Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1884-07-25

very desirable addition to their means Of sum.
mer recreation and enjoyment.
ANOTHER BRArrLEDoRo NvENT1oN-wH1rE's
RAPID TYrE.wR1TER on LodoaBAPH.
Mr. J. +. White, a we'll known mechanic
and inventor Of this town. assisted by his
brother, Mr.. Il. p. White, an experienced
stenographer, now Of Sioux Falls, OAK, has
been engaged for the past year or two in per
footing form of rapid typewriter capable
of the speed necessary for reporting speech
o., etc. The type-writers now in use, as il
well known, are incapable, in the hands of
the most expert operator, Of attaining
speed exceeding sixty words per minute, or
about half that requisite for reporting rap
Id speaker With Mr. Whites machine,
which he proposes 10 name the 'Logograph,
OF word-writer, a speed Of 200 TO 250 words
per minute is claimed TO be attainable in the
hands of an experienced operator. The ma
chine, which we have had the pleasure OF
seeing in operation, is smaller and more sim
pie in construction than the ordinary type
writer, weighing only three or four pounds,
and appears capable Of doing long service
The type used are the same as in tho ordina
ry machine but an ingenious yet easily in.
terpreted system of abbreviation and arrange
ment Of letters is adopted, which is the
unique invention Of Mr.. e. p. White, and
constitutes an essential feature Of the instru
ment, as by its use an entire syllable (or
word, IL short) " printed at a single stroke
on the key. board and tho number OF keys
employed is reduced to 81. On an average
only 1876 strokes are necessary to produce 100
words. The paper employed is in the form
of a narrow coil not unlike that used in re-
ceiyng telegraph dispatches, and is rowound
az fast as II passes through the writer. This
coil Of paper, after the writing has under
gone some slight correction at the hands Of
the reporter, can be placed directly in the
hands of the compostor for newspaper use
Should this invention prove in practice to be
all that II now promises II will mark an i'm
portsnt advancement in the reporters art.
REV. GEO. Z. MARTIN REsI0Ns HIS BRocKToN
CHARGE.
The following article, which we copy
from the Brockton, Mass, Daily Enterprise
of last Monday, explains itself:
''The puipt Of the First Congregational church
occupied last evening by Rev. Mr. Prentiss Of North
Mddlcboro, Who it seems, occupied Il for special
reason. The reverend gentleman said that he had
duty to perform, and amid deep silence proceeded to
read the formal resignation Of Rev George E. Martin
paFtOr Of the church. Accompanying the formal
nouee was ietiet from MI MArtln addressed 70 tne
church. in which he gave in detail the reasons leading
TO his resignation II seems that time since tho
First Presbyteran church Of St. Louis one Of the
most wealthy religious societies Of that city prevailed
upon Rev. Mr. Martin TO visit that city aud supply the
pulpit, which vacant, for two Sundays. He did
so, and well pleased were the members Of the
church that after his return to this city he
ceiyed formal call TO assume the paHtorae OF the
ciety at salary greatly in advance of what he
ceiying here. He considered the offer for n while,
and, after consultation at his residence with the on
GERS OF the First church, he nded letter to the st.
Louis church declining the position. His letter was
not received final by that church, who even went
far as 70 have two members Of the church. who were
travelling in the east call on Rev. Mr. Martin person
ally aud renew the call. This followed by further
communication bearing on the subject. The reverend
gentleman in this way virtually forced 20 give the
subject more consideration. The full details Of the
affairs Of the ST. Louis church placed in his pos
session, aud in such a manner that he convinced
that be could be Of service to the society which has
honored him with call. It Is said that the church
has had unpleasant relations with other pastors, and
that 1t had been agreed TO dissolve the society. which
IL really IN most prosperous condition. unless a IA
Yorable reply was received from Rev Mr. Martin. I'm
der these conditions he felt It his duty to resign his
Bfoekton pastorate II Is said that the salary attached
10 the pastOrate which he will accept is in the neigh
bOrhOod OF $1,000. The resignation is 10 take effect
september lst, aud Rev. Mr.. Martin will preach here
for the last time next sunday While the First church
society very reluctant 10 part With their PASTOR
yet under the circumstances they will probably yield
TO his request meeting Of the church members q
called for next Thursday evening" and at that time q
council Will be ordered to meet next week Monday.
Rev. Mr. Martin called to this church from Brat
tleboro, VI, aud installed October IL, 1888. lie
at once put new life into the society, which at the
present time IL in most hOurBhng and active cnndi-
ton Outside Of his church both Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
tin have made many friends, who will deeply regret
their departure"
1t is understood by Mr.. Martins friends in
Brattleboro that the Brockton church has re-
NAMED as unanimous in his support as when
he was called there nearly year ago
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