Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-25

~ montpelier IS made up. They make a
thick pile OF documents and Il will take two
days time to make the abstract which the
government requires.
The August bulletin OF the New England
Meteorological society confirms the general
impression that the month was one Of unus.
ually low temperature and with an unusual
amount OF rainfall. Reports from the 1Ot
stations Of the society show that the excess of
rainfall over the August average was more
than 100 per cent In several cases, while the
average excess was ~ per cent. for the whole
region. The temperature averaged q. be-.
low the normal. The cold wave which fol-
lowed the storm and depression on Aug. 22l
was accompanied by light frosts in all the
New England states. The work OF the socie-
ty, to which our own weekly meteorological
record Is q contribution, is an important one,
and its monthly bulletins, with their carefully
prepared tables aud charts, have a local no
less than general interest. During the pres
ent month the society furnishes frost warn
inRs for the benefit Of the Cape God cranber-
~ growers, and similar warnings could be
extended throughout New England II sufii
cient interest was taken 10 secure them.
Gov. Pingree came TO Brattleboro on
Tuesday aud spent Wednesday and the great
or part Of Thursday In town, his visit being
~ ANNoSh VI M ohkhkohonN WIN tuo hNhAb
supervisors OF the insane 10 meet them here
and join them in an inspection OF the Yer
mont asylum. The whole Of Thursday fore.
noon was spent in going through the asylum,
and visiting the summer retreat, park. etc.
Gov. Pingree had not seen the asylum be-
fore for dozen years or more aud expressed
his surprise and qualification at the important
changes and improvements which have been
made. He frankly said that he found moth.
ing 10 criticise in the condition or manage.
ment Of the institution, though, az q matter
OF personal opinion he believed q saving Of
expense could be made by using coal instead
OF wood for fuel. In the afternoon, by invi.
tation Of DR.. Holton, the governor and su.
and were warm In praise OF its commodious,
substantial character and excellent adapta-
tion 10 all school purposes.
THE BICYCLE Gums FALL MEETING
The arrangements which the Brattleboro
Bicycle club now have well advanced for their
annual race meeting to be held on the fair.
ground Saturday, Oct. 3, will make the coca
sion an attractive one TO everybody who cares
for outdoor sports. The track will be put In
good condition, bicycists from out Of town
are expected TO compete for the prizes, and
the First Regiment band has been engaged to
furnish music. Following ia the list of races
and prizes:
l. one-mie Novice, First prize, YoumAns hat; sec
ond, pair bicycle shoes.
2. Three mile Club Championship. Childs Medal
8. one-hAlf mile Amateur. First prize vase lamp;
second silver chain; third, bicycle shoes.
g. Three-mile Lap Race First prize, fishing rod
ond, fancy silver vase.
s. one-hAlf mile Ride and Run First prize revolver
second, copper-bronEe clock
O. TWo-mile Amateur. First prize individual caster
second, box cigars; third silver-headed cane
!. One-mile Club Championship. Prize cup.
.. one-mile Consolation. First prize, lbs. candy;
second, revolver.
and will be sure TO prove exciting contests.
Beginning tomorrow. the prizes will be ON
exhibition In Van Doom a Sons window.
The races will begin at 2:30 in the afternoon.
Tickets will be on sale at Ohapin's.
THE EVERLASTING WEATHER.
Modern weather science says there ia no
such thing as Slime storm" but one usually
comes along at this season Of the year Just
the same, and this week 1t was q very unusu.
ally cold one. A heavy rain set In during
Tuesday night and continued at intervals
during Wednesday, the temperature taking a
vicious dip meantime aud creating quick
demand for fires and overcoats. Clouds saw
ed frost hereabouts Wednesday night, but
in many sections there was q sharp one. Snow
fell Wednesday on the hills In this county,
and farther north in this state and New
Hampshire there we're veritable snow storms,
covering the ground to some depth. The
rather incredible report comes from Chelsea,
that on the hills near there IL inches fell,
making the roads impossible. Hill towns in
Massachusetts, also shivered and watched the
flakes fall. The entire region OF the great
lakes was visited by heavy northerly gale;
the Atlantic coast also suffered and on Lake
WinnipesAukee the wind was so high that the
steamers did not attempt 10 make the trip.
A SURPRISE PARTY AT oooPER's-BAND sERR-
HADEs.
-Oooper's dining rooms were the scene Of
a very pleasant little surprise party last Mon.
day evening. just before eight O'Clock the
Estey Guard appeared there, marching in a
column of twos with Capt. Bond and the 9TH
or officers at the head. Mr.. and Mrs Cooper
were found at supper, and any possible fears
on their part of warlike intent were speedily
quieted by few words from Capt Bond, who
told Mr.. Cooper that the Guard considered
the recent muster at st. Albans the most sue
cessful one which the company had ever at
tended, and that the members were unani-
nous In ascribing very great measure OF its
success TO his excellent management of the
mess department Wishing to show their ap-
probation Of his services they had brought
silver ice-pitcher, which they hoped he would
accept as q token of their kind regards and
good wishes. Mr.. Cooper was evidently
good deal more taken abaok than as though
the whole company had called for a hand
some spread" instanter. He reminded his
visitors that "tho heart speaks most when
the lips move not" and told them that the
surprise was 80 complete that further than
this he could say nothing except to express
his thanks and assure them of his apprecia-
ton OF their handsome gift. Capt. Bond then
said that the First Regiment band was in at.
tendance outside and wished 10 show that
they, too, valued his services The band
then played selections and the company dis
persed. The pitcher presented Is an elegant
one Of late design from Ranger & Thomp-
sons, and bears the inscription "E. L. Coop
Or, from the Estey Guard, 1886"
After leaving Mr.. Oooper's the band went
10 the residence of O. II. Davenport on Pros
poet street, where a ssrensde was given and
they were Hospitality entertained with re-
treatments. Afterward the band called on
Spencer Knight, one Of the members, aud
here also selections were played aud refresh
msnts were served. A large number of PEG.
pie enjoyed the fine music on the occasion.
A SCHEME FOR swINDLE THAT DIDN'T WORK.
GOOD ADVERTISEMENT FoR TRAVELLING
''DooToR."
-Chas. F. Spring received, yesterday,
BlS4.37, being the amount OF an execution
against e. W. Royce, travelling doctor, for
The value Of horse and costs of suit which
Spring sold Royce last summer. When Royce
same here last winter or spring he had mare
which Spring had the care OF at Rays stable.
Royce cultivated Springs acquaintance and
and finally sold him the mare for
$3.50. Soon after Royce moved on TO Bel
ows Falls and not long afterwRrd sent for
Spring and his wife 10 come and visit him.
On this visit Royce tried to swap 200 copies
of subscription book with Spring for the
mare, but Spring declined to trade The
next day after he came home Royce wrote
lim telling him that book agent at Bellows
Falls named "Diggins" was anxious to get |
hold of the books and would pay 81. so apiece |
Tor the lot. A letter also came from the al
eyed Diggins saying that he would take 100 |
)f the books and pay $3.50 for them the fol- |
owing Friday and would take the other 100 |
It the same price in three weeks. Spring
thought that here was a chance 10 get $500 |
or his mare, and accordingly he made the |
rade and shipped mare and books 10 Bellows |
Falls. Diggins failed TO appear on the day
greed but In his place came letter from |
toyoe saying that his sister was sick in Man |
chester and he must go 10 her, but would be |
Town soon. The matter ran on for some |
lime, either Royce or Diggins making OK.
fuses for the non-appearanoe of the latter,
Until finally Royce, who had meantime NOV |