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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25
The Glacier. OF MS. Hood

A trip to the mountains is worth decade of
college study of geology. Here before ones
eyes the forces of nature are at work, tearing
down and building up. Mount Hood, gi-
ant still, is but q remnant of his former self,
and the rattle of rolling rocks and the roar of
water testify that the work Of denudation
still goes on continually. No glaciers exist
in the United States but those Of the Pacific
coast as only here the atmospheric condi-
tions are favorable and the ice streams of
Mount Hood are the only ones on this coast
easily reached. Down far below the snow
line great seas of ice push their way through
valleys they have cut for themselves. Their
downward motion, varying in speed with the
slope Of the channel and the weight of snow
above, is constant-a few inches day. The
lower part is ice higher, icy snow, and
where there is little thaw, pure snow. The
fields of ice are strewn with unassorted de-
bris, from boulders weighing tons to the
finest sand, which fall from the walls of the
glacier valley. Near the foot of the glacier
the rubbish is twelve inches or more thick,
while in other places one can walk over near
ly bare ice-aye, can travel for miles and
study moraines, crevasses, ice wells caves,
ice tables, and all the appurtenances of q
frst-class glacier, without guide or alpen-
stock, ropes or spiked shoes. The ice moves
as only ice can, moulding itself 10 variations
in the channel, and splitting across to form
crevasses only when meeting some great de-
scent in the bed. Melting extends up over
the surface as well as at the base the travel
er steps across streamlets flowing upon the
ice surface toward the base, perhaps to lose
themselves in crevasses further down; and
from the wedge shaped snout of the ice. giant
pours deluge of water, while down its face
rains a shower of sand and rocks. The wa
tar he ~
boulders, carrying coarse sand further, and
carrying to the Columbia much of the ashy
sand that is filed of by the bottom of the
glacier. The Portland Oreg0nida.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25
NO. 80.


Three anteating bears have just been plac-
ed temporarily in the collection Of animals at
the Arsenal in the Central Park by collector
In the city. These animals are rare IN the
geological collections in this country and the
Central Park specimens are remarkably large
and fne. They we're captured about six
months ago by the natives In the interior OF
Brazil when they we're already we'll grown,
and having been studiously cared for they
have prospered well in confinement. Four Of
them were taken at the time, but one became
sick on the voyage from Brazil and will prob
ably not live. The sick animal Is kept in
cage in the animal hospital at the Arsenal un-
der the care Of DR.. Conklin, the snperintend-
ent.
The bears on exhibition are now nearly full
grown. They are as large as a good sized
Newfoundland dog. Their bodies are heavy
and covered thiokly with a coarse, brownish-
black hair. The back is sharp and the fore
legs rather shorter than the hind-legs, but
thick and muscular. The fore-pRws are the
animals only means Of defence. Each Of the
toes is provided with claw like the talons of
an eagle, but still longer and sharper, some Of
them being nearly two inches in length.
These claws are used by the bear in tearing
open the ants nests, which they do with
much dexterity When walking these claws
are not drawn in as those of cats and tigers,
but are turned upward so that the bear has
the appearance Of walking on his closed fists
or knuckles. The prominent feature about
an snt-esting bear is bis nose. His head is
small and the skull tapers down into pro-
longed snout quite a foot in length, and not
bigger than mans thumb at the mouth,
which resembles that Of diminutive black
and tan dog. His teeth are small and would
be Of little use to the animal in a combat, and
the long nose would be in the way. Its scent
is exceedingly keen, especially when in seaach
of ants. With a quick movement Of the paws
it lays open an anthill, and when the colony
Of insects are orowding panic stricken into
the galleries Of their city, the bear projects
its tongue and gathers in its victims by the
thousands. The devastation Of an ant-eating
bear on an snthill is overwhelming. He not
only takes in his favorite food in large guam
titles but his tongue is unerring in its aim at
any single ant within foot Of the long nose.
The habits Of the bear are inclined to peace.
He will quickly get out Of the way rather
than make an attack on another animal, but
he can defend himself 80 effectually that only
the strongest animals care to molest him.
Those at the Central Park have become thor
oughly domesticated and are handled by the
keeper as If they we're pets. Raw meat is
chopped up into fine hash for their food,
mixed with milk and egg and given them
twice day y. Tribune
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

A venerable tramp entered an Austin busi-
ness house and said to the pro2rietor
81 am the most unfortunate man in the
world. Please do something for me-"
81 don't know who you are, replied the
merchant "You may be an imposter."
"Here is a certificate from Parson Jordan
of Galveston, that am hard working, hon
est man, who has been unfortunate"
"a certificate from Parson Jordan of Gal
weston p repeated the merchant.
Eyes, sir; here II is" repeated the mendi-
can't handing the merchant paper.
The merchant looked at the paper and
said;
''Parson Jordan of Galveston is my broth.
er. know his signature very we'll, and his
name on that certificate is forged"
"Just as 1 expected" whined the mendi
cant. 81 told you was the most unfortu
nate man in the world. Just think of me
coming 10 the brother of Parson Jordan, oi
all the people In the town, and showing him
that certificate. Probably not another mar
In Austin knows his signature. I'eIdS Sift
inQS
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25
Miscellany.
Your level.

You can be fishing shallop II you cannot be a
ship,
If you cannot be lighthouse, be at least tailOw
You can be a valiant soldier though you may not
he host,
You can watch single headland II you cannot
guard coast
There is everything that's noble in the wisdom and
OF fulfilling every duty, whatsoever be your place.
II you spend the day in plnins aud in staring at
You will mud that you are blinded long before the
Better be the humble iimpet that is safe where'er
II olings,
Than attempt an eagles soarings when you lack the
There are some AZ swift as swallows, there are 9TH
And you never saw turtle try to take tigers
leap.
II you cannot be PsiHhan with its thunderous re-
Be content to carry powder in a corner of the
II you cannot rule an army with great command
or'a skill.
You can ire a common musket In obedience to his
will;
There is but single compass in the ship, however
But each riyet and sai-hbre holds a portion of
its fate.
Never try to hold a bushel II designed to hold q
peck,
Or outroach the cranes and camels with your half
an inch Of neck,
Never try to race with dolphins II you cannot
Or to challenge hawks for vision If your eyes be old
Never spread grain Of butter over hfty yards Of
Or attempt with penny trumpets to awaken up the
dead.
Not every stick Of timber ia at TO make q mast,
Not every structure builded is a Pyramid to last,
Not every piece OF music Ia an anthem or psalm,
Not every growing saplng that is pine or lofty
Yet every mossy atom has its own peculiar grace,
And each Its perfect usefulness or beauty in its
place.
These truths are old and hOary, yet we need them
To reconcile our iongings to the limits of our
The only true philosopher is he who learns con-
tent,
Though quarlered in palace or but sheltered in
bis tent;
whose cheerful soul is ready to encompass what
can,
Nor itself in critieizlng Gods eternal plan.
The secret Of the journey is to know and bear It's
The key Of every effort is to rightly guAge your
strength;
The knowledge for its purpose and the courage for
itH tasks;
Content to struggle bravely and with honor in the
strife,
Whether called to lead or follow on the battle fields
Of life.
We AK higher mission than successfully 70 teach
reach;
VI WASHING nouett talent ID hmbluOnb useless iEet
Toreap but bitter failure and the ashes Of regret.
Go, study what is in thee, and TO be q noble man,
Know hrst; then do thy duty in the Great Eter-
nails plan.
SO shalt thou know contentment and contentments
rich increase,
life endowed with blessings and q spirit hled
with peace;
dearth Of disappointments and Of hours with pride
perpleIed,
OF jealousies hearburnings that many lives have
vexed.
when dead, though prince or peasant, us enough
that they should tell
"He knew his place aud purpose and performed
each duty we'll"
~. Edgar Jones, in the Current
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25
sHERIDANS VETERANS.

THE REUNION AT wNoHEsTER, vA.-THE
EIGHTH VERMONT MONUMENT DEDIoATIoH-
OTHER PROCEEDINGS
despatch from Winchester, w. Va, dat
ed Saturday, 10Th inst, is as follows The
Vermonters made great spread in Russell
last night Their illumination was splendid,
and the entire program was grand one. The
exercises were in charge OF Gen. Stephen
Thomas. Among the speakers were Lieut..
Gov. Ormsbee Gen. Thomas and Col John
b. Mead. A large crowd was present, inelud-
ing the most prominent officials and citizens
of the city of Winchester. This Is the ami
versary of the battle of the Opequan, and has
been celebrated with an extensive and liberal
program. The Eighth Vermont started the
ball by the dedication Of its monument,
which was presented by Col. H. e. Hill, and
erected on the very spot where the last fierce
charge OF the Eighth Vermont ended the bat
tie In which 80 many Of the best members oil
that regiment fell. Historically and topo-
graphically the monument is In q remarkably
good location. and Is conspicuous from near
ly every position on that bloody field.
The following program was observed at the
monument Presentation Of the monument
to the regiment, by Col. John b. Meade fol
Col. Herbert e. Hill of Boston acceptance
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

on behalf Of the sth Vermont, by Gen.
Stephen Thomas OF Montpelier oration, by
Hon. L. ]. Ormsbee, Lieut. Governor Of Yer
mont; poem, by Col. Geo. N. Carpenter Of
Boston address, by Capt. +. H. Buffum Of
Boston music by the band, and singing Of
America by the audience. Two regiments
represented In this excursion the 8th Yer
mont and l4th New Hampshire, placed flags
In various positions on the field indicating
where the respective commands we're at the
different hours Of the day OF the battle.
At O'Clock the city OF Winchester gave an
elegant banquet to the visitors The reoep-
tion and response were by Mayor Williams
and Col. Carroll d. Wright, president OF the
Veteran association. Other speeches we're
made by Justice Harlan Of the US. Supreme
court, COL Jones Of the rebel Cen Gordon's
staff and Gen. Thomas. Prayer was offered
by the chaplain, Rev. b. +. Whittemore. At
O'Clock at the celebration Of the battle Of
the 0pequan Charles Carleton Coffin OF Boston
delivered the oration. Good things followed
each other so closely that many Of the excur-
sionists are welcoming the prospect Of day
Of rest on Sunday, although the program for
tomorrow Is full Of interest
The exercises this evening are peculiar and
interesting. 1t is New Hampshire night, and
the exercises are conducted by Capt. +. II.
Bufum and the chairman of the committee.
The speeches are by Justice Harlan Of the
U. s. Supreme court, Mayor Williams, Rev.
O. II. Kimball Col. O. d. Wright, Capt. Z.
d. Hadley and others The illumination is
brilliant and the fireworks magnificent. One
of the pieces Of pyrotechnics shows a Union
and Confederate veteran olasping hands,
while over them is the word Fraternity" q
beautiful piece, producing fine effect. To-
morrow the religious services will be oon-
Quoted by the committee Of the veterans in
one of the largest churches of the city, while
in the afternoon a memorial service will be
had around the monument to the dead, form
ing touching completion Of the days cere-
monies. The evening will be occupied in a
popular manner with praise service, includ-
ing some Of the songs most sung in the two
armies. On Monday Sheridau's ride will be
made by quite q number Of the visitors, while
the rest Of the party viii proceed by rail to
the spot where little Phil was on the banks
Of the historic Cedar CFeek
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

Few persons are aware of the extensive ma
ture of the viotualing on board the great
ocean steamers. Such a vessel is provision
ed as follows for the passengers and crew ;
$500 10. of butter, 5000 hams, 1,600 Id. of
biscuits, exclusive Of those supplied for the
other dessert fruits /, 500 ID. of jams and
jellies timed meats, G, 900 ID. dried beans,
8. 900 Id. rice, 5000 10. onions, 5000 lb. )
potatoes, 40 tons flour, 800 barrels and
eggs, l, 200 dozen. Fresh vegetables, dead
meat and live bullooks, sheep, pigs, geese,
turkeys, ducks, fowls, fish, and casual game,
are generally supplied at each port, 80 that 1t
is difficult 10 estimate them. Probably two
dozen bullocks and GO sheep would be fair
average for the whole voyage, and the rest
may be inferred in proportion. During the
summer months, when travelling is heavy, %
fowls are often used in soup for single din
mar
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

IT Is COMMON MISTAKE to regard the
term negro as synonymous with African.
The word negro does not denote nation,
but an ideal type constituted by the assem-
blage of certain physical characteristics ex-
emplihed in the natives of certain portions
OF Africa and their descendants in America
and the West Indies. In Africa the area
occupied by the genuine negro, men with
black skin, thick lips, depressed nose, and
woolly hair, Is exceedingly small oompar-
ed with the remainder of the continent.
AS a rule the prevalent color in Africa
is that of the Arab, the Indian and the
Australian. The true negro districts are the
Senegal, the Gambia, the Niger, and the in
teTmediate rivers of the coast, parts Of Su-
dania, SEMINAR, Kardofan, and Dsrfur. Peo-
pie who are certainly not negroes inhabit the
whole coast OF the Mediterranean, the desert,
the Kafhr, and Hottentot areas south Of the
line, Abyssinia, and the middle and lower
Nile. This does not leave much territory fol
the typical negro. ro.-AtLanta C0ustitutton.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

The inscription on the soldiers monument
at Nantucket, solid, dignihed piece of gran
ite, is a rarely foroible and comprehensive
bit OF mother English
ETERNAL HONOR
TO THE SONS OF NANTUCKET
WHO BY LAND AND SEA
GAVE THEIR LIVES TO PRESERVE
UNITED COUNTRY.
ls6lls65
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

TIE LATEST NoVELTY IN ADVERTISING
comes from our good friends the Italians
simple the only wonder is why II was never
thought OF before Il is on the North Italy
railway that the idea has been developed, and
Il consists in providing the tickets with pock-
cts and inserting in each pocket little roll Of
paper with advertisements printed thereon.
You buy your ticket from Milan to Venice,
for instance, and on thin piece Of paper
neatly inserted therein you find all the infor-
nation you can want about the Venetian ho-
tells and shops. The advertisement sheet In
each ticket is divided into 40 little spaces, 20
on each side of the paper, and the price OF q
space is 15f. per 10000 tickets. When al
the spaces are let the company thus makes
e24 on every 10, 900 tickets. Pail Mall Ga
eette.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25
NV Were You.


Why did he look so grave 7 she asked.
What might the trouble BET
"My little maid" he signing said,
"suppose that you were me,
And you = weighty secret owned,
Pray tell me what you'd do I"
''I think I'd tell 1t somebody"
Said she, "if were you"
But stin he sighed and look askanoe,
Despite her sympathy.
''Oh, tell me little maid, he said
Again, "f you were me,
Aud II you loved pretty lass,
o then what would you dor"
~ think I'd 60 and tell her So"
Said she, 'ff were youp
''My little maid, tis you, he said,
"AlOne are dear to me-"
All, then, she turned away her head
And meier a word said she.
But what he whispered In her ear,
And what she answered too
o no, cannot tell you this;
ia guess, II were you
Chambers JOuTna
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25
JsR DavIs's VVardrObe whoR Captures

JeR DaVis's Wardrobe when Captured.
Ever since the capture of jefferson Davis
there has been q dispute as TO whether he
was disguised in female attire when captur-
cd. Mr. Davis has always denied the charge
with great vehemence. His last denial has
been printed within few days To put an
end to all controversy upon this subject
General Drum has permitted to be printed
the official report OF Lieutenant Colonel
PritchArd, the officer In command of the
troops which captured Davis. The para
graph In the ofhcial report bearing upon
this subject is az follows; 81 received orders
from the War Department through General
Miles, directing me TO procure the disguise
worn by Davis at the time OF his capture
and proceed TO Washington and report TO the
Secretary Of War. Accordingly l went over
10 the steamer Clyde and received from Mrs.
Davis q lady's waterproof cloak or robe,
which Mrs. Davis said was worn by Mr..
Davis as q disguise at the time of his capture,
and which was identified by the men who
saw II on him ct the time. On the morning
following the remainder of the disguise was
procured, consisting OF shawl, which Mrs.
Davis identified and admitted 10 be that
worn by Mr.. Davis These articles brought
10 Washington, and turned them over TO the
Secretary Of War, and thus closes my account
of the capture and custody up TO the time
| of his being turned over 70 the United States
authorities of the great conspirator and trail
tor, Jefferson Davis" The articles mention
cd are still In the possession of the WaI
Department. - Washington Cor. ~ Y. World
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

eleven years our daughter suffered on a bed of
misery.
"From a complication Of kidney, liver, rheumatic
trouble and Nervous debility,
"Under the care Of the best physicians,
"Who gave her disease various nAmee
'But no relief,
''And now she is restored to us in good health by
as simple a remedy Hop BtteFs, that We had
Stunned for years before usingit." THE PARENTS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

AMONG medicinal
means sOfarrestingdis-
ease, ,Hostetter'sStom-
aoh Bitters stands pre-
eminent. It checks
the further progress
of all disorders OF the
stomach, liver aud
bowels, reviYes the vi
tai stamina, prevents
and remedies ehills
and fever, increases
the activity OF the kid
neys, counteracts a
tendency to rheuma-
tism, and is a genuine
stay and solace TO
aged, inhTm and ner-
vous persons. The
article is, moreover,
derived from the put
est aud most reliable
sources. For sale by
druggists and dealers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

mo
"she fingered and suffered along, pining away all
the time for years"
''The doctors doing her no good :"
"And at last was cured by this Hop Bitters the
papers say much about"
"IDdoed Indeed !"
"How thankful we should be for that medicine"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

The REMEDY 30 fayorably noticed in all the papers.
Religious and secular, Is
'Having large sale, and is supplaniing all
other medicines.
"Thsre is no denying the virtues of the Hop plant,
and the proprietors Of Hop Bitte have shown great
shreWdness and ability
"In compounding medicine whose virtues are so
palpable TO evey ones observation"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

received the sx bottles Of Athophoros and took 1t
all, and thought It was going TO cure me- Ny lame
ness came on again, however, But not 40 bAuiy.
shall recommend Il 10 any younger person. Col
Chandler Williama, Bingham, Me.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

aB-None genuine without bunch of green Hops on
the white label Shun all the vile, poisonous stuhf
with Hop" or "Hops" in their name.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25
Advertising Cheats.

'It has been common to begin an article in an
elegant, interesting style,
"Then run 1t into some advertisement, that we
avoid all such,
"And simply call attention to the merits of Hop
Bitters in as plain, honest terms possible,
"TO induce people
"ro give them one trial, which proves their val
that they will never use anything else"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25
Western Tickets

VIA SPRINGFIELD, MASS, at to0er rates than any
other frst-cldss line. Can leave Brattleboro on the
p NJ. white Mountain express, reaching Chicago nert
susning via either Michigan Central or Lake Shore
routes Other western points in corresponding quick
time. Through sleepers engaged or any Information
given by l.. s. HAYES, Bellows Falls, special ticket
agent Boston Albany Railroad for all territory north
OF northampton, Mass. CUDWORTH CHlLOS,
Local Ticket Agents. Brattleboro, Vt. u7
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VOL. LII.
Gbr Otrmont 9Banit
and VERMONT RECORD AND FARMER, united
Jaw MAY I, 1SSO.)
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY ny
FRENCH &c STEDMAN,
BRATTLEBoRo, VT.

rsnss.-ln advance, per year, 1885, If not paid
rit6in the year, t2.OO.
NRirFs or ADVERTISING furnished on application.
ertl a. Deaths and Marriages published gratis; Obit.
aary Notices, Cards OF Thanks, etc. 7Sc per inch OF
Fasrcd al TIE Bratteboro Post Office as secondolas,
mail matter.
D. L. FRENCH, ID. ID. brRDMAN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

II Is a well-k known fact that most OF the
Horse and Cattle Powder sold In this eo1h- eoi
!fy Is worthless; that Sheridans Condlton
Nothing on Earth will make hens
lay like Bheridan's Condition f0N
der. Dose, one teaspoOniul 10 each plnl y
iood. II will also positively prevent anu
CHICKEN ChOIEH
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1885-04-23

Advices from Holt county, Mo-, say terri
bic tragedy occurred recently at the farm
house of Widow Hardin, fifteen miles from st
Joe. 1t appears that William Clark. a farmer
and married man, had seduced the daughter
of the Widow Hardin, and he, the widow and
ference with view to settling the matter, and
no result was reached, but during the evening
Clark called at the widows house, which was
only short distance from his own hot
discussion arose, during which Clark shot and
killed the widow, MORALLY wounded the daugh-
widow. Clark then went home, fed his hogs,
and did other work about the place The next
morning his dead body was found in a pile of
straw short distance from his house with
bullet hole in his head and an empty pistol in
his hand All the parties concerned had unen-
viable names.