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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

We have elsewhere alluded to the satisfac-
ton which was afforded by the unanimity
which Tuesdays county convention manifest
ed toward Senator E1munds Scarcely less
gratifying was the strong and universal ex-
preston which was given in favor of proper
railroad supervision and adjustment of freight
rates. The delegates from all parts of the
county were unmistskably aroused on this
subject and showed determination to have
it made an issue before the next legislature,
No one who went among the delegates and
talked with them could doubt that the seed
which DIR. Holton sowed in the legislature of
1884 had borne abundant fruit. From all
parts of the county warm appreciation was
expressed of the good work which DIR. Hol-
tol did in arousing public sentiment on the
railroad question, and many regrets were ex-
pressed that he was not a candidate for re-
nomination on that issue. Had the doctor
chosen to be again a candidate, or had his
friends ignored a mischievous precedent and
again brought him forward, there is no doubt
that he would have received the united sup.
port of the convention as an expression of
Windham county sentiment on the question
of railroad supervision.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

The Republican caucus which gathered in
the town hall last Saturday evening to choose
delegates to the county convention was one
Of the largest which has ever been held with
in our experience Of political affairs in Brat
tleboro. 1t was not only large in numbers,
but II was thoroughly representative in it's
makeup. The farmers we're out In full force
from all p arts of the town, the business men
we're there aud the mechanics were there.
For once II seemed as though the old Pl pni1
sermon, ATTEND the primaries" had come to
some practical effect. It was evident, too,
that the voters we're out with well-defued
object in view.
The purpose Of the side which was hand
somely successful in electing its ticket was
openly stated at the outset by Hon. j. NJ. Ty-
Ter, who said that the thing which he and 9TH
ers believed should be done was to elect del.
egation which should stand in the convention
for the reelection of Senator Edmunds, for q
railroad commission law, and for the nomina-
ton Of E. W. Stoddard for state senator.
What purpose the opposition had in view was
not stated, but 1t was well organized and had
full ticket OF 10 names, which it made a
good fight for. The first vote, which was a
close one-149 to 143-could not properly be
accepted az representing the proportionate
strength of the two sides, because Mr.. Star.
key having been delegate to the state con.
vention, his attitude towards Mr. Stoddard
was misunderstood by many OF Mr.. Stod
dards friends. As is elsewhere said an en-
tirely new feature in Brattleboro politics wal
brought out on this occasion in the introduo
.tion Of Democratic voters to take part in {
| Republican caucus. 1t would be interesting
to know at whose suggestion this was done.
Information comes to us that a cry is to b,
raised that this was "mugwump" oaucul
and that 'it was the mugwumps who did it.
The fact about this is that the Independent
Republicans came into the caucus where the!
belonged; they took part in the proceeding
like any other Repubran voters, were cor
daily welcomed, and were given due repre-
sentation on the ticket chosen.
Finally, it was Enthusiastically the case tina
this large caucus and the result OF its acto
was an expression of the public sentiment Of
the way the state convention delegation wa
made up and its election attempted the wee
before. 1t was this which brought the faru
ers out in force, and we hope that havin
seen the result of their influence on this OF
cssion they will feel that they have an intel
est and duty TO perform in all future pr
mary meetings, and that they will be on han
to perform it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

From the Burlington Free Press
OF course the two or three Vermont papers
which have been occupied for months in en-.
deavorng to disseminate falsehood aud cal.
umny about Senator Edmunds, do not stick
at asserting that the result Of the state con
vention was adverse to the return of the SEN
ator. They would have claimed the same,
whatever course had been taken by the con
vention. II the strongest possible Edmunds
resolution had been adopted they would have
asserted that it was passed by minority
that the securing of such an enforcement
showed that the senator's friends were
alarmed for his chances; aud so on. What
these papers may say has ceased to be Of con
sequence. The convention took its own
course, nominated its men and adopted its
resolutions, without any reference to their
past TRADES, and the state and tho country
well understand what the result was, in spite
OF all they are saying or can say.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

For genuinely modest man, such as does
not often happen in on these degenerate
times, commend US to our neighbor, A. N
Swain, editor of the Bellows Falls Times,
and nominee for the state senate from the
north district. Though one of its secreta-
ries, Mr.. Swain could not face the convention
Tuesday afternoon when he knew his name
was to be presented (but not by his own seek
ing), and in his paper this week he makes not
the slightest alusion to himself beyond the
bare record of his nomination, though he says
very handsome things of Mr.. Stoddard. Mr..
Swain abundsntly deserves every good thing
that can be said of him, and if we could have
a chance at his paper for one week we would
make him blush so that he would not recover
q day before the first Wednesday in October,
when he takes his seat in the senate chamber.
N. b. Mr.. Stoddard is also an excessively
modest man, and we will warrant that neither
of the Windham county senators will blow
his own horn for even a cents worth, no mat
ter how long or how short the legislative ses-
sion NAV be-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

From the st. JohLsbury Caedonian.I
The nomination of Mr.. Fuller seems to
create less opposition in other parts of the
state than in his own vicinity. In Brattle-
boro there is said to be quite disgruntled
element, full OF sarcasms about Col. FulleT's
capacity and Of threatening about the result
at the polls" We are in receipt OF private
letters from the southern part Of the state OK.
pressing indignation of the most positive sort
and threatening bolts, etc, etc. We have
very little faith, however. that anything seri-
Gus will come of it all. People like to talk
about what they will do but when the party
whip cracks they generally fall into line.
There is no good reason, either, for doing
other than giving the ticket support Mr..
Fuller, 50 far as we know, is a very worthy
man and, whatever his associations with the
Batchelder crowd, he really stands pledged 10y
the action OF the convention to the Eimunds
side Of the senatorial contest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

The Burlington Free Press of last Monday
contained letter from Judge Poland, of more
than columns length, devoted on its face to
a denial of charges that he is an enemy Of
Senator Edmunds. The statements 10 which
he specifically refers are certain ones made in
The Pt mnix and the Burlington Clipper. The
letter is, however, more properly a statement
of the reasons which, Judge Poland assumes
to believe, led Mr.. Edmunds not to be friend
and admirer of Blaine. The two men, he
says, are essentially unlike in their natural
cast and lifelong training, but the thing which
he thinks specifically poisoned MIR. Edmunds's
mind against Mr. Blaine was the fact that
Just before the last national convention was
held close and confidential friend OF Mr..
Blaine published letter, in which he made
the unfounded charge that Mr.. Edmunds in
the Senate acted and voted on a railroad bill
when he had personal interest in the prop
erty. Judge Poland says he docs not think
Mr.. Edmunds at all appreciated the results of
his silence" and contrives to repeat the stale
old falsehood that Mr. E1munds could not
or did noecome to the support of the Repub-
lican ticktt-the fact being as we have re-
Gently shown, that Mr.. Eimunds did come
TO the support of tho ticket" not only in his
speech at Burlington, but by his declarations
to private friends, and by voting the ticket
on election day.
Perhaps Judge Poland's letter ought to be
accepted as taking him out of the list of bit
ter and open haters of Mr.. Edmunds, but we
cannot call it success in removing the i'm
preston that his influence has been thus far
against the Senator, and that his real symps-
thes have been with the opposition. He
simply says that he has never said the harsh
things which have been alleged as coming
from him. The fact remains, however, that
until now the Judge has taken no step to cor
rect the impression as to his attitude which
the St. Adams Messenger and the Montpelier
Waterman have industriously circulated and
it is within our knowledge that when the Mes
senger printed its first alleged interview with
Judge Poland he was given by st. Johns
bury editor as favorable chance as he could
have desired to deny it, or to set himself right
il he had been misrepresented an opportu.
nifty which he CURLY refused, vouchsafng moi
word of explanation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

There was boosting by the Edmunds claquers in
windham county month ago that the farmers were
solid for him, and would take good of the prima
ries. The BrattlebOro Republican caucus contained
just nine farmers, six Of whom voted the anu-Ed-
munds ticket for state convention delegates.
argus Cf this ireek.
We wish we knew where the Argus got its
information about the mine farmers and
how six of them voted. We are pretty sure
that nobody in Brattleboro knows anything
about it, At the caucus last Saturday night
to nominate county convention delegates there
we're several times nine farmers present, and
we will guarantee that none of them either
voted an "Anti Edmunds ticket" or had any
anti Edmunds sympathies. We want to know,
too, about the "anti. Edmunds" state conven-
ton ticket Are we to understand that the
Brattleboro delegation was an anti Edmunds
delegations 1t was not so announced in the
caucus which elected it, and we know that sew
eral of its members would decidedly object
to being so put down.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

A resident of New Haven, Conn, writes as
follows of Mrs. Murray, who has recently Sc
cured divorce from ex Rev. w. II. II. Muir
ray: MRS Murray has fine practice in this
city. She has an excellent location and many
warm friends She is bright, energetic,
hopeful woman, and deserves much praise"
Hobart Pasha (Hon. August Charles Ho-
bart), Marshal of the Turkish empire, is
dead. He was not Turk but an adVentur-
GUS English sailor, whose daring deeds upon
the sea read like a romance, and the culmina-
ton OF whose career saw him "Mushir," or
Marshal of the Ottoman empire.
The Western Union made a survey of a
telegraph route to Asia via Alaska some 20
years ago but the project was finally aban-
doned after the praoticability of cable tele-
graph under the ocean had been established
The senate is now considering the advisable
ty of a railroad line over the same territory
Maj. Powell, who has charge of the geologi-
cal survey, reports that rs an engineering pro-
jeot il is practicable. The route from Mon
tans via the headquarters of the the Peace
and Yukon rivers to the shore of Behring sea
is about 2s00 miles,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

SENATOR Morrill, was temporarily i'll last
week and confined to his bed 1t was stated
that Senator Edmunds spent nearly the whole
day Friday at his bedside. There was a
change for the better on Saturday and the
Senator is now much improved.
Lawrence Barnes, Burlington's |, aiding citi.
zen and one Of the best known men in Yer
mont died at his home in that city Monday
afternoon after a lingering illness. Mr..
Barnes was the pioneer in the Burlington
lumber industry, leader in other branches
of business, and held in universal respect for
his devotion to the cause of philanthropy
and Christianity. His age was II.
Ex-President Arthur went yesterday to his
summer cottage at New London in hope that
his health will be benefited by the change.
1t is said that more small bills will be is
sued ere long by the Secretary OF the Treas
ury.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25
J. y. Harris, eX.EditOr Of the Clipper,
ON Judge POIand's Disclaimer.

BURLINGTON, Vt, June ~, 1886.
To the Editor Of tie Free Press:
The communication from Judge Poland in
your issue of to-day will certainly command
attention" wherever the judge is we'll known.
The editorial note in the Clipper of a recent
date concerning Judge POlands expressed
opinion was written by myself-of my own
personal knowledge of the facts-and on my
own responsibility. During the three years
in which published a newspaper a St. Johns
bury frequently heard Judge Poland ex
press himself as personal enemy of Senator
Edmunds, both specifically and generally
in fact was not aware that be ever took
pains to conceal his antagonism to the sena-
tor In my presence, and also in the pres.
ence OF several others, whom can name, the
judge has expressed unqualified hostility to
Senator Edmunds; but if, as it appears, he
has been converted, l am exceedingly glad.
j. E. Harris
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

from the st. Johnsbury Cacdouan.l
The st. Adams Messenger and the Rutland
Telegram are making the most of the fact
that the state convention did not pass an Ed
munds resolution. II they were 80 sure of
the prevailing sentiment there why did they
not offer an anti Elmunds resolution and TRY
it on" There was nothing in the world to
prevent such action. The fact is that the few
anti Edmunds men present did a great deal
of loud talking and INDUCED in a great deal
of bravado that really amounted to nothing.
The convention was overwhelmingly for Ed
minds and any one who was present through
out it's sessions could not fail to be impressed
with that fact
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

Gov. Robinson of Massachusetts has We
toed bill enacted by the Legislature to ex-
empt old soldiers from the civil service exam
nations required by the law of that state.
The bill was introduced by Mr.. Tobin of Bos-
ton, who is department commander of the
Grand Army, and he doubtless thought be
was doing his comrades good service but
many of them resented the measure as a
piece of unnecessary favortism which tended
to reflect upon their capacity. A fruitless at
tempt was made Wednesday to pass the bill
oyar the governors veto
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25
View YorL nethoda.

Mr.. EditOr Some practices 10 voting
have been introduced here this year which
have before existed only in New York City
and the South At the first caucus the peo-
pie were directed to vote for eight men on
one ticket, to take all or none. At the last
one a number of Democrats attended and
voted 1t is safe to say this was the first
time that the members of one party ever
voted or attempted to vote in the caucus Of
another in this town that they did not come
of their own accord is presumable that some
of them voted the Jones ticket is known ;
that they all did is we'll enough proved by
the fact that after Mr.. Herrick's announce
ment that it was Republican feast to which
Democrats were not invited the Jones vote
fell of from l22 to 81. A VOTER.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25
The Right Man In the nigh. pl.e.

IRON the Bellows Falls Tmea.l
Tho nomination OF +. W. Stoddard, of
Brattleboro, for county senator, will bring to
the state senate gentleman not only of 4 or
ling worth az citizen but one whose good
judgment and sound common sense will make
him All able and valuable legislator. % ques-
tions of moral and business interest be IL of
the sort who will be found on the right side
every time. OF course such man favors the
reelection Of Senator E1muuds without hest
tstion, as indeed do all other senatorial nomi
nations thus far made throughout the state
He is man in whom the people of the coun-
ty will at onoe have confidence and trust
without question.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25
A Tribute 20 Rrain..

Washington Despatch y. Y. Com. Advertiser
II is generally thought here that the action
Of the Republicans in the Vermont state
elections nsures Senator Edmunls's re-elec-
ton, and there is an almost universal feeling
of satisfaction in consequence. Mr.. L lmunds
is a thorn in the flesh of the democracy. an
impscable political cheftain, a hard hitter
and dangerous foe, and this makes it all the
more complimentary to him that this feeling
OF satisfaction is so general. II is simply a
spontaneous and irrepressible tribute to
brains
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25
Letter from senator morrill, on the
OleOm0rgarine Bill.
SENATE CHAMBER,
WASHINGTON, June II, 1886

NAhHINHIUNi JUHb ~ IooOJ
Dear Sir II have your favor of the 18th
instant in relation to the vote of myself and
my colleague on the reference to committee
of the oleomargarine bill. Our vote was not
in consequence of airy hostility to the bill,
but was to give il its only proper reference,
as it is tax-bill throughout all its provis-
ions. All bills of that character ara invaris-
bly, referred to the committee on finance for
determination. 1 hope the committee on
agriculture will be able 10 handle the bill
properly as l should favor any decent bill to
compel those who make butterine and cleo.
margarine to make it and sell it for what it
is, and not as butter. | am confined to
my bed to day and you will excuse brevity.
Very truly yours, JUSTIN S. MORRILL,.
Hon. j. NJ. TYLER, Brattleboro. VI.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

The editor of the Argus is respectfully in
formed, first, that the editor of The Phoenix
does not intentionally give anybody occasion
to give him the lie second, that for this rea-
son he does not peaoeably take the lie from
anybody and third, that it is not his habit
to carry anything that would be misoonstrued
as purely private matter into party or pub
lie affaira
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25
Du nAnaersIOn.

Independence day will be observed here
on Saturday, July Sd, by grand picnic in j.
Il. Nourses grove, which has been well fitted
up for such gatherings. Col. Haskins is *.
peeted 10 be the speaker of the day. There
VIII be iifeEoIks on the common in the ev, n
ing.
John Miller's biggest strawberry this
year measured inches in circumference.
The schools taught by Kate Hoyt and
Jennie Gates have closed, making four schools
that have stopped on account of the measles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

the Senator, attacked him as an enemy OF the
farmers Since this article was printed the
following additional letter from Senator Ed
munds to Vermont farmer has been print
ed
wAsHtNaroN, May II, 1886.
Dear sir. have yours Of the sch inst have for
long time been saying and doing what could IN "a.
vor Of taxing bogus butter, under whatever name u
NAV 90 40 AZ TO qiye the makers Of the real butter
their fair rights have been in conference with the
Senate committee agriculture aud with the ohcera
Of the New England Darymen's association who have
been here on the subject You may be sure that l
did not need any urging to look after the interests OF
''' GEO. +. EDMUNDs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

In our agricultural department on our
fourth page to-day we reprint an article from
the Burlington Free Press which states con-
elusively the position of our Vermont Sena-
tors on the bill taxing oleomargarine and it
shows that both are active and faithful friends
of the farmers. In the article is embodied
letter from Senator Edmunds in which he
states at length his reasons for holding, on
constitutional grounds, that the bill should
be referred to Senator Morrill's committee on
finance, and not to the committee on agricul-
ture. 1t will be remembered that it was for
this action that the St. Adams Messen-
ger, in its blind and impotent spite against
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

Hon. G. b. Eddy presided over tie county
convention on Tuesday with admirable clear
ness and decision. Not word was wasted
by the chair, and with equal economy of time
the business was carried forward to early con-
cluson without confusion or misunderstood
ing at any point.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25
Lrrnm tho brooklyn Eagle ]
west nrattIeIDoro.

j. II Dunklee ia on from 1t. Louis for
his annual visit to his family. He brings a
favorable business report, and seems to find
life at the west good thing in every way.
The eighteenth annual gathering Of the
Benson family, was held with Mrs. Anna l..
Benson, June ~ and 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

There was pleasant gathering at F. W
Kuapp's on Monday in celebration Of the s5th
birthday OF the widow of Asaph Knapp
Five sons, one daughter brother aud grand
children were present, to the number Of 80
in all
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

1t is understood that the committee have
determined to call our Second District con-
vention to nominate congressman at Mont
peer on August 4th.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25

Gratis was not wanted. Immediately afterward Knot
m Democrats gathered IN one corner OF the hall aud
h.san an INDIGNANT discussion over such treatment In
Sieeal" caucus. They we're illegal voters they
said and there law To prevent them from y1t-
tng In The meeting A Republican who stood by eK-
stned that there was no LEGALITY about u II was
simply a Republican caucus, and aocordngto univer-
ri custor Democrats not expected 20 vote IN IT,
no what crent the feelings Of these aggrievod citizens
became soothed are unable 20 state, but II Is Ger
toin that on the next ballot the opposition 20 Mr..
stoddard dropped from i22 to 81.
The delegation to the convention, as hna!y made
nm with the vacanc hlled, consisted Of j. NJ Tyler,
Il n Uerrck, W. y. Richardson, A. Starkeyi 7. J. Is.
Cudworth, b. d. Harris, IL d. Holton, >: n Bemis'
n " Weatbsrhead, J. p. GOodouOugh, v. II. Camp
bell s. 3. Hunt, A. Pettee, c. W. Sergeant, O. f. Sell
leck.
SOMEBODY PLEASE SAVE OUR L1fE, AND DO 1T
SOON.
tFrom the Brooklyn Eagle
rs Il true" asked the professor, that a
trombone player saved the life Of Frederick
the Great?" ut is," replied the student.
"HowY' frederick killed him"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25
nEPUBLIoAN COUNTY TICKET.

President Cleveland has already sent 10 We
toes to Congress, GG Of which have been on
private pension bills
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-25
West Dun srs.on.

The pent road on the north side of West
River, past Lyons marble quarry, has been
repaired, the gates removed, and it is now
open to the public.