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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

Mr.. P. Il. Barnum, who has totally alb
stained from liquor for nearly 40 years. aud
has devoted much time and money to the
temperance cause, was recently asked to con-
tribute $50 toward the purchase of st.
John banner to be raised in his home city of
Bridgeport Conn. His reply was II am
opposed to such an unwise proceeding, and
would sooner pay TO have it stopped. Every
man who reflects, reads and learns his own
interest, and desires the prosperity and per-
manency of America and truly democratic
government, securing the greatest good of
the greatest number, will vote the Republi-
can ticket and not be misled by the noisy
misnamed Democrats, or generally honest,
noble hearted temperance people who iujure
their cause by entering national politics and
thus helping the greatest curse under which
we suffer"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

Oct lst Mountain Home Grange" held
their annual fair at this place, which was a
great success pronounced by fair visitors to
be much the best fair held 10 this part Of the
state, so far this fall Over 20 pairs of fine
oxen and steers were on exhibition, while the
show Of horses and colts was large and good.
There was also an unusually fine show Of
fruit and vegetables, and the hall show AZ a
whole was very good. A fair show of agri.
cultural implements was also made. A good
crowd was in attendance and fine music was
furnished by the Weston cornet band. The
exhibitors were mostly from Winhall Lon
donderry and Jamaica The grange may
well be proud of this their second annual
g..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

tive. In order that no advantage might be
taken Of the alleged poverty OF the respon-
dent it was stipulated through the States At
tornoy that the state would grant subpmnas
and pay the legal fees for 81 witnesses for
the defence. Common belief in Franklin
county is that Maloney, the editor of the Ga
zette, is not the greatest sinner in this case,
but that he is the tool Of some other mans or
factions magnity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
TOMnahand.

The Sons of Temperance have elected
the following officers for the ensuing quar-
ter;
w.P., Or. Kenyon; W. A., Mrs ingalls,; RS, Mrs.
Kenyon A, r. s., Miss Minnie Harris +. s. Mrs.
Taft T.. Mrs. Harriet Fletcher; chap leo. Chaf ee
A. O., Miss Hester Bouellei l. s., Mrs Edison Derry
o. s., Andrew White.
The Band of Hope report membership
of 80.
-"Children's Night" will be observed by
the Patrons of Husbandry at their regular
meeting this week,
"A large and attentive audience listened
to the lecture on temperance by Rev. A. b.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

Mr. Judd blacksmith from Guilfofd
has bought the stock of II. G. Millington in
the shop at Sadawa aud is ready to do ALI
kinds OF work in the blacksmiths line. We
hope it will pay him to remain with US.
-Farmers have mostly dug their potatoes
and find an average yield. Some pieces have
escaped the rot, while others have not
Apples are quite plenty-good winter
fruit is selling at s per barrel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

The Boston Independents had big rally
at fremont Temple Wednesday night, with
speeches by Rev. DIR. James Freeman Clarke,
DIR. William Everett and Col. L. w. Higgin-
son. The principal address was that of DR.,
Clarke, who made an attempted defence of
Gov. Cleveland's moral character. There
are hundreds and thousands of DIR. Clarke'H
admirers who note with regret on what dis
torted moral grounds he arrives at the con
cusion that Gov. Cleveland is fit man to be
supported for the presidency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

W. W. Follett has gone TO West Gard
ner, Mass, as clerk in a boot and shoe store
Stone Brothers have been putting in
some stone work to strengthen the east end
of their dam.
-$2l5 settles the little bill caused by Ste
phen Bishops accident.
Mrs. G. W. Bond, who died at Green
River recently was born and brought up in
this town, and always lived here until her
marriage with Mr.. b. She leaves a mother
who is totally blind.
H. J.. Learnard found freak of nature
this week. which consisted Of raspberry
bush laden with fruit just right TO eat. n.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

The students at Genwood institute now
number upwards of 100, including the larg-
est number of out-of-town pupils since the
school has been under its present manage
ment.
The 'old folks" of the Congregational
society took their turn at pionicking Wednes-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

The Republican national committee have
established branch headquarters at Nashville,
Tenn. and will go vigorously at work TO try
and carry some of the southern states. They
believe the "solid south" can be broken on
the protection issue. Church Howe, member
of the national committee from Nebraska, is
in chnrpe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
NOrtIaeld, Mass,

Evangelist Moody will not settle down to
protracted work in any one place until after
the elections, but mean " lille will try the ex-
pertinent of holding series Of meetings in
the seminary and college towns in ,hs Con-
necticut valley in Massachusetts. After the
November election he will visit Cincinnati aud
Richmond, Va, and will remain at one Of
these places through the winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

S. D. May, NJ. j. Gleason and c. II
Gleason three Of the substantial farmers on
Gleason bill, traded large fve.year-old OK n
for good three-y ear-old steers last week-aII
the parties concerned making a good trade
Was the like ever seen before?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

Rev. e. W. Whitney will preach in tic
Universalst church next Sunday at 2.30p.
Elder j. Hemenway will preach in the
chapel next Sunday at 1880 A. NJ. aud l,80
u. NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

L. j. Brown, a well-known dry goods
merchant of Fitohburg, Mass, cut his throat
while temporarily insane last week, and sur
Vived less than two days. He was a repre-
sentative in the Legislatures of 1873 and 1872
and was very popular aud public spirited
citizen.
The Glen House in the White Mountains
was burned Wednesday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
MuRPHY's KERRY COW.

Mr. G. f. Miller, the local manager, as
sures us that amuSement-goers have one of
the best things of the season in store for them
in the appearance of this company here on
the 10Th inst, Tha play is bright aud clean
throughout, and is free from everything that
makes many Irish plays Objectionable. A
novel feature will be the introduction of a
bona fide horse on the stage, which will be
shod at a bona tide forge with a shoe made in
view of the audience. We append press no.
tees:
In nothing that he does can ore detect the presence
of the DOnuybroOk-fair-and-shil business His
Irishmen are possible and decent human beings, aud
delightful to as is Mr.. Joe Jehersons Rip
Van Winkle.- Detroit Free Press.
The making of the horseshoe aud the Homecoming
of the carrier pigeons beautifully natural aud
charming scenes.-CiHctHHdH Aetrs-,J0urndl.
A brighter pretter more interesting play for all
class s5has never been Witnessed iaeiHndH Conn
laercfdl Gazette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
THE COUNTY EXAMINATION.

AT the county examination of teachers
held here last Friday and Saturday, the fol
lowing persons received licenses to teach in
any of the common schools of Wndham
county for the period of Ave years
Bratteboro- Miss L. G. Dix, Mrs. J. p Elmer Miss
j. A. Howe, Miss Nellie NJ. Howe, Mrs. A. A. Morse,
Miss Luella O. Newton, Miss Lillian q. Newton, Miss
Helen j. Preston Miss Della NJ. sherman, Miss Nora
TAFT.
West Brattleboro-Miss Cora j. Holbrook, Miss Lau-
ra Powers, Mrs. Jennie T. Warren.
Bellows Falls-Miss Agnes Emendorf,
DummeTston-M Miss Martha j. Knapp.
Marboro-Miss Annette Il. Whitney.
Newton, Mlss.-Miss Mary L. WOODBURY..
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
THE VOTE or VERMONT.
The Official Canvass---PIngree's F'Iu-
rnIItv % .aRR...IIIa MmInriIN 2I.OI2.

raIity - ,s06.--His Majority 2I,OI2.
The following is the official canvass of the
votes for state officers-with the exception
that from Waterford no returns have been
made to the secretary of state for governor,
lieut.. governor and treasurer. The returns
have, however, been made for that town for
secretary of state and auditor of accounts /;
giving the first three names on each ticket
the same number of votes as we're returned
for state auditor-1ll and A respectively
the canvass is as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

day, and enjoyed pleasant visit to Highland
park.
DR. Stedman and wife are on visit to
their son in Bristol, Conn.
Dwight Goodenough offers his farm for
eotn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

Gov. Cleveland went from Albany to Buff
falo yestrday and was given big ovation in
the latter city.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

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10y l.o,1 ' a,i,, ,ha e,andard m oomnorv
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
THE ARGUMENTS, CHARGE TO THE JURY AND
YERDICT.

The arguments made on Friday. The charge
to the jury, by Judge Powers occupied about hour
and was very plain and impartial review of the case.
The jury received the case at O'Clock, and in less
than two hours returned the verdict, equity Of libel
ing Judge Royce all the counts of the indictment
The Jury is said to have been unanimous the FIRST
ballot aud there discussion among them after
they retired. Exceptions filed which will carry
the to the supreme court consequently sentence
was not passed upon MalOney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

The Buffalo Telegraph publishes evidence
which proves beyond question that before the
meeting of the Democratic national conven-
ton the editor of that paper wrote letter to
George William Curtis, fully informing him
in regard to the charges against Cleveland's
moral character, and that Mr.. Curtis wrote a
note in reply promising to look the matter
up. The Telegraph further says that on July
%, when the Independent conference met in
New York, one of the proprietors of the Tel
egraph visited Mr.. Curtis on the platform, and
offered then and there to give him clews to
conclusive evidence against Mr.. Cleveland,
and asked that committee be appointed to
go to Buffalo and investigate the charges be-
fore endorsing him. Mr.. Curtis answered, 81
am sorry, but it is too late" He had just fin
ished reading a speech lauding Mr.. Cleveland
as an ideal candidate and a man above re-
proach, and the convention had adopted it..
Many of the Independents were led into the
support of Cleveland blindfold, but Mr.. Cur
tbs was not among that number, and the Tel
egraph justly holds him largely responsible
for Clevelands candidacy and the disagreed
BILE features which have grown out of it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03

Chester L. Brown died last Saturday from the e.
fecs Of the low nervous fever occasoued by injuries
received in a runaway accident at Manchester, Aug
2sth. Mr. Brown born in Wilmin gton Dec. 4,
ls25, and worked at home With his father until II
years Of age, when he went to Westminster To live
There he spent several years, working upon farm
summers and attending school winters; but having
taste for learning he attended select school at Wal
pole, n. H. and afterwards higher course Of study
in the schools of keeue. by permission Of his father
he 20 BraitebOro in November, ls44 at the age
Of 1910 learn the cabinet making business Of Anthu
ny Van Doom. When the meodeOn and organ bust
spraug up, few years later, he one of the
rs workmen employed IN 1t, and followed that bust
for - years. He launched out for himself in the
furniture aud undertaking business on small scale
in 1852 and his trade increasing he built IN 1879 the
large and handsome block Main street bridge
which ne has since occupied and which constitutes
fitting monument to his business activity aud enter
prise. Soon after becoming resident Of the town
Mr.. Brown became identified with the Baptist church.
Of which he has ever since been prominent and
tive member, aud he has always given literally Of his
time and means III religious and denominatonal
work. He was one of the original promoters of the
New England Undertakers' association organized In
1880 with which he has since held official connection
As a citizen aud "a man Mr.. Brown was widely re-
spected, aud his death will he felt positive loss
The funeral services at the Baptist church Monday
places OF business being meanwhile closed. Rev. Dr.
Foster, of Boston, under whose pastorate,
ly 40 years ago, Mr. Brown baptised into the
church, assisted the pastor in performing the last sad
rites. He leaves widow aud three children, Of
whom son, Cyril f., became associated with his
father IN business in 1873 The elder son, Cecil, Is
cotton broker in New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-03
GuiIFOrd Centre,


I L. Webster and family have started foi
their home in Gainsville, Fla.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-10-31

Who has gained worl | wide celebrity as q
storm predictor, is by profession an astrono-
mer, AMI from the stu ly Of astronomy he has
deduced theory that tha movements of the
planets bring about the atmospheric
hanSeS which we call storms. If this theory
proves cuIThrt it will be comparatively
easy matter TO calculate the approach OF
storms and protect ourselves from the dan
gers of shipwreck and other disasters pro-
duced by the elements. On various other
subjects beside that OF meteorology is tn
professor at variance with the "TinionS o.
distinguished scientists who have gone be-
fore For instance, in his Architecture CT
the Heavens he originates the theory that
comets travel to aud from the sun. In 1870
he wrote against Proctor and his theory that
the moon is deal planet. Prof, Virgins
asserting that no heavenly body could be
visible that is destitute Jf an atmosphere, his
belief being that light does not exist through
space, but only in the atmoSpheres OF the
planets, which accounts for hi most recent
announcement that tho earth is in possession
of a second satellite or dark moon, which
by its influence Jlas interfereh with
his calculations in predictions, but
has remained undiscovered owing to its
being without All atmosphere, and conse'
quently devoid of the light refracting prop
erty. Prof. Wiggins also claims to have
demonstrated the imcorrectness of Sir ISaac
Newton's theory that bodies at the Equator
arr lighter than the same bodies nearer Ito
poles, by proving that the dirrct opposte wns
the case,
Il is. however, as Il storm pre'lictor that
Virgins has won world wide notoriety. Born
near the sea, in Queens, New Brunswick, De
t,enl,er 4, 1889, lie early devoted much of 's
attention to the study and observation OF
storms Tho first prediction Of his TINT
cnught the ear of the general public was in
advance of the storm of September IA, lSSi..
Since that time opinions have varied as rs.
CARDS his reliability as u weather prophet
Prof. Wiggins announces the following dates
as the ones on which the most severe storns
will occur In the near future: September -
81 1884; October 20-23, 1884; March 1870.
1855; September $3.50, 1886 (yery heavy:
March 2G-29. 1887, But OH the afternoon of
September CO. 1887, will occur the heaviest
storm that wiA take place till the year 1909
This storm will be accompanied with earth.
a,,akcs and the forests on our eastern coasts
will in all probability go down before 1t.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-10-31

The most enthusiastic woman supporter Of
the Republican ticket is Mrs. John A. Logan.
Ii has been said time AMI again that Mrs
Logan writes her husbands speeches; that
she aids her lord and master out Of the gram
matical mCshes which grow thick and fast
over n neglected education, the facts being
that she takes charge of his correspondence,
reads all his letters and lays the contents
before him. She will also search the libra
ries, and copy the facts on any subject on
which her husband desires TO be informed or
wishes to speak The American ancestry of
Mrs Logan goes back to revolutionary
times, her great grandparents being sturdy
Irish settler Of Virginia and a French pio-
neer of Louisiana. Her father Capt. John
NJ. Cunningham, served in this fierce Blac!c
Hawk war Her mother was Miss EliZabeth
Fontaine, whose family had removed from
Louisiana and settled in Missouri. 1t was
here that John Cunning lam met his bride,
and it was near the present village Of Stur-
geon, then known as Petersburg, in Boone
county, Mo-, that Mary Simmerson Logan
was born, on August 1G, 1888 When she
was one year old her parents removed to
Illinois and settled at Marion, in Williamson
county. In 1858 she was sent to the convent
of ST. Vincent, near MOrganfeld, KY, n
branch of the Nazareth institute, the oldest
institution of the kind in the country. This
was the nearest educational establishment
of sufficient advancement in the higher
branches Of knowledge Having graduated
In 1855, Miss Cunningham returned 10 assis.
her father, who was sheriff Of the county,
clerk OF the court and register of tho land
cfiice, in preparing his papers. John
A. Logan was prosecuting attorney
Al. n,,l hot tbav
married, the bride being but sixteen years
of age. From this tin on she has been his
almost constant companion AMI helpmeet.
Accompanying him on all his professional
journeys during the political campains from
the time he was elected a member Of the
legislature until he took his seat in congress.
In all these hard-fought political cam
paigns the noble wife went with her husband,
assisting in much of his work Of correspond.
erice and copying, and frequently receiving
his friends and comforting with them on the
details of the campaign. When Mr. Logan
came to congress as u representative Mrs.
Logan came with him. She RENAME with
him in Washington until the outbreak OF
the rebellion. when he resigned his seat in
congress TO return to Illinois TO 20 into the
service of his country she returning to her
fathers home at Marion, Ill. but joined ner
husband on every possible occasion during
that conflict. When her husband was dam
gerously wounded at Fort Donelson she was
Is constant attendant Upon his return
rom the war Gen. Logan was nominated by
acclamation for congressman at-large. AT
ter his election Ms Logan returned 10
WI shington and has been one OF tie prom
in, Mt figures in Washington society ever
sine. The arduous work of tbs approach
ing campaign will find Mrs Logan again
exelting all her genius for the success of her
husband and with that the success Of tie
Republican ticket.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-10-31

the expenditure Of thousands Then caprice
In the arrangement of his paper. Next weird
dreams OF communion with inhabitants of
the spirit world. Then apparently period
OF old-time brilliancy and activity followed
by relapse. Queer days We're those to the
staff which he had trained with such match
less zeal anc patience. Buffeted hither and
thither, listening to the poor old mans queer
chatter and accepting with meaning looks
and in silence his surprising orders, and yet
warming toward him by reason of his help
leSsnesS and his kindly ways, twas marvel
Gus contrast which they daily made between
Storey the man and Storey tne ruin. II any
Injustice was ever dons mn employe in his
Office it was during tins period.
MIR. Storey continued to give lis attention
to business until his de y visits To rs office
became painful in more sg.aes than one, and
they were ut last, about one year ago, dis
continued altogether. Tho nan whose life
for twenty-five years has been an almost
ceaselesS warfare had fallen victim to hu-
manity's most terrible foe. imbeciity-a fate
that he would have dreaded n thousand
times more than torture or death.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-10-31
A Noted Chicago Host.

Probably the most widely known, and
during the conventions the most ropuar
hotel I'm Chicago Is the Palmer house. Its
genial host and owner being Potter Palmer,
who has been a remarkably successful busi.
ness man. A native Of Albany county, N.
Y, he attended tho local schools and at
eighteen he commenced business life as
c.erk In store in Durham. n. Y. of which
within three years he became manager. He
afterward opened a store at Oneida. N. Y,
aud afterward i'm LocLport, N. y. In isis
be went to Chicago aad entered in ths iry-
goods trade In which ie was enin ,ntiy sue
ceSful In 1865 he retired from bltsin -
with an immense fortune. Du-'n: thc va!
OF the rebellion he materially assisted tie
government at Was ngton by heavy 10 III.
of money Af.er his retirem ent from uz:-
ness hserscted o iarg, hotel in State street..
which with several books Of bull iings wa
cons ImeI in tn, great fire. The presel,
Palmer houss had bean Legun previ5us to
tho Ere, and since TIA. event Mr.. Faiinai
has devoted a large l.sJ his me ms - tn.
construction an orn IN a alton o. this ho-
tel The widening of > at 81 ect an many
other improvement il the tisy arc due 70
his energy and fcred III.
The new North-west. [volume] (Deer Lodge, Mont.) 1869-1897, 1884-10-31

Though a congressman at large from ths
stat, of New Yor.s, Gen, Slocum's name has
Teen brou. hb mprss prominently before the
public of late. II, cannection with the present
National Ssffnasiatic convention. A native
of Syracuse,s,saw York state, where ha Wa
born Sepsc11lber "a. 1927. Young Slocun
graduated from West Point IN 1872, and en-
tered the First artillery, being assigned to
duty in Florida, where he served for two
year.. when he Resigned, was admitted to
the lar and settled in Syracuse as lawyer.
In 1859 he was elected to the state legislature.
I'm 1861 he went TO the war ms colonel OF The
Twenty-seventh New York volunteers and
ioined McDowslls army; was assigned 70 Col.
Porter's brigade, Hunters division; was shot
through the thigh at Bull Run; was promoted
brigadier- general Of volunteers in August,
1861 commanded division Mt Gaines Mills
and Glendale: became a major general July
4 1852 and fought through the battles OF
Manassas. South Mountain and Antie-
tam commanded the Twelfth army
eorps at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsyille
and Gettysburg, lod the Twsntieth army
eor,s through the Atlanta campaign. aud
commanded one Of the grand divisions OF
sLernian's army in the march throuas
,,snria and tho Csrolinas. taking part In
the numerous skirmishes and battles OF the
can.pai.n: resigned in 1865 and settled IN
Brooklyn, N. Y, as lawyer; was elected
from ih re to congress la leC9, serving t.o
terms. In 1883 no was returned as con-
n 1essinan-at#largs,