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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15

Paul Boyton, the noted swimmer, whose
voyage down the Connecticut in his rubber
suit few years ago il we'll remembered, per-
formed curious and fool hardy feat in New
York hArbor one night last week. Dressed
in his swimming suit he WAS rowed out
toward the British war ship Garnet, which
lay in the harbor with a boom or shield
thrown out AK a guard against torpedoes.
When somo distance from the ship Boyton
got into the water and, towing a dummy tor
pedo, sank when ntAr her, and coming up
inside the netting affixed his torpedo to ca.
BILE at the bow. He could hear the voices of
the sailors on board, but was not seen on
board until he began to swim away, when he
incautiOusly used his paddle The guard
heard him and ran to the sids Of the ship
and shouted for the swimmer to stop, or he
would FIRE. There's a torpedo at your bow, ="
the captain shouted in reply, aud then sank
out Of sight. He kept under water until he
was far away. Meanwhile the men who row
ed him from shore were waiting for BoytOn
about a quarter Of a mile away. He made
for them and sounded his bugle a. a signal.
steam launch from the Garnet followed
and overlook them. Don't shoot, shouted
Boytons party. The boats came together,
and marine drew sabre and held it at the
captains breast. "Its all an experiment,
gentlemen" said the captain. II put non
explosive torpedo at the bow of your vessel,
aud il il there now. I'll surrender IL you
want me to-" After further explanation the
Garnet's officers were convinced that no
wrong wRs intended, and allowed Captain
Boyion and his men to row for shore. Before
reaching it, however, they turned back to
make further explanations to the English
men. As they drew near the Garnet, how
ever, and spoke to the guard they were met
with III you advance step farther We will
fire." The tide brought them nearer the YES
Eel, and a voley Of blank cartridges was
fred at them. They then decided to row
aWaV
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15

Ia FABLE by hrllof, the RUSSIAN EsopJ
This fable is interesting from the fact that
it is illustrated in bas-relief on the Krilof
monument A wretched beggar carrying a
ragged old wallet was creeping along from
house to house, and as he grumbled at his lot
he kept wondering that folks who lived in
rich apartments and were up TO their throats
in money and in the sweets of indulgence
should be always unsatsied, however full
their pockets might be, and that they should
go so far often to lose all they have, while
unreasonsbly craving for, and laying their
hands on, new riches.
Here, for instance" he says, "Ihe former
master of this house succeeded in trading
prosperously and made himself enormously
rich by commerce. But then, instead of
stopping and handing over his business to
another and spending the rest of his years in
peace, he took to equipping ships for
the sea in the spring. He expected to get
mountains of gold, but the ships were
smashed and his treasures were swallowed up
by the waves. Now they all lie at the bot
tom of the sea and he has found his riches
melt away like those in dreams. Another
man became one of the farmers of the spirit
tax, and 80 gained a million. That was tri-
he /; and he wanted to double it. So he
plunged up to his ears in speculations and
was utterly ruined. In short, instances of
this are countless. And quite right .too-s
man should use discretion"
At this moment Fortune suddenly appeared
to the beggar and said 'Listen 1 have
long wished to help you. Here is a lot of
ducsts have found. Hold out your wallet
and will fill it with them, but only on this
condition All shall be gold that falls into
the wallet, but if any of it falls out of the
wallet TO the ground it shall all become dust.
Consider this well. 1 have warned you be-
forehand. 1 shall keep strictly to my COM
pact. Your wallet is old don't overload it
beyond its powers"
Our beggar is almost too overjoyed TO
breathe. He scarcely feels the ground be-
meath his feet. He opens his wallet, and
with generous hand, golden stream of ducats
is poured into il. The wallet soon becomes
rather heavy.
SIS that enough ?"
mot yet"
"Isn't it cracking?"
'Never fear"
Consider, you're quite Crpsus,"
'Just little more just add handful !"
"There, it's full Take oare-the wallet is
going to burst"
"Just little bit more"
But at that moment the wallet split the
treasure fell through and turned to dust, and
Fortune disappeared. The beggar had moth
ing but his empty wallet and remained as
poor as before.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15
How Gran, saved Lee. Neck.


New York correspondence of the Philadelphia
Times.l
The war was over. Gen. Lee and his half
starved Confederates had returned to their
desolated homes on their parole Of honor.
The victorious Northern and Western armies
under command of Grant and sherman, were
eneamped In and around Washington city.
Jefferson Davis was an inmate of easement
in Fortress Monroe aud Edwin M. Stanton
was the power behind the throne who ran
the government while secretary OF war.
Gems. Grant and Rawlins were playing a
game of billiards in the National hotel and
two civilians were indulgng in that pastime
on an opposite table. A major in the regu-
lar army entered the spacious room in hur-
ry aud whispered to Gen. Grant. The latter
laid his cue on the table saying "Rawlins,
don't disturb the balls until l return" and
hurried out Ons OF the civilians said to the
other, "Pay for the game and hurry out.
There is something up"
Gen. Grant had reached the street, where,
in front of the hotel, stood mounted senti-
mel. Grant ordered the soldier TO dismount,
and springing into the saddle put spurs "a
the horse aud rode up the avenue 80 fast as Ia
attract the attention Of pedestrians The
first civilian questioned the soldier as TO the
cause Of such sudden haste on the part OF
Gen. Grant, but wss answered with the sur
prise of one who knew nothing. The second
citizen appeared saying, What has become
of Grant p
On being told of the Generals break necl
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15

Dumley complained at the supper table of
not feeling just right. Perhaps" ventured
the landlady, your dinner didn't set we'll. "
NO" he said, sit can't be that That chick.
en- we had was fowl of too much experience
not to set we'll"
The Thought reader placed his hand on
the mans head, withdrew it aud struck him
fearful blow on the nose. When the man
got out from under the chair and asked the
reader what he hit him for, he replied, Just
as placed my hand on your head you thought
1 was fool, and don't allow any man to
think that"
The proprietor of menagerie relates that
one of his lions once had thorn taken out of
his paw by French major in Algeria. The
lion afterwRrd ran over the list of officers be-
longing to the regiment of his benefactor,
and, out of gratitude, devoured both the col
onel and lieutenant-oolonel, whose places
were then filled by the good major.
visiting minister was questioning a Sun
day school class about the man who fell
among thieves on the way from Jerusalem to
Jericho Bringing the story to a point, he
asked; "Now, why did the priest and Levite
pass by on the other sideY A scholar held
out his hand. "Well my boy, why did the
priest pass by on the other sideH" 81 know" 4"
said the lad, because the man was already
robbed"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15
THINGS or CURRENT INTEREST.
Memorial Day zee Comma nj er-in-C Chief
KOuntE's General Order.

ToLEDo, o., April 80, 1885. J
In accordance with Rules and Regulations,
May Both will be observed as Memorial Day,
As defined by resolution Of the 18th annual
Encampment, II will be kept sacred 10 the
memory of our heroic dead. Lot no idle
merry. making mar its oonseorated hours.
Twenty years have passed since our last
Grand Review. The death roll OF years has
added tens Of thousands to the half-million
graves we left behind. The daily tolling
bell the freshly -knotted Grape, the muflled
drum, the slow and solemn procession, tell
how fast our comrades join the silent ranks
above.
One by one a gallant leader languishes up
on his couch of pain, and over myriads OF
homes the death angel hovers darkly. Hal
lowed be the day that brings such solemn
thoughts as these.
Our comrades sleep we'll. To tear can dis
turb their profound slumber no perfume of
flowers can make their rest more sweet. But
wherever Memorial Day Is observed there
rises a higher ideal of American valor, a
holier care for the men who saved the Union.
Let Posts of the Grand Army every where
assemble. Enlist all loyal hearts in an OBJ
servance OF the day. Let the women and
children be invited. Let all who reverence
the flag unite in the ministration OF loyalty
aud affection. The custom Of inviting the
clergy to hold memorial services on the Sun
day preceding Memorial Day IL again com
mended, aud cOmrad,s should feel it privi
lege and duty TO attend.
Where there are no graves TO gather
around, az on the far frontier, memorial ser
vices may be held Where there are no
flowers to wrealhe, there still remains thai
perfect flower of freedom-the Red White
and Blue. Above each patriots grave may
its benediction fall.
The flowers Of love are immortal. Bs II
ours 10 cherish them in our hearts and lei
their fragrance fill our lives.
By command Of
JoHN s. KoUETz,
COt1tndDder- in Chief
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15

ride up Pennsylvania. ave. Il was decided 10
20 10 the war department and learn the cause,
II possible. Col Barrell, Of the ID regular
infantry, and husband Of Sue Denim, the act
ress, was disbursing officer In the quarter
masters department, presided over by Gen.
Rucker, and 10 the colonel one Of the civil
ians went for information. Asking him II he
knew the reason Of Gen. Grants hasty action
and II he had seen the hero Of the hour
around the department, Col. Barroll answer
ed, Yes" but was surprised at anybody's
knowledge of the event. When told Of what
had transpired in the billiard. room Of the
National hotel the colonel said "Well, as
you are aware OF the coming Of Gen. Grant
l will tell you all about IT, providing you
promise not to repeat IT,"
The promise being given, Col. Barroll
said Secretary Stanton sent for me in ref
erence to the execution of certain orders,
and while listening to his instructions Gen.
Grant came in. The Secretary greeted the
General with a pleasant Good morning,
which the latter returned and in continuation
said Mr. Secretary, l understand that you
have issued orders for the arrest of Gen. Lee
and others, and desire TO know il such orders
have been placed in the hands Of any officer
| for execution
81 have issued writs for the arrest Of all
the prominent Iebels, and officers will be dis
patched on the mission pretty soon, replied
! the secretary.
"Gen. Grant appeared cool, though labor
ing under mental excitement, and quickly
said
"'Mr. Secretary, when Gen. Ice surren.
derod 10 me at AppOmattoK Court House
gave him my word OF honor that neither he
nor any OF his followers would be- disturbed
30 long AZ they obeyod their parole of honor.
1 have learned nothing 10 cause me TO believe
that any Of my late adversarios have broken
their promise, and have come here 10 make
| you aware OF that fact and would also sug-
gest that those orders be cancelled
Secretary Stanton became terribly angry
at being spoken TO in such manner by his in
ferior officer and said
"'General Grant are you aware whom you
are talking top Rm the secretary OF war.
Quick as fash Grant answered back :
And am Gen. Grant. Issue these orders
at your peril. Then turning on bis heel Gen.
| Grant walked out OF the room AZ unconceTned
as IL nothing had happened
ut is needless to say" continued Col. Bar
roll, that neither Gen. Lee nor any Of his
soldiers we're arrested. / was dismissed from
the presence OF the secretary with the re-
mark that my services in connection with the
arrest OF the leading rebels would be dis
| pensed with until he took time TO consider,
and now wait the result OF his decision"
Like some cases in law, that decision Of
| the great war secretary was reserved for all
| time, but whether the game OF billiards be-
| tween Gems. Grant and Ravlins was ever
| played out 10 an end has never been definite
ly known, though it was suTmised that with
the aid Of consoling cigar the game was
| finished.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15
The FIOUer.Isot.

Sometimes q child will mud a little grain,
And, charmed with its live colors, run In haste
To plant IL in pot Of porcelain,
With dragons blue aud flowers fantastic chased
He goes. The root strikes snakelke either side.
Comes up from earth little tree straghtway;
Daily its hbrous feet plunge further wide.
Until the vessel shivers, on day.
The child returns. He sees, all-marvelling,
The sword-like plant wave DER the broken pot.
He fain would tear IL up; the strong stems cling
He strives; his fingers bleed; he moves 1t not.
Thus love has budded In my wondering heart.
1 thought TO SOW some spring flower but see
An aloe, whose strong roots have wrenched apart
The pot Of porcelain painted wondrously.
London SOcistg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15
Miscellany.
A LOVERS QUINTET.


DoWm she Green Lane.
Soft was the breeze on that morning in May;
Down the green lane eho went tripping along.
Apple tree, apple tree tell me, pray,
Why dees she pause In the heart Of her song7
Ia she ensnared by the Spirit Of Spring,
Hid in thy tender green boughs up above7
Dark, dancing eyes, like a bird ON the wing
Passing have greeted with signal Of lUyei
Warm was the air on that evening in June;
Down the green lane went the man and the maid
Apple tree, apple tree, hiding the moon,
Why are they lingering there in thy shaded
Are they entrapped by thy blOssOming sprite,
PeepinR from pnk-aud-wh white boughs up above
Half-stolen kisses aud words Of delight
Hasten the buds into blossoms Of Lowell
Cloudless the sky on that midsummer noon;
Down the green lane once again they have passed
Apple tree, apple tree laden so soon,
Thou kneWest all from the FIRST 10 the last
Was not the Spirit that slept In thy root,
Rising In spring to the branches above,
Budding and blooming aud now bearing fruit,
Spirit Of Nature aud Spirit Of Loye7
james Hunter MdoCulioch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15

How do love thee? Let me count the ways.
love thee 10 the depth aud breadth and height
My soul can reach when reaching out Of sight
For the end Of Being and ideal grace.
love thee to the level OF every days
Most quiet need, by sun and candlelight
l love thee freely, a. men strive for Right
j love thee purely, as they turn from Praise
love thee with the passion put to use
In my old griefs, aud with my chDdhood's faith
l love thee with love seem to lose,
with my lost saiuts--I love thee With the breath,
Smiles, tears, OF all my life el-and, IL od choose
l shall but love thee better after death.
Fronl ihe Inrtmlufse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15
Perfect Day.

We went together mp the side
OF some far hill, on that far day;
Where, In the grass, clear streamlets glide,
Where hickerng shadows softly play
Ah mel
That this should be but one long memory
brook was singing in the sun,
A. n u strove our lips 10 teach
Some secret of iis waters run,
Some words that scarce md sound In speech
And 80
We drank Love's cop, and listened 70 ita how.
My sweet, We fingered near the stream
TIL melting gold turned all 10 gray;
And now IL only seems a dream
The memory of that perfect day.
Thus pass
Loves hours, like bresth-stains breathed upon
a glass. -AHthe Year Round.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15

The most pathetic thing in Mrs. Clusters
book, Boots and Saddles" which is just
now finding thousands of delighted readers
in all parts of the country, is her recital OF
the pledge which General Custer exaoted OF
his officers and confirmed by their most sol
emn observation, namely, that in case OF his
or their capture by the Indians when she was
with them, she should be shot dead on the
spot before being permitted to fall into the
hands of the savsges. This pledge, she says,
was we'll known to her during her equestrian
excursions with the General.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15
Make HENSLAY

Hog Cholera &c Sold everywhere, or aeni y mh 9 Il ~
stamps Furnished price " uOi by tlai t1o
Cireuiars free. l. 81 JOHNSON a CO., Boston, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15
Business Garns.

y. WILDER,
a. Manufacturer of BOOK CASES, DESKS, &c.
PICTURE FRAMES a specially.
shop in OF RcfoTmer Oilice,.... . Bratteboro Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15

IAMEs N. TYLER,
- WilistOn Block, Brattleboro, VT,
Practices in all the COURTS makes collections promptly
aud invests money on Western mOrtg tgAgea.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-15

II is a well-knOwn fact that most OF the
Horse and Cattle Powder sold In this ooun-
try Is worthless; that Sheridan's CONDITION
Powder is absolutely pure and very valuable
Nothing ON Earth will make hens
lay like Sheridan's Condition Pow
der. Dose, one teaspooniul 10 each pint o.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22

Roys Rubber Coats $1.25
 STEVENS x BROOKS.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22

Borazel-the true remedy for nasal catarrh
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22
SeasonabIe-Borazel.

Sealskin sacques cheaper than ever at
 STEVENS 8, BROOKS.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22

A COMPETENT German girl for general house. -A work. Must be neat and tidy. To such a one good home will be found. Wages $11 per month. Address ttM
 oc21 2t+ Courier Office Citv
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22

KNOW HIMSELF, by reading the ''Sci- enee of Lffe,,, the best medical work ever pub lished, for young and middle aged men.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22
wsstsrn Chinese rreub1e..

WAsHrNdToN; Get, Ex-Governor Squire, of Washington Territory has sent to tie In terior department report of the anti -Chi- nese riot in Squak Valley, in which several Chinese hop-pickers were killed. He says there is considerable agitation in other parts Of the territory against the Chinese, but no other acts of violence have been reported. The parties who murdered ths Chinese in Squak Valley have been indicted and Gov e+nor Squire says he apprehends no further trouble unless atf attempt is made to release the prisoners at the time Of their, tTial in which case he feels that he has sufficient mil itary at hand to preserve the dignity of the faw ff1d bhe peace.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22
A PREMIER AssAssINAT
Denmarkss Ruler Fired at Twice by A Crank Who Says His Motive Was fri laL
HeayvNevv york Failure.

NEW YORK, Oct. 21.-The liabilities of Morton c. Warren, lace importer at AT Greene street, who failed to-day, are $175,- 900; assets s125, ,00O. He has preferred claims of $107, ,716, the largest being that of Edward ordway, sso,eso. Mr. Warren had carried on his business since 1875, and his house probably led the trade in fancy hand kerchiefs and lace goods. The failure was en- tirely unexpected and was due to slackness in the demand for Warren's goods during the past year or two.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22
FAITH HEALERS CONVENE. Representatives From London and Other Points Hold Session in Phil-

PHILADELPHIA, Oct e1.-Abott one hun dred and twenty-five men and women whose religious feeling has carried them to a belief in divine cure answered the call for Chris ing at Institute Es11 to commune upon the power of the Holy Spirit to arfest disease. Rev. Dr. J. W. Clifton was made chairman, and opened the proceedings with prayer. Carrie L. Judd, of Buffalo, made an address. Mrs Baxter of the Faith Home in London was present and spoke reassuring her audi ence of the power of the divine ruler to to eradicate disease through faith.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22
A Decorous and Fair-mInded Cat.


 1T once had a cat who always sat at the dinner table with me, and had his napkin round his neck, and his plate and some fish. He used his paw, of course, but he was very particular, and behaved with extraordi nary decorum. When he had finished his fish sometimes gave him some of mine.
 "One day he was not to be found when the dinner bell rang, so we began without him Just as the plates were put round for the entree, puss came rushing up stairs and sprang into his chair, with two nice in his mouth Before he could be stopped he drop ped mouse on his own plate, and then one on mine He divided his dinner with me as had bivided mine with him."
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22
BURIED UNDER BRICKS.

House I'm Chicago while Be1nG
 Moved Collapses and Bur1es Work
 men Beneath It.
 CHICAGO, Oct. 21.-A two-story frame cot tage 1t 1 ,425 Wabash avenue which was being moved back from the front to the real of the lot, collapsed late this afternoon @and buried four people, two of whom were taken out dead One of the killed was named Hillman, workman employed on the struc- ture, the other was stranger who went to work on the building this morning. Mrs. Lizzie Hope, who lived on the second floor, had her collar bone crushed and leg broken. The building had been raised on screws SC that . brick base might be built under it. With no warning save 8 moments creaking it toppled forward and almost totally col lapsed. The workmen were caught by the heavy timbers on which the cottage rested. Their bodies were taken to the morgue.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22
x...or cunpowaer Explode.

ST. LOUIS, Oct. 21.-A terrible explosion occurred in the grocery of Petit & Luntz in Mexico, Mo, about o'clock this morning, and in about two hours some $50, ,000 worth of property was burned to the ground. The fire was caused by the explosion of three kegs of gunpowker. It is not known how the ignition took place.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22
Orders For Ammunifi0fii.

LONDON. Oct. 21.-Orders have bee re- ceived at Woolwich arsenal for 10000, GOO tounas of ammunition and 10000 rifles to be sent to India for the use of the expedition against Burmah
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22

In the criminal court, Charlestown, N. G., two negroes, Nelson Stewart and Anderson Davis. who robbed the residence of s. G. Strickland were sentenced to be hanged on November %.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-10-22
He Took RIorphiffes

WILMINGTON, Oct. 21.-A man about sixty years of age giving his name as M. Hoyt of New York arrived at the Clapton House at 5:30 on Monday afternoon and requested the clerk to givs him $ room Yesterday his door was found loekoaj but no Alarm was given. This morning the room Wa5 epened and Hoyt was found lying in stupor on the bed. bottle labelled "Morphia-100 pills.' and with the name of "McKesson & Robbins, Manufacturing chemists, New York;" and containing ten pills was lying by his side. A physician was summoned, but could render no assistance. At o'clock this afternood Hoyt's death was considered articles of clothing fu q small valise, but no papers. It is evidently q casa of sricids.