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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

Among the commendable things done by
the New York legislature, which closed its
regular session last Friday, was the passage
of the bill creating the Niagara Falls park
and the bill creating a forestry commission
to have charge of the Adirondack preserve
Warned by the crash Of falling buildings in
New York it passed bill limiting the height
of buildings intended for dwellings to 80
feet. The Brooklyn bridge was placed in
the hands of the mayors and controllers of
the two cities. A bill was passed enabling
the mayor, controller and superintendent of
public works of New York city 10 appoint a
commission to lay the electric wires under
ground within a certain interval also char
tering the Arcade or underground railroad
through Broadway. A serious shortcoming
was the failure to provide for the labor of
the convicts in the state, who will be idle
after October 1, when present contracts ex.
pire. Already 375 are being maintained in
idleness. As soon as the adjournment was
declared Gov. Hill called an extra session Ia
meet the same day to provide for taking q
state census. The Legislature passed bill for
this purpose which the Governor vetoed, and
a stubborn quarrel between the executive
and the legislature is in prospect
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
Not Civil service reform,

Postmaster. General Villas has brought down
on his head a food of newspaper criticism
which varies in tone all the way from out
right derision to an expression of commiser-
alton for the guilelessness, either real or as
sumed, which it betrays in regard to the ways
and wiles OF the politicians. Mr.. Vilass
confidential" circular, which we alluded to
last week, was sent to the Democratic con-
gressmen in several states, and its purpose
was to suggest way ito assist oar people in
securing relief, to which they are justly en-.
titled, from partisan postmasters." He
thinks that from 10 to 20 per cent of the
fourth. class postmasters might be removed
within the next two months and great good
accomplished thereby, if oar people will ad-
here to q proposed PLAN" The proposed
plan" is to bounce offensive partisans, and
this is the way which Mr.. Villas suggests for
getting at the business
~ will require no more proof of partisanshp in
these selections than the affirmation the part Of
Senator or Representative that the postmaster has
been the active editor or proprietor Of Republican
newspaper printing offensive articles, easily shown
by slips, or stump speaker, member Of political
committee or ohicer of campaign club, organizer
OF political meeting, or that his ofce has been the
headquarters Of a campaign club, or that his clerks
have been put into the performance of political du-
ties Possibly other acts Of equal force may be noted
10 some cases II the representative does not know
the fact, it should be established by the affidavit of
some person whom he can affirm to be of unquestion-
ed eredibility by documentary evidence"
The substance of the whole matter is that
Democrats are 10 be put in the country post
Offices This is what everybody expected
would be done in due time, and the first mis-
take is in trying to make a secret of it. The
second and greater mistake is in putting the
removals and appointments in the hands of
the Congressmen and giving them free course
to use the small post Offices as individual per-
quisitesand part their political machinery.
In President Cleveland's letter to the reform
league he said that appointments for non
political offices and within the scope of the
civil-service act would be biased upon in
quiries as to their fitness directed by those
charged with that duty" This does not
mean members of Congress, or defeated
Democratic candidates 10 Republican dis
triots. 1t means, rather, In the case of the
Post-ofRee department, that the responsible
officers of that department should find out
and appoint such persons as are fit aud capa
BILE for handling the mails. The natural snd
only possible, sequence of Mr.. Vilas's "plan'
will be the removal Of one set of "offen
sive" % partisans and the putting of Anoth
er set of equally Offensive" partisans in
their places. The only difference will be
that the new set Of ''pAriisans" will be chos
en- from "our (Democratio) people, who are
Justly entitled" 10 this measure of "relief"
This will not be civil-service reform it will
be the old spoils system in one of its most Of
fensive phases.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
Jamaica.

CONGREGATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION.
-Thean Congregational Sunday school
convention Of Windham county will be at
Jamaica on Thursday, May 2sth, beginning
at 1920 A. NJ, and closing in the evening
Any coming on the Vermont Valley railroad
can obtain return checks Of the conductor
on their way to the convention. The secre-
tary at the convention will give return checks
on the Brattleboro 4 Whitehall railroad EH-
cursion train will leave Brattleboro at $3.50
A. NJ, arriving at Jamaica about 1918 and
returning In the evening at the close OF the
convention. Excursion tickets TO Jamaica
and return for fare one way, are to be pur.
chased at the station where you take the
train. Bring lunch With you. The ladies
of Jamaica will furnish tea and coffee aud
also entertain all who can remain over night
All will be welcomed.
The usual Memorial services will be held by Post
Scott on Decoration day II Jacksonville at 10 A. NJ. ,
and al the village at p. n. The Londonderry band
will furnish the music. The speaker we are not yet
able TO announce. All the teachers specially in-
ved to attend with their schools, also all old soldiers
whether members Of the post not. Citizens gen
orally also invited 20 attend aud aid the veterans
Of the post In their services in memory Of the fallen
brave.
Tho abseDce Of our regular correspondent this
week will explain the lack Of our usual Items OF To-
teresi from Jamaica.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

May 19tb, mercury at 9O'.
II. O Wilcox has built barn on bis land
east Of the village.
r.. ID. Brown Is building a barn 8sx5O
feet.
N. IT, Stetson has just returned from
market with large aud varied stock Of goods,
including a large quantity Of nice dress
goods to be sold At unusually low prices for
cash.
r.. O. WILCOX has bought Henry Lam
phear's farm for $500.
The Universalist society has engaged
Rev. j. Clifford for the ensuing year, aud he
will preach each Sunday at | 1 O'Clock A. NJ
The Methodist Sunday school has organ.
lied with the following officers f. II. Put.
nam, supt Mrs. O. Dix, asst sup't; J. W.
Hatch, secretary and treasurer Mrs. L. O.
Howard, librarian.
The Universalist Sunday school was or d.
ganized last Sunday with the following OH
GERS: J. W. Morse, president; Nellie VIM
secretary Angie Bishop, treasurer; Il. d.
Brown, sup't; Gertie Hicks, asst sup't /;
Martha French, librarian; Wallace Allen,
asst librarian Angie Bishop, collector.
Landlord Wilcox OF the Glen House will
have his usual Independence ball Friday
July Sd; music by Burnett aud Higgins
band OF Brattleboro.
There will be free temperance lecture
at the Methodist church, Friday evening,
May 29th, by Mrs. j. X. Barney Of Proyi-
dence, X. l. All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

time last fall this chum, who Is a young
painter named Gleason, borrowed Kellys
umbrella and pawned Il for beer. He went
away soon after and returned last week, when
he and Kelly renewed their intimacy. The
umbrella question came up in due course and
Saturday the two went down into or across
the toll bridge 10 settle IL. When Gleason
began to get the better OF Kelly the latter
drew a knife aud gashed Gleason In the up
per lip and then ran. He staid In New
Hampshire until midnight aud then came
home. On Sunday at midnight he and his
wife boarded the freight train south aud have
since been heard from at Palmer.
A story Is current Of case Of attempted
rape ON young girl by one Of the young ne
groes who live on the old camp-ground. II
the case is az serious A. report makes u, in
volying a threat of murder II the little girl
told Of the occurrence, IL is the duty Of the
officers Of the Law to take il mp on behalf Of
the state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

H. Q. Mlnington has been painting and varnlsh-
ing the inside Of his store in thorough and tasteful
manner. He receives new goods daily and carries a
stock OF about 5000 worth ia all.
Nathaniel Whitcomb aud daughter, since the
death Of Mrs. Whiteomb, have removed to Charles
farm.
Farmers are very busy blowing and putting their
crops into the ground.
H O, AllhngiOn aud wife intend to take a trip
through the western country, starting from North
Adams June let, and will be gone about ive weeks,
stopping Ia Chicago, also in Wisconsin, where Mrs.
Ailhngton has brother with whom she will remain
while Mr.. hillngton visits lows, Missouri Kansas,
Nebraska, aud Dakota.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
wrecked by a LandIuDDsr.


The Postmaster General is plotting the President
into channel full Of snags, and II he does not want
10 see his good ship wrecked by Andlubber he had
best ut once resume his proper place and give the ma
ton man at the wheel, The President has done
we'll but the circular Of the Postmaster General is
rude return 10 the most AFFECT and corrupt
OF the doctrine ITO the vctOrs belong the spoila.
The President can AFFORD to keep all his promises to
the people like man and be cannot allow any subor-
dinae to tribe with bis policy, by treating the people
TO doses OF tany and trickery In lieu Of upright and
downright fidelity to his word. II party Congress
men are to distribute the party the dreo
ton OF the Postmaster General add with the approval
OF the President, then the ultimate will be that Presi
dent Cleveland will lose the confidence aud respect oi
the nation even faster than he gained H.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
WtlltaAsvtIla

-ElLanah Lincoln lost a valuable COW a few
days ago She was fastened by chain in
her stall, and was found with her neck brok-
en- in some unaeeountable manner.
Rev. Mr.. Handy preached at The Meth
odist church last Sunday.
Work has begun on the Methodist par
sonage near the school house ground.
-Mr.and Mrs Andrews Morse OF Norwich,
Conn, have been visiting friends here and
left Thursday morning for their home
Rev. W. N. Barber ia improving aud
out, but little lame yet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

= hemoriaLday viii be properly observed with s1-
ereises under the auspices Of Post O. b. LaWton, q.
A. X. Rev. Isaac AeAnn Of BrAttlehOro will pro-
nounee the oratiooi music by the WILMINGTON Cor
net band. Old soldiers from this and adjoining
tosns are especially invited to be present and parc-
ipAte in the observance OF the day.
May Adams have q pair Of yearlinR steers
weighing 22l6 lhs also another pair nearly as good
lbs.
S. W. Richardson Of MIlviue, Mass Is at work
for Geo. h. Haynes.
trout
Lorenzo NJ. Boyd has moved to west Dover.
Several cases Of scarlet fever are reported At
searsburg.
-chAA. Snow Is 10 have the Readsboro mail route.
cycles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

Gen. Grant has had a comfortable week on
the whole. He has slept we'll, has suffered
but little pain, and has gone steadily on with
work on his book. The doctors say the warm
weather has favorable effect in causing per
SEPARATION and sending of the impurities OF
the system. Tho publisher states that Gen.
Grant has written the dedication OF his book,
which is as follows:
To The officers and soldiers engaged In the war OF
the rebellion aud also those engaged in the war il
Mexico, these volumes are dedicated.
[Siguedl U. s. GRANT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

:
As for the Postmaster General there is but one eon
sstent course for bin TO pursue and that s TO issue
letter Of instructions TO the postmastera whom he
appoints, IN which he shall set forth distinctly the
partisan acts which his mu 81 not perform
10 the preparation Of this letter Mr. villas can consult
bis recent confidential letter 10 Democratic ConQress-
men In regard 60 the grounds Of pArtisanship which
viii be sufcient for the removal Of Republican post
masters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
Believe Falls.

A party of 100 invited guests met at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. W. Kimball
and celebrated their silver wedding on Mon
day evening. There were many valuable
gifts and remembrances.
A computation has been made showing
that Geo. l.. BOWtell, the veteran Cheshire
railroad engineer, has run total distance of
l,Ol7, $50 miles, or nearly five times around
the world, during the 25 years that he has
made daily trips to Fitchburg and back.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

There is general satisfaction among Re-
pubicans over the reelection of Gen. Logan
to the United States Senate from Illinois af-
ter contest Of unprecedented length and
bitterness. Gen. Logan is not an ideal
statesman he is not in sympathy with, or,
at least, has not been an advocate of some Of
the reforms which the people have come to
regard as essential, and he lacks the breadth
of view and comprehensive grasp of affairs
which is a requisite of genuine leadership.
But, none the less, he is a manly, clean
handed man. After twenty years of public
life he still remains "honorably poor" and
his RI election was not bought with money.
He is a good fighter, and both friends and
foes always know just where to ind him.
There is q wholesome ring which one likes
about his speech after his IT lection when he
promised to serve his party and his constitu-
ents faithfully, and to ''stand by" them in
all that he believed to be right. Whatever
John A. Logsn's failings are, he is worth,
both in character and ability, a half-dozen OF
the money-bags who have bought their way
into the Senate from SO many of the western
states
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

The revised Bible was put on sale in Eng
land two days before il was in this country
so as 10 secure the protection of the English
copyright law, which exscts publication first
in Great Britain The Oxford aud Cam
bridge University presses are the English
publishers, and they jointly bear the expense
Of the revision, which has been more than
500 900. 1t ia stated that the American
members Of the revision committee have
served without pay and their only chance
for remuneration will be derived from the
sale OF the elegantly bound memorial vol
umes, about 1000 copies Of which we're sub
scribed for.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

-Au old barn about three miles above here belong
ing to Slate, burned last week Wednesday AZ
he had already raised the frame OF one the loss
was not so serious a. 1t might have been.
Henry =. Duane has sawed ali the logs in bis yard
and the mill Is closed The mill below Jacksonville il
sti running, and the at wlnhAn station is doine
= rushing business.
Rev. r. @. VAN and family left on THURSDAY foI
their new home In Jacksonville.
Our new pastor preached TO q fair congregation
Sunday, bis subject being prayer"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

Still the milliners come, and each new
one seems better than the last.
We are informed that F. b. White, Who
went to Dakota last April, intends moving
farther south in quest of the promised land +"
We had the pleasure of listening to an
eHhortation by Rev. J. S. Allen, ''our new
minister, " last Sunday. He makes q favora-
BILE impression.
Mrs. Ella Gale, formerly of this town,
late OF Rutland, is stopping at Nelson Gales
Mrs. N l.. Gale, who has been sick for a
long time, is said to be slowly improving.
"A. L. Bailey is in town this week deliv-
erinR pictures
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

Rev. / McAnn will preach ut Bethany
mission next Sunday at $3.50 ?. NJ
--Rev. f. W. whitney will preach next
Sunday at 2;9O, the services being appropri.
ate TO Memorial day.
Divine service, with the administration
Of the Holy Communion, on Sunday next
(Whitsunday) at $50 p. NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

The Springfield, Mass, post Of the Grand
Army of the Republic has issued an appeal to
"all citizens" TO observe the approaching Me-
mortal day in proper spirit, and kindly ad-
monishing those who seemingly forget the
sanctity OF the occasion aud violate the sa-
cred truce for the dead" The appeal is a
timely one, and is called out by the constantly
increasing tendency to make of Memorial day
gala-day for SPORTS outings and merry
making, instead OF day for quiet, reverent
memory OF the nations dead. There is great
danger that in the minds Of the multitude, as
shown by their acts, the real significance of
Memorial day will soon be lost, and the
tendency should be checked by the force of
public sentiment, and by the teaching of the
pulpit, the press and the schools.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
TBtVermont 4bGnir.
BRATTLEBORO;
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 1885.

From the fact that Judd, recently appoint
ed postmaster at Chicago, has been At Spring
field actively working against Gen. Logen's
r, election, II is surmised that Mr.. Judd may
not be confirmed by the senate next winter.
It is a case OF Offensive partisanship' which
should be rebuked.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

Henry Allard dropped dead Sunday
morning while walking on the street He
had not been we'll for several days.
Herman Blanchard's last child died last
week Thursday night, making three children
he has lost in a short time with scarlet fever
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
AWarh nrAh,ire.

The Argus is good enough to inform The
Phoenix, this week, that Mr.. Atkins lie conf
dent that all the objects for which he and 9TH
err Democrats recently went to Washington
and lAbored with the President were attain
ed, las events will demonstrate at no distant
day"-Which means that Atkins and Smalley
believe there is going TO be a clean sweep in
Vermont, and that the heads Of U. S. Attor-
ney Haskins, Marshal Henry and Collector
Wells will be among those to be Topped of.
The Phoenix has only to say in reply that if
this is done il will give the lie direct 10 all of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
Green RINer.

Rev. A. j. Martin will hold services ia
the Methodist church every Sunday at 1890
A. NJ. for another year.
The ladies' aid society will meet with
Mrs. silas Aldrich next Thursday afternoon.
B. O. wilkins has stopped work on his
house on account OF lAmeness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
WeHe Dover.

T. F. Boyle and Tabor Davenport bought
the hotel and ~ acres Of land belonging TO the
Leonard estate, at the auction on Monday, for
Sl450.
Neville Rice has bought and moved on to
the place formerly owned by Merrick Negus
Warren Pease has moved to the Sparks
place
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

The New Orleans exposition will close May
81 according to program, but it is announced
that the friends OF the enterprise have secur-
ed the subscription of money enough, about
800, 900, to carry over" the exposition till
next November, when IL will be r, opened.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

The stores and millinery shops we're new
or better filled with spring and summer
goods than at the present time.
The village improvement society will
soon remove the old fence around the park,
and will commence at once soliciting sub
scriptions for village fountain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
Cnn.hri.lranar.

Several men, with the town scraper, have done
good work on our highways the past week.
All who listened to the Interesting tempe rance
lecture given here last summer by Mrs J. K Barney
Of Providence, r. l. will be glad to learn that she
to visit us again and speak on the subject on
Sunday evening, May 3ist. D.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

-Mather Adams was seized with paraly-
sis last Tuesday night and has since lain un-
conscious with his right tide entirely paral
yzed. He had only recently recovered from
q severe attack Of erysipelas. Mr.. Adams's
death took place about O'Clock this morning
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

David Perry, jr., is putting in the foundation for
4 new house on the old Chester Sergeant place.
Israel Wood made IO5 inches the total amount Of
snowfall during last winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

The ladies' circle will meet with Mrs. Ju
liza Newton next Wednesday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

Beware Of frauds. BE sure you get the genuine Dr.
ma, deafness and rhenmatism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
scurrL1Na OUT OF TIE sornAN.

A London despatch says that Lord Hartngton's
announcement in the House of Commons of the final
resolve Of the government to scute out OF the Sou
dan was received with jeers and groans. The Radi-
calls alone AppAuded. DoLgoa and everything south
10 AssouaD the railway and the allies at Suakim are
all TO be abandoned The collapse stops just short Of
Cairo. In the House Of Lords, Monday evening"
Baron Wemyss vigorously denounced the government
for its policy in the Soudan. He said the only me-
MORALS England would have in the Soudan would be
an abandoned railway and bleaching skeletons. Earl
Granville replied that the policy Of withdrawal
Justified,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

A subcommittee Of the Massachusetts, legislature
has been examining the books Of the American Bell
telephone company, pending action upon several
bills affecting the corporation. Tue report, which
has Just been made contains Information which will
surprise telephone users IL shows that the cost to
the Bell company Of the ordinary rubber hand tee-
phone is 81 g. and of the transmiter 81 SO; total
t3.42. The average rental charged by the Bell COM
pany Of the subcompanies 81 per year each for the
hand telephones aud the transmitters, more than
four times the original cost The net earnings Of the
Bell telephone company for the year ending March l.
1885, 81 no, s92 &c. and the company according
10 the statement Of It's officers to the committee,
could have paid II per cent dividend on its present
stock. The company now owns S29 s26 telephones Of
which 2,4A2 are in Massachusetts. The compauy re-
ceived for rentals during the year ending March ,
81, 969, ll2.74.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22

Louis Rie the haf-breed leader Of the North
west rebels, was captured Friday noon on the road
three miles north Of Batouche. He care-wOrn
aud haggard, had little to say, aud seemed in
slant fear Of violence at the hands of the troops His
capture ends the rebellion. The next question with
the Canadian government seems to be what they shall
do with their captive now they have got him. The
general opinion at Winnipeg IL that attempt will
be made to get Rel of on the plea Of insanity. His
hahbreed followers said to be ia a starving con-
ditiou
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-05-22
THE O. A. R. CAMP AT PORTLAND.

Gen. BeAl announces In press despatch that the
camp-ground Of the national Grand Army encamp-
ment at Portland in June will be on Munjoy hill 10
minutes walk from the city building. Tents will he
pitched running nearly the length OF the promenade
distance 400 feet long by 100 wide-With ample
room In the for cooking and other camp pur-
poses. boulevard one mile long and 50 leet wide
runs the entire length OF the promenade aud camp
ground. Reliable caterers will contract TO feed all
Organizations will he supplied with sleeping tents,
water and straw free The camp will be prepared
lighted with electric lights aud tents pitched in season
for all 10 occupy on arrival. The national command
err will arrive June %,