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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
The ELECTION.

The gratifying result of Tuesdays election
is indicated with substantial, accuracy in our
column of election returns. 1t is more graf
flying than even the most sanguine Republi-
cans had allowed themselves to hope for. In
spite of the incumbency of the Democratic
administration and its inevitable effect on the
members of that party to spur them on to
make the best showing possible, coupled with
the active efforts of the Prohibitionists and
anti. Edmunds men, the Republican plurality
will be about 20, 600 and Gov. Ormsbee's ma
jority will probably reach a round 1900.
Mr.. Atkins had to use a magnifying glass to
find occasion to bring out rooster and only
discovered it in the result in two small towns.
Editorialy he says that the result of the state
vote "cannot fail to be gratifying to Demo-
crats"-though we fail to see why-and then
he lugubriously goes on to ''confess that it
is not all we had hoped for as to members of
the Legislature. Instead of having nearly or
quite doubled the number of members OF the
Legislature we had in 1884, the gains have
not more than Offset the losses, if they have
that"
The thing which occasions real Republican
rejoicing is the complete failure of the anti
Edmunds movement. Mr.. Atkins, it will be
seen, confesses that there will be less Demo-
Gratis in the legislature than in 1884, and there
certainly will not be a bakers dozen" Of
anti Edmunds Republicans. The attempted
Anti-Edmunds bolt on the senatorial ticket in
Rutland county failed utterly, and John Shell
don, leading and popular citizen in whose
behalf it was started, got only 1861 votes
against 1892, the lowest number given any
candidate on the regular Republican ticket.
In Franklin county, the centre and home of
the anti-Edmunds crusade, only one Demo
cratic and three -Edmunds Republican
representatives were elected. Montpelier
elected an Edmunds Republican and not a
single declared anti -Edmunds Republican ap-
pears in the list-a result which shows what
sort of home 'inhuence" the Montpelier
Waterman has had. The Orleans county
delegation is solid for Edmunds save only
John W. Currier of Troy, Smith. Atkins Dem.
ocrat Windsor county is solid for the Sena
Rtor, and 1t is impossible at this writing ia
put ones finger on the place where any oppo
sition to Mr.. Edmunds is likely to materialize
when the legislature meets.
The anti -Edmunds organs are glum as death
over the result, save only that the st. Albani
Messenger, in the face of the figures says
that "enough ia known already to make the
reelection of the delinquent and irascible Sen
ator extremely doubtful. The opinions Of
neither the Free Press or the Rutland Herald
are sustained by their figures Both papers
will ascertain in due time that the people
have no further use for buncombe and boast
ing. These matters must now stand on then
own merits, Heretofore Mr.. Edmunds has
had solid Republican party to lean upon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
In Orleans County.

The eighteen towns in Orleans county elect
seventeen Edmunds Republican representa-
tives. The only break is in Troy, where
John W. Currier, a loud-mouthed Smith-At-
kins Democrat, is elected. Currier is the
man whom the Newport Express quoted as
talking after this fashion a month ago:
Eyes IN probably represent Troy in the legisla-
ure this fall. The governor [Smithl thinks 1t best
he says can help to bring the Democrats into line
better than II were a member OF the third house.
Wen have Democratic member from Jay too.
We've got the Republicans split up, and the anti-Ed-
munds men will support Democrat. You see that
a part Of our plan. II we can get rs or 100 Demo-
Gratis into the legislature this fall, and think
can by trading, can cooper old Edmunds. They've
got the thing all figured out at st. Adams, and know
who is likely to represent threefourths Of the towns
They have made the best canvass known In Yer
mont and have got figures that they rely upon.
The first part of the program has been car.
ried out it seems, but as to the rest, the goods
couldn't be delivered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
TBeUtrmont 45enit.
BRATTLEBORO;
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1856.
pnRLLsHERs NorIck


During the past two or three weeks bills have been
sent to all subscribers who are In arrears for The
phmnix As a matter Of justice to MS these bills
should be paid promptly Small as the individual
amounts are II is from their aggregate that our own
bills must be paid aud business supported. But
this lie not the only consideration. We are more and
more convinced that the only right aud satisfactory
basis on which to conduct a newspaper business Is
that Of advance payments 1t is not alone the right
and desirable system for the publishers but 1t is
equally so for the subscribers. subscribers do not
nay their bills easier more chcerfully when they
have accumulated Tor two or three years The pub
fishers must pay their bills out Of each years earn
iuRs and receipts and for this the really de-
sirabe and profitable subscribers to have are those
who pay their yearly subscriptions ouce year and as
soon as practicable after the year begins. The de-
mand on the newspapers for broader and better
gathering increased facilities and greater expense in
every direction grows steadily and the only way to
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business complete within itself In this way the gain
is mutual one between subscriber and publisher.
For two or three years have made steady effort
TO bring our own business to the adyaucepay sys-
tenn and we hope to have substantially accomplished
our object by the beginning Of another year. For
this reason we must insist on prompt settlement
az may be Of the bills recently sent out We call es-
pecia attention to those which run back of January
1896 and ask that they be paid without the further
and personal solicitation which shall be obliged ia
make If they are not settled within the present month
Brattleboro Sept. ], 1856.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
Model LABOR OrcanI1ation,

The brotherhood of locomotive engineers,
whose honorable record puts II at the head of
all the labor organizations of the country for
sobriety and wisdom OF conduct, held 'un-
ion meeting" of about 800 members at Scran-
ton, Pa, Sunday, and adopted a resolution
warmly endorsing the course of their chief,
Mr.. Arthur, in refusing to allow the brother
hood TO be drawn into any of the Knights of
of Labor strikes or complications in the west
or southwest. Mr.. Arthur's address, deliver
ed on the occasion, maintains the identity of
interest of labor and capital, each having it's
own rights and field, and declares the fidelity
of the order to its first motto, "Sobriety,
truth, justice and morality" The order now
has 1921 subdivisions, numbers 10000 men,
bers, and in II years has paid 81, 900, 600 ia
widows and orphans and $500, 900 to the
needy. The order is on the best terms with
the railroad managers, and has a written con
tract which in the Gould strike kept the men
from participation in that affair. mo or,
ganization," said Mr.. Arthur, 'cAn succeed
which resorts to the pistol, the torch and the
bludgeon." The efforts OF the Knights oil
Labor to persuade the engineers brotherhood
to join their order meets with the sturdy op
position of Mr.. Arthur, and apparently of the
entire order.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
Local Intelligence,
meteorological Record.
WEEK ESplsa THURSDAY EvESiSo, SEPT. ., 1856.
Announcements.

Investments. H. Mann, jr., wiiston Block, Sat-
urdays, 10 to O'Clock.
Picture frames in great variety at A. +. wider's.
Shop open evenings from 7 TO 3.
NorfoE.-There will be a special meeting Of Col.
Tyler camp, Sons Of Veterans at O. A. X. hall Sat-
urday, Sept II, at sharp, to join In the parade
Of the windham county association q. A. r. Line Of
march short and will not occupy than on hour.
We hope every member will turn out II possible
Any sons Of soldiers not members invited to join
In the parade. Grand banquet aud camp hre at the
rink at p NJ, provision being made for 800 people.
+. W. Kuech Co. will sell you a good ingram car
pet at 3sc aud good linen carpet at voc per yard
lot Of ladies' hose at aud iOc aud lot Of chidreua
ut lOc, i5c an zoe per pair to close them out. The
very best bed tick 2kc aud the very best live geese
feathers at CSC per pound. We closing out odd
lots at low prices.
DIR. Post has removed his dental office to over
G. +. Thompson Co.'s store, willlston block, where
he will be pleased to his numerous patrons and all
who may wish to consult experienced aud success
full dentist.
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PIcrURE FRAMES are cheap at Clapp Jonos's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

The vote in Burlington was a small one at
least COO less than it ought to have been.
The Free Press says that, so far as the Re
publicans were concerned, this was due to
their dissatisfaction with the way their eau
Gus was carried for Mr.. Taft for representa-
tive, while on the part of the Democrats,
Judge Haselton, who carried the election, is
too independent man to awaken the enthu-
siasm of his party. Taft, the Republican
candidate was pledged by word and in writ
ing to support Mr.. Edmunds, but after his
nomination he refused to declare himself pub
licly, in order to please certain element OF
his party, and, as usually happens in such
cases, these very men voted against him on
election day. 1.-THE result is to be regretted,
the Free Press says, ''but it might have been
worse Atkins a Co. can do nothing with
Judge Haselton, and if his vote were needed
as it will not be-to reflect Senator Ed
munds, we believe it would be thrown fol
the senator"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
hiram as the HeIm.


Hiram Atkins was present at the polls all
day experimenting the Democrats and the
opposition to Edmunds. Two well known
Democrats in town were seen at the town
hall peddling votes for the anti. Edmunds Re
publican candidate. Mr.. Atkins WAS loud in
bis boasts that he would defeat Edmunds,
and during most of the day stood over the
ballot-box in the town ball keeping careful
watch lest some emissary Of his should de-
sert him for a moment. His conduct in some
instances was characteristic Of his budozing
tendencies. In more than one instance he
was seen to snatch the ballot from the hands
of some voter whom he recognized as a scr.
vile supporter in past elections and dictate a
change OF vote or administer sharp rebuke
for having dared to come forward with Re.
publican ballot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
THE VERMONT ELECTION.
Complete Collapse of the anti
Edmunds Crusade.
1000 Plurality for Mr.. Ormsbee.

Less than 40 democrats aud less than
= dozen anti. Edmunds hepubltcaua In
the Legislature
Tuesdays elections resulted in an old-fash.
Toned Overwhelming" Republican victory.
The expression has familiar and stereotyped
sound, but II is a true one nevertheless. Re
turns from about 200 OF the 2ll towns in the
state assure a Republican plurality Of over
49, 600 votes and the indications are that Mr..
Ormsbee will have a majority of at least a.
600 over all, which is 1000 votes more than
many sanguine Republicans predicted
Returns from 1853 towns received up to
Wednesday night give Ormsbee %, 800,
ShurtleG 10, 4lG. The same towns show a
prohibition and scattering" vote of 1850.
The indications are, therefore, that the
straight third party" ticket did not poll to
exceed 500 votes in the whole state.
The gratifying and significant thing about
the election il the complete failure Of tho
work of the anti imunds crowd. Only one
Democrat has been elected to the Senate and
he will vote for Mr.. Edmunds. There will
be less Democrats in the House than there
were two years ago when the number was 30,
and so far only five Republicans are reported
az elected on the anti. Edmund4 issue. The
great majority were elected as pronounced
friends Of Mr.. Edmunds. Wednts day nights
summary said The town representative vote
in 172 towns elects $50 Republicans, Z
straight Democrat, 2 independent Democrats,
| workingmen, l no choice. The number OF
Edmunds Republicans is 10. anti Edmund.
Republican ..
On the Congressional vote Gen. Grouts
mejority in 90 towns il sOO7 and OK Gov
Stewards in 81 towns is 5533.
The detailed vote of Windham county, the
names OF representatives from the more i'm
portant towns, and various notes and returni
Of interest are given below.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

whole city sobriety and good order seems
to have marked the day everywhere, and the
men took proper pride in presenting an APP
pearsnce Of solidity, comfort, independence
and good behavior. The only exception to
this was the distribution Of red hand-bills
from the red-draped float of an anarchist pa
per in New York and the display Of some
German boycotters
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

The temperance people of Windham coun-
ty-those who don't drink rum and who don t
believe in drinking or selling it-siill have a
good deal of faith left in the Republican par
ty. In spite of the declaration thousand
times repeated that the Republican party is
rum party" and that prohibition is now
the only ISSUE only % of them voted the
third party" ticket-and we have a lurking
suspicion that some of the % now and then
take "npper" behind the door.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
After the Great strike.

[From the Leayonworth, Kan. Timesl
The laboring men are beginning to see
what reckless leaders and anarehio agitators
are doing for them. The men who were cru
ely and villainously ordered to strike on the
Missouri Pacific road by a miserable saloon
keeper, Martin Irons, are scattered all over
the country, some with jobs, more without
work to do. The men who left good pay,
steady work, and many of them comfortable
homes at Parsons, now write back from all
parts of the country that they wish they had
their old situations. But they will never get
them. The Parsons shops are turning out
more aud better work with less men than be-
fore the strike.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
West BrattIaI,OrO.

The reading given Monday evening by
Rev. G.. f. Martin OF st. Louis, in aid OF the
ladies' fund for furnishing the Congregation
al church, was we'll attended. For want OF
time to prepare program of miscellaneous
readings, Mr.. Martin read short English
story just published in this country, entitled
"Jackanapes, which was listened to with
much delight. Mrs. Martin also sang solo,
and the entertainment was closed by duet
by the brothers Russell and William Bigelow,
to which their mother played an aceompani
ment The receipts of the evening were $40.
Postmaster Stockwel wishes it TO be re-
membered that business hours at the Office
are from A. NJ 10 \ p n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
s,nnnrh o.. ,hn MN.

The Bellows Falls Times has this deserved
compliment for the membor-elect from Graf
ton
1--WE note with much pleasure the election
OF Hon. ]. L. Butterfeld Of Grafton to the
House. lie has had much legislative expert.
ence, having formerly served in both branches
Of the legislature. In committee and legisla.
tive work he is one of the strongest Edmunds
men in Windham county"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

The organizations of workingmen in all
parts OF the country inauRurAted a new play.
day on Monday and called it "labor day" At
Boston from 10000 to $1,000 men marched
in line, making fine appearance, and then
took their wives and children on an excursion
down the harbor. At New York many thou
sands paraded. At Chicago 80, 900 men were
in line, and at Baltimore there was very
general parade, absorbing the attention of the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
One strong Point Gained
IRON the areenaeld aazelte.l

Whatever may be thought of civil service
examinations, il is undeniabe that the agta-
ton fomented by civil service reformers has
brought about great and beneficial change
in the matter of political assessments. No,
longer does the political tax gatherer march
through the departments saying ''stand and
deliver or lose your head" Jay Hubbell and
his methods are gone. Funds for carrying
on campaigns have to be procured in some
other Way
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

DR.. Holton has every reason to feel graft
fed at the hold which his work on the rail
road commission issue in 1884 has taken on
the people of his county. We made note at
the time of the fact which was shown by the
general expression of the delegates to the
county convention, that the convention would
gladly have given him a denomination on the
railroad issue had he been candidate In
Brattleboro the evidence of appreciation of
his work has been no less marked. That his
candidacy for the House was not pushed
through to successful issue, and that his
warmest friends approved of his withdrawal,
was due to the wish TO pay a handsome com
pliment to Mr.. Brooks, and to a very becom-
ing determination on the part of all concern.
ed not to be put in the false position of SEEM
ing to oppose the candidacy of a man who, in
addition to his high personal qualifications
for the Office, has generously chosen to make
himself the towns benefactor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

hereafter he will be obliged to lean upon him
self" This has wise and oracular sound,
but it is entirely meaningless. We don't be-
lieve that even Mr. Gibbs thinks an attempt
will be made to buy up the whole Vermont
I.utnlnAnnn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

II ever man got a rebuke from the peo-
pile for his methods of political management
Hiram Atkins got it on Tuesday. No wonder
Mr.. Atkins does not indulge in word of his
customary shouting and exultation in his pa
per this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

tFrom the Burlington Free Press.l
The staunch and true Republicans Of our
Green mountain state have shown with toler-
able dstinctness what they think of the at.
tempt to control Vermont by New York mon.
ey, New York lies and New York melhods.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

Athens is the banner town in the state so
far as heard from. 1t took forty ballots to
elect her representative, and it was O'Clock
on Wednesday morning when the job was
finally accomplished. 1t takes good ''stay
ing" qualities to do work like that.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
The state Senate.

ADDISON COUNTY.
d. W. Nash of New Haven.
A. E. Stanley of Leicester.
BENNINGTON COUNTY.
A. b. Valentine of Bennington.
j. Il. Judson of Arlington.
CALEDONIA COUNTY.
@. A. Bunker of PeAcham.
IL. @. Bates of st. Johnsbury.
oHITTENDEN COUNTY.
William Wells of Burlington.
A, j. Stevens of Colchester.
Smith Wright of Williston.
ESSEX COUNTY.
F. G. Hale of Lunenburgh.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

Look at the before-election claims of the
opposition as stated in an extract from New
York Herald letter and compare them with the
actual figures shown by the election result.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
wIndham County Repr~.ensat,,- ..

Athens, Geo. n. ODER.
Bratteboro, Geo. J. Brooks.
Brookliue, r. NJ. Albee.
Dover, J. c. Snow.
Dummerston, J. G. Newton.
Grafton, J. l.. Butterheld.
Guilford, +. q. Taylor.
Halifax, l.. NJ. Woodland.
Jamaica, J. Y. SUBWAY.
Londonderry, l.. s. Arnold.
Marlboro, Hugh NJ. Adams.
Newfane, Chas. T.. Sparks.
Putney, II. p. Farr.
Rockingham, J. +. Alexander.
Somerset, John Tudor
Strattou, II. Z. Willis.
Townshend, Henry Underwood.
Vernon, Erastus Tyler.
WardsbOro, A. J. Dexter.
Westminster, Henry ?. Ranuey.
Nottingham, +. ID. stafford.
Wilmington, Hosea Mann, Jr.
Mindham, Henry NJ. Abbott
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

Governor, Ebcnezer J. Ormsbee Of Bran
don.
Lieutenant Governor, Levi X, Fuller Of
Brattleboro.
Secretary OF State, Chas W. Porter Of
Montpelier.
Treasurer WIN. IL. Dubois Of West Ran
dolph.
Auditor, +. Henry Powell Of Richford
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
Halifax Centre.

Il. NJ. Woodland is painting his house.
%. II. Crosier has returned from Buffalo,
N, T., where he has been attending a com.
mercial college. Mr.. q. has been fitting him
self for the position of a shorthand reporter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

It does seem little like crowding the
mourners when the Democrats get only one
representative in Windham county, and he is
an Edmunds man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

It is very gratifying to once more see Brat
tlsboro right side up.-Bellocs Rats Times.
And we are very glad to be right side up,
thank you.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

The other candidates on the Republican
county ticket are elected by substantially the
same vote ~ that given above for the sena-
tors
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

Second District, WIN. W. Grout OF Barton
Representative from LeadIsg Tow ms.
Arlington, B. W. Stafford.
Bennington, }. T. Shurtlif q.
Burlington, s. Hasolton, Dem
Bradford, J. o. Stearns
Barton, b. NJ. II. Nelson.
Brandon, f. L. Briggs.
Barre, AFRO Morse.
Bethel, Edwin Fisher.
Castleton, G. +. Ransom.
Chittenden, N. ID. Parker
Chester, N. A. Smith
Cavendsh N. &. Piper.
Dorset, - Wall
DAnville, Geo. b. Davis, Dem
Derby, Josiah Grout.
Fairhaven, j. q. Ptkin.
Hartford. w. p. Dewey.
Landgrove, W. II. Lanphear.
Ludlow, l.. G.. Hammond
Mlddlebury, l.. f. Knapp.
Manchester, d. X. Simonds.
Morrs,own. II. G. Fisk
Montpelier, j. G. Houghton.
Newport, ID. l.. Hildreth.
Northheld W. Is. Mayo, Dem.
Newbury, Z. c. Keyts
Peru, j. o. Larkin, Dem.
Poultney. II. Rowland.
Plymouth, @. IL. scott.
Randolph. b. I. Lombard
Rutland, J. +. Hogan, Labor.
Royalton, J. +. Shepard
Springfield, d. 0. Gill.
st. Adams, s. S. Bsdard
st. Johnsbury, T. O. Fletcher.
Searsburg T. Cutler.
stamford, j. W. Willard Ind.
Nergennes W. T. Hopkins.
Watervile, l.. p. Poland.
Wallingford, b. +. Stafford
Waterbury, g. Z Moody.
Windsor, d. Tuxbury.
Woodstock, @. z. Marsh
Weston, w. A. Foster.
West Haven, r. G. Abel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

It Was a Cold Day for that Crowd.
From the Boston Herald
The Vermont Democrats don't seem to have
even had their ShurtleHt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10

Slight earthquake tremors we're felt at
Charleston Tuesday and Thursday nights.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-09-10
Mamher. nfCnnrr....

Frat District, John W. Stewart OF Middle
bury.
Second District, WIN. W. Grout Of Barton