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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12
RrAuTIFuI. AND WEALTHY

Some Canadian visitor, who has been in
Brattleboro the past season, writes 10 the
Montreal Witness highly appreciative ac
count Of the good work done 10y our Rural
Improvement association. and quotes IN
full the constitution Of the society for the
benefit Of Canadian towns that may wish
10 take up the work. The whole letter is
complimentary b the handsome and we'll
kept appearance Of the village. and the
opening paragraph gives pleasing informa
ton a 10 the wealth Of our snug little Dor
ongh
"Brattleboru, Vt. Is one on. NJ the fair,st
towns that lies nestled IN the Connecticut valley
While mature has been hountiful in her gifts "
hill. river. foliage and vrrdur. and while com
nierte aud agriculture have made Do tn. wealth.
'-st village 10 the STATE. and PERHAPS FOR it, size
in the nation. her people have not -,-n neglected.
nf their opportunities and have sho an their graf
itud" by doing their shar- in making streets resi-
drnces, stores aud even uusightly lamp posts and
other n''s-,si is tu their comfort a. beautiful or
~ little offensive to the eye a. possible ! was 81
struck with the Indication of thought and car,.
evident at every turn of the village. that asked "a
resident with whom ] had fallen into cuuytrsa
ton. how this had is-'-n brought about "
1t is small satisfaction certainly. To know
that the work done 10y individuals and by
our Improvement society IN keep Brattle
horn tidy and attractive is noticed and ap
preciated los stranger,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

sand would be S3j specific and $3.50 ad
valorem, or S47 30 in all By the Senate
bill the duty would be $40, an advantage
of 81 30 per thousand in favor of our own
manufacturers. Another advantage that
the Senate bill gives cigar manufacturers
in this country is that the duty on Havana
filters used 10y American manufacturers in
making cigars 70 compete with those that
are imported is reduced from 80 cents per
pound to 20 cents, which makes quite a
difference per thousand cigars
Further than this, it should be noted that
the Senate bill reduces the special tax on
manufacturers of cigars from six dollars a
year to three dollars, and the internal rev
enue tax on cigars from three dollars a
thousand to $3.50 The policy of the Sen
ate bill clearly is to encourage American
manufacturers by increasing the duties on
imported cigars and at the same time cut
ting down the tax on those made in this
country.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12
The DuIy on Cigar.

The Democratic newspapers started the
story that the Senate tariff bill reduced the
tax ON imported cigars, causing some alarm
and remonstrance from cigar makers, but
these papers were compelled 10 contradict
their false statement. Mr. Allison opened
the tariff debate in the Senate on Monday.
The facts, as summed up by the Spring
field Union, are that the present tariff on
imported cigars is 81 80 per pound and %
per cent adj valorem The Senate bin does
away with the adj valorem duty and makes
the specific duty S3.jO per pound. The
weight of 1000 imported cigars ranges
from 10 10 Is pounds according To quality.
To compare the present duty with the
one proposed by the Senate bill, take a ci-
gar that costs $50 per thousand in Havana
and weighs IA pounds 10 the thousand.
By the present tariff the duty ON a thou
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12
Senate standing Committee.

The Senate committee 10 nominate the
standing committees of that body made
their report last Friday
on Rules.-Senators Bates smith and Stevens
ON Finance Senators smith, Frary aud Per
kins
On Judiciary Johnson Taft Bates
Mansur, Fisk Of Lamoille Butterfied and Briggs
on Claims 5 senators Briggs, Hammond, Mat
tsOn, HOLMES aud Bell.
On Education Senators Bunker Simonds Fisk
of Lamoille, Perkins and Adams
ON Agriculture.-Senators Chamberlin, Higbet.
and Parker
ON Manufactures Senators Cramton. Stevens
and Ripley.
ON Elections. Senators Frary, Adams aud
(hamherlin.
On Military Senators MAnsur Stranahan and
Simonds
On Rairoads.-Senators Hammond, Terrill
Holmes, Fisk of Grand Isle, Cramton, Stevens
and King
ON Highways and Bridges. Senators Fisk Of
Grand Isle, Parker and MattsOn.
ON bunks.-Senaturs Stranahan, Peakr and
King
Bell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12
All Cood Wi.he. Go win uim.

From the Montpelier Daily journal
Lieut.-Gov. Fuller has very acceptably
filed the office from which he retired yes
terday. Tie has taken an active and intel
ligent interest in the affairs of the state,
and, as president of the senate, has fully
and efficiently done his duty. The farmers
should remember gratefully that, two years
ago, his casting vote saved the board of
agriculture from humiliation. In this and
other ways he has shown a praiseworthy
independence and true regard for the
public welfare. He has withal been a
courteous and popular official, and all good
wishes go with him in his retirement
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

Inc Leonard and Boyle apple Jelly work.
are IN successful operation under the sup.r
vision of George Adams and Ezra Stet,an.
who are experienced men and are making
a fine article.
Miss Ellie l.. Brown was engaged to tearl
the primary department of the village school
Tor an weeks term after teaching five
weeks she was taken severely sick of pu-u.
monia' hut under the care of DR.. johnson
Is no" convalescent, but will not be able 10
return to her school and the remainder of
the term will be omitted
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

Mr.: Geo Hartwell is still quite sick with
brain trouble
Our merchants have just returned from
market ana will soon have a full line Of
fall and winter goods.
RI, Harry Wyman Of Peru is clerking for
ii. Z. Chase
Frank Belden is learning the blacksmith
trade of H. Clough.
Silas Whitman met with a serious JOS,
last Tuesday He was driving from ADJ
ans, Mass, with his horse which was quite a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

Speaker Circuit met with an accident late
last Friday night, which narrowly escaped
serious results Maj Grout has suite of
rooms at the Riverside House where he is
staying with his family They are located
on the first floor, on which the hall sudden
ly terminates with flight Of back stairs
In going from one room 10 another situated
at the end Of the hall and at right angles
with the stairs, he went step too far, lost
ms balance, and fell some dozen steps,
bringing up against closed door at the
foot of the stairs No bones were broken
but lac was badly shaken up and bruised
Major CIRCUITS injuries proved less serious
than was feared at FIRST. and he has occu
pied the chair tins week. Us usual
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

Henry Knapps family ha. moved .at
the village Ia the SO called Holland In..
man house that he ha, recently bought
j. K Jefts lost valuable OK las. sun
dav. The animal fell through d .u...
hole
Rev. W Chase and wife have ..... 4,
Nashua. y II 10 visit their dau.u.
Wallace Chase. son ri Rev W Cha.. ...
tied his parents last week
The auction If Whitney Jnp.. .,
wednesday Wa, well attended The s,..
cles were sold at reasonable price, Nr
Jones. with hi, daughter. Mr.. J. Ol...
MN. and husband and child. start Frt.
for journey 10 Nebraska
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

SUDDEN DEATH of a GOOD ,rzr
VIM VI Chamberlain. well t,...
highly respected farmer ~ Dist
dropped dead 100 the field last week r.g..
day afternoon. the cause Of Dos d.au.I D.
ing heart disease, not apupoxy. %. ..
stated last week He was natIt... u.'
town aud had always resided herr. v.... ',t
exception Of a short time spent boo pn.,.'
His age was 60
Joel Knapp. son Of II p Knapp. I...
Thursday for Boston, whore bee viI0 ATTAIN.
a business college
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

The ladies' circle vii meet in their rooms
next Thursday afternoon.
Mrs. Sarah W. Bullock formerly of tin,
place hut now living in Ftchhurs. Mas
recently took trip to Boston, and ON beer
return walked to her sons residence. She
was VI years old last May. and i, supposed
10 he the oldest person in Fltchburg
Rev. /. W. lllman will preach in the Uni
VerSalist church Sunday at the usual hour
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12
West HnIffnN.

II II does not snow too hard upon the day
appointed, 1t is desired to uleet SATURDAY..
S't' ~ 10 take away the pens aud et, .
from the fair grounds.
by mistake in reading Mr. Bentley, .--
Ter the date of his coming was announce
one week too early. If nothing UNUSUAL Ore.
vents he will he present oct Il.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

Inc Christian hill ,ColeraineI Baptist SD
''etE; with ITS auNillaries, has begun holdiu-
s s"'ian'es mere The next will be- at Eher
Summers on Friday, oct. 10. afternoon and
evening A five-cent collectiou is tb. au.
tom. The society would like Ia remodel II.
church editice, which is nearly - ya,r. iii
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

The largest crowd ever collected in North
ern Indiana gathered in Goshen Wednes
dav TO see and listen to Mr.. Blaine, who
mad, Il powerful speech to his immense
audience.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

Eleven thousand persons in all heard
Gen. Harrison speeches last Saturday and
hundreds Of thousands read his words
through the medium Of the telegraph and
daily newspapers. If the Democrats pos
sess any orator who can command such
audiences they should bring him out. There
doesn't seem to be any great anxiety to
hear from Mr. Cleveland, and there don't
seem to be many delegations calling upon
him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

The prospect that Gen. Harrison will
carry New York brightens every day, for
the reason that the active supporters of
Hill become each day more and more bitter
because the President does not indorse in a
public way their candidate. They see such
journals as the Evening Post, New York
Times and Harper's Weekly supporting Mr.
Cleveland with all their power while on
the other hand they are denouncing Hill as
corrupt and totally unfit for public office
The New York Sun has had petitions cir
culated in the city urging Mr.. Cleveland to
endorse Hill in the same way he did Dis
trict Attorney Fellows. a new and alarm
ing complication arises in the contest over
the mayoralty in New York city Careful
observers express the opinion that the ques-
ton is no longer which party will carry
the state, but how large Harrson's major
ity will be
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

The Republican national committee offers
reward of S25. 900 for the arrest and con
viction Of persons guilty Of violating the
election laws in New York city or Brook
lvn in the coming national election.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

The question of church entertainments,
which is made often the subject of discussion,
has been settled in conclusive manner by
the First church in Madison, Wis, the policy
of which is briefly explained in letter to
the Christian Register. Believing that "a
church should never undertake any purpose
primarily for making money it is thought
the duty Of the members to give money out
right and not by indirection Entertain
ments, whose object is education, culture or
recreation, are considered useful forms of
church activity, provided that these enter
prises are not set on foot for the purpose of
making money. The plan of taking colec-
tons is found to succeed better when there
are no entertainments for making money
and the church now collects by larger assess
ments what it formerly collected by enter
tainments.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

Mrs Carrie Harrison, wife Of Gen. Ben
iamin Harrison, was given reception at
Music hall in the exposition at Cincinnati,
o.. Tuesday afternoon in the presence Of
an immense throng Of people, with 2OOO Of
whom she shook hands as they were intro
duced 10y Gen Lew Wallace and A. c. Gov.
ert. Ex-President Hayes was on the stage
The demonstration was entirely non-politi
cal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

o., The W c. 7. L. have established loan
library To which members of the union have
free access. Others wishing to use the
DOCKS can obtain a card of the librarian
mrs D. q. Lanphear, for % cents, good for
one year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12
Ii was Heard in Washington.

From the Philadelphia North-American
Daniel :"
yes, sire
Didn't something drop in Connecticut
last Monday T.
Yes, your highness it was the Demo
cratic majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12
Sketches Of the Windhnm CounIy Mem
beru,

A Augustine Butt-rfi-ld Of Nottingham, Re.
publican was born iu Wilmington, Jan. -. le4I.
He l- "a law yer, and located ia town IN 1865 He
was educated at the common schools and vii
uingtun academy He was member of thu
HOUSE of Representatives IN ls-l, serving tn,
cummitt-- on tine judiciary and from lSs2 10 1871
was Statrs attorney OF MindhAm county. He
was for several years superintendent Of schools,
ami ne has held various offices in town and IN r.
lsllu- and agricultural societies. Religious pref
rrcucr. Baptist Post office address, Jacksonville.
Sidney Holmes of Grafton. Republican. wa
born "a Grafton, August -, 1899. He rs IA manu-
tacturrr. as educated al the common schools.
aud Leland a Gray and Newbury summaries He
was member OF TIA" House OF Representatives
lu lSs2, when he served ON the committee on
claims lie has held several town offices kelig.
luu~ preference, Baptist
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

An Opportunity seldom offered can be found
~ Ieaulhg an advertisement In another eolumn
reIlnAhent and Profitable Positions"-to secrire
int general agency of one of the best Iif. Co..
laiies IN this country for desirable territory
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12
,FPUHLICAN NOMINATIONS.

The New York Sun urges the House to
drop the Mills bill and adopt and pass the
Senate tariff bill
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

w desire 10 express our sincere thanks 10 mir
neighboIs and friends who So kindly assisted AZ
sI I ueath and burial Of our husband and father
also Tor the gift Of flowers ''''
Mrs. WIN. OHAMBERLAIN A EAAIII y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

George {. Stewart. whose sudden death
occurred on the 3d inst. when apparently
recovering from typhoid fever. causes a sad
loss to his family aud near friend, He wa.
born IN Bridgewater, n H. Jan. u. ISIS
lie had recently come to this place. and
with the help of neighbors had erected a
saw-mill. He was noted for his energy and
perseverance, was honest and courtaou.
with those he met, and was kind and
thoughtful in his family. The wife and
three children whom he leaves have tb-
sympathy Of all Funeral service, wer,
held Friday, Rev. c. O. Day of Brattleh,ru
olhclatlng and showing kind sympathy for
the bereaved ones. which was duly aupr.
GATED. The burial was in Pro,p-ct-nil
cemetery at Brattleboro Mr. Stewart was
member of Unity lodge l. q. q. T.. ot
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

There is abundant evidence that the work
of levying political assessments on Federal
office-holders was never carried on with
more persistence and effronterv than it is
now being done by this reform" admins
tration. From all over the country state
ments come that national. state and local
committees are calling on office holders of
every class for contributions, and naming
the per cent of their salaries which is ex-
pected to be given. AS a rule five per cent
Is the amount called for at a time. A let
ter which was sent to a railway postal clerk
IN this state was seen by accident the other
day. 1t called for contribution of $50 to
the Democratic campaign fund. From the
President down the office holders are being
called on to make this Doodle campaign.
At the present time $40, 600. 900 a wear of
the public money is going into the pockets
of Democratic Office holders, and they, in
their turn, are being 'milked" to keep the
party in power
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

The New York Tribune has put the Dem
ocrats in hot water by exposing their
scheme for the fraudulent distribution of
campaign documents under the frank of a
member of Congress. The Tribune came
into possession of a bundle of Democratic
documents which were sent into Pennsvl-
vania under the frank of S. S. Cox. Mr..
Cox says the signature is not his but an in
ventlon. If this is true it shows that the
Democratic managers have added the
crime of forgery TO their offences. That
they have done this is shown by state
ment made by Senator Edmunds on
Wednesday. The Senator said he had lust
been told by a resident of Texas that great
quantities of the free trade speeches and
writings of Henry George had recently
been received by Republicans OF Texas
bearing his Senator Edmunds's) frank
The trick is a very shrewd one. The re-
cipient of one of these documents. see
ing the name of distinguished Senator,
one of the recognized leaders of the Re
publican party, on the wrapper, feels high
ly complimented, and gives the enclosed
paper much more careful attention than he
otherwise would. The Texas forgery is
undoubtedly trick to help Mr. Mills, who
does not feel over. confident of his reelec-
ton ON account of the opposition of the
Texas farmers TO his free wool scheme.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-10-12

lard We wish To- eNpr.s- our SINGER. 1fI..
heartfelt thanks &" the many Kind fritui- Vh.
Irihl'ted assistance al the time of our great Do
stht ~ the uutluivly death of oar dear tII~
nali' son ana brother; to thu choir furth.ruUi.,.
music rendered: and especially o. uity Idr, So
~ / a. g. of lliusiale. who's. service, were.
'"'"'"'"lr' MRs g. G. STEW ART
MRS e. W MOORE
g. eTtrM pT
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-30
IDrury L.ns on soxing Night.

II was sight to be remembered 10 sntsf
Drury Lane on Boxing night bsfore The
curtain rose Although the snow and
slush were ankle deep, people were visit
ing ct the pit doors early 10 the afternoon,
and soon sitsr the doors opened the grand
auditorium was packed with . dense mob
Of good natured humanity. When the or.
cheetra appeared they were received WITH
. shout Of delight, and the leader, instead
of taking his sest 70 conduct the ovsrturs,
turned his face TO the auniescs TO lead
them in singing; and sing they did With q
viii. The overture Wa . medley OF pop
Mar sirs, beginning loyalty with "0od
B 60 the Prince Of Wales" and ssdir1
with God save the Qassn," snd inter.
spsrsed with Two Jolly Blsck Eyes" and
other music ball ditties.
From beginning to end the soaa wses
taken mp in succeasiop and sung lustily b.
thousand voices. Imagine . scene hks
that in An American theatef II yoa can.
The play w. filed with gorgeous dreasel
of splendid fabrics and brilliant scsosry,
and on these the gallery commented fres
ly, the witticiams ct times svokins peal
Of laughter.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-30


There IL another Eogllsh tendency that
10 achieving vogue here moro and more
every day, and which is illustrated psrtic.
ularly at dinners. And that u tendency
for men and women to form perfectly prop.
er and pla,onic friendships, irrespective oil
their domestic ties. Society women whr
are married are now disposed 10 regard
heir lives Is incomplete unlso they
have secured the intelligent elimination
of some ono Of their N ale friends. Nbs b
man Of ability, with some repnta.
ton as q speaker, Q writer, or. better
still, a. statesman, the situa
ion Is all the more interesting Then II tie
dinner giver.wants 10 secure thu prsssncs
Of this lion il is engineered BY inviting
the lady to whom he 10 devoted. And II
in seldom the device fails OF its object
An Ecgiish woman who In now whiting
bers said recently that II she wanted .
prominent member Of parliament present
ct one Of her dinners she pevsr-failsd 70
invite the married lady 10 whom hs ~,
pay leg faithful plstonic attentions ct the
time. And the same rule seems 10 b nov
imperative here. -Ner York Aaa and Er.
DTSes
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1888-09-30
CHAPTER xxx.

MR CATIONS CURIOSITY rs sATIsFsED.
Tiers wss not much sleep for Bsi.n tnst
night. he lett hsdg- almost Immediately
and weat home, bot di not 20 TO bed. He
felt too anxious and i'll at ease 10 sleep, and
passed the greater part of the night walk.
my up and down his room, occupied with
his own sad thoughts. He WA wondering
IN Tia own mind as 10 what could be
the meaning Of Roger Morelsnd's
visit TO Marx Frestlby. All
the eyiiencs that he had given
at the trial was thst he bad met why,e.
and had been drinking with him during
the evening Wnyt4 then vent out, aud
that WA the las. Morslaad had seen Of
him. Nov, the question was, "Wnas did
he 60 to zee Marx Frettlby fot?" He had
no acquaintance with him, and yet be
called oy appointment 1, Is true he might
have been in p5vsrty, and the millionaire
bsing we'll Known IS an extremely gener-
ous man, Morelsnd might have called on
him to get money Bat then the cry which
Frettiby had given after the ints,view
had lasted short time prUvsd
thst he had BEEN startled. Msdgs
had gone up stairs and found the door
locked, her father refusing her admittsucs.
Now, why was he 80 anxious Mareland
should not be seen by any oneP That he
had made some startling revelation was
certain, ard Fitzgerald felt sure thst IL
was in connection with the hanson cab
murder case. He wearied himself with
copjectures about the matter, and towards
day break threw himself, dressed - he va,
on the bed, and slept heavily till twelve
o'clock next day. When he arose and
looked st himself in the glass he was
startled at the hsggsrd and worn appear
ancs of his face. The moment he was
awake his mind went back to Mark Fret
tlby and the visit Of Roger Moreland.
"The net is closing round him, he mur-
INJURED 10 himself. 81 don't zee how be
can escape. On! Madge! Msdge! II
could spare you the bitterness of knowing
what You must know, sooner or later, and
that other unhappy girl-the sins Of the
the fathers will be visited On the children
God help them"
he had his bath, and, after drsssing