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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

The anarchists, in Chicago aud elsewhere,
are not receiving the doom Of their brethren
in a manly or a rational manner. The seven
murderers themselves alternately snivel and
revle Justice not one Of them shows cour.
age save the American, Parsons. AT meet
ing In Irving hall, the night after the sen
tence, the largest the anarchists Of New York
ever held, the speakers described the Chicago
men as innocent victims Of Capitalists law.
One said, IAN eighth scafold ought TO be
erected on which to hang American freedom"
Another said the trial was u sham and the
Judge a murderer, and urged his hearers
LET us take up the work where our friends
lett Of" A resolution was passed prououuc-
ing the sentence of the seven Fan act OF
scoundrely class" and saying, 1--WE will strive
by all means in our power to overthrow the
present society of rObbers Live Anarchy
Live the Social Revolution !" Spies's sister,
in meeting OF women connected with the
anarchists said, Think of my brother being
hanged, when he was only trying to do the
best he could to help the vorkingmen !" The
New York Volks Zsitung talking of the lynch
law of Chicago says; 'Behold the work of
the ruling class of plunderers Of the land
More brutal, barbarous and wanon has the
ruling class here acted than in any despotic
government in Europe. America will be from
this day forth the Eldorado for the most
barbarous bloody battles in the class struggle
of the plunderers against the plundered.
The men who are saying those things are be
ing looked after and are likely to be locked up
along with Herr Most.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
Rirhtenun Yarhict.

The long trial of the Chicago anarchists
ended last Friday in a verdict of guilty, and
seven of the prisoners were sentenced to be
hung and the eighth to Is years imprison-
ment. No verdict has ever been received by
the American people with more satisfaction
than this. There is no thirst for the blood
of these men, but there is a deep and spon-
taneous feeling that their attempt to trans
plant foreign anarchist methods to American
soil should be nipped at its inception, and
that the public safety demands the inhiction
upon these criminals of the EXTREMIST penalty
which the law provides
The trial has been a very long one. Weeks
were consumed in getting a jury but ever
since the taking of testimony began it has
been evident that the attorneys for the state
were doing thorough work in gathering up
all Attainable evidence and presenting the
case against the prisoners in such a way that
there could be no doubt of their guilt. The
judge has been firm, patient and impartial
and he took care to rule disputed points in
the prisoners favor when possible, 30 that
there might be less chance that an appeal for
a new trial would be granted. 1t is fact
worth noting that the jury which found these
men guilty cannot be ranked among the "cap-
italists" against whom the anarchists make it
their business to discharge their venom. Only
two are in business for themselves of the
other ten, four are clerks, four are statesmen,
one is a bookkeeper and one a school teacher,
The verdict of conviction is found, not on
the ground that all th 9 prisoners were guilty
of throwing the bombs which wrought the
deadly massacre in the ranks of the Chicago
police, but that all concerned in the conspir-
aoy as abettors or advisers of murder were
equally oulpAble with those who did the deed.
When, on Friday, the jury came into court
with their verdict but few persons were al
lowed in the courtroom beside the prisoners
and their immediate relatives. Policemen
were stationed in all parts of the room, cor,
don of police surrounded the building, and
every necessary preoaution was taken to pre-
vent demonstration or outbreak in the pris.
onsrs favor. The verdict was received quiet
ly by the condemned men, but outside great
shout went up from the waiting throng.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
uh Your Duty 60 DoIt

The PhHuix repeats its plea to the Re-
to drop personal and fsctional quarrels this
year and work unitedly to secure the election
to the legislature of men who are right and
absolutely reliable on all the vital questions
which will come up for consideration. II in
any town there are men WHO think they
properly appreciated, or who have jealous
grudge against some man who is in the line
of preferment, let them drop all such claims
and smother all such grudges for this year in
an earnest and patriotic purpose to unite their
party and make sure of the election OF
representative who is an avowed supporter of
Mr. Edmunds, who will intelligently favor
railroad commission, and who will refuse the
tender of free pass from anybody. There
should be no apathy in any town. The men
who hold themselves to be responsible citi-
zens and true Republicans should be wide
awake from this time on and take an active,
living interest in the issues of the September
election. Any division or disaffection among
Republicans will be seized upon by the Dem
ocrats and the opponents of Mr.. Edmunds to
carry the day in their favor. Danger may
lurk where least suspected. 1t is known that
paid emmissaries are putting in their sly
work against Mr. Edmunds in several coun-
ties of the state. Look out for such tactics
here, put over your personal fights and dis
agreements till two years hence, and send
your best man to the legislature.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

Sensational facts are leaking out concern
ing the social morals of the late William
Gray, Jr, the Boston defaulter and suicide.
There are several women in the case, and
certain members of his family have for some
time known of the scandal The facts did
not roach many persons outside until the
final exposure.
Proft ssor Calvin E. Stowe, husband Of
Harriet Beecher Stowe, died ON Sunday at
Hartford, Conn He was at one time pro
fessor of Biblical literature in Andover sem
mary, and previous to this held for II years
a similar position in Lane theological semin-
ary Cincinnati. He made several oontribu-
tons to critical literature on the Bible and
spent his life in quiet, studious pursuits. He
was ten years his wife's senior.
Over GOO delegates, some of them women,
and representing every county in the state,
attended the Pennsylvania state prohibition
convention held at Harrisburg on Wednesday
The Ohio and Iowa Republicans held state
conventions on Wednesday. Neither state
elects governor this year, but only score
tary of state and minor officers.
Four of the nominees of the Rutland coun
ty prohibitionists have already declined with
thanks,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
senator Morr,II,. Letter.

There is not reading intelligent farmer
in Windham county, or for that matter, in
Vermont, who believes that Mr.. Edmunds
has ever been inimical to the interests of the
farmer, whether in regard to the oleomargar-
inc bill or on any other subject 1t is not
therefore, to convince anybody, but simply
as an interesting and valuable contribution
to the literature of this campaign that we
print Senator Morrills letter on our first page
to-day with the editorial comment and ex-
PLANTATION of the Free Press The letter is a
strong one, and is unqualified in its terms,
both as regards Mr.. Edmundss attitude to-
ward the oleomargarine bill and his relations
with the land grant railroads.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
THE BICYCLE MEET.


THE BRATTLEBoRo boys PLANNING FOR A GOOD
TIME ON THE PARK NEXT THURSDAY LIST OF
RACES AND PRIZES.
The committee of arrangements have
now all preparations completed for the third
annual tournament of the Vermont Wheel
club to be held at the old Windham county
park next Thursday afternoon. Aside from
the bicycle races attractions will be offered in
the way OF two professional foot races for
cash prizes, and Capt. f. T. Reid, OF the Yer
mont Wheel club, will give half-mile exhibit
ton ride on the unicyole for the purpose OF
establishing worlds amateur record, as II Is
not known that an amateur ever performed
that feat. Seats to accommodate 400 or 800
people have been erected, and before next
Thursday the track will be put in a condition
that will ensure exciting races and a good
time. The bike boys" have spared no pains
10 make this the greatest bicycling event ever
held in the state. The prizes for the races
are now on exhibition in Van Doom 4 Nor
ris's window. Interest naturally centres in
the two l.. A. W. state championship races,
and az Bratteboro has several riders who will
compete in both ii would not be strange if
both championships we're captured by Brat
tleboro boys. The following is tho list OF
races and the prizes for each event
/. 8 mile club championship. Chds medal, SOS
Open only to members Of the Vermont Wheel club
D. l mile novice Open. lst, oil painting IS, Clapp
h Jones. aud, silver vase, So, Randall Clapp.
3. One-han mile l.. A. W. state championship
LIST, gold medal, s25 Vt. Wheel club. and, silk
brella, SO, f. A. Whitney Co.
A. 100 yards foot race professionally ls So; 2d, 49,
8. 2 mile handicap Open, LIST, ball pedals, $40,
Pope Mfg Co. and, travelling bag, So, Pratt, Wright
Co. 3d. bicycle shoes, 81. 81, Durham Brothers.
6. mile l.. A, W. state championship. LIST, gold
medal, S25, VI. Wheel club. aud, hub lamp king Of
the road, $3.50, Stoddard, Lowering Co.
Z. mile lap open. 1st, ball pedals, $40,
Overman Wheel Co. end, fishing rod, IS, Geo. A.
Briggs Co. 3d. box cigars, 81 +. L. Batchelder Co.
g. Onehalf mile foot race professionally LIST, g..
aud, SO.
0. l mile open. lst bronze clock, SIS, Ranger 4
Thompson. 2nd silver vase, sc so, Van Doom h
Morris. Sd carver aud fork, s. CT. Thompson Co.
10. l mile consolation. lst silk umbrella, 50, Ed
wards Lils, 3D. Travellers accident policy, 50, Cud-
worth Chds.
The races will be governed by l., A. W.
rules. The entrance fee to each event Is 30
cents, aud eutries must be made with o. A,
Marshall on or before Aug. 80.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
U. s. DHSTRICT COURT.
Way Term at Wind."r.


WINDSOR. Vt, Aug 2G, 1856
The U. s. circuit and district courts were
opened here on Tuesday, Aug "a, Hon. Hoyt
II. Wheeler, district judge, presiding. Yes
terday the grand jury completed their labors,
returning three true bills, and were di.-
charged with the thanks OF the court The
trial OF tue case WIN. W. Henry, U. s. mar
shal, vs. +. A. S1wles of St Adams was
begun and will be finished today. This is
an action of trover to recover $4,000 in cur
rency which we're attached by the marshal
on process United States w. Albert Sowle4
and receipted for by the defendant in this
suit On the conclusion OF the case on trial
the case of the United States Va. Frank Lib
by will be- the next business in order. This
respondent il to be tried the second time on
a charge of putting in false affidavit in a
claim for pension, having been once tried at
the February term at Burlington and the jury
not agreeing The court will last all the
week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
The Cause OfIt.

A Vermouter, proud of his state, its history
and its men, has to cudgel his brain in order
to realize the fact that any considerable num-
Der of citizens are engaged in deliberate
attempt to break down the man who perhaps
more than any other has given the state hon
orable distinction. Mr. Edmunds, native of
the state, imbued with the very spirit of her
mountains, devoted to her interests, man
of the highest ability, of spotless integrity,
of long experience and far-reaching sagacity
as a statesman, who has conferred upon the
state nothing but benefits, is made the subject
of the vilest abuse that was ever poured out
upon any Vermonter and for what?
That the Democrats should oppose him is
not surprising because for quarter of a CEN
fury he has opposed their party and what it
represents but why this attack by faction
of Republicans He has always been an
earnest, even radical, leader of his party,
mapping its course, outlining it's policy, and
seeking always TO conduct it to a higher
plane. Until two years ago pride of him fill
ed every heart praise of him was on every
tongue. Since then the senator has not
changed, nor has anybody's real opinion OF
him changed; but we approach an election,
and another man wants his place. 1t is east
| ly traceable to that, and some of the Smith
advocates are now bold enough to admit it,
Republicans, can You doubt that the best
interests of the state demand Mr.. Eimunds y
J r. election .?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

From the Burlington Free Press
The name of the utterly reckless and un
scrupulous slanderer and fal-iier, who has
been brought to Vermont by somebody's
money, or has been sent to Vermont 10y the
money Of Jay Gould and the great monopo-
lies to traduce and Willy a man whom all
Vermonters have held 10 high honor for
quarter of century, is Carson Lake VIII
the Rutland Telegram or some one else in.
form us il this is the G rson Lake who WAS
at one time not many years ago, clerk or
secretary of the Republican state committee
of Ohio, and was discharged 10y that commit
tee for gross and shameless betrayal of trusts
committed to him? When this question is
answered We may have some more questions
to ask about a man that we have heard of,
who while in the employ, as clerk, of Re-
publican national committee was 1T the same
time tho paid spy and informer of a Demo.
cratic committee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

A West Virginia woman has written to
Mrs. Cleveland, asking whether she (the in
quirer) would do well to join the Good Temp.
lars and sign the pledge. Mrs. Cleveland ae-
cepts the position OF mother of the people
very gracously, and her letter of advice ia
published, its import being expressed in the
sentence, 1T ia certain you can do no harm
by casting your lot on the side of temper
anee, and you may do much good.
Lieut.. HEM of the GalRtea has challenged
any American yacht to II race around the Bsr.
mudas. He wishes to test the comparative
sea-worthiness of the typical American and
English vessel, as would be shown by regu-
lar ocean voyage.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

largo business required Of II and mako il
safe against further accidents. THIS done 1t
may BIZ the purpose Of the management to
arrive at an amioable understanding with the
New London Northern company as TO how
the expense shall be borne, and as a result wo
sball have a road far better than before por
haps the running time can then be qulckened
10 EQUAL good average hand car tune. For
the present, We say, II IL only fair or g'n r
Gus to put this construction on their delay 10
act. II it proves to be wrong one the way
to active measures is open.
what Mr. Hobart says.
This morning, in order to set the whole
matter at rest, II possible, we sent despatch
TO General Manager II )5art asking him II
The Phmnix could announce to-day when tho
break would be- repaired aud traffic resumed.
This afternoon we have a reply which reads
ST ALBANs, Aug p,
at is impossible to determine at the pres
ent moment what we shall do.
j. w. HOBART"
This reply certainly does not help mater
ally to illuminate tho subject
This afternoon a story gained currency that
the Central Vermont had thrown mp its lease,
and that Mr. Brooks had been no Informed.
There IL no truth IN the atOry. Mr.. Brooks
has had no information whatever further
than we have stated. 1t il true, however.
that the trcstla timber spoken OF has been RS
loaded this afternoon ready for shipment
back to 81. Albans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
N fame,

There has been desire expressed by
many TO have the cemetery funds in the bank
lAlh Out In much needed repairs in that neg
leeted spot the village cemetery.
The funeral of }. J. Green was largely
altthued last Friday afternoon at the Oongro
gational church. Rev. Nc Barber of VII
Evansville OBLIGATED, preaching from the text,
"As we have borne the image of the earthly,
we shall also bear the image of the heaven
~. Auusion was made to the number pres
ent AZ indicating the general respect in which
tue decreased was held. Floral decorations
were more profuse than at any funeral ser
vice since that OF Miss Mary Birohard, who
was victim of the Ashtabnla disaster. The
railroad horror by which NJ. Green met Li1
death caused universal sadness and depress
ION mere, aud not only is our loss deeply felt
nov, hut we shall continue TO greatly miss,
IA time goes on, Que who was 30 Identified
with many public interests. At the funeral
1t was generally noted that the features Of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
So Much the Worse Because They are
Foreigner
From The New York Tlmes.I

FROM tue New YORK Ilmes.l
The crime of these men the Chicago an
Archists is in itself SO atrocious that it can
hardly be aggravated by any of its circum-
stances. Yet it is aggravated by the fact that
they are foreigners man who is caught
plotting to blow up his king, or to burn the
goods of the nearest capitalists, may say that
he had no choice as to the place of his birth,
and that finding the social condition of his ma
tive country intoerable he had felt himself
compelled to undertake the reform of it by
dynamite. A man who of his own choice
takes up residence in a foreign country and
abuses its hospitality by plotting against its
government and its social organization can
offer no such plea. His impudonce and his
ingratitude add blacker shade even to will
full murder
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
ENGINEER BoIIER's AFFIDAVIT.


Alfred p. Boiler, civil engineer, residing in East
Orange, state of New Jersey, aud doing business in
the city of New York, deposes and says:
That he is a practical railroad bridge engineer and
contractor, having had large and varied experience
in designing and constructing works Of that charac
ter. That in the year 1879 he was employed by the
contracting firm of O. f. DAniorth Il Co.. Of the city
of New York. to make the necessary strain sheets aud
plans with bills Of material for a combination bridge
of wood and iron to be built by said firm over West
River near Brattleboro. Vermont for the Brateb0rO
Whitehall Railroad Co. That the carrying capacity
of said bridge was TO be one thousand pounds per
lnea foot of live load, and no more, and the TO
be 26 feet, out to out. That in pursuance of these
instructions he made the necessary computations aud
drawings. and furnished the same to the said Dan
forth Co., which plans he understood were sub
mtted by said Danforth Co. to the engineer of the
said railroad, by whom they approved. That the
wrought iron was manufactured by the Keystone
Bridge Co., of Pittshurg, Pa, q concern OF world
wide reputation for excellence of their workmanship.
That at the solicitation of said Danforth Co he
made visit to Pittsburg to examine the work done by
the Keystone Bridge Company aud believes 1t all to be
put up to the best standard OF quality and workman
ship.
That the failure of said bridge could only be due to
overoading, assuming that II was maintained In good
That the elastic limit of the iron was about 25 900
lbs. per So inch, and under its intended loading could
not have been strained over 10 OOQ lbs per 50 inch at
any point yielding factor OF safety of ~ when
referred TO this limit about g. when referred to the
ultimate parting strength of the iron, about $4,000
That he has understood that much additional timber
WAS added to the flooring system, which added CORE
spondngy to the dead load apart from any Increased
loading due TO heavier service than the bridge
was Intended to carry, to which he understands the
bridge has been subjected. That wrought iron will
Withstand heavier strain for time than that
amounting to about half its elastic limit value, but
numerous experiments go TO show that this over
straining cannot be done with impuny, and that Il Is
only matter Of a sufficient number OF repeated ap-
plications before rupture would ensue.
sworn to before me this 23d day of August. 1886.
r. E. VAN AUkEN, Notary Public,
ALE. P. BOILER.
Cert. filed N. Y. Co., Kings Co., NY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27
Local Intelligence,
meteorological Record.
WEEK Ending THURSDAY EvESiSG, AUG. 20, 1856
Annnnncan,anta.

Call tomorrow and look at my Dakota and Kansas
per cent tgages. II. MANN, H., Williston Blk,
from 10 to o'clock
We notice that q. d. Odcll nursery agent, is once
more in town. Have your list for trees, shrubs,
vines, etc, all ready he will stay but few days.
Dr. Post has removed his dental office to rooms over
G. f. Thompson Co.'s store, williston block, where
he will be pleased to his numerous patrons and all
who may wish to consult experienced aud success
full dentist.
Picture frames in great variety at A. +. wider's.
ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING at Clapp Jones's.
Before you travel, secure through Cndworth n
Chlds travellers accident ticket for only % cents
day. giving $4,000 to your family in event Of death aud
$40 per week for injuries Yearly policies In proper
ton.
Stretchers and for paintings at .Wilders.
THoRNs HOP AND BURDooK ToNIc-A safe and
sure remedy for sick headache.
PrcrUpE FRAMES are cheap at Clapp Joness.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

There is evidence that the friends Of the pris-
onors meant to use more dynamite II the YER
dict WAS for conviction, but the presence Of
the police in large numbers and Of a crowd
filled with bitter feeling against the bomb
deferred them.
The verdict is fatal blow at the anarchists,
their ideas, methods and schemes in this coun-
try. II teaches them that America, with all
its freedom does not afford freedom for muir
derers 10 do their cowardly work unpublished,
or for criminals from another land to plot Sc
dition against our whole social fabric. II Ia
a significant fact that OF the eight prisoners
only one, Parsons, is an American the other
seven are Germans.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

Most OF the wells and streams are very
low, while the promised rain has not come IN
sufficient quantity TO do any good
w. J. Jennings has been here for several
days, looking after case Of trespass on his
mountain land.
There are ~ scholars in the village
school.
H. F. Duane and A. p. Graham had lot
Of chair stock on the train that went through
the bridge at Brattleboro last W, Elk, and Jonas
Hill case OF eggs Mr.. Duane's chtir stock
went through the trestle without injury
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

- On Wednesday tvoning of last week Mrs
IT, ID. Walker, secretary of tho state W. CT
U. Of Rhode Island lectured on temperance
here and organized union of nine MEMBER
The union held its first meeting with Mrs. F.
Il, Mann on Wednesday.
A picnic party of 100 persons went from
here to Ray pond on Tu sday, and very
pleasant time is reported
Mrs. Cook OF Brattleboro is visiting her
sister, Mr.. Llurana Walker j. b. DAvis's
brother Albert, from Ontario, Can, stopped
here few days.
Jad johnson is driving stage while Mr.
Cooley ID laid up with lame arm. the result
OF the accident on the narrow-gauge railroad
last week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-08-27

:
Then he Senator Frye gave another eau,
for Blaine's defeat THE detection OF the pro-
hibitionists, some of the leaders of whom lie
said deliberately are "unbushng, impudent
scoundrels, who are helped by the Democratic
party to defeat the Republican party" Wheth
or this is true or not, we question its wisdom.
If the Republican party would win next time,
it must cease calling names, come up to its
old time high standards, merit the confidence
of the best men, and thus make it Impossible
for bad men in shining garments to mislesd
any considerable number.