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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27
TIE NEWS IN BR1Er.

Fourteen men persisted by the burning of
n cheap boarding house at Tower, Mimi,
SATURDAY morning Seven bodies have
been taken from The ruins and seven per
sons In addition are missing The stairway
was narrow aud the men became so invol-
we'd in the struggle 90 get out that none
escaped The thermometer indicated forty
degrees below zero At the time Of the FIRE
The residence Of Frank smith at Lima.
Ohio, was burned last week Thursday morn
ing and before the inmates, who were
sleeping, could be awakened the entire
structure was enveloped in flames Mr.
and Mrs Smith and their FIVE children were
burned to death
James Nowlin, the Is year-old Somer-
vile, Mass. murderer, was hanged at
Cambridge last Friday.
Cashier Charles O'Brien of the First
National Bank Of Auburn, N. Y, is a
defaulter to the extent of 5000, 900, and has
fled to Canada
The stock Of the Chemical bank at New
York is worth $3.50 per share, par being
500. There are only 300 shares and the
dividends are 500 a share per year and
the banks surplus is S4j0,000.
Records Of coasting accidents are found
in almost every daily paper now, but per
haps the most serious was near Oswego, n
Y, recently, whore ten persons came down
the hill on sled at the rate of 73 miles an
| hour and ran into loaded lumber team at
the foot. All were knocked senseless and
three were killed.
A fire in Philadelphia Monday night de
stroyed 81 800, 600 worth of dress goods
millinery, trimmings, etc.
The Holyoke, Mass, envelope company's
plant was destroyed by fire last Sunday
afternoon. The loss was 1925, 900 and 300
hands were thrown out of employment.
At Limestone, in Indian Territory the
cashier of the bank did his duty and died
for it. Then the people did theirs in kill
ing two Of the lighwaymen who shot the
cashier and handing the other two over to
the authorities
Four men were fatally hurt and many
badly bruised by an accident ON the Hudson
and Delaware railroad near Baskerville, n.
| Y, Monday.
Throughout the East Sunday and Mon
day intense cold prevailed In New Eng
land the mercury ranged from 10 TO 35
below zero, but little suffering is reported.
Sunday New York Bay was one solid mass
of ice from Staten Island shore to Long
Island.
Mrs. John Drury, aged 90, Of Central
Falls, X. l.. was roasted alive Monday even
ing. Her clothing caught fire from Gin
der, and when found the flesh peeled off her
bones but she afterward rallied enough to
tell the story of her suffering, and lived
several hours in the most intense pain.
\ desperate rumseler of New Canaan,
Conn, murdered constable who sought Ia
arrest him ON Wednesday, and then com
mted suicide
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27

the Methodist parsonage. recently present.
ed Edwin Snnderson. IT, present occupant
with a fine specimen Of fowl Of the CROW
ing species.
Alta business meeting Of the Baptist ,o
riety. held last Saturday, IT, was voted to
call council ON the third Tuesday OF Feb
ruary for an investigation aud adjustment,
If possible, Of discords which are rife with
in the society, and which nt present threat
en- its ruin.
A reading club was project which
brought together few Of the literary
minded. last Monday evening, at j. ".
Stowells. A plan for social rather than
formal meetings was decided upon, and the
club is 10 meet next Tuesday evening with
Mrs. g. a. Foster, when the subject Of
history will be taken up by Mrs j. W.
Stowell, and Dckens's "Pickwick Papers
will be read by Rev. f. w. Whippen. It
is hoped the young people win feel interest
ed and come out.
At m adjourned meeting Of the library
association. held on Tuesday evening. g.
W. Kimball read a very favorable report Of
the condition and prospects Of the society,
and rs a surplus of money was found 10 bc
in the treasury it was thought best to take
immediate measures for the purchase Of
new books. Especial attention was called
to the new regulation respecting the annual
assessment Fees which were due in De
cember should be paid either 10 the libra
rian or secretary without extra trouble 10
any one. The mention Of this it is thought
will be "A sufficient reminder b. the couscl
entious members Of this organization. IL
is hoped that upon the arrival Of the new
books more interest will be taken in the
library We want 10 see our young people
more impressed with the value Of their op
portunity aud more assiduous in the stor.
ing Of their minds with those rich treasures
Of lore which will help them to adorn the
positions they will in future be called upon
to occupy. Let us call your attention 10
these words of DIR. Chamberlain in his al
dress at the opening of the Bratteboro
library last winter; whether we remain
New England or become New ireland, it is
safe 10 trust our future in the hands Of an
educated people" The following were the
officers chosen for the ensuing yror Presi
dent, j. w. Stowell vice president, e. Il.
Willard secretary aud treasurer, g. W.
kimball auditors, G. y. Willard. Arthur
Parkhurst, Mrs. Frank Harris executive
committee, J. W. Stowcll Mrs IT, f. Ia
ker, Mrs. Chas. Booth, +. r. Cobb, G.. T..
Willard D.
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Marlboro.

Mrs S Prouty has returned from her
three weeks visit.
Last Sunday was our coolest dav-l6
below zero.
X. Elliot Adams native of this place
who moved to Illinois in 1871, died at Col
lege Springs, Iowa, Dec. 80. He was one
of family of children, four of whom
are still liying-Mrs. O. Gorhan, Whining
ton b. ii. Adams, Brooklyn, n. Y.:C. /.
Adams, Marlboro, and j. l.. Adams, North
Adams, Mass. He also leaves a wife and
two children. He united with the church
IN Marlboro IN early life, and after moving
west became deacon of the church at
Wheaton, Ill. He lived a true and CON
sistent Christian life.
There was a good attendance at the New
England supper and fair held in the vestry
ON Wednesday evening aud the occasion
proved most pleasant and satisfactory
one. The hearts of our townsfolk were
made glad 10y the presence of "a party of
Brattleboro friends, who contributed very
materially to the success of the evening.
both financially and otherwise. The sup
per was pronounced AN exceedingly good
one and was made all the more attractive
by being served by young women in the
costumes OF many years ago The sale of
fancy articles, both by private sale and bv
auction, was spirited one The proceeds
OF the evening were S6l 50
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Louisiana.
LOuistunus
From the Boston Advertiser. ]


\ peculiar state of affairs exists in Lou
isiana, where, for the first time since 1876,
a Republican state ticket has been put in
the field with some hope of being elected
That is to say, in 1883, the election in Lou
isiana is 10 be, not a political farce, but
conducted with real seriousness. Why .
The governor, Mcl.nery, was defeated for
denomination in the Democratic convention
by Gen. Francis Nichols So bitter a con
test has never been seen even in Louisiana
The result is that Gov. McEnery, who, un-
der the peculiar laws Of that state has alb
solute control of the election and the ap-
pointment of the election officers, declares
that there shall be a fair election and that
in his opinion the Republican candidate
will be chosen. 1t is not denied in Louis
lana that the Republicans have a majority
of votes and that if a fair election is held
they will elect their candidate. The fact
that the governor proposes to have such an
election is taken AS evidence in advance
that the Republicans will carry the state in
which, for the last IL years, they have not
even INDUCED hope of accomplishing
such a result
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27

The great social event of the season was
the ladies' leap year ball at the town hall
last FRIDAY evening. 1t was a pleasant and
successful society gathering despite the ex
IRENE cold and Indictment evening. The
size of the company, the music. and i'm
fact, everything tended to make it the lead.
ing ball of the winter. Some 60 counIas
participated in the dance and the ladies de-
serve the warm compliments paid them for
the assiduous manner in which they loolrad
aIter the comfort and warmth of the young
men whom they escorted 10 and from tbs
Dali room ms well as the attention bestowed
upon thelr partners ON the floor and at the
supper table, Music was furnished bv
knapps band of Brattleboro
Monday, the 23d, the mercury indicated
"A to - degrees below zero in the morning
The w. II. Greenwood post met at their,
rooms IN the Masonic building last Tuesdav
evening for public insUallment of tbeiy,
onhcers elected a few weeks ago. The new
~ elected officers we're installed nv POST
commander l.. Z, Bailey, after which mem.
ners oil the post, their families and invited
guests partook of AN excellent supper pro-
Elued IN the room below. Later a camn-
hre ana AN enjoyable time was held in the
nan, snort speeches, singing of war songs.
reialihg individual "reminiscences of the
war ana pleasant repartee closed the even
ing's entertainment.
Florence Cobb has returned on account
OF her health, from NorthReld Mas
where she has been attending school
Goo ii. Phillips, who doubtless has he
come confirmed IN the habit of donating at
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We notice that at a meeting of the New
Hampshire Democratic state committee at
Concord last Wednesday, among the repre-
sentative men of the party present, were
Col Henry O. Kent of Lancaster, who
holds II $4,000 Office in the Boston custom
house, Col. W. IL. d. Cochrane of Nashua,
United States pension agent, and Col. Fred
A. Barker of Keene United States marshal
for the district of New Hampshire. How
many postmasters were present, we have
no means of knowing. How is this for
'pernicious activity in politics by federal
oiliceholders' But then, they are all for
"Cleveland and REFORM 1t is no answer
to turn around and say the Republicans
used to do the same, for Mr.. Cleveland
promised better things, and upon the
strength of his promises was elected We
commend such participation in politics by
federal ollicehoders TO the attention of Mr..
Cleveland's mugwump supporters.
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HOME NEWS.


The accident insurance policies Of the Travellers
Insurance Go. Of Hartford cover death by acct
dent loss Of time, loss Of eyesght, loss OF limbs
and loss Of hands. CuDwoRrH & Cnn.Ds. Local
Agents
ARTISTIC PicruRE FRAmSe at Clapp & Jones's
CnoIcE WESTERN MORTGAGES, bearing per ct.
interest, are guaranteed doth principal and inter.
est by Boston bank of 100000 capital, which is
under supervision Of Massachusetts savings bank
commissioners, For particulars inquire Of Cud-
worth & Childs, agents Suffolk Trust and Invest
ment company
Picture FgAMEs are cheap at Clapp & Jones's
Picture frames in variety at A. f. wilder's.
Also academy board. shop open evenings to-
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis
Mrs Avery proposes to keep business lively this
winter by general marking down Of all kinds Of
millinery goods.
Allen furnishes choice rosebuds in special colors
Of pink crimson, yellow. white, carnations of
scarlet crimson. pink, white, for balls, parties,
weddings etc. AssOrtments Of choice cut flow
ers from 81 to $40 or more, or floral designs to
send one to three days journey, in good order for
all occasions Packed secure from frost. Order
early. ALLEN. Florist. Brattleboro.
BLIsss DINiNG Rooms nr Of the best paying
dining IN the state is offered for sale For
particulars inquire Of the proprietor, q. A. BLISS,
Brattleboru.
The purgatory collar is for sale by Edwards &
Iillis
O. j. Pratt will offer his elegant stock Of ladies'
aud misses cloaks at about half price during the
next four weeks, and it will pay to buy a garment
for next season it you do not need one now.
Pictures to paint, Outline Books in new and
charming designs; Tilton's Art Color Box the
best in the market: Tiltou's design cards and stu
dies Miss krmhlr's instruction Book for begin
neis IN art. SARA VI. CHArrIELD, " Hooker Blk
We want any lady who thinks uf buying a car
pet sweeper to try and let it tell It's own sto-
ry. GLEASON a ROBnINs.
Edwards Lillis have some real bargains In
coon coats and jap robes. They have in stock
ten large sizes fine soft skins and dark colors
rs It is getting late in the season th,,. goods will
not be- carried over. Cali early.
Ranger x Thompson nave Just received a large
assortment If the celebrated Rockford watches.
which always give complete satisfaction to those
who buy them.
Ladies will find the best line Of Bronze Powders
Tor decorating at GLEAsoNSS RuBBiNs's
llawlcy, while in New York this week. bought
the balance of manufacturers stock Of Fur.
Lined Circulars at great sacrifice.
Fur caps Scotch caps. cloth caps. heavy under.
wear, hosiery and all our winter goods for sale at
reduced prices. EDWARDS a LilI.ls
The prices We put on sleigh bells that arrived
lat" ara moving them very fast. and they cannot
last much longer. GLEASON a RupmN-
Next Monday morning llawlty starts his annual
special sale ct Table Linens, Napkins Quilts
Towels Whit Goods and Embruidrries His Gus
TONERS all know that this means the time to make
selections in this class of good,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27

The ladies Of the w. G. 7. L. invite all
persons Interested in temperance to spend
social evening at the residence Of DR..
johnson next Tuesday, Jan. 3lst. Music.
reading and discussion may be expected.
A lO-cent supper will be served 10y the la
dies, who hope 10 repleuish their treasury.
On the 22d inst the mercury reached %
below zero, anl on the 23l and 18th 20
below.
The young ladies' are forming a LOYAL
Temperance Legion.
r. d. Brown gathers cream ON the west
ern route and G l.. Stacy on the eastern.
The latter also carries the butter made at
the creamery to Shelburne Falls
Eggs recently had rise in our local mar
ket, aud run up to 60 cents dozen-for
one day.
Last Monday an OK belonging to Ahaz
Pike fell through floor ten feet and was
caught ON a timber where he remained for
some time and was badly injured.
Harley Chase, while on his late Western
trip, had a touch Of the blizzard in Nebras-
ka, but fortunately escaped without serious
injury.
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Guilford Centre,

The ladies circle will meet in their room,
uext Wednesday afternoon, and in the eve
ming there will be lecture in the church
10y Rev f. W llman
The grangers are repairing the Fessendcn
house, which they have bought aud intend
TO hold their meetings in for the present
Chas II Robh is at home for a few week.
from New York, where he has been in bus
mess the past season.
Dea. John Dutton, who died Of pneumo.
nta at Norwich on the 10Th inst. at the az,
Of 20 was brother-in law Of Mrs. Angus
tus Chandler Of this town.
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We, nrnt,Icboro.

aR. BABBITr's INSTALLATION POSTPONED.
On account Of the severe snow storm
which blockaded the railroads and other
means Of travel, l. was found necessary u
postpone for one week the installation OF
Rev. Mr.. Babbitt as pastor Of the Congre
eational church, which was set for yestelr-
day Thursday, only five Of the ~ church
e., invited being represented, and it being
consequently impossible 10 secure quorum
Dinner was served in the yestry at l2'3O,
after which those present, an audience OF
good numbers, listened TO an address
BY Rev. f. n. Clark Of Boston, who was t.
have preached the installation sermon, aud
who, il was found, would be unable u
come again next week 10 attend the III.
stalation. Mr. Clark was the founder OF
the Christian Endeavor societies, having
taken up that work when settled in Port
land, Me-, and his address on this occasion
was upon these societies, the primary Oh,
ects which he had in view for them and
the work which they have accomplished
In spite of the disappointment caused by
the bad weather, the occasion was made an
aud profitable one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27

The work of organizing Republican clubs
in this state is going on rapidly and several
clubs have been formed during the past
week. The Morrill, club of Rutland held a
meeting Wednesday evening and effected a
permanent organization with Col Albert
Clarke as president. Previous to the bust
ness meeting the members of the club had
banquet, and were entertained by an adj
dress 10y ex-Judge James Barrett on the
Life and Services of Justin S, Morrill, -
The address was mainly devoted to a sketch
of the life and services of Senator Morrill,
previous TO his election to Congress in 1865,
up to which time he had never held pub
lie office Of any kind. The humble parent
age and early struggles to get livelihood,
and his subsequent success as "A merchant,
we're recited by Judge Barrett, who was
for many a years fellow -townsman OF
Mr. Morrill,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27
GsnnlInn

sad report came this week from Los
Angeles, Cal, announcing the death At that
place Of Alice, only child of DR. and Mrs
Geo. Dresser, formerly Of this place but
now living in Chicopee, Mass
The Chautauqua circle has about 20 mem
bers and meets fortnightly, finding these
meetings not only pleasant but profitable
The lowest point reached by the mercury
here in the last week was - below zero
Mrs. Arnold and son George returned to
their home in Ticonderoga, y. Y, last
vVaaE
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27

The mercury on Sunday morning was Is
below zero aud remained below all day. On
Monday morning it was u below Ia
some parts Of the town it was down 10 %
Rev. h. r. Elerrick of Chelsea will begin
work for one year with the Congregational
church of this place and Putney on Feb
Nth. Then will come n rest 10 those who
have read sermons so long and we may
add, relief to those who have had the pa
thence ~ listen to such readings The read
ing Of selected sermol to congregation
is IA poor substitute for preaching service.
No matter how good the sermon nor how
well 1t is read, it never attains 10 anything
more than name for a service that barely
keeps the church alive for season. Soon
err or later, without a pastor the church
must give up the struggle and its light be
hid
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27

The people of Brookine kindly and gen
erously remembered their pastor, Rev H.
v Baker, and wife, on Wednesday even
ing, Jan IL, by their annual donation, pre-
senting each with n purse Of money and
other substantial gifts. Pastor and people
are working tremendously and such expires
sions Of good will as were made then
strengthen the bonds between them.
The mercury indicated 2G below zero on
Monday mornng-the coolest weather Of
the season.
Mrs II. b. Crane is at Mrs. Gray's in
Townshend for few days
II. b. Crane, who has been confined 10
his bed for more than year, seems more
comfortable at present than at any time
since he was taken, sick, but is still in Il
helpless condition. He received Christ
mas gift from his friends Of nice reclin-
ing chair, which he seems TO enjoy.
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GsuiIfOrd.

When returning from Brattleboro last
Monday evening, 5. A. Smith colli1ed with
the team Of II well known young man from
Dummerston, through the latters reckless
driving. No serious damage was done.
Officer Richmond made a tour Of inspec-
tion at the Broad Brook hotel, Wednesday,
and transferred about four gallons Of spirit
Gus fluid to the care of the town fathers.
With the extreme cold, wind and drifting
snow Of the past week, the travelling in
some parts Of the town is reported to be
NerN hnl.
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Green River.

The last Of the series of dances at this
place will be at Union hall Friday evening
Feb. 3D. An oyster supper will be furn
ished for the company at lie. per couple.
Twelve inches Of snow fell Wednesday
night
Notwithstanding the severe cold and blus-
tering weather there was a good number
present at the pound party, and all enjoyed
themselves hugely. Rev. Mr. Thayer was
well pleased with the presents he received
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27

fire originating in the boot aud shoe
store of Charles c. Frost last Sunday morn
ing destroyed the building nnd stock, to
gether with the furniture Of tenant nam
ed Bughee, living overhead Frost's loss i,
$500 ON building and $1,000 on stock, in
Nurcd for $500 Bugbee loses $1,000 with
no insurance. Leonard Blakes dwelling
was also destroyed loss about $4,000. par
italy insured. The mercury indicated ~
below zero at the time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27

Billy Dempsey, New York pugilist, was
killed.by 'Swipes the Newsboy,' in a prize
fight at Fort Hamilton, l.. l., last Sunday.
The tragic ending of this affair ought tc
check the popularity of scientific brutality
The newspapers of the country, by uphold
ing the so-called manly art, have much
to do with fostering admiration for profes
sional bruisers and rowdyism. 1t is disgust
ing to say the least to see a paper like the
Boston Herald boom the circulation Of its
Sunday issue one week by an article on the
Evolution and Ethics of Boxing, ~ and on
the week followingby discussing the Here
after"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27

At the coolest spot in town the mercury
fell 10 ~ below zero last Sunday
Mrs l.. 4. Cronin cut of the bail of her
fore finger with hay cutter few days
ago.
W. J.. Cronin, who has been on the sick
list, is improving
Miss Eva Howard is domicled at the post
Office and going to school
+. II Harris took trip to Dumucrston
last Monday and brought back horse
II. NJ Bemis went to Greenfield Mass.
last week on business connected with the
settlement of the Chas Bens estate.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27

4 copy Of the constitution Of the United
States, President Cleveand's gift TO the
Pope, was presented to the latter in the
throne room of the Vatican Saturday af-
ternoon The American delegation was
present. besides members of the Noble
Guard and attaches of the Papal Court.
Archbishop Ryan of Philadelphia made the
presentation speech
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-27

=, Al the installation of Rev. Rodericl !
Mooney as pastor of the Congregational
church on Tuesday evening, the leadin',
parts OF the service We're the follo,yin.,
prayer by Roy. w. II. Stewart, sermon IN
heX' Charles r. Harrington, PRAYER Of in
staliation by Rev. Gabriel De Boist cborr,
10 the pastor and right hand of fenowshin
Dy key; Z; o; Day, charge to the people by
heV' NJ H. Wells. prayer by Charles n
Mooney. y nov H. o.