presidents room
at the capitol WAS newly supplied for Mr.. Ar
thur, and it was generally commended as one
of the pretiiest apartments in the senate wing.
The furniture had had little wear, and it was
expected to last through until Mr.. Hendricks
selected a new outfit for his use Senator
Edmunds, however, on coming back said that
he wanted the room done over. His objsc'
ton was that as the room is used mainly in
winter the green tints we're not becoming, and
so within few weeks it has been turned into
a flaming bower of red from ceiling to carpet
in the most luxurious style. Mr.. Edmunds ID
much pleased, especially with great crimson
satin arm. chair bought at the auction of Gen.
Buffers household goods for the Vermont
Renator's sole use.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
West TOWashend.

SAD AND FATAL ACCIDENT.
On the Goth ult., while David Pomroy
was at work with a circular saw getting out
chair stock in A. A Goodell & Co.'S mill, q
piece of wood was thrown with such force,
stricking him in the stomach, as to cause his
death almost instantly. Mr. Pomroy was 62
years of age, and had lived in this town II
years, coming here from Swsnzey, N. H.,
in 1867 Most of this time he had spent
working around machinery. He was a man
of good habits, always kind and obliging,
and will be missed by large circle of
friends.
"A Democratic torchlight procession,
with speeches, etc, is set down for Thursday
evening, followed by supper and dance at
DIR. Ayers.
There was full house at the lyceum on
Tuesday and an int, resting time adjourned
for two wee ks.
School began on Monday with about so
scholars, Miss Clough teacher,
Are glad to again see Hon. o r. Gar.
field on our street aud looking so finely.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

We have recently seen crayon portrait
OF the late Mrs. II. r. Stoddard of this town.
1t is a very beautiful picture, two-thirds of
life size. Ira G. French Of this town made
the portrait His residence at present is in
Orange, Mass, where he has worked as Rn
artist for nearly year and now has orders
for some twenty or more portraits
Services we're held at the church Thanks
giving day by Rev. NJ. Ii. Wells, who delv-
cred very interesting discourse. The sing
ing also was very ine and the anthems were
well rendered
Rev. Mr.. Wells exchanged last Sunday
with Rev. q. H. Merrill. Many praised the
sermon bu: condemned the actions of those
young persons who remained in the entry
during the early part of the Sunday school
and disturbed the services very much by loud
talking and laughing. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

Charles Booths family moves to Putney
this week
City detectives "a man and woman) we're
in town last week. laboring with Coombs, the
prisoner from Westminster, who Is supposed
TO have had a hand in setting several fires.
The dramatic entertainment last week
drew a full house and brought in additional
funds for the basement room in Union hall.
The grange and Sons Of Temperance will
have a discussion next Monday evening con.
corning the town system in public school
management.
james N. Plat returns 10 Monson Mass.
Little Rosa Mather, after a serious 70.
lapse from spinal meningitis is recovering
Business is dull at the steam mill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

his new residence purchased OF Judge Wheel.
err @. w. Wyman and wife finally moving in
with him instead OF II. A, Stockwell as at
irst intimatsd.
Henry Rice started Wednesday morning
on his return 10 Baltimore, Nd, going via
Worcester, Mass, to visit his sister, wife Of
Policeman WIN. J. Howe.
Henry Boyntou starts this week on bis
return 10 bis Dakota home, after brief visit
to his old home here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
Jacksonville.

"A. A Butterheld, E'q. has recently built
q barn.
Over two feet of snow fell in this section
in November and the f cst Of December it had
nearly all disappeared
Our village Schools commenced on
Monday the LIST inst, the higher departnIe mt
taught by Miss Mary Houghton OF Marlboro,
and the lower by Miss Hillman OF Coleraine,
Mass, former teacher. Tbs school in dis
triot No. 3 commenced At the same time,
taught by H. r. Stone of this village.
"A G. Shepardson has bought the old
blacksmith shop and water power formerly
owned by the Jillsons, and will build dam
and put in machinery for mechanical purpos,
es in the spring,
There was very pleasant family gath
ering Thanksgiving day at the residence of
]. B, Chase also an interesting Que at Char
les H. Wastes at the south part of the town !;
Mr.. Waste has recently much improved bis
premises, making fine situation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
West DummerstOH.

d. j. Bailey has an ingenious way OF
crossing West River. He has a wire guy
stretched across the river with car or box
with standard ut each end, the guy running
through the standards under two rollers about
eight inches in diameter. The car will run
about halfway across then he takes hold OF
the guy and pulls across.
There will be prayer meetings at the
Baptist meeting house Sunday evenings at I
o'clock. All are invited to attend.
The Misses Allen are building a new
house near their old one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
Court AasIgnments,
The Total Vote.

Approximately correct footings of this
years presidential vote shows a total vote for
the whole country of 1906, O73, a gain OF
s27, 500 over 1880. Blaine's total vote is
4,sl7, $50, a gain of 800, 2I3 over that of Gar
field. Cleveland's total vote is 1918, 9Ol, a
gain of 46s, $40 over that Of Hancock. But
lers vote was 1879 $50 and St. Johns $50, 633,
against 30S, j7s for Weaver and TO- 305 for
Neal Dow in 1880. Cleveland fell 2lS, Pol
short of an absolute majority, while Garfield
lacked 81, 900 votes of a majority. Gar
fields plurality over Hancock on the total
vote WAS q @6t
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

sumner g. Shepard of lebanon, N. H.,
has moved his family on to the place lately
purchased here.
The ladies sewing circle hold their first
sociable and entertainment of the season this,
Friday, evening.
Henry Bailey began his third successive
term of school in Wllliamsville on Monday
Miss Alice Slratton also opened her third sue
csssive term at Marlboro Branch
S H. Morse, another Of our best young
men, has LETT home and gone to seek his for.
tune in the city. He is to be employed at
Harrison Aldrlch's store in Boston.
Mrs Reese and son and Miss Myers, all
of Troy, N. Y, are visiting at Mason In.
grams.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

Vermonts official vote for Governor at the
September election Was: Whole number,
60, l9S, OF which Samuel Z. Pingree, Repub-
licau, had A., 524; Lyman W. Redingtop,
Democrat, 10, $50; Samuel Soule, Greenback-
err, G3j c. NJ. Stone, Independent, POO; and
scattering, 10. Pingree's majority, 81, $50.
For Presidential Electors. 10 D. Hatch,
Hiram Harlow, George T. Childs and E C.
Redngton, Republican, had -, III each
Democratic Electors, 1882; Prohibiuo n,
1912, Greenback, 7s5, and scattering, 1.
Baines plurality IS GIGS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
GuiITOnd Centre.

The ladies' circle meet in their rooms
next Thursday, as early III the day rs conven-
lent.
Gilbert Clark recently slaughtered hog
that weighed GIL lbs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Wallen go to
Brocklon, Mass, to spend the winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
Local Intelligence.
Announcements.

FrrEEN.CrNr SUPPER will deserved at the Bsp-
list vestry next Thursday evening at bai.past six
o'clock.
Coon DRIVING HonsE will be sold to the highcat
bidder IN front Of the American House on Monday,
Dec. s, at O'Clock ?. NJ
Cheney Clapps Aue art Gift Books are something
wonderful
TO RESr-A Good Tenement on Chase Street. In
quire Of f. W. Kuech.
The old reliable Hartford, New York, Pennsylvania
aud foreign Are insurance companies represented by
Cudworth h Childs afford absolute protection. The
bestis the safest in the end.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
GnllfnEd.

The Baptist society will make donation
visit at the parsonage next Thursday after
noon and evening, for the benefit of their
pastor, Rev. G. s. Sherman. All are cordial
lv invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

Question for the G. R. D. society Re-
solved, that new unwRshed haunels are a
greater bane to the community than medical
colleges
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

The Burlington Free Press unkindly says
of the legislatures work that, leaving out the
bill defining the property rights of married
women and the usual tax levy, "all the rest
of the legislation might as well be dumped
into Lake Ohamplain, and the general inter
ests of the people of the commonwealth
would be lust as well of >"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

The Rutland Herald hears b. b. Smalley
mentioned as likely 10 be Ceveland's post
master general, but doesn't believe he would
tear himself away from his Burlington home
life to take the place When Brad Small
ley refuses q cabinet appointment we trust
the Herald will let us know.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

Both the President and the Secretary Of the
Treasury are anxious to have the foolish and
reckless business of piling up S5,cent dollars
stopped at once. Out of a total of over 1872
DOC, 600 of these dollars. less than $40 O00, 600
are in circulation, and every attempt to force
ihem nnnn the nnhlic fails.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
TBeUtrmont QBenit.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1854.

DE Lessepss Panama canal shares had a
lively sale on the Paris Bourse Tuesday, in
consequence of the statement in President
Arthur's message about treaty for an Amer
icen canal OF railway across Nicaragua.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

One hundred and thirty seven of the lead
ing citizens of st. Adams addressed a letter
to Chief Justice Royce last week, congratu-
lating him on his late vindcation, both by
jury trial and by re election by the Legislature,
and inviting him to a public dinner in his
honor at the Weldon House. Judge Royce
replied, thanking his fellow -townsmen for
their expression of confidence and good will,
but declining the dinner because he chooses to
avoid even the appearance of evil by accept
ing such a compliment from the people of his
judicial district, whose causes he is most like
ly to be called upon to try.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

RECEPTION CHAIRS for Holiday Gifts received
from Paris and Vienna of beautiful designs at Painss
IS Canal-Gt., Boston.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

An investigation has shown that an ugly
Democratic fraud was attempted in the sixth
(Chicago) senatorial district in Illinois. De-
velopments show that after the returns were
all in and it was evident that the Democrats
had lost the legislature 200 fraudulent ballots
were printed and the returns doctored with
them to show the election of Democrat
from that District Gov. Hamilton has de
cared the Republican candidate elected and
given him bis certificate. A good many Dem
Ocratic politicians are mixed up in the job,
and some of them will have to go to the pen
itentiary. The Legislature now stands on
joint ballot, Republicans 1O2, Democrats 100,
Independents 2, and there ID a possibility,
though remote one, of Logan's reelection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

In our legislative summary last week we
inadvertently failed to mention the passage
of the important measure which requires the
erection of fence three feet high around
bear traps Gentlemen OF taste are expe cited
to put ornamental iron fences around their
bear traps with a concrete walk leading up
to the front gate The law does not require
this however.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

As the time draws nigh when am to retire from
the public service cannot refrain from expressing
TO the members Of the national legislature with whom
have been brought into personal aud oficia inter
my sincere appreciation OF their unfang euur
tesy and Of their harmonious cooperation with the
Executive in many measures calculated to promote
the best interests Of the nation and to my fellow ct
zens generally acknowledge deep Of ohliga-
tion for the support which they have accorded Ia
my administration of the executive department Of
this government CHESTER A. ARTHUR.
Waglp Vtop. Dec. / 1874
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

The opening of the second session of the
18th Congress on Monday was as tame and
uneventful as possible. Neither branch did
more than to come to order and listen to the
reading of the Presidents message. In the
House on Tuesday Mr. Follett of Ohio intro
duced resolution impeaching the United
States marshal in Cincinnati. This is move
ment intended to ascertain whether there was
proper management of the marshal's Office at
the October election, or whether its power
was used to compel Republican majority in
Hamilton county. 10 the senate Mr.. Edmunds
is understood to be ready to push the business
of compelling the Pacific railroad companies
to fulfil their obligations to the government
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

Capt David L. Payne, the Oklahoma fill
buster, died in Kansas last week. He carried
the western idea that Indians have no rights
white men are bound to respect to its logical
conclusion, and had persuaded himself that it
was not sin, but virtue, to rob the red
men of their lands. He had cost the govern
ment some hundreds of thousands of dollars
to keep his expeditions" out of the Indian
territory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

That portion of the secretary's report which con-
Germs the condition of shipping interests cannot
fail to command your attention. He emphatically
recommends that as an incentive to the investment
of American capital in American steamships the gov
eminent shall by liberal payments for mail transpor
tatiOn otherwise lend its active assistance to indi
ydual enterprise and declares his belief that unless
that course be pursued carrying trade must re-
main it is to-day-almost exclusively in the hands
of foreigners. One phase Of this subject now espe
June &C. 1884 of all statutory provisions arbitrarily
compelling American vessels to carry the mails to
and from the United States. As it is necessa ry to
make provision to compensate the owners Of such
vessels Tor performing that service after April 1885
il is hoped that the whole subject will receive early
consideration that will lead to the enactment of such
measures for the revival of merchant marine az
tho vyiadpu NJ COngrpe9 NAV devise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
THE LATE JOHN ,srEARNs OF HINsDALE.

The death Of Uncle John Stearns Of Hiusdale,
which took place on Tuesday, removes man who, up
to very few years ago, was we'll known to every
body In Bratteboro as though he had been resident
within the village limits, aud his acquaintance was
universal throughout this county and that OF Chesh-
ire, N. II. His business that of cattle buyer and
dealer with all sorts Of odd Jobs Of speculation thrown
in In true Yankee style During the war in company
with John Ray, he dealt largely In horses, furnishing
many for the government. At that time he was half
owner with Mr.. Ray Of the American House, and It
terest In that property. He man, bluff hearty
aud vigorous, whose good qualities were legion and
who had eVerybody's good Will-Ono Of natures own
noblemen, in short such are wont to think be-
long only to an age that is past In driving down to
the old mans funeral yesterday with several other
Bratteboro men, Deacon Estey recalled the fact that
twas "Uncle John" who gave kind word and ofer-
ed him money when he "Ian away" to Worcester at
the age Of 49, aud that II nce John" who seven
years later without mortgage security Of any sort
furnished him the money to set up In the pump and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05
"PROoF' BY THE BARREL
LONDONDERRY SITTER Corl

The Reformer is still much exercised over the
refusal OF the public TO believe It's Neutrality-suspicious.
about the big Democratic parade here and offers
go $500 the statement that IL can prove by af-
ndayits that there were more than 800 torches In
line, etc. Very likey but, all the same, the num-
Der Of torches did not exceed 49, as can be proved
by more Than score OF witnesses who counted
them at different points on the line OF march, But
when It comes TO anidaVits the Reformer easily
takes the cake Conscious that Its vera1ity is In
constant need OF support 1t is said to keep barrel
full OF them on hand all signed, sealed aud sworn
to, ready for use In any possible emergency. We
therefore wouldn't advise anybody who relies sim
The affdaVit business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-05

The report of the Utah commission will be read
with interest 1t discoses the results of recent egs-
lation looking to the prevention and punishment OF
poygamy in that territory. still believe that If this
abominable practice be suppressed by law, it
only be by the radical legislation consistent with
the restraints Of the constitution. again recon-
mend, therefore, that Congress assume absolute polt
zeal control Of the territory Of Utah. and provide
the appointment of commissioners with such govern
mental powers in its judgment may wisely he put
into their hands.