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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

stances In any such place shall be proof that
II has been sold The keeper, however, may
post in a conspicuous place placard with the
words "oleomargarine used here" printed in
letters not less than three inches in length
and escape the penalty for selling such sub
stances as butter This bill was reported IA
vorably by the committee on agriculture and
ordered to third reading by the House.
-Four bills have been approved by the Gov
eruor The one Incorporating the Burling-
ton Cancer and Relief association that al
lowing the Burlington Gaslight company TO
manufacture and furnish electric light the
bill incorporating the Bethel graded school
district aud the bill empowering the village
of West Randolph to issue bonds to enable it
to supply itself with water. Judge Poland's
bill 10 repeal the law deprivipg persons guilty
OF desertion or convicted Of felony Of the
right to vote has passed both houses and bee
sent to the Governor for his signature.
This morning, at 1880 O'Clock, the COVER.
nor, state officers and the entire Legislature
took a special train to Alburgh TO witness the
opening of the new bridge which has been
built from the island town Of North Hero to
| Alburgh. The governor accepted the bridge
| In the name Of the state, and the occasion
was an enjoyable one to all who attended. A
dinner was served TO the distinguished guests
| by the ladi "a of the two towns. The excur.
sionists returned in the afternoon, arriving al
| Montpelier about o'clock The proposition
to the legislature to make this trip, when first
presented, was violently opposed by many
members-among them Mr.. Peck of Brook
field, Mr.. Smith OF Vershire and Mr.. Butter
field Of Grafton, who thought that the mem
bers ought to stick to business instead of tax
ing the time that belonged TO the state for
legislative 'junket, az they called it. TIL,
inducements of good ride and free lunch
held out to them by Me- Reynolds Of Alburgh
we're, however, too much for the majority Of
the members to withstand, aud the plan wat
adopted by a close vote in both houses, aftei
much discussion. BAUM.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

Of the $40, 600 which the legislature appro-
prated for the building.
Answer to the question, How does the an.
mex affect the looks Of the state house is
best made by the homely Yankee phrase,
"The effect isn't as bad as we were afraid il
would be"-and this, in effect, is what most
visitors say of it. Standing in front Of the
capitol this rear projection is so much hidden
by the trees as not to be obtrusive. Farther
down the street the worst effect comes from
the very long and seemingly narrow windows
which we're necessary to give ample light for
library purposes This effect might have
been lessoned by heavy window caps and II
seems to us that the money necessary to have
added these would have been well spent.
The Phoenix criticised the commissioners &C.
verely, aud, we believe, justly, for their
course in going on with an annex when con-
elusive evidence was presented that the men,
beers of the legislature supposed they were
authorizing a separate building and nothing
else Their work being now done past recall
and the legislature OF 1886 being evidently
disposed to accept It as it stands, we have no
purpose to continue useless criticism or com.
plant. 1t must be conceded that the build
ing seems a model of convenience, especially
for the members Of the legislature, and per-
haps this should be accepted as the essential
point The commissioners were by no means
a unit as to their first choice of what should
be done, and its members, like Librarian
Huse, who most appreciated the pressing need
of additional library room, finally consented
to the annex as the best thing attainablt
rather than take the very uncertain chances
of what another legislature might do or MOI
| do in the premises.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29
NIfaRnLa Nh L

The legislature is not fulfilling the expec.
tation which the people had of t-certainly
not in one important particular. The vote to
adjourn and go on free junket to Alburgh
was a mistake. 1t was a mistake because to
do it involved neglect and delay of the bust
ness of the session, but it was still more a
mistake, because the act in itself lowers the
tone of the Legislature in respect to the abso
Lutte independence of mind which its mem
beers should bring to the consideration of i'm
portant questions of railroad legislation. This
action is the first blow at an effective railroad
commission struck in the guise of an act of
courtesy, and accepted without due apprecia
ton of what it involved by those who went
1t is the first manifestation in this legislature
of that subtle influence which in all previous
years has been able to kill off legislation OBJ
noxious to the railroads. The vote of the
Windhsm county representatives on the reso
luton to adjourn and accept the Central Yer
mont invitation stood Yeas-Dexter, Mann,
Ranney, Shumway, Underwood, Tudor Will
lis Nays-Abbott, Adams, Alexander, Albee
Brooks, Butterfield, Farr, ODER, Stafford
Snow, Sparks Taylor, Tyler, Woodland. Alb
sent or not voting, Arnold, Newton. Sena
tors Swain and Stoddard voted against the
resolution, both in the morning when it wal
defeated in the Senate, and in the afternoon
when it was reconsidered and carried by ont
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

This bin provides for the appo ntment by the gov
ernOr OF board OF three competent men to serve
as members OF state railroad commission each for
the term of two years from Dec. l, 1886. and be
appointed blenniAlly thereafter. This commission
Is to have general supervision Of all the railroads in
the state examine them, keep Informed as to their
condition, the manner IN which they are operated,
the security they oner to the public, and their com
piance with their charter and the laws Of the state.
II railroad negects TO comply with Its charter or
the laws Of the state or the lawful direction Of the
commission, the latter shall give notice. aud II such
neglect Is continued after such notice, the board
shall Institute proceedings against the road In the
name Of the state. The board shall tx tables Of
maximum charge for fares and freight rates. change
the same from time to time as the public good may
require and give notice 10 the road OF rates and
changes and II the road fail to comply, then any
two Judges OF the supreme court, on complaint by
the board to them as a court Of equity. shall give
hearing, aLd II they Judge the recommendation OF
the board to be reasonable, they may raify, or may
make notifications, and enforce their decision by
mandamus, On complaint OF the mayor and alder
men OF city or of the selectmen Of "A town, at the
request Of any 10 citizens or on complaint OF these
10 citizens II the authorities wrongly refuse their
request, the board shall examine causes OF com
plant, decide and enforce decision In last in
stance. The board shall give notice to roads Of
needed repairs or changes they deem for the public
good, In rolling stock, stations or mode of conduct
ing the business and affairs Of such roads, investi
gate the causes OF accidents and include its recOm-
Railroad corporations shall furnish the board ali
Information required as to its business and affairs
also copies OF all leases, contracts and agreements
OF transportation with express and other compa-
MES, and arrangements for fares and rates with
connecting roads, and shall pay f25 for each days
neglect refusal TO furnish the after Is days
notice by the board. The board may summon WITT
nesses, who shall be paid by the state. The annual
reports OF the commission to the legislature shall
embOdy such statements Of facts and explanations
as viii disclose the actual Workings Of the system
Of railroad transportation 10 its bearing upon the
business and prosperity Of the state, and give such
suggestions as to the state general railroad policy
as 1t shall deem appropriate. The members of the
commission shall receive g. per day for actual SER
vice, besides expenses, and the total cost OF the
commission to the state including witness fees,
printing, etc, shall not e1ceed $1,000 per year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

burns up, only the actual amount OF loss can
be recovered but such course tends to
make property holders careless about fires,
and It's injustice lies in the fact that they pay
for more insurance than they can really recov.
or. II loss comes, the indemnity paid may
be scaled down, but there is no return OF the
extra amount of premiums which have been
made.
SO far as the insurance companies and their
agents are concerned, the aim Of our laws
should be to compel them TO know the value
of the property which they insure and to
prevent them from writing more insurance on
any given risk than they are willing to pay in
case OF loss. Toward the insured the aim
should be TO make every man carry part Of
the risk on his own property. Our laws ought
TO prevent, IL possible, the insurance Of any
property for more than three-fourths its actual
money value.
By reference to our report of legislative
proceedings it will be seen that this week the
member from Morrisville has introduced a
bill which aims to accomplish the same thing
sought by the valued policy bill and in a way
which is intended to prevent possible injus
tce being done to the insurance companies.
| The measure seems to strike a happy medium
and TO provide an adequate remedy for the
evils we have here pointed out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

In the line of his duty to himself and his party he
tMr. Allbeel voted for W. II. H Bingham for United
States senator in the joint assembly last week, and
because of this has subjected himself to hypercrti-
cal insult from certain parties who allowed to ed
itorially assa people in The Ph~nix-Argus Of this
Week.
This has good sound and now we wish
Mr. Atkins would make our "5ecret editorial
allies some of whom profess to be Demo
Gratis, stand out and tell which of them did
it. We are never allowed to tell whose turn
it was at the crank on any given week. But
we notice that neither the Argus nor its "ally"
at Montpelier touches the main point at issue,
which furnished the sole ground of our
criticism of Mr.. Allbees vote-that he was
elected on the understanding that he was an
Edmunds man and would vote for him. We
don't discover either that Mr.. Atkins finds
time to allude to our charge that he was re.
sponsible for having that attempted smirct
on the honesty and good name of Vermont
in the over-issue of arms matter unearthed
and spread broadcast.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29
RIaIna IAaR.

New York despatch to the Boston Record, Oct. 49,
William Walter Phelps to-day by your re-
porter. He is one Of Blanes moot intimate friends
aud knows his plans and secrets better than any
er man. He was asked: 'Have you been to visit Mr..
Blaine Of late 2"
ayes; but It was only q social visit aud / did not
tsk politics. l can't tell you anything about him.
There is need Of 1t, for he Is always ready enough
am sure, TO speak for himself"
"Will be be a candidate in 1885 2"
~ don't know, and don't suppose he does. II is
two years yet, you You may be sure he won't be-
unless the minority Of the party-hose who opposed
his nomination last time-ask for 1t in 1888. They
will have TO bring him into the dght We, his old
personal friends aud supporters shall not aid in such
a movement. We have had our chance. We thought
If they would nominate him New York could be car
ried for him, but 1t not We feel estopped in
that direction"
"But II Is claimed by Mr. Blaine's friends that New
York was lost by accident 4"
Eyes, know II was by accident, but In politics,
In war, there must be victory and not for it,
and we did not carry New York, now shall step
back. The anti-Blaine Republicans Of 1884 may
make the nomination, and we shall support him with
whole hearts, too. OF course would rather they
would name Blaine, but II they don't we shall not
complain, but do our best to elect whoever they may
nominate. Blaine men are Republicans first and
Blaine men afterwards"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

The colossal statue of Liberty in New York
harbor was unveiled on Thursday with i'm
posing ceremonies. In the morning there
was an immense military and civic procession
which was reviewed by President Cleveland
Bartholdi the sculptor Count de Lesseps, and
other foreign guests of note. At noon there
was great naval procession in the harbor
and then followed the formal unwilling with
appropriate ceremonies at the foot of the stat
ne. The day was as bad as could lie, misty,
rainy, muddy, nasty-all in one but the
crowds were immense, and Bartholdi and de
Lesseps were ''flled with wonder" at the dis
play which the occasion called forth.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29
RelloMa RaIIa.

The Sd annual inspection of the fire de
partment, last Friday afternoon, WAS attend
ed by some 2OOO people. The Springfield
steamer was present aud attracted much at
tention The procession, which paraded the
principal streets, consisted of b llows Falls
and Springfield chief engineers; the Bellows
Falls band, "a pieces Springfield engine and
hose company, % men Bellows Falls hook
and ladder company, Is men Abenaqui
hose, II men; Bridgman hose, II men
board of civil authority; fire wardrns aud
steamer commissioners. On returning to the
square, the various companies we're inspected
by the bailffs after which trials against time
were made. The hook aud ladder company
made a run from their house to the Centen.
NAL block, raised their ladders, and had
man on the roof in one minute and "a sec
onds. Next came the trial between the two
local hose companies. Each started in front
of c. Z. Capron's store, ran to their houses,
unlocked the DOORS aud ran with their cart
to the Bank block, made q coupling at the
hydrant and got water. The Abenaquis were
the first to run, and made it in 634 seconds,
the Bridgmans doing The sams in COL sec
onds. The Abenaqul made the best connec-
ton, but lost their time in running. After
the races the Springfield steamer gave an e1-
hibi ton of its powers. |, is a small mact inc,
but powerful The suction pipe was put into
the tank, which was kept full by hose run
ming from hydran'. One pipe Was first put
on. and powerful stream thrown up West
minister street. A stream was then taken
from the hydrant, and run through the same
number Of feet of hose, but it fell over -
feet behind that thrown by the steamer. Two
lines were then run mp Rockingham street,
and two streams OF fair size got through
them. The steamer then played Que perpen-
| dicular stream that went nearly two hundred
feet above TOwn-'s hotel. Tue steamer could
not use all the water tue hydrants could fur
nish, and the gates were only two thirds open
when it was playing,
Mrs. Minnie Elder, wife of Charles Il
Elder, Boston lawyer living at Maiden,
Mass, who wss run over by the cars and in
stantly killed, at Eigeworth station on tho
Boston and Maine railroad. Tuesday. WAS
daughter of Hon. Wymsn Flint of b ,llow'
Falls. She was q years of age and leave'
| two little children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

Mason W. Tappan, attorney general for
New Hampshire, died at midnight Sunday
night at his home in Bradford. He was
stricken with apoplexy month ago.
Mrs. A. t. Stewart, widow of the great
New York merchant, died Monday morning
of congestion of the lungs. She had been
i'll only forty eight hours and was about 81
years old.
1t is said that there are in Europe at the
being supported because they are expected
to fight And yet none of the countries dare
to go to war, but keep their battalons simply
staring at each other.
President Cleveland has dismissed two
United States attorneys, one Republican in
Pennsylvania and the other a Democrat in
Missouri, for addressing political meetings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29
Local Intelligence.
meteorological Record.
WEEK ESpiNa THURSDAY RvESiNa, OCT rs, 1886
Annnnnnnn,nn,..

Recommendations made arrangements with
Hon. J. NJ Tyler to conduct my loaning business
while am at Montpelier. take pleasure in referring
my old customers to him, and all who desire hrst-
class Investments will find II to their advantage TO
anime the choice per cent Dakota and Kansas loans
which he will constantly keep on hand
II. MANN. jr.
f. b. Campbell has sold the Brooks farm at North
Hinsdae, N H., except pasture Of about 100 acres,
which will be sold at auction on Tuesday Nov. O. at
10 A. NJ, together with large quantity Of personal
property, viz: Five good cows, heifers, shoats,
good work horse 20 tons good hay, 40 bushels corn,
lot Of straw and fodder, wagons sleds sleighs,
farming tools. etc. Sale positive. All are invited
wanted-Twenty-hve wood.choppers. Apply i'm
mediately. f. NJ. WAITE
FoR sALE-IAst house on Asylum street. going
north. east side. Inquire Of Miss Rowland.
Picture FRAMES are cheap at Clapp h Jones's.
Don't forget that F. W. Kuech Co. sell carpets at
the old price, cheap that It will surprise you.
nants oil cloth for stove mats. Extra good cotton
batngs at 10 and axe Ladies' vests and pants for
39c Mems Scotch mixed shirts and drawers, SOC.
Pins, 40. per paper Good prints, &c. Four-button
kids, soc. Good 3G-in. cotton, &c
Fresh eggs wanted at Jacobss store, opposite the
American House.
Ranger & Thompson have just received fue as
sortment Of French aud American Clocks New
styles at prices lower than
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis.
Prof. Charer has decided to sell his land west Of
the new road, which will make ten or twelve building
lots; also the gardeners house and the land Elliot
street, reserving only the residence Western
nue. aud the slope south oft. JIM TYLER, Agt.
Picture frames in great variety at A. f. wilder's.
Shop open evenings from to 8.
Dr.. Post has removed his dental office to rooms over
c. +. Thompson Co.'s store, Wiiston block, where
he will be pleased to his numerous patrons and all
who may wish to consult experienced and success
full dentist.
ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING at Clapp a Joness.
This morning Hawley puts sale lot pure silk plaid
ribbons to inches wide, at zoe yard for anything
in the lot. They are portion Of bankrupt Jersey
manufacturers stock and desirable for fancy work
Also job in half silk pcot-edge ribbons; No. g. 40,
piece Sc yard; No. 7, soc piece or &c yard No.
Csc piece or Sc yard No. 70, CSC piece or 1Oc yard
| No samples cut Of the lot Of plaids.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

sve yet 80 CHEEKY as that performed by Rev. Mr.
whitney The presents we're exceedingly well chosen
and will add many delight to the new home Of the
bride and groom. Three, mot displayed should be
tioned-a diamond ring from the bridegroom, a black
walnut chamber set aud $50 from the father Of tho
bride. They were generously remembered by other
relatives aud friends, including gifts from employees
in the Springfield Republican office aud friends In
Connecticut Ice cream aud cake were pentiiully
served, and wedding cake-to dream over-suppled
each guest. The bridal couple said Rood-by at $780,
Springfield, Mass y. r. ".
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

j. w. Ourrier of North Troy has pre-
scented to Bailey Post G.. A. r., of that place.
$3.50 toward building hall.
Addison Isham of Williston has a NAM
moth squash that weighs 176 pounds, meas
ures seven feet one way, six feet six inches
the other.
The graded schools of Rutland have 1912
scholars, which is a considerable increase
over last year.
Representative f. d. Barton of Wsltham
has recently purchased high bred Kentucky
stallion, relative of Maud S. and jay Eye
See, for which he paid $2450. Mr. Barton
believes in getting the best, and it is hoped
that he will be as successful in his new ven
ture as he has been in raising sheep Three
years ago he sold SO MerinO buck lambs for
10000, the highest price eAer received for
stock of that age.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

The fair held last week Thursday Oct.
81, under the auspices of Farmers grange,
aud assisted by Mountain Home and West
Branch oranges was very pleasant and in
teresting occasion. The outlook in the morn
ing was somewhat discouraging in conse-
qnenoe of tue shower which withheld many
OF the towns from making their entries.
However the clouds broke away and the day
proved pleasant. The exhibit of agricultural
products was good. A large number of spec
linens OF potatoes were entered comprising
II varieties. The best specimens were the
hebrons and the James Wick varieties. The
exhibition of garden vegetables was fine
throug bout. The entries of grain were light.
A specimen OF hulless barley, raised by L..
f. Woodward of Londonderry, was examined
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29
Weat RraatIehorO,

The Dan Sargent place has been bar
gained to W. E Boynton, or his mother, Mrs..
NJ. s. Thompson, lately burned out at Dover.
-Mrs~W. H. Bgelow aud family left on
Wednesday for their winter home in New
York city.
Mrs. S. Warmer and Miss Susan Clark
we're delegates to the meeting Of the Won
ans board at Mddlebury this week, aud Rev
G. II Merrill, Miss @. NJ Stedlnan aud M-,
Alice Smith were present at the state Sunday
school convention held at Chester.
john A. Goodenough has gone to Flori
da again 10 spend the winter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

"A granite monument has recently been
erected in the cemetery east of the common
in memory of the late WIN. NJ. Knapp. 1t
is fine specimen Of the handsome Dummer-
slon granite from the quarry of Hardwiek a
Son, in charge of Charles II. Grant, by whom
It was designed, aud is very creditable to Mr.
Grants skill as a sculptor.
R. M. Pratt of Minnesota arrived in
town on Monday morning. His father, Dea.
II. ?, Pratt, is in quite poor health. Mrs.
Pratt has also been quite sick. d. L. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

The Montpelier Watchman can See us
as much 'later" or earlier as it chooses. We
are usually at home and our latch-string is
always out, but it will be good while before
we meet it on its own ground Of mud throw
ing and contemplate personalities. There
are too many things of Importance to talk
about
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

The st. Adams Messenger attacks the
movement for a railroad commission under
the guise OF an article claiming it to be de-
vice, originating mainly in Brattleboro, to
create more offices to be filled. 1t is the
first open indication of the attitude of the
railroad people on this question, but the
dodge is too transparent to be effective.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29
GuIIFOrd Centre.

Charles H. Jacobs, whose death occurred
at Wsuwatosa, Wis, Oct. 18Th, was a son of
the late VIM. Jacobs of this town, and a
brother of Herbert Jacobs He dropped dead
while walking from his barn to the house.
though he had previously been in his usual
health.
N. A. Putnam of Boston has lately been
on visit to friends in town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29

1t will be useless for the Montpelier Argus
or the Waterman, one or both, to attempt to
block or belittle Senator Stoddards work in
behalf of suitable railroad legislation by call
ing him crank on this or any other question
which he takes up. Mr.. Stoddard has we'll
considered views as to what railroad legisla-
ton the state should have, and he is also a
man of such independence and determination
of mind that he will do his duty, regardless
of which way the wind of popular favor blows
and of who winces or peddles epithets
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-10-29
TbtUtrmont9 Benit.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1856.

We hope our windham county legislative
delegation will show that they have as much
regard for the welfare Of human kind in the
state as for the cattle, horses and sheep
They can best show it by voting for the board
of health bill.