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

The speech which Senator Edmunds made
at the great Republican rally in New York
last Friday night was the strongest and hap
piest political effort Of the present year.
While it was pronounced and uncompromis-
ing in its adherence to the principles of the
Republican party, it entirely avoided that
violent hardness and narrowness Of tone
which has brought merited criticism and re-
buke to other leading Republican speakers
in Ohio and New York. Mr.. Edmunds en-
tered into no fruitless denunciation of the
South, but instead, with statesmanlike breadth
showed his audience how every citizen of
every state Is vitality interested in the purity
aud freedom OF elections in the South just as
he is interested in honest elections in New
York, Ohio or Vermont. The Senator took
the most advanced ground In behalf of civil
service reform, conceded every mans right
to independence of political action, and in
speaking of the present administration once
more showed his breadth and fairness OF
view by giving TO Mr.. Cleveland credit for
sincerity of purpose in his efforts at reform,
though the party behind him handicaps every
such effort and brings it to naught.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30


EI-GoV. John b. Page died very suddenly
at his home in Rutland last Saturday morn
ing. He had been suffering from slight at
tack of pneumonia resulting from u cold
contracted while attending the meeting Of
the American Board in Boston. but WAS i'm.
proving. Early Saturday morning his wife
noticed a sudden change in him, be straight
ened himself in bed and was dead, probably
from apoplexy. Gov. Page was a native Of
Rutland, born there in 1926. He left school
at II to assist his father in the bank of Rut-
land, and at % succeeded him as its cashier
In 1866 he succeeded to the presidency of the
bank and continued in that capacity until in
1884. In everything that pertained to Rut-
lands prosperity and advancement he was
the towns most active citizen during all this
period. He was elected town representative
four times, was state treasurer from 1860 TO
1866, administering the states finances with
marked ability during the entire period of
the war. He was elected governor in 1866
and reelected in 1867. In 1860 he took
hold of the Rutland railroad property and
brought it up from its lowest ebb to a condi-
ton of prosperity and was the president OF
the company for many years. His efforts in
church and Sunday school work were active
and untiring and he was one of the most val
liable members OF the Board of Commission.
ers of Foreign Missions. At one time he was
estimated to be worth $500, 900, but three
years ago financial troubles began, growing
out of the enmity OF the Clements, who got
control of a majority of the Rutland railroad
stock and elected him from the presidency,
alleging that he was responsible for deficit
Of $40, 900 which existed in the treasury.
Last spring g suit was begun to recover the
deficit, the trial lasting eight weeks and re-
sulting in q verdict of 81 and costs. The at
tacks upon his character and estate have
greatly worried him and they undoubtedly
were responsible for his sudden taking of at
time when he should have had a dozen
years or more of good life left in him.
The schools and factories were closed and
business generally suspended on the occasion
of his funeral, which was held Tuesday after
noon at the Congregational church. The en-
ploy es of the Howe scale works, the fire de-
partment, Kingsley Guard aud representa-
tives from the village government and bust
ness houses attended and Joined in the pro-
cession. Gov. Pingree and members of his
staff, 1t Gov. 0rmsbee and many prominent
men, including railroad officers from all over
New England were present. The statement
has been made that Gov. Page had 800, 900
insurance on his life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

The little town Of Dandy on the southern
border Of Rutland county is in a state Of
active rebellion against the Atkins-Smallay
regime Capt. W. H. Bond ia the leading,
responsible Democrat of the place who has
borne the brunt Of party affairs for years.
He is a responsible man who enjoys the con-
fidenoe of tho community and was looked
upon as the man naturally to be chosen 10
have the post.offioe under a Democratic adj
ministration. On his petition he had the
names Of as many Democrats as voted for
Cleveland and he had the support Of the busi-
ness interests Of the place 10 general But
the people Of Dandy we're no wiser in their
day and generation than some Of our Wind
ham county communities have been in fool
ishly supposing that their wishes would have
something to do in deciding who should be
their postmaster. Mr.. Atkins knew what they
really wanted and he accordingly set aside
Capt. Bonds petition aud recommendations
and bad one Adams appointed to be the Dandy
postmaster. Many Danbyites now refuse to
patronize their own post office, but carry
their letters to the Mount Tabor office a mile
away. It Is said that at least one half Of the
postal business has gone TO Mount Tabor ever
since Adams was appointed. The people say
that Adams is conspicuously unfit for the
place, that his financial standing is bad and
that his private life is so corrupt as to render
his Office an unfit place for respectable men
and women. Moreover the Democrats are
mad because their wishes had no influence in
the matter and they say that all Atkins and
Smalley care for is to carry out their own
personal schemes. stout effort is being
made to get rid Of Adams, aud the Dandy
people have spoken so loud that the depart.
ment has heard TO the extent OF sending on
an inspector to investigate.
The latest intelligence from this interesting
scene OF conflict is that an investigation is in
progress before Inspector Lamson, with ].
L. Martin of Brattleboro and W. II. Goddard
of Ludlow as counsel for the opposition and
j. G. Martin of Manchester for Adams. The
witnesses are taken into a room and examin
ed singly and the proceedings kept secret
Yesterday morning the excitement becamt
hotter than ever when ii became known tina
q heifer belonging to Capt. Bond had beer
found dead with bullet through vital part
Adams's friends are said to have threatened
that there would be blood before he wa
turned out, and Bonds friends think the heif
or has fallen victim to their malice.
The state regiment has not yet been cullet
out to quel this incipient rebellion agains
the Atkins rule, but we wait in momentar.
expectation of seeing the Estey Guard start
ing on forced march to the scene Of action
with the Battery galoping close on with gun
shotted to the muzzle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

Wallace Cook sent US a few strawberry
plants that he found in blossom during the
first week Of October, and Mrs. J. r. Nourse re-
Gently sent us plant of the same kind which
she found in bloom during the present week
Charles Reed sent the writer an apple of
very singular growth. Il was double and the
place of attachment measures about the same
distance through rs the diameter Of the ap-
pie. There are four distinct calyXes but on
ly two Of the blossoms produced fruit. The
stem of the apples grew in the form of the
letter Y, single stem only being attached to
the tree.
e. P. Reed 4 Co. announce that they
cannot buy or take any more cider apples eH-
cept for cider-making, until they have had
time TO reduce the stock on hand. They
have about 5000 bushels now, and are using
on the average 800 bushels q day.
Evening Star Grange will hold an open
meeting at the vestry on Wednesday evening,
Nov. 4th, to discuss the question SIS a far
mers' organization necessary? II so, Why
and for what purpose 7" Ali are cordially in
vited to come and take part in the discus
sion. D. L. NJ.
A CARD.-Mr. and Mrs. r. A. Knight desire to thank
the young people of Dummerston for the compliment
tAry party given them on the evening Of the Esd inst
II entertainment for which they feel especial
ly grateful. The large number present was evil
dence Of the appreciation and kind regard the young
people have for the recipients. We have always felt
great interest in the welfare Of the young people Of
this ancient town aud shall continue IN the future
in the past 10 exert efforts for their happiness aud
prosperity. MR. 4 MRS. r. A. KNIGHT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

Henry Stockwell, who il soon 10 be post
master, has engaged tenement in DR.. Olark's
block, aud II il understood that the post ofJioe
will be kept in W. d. Stockwel store.
Mrs. Bigolow and family returned to
New York yesterday for the winter
The O. Y. f. r. u. has been duly organ.
lied with upwards Of twenty FIVE members
Tho rite Of baptism was administered TO
one candidate in MILESTONE brook las, Sun.
day by Rev. Mr. Powers Of the Baptist
church.
The village district school closed two
weeks ago In consequence Of the teacher
Miss Laura Powers, having the scarlet fever
and will not be re-opened this term. There
have been few other cases OF the disease
but thus far II has taken a mild form.
-Hazelton Rice Is making a considerable
addition TO bis buildings by shed connect.
ing house and barn.
Albert Eddy is having a good sale for
his soaps aud other articles which he adyor
tises, and they are deserving Of IT,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

The President has appointed to be an In
dian agent in Dakota Israel Green, the man
who struck down John Brown in tho engine
house at Harper's Ferry 20 years ago, and
then brutally struck the old man several
times after he was down. At that time Green
was lieutenant Of United States marines. A
companion who stood by his side and saw the
whole affair gives this account Of II
Lieut. Green stood second amid a shower Of
balls looking for John Brown. When he saw him he
sprang about twelve feet al him, giving him an under
thrust OF his sword, striking Brown about midway In
the body and raising him completely from the ground
Brown fell forward with his head between his knees
while Green struck him several times the head and
he then supposed split his skull at every stroke
was not two feet from Brown all the time"
It turned out that Green's sword struck
Browns belt and was bent, instead Of pierre
ing his body, while the blows on the head
were so given that they only produced scalp
wounds. Green subsequently served in the
Confederate army during the war, and after.
wards removed to Dakota, where he has since
lived. 1t is true, as the Springfield Republi
can says, that this episode in Green's life has
no bearing on his fitness to be an Indiar
agent, but it does seem a trife strange thai
no Independent or Mugwump paper finds any
food for thought in the fact that this admin
istration gets hold of 30 many men of thiI
general class for public preferment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
Hamnnr.


One frosty morning q partridge was found
under N. H. Shepardsons wood shed. The
bird flew into the upper portion of the build
ing and was captured. Years ago it was con
sidered an i'll omen when such birds appeared
near dwellings, but now it is no uncommon
occurrence to see them near houses.
"A few weeks since a resident OF this
town was in an adjoining town where they
have prayed for railroad Gin their way aud
saw some bears pass through with muzzles
on the next time he vas there a herd OF
cattle also went through with muzzles on
and il he should soon visit the place aud soc
q train Of cars with only the leader muzzled
be would be satisfied.
III Is N. IL. ShepArdson which one OF
the county papers tells of his soon starting
for Nebraska, be would like to know it.
We doh't think the public care so much
about Eben Summers house being shinged
on one eide Rs the owner does. However, 1t
is the custom 10 mention H.
As Benjamin Clark was riding on Sun
day, the Is inst, accompanied by his wife
aud daughter Hattie, the fastenings gave way
while going down hill, letting the neap drop
and throwing them out bruising them all
badly. Mrs. Clark's collar bone and several
ribs were broken,
Mrs. Frank Edison OF Randolph has been
visiting friends In town.
Although the ohoke-cherries have long
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
an,aIIer and "ReForm.,

A Washington despatch says Collector
b. b. Smalley Of Burlington, is here engaged
in the preparation Of a report upon the Gus
toms service in that district, which will soon
be submitted to the Secretary. The report
Is mainly confined to routine matters aud is
similar to the reports which Secretary Man
ming has called for from all the collectors of
customs as basis for recommendation in
his own forthcoming report. Mr.. Smalley's
report will show n reduction in the annual
expenditures of his collection district of about
SO, 600 About eighteen clerks have been dis
missed and few more will be removed with
out injuring the efficiency Of the service. II
many more discharges are made in this office
the number Of clerks will be reduced below
fifty, and then the office will no longer be
subject TO the civil service rules.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

The most glazing frauds we're perpetrated
in half dozen wards in Cincinnati. Precinct
A Of Ward is sample. The registration
showed 720 voters. In the same precinct at
the Presidential election the total vote was
62l-96 less than the registration. The vote
in the precinct was 996, or 276 more than
were registered. Last November the vote
stood: Blaine, 17s; Cleveland, 442 St. John,
4, Last October the vote was as follows /;
Foraker (Rep.), AS; Hoadly (Dem) 92G !;
Leonard, 90 That is, Foraker's vote was
1870 less than Blaine's aud Hoadly's 4s4 more
than Cleveland's. And yet this precinct was
counted for the entire Democratic ticket in
spite of all the frauds on the face of the re-
turn. 1t is the worst case on record.
E. Ely Goddard gets prominent mention in
the New York papers as an opponent of the
proposed street railway through Fifth ave-
nue..
William j. Best, a haAnoier prominently
connected with the affairs of the collapsed
Pacific bank Of Boston, was arrested in New
York on Wednesday, at the instance of Re
oeiver Price, charged with embezzling $75,-
900 a. trustee of the will of the late Francis
w. Carruth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
Announcement.

HAwLEY has Just put on sale job purchase Of
regular l25 Black Cashmeres at 92c per yard. out Of
town customers should send for samples at once.
Mrs. Z. Apfelbaum lost gold breast pin on the
way from Western Avenue 10 Canal street and to Mr..
Bradeys greenhouse. Whoever found II will do a
favor by leaving II with Mr.. Austin Russell at the
post Office.
Try the Decatur Cua Holder" for sale by r. A.
Hubbard, Matchmaker aud Adjuster, 90 Main st.
ARTISTIC PioruRH FAMINE at Cheney 4 ClRpp's.
HAwLEY offers 100 Ladies' aud Misses Electric
Finished waterproofs at tt.25 each These are much
better and handsomer than any heretofore sold At the
price. In ordering by mail send IS cents additional
for postage and state length in back.
DON'T FORGET that on Thursday evening, Nov. o,
Miss Hattie T. Wood will give one Of her charming
exhibitions at the Rink She s is Of the best la
dy skaters, and stands in the front rank profess
sional. Music, First Regiment band Prices usual.
PICTURE FRAMES are cheap at Cheney Capp's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

TIE RAPr1sr oHunoH CENTENNIAL.

THE BAPTIST CHURCH CENTENNIAL.
The Baptist church in this town celebra.
ted the centennial Of its existence last Sunday
The day was suspicious and the exercises
highly entertaining. The clerk first read
historical sketch of the church with many in
teresting incidents of early times BY this
we learn that the church was organized but
nine years after the hrst settlement Of the
town. At one time It bad 40 members ana
embraced In its membership list about $40
persons in all. 1t has built two meeting.
houses, ordained six ministers and licensed
several others who have been ordained else
where. 1t established a Sunday school in
1928 which has been continued to the present
time. The browning interest OF the occasion
was the music and review Of this depart
ment by Professor Barrett, assisted by n
small choir of old-time singers. rehearsal
OF old scenes and interesting occasions of
past years inspired this veteran in his pro
fession with new life and wonted vigor. His
selections were admirable. rendered with zest,
and highly appreciated by the audience. The
services wound up with AN impressive SUM-
mary by the pastor, Rev. l. ID. Burwell Of
Ssxtons River, and benediction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

Mr.. Phillips has moved into the Hill
house which he bought last summer.
"A bear % feet long was killed ten days
ago, just over the line in Stratton.
Mrs. Chester Benson has been quite sick.
but is better at this writing.
The FIRST bridge between hero and Raw
sonville is being rebuilt and travel over that
road was suspended Wednesday. This is the
bridge which suit with the contractors made
famous, and though built only two years ago,
has been unsafe for q long time. The town
Of Jamaica has taken wise precaution in
looking aftor it before some accident hap.
pened.
The church has been newly papered and
otherwise repaired, within the last two weeks
The organ has also been sent away to be
tuned and repaired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

An active revolt against the Atkins and
smalley boss rule is said to be in progress in
the state. 1t is understood that a circular
has been issued to Democrats in every town
asking information as to the filling of post
offices and asking whether the appointments
have been in accordance with the wishes of
the majority of the Democratic voters in the
several communities, and requesting the name
of the person through whose influence I'M
satisfactory appointments have been made.
This movement, 1t is said. has been engin-
eered by q prominent Democrat, who ex-
presses the determination when the required
information shall have been secured, of Or
ganiEing q revolt at the next state conven-
ton which shall rid the party of its boss.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

The President has shut down on the office
seekers to the extent of posting notice say
ing that, having given the best part of eight
months time to the insistent claims of apph-
cants for office, regard for the public inter
ests committed to his charge will compel him
to decline to grant interviews TO Office seekers
or their friends after Nov. LIST. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays, from ten to eleven
o'clock, are named as days when he will re-
ceive persons having strictly public business,
and on the same days at hAlf-past one he will
receive those who simply wish to pay their
respects. On other days audience will be
given only to cabinet officers and heads of
departments. 1t is understood in Washing
ton by the knowing ones that this order will
have liberal and elastic construction put
upon it, and will apply only to irresponsible
applicants" We are curious to see on which
side OF the line Mr.. Atkins will be placed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

The publication of Ohauncey NJ Depew's
letter, which is printed on our first page to-
day, making an alleged revelation of Andrew
Johnson's purpose to dispense Congress and
set up Southern Congress of his own, has
brought out a spirited war of words, with
testimony from many sources, showing on the
one hand that the story is based on misap.
prehension and cannot be true, and on the
other that there is ample evidence to sustain
II. The weight of evidence leaves a strong
inference that johnson, at the height of his
ambitious and reckless determination to en-
force my policy" did contemplate forcible
and revolutionary methods, but that the &C.
ton Of Congress in stripping him of his
power over the army, seconded by the firm
and unyielding attitude of Grant, nipped the
scheme in its bud. Mr.. Depew, on his own
part, says he knew what he was writing about
and will bring his proof later on when 9th.
ers are through talking.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

An auction sale of the property Of the
late Isaiah Stodder is advertised for Nov
4th.
Liberty Harvood has been confined to the
house for n couple Of weeks with a severely
sprained ankle.
Farmers sbout bore are selling their win
ter apples to parties from Boston, who ship
the fruit to England.
-PsOf. HemenvAy of Grafton has a sing.
ing school at Athens.
-Orvis Dwinell has opened harness shop
at his rooms in the house Of Mrs. Z. s..
Wood aud is prepared to do all kinds Of har-
ness work, also repairing boots and shoes.
The thanks Of the entire community are
extended TO the Grafton band for the fine mu-
sic rendered by them in this village last Sat
urdAy evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

the Democratic appointments in the state
have been very good ones, the only ground
Of complaint being that faithful Republican
officials have been removed simply TO make
room for hungry Democrats" We dislike TO
interfere with anybody who cares to cham
pion such cause, but ordinary regard for
truth compels us TO say that no Republican, or
Democrat, in this section Of the state has
complained in any instance because Republi-
can officials have been removed. Everybody
expected that this would happen. What is
complained Of is that incompetent and often
times disreputable Democrats are put in the
places Of faithful and competent Republi-
cans simply because IL is the will Of Hiram
Atkins that il shall be so, the wishes and pro-
tests Of the people directly interested count
ing for absolutely nothing. The Herald and
News editor seems to have something on his
mind pertaining to last years presidential
campaign. II he really feels that he was
lukewarm in support of his party candidates
he had better freely confess it, and those Of
us who did our level best for the Republican
cause will as freely forgive him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30
TBeUtrmont 9B@nit.
BRATTLEBORoi
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 80, 1885.
Publi.hers' Notice.

The publishers Of The Phoenix fully realized the
fact that the opening months Of the present year
were marked by an unusual period OF "hard times
aud rather than add to the burden Of any subscriber
they forebore pressing TO payment many arrearage
accounts The summer and fall have brought sea-
son Of abundant crops with employment for ALL and
return Of business confidence and good feeling, and
we now ask for an exchange Of good will in the
prompt payment Of these accounts. Bills have been
sent out to all In arrears and we make no exceptions
IN askipg for immediate settlement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

NJ. Pasteur, the celebrated scientist, whose
experiments have attracted worldwide atten-
ton, announces to the Academy of Science
at Paris that he has succeeded in satisfacto-
rily demonstrating the possibility of overcom-
ing the terrible contagion Of hydrophobia by
means of incubation. From the statements
thus far published it appears that Pasteur re-.
lies upon his system to be effectual even if
not applied until patient who has been bit
ten by mad animal begins to show positive
symptoms, mental or physical, of the terrible
disease
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-10-30

Ferdinand Ward, the man who wrecked
Gen. Grants private fortune and the happi-
ness of the closing years of his life, has final
ly had his trial this week, and on Wednesday
the jury found him guilty of grand larceny,
the penalty for which is ten years or less in
prison in the discretion of the court. An at
tempt will be made to secure him new trial
through the court of appeals Fish, the con.
victed banker, who shared in Wards plum
der, was brought from prison to testify against
him