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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

MR.. a. b. Chase is visiting OF Rev. q. W La.
rcnceHin Milton, n. n. '
Tho Congregational society voted al the la.
mreung 90 mako 90 effort for raising FUNDS To- p4g
minister. i-'
The sterling Comedy company have plave1 b...
Three evenings ana advertise another cutertsipr,
Thursday evening. Part OF the proceeds va tos 49,
bentht Of the new room in Union hall.
-Mrs A. s. Newman, formerly of tbs pI...
leaves the telephone Office iu pittsdeld. Mass, h.,
school teaching in Deerheld.
Mr.. Russell Bates aud tighter Of Farms n. y
are visiting 30 town. 90
The debate between the graugers aud 4 of o.
concerning the town system iu school matters w..
not very enthusiastic anair say some who ves.
present
Mr.. Russell Bates. who BE- visiting relattvea b...
b. the sou of the late Rev Chandler Bates third t.
tor Of the church Newfaue HUI, 50 years ago bg
ing his pasioruie Of about 10 years some 80 persop
Joined the church.
The runaway team that made such speed tbrop,,.
the village Thursday caught without any seri,r
breatage occurring. II belonged 10 q Me- Whitney ol
Putney. %
Schools are In session 10 ten districts with
the following teachcrs: No. !, BrOokside, Ida NJ o.
pcuter; NO 2, Fayetteville. Nettie Whitnev. NJ q
Abbie NJ. Higgins; No. 4, Mary }. Carpenter. NJ
Mrs. Abbe Adams; No. g, Williamsville Harrv u
Bailey; No 3, PUndville, Hattie wheeler: No o N.
~ G. Jones; No. 10, Mrs. Ida Jones; No. H. MI.
whitman. wo teachers are from Brattleboro 40, -
from Wardsboro, from Marlboro and one fro,.
Wilmington the others are residents Of Nevfaps
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

How many of our readers are aware OF the
fact that the school attendance in this state
ia %, 600 smaller to-day than 1t WIS In 1870 2
Few, probably. Yet such is the case. In
1910 the number Of pupils attending the
common schools of Vermont was ", 5ls in
this year of grace 1884 the number is only
72,74l In 1910 there we're 24O2 schools,
and the average number Of pupils TO each
was therefore about 40; to-day there are
1850 schools and the average number to each
school is about 20.
In 1910 there were 10000 children Of
school age between the ages OF . aud 20, J
and hence the number not attending school
was siog, or only about eight per cent Of the
whole number This year there are 90 463
children OF school age, and adding to the
number at the public schools the 5000 who
attend private aud Catholic schools, there
are Is, 7lj children who do not attend school
at all, or about ] s per cent OF the whole num-
Der
As might be inferred from these figures,
the increase in illiteracy has been very great
In 1910 Vermont had only 227O persons over
20 OF years OF age vino were unable to read
and write. The number sprsnR TO 624O in
1850 and further increased 10 S9l6 in 1860
In 1870 we had cot persons over ten years Of
age Is, 81 who we're unable to read and / :,
zoo who we're unable to write-numbers which
shrsnk, respectively, to IL, 993, and IL, S37 in
1880. And yet some people-notably the
members Of the legislsture-seem to think
that our schools are doing nicely
Reference to the disproportion in the school
attendance OF 1910 and 1884 suggests one
cause of it, and that is the dimnution in the
size Of the average Yankee family. In 1850
the average number OF persons 10 each fam
lily in Vermont was 5.36 IN 1860 1t was 4,
"a in 1870 it was 4 so and in 1850 it was
only 4.55. The steady and constant shrink.
age needs no comment In 1910 the total
population Of Vermont was POI $50: in 1880
1t was 1872 2sG Yet in 1870 there were 147,-
Os2 children under 20 years Of age in 1850
there were only 1879, ASP. Thus while in the
40 years there was an aggregate increase in
population Of 80. 43G, the number of chill.
dren actually decreased 1880. Huntington
Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

ernor correspoudinRly increased, and says
that it Is not unlikely that finally the Federal
government will find it necessary to take into
its own hands all the civil power in that ter
ritory. In concluding their report the com
missioners say that it ought to be made pc
nal offence for any woman to enter into the
marriage relation with man knowing him to
have a wife living and undivorced coupled
with the provision that in cases where po-
lygamous wife was called As a witness in a
prosecution for polygemy against her hue
band ber. testimony could not be used against
her in any future prosecution against herself,
with like provision ~ to the testimony Of
tho hughapI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

The GREAT STRIKE IN TIE HoCRISG VAL
LEY (O.) MINES. which has been in progress
for SIX months past, has wrought the usual
disastrous results The business loss, all
told is not less than 1000, GOO, and the
miners are many OF them reduced to the
verge OF starvation and nakedness Tue
strike WAS against reduction from 20 cents
to 30 cents ton for mining, and the compa-
ny has imported new men to take the places
OF the strikers so far as possible. A core
spondent who has just made tour Of the
valley writes ALI through the valley in their
huts, hugging the bleak, barren hillside could
be seen the starving miners and their famil-
les Some were mining coal for their own
use in little entries where coal cropped out.
In other places barefooted, ragged children
were raking over the slug pile for refuse coal.
The women seem even more determined than
the men to resist the operators. One woman,
with scarcely enough clothing to cover her,
said Il will go out and lie down on the
bank Of the creek and die with my bsty in
my arms before l will allow my husband to
work for fifty cents ton. The company s
great store at Buchtel, where the miDers were
sold goods at high prices in payment for
wages, is guarded by forts IN front and rear
The struggling hamlets dignihed by the title
of Murray City, brlstles with fortihcations
A log fort on a hilltop commands the narrow
entrance to the valley, and sentinel with q
Westchester riff over his shoulder PAGES to
and fro Near the hopper where the coal il
loaded into cars is another fertilization, in
the centre Of the town another, and still 9th
ers at the front and rear entrances to the
company store, One Of the several branch
es of the Hooking Valley road winds down
the valley TO Murray City. There are nu-
merous bridges where the railroad crosses the
creek At each bridge is small fort, built
generally of ties, the loop holes guarding ev-
cry approach. A strong guard il maintained
at each of these forte and every night pa
troll train runs over the road and its branches.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

The treaty concluded by the state depart
ment with Spain, regulating trade between
the United States and the islands OF Cuba and
Porto Rico, has been made public Under
its terms most of the products of the United
States which are bought and used by the peo-
pie Of those islands will be admitted there
free Of duty In return for this favor, il the
treaty Is ratified by the senate, the products
OF Cuba and Porto Rico, except tobacco, are
70 be admitted into the Uuited States free,
and the tax on tobacco will be reduced one,
half. In the list Of these products sugar is
included. Our importation OF sugar from
those islands amounts to about GOO, 900 tons a
year, or little more than half OF our total
importation. II this amount OF sugar was
admitted free Of duty the United States
would lose half OF the present duty derived
from sugar, or about S23, OOO,O 900. As an of
set 10 this, American hOur, which is now
heavily Disseminated against in favor Of that
grown in spain, ID 10 be admitted upon the
same terms as Spanish -four while the carry
ing distance, 1850 miles from New York,
against 1000 miles from spain. is largely in
favor Of this country. Tue provisions OF the
treaty in regard to the shipment Of the prod
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south Neufsne.

Our winter term Of school Of twelve ueets' Jp,..
ton, commenced Monday, Dec. 9Th teacher Nj.
Hattie Wheeler Of Wilmington.
-Elwin NJ. Ingram, who went out to Nebrats Las,
spring and made purchase Of lands has returned a.
this place for the winter. Frank Ingram, a youpves
brother who IL located IN business at Kansas City
Mo, is also at his ffthers, Mason Ingram g. on VA
Il, after an absence Of four years.
As Arson Collins Of Marlboro Branch was driyirs
90 the highway last Wednesday evening. the Nm,
bolt 10 the buggy came out aud launched hin an p
the frozen ground In quick time, but with 20 yery
serious results
The remains Of Henry L. Perry, q native Of TIM.
place, but for several years past q resident Of Nev
York city, were brought here for burial. Fuper.I
services were held at the church on the 10th inst
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

Work on the Washington monument was
completed last Saturday afternoon by setting
in place the marble capstone weighing $500
pounds and its pyramidsl apex of aluminium.
As soon as the stone was lowered to its place
The American flag was unfurled overhead, a
salute Of 81 guns WAS fired from the White
House grounds, and crowd of spectators
gathered about the base of the monument
eheered and sang national songs. The flags
over the monument float from a STAFF, the top
of which is exactly GOO feet from the ground
The monument itself, with its total height of
$50 fest, is IS feet higher than any other
work of human hands, the towers of the cath
edrAl of Cologne being the nearest approach
TO it. The monument is plain marble shaft,
the cornerstone of which was laid in 1913.
The formal dedication Of the monument will
take place on the 2lst of next February, when
Hon. Robert C. Winthrop will deliver the
Grafton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

-Ms. aud Mrs. Geo. l. Clark have Just returned
from trip TO Gardner, Mass.
p. G. Hubbard has moved % Oscar Hubha I'd 8 for
the convenience Of being nearer his work.
The two new North river bridges have recently
been boarded mp IN hrst class shape 10y L. NJ Wood
ward.
lathe TO their list Of machinery
The rain Of last Saturday nigh. quilted the road
badly.
L, W. sumner is bnilding store house for um-
Der.
Mr.. and Ars. AloDzo +. Stone have just returned
from two weeks visit TO Marlboro Mass.
The high wind Monday blew down considerable
timber IN the woods
The wells aud springs have been very low but
another rain nae that Of last Saturday will give rs
plenty Of water.
The Halifax Centre ladies' aid society will meet
vi hrs. David Tucker Thursday, Dec. Is alter
noon and evening. All are IN yited to attend
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

The Murray club exercises last sunday evening
we're very Interesting
The G. W. Henry troupe, assisted by local talent
played "Uncle Toms CABIN" 70 q crowded house last
Monday evening, and will repeat the same tonight
friday
Old residents say the rain Saturday night caused
the highest water 10 the streams since 1863.
The high wind Monday morning did very little
damage IN this section.
Misses Katie DIX and Virginia Forrest are attend
ing school At Montpelier.
week.
Several from West Dover attend the skating rink
-Chas. snow Is doing good express business, car
ryiug crackers back and forth IRON Marlboro.
Edward Bells black eye is recovering from the
blow received by coming IN contact with door IN
November,
The Congregati0nalist ladies' annual fair and fes-
uEal held 81 their vestry Wednesday evenng,Ws well
attended, and the receipts were over $40.
Mr. Wilder has orderly company at the skating
rink Wednesday and Saturday evenings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

The selectmen, in order TO avoid the ice that col
lecis in the spring on account Of the SeWtous dan
have QUILT some 10 rods Of road TO inersect with
the river road from Readsboro.
School in District No IS, taught by Nellie Sawyer
closed last Friday; the in District 6, taught by
LOra Chilcot, NOV. 2lst and the one IN District =
taught by Cora Davenport OF Heath, Mass Nov. 10th
School began in No. 9, on the LIST inst, Alice Pks
teacher; IN No u on the sth nst., Herbert +. Wor
den OF Halifax, teacher.
Perry Chilcott, while preparing stove wood the
% inst cut his foot very badly severing large cord
Bert Edwards, while in the act Of driving nail,
few days since, struck by It in the eye and will
probably lose the use OF the eye. Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

ucts Of the two countries are very important,
since to secure the advantages Of the treaty
they mus, be shipped in vessels belonging en-.
tirely to citizens Of the United States and
Spain, aud must be oficered by citizens Of
the two countries This is regarded as a de
cided advantage to the shipping interests Of
the United States. The Southern sugar grow
ere, and other interests affected by the treaty,
will bring a strong pressure to bear against
IT, and it's ratification is by no means assured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

ROBBERY AT TIE HoTEI-THE THIEF ARREST.


ROBBERY AT TIE HoTKI-THR THIEF ARREST.
Ed.
Geo. W. Davis, who has spent the greater part OF
bis time for some months at the hotel here was ar
rested for robbery last Monday morning now In
heWfane jail Daviss ostensble business has been
that OF silver platter, he having solicited orders for
goods TO be replated taken them TO Braeboro TO be
done, and returned them. Last sunday night pOck
book containing Sll6 10 $3.50 In bills Was taken from
under the pillow Of D b. McLein, OF the hotel
propriet0rs; his keys also taken from his pock-
et, the sale opened and about $50 taEen out Davis
suspected CT the robbery, aud arrested after
he had taken the stage for Manchester on Monday
morning The money Was found upon him, aud be
was taken before Justice N. C. Skinner, aud in de-
fault Of 800 bail was taken TO jail He IL q man Of
about 40, widower, aud Is understood 20 have faith
er and mother living 10 Athol, Mass,
The village schoOlo commenced their winter term
on Monday OF this week the small school being IN
charge Of Miss Pratt Of Newfane, whilst the higher
department remains IN charge Of the veteran teacher
Geo n. Wyman, this being his 6Oth term.
Poet Scott, q. A. R., will give campfire at op-
era hall 10 Jamaica, Friday evening, the 18Th inst
All old soldiers urged TO attend, The public gem
orally also invited TO join with the veterans IN
the entertainments OF the evening Hot coffee and
hard tack will be served at the close OF the exercises
OF the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

1t would not be strange by any means IL
Tennessee should be the first state to let day
light shine through the Solid South. Her
plurality of 43, 600 for Tilden in 1876 dropped
to 80, 900 for Hancock in 1850, and to only
1870 for Cleveland this year. The state is
one of the most progressive Of the South ;
northern capital is flowing in there by the
million, and northern people are cordially
welcomed to citizenship the need of educa-
ton for whites and blacks alike is fully real
lied, and especially in Eastern Tennessee a
strong protection sentiment is taking root
the outgrowth of the great manufacturing in
dustries which are sprineing up around the
magnificent iron and other mines which
abound there
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

Tue winter schools have commenced with Miss
Matte Fuller teacher in district 30. and Miss Alb
bic Fish IN district No. g.
REV. /. D. Burver 10 expected 70 exchange pul.
pits next sunday with Rev. o. r. Edwards Of Athens
Last Saturday nights rain was the hardest Of the
seasou Il is hoped that the famine for water that
was feared by many will not be exp erienced
The ladies Of the Baptist society give an enter
niumeut a. the residence % Dea. G.. W Stebbins on
wednesday evening, Dec. 18Th, consisting o. q sup
per and sale Of articles made By the ladies aid sOc
~ during the past year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

Union block is TO be improved by taking down the
piazza and putting plzteglass windows In the
The Eau Mountain paper company has discharged
number % men, and 1t ia said Tat the mills
10 % short time
The Connecticut River Valley Masonic association
TO have their annual meeting here IL January with
bali aud reception At Union hall
s32l.
p. b. Barber and J. A. Straight have begun on
foundations for new houses on estmiuster street
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12
Wet TeMnshend.

There will be Christmas tree with appropriate
exercises in the vestry Thursday evening. Dec o.
The literary meetings are well attended and in
teresng aud Instructive. The next meeting will be-
held Wednesda evening, Dee. H. instead OF Tuesday
evening.
Barber BroE. have q ine line Of Christmas goods
and their stock Of Christmas cards Is unusually rss
and attractive.
g. F. TAfsis doing quite business IL palm leaf
ana sewing machines.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12
TbeO rrmont 9Bonit,
BRATTLEBORO.
FRIDAY. DECEMBER ~, 1885,

George H. Pendletou Of Ohio, one Of the
cleanest and ATTEST men IN the Democratic
party was refused a =, election to the United
states Senate because be fathcred the civil.
service reform law and urged lie passage. It
would be an excellent way for President Clevt-
land to show his party what be thinks Of such
business by making Mr. Peudleton his Secre-
tary OF State.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12
Green River.

There viii be an old-fashioned donation at the NJ
Z. church Monday evening Dec. 18Th for the bepent
Of Rev. A. J Martin. AL invited.
The debating society will meet tomorrow ,sat-
urday) evening at the school house.
Ladies AID society will meet With Mrs. Daniel
LAzeAe next Thursday Afternoon aut evening.
That learned ~ person that wrote up Green Riv-
er locals last week does not to be OF the George
Washington type, but seems 90 be suffering with
some disorder tnat an ects tue mental capacity.
derng hin a. subject Tor discussion" at dissect-
ing clinic medical college or ''unwashed fannels
20 the contrarK.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

Two singing schools are IN progress, with Z. c.
Ienney and W 5. HemeuVay a. directors.
Miss Hattie Dean IL visiting friends In Meriden
Conn.
The village schools open with increased Attendance
and good prospects of success.
The corn social a. the chapel Dec % vas q very
pleasant ana profitable affair from the music 10 the
Johuuy-cakr.
The death of Dr.. Foss. noticed last week will he
deeply regretted by large circle Of friends tn TINS VI
ciniiy HIS skin a. physician aud his genial Trend
lines will h. long remembered.
The sons Of Temperance will meet in Masonic
hall the comm year.
Rev. Mr.. TruAx's lecture last Friday evening was
appreciated by the large audience which listened 10 II
The same speaker would doubted be met second
tune BY larger COMPANY and more anplanse. L.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

Senator John Sherman looks to see polit-
ical lines drawn hereafter on questions of
revenue, of civil service and administrative
methods, the ratification or rejection of com
merca treaties, and the settlement OF eco
nomic industrial and social questions, rather
than on sectional issues which are already
settled as far as they can be. He does not
look for the formation of new parties 80
much as for the recasting of old ones. II
Mr.. Cleveland should follow civil-service re-
form methods he would ALLEVIATE large ele.
ment of his party, including the southern
section, and the Senator thinks that this fac
tor may even operate to divide the vote OF
the South on the presidential succession four
years hence. Az to the attitude of the Re
publican Senators toward the new President
and his policy. Senator Sherman is reported
as saying:
Every soon after the election said that believed
the Senate would treat Mr.. Cleveland with perfect
fairness. and confirm his appointments made in pur-
suance Of law and custom. Since / have been in
Washington have taken occasion to test the temper
OF side and md that there Is every disposition
to do spoke with two three Senators only d
day or two since, whom l thought might possibly
hold different view from myself upon this subject,
All OF them expressed the same opinion that the
executive should have a fair chance. You that
twO-thirds OF the oces within the Presidential gift
vacated during the first 10 menths Of Mr. Ceye-
lands administration, and be will thus have ample
opportunity OF exercising the power of appointment
without srsning the law, disappointing the coun
try upon the question Of civil service reform do
not assume that II the President should make obiec
tonabie appointments IN violation Of the law, pro-
coed to Wholesale removal in defiance Of civil service
regulations, he might not ind opposition the
course that his friends claim be will, then there will
be trouble, aud the parties will proceed to the set
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

In the Senate last week Mr. Mitchell of
Pennsylvania, chairman of the committee on
pensions, introduced bill to give Gen Grant
a pension, as recommended by President Ar
thur in his message On Monday of this
week Senator Mitchell read letter from Gen.
Grant. in which the general expressed the
hope that the bill would be withdrawn, as un.
der no circumstances could be accept pen
sion, even if the bill passed both houses and
received the approval of the President. In
Difference to Gen. Grants wishes, Mr.. Mitch.
ell withdrew the pension bill. The only suit
able way to give Gen. Grant the recognition
from the government which his eminent ser
vices deserve is to restore 10 him the army
rank which he voluntarily resigned TO become
President, and then place him on the retired
list with the same pay which Gen. Sherman
receives. This, we believe, should be done
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

Recent rains have filed the springs and
streams in the drought district in
eastern Kentucky and western Virginia, and
the return of supply Of pure water will I'M
doubtedly stay the plague which has wiped
out whole families and swept away the mes-
gre population by the hundred This how
ever, will not stop the suffering caused by
sickness, death and lack OF food and it is
probable that fund for the stricken populs-
ton will DO raised in Northern cities An
agent of the Red Cross association, who iG
nov in the district, at distance of three
days ride from railroad or telegraph con-
firms the accounts Of the plague which have
been published, except that be thinks the
number Of lives lost has been exaggerated
Inc Boston journal, a strong proteotonist
paper, publishes carefully compiled figures
from 1850 to the present time, which show
that while Louisiana sugar growers have been
protected during this period by tax varying
from to cents pound, the industry has
not been developed or the production increas-
ed by this tax, which costs consumers $50
900, 600 year and to-day adds 60 to 10 per
cent. to the price Of sugar. The journal
thinks it would be cheaper and better to take
of the tax and pay the sugar growers boun-
ty. 1t estimates, for instance, that bounty
Of two cents pound for the present year
would cost the people of the United States
less than 50, 600, 00O against tax OF S49, =
900, 900 which every man, woman and child
who uses sugar now helps to pay.
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Gutlford Ce.,rs

&C. r. Cleveland, for long time = resident on the
hill between Guiford Centre aud Green River has
sold bis farm 10 M. Richardson and will remove
about jan. 20 Ath0l, Mass.
Henry Thomas has bought the farm Of the late Jo-
semi Jacobs & gggsU
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-12-12

The hrst singing school ThurFday evening was
very fully attended. Prof. John h willard has been
engaged to give is lessons a. IS per evening and will
hold two schools each week.
According 70 the report Of the pastor the bsneyo-
lent contributions Of the Congregational church are
SIX times a. large az they were two years ago.