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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01

Most men Of couapicuous wealth, cntcrpri aud
eminence commenced life as poor boys This is true
Of Peter Cooper, A. T. stewart Gov. Morgan, the cl-
der Vanderbilt, Eyarts, Edison, Draper DR.. Samuel
Pitcher, and others, who have stamped their genius
aud enterprise upon the city Of New York 10 men
unaidcd by Inheritance New York is indebted for her
metropolitan influence, opuleuce and philanthropy.
Here is largely concentrated the nations banking cap
ita and its commerce. Besides her thirteen hundred
churches, imperial park great bridge, and nnumera-
bic paatia residences New York is the largest manu-
featuring city in America. with her suburbs, she has
$4,000 manufacturing establishments, run by $4,000
operatives employing 10000 capital and turning
out yearly product Of s7sO,OOOOOO.
Among the notable establishments Of this kind,
which have obtained national celebrity IL obsery
ed by tourists they pass upon the elevated railroad
opposite st. Paus churchyard. As DR.. Samuel Pitch
err the founder Of this great institution has apparent
ly captured the mothers not only Of this nation, but
Of all Israel, and through his printng-presses and
otherwise is eXerting silent but important Influence
in the homes Of millions Of PERSONS few words re-
speeding the and his enterprise will be Of cosmo
politan interest. From this establishment emanates
not only the numerous bottles Of Castoria for which,
1t is said, children In all cmes indulge "the toying
smiles Of redundant health but also the familiar an
nual New York "Receipt Book and Almanac" filled
with interesting stories, which probably is read by
half people. Dr. Pitcher graduated at the head OF
his class, settled At Hyannis Boston, and arose
to eminence in his profession while still young man
The success attained by him during the epidemic OF
cholera infantum which prevailed with such frightiul
fatality in the eastern states in 1880 caused Dr. Pitch
err to select chidrens complaints specially In his
medical practice. To preserve infant life thereafter
became DR.. Pitchers mission. Realizing that the av-
erage Of human life is less than twelve years, he saw
that majority Of species die in infancy and child
hood He lectured in Boston, Providence and else
where upon the physiological dietetc and pathological
treatment OF children and particularly upon the n-
furious effects Of narcotics and opates 80 frequently
administered in the shape Of paregorio syrups and
mysterious panaceas. DR.. Pitchers practice extended
rapidly aud far that It became necessary for him to
adopt general prescription for general use. Enter
tanning repugnance towards secret remedies and EN-
pric methods he boldly printed the formula Of his
prescription his labels and publshedit to the world
thereby challenging the attention Of physicians every
where 1t very generally adopted by the profess
sion as not coming under the head Of "secret rene
dies" report made by the pathological society Of
New Xork in 1862 says: 1.-THE Castoria prepared by
Dr. Samuel Pitcher has been found to be valuable
adjunct to the materia medica, and free from NOR
phine other injurious substance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01

MoRE ROMANTIC THAN ROMANCE. The
Bangor, Me, Commercial vouches FOR the
truth of the following Some years before
the late war Otis Burton, former resident
of Bangor, left that city to Sc ok his fortunes
in the west. He drfted to Missouri, where he
met an accomplished young lady with whom
he fell in love. She was pleased with'him, but
before he made his passion known she moved
to a distant part of the south. About this
time the war broke out and the two soon lost
all traces of each other. Burton Joined the
Union army, and was soon afterward wound
ed, and, as ii was supposed he would die,
letter was sent to his mother informing her
that her son could not live. He however,
was blessed with a good constitution aud re-
covered. He went back to his regiment and
was detailed with a company to take supplies
across the plains The party was attacked
by Indians and every man in the force ex-
cept Burton killed. He was reported to have
been slain with the rest. The Indians decd-
cd to let him live and took him prisoner to
their retreat in the mountains of the south
west He gradually recovered from wounds
he had received in the encounter made him
self agreeable TO his captors and adapted
himself to their ways Of living. After he
had been in captivity six months or more he
was allowed more liberty, and now began to
N
had stolen a number OF ponies, and among
them was one which Blrton's practiccd eye
showed him was highly bred, swift and with
speed and endurance. This pony was cared
for and Petted by Burton. and he was allow
ed to ride him. One day he strayed away
further than usual, and though not acquaint-
ed with the country made dash for liberty.
He was closely pursued, but the gallant little
pony had the bottom" for a winning race.
He rode for three days, and then began to
see that he was getting out of the hostile
country. In the distance he saw a house
which he knew must be inhabited by whites
He shouted with joy, feeling that he had
gained freedom at last He knocked at the
door of the house and a surprise awaited him.
1t was opened by the woman whom he had
loved in lang syne. He was at once recog-
nized and received hearty welcome. Bur
ton told his adventures and narrow escapes
to a willing listener She had married a Con
federate officer who was afterward killed in
battle, and she now owned the farm she oc.
cupied. 1t is unnecessary to tell the rest.
They were betrothed, there was a merry we'd
ding aud the happy couple are still living in
/ a southwest state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01

while all forms of lotteries are ubiquitous, they
ore infinitely more so when made the aids to
swindling which profits at the expense of the
health of the poor and unwary We are in
formed that this form of lottery is being not
only peddled from house to house, but that,
under the promise Of larger percentages or
profits than can be realized from the standard
goods, the swndlers are intrenohing them
selves behind the counters Of many grooers by
getting them to offer the Objectionable goods
with the prize tickets enclosed thereby shift
ing the liability to prosecution, in large
measure, upon other and perhaps innocent
parties. Every grocer or dealer, for instance,
who sells or offers for sale any of this gift"
baking powder is a criminal in the eye Of the
law, and upon conviction is liable TO fine and
Imprisonment. This is a predicament in
which we do not believe our grocers will care
TO place themselves when aware of the fact,
more especially now that the attention of the
criminal authorities has been drawn to the
matter.
Aside, however, from the criminal liability
thus incurred, the immoral tendency Of such
a business is so great that il should be most
severely denounced and discouraged by every
one having the best welfare of the commune
ty OF heart. The purchase Of an article of
food with a gift ticket nclosed in this way is
made to appear as a trihing affair but it is
no less immoral and an offense against law
than are the big lottery swindles which the
Government is trying to suppress. Besides
as every teacher of morality knows it Is the
apparently triAng sins which are winked at
where large ones would daze, that form the
entering wedge to undermine the conscience
and harden it for greater ones. We cannot
believe that our business men will care to aid
in any such swindles, nor that the people on
their second thought will expect to benefit by
purchasing baking powders, or what not,
which may be offered under such suspicious
circumstances
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01
BernardstOn, Mass.

Frank Burrows conductor on the New
York Central, has been spending vacation
at home.
The remains of Sylvester Sawyer of
Brooklyn, N. Y, a former resident, were
brought here for burial Friday.
Prof. Goodridge is making friends every
day by his efficient work and close attention
to bis duties.
"A leap year sleigh-ride from Hinsdale, N.
H., took supper at the New England House
last Friday.
Gardner j. Cakes has taken another trip
to Canada.
Miss Fannie Bardwell has closed her
school at Mortified.
The creditors of the estate of the late
Emory Slate are wondering if it is not about
time for a settlement.
The funeral of the wife of L. G. Martin
dale was held at the house last Sunday Rev.
c. N. Mortified, who married them about a
year ago, officiating.
The young ladies gave their best man a
supper at the Unitarian vestry Friday even
ing.
Miss Sadie Stacey has returned from Bos-
ton.
Another sleigh ride from Greenfield was
at the hotel Thursday.
II. L. hObuleT mas Deeu III TOWN. lulb Week.
Lewis Scott intends soon to build barn.
Rev. j. H. Parmelee spent last week in
Boston.
C II. PuGer of Shelburne Falls has
class in elocution here, and he gave a reading
in the town hall Monday evening
We learn that T. G. Martin has received
a call to Mortified, MINI, at a salary of
$1,000
David Streeter has just shipped to New
York large quantity of hops
Rev. E. Il. Drake of Northfeld preached
in the Congregational church Tuesday even
ing, and Rev. Mr.. Phelps of Erving the next
evening.
Frank Ashcroft has returned from Mon
tana we'll pleased with the country.
The Baptists held a sociable in their YES
try Wednesday evening.
Frank Majors of Turner's Falls has rent
ed the Hosmer house on South street.
-Bernsrdston people have a sleigh ride to
the Wilson House in Mortified on Saturday.
e. S. Hubert took passage on the "City
of Columbus" on his recent trip to Florida.
joel Peters intends to move back into
the Alexander house soon.
H. N. Porter is soon to close his paint
shop aud leave town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01

Henry Adams has been home on few
days visit this week.
There will be a sleighride from Jackson
vile to this place next Tuesday. The Jack
sonville people invite all who would like to
enjoy social dance to meet them in the eve
ming at the Vermont House.
The Unversalist society have voted to
accept the resignation of Rev. w. N. Barber
The Methodist ladies met with Mrs. Isaac
Estey Wednesday afternoon.
The w. Q. L. U. met Tuesday afternoon
with Mrs. A. w. Goodnow.
We have received a report of very in
teresting meeting of the Wilmington grange,
held last Saturday evening, which we shall
print in our agricultural department next
week. The next meeting of the grange will
be held Saturday evening, Feb. I'd, in the
Good Templar's hall when paper will be
read by sisters Clark Chandler and A. NJ
Fox, and the question, "What kind of stock
is best for the farmers of Wilmington to
keep ?" will be discussed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01
Ktchen Lottery swIndIeI

New York independently
We are glad TO learn that the authorities in
this city have commenced criminal proceed
ings against the most insidious aud dangerous
form of the lottery business yet devised for
the purpose of swindling honest country peo-
pie. We refer to the scheme adopted by sew
eral manufacturers of cheap and inferior
goods, by which prizes or tickets are given
emitting purchasers to "a gift" if they chance
to get lucky number with the package pur-
chased. IL is somewhat refreshing, however,
to learn that recently the manufacturer of a
laundry soap, and also a spice dealer, who in
this way offered gifts to purchasers of their
packages, have been arrested upon indiot'
ments Of the United States grand jury for lot
terry swindling, and are now awaiting trial in
this city. The latest candidate for criminal
prosecution in this direction is the manufao-
turerot baking powder, who is endeavOring
by similar lottery trick to palm of upon ser
want girls and unsuspeotmg housekeepors an
article called baking powder, but which really
is an alum compound of a corrosive nature
and detrimental to health. II is, therefore,
really source of oongratulation that the au-
thorltiea have taken the matter in hand for,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01
Vernon,


Rev. Z. W. Whitney will lecture in the
Universalist church next Monday at Z P. NJ
Subject Fidelity All are invited.
The Universalist ladies will hold their an
nual fair and festival at Whithed's hall next
Friday evening" Feb. g. All are invited.
Elder j. j. Leslie of Boston will preach
in the chapel next Sunday at 1890 A. NJ. and
1880 p. NJ.
"A oolorod family at SO. Vernon INDUCED
in quite skirmish or family jar" on Sun
day evening, in which one Sam Jackson got
severe pounding, and on Monday he was
arrested for assault found guilty by Justice
Washburn and fined From the testimony il
appeared that Jackson had been having some
trouble with his wife, and on Sunday evening
came home feeling ugly INSPIRED by some
evil spirits probably which had entered into
him) and assaulted her One Freeman, a
brother of Mrs. jackson, being at hand,
came to her assistance and jackson got wors-
ted. He has been living in Vernon but q
short time and we understand is going TO
leave both the town and his wife for more
congenial quarters
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01
Horton MARKET Notes.

From the Journals City Article, 29tb.l
This has been an of week in the butter market and
the only change we notice in prices is easier tone
on fancy western creamery stock Desirable grades
Of suiueT creamery are about 20 to 80 cents pound
and are not expected to decline materially. On the
lower grades Of dairy stock there also easier ten
dency, owing to dull trade.
The cheese market is hrmer, and stocks have been
considerably reduced by exports. Holders ask Axe
for their finest fall stock but large sales do not bring
over 14c JobbiDg lots command l5,. Good to choice
cheese is ceiling at - TO l3kc.
Choice pea and medium beans have experienced an
other advance. Northern pea command S2.95 to s. a
bushel at Wholesale and 10 to l5c. 10 jobbing
way Best mediums, $2.6j, 81. 10 and s2.75
Yesterday sales OF eggs were made at 40 to Ale per
dozen in trade lots, to cents more in a jobbing
way. In New York fresh eastern eggs quoted at
Al to 4Sc per dozen. The potato market over sup
piled, and best Houlton rose have been selling by the
carload at 4Sc and other good Eastern and Norther
a45 to 47c, some going low 4Oc. OF course
sm9 lots range 10 to l5c higher. At this time last
year s. to 80 cents was the range.
Apples are coming in less freely, and prices are
hrmer. No. Badwins retail at s425 to 81 so: round
lots $3.50 to 1915 Second and third grades ga to s.
The demand for dried apple is increasing and quar-
tered and sliced commands to l0c. pound in large
lots. Eyaporated apple is firm at 10 to Ice. pound.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01

Missouri HAS MINERAL RESOURCES of won
derful extent and value. From the report of
the commissioner of labor statistics Just made,
which is based on the labors of nine mine in
spectors, it appears that in Macon county
two thirds of the area of the county is work
able coal lands. The coal area of Bates coun-
ty covers 100, 600 acres, and the coal is of the
best quality. In Putnam county the coal
fields extend over $4,000 acres; Randolph
county has 100, 900 acres Ray county 40, 900
acres. There is good field in Johnson La.
fayette and Saline counties, and new mines
have receRtly been discovered in Caldwell
county. Many other counties have more lin
tied acreage. The average thickness of the
coal veins is four feet. Iu addition to this
magnificent coal area the state has inexhaus.
tble mines of iron, lead and other minerals.
Furthermore, nearly all this mining area is q
fine agricultural country, so that double reve-
nues may be derived from the land.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01

II will be noticed that from 1871 to 1879,
both years included, that is for nine years of
the period, the pension appropriations ran
with much regularity at about $50 600, 600 a
year, getting down to $2S, 800. 600 in 1873,
the last year Of the great industrial depres
sion. In 1879 the general revival of prosper
ity began. In 1850 the pension appropris-
ton jumped up to near double that Of 1873,
through the appropriation of S2j, 600. 600 in
lump sum for arrears Of pensions Since
then the increase has been very great and
the claim agents have reaped a very rich har.
vest These gentry are still at work stirring
up movements for new pension laws aud ad
ditional appropriations. They are a class
scarcely known in Washington until year
or two before the passage of the first arrears
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01
Hinsdale, N, H,

w. p. Towne has sold his flour and grain
business to Fred E. Wellington, who will car
ry on the business at the old stand in Steb.
bins's building on Main-st.
Halle d Frost commence running on half
time February LIST they have a large lot of
cloths on hand and wish to dispose of them
before they accumulate many more.
james O'Bren, who broke his leg few
days ago when coasting, has got on to his
orutches. Glad of it. Charles Hopkins, who
broke his collar bone at the same time, is out
p.
d. A. Owen has sold his Hnsdale express
team and business 10 Lyman Bailey, formerly
owner of the express business in Putney,
where be was successful and we'll liked. He
is deserving of the patronage and full conf
dence of all patrons of the Hinsdale & Brat
tleboro line
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01
GNIx, RECORD FARMER FRIDAY, FEBRUARY l. 1884

Monkton a few days ago. One was killed.
A sled was made and the live horse was strap.
ped to it, after having boen in the pit four
days. As soon IA the horse was rescued and
taken to the barn it dropped dead. The sled
was drawn out Of the pit by four horses
Patrick Mccarthy of North Bennington
displayed true loyalty to duty the other night
His mother lay dying in her house within
sight of the station OF which he is agent but
no one could take his place to signal the night
express, and he remained at his post until the
train had passed.
The Second Universalist society Of st.
Johnsbury has paid Rev. b. M. Tillotson, its
former pastor, S25OO for a mortgage held by
him on the church, and it will be decided to
the state association.
The st. Johnsbury Methodist church,
which has just been enlarged and remodeled,
was rededicated on Thursday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01
Went Chs.,erneId.N.H.

Cords r. Stearns has sold his place to
A. A. Bsyard, the we'll known raiser and ship
per of Italian bees.
Mrs. Larkin D. Farr, last Sunday even
ing, had the misfortune to lose her balance
and fall from a sleigh into which she had just
stepped, striking her left elbow in an icy
ditch, splitting one bone of the elbow and
dislocating another. DIR. Webster was sum-
moned by telephone, and had the bones
adjusted within two hours from the time the
accident occurred.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01

THE WHALING BUSINESS is growing stead
lily less, the Arctic catches this year being al
most failure, and the prices for sperm oil
being very low. There were la whaling
vessels on the ocean last year, of which "a
were from New Bedford, 20 from other Massa
chusetts ports, from New London and Ston-
ington aud the remaining 10 from San Fran
cisco. The tonnage is 33, l19, against "a, 1877
last year. The biggest whaling year was
1851 when there were 6GS vessels, with a
tonnage of POS, 1893. The figures this year are
the lowest for "a years
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01
OOMMTssTOXERs NOTICE.
ESTATE OF JAMES G. oHAFFEE.

The undersigned having been appointed by the Hon.
Probate Court for the District of Westminster COM
missiones to receive, examine and adjust all claims
and demands of all against the estate of James
C. Chahee late of Townshend, in said district, de-
ceased aud all claims exhibited In Offset thereto here
by give notice that will meet for the purpose afOre-
said at the dwelling house Of Mr.. George Smith, in
Athens, on the Goth day OF February and the I'd day of
July next from till O'Clock each Of said days,
aud that six months from the 10th day Of January A.
ID. 1884, IL the time limited by said court for said
creditors to present their claims to usfor examination
and allowance.
Dated at Townshend this 22d day of January, 1884
FREDK WILEY, / C,,,,,issio,,o,s
GEORGE SMITH, I
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-02-01
Tho q. A. IA. Annual Encampment.

The q. A, n. Annual Encampment.
The 18th annual encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic, Department OF
Vermont, began its session at bennington on
Wednesday, with an increased attendance
over the large assembly Of last year. Nearly
all of the 20 posts are represented and the
total membership is nearly 5000, an increase
of 1900 for the year just closed. Depart
ment Commander Valentine 3 address was de-
livered Wednesday afternoon. 1t is a COM
prehensive document reviewing the past
years and two years gain. He says "a few
months ago the most sanguine would not
have ventured the prediction of our won
drous growth. In the two years just passed
the increase has doubled that of the fifteen
previous years. From a trhe over 1000, we
now number about 3OOO From the smallest
of the departments in New England we stand
among the first in the ratio of membership
TO resident veterans. l doubt whether we
are surpassed by any department" The de.
partment paid out 1874 for relief last year
and the posts have balance for $1,000. There
we're 2GO persons at the banquet. Thursday
morning the following officers were elected
for the ensuing year
@. G. Knsman Of Rutland, department command
err; @. d. Gates, Cambridge, senior vice commanders
3. H. Woods, 81. Adams, junior vice commander
Rev. d. II. Lowell, Rutland, chaplain; DR., A. A.
Chesmore, Huntington, surgeon; H. f. Taylor,
Brattleboro c. r.. Graves, Bennington, II. T.. Hath
orne, Ludlow M. @, Leach, Wolcott, and II. o. Ed
son, Rutland, council Of administration. The dele
gates chosen to the national encampment are n. y.
Bowman Of St. Johnsbury, d. II. Morgan. Rutland ,
J. @. Morse, Cambridge, and II. J. Canrey Windsor ;
the Alternates +. W, McGettrick St. Adams, Q. E
Graves, Bennington, 4. II. Powers, RichfOrd, aud L.
+. Terrell Of Underhil
The ofioers-elect were duly installed by
Past Department Commander w. w. Henry.