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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

Only two things have happened so far to
discredit the sincerity of Mr.. Cleveland scivll-
service reform declarations Mr.. Manning,
whom he has made the Secretary of the Treas.
ury, with an enormous patronage at his dis
posal, was mixed up in the Tweed ring bust
ness, and is chiefly known at his home in Al
bany as shrewd and liable" political manp-
ulator, while Manning in his turn has made
Mr.. Eugene Higgins a Baltimore machine
politician of unsavory reputation, the appoint
ment clerk Of the department, where, il given
his head, he will have virtual control of thou.
sands of official places. The friends of the
Administration claim that Mr.. Manning was
grossly imposed upon in regard to Higgins
and the Independents demand his immediate
removal. For the secretary own eivil-service
ideas II is claimed that they are thoroughly in
accord with those Of Mr.. Cleveland. We
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

The strike on the could lines" in the
west and southwest ended last Sunday after
noon by the companies conceding the de-
mands of the strikers and something more.
The concessions made include the wages paid
prior to Sept. l, the allowance of 90 per
cent. extra pay for overtime, and the prom
Use of 80 days advance notice of any intend
ed cut. This policy was agreed on at meet
ing of the representatives of the companies
at st. Louis with the governor and railroad
commissioners of Kansas the attorney. gen.
eral, railroad commissioners, and other au-
thorities of Missouri and. Texas The con-
duct of the strikers was singularly judicious
and orderly, and their final victory is largely
due to this fact.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20
vermont Nay at New orleans.

Vermont day was celebrated at the New
Orleans exposition on Wednesday. There
were about 2000 persons in attendance, large
proportion of whom were Vermont residents
or natives. Addresses were made by Col
John b. Mead, the Vermont commissioner,
Hiram Atkins, of the Montpelier Argus, o.
NJ. Tinkham, Parker Earle, J. Q. A. Fellows,
and Prof. Smith of the United States bureau
Of education. The exhibit was received on
the part of the management by Commission
err General Moorhead.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

The death OF Charles W. McCune of Buff
falo, N Y, noted in our local columns, is a
personal bereavement to President Cleveland.
The two had been very intimate friends and
1t is understood that Mr.. McCune, through
his influence as newspaper man and an &C.
tive politician, had much to do with bring
ing Mr.. Cleveland before the public and max,
ing him successfully Mayor of Buffalo, Gov
ernor of New York, and President of the
United States.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

Secretary Manning has discharged a large
number of clerks from the treasury depart
ment on the ground that their services are
not needed. The outgoing Republican Off
ciAls say, on the other hand, it will be found
that the clerks are too few rather thaa too
many for the proper performance of the
work of the department. II the new secre-
tary's movement is a genuine one to cut
down expenses and do away with useless Off
cial berths created to put political favorites
in, the country will heartily approve. If the
clerks have been discharged only that Demo
Gratis may be put in their places by and by,
that will be another thing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

Mackin and Gallagher, the Democratic bal
lot-box suffers, who tried to steal state
senator in the Chicago district in order to
make sure of Democratic successor to Gen.
Logan in the United States Senate, are now
behind prison bars, where they belong.
Judge Blodgett, of the United States court,
before whom they were tried, denied them
new trial after their conviction and promptly
sentenced them to two years in the Illinois
prison at Joliet.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

When the new Senate committees were
made up last week, with Senator Morrill, re-
tanned at the head of the finance committee
and John Sherman second, Mr. Sherman
arose and abruptly refused to serve. The
superstition is that he feels aggrieved because
Mr.. Morrill, was not set aside in order to give
himself, an ex.secretary of the treasury, the
first place. Farther than this it is said that
Sherman has had a grievance against the
Vermont Senator ever since Mr.. Morrill, re-
fused, at Mr.. Shermah's request, to strike
out the clause in the new tariff act reducing
the duty on wool.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

-Orlttenden's men are at work agaia at
Stone Bros. cutting out white beech.
The two Halifax Baptist churches we're
consolidated last week Wednesday afternoon.
news doodnow OF Wilmington aud Merriam
OF Ooleraine, Mass, we're present to assist in
the exercises.
Stone Bros. have purchased a lot Of new
shaIilne and are putting ii up preparatory to
putting In more machinery.
Mrs. Charles Thurber IL quite sich
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

s. M. Holden Of Londonderry started his
drove on Wednesday. John b. Muzzy IL
buving drove this week. L X. Burbank
of BJndville Is ais, buying, aud still the far
mers say oxen soil hard this spring.
Judge wheeler's new steam mill is run
ming again aud about 1900 logs are reported
~ The alnnk lhia anrinn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

John Hitchcock and family of westmin-
ster West have moved in with James Bou-
telle on the Charles Cutler farm.
M. W. Lawrence Of Monterey county,
Cal, formerly Of this town, recently had the
misfortune to shoot Of two fingers, and bad
ly wound third, on one Of his hands.
Hiram and H. NJ. Whitney have each
received crate of oranges from F. N. Hor-
ton of Florida and those that have Toasted
on them pronounce them far superior to any
that can be found in our markets.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20
WestmInater NEenr.

Died in BellevIlle, ont., at the home of
her brother: Msrriek Sawyer, Esq the 10 b
inst Mr.. Martha s. Burneli, wife Of R.v.
l. 5. Burnell. late missionary of the A. b,
u +. Nj. at Melur, South India, from which
country she returned two years ago, after
service OF 81 years. Her burial took place ia
this town, where SIZE was married 10 NJ Rnr.
nell nearly 40 years ago, and where her ho,ns
has been with her sister, Mrs Ira Goodbue
since her return from India. - Times
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

Report has it that Tammany will forthwith
declare war on the President unless its claims
to patronage are recognized. delegation of
braves, who were in Washington last week to
look after things, went home saying that
Cleveland must fish or cut bait; we don't in
tend to have any nonsense about this bust
ness" The Irving Hall Democracy are en-
tirely agreed with Tammany on one point
they publicly declare that the President ought
to turn out every Republican ofice-holder
and put Democrat in his place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

The Delaware legislature has elected George
Gray, q lawyer of prominence in the state,
TO succeed Mr.. Bayard. He is As years old,
an intimate friend of Mr.. Bayard, and has
been Attorney. General of Delaware since
1881. The Mississippi legislature sends Gen.
walthall to succeed Mr.. Lamar in the Sem
aNa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

The annual exodus of working oxen
from this and the surrounding towns has be.
gun In good earnest. NJ Clark, A. L.
howard ana A. Ballard are all away with
oxen. Mr.. Moore OF Dutehess county. N Y
started from here with lot early this wetk
Mr.. Bennett started fine drove on Tn asdsv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20
THE ANNUAL EAST.
tlor. rIDrrer,. procIamatIon.

The custom and example Of our forefathers 10 ded-
lea ting special day Of the year to the pous service Of
fasting humility and prayer to the Lord, has been pc
nehcent in It's Influences upon the people OF our sae
and Nation, I'd Is worthy Of our perpetuation. DO,
therefore, designate and appoint Friday the third day
Of April next the day OF annual fast to be OBJ.
served and kept as such by the people Of this state
Aud recommend that that day all the people rest
from unnecessary labor and business, abstain from
recreation and amusemens, aud engage in exercises
Of pentence and devotion to God, in our customary
places Of public worship and 10 deeds and services OF
love to Him and TO our fellowmen, 10 our communi'
ties and homes.
Given under my hand and the State seal at Hartford
this third day Of March, IN the year Of our Lord
one thousand eight hundred and eighty-hve, and
Of the American Independence the one hundred
and ninth. BY the Governor,
SAMUEL X. PINGREE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

The Daily Wing OF Kingston. Canada,
hopes that the new administration will retain
"Kngstou's effici INT Consul" (Col NJ II.
TWilchelD at his post in that city, and adds /:
"Col. Twltchell 10 esteemed by the business
men Of this city, and especially by eIportera,
who End him diligent in his duty and e1-
tremely afAble"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

President Cleveland has taken a similar
stand in regard to the Oklahoma invaders to
that Of his predecessor, and has issued a
proclamation warning trespassers to keep of
the reservation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

So far it is the Republicans and not the
Democrats who are satisfied with the new adj
miniatration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

Jos. Woodward has bought the farm of
the late Chauucy Thaysr.
II. Webster johnson has bought the farm
OF The late J. w. johnson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20
9Benit.
BRATTLEBORo;
FRIDAY, MARCH, 20, 1885.

PfLENLK SUBSCRIBERS are re-
minded Of The Importance Of payment Of
drrearages prior to april 1st
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

The governor of Dakota has vetoed wom-
an suffrage bill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20
Wess Dun,nernron.


u. N. Herrick, who has been at work in
Chicopee, Mass, has returned home for a
time on account of his health.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20
WtImtnrgOn,



Il noticed 10 the reports that moat ,o,,,. ,,o. i,
.uo ulstrlet system. This perhaps may be well N
!eshs are not prepared for the town system. We
~ 1onesef the latter has It's advantage over the
Va system which, may be stated 10 brief as follor
l. IL equalizes taxes. In seme distriets ~ ~.
tAAes are three times rs high as in othera In ths
n,"r system tue more wealthy distrets help the
pooler, IL secures nearer equality IN eduea-
uonal privileges. g. II transfers the interssts ~ -
ueAton TO tue charge Of the whole town. SO maj ia
Is on tue same principle as that OF al
u'neI toNn interests 4. 1t commits the whole su-
perNision Of schools Into more Competent hsnl,s
nnAt We mean by this is, not that men NAV nav
oi tns VINO have more general interest 10 edo
SAuon perhaps but those whose experience ofSrtnI
Investment. aud continuance In ofiee VIM snanie
lnem 70 secure, more Invariably, a better qrnde of
~ snd ~. ~ lmportAnt changes can be more quick
netlng local Interests aud PARTIES a. M stn,nt6as
TAXATION and lessons work. Now II these noiuts NJ,
Si. snq unselnslny considered, more favorable
VIEW may DC taken OF the town system
We do not claim that this system h perfact mr. tbt
WI through any Inherent quail Of It's own tuys
Sy 9ssute eood SCHOOLS Neithers 1t claim ed that
unueL voc BEST management the highest grade OF
schools VIII always be enjoyed. Nor IA n sn5bossbe
inAt poor schools eau usually be ehargeabie 10 svs
o uTisc.se system may develop inefcieney
~ auAseinent ana result In poor schools But what
eve. tae system may be, We do not understand now
40 lhtellgent aud true citizen could Withhold his
tachss Ana pest endeayor TO secure the best
lea S Ane schools possible. Let there be no diys.
ION oil feeling on this point. a
IN REPLY TO Z. b. h.
Alitor OF The Ph0nfr: In your issue of last week
your correspondent "E. b. b., saws; sat onr re-
cen, town meeting We failed to get vots to adopt tue
Asalu ne says, "See that your prudential eommi,te
are not men who are determined that The district avs
ZEN sna not succeed aud are simply waiting tin they
SAu nave eoange In the system" With many others
am surprised TO learn that such class Of man sTists
~ mlmlhgton--"men who are determined mai the
uisule system shall not succeed aud are simply wait
Jug uu' 'ney can nave change In the system" They
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

hope events will prove these claims to be we'll
founded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

Waal HnIifnr.

The ladies' circle will meet in their IONS
Thursday afternoon, March och.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

ALFRED e. WATSON,
sec'y Of Civil and Military Affairs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20
West BratsIebOrO,


MIR. L. A. Barney is in q very precarious
condition from a serious kidney trouble.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-03-20

The funeral services OF Charles W. McOune ware
held at b. Paul'a cathedral this afternoon. AMONG
the mouTgers present from other cities were the Hon
Srorge w Oothran, the Hon. Z. o. JEFFREY, and
Judge TulthnOe, Of Chicago; Charles 4, Johnson of
rhiAdelphia; Charles II. Reed OF the Hon man House
new YORK representatives Of Barnum's his
O3les DaViss and DelPs ctrcuses Flowers were re.
eelyed from Edward s. Stokes of New York, Mile
hhea the actress, aud others. President Cleveland
sent message OF coincidence saying that be should
have been present At the funeral had It been poSshs
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-07-25
independents.

We have few more things TO saw
upon this subject, endeavoring TO stick
a little closer TO the ground and tho
record in the case. In the first place
we think IL high time that our leading
Journals stop their foolish charges
about rthe machine and @tho insle-
! pendenls." Democracy means only
one thing, and if our political writer's,
like cats thrown across the Democratic
clothes-line, see fit 10 tear each others
eyes out, is don't hurt the line any, or
al least should not. These pugnacicps
| individuals are usually able men, and
while they are splitting hairs MS to
what is Democracy, and throwing mud
on those who do not accept their dog
mas, the interests of the people suffer,
and the x. 0. p. is going ~ the "demni-
ton bow-wowsD We detest machine
politics. It is abhorrent 20 truo De.
mocracy that a few men at Nashville,
or anywhere else, have the political
consignment of our people and carrya
fee simple title in their pockets tgl the
rights, thoughts and feelings Of q free
state, and they sit with their ominous
organs grinding out theories and nxi-
oms OF state policy that We must ne
cept or be read out Of the party--by
these 4big little men" Now, who ar
the aIndependents?' They are The
direct result and creatures Of machine
politics. They become disguised with
any line OF action that would letter a
few expressions Of intelligent popular
sentiment. Power is not only inhe-
rent with the people, but expressions
Of political faith must come directly
from them, or ifthey do not, such ex-
pressions should be submitted 10 their
careful consideration for acceptance or
rejection, before they are embodied in
the political platform. II is time De-
mocracy was burying It's dead Issues,
and, in the same grave, some Of her
dead political heroes should rest for
ever. Democracy embraces living is
sues. Like the giant oak It's roots may
run down 10 the clay thai ls ycllowed
with time, yet its acorn must be this
seasons growth, not the old rotten
hull Of several years ago. In these
wrangles the true interests OF our pco-
pile are ignored. The people should
mash every cog in Tie old machine
aud whip the independents back into
ranks aud let IL be known that those
who do the voting propose to do the
thinking and viii employ their own
aleadersp (for the Consideration thcy
50 dearly pay) in such positions as, in
their judgment, they Inlay be fitted 10
fill IL is high time iior Democratic
ranks 70 close up IN one solid pllalanx
and work on and up 10 every victory,
letting these babblers know that they
DO not constitute tho party. Nu
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-07-25
The Issue.

The dying machine has stlked its
existence and future life upon putting
| into the platform promulgated by the
next convention, a plank approving
the railroad wrecking policy. The
putting OF the transportation OF the
state into the hands OF commissioners
to be arbitrarily managed by three
men having most undemocratic powers
is their ultimatum. A commission
with judicial, executive and legislative
powers or nothing IS their policy.
Some of those who do not believe in
the radical policy of the American,
wish to relegate the question to the
counties The tariff was relegated in
1872 and Hancock relegated it for him.
self in 1880. The policy of dedging
and relegatlon means always defeat.
1t is strong enough to drive off the
enemies of the relegated issue and not
strong enough to draw its friends.
The practical necessities OF the case
require for democracy square defeat
of the wreckers. Who will they find
supporting them? Such men as Cham
pion, one OF tie strongest and ablest OF
their past leaders, will not be with
them Perhaps the American thinks
it will find Senator Harris backing its
policy That is at least doubtful. Sen
ator Harris WAS an apt scholar in the
Andrew johnson school. II his voice
Is lifted up for the splitting OF this
rock" we Shall be greatly mistaken.
Perhaps it counts on the co operation
OF its esteemed organic contemporary
OF this city, the lainented Appeal, to-
wit That is also very doubtful. True
1t has been sounding the anti rail horn
for months. Its fog horn has been
heard for years upon the wrecking line,
contrary to the growing interests OF
Memphis as the head of navigation
and growing rail centre of the
southwest. We are not sure that its
many days silence. does not bode a
change OF heart. 1t is is not at all un-
likely to fall in and advocate the wise
policy OF the Avalanche, which saved
Tennessee from the commission and
set the state forward immeasurably
and Memphis beyond computation. 1t
has ceased to be rabid, and the Ameri-
can need not be surprised to find it
the policy of the Ava
lanche, for which conversion the Ava
lanche will offer due thanks, COM
mensurate with the size of the bless
ing.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-07-25
He Had Lots OF Fan and Was Paid For Il.
Chicago Herald.

He Had Lots OF Fan and Was Paid For Il.
Chicago Herald.
att is mighty hard work for man
to drive balky horse and bea Chris
tian at the same time. i tried it years
ago, and gave both up MS a bad job.
But say, did you ever hear of man
having horse balk on him i'm such a
way as to make him laugh--to please
him all over, and make him right
down happy? Well sir, / did, and |
was the man. He was horse tliat 1
traded for, and he was an awful bal
ker. There wasn't no use OF doing
ANYTHING with him-there was noth-
ing to do but just to sit down and
wait for him to come down and wait
for him to come around. Itgenerally
took two hours.
~One day was driving him along,
and Just as we got on to the railroad
track he baked. Here's n co. says
to myself; what il train should
come along?' At first was afraid a
train would come, then after a while
| didn't care a cuss whether one came
or not, and i'm about seventy minutes
/ was afraid one would not come. i
lust ached TO have a train come along.
I prayed for one. Sure enough,
pretty soon I saw one coming. IL
made me smile. When the engineer
whistled for me to get oil the track I
laughed. And when. she got little
closer ] climbed out the hind end OF
the buggy, leaned up against the fence
and prepared TO enjoy the picnic. Oh,
but It was sport That balky horse
had sworn he would not go, but he
went that time. He was distributed
all along the track therefor twenty
rods. And the old buggy and harness
lit looked too comicai. Never had
such fun since was boy"
Rather expensive fun wasn't it?7
Eyes, for the railroad company, j
sued 'em for 800, and the jury OF far
mers gave me $637.50. But IL was
fun !" 1hsi
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-07-25

Mr.D 4. Murrell, of Kerrville, Tenn.
writes the following to the Upton Rec.
ord: "The great wonder of this com.
munity now is Il seyen-eight Durham
calf one year old the o0th of June and
giving over half gallon good rich
milk per day. She has no calf and is
not with cali. She has given milk for
over two months. Her mother was
sired by the celebrated shorthorn bull
Woodlawn, and she by Woodlawn, jr.
She is the property of Capt. J. G. Me-
Gala, near Barret's store, Shelby coun-
ty, Tenn. Any one wishing to see her
can do so and be convinced of the
above il they doubt any part of it. She
has been milked by lady of your
town, Mrs. Gragg. Capt. Nc. says he
will, if living, exhibit her at the Kerr
vile fair. He says he is going to try
to bring her up to two or three gallons
of milk per day by that time if possible.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-07-25
THE STATE PRESS.
What Tennessee Papers Say on Various
Subjects. Z

what Tennessee Papers Say on yariou.
Subjects.
A SIGNIFICANT SIDE REMARK.
Nashville Banner.
The machine organ says to voters,
"Let the convention control YOU =
Then it whispers to itself, 4The ma
chine will control the convention
A QUESTION OF OBLIGATION.
Avalanche.
The American keeps on mouthing
about the obligations of people to plat
forms, without ever thinking OF the
obligations of platforms to the people.
AHEAD OF THE WORLD.
Dresden Enterprise.
The American is excelling the late
notorious World in bringing Democ-
racy into disrepute. Its advocacy of
Shaw caps the climax of its odious
policy of rule or ruin.
THE SOONER THE BETTER.
Columbia Herald.
IA OiiaW Is Representative Oi t1e
colored democracy OF Memphis, the
sooner the party cuts loose from those
colored democrats the better, it will
be for the cause of reform.
DROP THE TARIFF.
Milan Exchange.
What has the tariff to do with our
State canvass? We suggest that the
leaders, so-called, let that ancient qlies-
tion rest during the next year. and let
us take up subjects of more direct in
terest to our people-the road law, the
school law, etc.
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-07-25

Many pefsons-e especially parenis--
object 10 many quack nostrilnls as like
~ 70 engahdcf or encourages q love for
strong dFink They are right. Bot
Ter din Of disease Than slrnu kennnss.
The use. ol Parker's Tonic, does not
Involve lhis slanger. itnot 0niy builds
mp th6 systehl curing Ais niilhcnls ol
1lio s1mnach, liver aml kislnntzs but Il
atimulaics wuhont ihtpKiealsnel and
absolutely cures the appcIiis loF liquor
Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1885-07-25
SENATOR SA6cKsoN'S POSITION.
Hpmnbraxs k.ounty News.

An. attempt has been made by a ma
chine organ to connect Senator Jack
son in some way with dle reported
movement of Tennessee boRdholders
10 do or get up something whereby
they may get face value for their bonds.
Senator jackson authorizes a positive
denial of the truthfulness OF the charge.
In conversation with the. writer on
the cars over year ago the senator
said he should advise holders of our
securities to accept the settlement, and
fund, that while he preferred differ
ent settlemen, the 50-3 settlement had
been adopted and if not accepted by
the creditors, they might never get an
other so good, etc. Senator Jackson
is not the man to say one thing and do
another.