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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

From the Washington News.l
The country will be glad to learn that Hon.
Justin S, Morrill, who has been dangerously
IN for several days, is 80 far couvslescent
that hopes are now entertained for his rapid
and complete recovery. II Mr.. Morrill, lives
to complete his present trim in tho United
States Senate, he will have the honor Of be.
ing longer in continuous service in Congress
than any other man in the history Of the gov
eminent. He was elected to the 3fth Con
gress assumed his seat therein March 4, 1853
and was returned by an appreciative and
grateful constituency to the Both, Both, 18th,
3Sth, 39th Congresses and was then promoted
to the Senate, in which he took his seat
March T. 1867. remarkable fact and one
which we believe cannot be PARALLEL in the
history of any legislative holy, is that, since
first entering Congress, until his present ILL
ness, he has been absent from his seat but
one day, aud that on account of sickness,
and that he has never missed n committee
meeting. During his more than thirty years
service he has always commanded the respect
and confidence of his colleagues in both
branches of Congress, while his wise coun'
sells and advice have been often sought and
generally followed by successive administra-
tons. More than once Mr.. Morrill, has been
rendered and urged to accept cabinet posi-
| ton, which he declined, preferrng to repre-
sent his people in the legislative branch of
the government It il another remarkable
fact, and one of which the people of his state
and the country may we'll be proud, that
through a legislative experience of a third oil
a century-during much of which time he has
been at the head of the two most important
committees on ways and means in the HOUSE
and of finance in the Senate his reputation
for purity of personal character and ina-xibl,
official integrity has never been assailed by
even the whispered breath of rumor He re
marked to friend who sat by his bedside
a few minutes this morning, that while lyinl
as he supposed under the wing of the shadow
Of death, it was a comforting reflection Il
him that in all his public life he had neve
acted with nsincerity, made the speech of
demagogue or advocated or opposed meas
ure that did not receive the sanction OF hi
Judgment and the approval of his Coincidence
We Re jooe that his life is spared to the ma
ton 1t is misfortune to humanity tina
such men should die or grow old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
Nearby Massachusetts. Note.
A BOY DROWNED AT NoRTHr1E1D.

"A peculiarly sad drowning accident re-
moved from one of North6eld's best families
a bright boy of II years Monday afternoon.
In company with other boys. Gleason, only
son of Isaac Nation, was bathing in the
Connecticut, and, venturing too far from
shore, sank from sight and was missed by his
companions too late for recovery. His body
was found in half hour, but could not be
revived.
George Forbush, aged 80, brakeman on
the Fitehburg road, was killed near East Deer
field Tuesday afternoon. Hs was running on
a special freight and made a misstep as he
was stepping from a car to the engine tender
for the purpose of making a switch, falling
between the cars His body was cut nearly
in two The body was sent to Fitohburg,
where he has a wife and two children.
Willie Thompson of Athol, aged Il, on
Monday evening picked up a cannon fire
cracker which apparently was not on fire, but
which proved to be just ready to burst, and
bad his hand blown of.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

dav. There we're seven starters, and at the
close the men we're all close together. Rob.
inson OF this place won, with H4ckett OF
Hinsdale scarcely foot behind. The prizes
were SO and 81. The time was about ll3
seconds.
The base ball game between the Brattleboro
and Hnsdae teams for $25 was easily won
by the latter by score OF q TO u. me
Brattleboro club had had no practice, and TINS
was plainly evident from the way they played,
their fielding being esp, cially weak, alhouBn
there we're some individual plays that formed
redeeming features for that side. Tue hins-
dales played a steady game throughout, the
good work Of Murphy and Young being o.
pecally noticeable.
The Fireworks.
The evenings display Of fireworks began
at O'Clock under the charge OF W. IL. Onlld5
and E. G. Frost. Unfortunately considera-
BILE part OF the fireworks ordered, including
all the water pieces, had failed TO arrive pu'
the display consisting Of rockets, ire bal
looms, roman candles, pinwheels, serpents,
b ,ngal lights, flower pots, etc, was very
creditable, and the spot chosen for the exhi-
btion, at the head OF the island opposite the
village was such az TO give the best possible
eTect-the dark mountain In the background
with it's echoes, and the river in the tore'
ground with it's reflections, adding greatly &c
the brillianoy and charm OF the display a.
witnessed from the grounds and buildings on
the river bank. The bands gave some OF theii
choicest selections on the occasion and the
display closed at $3.50 with huge bonfire
Several fine private displays were made our
! ing the evening in different parts OF the VII
lARe.
| No little credit Is due to the members o
the committees in charge Of the proceeding
for the generally efficient and successful man
ner 10 which the days program was carried
out, and il is creditable to the town that TN
occasion was characterized by no little drunk
enness and disturbance, no arrest haVlnI
been made during the day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
West BrattIeboro.

The measles are stu marching on in this
part Of the town.
The Congregational society now hold
their services in the seminary chapel.
Mr. and Mrs. Mcpherson Of New York
are making their usual summer visit at Mrs.
Richardson's.
Prof. Draper Of Washington arrived at
Jerome Wards on Tuesday, coming portion
of the distance on his BICYCLE.
The ladies OF the Congregational society
last evening gave the first OF a series of ice
cream parties on the seminary Rrounl-,
which will probably be held Thursday even
ings through July aud August.
The funeral of Mrs C4lista Fox, Of viii
mington, is to be held to day at the residence
OF her sister, Mrs Sibrina Miller.
There is prospect Of having an evening
mail again at last
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

stone has suffered a defeat at the polls that
s, that the combined Gladstonian and Par
nellite vote will not outnumber that Of tho
Conservative and Unionist. But even II this
should be so, 1t would still be matter of
doubt whether Lord Salisbury would again be
able to form stable government. It will be
remembered that last year the opening Of
Parliament revealed that what had been sup
posed to be a conservative victory had really
been A defeat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
western Crop Prospects.

The Farmers Review of Chicago has de-
tailed reports from the spring wheatgrowing
states and news of the actual result from the
winter wheat harvesting, which indicates that
the original estimates as to the probable yield
will not be realized. The actual injury to
the crop in Minnesota is already serious
while the average Of the reports from Dakota,
Nebraska, Wisconsin and Iowa indicate that
many sections have felt the blight and that
the average yield has been considerably les
sened. Both the oat and fax crops have suf-
fered severely from the prolonged drouth in
the Northwest and the yield Of oats will be
short of the average. Rains have delayed
harvesting and caused some injury in ~
counties of Illinois which return reports as
to the actual results of the wheat harvest
the yield has varied from : to Is bushels to
the acre. The range of the wheat yield is
from 10 to Is bushels. Reports from II
counties of Minnesota indicate that the pros
ent wheat outlook does not promise to exceed
one-half to three fourth of an average where
the full effects Of the drouth have been felt
The reports from Indiana show that the
wheat harvested is of excellent quality,
though the yield will fall short of an average
crop. The need of rain for all the growing
crops is indicated throughout Wisconsin anc
in some parts of Dakota.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The third army coprs held reunion on the
Gettysburg battlefield July I'd, when Gen.
Sickles delivered an Grafton indicating the
part taken by his corps in the second day g
fight. Monuments were dedicated by New
Hampshire and Rhode Island regiments. Gen.
Sickes proposes a reunion of the armies of
the Potomac and Northern Virginia. Should
such an event take place it will be the most
noteworthy gathering of the blue and gray in
peace that the country has yet seen. Gen.
Sickles talked it over with Gems. Longstreet
and McLaws, and the project has their cordial
annrOval
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
GRAFTON.

The village schools closed last Friday
Mrs. A. II. Tufts of Sioux Falls OAK, is
visiting Mrs, l. NJ Clarke.
The new bell for the Cougr eational
enuren has been placed in position, and will
De rung daily at ~ NJ. and . p. NJ
The Woodstock Baptist ministerial con
ference meets with the church here Ne xt Mon
day and Tuesday.
Three persons were baptiz in the *
tons river last Sunday by the Baptist pastor,
and one in Frelch's pond by tue Oongrega-
tional pastor.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

markable. as no special pains has been taken
to prevent the children from having them.
CONCERT AND FIREWORKS.
The next concert Of the First Regiment
band will be given next Tuesday evening At
the Common, at which time and place the 60
pieces Of fireworks that did not reach here
for Mondays celebration will be set OF, com
mencing at $50 sharp. Following is the mu-
steal program
/. March, "Monarch." Seinhagen
T. Overture, "BrOnze Horse" Auber
B. Tuba Solo, THUNDER Polka" Reed
J. -. ROCKERFELLOw.
T. Pilgrims Chorus. Tannhausser
o. Selection from "Stradella." Flotow
g. Caprice, 1.-THE Hunting Scene" BuccolOHsi
description; The morning breaks calm aud peace
full, and the huntsmen prepare for the chase
sounds the merry blast aud, the parties Joining
the road is alive with horsemen singing rally
Hol" After the death Of the game, the return
home.
2. Finale, "Fying Yankee" Robinson
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The failure of the House to override the
Presidents veto of the Dss Moines Valley
Land bill by Democratic votes is said to have
made the Iowa Democrats very angry. The
bill was designed to give settlers titles to
land which they obtained from the state, but
which are claimed by New York syndicate.
The Presidents veto of the bill is regarded
as very unfortunate for a large class of peo-
pie who settled the lands years ago. The
veto and the sustaining of it in the House is
regarded by western Democrats as a grav Q
mistake
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The prohibitionists are to hold oonven-
ton for the nomination of state officers at
Burlington on the 21st inst. j. B. Finch,
chairman of the national prohibitory commit
tee, is expected to be present aud to address
the convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

Judgment and cobGue onr recommendation 10 the
controlling circumstances, which W. hnd To be decid-
ediy different In every city or town from which We
have received communications. Where places have
good source Of water supply they depend on the uso
Of hydrauts as means OF eftugniHhng hres ahd are
thus enabled 10 maintain PAID departments organized
aa hose companies at comparatively nominal cost.
MANY Of these cities and villages own stcamers but they
are rarely used being kept IN reserve In case Of need
We filv beieye that In reducing the number Of men
from iG7 10 10 aud adopting UNIFORM system vt rules
and regulations for controlling the members, paying
them enough to make II some object to belong tu tue
are department, drawing the steamers with horses the
organizing Of hose company to use the hydrantS aud
carry additional hoss for the use oi steamers Will n-
crease the efficiency and lessen tue rates Of insurance
enough to more than Offset the increase IN cost.
An arrangement with Il. b. S'Ockwell eau be made
whereby Of horses that are kept nights near
v in the rear OF the steamer house eau be used to
draw the machines TO aud from hrea respond Ia all
alarms both day aud night, aud carry coal to supply
the steamers when working ut res at the low cost Of
s20 per year Mr.. stockwe II ready TO guarantee that
one pair Of horses during the day shall not be outside
the village limH, and generally within short distance
of the engine house. Only one steamer and one bose
GA RI need respond al once to alarm Of hre IN the
skrts Of the village both being rugged they be
drawn by horses or men. Ia case Of hre near the
eteamer house, where they could take water from
Wnetstone brook they could be drawn by men often
times without hitching the horses.
The salaries Of the members Of the 70 men organ
ICED ~ we recommend amounts to Si720 per year,
the expense OF horses geo. the estimaed expense Of
rigging the apparatus for horses, putting the sleeping
rooms In shape procuring badges and printing by
laws, a sum not exceeding $3.50.
The expense Of the FIRE department az now organ
lied for salaries paid by the village To the engineers
about s4l5. Tbis added TO the dollar voted lG7 meu
| makes s6l2 Add to this the amount Of the poll hn
abated by the town, and the increase Of expense un
| der the paid system II about $500.
The committee would recommend that where com
paues are called out for extra service, such as hul
or emptying reservoirs, etc, that only sqihcien
hest advantage aud their pay for such work not to
/ Nttu 90 ''ti'" ~ '''''''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The Pennsylvania Republican State Con-
vention held at Harrisburg, on Wednesday Of
last week. nominated Gen. James A. Beaver
for Governor, and Senator Davies for Lieu
tenant. Governor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

OF three Anarchists convicted at Milwaukee
last Saturday, one had been in the country
but short time, and two were unable to
speak word OF English. Yet these are the
men who try to dictate to American working
men where they shall work and what they
shall get for it, and to employers whom they
shall employ and what they shall pay them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The New York Herald pointedly suggests
that President Cleveland stop vetong pension
bills long enough to get him new Attorney
General
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

I'll re will be no preaching at the Metho.
dist church next Sunday, the pastor having
been called away by the death of a relative
in the north part of the state
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The Republicans of the first congressional
district did the proper thing last week in
unanimously re-nominating Mr.. Stewart.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
VILLAGE MEETING

ADJOURNED AGAIN TO NEXT MONDAY EVENING,
WHEN THERE OUGHT TO BE FULL ATTEND
AHCR.
In consequence of the extreme heat and
consequent light attendance, and the lack Of
q general understanding concerning the bust
ness to be transacted at the Ad journed village
meeting held Tuesday evening" no business was
transacted further than to listen to the report
Of the committee charged with the duty OF
considering the matter OF organ 'zing paid
fire department. D. E. Tasksr, for the com.
mittee, presented q report in writing favor
ing the adoption of paid department in place
of the present volunteer system, and embody-
ing plan which it was thought would prove
practical in operation and acceptable to all
the interests involved. After the reading of
the report Col. j. j. Estey moved that, mas
much as the matter before the meeting was
of much Importance and demanded time for
consideration and discussion by all interested,
the clerk be instructed to have the committed
report published in the village newspapers of
this week and notices printed, and that the
whole subject be left for consideration at an
adjourned meeting to be held next Monday
evening, July ~, at 1870 P. NJ. Col. Estey 3
motion was adopted and the meeting adjourn.
ed. Below we give the committees report
Report Of Committee on paid Fire De-
parGme1t.
The committee to whom was referred the subject of
paid hre department, aud ordered to report plan
Of organization aud rules for governing the same
would respectfully submit the following as their re-
port:
LIST. We recommend the dishanding OF the FIRE de-
partment organized, aud the Organization Of
paid re department TO consist OF rs members officer
ed, apportioned and paid as follows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

Russia's course in the East is causing much
anxiety, and war between Russia and Aus
tria is said to be imminent.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The call is out for the Republican district
convention to be held at Montpelier August 4.
If any opposition to Gen. Circuit is in con-
temptation in any quarter, it has as yet failed
to come to the surface, and judging from the
present outlook he will be renominated by
reclamation, as he certainly deserves to be.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

Henry 5. Ward, who has been attending
medical lectures at Burlington, has returned
"A successful term of school in District
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
JULIUS J. ESTEY,
GEO. y. CROWELL,
j. G. HOWE,
d. y. TASKER,
j. II. HOLDEN.

As supplementary report the committee would
suggest aud personally approve Of the purchase BY
the village Of u Are e1tnguishers to be placed fol-
lows: on Cemetery Hl, on Western Avenue and
vicinity, aud IN Esteyvile each to be in charge OF
responsible person. who will agree to care for, Keep
10 order and in Of fire Ia their immediate neigh.
borhood them TO good an advantage az possible,
aud by doing will In many cases, your committee
believe be able to put ont what might be disastrous
fires before the IRE department arrives
We also recommend tue FIRE department be psid
semianuuay, on the let Of May and Let Of Novem-
Der; aud also recommend that the matter Of by
laws governing the department be left with the board
of engineers and fOremen Of companies after the
ganizitUu has been completed.
JULIUS J. ESTEY,
GEO. 4. CROWELL,
J. G. HOWE,
D 4. TASKER,
J. H. HOLDEN,
Committee on Paid Fire Dept
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
GmIllnraI-
GuIITOrd Oensre,

Divine service on next Sunday at Christ
church, at 2;3O o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
nErUnLIoAN COUNTY TICKET.

For Senator'S,
A. N. SWAIN Of Rockingham,
e. w, STODDARD Of Brattleboro.
For ssisidnt Judges,
r. W. CLARKE Of Brattleboro,
T.. =. WALKER Of Grafton.
For States Attorney,
HOSEA MANN, JR., Of Wilmington.
For Sheriff,
J. II. KIDDER OF Wilmington.
For High Baih6,
GEORGE s. FOSTER of Putney.
For Probate Judges,
ROYALL TYLER Of Brattleboro,
LEVANT NJ. READ of Rockingham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The assistant dairy commissioner of New
York has forwarded to Washington ten sam.
pies of oleomargarine and butterine, such as
were selling at various points in the state for
from 20 to SO cents pound. The chemist
of the agricultural bureau, to whom they
were sent for examination, reports that they
all contained the caseine of butter in decom-
position and we're unfit for human food, al
though they had been on sale as genuine but.
ter There is little doubt that the Senate
will pass the House bill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

"ThAt tired feeling" from which you suffer so much,
particularly In the morning, is entirely thrown OF by
Hoods sarsAparillA.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
Tbt Uermont 9Benit,
BRATTLEBOROi
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 1886.
nEPUDLICAN STATE TICEEr.

For G0UerhOr,
EBENEzER J. oRMsBEE OF Brandon.
For lieutenant Governor,
LEVI X. FULLER OF Brattleboro.
For Secretary Of State
CHARLES W. PORTER Of Montpelier
For Treasurer,
WILLIAM II. DU BOTS OF Randolph.
For Auditor Of accounts
L. HENRY POWELL of Richford.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09

The first application in this country of
Pasteur's rabbit virus for the prevention Of
hydrophobia took place Monday in New York
at the Carnegie laboratory, DIR. Valentine
Mott operating. Harold Newell, seven years
old, son of DIR. j. G. Newell of Jersey City,
was the patient; he was bitten June "a, by a
pet dog, who according to Drs. Newell and
Mott, was surely afflicted with rabies DIR.
Newell signed declaration taking upon him
self all the responsibility. The result of the
treatment will be awaited with deep interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
NOTES PROM pIsTRIor NO. G.

Prayer meetings are held on Tuesday
evenings led by members of the Y. NJ. @. A..
and are both interesting and profitable aud
quite well attended.
Farmers are very busy securing the hay
crop.
Tho measles have only visited three fam
lilies in this district, which seems rather re-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-07-09
TNDEPENDENOE OAR.


- Brattleboros unpretentious celebration
of the "Glorious Fourth, though gotten up
at brief notice and not without its shortcom-
ings. proved GU the whole a very successful
and satisfactory demonstration.
The boys began their noise at the usual I'M
reasonable hour, and with bonhres, firing of
cannon, footing Of horns, ringing of the
church bells, etc, made hideous the small
hours of the early morning. Fuller battery
fired national salutes at sunrise, noon and
sunset. The morning trains brought con
siderable, though not a large number Of peo
pie from the towns of the West River valley,
from Bellows Falls and intervening points,
and from Hinsdale. N. II and places to the
south, while other neighboring towns furnish
ed a respectable quota. The crowd in attend
auce upon the DAYS proceedings probabl,
numbered from 1000 to 5000.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-07-19
INDIAN POLITICS.
The Canvass in the ChoCtaw and
Chickasaw Nations.

Chickasaw Nations.
AToKA, l. T., July 16.-Political affairs
in the ChOctaw and Chickasaw nations
are to-day attracting considerable atten-
ton. Col. Jack McCurtain was Governor
of the ChOctaws from 1880 TO 1884, when
he was succeeded by his brother, Edmund
McCurtain. Until recently there has
been no opposition to the McCurtain party.
Thomson Mckinney is the McCurtain
candidate and b. +. Smallwood is his OPP
pOnent. The race will be close, especial.
ly among the Indians proper. The freed
men originally owned by the Choctaws
were adopted as citizens. There are
several thousands of these, and they now
have the right of franchise. Their
vote is anXiously sought by both parties,
with the chances to-day in favor of the
McCurtain party. The freedmen hold the
balance Of power and will decide the con-
Monday IN August in the Chickasaw Ma
ton. These five candidates are in the
field for Governor: Wolf, Grey, Burris
Boyd and Byrd, with the chances to-day
in favor OF Grey. One Mosely
has dropped out OF the race. Mosely is
the present National uperntendent of
Schools, and up to Monday was a candi-
date for the Governorship. Mosely was
requested to resign by Gov. Wolf, who
declared that it was contrary to law for q
person to hold one office and be candi-
date for another at the same time. Under
such pressure coming from the present
| Governor, Mosely stepped aside.