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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31
To the People Of Wilmington and va


The business men OF Brattleboro wish it
distinctly understood that they do not endorse
any part of j. G.. Eddy's argument where he
secuted the idea Of doing anything to keep
the good will of Wilmington. We feel ag-
grieved and propose to do all in our power to
make it an object for Wilmington people to
continue their business with us until the time
comes when we shall be connected by rail-
road. 1t is very evident now that Readsboro
has an ambition to build herself up at the ex-
pense Of her neighbors. Wilmington can be
assured that she has lots Of stauuch friends at
this end of the line.
Bratleboro Oct 80, 1884.
The above communication comes to us
signed by 20 of the leading business men and
firms of Brattleboro and we have no hesita-
lion in saving that it represents the practical
" unanimous feeling of the active business
interests of the town. Ed. PHOENIX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

The Phoenix, having at the outset given all
the facts in the case has not felt itself called
upon to fill every issue with a discussion of
Gov. Cleveland's moral character. We firm
ly believe, however, and every day increases
our conviction, that to elevate TO the highest
office in the land man who stands convicted,
on his own confession, of such gross offences
against common purity and morality as does
Grover Cleveland, would be nothing less than
a calamity in the example and standard which
it would set before the youth of the nation.
Thousands and tens of thousands of votes
have been turned away from the Democratic
ticket because of the disclosures about Cleve-
lands moral character. Indeed. it is hardly
too much 10 say, in view of the present out
look, that it is these disclosures which have
already defeated him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31


Last week we urged on the Republican
leaders OF Brattleboro the necessity of tax
ing active measures to bring out the full Re
publican vote at the presidential election.
We are glad to learn that our appeal has been
needed and that the town committee will
make an effort to get out the voters The
state committee arc also moving, as they
ought to see that Vermouts Republican ma.
jority is kept MP to is full proportions.
Our appeal this week is to the voters them
selves-to every individual voter. The duty
OF every man who holds himself Republi.
can is to come to the polls and cast his ballot
for the Republican candidates next Tuesday
without the solicitation of any town or state
committee, or of any other person. His
pride as an individual aud rs g citizen ought
to impel him to do this. In addition to this
is the fact that the boast is freely made that
Brattleboro will be made TO show Demo-
cratic majority next Tuesday in other words
that the combined vote Of the opposition to
Blaine and Logan will equal or exceed the
straight Republican vote. Party pride, If a
sentiment no higher than this, should lead
every Republican to see that his vote counts
one against such possibility
OF one thing Brattleboro Republicans may
be sure. Next Tuesday every Democratic
vote, every Independent vote, every Prohi-
bition vote, every opposition vote by what
ever name called, will be diligently sought
out and brought to the polls. Republicans
owe it to themselves aud their party to show
equal diligence in getting on; their own vote
And the duty is an individual and personal
Que. Let no Il puhlican leave himself to
be looked after, but let each man look after
himself. Let him see that his own vote is
cast early in the day, and let him also see
that his neighbor does not neglect his first
duty as a citizen. II every Republican thus
holds himself individually responsible, a full
vote will be poled and Brattleboro will show
a strong majority, as she ought, for the Ro-
publican ticket
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

closes by practically consiguing that gentle
man to torment in hell unless, in the judg-
ment day, "He who found a way to forgive
lying Peter forgives him aud has mercy on
his soul. It is small wonder that tho New
York Sun remarks Of the spectacle which Mr..
Beecher is making Of himself considering
his own past record, that it is enough ito
make Satan smile"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

The New York Sun has leading editorial
giving its reasons for believing that every
Northern state will declare against Cleveland.
The Sun thinks the tariff will be one of the
chief factors in this result, but over and above
all other issues it puts the constantly reiterated
fact that cleveland is totally untitled and
unworthy to be President"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

The Cradle of Liberty in Boston was pack
ed, almost as never before, Wednesday noon,
by an audience eager to hear Hon. John Sher-
man of Ohio, discuss the issues of the hour.
The same evening Senator Sherman address
ed a big Blaine and Logan meeting at Spring
field Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

The Ohio supreme court has decided, three
Democrats to two Republicans, that the Scott
law taxing saloons is unconstitutional. The
strictly partisan division of the court leaves
no alternative but to believe that this decision
is made in compliance with the demands of
the liuuor interests of the state and to fulfil
the promise made by the Democrats that they
would secure the repeal or abrogation of the
law
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

Q y
Dear Sir: l have the pleasure Of replying to your
note Of inquiry Of Oct. "a, 1884. am 10 Vermont
Christian minister, and am IN sense politician,
but feel deep interest in the welfare Of this
try, and observe with much BOlicitude the course
pursued by Christian In the present political ag
tation. Auti-Masons cannot consistently vote with
either Of the dominant parties, because they Ma
sonic in their makeup aud must necessarily be 40 in
their methods. They cannot consistently vote with
the Prohibition party because: a. The Presidential
candidate has not given satisfactory evidence that he
has renowned the Masonic obligations; and "a The
party itself is full Of secret-soclety Hence my
settled opinion is that the only consistent for
Anti-Masunic voters to pursue Is to withhold their
votes at the approaching Presidential election. Even
the Christian Cynosure pronounces the Prohibition
party ian utter monstrosity' Respectfully, etc,
A. II. sPBiNGsTEIN,
WW.N.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31
south Halifax.

L. c. Wilcox, who has been sick with
blood poisoning for long time, had a sargi-
cal operation performed last week by DR..
Walker OF Greenfield, Mass.
&C. c. Bell has harvested the finest lot Of
winter apples we ever saw in town. 1t is
worth ones time to pass through his cellar
and take look at his bus. Mr.. B-lls ap-
pies all grew upon nursery stock aud cJnSe
queutly is of the finest quality
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31
A Sum in Arithmetic

From the New York Tribune.
The World states that there are 70, 600 men
idle in a half dozen Eastern states. Now let
the arithmetic man of the World solve this
problem: II the late Democratic Congress,
by constant tinkering at the tariff, threw TO-
900 men out of work, how many men would
be thrown out of work if the national gov
eminent in all its departments was turned
over to the Democracy? Keep the rascals
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

duce them TO visit the rooms Of the asgocia
ton and become acquainted with its memb,ts
and its work. and also to become member
themselves (2) by making the rooms Chez,
fol aud homeike, the power TO do which b..
longs to woman alone; (3) by occasionerv
attending the receptions aud other social
gatherings Of the association, TO show their In,
terest in this branch Of the work which isbs.
lug done TO save young men and a. In
any other ways In which they may find oppor.
tunity. II is not the desire OF the association
to draw Young men from their homes. bu,
to provide TN attractive aud comfortable pl,cs
where they may spend portion Of their
time when they choose, where the innuepc, !
are elevating and refining, and where thew
will be cordially welcomed and will feel il a
privilege to be a member Of such an orpani.
cation.
THE RECORD MATCH AT OAK GROVE RANGE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31
rHE RECORD MATCH AT OAK GROVE RANGE
rrsvgnav orr
WA mrnttIeI,nrn.

-Myron Thurber OF Guilford, who biupb,
the farm formerly known as the M ior
Greenleaf place and lately owned by j. W.
Frost and d. w. Cathan, has now added /
second story to the house, built piazza GU
three sides Of it, and made many other im
provements.
e. G. johnson Is pushing his cottage
near L. A. BArney's, to rapid completion.
Postmaster Eaton is 10 occupy it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

S. A. Bailey sent an apple to this village
measuring 12b inches in circumference and
weighing l3t ounces. 1t is of the Pound
Sweet variety. Has anybody beaten it:
Mr. Hopkins and John Ready are each
putting up house on E Lyons land near
the quarry-making an opening for Others to
follow.
1t has been very sickly here with feyers
of late. but with good nurses and good doe.
tors all are cOnyalescent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31
West HaIifaE,

The ladies' benevolent society will hold
their annual meeting with MIS-. Oscar Hove
on Thursday next, afternoon and evening. 1t
is requested that there be foil attendance of
members to transact necessary business. A
cordial invitation is extended to ALL
w. E. Clark has secured the services Of
John Gray, blacksmith from Readsboro.
The bridges between B. F. Roberts's aud
William Mess have recently been put in
thorough repair, the smaller one being laid
with maple plank
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

President Arthur has appointed Secretary
Gresham to be United States Judge of the
seventh circuit district, which comprises In
diana, Illinois aud Wisconsin. Hon. Hugh
McCulooh will take Judge Gresham's place
as Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. McOul-
loch was President Lncoln's secretary for
his second term and held the Office through
Johnson's administration. He holds an I'M
disputed place as one of the ablest financiers
Of the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31
CamItridRenOrg,

w G. Stevens aud wife took advantage
OF the cheap rates TO Boston last Saturday.
returning on Monday Of this week.
Rev. A. b. Dascomb of Bellows Falls
preached here last Sunday.
School closes next Friday.
j. H. DAggett has lately lost hs lest
horse.
M SEain expects soon to move to Graf.
tou "a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31
The Duty Of Anu-WasOns in the APP
preaching Election.
The following correspondence eKplains il.
Gu1IrOnD, W., OF. q, 1884.

GuILFoRD, VI, Oct. q, 1884
Filter 4. H. SpringsieiH ~ Pontidc Mich.,-
Dear Sir; am aware that your present visit to
Vermont 10 priyy Of religious character; yet, as
religious m IN Of the American party Ia doubt
to how they ought TO vote in the coming Presidential
election, especially as attempts have been made to
draw US into the support Of the Prohibition caud-
date /, as secretary Of the Anti-Masonic Christian
Association Of Vermont and at the instance Of others
desire 10 know your opinion on the subject. Can we
consistently vote with the Prohibition party or with
either Of the other parties. As you are a seeded
Master Mason and distinguished lecturer your opin-
ion would have u special weight with US. / am, sir,
very respectfully yours, G.. W. POTTER,
seey VI. Auti-Masouic Christian AssOc'n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

lhlOh tAe Een AoAA oun'l
Mr.. Joy experiences great deal of discom-
fort in being dragged into the campaign by
Henry Ward Beecher's report of private
conversation which he alleged he heard at
Mr.. joys table. Mr.. Joy is in some degree
to blame himself. He ought TO have known
better than to ask such person as Beecher
to dine in his house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

A business mems" Cleveland parade was
held in New York city last Saturday, and it
was telegraphed all over the country that 3d.
600 men were in line, 10, 900 of them "Inde-
pendents." By actual count not over 5000
men appeared in the procession.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

In Gleus Falls, N. Y, the Temperance cit
liens and friends of prohibition recently
appointed a committee Of three clergymen,
of which Rev. Dr. Geo. b. Cow, formerly Of
Brattleboro, was one, to draft an address to
the temperance voters of the county. This
address was published last week, and it takes
the strongest possible ground in favor OF
standing by the Republican party in this
election. To secure prohibitory legislation
is laid down as an issue of paramount politi-
cal importance, and to reach this result, the
address says, only two methods are open.
zone is by adhering to the Republican party with
which the most Of us have been Identified, aud en-
deavoring to make 1t prohibitory party. The other
s to destroy the Republican party, give the national
and state governments into the hands of the Demo-
cratic party, and then upon the ruins Of the former
build up party of prohibition. These are the only
methods open to us; for the Democratic party by us
whole history as party and by its recent definite
and emphatic declaration, lie the party OF licensed
rum-selling. No friend Of prohibition can be willing
to give support to this party in any way. To do 80
is TO attack his own friends and to destroy what ne
processes to build up. The friends OF prohibition
must therefore look either to the Republican party
for success, or to new party when they have hrst
destroyed the Republican party We believe that
nothing could be more unwise than the latter policy
To destroy the Republican party is to put the hope OF
thorough prohibory legislation beyond our reach
for generation to come, II not for century
The address goes on to show that the Re
publican party is the friend of temperance
measures and that all victories for the tenn
perance cause have been won in states where
that party holds the power. No direct men
ton is made of the St. John ticket, but the
address evidently takes it for granted that &
vote cast for St. John is in effect vote fol
the Democratic ticket. 1t closes with an ap
peal as urgent as that of Mrs. Livermort
earlier in the campaign to "stand by the Re
publican party" as the only party which give
temperance people hope Of success.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

At the urgent request of Boston Republi-
cans Mr.. Blaine will visit that city next Mon
day. His presence there will be made the
occasion of one of the most brilliant demon
STATIONS ever seen in New England.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

According to the report printed in the New
York Times the next day Henry Ward Beech
er used the following language in a Cleveland
speech at Jersey City last Monday night:
If every man in New York state tonight who has
broken the seventh commandment voted for Cleve-
land, he would be elected by 1000 majority. There
are many men in Brooklyn who will say 81 have been
cumming with Cleveland at night l say to every
such man, "You were bumming on your own hook,
and so drunk that you couldn't see who was cumming
with you"
That even Henry Ward Bsecher should
have used such language seems incredible,
and it is no wonder that Ben Butler retorts
upon him in conversation with Sun report
er Il should not have believed it possible,
but as an expert in such matters Mr.. Bsecher
must know better than l." OF all the men
who have needlessly mixed themselves up in
this campaign Mr. Beecher has succeeded
more than any other in setting himself forth
in an unsavory position. OF all men he was
the last who should have made a speech like
that quoted above or who should have med
died with the charges against Clevelands pri-
vate character. As he has now made him
self appear, thousands of his friends and ad-
mirers, who heretofore have given him the
benefit of every doubt aud thrown a mantle
of charity on his record, now find it less easy
than ever before to believe in his own limo
cence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31
nm Jannary, lSS6, for SEQ.

The Phoenix will be sent to New Subscribers from
this date to Jan. l. 1885, for $780, the regular yearly
price. Hand subscriptions to our agents or the post
master in auy4own, or send direct TO this ONCE.
FRENCH A sTEDMAN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

President Arthur is reported as being con-
6dent that both Indiana and New York are
safe for the Republican ticket, and that the
election Of Blaine and Logan is assured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

Four of the Eve presidential candidates
Blaine, Butler, Cleveland and St. John-are
in New York this week, and all of them are
putting in their very best work.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31
Green River.

The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mary Aldrich next Thursday afternoon
The debate at the school-house is to-
morrow Saturday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

AN oyster supper will be served at the
Methodist church next Thursday evening frou
6 to s o'clock, followed by social time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31
THE LEGLSLATURE.
nh. Val, ru,Irc,o niII NIiIrd.


In the Senate last Friday morning the bill TO reduce
the number Of supreme court judges 90 six came up
for discussion, aud was the subject of somewhat
protracted debate. Senators Gibbs and Carney, VINO
az members Of the Judiciary committee had voted
for the bill in that committee, changed thelr
position ana spoke aud voted against the bill. Seha-
tor Gibbs said that be impression had gone ABROAD
that the work Of the supreme court had been greatly
diminished account OF the fewer number OF cases
entered on county court dockets, and he In COM
mon with others has understood such TO be the case
aud he accordingly voted for the passage Of the bill ia
the committee, but he was convinced that such was
not the case, and should vote against the bill
senator Carney said that Il humiliating enough
to feel that eminent judge Of our supreme bench
(Chief Justice PierpoiDD should die 40 poor as TO
have monument erected to his memory by the hand
Of charity without feeling in addition that we were
adding work to a class Of men already the hardest
worked of any ia the state If u true that they
sat ia court 1850 days Senator H0ltOn thOnght II was
generally understood that the work Of the supreme
court had been done practically by six judges for the
last four I've years, account Of the poor health
or Judge Pierpont and Judge Redhed, and be dtd
not think the salary insufficient, because all profess
sional men, doctors aud clergymen in Vermont were
paid less than in other states. The third reading OF
tue bill finally refused by vote of "a to s. Yeas
Senators Baxter Chaplin, Greene, Holton aud Paul !
Nays, Senators Amsden, Brainerd Brewster, Carney,
Clark, Crsty, Curtis, Day, Field, Fletcher GARFIELD,
Gibbs, Hebard, Hobson, Horton, Howe, Ide, john
son, Jones' McDuiee, Muren, Mott, Thompson and
Williams,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31
ENIx AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDAY,

day afternoon Nov. O, a. half-plst two. -Four gene
tleinon are mentioned 20 MI the vacancy occaHiOucd
by the resignation Of Judge Redhcld-Hon. L. II.
Thompson Of 1rasburgh, Hon. William II. WALKER Of
Edwards.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

on Thursday both houses passed resolutions proyid-
ing for adjournment from this, Friday, morning 10
next Wednesday afternoon, account Of the prcsi-
dental election.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-10-31

The joint assembly for the election of the judges
OF the supreme court has been postponed until Thurs
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-26
COnvuIsing a COngregafiO n.

The Rev. DR.. Charles S. Robinson
contributes TO Open Letters in the
Century, humorous protest agalns
Artistic Help in Diyine Service as too
frequently rendered by church chor,:
What Is the real purpose os the Amer.
can Board. or-ot any one of churches,
the act Of singing IN divine servlces2 Is
it to render musical thought ade.
quatelJ. or to give poetic sentiment
fitting expression ? Once whea p. l. was
preaching 10 church beside the Hud-
son river, ln May, the busiest month OF
the fishing season, gave out the hymn,
Jesus, lover of nay SOUL The leader
set it to a tune which. for the sake OF
one mans musical thought repeated
half OF the fnal line. When l heard
the first verse, l shrank with coaster
nation in lrightful prospect OF the
second; for the movement ran thus:
'Oh, receive-Oi, receive Oh, receive
my soul at last That did no harm, il
was simply unnecessary. But the
next was awful. When 1 repent it,
it will be supposed joke, although 1
am writing in sad earnest of fact
which almost destroyed my service:
Cover my defenceless head-With the
shad-wilh the shad-wlth the shadow
0i thy wing The whole congregation
stirred with irrepressible laughter. Must
we all be forced to stand tbis?'
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-26

A QUESTION IN GRAAIMAR.-ln one
of our city schools the other day tue
class in English grammar was discuss
ing the difference between the words
like and love-
Now said the teacher, we can like
a tomato, but Is 1t proper to say we can
love a tomato p
No, it Is not said fresh miss
'One cannot love tomato
why not p inquired the teacher.
Because. you know, you know, YOU
cannot-you can't-well, you can'l
hug tomato
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-26
sss'sa"Ssas d3.rsb

bic and then recover, but the men aud
women who are drifting toward the
same end, are legion. To note the
slightest symptoms, TO realize their
significance and to meet them IN time
BY the remedy which has been shown to
be most efficient. is duty from which
there can be no escape. They are
on the sure road to death who neglect
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1884-03-26

White toilets Of all kinds appear to
be more than ever the rage 10 the lash
iouable world; cream, snowdrop and
ivory being geserallv preferred to the
very trying blush or peall white shades
Of white. dress fabrics there are an
elegant aud almost endless variety.