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enough besides to make up majority. This
partially for Senator Sherman was not ao-
counted for other than that Mr.. Blaine felt
confident that Sherman would appreciate and
return the favor thus given. The Blaine wor-
kers went to Chicago expecting to see John
Sherman nominated. With that end in view
a movement was made to get the Eimunds
delegates to go solidly for Sherman. Meetings
and consultations without number we're held.
It was found that part Of them would do 80,
but others declared their intention Of going
to Arthur when break came. This was es-
pecally 20 in Massachusetts,, Rhode Island
and Vermont almost to a man. Mr.. Ed
munds's friends offered to vote for Hawley,
but this the Blaine managers would not hear
to. Their instructions we're to beat Hswley
anyway. Otherwise he would have been nom
mated almost at the outset. But the Sher-
man combination could not be made to work
because some Of the Edmunds delegates be-
lieved that it was in Blaine's interest. The
Hawley movement would have succeeded, but
when Mr. Blaine refused to countenance il
the only hope Of a compromise was broken,
and the fight settled down to a contest be-
tween Blaine and Arthur.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
Commissioner Gregory on CIeveIRnd's
civil Service Letter,

The recent criticisms by some Republican
members of Congress upon Gov. Cleveland's
civil service letter we're made the topic of an
Associated Press interview with Prof. j. NJ.
Gregory of the civil service commission at
Washington, Tuesday. He said: II have
read carefully Gov. Cleveland's letter to
George William Curtis and it seems to me
the honest expression of sincere and settled
conviction, with no hidden meaning and con-
templsted sfterthought. The paragraphs re-
lating to those who have used their places
for party purposes, which to some of his
critics appear to be a designed loophole for a
wide partisan prescription, are altogether too
large and plain for such a construction. They
are 80 open, frank and fearless a. to forbid
all thought of their hiding any sinister aud
malignant meaning. 1t is true that by a
strained Interpretation of these paragraphs a
large number of the Republicans in office
might be brought under condemnation and
ousted from their places aud this would
probably be true also of the thousand Dem
ocrats who have doubtless gained Office al
ready under civil service rules and Who prob
ably supported by word and vote the candi.
dates of their party To charge the Presi
dent elect with intending such a proposition
is 10 accuse him Of having used the most
heartless irony in letter addressed to some
of his most influential supporters, the fore
most friends of civil service reform and of
his prospective administration "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
THE RECORD MATCH AT OAK GROVE RANGE,
Wet RrattIeboro.

During the rain and thaw OF Tuesday
the ice broke up and came down Milestone
brook making jam II or 20 feet high near
William Winslows. This turned the water
of the brook into the ditch by the side of the
road and it came down in a torrent with
cakes of loose ice until they damned against
S. S. Sargent's house. This turned the cur
rent into the road where it was two or three
feet deep down as far as Sargent's fiat near
Mrs. Streeters. This water ran through Mr..
Sargents barn yard and on both sides of his
house all OF Tuesday night. The next morn
ing the peighbors went TO work and finally
got q channel started through the jam SO
that the current returned to itssnatural course.
No serious damage was done beyond the leav-
ing of large cakes of ice to be cleared out of
the road.
Some gossip concerning our post Office
has been occasioned by recent visit from
U. s. Inspector Lamsou, the only occasion
for it, so far as We learn, being a complaint
made by certain parties that postal cards
passing through the office had been stamped
upon the wrong side, thus obscuring the
writing. The fact that other parties are sup
posed to have an itching for the postmaster
ship with its perquisites (amountiDg, it is
said, to some $500 annually of course has
its effect in keeping discussion alive, but, SO
far as We learn, there is no general disaffeo-
ton with the present manage ment of the Of
fee.
A disgraceful alteration took place last
Sunday evening, between two of our citi-
zens who resided in the same house, in con-
sequence of which one of them was placed
under temporary arrest and has since remov.
ed with his family to other quarters Strong
drink Is supposed to have been the inspiring
cause, as usual in such cases.
On Monday afternoon a number of the
relatives OF Mr.. aud Mrs. WIN. WinslOw re-
minded them of the 30th anniversary of their
marriage by presenting them with nice easy
chair after having partaken of a bountiful
dinner. In the evening their neghbors aud
friends 10 the number of about 80 spent a
few hours in social enjoyment with them, al
so leaving substantial tokens of their regard.
The week of prayer is being observed by
both churches.
Both schools -Glsnwool seminary and
the district sohool-are prosperipg
r. T. Blodgett has sold one half Of bis
butohering business to John Barney.
The icy state of the roads and sidewalks
has, for several days past, made pedestrian
ism a difficult and dangerous business.
Israel Woods record shows 81 inches of
snow and 81 inches of rain in December
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
MINOR NOTES.

The latest ne VS. from Chief Justice Waite
is to the effect that he is growing better and
expects to be out after two or three pleasant
days.
George A. futile of Rutland, founder of
the Rutland Herald and one of the leading
citizens of the town, died there on Sunday at
the age of Co. He bad been in poor health
for some years.
The eldest son of the Prince of Wales at.
tanned his majority yesterday.
Senator Morrill, spoke at length in the sem
ate on Wednesday in opposition to so-caled
reciprocity treaties, having no possible basis
of reciprocity, with inferior nations, inyolv-
ing the surrender of enormously unequal sums
OF revenue.
The money invested in mining and manu-
featuring industries of the South in 1884 ag-
gregates the enormous sum of SlO5, 2G9, 800,
divided among IA states.
Buckner's bill TO suspend the coinage of
silver dollars for three years was tabled in
the House on Wednesday, thus dsposing of
the silver question for this Congress.
Roland NJ. Squire, who has been made
commissioner of public works Of New York to
succeed Hubert o Thompson. was born in
Springfield, this state, and IL a years old.
He and Mayor Edison of New York formed a
friendship as schoolmates in Chester. which
has always lasted. Mr.. Squire began to prac
tice law in Boston, aud for several years was
partner of ex collector Simmons. lie retired
three years ago and went TO New York to
live.
New York people are puzzled to know
whether Gov Clevelands resignation leaves
them with governor ora Acknowledgements
The constitution is so loosely worded that it
is uncertain whether Lieut.. Gov. Hill becomes
governor, or remains lieutenant governor with
the executive duties imposed upon him.
Practically it makes no difference except with
regard to the salary and certain duties belong
ing to the lower office.
prominent government official says that
when in New York few days ago he learned
that five physicians had been called in con.
sultation to examine the state of Gen. Grants
health, and had arrived at the conclusion that
the general was completely broken down ply
sically and required absolute rest.
The defeat of the Draw baugh party in the
great telephone suit tried in New York does
not leave the Bell company in undisputed
possession of the field There are other suits
pending in which the parties are the Bell
company and the supporters of McDonough,
whose claims were at first upheld at the pat
ent office in the interference cases decided not
long ago, and afterward rejected upon appeal
and review. 1t is said that the McDonouRh
company will soon establish telephone lines
in New England. -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
Local Intelligence.
Announcen ents,

On Wednesday evening last highly instructive an
interesting lecture the human ey It's diseasesthe
use and abuse Of spectaces was delivered by z. s.
Franks, NJ. d. oculis aud opticlan, late Of the New
York Eye Inhrmary and Hospital for diseases Of the
Eye aud Ear. 70 clearly described the nature and
properties Of light with lie relations to vision and gave
minnie description Of the anatomy Of the eye, both In
health and disease. He then proceeded to show the
manner IN which speetacies injured or improved the
sight which was practically exhibited on some we'll
contrved mechanical models also the superior advan
tages Of bis own Uniform Focus spectaoles over all
Others The doctor may be consulted on diseases Of
the eye at the residence 81 Mrs. HoughtoD, No.
20 High street, Brateboro for few days, where he
has assortment Of his famous spectaoles sale,
which he accurately adjusts to the eye, from an exam
inaton Of that organ alone The doctor is favoraby
and well-known "a to need no comment from us.
LosT-A Tiger Cat. The finder will be suitably re-
wArded on returning him to W. GEDDm.
Tenement to rent in Granite block. Inquire Of o.
J. Pratt
The old reliable Hartford, New York, Pennsylvania
and foreign FIRE insurance companies represented by
Cudworth h Childs afford absolute protection. The
bestis the safest in the end.
Diaries, Almanaos and Registers at Cheney Capps.
ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMIEo at Cheney Capp's,
PICTURE FRAMES are cheap at Cheney ClApp's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

According to a Washington despatch to
the New York Times, Chief Justice Waite is
lying in very critical condition at his house
in Washington. Last summer he was strick
en- with paralysis, but recovered sufficiently
to give his physicians and friends hopes Of
complete physical and mental restoration.
About two months ago erysipelas attacked his
face and head. His brain has been affected
by this dangerous disease aud for a consd-
cradle period hs has been lucid only at inter
walls. The disease yields to treatment suffi
cienty TO give hope, but bare hope only.
His family are very apprehtn sive aud de-
spondent. Other correspondents, who are
undoubtedly nearer the truth, say that the
Chief Justices illness has been exaggerated
that he is not dangerously sick, the attack of
erysipelas is much better, aud his recovery is
considered only a question of time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

People who have made too much haste to
visit the New Orleans exposition find the ex.
hibits incomplete the transportation facili-
ties inadequate, the weather bad, and moth
ing as they hoped to find it. Because of
this, however, there is no reason to think of
the great show as failure. The managers
have had many difficulties to contend with,
the railroad companies seem to have lacked
in comprehension of what would be required
of them, and the strike of the horse.car con-
ductors was serious draw back for a time.
Theexhibits are arriving as fast as the railroad
companies can handle them, their arrange
ment and the arrangement of the grounds
is rapidly progressing, a steam railroad will
probably be built to the grounds, and Febru-
airy will doubtless see order brought out of
the present chaos. December, January and
February are always months of cold winds
and rains and generally disagreeable weather
in New Orleans For various reasons there
fore, March and April will be the months for
Vermonters to make the trip.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
CanlbrIdgePOrG.

The W. O. T. u met last week Thurs.
day with Mrs. Huldah Wyman.
d. f. Gushing, jr,, of Boston, NJ ass,
has recently made short visit here.
w, O. Burwell, who has been spending
the holidays at home, returned to college
Monday.
"A dance was held at the hotel Wednes-
day evening.
Robert Clements has been confined 10
the house several days in consequence Of a
fall on the ice. K.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

General Hawley has made a statement this
week correcting in vigorous and pointed lam
guage the Interpretations that Chairman
Jones of the Republican national committee
has allowed to be spread broadcast regarding
President Arthur's attitude during the presi-
dental campaign. General Hawley says that
he went himself to see the President early
in August, at Mr.. Jones's solicitation, and
found him ready to make public statement
giving assurance of his cordial support of Mr..
Blaine, but on further consultation with Mr..
Jones it was agreed that the matter had bet
ter lie over, and in the end nothing was done
about it. General Hawley's statement closes
with these words:
"Soon after General Arthur succeeded to
the presidency, referring to some newspaper
speculation about his purposes, he said :;
One thing do mean to dol mean to make
it possible for the Republican party to carry
the presidential election in 1884, l think be
did that. Let us have peace"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

D. L. Moody, who has gone to Richmond,
Va, for evangelistic work, finds the city in
commotion over a charge which has been
circulated against him that eight years ago in
New York he compared Grant to the Saviour
and Lee and Jackson to the devil. Mr.
Moody made haste to say in public letter
that he never said anything of the kind but
that he had 'always regarded these Southern
generals as the highest types of the Chris
tian and soldier" He also sent word to
Stonewall Jackson's widow that he never as
sailed her husband. Some of the ex.confed-
crates refuse to believe lin, while others
have welcomed him cordially and gone to his
meetings The meetings are well attended
and promise to be successful.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

The OLDEST THING ABOUT THE DEAD LET
TER OFFICE is the carelessness of letter writ
ers al there exhibited. 1t seems improbable
that last year 1900 letters containing articles
of value were received at the dead letter Of
fee containing nowhere within or without
either the name of the sender or the person
to whom sent. It's fact though, and only
one of a dozen other strange facts. Nor does
the carelessness here brought to light appear
to be at all on the decrease. The gross re-
csipts Of undelivered mail matter last year
were t. 7jl, S72, or more than per cent. IN
crease o'er the previous year OF course,
the Office manages, by its improved meth
DDS, to get much of this matter either to the
people who mailed it or to the people for
Shom it was intended But there il great
deal that never gets any farther than the city
of Washington. SOme of the things are
sold at auction, which occurs every winter
That of last year realized nearly $1,000. Over
5000 in money WAS deposited III the United
States treasury as undelIvered last year. Un-
der an order first made by Postmaster Gener-
al Horace Maynard such useful printed mat
ter as had formerly been used for waste pa
per il now annually distributed among the
charitable aud reformatory institutions of the
ID strict of Columbia. Last year % lj2 mag
szines, pamphlets, illustrated papers, Christ
mas cards, Nalrullueh, ETC. were Wv poscu VI
in this way, so that even this i'll Wind blows
somebody good. For many years the letters
found in the mail addressed TO Santa Claus
or Kriss Kringe were sent to tue dead letter
office. But seven years ago big hearted
gentleman on Capitol hill, In this city, ar
ranged that instead they should all be sent
to him. He has ever since answered each
letter whose writer he could trace, and has
done what he could to supply the place OF
the dear old Christmas saint. Often be has
found that the parents Of the children adj
dressing Santa Claus through the mails were
perfectly able and willing to meet all their
requests and then again he has found eases
such as that Of two old people in comfortable
circumstances but who, in their sorrow over
the death of their idolized son and his wife,
had for years neglected to make Christmas
bright for the two little orphans left to their
care. 1t was simply a case of unconscious
neglect, and it did not take the Santa Claus
of Capitol hill long to bring JOY into that
household again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

Instead of the customary decrease, the
public debt shows an increase of over 5000,
600 for the month of December This is
due in part to unusually heavy pension pay
ments, but more to the decrease in revenues
on account of the business depression. Not
withstanding the falling off of the revenue,
the interest bearing debt has been reduced
by over $50, 0OO,O 600, and over $43, 900, 900 of
bonds have actually been cancelled during the
last six months.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

The people of Minneapolis are in com
placent mood, and with good reason. Thirty
five years ago the city was not to-day it has
a population of 1876, 900 souls. Forty years
ago its site could have been bought for $50 /;
now land is worth in certain streets $1,000 a
foot front. Within the past year 5000 build
ings have been erected at a cost of SIS, 1000
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

The House has killed one of the. few
chances to do anything useful al this session.
On Monday, by slender minority vote it re-
fused to fix day to take up the question of
a national bankruptcy law. Only 210 out of
1876 members were present to vote on the
question. Both the Vermont members were
among the absentees.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
TbtUtrmont 9Benit.
BRATTLEBORO;
FRIDAY, JANUARY ., 1885.

Nasby's letters run empiyipgs oftener than
otherwise Of late years, but his effort to help
Cleveland out with the tarifI-reform business
develops the true inwardness Of the subject,
and his account of it, elsewhere printed, is
worth reading.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
New Years Gossip About BIaIne's ON.
inaIiOn.


tnaGfOn.
Boston Advertiser despatch gives what
is claimed to be an authentic report of con-
versation which took place in Washington on
New Years day at a social gathering of sew
eral public men at the house of one of the
Cabinet members. Two of these gentlemen
were delegates to the Chicago convention and
the conversation finally drifted on Mr. Blaine
and certain facts connected with his nomina-
ton. Before the convention met the report
says, Mr. Blaine went to see several gentle.
men who had been elected delegates. To all
Of them he expressed the belief that his nom
ination was not possible or desirable, but that
he was determined at all risks to defeat Mr..
Arthur. This he considered an essential, for
to Mr.. Arthur he could not give his cordial
support If nominated, and if elected he could
not expect that consideration which be felt
was his due from Republican adminstra-
ton. In other words, be knew that Mr.. Ar
thur would not make him Secretary of State.
Without saying SO, 1t was understood by these
gentlemen that Mr.. Blaine would consent to
no one upon whom he could not rely to make
him leader Of the cabinet. All the promi-
nent names were canvassed- Edmunds, Haw.
ley, Lincoln, the two Shermans and Logan.
Without word of explanation Mr.. Blaine
peremptorily dismissed Mr.. Edmunds from
his consideration. He gave no reasons, but
the gentlemen with whom be talked saw that
for very good cause, as he thought, Mr.. Blaine
could never hope to be closely allied to the
Vermont Senator or in any way consent to al
low him to be made President. When Gen.
Hswley's name was proposed Mr.. Blaine as
positively declined to allow him to receive
TIC honor. This seemed unreasonable. Az
= tef long discussion be gave as the reason why
pm. Hawley WAS reported to have said, on
od authority, that he would never make
r. Blaine Secretary of State if he should
YER have the privilege of appointing one.
inally he said that Senator Sherman was
be one man to whom he would ask his sup.
lorters to transfer their strength after the
ret two ballots, in case the Senator had votes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

The Chicago Advsutists hal it all dx'd for
the world to come to an end last Monday. 1t
was to be a sure thing, with no mistake, and
some of them spent Sunday as day Of prep
aration and had their ascension robes on, but
somehow the arrangements didn't connect.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

A statement "by authority" is made on
President Arthur's behalf that he will not en-.
ter contest for the New York senatorship.
He has too high an appreciation of the dig
nifty of the presidential Office to allow his
name to be used in any scramble for personal
prefermpnt
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Gen. Grant Declines the PrOHeTed Aid
Of hIa Friends.
Gen. Grant has sent the following letter tC
Cyrus w. Field;


Cyrus W. Field:
NEW York, Jan. 6, 1885.
My Dear Sir Through the press and 9TH
erwise learn that you, with few other
friends of mine, are engaged in raising sub
scription for my benefit. l appreciate both
the motive and the friendship which have die
tated this course on your part, but, on mature
reflection, regard it as due to myself and
family to decline this proffered generosity.
regret that did not make this known earlier.
Very truly yours, U. s. GRANT.
When informed that Gen. Grant had de.
clined the proposed gift to him, Gen Sher-
man said, Then shall urge every member
of Congress that know to put him on the
retired list of the army as general. If it is
not done, what a shame it will be-"
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