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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27
Thr nandr OF the SEQ.

OF all the crab tribe, this is surely the
most fantastic little fellow, and ought to be
considered the "missing link, " for he certain
ly has one OF the first instincts of civilization,
namely, that of attempting to cover himself
with extraneous and ornamental garments.
He is the dandy of the sea. Bits of seaweed
are his great reliance, but small objects Of al.
most any kind he will appropriate, even to
bits of stone or wood. One of mine showed
considerable taste and an idea Of style, pre-
ferring the most gaudy colors he could find
in the tank These little animals will spend
hours every day at the toilet, sppropriating
with their handike claws bits of seaweed,
sertularia, sponge or tubularia. One will
perhaps place a bit on the tip of his nose, or
suspend from it long, ribbon-like strip Of
red or green alg@, or afix similar fragments
to his legs, elbows or knees, as we may call
them. He does not appear TO take these
pieces at random, but has the air Of selecting
them with care, and then leisurely cutting
them from the large fronds with his own nip
p p,rs, of which he has two pair, one upon
each of his two foremost arms Having sew
cred the desired portion, he takes it up in
one of his hands (for his nippers serve for
hands as well as shears), and placing one end
of it in his mouth, evidently deposits
spices of mucus or marine cement, which
secures the object in the position which his
lordship sees fit to arrange ii, and in which
matter he is somewhat fastidious. This mu-
Gus must have great strength, for in his ma
tive element he will walk around thus arrayed
without any danger of his ornaments being
washed away even by the rolling surf. In
the tank. when his toilet is completed, he will
advance to the front or most conspicuous
spot he can find, and as near to the spectator
as he can conveniently get with self-satis-
HaA - IN tkI'ro in full draaa
how do you like my style ?'-Cdpe Aan
Breeze
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27
The nrnnmi,e Ar Glun.

The eight-inch dynamite air gun at Fort
Lafayette stretched its GO feet of barrel sea-
ward yesterday, and sent its shells screaming
down the bay at irregular intervals all the
afternoon. About 1900 pounds of air pres
rure were used, although the gun is gauged
for 20OO pounds. The shells we're driven
from a mile to a mile and half Half doz-
en- men assisted in loading and firing. Each
shell contained 10 pounds of dynamite. Be-
fore each discharge Lieut.. Zalinsky waved a
white flag to the watchers at Fort Hamilton.
Then two or three men carefully brought out
a dynamite cartridge and charged the gun.
After they had gone back out Of sight a bell
sounded, and the next instant with q hiss and
a scream and a cloud of vspor the projeotile
left the barrel. One could follow its flight
until it reached the water. A dull report
and column of spray told that 1t had ex-
ploded. The range was made short, because
the fog would have concealed any vessel that
might be at distant point. The projectile
consists of a wooden bar fve feet long, which
fills the bore of the gun, and to the forward
end of which an iron cap containing the ex,
plosive is attached. The lighter wood trails
behind the iron and gives it q steady course
like that Of a rocket Now and then, how
ever, a shell would take its flight, revolving
end over end, until it struck the water. The
explosion took place all the same, however.
N. T. Despatch, 28th inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27

Protecting the Central Park ObeIIsk.
Three charcoal furnaces are held close to
the surface of the stone until it is heated by
the glowing Goals. In the deep recesses that
are formed by the carved characters, it 10
necessary TO make use Of blov-pipe TO di-
rect the fame within the inches. While the
stone is still hot, the liquid parahne is sp-
piled. 1t is absorbed quickly ct first, and the
application is continued until the absorption
ceases. By that time the parafne has pene
trated to the cooler depths of the stone, and
it hardens and fills the pores. The depth to
which it penetrates is over an inch. The por-
ton that has been treated stands out in dark
contrast to the remainder Of the stone. When
the soaffold was removed from the upper part
the hierogly phics were marked and clear on
the eastern side of the shaft, looking at q
short distance as il only just carved. The
loose fragments of the surface have all been
removed, and large quantity Of these pieces
has been collected. Visitors to the park who
watched from a distance the work on the OBJ
elisk, went away happy II they received small
fragments of the stone as mementoes. In
one or two places where there were scales
several feet long, the park commissioners de-
termined not to remove them. These places
were covered with the waterproof material,
and in a few years, when the loose stone
crumbles fresh coating will be applied
there. Several deep crevices were filled with
a thin cement and covered with parafne.
These crevices we're first cleaned with knife,
and many ohrysalides and animal and vegetA-
BILE germs were found in them. Among the
theories that have been advanced TO account
for the rapid disntegrstion OF the west side
Of the obelisk is one suggested by visitor
namely, that the shaft has been exposed to
severe heat at some period. Before the mon.
olith was taken to Alexandria, 20OO years ago,
it stood before one of the ancient temples in
Heliopolis. The city was burned by Candy.
ses, the Persian conqueror, though afterwards
restored. The obelisk, it is thought, may
have suffered from this conAagration, as the
dry climate of Egypt would prevent q rapid
decay of the stone.-N Y. Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27

Several years ago Alvan Clayton bought a
small farm in the west part OF North Pawlet,
for about $1,000. He was in debt for most Of
the purchase money, and it was thought for
some time that he must lose his farm. About
that time the slate interest developed itself
at Middle Granville, and following the vein
south Mr.. Osyton's farm was reached Quar-
ries we're leased and opened, and proved sue
cessful. In eight or ten years Mr.. Clayton
paid the largest tax of any man In town from
the royalty on his quarries. He soon caught
the idea that he was overestimated in wealth
by the officials, and moved into New York
state. Last week he sold twenty acres fol
SIG, 900 and To another purchaser q small
piece for $4,000, being $24, 600 for q small
piece of rock bill that would not pay for feno
ing for farming purposes. He has now severa
quarries that are worked on his farm and hal
his farm left
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27
Hancock q. Ge,lrahnrr.

Gen. Hancock visited the field of Gettys-
burg on Thursday. He pointed out where
Wizards brigade met BarksdAle on the after
noon Of the second day where the lst Min.
nesots charged Wilcox of Alabama; where
Wrights Georgians charged across the EN-
metsburg road nearly TO the battlefield line
on Cemetery Ridge where Stannard's Yer.
mont brigade saved Weir's battery; explain
ed the position of Webb's Philadelphia brig
ade on the third day, and the nature of the
Longstreet attack pointed out the spot
where the 10Th Massachusetts, and 42d New
York regiments lay and where Col. DeveTeuI
of the 10th asked permission to go to Webb
assistance, and led the party TO the position
of Stannards brigade, whence they moved
out, attacking Picketts flank. By the chances
of war the I'd Vermont brigade played mos
important part at Gettysburg, under the di
rect personal eye OF Gen. Hancock, who fel
wounded at the close of the fight into the
arms Of Vermont officer, who saved his lif,
by applying a pocket tourniquet to tn,
wounded artery of Hancock's leg.-N y
Her1h
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27
VT, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 1885.

party. In Alabama, for example, a local op-
ton law is In force. Under It the question
Of license or no license is settled by each
voting precinct for itself No man can open
q saloon without first hliug in the probate
court petition for it signed by a majority
Of the citizens of the precinct who voted at
the next preceding election, and paying IL
oense fee Of 1925. II therefore rests with
majority Of the voters to determine whether
or not liquor shall be sold. The result is
that practical prohibition prevails through
out considerable portion Of the state and
that portion is being increased year by year.
Violations Of the law are few indeed, not ma
ny men having the hardhood to defy the
openly expressed will of the majority Of the
people. The law is probably as effective a
prohibition statute as could be framed, for it
gives absolute prohibition wherever that is
demanded and sustained by popular senti-
ment, and does not impose upon other places
a measure which the public does not demand
and will not sustain,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27
Miscellany.


The autumn night IL dark and cold;
The wind blows loud the year grows old
The dead leavesywhlrl and rustic chill;
The crickets chirp is long and shrll;
The skies that were 20 soft and warm
Mutter and bode Of gathering storm.
And now, within the homes OF men,
Tue sacred hearth-hres CLEAN again.
Aud Joy and cheer and friendship sweet
Within the charmed circle meet.
The children watch with new delight
The hrst fire, dancing redly bright,
That drives away the dark aud cold;
And Grace's slender fingers hold
braided fan from Mexico,
To make the broad flames fare and glow.
Alert, alive, they leap and run
Like fierce bright streamers Of the sun;
They shine on Roberts placid face,
And tint the pensive cheek Of Grace,
Aud chase away the doubtful gloom
From every corner Of the room,
o pleasant thought THAT far and near
Are gathering round each hearthstone dear
Bright faces, happy smiles, and eyes
Sweet with the summers memoriesi
o holy altar-hres OF hOmei
Tho far aud wide the children roam,
Your charm for them shall still endure
With love so strong and peace 80 sure.
Celia Thdrter IN NouembeT 50. NfchOlds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27
Henry ward Reeeher and a Lamb.

Some years ago bright girl came to live in
Henry Ward Beechers family as a domestic.
She was the daughter of Protestants, who
had been devoted 10 giving her careful reli-
gious training. She took another place in
time, when for the while Mr.. Beecher closed
his home in Brooklyn. The family in which
she obtained situation was composed of de-
vout Catholics. The young woman became
interested in their faith, and finally was con-
WINGED that she too, should be a member Of
the Roman Catholic church. Her parents
we're much annoyed, and they sought by
persuasion, argument and other means to
prevent her purpose. Finally, in their troub-
le they visited Mr.. Beecher, and besought the
Intervention of his influence. Send her TO
me, he said, and the girl presented herself
to him. 'Are you persuaded that you are
doing right in joining the Catholic church ?"
he asked She was sure that her convictions
required her to take that step she felt, she
said, that she could be better Christian and
get more comfort out of religion in the Cath
olic church than in any other. "Then," said
Mf Beecher, take this letter to Father Pise
of the church of st. Charles Borromeo.
Father Pise and Mr. Beecher were old friends.
His letter ran thus: "Here is lamb who
thinks she sees better pasture on your side of
the fence than she does on mine. Take good
care of her. Yours in Christ, Henry Ward
Bsecher. ."-Neto York World.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27
THINGS or CURRENT INTEREST


The Malay Archipelago has again been the
scene this year Of great volcanic eruptions.
1t is in this Malaysian sea- thickly strewn
with the most beautiful OF islands, that the
volcanic forces Of the world have displayed
their greatest energy. We have in our own
country, in northern California, Oregon and
Washington territory, q display OF volcanic
phenomena that is believed TO be the most
prodigious in the world. The subterranean
forces, however, that covered our western
coast regions with immense outpourings OF
volcanic matter, long ago ceased to find vent
on our shores, but are still in active opera
ton throughout the middle Pacific, and espe-
cially among the lovely islands Of the Malay
Archipelago.
In books of travel describing the senior
cular chain of islands where these active
volcanoes are found, II is often recorded that
few weeks or months after the writer's visit
cd one little place or another II was destroyed
by a volcanic outburst, or leveled 10 the
ground by an earthquake. We hear compar-
stively little OF these frequently recurring
phenomena. Scarcely year passes, howey-
er, that the tragedy Of Pompeii is not re.
enacted 10 some Of these islands and several
times in this century awful outbursts of vol
canic fury have occurred like that which
about forty years ago overwhelmed an islet
south of Java, strewing ashes over land that
was 200 miles away from the flaming foun
tain which shot its torrent OF lava, mud, and
smoke thousands Of feet into the air.
NJ Breon and M. Korthals, who were com.
missioned this year TO make a scientific ex
animation of the volcano of Krakatau and to
inquire into the effects Of it's frightful eruption
twenty-seven months ago. say that although
the early reports OF the disaster we're much
exaggerated, ths reality was sufficiently ter
rible Forty thousand residents Of Java lost
their lives. They were buried under rain
Of mud, burned by the hail Of cinders, or
engulfed under the mountainous waves that
accompanied the outburst.
This years eruptions in Java have inolud-
ed the chief heights in the chain of volcanoes
that extend throughout that island The out
burst at Mount Smero. in eastern Java, last
May, killed more than 500 people, destroyed
a wide belt of coffee plantations, aud filled
deep chasms with lava. More recently the
increasing activity Of the Merabi volcano, in
central Java, has oocasioned great anxiety
throughout the island Still later reports
from Kraketau announce that new disturban-
ces have become more frequent, especially al
| the old crater, through which issued the tor.
rents Of fire that wrought the great catastro
phe of 1888.
The dispatches from San Francisco an
nounce the arrival on last Thursday Afternoon
Of earthquake waves as large as those observ
ed there after the last great upheRval in lava
II is evident, therefore, that some very recen
display Of subteTranean energy has occurred
in this great region Of volcanic ou,bursts ant
earthquakes. N. J. Sun. 23d inst.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27
The Emnernr,. watch.

The greatest steel and gun maker in the
world is German by the name Of Herr
Krupp. He has immense works In Essen
and employs thousands Of workmen. One
Of them is remarkably skillful, and an in
stance of his skill is thus given in the Youths
Companion
Not long ago the Emperor William Of Prus-
sia visited the great establishment in state.
In one part Of the factory was a costly steam
hammer, weighing fifty tons, and on that
occasion it received its royal name, "Unser
Fritz" The mschinist who has charge OF
this hammer is a very skilltul and hard-work-
ing man, and is one Of whom the famous
gun maker is quite proud. He is also the faith
er Of eight fun-loving boys and girls. 30
Herr Krupp presented to the Emperor this
ingenious and faithful workmen, with the re-
mark: This is Fritz and his big machine ;
aud he handles it so truly that he can bring
down the hammer with all its might and stop
it at a tenth part OF an inch above the anvil. "
Without word the Kaiser took out his
diamond-studded watch, and Immediately
placed it n the center Of the anvil smilingly
ordered Fritz TO let fall the hammer and ar
rest it before It could touch the watch.
Some of the kings suite, who stood by,
looked amazed, and the fac Of others show
ed much doubt. The operator hesitated !;
but Herr Krupp urged him to make the trial,
and at last, by the command of his master,
Fritz "let dyl" Down came the immense
tool with all its force, aud was checked, as IL
II had been feather, so close to the watch
that a baby's hand could not have been in
serted between it and the dial.
"Well done !" cried the delighted monarch.
The nearest of his courtiers all drew q long
breath, aud Herr Krupp looked greatly pleas
ed
Then the master stopped down TO lift the
watch from It's hard bed, but the emperor
stayed his hand, saying, THE watch belongs
to Fritz he has earned it," A cheer burst
from the throats of all the workmen around,
and ran the length of the entire building.
Herr Krupp took out his purse, added to
the kings gift two hundred and fifty dollars
in gold, and handed all to the blushing Fritz,
Whispering as he did so, "For the pale-faced
wife, little babies, and good old mother. >
Another cheer ran through the building, and
the king himself olapped his hands.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27
Aa"Unels aemu." Cora shueLlng Son

Oh, he ole Sheep sharp wen he shell dat corn,
Come alongi come alongD
He shell dat corn by de rattle er his horn,
(Oh, do come alongD
But he aint so GhArp when he sont II ter mill,
(Come alongi come alOngD
Kaze he sont ter mill by de Whipperwil,
(oh, do come AlongD
He sont It ter mill by de whipperwill,
Come Alongl come alongO
witch he drap de bag, en- let II spill,
(0h, do come alongD
En- waiter you reckon he did declar
Come alongi come alongD
Wen de folks pass by, en- hne i'm dar3
ION, do come alongD
De day done gone, en- de night aint long,
(Do come alongD
Oh, ladies' all, mus sing my song,
(Do come alongN
Mr.. Possum, he clam de simmon tree,
(Come alongl come alongO
En- be wink he eye, en- grin at me,
(Oh, do come alongD
/ up wild a rock, en- let her fly,
Come alongl come alongD
Kerhipl tuck i'm In de eye,
(oh, do come alongD
De day done gone, en- de night Amt long,
(Do come alongN
Oh, ladies all, must sing my song
(Do come alongN
Ole MArster say he never is see
Come alongl come alongD
No ipossum half ez fat ez he,
(Oh, do come alongD
Dey Hinged away de head en- de feet,
(Oome alongi come alongD
En den bad nuh fer all ter eat,
(Oh, do come alongD
De day done gone en- de night aint long,
(Do come alongD
Oh, ladies all, / mus sing my song,
do come alongD
Dey tuck i'm down TO Polly Bell,
Come alongl come alongO
Bekaze dey know she cook i'm WELL
(Oh do come alOngD
She made pie, en- she made a stew,
Come along come alongD
roas', en- a fry, en- a bobhyoue,
(Oh, do come alongD
De day done gone, en- de night aint long,
(Do come alongD
oh, ladies all, / mus sing my song,
(Do come alongD
"A Atlantd Constitution
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27
The French Canadian Peasant.

There is no more deeply credulous being
than the French Canadian of the lower class
es. Whatever mental life he has is still the
life of a little child standing in the morning
of the world. The age of faith has not ceas-
ed with him. That there should be places
made holy by besti6c visions, that relics
should work miracles, that all sorts of local
saints should have power to bless and all
sorts of local devils power to curse, are to
him among the deepest facts of life. Such
beliefs are so wrought into his thoughts that
he can never get outside their grasp. These
come to him naturally from his religion, but
he is full of superstitions besides. His church
yard is alive with ghosts. He easily credits
any supernatural story. And Pierre was no
freer from such ideas than we're others. One
of his most lasting memories was of little
sister of his who had for a long time been al
ways dressed in blue, in fulhllment of vow
to the Virgin. She had been very III, and his
mother-the dear old mdnldn who was now
dead-had vowed TO the Holy Mother, If she
would but cause the child to recover, to dress
her in this her favorite color for three years,
There were many other instances of the same
kind among the neighbors; indeed, it would
not be too much to say that there was hardly
one of them but could tell some tale which
was not of this world. d.-Decenber Atlantic.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27
Arue-shaken GuRerer.

Who resort to Hostelers Stomach Bitters experience
speedler and more complete relief than they can hope
10 by the use of quinine. This we'll authenticated
fact is OF itself sufheient TO have established high
reputation for the Bitlers But the article is not
specific merely for the varoue forms Of malaria dis
ease; Il endoWG the system with degree Of yigOT, and
reforms it's irregularities With certainty that const
tutes lis best defence against disorders Of the stomach
liver and bowels specially rife where the atmosphere
aud water are miasmatainted. Fever aud ague, bill
ious remtent dumb Ague and ague cake are remedied
and prevented by 1t. aud II also removes dyspepsia
constipation, rheumatism, etc. Take this medicine
on the rst indication that the system Is out Of order
aud rest assured that you will be grateful for the hint
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27

AT SOME OF The PRICES WE
GIVE YOU THIS Week!

They are real, genuine prices,
and you will find the goods and
prices Just as we advertise them.
If you cannot come in, send for
samples, which we will cheerfully
forward. We want you all to know
that we are selling goods at very
small profit, and it will surprise
you to see how much you can buy
of us for a little money.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27

THE PRoGBEss OF TEMPERANCE WoRK IN
THE SOUTH presents some interesting features !;
not the less worthy of notice because there
is little or no tendency there TO carry the sub
ieot into politics in the direction of third
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27

Athlophoros has done me more good than anything
/ have ever taken / was great sufferer from rheu'
think that am nearly or quite oured.-d T. ellison
Dunstable. Mass,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27

The wife, mother aud maid who suffer from Female
Weakness will aud Gimore'a Aromatic Wine apositiye
cure. Sold In Bratteboro by George Z. Greene.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-11-27

Best Bed Ticking, per yard l2iO
Continental 36 in. Cotton, ofc
40 " " 13c
Massachusetts,, SO in. Cotton, btc
Enameled Shelf Covering, 70
silk Velvets, all colors, Sl 20
Remnants Red Turkey Damask, 400
Good Straw Mattings, doo
Carpets, all grades from zoo
Wool Ball Yarn, per Dali 90
Best Saxony Yarn, per skeln d5o
Ladies' Vests and Pants, eaon ooo
% - 50c
GaD,,s sb;rts 44e
Good Umbrellas, AUG
Fine Combs, 2o
Wire Brushes, 100
Good Pins, per paper 4o
One Counter box Shield Pins, loo
Also lot of Mis- matched Border Blan-
kets at So 90 pair; lot Of Oil Cloth Rem
nants for stoves, with Brass and Zinc Bind
ings for same, and lots of bArgains In all sor's
of goods.
Don't be afraid to come and look
if you don't want to buy. We keep
full line of the Bennington I'm
derWear for both Men and Women,
from a cheap garment to the pest
Buff and Red, and at prices that
will please you.
mn
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May l, lSSO0
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY ny
FRENCH &c STEDMAN.
BRATTLEBoRo, VT.

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within the year, t200.
Rates OF ADVERTISING furnished on application
Births Deaths and Marriages published gratis: Obit
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