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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27
MINOR NOTES.

The poor old Cardiff giant has been Gre
mated in the burning of show house way
out in Dakota The efigy that once fooled
some pseudo scientists was found to have
iron rods running through his legs-a curious
result Of petrifaction.
The treacherous chief who betrayed Cor
don hadn't the grace to 60 and hang himself,
but he grumbled at not receiving the whole
of his promised bride, and so Ell MAhdi did
the world service by hanging the wretch
himself
Mr.. and Mrs William Peak, the once
famous Swiss bell ringers are inmates of the
Cortland county poorhouse, near Homer, N.
Y. For the last few years they have been
playing in small places. They we're strand
ed at jamestown, Pa, last December, and
applied to the poor authorities of Cortland
county where they had gained residence,
and entered the poorhouse on Jan. /. Mr..
Peak is 76, and his wife 70 years old. In
explaining their present destitution, Mr..
Peak said that he had lavished thousands up
on his children and in charity, and lost large
sums in a gold speculation in St. Paul, Mimi,
and in a theatre at Pixies Peak. Their chill.
dren are scattered two of the daughters be-
ing reported as living in good circumstances
in the far west.
oohotoA ahu nlib. MOtTlu were among the
10 guests at dinner given by Secretary No
Oulloch last Friday in honor Of President Ar
thur.
The story is going the rounds, ION relia-
BILE authority" that the managers of Vassar
college are alarmed by the steady falling of
in pupils, the attendance being now but little
more than half that of 1875. They fear
that the days of the school are numbered.
This state of things is laid at the doors OF
the newspaper paragraphers who have poked
fun at the Vassar girls until those who shrink
from unwholesome notoriety hesitate to have
their names appear in the Yassar lists
The drouth of last summer nearly ruined
all the crops in the interior counties Of West
Virginia, and the people are reported in
suffering, famishing condition.
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The Monument nehiCn,.i.

The monument to the Father Of his Ooun-
try, the tallest work of human hands was
dedicated last Saturday. The Washington
skies were bright, but the day was nippinR
cold. The ground was covered with snow. a
freezing wind blew, and everybody, whether
OF high or low degree, shivered in the be.
numbing blast But in spite Of the intense
cold the outdoor program was fully carried
out though there was a seanty attendance of
distinguished guests. Gen. Sheridan and
staff rode at the head of the procession which
moved at IL O'Clock, with detachments of in.
fantry, cavalry and marines, and military and
civic organizations from various parts of the
country, in the column. Senator John SHEER.
man presided, and made the opening address
The most impressive feature of the ceremony
was the Masonic dedication. The corn. oil
and Wine-emblems of nourshment, refresh
ment and plenty-had been preserved by the
eldest lodges of the country The eayel of
George Washington himself was used AZ was
the Bible upon which he took his oath as
President of the United States and the con.
stitution OF the first lodge he signed. A BODY
OF New England Masons exhibited a lock Of
George WAshington's hair, sacredly preserved
In golden urn. AS the relic was uplifted
there was loud applause. President Arthur
dressed in fur coat, with uncovered head in
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27

the name of the people Of the United States
accepted the monument at the hands Of Col.
Casey, the officer Of engineers In charge. He
read his address from manuscript. About ~
O'Clock the ceremonies at the monument we're
completed, the cannons doomed, and later
there was a review Of troops at the capitol.
The exercises in the great hall Of the House
Of Representatives began at o'clock, in the
presence of distinguished assembiage. Sen
ator Edmunds, who presided, expressed his
regret that Hon. Robert @. Winthrop, the or.
ator Of the day, was unable to be present and
then introduced ex-Gov. Long Of Massachu-
setts who stepped to the clerks desk and
read Mr.. Winthrops Grafton. The eloquent
passages Of the speech we're delivered with q
fervor which ELECTED frequent bursts Of APP
plause, and as Mr.. Long finished the perora-
ton the multitude burst into a storm Of APP
plause. This address was followed by short
one by John W. Daniel of Virginia, which
was full Of imprisoned eloquence and was
also warmly applauded.
The dedicatory ceremonies we're concluded
by a fine display of fireworks at night on the
monument grounds, the closing piece in which
was a representation of the temple Of liberty,
with an equestrian statue of Gen. Washing
ton, and figures representing Columbus and
the goddess Of liberty.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27

An open meeting will be he'd by the or
der OF Z. OF II. on Monday evening, March
z, TO talk on the highway law. Everybody
come.
Mrs. Daniel Whitney is visiting her
daughter in Amherst.
= Mr. Porter will preach in the hall next
Sunday.
M. l. Newton, formerly of this town.
writes from FELTON,, Del, that snow fell there
last week to depth OF nearly Is inches-''a
regular Yankee snow Storm" the natives
termed it.
"A gentleman requests the sending of the
Iailor's reflections on the prospective change
OF administration in politics. One of the
nrm OF Davenport, Underwood & Co. has re-
peatedly assured the latter that ''times'' would
be better now, and the Tailor says thew ara
better, the Jail now furnishing him with eight
ooarders, all but one Of whom registered
themselves as Democrats.
The Grand Army post will have dancs
at Union ball next Tuesday evening. Music
ioy the Higgins quartet, and supper in the new
basement hall.
Members Of the Chicago convention and
concert company are drilling a class of 40 In
singing, and the singers express great delight
with their method and musical ability. The
course OF 10 lessons closes Thursday evening
with concert. The class not only sing mn.
sic together, but individually sing preises of
what they consider superior drill in the pro-
tession, and, moreover, they say theV ara
taught good behavior in public
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West BrattIebOrO.

-Longfellow's memorial day" was OBJ
served by the @. L. S. @. last evening at the
house of Mrs. NJ. g. Dunklee. Program of
exercises l, Music 2, General questions
on the life and works of Longfellow 8.
Longtelow's prose work T., Quotations g.
Song, THE Arrow and the Song;" g. Read.
lug, Sandalphon :" 7, Longfellows frst
poem, Mr., Finney's TurDip;" 8, Instru-
mental music 8, Longfellow's last poem.
Mad River" 10, The Poet and the Chill,
dren," by Whittier; IL, Tributes to Long.
fellow by eminent men and women; 70
Longfellow's personal Characterization l3'
Song, The Day is Done !" IL, Prayer. The
interest in the O. l.. s. @. work continues un.
abated, as shown by the large number ia at.
tendance upon the meetings which have been
held regularly once in two weeks since the
first of October last
The winter term Of Glenwood classical
seminary closes with written examinations
to day, Friday, and with oral examinations
on Monday aud Tuesday next On Monday
evening the class in vocal music will give a
public thearsal at Seminary hall.
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PresIde mt Arthur's speech at the w ash
ingIOn Monument Dedication.


Fellow countrymen Before the dawn Of
the century whose eventful years will soon
have faded into the past, when death had
but lately robbed this republic of its most
beloved and illustrious citizen, the Congress
of the United States pledged the faith OF the
nation that iu this city, bearing mis- honored
name, and then as now the seat of general
government, a monument should be erected
ito commemorate the great events of his
military and political life" The stately col
umn that stretches heavenward from the
place whereon We stand bears witness to all
who behold that the covenant which our
fathers made their children have fulfilled.
In the completion of this great work of pat
riotic endeavor there is abundant cause for
national rejoicing, for while this structure
shall endure it shall be to all mankind q
steadfast token Of the affectionate and rev.
erent regard in which this people continue to
hold the memory of Washington. Well may
he ever keep the foremost place in the hearts
of his countTymen. The faith that never fall
tered, the wisdom that was broader and deep
er than any learning taught in the schools,
the courage that shrank from no peril and
was dismsyed by no defeat, the loyalty that
kept all selfish purpose subordinate to the
demands of patriotism and honor, the saRac-
ity that displayed itself in camp and cabinet
alike, and above all that harmonious union
of moral and intellectual qualities which has
never found its parallel among men-these
are the attributes of character which the in.
telligent thought of this century ascribes to
the grandest figure of the last But other
and more eloquent lips than mine will to-day
rehearse to you the story of his noble life and
its glorious achievements. To myself has
been assigned a simpler and more formal
dlty, in fulflment of which do now, as
President of the United States and in hehalf
of the people, receive this monument from
the hands of its builder, and declare it dedi-
Gated from this time forth to the immortal
name and memory of George Washington.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27
EOwnahsna,

-Leslie's Chicago concert and convention
company gave a concert, as announced last
week, in the Congregational church Tuesday
evening, which was pronounced by the large
audience one OF the best ever given in Towns
bend. At the close of the concert q class OF
OIL scholars was at once pledged, which was
Increased to 40 the following day. At the
time OF writing this every member Of the
class seems very enthusiastic over the drill
thus Tar received. Prof. O. NJ. Parker, who
has charge Of the convention, NOT only IL
one of the best instructors, but also exoels as
q disciplinariAn, If those having charge Of
exhibitions and other like gatherings In
Townshend would manifest a little more OF
Prof. Parkers skill in keeping order. such
an article as appeared in your Townshend
items last week would be uncalled for, even
II it was necessary at this time. W.
There will be an entertainment at Aoad.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27
3NIX AND RECORD AND FARMER FRIDAY. FEBRUARY

concern them. But the law does not exclude
them from this privilege and precedents are
In favor of their exercising II. For the ques-
ton doee concern them indirectly. Ia case
the town system ia adopted, II will be posi-
bic for them afterwards, by a two.thirds vote
of their own district TO join with the rest OF
the town and place all the schools under the
direction Of one board.
One effect OF vote in favor OF the town
system next Tuesday, whether the graded
district afterwards joins or not will be that all
the public money will be divided according
TO aggegate attendance OF scholars (See
Sec 20, Acts Of 1884 Under the present
system one.third OF the money is divided
equally among the districts. or this one
third the districts outside OF No receive
ten-elevenths, and In the case Of the smaller
districts il proves nearly enough to support
the schools Of twenty weeks A change to
the town system would carry the larger part
OF these funds into the East village district.
Possibly, even In that case, taxes and privil-
eyes might ultimately be equalized better
than they are now. II is a question that can
best be solved in the practical working. II
is difficult now 10 predict Just what the effect
would be IL the town system were binding
only on the districts at present ungraded.
They certainly would have about 500 or
$500 less public money TO expend, and the
increase Of tax in the weathier districts OF
West Brattleboro and Centreville would prob
ably call for a higher grade, or higher grades
Of schools there, while Nos. l and could
better be accommodated in the higher grades
in No. 2. On the other hand, should No. 2
afterwards decide to join, the financial prob
lem would become one which the present
school law throws little light upon. The ar
rangement might be for the good Of all in
the long run. Il certainly would be in
town which was not 80 peculiarly situated as
Brattleboro. But as matters now are it is
difficult to see how the change from the dis
trct to the town system can be intelligently
advocated or advised ia the ballot to be tax
en- next Tuesday. The general principles
urged in favor Of the town system are good,
but as applied to the town Of Brattleboro 1t
looks too much like leap in the dark.
O. II. MERRILL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27

March meeting at Sadawga next Tues
day
The snow blockade last week is seldom
surpassed in this section.
The school in district No. 3, taught BY
81. r. Stone, an experienced and successful
teacher, closed on the goth inst.
The donation at the Glen House on Tues
day evening for Rev. ]. Clifford was largely
attended, and the net proceeds were 500
The personal property of F. W. Chase
was sold at public auction on the 2lst inst
Mr.. Chase with his family will soon leave for
the west.
A creamery for this place is in contem-
plation; our citizens meet at village hall this
Fridsy) evening to consider and discuss the
subject and take any action thought proper.
Israel Hall has pair of steers, one COM
ing one year old March %, the other March
9Th, that weighed Feb. 25th 1900 pounds
without yoke or rope, one Weighing FIVE
pounds more than the other. Can West Do
Yer beat this {?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27

A Newfane correspondent raises the ques-
ton as to whether The Phoenix is right in
holding that the highway law passed by the
legislature of 1884 does away definitely with
the highway surveyors. Whether the law
really accomplished this we do not undertake
to say, but we do know that this was what
Senator Chspins bill was intended to do.
The matter was freely discussed, especially
in the Senate, and the final passage Of the
bill was a recognition of the fact that both
houses agreed that the expenditure of the
highway money and the care of the highways
should be vested either in q board of three
road commissioners or in the hands Of the Sc
lectmen. careful examination of the stat
ute of 1884 (Act No. 12) will show that Sec
ton 8 of the act wipes out all previous legis-
lation creating highway surveyors and defn-
ing their duties. Reference to those por-
tions of the revised laws referred to in this
section clearly establishes this 1t should al
so be observed that Act No. II, laws of 1884,
which defines certain duty of highway
surveyors or any other person" having charge
of the highways, was approved by the gov
ernor six days before the main highway law,
numbered u, was approved.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27

An apparently well-informed correspondent
Of the New York Times, who gives full
statement of what the Panama canal comps-
ny has already accomplished, concludes that
the completion of the canal will require at
least double the amount of funds already Sc
cured by the company, and that, at the best,
the work cannot be completed before 1905.
At that rate, unless his company opens the
fountain of eternal youth somewhere on tie
route, NJ. de Lesseps must count on being
an angel some time before the opening cere.
monies take place
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27

IN THE UNITED STATES COURT AT BURLING'
ToN-THE bellows FALLS POST OFFICE ROB.
BEERS ON TRIAL.
The grand jury in Judge Wheeler's U S.
court at Burlington found two indictments on
Wednesday, one Of them being against Scott
Selfridge, who are accused Of robbing the
post-office at Bellows Falls on the night be-
fore last Thanksgiving. Their trial was set
for 10 o'clock this morning. Several witness
es from Brattleboro were summoned and are
In attendance.
Yesterday District Attorney Haskins enter
ed mol. pros. in the cases Of the United
States against Herbert Brainerd and Edward
A. Smith OF St. Adams, they having furnished
the government with conclusive evidence of
their entire innocence OF any intent to de-
ceive the National bank examiner in their
transactions with the First National bank Of
ST. Adams.
Judge Wheeler sentenced Patrick Hickey to
one year aud half IN the state prison, and
Sarah Hickey, his wife, to two years in the
same institution, both at hard labor, for send
ing obscene matter through the mails.
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the construction Of tho Brnttleboro 4 Bennington
railroad aud that the amount Of such aid IN hereby
hxed at $4,000, which shall be furnished by subscrp
tion 10 the capital stock Of said railroad company TO
be made for and In behalf II the town by the Com.
misslonera hereinafter named pr0Uided horerer thai
no part Of said sum subscribed shall be due ana
payableor binding upon said town until At least Sl4
900, including said $4,000 shall have been bona gde
subscribed by responsible parties, until contract
shall have been entered into with responsible parties
with good and Sufficient bonds, TO be approved IN
writing by said Commissioners for the completion OF
said road a. far west from Bratteboro as the village
Of Wilmington with suitable equipment, for the sum
subscribed and such further IN the stock and
bonds Of said company AZ may DO agreed upon aud
that 4mea NJ. Tyler, George A, Boyden and william
y. Richardson are hereby appointed COMMISSIONER
10 carry this resolution Of aid TO said railroad into Ell
feet according TO the provisions Of Of the Legis
ature Of the state Of Vermont entitled IAN act TO IN
corporate the Bfatteboro Bennington railroad CONF
pany" approved Nov. 18th, 1882 and Of chapter ls2
Of the Revised Laws Of the state Of Vermont and 20
enable said Commissioners to pay for said $4,000 Of
stock they hereby authorized TO borrow the sum
OF $4,000 In the name aud the credit Of the town.
which said shall be paid by said town as follows;
the interest annually and $1,000 Of the principal Feb
LIST, 1882 and the interest and 5000 Of the principal
on the rst day Of February annually thereafter until
the whole SUN is paid.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27

"A son of Superintendent G. H. Babbitt
of the United States and Canada express com.
pany broke his thigh while tobogRaninR on
Wednesday afternoon.
The Uniyersalist society had a pleasant
episode Sunday morning, as reported by the
Times The pastor announced debt of over
5000, and under the lead of John Robertson.
who suggested that there would probably be
some ineidentals to meet with the debt, $500
were raised in about Ave minutes, thus wip-
ing out the debt and possibly having a little
to spare
The auditors report shows the total LA
bilities Of the town to be $5l, 1863. "a, with as.
sets which bring 1t down to $50, 78l. 45. Some
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27
rhrnn Time, Inhnr ,hn 1slnhe,

One OF the most dreadful execution scenes
on record took place at Exeter England, last
Monday. Three times in succession crimi-
nal, named Lee, was brought from his cell
and placed on the drop of the gallows and
the black cap was drawn, and each time the
machinery refused to work. After the third
failure the attempt to hang the man was Civ
en- up, and on learning the facts the home Of
fee telegraphed him respite. The account
of the attempted execution says
"When the murderer was made to realize that the
gbbet had not done ts work. he appeared to start
II from a nightmare He returned to his cell and
the machinery oiled and moved until the officials
were convinced that 1t was 10 perfect condition. Lee
again brought from his CELL but the machine again
refused to work The victim shuddered as II shaking
himself out Of some horrible dream, and the eXecu-
toner pounded the framework aud the trap; but IL
would not move. Lee Strengthened himself up and
was second time removed to his cell. II evident
that his spirit much broken, and those in charge
of the gallows were very nervous. third time the
machinery adjusted, and third time the muir
derer led out and nOoBed and black-capped. The
spring was again touched and again Il refused to OPP
crate. Lee sank down in a swoon, and had TO be
red away from the place. kind Of oyerpowering
dismay, like that of superstition, seemed to get
troll Of the shers officers. The galows was desert
ed, and nobody tried to put II In working order"
Lees crime is one which deserves the full
penalty of the law, it being the murder OF an
old woman who had befriended him, and in
due time he is likely to hang in earnest unless
the strange issue of this first attempt raises
some extraordinary legal question.
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south Newfane.

Miss Alice Stratton closed her term of
school of twelve weeks, taught at Marlboro
Branch, on Friday, goth inst.
Our school of twelve weeks, taught by
Miss Hattie Wheeler of Wilmington, closes
Friday, 9th inst, with an exhibition con-
sisting of declarations, dialogues, etc.
Mrs O. E. Sparks and Mrs. Polly STRAIT
ton are on the sick list.
Misses Minnie Moore and Lenna Bailey
left on Tuesday for Townshend to attend the
spring term of school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27

1t is announced that President Arthur will
show Mr.. Cleveland every possible attention
on the occasion of his Inauguration, giving
dinner in his honor, and riding with him to
the Inauguration ceremonies. After remain
ing in Washington few days as the guest of
Secretary Frelinghuysen, after March 4, Mr.
Arthur will resume his residence in his house
IN New York.
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The Twin Relic SICK.
lFrOm tue Boston Herald.l

The gloomy report of ex-Delegate Cannon
as to the condition of things in Mormondom
Is an indication that the Edmunds bill is do.
ing more toward girdling the ''upas tree of
the plains" than it has been credited With.
Polygamy has at last been made to hide itself
and to practice all the arts of concealment. in.
stead of Haunting its shame and its power in
the face OF the federal law. The elders would
do well to arrange for new revelation" for
bidding plural marriages.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27

Probably few people of the present day
know, or remember, that among the stones
contributed for the Washington monument
was one from the Pope of Rome-a large
slab of beautiful varieRated marble-and that
during the now-Nothing excitement Of 1853
this stone disappeared, and the evidence gath
cred by the police indicated that II was taken
oy party OF men one night, broken up, and
river.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-02-27

The Oregon Legislature adjourned last Sat
urdsy morning without electing a United
States Senator to succeed Senator Slater,
whose term expires next Tuesday, and there
Is great excitement in the state over the stu
ton. The Republicans are in majority in
both houses, but could not or would not agree
on candidate. The governor will probably
appoint a Senator. In Illinois, although
both parties made their nominations some
time ago, a vote has not yet been taken, and
whether Gen. Logan will be returned, or
whether Mr.. Morrison will be elected in his
place, is an undetermined quantity.