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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04
Announcement.

Hawloy ia ready 10 show fall styles In worstod
and Dress Fabrics. Among them some elegant nov
elites In imported Combination Pattern Suits, quite
different from anything previously in the market
Tomorrow shall open first invoice Of ladies' aud child
rens Outside Garments Want every customer to
sec the special bargain In lG-nch Cashmeres we are
selling at Toe yard.
Dr. Cages appointmenis.-Keene, Cheshire House.
Tuesday, Sept. rs Hinsdae, Hotel, wednesday, Sept
TO- until noon. Brattleboro, Brooks House, wednes-
day, from 10 8. Bellows Falls Towns Hotel
Thursday Sept. H. until noon. CharestOwn Hotel
Thursday afternoon.
Are you going West Cudworth 4 Childs are SELL
ing reduced rate railroad tickets to Chicago and other
points over the well known Boston 4 Albany and
other popular routes, with through cars.
wANTED.-1n a small family, woman who il
good plain cook and aundress Apply at this ONCE
+. W. Kueoh Co. will sell this week one case
Wool BAH yarn in all colors at &c per ball Also one
bale more Of the 36-inch Unbleached Cotton at DC
per yard And don't forget TO read their advertis
ment this week.
FoR sALE-A good sized parior Coal stove, in per-
feet order, has been but little used will be sold low
Enquire at this ONCE
Go to Hawley'a for Jackets and Newmarkets for fall
wear
ARTISTIC pIcrURE FRAMING at Cheney Clappa.
Writings Standard Paper and Envelopes for Ia dies
aud ONCE use, equal TO any imported, in full variety
at Cheney Clapps.
FouSD-LAdies' black knit Shoulder Cape. owner
will find It at HAwlcy's.
FoR sALE-l7 tons Of the best White Meal at the car
for or days at tllO per 100 lbs. Also good Pa
nos aud one Of the best Homes In Brattleboro
Il. 4. HosFoRp.
Hawley Ia now opening blankets, Comtortahles
FlAnnels, Merino Underwear Bingham and Prints for
fall trade.
PIorURE FRAMEs are choAp at Cheney 4 Clamps.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

The frost last week nipped vegetation
badly on the farm of ID. NJ. Stockwell, in the
west part Of the town. The damage was con.
fined 10 crops growing near the brook east Of
the buildings.
There were no services at church last
Sunday on account of the rain and absence of
an audience. Next Sunday will be the day
for communion service and the monthly con.
tribution.
Edwin II. Miller is agent in this town for
tho sale OF largo and fine-looking portrait
OF Gen. U. s. Grant.
Otis Doolittle, accompanied by Foster
French Of BrattlebOEo 10 solicit orders for
him, has been in town lately doing some ex
cellent and much-needed work in the GENE
terry east OF the common, In the way Of clean.
ing moss grown and stained grave stones and
monuments, whether marble or granite.
More such work needs to be done, and other
work in the cemetery which the Inhabitants
themselves can do in straightening up the
slabs and improving the appearance Of the
grounds II Is we'll 10 remember that the mao
pie now living will some day want TO lie
down TO their last slumbeF. II thew have no
respect for the bones of their anoeatry. thew
cannot expect any regard for their own bones.
DIR. Ansel /. Miller has been spending
short vacation at home with his father, Jo-
seph Miller, Esq. His time OF service. ls
months, at the hospital near New York eitv
will end Oct lst, when he will be ready 10
locate in some desirable place aud practice
his profession as physician He has had
large experience AZ physician aud surgeon
In the hospital
The leading and all-absorblng topic of
conversation for the past few weeks has been
about the listers Of this town. tax laws and
taxes and the seleotmen. II eliminated 10
town meeting held on Saturday afternoon
Aug. 20, called for the purpose of seeing II
the town would discontinue suit brought by
the selectmen In the name of the town against
the listers, or rather the first lister. The third
lister has been sued since the meeting was
called, and the second lister would have been
sued had 1t not been for some informality
connected with his name. The action wSs
brought against the listers for wilfully and
maliciously Cor words to that effect omit-
ting TO assess property aud receiving illegal
inventories. The meeting was we'll attended.
and several persons were present from other
towns The chairman of the board Of select
men was called to the stand to chow cause
for prosecuting the liaters and make clear the
evidence OF guilt. Others spoke In favor and
some againat the prosecution. The listers
claim that they have discharged their duties
IA officers OF the town honestly, faithfully
and according to their best judgment. They
admit that some mistakes appear in the grand
list and claim that All informalities In inven.
tories can be readily explained. j. O. New
ton, the moderator, made the closing speeoh
In favor OF the listers, after which q ballot
was taken. Those in favor OF the proseou.
ton voted yes, those against 1t voted no.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

The cool wave OF last week produced
some frost, injuring vines and tender plants
but doing no material damage.
Farmers are cutting a fair crop OF row
On, and fall feed is unusually good, and the
various farm crops are a. good or better than
an average.
E. s. Allen has a pair of steers eleven
months old that weighed, Aug. s. 1850 lbs;
and Israel Hall has pair year and half
old that weighed, Aug. 3lst, l445 pounds
differing only pounds in weight.
George FArnum, proprietor of the mail
stage line from Jacksonville to Brattleboro,
has bought Of Mr.. Brennenstahl the route
from here to ColerRine, Mass, and of Mr.
Perry from here to Readsboro, and taken
Possession OF them.
e. Z. Putnam makes 1000 butter boxes
day, and, with what are made by others,
over 400, 600 are made here yearly.
For some time past Miss Vira A. Farms
worth has been employed as clerk in the store
OF N. Il. StetsOn, and being we'll adapted to
the position, is successfully attending TO bust
ness. Distinctions disparaging to female la
Dor In different departments of business are
well-nigh numbered with the past, and the
labors OF the better half of mankind are
being more justly appreciated and are receiy-
ing better remuneration than at former peri
DDS
The residence OF A. @. Stetson has re-
Gently received from the brushes of Fox and
Brown fine coat Of olive green paint with
appropriate trimmings. These new paintings
not only increase the beauty of our dwelling
houses but add much TO the appearance Of
the village.
Prof. Charles NJ Sherman has recently
given few interesting lectures on Phrenolo-
gy and connecting subjects, which were we'll
received by those who heard them.
The first and second Jacksonville clubs
played game Of base ball at Selah HOl-
brooks on Saturday, the 10Th ult, the first
beating the second on a score Of "a to l3.
Harriet Tarbell of Bangor, N. Y, is stop
ping for few weeks with Mr.. and Mrs A.
L. Gates
Stone, the MassAohusotls cattle dealer,
Ia in this vicinity buying stock.
The % Jacksonville mines will play a
game Of base ball at j. W. Morse's next Sat
urday.
y. W. Hatch is keeping a very careful
and satisfactory meteorological record as the
local repre- sentative Of the New England So
oiety.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

passed away, IT CRATES harahly to hear sena-
tor Sherman saying to his Ohio fellow citizens
that "The robels are on top" and treating an
a thing for denuncintion the fact that "some
Of them have been placed in high office
again" II is true that some of the ex-rebels
are in Office again, aud here Is Mr.. Warmers
conclusive answer to the charge, as pertinent
as IL made 10 At the words as they came from
Mr.. Sherman's lips;
1T would be, indeed, Encouraging fact
II any considerable portion Of the South held
aloof in sullenness from Federal affairs. Nor
is it any just cause either OF reproaoh or of
uneasiness that men who we're prominent In
the war OF the rebellion should be prominent
now in official positions for NTH a fe,o creep
tons The 'oOrM and ioeigM Of The South toeRt
into the ioar."
The evils which Mr.. Sherman complains OF
the solid South, the suppression of the
oolored vote-are real ones and no true Re-
publican attempts TO blink them out of sight
But what is wanted to-day is not defamation
against them, but practical help for their
remedy. II the evil ia s. ,h that the only
remedy is for the Federal government to pro-
coed against II under the Fifteenth amend
ment, then such procedure must be made a
distinct ISSUE But until we are ready for
this, apeeches like Mr.. Sherman's are an idle
beating Of the air, and the only practical
thing is for Northern Republicans TO earnestly
advocate such measures AZ will aid the South
ern people in their slow work Of education,
elevation and enlightenment.
The men who are in the lead in the South
to-day, the men who arc working hardest to
establish a now order of things, are unit in
recognizing education AZ the first great need
Of the people. They want better schools aud
more of them-schools for all the children,
black and white. But the South is poor, it
lacks the ample means Of the North, and
these men see in system OF national educa-
ton their only hope Of salvation. Lot the
Republican party make the establishment of
such a system one Of it's declared issues and
it will have taken long step toward helping
solve "the Southern problem"
II we understand Mr. Sherman Alright he
declares II to be his settled determination to
go into the South and speak to its people in
favor of equal political rights and faithful
observance of the constitutional amendments &"
He could not do better thing. The moral
and educational effect of few such men as
'~h- o. tu - ~ 7'rnp in tho Southern
s..lys va..d oa beyond computation. 1t
would Doe he aa..f atl the only hopeful
way Of making a b,ess n the solid South.
We said. ia beginning, hat Mr.. Sherman
speech was evidently Well studied for home
consumption. No hope It was intended only
iha ~.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

Ralph Park has the job of building the
road in the east part of the town.
The Methodist ladies met with Mrs.
Jessie Smith at North Bernardston, wednes-
day.
Porter and TOWne are engaged in paint.
ing the town hall.
e S. Hulburt 4 Co. are putting in new
dam.
The people along the AshueIot railroad
had an excursion and picnic at Sylvan grove
Thursday.
An unexpected arrival was Homer Grow.
ell from South America last week. On ac.
count OF the war great difficulty was expert.
enced in getting through.
The fall term OF Powers institute com.
menoed Wednesday with q most favorable
outlook. Prof. Underwood and wife have
been working hard since they arrived for the
success Of the school.
John ID. Slate has gone TO Rome to have
cancer removed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

W. H. Hayward on Domestic sewing ma
chine, has attracted deserved attention In Z.
Barrowa's show window. The quilt Ia COM
posed OF something like throe dozen squares
and half squares each different In design and
each work Of art and skilful handioraft In
itself. The large central square has for liz
subject cherry branch with leaves, fruit,
birds nest and bird Several Of the smaller
squares, as for instance those representing q
branch Of autumn leaves, buttorcups daisies,
moss rose golden rod, etc, arc executed with
remarkable degree Of fidelity 10 nature.
The work has occupied all OF Mr.. Hayward's
spare time for two years past, and the en-
broidory was entirely done on q sewing ma
chine. The seams were hand worked by
Mrs Haywood and show i75 different kinds
Of stitches.
H. T.. Taylor has taken the Windham
county agency for "Vermont In the Civil
War" the new state history of Vermont's
part in the war Of the reballion compiled and
published by Hon. q. q. Benedict OF Bur
lington under an act passed by the legisla-
ture In 1878. The facts which the work en-
bodies have been gathered from every avail
able source Of information and In its 1900
pages comprised In two volumes, a great
amount of interesting matter, much Of II
personal in character, Is embodied, which
has never before appeared in print II gives
histories Of every Vermont regiment and or
ganization, histories of the old First and
Second brgades, histories Of the cavalry,
batteries and sharpshooters, detailed accounts
Of battles and engagements, corrected lists Of
killed and wounded, personal sketches, and
other matter similar 10 kind. It is a work
which every old soldier will want and which
will be invaluable in private libraries. Mr..
Taylor will Immediately begin a canvass OF
the county.
The following il the list OF letters remain
ing in the Brattleboro post-ofice, Sept. 4:
Ladies-MrH Sarah Barnard, Mrs Chester Collins
Cady Cher, Mrs Geo CLARK, Mrs Cameron, Mrs
u + Holden, Mrs J Horton, Mrs Dora MartheT,
Miss Mariner, Mrs Edwin Robbins, Mrs j
Sprague, Mrs Mary willard.
Gentlemen-Geo Allen, Y NJ Butler, Geo W Bet
terry, Ike Bamberg, Crosby, Horatie Carter,
II Chandler, John Coates L l. Carrier N u
Fitch, Geo 0arnett 2, w ureenalch FRANKLIN
Harlon, Fred Homer, Knowlton, Geo T Mayo,
Patrick Manning, John Keefe, " d stOckWen,
Marion Wood, Win Wilson Miscellaneous,
Messrs Storrs Son, Sec W Nut b Assn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04
Reform" according 10 smAIIsy


1t is understood that one of the charges of
offensive partisanship" preferred against
Collector Wells was that he retained deputy
at st. Adams who was an active Republican
and last year was candidate for sheriff. In
deed, this was the leading charge, and the
only one that Mr.. SmRlley mentioned when
some one asked him about It, Now Mr..
Smalley ia collector, and has reappointed this
same deputy. The explanation Is that the dep
uty is an active supporter of the scheme TO
run Mr.. Edmunds out of the senate, toward
which Mr.. Smalley is expected to lend an
adroit hand. Two Of the other appOintees at
the same port are queer fellows, both having
compromised with the government under
charges of defrauding the internal revenue a
few years ago, and one having been imploat-
ed only year ago in aiding the cashier of a
bank, with whom he was dealing in stocks,
to deceive the national bank examiner
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

MIR. Edmunds talked to a Boston Record
correspondent last week, and the main por-
ton of the interview is printed on our first
page to-day. Mr. Edmunds remarked that his
record showed him to be friend and advo-
cate Of civil service reform, and he said in
effect that he didn't purpose to abandon his
principles because Democratic administra.
ton had come into power, mo matter wheth-
err the person Immediately concerned be a
friend or an entire stranger whether he be
from Vermont or from Texas" Which means,
plainly enough, that Mr.. Eimunds will lead
the Senate in demanding the reasnns tor rn
l.F.. Hl'. b.. tl. President. pa. Ha have
Lo.i that be would do and ougui .1 Io. u
this connection We may add that Dir Baton.
chairman of the civil sarv.ae commission,
holds that civil service reform principles are
no less binding ou The Souetu than on the
Executive 3d. therefore, tla Srn.. raafr
TO uphold tbe reform il has no option except
10 rofu,o to sanciior rro1rsr n .I. ..Iai, far
partisan ree.lu.. ...rH H.. bob, ue..
officials IKE Collector Wells to be removed
without question or restraint il would make
itself party to one of the worst phases of
the spoils system, while the opposite course
would operate both as a check upon the Pres
ident and as a moral force to strengthen him
in any determination he may have to resist
the pressure of the spoilsmen.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

Frost visited US last Friday and again
yesterday.
B. @. wilkins has moved to his new
house.
David Lynde is making extensive repairs
on his buildings.
There is q little uncertainty in regard to
the quarterly meeting at Green River next
Sunday on account OF the illness of Rev o.
X. Edwards, who ia expected TO preach. We
hope be will be able 70 be present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

The appointment OF the new postmistress
at Townshend il piece of political bossism
every way as obnoxious and i'll advised as
wac the appointment of Mr.. Robinsons sue
cessor at Jamaica. 1t ia entirely within
bounds TO say that nine tenths of the patrons
OF the ofice-Democrats and Republicans
alike-wished Mr.. Salisbury to be kept in
the office. His administration of the Office
has been excellent and has given universal
satisfaction, and he has not made his political
opinions an offence to any one. The effort
to secure his removal was started and man.
aged by a man who has neither character nor
standing in the community, and only five
names were obtained on the petition which
he ciTculated-not over one fOrtieth OF the
whole number OF legal voters who get their
mail at the Townshend Office. Under the
rule of Atkins and Smalley the government
of our rural communities is not democracy
but an autocracy of the most pronounced
type-the people having no voice in the
choice of their servants. Up to date the new
postmistress has not filed her bonds There
are no Democrats TO sign them, and the Re
publicans very naturally decline with thanks.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

After many mysterious journeyings of Nor
mon agents to New York and to Mexico, and
after several changes of plans, il is now an
nounced by Brigham Young, jr., that the
preliminares for the purchase of a large
tract of land have been settled upon, and that
in few months small bodies Of saints will
set ont for Chihuahua the most considerable
of the northern states of Mexico, There is
avowedly no intention of abandoning Utah,
and the colony will probably be used as a ref
uge for the saints who are in affection through
the p ersecution Of the United States govern
mont
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Rev. q. X. Powers has returned from
five weeks vacation and will preach pe,t
Sunday as usual. We arc looking for one Of
his best sermons after his rest.
A bald eagle measuring feet incbes
from tip 10 tip Of wings was found near lbe
railroad about two miles above here. nj
supposed that he was killed by striking Inc
Telegraph wire while flying, AZ his head was
hurt aud one wing broken. Near him was
large fish. Ohas. Miner has taken him 10
Brattleboro 10 be atufTed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

The widow of the late Rev Augustus
Chandler is visiting in Connecticut.
George Richmond, Charles Robb aud
Rosa Bullock attend school at West Bratlle.
boro Lucy Robb at Providence, r. l.
The select school commenced with not
as large number as was anticipated, but sew.
eral will be in readiness 10 attend next week
The ladies' circle will meet in their rooms
Thursday afternoon.
%. Thayer's son Harry aud daughter Al.
ice are quite sick with typhoid fever.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

Minister Phelps opened a workingmen's
club near Rugby, Eng, Wednesday in q
speech 10 the members he said that the pros
perity Of America WAS due 10 the peTsistent
energy of her people There was employ
ment in America for all who desired il, pros
perity for all deserving of 1t, and for all .
welcome He advised those who thought OF
emigrating TO reflect we'll before starting
There was no room In America for idle or
worthless persons.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

The whole number OF votes cast was t9i
yeas 80, nays 81 or, in tho phraaeoloey NJ
the old records, 'tho article passed by lergs
majority in the negative" No legal aotion
could be taken At this meeting In reference
TO the suit against the lister who has been
sued since the meeting was called, but an in.
formal vote was called for by acolamatiop
and given with the same result AZ the ballot
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

"A. O. Niles has been on the sick list this
week.
Stone Brothers have moved their barn
several feet to the south and have torn down
the old ell between that and the main bnild-
ing, and are putting up new one in its
place.
The family of James NJ. Niles desire in
this public way 70 express their heartfelt
thanks TO their neighbors and friends for the
great kindness shown them during his sick
ness and death.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04
HinsdaIe. NH.

Cold thermometer yesterday morning
at 49,.
Good crops Of all kinds are in prospect
Fall feed looks nicely. The apple crop will
be very good for the off year. Pears are
quite plenty grapes very plenty.
Halle a Frost are running over time to
keep up with their orders Other business is
fair, but not driving.
IN. E. Pratt has sunhoWer in his garden
IL feet high with over 40 blossoms. Collect
lively this would make quite a bouquet. p
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

This weeks dispatches indicate a slight
falling off in the number Of deaths from chol-
era in Spain, as we'll az in the number of new
cases, but the daily average of deaths is still
more than one thousand An enormous num-
Der for a country Of the size Of Spain
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

The Boston Record independently does SEN
Ator Edmunds the justice TO say that che was
never the tool of any President when it came
to confirming nominations and no can a.
sumo the part Of kindly mentor next winter
without bolying his record
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

trimmed with plush, lady's standard spring
rocker In rcd plrgh, camp rocker, lamp,
carved table, cut GLASS wine set, mat, cake
basket, fruit knives, table and tea spoons,
paper rack, besides money. Refreshments
and congratulations followed. X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04
GBeUcrmont 4BGnit.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1885.

Secretary Manning's appointment clerk
Higgins, has been indulging in a TRADE
against the civil service reform law, pro-
nouncing it a sham aud fraud. Higgins is
one Of the ornaments which the administra-
iinn wnnld hellar discard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

Mr.. smalley took possession of the Bur
hngton custom house on the first inst. Out
OF "a appointments announced by him, 10
are reappointments and l6 new men, Demo
Gratis, are given places.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04
Jamaica.

Work has commenced on the new mill
site near the depot for Judge Wheelers steam
mill
On Friday OF last week a little son OF
danes IL. Castle, ak years old, was playing
in the woods, where his grandfather and nn-
Gle we're chopping, when he was caught un-
der falling tree which the wind took out of
It's intended course He was taken mp in
sensible but soon revived and Is now doing
well with fair prospect of recovery.
Two OF Hon. Il. L. Waterman's boys,
Halburt and Hugh. and Walter Cutler of this
village, are attending the academy at West
Brattleboro this fall. Harry Wyman, Master
Webster, Haven and Lila Sage are attending
the LELAND a Gray academy at Townshend.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04

Officers raided the Avenue house of A.
Mcdonald and restaurant Of Frank Morgan
last week Thursday, seizing quantity of liza.
uor in each place. One was fined $i2O, the
other SIO2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-04
CIoae Shot.

From the Believe Falls Times.l
In the last national Democratic platform
there was plank declaring that officials for
the territories should be appointed from resi-
dents OF such territories, but ii is now made
clear that it didn't apply to Jamaica