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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

Geo. A. Brown has sold Isaac Houston
place, about halfway between this village
and Cages mills, to Charles II. Wyman,
Price $500. Mr. Houston has bought a
house and lot Of four acres from the CLARK
farm" Of johnson q Gay, whore be proposes
to start a fruit nursery and market garden.
The twenty five mile race at the rink
Saturday evening between Mr.. G.. e. Turner
OF Brattleboro and Harry Elliott of Bellows
Falls, for purse Of $40 was holly contest
ed. The race was won by Elliott who came
out four laps ahead. Time, two hours and
seven minutes.
-Messrs. II. W. Church, A. f. Holden
and DR.. o. NJ. George have purchased pa
per mill at Livingston, N. Y. about 40 miles
below Albany on the Hudson. They will
make tissue paper. Messrs. Church and
Holden will leave next Monday to take pos
session.
The entertainment committee Of + H.
Stoughton Post have in preparation the FIVE
act drama entitled The Streets Of New
York, to be rendered by local talent at IN
ion hall, Friday and Saturday evenings, Feb
10 and l4.-Times.
The Rockingham Transcript has sus-
pended publication, and it il stated that A.
w. Mcdonald, its editor, has been held for
trial at the March term OF the county court
on charge Of fraudulent'y NOR gAging his
Office furniture, fixtures, etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30
MORE DYNAMITE IN LONDON
Two E1plo',on. IN abe House IISS.s , Of Com

Two Explosions In the House Of COm.
mons and one IN the white Tower.
The latest and most disastrous Of the Sc
ries Of explosions by which the people Of
London have been startled occurred last Sat
urday afternoon, when three explosions took
place almost simultaneously, two in the Hous-
es Of Parliament and one in tho Tower Of
London. In each case the damage done was
great, though in none did 1t amount to the
total destruction Of the portions Of buildings
attacked. As Saturday is favorite day with
visitors, there were large crowds present at
each of the famous places, and as oonse-
quence about 80 men, women and children
were injured, some Of them so seriously that
their wounds may result in death. Several
arrests we're made Immediately after the ex-
posions, but against only one Of the persons
arrested was there evidence enough TO war
rant detention. As matter Of fact, the po-
lice are all at sea in their efforts to locate the
responsibility for the explosions. 1t is need
less to say that the excitement in London aud
throughout England is intense. Below we
give dispatches detailing in brief the particu
lars of the several explosions.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30
DUN TlfPrutou,

Rev. NJ. II. Wells is preaching this win
ter series of excellent sermons He is an
interesting speaker and makes his sermons
impressive and effective. Few pastors read
scripture and hymns better than Mr.. Wells
The church choir, also, perform an import
ant part in public worship and their singing
is commendable. For small town, this has
quite number of good singers and good
musicians
Some eight or more young persons have
formed a magazine or reading club, and are
thus making right improvement OF spare
time. Would that their numbers might be
largely increased, for in what way can leisure
hours be better employed than in obtaining
useful knowledge
The social gathering in district No 3
was held last week at Charles Reeds house.
The company, 80 in number furnished re-
freshments as usual.
Randall, the veteran butcher at the Cen
tire, has killed 40 hogs and 5 beeves during
the present season Of butchering, as report.
ed to the public. Abbot Sargent, the butch.
er OF ''Shsd Plains" has made a still better
record in the same line OF business He
killed 30 hogs for one man alone, aud so
sheep aud Is hogs for another. His highest
record in any one day was 20 sheep and C
hogs, and the total number OF hogs killed at
the present time will exceed a hundred, with
more orders to follow His full record is so
sheep. over 100 hogs, / beevas, cats and
"coon" MIX
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

for Mr.. Sargent, a fur-lined cloak for Mrs,
Sargent, dress pattern for the old lady and
useful presents for the children. With this
last arrival there must have been 250 present.
After some hand shaking, Col. Hooker called
the people to order and in behalf of the East
village friends Of the family, presented, in 1T
ting terms, the gifts they bad brought. The
Rev. Lewis Grout who solemnized the mar
rage between them six years ago, in well cho-
sen words presented the gifts Of their more
immediate neighbors and friends. Col. Has
kins, in behalf Of Mr.. Sargent and his family
and at their request, briefly returned to all
those assembled most sincere and heartfelt
thanks. About ten o'clock the older portion
of those bled left for home, but many
Of the younger ones remained tripping the
light fantastic toe until broad daylight
"A correspondent at the west village writes
in criticism of the recent statement 10 The
Phuuix regarding the complaint against the
post-ofiice management ~ saw Ia your
January 9th number that all the complaint
the writer could learn of was the stamping Of
postal cards on the written side but there
were more serious reasons for complaint,
which will be brought to light soon"
The young mems debating soci,ty Of
Glenwood seminary will give public enter
tainment at Academy hall on Friday evening,
Feb. 6, to which all are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

The London explosions have developed a
strong sentiment in favor of strict govern
ment surveillance of the manufacture of all
dangerous explosives. The New York Graph
ic, for instance, says that the government
should possess a record of all dynamite made,
by whom made and for what purpose made.
A very high tax should be placed upon it,
Its shipment from one point to another should
only be permitted upon the certificate of
government officers. The burden of proof
should be placed upon the maker and ship
per that the purpose for which it is intended
is legitimate. A bill has been introduced in
the New York legislature which is stronger,
and probably better, than the Edmunds bill
in the United States Senate. 1t not only pro-
hibits, under penalties, dealing in nitro or
chlorate explosive compounds for purposes of
destroying life and property, but makes it
felony to contribute or solicit money or other
property for their manufacture, sale, trans
portation or use for such purposes. 1t also
regulates the traffic for any and all purposes,
making permit necessary and record Of
the persons engaged in it, and of all to whom
1t is sold, or for whom it is transported
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30
The CowardIy Dynamiter,.

1t is entirely safe to say that no true friend
OF Ireland is responsible for the dynamite
explosions in London last Saturday. So uni.
Versal is the feeling of horror and detestation
which this worse than barbarous act has
aroused, that sympathy for the cause of the
Irish is for the time being lost in feeling of
eIecration for the perpetrators of these
crimes. The wiekedness of the performance
cannot be over-stated For men who show
their hand and make an open, stand up fight,
the natural sentiment of humanity compels a
certain respect, no matter how mistaken their
cause but for those who meanly strike in
the dark, and run before the blow falls, one
can have only detestation. Especially is this
true II the lives of innocent and unsuspeotinR
women and children are jeoparded ty the
eoWardly act. The methods of the Russian
Nihilsts, who aim all their blows at the
cars head, and scorn to plan for their own
safety and escape, are models of civilized
warfare when compared with the cowardly
work done in London last Saturday. II ia TO
the credit of the people OF the United States
that the action already taken in the Senate
correctly voices their sentiment upon these
outrAges against our common humanity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30
Aonth Nenfanr.


Mrs G. p. Bailey was on Monday called
to Claremont, n. H., by the illness of her
mother, who resides there
Samuel Morse has been confined 10 the
house for several days by sickness.
News of the sudden death of Ambrose Al
drieh, native Of this town but for many
years past resident of Boston, reached here
Tuesday evening. He was in usual health up
to within few moments Of his death, which
occurred about IL O'Clock Sunday evening.
The marriage of Geo. B. White of Fay
etteville to Nellie A. Perry Of this village oc.
CURED at the residence of the brides father,
n. b. Perry, on Wednesday, the ceremony
being performed by Rev. GEORGE n. Green.
The bride wore trained dress Of cream white
satin and brocade, trimmed with Point-de-
Venice lace. Immediately after the ceremony
Mr.. and Mrs. White left for bridal trip to
Boston, New York and other places.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

For NEW ORLEANS. The managers of the
Norfolk Route" announce reduction of
fares over their lines, from Boston TO New
Orleans aud return, TO $50 90. By this route
passengers go from Boston to Norfolk, Va.
by steamships of the Merchants and Miners
transportation company. From Norfolk they
have the choice Of Ave railroad routes over
which they may go to New Orleans, and a
different route may be chosen for the return
trip, if desired. These several routes include
the Piedmont Air Line, the Chesapeake Il
Ohio, the Seaboard Air Line, the Atlantic
Coast Line, aud the Virginia, Tennessee a
Georgia Air Line. The sea voyage from Bos
ton to Norfolk is sure to be made with all the
comfort that slaunch and well.appointed
steamships can afford, and by a judicious
choice of railroad routes from Norfolk aud re-
turn the finest scenery aud the largest and
most interesting cities in Virginia, Kentucky,
Tennessee, Georgia, Louisiana aud the Caro-
linas may be seen at tue travellers laisure.
The round trip tickets allow for 10 days in
transit, aud ara good until June Is next. Mr..
O. p, Gather, 22O Washington street, Boston,
soliciting agent for the Norfolk route, will
give full information on application by letter
or otherwise. From personal experience we
unhesitstingly recommend this route as one
in every way attractive, expeditions aud de-
sirable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30
TOWnahend.

Owing to the severe storm last Wedues-
day, the sale of the Churchill farm, with farm
ing tools, carts, sleds, ETC., was postponed to
Wednesday, Feb. 4, at l O'Clock, at ooombs's
hotel.
AT the meeting of the W. O. t. U. held
Tuesday afternoon, Mrs. NJ. f. Colburn was
appointed superintendent of the Band of
Hope 1t was arranged to hold parlor social
at the house of the superintendent of draw
ing-room work, Mrs. NJ. E. Hastings, on Fri.
day evening, Feb, G. Those interested in
temperance work, and who wish TO avail
themselves of the privilege OF paying 10 cents
for cake and coffee, are cordially invited.
E. j. Knapp will adopt the ready-pay
system after Febl. II customers would pay for
their goods In any reasonable time, and not
regard a dun as an odense, this step would be
unnecessary.
Wednesdays storm was the most severe
OF any up to the present time. 1t was very
cold, aud the wind and drifting snow seemed
almost equal to Western blizzard.
The drama "Rebeoca" will be given at
Academy hall next Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings by 10 young ladies' OF Townshend,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30
Jacksonville.
-Sleighing very hue.

-SleighiDg very hue.
The mercury Of late has ranged from
zero to 20o below.
-Whooping cough and canker-rash have
pretty much disappeared.
"A. E. Gates, who has been out with the
G. W. Henry troupe for a while, has returned,
aud on Thursday of each week will pass
through West Halifax selling oysters.
"A foot Of snow fell on the 2Sth inst.
s. d. Faulkner has sold his farm to A. J.
Faulkner, who has carried it on for a few
years past The price was about $4,000. A
portion Of the wood-lot on the home farm and
30 acres Of pasture aud wood-lot in Halifax
still remain uDsold.
w. P. Jones has had consigned to him by
n. l. Hawley Of Brdneboro an assortment Of
fine imported and New York made cloaks,
which will be on sale in the parlors Of the
Glen House next week-Feb. 3, 6 and T. The
chance will be rare one to choose a stylish
and irst-cass garment from a large stock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

-"Render unto CB saT, etc. :" therefore
the statement made in this column last fall
that our former pastor, Rev. W. W. Mason,
was the author Of the interesting letters to
the Christian Union signed "Obssrver, q"
should be corrected. The mistake arose
from the space usually allotted to that In
and about Boston" correspondent being filed
one week with a sermon reported by Me-. Ma
son. observer" is Rev. S.acy Fowler east
ern representative of the Pullman Office. Mr..
Mason contributes regularly only to the Gold
en- Rule and furnishes reports OF sermons
etc, among them. He now resides in Ever.
EFT, Mass. n.
ABOUT THE SAVINGS BANK AND ITS NEW BUILD
ING.
For the especial benefit of your CORE.
spoudent IN" and the general information
OF the public allow us 10 say that the prom
Use made at the dedication OF the Windham
county savings bauk that the cost of said
building should be made known, has been
kept not only in spirit but to the very letter.
The building committees report to the board
OF directors at their annual meeting showed
not only the cost Of the building, but the
amount paid to each individual for labor. with
the total cost Of labor, also the total cost Of
material. And TO any one desiring particu-
lar information in regard to any Of these
matters the building committee will gladly
answer any questions The past year has
been one Of the most prosperous in the life
OF the insti uiio !, and It was never in a bet
ter condition than at the present time, rs will
be seen by reference to the auditors report
published elsewhere in this issue of The
Ph1uix.
n. b. The new bank building cost SG65O
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

The ladies' benevolent society will meet
with Mrs. A. J. Tucker On Thursday, Feb
5.h, afternoon and evening.
The auction sale OF A. NJ. V. Higer's
property, advertised for Jan. 22d was post
poned on account Of tho weather to Saturday,
Jan. 81.
One Of our young ladies has organized a
Sunday school, to be held in the school-house
every Sunday, beginning with last Sunday.
II IL praiseworthy undertaking, and II IL
hoped she may receive such assistance as will
enable her to make the school sufficiently in
lerestinR 10 continue all winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30
WIIIIansVIIIe.

Next Sunday evening, at the Universalist
church, there will be praise and conference
meeting at O'Clock.
The 6rst Of the week ice houses we're fill.
ed with ice Of good quality and a foot or more
In thickness.
Last Thursday we lad the pleasure OF
riding after the ancient nag owned by Mrs.
W. II. Morse of POndville, which will be 33
years old next spring, but is plump. hale and
hearty, and in good order. We wish all equines
might be as well cared for, and their days
prolonged.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

Albert Lee brother of Mrs. H. @ Milling
ton, who has been stopping at H. @. Millidg.
toms during and since the death and burial OF
bis mother, has left town for his home in
Wisconsin.
-Cbas. S. Chase and family, who have
been very sick with diphtheria, are Gonzales.
cent. There are quite a number of others
very sick on account Of the sudden changes
OF the weather. Stafford has been very
sick with the kidney complaint.
H n. Hi1 has sold about 16 acres Of bis
land in Sadawgs village, it being the south
western part of his farm, to DIR. Stafford, who
intends to erect upon it suitable buildings for
his future residence Price S11OO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

-Chas. Daniels Of Chicago is visiting in
town.
The number Of patrons OF the rink con.
tinues TO increase, last Saturday evenings as
sembly being the largest of the season. Sew
eral large parties from out of town have tried
the floor, which is pronounced second in ex-
cellence only to the management
JAS. Zuill has a turnip on exhibition at
Walkers store which weighs 10! lbs.
John Eastman, who broke his leg recent
ly, is now quite comfortable, and may recov-
er Notwithstanding his IS years. ~
Prof. Tenney has two singing schools at
Rutland and two at Pittsford, besides one at
home, each week.
Joseph Page and family have moved to
Dummerston.
The band expect to repeat their dramatic
entertainment in about two weeks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

When the old Liberty Bell" reached Beau
voir, Miss, last Monday, on its way to New
Orleans, there was crowd at the railroad
station and JEFF Davis was sent for to make a
speech. On his arrival he said that he had
got up from a sick bed to welcome 1.-THE glo-
rious old bell" He hoped it would accom-
plish its hsrmonizing mission in its journey
across the states, and said ''lhe time had come
when reason should be substituted for pas.
sion, and when men who fought in support
of their honest convictions should do justice
to each other" His little granddaughter was
lifted up to clasp the bell and kiss it. On its
arrival in New Orleans it was received with
enthusiastic demonstrations
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

The production of gold in the mines of this
country the past year was greater than in 's3
by $500, 600. The total amount was $50. 8O7,
100
~. Dow and others demand of the Maine
legislature numerous amendments of a very
severe character to the prohibitory liquor law.
southern Democratic paper complains
that 1t seems to be impossible for a Demo.
cratic senator to enjoy private game of pok.
eI in Washington without the rumor being
circulated that his absence is owing to his
having been summoned to Albany to help in
the cabinet-making business
Two London newspaper correspondents
were among the first persons killed in Gen.
Stewards recent battle in Africa
Mrs. Garfield has been sued for S25. OOO
damages by Cleveland woman who was run
over by Mrs. Gar6sd's horses and carriage
last December and claims to have received
serious injuries by the accident.
The Central Vernon. company received 80
few responses to their proposition to run a
Pnllman sleeper TO New Orleans, via Chicago,
starting Feb. 3, that the project has been
dropped. Most of the travel from this sec.
ton goes via Washington, it is said.
Among the minor Inconvenience due to
the compulsory coinage of silver dollars is the
cost of caring for them. The secretary of the
treasury is now called upon to decide what
shall be done with some 40, 900, 600 of the sill.
YER dollars with which the sub treasury at
San Francisco is overlooking. As these weigh
about 1000, 600 pounds, or over 900 tons,
the transportation ia no slight matter. It will
cost the government 800, 900 to get them TO
Washington, where alone there is any room
for them.
The new Billings library of Vermont
university at Burlington will be dedicated at
commencement in June. 1t is of Longmead-
ow stone, lG5 feet long, 40 by 60 feet wide,
and contains reading room 40 by A. The
main book-room is 90 by Al. The capacity
OF the building is 1901 900 volumes, the uni
Versity library now containing about 80, 900
volumes. The librarians room is in the cen
ter OF the building, and there are also several
rooms for special studies in the building.
The gift of 100000 by Frederick Billings
OF Woodstock for the erection of this spa.
clous and FIRE proof building Is the most con
sPlcuous and munifcent gift ever received by
the university.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

Socialists RejOicinr.

A meeting of socialists was held in Chicago
Sunday afternoon, at which those who spoke
advocated the free use of dynamite and the
indiseriminate taking of human life. A me-
gro woman, wife of the rabid socialist, A. r..
Parsons, presided. O. s. Griffin, in reply to
the argument that the use of dynamite led 10
the sacrifice of the innocent, said it was nee.
essary for the innocent to suffer In order 10
accomplish good. This explosion had dem.
onstrated that socialists could safely 20 into
large congregations in broad daylight and ex.
plode their bombs. 1t meant that the poor
people were taking an equal share in the AZ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30
CRuflRrftlRenOrr.

"A party from this place skaied at the
Grafton rink last Saturday evening.
Mrs. A. A. Wyman has been spending q
week at her fathers in Brookline
About 80 couples attended the calico ball
at Wizards ball on the evening of the 2Sd
Rev. G. F. Chaplin preached at the Con-
gregatioual church at Bellows Falls last Sun
day, the usual service here being omitted.
Melvin Swain, who bought farm in
Grafton last fall. has moved back and occu-
pies the Whitney tenement D.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30
IIaIIfnX.
MEETING OF THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY oil
FICERs ELECTED.

MEETING OF THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY Of
FICERs ELECTED.
The Halifax agricultural society held its
adjourned annual meeting Jan. l7th. The
farmers IN town were quite well represented,
aud nearly all came with belief that agri-
cultural fairs are a benefit to any community
or town where stock raising or agriculture is
made an occupation. Vigiant and enterpris-
ing farmers were satisfied that the few fairs
held by the society have made a decided i'm
provement, not only in the blood and looks
OF stock, but also in the demand, sales and
prices. We admit that in the best conduct
ed societies there will be instances where
stock or articles are misrepresented, either
through Ignorance or selfish motives. Per.
haps some committee may prove Incapable
through deficiency of judgment or iutegri-
ty, and stock or articles will not receive care.
full and proper attention or their Just due in
regard to premiums, but il is an axiom that
the real value of our stock or worth of our
articles will not be diminished With an in
tention TO conduct aud manage the future
fairs with az much justice and uprightness as
possible, it was decided to hold fair next
fall, and the following officers were chosen
for the year ensuing
President, W. W. Stoves vice president, L. B.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30
Wen Rrat.Ieboro.
Mr. AND MRS s. s. sARGENT's SIXTH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY.

NM AND Mhs B. b. sAhoENTb SIXTH WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY
Last Friday evening was the sixth mar.
rage anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel s.
Sargent of West Brattleboro. II had been
the intention of their many friends to haze
given them a surprise year ago, but owing
to the illness OF Mr.. sargents mother, the
widow of Uncle Luther Sargent, it was post.
poned to this time. At an early hour his
friends and neighbors, living in aud about
West Brattleboro, assembled at his hospitable
dwelling bringing with IN ,m many tokens OF
their esteem, to wit; three pieces of silver
ware, hanging lamp, two fine cut-glass de-
canters, bridal cake, with other useful and
substantial articles too numerous to mention.
Sam has many friends, and 1t seemed as
though the house was too small for more.
But about half past eight o'clock some thirty
of his friends from the East village came
crowding toto the house bearing with them
their gifts which consisted of a lounge, an
easy chair buffalo robe, buffalo overcoat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-30

Col John B. Mead, 10 charge of the Yer
mont exhibit at New Orleans, writes under
date of Jan. % that the exposition is just as
Stunning magnificent proportions, though much
remains to be done. Most of the states have
their exhibits in order, but that from Yer
mont is still far from complete, owing to rail.
road delays A Rutland Herald correspond
ent says that the state appropriation of $4,000
has already been used up, and that the $4,000
expected from the exposition fund is not
forthcoming