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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
Tha Ianunrx Atlantic.

The opening chapters of three serial sores-ChAres
Rqbert Craddocks "PTophe of the Great Smoky Noun
tains" Sarah Orne Jewetts "a Marsh Island and
Mrs. Olphants "a Country GentlemAn"-render the
Atlantic for January q remarkable number. The
scene of Mr. Craddocks story laid among the Ten
nessee mountains-A locality which he has already de-
scribed In short stories which have attracted much
attention Miss JeweH has never been more feliei-
tous than when describing the dwellers in a marsh
island and their guest. AS for Mrs. olphant, her
pictures Of English family life always charming,
and her story opens in manner worthy Of her great
reputation. Oliver Wendell Holmes begins series
of papers TO be continued throughout the Year,
titled "a New Portfolio" and the first number is full
of the oldtime charm, wit pathos and other delight
fu qualities of the genial Auocrat. Articles of lite
rary interest are thoughtful study Of "Childhood in
Greek and Roman Literature" by Horace E. seudder
''Madame Mohl, her Salon and Friends" by Kathleen
oMeara and paper Of curious interest, by Richard
Grant White on 'The Maladyin England" Two
pictures Of New England life" Salem Dame
school" aud "Winter Days"-beng selections from
ThoreAus jourpal are Of interest and these, with
short story by Frank Stockton art ertques poetry
of Christmas character, and the usual Contributors
Club, complete number brlmming over with good
thinga
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
Three Famous Documeuts.

The world has three great constitutional
documents, the Declaration of Independence,
the Declaration of Rights of 1858, and Magma
ChRrta of King John. The original of the
first named is preserved in the Independence
hall in this city and is familiar to most Amer
leans. The bill or Declaration of Rights that
followed the revolution of 1858 is preserved
in the Somerset House, London. 1t is writ
ten in small but plain hand, in English,
and covers a parchment II inches wide and
nearly 80 feet long Such was the form in
which, in those days, the records of the
House of Lords were kept. The original of
the Magma Oharta of King John has had a
varied history, having been many times
moved, and barely escaping destruction in
the great fire of 1866. 1t is written on very
heavy parchment, in size 30x42 inches, and
surrounded by the seals of the lS barons
who forced the Plantagenet king to execute
the document on the plains of Runnymede
on that June day $50 years ago The text is
in old Latin, the exact translation of which
has given rise to great deal of learned con-
troversy. At the bottom right hand corner
is the signature of the king, in bold hand,
and through it runs leather thong which
sustains the scala black and white quartz
rock the size of walnut, or thereabouts.
The interesting old document is now pre-
served in one of the mammoth safes in the
British museum, and is shown to visitors only
upon an order from the lord chamberlain
Philadelphia Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
Miscellany.
Thu Enamalaa.


Mine enemy, who time and oft
Had smitten me with words like swords,
And trampled on my answers soft,
Till l, too, smote with angry words,
Is dead, aud am fairly quit.
God give him rest, once we'll away,
Seeing he loved me not whit,
No heart have to bid him stay.
And vet methinks the God who framed
Both him and me had made us such
That we were scarcely to be blamed
For loving not each other much.
The little good there was 10 me,
II was not his nor in his way;
His good hapy might not see,
Because he lacked one darling trait.
We liked not, aud mlslking lent
Our virtues its own fatal sting,
And many shaft that anger sent
Was feathered from 8 virtues wing.
The aggressor he, his active life
Committed him TO this or that
slipped, but 10th. into the strife,
Where he was dog and was cat
Now 'twirt the twain who lately closed
In contest on times petty stage
Eternity hath interpOsed
The shadow Of ita dateless age,
To-day saw his resting-place-
grave that friendships flowers entwine-
Aud wondered, with troubled face,
II any hands would cherish mine.
The space about was kept, they said,
For some who wished their bones to lay
As near a. might be to the dead
Whom In life had wished away.
God give him rest The single crime,
Mislike Of me, should hardly blot
His fame with one who many time
Can soOthly say, 81 like me not"
Perhaps we never fairly met
That part in each God meant should live,
Aud so Incurred no lasting debt,
Aud have but little 10 forgive.
Thus entering at opposing gates
For Heaven has many gates, they say
We each may md q comrade waits
who quarreled with him by the way.
In jarring notes that veX the ear
Throughout life's feeble overture,
Tis oft the tuning that we hear
To make the after-concofd sure.
The Speetdto
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
A THRILLhG STORY.
A. Told by "a Merssns In Troy, N. ".
A Surgical Oper'iOn AvOided-'-HO"
a Father, WIFE sd Daughter Esca.
ned AN Awful Dbm.

AZ Told by % N MeFsant In Troy, " h'ss
A Surgical OpeF'iOn AVotded-'-Ao"
a Father, WIFE sd Daughter ESeS'
ped an AwfuI D'm'
OF the hundreds of asunts Of remarkable cures
wrought by DIR. RENNlY'S FAVORlTE REMEDY,
none have appeared 80 Tely astonishing as the fol-
lowing: The persons muoned are among the most
highly respected in tho OF Troy, and the story as
told by the father will 'Jye interesting to all our
readers.-LED, TROY n. T.
Dr.. b. Kennedy, Road " T.:
DEAR SIN; My danPrr was aniloted WIN severe
almost every remedy a. consulted tue most promi-
neut surgeons and ph clans. Dr.. --, OF Troy
said that surgical opauon would De necessary, ont
fearing fatal results stated Some Of the physi-
clans claimed that It ls caused by one thing aud
some by another. Tn ungus was prominent and dis
figured her looks. Bing heard Of DR.. Kennedy's
FAVORITE REMED working so thoroughly on the
blood determined try it, to see If this medicine
could do what docto had failed TO do aud surgeons
had hardly dared TO 1dertake. l can say In truth
that the result of Il trial WAS the complete Of
my daughter of thhlreadful malAdy. DR.. Kennedy's
FAVORlTE REMEY alone effected it. We used moth
ing else, for other tngs had completely failed. My
daughter to-day eTys vigorous health and to Favor
lite Remedy alone ihe credit due. My wife also was
very poor In heau due to some liver difficulty with
which she had sure long time until she became
very much reduce lin flesh. A trial of DR.. Kennedy's
Favorite Remedy Is resulted in the complete resto-
ration of her healL which she had not enjoyed Tor
years She has gned IN flesh and strength, and thus
secured perfect hdth, aud this Is DUE ENTIRELY
To DIR. KENNEL S FAVORITE REMEDY. As for
myself, being euged in the grocery aud com mmisslon
business which nkes necessary for to test the
quality Of dierei articles, like butter &c, my sense
of taste and my tomach we're seriously injured
Everything scent to nauseate me, aud fearful Of
dyspepsia In its Tst severe fOrm, l tried DIR. KEN
NEDYS FAVORTE REMEDY. The first bottle af-
forded i'm ediat relief, aud from that day to this
can say that Fayie Remedy has restored me to per-
feet health. The are facts which claim prove that
DR.. Eennedys TyOrite Remedy is the best medicine
In the world TORTOISE afflicted with the above dfh-
cules II anyof in the city Of Troy doubts the truth
of these staterntts let him come to and l will
prove them. ave recommended Favorite Remedy
to hundreds an with the same good results.
Yours, etc, wM. WINDSOR.
Corner Canal nd Mount streets, Troy, n. Y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
How One Of she California COngTess-
men was Elected.


One OF the hardest of political workers is
Mrs Budd tue wife of the member of this
name from California. Her husbands dis
trict is very large one, yet she travelled all
over it with him iu a "buckb kboard, talking to
the women at their homes or at the political
gatherings where her husband made speeches,
passing Judgment on the babies and the pre-
serves, while Mr.. Budd literally painted the
district red with marking brush and paint
pot which he carried, placarding every rock
and big tree along the roadside, "Vote for
Budd" Nobody expected him to be success
full My wife helped me nObly, he said in
talking over his wonderful success. She
travelled all over the district with me, and it
was 80 large a one that it took many weeks 70
cover it once, aud her quiet talk among the
women-and the men, too-did very much to
help me in the tremendous fight l had to
make. We would drive about the district,
and when we came to big rock or tree-And
there are plenty OF both there-I would paint
it in large letters, Vote for Budd. When we
came across little knot Of miners, we would
stop aud chat with them, my wife among the
women and bAbies and with the men. The
result was that we were successful, and the
worst surprised man on tbs day after election
was the Republican candidate on the other
side, who had no sort Of doubt OF his cleo
ton"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

An Irish lawyer in Ohio, in the trial of a
cause in which he was attorney for one of
the parties, was called upon to take the stand
as a witness. OF course, he objected but,
as the court compelled him to testify, he de-
termined that his evidence should do the OPP
posite side as little good as possible. His ex-
animation was long and tedious but after
the counsel who questioned him had said that
he was through, the lawyer-witness still con-
tinued 10 testify Again and again, he was
interrupted with II am through with you,
sir. You may leave the stand" This init
nation was useless the witness would testi-
fly on. 81 appeal to the court to put stop
10 this interminable harangue p cried the OPP
posite counsel MAY ii place the court,
Indignantly protested the Irishman, IAN hiV
not a right to cross-examine meself !"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

Years ago / was attacked with the most
Intense and deathly pains in my yi9A BACK and
''Extending to the end Of my toes and to my brain
(which made me deliriousl
''From agony.
''It took three men to hold me on my bed at timesl
"The Doctors tried In vain to relieve me- but to no
purpose.
Morphine ami other opiGtesi
"Had no effect!
"After two months was given up to diel
"when my wife
heard neiqhbor tell what Hop Bitters had done for
her, she at once got and gave me some. The first
dose eased my brain and seemed to go hunting thro'
my system for the pain.
The second dose eased me so much that slept two
hours, something had not done for two months.
Before had used Ave bottles, was well and at work
as hard as any man could, for three weeks but
worked too hard foI my strength, and taking hard
cold was taken with the most acute and painful
rheumatism all through my system that ever was
known.
~ called the doctors again and after several weeks,
they left me cripple crutehes for lfeas they said.
l met friend and told him my case, and he said Hop
Bitters had cured him and would cure me. poohed
at him, but he was earnest l was induced to use
them again.
In less than four weeks I threw away my erutchea
aud went to work lightly and kept using the bters
for Ave weeks, until became as we'll as any man lv-
ing, and have been for six years since.
1t has also cured my wife, who had been sick for
years and has kept her aud my children well and
healthy with from two to three bottles per year
There no need II be sick at all II these btters
used j. j. BERKi ex-superSisor.
''That poor invalid wife.
'Ssterl
"Mother!
"Or daughterl
"Can be made the picture of health
"with few bottles of Hop Bittersl
ava you let them suffer I"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

A REMARKABLE SET. "A farmer was saving
wood, when it occurred to him that he ought
to have the help of one or more of his five
boys. Lifting up his voice he called, but not
q boy appeared. At dinner, of course, all ap-
peared, and it was not necessary to call them.
''Where were you all about two hours ago
when wanted you, and shouted for you ?"
81 was in the shop settin the saw, said one.
Il was in the barn settin' hon." said the
second. II was in gran'ma's room settin the
clock, " said third. II was in the garret set
tin the trap" said fourth. "You are a re-
markable set" remarked the farmer. "And
where were you ?" he continued, turning to
the youngest 81 was on the doorstep settin'
atill y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

A prominent Boston physician is quoted as
saying, "It child does not thrive on fresh
milk. boil it,"
One-half of the world doesn't know how
the other half lives. And it's just as well.
1t saves a great deal of gossip. p.-BostoH Oou-
Tier.
II am surprised, John !" said an old lady
when she found the butler helping himself TO
the finest old port. 80 am /, ma'am. i
thought you had gone out. ."--Detrot Post.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

The Phsnix to January, 1885, for $780, Good Cheer
one year. 25 cts, Our Country Home one year. 20 cts
This offer includes your local paper, hrst-eiass
literary and home paper, hrst-cass agricultural pa
per-making complete stock Of family reading for
whole year-and all for only 50.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

This life is too full Of work. Of duty aud Of pleasure
to be wasted. But everybody don't think 30, they
Bulls Cough Syrup, the only reliable remedy, can be
procured for rs cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
M. ARMSTRONG, PLUMBER,

VintOn Building, BrattlebOrO, Va.
VNHE most improved sanitary appliances at my
Il Shop, including the Meyers, Snifhn Co., J. L.
Motifs and Hartford Gasa Water Closets. Dealer in all
kinds Of Plumbing materials full line of gas hx-
lures aud globes. We do work reasonably other
parties Jobbing promptly attended TO. Satisfaction
guaranteed. 49u
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

~ None genuine without bunch Of green Hope
on the white label Shun all the vile, poisonous stun
with "HOp"o or "Hops" in their name.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
GREAT
ClGarilg-Out Sale
OF CLOAKS!

To close the season | now
offer my entire stock of be-
tween five and six thousand
dollars worth of Ladies' and
Children'S CLOAKS at prices
to tempt every buyer who has
been waiting TO get the ad-
vantage of the CIOSing-Out
mark-dOWn. Everything in
the stock will be offered at a
material reduction, except the
few job lots in IMPORTED
GARMENTS, which we have
been selling for the past few
days so much under price.
Now is the time TO get an eX-
traOrdinary bargain.
N. |. HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09

ROCHESTER, June !, 1882. Ten
Years ago l was attacked with the most
Intense and deathly pains in my back and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-01-09
@. BOLSTER,
Js FIRE assurance AGENT,
PUTNEY, vt.

" .CARPENTER, Market Block, Elliot
IIs St. Dealer in Toys, Fancy Goods, Books, Sta
tioDery, Newspapers, Magazines II Periodicals. Sub
scrptions received for the principal newspapers and
magazines and forwarded by mail or otherwise.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-18
AnIn,ane Mothers Awful Deed.

An Olympia Washington Territor }
special says Wednesday morning, at
Long Prairie, about eight miles from
this place, deplorable event occurred,
news OF which was received here We'd
nesday night. Mrs. Miner, relative of
Mr.. David Chambers, has for some time
manifested symptoms of insanity, and,
according to report, she Tuesday eve
ming saturated papers with coal
oil and distributed them around
the house, telling one of her chill
dren, in response to a question, that
she was wetting them with water.
Early Wednesday morning she made
remark that she was about to
destroy the whole family, and her hus-
band, fearing that she was about to at
tempt to take his life, proceeded to put
her out of the room. On opening the
door he discovered that the house was
in flames. Reaching the front door
with one Of his children, he found it
locked and the key removed. He ran
to the back door and found it nailed up.
Finally he and his little daughter sue
ceeded in escaping through a window.
Both were badly burned. The unlor-
tunate mother, with her four other chill
dren, was burned to death. The sur
yivors were taken to the residence Of
Mr.. Chambers for medical treatment.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-18
Moonshiners Captured.

A Chattanooga special says: Sunday
night last Marshals Chapman and Nc
Corkle left this city for the point on
Lookout mountain where United States
Marshal Kellett was murdered by
moonshiners. Monday morning they
reached the spot and discovered smoke
issuing from the creviCes in the rock.
Tracing its source the officers I'M
earthed still. and found the oc-
cupants engaged in making a run of
moonshine whiskey. The outlaws
were taken by surprise and made
no effort at resistance. After securing
their prisoners the officers inspected the
premises and found good supply ofmash
and whiskey on hand. Twenty-eight
thousand gallons Of beer and 300 GAL
Ions of whiskey were emptied into the
mountain gulches. Three large copper
stills with caps, worms, and appur-
tenanceS were destroyed. The officers
then turned their attention to the cap
ture of the murderers Of Captain Kel-
lett. and yesterday seven men, sup
posed to have been implicated, were
arrested. One, supposed to be the
iingleader, is still at large, but officers
are on his trail.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-18
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY IN
~ POLICE COURT.

The following MONEYS, GOODS, WARES,
and MERCHANDISE were In my custody
unclaimed on the first Monday in Deem
Der, ls85-viZ.:
$3.50 N CURRENCY, marked Charles
Mason:
sIXTY-NINE CENTS IN CURRENCY.
marked Thomas Allen;
o SATCHELS. containing Wearing Appa-
rel, Pistols. Watches. Brass Jewelry, aud
Miscellaneous Articles, marked William
+. Norton
Q SATCHELs. containing Wearing Appa-
rel and Miscellaneous Articles, owners
Lot of PISTOLS, WATCHES, KNIVES. aud
MISCELLANEOUS ARTICLES. the
owners OF which are unknown.
All persons interested or claiming any OF
said property are required To furnish salts.
factory proof OF ownership on or before
WEI NESDAY. DECEMBER 23. 1855,
at o'clock. at which time all property lex
cept money then remaining In my custody
unclaime devill he sold at public auction at
the Police Court, 70 the highest bidders, Tor
cash. u. g. RICHARDSON,
de s-2w Police Justice.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-18


SAMPSON Il ADANsoN, Auctionees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-18

W. ID. BLAIR e. Co.. 1l09 Main
street. The custom of this tlme-hon-
oIed firm is at all times to keep abreast
with the age to stock their establish
mept with every essential to the house.
keepers lsrder or the epicure's taste.
The most improved condiments in beau
tiful and tempting packages ere found
side by side with the Original, unadul-
tera'ed. and incompatible Virginia ham.
Coroials, cheese. potted goods, canned
goods. sherries and cooking-wines, Cali
fornia and other wines, their celebrated
brands Of Montrose and "B Select !"
whiskeys, together with everything ap-
pertaining to first-class grocery.
What will make man so seif-satis-
fed as full supply of all those arti-
cles which are calculated to please the
palate and assuage the cravings OF appe-
lite? Every one can be satisfied in
this regard by making a selection at
W. D. Blair & Co.'S. Their tempting
display Of Christmas cheer is all that
can be desired and, in fact, your holt
day preparation will not be complete
unless you give them a call. If a
present for friend is desired, nowhere
can you obtain articles more acceptable
than at their store. Give them C call
and be happy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-18

then his stouser stccksfor men, chailen g
.dm;r.t;on' We commsndthis worthy
Gentleman. We arc not positively IN
formed that Cinderclla's fairy shoes
were manufactured by Grigg, but we
rsnss, ,hst ne can 1T a. pretty foot
A. C;nd,reils-s. And we wish 70 say
that there be Christmas feet and Christ
mas shoes o. we'll as Christmas heads
and hats. and mouths and lips; aud
don 4 omit the shoes, which are at the
ysrv foupAation of all good and excel
lence.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-18
AUCTION sAs.Es--Sussrs SOS. =.
By George Il. Crawford. Auctioneer'
1905 Bank street.

COMMISSIONERS SALE or NICE
~ FRAMED HOUSE ON THE NORTH
SIDE OF DUVAL STREET. BETWEEN
FIRST AND ST. JAMES STkEErS. THE
LOT FRONTING 80 FEET AND RUNNING
BACK1il FEET.-By virtue OF q decree OF
Richmond Chancery Court In TIE suit OF
Whitlock, DC. a.. Rawson. &C, entered De,
cember 10, 1888. the undersigned, as special
commissioners will sell the abeve-inen-
toned PROPERTY, at public auction. on
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER %, 1883,
at O. clock p. NJ, on the premises.
TEAMS: tine ihird cash balance AT SIX
and twelve months, interest added from day
of sale. j. w. ANDERSON,
EDGAR ALLAN.
Special Commissioners.
WBITIocK AND WIFE, PLAINTIFFS,
AGAINST RAwsoN AND AIS, DEFEND
ANTs-IS THE CBAScERY COURT OF THE
CITY OF RICHMOND. -,
/. BENJAMIN II. Berry, clerk OF SAID
court. certify that the bond required OF tne
special com missioneIs by the decree In sslu
cause Of 18th December, 1888, has oeen
duly given. ,,., ~,
December. 1885. ,,, ,ro.,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-18
]. A. GRIoo, Pace Block

y. a. 6RI0G, Pace Block
Her little feet OF faultless mould,
Are models lovely TO behold;
Fair Cinderella. we are told,
Possessed 'ust such pair;
Dainty, symmetrical. and small,
Upon the ground they lightly fall.
Like snownakes at an elm ball,
And leave no imprint there.
Yes, but Grigg is able to fit her "or
any other man." He is a man Of great
understanding, and you should consult
him at this season; for il you desire
to keep on the best footing with society
your feet must be well shod, not only
for their comfort and the protec-
tion of your health, but also for
their comedy appearance. Grigg will
put you just upon that footing. His
ladies' shoes for bad weather, misses
and ehildrcn's walkirg-shoes, heavy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-12-18
+. Il. TAYLOR, china importer, lOll
ALL. "a

Halu sbtct
Throw away the broken crockery,
Prepare the festive hall;
Go to T.. u. Tsylor's store
It's the finest of them all.
Step lightly then, young man, for the
fabrics in this store are rich, rare, ira
eile, and costly. Mr.. Taylor, being
china importer, deals in the standard
wares Of the day. The manufacture OF
porcelain. like other things. has been
wonderfully improved within this cen.
tury. Originating in Japan, 1t spread
10 Europe early in the middle ages, and
thence to America. After the discovery
of America and the Spanish conquests
in Central and South America q flood
of wealth poured into Europe. The
condition Of the masses underwent q
great change for the better, and the de-
mand for the luxuries Of life increased
steadily. Foremost among these was
3 the demand for porcelain~ware OF high
artistic value. To fill this want the
manufacturers at Worcester, Vienna
Dresden, and France were taxed to their
utmost capacity. Manufactures were
started in America, and, although well
patronized at home, made sorry show
ing with the standard European wares
Nevertheless, il was reserved for an
American TO render his name famous IN
the history OF the art. Mr.. Havilsnd
perceiving that the great defect Of the
American ware was coarse, thlcb
body, due to absence of proper ingre
dients, resolved to seek the pure kaolin
Accordingly he started a mandatory
at Limoges, France, where he produces
porcelain equal to the standard wares
But we are DEPRESSING from Taylor an'
his Christmas presents. lie has then
In great variety. Elegant bric-a-brack
choice bisque, brass sets. superb din
ner- and tea-sets, and all kinds of nov
elites in china. DO not omit Taylor
in your Christmas rounds.