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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

1t is among the probabilities that "a Pre-.
ident Hayes will call on his aunt Mr..
Orchard, the first part of January.
Mrs. Harriet Morgan accompanied ba-
niece, Miss Frances Morgan. ~ Worc4.t.r
Wednesday.
Lewis Jackson aud wife Of Biuglau.,9.
y. y have returned ~ reside i'm town .,,
the Downs farm for the present.
To message from the Woman. Relief
corps, returning thanks 10 many fr.r8.
who helped make their fair Of FRIDAY even
ing success. we are sure it is in order tu
quote from that classic book Of poem, dear
10 all childhood memories the line. "Yll
are kindly welcome sir, she said AudU.
the way, judging from common report. ,a.
occasion was very enjoyable affair iu I'D
its details, besides netting d satisfactor.
sum
Written invitations have been sent to sb
sent and former church members. a. far a,
addresses could be learned 10 attend Pc
union Of the Congregational church Oh III.
afternoon and evening Of Jan All
Christian believers whether member, of
this or any other church. or not Of an.
church, are invited. with their familie. ..
the afternoon exercises and social tea Fy.
cry one is invited to the general service r
the evening. 1t viii be a pleasure to see 1r
hear from any one who was ever interested
in this church society
The health calendar issued by the V.-
mont W. C.. T. C., has "A local interest from
the fact that its work has been done uni.r
the supervision Of Mrs g. + Davidson
and much of its creditAble appearance b.
due to her personal and extended labor. ll
II. The calendars are selling rapidly.
We have received communication from
Newfane citizen in which strong exr-p.
tipn L. taken 10 the item by H last wee.
in regard to Mr. Bailey and his capahHI-e
as a teacher The writer thinks the item
unjust and says, IN brief. that Mr.. Bale,
has long taught school successfully aud b. a
worthy. peaceable and honest citizen vb,
deserves to be sustained The petition ri,
ferred to was signed by different people
with different motives--some understanding
that 1t was not to be used until after tH.
present term Of school and Others with
view OF getting "a cheaper teacher SOM.
have apologized 10 Mr. Bailey for signing
and others cant quite comprehend uhv
they signed anyway" The new
superintendent. Mr. Merriield capped the
climax, and knocked the petition higher
than a kite when he visited the scho1. IT.
Gently. made a thorough examination. and
pronounced it a good school with the pupil,
well up in their studies and answering all
questions readily aud promptly" The
writer adds in conclusion that the scholar,
like Mr. Bailey and if called upon would
sustain him almost unanimously. Ed
Frank +. Warren, whose home Of late
years has been in Monson, Mass, and VIII,
was supposed to be confirmed old bach
elor, slipped into hymenial bonds on Christ
mas eve at New Haven
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28
HOME NEWS.
Meteorological Record.
WEEK ENDrva THURSDAY EvrSiNe, Dec. 70. 1855.
rhsruotu
Annonncenaents.

There will be special sale Of fancy articles and
food Saturday afternoon at the Industrial rooms.
Fresh cake every day. orders taken for all kinds
Of pastry in addition to the usual variety kept on
hand.
For SALE-A desirable lot In the Prospect Hin
cemetery. Enquire Of A. c. Davenport
Housekeepers, BE- sure and read j. f. Ander.
sons notice in advertising columns.
Picture framing latest styles-cheap and in
good taste at Clapp & Jones's
Diaries, Almanacs and Vermont Registers at
Clapp & Jonses's
W. r, Phillips has bought the household goods
Of r. NJ. Clayton and will sell the same at anctiou
on saturday tomorrow at one O'Clock, p N at
the American House. These goods are nearly
new. having been used only two months.
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis
Picture frames in variety at A. F. wfder's
laundry building, Flat st. Open evenings, to s.
DON'T TRAVEL without Accident Insurance
when it costs only p cents per day for 5000 and
SIS per week. Insure in the TRAVELLERS with
CuDwoRrH & CHILDs, Agents
ARTISTIC Picture FRAMING at Clapp & Jones's
Mas. S. NJ. CHArFIE1D, Ryther Block will clos,
out her stock Of Christmas Cards. Booklets. Cal
endars, etc, at cost
Buy your Diary for 1889 at Geddis's
Any adult can obtain a calendar by calling at
Van Doom & Morris's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28
The RaiIroad Problem .

Mr.. Charles Francis Adams of Boston,
president of the Union Pacific and author
of the ablest railroad works ever written
in this country, delivered a remarkable ad e
dress at the recent dinner of the CONNER
cial club in Boston. II agreed with Judge
Cooley, of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission, in condemning the practices of
many roads, notably IN the West, in evad.
ing the law by many schemes of favoritism,
and said it was an utter mistake to charge
these evasions and determinations TO the
interstate law. They existed before
But the law has, in his opinion, proved a
disappointment and injury in other and
more important directions. BY prohibiting
pooling, it has fastened consolidation, for
railroads find their profit in long hauls and
reduction of expenses of organization.
Then the long and short haul clause, instead
OF building up intermediate points, as was
expected, has worked the other way and
deprived them of their markets, giving a
most powerful impetus to the process of
Capitalization. If the law can control
competition between railroads, it cannot
control competition in other business and
as business seeks the road having the most
long hauls to great centres of distribution.
II deserts the places served by single lines
In the judgment of Mr. Adams the rem
edy will be found where people generally
least look for it, namely in greater railroad
consolidation. When there are many com
panles evasion Is always possible, and inva-
riably 1t Is 1.-THE other man who is respon
sible for the wickedness. But with one
great system or IA few great systems, there
would Ice greater responsibility and some
body could he held responsible.
This has been a favorite theory with Mr.
Adams for several years, He told the
writer at least four years ago-long before
the passage Of the interstate commerce act
that in his opinion the time would come
when all the roads in the country would be
IN one great system, or at most in four or
five systems, supervised but not owned bv
the government, and that such a consolida
ton would prove a great blessing to the
people
But for practical and immediate relief.
Mr.. Adams advised that if the anti-pooling
clause may not be wholly repealed, at least
contracts may be made between roads sub
lect - the approval of the interstate com
merce commission. Then, and more import
ant stu, all should be done that can Ice 10
raise the standard of morality in railway
circles. Nothing, in his opinion, would bet
ter perform this than the organization of
the roads into some public and recognized
clearing house system, through which traf-
nc can be taken out Of the hands Of ire
sponslble subordinates who so vilely abuse
II, and etiectually controlled by responsible
parties who are Obliged TO show their books
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

Rev. T, W Illman as has been his Gus.
tom once a month since last April, will
preach in the Congregational church, Mon
day evening next at eight o'clock
The Christian Endeavor societies of New
fame, Townshend, Wiudham and Jamaica.
met In convention with the recently formed
society OF this place, last Saturday, Dec.
2Sd' A very pleasant aud profitable after
noon and evening were passed, and as this
was such a success, it is hoped other meet
ings will follow.
The exercises at the Christmas tree Tues
day evening passed OFF very pleasantly
The little ones went through their part,
very creditably The trees were well filled
with pretty and valuable presents. After
the gifts were distributed, the young PEG
pie and some Of the older ones adjourned
to the vestry, where cake and coffee were
served, and all felt when they went home
that they had passed a very pleasant Christ
mas evening.
Mrs, Abel Kidder, who has been very
sick, is now oonyalescent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28
THE RAMBLER MoRAL1zEs.

The Rambler has been pleased this year
to see such well nigh universal happiness
in the faces Of those whom he has CHANGED
to meet. Never to the community has
Christmas come with greater cheer One
great cause for his satisfaction is that there
seems every year TO be more of JOY in Civ
ing and less Of the anticipation of receiv-
ing. Without regard TO creeds it remains
fact that the influence of Christmas tide
is wholly helpful and elevating. A Christ
like spirit is only and always good.
The Rambler has many gray hairs, but he
delights IN children and children's happi-
ness. 1t was a pleasure to look in upon
the happy crowds at the churches last Tues
day evening. At the Baptist church he
found a most pleasing cantata in progress,
the aim of which was TO teach afresh the
Christ spirit of doing and caring for 9th
ers rather than self -
In other churches practical benevolence
found exemphfication in sending away box
es and barrels of useful, warmful and play
full material for homes less favored. All of
which in these days of getting, getting, get
ting, is wonderfully refreshing to
The RAMBLER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28
AOnIh NeM-fane.

Miss Mary Morse left for Philadelphia.
Pa, last Friday, to visit her brother She
will remain several weeks, and possibly all
winter
The Christmas tree at the Baptist church
Tuesday night was well loaded with beauti
full presents, and many hearts were made
happy by the distribution
The bare ground and mud makes the lum-
bermen with thousands of mill logs ON
hand look pretty blue.
Davis Mansfield, who has been in the EN-
ploy Of }. W. Dexter the past summer. is
visiting friends in Bernardston. Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

ID. F. Gushing, lr. Of Boston, Mass and
Mrs. Lizzie NeWsome Of Proctorsville, spent
Christmas at home.
The Christmas tree at the church Tuesday
evening was II great success a. usual. The
literary part Of the program consisted Of a
beautiful responsive exercise and singing
with sleighhel accomplishments The ar
rival Of Santa Claus caused much merri-
ment, and they proceeded 10 distribute the
many handsome and useful gifts with which
the trees we're loaded. Supt A. A. Wy
man received from the sunday school a
gold headed cane Mrs l.. H. Eastman
and Deacon Howard each received nice
presents from their classes. Rev. Mr.. Cha
pin received from the W G. T. l. a gift Of
money as a token Of their appreciation Of
the interest he has always taken in the
temperance cause.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

complete transformation at the hands Of
its new proprietor. o. A. Marshall o. D.
Esterbrook has given his place on the cor
ner Of Oak aud High streets thorough re-
juvination. as also has Oscar Smith on High
street. Extensive Improvements have
been made by l.. +. Adams on Oak street /.
H. f. Carpenter, corner Of Asylum and
North Main j II Holden. Washington
street Chas a. Harris, Whipple street /.
j. f. Stearns. Pearl street A. H. Combs
and A. j. Currier. Frost street Fred Hop
kinson, ]. G.. Timson aud r. Holtou. Organ
street and II b. Larkin and II W. San
ders at Centreville
Scott Dunklee has finished off two tene-
ments in the house on Harris place since
bought by Mrs r NJ d. Stearns A. V.
NAV has added a tenement 30 his house on
Chase street f. II. Van Doom has re-
fitted the John Frost place on Green street
10 accommodate two families W. W. New
comb has completed the improvements be
gun last year on his Hudson street house.
lately sold to r L. Roberts, making room
for five tenants Charles DeyO has added a
tenement TO his place on South Main street,
and f. NJ Angler has similarly added TO his
house on Chestnut street. Barns or car
riage houses have been added 10 their prem
ises by 5 II Sherman, High street A. H.
Combs, Frost street Fred Hopkinson, Or
gan street j. II Streeter, Grove street !;
Geo. Hall and Lucius Whitney, Chestnut
street
Considerable outlaws on improvements
have been made 10y Henry Devens North
Main street, r. G.. Crosby, High street, f.
H. Smith Central street. j. G. Howe, Can
al street, c. D. Moves, Brook street, II. o.
Aldrich and Mrs p X White, North Main
street, B. Ranger, Williston street, Hon
Royal Tyler. Terrace street. j. H. Wright
High street, r. n Timson Chestnut street
j 5. Parsons, Vine street, J. A. Titus a
Co., Mrs c. Evans and /. II Knapp, West
Brattleboro, j. II. Capen. Dist. No &.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

The Methodist church was trimmed with
laurel in pretty designs, including wreaths,
crosses, stars, etc. The pastor took as the
text of his morning sermon, Luke H., IA
GLORY To God in the highest This first
note of the angelic anthem, Mr. Smithers
said, man should sound, yet he is inclined
TO neglect IT, Only those who know God
and willingly how before Him can give Him
glory This " i'll be called forth by a study
of his attrihutes-liis eternity, His omni-
presence How stupendous the thought of
unlimited time, Of unhounded space He
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

W. W. Whittlesey is spending the holi-
days with his sister, Mrs H. n. f. Mar.
shall
There was Christmas tree for the vii
lage children at Stone hall. Monday even
ing, Dec Gath. Mr. and Mrs Santa Claus
we're present, adding quite little to the
children's enjoyment. There were several
Christmas parties. One particularly wor-
thy of mention was the Lyman family at
Andrew Lyman's
Arthur Lyman, of the late firm of Ly-
man Bros, has opened a hardware store
and tin shop in Athol, Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

The Graphic, the New York illustrated
daily paper, has passed into Republican
ownership and appeared Wednesday as a
straight and sound Republican paper,
The Panama Canal company denies that
work has been suspended on the Isthmus
ana says that 1000 men will he kept at
work while the company is being reorgan-
lied in France
Marblehead, Mass, was devastated by
fire Christmas evening, Thirty seven
buildings were burned The loss is about
$500 00O. The same district Of the city
was swept by fire in 1871
Three nitro glycerine magazines near
Bradford, Pa, blew up Saturday night.
smashing all the glass in the neighborhood
and demolishing the houses for half mile
distant. Nine persons were injured, two
fatally
Fire in Lynn, Mass, last Saturday night
destroyed 5000 900 worth Of property.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28
THE CHRISTMAS BUSINESS
which was done by the Pest Once and
the Express Once,

Some idea Of the magnitude of the local Christ
mas trade can he formed from the figures show
ing the total receipts at the Post ONCE for six
days just previous 70 Christmas, taking for com.
parison the figures Of last year for the period
The receipts last year amounted 10 $3.50 and this
10 So tA, heing am increase Of SjO.33 over last
year, the sales for postage stamps alone for the
six days referred 10 agglegaing 1881 -, or So %
more than for the same period last year. On Mon
day, the day before Christmas the receipts for
stamps were larger by S2aSo than on the CORE
sp'udlng day last year For three days before
Christmas there were sold 2dd1 more stamps than
for the same time last year. There were 15l sacks
of mail matter received and dispatched from the
oftice ON saturday. Monday and Tuesday, which
did not include the regular mail pouches, number
ing IN all 90
This is doubtless the largest record in the history
of the local mall service Il became necessary To
douhl- the carriers force in order to keep pace
with the incoming and outgoing mails heavily
laden with all kinds Of Christmas packages.
Complete figures have not yet been made up Of
the number OF packages received and forwarded
by the Express Ofice hut the number was largely
IN excess ut any previous year. The capabilities
OF the once were taxed To the utmost, and SO
great was the avalanche Of packages ON Monday
That u was impossible 10 complete the days husi-
ness In the usual prompt and satisfactory way
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

The people Of Green River aud vicinity
are requested 10 meet at Union hall Satur
day evening. Jan. >. at $50 o'clock 10 or.
game lyceum. after which the following
question will be discussed Resolved. That
license Is a better restriction in the use Of
intoxicating liquors than is prohibition
DiSputants, affirmative. c. Clsbee aud
Frank stowe negative, c. V. Thomas and
;. A. Richmond Let there be general
attendance of men and women. aud all
lend a helping hand
Mrs Elliot Thomas Of Cropsy. ILL.,. is Wis
iting friends here
Dr. Stewart the dentist, is still here and
doing a good business
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

Eugene Blair, who stabbed Alfred NJ
Pierce at the latter's house ia Montague
last week, has been placed under $1,000
bonds 10 appear at hearing January 81.
His version Of the affair is that Pierce aud
he had a scuifie, during which Pierce tried
to use a knife and must have stabbed him
self. Pierce has already been to Jail for
stabhing a neighbours boy, and is regarded
as an ugly customer,
c. j. Osgoods farm buildings at -Four
Corners, in the north part Of the town of
Greenfield, were burned Saturday, causing
a loss of S2200.
A young woman Of Mortified seminary
was seriously if not fatally hurt Monday
night by falling three stories in an elevator
in an open elevator shaft in Weston hall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

Castoria is recommended by physicians for chill.
aren teething II is purely vegetable prrpara
bottle Il Is Pheasant 10 the TASTE and absolnt,v
harmless, II relieves constipation, reaulat..s tbs
bowels uiets pain, cures diarrhtra and wind ,1ii
commissions, soothes the child and gives Il refresh
ing ana natural sleep Castoria is the children's
pahhcea INT mothers friend IS doses 85 cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

News comes from Hayti that the steam
er Haytien Republic, which was seized ON
the pretence that she was a blockade run
ner, has been delivered to the United states
men Of war which ~ ere recently sent there.
A sensational story was told last week Of
a secret plot o. murder Gen Harrison II
had no foundation ia fact
Stanley, the African explorer, has been
heard from up 20 the middle of last August.
The fire in the Calumet and Hecla cop
per mines has been suhdued, but il will take
several weeks 70 pump out the gas aud get
ready 10 resume work
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28
Their Bu.iue.. Room,..

Probably no one thing has caused such a gen.
eral revival OF trade at Henry A Chapin's drug
store as the giving away u his customers Of M
many Tree trial bottles of DR.. Kings New Dis,oy-
cry Tor consumption Their trade is simply eDor-
NOUS lh TINS very valuable article from the fact
tlal II always cures aud never disappoiuts
coughs, Colds. Asthma, Bronchitis Group and
All tnrual and lung diseases quickly cured You
can Test u before buying by hy getting trial I,t
Tie Tree large size o. Every bottle warranted
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28
GuiIford Centre.

Mrs. Herbert W Jacobs is slowly recov.
ering from an operation performed by DR..
Gray Of Hinsdale
Mrs. 5. Elliott Thomas. formerly of Gull
ford but recently from Cropsey, Ill, is Wis
ting friends IN this vicinity.
d. Streeter has son visiting him from
Hartford, Conn.
Christmas was enjoyed by many family
gatherings
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

The following is the list of letters re-
naming in the post-office Dec 2Sth
Menu. W. Ash. $. A. Bedford, J. f. Cummings
Saml Campbell-2. q W Fox, Bert J Hought0n
BRED u Hawley, q. H. Houghton, II. A. Han
Il. W Hall Long, Willie c Porter, A h. Shep,
ardson Mr. Sincloff, r. G. Taylor A. Woldron
Lucius 7 MheelOck
Women Miss Ella n. Adams, Mrs Alger Bailey.
Mrs. II NJ. CLARK, Mrs. Jennie Curtis Mrs Ellen
Ellis, Mrs. W n. Huyt Mrs NJ. &. Hungerford
Mrs $ y Marshall, Miss Mary T.. Pond, Mrs II
W Russell Mrs l. NJ Reed Miss Alta b Sheldon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

There will he exercises at the Baptist
church next Tuesday evening, Jan. LIST
consisting Of speaking, singing and tree
Al are invited.
The measles are quite prevalent in this
part and adjoining towns
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

Stone X Clark have been busy shedding
logs through West Halifax. Their 100 Oo0
feet Of lumber will turn out quite number
OF chair spindles and children's carriage
hubs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

Croquet was among the pleasant ps.,....
for Christmas this year
Miss Ida Wright goes 10 New York ,.,.
week for a visit
Several Of our people have gone ,gt a.
town for the winter among them sra A..
and Mrs. Cady and Mrs. NAV. who ts,.
gone 10 Boston, and Miss Jessie Sahiu ,,i
has gone to her sisters in Portland Ne
Five hundred pounds Of butter v.,.
turned out from the creamery last web
Butter is now selling for 30 cent, t,,.,J
aud there is prospect Of more .n N.
spring.
Quite a number Of Young ueoplo att.,i..l
the box supper last "Wednesday ever.r,
The hall was very prettily decorated ,,i,t
evergreen, and the entertainment given h..
the society was managed very nicely The
proceeds we're between - and 50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

The Phoenix will have something to say
about wool figures in due time. Whatever
else we do we shall try to give figures which
are honest and trustworthy.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

Mr.. f. H. Walcott has retired from the
st. Johnsbury Caledonian after upward Of
three years Of excellent service on that pa
per. His work there has been some Of the
best ever done on Vermont newspaper
broad in spirit, painstaking conscientious,
bright, and always in good temper. We
are sincerely sorry to have him go. His
place will be taken by Mr. Arthur Stone,
the elder son of the proprietor Of the Gale
DOMAIN. who will receive a cordial welcome
to the ranks Of Vermont newspaper men.
Mr.. Edmunds offered in the Senate last
week a resolution which was agreed to, di-
recting the secretary of the Senate to send
10y mail to the governor of each state print
ed copies Of the acts Of Feb. B. 1887, and
oct ~, 1SSS, respecting the meetings Of the
presidential electors and the transmission
and counting of the electoral votes fo;
president Of the United States. Mr.. Ed
munds said that he had been informed by
more than one member of the House, and
by one or two senators, that the proper au
thorities in their respective states had not
vet been advised OF these recent laws.
Senator Morrill,, in the January Forum,
gives an exhaustive discussion of the ques-
ton of Canadian annexation, which has
been brought conspicuously into public at
tention 10y Mr.. Butterworth's resolution in
Congress He reviews the agitation of the
E.. IL. ! ,.. l
es commercial union which should be
sought 10y Canada and not by us pointing
out the practical disadvantages of admit
Ting a number Of states with British politi-
cal ideas, and the possible European com
plications. Senator Morrill, regards politi.
cal union as inevitable, but he does not
think it ought to be sought by us.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-12-28

The relatives Of Orrn johnson ,...
the old homestead on "Wednesday b.. "a. M
20 celebrate hi. Goth birthday rb.,. F
present four children, eighteen ,raol..'
dren. four great grandfather .,i %"
brothers widow over 80 wear. 40 'N'
They left many tokens of fripnd.t.,.
money amounting 20 &l22j. Anon. . u.
tokens was letter Of kind visbe. rr.,. '
granddaughter, Mrs Abbie Rp...r
lives in Main, y. Y. "'
The friends Of I'd. W. Prouty vt.....
so badly hurt last week, made nm, q"
Of about $40 for a Christmas present V NJ.
Prouty is doing as well as could l,. -.
ed. The doctor thinks he can save hi. I...