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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18
THINGS OF CURRENT INTEREST


Suggestive Figures from she sOuth.
On September 1st the New Orleans Times
Democrat published 2S-page number giving
a carefully compiled review of the business
growth Of the twelve Southern states during
the past year, comparison being made with
the figures shown by the census year, 1880.
According to this exhibit the wealth Of the
South has Increased Al per cent in Ave years,
while the population has grown only 10 to 20
per cent. The value Of manufactured prod
ucts has increased from $315, 92l, TIA in 1880
TO $4l5, 65G, 900 In 1885, or considerably more
than 33A per cent. The greatest proportion
ate growth was made by South Carolina and
Texas, both Of which states nearly doubled
the value of their manufactured products be-
tween 1880 and 1885, while Arkansas inoreas.
ed rs per cent. and Alabama, Georgia, Lou
isiana and North Carolina each increased 30
por cent. or more.
But the growth of manufactures does not
appear to have been purchased at the cost Of
a neglect Of agriculture. On the contrary the
value OF agricultural products increased, on
the best estimate that can be made, from
$5l9, $50, 900 in 1880 TO 1868, 077, 900 In 1885,
or more than S12O, OOO, 900.
There is a noticeable increase IN the pro-
portion OF the cotton crop produced by white
labor this was a. per cent In 1888 nearly
As per cent In 1884, and probably more than
80 per cent. this year. The annual produc-
tion Of fruits and early vegetables has risen
from $40, S21, 500 to $40, O6b, 900. The value
OF live stock has increased from 1926, 378,-
4l4 in 1880 to S562, ,0lG, ,25s in 1886 South
ern cotton mills have increased from 1Gl to
3O4, and their spindles from 542, 048 TO /, =
16l, 4GG. As to iron, the estimated product
for 1885 ia Gal, 900 tons, as compared with
21O, 722 tons in 1880; and II is predicted that
by the date OF the next census half the iron
made in the United States will be manufac-
tured south of the Potomac and the Ohio.
These indications Of material prosperity
and progress in the South arc highly crafty
ing and afford ground for congratulations
from the other sections Of the country. But
the progress has not been in material things
alone. There has been marked advance In
education. The Southern states now give
more than one-third Of all the money raised
by taxation for educational purposes. Texas
gives more for It's schools than 10 all other
purposes of government. The annual aPpro-
priations for public schools in the South are
now $40, 2l3, s57. Large as these AppropriA-
tons are, however, they are not adequate to
redeem the tremendous mass of illiteracy in
that section, aud they should be supplement
cd by wisely directed appropriations from the
national treasury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18

miss Of about l8 years, attending scad-
emy in town not a thousand miles from
Brattleboro, recently gave the following an
swers to questions in her physiology lesson.
The answers are bona fde:
The pulse regulates the heart.
II is vessel which comes from the heart.
1t can be felt at the wrist.
Physicians can tell nearly the cause OF
your desease by placing his hand upon them.
II quick, high fever, and the heart boats
move rapidly.
The beat Is estimated about one beat in 1s
seconds.
Arteries do not differ In looks from the
veins, but they are more dangerous.
The veins are vessels filled with blue blood
which can be found all over the body. They
begin in the organs, and are very small at
first but grow larger.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18
A Broad Hint.

A young man came into the car cropping
through the aisle for a keat. His left eye
was covered with a red handkerchief and
his right was swollen nearly shut. A white
handkerchief, now blood-soaked, was around
his head, tied under his chin. His left arm
reclined lazily in sling, and his right was
without ambition, though able to be around.
His coat was torn, and his trousers looked as
if he had made Chicago slide for third base
through a briar patch. He limped in one
leg and didn't feel well in the other. 81 say,
said an in1uistive passenger. been in 'rsil.
road accident ?" NAV" Here was a brief
pause and then the inquiry Runaway p
NAV" Another pause, but finally the que
ry Baseball 2" NAV" "Wen, 1 say,
exclaimed the inquisitive passenger warmly,
will you tell me how in the world you did
get banged up in that style ?" Certainly,
sir, replied the afflicted individual, swing
ing his right hand around quite vigorously
and displaying big muscle, certainly, sir,
certainly; l tried to stick my nose into an
other mans business. ."-DeROer Tribune
ReDubHcdn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18
GIrI,a Rntrosnect.

The summer is over The season
Was cold at the seaside, you know;
This weather perhaps was the reason
That none Of US captured beau.
For the men found 1t cool in the city,
And the brokers we're blue, It was thought,
So we lost every chance (what pityD
And no dashing fellow was caught.
SO Maud and Madola and Lille,
Viola, NaTc.ssa, andI,
We're left in the shade (am silly y
To wait till neat year-and to sigh.
For nothing is done in the winter
In town, with gay talk aud hne clothes;
No beau says, my dear Araminta,"
Aud none is betrayed TO propose.
But when you walk out by the water,
Aud moonlight falls soft on the shore,
The primmest mamma's plainest daughter
Some masculine heart will adore.
1 hope II we go there next season,
We girls, by haf-dozens and twelves,
VIII not again need, in all reason,
To just simply waltz with ourselves.
or girls who were bushing and twenty,
With some who were near twenty-five,
There always were more than plenty,
And yet not a man would arrive.
How wearily all the long summer
We wandered by ses-shore and tide,
And found no available conner
A bridegroom, perhaps, NTH his bride!
We would stroll to to the depot and steamer
To see what was rarer than pearls,
Each one a deliberate schemer,
And 10, new bevy Of girlsl
The coats end the hats were all wanting,
No garment bifurcate was seen.
And some gray-headed old maids were tauntng
Us OF 1t Il thought it was mean).
Another such year would be awful.
For what are fine feathers and clothes,
II fate is 10 make II unlawful
For girls to be furnished with beAuX7
The summer has vanished and faded;
The forests are wtbered and sere;
No lover our hearts has invaded
"ris hOrrd to wait a whole year
EDITORS DTdirer, Oct. Hdrper's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18
"But," continued tho old man, 81 have not
finished vet i"

But" continued tho old man, 81 have not
finished yet"
"What more, monsieurp
The old sailor, lowering his tone, and
speaking as though he bad difficulty in not
betraying some agitation, continued
ut was the colonefs hope that neither Of
you would be despondent-that you would
rather indulge the fancy that you had heard
that the ransom demanded by this Greek pi-
rate had been paid-that your father bad
reganed his liberty-that he had even start
ed on his voyage home, and was nearing the
port Of Mafseilles" -
Nina clasped her hands, and cried in a
trembling voice "That is what dream Of,
night and day ~
'Imagine, then, imagine that the ship has
reached Marseilles that il has entered the
harbor Nay figure TO yourself-though il
may make your heart beat painfuly-hgure
TO yourself weather beaten sailor entering
your cafe late ono evening" man with a
gray beard and shaky voice.
But at this point the old sailor was inter
rupted. Looking round, Nina uttered a cry
of joy, and sprang up with outstretched arms,
and with the word "Fdtterl !" upon her
lips.
It was Captain Cornillon who bad come
thus as a terribly trying surprise. Yet, he
was 30 changed that even Nina had not rec
ognized him. But the recognition was COM
plete now. SO, taking bis daughter in his
embrace the old sailor kissed her a. he had
kissed her at their parting ten long years
ago.
Not many weeks elapsed before Colonel
LafOnt again made his appearance at Mar
settles. Prosper, who happened to be in the
harbor at the moment of his arrival, accom-
panied him in triumph to the Cornillon as
soon as he landed.
Nothing could exceed the gratitude which
was shown by the captain and his two chill
dren towards this young soldier, who, on
reaching Greece, had taken active steps to
obtain the old sailors release. Years passed
before Nina learned under what difficulties
Colonel Lafont formed the resolution of re-
storing Captain Cornillou to his family. For
he was not rich man he had gained pro-
motion from the ranks az a reward for brav-
cry and when he had paid the ransom, he
had parted with nearly all the money he pos
sessed in the world. But he loved Nina Cor
nilon. From the moment when, upon that
stormy winters night Colonel Lafont entered
the cafe and saw the girl standing by the
hearth, ho had never ceased to think Of the
dreamy face, nor of the low passionate voice
in which she had told To him the sad episode
in her life.
These events happened many years ago (;
and Nina and her husband, Colonel Alphonse
Lafont-who became a general before he wss
forty-should be old people now, if they are
still living. But one thing is certain-on the
quay at Marseiles there still stands the little
cafe, In appearance unchanged except that
1t is called Cafe Oornillon no longer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18
Miscellany.


1.-THE following dedication has been written by DR.
Oliver Wendell Holmes for good-sized volume Of se
lectons from his poetica works, which Ia soon to b.
issued In raised letters by the Howe Memorial pres
OF the Perkins Institution and Massachusetts SchoO
for the Blind in BostOn;l
Dear friends, left darkllng 10 the long eclipse
That wells the noonday-yOu whose hnger-tips
meaning in these ridgy leaves can hnd
Whore ours go stumbling, genseleas, helpless blind
This wreath Of verse how dare I offer you
To whom the gardens choicest gifts are due7
The hueH Of all its glowing beds are ours
Shall you not claim its sweetest smelling howers9
Nay, those have bring you; at their birth
Lifea cheerful sunshine warmed the grateful earth
II my rash boyhood dropped some idle seeds
And here and there you light ON Haucy weeds
Among the farer growths, remember still
Song comes Of grace and not Of human Will;
We get jarring note when most we try,
Then strike the chord we know not how or why.
Our stately verse with too aspiring art
OFT overshOots and fails to reach the heart
While the rude rhyme one human thrOb endears
Turns grief TO smiles aud softens mrth TO tears
Kindest Of critics, ye whose fingers read
From Natures lesson learn the poets creed
The queenly tulip nauntH In robes Of fame,
The wayside Seeding scarce tint may claim,
Yet may the lOwlest leaflets that unfold
dewdrOp fresh from heavens own chalico hold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18
A surgs.,lon for Pho.ographer..

Samuel came home the other day from
school with his clothes torn, and burst into
the sitting room where his mother and sisters
were planning with some ladies how to ad-
vance the good manners and gentleness of
their youthful offspring. His mother had
already deseanted at length on Samuel, his
virtues and helpfulness TO his playmates.
"Well, here he is himself" she proudly
shouted, as he came in, threw his second
reader on the piano, and unobtrusively step
ped on the kittens tail.
"Whst have you done at school to-day p
asks one Of the visitors.
"Oh, had bully time" And without a
moments hesitation he opens with grin a
begrimed mouth, and in the cavity thus cre-
ated appears a bloody ridge along the jaw,
minus four or fVe teeth. "Oh, ma, licked
two boys bigger than 1 am. CANT have
my picture taken with my mouth open to
send TO Uncle Jack 2"-BOstOn Record.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18

81 felt so nervous, mamma, said q little
girl, referring TO an incident of the previous
day. "What do mean by nervous, my
dear2" why, mamma, it's just being in a
hurry all over"
My friend, you may say that you have
been good friends with liquor, but at the
same time you have been in the habit of
running it down, and that's why it's casting
reflections on your nose.-BostOH Courier.
A down-east fire company, in q resolution
on deceased member, say; "He has re-
sponded 10 his last alarm" 1t is a wonder
they didn't add that she has gone to his last
fire. LOaoeH Times.
Papa-"Ethel, you mustn't say i won't to
papa. It's naughty" Ethel-"Well, bul
papa, what shall say when mean l won't
Life.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18

"No," said the merchant to the reporter,
I've arc unable 10 explain our bookkeeper's
defaleation. He had no bad habits. We
never suspected anything wrong. He only
ran one yacht, but lots of people do that
Yes, think he owned Ave horses, but you
know a good many people are fond of horses.
He lived in a villa that he paid $40, 900 for,
but we supposed that he bought it from his
savings What was his salary 2 Well, now
I'll have to think. 1t was either 5000 or
81 900. think It was 5000, but you'll have
to ask my partner to find out certainly. -
Boston Transcript
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18

Foreman-"We printed this cut yesterday
as murderer, and to-day's it's a wife-beat-
er."
Editor-"Both bad men--let it go in"
"But it's portrait of Chris Mcguire, the
well known politician"
"oh, the public don't know the difference. I"
"But Chris will"
"Well, il be kicks, run the cut in next
week for AN Eminent Divine. " PhiLddel-
phia Cal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18
The sserss OF suoes.a.

lBoston Courier Lyric OF Cultured
Now comes the toOthsOme oyster stew
To cheer the youth aud maid,
Aud, better, there is coming, too,
A boom to trade.
Then he who'd rake the ahekelA In
When trade begins 10 rise,
Which soon II will, must now begin
To advertise.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18
Advertising Cheats.

at has been common to begin an article In an
elegant, interesting style,
''Then run 1t into some advertisement, that we
avoid all such,
"And simply call attention to the merits Of Hop
Btters in as plain, honest terms possible,
"To induce people
80 give them trial, which proves their val
ne that they will never anything elso."
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18

Captain John Rimball, Sailor, Now London, Conn. D.,
writes - was taken with severe pains in the small
Of my back in the region Of the kidneys. I had the
best medical attendance without experiencing any
lief. bought and used a bottle of HuET's kidney
and Liverl REMEDY. Four bottles entirely cured me
Price t1.25. Send for Pamphlet of Testimonials.
HUNTS REMEDY CO., Providence r.. l.
g. n. CRITTENTON, General Agent, New York.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18

''No
"she fingered and suffered along, pnng away all
the time for years.
1.-THE doctors doing her good :"
"And at last cured by this Hop Bitters the
papers say much about"
"Indeed Indeed I"
chow thankful we should he for that medicine"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18
"Be a friend to yourself, I
Fireman,

81 have been severe sufferer with a weakness Of
the kidneys, and took a severe cold while duty
with the fire department. had terrible pains In my
back and my water troubled me. HUNTS kidney
and Lverl REMEDY completely cured neil. A.
Glass. Columbug. Ohio.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18
A DaBghter's Misery.

eleven years our daughter suffered on a bed of
misery.
"From a complication Of kidney, Liver, rheumatic
trouble and Nervous debility,
"Under the care Of the best physicians,
"Who gave her disease various names,
"But no relief,
"And now, she is restored to us in good health by
simple a remedy Hop Bitters that we had
summed for years before using it," The PARENTS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18

The REMEDY so fayorably noticed in all the papers
Religious and secular, II
"Haying large sale, and ia supplAnting all
other medicines.
"There Is no denying the virtues Of the Hop plant
aud the proprleors Of Hop Btters have shown great
shreW dness and ability
"In compromising medicine whose virtues are so
palpable 10 evey ones observation"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18

Carpenter.

81 was troubled with weakness Of the KidneyH.
had to pass my water as many as fifteen times durn
the night. After having used the second bottle o
HUSr's Kidney and Liverl REMEDY found that al
my trouble was gone."-Joseph o. Miller Carpenter
Xenia, Ohio.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18

AMONG medicinal
means ofArrestingdis-
ease, ,Hostetter'sStom-
ach Bittcrs stands pre-
eminent. II checks
the further progress
of all disorders Of the
stomach, liver and
bowels, reYivea the vi
tai stamina, prevents
aud remedies chills
and fever, increases
the activity Of the kid
neys, cOunteracts 4
tendency to rheuma-
tism, and ia a genuine
stay and solaco to
aged, iniirm and ner-
vous persons. The
article is, moreover,
derived from the pur-
est and most reliable
sources. For sale by
H.. 9.g.gaNH aU1 IaaIawa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18
TONIC AND BITTER,
LIVING TESTIMONY.
HRlarLaunIth

"Having had occasion 10 use romedy for kldns
troubles purchased bottle Of HUNTS kidney an
Liyerl REMEDY, and 1t completely cured me-have Il
indigestion, aud am hearty and healthy for Of
years (65l."-J. Z. Woodbury., Blacksmith, Manche
tor, N. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-09-18

II Is a well-knOWn fact that most of the
Horse and Cattle Powder sold In thn eoah-
Powder Is absolutely pure and very valuable.
Nothing on Earth Will make mems
lay like Sheridan's Condition Tow
der. Dose one teaspOOnful 10 each PM y
food. It will also positively prevent ana
CHICKEN CHOLER
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-06-20

Every family should have bottle of
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhea Remedy for use during the summer.
Its prompt use has saved untold suffer
ing, many lives and many doctor bills. It
is the acknowledged standard, and can
be depended upon, besides it is pleasant
to take. It is put up in Is cent, 80 cent
and one dollar bottles.
In writing of that country, MI. O. s.
McClain, a prominent real estate dealer,
3O1 Fifteenth street, Denver, Colorado,
says: 81 removed here from Iowa in 1874.
AS ahealthy country, Colorado has proved
to be equal to my most sanguine expec-
tations. The air is clear, pure and light.
The water here in Denver is obtained
from artesian wells, 600 feet deep, which
are numerous in the city, and free from
alkal, mineral faint and vegetable matter;
but in many places the water is impreg-
mated with alkai, and persons not &C
customed to it are almost certain to be
taken with cramping pains in the stomach,
darr9a or bowel complaint of some form;
and right here I wish to give my friends
and the public bit of advice, which is
based on eleven years experience. Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera, and Diarea
Remedy is certain cure for alkali
poisoning, cramping pains and diarhea.
It's remedy I would not do without for
any consideration, and I have heard
many such expressions from persons who
have tried it"
Sold by WAGNERS & GRIM.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-06-20
ECHOES FROM The /" WORLD" JOB ROOM

We are having run on the government
land blanks printed at this Office. We
are ready to supply the demand. If we
do not have on hand just the blanks that
are wanted, we will print them quickly
and reasonably.
T. X. Phillips seems to be doing rat
Ting land agency business at Collyer. He
reports town property there commanding
good prices. His recent order of letter
heads and envelopes proves that he con-
ducts large correspondence.
We have an order to print 1000 hand
bills for Mr.. P. L. Cobb, late of this
place. He is about to become one of the
business men of Edmond, Norton county,
having purchased the furniture store at
that place. The people of that flourish
ing town will find in Mr.. Cobb straight
business man and good neighbor.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-06-20

1t is reported of our worthy friend
and neighbor, VIM. II. Damn, that he had
rather rough time of it while he was out
walking over the fertile plains the other
day. First, some cacti thorns stuck into
foot through leather gaiter. Then he
sat down to gather the thorns from his
feet, but he did not stay sat. In other
words, he sat on a bunch of cacti
thorns. In relating the event to party
of friends before he had had time to
forget the singing fact, the subject of
this sketch said that the act of sitting
down on that occasion was one of the
stern realities of this life!
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-06-20

taking hold in manner that shows that
they are accustomed to work; and alto
gether, think we have a neighborhood
that cannot be excelled for moral worth
and refinement In the west.
Mr.. Baker commenced a select school
to-day at the Banner school house. He
proposes teaching two months. It is a
good chance for those who can attend.
Mr.. Baker is fully competent, and is q
gentleman as well as scholar.
j. CANTRFL B.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-06-20
Elrick Odds and Ends.

Elrick Odds and Ends.
From an Occasional Correspondent.
ELRIoK, GRAHAM Co., KAN, June IL
Elrick booming.
Farmers rather discouraged.
Small grain needs rain badly.
Cowboys and ranchmen happy.
A very successful Sunday school is
carried on at Elrick.
Our friend, G.. W. BLACKWELL, stops
frequently in your city.
It Is reported that some of the farmers
of this vicinity are locoed.
The postmaster of Elrick started to
Lenora to mill Wednesday.
Mr.. N. Kessler has just completed q
fine dwelling, made from Kansas brick.
The school taught by Mamie G. Lab
man closes in two weeks, with an enroll
ment Of fifteen pupils.
Most of the farmers have their crops
all planted, while others are still putting
in small patch here and there.
ALONE STAR.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-06-20
BANNER BUGuINeS,

BANNER, June 16.
Stock is getting fat on the range.
Sabbath school is progressing finely.
The farmers are cutting rye green and
putting it up for hay.
School land is all taken. Some good
government land to be had yet.
Mr.. G. F. Hawkes. bought a lot of
cattle last week, and is fixing to stay in
this country.
A good many of the new settlers are
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-06-20

The head mogul of this establish
ment owes General Utility Dickey a
debt of gratitude which he will seek to
repay soon after engaging in the potato
growing business. The general, Tuesday
morning, presented to us mess of good
size new potatoes, from the garden of
Captain Hanna. New potatoes of local
growth seem nice, indeed.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-06-20
SALINE VALLEY SAUCE.
SALINE VAIL

SALINE VALLEY, June Is.
Mr.. Kobetich expects to cut oats this
week.
Mr.. Ostrander finished shearing his
sheep last week. Mr.. G. Weeks expects,
with the same workmen, to go through
the process this week. His flock of sheep,
by careful attention, are in good con-
dtion. His yield of 500 lambs is proof;
one of them was eaten by coyote tho
other day.
HOPEFUL.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1885-06-20
ALIAS NOTICE.

A1I1Ao NJIlOE.
No. 1903. Land Office at Wa-Keeney, Kan.
May q, 1885.
Complaint having been entered at this
Office by John Alder against Frank
Steiner for abandoning his home
stead entry No. $3.50, dated March 16, 1881,
upon the ne IA sec 2, tp ID 8, Is
", in Trego county, Kansas, with q
view to the cancellation of said entry;
the said parties are hereby summoned to
appear at this Office on the 21st day Of
July, 1885, at ! o'clock p. M, to respond
and furnish testimony concerning said
alleged abandonment.
$40 b F HANNA, Register.
WI PILKENToN, Receiver.
A 81 Blair, Atty.