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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
The Panama nrbeIIlon.

Our navy department has been actively en-
gagged the past week in the despatch of ma
rines and sailors to Aspinwsll, the scene Of
the rebellion against the government of the
United States Of Colombia. Two hundred
men were despatched last Friday by the Pa
cifc mail steamship City Of Para, and since
then other detachments have been sent, so
that, on their arrival. the United States will
have 1900 men aud 100 officers on the 18th
mus. How it happens that our government
has nything to do with this Central American
trouble, and our attitude in relation to it, is
explained in the instructions given by Score.
tary Whitney to Rear Admiral Jouett, who
commands our forces
"The object Of the expedition is the performance
by the United States Of their engagements to preserve
the neutrality Of aud keep opeu the transit from Colon
to Panama, and, further to protect the lives and
property Of American citizens. The circumstances,
understood, from which the necessity for the expedi-
tion has arisen are, in general that steamship be-
longing to Americans Che Pacific mail steamsh com
pany) has been seized at Colon by armed force and
goods in transit taken from her, her officers and the
American consul imprisoned, and the transit across
the isthmus interrupted With the consequences in
yoved in these past acts you not concerned Your
sole duty IL confined TO seeing that free aud uniu-
terrupted transit across the isthmus restored and
maintained, and that the lives and property Of Amer
lean citizens protected. r. your arrival Of the
isthmus order shall have been restored and the Col
ombian authorities adequate to the protection OF
life and property and the maintenance Of the free
transit You Will interfere in respect with the con
sttuted authorities, but repor, and await orders"
The United States forces are sent with the
full understanding and approval OF the repre-
sentative of the Colombian government al
Washington. Our fl ct ut Aspinwall consists
of FIVE vessels. The men are armed with
Springfield aud Holchkiss rifles; they have,
besides, four Calling guns, and 100, 900 round.
Of ammunition have been sent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
Meainummer.,an.

C. E. Lyon Co. resumed work at their
quarry last Monday. They are putting up
four new derrieks, which looks like business.
There is good deal of moving aud pa
pering and painting going on this spring.
Albert and j. A. Hayden have rented A. Is.
Ashley's farm. @. H. Grant has moved into
G. Miners house opposite the post-o Office. L.
NJ. Weed has moved into Mrs. Betsey Nor
cross's house
Robert Willard, II years old, son of n.
W. Willard, has built a steamboat II feet
long and 6 feet wide midway, and has a one.
horse engine in il, intended for Chesterfield
lake for camp-out next summer
There was slide on the narrow gauge
Wednesday afternoon above Williamsville de-
pot which delayed the mail train some three
hours.
&C. G. Roel has been called to Randolph
Mass, by the critical illness from pneumonia
Of his brother, Edison NJ. Roel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
MINOR NOTES.

The alarming illness of Hon. Frederick T
Frelinghuysen, ex President Arthur's secre-
tary of state, was announced on Sunday. He
is victim of overwork
large and enthusiastic camp fire was held
by the Forsyth post of the Grand Army at
Toledo, o., Wednesday night Resolutions
of sympathy for Gen. Grant were adopted
and telegraphed to him. Elk President Hayes
spoke at length, referring eloquently and
touchingly 10 the great soldier.
President Cleveland is reported to have
evinced great interest in the sons of Gen.
Garfield, who lately visited Washington.
Their stay was made doubly pleasant for
them by the graceful recognition of the Pres.
ident and his sister, and it is the first time
that two school boys have been the sole
guests of the President of the United States.
Michigan has elected a supreme court
Judge and regents of the state university this
week. The fusion Democratic and Green
back ticket was successful.
L. W. Redington, the Democratic candi-
date for governor last year. is now a candi
date for the Rutland post mastership.
The Wisconsin Legislature has passed a
high license bill, which provides for a license
fee ranging from $500 to $500 in places of
over 800 inhabitants, and from 500 to $500
in smaller places, the amount of the license
within these limits being fixed by popular
vote.
The formal tender OF sympathy for Gen.
Grant and his family which was sent last
week by the confederate veterans assembled
at New Orleans must have been very CRATE
full to their conqueror in his last hours In
characterizng Grant as "a soldier without
fear and without malignity,' the veterans on
the other side did their manly foeman of other
years no more than justice.
Pertinent remark from the st. Johnsbury
Caledonian: "There have been four papers
started in St. Jobnsbury within a few years
past To ELL long left want The Times, the
Farmer, the Index, and the Republican. As
the Times Farmer sunk S25 900 in a few
years, il might be said that instead of filling
a long-left want it left an aching void IN
in the pockets Of its owners.
Minister Phelps has notified the state de-
partment that he intends to sail on the Goth
inst.
The leasing of the Central Pacific railway,
with all its branches, TO the Southern Pacific
company, If completed according to the pres
emit understanding, will form one of the most
powerful corporations in the world. The
Central Pacific controls every approach TO
San Francisco, and substantially all the rail
roads to California. The Southern Pacific
controls the line from California by way of Ell
Paso TO Galveston and New Orleans, and, in
connection with the new line recently con-
struoted from New Orleans 10 Louisville, aud
the Chesapeake and Ohio, a complete route
10 Norfolk on the Atlantic coast. In addi
ton II controls the steamship line between
New Orleans and New York For the FIRST
time in the history OF the country, an entire
line from San Francisco to an Atlantic port
will be under one management, and pract.
eally under the ownership Of one body Of men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
RnEma 80

John Doyle, lad of about lG, late
ly from the Monson, Macs, orphan institu-
ton, and in the employ Of j. f. Washburne
as farm hand, took last Monday morning
from the trunk of another hired man. a
Swede, his poeket-book containing Sg5. and
q watch, and started across lots for the rail
road, intending to board the morning freight
train going north, but being too late started
to walk towards East Putney. 10 the mean
time the Swede discovered the larceny, found
Doyle's tracks in the snow, followed him and
came up with him, and walked him back to
the village and delivered him over to Deputy
Sheriff Crawford, having in the meantime re.
covered his money and watch. An exAmina
ton was had before Justice Kmball, and in
default OF bail Doyle was lodged in Newfane
jail to await the sitting of the court next Sep
TENDER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

Roswell Worden, q man of s. years, liv-
ing at Marlboro Branch, Lad the misfortune.
while helping roll log recently, to slip in
such manner rs to strike one eye on the
end OF sled stake, wholly destroying it, and
otherwise iniuIing him so that he has been
very i'll.
N. b. Perry aud family have moved to
Rochester, N. Y, where Mr.. Perry will run
his pie business, which has for the last four
years been snperintended by II o. Bowker
MIR. Bovker has moved to Toledo Ohio, hav
ing bought pie business in that city Of his
brother, Z. W. Bovker. The latter sets u o
the same business in Grand Rapids, Mich
Mr.. aud Mrs. George b. White have also set
tied IN Rochester, Mr.. White having bought
a house there.
Mr.. John Perry has moved on to the
farm of N. b. Perry.
Mrs. A b. HAzelton has been very i'll
with pneumonia, but is now more comforta.
bic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

The President has suspended the postmas-
ter at Rome, N. Y, and appointed another,
James B. Corcoran, in his place. Mr.. Cor
coran's nomination was sent to the Senate be-
fore it's adjournment but it was not acted on.
In his letter to the Postmaster General plain.
ing his action in this case the President states
that the cause of the suspension is the same
as the cause for the removal proposed to the
Senate, viz, neglect of duty and failure to
comply with the law-an official report from
an inspector of the department showing eds
graceful confusion" in the affairs of the office
which has existed for several months past
Citizens of both parties at Rome have certified
to the President their belief in the postmaster
honesty and fidelity, but Mr.. Cleveland re.
plies to this, in short. that he means to rid
the service of all men who have such loose
ideas of their official responsibilities as this
postmaster has shown. The President has
evidently performed plain duty in this
instance, and his prompt action gets nothing
but endorsement from Republicans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

DEATH OF AMBROSE ARNOLD

Mr.. Ambrose Arnold, whose death took place IA,
Friday night, was man vel Known In railroad cr
clea He was q native Of Westminster and waa 90
years old when the Vermont valley and Sullivan
railroads were built be was employed aa a conductor
untn these roads leased by the Vermont Central
He rose gradually TO the position OF assistant Rener
the central and southern divisions Of the Vernon
Central retiring on account Of III health si1 or seven
years ago Since bis retirement be has lived on biz
farm here enjoying universal confidence and respect
He leaves q widow and family. His funeral was large
ly attended on Tuesday afternoon. special train
from Bellows Falls brought several railroad ofcla
Of the Central Vermont railroad, and Mr.. MulHrap
Of the Connecticut River railroad was also present
The Masonic fraternity OF which he was member,
also attended in a body with rites At the cemetery.
Horace Fairbrother, who is supposed By some IA
be worth from $4,000 to $40 OOO has applied to the over
seer Of the poor for help.
Mrs. James May started Tbursdsy morning for
Minneapolis MINI, to visit her daughter, Mrs. Cady
-Mrs c. A. Dickinson Of Lowell Mass, Ia visiting
AZ her fathers for q week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

age to their support, they will find in the end
that the people have an affection for the old
Oaledonian, and an abiding faith in its sound
ness, It's integrity and traightforwardness,
which only years can bring. Unless the uni
versal newspaper experience is reversed in
this instance, the event will prove that the
Caledonian will live and flourish and be re-
spected long after the owners Of the Repub-
lcan have found that it is one thing to start
a new newspaper and quite another to secure
for II such continuous and reliable public sup
port as shall keep II up to high standard of
excellence, pay it's expenses, and yield even a
small return on its investment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

Mrs. James Gilbert, who las been VERY
sick the past month, is thought TO be slowly
recovering.
George Gilbert who has been living with
an uncle in Sioux City, Ia, the past few years,
Is spending few weeks at his old home
Nelson Hunt, who broke his leg the sec
ond time last January, is now out on crutches.
We have had several cases of measles in
this part Of the town, but most of the pa
tients are improving.
Jimmie Gilbert, whose death is reeordad
this week, was boy Of unusual promise. A
lad in years. he was a man in Judgment and
business ability, and was loved by all who
Knew him for his frankness, honesty and true
nobility of character. % Monday morning
when the sad news was carried from house to
house, Jimmie is dead " gloom seemed 10
settle down over the entire community The
family have the sincere sympathy of friends
and neighbors in their deep sorrow.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
PHGNIx AND RECORD 10, 1885

examine the Beats EN- All Sugar Mo- Ids
by Geo T.. Haynes.
Potatoes sell for 20 cents a bushtl ana
butter for Is cents pound
Nothing has been done toward establish
ing a creamery, which was talked Of some
time since.
The heavy body OF snow which has SO
long covered the fields Is fast disappesring.
-Sleighing is gone and the sweet well
come notes OF spring birds are heard
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
Wess RratsIeboro.

Misses Susan E. CLARK and Adeline JET
fords have this week begun housekeeping in
the old Clark homestead
John $. Cutting has bought OF J Howard
Plummer the farm lately occupied by his son
David, near GoOdenough's mill
Ashley Wiswell has the credit of having
made some of the best maple sugar seen in
town this season.
W. d. Stockvell, late clerk with Eaton 4
Newell. is reported to have bought W. H.
AleIsnder's store in Clarks block, to take pos
session next month
"A union service was held in the Baptist
church on Fast day, Revs Jas Herriek, Lew.
is Grout, @. II. Merrill, C. r. Powers and H.
II. Shaw, al residents Of our little village.
participating in the exercises.
An Easter concert Was held in ahe Con
gregationsl church last Sunday evening.
r. T. Blodgett, who has been sick for
some time, has sold his meat business to L.
A. Barney.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

The ladies' Of the womens Relief Corps me; at
Grand Army hall March 2S at p. NJ, aud the corps
was duly Instituted by Mrs. Minnie @. Hooker Of
Brattleboro, department president. The corps met
again at to install the officers, - services be
ing conducted By Mrs. Hooker assisted by Col q. W.
Hooker. After the installation vote q thanks vas
rendered Mrs. Hooker Several patriotic songs were
sungand nice instrum entail music rendered by
Miss Halle Thompson. The corps held meeting
last Saturday evening
MRs AIS HoUGHToS, Sec'y.
Joseph Reed Of Cambridge n. Y, has leased the
hotel aud will take possession in q few days.
r. " Simpson has moved into the house former
ly occupied by Dwight Tyler Henry walker intu the
Churchill house lately vacated by Henry Goddard
Mr. Foster, the new furniture man, into the Holden
house lately occupied by Herbert Howe.
Judge walker Is slowly convalesciDg.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

testimony Of Mrs.. Jennie Atwood showed that be-,
bueband was IN the habit Of usnR proprietary ned
irine called tthromidea.n He generally took NH In
doses Of a teaspooufu At time 20 uiet his nerves
on sunday night be took a dose and repeated Il on
afternoon Mrs. Atwood was unable 10 tell, however
how much be took He fell into heavy sleep and Al.
HE wife was unable TO rouse him a physician VA,
fummoned. Dr. Bennett was called apd he admins.
tered q hypodermic IN lection Of strycbnia ana an
emetc Of coffee, but without avail Atwood died Al
about four O'Clock g. tie Afternoon. The Jury found
that Atwood died Of heart failure, due N overdose
IA e.aNaH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

The public debt statement issued on the lst
inst. shows a reduction of 100000 in
March The new Secretary Of the Treasury
issues the statement under new form, from
which the fractional silver coin is omitted as
al asset and the 500, 900, 600 of gold reserve
is treated as an absolute liability, to be held
and used for no other purpose than the redemI-
tion of the legal tenders According TO the
statement made in this form the net cash is
5000, 1858, GOO, the net debt is $3.50 945 800,
and the excess of available assets over the
demand liabilities of the government is SIG
1850 The change in the form of the
statement is chiefly a change in methods of
bookkeeping and classification of items,
though the Greenbsckers and silver-dollar
advocates choose to regard it as a blow at
their pet theories of finance. The Secretary g
decision in regard to the gold reserve espec-
tally displeases them, because they see in it
IAN unfair and invidious distinction" against
the S5-cent dollars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
JseEsOaVIIIs.

The sugar season, though commencing
iste-pet till April-hss Thus far been quite
favorable,
H. N. Roberts has sold three pairs of
cattle, the aggregate weight of which was
$500 pounds.
Beef cattle have been selling for g. a
hundred and working oxen 50, live weight.
Many farmers are short for hay, which
has been selling for from $40 to $l2 a ton.
Please call at N. L. stetsons store and
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

There has been much sickness In town the past
winter, but most Of the sick are now better.
w. S. Barrows has been confined TO the house for
lev days, but lie now better Arad Gilbert Is cennn-
ed TO the house With rheumatism, and Mrs, Bradley
with inhammatory rheumatism.
DIR. L. A. Lamson Is trying TO sell ont bis drug
and hardware business.
business is not very driving and win not be until
tue Democrats do something to work on the surplus
goods packed In storehouses ali over the country Mr.
cleveland seems to be trying to do the best be for
ahead. 80
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
Mr.. GaraeId Hur. and Indignant.

The report of Mrs. Garfeld's intention to
marry again seems to have been started out
of malice by parties who wished to annoy
her. Her brother-in law, C. o. Rockwell,
having mentioned the newspaper stories 10
her in recent letter, received in reply let
ter, written April 1, from which this extract
is made
'This cruel rumor, which seems have been at 1ai
for two or three months did not reach me til thre,
days ago. Nothing that has ever been said about m
has so hurt and offended me this aud the deepest
humiliation Of it is that so many ready to believe
1t. To me 1t seems inst much insult 10 be asked
whether II Is true as 1t would be we're the dear gen.
era still here. That any one can think me capable
of being false to his memory seems like being regard
ed criminal. dignihed denial by my friends sup.
pose, do no harm. Sull it hurts roe to feel that
auy denial is needed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

The Connecticut legislature has enacted
short haul" bill almost identical with that
which Dr. Holton tried to get through our
own legislature last fall, except that it is
more stringent in it's provisions. The meas
ure, which passed by a vote of 1G2 to %, will
compel railroads to give tbesam rates for To-
cal as for through freight Of the same class.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

The outlook as regards probable war be-
tween Russia and England has not decisively
changed during the past week. Russia has
sent pacific assurances to England, but orders
have nevertheless been sent from London to
the Indian government to actively continue
preparations for war, and work on the Gu
nard and Anchor line steamers, chartered by
the British government to fit them for troop
ships, is being rapidly pushed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
West Halifax.

Mrs. f. G. Hubbard is quite sick.
Library meeting tomorrow evening.
w. E. Clark has rented F. t. Miners
tenement and gone to housekeeping
A late sugar season. Many of our sugar
makers had not finished tapping their trees
April first, and some had not commenced at
all.
A three-foot eel was captured at Stone
Bros. mill one day last week, it having been
washed out of the hume.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
TWentv Year. Aro.

lFrom the Burlington Free Press Of April :
Twenty years ego last evening the last shot
fred by the Old Sixth Corps in the war for
the Union was fred by the Second Vermont
regiment in skirmish near Sailors Greek
Twenty years ago to-day the First Vermont
Cavalry were pushing under Custer for APP
pomsttox Station and the forces of Sheri.
dan and Meade we're closing in round Lee,
who was fairly brought to bay on the sth aud
surrendered ON the 9th Of April. 1861.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

According to Pekin advices peace has been
concluded between China and France, the
latter country having abandoned all claim TO
indemnity for the alleged breach OF comfy
at Langson. France found the Chinese far
better fighters than she anticipated, and the
war proved too expensive luxury to be main
taiuad
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

Easter Sunday was observed at the Uni.
vorsalisi church with appropriate services
and flowers. There was also communion
service at the close.
Several families have changed places in
the village. Ezra ShipmAn has moved into
the hotel, Mr.. Cheney into the Oscar Lincoln
house, Fred Brooks has removed 10 Spring.
field and Geo. Hall into Tyler's house 9th
ers are in prospect.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

Mrs Waters Gillett has had pAulytie shock.
Farmers are setting up their sugar ca'ups There
had not been much sap up TO the beginning OF this
week, but the prospect is fair now.
Henry DIX aud family have removed 10 the old
hotel Al the centre Of the town.
our listers are busy taking up the inventories
Farmers are having bad luck with their spring
hehi some OF them dying after attaining the age Of
tnree Neeksi also some Hhotes are reported dead
from 40 unknown cause. The prospect Il that early
pigs VIII De scarce. h.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

Geo. H. Babbitt has been appointed as
sistant general superintendent of the Amer.
can express company with headquarters In
this town. Mr.. Babbitt has been connected
With the express service nearly 80 years, and
is widely known in all business circles
Last Saturday morning n. P. Gates. sta
ton agent OF the Cheshire railroad, cut the
back of his hand severely with q Ratchet.
The wound is now doing we'll - Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
TbtUtrmont 9Benif.
BRATTLEBOROi
FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1855.

Col. Coleman Of Missouri, the new COM
missioner Of agriculture is sorghum
enthusiast, and il is said that be will re-
appoint Prof Collier chemist Of the depart
ment in order to renew experiments in the
manufacture Of sugar from sorghum.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

The new straight Republican paper al
st. Johnsbury declares its allegiance to the
Republican party with something very like a
shrek, and practically says that, while il
will "criticise whatever party measures seem
to it mistaken and wrong" it will never on
any account bolt party nomination. No dec
laration could be much further from the real
spirit of Republicsnism. The Caedoniln't
motto, Nothing is politically right which is
morally wrong" is far nearer the thought oil
the Republican fathers of quarter century
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
Local Intelligence.
Announcements.

sFND MoSEv ny AMERICAS ExrnEss Co. MoNfi
ORDERS. Receipts given. Money refunded Il orders
lost Sold III all oniccs Of the o. Pay able at $500
places. Rates-S5 &C.. $40, &c.. $40, Oo; $50, 12o {;
ssO 15c.: $50, zoe.
No one ought to be wlth9u the protection Of an
accident policy In the Travellers especially II travelling
for day even. The cost is comparatively small The
local agents are Cudworth and Childs
PtcrunE FRAMrsa are cheap at Cheney Clapps.
It will pay you to look at the slightly damaged Tur-
key Red Damask at ~ cts per yard; also at hand
some line Of Carpets, at F. W. Kuech 4 Co.'S.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10

The late John symonds left beQuest which, 90
tain public library In Keene. 1t Is believed the lee
aey Nlii amount TO between $50 900 and $4,000
Mrs Pripoe, wife Of eI-Mayor Frederick o. Prince
az Doston died here Tuesday afternoon at the age OF
~, sue mad been constantly ~ since the death o.
her daughter four years ago. and had been on visit
here for several WeekH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-04-10
GuIIEord GENRE.

Lorenzo Frizzle has sold his farm TO a
Mr.. Morse of Newfsne. Mr. F. is in feeble
health, and has been confined to his bed near.
ly a year.