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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

Senator Mcpherson of New Jersey Dem
ocrat, has introduced bill for the repeal of
the silver coinage act, in accordance with
the views and recommendations of the Pres-
dent. But the silver men are on the alert and
are flooding Congress with petitions which
ask for unlimited coinage of silver. They
want free coinage, too which, besides max
ing ready market for the enormous product
of the Nevada and Colorado mines, would
enable them to take some $50, 600 600 Of
silver direct to the mint and receive $40, 900,
600 of standard dollars, made legal tender
by law. Probably they think that by de
manding 80 much more than they have they
can compromise" by keeping what they
have got. 1t is a shrewd dodge to cajolt
Congress into simply letting them alone ant
allowing the silver coinage to go on the SAINT
as heretofore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

It is figured that if Mr.. Vanderbilts wealth
were equally distributed among the entire
population of the country, each person
would receive about three dollars.
A Washington gossip thinks it worth while
to tell the public about the Presidents ''peou-
liar habits with his hands and arms when re-
ceiving visitors. When he is pleased or coll
tented TO listen he holda his hands about six
inches apart, with the back part of his hand
against his coat. The fingers generally are
quiet, but if they begin to work or contract
he is growing tired. Then be will shift from
one foot to the other If the man bores him
the arms gradually come forward. Themov
is gradual, but II the inflction continues the
hands fall to the side, thumbs in If still the
visitor persists in staying, the arms go out
and the thumbs beat against his side. Then
it is time to go.
HydrophobiR patients from all over the
world are starting for Paris to visit Nj. Pas
teur. Meissoniers son and chambermaid,
who were bitten by favorite Watchdog
have been inOoulated, five Poles have arrived
who had been bitten by a mad hound, and a
Prague hotel keeper by the name of Gener
has started for Paris with his son, both hav-
ing been bitten. Charles kaufman, one of
the persons bitten at Franklin, N j., sailed
Dec. 18th, and DIR. Ssttler of Newark, a vet
Urinary surgeon who was bitten by pet dog
will go, il an examination of the dog reveals
any signs of hydrophobia. The French min
lister of agriculture has visited Pasteurs lab
oratory and witnessed the process and OK
presses his belief in its success
We are not living in the middle ages, but
occasionally we hear of people who, like
Rip Van Wrinkle, have rather oversight A
church in OanRda-the church of St. Anne
at Isle Pierrot-reoently caused the arrest of
a man named Poitras for not using both knees
in kneeling during prayer Poitras proved
that he was i'll and could only use one knee,
and brought counter suit for damages
This was thrown ont by the court But
ii strikes the people on this side of the line
rather euriously, that any such case could
come before civil tribunal on this CONT
nsnt go burlington Free Press
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
the sacrifice of Christ as the source Of all the
heat thinpp Of life

utnN Ahihkh VI NAos
The preacher Interpreted the phrase "sacrlhce Of
Christi IN the broadest fashion. II IL the selfsacfi
hong devotion Of sniess love The power Of such
aelfsacrihce Ia IN is perfection IN the historic
Christ, but we must not limit its operation TO those
who have accepted historical Christianity. We must
moi fan into the error Of thinking that God loves only
Christians. God loves the world. Wherever there
has been noble life there has the power Of Christs
sacrince been manifested; aud noble lives we're lived
before Jesus Of Nazareth lived. The Old Testament
a record OF such lives We are accustomed 10 speak
Of the patrarchs aud prophets as II the value Of what
they did purely prospective In that they testified
Of the One who was TO come. And 90 they did; but
the less they had real religious life OF their
own me opening PUG. ~, N ~, a s.,pe poSs
wnTRing in tbsmseves We must not limit he sscri-
nee Of christ We arc told that .rhe lamb was slain
from me ionnoson o. se ~, ~ ~.
0"U'' '''' .sr, ssri \, ~, ~.
A face like my face that receives thee. man Ike to
me
Thou snail loye ana De oVea oy iore'er' manu- hAe
Shall throw open the gates of new life to theei See
the Christ stand
Nor was the power Of sacrifice confined to the
Jews. THOSE whom gs sometiInes ca ps
End he nddha many Yea ~ before the birth Of Jesus
declared some Of the oftest Truths Of ethics and
ligoa. honsn patriots anosq easpies o. sa4Res.
besen pagan and Christian virtne Virtue h vjrtue
and love is love All the world over and they every
where have the same divine source Historic Chris
bsen donS in hImap besrts 5,nce the world began
Multtudes who never heard Of Calvary or Bethlehem
show by the unmstatable fruits Of the spirit that
at I'M wiz ~ hs's rI ;.I az bsefi se.
OF superstition which we should seek to put out But
let US not forget also that there have been pure souls
VIII VIII 1a'o au ~, t.os ~ , snu ~ W. 19h
the likeness Of the son OF God"
The preacher then showed how strength, wealth and
come ron tne 81 ths yas' ioT t9e S
their time and strength 10 help The ignorant strong
must devote themselves for the weak The whole ma
tion must exert its power Tor tue protection Of lts
ssts h tbs doct,ins IN nc cyoss " Jul
Altar the INSTALLING pravar bv Raw q
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in scrintnra lanonoge bnt II tho snir;, ~ ~
scrinture w,iters a5d bs advised Nm AZ rsIa-
! oa,a 20 ohscr,i,v ,hoso Lco,t,, thooio,,;ooi
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| q II Mey9in ssT1rsd ,ha nav ,as,dr thst
/ Vsrmon, was M, onIv goo5 Dl.cs a. ami.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
THE RIFLE
west RrattIeboro

Roscoe Fisher while at work on Mrs. A.
J. Streeter's barn last Saturday, fell from a
ladder on to the frozen ground, distance Of
some 10 feet, breaking one of the bones of
his left wrist and dislocsting the joint, be-
sides spraining one Of his ankles, inhicting a
bad bruise on bis head, and giving him gen
eral shakiDg-up.
The winter term OF Glenwood Classical
seminary opens with nearly 40 pupils and
promises we'll Miss L. p. McOloud, a recent
graduate of Smith college, Northampton.
Mass, takes the place of Miss Sawyer as a
taacheT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

j. Nj. Miller sends a personal e1pGnatiou
which he deems 10 be due himself and other
members of the Fayetteville dramatic club,
after ten years of faithful work for the club
and the interests which il has represented
The essential part of the communication is
the following
"Iu response to a request from some Of tine mem
bera, meeting was held to what action would be
taken in regard TO holding exhibition New Years
evening. There being only fiye Of the IL mem bers
present the matter left with the executive
mttee for decision. Owing to the absence from home
of several of the members and the lack OF interest
manifested by others, without which Il could not be
made success the committee decided In the negative
The report which IL being circulated TO the effect thai
myself and others broke up the exhibition because
unwillingOess to take active part II the com
mttee hired Higginss orchestra for the OCCASION Is
A maiicious lle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
The EarIIsh EI.c.,ons

The English elections have left the balance
of power unmistakably in the hands of Mr.
Parnell. The conservatives have, with the
aid of Mr.. Parnells party, bare majority in
the House OF Commons, but they will be un
able to form strong administration. A
short session of Parliament and another ap-
peal to the country next year is anticipated
by all parties. Already the London papers
are full of forebodings over the change in the
character of the House. Irish tradesmen and
lRborers take the seats which have hitherto
been held only by the representatives of the
old and Rristocratic families. The fact that
members of Parliament receive no salaries
has hitherto kept poor men out but the
Parliamentary fund, raised largely by Irish
Americans, has obViAted this difficulty, at
least for the present session.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

Mrs. Hubbard of this place, who died in
Brattleboro, was brought here for burial, and
rather a singular coincidence is the fact that
Mrs. Hubbard is the third one of the family
that has died on the 18th and the funeral ser
vices held at this church on the 18th Of the
month of December
Mrs. Frank Perry and Katie Ingram are
both sick with scarlet fever also Miss En-
ma GoOdell OF Marlboro Branch.
Mrs, Russell Mason has been quite i'll,
but is now improving
christmas will be celebrated al the church
next Friday evening in the usual manner.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

ITIUuI IHt NV IOTk ITIOunt.I
The recent alarm at Salt Lake City whether
false or not, emphasizes the abnormal rela
tions existing between the Mormons and the
Federal government. One inference which
this new evaporation of Mormon bigotry
justifes is that the Edmunds law is produo
ing the effects hoped from it. II during
many previous years the polygamists appear
ed Indifferent TO Congressional legislation, Il
was because all such laws were dead letters
Now for the first time it ia found that an ef
fective weapon against polygamy has beer
prepared, and the anger of the Mormon
leaders lie the measure of its effectiveness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

The Connecticut River railroad company
will ask authority from the incoming legisla-
ture of Massachusetts to buy the Ashuelot
road extending from South Vernon TO Kesne,
which it nov controls by lease, and TO make
an increase of $500, 600 in the capital stock
for that purpose.
1t is announced that Gen. Henry, U. s.
Marshal, has sent in his resignation 10 take
effect Jan. LIST
The Burlington Free Press has adopted the
eight page out-and pasted form aud gains in
room and good appearance thereby
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

From the Boston Hsrnldl

Ltrom the Boston HERALD
The duty of the Senate is the same as
though the President we're of the party which
has a majority in that body. There should
be no factious opposition to the appointment
of Democrats, but unfit persons should not
be confirmed, and good reasons other than
political should be required for changes be-
fore the expiration of the term for which the
former incumbents were appointed. The
Senate has duty TO perform which it cannot
shirk 1t has right to hold the President to
higher standard than his predecessors have
been judged by, for the cause of civil service
reform has made great progress within a
short time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

The friends of Rev. De Forest Stafford
held donation party and festival at the
Baptist vestry on Tuesday evening We learn
that the net results we're about forty dollars,
besides a very pleasant evening TO encourage
their worthy pastor in his good work
j. L Howard commenced his annual
writing school at the village school house
Monday evening with some thirty scholars
booked for the term. His writing Glasses are
quite well attended here.
We are informed that the Jamaica say
ings bank have purchased the West River
National bank building, aud expect tc occu
Ply il for the new years business.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

The Washington correspondents have it
that at a caucus Of Republican senators, held
to decide on a course to be pursued toward
the Presidents nominations, opinion was
sharply divided, and no agreement was reach
ed. A majority, with Edmunds, Logan, In
gals and Sherman as leaders, we're said to be
in favor of a radical" policy, holding that
an offensive partisan should not be replaced
with an offensive partisan, while conservR-
tive minority insisted that the Presidents
nominations should be generally confirmed,
and that exceptions should only be made in
cases of notorious unfitness. The caucus was
secret and whatever is said about it is guess
work. A few test cases will show far better
what course the Republican senators mean to
take.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

-Prouty & Brown, lumber dealers, have
dissolved partnership. d. 3. Prouty will
continue the business at the steam mill, and
@. f. Brown and q. d. Hale have formed a
new firm and will carry on their business at
the water mill in connection with grist mill
There will be q Christmas tree at the
Baptist church next Friday evening. Ali are
cordially invited to attend, and the privilege
of using the tree is extended to all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

Michael Ring has rented the Peter Stick
ney house, and Mrs. Stiokney has gone 10
Brattleboro to live with her daughter, Mrs.
George Hudson.
Charles Miner has sold his house near
the railroad to Patrick Connan. Price $3.50.
-ChristmAs will be celebrated at Towns
end hall on Wednesday evening, the 23i, by
speaking, singing and Christmas tree. All
are cordially invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

News comes that William NJ. Hunts fres-
Goes in the New York state capitol at Albany,
which, in one way, we're the masterpiece and
browning achievement OF his life, and his i'm
petuous work on which did much to hasten
him to his death, have been very seriously
damaged by leakage from the roof A Bos-
ton artist, pupil Of Mr.. Hunt, who assisted
him in the work, hes examined them, and
says they can be restored and the cost of
the restoration will be $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

cred TRADE against the churches. He said Il was
now proposed 20 uncover the volcanos Of corruption
IN two PLACES called churches In Boston, aud the re-
suit would be the greatest sensation ever known in
the city. In explanation Of The above statements II
should be stated that Mr.. Norton has recently been
under treatment ia an insane asylum, having been
victim TO the opium habit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
CHRISTMAS WEEK.

Notice 40 Correspondents sad Adver-
thsera
As the regular publication day of The Phoenix
comes next week on Christmas Day, the paper will be
put to press on Thursdayone day earlier than usu-
al Advertisers and correspondents will please note
the fact aud send everything intended for our col
umns on Wednesday at the latest. Nothing except
matter of pressing importance will be received for
publication after Wednesday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

From the Burlington Free Pressl
A Washington correspondent makes the
quite obvious suggestion that the unanimous
election of Senator Edmunds as president of
the Republican caucus of the United States
Senate, shows that he has regained, If he had
ever lost, his old standing with the Repub-
lican party in Congress-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
TbeUtrmont 9benit.
BRATTLEBOROi
FRIDAY, DECEMBER IS, 1885.

Senator Hoar Of Massachusetts, has intro
duoed bill to repeal the tenure Of office law,
which WAS originally enacted to defeat the
schemes Of Andrew johnson, and has contin-
ed in force ever since Under this act the
President can only suspend an officer during
recess of the Senate and cannot remove
him without the advice and consent Of the
Senate
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

The ladies' benevolent society will hold
their next meeting with Mrs. Warren Niles
next Thursday evening A full attendance is
solicited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

trivial reason given for his rejection at Wen
ma iustifes the Indignation which Mr. Bay
ard expresaea
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
PuGnay.

In connection with the UniVersalist fair
and festival, TO be given next Tuesday even
ing, the three act drama, "Rebeeoas Tri-
nmph, will be presented.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

The Uuiversalist Sunday school will have
supper and entertainment in the ladies
rooms noxt Thursday evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
GEnnnn
GuIIrora Csasre

H. L. Taylor will inspect the Grand
Army post on Saturday, Dec. -.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18

The Sermon.
The sermon, by President L. Clark Seelye,
was founded on Rev. ", l2-"WOrthy is the
lamb that was slain, 10 receive power, and
riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor,
and glory, and blessing" ghe theme was
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1885-12-18
Local Intelligence.

meteorological Record.
K ENDING THURSDAY EVENING, DEC. II 1885
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-24

been appointed for the purpose Of learning if
there cannot be cheap editions of the Supreme
Court reports published.
Mrs. Hayden, the wife of the representative,
is in the city, and will remain with her husband
until the close of the session
The committee on the investigation of the ir-
regularites among the Senate employees will
probably present report to-day.
Mrs. Josephine Nicholl has been given per-
mission, by special resolution, to address the
House for fifteen minutes this morning
bill was introduced in the Senate yesterday
by Senator Bailey providing for the payment of
w. II. DRAPER, the publisher of the Brewer Leg
islative Reports. for services as stenographer of
the General Assembly during the fifty first,
ffty-second and fifty third regular sessions.
A special committee has been appointed in the
Senate for the purpose Of preparing bill pro-
viding for the separate management of the
Soldiers's Orphans Home and the Asylum for
Feeble minded Children. 1t is proposed to
empower the Governor to appoint the trustees
for the institution.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-24
THE PROCEEDINGS In DETAIL.
THE SENATE.
Senator Touches High-License Bill Defeated
by a Vote of 27 to IA.

Senator Touches High-License Bill Defeated
by Vote of 81 to Ia.
Yesterday morning the Senate was opened
with prayer by Rev. Mcconnell, of Roberts Park
NJ. e. Church. Senator Schloss's bill appro-
priating $25, 900 to the State Normal School was
returned from the committee on education, with
a majority report recommending that it pass
and a minority report that it be tabled, because
the old appropriation of $4,000 is adequate.
Mr.. Foulke offered joint resolution for an
amendment to the State Constitution, by strik-
ing therefrom section 81 of article Z. 1t was re-
ferred to the committee on judiciary.
The joint resolution [H. r. II proposing an
amendment to sec. 2, article 5, of the State Con-
stitution, was read the third time and passed by
yeas, 32; nays, 2. Mr. Campbell of Hendricks
explaining, said: sit proposes to fix the terms of
Office of auditor clerk and sheriff at four years,
no one to be eligible to more than one term in
eight years, the terms to begin the 1st day of
January after the election, and appointees to fill
vacancies shall only hold until the succeeding
election, the object being that the commence
ment of these terms shall become uniform, and
continue to be uniform.
Mr.. Youche's bill rs. sol for the security of
laboring men in the payment of wages due, was
read the second time and ordered engrossed.
On motion by Mr.. Bryant his bill rs 1921 to
amend sections l and of an act to establish a
State Board of Health was referred to the com
mittee phraseology.
Mr.. Baileys bill rs. 81 to amend section of
the justices act came up on the second reading
Mr.. Baily, explaining, said sit proposes to al
low two justices for each township and one ad-
ditional for each city" Mr.. Foulke moved to
amend by adding, land incorporated towns"
Mr.. Sellers moved to amend by providing one
additional justice for each Incorporated town.
although there shall be not to exceed four in any
city. This amendment was agreed to. The bill
was ordered engrossed. Then came recess for
dinner
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-24
Afternoon Session.


The afternoon session was occupied wholly
with the second reading of bills.
The bill OF Mr.. Rivers fixing penalty of fine
Of $500 for selling giving liquor to any person
under twenty one years of age was indefinitely
postponed.
The metropolitan police bill came up for con-
sideration with majority and minority COM
mite report The latter recommended the in
definite postponeInent of the bill. and motion
TO lay it upon the table was adopted by vote Of
AZ to 81 An amendment was agreed to, making
the provisions of the bill apply to all cities of
IL 000 population, instead of 16, 000 Mr.. Robert
son proposed an amendment, giving equal repre-
sentation in the organization of the police sys-
TENS of the three leading political parties, which
was defeated. motion to postpone further
consideration of the bill until next Thursday
was adopted, by yeas. 46; nays, 3D. and three
hundred copies of it were ordered printed
Mr.. Hanion's bill allowing the saloons of In
dianapolis to remain open until IL o'clock at
night, was indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Hanlon's bill giving bounty for the
planting OF willows along the banks Of streams,
was engrossed.
Mr. Twineham's bill relating to the copying of
court records in certain cases was engrossed.
The bill introduced by Mr.. Helms, requiring
railway companies to carry passengers and bag
gage on local freights, was indefinitely post
poned
The bill of Mr.. Deem to prevent appeals from
county commissioners on refusal to grant "A
saloon license was indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Robinson's bill requiring saloon-keepers to
ME with their bonds receipt for their saloon
license was indefinitely postponed.
The bill of Mr.. Atkins authorizing township
aid In the construction of bridges across streams
on the boundaries between two counties was
engrossed.
Mr.. Gordon's bill relating to the incorporation
OF towns came up on second reading, and pend
ing its consideration the House adjourned.