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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

Judge Thomsn, the Democratic member of
the civil service commission, has rendered
his resignation and the President has accept
ed II to take effect Nov. /. A Washington
despatch represents Mr.. Cleveland as being
greatly exercised over the reorganization of
the commission and finding much difficulty
in the selection of men whose character will
give evidence of his and their sincerity in be-
half Of the reform. Col. Goldman and Lev
erett Ssltonstsll have both declined appoint
ment on the commission.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

The new proprietor of the Montpelier
Waterman prints a reply to the "Mugwump
organs" which have meddled with his private
affairs and made them the subject of much
speculation and Misrepresentation, and says
that he is trying to publish consistent and
reliable Republican journal" Mr.. Dixon is
doing this with excellent success but we wish
he had printed key so that we could tell
just wha! he means or intends on one or two
essential points about which some folks feel
O curious interest
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

action he can control and whose support he
can depend on with certainty whenever he
calls for Il.
We conhne our own reply to Mr.. Atkinss
attempt at self-defence entirely to his opera
tons in windham county, but equally strong
cases against his methods could be made out in
every county IN the state
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
4dNTX AND RECORD AND FARMER, 1885

Tho wortinqmen Of Great britain, there aud IN other
Countries, Of what h called free trade, Now, u am
right in supposing that country, state or repuD
III Of states owes more to the protection and care OF
Hs own citEens than II does 70 the citizens Of other
oouutries-as every father Of family owes more 70
Ia tho case with most fathers, though
/ do not know how II IL with al-f am right IN tha
then IL il probably clear to every Intelligent man,
think and there Il no lodging r. that II owe that
TO our own citizens, then we ought to make our avs
In such way AZ viii give them an oppo,tp nh Syase
4 free and prosperous and happy community, ana
that is Whist IL the basis and the outcome Of protec
tive tariff wherever II has been tried on the race OF
the globe. loud applAuso1 That matters should be
rightly and fairly and honestly adjusted between al
interests between capital which II nothing but accu-
INFLATED labor, and between the labor o. mems nanas
on their farms and their miBeBit IL that thing tha
think s more important TO the real aud practical wei
fare Of this country for the next 90 years than any
other thing that can be named; and In connection
with that hope the time win come, and that II s not
far distant, when the Republican party In Congress
will be united 10 man, as II was for the resumption
OF specie payments In making the ten silver dollars
Of the WORKING man as good the gold eagle OF the
capitalist.
EIGHTY GENTS Vs. ONE HUNDRED CENTS
Now Il Is honest and true TO say that there IA prob
ably one-quarter Of the Republican party, taking II
all together and its representatives In Congress- who
think that an sO-cent dollar is Just good AZ lOC
cent dollar. Three-fourhs Of tho Republican party
think otherwise. when you look at the Democratic
party-and there IL whore the mischief always comes
in-threequarters Of these insist that 80 cents is
much or as good az 100 cents dollar and the 9TH
er quarter think do. II these people believe
that President Cleveland IL for real reform Of the
civil service aud that the coin Of the country ought
TO be made equal-lf he believes these two things, aud
believe he does-then these Democrats and Indepen-
dents believing that too, will help US, aud two years
will not go by before we carry these measures
through. tGreat applause.l Now, gentlemen, have
said enough. / have talked out my voice and have
talked out your patience. Cfies Of "Noln aud go
oul1 / only want, in conclusion, TO bid you God
speed In the work, by whatever name you call your
selves, In eudeavorng TO establish perfect and com
pete in this great state, the best things that go TO
make honest government and secure the rights Of
all your people, aud am sure that on this occasion
need only TO ask that you vote for the Republican
| candidates. tGreat applause.1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
OBJECTS 90 that Kind OF NepotI.nn.

The postmaster of Muncie, Ind, writes to
the department regarding the special delivery
system; "In order to comply with instTuo-
tons, 1 had to take my own boy from school,
as can control no other boy for the insig-
nificant pay, and, just at this period of my
boys schooling, would not have him miss
his school for 81 per day, where he has made
but Ss cents in 10 days. am opposed to the
practice of nepotism, especially at 80 great an
expense to my relative, and respectfully ask
permission to allow my deputy, an expert
bioyclist, TO deliver the letters during school
honra
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

The result of the investigation into the
Hamilton county, Ohio, election frauds has
been to send the election result into the
courts. The Cincinnati corruptionists so al
tered the returns as to wipe out Republican
majority of 1900 for the legislative ticket,
and were on the point of giving certificates
to all the Democratic candidates when the
Republicans appealed to the courts to stop
this being done. The result of the Hamil.
ton county election will affect the political
complexion of the state senate only. The
house is Republican beyond a peradventure,
and there is no longer a doubt that, even il
certificates should be given to all the Demo-
cratic legislative candidates from Hamilton
county, there would still be a Republican
majority of three in the legislature on joint
ballot-a fact which would assure Senator
Sherman's reelection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

Republican office-holders, against whom
the charge can be established that they have
given money for campaign purposes, are re-
moved as Offensive partisans;" but Presi-
dent Cleveland and two of his cabinet Off
cers-Msnning and Whitney-have each sent
$1,000 into New York to aid in Hills election,
while Private Secretary Lamont and Assist
ant Secretary of the Treasury Fairchild have
contributed $500 apiece for the same pur-
pose-and yet no Democrat or Mugwump
finds any inconsistency or anything 10 criti-
else in such proceeding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
THE RIFLE.

Our rihemen commenced a series of
matches for the American Field Medal yes
terday, and the weather was all that a riAe.
man could expect, aud the result was the
splendid SCORE Of 1919 points for ten men.
The boys think they have the winning team
now that they have Mr.. FarroW with them.
The folloWinp are The sooraa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Putnam were sur
Prised en- the goth inst, ii being the 10Th an
niversary Of their marriage, A very pleasant
evening was passed and purse of $2G pre-
sentod. Presentation by +. G. Taylor re-
Spouse by F. E. Ward.
The ladies' circle meet Ia their rooms
next Thursday forenoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

The resignation of Assistant Secretary
Coon of the treasury department has been
asked for. Mr.. Coon is one of the men of
long experience and invaluable service under
Republican administrations whom the Cleve-
land administration retained, and much was
made of the fact by the Independents as
showing how the new President was holding
fast by civil service reform methods; but
Mr.. Coon has been kept long enough to give
new officials a chance to learn something
about the work of the department, and now
he is asked to step down and out and make a
place for Democrat. In this fact the hide
pendents find nothing to comment upon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
Mn., nnmmar.tnn.

H. Il. Stoddard shows US a sound and
well-preserved golden russell apple, grown
by him last year aud kept in the cellar with
out especial care. When brought up it WAS
almost as fair as this years apple.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

After speaking at New York last Friday
night Mr.. Edmunds went on to Washington
for the winter and at once settled down to
hard work in his committee room at the capt.
toll. His chief problem is understood to be
the perfection OF bill which shall provide
satisfactorily for the extension and payment
of the debt due the government from the sub
sidized Pacific railroads. He will live ct a
quiet hotel until his new house is furnished
and ready to be occupied.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

The West Randolph Herald and News,
which seems anxious to enter the field as the
defender OF Atkins and Smalley's boss rulo
In Vermont, says this week that "most of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
New Workers are betting 500 to SEQ that

New Workers are betting 300 70 S6O that
Davenport will be elected governor.
II is understood that President Cleveland
will leave Washington Sunday evening and
proceed direct 10 Buffalo, where he will cast
his vote for the Democratic state ticket and
then return direct to Washington, arriving
there Wednesday evening or Thursday morn
ing. He viii probably make the journey
alone.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

A match for six men will be shot next
week, the team 70 consist Of the highest ak
on this match. Mr. Farrow and A. w. Mich.
OILS shot the new FarroW gun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
~. nh...,. 1or 1ssa

In accordance with our usual custom we offer The
Phoenix to New Subscribers for the balance Of this
year Jree-making the price from this date to Jan. J.
1887, 81 so, the regular yearly price.
New subscribers, and all subscribers who pay in
advance, are entitled to either Good Cheer or
Our COuatry Home for one year on payment
OF 20 cents additional, or to the Three Pa
pers for -.
The Mirror and Farmer, the well-known
aud very excellent farmers paper, published at Man
chester N. H., will be sent to all advance paying sub
soribers one year for 90 cents In addition to the
regular price Of The Phmnx s21Ofor both papers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

Celebration of the Holy Communion and
a sermon in Christ church next Sunday at
2.3O p NJ
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.

There is other topic that has not been 80 much
spoken OF tonight, which l will Just refer to- aud
that s the very important Of what IL called the
reformation OF the civil service Of the United States
which shall withdraw from the mere grasp Of the
spoilsmen and from the effect Of mere political con-
tests the working details Of this government. The
Republican party In It's last national platform declared
It's adhesion In terms to that doctrine that II
had betrayed II (hAd auoceeded) there would have
been no escape from the condemnation Should
have received, should have deserved it, for vio-
lAtng the pledge that We had made to the people OF
the United States in our platform. The platform Of
the Democratic party not that thing 1t suf-
hcienuy vague TO suit every circumstance and TO
meet every want As the man at the capital Of our
state who always used to 20 there 10 peddle on the
assembling Of the legislature said in selling his sus-
Penders-they were long enough for any man aud
Democratic party the subject OF civil service re-
form WAS worded so As to be strong enough for the
reformer and sufficiently elastic to let the corner
grocery man and the spokesman in n they could ac-
complsh the election OF their candidate.
Well, what has hAppensd7 / have no doubt that
President Cleveland really believed 1t would for
the best Interests Of all parties and all In this
republic the Republican platform could be honestly
and fairly administered and carried out 1 believe
he was sincere when he wrote two OF those
celebrated letters on the suDject, and put himself
plainly in writing that II he had wished TO he could
not get away under the statute OF frauds in favor Of
that thing But what the President do There are
80 900, 1000 don't know but 100000 Offices IN the
United States. II one OF the most respectable OF
this respectable body OF people were named TO him
as candidate for once the chances would be thous-
and to that the President OF the United States
would not know him and that he must rely upon
somebody 10 tell him whether Mr.. Thomas Jones or
Mr.. Timothy Smith was a good man to be postmas-
ter, or collector or whatever II might be- Who he
TO rely uponf How IL be to exercise that great trust
and see that be IL mot imposed upon and cheated :
He must have his Cabinet, and the SenAtes Of the
United States have always swallowed anybody that
was nominated TO be member Of the Cabinet with
out really exercising Al The Constitution imposes up
u.s. fear, IN scrutiniEibg what sort OF men they
are; and We have done IL upon the ground that the
President Of the United States ought TO be permitted
TO go to the extreme verge OF tolerance aud select his
men for these seven great ofhoes In order that
they may eonhdentally make inquiry end advise him
what nominations, removals and appointments to
make.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
wnAT a PROTECTIVE TAnIFF IS FoR.

only wish to say one word and shall have done
and that lie upon topic that my friend has already
alluded 10, but which, think 10 this country OF ours
cannot be too often repeated, aud that Is whether
to have in this great republic Of inhnite
Of every kind Of natural product this great country
full Of Workngmen intelligent active, honest, indus
triOus-if We are 10 have employment for them and
prosperity for them, whether We 20 adopt the
doctrine which prevails, much to the discomfort Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
Local Intelligence.

meteorological Record.
WEEK ENDtso THURSDAY EVENING, oor. 20, 1885.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
rHE rREssuRE OF rHE spo1LsMEN.

Now, then, II the President Of the United States
could have selected seven men who really in their
hearts believed he stated In his letters that he did
that RepublioAnism that point, as my friend has
shown 1t has been AL other points, WAS adopted by
the Democratic party and to be carried out then
you would not have had the that you have now
Of Thousands and tens Of thousands and twentes OF
thousands OF men going to Warrington by every train
with their hats and their pockets stuffed with recon-
mendAtons Of people who were never heard Of be-
fore TO get all places at once You would not have
party-I believe that is a fair MISUNDERSTANDING
and saying in private conversation (and good deal IN
public, 1t may be addedl that the whole idea OF the
Republican party upon that doctrine, the whole idea
Of President Cleveland upon that doctrine, is mere
humbug aud deluslon, aud that they did not sup
pose the Republicans Cleveland believed In It, and
that they were going 10 have the oices anyway. And
the outcome Of this business will be. as believe, that
In spite Of the good Intentions OF the President Of the
United States, be will md himself not supported by
the great body Of his political AasOciatea he will ind
himself not supported by the seven who are his
advisers, and he will md himself going down like a
boy the steep roof OF house. and once started be
will go further and further into the restoration OF the
spOis system and the turning over OF all the Offices Of
the government to men not because they are the 1T
test TO do your work and mine, but because they have
been the loudest in shouting, may say at some meet
II that be so, l think that which has been stated
here tonight that the Democrat the Independent
who voted for Mr.. Cleveland last year Is doing him
the best service he by voting for Me- Davenport
this year [applausel, because IL will show that the
honest aud independent men who have not heretO-
fore will assume, AfAted with the Republican par
~ in respect Of its other principles and operations,
are determined to show that they stand upon the
proposition that the PRECEDENT advanced In his letters
and that they will stand by him against three-fourtha
OF his associates who trying to drag him down day
by day into the mire where they wish TO reye In get
ting possession Of these Offices, small as they are.
But, said, 1t is quite impossible for to make
myself heard and 10 quite unreasonable that this
great audience should be Aaked after having heard
much aud well what has been done and what 10 10
be said respecting the principles Of the Republican
party, to remain here longer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
TIE DUTY OF rNprprNpENcr.

80 that don't think we have occasion to complain
when sometimes II happens, in all parties, that men
differ as to details Of measures and to particular
candidates; and when men assert their personal
right TO vote they please whether the Of your
candidate is Democratic or Republican. And there
fore is that glad to hear in this great state OF
which almost feel myself citizen for every morn
ing when wake up on the shores OF the beautiful
ChamplAin, see your great north country-I
glad, say, to know that in this great state the
uf party Is losing this year particularly largely lite
Bignihcance; and whether man calls himself Demo-
crAt OF Republican or Independent, whatever his
mission is in selecting your officers for this great
pire, whose government II almost as complicated aud
extensive as that Of the government Of the United
States within Its sphereyou to look at what you
believe the two men will do when they come TO this
great trust; not what their platforms party
Agers say that they think they will do but that you
will weigh them IN the scales Of honest Judgment
aud not be frightened out Of voting for one or the
other; and a. between them, being = citizen OF an.
other state have nothing to say but Il Is your du-
ty, believe It viii be your pleasure not stopping
for Names but looking At things 10 vote the ticket
that you believe will bring the best the honestest
government to the people OF this great state. lap
plAuse. SO think In respect 70 the duty Of every
cEen President Cleveland IL represented 10 have
said, and believe he did, TO ONCE when he said
that public once is public trust 30 Il H. zap
plAusel also, and say 40, that the right
to suffrage and the duty 20 exercise It Is also and al II
more great public trust lApplAusel that every
IL bound TO exert for the beneht Of his country and
his race, lAppause.l
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

Now let me alude for single moment, because
shall not keep you long, to what my friend Gov.
Foraker has stated touching the question Of the free
dom and the purity Of the ballot in the Southern
states. In the election Of members Of Congress the
people Of the state Of New York have Just greatin-
terest In the state Of Louisiana and California they
have In this state IN Vermont because the Lousi
aniAn when be comes to Washington makes the laws
for you, for me, Just as much for his state.
They are bound to otect our interesa ugt much
as those Of the people Of the state Of Louisiana.
Therefore every fraud. every wrong committed
against the right Of the people Of that state to vote
fairly and freely as they choose s crime united
against me and against you. Aud should be glad to
see any man who had the courage to stand here
10 the halls OF Washington and tell you that for think
ing this or saying this to be regarded trail
tors to our country. tAppAuRe.l II there 10 any
thing In the country that IL worth preservng-And
there is everything Glmost-t is the right Of every
man to think as be pleases and TO speak his honest
sentiments at all times upon any public subject and
for that reason whenever have made 3 speech-for
can make very few-I have maintained the right Of
the right Of every man 10 be Republican. All ash
Of him Republican s that he will feel his respons-
Utility as citizen upon whom good government will
confer blessings; upon whom bad government will
preciptAe evils He cannot escape from his respons-
Utility as Democrat any more than eau from mine
a. Republican by saying: 81 have followed the d-
recti0n Of others; have done ! was told to do
Every man, n he IL an honest man, Is a citizen,
should do with bis country as he should do with his
God conceal nothing, but be true TO himsefA and then
| he Is true 10 other man. TApulause1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
THE oHuDs-ToMEs WEDDING.

AT noon on Wednesday hurrying to and
fro of carriages laden with people In festive
attire betokened Q social event Of more than
ordinary interest It was the wedding of
Mr.. Arthur W. Childs and Miss Agnes AIDE
laide Tones. daughter of Mrs. Addison b.
Hall. St Michaers church had been hand
somely decorated for the occasion with arches
OF evergreen and knots Of mountain ash ber-
ries pOtted plants were disposed about the
chancel, and . beautiful marriage-bell was
suspended over It. Mr.. Childs entered the
church from the vestry, attended by Mr.. E.
X. Pratt as best man, while the rest of the
bridal party passed up the broad aisle, pre-
ceded by the ushers, Who were Charles F.
Tones, brother Of the bride from New
Mexico, William and Arthur Tones OF Brook
Ign, and Charles Dearborn of Brattleboro.
Miss Clark presided At the organ, and the
wedding march was never rendered with more
skill and spirit than on this happy occasion.
Miss Tones wore q dress OF white ottoman
silk with trimmings Of tulle and satin ribbon,
corsage bouquet Of white lilacs, and bonnet
of embroidered crepe. Miss Mary Gale. as
maid Of honor, and Misses Emily Il. Tones
and Julia l.. Hall, sister aud cousin of the
bride, as bridesmaids, also wore white dresses
and bonnets, and carried large clusters Of rose
buds loosely tied with broad satin ribbon.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. II.
Collins, aud was followed by q reception at
the residence Of Mr.. A. b. Hall on Green
street, attended only by immediate friends
and relatives OF the bride and groom from
Brattleboro, New York, Springfield and other
places. An attempt to give . description of
the long list OF presents would be useless, but
We may be allowed to mention two handsome
clocks, tete-a-tete silver set, and a particu-
larry inviting easy chair OF wieker-work, with
upholsteTy of sapphire blue plush. Mr.. aud
Mrs. Ohilds left on the $3.50 p NJ train for an
extended wedding journey, and may possibly
visit California before their return to Brattle.
boro, which is 10 be their home.