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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

1t is unfortunate that the Reformer finds
it necessary TO tell so many untruths in or
der to conceal from the public the wrong
doings of certain high Democratic officials
holding under the present so called IRE,
form administration aud 10 shield them
from just and merited condemnation We
clip the following from its last weeks issue
NO doubt many people who half know what
they talk about will he profoundly impressed 10y
Representative Heudersuu's charge of political
favoritsm In the Pension bureau because Col w
X. Morrison received a letter, or circular from
Gen. Black, notifying him that he was entitled +,
"a pension as a Mexican veteran under the bill
passed by the last Congress. Mr.. Henderson OF
course knew when he made the charge that the
Mexican bill is service pension hill, and made II
the duty of the pension office TO notify all surViv
ing veterans of their rights under IT, rather than
wait for the claim agents Of Washington 10 pluck
them. lie only made the charge for the arouse
mrnt Of those who would not know il, When
Col Morrison received the circular he replied
like the patriot and honest man he h, that he did
not want amy pension because he didn't need il.
The foregoing was written in reference
10 what occurred during the general debate
in Congress ON the Goth ult., on the pension
appropriation bill, General Henderson of
Iowa created great confusion among the
Democrats by showing that the claim set up
by Commissioner Black, that under the
present administration, pension claims had
been adjusted with greater promptness than
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
Den,h of Hon. r. n. woodbr,s1,

Hon. Frederick e. Woodbridge of Yer
gennes died in that city Tuesday evening
from the effects of a stroke of paralysis re
ceived some two weeks ago. He was born
in Nergennes, Aug, 20, 1918, and graduated
at the University of Vermont in 1874. He
was admitted to the bar in lS43 He rank
ed high as AN advocate and judicious coun.
sellor, and especially attained prominence
and influence in public affairs. At differ,
ent times he held the position of states at,
torney, member of the legislature, state
auditor, and was elected to Congress in
1862, where he served until March, 1869, a,
an eloquent, faithful and influential repre-
sentative, gaining reputation by no mean,
confined to his own section. Since 1855
Mr. Woodbridge has been elected to the
legislature at different times, and possessed
to the fullest degree the confidence and es
TEEN of his fellow citizens. He leaves two
sons and daughter Mrs Woodbridg,
died in June last -Rutidnd Herald.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

The letter from the Auditor of the Inter
state Commerce Commission, written in an
swer to AN inquiry from Col Haskins, and
printed in this issue, is an interesting one.
1t is "A clear statement of facts and requires
no comments to explain it. 1t has been a
favorte course with the railroad newspa
pers. ever since the hearing was held at
Rutland last fall, to claim, first, that there
was no discrimination in freight rates which
warranted the hearing in being held, and
second, that the hearing and the decision
and order of the commission haven't
amounted to anything any way. On both
these points the letter of Mr. Mccain is
conclusive. 1t shows that the actual sched-
ule reduction in freight rates on articles
that intimately concern the farmers and
other consumers. which has been made in
obedience to the order of the commission,
amounts to all the way from % to 80 per
cent, and the average is not less than 334
per cent. Besides this a change has been
made in the classification of freight which
is in favor of the people of Vermont. Still
further than this, the important fact is
stated that the (reduced official classified
ton has been adopted ON local business
within the state as well as ON business com
ing from outside the state. To the credit
of the Central Vermont management it
must be said that the company has evident
ly shown "A cheerful compliance with both
the letter and the spirit of the commission S
decision.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT.
ANNUAL MEETING or THE RURAL IMPROVE
MENT ASSOCIATION.

ANNUAL MEETING or the RURAL IMPROVE
MENT ASSOCIATION.
The attendance ON the annual meeting Of
the Rural Improvement association on Mon
dav evening was not large, but the differ
ent parts Of the village were well repre-
scented aud a warm interest was shown in the
work Of the society. After the recalling Of
the secretary's report Of the last annual
meeting the treasurer's report was present
ed, accepted and adopted This showed
very favorable condition Of the society
financial affairs The money on hand at
the beginning Of the year April 30 1887,
including money contributed for cleaning
up the railroad bank, was S23l3 IS There
was paid during the year for membership
fees 1891 30, making IA total of SGlJ 80
The expenses Of the year were 1901 %,
} and there was set aside the railroad bank
fund of 500. The report presented Toy Mr..
&. a. Miles, chairman Of the executive
committee, showed that cordial and help
! full interest in the work of the society was
shown last season throughout the village,
that flowers for numeI Gus beds were given,
that help was given in many ways, and
that it was evident that the work done hy
the society had been universal stimulus
to the Improvement Of individual surround
| ings. The officers elected for the coming
/ year were
President C A Miles
Secretary o A Marshall
Treasurer Moudy
Corresponding Secretary - T.. French
Vice Presdents-F Holbrook. J Estcy. T.
Crosby b u. Harris. @ T. Crowel g. a. DAY.
| W Collins p Cunningham. w 5 Suithers,
T g. + tab, u. - Eaton a u Holtnn. Eiw Kirk
/ land, II Tucker. u 4. Webster, VI. l. Bruce Jas
| Conland, + j Parry
/ Executive Cummitt.,,-F. Goodhue I. 5. ChaS...
Ieandrr Thomas, W. o. Chaplin; L @. Frost \
/ b. Hall, II u Wheeler. II X Lawrence. q. ".
/ Hooker, Mrs II + Brooks, Mrs Annie Fulton.
/ Mrs Jas Conland Miss May Mrudnn Mrs j r.
| Hall
The executive committee will organize at
an early day for carrying on the season :
/ work, which will be- in the main along the
same lines heretofore, aud it is hoped
/ that the public support, in the way of con
tributions and payment of membership
/ dues, will be as prompt and ready as for
the past three years Since the work done
/ 10y the society has come b. lie recognized a.
one Of the permanent and essential features
of our village life, il would be we'll if "A
small sum could Ice set aside each year for
Il sinking fund.
The system Of flower beds will undouht
eddy Toe largely extended this season, and it
is hoped that Roadmaster Clark. Of the
Valley road, will find time to carry out his
promised permanent grading and improve
ment of the railroad bank.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

The maple sugar crop was of good quail
ty, but ON some of the cold farms the guam
tity was not very heavy.
Many birds like the swallow. whistling
quail, and other summer birds were very
musical one day recently when the ground
was deep with snow
The old saying, Where there's a will
there's way has been proven here
Enos Olden bought one of l.. b. Halls
farms, which is near Reed Hollow, and as
the roads were very bad for freightng, Mr..
Olden moved some of his goods by hand
using a sleigh portion of the way. and
once he was seen with some domestic arti
Giles suspended from the old fashioned sap
yoke His mother, who is remaining at the
Old farm in Heath, Mass, few DAYS. paid
visit to her sons family, making the
round trip IN a day ON foot.
The warm weather of the last of April
gave assurance that soon many families
would be released from their snow pens.
The old Gooduow tavern stand has been iso
lated for two months, and a half mile
away, in Coleraine, Mass the 600 acre
consolidated farm owned by the Griswod,
OF driswoldvllle, Mass, occupied by j. c.
Bowen, has also been isolated about three
months. Families that are supplied with a
plenty of provisions and newspapers and
are able 10 skip about on the snow crust.
don't have the blues any more than folks
that live in London.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
PERSONAL.

Mr. and Mrs. f. A. Starkey reached
Brattleboro Tuesday evening and are To-
Gated in rooms in the Brooks house. Miss
Edna Hall is in Brattleboro for the season.
Mrs. Warder goes to Boston to-day for a
stay of some weeks. - Geo. Barker. for
several years a bell boy at the Brooks house.
has gone into llawley's store as clerk and
Patsey Higgins succeeds to his place in the
hotel.-The many friends of Mr.. j. G. De
Witt OF San Diego, Cal, will be pleased Il
know that he is recovering from his serious
illness. Mrs. +. H. Thomas, mother of
Mrs. Dewitt. will return home next month
Harry Devens, son Of Capt Devens. is at
home having resigned his position in a
Boston brokers' Office Mrs. q f. Warner
left this morning for Reisterstown. Nd
whittier she is called by the illness of an
aunt.-Mrs. l., Barrows is seriously i'll with
pneumonia, but some Improvement ia her
condition is indicated this morning
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
VERMONT PHOENIX, BRATTLEBORO. FRIDAY. L.

days next week 10 allow the teachers TO at
tend the county institute at Jacksonville.
Rev. j. c. Parsons Of Greenfield preach.
rs in the Unitarian church next Sunday.
The following is the list Of letters re-
naming in the post-ohice May 4;
Women Ida s. Eddy, Mrs James Fisher Lena
Hall Mrs Emma Sargent Gents Frank y. Bea
man. G n. cobb, Seneca Howe r. 7 Haynes
g. w Lyons, O. J. Lyman, Nelson Miller, W y
Mckilop, John Read. + y. Sage, u A. Wtcutt
70 Landerbach & Go.
a unique entertainment is booked for next
Thursday evening. The Golden Rule mission
band Of the Baptist church have for some week.
been preparing for dolls reception and arr e
give Che public peep az their haudwork at thu
church vestry. Dolls old and young, handsome
/ and ugly, black and white large and small Ia
and lean, short and tall have been procured an'
| dressed for the occasion An outdoor scene, nat
| ural as life, II not as big; a wedding party; min
| aturc dolls hospital aud village school ar,
/ among the novel aud interesting things promised
! Ice cream aud cake will be served by the bnnl
! from O'Clock =. N. through the evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
south Lonhonh.rr.

DIR. n. p. Wood attended the annual
meeting of the Connecticut River VALLEY
Medical association, held at Bellows Falls ON
Tuesday, May LIST
west river has been very high during
Sne past week. On Sunday il reached the
highest point, and late in the afternoon
broke boom on the mill pond holding
about 1000 logs, owned by G. D. Farnum.
iettlng the logs all down stream. He will
oe aoie TO regain portion of them.
Miss Clara Wall, who for several year,
mas kept a millinery store in this village,
was recently married in Springfield. Mass
10 Mr.; Winfield Thomas of Ansonia. Conn.
IN their wedding journey they made a
snort visit here, and now have returned to
connecticut, which will be their future
nome; Mrs. Thomas has many warm
friends here, who wish her a happy and
prosperous future.
leo q, smith and son are in Boston thi,
week: His daughter Annie is visiting reh-
tives in Newfane.
Herbert Howe is enlarging his store re-
Gently bought Of s. NJ. Holden.
trip. Wv VII " 'D'''''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
A WARDsBoRo CASE.

hearing Ia a cast Of interest to Warlsitpru
people has been in progress at Waterman Martin
& lliu's office since Wednesday. la November
lssl, Dr. James Gordon and his wife Of Boston
lett their home in that city and went to Wards
bpro To board with their friends. Mr. aud Mrs l.
y. Coli $, remaining there "A lar.,. part Of the
time for two years There was a mortgage of
5000 on the Collins farm. the It'll, ~ which was
III Mrs Coius's name. DR. Gordon furnished the
money to pay the mortgage aud himself took a
mortgage at a lower rate Of interest The doctor
hal not b'en right in his mind for some time aud
last fall, while In New Hampshire he took his
life with choruform Mr.. Waterman a. admin.
stratrr OF his estate torclos,-s the mortgage and
this bearing il to determine how much money !,
Hue the estate from Mr.. Collins after making a
proper allowance for the board OF Dr.. Gordon and
his wife, and u certain live stock which DR. Cor
don owned and kept there. The hearing Is before
Judge J " Tyler as special master Mr. Water
man and e. Is Eddy are counsel for the estate
aud l.. Martin for Mr.. and Mrs Collins
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
1ERMONr ERELGHr RlrNN
An Intercstiug Letter from the Auditor
Of the Iuterstnte Commerce Commits

BArrlFhuNn, Vt, Aprll 10, INN,
g. g. Mccain, Esq, iudtor0f The Interstate
Commerce Commission, Washington. ". g.
Dcur SRI have observed that certain news.
papers iu Vermont, aud elsewhere, ostensiblv I'M
der the influence " the railroad monopoly, have
rudcavurrd To bclittlr the results Of the hearing
in the case of the TermUut state Orange Of he
Patrons of Hus5dud,V rs the Boston d. LOWci
uHd Coutrm lermOHt RddrOdd Cos, Fl dis., be
fore the Interstate Commerce Commission AZ Rut
land in September last was one " the counsc
that appeared In behalf Of the complainants, aud
have been led To believe that the proceedings hut
please state e., me what reforms, If any, hav,
been wrought out and what changes In frrgh
rates, II any, have followed the announcement o
the decision " the Commission In the case abuy,
referred to-. am respectfully yours,
kfTTREUUH HAgEfNs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
TOurisI and Pleasure Travel.

The Chicago, Rock Island x Pacific railway an,
nOunce the sale "a roundrip tickets at greatly re-
duced rates TO points in Colorado, Utah Idaho
and Wyoming. These sales will continue daily
during the spring and summer OF 1888. Round
trip tickets will also be sold TO popular resorts
nearer home such as COlfaN springs, Spirit lake
Lake Minnetonka and hundreds OF other localities
OF interest TO artist, sportsman and invalid
The great Rock Island assures TO all purchasing
these roundtrip tourist tickets choice OF routes
and the safest, speedlest and pleasantest Journey
that fast through trains, composed of the finest
cars mat run ON wheels, can afford For fur
Their information address Il. W. Thompson, New
England Passenger agent, ~ Washington street
Boston, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
Want. TO Know, Won Know.

IRON the 81. Johnsbury Caledonian.
viii Mr.. Atkins inform an anxious public how
he harnonzrs the treasury department records OF
what is paid HIM with his own statement Of what
he receives VIII he also inform N anxious pub
lie as 10 whether his brother George .under gov
eminent pay Of 81 per day, finds time To perform
any other duties in connection with Mr.. Atkins
private business in the Argus ofiiceY
Perhaps II would he impertinent, but We would
really like, also, To know how many hours in the
course of the month Mr.. Atkinss valuable time I,
employed In experimenting the construction OF
the building for which he pockets the 81, and pos
sibly the entire Sl3 day
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

A new fireman on the Burlington rail
road was attacked by two strikers at Gales
burg, H., Saturday. He drew his revol-
yer and fired upon his assailants, killing
one and wounding the other,
The spreading of the rails caused an ac-
cident ON the Western New York and Penn
sylyania railroad near Clean, n. Y, Satur-
day morning, in which 20 people were in
iured.
Edgar Slade, 70, and William Mcclellan,
his grandson, aged three years and six
months, were burned TO death Friday even.
ing at Chatham, Ont, while burning brush.
A postmaster and an editor killed each
other in Mississippi ON Tuesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

While a school exhibition was in progress
at Rushylvania, Ohio, last Sunday the floor
gave way with frightful crash and the
entire audience of 400 people went down
in surging mass to the ground,
The Tweedy hat manufacturing company
at Danbury, Ct, the largest and oldest in
America, shut down Monday for the first
time in 20 years, throwing 100 people out
of employment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
FROM DISTRICT MO a

large number of the friends aud n.i,b
nors OF Mr. and Mrs Daniel Barber called
upon 1hem saturday evening, April %, t,
remind them that 20 wears of their Wi
ded life had passed, and brought gifts and
good wishes. Among the presents we're 4
nice lounge and two handsome easy cba;rs
Mr. and Mrs. Barber responded to the nrs
sentation of the articles with tbanL. anJ
words of hearty appreciation of the go .'1
wishes OF their friends. Then came eaLs
and coffee, also games which were enioveJ
by the younger portion of the companv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

The public debt reduction during April
was -, 235, 300 10,
Speaker Josiah Circuit of Derby, Hon.
Frank Plumley of Mortified, Hon. c. p,
Hogan of Sheldon, Hon. Chas ?. Marsh OF
Woodstock, D. NJ. Camp of Newport, C. S.
Page of Hyde Park and Maj A. b. Valen.
tine of Bennington were among the dele
gates from this state who attended the con
ference of anti saloon Republicans held in
New York ON Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

The young people are last leaving the
,,locn t1 sock employment elsewhere Will.
Thorn goes 10 Northfeld, Mass. his sister
Mary 10 teach school in Newlane, Mis-, Ah
bie Gould TO teach school on Dummcrston
hin. and Miss Ida Goodell 10 work for a
Mrs. Taft in Brattleboro.
II the public can get 10 the big SNOW
drift this side of Dover Center, they can
ret through it, for il has been shovcled out
this week.
Mr.. G. l.. Hall is painting his house on
the outside
Those Interested in millinery can find ID
new assortment at f. A. Wards.
There has not been the usual amount of
maple sugar made this spring. Dea. II /.
Turner has made the most Of anyone IN
this part of the town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

them and 10 remind the generation Of today
that there were during the war for the
Union such creatures as copperheads, and
that Daniel W. Voorhees, Of Indiana was
one Of the most viruent Of them
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

The name of Geo. H. Adams Of this town
appears in the recent list Of Vermont pen
sioners as having an increase.
j b Davis has a large force Of men cut
ting up logs, getting out wagon shafts. et-
and is running his saw mill night and day
FL. Davis and r Houghton are the Do
yer delegates to the Democratic state and
congressional conventions to be held Mas
10th at Montpelier.
Sugar makers report II smaller crop than
last year, generally.
The new postmaster gives quite general
satisfaction
Mvron Lyman is back from Wilmington.
where he has been at work through the ,i.
gar season for Chester Hubbard.
All our schools begin May 18th.
D. y. May has gone 10 market, accoai
panied 10y Nelson Crosier and Henry Mann
At the present writing May ID, the mai
has to be carried on foot and horseback b.
tween East aud West Dover
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
Wei MnIifnN

Elias Stone lost part of his mill hume by
the recent high water.
stone Bros. are saving out "A very nice
hlli OF maple plank for Fay x Newton of
Athol Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
OAK GROVE RANGE.

IOmorrow Saturday OCCURS the annual
spring shoot, aud a friend of the club has
offered an inducement 10 all who shoot on
that day.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
Honest.

In these days Of adulteration aud fraud In all
branches of business and pursuits, II is pleasing
To know that there is one medicine prepared which
is strictly pure. such medicine IL Sulphur Bit
trls in curing scrutula; you can depend ON them
every time. W b Eyrrts A, NJ, Charleston, S O.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

The death Of Mrs W W Conant, April
18th, was a most sal affection 10 the only
daughter, now left with the care Of an in
valid father. Mrs. Conant was ever ac.
tive in church, society, a teacher Of music.
and the organist at the Baptist church for
many years. Her cheerful nature would
not allow her friends to know she was i'll
until her strength was nearly gone, and a
slight attack Of pneumonia closed an ac
tive. efficient and in every relation II valu
able life.
Luther Tenney, probably the oldest per
son in town, died Wednesday morning,
aged So
Village schools began Monday. April 30.
Miss +. Pratt is teacher in the higher de
partment and Miss Myra Conant in the pri.
mary school
Mrs. Francis Daniels returned 10 her
home this week, having spent the winter
in New York.
Snow drifts are still abundant, but wheels
are again in use on the highways.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

Nessrs Stockwel q Mather make then
bow 10 the public this week. They are eu.
terprising. reliable young mon, aud we join
with all their friends in wishing them mII
,ppaaurp of success
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

! am recently informed that the official
classification has been now adopted upon
local business within the state of Vermont.
In addition TO the foregoing it should be
stated that a tariff was put into effect April
,, 1888 ON the Central Vermont line steam
ers via Ogdensburgh from New York, Bos-
ton and points taking Boston rates, to
Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, etc, as fol
lows:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

And on the same day the Central Vermont
line announced "A summer tariff in effect
during navigation, making the same class
rates from Boston and New England points
taking Boston rates, To Ogdensburgh, n. Y,
Ilighgate Springs, Vt, and stations south
thereof. Yours very truly,
C. C. Mccain Auditor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

Mrs. Julian Taft is home with n ruIl lin,
of spring millinery.
TiehiN OF snow IN some places The road
TO bondvIlle is almost impossible.
Hon II. ii. Wheeler Of Brattleboro /, in
town.
Mrs; q; \ Wardwell and her daughter.
Mrs; e. 5, Collar, left Thursday morning
Tor heene, y, H., for few weeks visit.
The high wathr on Sunday carried oil
part OF the boom at Wardwells mill.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
HOME NEWS.


Barometer highest 3O5s, 2ith lowest. 90 3d.
81; mean, 3O.i6. Thermometer highest, 49, 2gth,
lowest, l3, 9TH; mean, 49,; mean maximum,
52l; mean minimum. 300 Mean relative humid
ity, 129 Wind prevailing, n. W; highest veluc
lty per hour in miles, %, ith; total movement
'lF miles. Total precipitation, 3i6 inches Depth
Of snow fall, inches
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04
Grove.

Quite company gathered on Tuesday
evening, 2ith inst, to witness the unfold
ing Of five buds on Mrs. Benz Clark night
blooming cereus. There are several more
buds in process Of formation.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

Henry Warren of Marlboro is to work for
Charles Squires the coming summer
The grangers' May-day dance has been
indefinitely postponed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-05-04

,r,, my don y9n try CaIters LATHE Liver Pills ,
ieh are POSITIVE cure for sick headache and All
5 n apr Produced by discovered liver Only one M,