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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

salute was fred at st. Adams, Friday, in
honor of Blaine's nomination, and Blaine
flag has been hung out at st. Johnsbury. So
far as heard from these are the only two
points in the state which have made any
show Of enthusiasm. Perhaps reaction
will set in as soon as the state nominations
are made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

There is one thing that must be conceded
in Mr.. Blaines favor, and that is that the
nomination has at last come to him without
his own meddling or scheming. Whatever
he may have done or attempted in this direc-
ton four or eight years ago, he seems, accord
ing to the best attainable evidence, to have
let the canvass severely alone this year II he
has worked for himself he has done it in a
way 60 sly and crafty as to escape the notice
of even his enemies. 30 much the disguised
Boston Herald comedies for him:
at cannot be denied that the Blaine movement this
year was almost wholly spontaneous. We do not think
that Mr. Blaine has taken any very active part In pro-
noting II. He has certainly done much less than he
did in 1875 or 1880. In Pennsylvania and New York
he had contngents all equipped from the old contest
with stalwartism, but in the Northwest and on the
Pacific coast the movement seemed to be in the air
Blaine was better representative Of western Repub
lcan sentiment than any other named. Quite
likely, he looked upon also as the natural heir on
the GARFIELD administration, which by the act Of an as
sRssin had been put into unfriendly hands On the
Pacific coast 1t was the understanding that Blaine was
the particular friend Of that secton-a striking illus
traton OF mis- effective political maneuVres The fact
remains that Blaine the choice Of a majority Of
the convention, and that his nomination was not the
result OF any boss" system or OF patronage Even
the noisy crowd which gathered at Chicago and allied
the galleries and Streets seems to have been sponta-
neous in its movements
~ eAO 0'AlA0 eAoSe 10 tho testimony OF an
intimate friend" in Washington who says
81 happen to know that when Mr.. Blaine left here
Monday the day before the meeting Of the conyen
ton, he did not expect the nomination. He received
many dispatches asking for instruction and advice
but not one of them did he reply to. Friends called
his attention TO the fact that his Indifference was al
most en- insult to those who spending money
negectng their own business and doing the most dis
agreeable work without word Of praise, encourage
ment or approval from the man for whom they labor
ed. Certain 1t is that man ever went into the
Wit NaNugR HNu
him.
To our personal knowledge Mr.. Blaine was
at the Natural Bridge, Virginia, the second
and third weeks in MAy-a retired place
where communication with his IieutenAnts, II
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Green River,

Capt. Jesse Wikins's friends and relatives IN ,t
number Of about 40 gave him birthday surprise t,
ty ON the 10th inst The captain Is 90 years od ~
the town Of Guilford, having spent most OF bis IA
In this town. There were four generations prese2,
His living descendants are children, Is prandcbii
dren and 10 REORGANIZATION. Rev c. g. she,
man made prayer and remarks; Rev H. Fsst5,,
read poem and make remarks. Remarks were m
made by Samuel Sibley aud d. G. wilkins. The cab
tain responded IN very pleasing manner. Rev q
S. sherman, in behalf Of the relatives presented M
captain aud his wife with two easy chairs valued
f35. After having a good chat and wishing the car
tain that he might live to celebrate his centepnilI
the party took their departure, all well satisfied Mn
the occasion.
The ladies' aid society will meet with Mrs. Warrsr
Wilson next Thursday afternoon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13
GBeUermont 9Bonit.
BRATTLEBORO;
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1884.
The Phoenix for the Campaign.

The Phoenix will be sent to any address not now on
our list, from this time until after the Presi-
dental Election in November, for only
90 cts. The campaign upon which we have now
entered promises to be one of the most exciting as II
certainly will be one Of the most important through
which the Republican party has ever passed. Every
live Republican In wndham county wants his local
Republican paper during its progress, aud the above
liberal offer is made TO place The PHGNIx within
reach Of every resident Of the county.
Local agents postmasters in every town will send
in names, or orders may be sent TO us direct
FREHcU A gTEpMAg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

For John A, Logan, candidate for Vice
President, it must be said that he has come
through twenty years of public service with
unspotted integrity and with his private char
acter untsrnished. He was gallant soldier,
and probably no other man could carry with
him so great portion Of the western soldier
vote "a will he.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

Rev, +. H. Knight, the former pastor will preach
a'the Methodist church next Sunday, June IS.
Rev. Isaac McAnn OF Bratteboro will hold tue
nrht quarterly meeting of this year in the Methodist
church at 80 P. NJ, June p.
A council composed Of pastors and delegates Of
the Baptist churches Of Windham county will be held
IN the town hall next Thursday afternoon at o'clock
LOT the purpose Of recognizing the Puney church
an independent Baptist church. At 80 the corner
stone OF the new church will be set in place with ap
ptoprlate services held on the church lot, address
cordially invited.
CARD of THANKs.-Mr. and Mrs. Rev. n. D. Par
sons take this method of expressing sincere thanks 10
neighbors and friends for their Kindness and sympa-
thy during the sickness and death of their mother,
also Tor their contribution Of flowers at burial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

The court of inquiry charged with the in
vestigation of charges made against Judge
Advocate General Swain of the army OF
having dealt fraudulently with the brokerage
firm of Batemsn e Co., has made a report
declaring Swsim's actions "discreditable to
any army officer, and calling for a court mar
tial. Garfield would have looked for better
things from his old friend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

James G. Blaine has plenty Of business on
hand for the rest Of this year. Not only has
he got presidential canvass to attend To-, but
he is under bonds to his publishers to have
the second volume Of his "reminiscences ready
for the press before the end Of next january.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

The Republicans OF Newfane are requested to
meet At the hotel in Williamsvie on Saturday June
49, at 80 p NJ, to choose three delegates TO the state
convention to be held at Burlington June 18th
Flower mission day Dune 81 was observed by the
local W. c. T. U. and others suggested by the pa.
uoh4i union Mrs. Rose Burnham, superintendent Of
this department, assisted by Miss Mamie Patt one Of
the Band OF Hope girls presented flowers to The in
mates OF the jail, who appeared to receive them Glad
~. Mrs Z. G. Coyey, superintendent Of prison and
jail work conducted religious service in Connection
with this humble ministration.
The Congregational church is now UNDERGOING re.
ion hall ~ A az ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

elephants back broken by the Magnetic
Blaine" Arson G. McCook, q prominent
New York independent, condemns Mr.. Cur
tbs for boiling the nomination Of a convention
in which he took part, and reminds him that
the majority have rights as well as the minor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

Mrs. Clara I. stebbiss is at home for few vs.,.
from Keene, N. II. "e'n
Mrs. l.. L. Ranney 10 spendinga few wcats .,
children and friends In Middletown, Conn '"l
Mrs. W. s. Bennett has gone to Rome. n Y
assist in caring for her mother who is under -. 70
ment for the removal Of a cancer "ea''
Rev. Mr.. Burwell Of Cambridgeport ia cyr,.,. D..
preach In the Baptist church next SUNDAY INA ~ v
VIM. sutherland will hold services in the Union ch
at 2 r. N. '"ufel
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WHAT THEY THINK or IT.
COMMENTS oF LEADING MEN AND NEWSPAPERS
ON THE WORK or THE CHICAGO CONVENTION.
Cen. mnMIer,. OnInInn.

Especial despatch to The Boston Journall
When Mr. Blaine delivered his mastery eulogy up
President GARFIELD many expressed surprise at the
calmnesa, harmony aud Justice Of his Grafton. He
dealt fairly with all hostile elements lie did not *
aggerato praise. II the work Of strong aud
weil-poised man. When the Same man shall have at
tanned the summit Of his ambition in office he will in
lie manner disappoint many Of his critics. There
will be soreness fora time, caused by this nomination.
President Arthur has pleased nearly whole nation
that looked with distrust upon his coming In. No
mau denies TO Nc. Elaine the intellectual conception
Of what the Presidency calls for His friends believe
that he set it forth Ia action OF II will
be hot campaign, The convention shows what
warm friends Mr.. Blaine has. Most Of those who
voted against him win soon equal them In zeal.
won't try to prophecy what states he will carry, but
L. MI IL nl.nLua
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Frederick nIIIInrs.

You know me well enough to know that will never
desert the Republican party but between voting the
ticket aud taking OF your coat to work for the grand
old party with all your heart there is a worldwide
difference. That talk about the bolt of such men as
Curtis and White is all Democratic bosh. STILL do
not believe that they will be very ardent In their
work. That may not signify much, because from the
experience Of the last few days have become con.
WINGED that the Blaine managers do not seek for
working material in that direction. do not think
that Blaine and his cause will suffer much from any
indifference on the part Of Edmunds's admirers. The
latter have always been beyond the influence Of the
urpat COmmOupr's uprgOnai mi
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Go SLOW.

We have no word OF criticism or condem-
nation to visit on those Republicans who
openly express their disappointment at the re-
suit of the Chicago convention. or who frank
ly admit that the nominations have fallen like
wet blanket on them and their party in Yer
mont. But we have a word of caution for
all such, and it is that they go slow with
threats to bolt and smash things" The
fact must be borne in mind that, while the
nomination of Blaine and Logan is a disap-
pointment in all this section, it awakens a
perfect furore of enthusiasm in the West and
on the Pacific coast. 1t was the spontaneous
popular will Of the great West that Blaine
should be nominated, and the Republicans of
that section have the same right 10 their
opinion as we to ours. That we shall catch
something of their fire before the campaign
is over there is small room for doubt In any
case, as election day approaches we shall be
confronted with the choice as to whether we
shall stand by the Republican party in spite
of its mistakes, or whether we shall coolly
throw away principle and all hope of better
things in the future by voting to turn the
government over to party out of which we
know no good can come. We of the Green
Mountain state have worked faithfully for the
triumph of what we believed to be best in the
Republican party. Our delegation in the
convention stood firm for this to the very end.
If disaster comes, we may with clear con-
sciences wash our hands of all responsibility.
Our advice to every man who finds himself
threatening to desert his party is to examine
himself and see how much of his feeling is
due to disappointment at the failure of the
convention to nominate Mr.. Edmunds, and
how much is due to a personal prejudice
against Mr.. Blaine which he can give no ade-
quate reason for. Our candid belief is that
both individuals and newspapers which have
already made haste to declare themselves boil
tiers will find themselves feeling very chilly
and uncomfortable before the summer is half
gone. Once more we say, Go slow and wait
for the second sober thought.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

Mrs. Luke Cavenaugh, who has been ari,, T.,
several months, awoke last Monday mornipg sb 10y
o'clock, got out Of bed, spoke to her hnsi,and ~
blood flowing from her mouth. and ia less tbsu s 'u
minutes was dead On Tuesday her remains wy ivy
taken to the Brattleboro Catholic cemetery for ir
ment. Her age was %. She was a woman that VIE
respected by all who knew her, and her husband s
the sympathy Of the entire community uA'
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shaksPere on she Nominations.


The Arthur men didn't nominate Blaine,
nor did the Edmunds men. When the ghost
of the slaughtered party rises after "the ides
of November, they can each say to the spec
tire, Shake not thy CORY locks at me. Thou
canst not say did L."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13
The "PIumed IA nights.


The torch light professions OF this cam.
psign will undoubtedly be called the 'Plumed
Knights, and the head piece OF the regalia
will be light helmet with a white plume
We look for a jolly time and a lively cam
paign for the young men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13
Mrs. Garfield to Blaine.

CLEVELAND, o., June 7,h.
Our household joins in one great thanks
giving From the quiet of our home We send
our most earnest wish that through the turbu
lent months TO follow and in the day OF veto
ry you may be guarded and kept.
IUCRFTIA r GAnrIHIn
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h 10 an OnleRf
H., A.. Urarfa,. W..v,..,.N

lFrom the Boston Journall
People who believe in auguries and coinci-
dences may perhaps deem it an omen Of sue
cess that the Republican candidates who in
1860 won the first great victory for the party
were drawn from the same states which now
furnish them, but in reverse order.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

On Friday Of last week Z, Roberts found bear
weighing about 800 lbs. in one OF his traps. The
state will reward Mr.. Roberts.
Daring severe thunder storm on Monday night,
the 9Th, the barn Of Elliot Leonard was struck by
lightning and consumed, together with farming tools
ana quantity OF hay. Au aud calf that were IN
the barn az the time Il was struck were saYed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13
a Very Old Corpse.

Democratic contemporary maintains that
''the usefulness of the Republican party end
cd with the death Of Abraham Lincoln. The
usefulness of the Democratic party departed
still longer ago-say, with the death of An
dew jackson. What good has it done since
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daniIfnrd Cena-a-

Rev. I. McAnn Of Brattleboro will preach in tbs
town hall next Sunday at $3.50 Pm.
The ladies' circle will meet in their rooms next
Thursday afternoon.
Several persons from the Baptist society here Al.
tended the convention held at TOwnshend on tbellb
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

In carefully written editorial in HArper's
Weekly this week George William Curtis ar.
nounces that he will not support Mr. Blaine.
whose candidacy he says must be prolonR
cd explanation and defence" 1.-THE Demo
cratic party, Mr.. Curtis says, REALLY stands
for nothing but opposition and repulsive
tradition. The endeAvor to identify il with
any definite policy except that which is known
81 general cussedness fails" but this does
not Justify the perilous course taken by the
Republicans at Chicago, (which is practical
Abdication of Republican character and pur.
pose" Fidelity to Republican principle"
Mr. Curtis says, prompts the course which the
Weekly takes in boiling the ticket. 1t is un-
derstood that the HArpers, owners of the
Weekly, cordially uphold Mr.. Curtis in his
decision. Mast brings his pencil to bear, OPP
eling the battle with a cartoon showing the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13
BtraIUOm.

TWO large bears were recently caught in Elbridgs
blodseus traps, which set near the Carter
and clog about mile. The other escaped after be-
ing followed two days into the Texas Wilderneas.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13
EN-GOv. smith Pledges Vermont Sup

His CongratulAtory Telegram to Mr.. BlAine.l
SALTWATER. IND, June 7th
Hon. James G. Blaine Vermont stood 10y
ally by her favoriie son to the last she now
stands with equal loyalty to Names favorte
and will give him a rousing majority in No.
vember. j. GREGORY SMITH.
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senator Edmunds.
mo q New York ncrnld nerorler.l

lAo NeW Aofk herald hepofterI
1t GBlane's nomination. ought to be the most popu-
lar thing going All these great central states and
pretty nearly majority of New York on the later
votes where the tug Of has got to come are very
enthusiastic for him. As test Of what the Republic
can party wants-tho states that have got Republican
votes to giyct certainly furnishes very strong
son for hope Of the success Of the party. He GER
tainly great deal stronger than anybody else ia
all of those states that are doubtful
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

The New York Times announces that it
twill not support Mr.. Blaine, and that it will
advise no man to vote for him." The Times
has perfect right to bolt, and were 1t con-
sistent in its course il would receive a certain
degree of sympathy from us in doing so. But
We have not forgotten the fact that four years
ago, for months before the national copven.
ton, it expended every energy in trying to
work up third-term boom for Grant, and up
to the hour of Gar6eld's nomination It gave
no candidate but Grant even decent treatment.
Does the Times expect people to believe that
Grants nomination then for third term would
have been less offensive to the country than
Blaine's nomination is now, or that his cleo
ton would have been any the more assured /?
The only answer we can imagine to these
questions is an emphatic No and this fact
forces us 10 conclude that not SO much prin-
ciple as personal pique is at the bottom of It's
action in boiling the Republican ticket at the
present time. We are all the more forced to
this conclusion because of the unjust and
even indecent treatment which the Times has
given President Arthur this year in tho can
vass preliminary to the Chicago convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

Miss Nellie Aplin of East Putney was very badly
injured by being thrown from a wagon on Wednes-
Jay She lay unconscious for a long time, but hopes
are entertained Of her recovery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

Rev. G. +. Arms being absent for rest Rev , d.
Clayton Of Brattleboro is expected to preach a. W
Sunday, and Rev 4. S. Morse Of wardsboro r n ~,
following Sunday, June %. Ou 'he
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

Since his return to Washington ex-Guv. Long Is re-
ported as telling his friends that Blaine, for whom he
proposes to vote, Will be elected. He thinks II will
be easier to predict after the Democrats make their
nomination but that In any event Massachusetts, can
be counted on. If the Democrats nominate Clpve-
land or Bayard, IL will increase their chances The
dsahection, however, Is local TO Massachusetts and
southern New York, aud the ticket Of Blaine and Lo-
gan is wonderfully strong elsewhere. He does not
believe the independents will put another ticket in
the field.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13

Personally was In favor Of President Arthur. 1
have never tried to conceal my preference, though
nave not gone through the streets shouting for him.
party, aud must submit to tho will OF the conyen-
ton. Mr. Blaine will undoubtedly make an excellent
candidate and to my mind his election il already as
n.L
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The President has signed the bill providing
that newspapers weighing not over four oun-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-06-13
Theodore RooseNrIt.

What the young New York reformer il reported 10
have said at st. Paul on his way to Montana
Had not been positively for Edmunds don't
know but would have been carried away myself by
the contagion and found myself throwing mp my hand
for Blaine. Blaine is the choice of two-thrds of the
rank aud file Of the party. shall bolt the uomina-
ton OF the convention by no means. have no por-
sonal objections to Blaine. l think you will md
there will be no fatal disahection l believe Blaine
will be elected He will sweep the West and Ohio
aud viii carry all New England. / have been called
rdormer, but am Republican. II is too early TO
speak Of New York. No to-day can tell how that
state will vote. do not think 1t impossible FOR
Blaine to carry it, do not believe there will be an
Independent candidate.
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timely peouniary relief Upwards of aoo,
ters and postals have been written igo ie'
400 postals addressed Nearly 5on s,s
calls have been made upon mon At their Ibp os.A
and work. uOnes
The prospect for the future Of our ss....
ton is by no means discouraginp. M. 'Oos
block ia which our future home will h. i ueV
ed is being pushed forward very rapidl, O'al
the indications are that it will bo res5, ald
occupancy early ia October The loca,;, 'oi
our room will be exactly the same ne il ',,U . o.
the building that formerly occupied tbo % 10
It's size will be II by GO feet, and usro 10y
be a basement of corresponding dimens;. VIII
containing bath and toilet rooms and a '' e'a
nasium. s'm'
THE RECORD MATCH AT OAK GROVE R,yo,
TUESDAY, JUNE 3.
2 8 7son
Cobb, ~ ~ 10 10 II 1Oli m 81.
French 10 10 IL 8 II 10 Il II 10 To- w.
RECORD MATCH, TUESDAY, JUNE 10
Cobb, 10 10 II II 1O1O111o,,
Nichols, 10 I'll ~ iii 10 10 ~ O-lN
French, II I'll oil 10 IN iio-li
Bellows RaIIs.
Henry s, FrOpt'R horse Hgrpenuoo1 ~ .-,,.,..
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. Henry s. Frosts horse Greenwood wbi.b h,, .
record Of 2.2l9 has been sold to J. NJ. H, tho n.y.,
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The Republicans, II is CERTAIN had chance to sue
coed, unclouded by doubt. They have passionately
thrown it away They have made the first great mis-
take in the history of the party They have taken an
unwarrantable hazard. They had men, a score Of
men, the name Of any one Of whom would have been
a sign Of victory. They could have made d nom
ination that would have been strong In all sure Re
publican states, and strong with of tr-
umph In every doubtful state, They have made
nomination that is strong in states but is the
weakest possible, with omen OF defeat, In every
doubtful state. They have eauselessly handicapped
Republicans where the heaviest battles are to be
fought, and driven them to make "choioe between
the devil and the deep sea" between Democrat aud
Republican in whom they do not conEde. II is use
less for them to blink the dangers and embarraBs-
ments of the situation but believe that all good
Republicans In Vermont, even II they cannot actively
assist the party TO elect its canddates will prefer to
remain within the organization and improve WhAtey-
er opportunities may be presented for restoring 1t to
tts senses,