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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26

mons but the unconditional surrender Of their
favorite institution. When polygamy goes
IT does not follow that Mormonism will be
destroyed As religious system it has
shown great power aud vitality. It's doc
trines and its methods are not those Of the
highest forms Of Christianity, and yet it has
a place among the Christian sects and han a
right to all the protection which is afforded
to any Of the others. The Mormons are dis
tinguished for their strictly literal acceptance
and Interpretation Of the Bible for their be-
lief in the continual presence and commun-
ion Of the Divine spirit, and for their intense
missionary zeal. The marvellous progress of
Utah in the development Of its material re.
sources is an evidence Of their thrift aud in
dustry. With the fall of polygamy and the
const quent collapse Of the political despot-
ism of the church leaders, there will be no
reason why Utah should not soon take its
place in the ssterhood Of states. The sub
sequent development or decay Of Mormon
ism would then be determined by its power
to adapt itself TO the conditions OF freedom
and education
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
A WouId.be Hos Conc 40 seed,

There are numerous indications that Mr..
Atkins's day at Washington has gone by.
None of the nominees for office who we're his
special charges, possibly excepting two post
masters, have been confirmed. Smalley, Nc
Gettrick, and Spear, the internal revenue col
lector, are all in the list, and all of them are
hung up" He cannot even get Mr. Basoom
nominated for postmaster in his own town of
Montpelier. Mr.. Childss nomination to be
postmaster at Brattleboro is the only Vermont
nomination of importance which has been
confirmed, and over this Mr.. Atkins had no
influence. People who have good means for
knowing say that Mr.. Atkins courses the Pres.
ident for Mugwump" in private, though in
public, for consumption at the White House,
he takes pains to say that he believes in and
endorses him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
The New York Life Insurance Com
pany.

The Springfield Republican Of the 18th inst pub
fishes the following abstract Of the wonderful bust
ness II the New York Life Insurance company for
1885, which will be Of interest to the very large num-
Der Of polcy-holders 10 that great company through
out Windham county and Vermont. The New York
Life Issued 1896 policies, insuring the vast Of
over si1tyeight and onehalf millions Of dollars paid
nearly eight millions Of dollars to its policy holders
aud gained over three aud onefourh billions Of sur
plus. We quote: The New York Life insurance
compauy-in whose prosperity many OF our citizens
are interested as policy holders makes splendid
hibit Of business for 1895 the best ia the history of
the company. From the New York Daily Commercial
Bulletin Of Feb. u, 1886, gather the following
facts: The companys assets 500 s64, 32l an iu-
crease Of over and one-balf millions dollars
during 1885. surplus-New York legal standard
sls,225O54 Total income for year 1885, over sixteen
millions dollars, an Increase Of nearly two millions
over 1884 Total new business for 1885 ifGs 52l i52
Total death losses paid, about three millions dollars
Total interest receipts nearly 100000 In Of
death claims. Total payments to policy holders for
1885, s7Gsi s73. For further particulars Of this re-
variable showing, inquire Of A. P. Chids, general
agent, this city" ARTHUR W. CHGLDs Of Cudworth
Childs, and FRED W. CHILDs, agents for Brattle-
b0ro aud vicinity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
Announcem enss

l can now furnish you the best class OF mortgage
Investments In all parts Of the West. II you are u-
yesting money ia the West give me call aud II not
be sure and call H. MANN, in, willision Block.
+. W. Kuech Co. have a large lot Of carpets that
were bought before the advance aud for short time
will sell them at the old prices. II will pay you to
look before you buy. Also extra bargain In
striped piques and nainsooks, little soied on the
edge at 7c, regular i5c goods. II you cannot come
send for samples.
Piano for sale-Terms moderate. Apply to Mrs
Kirkland, corner Main aud Walnut streets.
DR.. Meyer, the French optican will be in Brattle-
boro, next Tuesday March 2, and eau be at the
Brooks House for a few days only.
PICTURE FRAMES are cheap at Clapp Joness.
Ladies-Improve your opportunity for receiving
instructions in the Of the Magic Scale It Is not
confined to dressmakers aloue any lady learn it,
to assist her Ia cutting all garments necessary to be
made In families. Hours at home till 0 4. NJ. and
evenings Strict attention given to letters Of inquiry
Address Mas. HATTIE MELLEs, Of Green street, or
P. o. box 463, Brsttleboro, VI
wASrED-A competent and experienced American
girl to do housework in small family. Inquire at
this ofhce
There will be an oyster supper at the Congreg1-
tional church parors Tuesday evening, March 2ud,
at O'Clock. Admission to supper 10 cents.
ARTISTIC PIcrURE FRAMING at Clapp 4 Jouess.
THoRS's Hop AsD BURDocK ToStc-A safe and
sure remedy for sick headache.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26

A railroad war between the trsnscontinen-
tai roads is the novelty of the week. For
years there has been no change in the passen-
ger rate from Missouri river points to San
Francisco-$lOO for a frst-class ticket.
Though five different routes are open to the
traveller, they have all been dependent on the
use of the Central Pacific after reaching Cal
ifornia. This winter the Atchison, Topeka
Il Santa Fe has gained control of the Cali
fornia Southern, which strikes the seaboard at
San Diego. Rendered thus independent, the
Atchison road at once demanded as its share
in the transcontinental pool, half the traffic
of Southern California. The refusal of the
claim has led to free fight between the
great corporations. A passenger can now
get first. class ticket from Kansas city to
San Francisco for $50. This is fun for the
traveller, but not so enjoyable to the stock
holders, as is evidenced by the way in which
the stocks of all the roads concerned have
fallen
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
Mr. Edmund.'. Attitude in 1854

A Vermont correspondent of the Boston
Advertiser makes the best statement which
we have seen in print of Mr. Edmundss ''at-
titude" in the campaign of 1884, of which 80
much is said
~ am able to contradict the report which has been
so industriously circulated In Vermont to Mr.. Ed
mundss injury that be refused TO speak for the Re-
publican ticket during the last presidential campaign
The truth 10 that he left 1t to the Republican national
committee to say wheherit would be prudent for him
to make any addresses. The committee decided il
not and that Is the reason and the sole reason,
why Mr. Edmunds did not take more active part in
the campaign. Mr.. Edmunds did not 'sulk Ia his
tent, as has been alleged. He earnest for the
success OF the Republican ticket, and voted for It
election day. But the national committee decided
that it not eXpedient that be should speak
count Of his untayOrAble opinion Of MI Blaine, writ
ten in 1850, which in the hands Of third party
The statement is a correct one, and the
facts given are as they were known to Mr..
Edmunds's personal friends at the time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
Give the Young Men a Chance.

writer in the Vermont journal, having
in view the coming March meetings, suggests,
with good deal of force, the policy of CIV
ing the young men a chance and of not max.
ing gray hair, the palsy of age, and dollars
in pocket, the only insignia of Office" "If,"
the writer continues. I'VE wish to retain our
young men, if they are the staff upon which
we are TO lean, if we believe they are worth
anything to US, we can afford to be liberal
to them. Let the people at our coming town
meetings take special pains to interest our
young men in the affairs of the-town. En-
list their sympathies in the political affairs Of
the town and the adage, old men for coun-
sci, young men for action, will soon mani
feet itself in new life and energy in our
business affairs. Don't crowd them out with
old by-gone notions, bring the boys to the
front and retain them among us and they will
soon leaven our state with more liberal ideas
of life." There is food for thought here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
THE RIFLE.

A GOOD WEEK FOR THE BRATTLEBoRo CLUE
TWO VICTORIES IN TELEGRAPH MATCHES AND
SOME GOOD RECORD AND PRACTICE SHOOTING.
The past week has been notable one
for our Brattleboro rihemen and they have
good reason to feel satisfied with their record
Last Saturday, besides their regular record
and practice shooting, they shot telegraph
match with the club at JohnstOwn, Penn,
beating them by the score given below. Gu
Monday came the telegraph match with the
Rod and Gun club of Springfield, Mass, for
which the Springfield men had made careful
preparation, knowing by previous experience
what mettle they had to meet. In this match,
too, the BrsttlebOro men we're succe. sful 10y
a score of 90 points over their antagonists
This victory makes the sixth consecutive one
in recent matches with the Springfield club
one Of the best in the country. Following
are the several scores
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26

The Argus intimates, this week, that it has
been extremely difficult to get sight of the
plans of the new state library building Hav-
ing seen them recently it critcises severely
the outward appearance and interior arrange
ment of the building. Work on the structure
has been suspended since October, but gran
lite for the walls ia being drawn this winter
aud preparations are being made to push Wig
orously the work of construction in the
spring. tits safe to predict that the "circus'
over the new building, its location and cost,
will open simultaneously with the opening of
the next legislature-and the performance
will be "free.to all"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26

George William Curtis, one of the Presi-
dents strongest supporters, holds that the
Republican Senators are right in asking for
all the information possessed by the Presi-
dent which has influenced him in making
renewals or appointments. The constitution
provides that the President shall make ap-
pointments to office by and with the advice
and consent of the Senate, and as a part of
the executive power the Senate has the right
to know what information and influences
have decided the President in making NOM
ination. It's action cannot be thoroughly in
telligent unless it has such information. Mr..
Curtis thinks the President may be right in
refusing to turn over communications intend
ed to be confidential, but in future his course
should be clear. He should place all com
municatons on record, and the writers should
know that letters to the President are letters
TO the country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26

The committee of the town of Newfane
who were appointed to examine into the work
ing of the town school system have done the
public good service in thoroughly canvass
ing the subject among the towns which have
adopted the system, and making known the
result Of their investigation as printed in an
other column. The committee find, in short,
that the towns which have adopted the town
system have better schools, better school
houses, and better teachers, while the expense
is not sppreciably more than under the dis
trict system. In several towns the cost is
less. Wherever the town system has been
tried it has grown in public favor, and many
who at first strongly opposed it have been won
to its support because they have seen its good
results. The fact is Vermont schools in the
smaller towns have not kept up with the
march of the time in point Of txcellence and
efficiency they are no belter-in many cases
they are not as good-as they were quarter
of century ago. The remedy for this NOR
tifying state of things lies in the adoption Of
the town system, and it will have to come
sooner or later. II would come this year if
it were not for public indifference, and an un.
founded and unworthy fear that the expense
of the schools will be largely increased if the
town system comes in.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26

do our readers know that in Jamaica we
nave real live temperance society, the OBJ
lset ct which is to study the nature and ef
i i OF alcoholic drink? On Friday, Feb.
l2th, we had match resembling the smelling
schools of which our grandfatbers sneak so
enthusiastically. We hope they knew that
OLD spelling book Webster" as thoroughly as
do our young folks Julia Colman's Catechism
ou A'cohoI' Those who stood throughout the
examination and received the Drize yrsrs Flors
haoy, Annie Adams, and Helen Allen. none
OF these missing question in that for which
the prlz9 was offered. There were about $50
Questions, with many long answers. In add
uou 10 tnis the hrst two young ladies repeat
ed nearly fifty answers to questions on tabsc-
co, ETC., without hesitation. In the language
OF one present they did reoite beautifully 8"
honorahly mentioned should be the names of
Maud Rlby and Della Parsons. There is
need that the youth and maidens of our land
have this kind of knowledge. "Forewarned
is forearmed." Con1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
MINOR NOTES.

The last words spoken by John b. Cough
were those he had just uttered when the pros
trating shock came, Young man, make your
record clean" Mr. Coughs estate is esti-
mated at less than $500 and consists Of
his homestead near Worcester and personal
property enough to yield Mrs Cough an in
come of about $500 a year His gifts for
benevolent purposes had been generous and
constant.
Lord Salisbury who occupied the lord
chancellor's seat during the five months ex-
istence of the late tory ministry in England,
secures thereby life pension of S25,OOO a
year.
The United States Senate on Tuesday pass.
ed the bill appropriating $3.50, 600 for the
erection at Washington of a monument to the
memory of Gen. Grant. Senator Hoar of
Massachusetts had charge of the bill and car
ried it through, with only single opposing
vote, in a speech which paid a magnificent
tribute to Grant and eloquently defended the
policy of erecting monuments to the illustri-
GUS dead. The negative vote WAS cast by
Senator Plumb of Kansas. The bill stands a
good chance Of passing the House.
Gen. Grout was one of the Republican
Congressman who took strong ground against
the Fitz John Porter bill, and defended his
views before the House in an able speech.
The Blair educational bill, now in debate
before the United States Senate, proposes to
appropriate in all $1,000, 600 during eight
years for the abatement of national illiteracy
The debate is remarkable for the way party
lines are ignored. The Southern Senators ai-
NIT and urge the need of the South for educa-
ton, but some of them oppose the measure
on constitutional and other grounds, while
others evidently support it. Senators Ed
munds and Morrill, both support the bill, but
Senator Hawley of Connecticut, fervent Re-
publican of Southern birth, opposes it.
Senator HOar OF Massachusetts has made one
of the best speeches yet in its favor.
Kenward Philip aged 40 years, who edited
the now defunct New York newspaper Truth
in 1880, and at one time charged with forg,
ing the famous Morey letter, died last Sun.
day morning at his home in Brooklyn.
The New York Times denounces Senator
Edmunds as a demagogue. 1t once called the
President low-priced politician. 60 Boston
/ Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
The CoIIan.e ofPoI,ramx.


These are not happy days for the church
of the Latter Day saints. Sixteen Mormons
convicted of unlawful cohabitation, and their
political leader arrested aud imprisoned, is
the record of single week. The Edmunds
law has proved t. be no dead letter, and it is
becoming evident to the people of Utah that
polygamy must go.
The rise of the Mormon church is one of
the most wonderful events in the nineteenth
century. Not even Mahomedanism itself
could in it's first half century boast of such
growth in power and numbers. The fanati.
csm of Joseph Smith was joined with a
shrewdness which enabled him to gain per-
feet mastery over the ignorant and credulous
people who listened to his alleged revelations.
And Smith, fortunately for his cause, was
able to die as a martyr. 1t would be hard to
imagine a man better fitted for his work than
was his successor, Brigham Young. Under
his leadership the Mormons, trsnsplanted to
Utah, were able to defy the powers of the
national government and to attract to them.
selves multitudes of dupes from the old
world. But with his death the evil days
came.
The Edmunds law simply expressed the
conviction of the American people that the
disgrace of polygamy could no longer be toll
Grated. The blow could not be avoided, but
its effects have been doubly disastrous by
reason OF the weakness of the present Nor
mon leaders. Cannon, who with the excep-
ton of the president, Taylor, is the most
prominent man of Utah, on being summoned
before court on charge of polygamy had not
the courage to face his aocusers. Being ar
rested in Nevada be jumped from the NOV
ing train in a vain effort to escape, thus for
feiting all claim to the crown of martyrdom,
which under similar circumstances Smith
would have won for himself, to the great glo-
Ty OF the church.
With the strict enforcement of the law
and the oowardice and imbeoility of their
leaders, there seems nothing left for the Nor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
West BrattIeI,oro

The public rhetorical exercises for the
the close of the winter term of the seminsry
will occur on Monday evening, March ar
O'Clock, in seminary hall. The spring term
opens Wednesday, March II, and the pros
poets are for good term.
The Congregational society, at a meetir o
held Monday evening, authorized it's commit,
lee on repairs TO proceed with the work ON
the basis proposed by them, the outlay not 10
exceed the amo1nt raised by subscription -
some $500 to $1,000.
An answer was received last night to the
petition for additional mail service, but il i,
not definitely known whether the service will
be by way of the coach at p NJ or nv hay.
ing the Wilmington stage leave the East vii
lage at later hour.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26


Hiram Atkins was in Washington last week,
taking along with him McGettrick of st. Al
bans in a vain attempt to do something to
secure the confirmation of the latter as post
master at st. Adams. While in the city Mr..
Atkins made free use Of his mouth as usual,
and this is what he told the correspondent of
the Boston Evening Record and Springfield
Republican about the anti Edmunds move
ment:
~ do not think that Senator Edmunds will get one
vote in four of the Republicans IN legislature.
have come to this conclusion within a week from re-
ports which have reached me from all the state
from Republican sources. The Blaine Republicans in
Vermont are organizing against his reelection. The
fight will be Edmunds and anti-Edmunds and 1t viii
be savage. do not say that Gov Smith will be the
candidate against him. All the latter's friends say
that he Ia not candidate. But It is determined to
make the hght against Edmunds. Some OF the lead
ing Republicans in the state have declared against
him. Franklin, Windham and Caledonia counties are
the only ones in which he Is Of ma orty Some
of the counties will hardly return ah Edmunds man
to the legislature The Democrats will vote for their
less minority the Democrats will very likely take sides
where the contest is between Edmunds and anti
Edmunds candidate the legislature
The correspondent adds that Atkins state
ment shows that all reserve is now thrown of,
and no further concealment is made that a
strong effort will be made to defeat Mr.. Ed
munds 4 re election,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
Perhaps the Messenger and Waterman
VIII Answer,
From the swanton Sentry.

IIIOn Vut oNaHIul oeHIF!.I
If 81 per cent OF the Republican voters in
Mr.. Blaine's own state and 3S per cent. in
Mr. Logan's stayed away from the polls on
election day-if even in staunch Republican
Vermont only G2 per cent of the Republi-
cans cast their votes-it is the hiRhesOof alb
surdity to contend that Senator Edmunds's
lukewarmness in the matter defeated the Re-
publican nominees. II Vermont Mug
wumps' were so numerous, why is Senator
Edmunds, who did vote, selected as the viz:
tim TO be inundated on the party altar Why
don't the Waterman and the Messenger lash
the hundreds If not thousands OF other Re.
pubicans who stayed at home to mend their
fences on election day2
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
TbtUtrmont9 BeniF.
BRATTLEBORO;
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1856.
.I1 rhI. Mean. vow

Bills are sent to-day to all subscribers who owe for
one wear or more for their papers In making these
enclosures we urge the importance Of their prompt
settlement. The individual amounts are small, but
their aggregate is a which Is necessary for the
proper transaction Of business. The only saisiac-
tory way to conduct a newspaper business is to have
all subscriptions paid yearly. This system is no
less desirable for subscribers than for publishers.
Further than this, under the low price at which The
pbmnix is nov published dirdnce payment is practi-
calya necessity II is what look for in all cases
and it is our purpose to bring our business practical
Iy to the advance pay basis We have been working
toward this end for some time past and we ask all
subscribers to make note Of this and govern them
selves accordingly without further notice from u.s.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26

The match with the Johnstown club WAS
shot by the Brattleboro club at POO yards OF
hand, by the Johnstown CLUB at 100 yards
of.hand. on target just one-balf the size
of that used by the Brattleboro club. The
Johnstowns are young club and evidently
have some good material. In a letter TO tue
Brattleboro club their secretary says:
'We shot In a snow storm, the wo rst we have
had this winter, and had TO stand out IN IT, As We
nave no shooting house. The wind blew across The
Iange so mat holding was impossible and the snow
new so We could hardly the target some of
the bows have almost frozen their ears and Ringers
Since writing this We have received
your score, and nnd you have beaten US but moi so
Dadiy as we expected. The boys have taken their
medicine ike little men,"
In the contest with the Springfelds the
kod and Gun club sent Lieut.. H. Mcdonald
as their representative, and tbs Brattleboros
sent j. W. Smith to Springfield.
Both matches were shot in answer to A
challenge which the Brsttleboro club printed
In the American Field newspaper at Chicago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-02-26
south Lonannharr-

The village schools closed last Friday.
ueo' hit OF Brattleboro taught the Gram
mar scnool and Mrs. Simonds of Manchester
tne r'lmary department.. Both tea hers have
given good satisfaction.
Mrs j, L. Martin and daughter are in
town for few days.
NJ "A notwithstanding eersus owned by Mrs.
past three months. Oae branch has orown
40 In. day for 80 successive days making
a total growth of 40 inches from jan 4 10
Feb 22, and it is still growing. The plant
is ~ years old and stands feet from the pot.
W j. Kendall of West Windsor, lecturer