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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

President Cleveland sent in a long list of
diplomatic nominations on Monday, among
the most important being those Of ex Gov.
Jarvis of North Carolina to be minister to
Brazil, Alexander II. Lawton of Georgia to
be minister to Russia, Anthony NJ. Kelly OF
Virginia to be minister to Italy, Isaac Bell,
ir., of Rhode Island to be minister-resident
to Holland, Rufus F. Magee of Indiana to be
minister-resident TO Sweden and Norway,
Rasmus B. Anderson of Wisconsin to be-
minister resident to Denmark, ex-Gov. Waller
of Connecticut to be consul general at Lon
don. All these sppointees are Democrats, and
several of them have been active in political
affairs. All of them are men of good repute
The most significant selection in some re
spects is that of ex-Mayor Kelly of Richmond
for minister to Italy. He has been q promi.
nent and active opponent of readjusterism,
and is now one of the counsel for the Vir-
ginia bondholders. The selection of Prof
Anderson of the Wisconsin University, an
eminent Scandinavian scholar, as minister
resident and consul general to Denmark, is
an exceedingly well-chosen one. The list OF
nominees is we'll distributed geographically
and leaves no section out in the cold.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

UhAmaANeN y SaEADM AeHARPUAhNFhs
The curious and anxious questioning of the
past month as TO what President Cleveland
would do about the New York post Office was
answered on Monday night with Mr. Pear
sons reappointment. The step is one which
not only pleases the Independent Republi-
cans, who have strenuously insisted on Mr..
Parsons retention, but it satisfies the bust
ness public, and is an act directly in the line
of civil service reform. Mr.. Pearson has
seen % years OF service in the New York
post Office, during which time he has risen
from the lowest place to the highest place,
and made the office the model one Of the
country. Political influence finds no place
in its management, its 1900 employees being
chosen entirely on the baHis Of merit, with
out regard to party preference In reap
pointing Mr.. Pearson the President has
flown in the face" of the sentiment and
wishes of his party leaders. Whether this
marks the beginning Of a breach between
him and his party, which is bound to remain
and widen for the coming four years. depends
on whether it proves to have been a solitary
sop thrown to Mr.. Clevelsnd's Republican
supporters, or whether his future course
shows it a typical act in a policy which is to
be steadfastly adhered to.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03
Ne DOshers the MOrmOns.

IFrom Tue Springfield kepubIican.I
There are many indications that the pres
sure Of the Edmunds act is making the poly
gamous Mormons very uncomfortable, and
that is the only way to bring them to terms
President John Taylor is hiding to avoid ar
rest, and nearly all the prominent leaders are
harassed with suits. While this policy brings
odium upon the polygamous relation, the
main reliance to build up true regard for
homogeneous marriage as the foundation OF
civilized society must be in the propagation
of schools and seminaries, aud the spread of
strong social influences among women in IA
vor of single marriage. The Mormons have
concluded that they reckoned without their
host in expecting change of sentiment at
Washington with President Cleveland
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

The dramatic entertainment which was
to have been given soon for the benefit Of the
Sons Of Temperance, is postponed for the
present.
AT the annual school meeting in Dist. No.
2, @. w. Haskell, @. f. Thompson and Da-
vid Stiles were elected prudential committee
and tax Of fifteen cents on dollar Was vot-
ed to defray expenses
George II. Pierce has moved to Athens.
w s. HemenwAy's singing school closed
Friday evening, March ~, after a successful
term.
"A snow slide Tuesday night from Messrs.
F. and II. Phelps hotel barn struck tbs shed
where we're stored the best carriages and
sleighs Of the livery. entirely demolishing
several and injuring others. The damage to
the shed and contents is estimated at $500.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03
West BratrIeborO.

Two preachers of the Seventh Day BAp.
list branch Of the Second Advent persuasion
have been holding forth for the last two
weeks or more In DR.. Clarks new hall in this
village. We have not been informed of any
considerable result. good, bad or Indifferent.
They left early in the present week.
Henry Knapp, formerly OF Wilmington.
but more recently Of HinsdAle, N. H., has
located here, and will soon open harness
shop.
A. A. Cheney has moved into Mrs. E. d.
EIliot's house, q tenement having been pre-
pared for that purpose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

March 80, mercury 60 bel1w zero April
LIST, CO. above and sugar makers actively en-
gagged.
There have been several cases Of csnker-
rash Of late.
AT the school meeting Tuesday evening
in Dist. No. 2, (villsge) II. Il. Stone was cho-
sen clerk aud W. A Cheney committee and
In Dist. No. 3, J. X. Goodnow clerk and c.
Foster committee.
Lewis Stickney has moved into the house
near J. @. Chase, lately bought Of the Starr
estate.
Miss Mary VIM has gone to Greenfield,
Mass, TO spend the coming season.
From the first Of September to the mid
die of November last, by the help Of dog
owned by Wilbur +. Chase the following
named game was killed: 10 partridges, sc
skuDks, "a coons, hedgehog and other small
game.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03
Pre.Iden. Cleveland az church

TWAHmnBton Despatchi MATCH vi
Mr.. Cleveland went TO church to day. He
found about 300 people waiting outside the
doors and every seat in the inside full Such
a thing has not been known in DR.. Sunder.
lands congregation since the old radical days
that Immediately followed the war. During
the service the Clevelands we're the centre of
attraction, but the contribution plates were so
heavily loaded that the good deacons were
fairly overwhelmed. During the sermon Mr..
Cleveland looked at the preacher, but no one
could tell from his countenance whether he
was thinking of the preaching or the New
York post office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

had become 30 wildly dellrious as to reob,
the combined attendance Of three men, WHY
pneumonia set In and he died on the follo,
ing day. He was a native aud lifelong IA,
dent Of Vernon. Q1iet and unassuminp I,
manner, thoroughly honest and upright n
his dealings and Of industrious habits, be b,i
acquired a competence. It Is said OF bin
1--WE have lost a good man be mind-d h,
own business" But he was not unmindi1
OF others, and, 10 an unostentau Jus way. !.
aided those less prosperous than himself. an,
will be long remembered with gratitude h.
them. He leaves an estimable wife and u.
and daughter. The children are quite siS
with measles. Mrs. Brooks has the hearth,
sympathy Of all.
Frank Campbell has bought of NJ,
Green of Providence, II. / the Washinel,
Preston place.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

about one-tenth Of mill on every dollar Of revenue
collected" The amount Of postal revenue involved
during the period specified t287 $50, 2fG 49, and
the losses therefore, 81 out Of every 3d. 7iiab Of
the revenues. The small proportion Of loss ia the
more significant from the fact that the revenue was
collected from nearly 900 different posl-ofces dot
ted the wide extent Of more than onc-third Of
the North American continent. The poetmasters are
Justified In accepting these figures as an emphatic tri
butte to the fathfuness with which they have handled
the public funds iutruHted to their hands. The post
master-genera in his report forthe year ended June
80, 1884, after giving the statistics Of registration a.
2l6 $40 letters and parcels having been reglsered),
closed this subject with the following language: The
actually ascertaned losses during the year numbered
bi0 one in every 795 letters aud parcels regis
tered This is smaller proportion Of loss than In
any previous year. aud shows increasing efficiency and
fidelity on the part Of postal officials in this branch Of
the service" The greater share Of these Insignificant
losses occurred by FIRE other unavoidable casualty
and through no fault Of any one connected with the
postal service. Equally good results secured In
the treatment of dead letters and parcels.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03


Ed. Bell of Wilmington is at Lawyer
Forbes's.
F. I. Forbes, whose death took plsos
here last Sunday at the venerable age Of Il
years, was q native Of Wilmington, VI. and
had formerly been in the mercantile bushes.
there. He came to this town several year.
ago and engaged in the clothing trade il
which he was fairly successful. He was 4
man Of strict integrity of character, homes,
and upright in all his dealings, q genial &C.
quaintance, aud one whom the whole tow
honored. He lived with his son, Lawyer E.
III. Forbes.
The village schools will open next Mon.
day, the time being postponed one week on
account of the teachers institute at Hinsdale
Our faithful principal, Mr.. Sherman, was at
his post on Monday, not knowing of the I'D.
journment. Mrs. Maria Snow is 20 teach the
intermediate department.
There were several April Fools when an
attempt was made to kidnAp Gene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

How the snow goes!

How the snow goes
Not much maple sugar as yet.
Mr.. Alexander of Bellows Falls ia here
looking after a lot Of bass timber.
r.. Amsden has moved on to S. WilIians's
hill farm.
Geo. Howard has secured the mail route
from here TO North Windham.
The dance at Edwin Holden's hotel on
Thursday evening was a success, many from
other towns attending and all reporting an
enjoyable time. ed" will do what he can
to make his hotel pleasant place to stop at.
Mr.. and hrs. Otis Howe we're pleasantly
reminded OF the tfth anniversary of their mar
rage on Monday evening by call from about
80 OF their friends, who presented their com.
Pliments In very substantial way.
j. @. Atwood, formerly of this place, died
at his home 10 Brooklyn, N. Y, Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

Gen. Grants condition has changed rapid
ly for the worse during the past week, and
tidings of his death are expected at any mo-
ment During last Saturday he had severe
attack Of coughing, from the accumulation of
mucous in his throat, and his physicians were
hastily summoned. Since then he has stead
lily grown weaker, and his disease has made
rapid progress. Yesterday morning at FIVE
o'clock his end WAS thought to be near, but
he rallied and passed comparatively com
Portable day. The General maintains perfect
composure, and calmly counts the hours that
remain to him to live.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03
Good News for the Railway Postal
Clerka.

The following Especial notice" was pub
Issued in the Daily Bulletin (oficial) Of the
post Office department on March 81:
Posi- OFFICE DEPARTMENT,
Office of Postmaster General
WASHINGTON, d. @.
Railway Postal Clerks who have bee ,me
efficient and valuable men, against whom
no just complaint of neglect, inattention
or want of fidelity, honesty or eff ,iency
can be brought and who have not turn
ed their attention to political labors dur
ing their service, need have no fear of being
disturbed so long as they continue to render
meritOrious and faithful service.
WIN. F. Villas,
POstmaHLar GanaraI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

WIN. ". Perry has sold part OF his farm
to Henry j. Landfear.
Daniel Wellman, one OF our oldest oiti.
Gems, died on Monday, March 30th. He died
as he lived, patient Christian. His age was
80 years.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Hastings OF Jamaica
nave moved in town, aud for the present will
hVe with their daughter, Mrs. O. p Stickney.
Many of our farmers that supposed they
mad plenty OF hay fad themselves coming
snort THOSE that have hay to sell are for
tunate and get good prices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

An American woman who spent the year
1888 in the family of President Bsrrios of
Guatemala, who is now trying to consolidate
all the Central American republics under one
government, describes him as a broad -shoul.
dered, dark. complexioned man of medium
height, with "a countenance MS open as his
heart" He is a regular and persistent work
er, rising at five in the morning and spending
the whole day in his executive Office and in
reviewing his troops, with the exception of
the two hours from four to six which he gives
to his family, ending with dinner. His wife
is young, handsome and accomplished, and
they have seven children, who are taught to
be thoughtful of others and kind and gene
rous to those in lower conditions in life than
they. This woman thinks President Barrios
has an eye single to the good of the people,
and that the success of his scheme of consol
idation would be for the advantage of all the
Central American states.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

ooh, WE'LL they have all got TO come to it,
anyhow" is what Mr.. Cleveland is said to
have told friend the other day who urged II
certain appointment upon him on the ground
that Il would please a prominent newspaper
and secure its friendship absolutely. He
thinks they will have to 'come to it, because
does not intend to adopt any course Of action
which reputable journals can persuade their
readers is wrong"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

The EXECUTION of WILLIAM NEAL at Cray
son, Ky, last Friday, ends the life Of the
third wretch engaged in what is known in
Kentucky as the Ashland outrage. In De-
cember, 1881, the cottage of Mrs. Gibbons
was burned at Ashland and with it her little
girl, crippled boy aud young woman named
emma Carrico. Upon examination it was
found that the girls had been outraged and
all three murdered. In due time one George
Ellis confessed that be and Ellis Craft and
William Neal we're the perpetrators Ellis
was convicted and sentenced to the peniten.
tiary in 1882, but mob lynched him before
he could be taken from the jail to prison
Neal aud Craft we're tried aud sentenced sew.
eral times, but succeeded in getting new tri-
ais. In one of the transfers OF the prison.
ers to Lexington, on a steamboat chartered
by the sheriff, a mob boarded train of fiat
cars on a railroad running along the river
bank from CAtlettsburg to Ashland aud kept
up a desultory fire upon the troops in the
steamboat all the way to Ashland The fire
was not returned At Ashland the mob
seized a ferry-boat and swung out into the
river to intercept the steamboat and when
nearly up TO it, opened fire upon the troops,
who were ranged in line along the decks.
The troops then returned the fire with disas.
trous effect. A number at persons on the
ferry boat were killed and wounded and
about twenty of the hundreds of spectators
who had congregated on the river bank to sec
the mob whip the soldiers were killed and
wounded. Craft was finally sentenced and
hanged in August 1888. Meals case brought
him under sentence OF death again last win.
ter, and he was to have been executed sever
al weeks ago, but reprieve was sent at the
last moment, and the enraged crowd was
cheated of its victim by trick Of the prison
warden. But the governor found nothing to
justify further action. and Neal went TO his
disgraceful end on Friday with protests of
innocence, while platoons of heavily armed
soldiers kept back the sullen crowd.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03
Rugnay.

Six persons united with the Baptist church
last Sunday evening by immersion.
AT the annual meeting OF the village
school district j. W. StoWell was elected pFu-
dental committee, E. NJ. Wilson clerk, A. b.
Hewitt treasurer. 1t was voted to have 80
weeks OF school the coming year, and to raise
p cents on the dollar Of the grand list for
the support Of schools.
The dramatic club expect in the near fu-
ture to present "Our Boys" for the benefit of
the public library. W.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

cable despatch from Spain states that q
disease closely resembling cholera has broken
out in the province of Valencia, which would
seem to indicate that the cold weather has
not graduated the cholera germs in Europe,
and that the plague is likely to renew it's
march as the warm season comes on. This an.
nounoement creates apprehension in this
country and should be a warning to every
city and town to take care at once Of its san
itary condition.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03
Local Intelligence.
Announcement.

To REsr-slz pleasant rooms In good location.
Address p. o. Box s93.
TENEMENT TO RENT rooms. fuqui re Of Mrs s.
Morse 30 Canal street.
No one ought to be without the protection Of an
accident policy In the Travellers, especially II travelling
for day even The cost Ia comparatively small The
local agents are Cudworth aud Childs.
PICTURE FRAMES are cheap at cheney h Clapp's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

President Cleveland, it is said, illustrates
his idea Of the value of the average petition
with which office-seekers come armed by a
story of how, when he was mayor Of Buffalo,
two friends brought him, one day, long pc.
ttion with many prominent names signed to
it, asking the governor to remove him from
the msyoralty because he had embe zzled tho
funds of the city and was otherwise unfit for
the office. The two friends had done this rs
an Offset to long petition, on the strength
of which Mr.. Cleveland had decided to APP
point chief of police. 1t simply showed
how easily reputable people could be got to
sign a petition without reading it. Since
that time Mr.. Cleveland says he has not had
a high opinion Of signatures to petitions rel
ativo to the offices.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

ILLNESS OF JUDGE WALKER

The Sitter Of this week says Judge w.
II. Walker. of Ludlow is quite sick with pneu.
monia, at the residence OF Geo. Walker. in
this village. Judge Walker came to this to wn
about week ago, visiting among his brothers
aud uneles, and was suddenly stricken with
this disease. As We go to press his sy ptoms
are reported favorable.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

1t was Judge TheOphilus Harrington Of Yer.
mont, who required to be produced "a bill Of
sale from Almighty God" before he would de-
liver up the fugitive slave, aud not Judge
Phelps, the father Of the Hon ] Phelps
as the newspapers erroneously would have
h.-St Adams Messenger
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03
GBtVtrmont 4senit.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 1885.

New Workers are unhappy over the pros
poet that the Bartholdi statue will arrive in
May and End the pedestal long way from
ready for II. A house.to house canvass for
funds is to be prosecuted, and leading society
ladies are to take hold of the work OF raising
money as soon as Lent il over
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

LOUIS RIEL's REBELLION calls attention
to the magnificent stretch of country in that
part Of British North America about which
the public at large know little. This great
domain is divided politically into territories,
which in time will be admitted as provinces
into the federal Dominion of Canada East
Of Manitoba is the Territory of Assinibnia,
traversed through it's whole length by the Ca
madam Pacific Railway. This Territory nov
has population Of more than 60, 600 and is
exceedingly fertile. North of Assiuiboia is
the Territory OF Saskatchewan, which is about
equal to Montana in size, aud capable of sup.
porting great population. West of these
two territories is the Territory of Alberta,
which now has a population of 40, 600 and is
rapidly growing. Near Hudsons Bay is the
Territory of Keewatin the least promising of
them all. Furthest north ia the great Terri
tory of Athabasca, the upper portion of which
is more than thousand miles from Winni.
peg. And beyond that lie vast stretches of
unorganized territory practically unknown.
Although these erritories have as yet no
adequate representation in the Federal Parlia
ment Of Canada which meets at Ottawa, they
are destined before many years to become
important portions of the great Canadian Do
minion
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03
West Wardsboro.

AT the annual school meeting 10 Distbs
No. 3, J. A. Perry was chosen moderator, q
II. Ryder clerk and treasurer, ]. W. InQas
suditor, W. II. Parsons prudential commit.
tee, and 4. f. Pierce collector. A tax Of "a
cents on the dollar was voted TO defray .,
nnnaaa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

j. A. Gardnsr, city missionary Of Bos
ton, will preach in the chape n 1t Sunday at
1880 A N. and 1880 P. NJ.
e M Heard has leased his farm for the
year TO Mr.. Dix Of BernArdston, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

Whose astounding cures have created so much com
mept throughout Now Hampshire for several years
will be at the Brooks House on Friday, APrillO; MAI
the dates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

Rev. J. l. Sewall has resigned the p,,
torate OF the Congregational church. A NEE.
ing is called to be held Monday evening %
consider the resignation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

RuIIford Centre.

The special Easter services al Bethany
Mission win be postponed one week. Sun
day school at p. NJ. hereafter, instead Of 3. 80.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03
Dr. Gage,

81 have appetite complain many sufferers,
Hoods sarsaparilla gives an appetite and enables
the stomach 70 perform Its duty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

chandler r. Brooks, who died on the gath
ult., had been sick with measles week, and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03
JaekaOnvtIIe.

The ladies' circle will meet in their rooms
next Thursday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-03

In the Congregational Methodist and Uni
versalist churches the morning service will
be appropriate to the day, and in the evening
the Sunday Schools Of each will give Easter
concerts.
Al the Unitarian church, following the
morning service, which will be suited TO the
Easter festival, the Sunday School will have a
short Easter service.
At the Roman Catholic church there will
be High Mass at 1880 A. N. and Vespers at
1880 P. with special musical program as
usual.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-12-24
CORRESPONDENCE.


Edna Harris has 80 far recovered from
diphtheria as to be able to attend school.
Earl Worth the Prospect Lake school
ma'am, visited the school in this district,
last Saturday.
Allie Olds arrived from Traverse City the
morning of the 18th, 10 attend the funeral
of her brother. whose death We announced
last week. The funeral took place at the
home of his parents, on Tuesday the 10th.
Rev. q. Il. Buell. of Bangor. preached very
appropriate and excellent sermon from these
words: For know that Thou wilt bring me
TO DEATH found in Job. 30-23. Charlie had
been somewhat out of health. at times,
during the past season. but trip to the
northern part of Michigan, in the fall, seem
cd 10 benefit him. aud he was making prep
artions to go to Florida, when his last sick
ness came on. He was great, but patient
sufferer; he fully realized his condition and
met death calmly and bravely. The remains
were deposited in Hamilton cemetery by
the side of his brother Arthur, who died
nearly ten years ago at about the same age.
Charles age was % years. months and 2S
daVs.