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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

p. q. Edwards has been repairing his
house A. S Powers is TO carry ON ms
mothers farm the present season. An oc-
casiona snow bank may be found yet e.
Harry Ball, who is now clcrking Tor tris
void q Co. at Bellows Falls, spent sunday
at home Mrs W. r. Ball is again among
the sick people We understand that W
C. Robbins is b. add a stock Of groceries 10
his other goods The industrial society met
with Mrs J. VI Powers on wednesday
L. +. Barnes takes Mr.. Derry's place OH
pnmnrs's Innlm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

The fifth anniversary exercises Of the
Brattleboro Young Mems Christian Associa
ton were held in the Baptist church last
Sunday evening, large congregation be
ing present The exercises opened with
singing then came reading If the Scrip
lures 10y Rev c. o. Day followed 10y pray
err from Rev Mr. Smthers J. J. Estey.
president Of the association made f..
remarks, speaking ia general terms of the
success attending the work Of the past year
and the growing belief on the part Of the
community at large that the association is
good thing and has come TO stay" Even
among those outside Of the evangelical de
nominations there was coming to he a senti-
ment in accordance with that Of Gov. Ames
Of Massachusetts, who in his remarks Mt
the anniversary Of the Boston association.
| held last week, expressed hearty sympathy
with the results Of the work, though he
might not agree with some Of the dogmatic
ideas If the management, and on behalf of
the Commonwealth babe the association
God speed General Secretary Fuller
then read his interesting annual report
| giving "A detailed account of the vnriou,
lines of work taken up and the visible re
suits attained in each. He spoke in com
| plimentary terms Of the efficient aid rem
dered 10y the ladies' auxiliary in connection
| with the care of the rooms entertainment
and work for boys, and paid a deserved trib
ute TO the retiring president, Mrs. Geo +
| Crowell, for her unwearied devotion 10 tn,
interests Of the organization. The repor
Of the treasurer f. H. Van Doom. Shove,
all bills paid and small balance in tn
treasury. Rev. }. II Bahhitt Of West Brat
tleboru gave the address Of the evening
taking for his theme Christian Regard TO
Young Men The speaker first Shove,
the height depth and breadth Of rea
Christian, regard as distinguished from
mere worldly and passing interest, AN,
proved that the Y NJ G. 4. is its worth
exponent in the case Of the class for whom
it is designed, since it is for young men %
all nationalities and Of every creed or none
and aims u he helpful 10 them along ever
line Of their lives-spiritual, mental physi
cal. business and social aud, this being 81
the association deserves and should receiv
the cordial, unstinted support Of every tru
Christian The address was an able an
most appropriate one. TheeNercises close
with prayer and beneiiction 10y Rev f. j
Parry 4 feature Of the occasion niue
enjoyed 10y all was the singing by the ass
citation quartet, and the solo. Your Nj.
| sion " by Frank Cr,s-hy
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

There will be divine service in Christ
church next Sunday at 2:3O =. "
Mrs Isaac Crazy fell upon the floor last
Saturday morning. breaking her hip be-
ing " years old, it is not thought she will
long survive the shock
Frank Mcclure has changed his residence
to Bratteboro. where he is b. br night
Waterman his brother Gilbert takes
charge Of his farm here.
Sneak thieves have committed several
petty depredutious in District No : The
names Of the guilty parties are known and
trouble will Ice made for them in the near
futurp
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18
DIXEY IN ADoNIs.

1t is needless to say that it is a very rare
treat that is offered Brattleboro amusement
goers in the appearance here next Wednes
day evening Of Mr.. Henry r. Dixey a.
idonis. The hold which his impersona
tons have taken on the public is shown by
the fact that Mr. Dixey has appeared in
this part in New York $40 times. aud in
London 100 nights OF his recent per
Torrance in Portland the Advertiser Of that
city says
Mr. blNeN was supported hy exactly the same
company that has assisted him IN his snc,y-s- ni
the larger cities. lie is an exceedingly graceful
actor and TINS, combined with luis hands M. face
aud lgurr. gives special charm tu tl. fifi at n
which he appears as the marble stltu, and The.
thevali"r The real fun ~ the prcf comes in the
SECOND act with DiNcy'- CLEVER iinp+.rsnuatiouS.
which ar ALREADY famous Boz two cuuntri,-. The
I s-St "l all Is Henry Irving Wherein the comedian
display remarkable genius II Is SIMPLY perfect
ana what more cnu h. said His character of the
country girl. and the Succession of rapid changes
| ch present the drug clerk the dry goods silps
man The tailor. aud the village. barber brought
| down th" huuse every time. Tie renowned 'Eug
fish. you know, must is' seen and heard to h. al
/ pr,cated.
Attention is called to the announcement
" IL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

INHNIIIIEIVH u'sIlIDn, IlIn InsII
The Gresham boom is the feature Of politics
here. judge PaysOn Of Illinois, just from home
SAYS: The tirrsham movement Is developing ir
the West Just as the Lincoln movement did ~
1859. Il is steady and positive growth. Their
is no machinery in II, and when the Chicago con
veutlOn meets, the movement will bt irresistible
All through the West the sentiment is felt
1t is powerful IN Wisconsin. Minnesota Iowa
Michigan, Kansas and all through the West, as
well as Ia Illinois, where the convention declared
for him All the fayorite sons cannot be- noIni
mated, and the Endorsements arr generally com
plmentary. The idea of renuminatiug Mr. Blaiut
Is not tolerated anyW here in our section Gresham
Is the choice of the West. There can H. no STAN,
p,dug Of the convention for Mr. Blaine"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

Our village schools began on Monday. the
nth inst. the higher taught los Ms, Yira
A. Farnsworth and the lower by Miss Fife
l. Brown, both Of this town. The school
IN District No 3 began NAV eth. taught bv
Miss Lulu A Boyd Of Wilmington.
The Cniversalst SUNDAY school wa, or
gained ON the 18th inst by the election Of
the following officers j. " Morse. pre>i
dent Mrs Della Hunt. secretary aud treas
urer +. ;. Allen, sup't Mrs A. j.
Faulkner. asst sup't: Wallace Allen
librarian; Rena Faulkner, asst Librarian (.
Mr.. bella Hunt, organi,t Benny Crown
and Rufus Brown. penny collectors
Mrs. Eastman and daughter recently
spent a few days with friends here
y. l. Stetson has sold the house formerly
owned by Mrs & e. Newton to Mr. In
ana Carley.
Henry Tyler has moved into the housc
lately bought Of Wells Winchester.
Wayne Fowler has yoke of twin oxen
fpur years old that weigh 3OO0 lbs.
Andrew Thornton Of Rowe. Ma, d,
visiting friends in town
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18
GniIferd CenIre.

The ladies circle will meet in their rooms
next Thursday afternoon.
Mrs } L. Salisbury. who was taken sick
with erysipelas the first week in February
at the home Of her daughter. Mrs Charles
Kaye of Brattleboro. was able H. be- remov
ed 10 Guilford last week aud is much i'm
proved in health
Denzil Streeter has moved To the plac,
which he recently bought in this village
Mrs Wheeler left Saturday for North
amntnm. Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

The remains ~ Mrs -. Richmond were
brought herr from BallW insyill,- Mass. nn Tues
lay
Mr. Ezra Barney has solI his place to Mrs :
Bemis
Ms j. \. Butler from New York is stopping at
her fathers. SIR Abiiah MuZzy'-.
Mr. Rryillo Howard has returned from Ruttl,-
buru. aui Mn Howard from BROOKLYN wh.r. she
las h+-'u Spending the winter
Mr. Murs' ~ BROOKLYN. who has b,--n stopping
few dnys with her sister Mrs Shadnrr. has re-
turned home
A very pleasant affair was the wedding Of Mr.
Albert Blrur, NJ Baltimore, Mi and Mis-, Della
gr--atiouu church Wednesday evening at
O'Clock. The reception was at the residence of
Nr and Mrs i. T.. Robinson. from SD to Iu o. 81
whrr" congratulations and man, Naluall,. pr,.>
tut~ were received
Rev Mr. whitney. the urN Congregational min
lister. conducted ~.r,icy-s last SUNDAY Nr, Whit
nv and The chIIlrlm arriN..l ON In.-.IaN-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18
BASE BALL,

The regulars and High school met in a
practice game Of ball on the island grounds
Wednesday afternoon. Both teams played
Ia rather loose game Guy Howe showed
Improvement over his former work ia the
box, and he promises To- become Brattle-
boru's star pitcher. The following is given
As the official score, but it evidently con
tains several mistakes:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

Alexander Mcleod, aged 10, while intoX
icated. fell of the bank at the New llnmp
shire end Of the Sullivan railroad bridge
Friday night. striking on a ledge aud re
ceiving injuries that resulted in his death
in few hours. He was a native oi Prince
Edward Island aud has brother and sister
at Bellows Falls.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18
TeIInIoihe Mnrine..

II TVTTT ITIt TUTIIIlFI0I TT TTtSS.T
\ prominent Democrat declares that
there was a strong disposition manifested
at the recent state convention 10 GUST Hi
ram Atkins from the Craftsmanship of the
state committee, and that the only thing
that caused his reelection was the promise
he made to resign. Under the circumstances
it was deemed best to reelect him and thus
avoid, if possible, widening the breach in
the party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

Miss I.ettie Corse has returned from BIOS
ton, where she has been spending the win
ter.
our village school begun this week with
Miss Lizzie Snow for teacher.
Miss Florrie Leonard is at Wilmington,
working with Miss L. A. White in the mil
liuery business
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18
WiIlinnn-viIle.

Over 60 friend, and relatives Of Mr. and
Mrs El'bie Strattnn surprised them by call
ing ou them ou Thursday evening of last
week aud spent a pleasant evening.
Mrs. Jones started for Boston the 10th
for "A few DAYS absence.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

VIZ. Gardiner Cpham uu Mav ~ arrived nt ,l.
SIM milestone 81 his Journey through life ami
passed u with AN erect carriage and with mental
"h liN seal powers uuunptir'7i t' t.Nt,-ut that
"l-hl rAil-' envy uu toe part Of iuanV who an.
only nan a. Oh. Mr.. Jphum regards his attain
uirni Of such hetIthu odd age as du To- regular
~N" for breakers ahead h, has I.--n abb T..
~hun most of the ills thtt ts.fall mankind be
regularly walks up the hill nearly "A uiIart.r of a
ullir. Go The St-nfip. and 10 church and t-r-.f
allN attends ." all his business Affairs Thr,u.h
Tue inat~ aul "th"rWi-s Nr lpllnn was r.u-ri.
,-r'-l ~ iri~tidS ou his birthday. and Rev q A
l'tk"ith aul sit" entertained him at the bar
S'nisr. Mh"r- h' was given the place Of honor 90.
ah arm chair years ODD W.r,- W,. an inter
'"Nrr ami Mr. phau "a illiug Co ls. inter, lew,
many ia.ts concern u- --uud obi tim-S" might To-.
s"thrl'7i ttrt~ pertaining Co. tine history u thi,
t'"u ana vicinity that would d.. most Undressing.
Nlt, aHh9ush he MAJ htNt a horror OF profession.
AZ lhtTNh'wvts. anyone calling upuu him in a So.
''Al as "llI ilud him "a genial keen itt,.d anil
---LL-LIL. mln...--ILlri.Lu-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18
south LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Silence Melendy died very suddenly
last SUNDAY morning from apnplexy. aged
= She was the widow Of Jonathan Mel
endy aud since her marriage had lived in
this town and for nearly 20 years in thi,
village, where she had won the esteem of a
large circle Of friends. The funeral wa,
helt from the BAPTIST church. Rev. O. T..
Fuller officiating
Mrs Amy Howard 81 La Grange. III
widow Of Lewis Howard. formerly Of thi,
town, l. visiting relatives aud friends here
Mrs. Sias Whitman is quite sick
Miss Florence Batchelder, daughter OF
Daniel Ratchrlder, is sick in Townshend.
and her sister Adde has gone to take care
of her.
The Odd Fellow, are To give "A hall at the
riuk tins evening, with music 10y Parkhurst'
orchestra and supper at the hotel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

form can at last meet face to face, and IN
der circumstances which will not permit
the issue to he obscured the party Of the
spoils
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

The Boston Advertiser printed Yesterday
n very careful moderate. and wellconsld-
cred editorial showing the improhahility that
Mr. Blaine's name will come before the
Chicago convention as a candidate III any
serious way, and briefly formulating the
reasons which steadily accumulate for he
Heving that Judge Gresham is more likely
than any other Of the western men named to
prove to be the coming man.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

H. =. Weatherhead is again buying wool
and farmers will get the highest price 10y
bringing il b. him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

casting weighing lsi toms, said tu IT, the larg
rst ever attempted be- America, was made al Beth.
lrhru Pa last week
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18
Gbr l)rrmont QbUnit.
BRATTLEBuRO:
FRIDAY. MAY Is, 1883.

There is mo- doubt that Gresham stock is
rising rapidly in the West
The Darlington Clipper .icially names
COL T.. \. Woodbury. Of that city ns the
Republican candidate for lieutenant gov
cruOr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

costs. which they paid lleenan subs.
quently skedaddled 10 New Hampshire To-
avoid arrest for resisting the officers W.
Mrs Mary A. Livermore will lecture in
the town hall Friday evening May 2ith
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

Our Newfane correspondent writes "a,
follows concerning the funeral services of
IN. Is Burdtt, whose death under fircum
stances Of peculiar sadnes, Was mentioned
IN our Putney items last week III wa.
found necessary that the burial should take
place immediately upon arrival here lat.
Wednesday afternoon, and at the funeral
service held in the congregational cburcl,
Thursday forenoon, all of material form,
which the hereayed family had before then,
was photograph Of the beloved one Rev
Y. II. Smith oihciated with extreme ten
derness. The Oldest brother. Samuel Bur
mt, and his wife were unable to get her.
from the west until evening" Another
correspondent SAYS:
The funeral Of VIII Burltt was lar.,.l, attend.
rh al tue congregational church ON fburs.l,,.
forenoon oi last week. The. floral offerings 49,.
rom friends in iut1ry aud IA son, of iT,.,n,s.,
ahue ih thls place, Of which order III. d,.,.i d
Mas formerly mrnltrr; alsp a collection of ~
tel plants, arranged by the " G. T a. a. ne
Wes'loh 81 heartfelt sympathy Ia the l..n.a,..I
h"lhrT: The KIND remembrance. lu vLi.i, I'LL -
tras'l Is hrld was hut family rNpr,.Ss4.I In IL.
ulnnrs' hul their silent eluIrnte told I'M,
ui ulr sympathy felt Tor thus- who an. lfi rs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

The W. G.. T. 4. NJ Windham count,
will hold a temperance institute at Town.
bend NAV % aud % All other TEMPER
auce societies and churches where no un
ion exists are invited 81 send two represen
tatives Stage lines grant reduced fare.
aud the Connecticut River railroad extend.
the same courtesy. No favorable reply ha.
vet been received from the managers .f
the narrow gauge railroad The Town,
bend W g. T. L. offers free entertainment
~ delegates and visitors Mrs + q
Greene. former president Of the Vermont
". G.. r. & and Mrs J. X Barney of
Providence, r J.. also Mrs. +. T. Housh
now president Of the Vermont Union. will
all be- in attendance and add much ~ thu
interest " the occasion
The conference Of Christian Endcayor soci.t,-
of Windhau county. " hirh met here MAY q ti.|
49, WIS q success. and showed a go"d work sYiu.
forward boz the county. Nearly all the -oci.t,.
wcr. represented. The societies of the count
arr. entering 900 their thirl year and number o..
members. 30 of whom are active members Oh.
president of the stat', organization was present
aud contributed greatly 90 the Suoosss OF tl,.
mc,.tin. 8 county union was formed " ith ti,
following unt7-r-. President Rev G. " SuIih "a
Tuwnsh,'uI. Vice Pres. Prof Soy more. of SsA
tons River. S,4r'v. G. A. Knight uf West BraitI.
tpru Tho presidents of Mo-. different -s.i.tt..
constitute The executive committee
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

part or the whole Of the Edwards Il
Pierce stock uf goods can he bought for
what they are worth. The right kind Of
young man with little capital could have
Il good chance in the store.
personal item in the Rutland Herald
says The first native Of Vermont 10 grad
uate at Dartmouth college was Calvin
knowlton in the class Of 1883 lie was a
son OF the Hon. Luke Knowlton, one of
the early settlers Of Newfane. He died At
Newfane, Jan. 20 1900, aged 81. He sus
tanned several civil offices, was "A respecta-
hle lawyer and a worthy man.
Mrs j. X. Barney of Providence. x will ,i,,.
Temperance lrcturv at Union hall Monday even
ing. the 2lst Mn. Barney Is called M. Of H..
b'st platform SPEAKERS in New England ia wh,...
principal clts she las presented the t,ntsi..i,.
rdus' with great effect. As national stitsfiut..Dt
tht OF prison and almshuuS,. work. She hl, I--.u
Instrumental ih thu appointment uf pnli,,- matr,,
ih laIEr cltt'S all over the country Her work has
isT'h rlhurntlY phLtnthruplc and ais Sll,,.sfIi
isrN II Harris. formerly of BrattIrlnr,. iutru
dueed Ga speaker last winter from his Wur,s.st q,
pulpit as one Of Gods mess-ug,rs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

The New England Homestead has just
completed a canvass of the views of the
farmers Of New England and eastern New
York ON the Mills tariff hill. OF 2S3l re
turns received, $500 were against the hill
and 2il only in favor of it. There is no
doubt that this is a fair expression of the
feeling of the farmers as between protection
and free trade Their answers show that
in spite Of false pretences aud vain cries of
opprcssion the great body of the farmers
of New England know the worth Of the
home market to them and are resolved T.,
defend it. They realize that their interest,
are wrapped mp in the interests of the
thriving industries about them and that a
blow at one is IA blow at ALL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

The United States Supreme Court has
rendered "A decision in an Alabama case.
sustaining the claim Of the Western Union
telegraph company that it, lines are not
subject to local taxation because they eN
tend all over the country and such taxation
is AN interference with interstate commerce.
The court holds that communication hy tel
egraph is commerce, and therefore free
from state regulation The question is
whether this decision will not affect the OPP
GRAFTON Of our Nerm mt corporation tax law,
which draws about $500 year from the
telegraph companies and also whether the
railroads may not claim exemption on the
same ground that the telegraph companie,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

The influence uf Federal unir'huilcr> should
not h. felt 90 the manipulation OF political pri.
mary meetings and nominating conventions Tho
Use 10y thcs. officials OF their positions to compass
their selection rgutr- tu 'lltira conventions
Is Indecent and unfair. and proper regard for the
prophecies and requirements OF official place viii
alSn prevent their assuming the active conduct of
political campaigns
This was what President Cleveland said
in an official order or communication only
two years ago. In the town caucuses and
state conventions of that year Vermont
Federal office holders boldly deiied the Ex
ccutive utterance 10y taking a conspicuous
ly prominent part. Many individual cases
of such defiant action were reported to the
President, but no notice was taken of them.
This year the Democratic state convention
was literally run 10y Federal Office holders.
There were eighty of them in the conven-
ton, and several were elected delegates u
St Louis So far as Vermont is concerned,
the position in which Mr. Cleveland is placed
ON the question Of civil service reform i,
simply ptiabe
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

The Union Workers viii meet boo Pierce. hIU
SATURDAY afternoon and evening May "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-18

In the early part Of the week the Missis-
siupi river at st. Iou, was reported To be
seven miles wide and all the bottom lands
for a great distance were completely sub
merged, so that the planting must be done
all over again. In Minnesota, Iowa and
Illinois. lowland farms were from four to
six feet under water. Lower down the
river. in Arkansas. the stretch of waters
was from ten to fourteen miles wide, GOV
ering all the country back TO the hills. The
break at Alexandra, Mo, caused great
sea covering 100000 acres Of land. The
inundation is said TO be the most extensive
experienced in 4j years.
Col. Albert Clarke has written n letter To
the St ,Johnsbury Caledonian, thanking that
paper for its complimentary mention Of him
as a candidate for the lieutenant governor
ship, but adding that it is his duty to inform
his friends that
circumstances might make il announcement fui
me to accept the nomination. should u be tender
ed, therefore do not wish To lr considered can
didatr."
The Caledonan. commenting on Col
Clarke's withdrawal says significantly an,
truthfully, "Were he assured the cordia
support Of those whom he has aided il
times past there could Ice no question Of hi
nomination
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25

1 never have seen an idea too big for a SEN
tence, but have read thousands of sentences
too big for an idea.-Jncle Esek.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-02-25

literaturs and the arts, aud il ills Us position
admirably Without entering into such
literary discussions as the leading reviews
take up, II satisfies the public taste
for an intelligent survey of current
ideas, ms no other publication in the
country does. Mr., Joseph b, Glider
is the managing editor of this paper. H. is
the youngest of the Glider family His jour
nalStic career dates from the early part 4
the year 1874, when lie resigned from the
Naval Academy at Annapolis 20 take posi-
tion on The Newark Morning Register. In
1877 he cany to New York and became re-
porter on The Herald. His talents were soon
recognized there, and he was made assistant
city editor. This position he resigned in De-
cember, 1850, IN order to accept the position Of
managing editor on The Critic. He has been
appointed treasurer of numerous art exhibit
tons since, was made treasurer of the Copy
right league last year, and is regarded
among literary men as first class ilnancier
He is buried heart and soul in The Critic, is
its treasurer rs well as managing editor, and
has proved his talents 10y making il a sue
cessful paper. J. 7. RITTER, JR