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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
MINOR NOTES.

S nator and Mrs Morrill, gave last week
brilliant reception to MIR. and Mrs. W. d.
Howells
The President transmitted the annual re-
port of the civil service commission to Con
gress yesterday, and accompanied it with a
short message cordially approving the reform.
Hon. Ward Hunt, retired justice of the su-
preme court of the United States, died at
Utica, N. Y, his birthplace and home, on
Wednesday, aged rs.
Jefferson Davis has formally accepted the
invitation of the committee of the Alabama
soldiers monument association to visit Mont
gomery and deliver an address in behalf of
the proposed monument His promised APP
pearance there creates unusual interest from
the fact that it was at Montgomery that he
took the oath as president Of the oouiederacy.
Sometime before the failure of the firm of
Grant a. Ward, Mrs. Gen. Grants sister, Mrs.
Corbin of Nsw York, entrusted Col. Grant
with S25, 900, which he invested with the
firm without her knowledge. Whsu the
crash came Gen. Grant, 10 looking over the
accounts discovered that the firm owed Mrs.
Corbin that amount. As he was preparing
for the end, he charged his family to pay all
debts caused by his unfortunate connection
with Ward. day or two ago Mrs Grant
sent certified check for $25, 900 to Mrs.
Corbn from the proceeds of the sales of the
Generals Memoirs.
The Woodstock Standard celebrated its
3ith birthday last week. The paper gives
evidence of being in the prime of vigorous
manhood, and has never been so bright
newsy and outspoken as it is to-day
The exposure of Alderman Jaehne of New
York was due entirely to one public spirited
woman, Mrs. Hamilton, whose silver was
stolen and melted in Jaehnes place She
was willing to brave notoriety for the sake of
doing her duty, and placed in the hands of
the senate investigating committee the story
of the disappearance of her silver in the
shop of Jaehne. BY this means the public
first became aware that one of New York
aldermen was fence, and from this fol-
lowed Jaehne's confession and arres. as a
party to the Broadway franchise bribery.
Mrs. Phelps, wife of the United States
Minister, attracted attention at Queen Veto
ria's drawing room on Monday by the taste
and elegance of her attire. She wore a skirt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
A Teat Case.

Secretary Manning decided not to furnish the Sem
ate with the charges against Collector Wells OF Bur
hngton, Vt, although according 10 Senator Culquit =
hypothesis in debate this afternoon Mr. Edmunds
could see them by going up to the treasury depart
ment. 1t ia not denied that charges are e against
Wells, and that upon them be was removed to make
way for b. b. Smalley. Mr. Edmunds did not indi-
cate in secret session this afternoon what he
VIII pursue but he has arranged with Senator Frye,
who has the nomination referred to him, that nothing
shall be done at ,-SpriHpHsh EryUbiicIH de-
spdtch, March 23d.
Probably the Democrats will call this
boarding the lion in his den, for it is a trial
case brought at Mr.. L imundss own door in
Burlington. It is one which raises the direct
question of right aud wrong aside from any
issue of constitutional or political right OF
privilege. The administration says that Gen
Wells was removed for cause" and the
question is whether he and the Senate have
right to know what the cause" was. II
is question which it doesn't take a plain
honest minded man long to decide
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

From the st. Johnsbury Caedouau1
The Messenger gives prominence to Judge
POland's views on the issue between the Pres
ident and the Senate. The Judge thinks the
Senate undoubtedly has the right to require
ths production Of all the papers on file ia the
departments relating to the removal and APP
pointment of federal officers, but questions
whether they are worth the price they are
likely to cost in time, etc. Speaking Of Sen
ator Edmunds motives in pushing the matter
Judge Poland gives expression to the views
be has long been understood to hold in rela-
ton to the Vermont Senator. Il is the old
story Of Elmunds's course in 1884 which has
"discredited him in Vermont There is
nothing new ia this or in the fact that Judge
Poland is sharply opposed to Elmundss re-
election. lie would himself probably, make
a much better successor Of Elmunds than
half dozen Gov. Smiths, but this year It il
Senator Elmuuds who, as a matter Of fact,
has not been as strong in this state for many
months as he il Ia. day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

The following extract from the Washington
correspondence of the New York World, date
of March "a, shows how the personal power
of Senator E1munds is estimat d on the Dem
ocratic side
was this afternoon unexpectedly enyened by a sharp
debate that brought the parties the discussion much
nearer 10 the real issue than they have been since
Senator Edmunds made the opening speech. The
discussion precpitated by the speech of Senator
Mitchell, twho said he would not be bound by the
ton Affirming that no combinations will be made in
suspension cases where papers are not furnished.l
Having been elected to the Senate by Democratic
votes, Mitchell felt it incumbent on him to do some
thing that would please his Democratic friends In
Oregon. His whole argument, however, was pre-
Dictated on an uuwarranted assumption OF what the
judiciary committee in the third oil its series Of
lutons proposed. At the conclusion of his speech be
was met by Mr., Hoar with explanation of what the
committee really intend aud he found his whole ar
gument turned by the proof of the ialsity OF his
premises. He cleared up all doubts on tue subject OF
his attitude and he also cleared away much Of the
glamour of oratory that has surrounded the question
since Tue Inception OF the discussion. he claimed
that ohciai papers on file were to be when neces
sary. That was all, aud it not for the President
or the head of one Of the departments to determine
for what they were to be used. Mr.. Bayards
previous part in the debate, arose to answer Mr.
Hoar. The Senator from Massachusetts handled him
as he would child, in spite Of the Interruptions OF
Senator Butler who came to the rescue Of his Demo-
cratic colleague Mr.. HOar In the short space about
hve minutes, made Mr.. Gray acknowledge that their
views the subject were, quibbing aside, cOinCiden
exactly. Senator Edmunda took hold of the Senator
from Delaware to convince him of his error in claim
lug for the President absolute power Of removal Mr.
kdmunds held him down to the strict definition Of
the English used by the President In his message to
the Senate and the greater the confusion Mr. Gray
the more pronounced the JUNCTION with which Mr. Ed
munds picked his argument to pieces. When the SEN
ate adjourned Senator Gray very red in the face
and Senator Edmunds leaning back in his chair,
! lent hilarity.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

Washington despatch to the Boston Journal.l
Hon. Luke Poland of Vermont, who has
been spending much of the winter here,
leaves tomorrow for Boston, where he will
remain some time before returning to Yer
mont. Being asked IA to the accuracy of the
reports which connect him with the next
nomination for governor in Vermont, he said :
They have a sort of civil service in Yer
mont nowadays about the nomination for
governor, which has been observed for q
good many years, and which it is not likely
will be disregarded now. 1t has become the
custom to nominate the Lieutenant governor
for promotion to first place, aud the lieuten-
ant governor now, Mr.. Ormsby of Brandon,
is an active candidate. l hear Mr.. Bachelor,
speaker of the last House, also aspires to be
governor, and that the competition between
these two gentlemen is quite animated. do
not think there is anything in what may have
been laid about me except newspaper talk"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
The Strikes.

Bradstreets weekly gives the number of
strikers in the United States on March I /, az
81, 600. In the fall of 1884, there were at
one time IL, 400 men on strike. Then il was
against proposed reduction now it is for
an advance of wages. Classifying the strik
ers, 1t Is found that the total of bituminous
coal miners is q ,4S0, against L 100 one year
aud quarter ago Of textile workers is 10, g.
$50, against $50, and of boot aud shoe EN-.
ployes, 4,075, against r, 600 in Deem Der,
1884. While the great nail strike west of the
Alleghanies has not ended, aud does not
promise success for the strikers, the mum.
Der resisting the mill owners is about 4, 600,
to very large extent for higher wages On
the Gould railroads there arc about 1000
strikers and sympathizsrs, among 30. 900
workmen, all told.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
GuiIfOrd Cen,r.

The ladies' circle will meet in their rooms
next Thursday afternoon.
Edward Shepardson has gone to Green
field to work at his trade.
Mrs. Mary W. Jacobs has returned from
a visit OF several weeks to her daughter, Mrs.
Chas. Ogden, in Newton Highlands, Mass.
Mrs. t. L. Pierce, from Weston, has
been visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. W. Par.
Mrs 3. l.. Hunt, who has been alarming
~ Ill with pneumonia at Brattleboro, is slowly
recovering. We hope she may soon be able
10 return TO her home in this village
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
Editor Greene Declares IHimseIf

7
Events OF the last ten days have emphasiz
ed the reasons given nine months ago for the
continuance of Senator L imunds in the Sen
ate. He is the Acknowledged leader Of the
Republican party in Congress, and it il a
leadership never exceeded in ability nor in
statesmanlike qualities. A man does not at
tain to such position in day it is the
fruit Of long years Of distinguished and faith
full service "He serves his party best who
serves his country best, and we shall render
our best service in r Getting Senator FL.
mnnds.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

AT the regular meeting Of the C Y. F. K.
L. held ct the parsonage last Saturday after
noon an autograph letter from Rev. Edward
Everett Hale was read, in which he gave the
society some of the notices Of noted per
sons, among them this from Edward Everett,
IF you want your secret kept, keep it :"
from Eli Thay-r, Personal presence rules
the world" He called attention particularly
TO the four notices Of the society
Look up and not down;
Look forward and not back;
Look out and not in;
Lend hand.
At the close Of the program two of the chill
dren were attired in the costumes OF Tamil
school girls they made their ''salaams, " aud
exhibited their first reader" money and
jewelry, while Mrs. Herrick described East
Indian manners and modes of dress.
The c. L S. G. continues to hold regular
and interesting meetings. The principal sub
ject, Roman and Italian history. will be flu
l1hed this evening" the circle meeting at Rev.
MIR. Herrick's
The Baptists will have sugar party at
their vestry this friday evening. AL are
invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
The way II wII Probably End.

TWltnInBIOu UtFIaIcu, MATCH u
Mr.. Morrill, this afternoon reported favorl-
bly, the nomination OF Collector Spear OF Yer.
mont, nominated for the internal revenue
office instead Of Maj Stearns. In this case,
rs in others, Mr.. Manning admitted that
politics was the cause of the change and as
that is all the vindication Stearns wants, the
fight ends. 1t looks now rs il the struggle
over good many other places will end tie
same way, as it is no secret that this is the
motive that has controlled nearly all the i'm
port INT removals in otiic - above the grade
known ~ clerical"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
We are not aIIIdiots.

from the Sprlngheld kepubIcan.I
But Mr. Smith cannot be elected. Mr.. En-
muuds can and will be reelected, for idiocy is
not rampant in the Green Mountain state,
Yet Mr. f imuudo' friends need not regard the
still hunt now in progress as insignificant, but
rather as Of more NONE ut than any open aud
public ii ght against the Senator could be.
The SmitLites of Vermont are the
workers in the dark, and they form mis-
chievous company, chiefly because they ope'
rate in secret
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

DE Lesseps has made public announcement
that in June or July, 1889, he will charter a
steamer, take his whole family, and, passing
through the Panama canal, return to France
by way of Suez. The chances are, however,
that his Panama canal bubble will have burst
and carried disaster to thousands Of his coun
trymen long before 1889 gets here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

The Senate debate on the issue between
that body and the President continues, but
in a dry. prosy fashion which adds nothing to
what was said in the first two or three days
10y the leaders who spoke on either side. A
vote on the adoption of the judiciary com
mittee's resolutions is hoped for early next
veek
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

The Emperor William celebrated his 90.h
birthday on Monday, and his subjects were
made happy by the announcement that the
occasion found him in excellent health Tel
egrams of congratulstion poured in upon
him from all parts of the world among them
one from the Pope expressing cordial wishes
for the continuance of prosperity to the En-
peror and his family.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

II you want security from three to Eve times loan,
call aud examine the real estate mortgages an sell
ing. II. MANN, IT., Agt. VI. Loan aud Trust Co.
EASTER CARDs-Clapp h Jones have larger stock
than usual.
The Fortnightly club will give a public entertain
ment at the Congregational chapel Tuesday evening,
March 80, at $50 O'Clock. General admission 20 cts.
There has been large reduction in price OF Amer
lean watches In the last 80 days have full stock
Of all makes aud will give my customers the beneht
Of this reduction. Call aud examine. +. A. Hun
BARD, Matchmaker. Personal attention given to all
work.
Frank L. Housh introduces novelty In calling
cards made Of genuine wood. Call at Clapp Jones
aud see samples.
FoR SALE-The house No. 10 Western avenue.
Excellently situated and convenient for one two
families Price, $500. Inquire at this office.
ARTISTIC PICTURE FRAMING at Clapp Jones's.
House rent at West Brattleboro for two families
or one. L. II srELLMAN.
House to reut-seven rooms !. n. Thorn.
THoRS's HOP AND BURDocK TONGA safe aud
sure remedy for sick headache.
PICTURE FRAMES are cheap at Clapp Jones's.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
z WRECKED oREGoN's MAIL.


&C. W. Bruce Of Brattleboro, who pretended 10
be q med cal student, arrested in this city yes
terday on the charge OF stealing q seal skin cap be-
longing TO c. W. Davis from the parlors Of the Berean
church last December. He admitted taking cap
from the but claimed that he took it by mistake,
thinking u was his own. He surrendered the cap
aud agreed to pay the COSTS leaving his overc0at with
the sheriff security II Is thought by the officers
that he left town last night taking the train at Win
Ooski, a. they claim that he has number Of unpaid
bills IN this city"
The above taken from the Burlington Free Press
refers 10 former resident Of this village. II Dr. A.
&. Bailey and James Hutchinson shOuld relate some
facts concerning their dealings with this party would
surprise some people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
TbeVermOnt 46anif.
BRATTLEBORO;
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 1886.

We hope nobody will listen while we whis-
per into the car Of the Montpelier Watch
man that, according to our best knowledge
aud belief "the congressional question has
not yet come up as an active issue.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
The Springfield Republican Of March % contained

The Springfield Republican Of March 20 contained
the following exhibit:
The new life insurance business secured 10 MAssa-
chusetts during 1888 by the leading panies
follows: The New York Life, H,735,s1 Equitable,
s3lG5,959; Mutual Life s2l01 800; State Mutual g.,
Mutual, 81 ,t55,7s2; New England Mutual, 81, 362 s57
Northwestern, 81 ,5l4 2iO Berkshire 81 $50 1O0 Penn
Mutual 025O0 Connecticut Mutual, f975 s6S; at
na, f6s6,956; National Vermont Su5,OOO; Vermont
Life, slO6562; Travellers $3.50, $50. For further in
agent New York Life insurance company, Springfield
MISS"
Cudworth Childs are SCENTS for the New York Life
for Braleboro aud vicinity, and many Of leading
citizens aud business men hold policies for large
amounts Ia the company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

rsturn for lis money. The design for the
monument Is the thing TO which careful
thought and investigation should be given.
A GOOD deal OF material bearing on this has
already accumulated, and II Is evident that
the choice need not be limited TO any one de-
sipn with a sum Of 5000 in hand to spent.
Furthermore, four hiths OF the money to be
erpepded being the money OF the town, op.
portunity should be given for competitive
bids on whatever design il adopted. Let the
design be first decided on aud than Let the
responsible man who will do the work for the
least money have the contract. with this
method in view the proper wording OF the
towns vote will be TO appropriate sum
mot exceeding $4,000
now THE GALLANT YOUNG col JOHN TYLER
MET HIS DEATH
fFrom "vermout in the Civil war;
After Col. stones death IN the battles Of
the wilderness, May, 1864 the command de.
yolyed upon Lieut. Col. Tyler, a boy In years
but brave aud capable officer. He did not
hold II long, for Just before dark, AZ he was
directing the movement OF the regiment to
the position on the Brock road which 1t held
At nightfall, a musket ball passed through his
thigh. inficting wound which proved NOR
tai Though conscious that il was a very
dangerous injury be ordered the men who
ran 10 help him back to tbs ranks, telling
them that every musket WAS needed in the
line He was assisted to the rear and taken
to Fredericksburg and thence ct his Owh
desire. WAS removed to bis home in Vermont;
but did not reach il alive. In recognition
Of his services and merit a commission as
colonel was issued 10 him by Gov. Smith sf-
ter bis death, and bis name thus stands en-
rolled among the colonies Of the Second.
Col. TYLER was the son Of Rev. Pickman Ty-
Ter Of Brattleboro. He enlisted at the age OF
10 years, ADD went out az first lieutenant Of
company @. lie showed especial gallantry
and aptitude for command, and WAS advanced
as vacancies occurred, through the successive
grades OF captain, major and lieutenant colo
nell He was barely of age at his death. He
died in the Metropolitan Hotel in New York
city, May 21st, sixteen days after he WAS
wounded He WAS buried at Brattleboro with
military honors.
THE WRECKED oREGoN's MAIL.
Several pieces OF water soaked mail from
the wrecked steamer Oregon have been re-
ceived by Brattleboro parties. They give am.
pie evidence Of having been fshed out of the
sea, aud each bears printed slip attached by
the New York pos master, explaining why it
arrives in such condition. One foreigner res
ident here looks 10 vain for the arrival Of
! silver snuff box, a valuable memento Of his
! fathers estate. which was due to arrive in a
registered package by the Oregon.
The notice above referred to is the follow
| ing
P. NEW YORK, March Gath, 1886.
This piece is a portion Of the mail forwarded from
Queenstown, Ireland, per steamer Oregon. II was
damaged before being taken from that vessel which
| was sunk of Fire leland on the l4th inst.
! HESRY @. PEARSON, Postmaster.
NY.P. o. Print.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

Brig. Gen. o. o. Howard was nominated
last Saturday as Il major general in the army,
vice Gen. Pope retired
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

What sunk the Cunard steamship Oregon
is still a mystery. The officers and sailors,
who are now on their way back to England,
kept their mouths resolutely shut about the
accident, under orders from the company
doubtless. The first theory that it was a big
heavily laden coal schooner which stove the
hole in the ships side is still the most tena-
BILE one, but there seems to be no certainty
that anybody on board the Oregon really
saw the schooner, and it is singular fact
that, while a good deal of wreckage from the
Oregon has been picked up, not a trace of the
schooner has been discovered unless yswl
boat picked up on the 18th was hers. Vari
GUS theories are abroad-one of which is thai
dynamite or an internal machine stove the
hole and another that the piston rod broke
and smashed holes in the bottom. A very
reasonable theory is that it was a steam col
lier going at full speed that rammed the hole
in the vessels side
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

The Rutland Herald comes out for Lieut.
Gov. Ormsbee for governor as against Batch
elder and the field The move is a natural
one, Ormsbee being a Rutland county man.
The Newport Express on the contrary joins
with The Phoenix in holding that lit is time
to do away with the idea that the position Of
the second place for a term thereby entities
the holder to direct succession" to the gov
ernorship.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26
Local Intelligence.

meteorological Record.
rEK ESpiSa THURSDAY RvESiSo, Man. Is, 1886.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-26

HN WV VI hho tONn AOE Tue hOlQl6rb
monument appropriation was 80 clearly lille
gal that petition for special meeting was
drawn up early this week, and after receiv-
ing sufficient number of signatures was pre-
sented to the selectmen. The warrant for the
meeting has been drawn up and signed and
viii be posted this afternoon. The meeting
Is called for Saturday afternoon, April 10th.
Since last week the fact has been deyeloped
from reliable source that the law authoriz-
ing towns to appropriate money for soldiers
monuments was purposely drawn and worded
as It is to put the whole matter in the hands
OF the selectmen whore IL belongs and TO
keep other parties from having the control
and expenditure of the towns money. In
the two weeks which will intervene before
the special meeting the monument question
should be carefully considered. About the
appropriation OF the money there will be no
question, but there will be question as 10
what sort Of monument the town wants In
Daily Yellowstone journal. [volume] (Miles City, Mont.) 1882-1893, 1886-09-04
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This is due largely to the improved method by the
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