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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30
A HUMBLE TRIBUTE
To the Omni-cient Wisdom TINT Reigu-
baum nv The HrIdne.

Our much-esteemed contemporary. the
critical and truth telling Reformer, had one
Of its periodical spasms Of owl like wisdom
last week that might well cause old Jack
Bunsby' himself 10 turn green with envy.
Speaking of Chesterheld's called town
meeting, (held last Saturday to approve
the action Of its bridge commissioners. 1t
almost went into Mysteries over its imagiu
airy picture Of the terrible fix Brattleboro
would be in should Chesterfield refuse to
ratfy the contract 20 build the bridge IN
which case poor hood winked Brattleboro,
it walled, would be left in the lurch and
subjected to heavy penalties 10y the bridge
company for non fulhlment of contracts
all which, it gravely asserts. with an II
told you So air. is Just what the omnis
cient RefOrmer expected and predicted
and might easily have been avoided had it,
advice been needed But, more's the pity
it never is needed 10y sensible people. To
be sure, our vigilaut and sweet tempered
neighbor might easily have ascertaiued the
facts. and saved itself much toriuring nnx
iety, 10y inquiring at the proper quarter a.
we did, and learning that both the Brattle
bOro commissioners and the bridge contrac
tors were well aware that Chesterfield must
have another meeting to ratifv. aud that
the agreement Tor the construction OF the
bridge was conditioned upon it, ratification
10y that town. But even If this we're 9th
erwise, Brattleboro agreed o. pay only
a. 1926 for the bridge and that not until il
was finished and delivered ready for use
So 1t seems after all, in spite of the Re
formers fearful approximations and pre-
dictions 10 the contrary. that this town
has not been overreached, or even put Nv
peril by the carelessness or iucompeteucy
Of her agents. 1t is intensely amusing t.
lockers on, 10 say the least 10 see the Re
former compacently thrusting it, patroniz
ing advice upon our unVary aud uexperi
enced board Of commissioners d. d. Har
ris, Hoyt II. Wheeler and Jacob Estey
about the proper way 10 do business II
the world were now to be recreated our
modest neighbor would no doubt promptly
tender its advice to the Advise himself
And still they gazed, and still the wonder grew
nat one small head could carry AN u,4 knew
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30
A Ve1o from The Gn,rrnnr.

The only bill vetoed by Gov. Dillingham;
during the session was Senate bill No. 45
entitled IAN act defining the duties and
powers Of the state and local boards of
health, OF health officers and others This
bill was Of great length, containing Is sec
tions. In his veto, which reached the Sen
ate just before four O'Clock on Wednesday
morning, the governor says:
The bill comes 70 me at late hour in
the session, and have time to state only
one or two Of the many reasons for nv ac-
ton. The provisions Of the bill are so
many, so remarkable in character. and so
burdensome in operation. that they should
not be adopted without the careful conside-
ration of both branches Of the legislature.
and | am told that in the House of Repre-
sentatives the bill was read hy its title only
Another objection lies in the fact that by
the provisions Of section three all of the
regulations which may be promulgated bv
said board are declared ~ he legal enact
ments. am Of the opinion that the legis-
lature has not the authority to delegate
such power aud, if such authority exist
ed, am Of the opinion that it should not
be exercised "
This hill was drawn by Dr. Chas. /. Al.
len of Rutland, chairman aud secretary of
the present state board of health. and was
introduced in the Senate 10y Senator Taft
OF Chttenden county. 1t lay in the hand.
of the committee for five weeks and con
sequently did not receive the attention
from the House which its Importance de-
manded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30
OUR STREETS AS SEEN BY THE
RAMBLER.

Quiescence has marked the Rambler, life
the past season Recognizing the immen~.
strain upon the readers Of The Phoenix dur
ing the campaign so happily ended. he has
not felt ike adding even one straw thereto
by being in the least ohtrusive Now how
ever there seems b. boz such % pressure. ON
the ponderous brain of the aforesaid Ram
bier that his life is iu danger il silence be
longer enforced
Oh how the patient nature Of the Ram
bier has been wrought upon a. from time
70 time animadversions ON the fair fame of
old Brattleboro have been unwillmgly lis
tened TO What has any one the temer-
ity 10 asperse the unsulied name Of Brat
tleboru les, gentle friend. yes Strange
A. It may seem, there are those even in thi,
enlightened town who feel compelled t.
criticize. and there are multitude IN good
old Wlndham county and uumberless folk
from the old Granite State VII, have not
hesitated TO say that in her roads and
streets. as in all other essential things Brat
tleboro far excelled her neighbors. There
Is wonderful unanimity among these he
retical people that for downright ua,ti
ness, shiftlessness muddiuess. sickness.
and utter impassabiity. Brattleboro's streets
excel them all 90 Yes, they do, my vene
rated friend. They do say so. and they
mean it.
Perhaps by building one bridge and buy-
ing another, Bratteboro may he able 10 in
duce the surrounding country to visit u one
more season; hut under the present man
agement the Rambler fears that in 1890
the grass will be growing in her streets. not
because Of free trade. but b,.caus. the.
treasury has been ton much protected" hy
the over jealous ultra economical pgtr,.
JdEliiidS Of our noble town.
The Rambler Is no aspirant for office mot
even the post Office, but Is firmly convinced
that vigorous campaign ought to be inau
gurated at once on the proposition. Which
Is the cheapest t. draw loan into the street,
IN summer and cart It out soon after town
meeting every year, or TO bed the street,
with broken stone aud save the annual TX
ptnSe as at present The Rambler Is not
quite sure but that by a wiselv-plaun.d
wel-eXecuted system of road farming"
enough might be saved to build road to
Wilmington What is the mind Of the
great potential pubic RAMBLER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30
MRS. IRA nRAPER

The death Of Mrs Ira draper. the mother nf Dr
Jn7t,lh bfaI~r. Superintendent Of thu. Vermont
AsN luul' Mhich Took place az Bellows Falls an
ursdaN evening brought q peaceful close "a
ne Nhlch was typical OF what is ist in our Nv,
England HE when seen In its native stlrrlup,li,.-
IN the quiet and rplss of the farms on or,r r',
NUS Mrs Diapers maiden name was F1TiIr
hAll SHE was born In Warwick Mass Iuna u
'ou"' her early lie was spent there and There M.
married NoN, II, 1870, her husband the late d.,
lraprr' with whom more than fifty YEAR 1f bar
~ Neuue1 NE was spent Not long after th-ir
marriage the young people took poss,.ssinu III
farm adjoining the old Draper homestead In W.
WICK thry built house there aud on This farm,
theN uNrd the utligent, industrious and in ~
true srist. successful lives of New England farm
m until' M the spring OF 1881. they removed T.,
hrattleboru 10 he near their children. and sr,-nt
ne.e 9S "a III th1 mouse OF their on ASYLUM
sl'Tet. HE next year they went 20 Bellows PALS
70 I'VE with pr and Mrs. Phelps who had settled
there meantime The death of IN. husband 80
talher look place there not long after and th4
nuinr OF MIS- Draper has since been AT Rallov.s
ais although her visits 10 Braulrhoro have l.t
Neif frequent. Her life in all her activ, wears
ahu 70 us close was devoted % the quiet cares a,i
pursuits OF her own home and bnr. its nsti,-,'i
lIuit IN Wel-roundcd, self-centered chara.t.r
ana ~ children trained 70 bear tbeus.lvac iii5'
men ana women In the work of life She was "a
woman OF unusual intellectual endowment. atG
llalulalhel 70 the very last a lively interest I'M
what was hest m our current Literature. and h., -
news ot the day Ia her religions b..li.f si, -
ilkt heI husband, devoted Unitarian. and founj
i TINS ialh Inspiration and help for all thnt ,,as
Isl W me. She was the mother OF thr.. ebil.
lIeni Joseph Mary Mrs DR. Phelps and "A daugh
yer, harriet who died 30 years ago Her illness
f - b',ltysli9h OF the lungs began one week ht..
ioMh ais Today, and the burial will b. al Braffl
boro al $3.50 this afternoon '''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30
HOME NEWS.
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Housekeepers, be sure and read J p. Ander
son s notice IN advertising columns
Picture framing latest styes-cheap and in
good taste at Clapp & Joness
To RENT-A pleasant front furnished room with
steam heat and gas at No. ~ Grove street
GEo. W NoRcRoss.
Carved easels in cherry oak and eboniztd wood
reduced TO cost price for one week
S. NJ. CHArrELD, Ryther Block.
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis.
Picture frames in variety at A. wnder's
laundry building, Flat st. open evenings. to
Now Is THE TINE to have your Magazines bound
and your old books rebound at W. +. Goddard's
Book ndery, Harmony Block
DON'T TRAVEL without Accident Insurance
when it costs only p cents per day for 5000 and
SO per week Insure in the TRAVELLERS with
CUDwoRrH q CHHDs. Agents
ARTISTIC PIcTuRK FRAMING at Clapp & Jones's
Photographic outfits $3.50 $500 and $1,000 at
Clapp & Jones's
Great reduction in felt hats and honnets plush
Tam O'Shanters and trimmed goods. also a nice
line Of baby bonnets at very low bargins Call and
get my prices before purchasing Mrs F. T Davis
over Richardson IS market Elliotst
Clapp & Jones arr showing some new and beau
tiful proof etchings
While In the New York market this week a. osad
out some choice things iu pattern dresses and mad.
an arrangement with the importer 10 send herr,
10 keep ON sale for a few days about twenty
choice novelties in patteri-drss costumes in Per
sian and braided effects. which are new and fash
ionabe. shall put them on sale Monday. Dec.
) Gentlemen who want 10 give their wives a new
gown for Christmas should see this lot shall
handle them AT close margin Of profit Price,
will b. Si2jO and Sl5 a suit am now gettin.
ready for our annual Christmas sale u book
and intend to h. ready 10 show the line Monday
Dec. 3 Every lady who knows about our pr.vi
Gus book sales will know that it will b. a good
time TO buy books also bought more new cloak
this week. This department has never before.
been a. full a. now y HAwtry
Geason Robhinss store is always an attrac
tive place to visit and 1t is especially ~ Just nov
for those who want any kind Of winter hartlv ar,
TO U.S.. In certain lines Of seasonab. goods they
have larger assortment than ever before Read
their new advertisement. and call at their stnr,.
the tirst time you come this way
We shall open very large assortment u solid
and plated silver, next week and We can assIr,.
those looking for anything ia tins line that it will
pay them to call early NAN DooRN a MonRls
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30

The Urls IN the Reformer Office oH
interested IN reading the marriag. motto.
from Dummerston About two y.a-. o..
some one Of the fair maidens Of TINT .g..
had al opportunity TO become the wife %
an accomplished musician ia thi, town a.
he was not particular which one of iii.
maidens accepted the offer. the sirI. t,..g
time for consideration. But DELAYS are ~
ten dangerous In the meantime tn. ,,.
patient sutton started up West river .aV..
with the determination 10 find some ,-u.I.
woman who was willing 20 give d4ci.iy.
answer Immediately when the question y.s.
popped. and he was successful The .,.a.
strains Of his accordion were too charm,
Ing TO he long resisted and the adorsb.. .,,..
consented TO have the marriage cereuYn,
performed without delay. In every life ,.,,r.a
raiu must fall, aud the man of per,.y.rsr..
became widpwer in less than year Tn;.
was second misfortune of that nature r,
the musician Of indomitable courage VI.
motto il, Never despair la les, than
two months from the death of wife mum.
Der two he was again on the road iu lua.,
OF a housekeeper Did he again apuIv A.
the Reformer office Not he Tim. i.
precious That ACCORDION again WA, called
into service, and this time it, uIaiutI,-
notes sounded along the Connecticut val
ley. but Its charms were resisted all Atom,
the line till Lebanon, y. H. was reached
There IA gentle maiden could not resist ta.
passionate music Of this master Of the a..
cordeon, and he is happy in the possession
vI new "ie. ID. J.
People along the t-l-phon. line from H-aft..
boro tu Iownshend, who have taken th. OLD f.-
phone poles without permission. will pleas cali
and settle
BRATTIEnnRn TEIEpHnNE EN.ulA.r
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30
THE BILLS ENACTED.



An act relating TO public instruction. be
ing revision of existing school laws-the
educational bill prepared by the commits
sion.
Mr.. Mann's commission bill to aid the
farming and manufacturing interests of the
state
An act 70 incorporate the Maritime Canal
company of Nicaragua
An act to aid the University or Vermont
and Middlebury college appropriates $4,000
year for four years TO the university and
$1,000 year for the same time TO Middle
bury college
An act 70 prevent the adulteration of
milk and the false branding of butter and
cheese provides a penalty of $50 for selling
impure milk and allows any maker or deal
er to have private brand for butter, which
no one else may use
An act to strengthen the prohibitory law;
makes the first offence for LIQUOR selling
punishable by Imprisonment in the discre-
ton Of the court.
An act allowing officers to seize liquor on
sight, wherever found, without a warrant.
An act making the payment of a United
States special liquor tax prima facie ev-
dence of intent TO keep and sell liquors.
An act to provide for the better care of
Jhe criminal ana insane poor authorizes
the erection of a state asylum and appro-
PIRATES 500, 900 for the purpose
An act to provide for the collection of all
taxes on a single warrant and tax bill
introduced by Mr. Miller of Dummerston
An act providing for the heating of pas
senger cars by steam on and after the LIST
day Of December, 1899
An act To prevent betting on elections
provides fine Of not more than 800 for
betting, or holding stakes.
An act for the gradual abolition of grade
railroad crossings
An act to suppress bucket shops and
gambling in stocks, bonds, etc provides
a fine of 5000 10 $1,000 for such gambling,
and makes the second offence punishable
by imprisonment.
An act TO provide for the assessment of
a state tax-20 cents on a dollar, To be as
sessed on the grand list of l8S9-to be
paid into the state treasury by the 10th day
of November, 1899
An act regulating the election of moder-
ators and other town officers provides
that in towns of 900 inhabitants and over
all town offices shall be elected by ballot on
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30
FRIDAY.

one ticket, If demanded in writing by 95
legal voters
An act forbidding the sale Of cigarettes
n boys under 10 years of age.
An act regulating the sale Of commercial
fertilizers provides that every package
shall be plainly marked. showing the CON
stituents and value.
An act making the erection and better
maintenance Of guide-posts compulsory on
the selectmen.
An act changing the time of holding su-
preme court in Franklin. Grand Isle, Add
SON Rutland and Windham counties the
Windham county supreme court 10 be held
ION the first Tuesday after the fourth Tues
day in January"
An act providing for the appointment Of
an inspector Of rifle practice on the gov
ernors staff, with the rank of colonel, and
for the appointment Of a similar office on
the brgadier generals staff with the rank
Of major.
An act providing for the purchase and
establishment Of permanent militia camp
grounds near the village Of Essex junction
An act compelling railroad companies 10
put wood blocks or wedges in frogs or
guard rails for the protection Of the life
and limbs of employees
An act fixing the standard weight of a
bushel Of salt at 20 pounds
An act making the fiscal year 10 end
June 30
An act Incorporating the Vermont socie
ty for the prevention Of cruelty TO animals
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30

morning and Mr. and Mrs. Pratt left in
the afternoon They sail from New York
tomorrow.
The regular meeting Of the ladies' auxil
iary for December will be held IN the y NJ
c. A. parlor next Tuesday at o.. ~
"The Scribbler, in the Springfield Re.
porter, thus gives vent 20 his feelings
Unhappy Brattleboro has l3 sewing soci
ties. No wonder the insane asylum Is 10
Gated there. Better call the town Prattle
boro, and done with it,
A meeting Of the Congregational society
for an apprisal Of pews is called for next
Monday evening
Heated freight cars 10 keep fruit, produce,
canned goods and groceries from freezing
will hereafter leave Boston for Brattlehoru
on Wednesday Of each week.
The second entertainment Of the y. NJ.
G. A. course will be given next Wednesday
evening by the Levy concert company II
is needless 10 say that Jules Levy is the
foremost cornet player Of the world, and
he has the support Of first class troupe.
This entertainment should be well patron
wed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30
WINDHAM COUNTY MEMBERS.


~ ht~a u sne nuns Antrooueed by Ihem.
The bills introduced by Windham county
members of the legislature are as follows :
By Senator Butterfeld-
S. 93, Providing that any party need
ing winter road over the land of another
may have the same laid out by paying the
damages assessed by the selectmen Passed
by the Senate, but killed by the House
). lOl. Providing that oleomargarine
and all imitation butter shall be colored a
distinct pink color. Killed in the Senate.
S. 1876, Providing that wages shall be
exempt from attachment 10 the amount of
So when debt contracted is for necessaries.
and To the amount of SIS for other debts
Passed the Senate, but killed in the House.
By DR. Holton of Brattleboro-
H. /. Oleomargarine bill prohibiting the
manufacture of imitation butter products
Passed by the House by strong vote, but
killed by the Senate
H. A. Providing that not only contrac
tors but persons furnishing labor or mate
rial 10 the amount of Sl5 under them, NAV
have a lien on buildings and land by taking
the proper measures. Passed the House
but killed in the Senate
H. 26 The Brattleboro bridge bill
passed both houses and was the first bin 10
receive the governors signature
II. 20. Providing against unjust dis
elimination by railroad comprehensive
'long and short haul bill"-and forbidding
the issue of free passes TO state officers,
etc. Reported unfavorably by the judi
ciary committee and killed in the House
without debate Tuesday morning.
II. AZ. Incorporating the Brattleboro
street railroad company Passed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30
The Republicans win Claim virgiuin.


Gen. Malone and Senator Quay had
conference last week, the result of which
was a decision to begin proceedings in the
Virginia state courts and the United States
district court for Virginia, attacking the
right of the Democratic electors of that
state 10 cast their votes for President in
the electoral college. The Judicial proceed
ure is intended TO make up issues affecting
the right of presidential elector whose
election has been procured by fraudulent
means, 10 exercise the functions of his Of
fee by casting his vote in the electoral col
lege of his state for the candidate of his
party for the presidency and vice -presiden-
cy, Allegations of fraud are TO be made
by two of the defeated Republican electors,
against two Democratic electors holding
certificates of their election from the state
board OF canvassers, and one of the cases
70 be thus begun is TO be brought in a state
court at Richmond and the other in the
federal circuit court Of the state sitting in
that city.
As soon as the state board of canvassers
declares the result of its canvass 70 be the
election of the Democratic electors. the
two Republican electors will file informa-
ton and complaint setting forth the fraud
ulent means by which the election was
brought about 1t is contended that the
judges applied 70 have power 70 issue a writ
Of quo warranto under which the accused
electors may be brought into court and re-
quired TO answer 10 the complaints The
course and issue of the contest will he
watched with much interest Ii may prove
- be- a futile effort 70 expose fraud and Sc
cure justice. One Of the attorneys engag-
the lack Of explicit state or federal statutes
regulating the course Of the oomplAinants.
But 1t is 70 be hoped that il viii lead, at
least. 10 the enactment by Congress Of suit
able laws for the protection of the ballot
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30
Putney.

Mr. and Mrs Newell Gale visited their
former pastor last week at his home in Eas,
Longmeadow, Mass. and express themselves
"a very much pleased with his new situa
ton. Con-
Miss Hattie Davis is soon to open lau.
guage parlor in Brattleboro. where sh, ha-
been quite successful as an instructor of
French
Union Thanksgiving services were held ON
thursday IN the Congregational church
Accidents occurred at three of the mill,
III town ON Wednesday of last week. the
most serious of these being the partial loss
of "A finger 10y Newell Gale B.
FRIDAY evening, Dec :, the Sons Of Tenn
perance will present the play Fruits of
the Wine Cup followed by the Imaginable
farce Wide Enough for Two"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30

Mercury fell to , below zero ON the PSI
On Sunday about eight inches Of snow fell
accompanied by a strong wind. reminding
one Of the severity of mid winter storm.
The upper department Of the village
school begins Monday with Miss Mary Ha,.
kell Of Wilmington a. teacher.
Rev. q. A. Armstrong i holding a series
of meetings at the Methodist church. assist
ed 10y Rev. Messrs Smithers Of Brattlsbor1
and Tucker Of Wilmington.
Business at the door, sash and blind fac
tory of D. G. Taylor, established by Leon
ard Brown 40 wears ago. is steadily ipcraa.
ing. Mr.. Taylor has machinery and facili-
ties for doing as good work in his line as
any shop in the county He also keeps o.,
hand good stock Of undertaking good,
Mr.. brown l. one Of the oldest aud most
industrious men in Nottingham. ha, been
Woodworking mechanic for over 90 year,
and now at the age of - can do a. good
work as any Of the young men
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-11-30

1t is said that the great railway lines of
the West have been organized into a gigan
tic trust, but it is explained that the
movement is only a combination which was
necessarily made to protect the companies
against reckless rate cutting"
The official vote Of Indiana gives Gen
Harrison plurality of 234S.
Gen, John Palmer, late Democratic can
didate for governor Of Illinois, has with
drawn from membership in the G. A. X. -,
because he believes his defeat was largely
due 10 that organization.
1t is reported that James g. Blaine is TO
become one of the editors Of the American
Magazine.
-Four hundred homes in Washington
were made glad on Thanksgiving day be-
cause of the generosity Of Secretary Whit
ney, who gave each Of the employees in the
Navy department a turkey.