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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

o prie,t going on the evening train Saturday ulpht
both returning by special train the next morning
sunday KefinH mother, who lives at Middiesey
came down on the owl train Sunday moruing aud
wout 10 Londonderry on special train which lafi
moro al twenty miuutos pact eight the same morning
Monday pip6t Dr. Couland went up aud Remained
with him until the next morning, when De returned
60 BratleborJ feeling that II was critical case bui
sul bopnq for the best. Tuesday night ho returned
10 Londonderry, when be found his patient gradually
growing worse aud deirious by spells, aud when boz
LETT on wednesday morning be fet that there was ul
hope Of recovery. Keru's father came To Brattlc-
boro wednesday morning and reached South London
derry on the mixed train at about II o'clock some tom
minutes before "Mert" brcathed his last. There /.
INT little doubt that his death caused by acute
disease Of the kidneys. INERT general favor.
lie with every one who knew him. He bad been iu
the employ Of tho road ever since It began running
and 6red the first engine that was run over IT, H.
worked as fireman for four years and was then pro-
NOTED to the position u engineer on the mixed train
Al the time Of the accident last November at Towns
bend be was given the -. l.. Martin TO run on the
regular passenger trains. He was young man Of
PROMISE aud az an engineer was considered a compe.
tent man in every respect and one whom the officials
Of the road had reason 20 feel proud Of His charac
ter was above reproach be was cOuacieuti0usy hon.
est In all things kind aud aGectionate by nature
devoted Christian, Of temperate habitaand quietaud
transformations ways.
His friend Joseph J. Fenton, was with him durip,
his brief sickness nd attended him constantly day aud
night His age was 20 years. His death Ia hard
blow to bis parents, who we're looking TO him for
lcomfort and support IN their old age. His body wa.
Wrought down from Londonderry wednesday after
moon and was forwarded % MiddeseH the same night
ITbe funeral services 20 be held at Montpelier to-
day. (Frday) where his body will be laid at rest 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

There were about 800 voters ont to town meeting.
Some interest had beeu created to town clerk aud
selectmen but r. A. B0les reelected clerk with
out opposition. After some discussion proposition
10 elect board Of ve selectmen voted down, but
afterwards rec0nsidered aud board Of five elected.
similar action was had relative TO listers Four of the
seectmen aud the overseer Of the poor elected
by ballot: all other officers by acclamatiOn The ques-
ton on which the strongest discussion ensued was
that Of paying Mrs. Flavin damages claimed to hay.
been sustained by her from changes IN grading the
highway near her premises. Hon. G. Is. Eddy aud
Geo. A. Weston favored the claim, aud Geo. A. Brovu
moved 10 refer the matter to the selectmeu, saying
this class Of claims likely to become numerous
His motion was lost and a vote to pay her 800 was
passed The tax voted was Is cents the dollar oi
the grand list aud II cents for school purposes
qured by law. The vote adopting tue town system
Of schools st0od-yes y, no 81. For Decoration day
300 was voted. A. y. Swain elected cemetery
commissioned for fye years. The business Of the
transacted promptly, the meeting being Ia Sees
sion a little less than four hours.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
PuIsbury and Chase Rejected

The answer of the Senate to the message
of the President on Monday afternoon was
the rejection of Eben F. Pllsbury, nominal
ed to be collector of internal revenue at Bos-
ton, and of Chase, nominated to be collector
of internal revenue in Maine. The vote by
which this was done was overwhelming. The
solid Republican vote was cast against these
nominees, together with the votes of some
Democrats. Only very weak and half
hearted attempt was made on the Democratic
side to defend those men who were the head
and front of the Garcelon count OUT in
Maine
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

Last evening the Jamaica dramatic club
assisted by Post Scott, G. A. r., gave the
war play Of The Veteran of 1912. or *.
slab and the Scout" The play is said to pre-.
sent some very fine tableaux, but owing to
the recent severe storm the attendance was
not as large as it should have been. The en-.
teTtalnment Is to be repeated tonight, to be
tohoWed oy dance at the Jam aica House,
tne net proceeds OF both nights to be divided
equally between the dramatic club and q n
post. Give them a full house to-nipbt Tboss
VINO attended last evening say the play is one
OF 'he best and scenic effect very fine.
Mrs. S. S. Day is reported very sick for
week past, with little or no imnTovemsnt
Condition said to be critical
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

As will be seen by reference to our town
meeting returns, two more towns in this
county have adopted the town system of
schools Marlboro and Wardsboro. In two
other towns, Jamaica and Londonderry, the
system failed of adoption by small major
ity. In Westminster, Dover and Somerset
the new system is already in vogue, and
line in good time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
Too Good 60 Keen.

IFrom TINS Weeks Burlington Clipper,l
The Brattleboro Phoenix will soon arrive at
that state of excitement and frenzy that
It will ask the governor to call out the militia
for the purpose of keeping Hiram Atkins
quiet. The last issue OF The Phmnix sees
another gunpowder plot somewhere inside OF
Atkins, buzzes around him like a blue-bottle
fly around quarter OF beef, and demands
that the revolutionists be suppressed before
the country is tipped over. A cabbage leaf
would be fine thing for The Phmuix's head.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

It came to our knowledge four or FIVE
months ago that the plan of the Smith men
was to hold Mr. Edmunds's supporters up to
"dersion" by calling them "mugwumps.'
The editor of the Waterman is the first on 3
to obediently swing the cudgel; but he will
find it turn to a boomerang before next No
vember
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

AT Tuesdays March meeting new board
of selectmen was elected. The issue WIS on
the action OF the old board in bringing suits
against the listers and against Selectman Her
rick Of Brattleboro for the alleged sRdding
OF pauper on the town. The result was
against that action, aud steps have already
been taken to discontinue all the suits.
F. J Bailey & Co. have leased the H. +.
Knapp farm to Warren G. Cushing OF Jsmai-
ca who takes possession this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

Mrs, Grant received last Saturday, Just one
year after her husband signed the contract
with the Publisher, a check for $500, 600,
which is the first installment due her on the
Generals memoirs. The publisher says that
her profits, after the second volume shall APP
pear, will be not less than $500 600.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

"siuce Dickens read selections from his writings ~
author whether American English, has appeared
upon the platform Who from the hne quality Of hi-
work aud bis happy manner OF interpreting it, has
given such popular satisfaction az Mr. Murray Is civ
ing in his readings Of his Adirondack Tales Hi
characters natural, the scenes actual the humor
genuine, and the pathos real The hearers laugh be
cause they tickled, and weep because they cant
help IT, whoever fails to read How John Norton, tn,
Trapper, Kept his Christmas, or, better yet hear
read by the author, will miss social and literary
treat"
The universal verdict Of all who heard it "sim
ply maguihcent."-St JohnsburH, w., Republican.
Appears In Brattl ,boro Tuesday evening, Mar. 16.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

Harpers Weekly remarks that the Attorney
General ought to spare the President tine
necessity of asking for his resignation. "
Well Mr., Garland hasn't spared the Presi-
dent, nor has the President asked for Gar
lands resignation. p. s. It was the editor
OF Harper's Weekly that sat up nights dur
ing the presidential campaign assuring every
body that Cleveland was 80 much better than
his party that it would be entirely safe tn
place him in the Executive chair.-N. y.
Tribune
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

We are sorry, though hardly surprised, to
find our neighbor of the Montpelier Watch
man decidedly techy this week. 1t ought to
soothe him to know the coat which The Pho
nix wears fits admirably, and that we don't
care a cent what label he pins to it,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

Brigadier- General Alfred II. Terry has
been nominated by the President to be Major
General TO succeed Gen. Hancock.
1t is announced that REV" S. b. Petien-
gill's Portland, Oregon, STANDARD has given
up the ghost.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

The Y. NJ. G. A. of Brattleboro will hold
praise service in the Congregational church
next Thursday evening at half past seven
o'clock. Good singing with organ and or
chestral accompaniment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

1t is said that the Mormon missionaries,
who, only two or three years ago. used to
bring back converts by the hundred or thous-
and from all parts of Europe, now find their
occupation there practically gone for the rea
son the poorer classes in the European coun.
tries have come to know the true character of
the Latter Day Saints and their church Fail
ing of success on their old ground, the apos.
ties have turned their steps to India and even
to New ZEALAND, but here no better success
has crowned their efforts. An elder who has
just returned from proselyting tour in those
countries did not bring even one victim for
the tithing house with him. With the influx
of immigrants shut off and the grip of the
Edmunds law growing steadily more sure and
deadly, the prospects of the twin relic" are
anything but assuring.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
Grafton.


Rev. G. A Chaplin of Slxsoas YER
preached AT the Congregational church last
Sunday in exchange with Rev A. Porter.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

The stockholders of the North River
Creamery association will meet at village
hall next Wednesday evening, March ION.
at o'clock; and rs there will be important
business, full attendance is earnestly de.
sired.
Ca the 25,h nit. nearly foot of snow
fell, the storm ending with a light rain fol.
lowed by severe cold and very high wind
which continued from day to day with the
mercury often at or below zero, making con
unual severity of weather seldom seen in
this section sleighing, however. is very
fine.
On Thursday evening, the 25th ult ,
over 40 of the friends and neighbors of Dr.
F. johnson called on him for a social in
terVieW, and spent the evening very agreea-
bly, IN social chat and innocent amnseneut.,
with music, etc. generous collation. was
served. The doctor was highly pleased with
the fli .ndly call and it will long be G. atsfully
remamharsd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
GBeVermont 4Benit.
BRATTLEBOROi
FRIDAY, MARCH ., 1886.

Our town meeting returns for this county
indicate the reelection Of j. A. Farnsworth
Of Sa1tons River as County Commissioner by
the usual light vote
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
IIInaaaIe. ME-

-AHother deserving soldier has at last re.
selFsu pension for his services, II. II New.
ION being surprised by an order TO draw
STOPS Of government funds
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

The President sent message to Congress
on Tuesday on the recent outrages on the
Chinese of the Pacific coast. Mr.. Cleveland
denies that the United States is liable for the
loss of life and property there suffered, but
earnestly urges the consideration of measures
for maintaining treaty stpulations with China
and for the future protection of Chinese sub
jects in this country against mob violence.
Our laws he says know no distinction of
race, and all are alike entitled to their protec
ton
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

Blrometet-bighest, 3d. 20, 18th lowest 20 20, Goth
mean 30073. Observation-Disclosures, 90, 18th low.
est, IL 9th; mean, %. Mean maximum, 32.2.
Mean minimum, 1874. Mean relative humidity, 30 g.
wind prevailing, north highest velocity per hour m
miles 20, 9th and 2sth total movement, 1909 miles
Precipitatiou-ran, 2.22. inches; melted snow, %
inches total, 34 inches Depth Of snow, so inches
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
WEATHER NOTES ron rrnRuAny

-higeest temperature recorded, $50, 9th: lowest
zero or below days-Feb. T. 5, 6, 81; lowest daily
mean, O. below, 9th; minimum readings below zrr5
ly average Of daily mean readings 80 Of n,,xppm
se9dlngs, 80 ! Of minimum readings 6.l0. Rain On
uAys-feo II, H. ID, Il, Is, 10; total rainfall 81
70; snow on days-Feb. a. a. % 25 %; total snow
Iall ~ IN light squalls Id 18th and 18Th melt.
ed SNOW so in, Total precipitation rain and melted
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

Faction is the contemptuous epithet ap-
piled by the Montpelier Waterman to all Re
publcsns who desire the reelection of Sens-
ator Edmunds. 1t has been quite apparent
ever since the present nominal manager took
charge of the Waterman that in its opinion,
its real owner and controller, ex-Gov. Smith,
is the Republican party of Vermont and all
who have the temerity to disagree with him
are "factionists. We venture to predict,
however, that before year rolls round, even
the Watchman will have its eyes opened to
the fact that the alleged faction" is many
times bigger than It's boosted party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

bellows FaIis.

Roland Hamilton aud Charles Plummer
started for the west to-day to try the ranch
meu's life
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

One Of the hsndsomest recent tributes to
Senator L lmunds comes from the New York
Tribune, which, in 1884, was Mr.. Blaine's
warmest admirer and supporter. The Tri-
bune says that the 'dismal attacks" made on
the Senator by the Times, because of his at
ttude in the contest with the President is a
good thing for him, and adds "When the
Senator from Vermont stands frmest as the
advocate of his party against that conglom-
GRAFTON of free traders, silver maniacs and
sham reformers which assumes to represent
(though we believe it fails to represent the
Democracy, it is then that he stands best be.
fore the people and the party of which he il
aleader." The editor of the Tribune evident
ly has not heard that Mr. Edmunds's power
is "waning." The editor of the st. Adams
Messenger should let him know at once.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

These scores were made Tuesday afternoon,
March .. by members Of the Brattleboro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05
Local Intelligence.


VIZ EsnLNa rnun.nAr $3.50. MAn. Z. ID
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

at has been claimed that the present executive,
having pledged himself not to officials except
for cause, the fact of their suspension implies such
misconduct on the part of suspended official in-
jures his character and reputation, and Therefore the
Senate should review the case for his yindicatiou.
have said that certain officials should not my opin-
ion, be removed during the continuance OF the term
for which they were appointed solely for the purpose
Of putting In their places those in political atliatOu
with tue appointing power aud this declaration
Immediately followed 10y description of official par
tisanship which ought not to those whom 1t
eHhlhliel 10 nsllerAimn.n
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-03-05

A branch organization of the Knights of
Labor has been instituted here but its list of
officers and all matters pertaining to it arc
kept dark
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-01

The Uses Of the primitive agricultural
Implements shown in the Indian depart
nent of the Colonial and Indian eXhibi-
lion. at Liverpool are very fully described
n an interesting account OF the methods
of cultivating the various crops in Berar,
given by The Indian Agricultural Gazette.
1 new paper published in Calcutta For
wheat the soil is cultivated nine or more
times during the rainy season with an I'M
element called bukhur, a small and
light grubber. the working parts Of which
ire two wooden pegs, which 20 into the
ground, and are connected by an iron
knife. which runs through the soil nine
inches deep. This implement is drawn by
pair of oxen, The seed Is sUwu in No
vember with the use of "a deeply penetrat
ing drilling machine. known as the titan.
which has three peg, Shot with iron and Il
hollow bamboo attached 10 each The
three bambOOs converge to a hopper in
which the seed-COrn is placed. This drill
pentrated the ground 10 deph of about
nine inches, and six bullockS are required
TO draw it.
Only twenty pounds tone third OF a
busheD of wheat per acre are sOwn, which
is about fifth of the quantity commonly
SOwn in England. The produce is usually
about 40 pounds per acre, or seven and
one half bushels. The crop takes three
and one half to four months to mature,
and it is usually cut with "A sickle, but oc-
casionalIy pulled out by the roots, after
which the grain is trodden by bullocks,
after the fashion illustrated by model in
the exhibition. The primitive method Of
Ihrashing is a serious draw back to Indian
wheat, which contains II great deal Of dirt
IN consequence. 1t il strange that some
of the cheap hand -thcashing machines
manufactured in England, chiefly for for,
eign use, have not come into vogue IN
India Chicago Times.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-01

Last year in the cave of Nabrigas,
France, NJ. Martel found, in immediate
contact with the remains Of at least two
skeletons Ol the great Quaternury bear,
nine fragments ot human skulls. of which
one left superior maXIilary had three
teeth and piece of rough pottery, not
turned IN lathe The question whether,
in the stone age, man, the cotemporury Of
the reindeer and great bear, was &C
quainted with the use Of pottery Is much
debated The curious point about the
present find Is that nifty years ago, before
the birth Of "prehIstory, VI. Jolly found
in this very cave Of Nabrigas fragment
of large vessel in contact with the skull
of fossil bear NJ Martel is strongly per
suaded that fossil man of the pal,eOnth!c
age was acquainted with the potIer's art
Mature
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-01

The great Italian confederation of
counterfelters was long suspected to have
an agency in Venice. but Venice paper
assured its readers that the crooks had
fled en- masse, and found believers till it
was discovered that the reporter of the
paper was himself member of the black.
legged brotherhood He was permitted TO
remain at large till he made his escape
under circumstances suggesting a sur
mise that the detective, too had taken the
pledge of the league. \ committee was
then appointed to sift the bottom facts,
when Commissioner Laporta suddenly
took to his heels, and in his haste forgot
certain papers that completed the surprise
of the public. For it now appears that in
official circles Laporta's connection with
the crooks had long been an open secret,
but that his arrest was deferred for the
reason that Sig. Girardi, the chief of
police, was himself member of the
gang Dir Felix /. Oswald
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-01
starvation Times in the south.

Even as early as the spring of 1868 the
question of food had come to be a serious
one with the Contederacy, leading The
Richmond Enquirer to say: The custom
Of three meals day should be abandoned
two are amply sufficient; it is a habit
this eating three meals day-and, 81
present, a bad habit. We can accustO,H
ourselves to two meals, and 10 two light
meals at that, and 1t is duty We owe to
the cause 1t is nearly as bad to grow Fat
as TO get rich while this war is being
waged." Speaking of the high price of
board. The Richmond Examiner of March
Il, in the same year, says: Not less than
fourteen of the largest boarding houses in
Richmond have closed their doors the
present week to table buarders on account
of the scarcity and unprecedented high
prices of all the neCesSaries of life, and
more will follow their example soon. AT
the large hotels the prices Of board and
lodging per diem is 81, and if prices con
tinue to advance in the same ratio in the
future as they have in the past, boarding
will advance to $40 n day."-Americus
(Ga.) Repu blican.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-01

An old physician. retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula al a simple
vegetable remedy for tine speedy and per
manent cure of Consumption. Bronchitis,
Catarrh. Asthma and all throat and lung
affections, also a positive and radical cure
for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Com
plants. after having tested lis wonderful
curative powers in thousands of eases. has
felt il his duty to make II known To his
suffering fellows. Actuatrd by this motive
and desire Ia relieve human suffering. |
viii! send free OF charge. To all who desire
il, this recipe, in German. French or En-
li>h, with full directions for preparing and
using. Sent by mail by addressing with
stamp, naming this paper. w. \. Noy.S,
l49 Powers Block. Rochester. y. \.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-01

If You feel dull, druwsy. drbilitated have
frequent headache. mouth tastes badly.
poor appetite and tongue coated. You are
suffering from torpid liver ur hIlIiuueneN>.
and nothing will cure you 81 speedily and
permanently aS 10 take SimonS Liver Rrgu-
lator. Take Il halt-tab!e>poomfuI after
each meal Increase or reduce the dose As
will be found enough 10 produce one action
from the bowels every day, and in a short
time YOU will be perfectly cured.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-01

Mrs. WinsIow's Soothing Syrup. for chill
dren teething is the prescription of one of
the best female nurses and physicians in
the United States, and has been used for
years with never-failing success by millions
of mothers for their children. During the
process of teething its valueis incalcuable.
1t relieves the child from pain. cures dysen-
tery and diarrhea, gripping in the bowels
and wind collie. By giving health to the
child it rests the mother. Price 25c a bottle.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-07-01

What would be thought OF man who
set fire to his winter supply OF coal in a
l"ap some day in December, and aided
:he combustion by pouring on kerosene to
make it burn faster But this would be
,nEht folly compared with what many
leOple are doing \ prominent citizen Of
1 Maine city, young man, was taken
5lCk few dal,l u. It ID the physician AT
as tir Visit 70 tins man had no chance
or life, becau,e he had used up his vita!
,orCe by Overwurk that no strength was
eft TO withstand the disease. Since his
death church, sunday school, business as
,ocLates, family. and hosts OF other friends
have been testifying to The worth and la
bOrS of the deceased and the great loss
sustained by his death. 1t Is worth much
10 leave such record behind one, but 1t
would be better to so care for one's : health
as to make the service more lasting How
ever. the ones WHO especially need To take
thIs lesson to heart are usually the last TO
do so.-LewIStOn Me- Journal