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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

improve the occasion 10 convert the town
hall into such place while it has the field
all to itself. We wish some action in this
direction might be taken at the coming
March meeting
Rev. r. n. Bellows closed, last Sunday,
his connection with the Unitarian society
as stated supply. Next Sunday Rev. B. w.
Pennock will occupy the pulpit. There will
be services morning and evening
At about 1870 this morning Col. G. A.
Miles was discovered by his housekeeper in
bed in state OF insensbility from asphyxia
from coal gas, His private apartments are
warmed by q large coal stoVei ana ny some
mlschance the gas had been thrown back
into the house through the night. The
rooms were iilled with gas, but the woman
had the presence OF mnd to throw open the
WINDOWS az once anu soon 1IueI Vne aiIIvel
Vi us i'ie"us Ntn i'e,'Vai "e'P WI nii'es
reViVeu, u'l' Il eNpeo'e.' 10 recover we, "lVhou1
SUSTAINING PEI 'ii''''eiO inJu,y ~ esoaPe
"aS q 'ui TO" one' 9S "i,o'"el "",i llour vi
% III V'o "o"''S atmosphere "''iSV
n"so oee" ia'ai.
| Inc Young Mems kepublcan CLUB met
last evening at Harmony hall ana adjourned
until next FRIDAY evening, when they WIN
meet IN their proposed room IN Crosby
block
Next Wednesday being Washington's
birthday, and legal holiday, the banks
and public schools will he closed.
The commissioned officers of the Estey
! Guard and Fuller Battery leave next Tues
| dav TO attend the annual Session of the off
GERS school of instruction at St. Adams.
Col. Estev will have charge of instruction
i'm infantry tactics and Cant Fuller of in
struction in the battery arm Of the service.
The banks now receive Canadian bank
bills only at a discount of ten per cent
Miss Barnard Of the senior class in the
Grammar school is in and Mr.. Durham
takes her place i'm charge Miss Hovt of
the freshman class is i'll and Miss Lulu CLAY
takes her place Miss Huughton of the In
termediute department is III and her sister
supplies her place.
The adjourned meeting of tho Vallav
Fair and Valley Fair nsssnciation wac heId
last evening. The officers of the Valley
Fair association we're reelected The Off
GERS of the Valley Fair were also reelected
and these additions were made to the board
Of directors W. f. Richardson and John
| +. Nichols of Brattleboro 2. Frank Ami
don, Chas. h. Hopkins aud Newton Stearns,
| Hinsdale Henry Day, Mortified Murray
Davis, Herman G. Harvey, Chesterfield n.
Z. Brown Bernardston. The general man
agement Of this years exhibition was dis
cussed' 1t Will be substantially the same
as ,ast year. Inc time OF the far viii
Prouhnly ne during the last week IN sep
tember. Mr. a. Il. Hall was instructed to
confer with the maungprs of the GraanHeld
r 'l'1i ''n little .'i' pi 'ne pleenileiu
iair anu arrange IL P"SsIp,e' 10 nave the
two fairs held on different DAYS of the same
week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

Joe Manley of Augusta, Me-, who is Mr..
Blaine's first friend, told a reporter on
Tuesday that he had known for some time
that Mr. Blaine meant to withdraw, and
continued
II think the letter means just what it says, and
he is sincere in every word. He wanted the nom
nation in 1876 and 1850, but know that in 1884 be
did not care for it, and he cares for it still less
now. "
what think you will be the outcome of the
letter?N
ut will result, replied Mr. Manley, in an as.
surfing manner, lin "A multiplicity of candidates
who will spring up in different places and show
the Republicans that there is no man available
or will carry as many votes Mr.. Blaine. He is
in certain sense, public property. l think the
final result will be his nomination and, if the peo
pie demand it, cannot perceive how he can re.
fuse to accept. While believe Mr.. Blaine intend
ed to take himself out of the convention, do not
think the party will release him, but will insist up
ON his nomination"
1t is to be observed, however, that both
Mr. Frye and Mr.. Hale of Maine look on
Blaine's action as final and believe that il
will be so accepted by the Republican party.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

Professor Clark tine scientific optician and spr
cialist in lenses for the eye. who was here last
summer, will again stop with Ranger & Thomp
son, the Brattleburo jewellers, for one week begin
ming next Monday, Feb ~ The professor makes
scientific tests and examinations Of the eyes free
Ii your vision can bc improved, he will show you
if you are suffering with pain in eyes or back oi
neck, if You are not seeing alike with both eyes
if sun or bright gaslight hurts you, or the head
feels heavy and depressed do not fail to see him
brcauSr in the Majority Of cases defective eye
sight Is the cauSr, and by having proper glas,r,
you will ur cured. Remember time and place
d t. fra.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

Mass. aud while living In that city both ne ana
his wife became members Of the Baptlst churth
and Iu 1860 came 10 Brattlrboro and entered the
employ of the Estey organ company, where he
remained for i3 years, winning hy his upright ue
portment aud strict attention 10 business the re-
sweet of both his employers and fellow wOrkmrn
Although never conspicuous In pubic Mlnlrs ne
took lively and intelligent Interest IN allthut was
going on aud the keen insight into human nature
betrnyed by his conversation, accompanied as ~
often was hy a sort Of dry humur. made MN az
entertaining companion despite The inhrmlN Oh
deafness with which he was In later years aincl
ed Mr. Phillips was the father Of six children,
four Of whom two SONS and two daughtersh WIN
their mother, survive him, The tamily nave lle
sympathy Of all In their loss, which Is not theirs
alone hut is shared 10y the community OF Whiti
the upright and useful life Of the deceased nihd'
him an esteemed and valued member fuheIul
services were held at the house wednesday at'I
noon Rev Mr. Parry officiating.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17
THAT BIG TREE.

Editor HRnLr several statements
have been made in regard 10 the size of a
tree that was drawn 10 the saw mill recent
ly by f. NJ. Waite, from our No Hinsdale
farm. This tree measured after being
sawed, 6O3l feet, and to all appearances
the first three logs were a. clear as Michi-
gan pine. The tree was left after the
wood lot had been cleared, until there
should he a heavy SNOW, 50 that it could he
felled without breaking it, which wa, salts
iactorily accomplished
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17
Various ODiuion.

loeualOI Allison OF Iowa
regard Mr.. Blaine as perfectly honest
and sincere in his refusal to be candi-
date
Senator Frye of Maine.l
| suppose Mr. Blaine was entirely in
ernest when he wrote his letter.
Representative Dingley of Maine
Mr.. Blaine is honest in his refusal to be a
candidate.
Senator Davis of Minnesota.
hope this letter will set at rest all re
ports that Blaine is willing to sacrifice the
republican party to his personal ambition.
Senator Hale of Name
think he is sincere and means every
word he says
Senator Hawley of Connecticut
have no doubt of Mr. Blaine's sincerity.
| have no doubt that Mr.. Sherman 5
chances have been very much strengthened
by Mr.. Blaine's letter, and the same might
be said about Mr.. Allison, The friends of
Mr.. Blaine will now divide more or less
among the other candidates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17
THOSE FUNNY wEsTBRNERs.

shortly after the very severe blizzard whlch
in q I Kuapp and his partner, r. J. Bailey OF
Brnttleboru, Vt had been frozen to DEATH ana ne
Immediately tclegraphed to the editoroi Ihe yer
stances of the death and the day Of the funeral.
To-day Mr. Knapp received the following from Inc
Phpnix editor: Knapp and Bailey are b0th aliNe
if nothing new sets In. G. l. Knapp is stuck III a
drift on his way 10 breakfast but shall try TO get
him out before night" Note that all We who are
ter Here is man who is overcome by the III
clemency Of a snow drift when ON his way quietly
and peacefully to his morning meal Ana hott
also the insinuation that he can be- eXtricatcd
from his unplpnsant position only after the most
elaborate preparation. Such illusions as thest
are enough to make any man perfectly satisfied
with Dakota where a man was never known 70 W.
stuck in a snow drift more than few hours at
most. aud especially never until lac had been u
LLuL.LLLL-L
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17
OBITUARY.
Mr.. L,hin Nemnnn

The maiden name Of Mrs Grlrge Newman.
who died at ripe old agr on Thursday evening
OF last WtT.k, was Lydia L,e She was born in
Vernon In M, and her girlhuod was spent there.
but As years Ut maturity approached she found
employment Ia Brattlrburu. and herr. sh, met
Mr. Newman, ami their marriage. took place. AT a
time now 90 years gone by. Soon after their
marriage Mr. Newman built the house ON South
Main street whrr. they lived ever after save. only
a few months spent on the place now occupied by
o. l.. Miner Mr.. Newman having at that tini.
butt what Is now the grist mill at C-ntr-yillr in
tending 70 ust' II as paper mill, The long aud
honorable business career Of Mr.. Newman in
Brattlrburo, as a machiniSt and manufacturer of
paprrnakng machinery, is well remembered hy
all our older residents. Through It all Mrs New
man was his faithful hrlpme..t sharing -uually
win HIM the burdens and Responsibilities of their
daily life. Both We're among the original mem
berN Of the Brattleboru Unitarian church, and
through their lives both remained t,.yot, T., ms
Principles aud their active support Eight chill.
dren were born 10 them. and the childhood and
youth OF them all was spent at the old homestead
where - years "f the mothers life was spent
and where the father died II years ago last sep
tender. Thesr children were Lucy y. who mar.
rled ii X Godfrey, and who died in lSs}: Geo II .
treasurer OF the NashaWaunuck Manufacturing
Co, Of Easthampton, Mass Mary H. wifi. iii
". C. Bryant OF Greenfield. Mass Julia wife
OF Geo. II. Ryder residents of the old homestead
Laura r, wife Of Rev. }. Ii. Wiggin Of Boston:
Albert l., president Of the Bank Of the Common.
wealth, Boston Ida A, wife of Dr. II. A. bean of
Easthalnpton; Ira \. twin brother Of Mrs bean
whose death took place in March, 1861 Mrs
Newman's life was one of unwearying devotion
Ia her children, and this devotion knew no Hau.
glng even after they had left the home roof ana
assumed family cares Of their own. While her
time was mainly spent in BrattebOro sht. went
each year, after her husbands death to speud
some months with her children in Boston Fast
hampton, and elsewhere, and there as here. her
activity in useful household ways was c,.aseltss
while she kept unimpaired her active Interest In
all community and general affairs She had lust
returned from one of these visits last November
when the Illness, from heart disease and catarlL
al Inflammation, which finally proved fatal sci
IN To the last her hold ON the love and affection
ate obedience OF her children Was strong ana
now they rise up in all sincerity to call her mem
DRY blessed. Her funeral was attended ON Mon
day afternoon by Rev. WIN. l.. jenkins her iorni
er pastor, all the living children and s,.vrra
grandchildren being present
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17
AFTRRTHoUGHTs

=, ne seieetmen will receive proposals up
d I9 hlshI Tor an iron bridge ON Elm street
are in town. q 'iN
a letter box has been placed ON the seq
ond floor of Crosby block. '''' 9''
Inc clerks of F. X Barrowss store took
a sleigh ride last Friday evening TO GpilrorI
centre, where they were entertained at tba
springs farm, the home of one or tbsir
number, Miss Lucie Clisbee. supper WAS
served and the evening socially spent AM
enjoyable time is reported VA
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

IN behalf OF myself, my assistant engineers
ana the nre department as "A whole. wish to ten.
der 70 the Carpenter Organ company SINGER.
thanks Tor their generous gift of recognition
Chdtr the intense cold which prevailed TN. u,..-
son OF the hrr was most trying one and M.
members Of the department feel sense of f,,,,ti.
tudt mat they were able to save one of tn. vI,ia
hle Industries of Brattleboro from total loss
c. C. TURSER
Chief Engineer of Fir. Dent
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17
Henry q. Phillips,

Mr. Henry @, Phillips, whose death from cancer
OF tne llver took place at his residence on Western
etenue last saturday evening was a native of
atratton, where he was born In 1927 His father
u 5 When lac was six years old and at the age of
70 ne lelt home 10 learn the carpenters trade.
Mnicu ne thereafter followed during most of his
me ana solely as the result of his industry thrift
anu lh9ie than ordinarily sound Judgment, be-
ualie the possessor Of competence of this
H HHilu goods In 1878 he married Miss Alice l..
"i"Soh OF Nindham and removed to Springfield
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

Senator Sherman, in his speech at Provi-
dence, remarked that he would cut off the
sugar duty lat the neck That is a good
place for the amputation. 1t would reduce
the revenues by over $50, 900, 900, and
would cut down the cost of one of the com
monest articles Of household necessity Ev-
cry family IN the land would receive bene-
lit from it-BUStOn Journal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

Our Democratic friends claim to be great
" amused at Mr. Blaines letter but the
amusing thing to Republicans is to see how
it makes all the Democrats laugh out of the
other side of their mouths.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

Unless we mistake its meaning, the
Waterman frankly admits this week that
two years ago it was "arrayed against the
better and controlling element of the Re
publican party of the state" Confession is
good for the soul sometimes
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

There is one thing about Mr.. Blaine's let
ter 1t gave the Democracy more chilly
feeling than they have had before in four
years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

Roscoe Conklings first choice for the
presidency is said to be General Sheridan,
his second Judge Gresham.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

Some people say that William b Allison
is Mr.. Blaine's first choice, while others
say that Mr. Allison is Mr.. Edmunds's first
choice Perhaps both are right.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

The article printed on our first page to-
day, showing what some of the politicians
are saying about Mr.. Blaines candidacy,
was prepared and in type before the APP
pearance of Mr.. Blaines letter, but it is
none the less interesting as showing the
drift of public sentiment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

The feeling of Vermont Republicans as
expressed by those present at the conven-
ton at Montpelier on Wednesday, was un-
mistakably one of relief at Mr.. Blaine S
Withdrawals feeling that the situation
had been simplified and the prospect cleared
by this action of the brilliant leader. That
Vermont, including many who would have
preferred as personal matter to cast their
votes for him, is undeniable, but among
these, even, the feeling is that Mr. Blaine 3
action leaves the party entirely free to act
free to select its best mantle man who
is strongest with the people, who can best
harmonic all divisions, inspire confidence
and lead his party to victory.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17
Cbc ()crmunt 4bcnit
BRATTLEBORO;
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY Il, 1883.

The Phoenix remarked, away back last
April or May, that VIM b. Allison Of Iowa
is "a man who will bear watching"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17
ny statement is presented Of

ESTIMATED EXPENSES FOR lSSs.
Repairing W'-si River bridge, sJOOD
F IG,,' hriss t ri,,, street nf'dsr' 100 o.
Railroad bond and interest. 5SSSGi
Interest on bonded debt IADOn
Town officers ,llarii., IN %,
Free library, IaH0p
i EiSmWaGSs l,5DJ "a
Strengthening Elliot street i5I1%n
Outstanding bilis, alUuu
Si misuI l4u , ni'lS ~ q
MistrIianeous -. 90 o. o,
,...... S9i,3so 81
rnc,,,, f,,,,,, t,,,.,'n.,, '''''' hoh7
Rent Of post.offir@. S SsS Nv Nv
Income from liquor agency 10 ~
Interest L,.,,il,.'l ON u; ; deposit ,IOas
road stnrk "''''''''' RAJ" .o,.,
Balance in the treasury, s5iI a.
---
.,o.o.-,,.. s''4u- -
MS raves er siV'oo' 90 10 lie raised by tax
".Io" ne auuitors 40 not make any rec
pi'''i'; ;i a. 70 'he per cent OF tax to
,,at''..., ~ Oo''Ve"V themselves with the
80 ~. NC va anu i IsI the same as
.l'a' ii ''iot eur PIP, to cents on
~, -: 81, 80 : i''"fi'lo' ana oU cents
I''' 81 ioo'o.'
- e"P"'' was compelled by Ill
.ie"'.' ~ 'TS'sn as one Oh the auditors, amt
en-. w. i''''A'i's up the report there
CLon,I,srIai,, tl'o' - " Ii's"y ana H. b.
ChaiIlheTihlh the remaining members of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

The annual statement Of the town audit.
ors, which was completed last Saturday and
went to the printer on Monday, shows a
reduction in the total indebtedness OF the
town during the year Of $500, the total
liabilities year ago, including bonded debt,
being S43 800, against $40, 900 at the pres
ent time The summary Of expenditures
for the year shows the following items
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

can sentiment now crystalize is the un-
iversal question since Monday John Sher-
man frankly says that he is a candidate
and shall try to go into the convention with
the Ohio delegation solid behind him. ALI
son, Harrison Lincoln Gresham, Depew,
Hawley, Sheridan, are all talked about,
and with any one of these to head the tick
ct a mistake would not be made
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

The naval officers appointed to test the
recently invented pneumatic dynamite gun
pronounce it an important weapon for coast
defence. Its accuracy is remarkable, and
its extreme range is about two miles More
over, its cost is comparatively SMALL and
guns of this pattern can be made in any
large town where there are machine shops
and foundries.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

At Montpelier they say that Mr.. Atkins
smells danger ahead, by reason of late de
velopments in the Republican fold, and that
he will push work on the government build
ing "for all he is worth" lest some pesky
Republican should have chance to super
intend the work after March 4, 1889. This
winter Mr.. Atkins has two or three stone
masons at work hammering granite, and
he diligently "superintends' them, through
his back office window, at 81 "A day
1t seems to us sufficient answer to those
who profess to doubt Mr. Blaines sincerity
of purpose in writing his letter of with
drawal to say that to write letter like this
and not mean it would be an act of folly
which one cannot imagine a man of Mr..
Blaine's astuteness and sagacity as being
guilty Of Mr.. Blaine has been long enough
in political life to know that, the letter
once written, it would react on him with a
force not to he evaded or overcome should
it appear that he was still seeking the nom
nation, or his friends for him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17

They say that Bradley Smalley is "all
broke up" by Mr.. Blaine's letter. Smalley
was the one active, efficient man in man
aging Clevelands campaign four years ago,
and he calculated on a walk-over for his
chief this year with Blaine as his opponent
But now the situation is all changed, and
what to depend upon is something that no
Democrat can find out.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-02-17
A HANDSOME GIFr.

EsTEY ORGAN Go
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-09-14

In the Treatment OF Chronic Diseases confines his
Practice TO such cases only as are so clearly and
fully developed as TO make q complete and posi-
tive Diagnosis without Questioning or allowing
On this basis of Positive Diagnosis for treatment,
DR.. Clark's Experience has become strictly un-
limited by Practice which In extent variety and
successful results is equalled by few and excelled
ment In doub as TO the nature OF their diseases
Especially Invited.
DIR. CLARK On. .ginated, Teaches and Practices
Positive Diagnosis and can be consulted at
JAMESTOWN, BUFFALO, ROCHESTER,,
SYRACUSE, ELMIRA and BINGHAM
TON, Sept. l, to Sept. 49,. (see city lisD.
Eastern Pennsylvania and New
York City.
BLOOMSBURGH, Pa, Exchange Hotel,
Saturday and Monday, Sept. 10 and II.
BENTON, Pa, Exchange Hotel, Tuesday,
Sept. IS.
BERWICK. PA, Hoyt House, Wednesday
Sept. 49,
| CATAWISSA, PA. Susquehanna House,
Thursday, Sept. 20.
DANVILLE, Pa, Montour House, Friday,
and Saturday, Sept 81 and %.
BLOOMSBURY, PA, Exchange Hotel,
Mo.day aud Tuesday, Sept. "a and 20.
NEW YORK CITY, Grand Central Hotel
Sept. 81 to Oct. 3, and each alternate
week, up to March 20, 80.
Send for DR.. Clark's Paper "1ae Chroni
Practitioner" Laboratory (P. o. Pa. Home
L. Clark, A. NJ. N. d. Clinical Assistant.
Aug. "a, 'sS.5w.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1888-09-14

This exceedingly wet season retards seed
ing. Corn requires two full weeks OF good
weather to fully mature.
Late potatoes promise heavy crop.
Scarcely wind blows but that watts
some scandal aloft.
The managers Of the Hamiline cemetery
are cleaning up and beautiiying the grave
yard. Managers of other country cemeter
les should visit this "city of the dead"
John Hoyt built new barn.
The potato-bug will not tackle the Cana
da thistle, hence we conclude it has mis-
conceived Its mission.
A few weeks ago, Mrs. Charles Green
walt, of Espy, in company with her two
bright little boys and girl spent weeh
with her friends In this locality.
The rain last Saturday reminded one ol
the old equinoctial storms. No doubt many
were disappointed on account Of not being
able to attend the colored excursion a
Central.
A. r. Stine's new dwelling looks well il
its gsrb of white trimmed in light brown
B. q. Kase put up fine residence on hi
lot, which is about ready for the painter
brush. Truly the world moves in OF
locality.