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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

lhrOm New hOrk letter.l
Mrs. f. H. Green (of Bellows Falls) is we'll
known, by reputation at least, on Wall street.
She is believed to be the richest woman in
America, a title earned by her own business
sagaoity, energy and watchfulness Her
father, anew bedford whaler named John
son, died some years ago and left her, IL is
said, about 5000, 900. She has lived fru.
gal life, exercised extraordinary keenness) in
her investments, and by embracing every
good opportunity that the stock market af-
forded, she hasl more than quintupled her
heritage. Old Wall street operators give Mrs.
Green credit for having as intimate knowl-
edge OF railroad seourieties as any person
they know. A broker said recently that be
knew Of one instance where Mrs. Green had
gotten up a corner in Reading stock She is
80 largely interested in the Louisville d Nash
vile securities that it has been frequently
said that she practically owns the road.
The "richest woman in America" has some
strongly marked characteristics. She does
business on the striotest business principles,
regardless Of sentiment or relationship, and
she is economical in the most elaborate sense
OF the word. She seems to have made it a
rule of her life to indulge in no personal lux
uries. She has been known TO walk from
her hotel ia this city to q social reception
through a heavy snow storm, rather than pay
for the use OF coach. IL Is related that one
day, when John Jay Cisco was alive, she got
out Of Broadway stage in front Of his bank
ing Office in Wall street with bulky parcel
under her arm. Mr.. Cisco was looking out
of his Office window at the time, and few
minutes later when he found that the bulky
parcel contained over $500. 600 in negotiable
securities. which Mrs. Green had brought
down TO place in the vault, he said Don't
you think it was rather risky for you to have
brought these bonds down town in public
stage? You should have taken a carriage"
"a carriage indeed !" said she. Perhaps
you can afford to ride in a carriage. can
not"
Mrs. Green has finally been persuaded to
give her check for $7O2 900, the amount Of
the loan made to her husband by Cisco d
Son. The assignee Of the suspended firm
had retained a sufficient amount OF Mrs
Green's securities to protect this loan, and
Mrs. Green was as anxious to get possession
Of these as he was to get the cash for which
they were the collateral. After a great deal
OF persuasion and good management Mira
Green handed over her check for S702, 600
and received in return her securities and the
deprecated Louisville and Nashville stock
on which the loan had been made to Mr.
Green.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

The dynamiters and anarchists are spaIinR
themselves no trouble to convince the people
of the United States that they are enemies
to civilization and the system under which
they have sought shelter. A meeting having
been called in New York Monday night to e1-
press disapproval of the use of dynamite,
the radical socialists who follow Schwab and
Most, the professional agitators, swooped
down upon the hall, attacking those who held
milder opinions and the police who under
took to preserve order. After severe fight
they were souRdly dubbed and fed, the san
culinary Herr Host, who had hidden himself
when the row began, being dragged forth
and booted ignominiously down the stairs.
sehWab, who breaches anarchy and assassin
alton to advertise his beer. saloon, as Rosa
and Ford do TO advertise their newspapers, is
likely to go to the penitentiary. An incident
OF the fight was the discovery on the floor of
dynamite bomb powerful enough to blow
q hundred people into eternity.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

When the Nicaragua treaty came to vote
in the senate, it's ratification was refused 32
to 20, or less than the necessary two thirds.
Senator John Sherman was as earnest in his
opposition to the treaty, believing its rat6ca-
ton would be a violation of the Clayton
Bulwer treaty with England, as Mr.. Edmunds
was in its favor. Washington dispatches say
that the friends of the treaty will undoubtedly
move a reconsideration, and a strong effort
will be made to change the views of the op-
posing senators.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

thoroughly well-disoiplined regiment, Of whose
after record he was justly proud. To that
kind hearted, quaint, honest old man, With
his perfect sense OF justice, the officers aud
men Of my regiment owe debt Of gratitude,
which can only be effaoed from their memo.
ries when the last survivor Of that command
shall haYe passed away. This little state
ment, inadequate as IL is, is the tribute bring
to the grave Of an honored friend Of quarter
Of century. / could not do less wish
could do more. Take him for all IL all, l
have never known a man so free from the by
pocrises, sins and vices which make human.
ity despicable as was John W. Phelps.
RUSH o. HAWKINS.
New York, Feb 3, 1885.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

-Four of the Oklahoma outlaws have been
arrested and held for prosecution upon the
charge that they are guilty of conspiracy and
rebellion against the national government.
Just before these men were arrested they ad-
dressed large meeting in Arkansas City,
and it was decided that the territory should
be invaded again Immediately after March 4
by band carrying thirty days rations.
Payne and several OF his men were brought
before the United Safes district court in Kan.
sas, last year, upon charge that they had
conspired to commit an offence against the
United States, but the indictments were
quashed on the ground that the acts charged
did not show conspiracy within the mean
ing of the statute. The addition of a charge
that the defendants are guilty of rebellion
may make it more difficult for Couch and his
men to escape, but in all probability they
will in short time be free and engaged in
another invasion.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

President Arthur sent message to Con-
gress on Tuesday in relation to the gift to the
nation, by Mrs Grant and Mr. Vanderbilt, of
Gen. Grants military and civic mementos,
and suggesting that proper recognition of
his signal services to the patton would be the
passage OF the bill restoring him to the rank
of General Of the army on the retired list.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

The cemetery association have recently
enclosed the river cemetery With a new steel.
wire fence.
Mrs. ]. A. Saatiuck has gone to Orange,
Mass, to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. HAr-
vey Eddy.
1t is rumored that L. W. Bush and fami-
ly contemplate moving TO Vernon the coming
spring to assist his uncle in carrying on a
large farm
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

England is intensely excited over the an
nouncement made by Gen. Wolseley to the
war office yesterday morning that Khsrtoum
was captured by the Mshdi on the 2Gth ult,
aud that Gen. Gordon was in the hands of
the Arabian rebels. The information is very
meagre, and nothing is definitely known ex-
oept that Khartoum is occupied by the Nah
d. All sorts of rumors prevail about Gen.
Gordon. Some say he is dead and others that
he is held as prisoner of war The fall OF
Khsrtoum was accomplished by treachery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06
Local Intelligence.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

LoIr--Between Northheld and Brattleboro, via
Hnsdale, fur cape light brown sable. II the Under
will return It to Rev. 8. H. Lee, he will be suitably re-
whrded
FOR sALE CHEAp.-A BLACK HORSE ~ years old.
good Worker and good the road. Weight 1850.
N.H.w WHITE, High-st., Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

WEATHER WARNINGS ron BRArTIEBoRo.
The Brattleboro Telephone Exchange
has undertaken a oreditable piece Of enter
prise which will be appreciated by the whole
community. Its prophetors have bought
full set Of government weather signal flags,
by the use Of which, on a flag staf to be
placed on the top Of Crosby block, the wealth
or indications from the chief signal office at
Washington will be given every morning.
These flags, which are six feet square, and
handsomely made, are seven IN number and
have four different designs. The designs are
the follnwinR.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

The New York life insurance companies
which refused to pay the losses incurred
through the death of Col. Dwight, Of Bing-
hsmton, claiming that he brought about his
own death with deliberate intent TO defrsud
them, have lost their case after protracted
and costly litigation. There will not be any
profound sorrow felt by the public at this de-
cision. People, as rule, believe that the
end Of insurance is to insure, and if point
is to be strained would rather see it given
against the corporations than against those
who take out policies
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

Before the passage of the pension appro-
priation bill at the last session of Congress
pension attorneys or claim agents could le-
gally collect from each applicant fee of on
ly $40. The House attached to that appro.
priation bill provision allowing the collec-
tion of $25, If the claimant should enter into
q contract to that effect. But this provision
was not to apply to claims filed before the
enactment of this new law. The bill was
not satisfactory to the Senate and it was re.
ferred to a conference committee. In that
committee the provision concerning fees was
made retroactive, 50 that it applied to thous-
snds of claims filed since 1873. This change
and other changes that were made are said
TO have been worth $1,000, 600 to the claim
agents, some of whom made very large in
comes before.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06
GBeVtrmont9 BenE.
BRATTLEBOROi
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY G, 1885.

Speaker Carlisle and Mr.. Hendricks both
held conference with Mr.. Cleveland last week,
aud political gossip is.rife accordingly.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

A German socialist paper published at New
Haven, Conn, urges workingmeD to throw
aside their tools, take to guns and destroy
their employers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

For once in the history of dynamite ex-
plosons the London police seem to have
caught the right man in the prisoner Gun
ninghsm whose arrest was noted last week.
His examination before the court showed that
he had been lurking about the Tower for
some days before the explosion, while his
suspicious behavior at the time of the explo-
found among his effects, together form a
chain of evidence that can scarcely be brok
en-. The intimstion that Cunningham may
be held for high treason is calculated to de-
press the spirits of those conspiraiors who
imagined that imprisonment was the worst
that could happen to them for causing an eI-
plosion that did not happen to kill any body
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

It is reported that Gen. Sheridan is not
popular in Washington because she takes
more pleasure in paying attention to his own
wife than to other mems wives"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

Gen. Phelps's halttister Miss Almira
Phelps, and the son Of his half brother, Hon.
Ohas. E. Phelps, both of Baltimore, were
present at the funeral. A considerable number
OF Brattleboro citizens showed their respect
for the Generals memory by their attend
anee-siK OF them, including Col. WIN. Aus
tine, his comrade. in-arms, assisting as bear
ers, while four venerable Guilford neighbors
Edwin Weatherhead, Chauncey Bullock,
jeremiah Noyes and Alfred Brown acted as
pail bearers.
II is understood that the body will be plac.
ed in the receiving tomb in the Brattleboro
cemetery until spring, when the burial will
take place in the Guilford cemetery by the
side of the ashes of the Generals mother.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06

Ne received his commission az Brigadier Gen
eral, dated Nov. II, 1861. Accompanying
Buffers expedition to the Gulf Of Mexico,
ehortly after, he took possession Of Ship
Island, where Dec. 4, 1861, he issued his IA
nous proclamation to the loyal citizens OF
the Southwest, in which he declared slavery
incompatible with free institutions and free
labor, and its overthrow the end aud aim OF
our government. This pronunoiamento,
though It caused feeling of amazement and
Dissatisfaction not only in official quarters
but throughout the country generally, both
South and North, was noteworthy forerun-
ner and prophecy of that other proclamation,
from a higher authority, which two years
later declared liberty to four millions Of
slaves, The only fault to be found with it,
viewed from the standpoint of to-day, is that
it was issued before the times had become
ripe for it. The public sentiment of the
country was not yet prepared for such pol
| 10y as IL announced General Phelps, In
short, was two years ahead of the times.
We give in full below this interesting histor-
ioal document:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06
ROretEn.

DISASTROUS RAILROAD ACCIDENT IN AUSTRALIA.
The express train between Sydney, N. s.
W., and Wagga Wagga, while running rapid
ly last Monday afternoon, was wrecked by a
collision. Forty passengers we're killed and
many injured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-06
HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT oP TIE GULF, |
NEW ORLEANS, July 80, 1852, +
mi q A A A


Capt. r. B. DAVIS, A. A. A. General -
sir-I enclose herewith acquisitions for arms,
eoutrements clothing, camp aud garrison equipage,
ETC., for three regiments Of Africans which
to raise for the defense OF this point The location 10
swAmpy and unhealthy, and our men dying at the
are willing, as understand, to furnish their share Of
the tai for the support Of the but they should al
so furnish their quota Of men, which they have not
thus far done. An opportunity offers OF supply
ing the deficiency, aud II is not safe to neglect oppor-
tunities In war think that, with the proper facili-
ties, could raise the three regiments proposed in
short time, without holding out any Inducements or
Offering any reward have now upwards Of three
hundred Africans, orRauzed into ave companies, who
are all willing and ready to show their devotion 20 our
cause In any way that may be put to the test They
are willing TO- submit to ANYTHING rather than slavery
Society In the South on the point Of dissou-
tion, and the best way 10 prevent the African from
becoming instrumental in general state Of anarchy
Is TO enlist him in the cause Of the republic. II we
neglect his services any petty military chefain, by
offering him freedom, have them for the purpose
OF robbery and plunder. 1t Is for the interests OF the
south as well as the North that the African should be
permitted to oner bis block for the temple OF freedom
Sentiments unworthy Of the man of the present day,
worthy only OF another Cain, could prevent such an
oner from being accepted. / would recommend that
the cadet graduates OF the present year should be sent
TO South Carolina aud this point TO organize and ds
eipline our African evies, and that the proms-
ing non-commissioned officers and privates Of the
army be appointed as company officers TO command
them. Prompt and energetic efforts In this direction
would probably accomplished more towards a speedy
termination Of the war, and early restoration Of
peace and amity, than any other course which could
be adopted. have the honor to remain, sir, very
respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. W. PHELPS, Brigadler General.
To this application General Butler respond.
cd that be had no authority 10 enlist colored
soldiers, and, refusing to accept his resiRna.
ton, ordered him to set the negroes at work
on the Notifications and doing camp duty.
Gen. Phelps's persistency at length Induced
hnal appeal to the authorities at Washing.
ton, which resulted in his resignation being
accepted Aug 21, 1882.
Gen. Phelps returned to Brattleboro, where
ne remained until the following winter.
The rapid progress of events had by this
time prepared the country for President
Lineoin's proclamation Of emancipation. and
made manifest the absolute necessity Of do.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-16
Rai1rnads.
TRAINS ARRIVE.

LIMITED EXPRESS tt-EXPREss t-LoCAL FIX PRESS ALL OTHERS ARE ACCOMMODATIONS
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-16
FAIR HAVEN.
An Exciting Steamboat Race-The
 Wire VIII Fro q ble-Other Matters.

An Exciting Steamboat Race-The Wire Min ITO uble-Other Matters. There was quite an exciting race yesterday ] down the harbor between the steamers Lu- l zerne Luddington and Emily Mansfield. The former won. The two vessels started from l their docks in the river at about the same time with the Luddington slightly ahead. When the boats were going through the
 drawbridge the Luddington had increased her lead to about fifty or sixty l yards. Both vessels then rang for all the steam they could carry and for some little distance the relative positions of the dredgers l were about the same. The Luddington 1 than began to widen the gap between her self and her rival, and by the time the light house was reached it was half mile ahead of the Mansfield. The Luddington has the ] new Westinghouse engines, while the Mans field is fitted out with Rowland engines, and
 much interest has long been felt to ascer- | tain which was the speedier boat. Another
 race will probably come off before long. Charles Davis, who died Monday at his home, 2S9 Exchange street, will be buried | to-day from the residence of his brother-in- | law on Olive street. He was 25 years of age and leaves wife and one child. His loss will be deeply felt.
 Selectman I. E. Brown proposes to take d party of his friends out sailing down the harbor in his steamer, the l. E. Brown, in a day or two.
 A. Dematty and M. Kleiner went to New York last night The half dozen Fair Ha- ven gentlemen who went to New York sIonday night to see the yacht race were sur
 prised to find it postponed. However, most
 of them stopped over, and if nothing hap
 pens, will see the race to-day.
 Postmaster William H. Moore Lloyd Sails
 bury, Frank Moore and William F.. Shef-
 field went to Guilford yesterday on fishing excursion. They returned about 10 o'clock
 last evening.
 Considerable delay was caused on the Fair Haven and Westville railroad last night by changing cars on account of the Grand street sewer. The sewer is being rapidly completed and the street will soon be open to general travel.
 Secretary Galpin of the Wire mill is con
 fdent that all serious trouble is over at the
 mill now that the three supposed assailants
 of Mott and Richards, (Seeley, Morgan and
 McLeod,) have been captured. There has
 been no demonstration at the mill, although
 gangs of strikers have assembled
 in the vicinity each night since
 the new hands commenced work.
 Last night all was quiet. The mill now has
 all the hands, the secretary says, that he can conveniently run at the present time and has refused plenty of applications for places from good workmen. No trouble is feared in the Annex and nearly all of the recent accounts of the trouble have been highly colored say the detectives. The cases against the three accused strikers come up September 18th.
Morning journal and courier., 1885-09-16
STATE CORREsPONDENCE.
Milford,

 The Young Peoples association of the First church give reception to their friends or Wednesday evening in the parlors of the church.
 The public schools opened Monday fol the fall term with good attendance of ! scholars.
 Miss Addie Treat, of New Haven, is spend. ing several weeks among her friends in this place.
 The Milford postofice has had no postal cards to supply it's demand for several weeks It is hoped supply will be sent soon us they are now necessity as well conven- fence.
 The survivors of the 27th Connecticut vol unteers of the late war planning an ex- cursion to Gettysburg, Pa., sometime next month to dedicate monument. There are many from this place who belonged to that regiment who will avail themselves of the opportunity to visit this memorable spot. The improvement made by grading off the hill near the postoffice will be appreciated and the selectmen are deserving of praise for having it done in so thorough a manner Mra. Stowe Beach, of New Haven, has
 been visiting among her friends here during the past week.
 MT. and Mrs. McNeil and family, of New Haven, have been the guests of Dr. E. B. Heady for several days. The Wheeler Farms school house has been improved by coat of paint and some minor repairs which have been long needed. The excursion to Port Jefferson, L. l., last Tuesday by the Plymouth and Methodist Sunday schools was reported an enjoyable one. The party went from Merwin's dock on the steamer Nonowantuck of Bridgeport and returned in the evening, landing at the Welch's Point dock.
 Mr. George w. Merwin and family, of Waterbury, formerly of this place, have gone to Evanstown, H., for the benefit of MT. Msrwin's health.
 The hour of the Sunday evening services at the First church has been changed to 2 o'clock.
 thief entered the residence of Mr. Luth- CT Clark last Thursday while the family were away and stole thirty dollars in money.
 The funeral of Mrs. George Watts was held on Monday afternoon from the residence of her father, MT. Edward Clark, in the west part of the town. Rev. MT. Axtelle conducted the service. Mrs. Watts was young lady of many estimable qualities and many will mourn her early death.
 Rev. N. M. Calhoun preached the first of 8 series of temperance sermons which he pro- poses to deliver for few Sunday evenings, last Sunday night in the First church. His theme or the mother text for the series is Phil. 4, g. He presented some of the causes of intemperance in an earnest and forcible manner. By happy coincidence Rev. MT. Axtelle, the pastor of Plymouth church, dis coursed on the same subject to his congrega- tion.
 The officers of the Milford and Orange Agricultural society met for the last time last