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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Agrecably to previous arrangemelt, we
last week received a very pleasant visit
from Hon Justus Dart, our State SPERM
tendent of Education. A severe storm
somewhat interrupted the arranged order
and deprived jacksonville Of an expected
lecture, greatly to the disappointment Of
the people, but the appointment at 'adaw-
go was met, and the people much leased
with IA very interesting and instructive adj
dress. In addition to his lecture, Mr. Dart
visited several schools, conversed with citi
zcns and became acquainted, at last 30
some extent, with the condition andneeds
of this part of our county as 10 educational
work, and he has in contemplation IN ar
rangement which may result in asting
benefits 10 educational interests in tbs sec
ton Mr. Dartt is practical man, teady
at his work, deeply Interested, aims at a
true ideal lays broad foundation and
builds safely thereon. In word "the
right man in the right place
SUMMARY FOR DECEMBER
Highest temperature recorded ~. h. 1th
lowest. ~ below the 3st: highest daily mean
il.3- the nth; lowest l. the Both: highes mean
range, 81 the 18th: lowest. - the 10th nfan Of
mum. 81 ,: mean minimum. lag: mean range
u. Rain on days. Snow ON ~ days. rt-cip-
itHtion In rain, ~ in: snow. tneltrdi Bon: To-
tai, 5.t2 in. Depth Of snowfall during the ionth
3li inches. Prevailing direction of the wind
northwest and north.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Mrs. Tirza Thayer, 80 Aug 81, May Yeaw,
IL; Sept 10, Daniel Bixby, 40 Nov. u,
l.. Parker; Nov 10, Mrs. Betsey R)berts,
30 Dec 30, Stephen Wheeler, 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

We doubt if it is known to many people
that it was ex-Judge James Barrett now
of Rutland, who discovered Laura Bridg
man when a deaf, dumb and blind girl of
seven years in her fathers home near Han
over, " H., and caused her to be brought
to the attention Of the late Dr. Howe Of the
Perkins Institute for the Blind. The facts
as stated by Judge Barrett, in letter else
where reprinted from the Rutland Herald,
are of much interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
Reue, n. II.

The new city go'ernment was u,ucur-
ated Tuesday fornoon Mayor ~mlth's
inaugural address va, brief. The present
bonded Indebtedness is 1854. uUu. q ieduc-
ton of $1,000 during 1881 Milton Blake
was reelected city derk Goo. T.. Whitney
was chosen president Of the city council.
+. X. Locke city mu,hal john 4. Batch
elder chief engineer and Ii. $. Martin
treasurer.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Communion will be observed next Sun
day at the Univcrsalist church
Ice bruk up Monday morning and went
out of I'll. Branch Baker brook re.
mains from over
There is much complaint because Of bad
roads in th town The travelling between
the village,of Fayetteville and Williams
vile is especially bad. We need more road
commissions or the old highway survey
ors for eah district. We had formerly
better road aud they cost less than now.
At the uAdhly examination of the vii
lage school o. Dec. 30, especial mention wa,
made Of theaverage standing above .. ON
scale Of 10, 4 John, Luella and ilasting,
Williams, Fapk Willard, Oracle Iimson.
Rodney Wheh.r. Nellie and Herbert STRAIT
ton, Dana .ni Harry Stedman. Algcr
ilemphill, Waiter Wheeler Lila Park. I.r-
ma Morse, ank and Fred Handy. G.. f.
Brown, tearer Attendance. 30
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
THE HoRsB-BEAr1Na CASE.
4 STATEMENT OF FACTS IN THE CASE BY a
CENTREvtf.LE Resident.


CENTREVGl.LE Resident.
To the end that a correct understanding
may be had in regard TO the abusive treat
mcht Of the blind horse some weeks since
at Crntrevie, and TO inform the public
that those living in the heighborhood are
not all Indifferent TO such conduct the fol
lowing statement of facts is made, The
attention Of the writer of this article was
called to the affair on the evening of the
day Of its occurrence, and he was urged by
several witnesses 10 bring the matter be
fore the proper authorities for investga-
ton. The following morning Judge New
ton was called upon to learn the proper
method Of accomplishing inquiry, and was
told that all that was necessary was TO call
the attention Of grand juror to it, and it
would he his duty to attend TO the case at
once. One of the grand jurors was imme-
diately seen and charge made with the
names of four reputable witnesses given.
At this interview it was intimated that the
case should receive prompt attention. AZ
ter waiting a few days the juror was again
called on, when he said he did not think
there was cause for action. This state of
the case was reported 10 the witnesses, when
it was learned that no one of them had
been called upon by the grand juror for in
formation about the matter. The parties
were so indignant at this disposition Of the
cnse that further efforts were made to have
something done about il and Messrs Wa
tcrman a. Hit we're consulted When the
facts had been presented formal com
plant was drawn up by them and lodged
with the other grand juror. Upon receiv-
ing it he stated that he wanted time to con
slider the matter and consult, and he is evi-
IDENTIFY still considering. The greater part
Of any moral benefit from any action taken
ut this late day would now of course be
lost. 1t was alleged that the horse was Vi
cious, and that may bee true but when the
driver declared that the poor blind crea-
ture had such an uumcrcful heating every
three days those who saw thi, performance
once do not wish to witness such brutal
izing spectacle again on the throngcd high
way of Western avenue. CENrREvILLE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
Pleasant and AppreciHIiVe Things snId
by our NeighbOrz.

TTTVTII VTIV l'IT7TII T'-TIVT NTETIs,I
D. b. Stedmam retires as associate editor
and joint proprietor of the Brattleboro
Phoenix after twenty years of faithful and
honest work. Mr.. Stedman is good print
er, as well as a careful and honorable news
paper man, and we regret that ill-health
compels his retirement from active work.
The editorial syndicate of The Phoenix will
now he more reckless and insensible in their
use of steam or other gaseous vapor than
ever
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
Newfane.


Mrs abigail Rice, widow Of Henry Rice.
died on Monday after weeks Hines. at
the al9 Of 81.
Lesie Boyle is recovering from typhoid
fevu Mt Mrs Henry Eager's
Is L. Blodgett has sold his farm well
knfwn as the Stedman place. to Henry $
Kenny.
Three daughters and two sons Of Mr. and
hrs Oliver +. Morse gathered at the home
'tead on Newfane hill Monday to observe
the golden anniversary of their parents'
marriage. Mr.. and Mrs Morse ere mar
ried in South Newfane at the ages of
twenty one aud eighteen Two grand-chil-
dren, the only ones, children Of Mrs Eu-
gene Wheeler and Luke O. Morse Of vii
Evansville were present to help celebrate
The old hill has no other half-century resi-
dents besides this couple.
There is to be chalk talk. under the
auspices Of the Loyal Legion, at Union hall
next Thursday evening Mrs. Kenyon. the
speaker, knows how to make such an occa-
sion brimfull Of interest and enthusiasm
All the children should come, admission to
them Is free. To others small fee at the
door
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

The st. James Gazette of London throws
out strong intimation that the next British
boat built to contest for the America cup
will be modelled entirely ON American lines,
and not partly so, like the Thistle But
this will not be next year, for, the Gazette
says, 1T is now settled that there will be
no international contest next year for the
America cup, and that the Volunteer will
come over the Atlantic to fight the Thistle
in British waters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

The New York Life Insurance company, repre-
scented by Cudworth x Childs, secured new bust.
ness To the amount )f upward Of one lundred
mllllun dollars during 1881. This is the largest
amount Of business any year Of the conpany's
history All the new features in life Insurance
are combined in their policies which ins,ue inan
clal success to those who live, and protrc the rs
tatts and families Of those who die
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
Jamaica.

0. y. Wardwells steam mill is running
on full time. Teams are coming iuthick
and fast with logs aud bark, althdu.h the
going is bad.
Mrs Geo w Holton is visiting fiends
in Shusan, y. Y.
Rev. A. S. Ives from Barnston! , O.,
will preach at the Baptist church ndx Sun
day at II \. NJ, and there will he services
in the evening
Rev c. NJ. Winch has received aid ac-
cepted a call to the church in Corint. and
will begin his labors there the first o. Feb
ruary.
Rev Mr. Ives preached last SlmAy at
the Baptist church.
The week Of prayer is being ob,er,,d by
union meetings.
DR.. G. W. Ray is spending a tine in
Northiield Mass with the thought o. max
ing it a permanent residence Dr.. Ward
of Guiifori is taking his place here n his
absence.
F. B. Mclean has gone to Culraine
Mas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
OBITUARY.


The announcement Of the death Of Mr.
Prescott X. White, Of the firm Of White q
Calvin, came TO the community with start
ling suddenness last Monday morning Mr.
White had been i'll with pneumonia for
some three weeks, but the crisis Of the
disease was believed to have passed and his
recovery was looked for. About . o'clock
Monday morning. however, while he had
temporarily left his bed, there came a failure
Of the hearts action and death ensued pain
lessly in n few moments. Mr. White was
the second son of the late Keith White and
was born at the old homestead on High
street. He learned the trade Of a machin-
list with John Ninton when Mr.. Ninton had
n shop here, and nftcrward worked at his
trade in Hartford, Conn. Returning to
Brattlehoro he occupied for some years a
responsible place in the cigar store and fac
tory Of Leonard q Roess. For three years
past he has been engaged in the stove and
tinware trade with Mr. John Calvin, and
the firm had built mp prosperous trade.
From his boyhood Mr. White had been n
favorite with the young folk of Bratteboro
and his death in the prime Of manhood
causes sincere sorrow to all who knew him
His wife, TO whom he was married l3 years
ago, and who was the only child of the late
Leavitt r. Sargent, survives him, together
with two children. a boy and girl Of much
promise. His funeral took place on Thurs
day afternoon, the Rev. VIM l.. Jenkins
now of Bernardston Mass, speaking the
last words of comfort and appreciative
sympathy TO his stricken family and friends
The Knights of Honor, of which Mr. White
was charter member attended in n body
and held their usual service.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Every year Hoods Household Calendar takes a
step forward as lis ingenious publishers strike
some new thought in style and arrangement. For
lsaS Hoods Calendar has the 'cut- out" mead of a
young girl surrounded by blue hood, taking a
very beautiful and attractive picture The color
Jug ~ Men done, and the pad also printed in col
lnake up very artistic calendar. Three millions
OF These calendars are issued. Ask yourdruggist
a Co., Lowell, Mass . '
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

The frtieil wedding anniversary Of NJ,
and Mrs L,renzo Ilescock was quietly o,
served by heir children and grandchildren
last saturday Besides hearty good vii
and good wishes, they left two easy chains,
silver ware. etc.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Mr.. Gladstone, who is now ON a visit to
the continent, was honored with great
popular demonstration and serenade at
Florence on Sunday. After acknowledging
the honor shown him by appearing at one
IF his ~iidovs he received a deputation
of distinguished citizens. Speaking of the
scholarly attainInents of this eminent man,
a newspaper remarks that he discussed
home-rule glibly with French interview
err, and responded to this demonstration at
Florence in Italian If he should extend
his trip to Athens, he could chat with the
native peasant in modern Greek and if,
upon his return, he should be invited to
address the students of a German universe
ty, he could do so in the language of the
fatherland, and upon occasion read from
the classics at sight
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

The Vermont womaus suffrage league
will hold their annual meeting here Jan {,
and -
The annual exhibition Of the Connecticut
River Valley poultry association will take
place Jan L., Is and 49,
Prof and Mrs. II. NJ. Willard Of Vermont
academy arrived in Boston few DAYS ago.
after somewhat rough passage, in which
the former suffered considerably from sea
sickness. They are expected at their home
in SaNtons River in few days
Edward Barrett eldest child died on sun
day of diphtheria Several other rase, are
reported, of II mild type, which are Weld
ing 10 treatment.
\ permanent organization was effected
mt the meeting Of the library trustees last
Friday by the election of 4 y Swain as
president Frank q. Flint, secretary L.
NJ. Read, II D. Ryder. Rev }. y Emery
DR. r.. II rettengill. j c. Clair, Prof. {
VI. Willard, committee on hooks t.. T.
Howard II. u. Davis. A. y. Swain. c.Iu-
mittec on fixtures - times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
Gbc ()crmunt 31bUnit.

It fairly makes Hiram's blood run cold to
think of the reckless and insensibe' work
which the syndicate" will now get in ON
The Phoenix. Well wen try to "warm
him up once in while, as an offset.
=. S.--We wish Mr.. Atkins would tell us
what this "msensible' work is like.
Congress reassembled on Wednesday.
John Shermon's tariff speech, "a strong,
broad and statesmonlike reply to the Pres
ident's declaration FOR free wool and no re
duction Of internal revenue taxation, was
the feature of the day The galleries were
filed and the senators remained in their
seats throughout the two hours speech, lis
tening attentively
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

The death roll of 1887 includes the names
of many distinguished divines, authors, sci
entists and philanthropists. Among the
more eminent may be mentioned Henry
Ward Beecher, Bishops Potter and Lee, DIR.
Roswell Hitchcock, DR.. Mark Hopkins, Rev.
Ray Palmer, Ben Perley Poore, John G..
Sake Dinah Muloch- Crak, Eugenie Mar
lit, Lady Brasscy, Profs. f. l.. Youmans
and Spencer f. Baird, Nine. Jenny Lind
Goldscmidt, Dorothy L. Dix and Jennie
Collins
The state legislature of Massachusetts for
this year contains 1G members who are ma
tives of Vermont. Following is the list of
names with date and place Of birth Hon.
Alanson Wilder Beard, Ludlow, 1925 Hon.
llnsey j. Boardman, Norwich, 1894 Har-
rison II. Atwood, Londonderry, 1868 Sam
uel Cutler, Townshend, 1925; Ersliine
Warden, Barnet, 1899 Solomon X. Dex.
ter, West Topsham, 1899 Chas. f. Spring,
Grafton, 1871 Charles Goss, Orange
county, 1871 Moses d. Church, Orleans
county, 1912: Geo. n Carpenter, North
field 1910 Chas c. Bixby Bridport, 1922 4;
n. r. Perkins, Plainfeld 1877 s. n.
Rogers, Springfield, 1910 Reuben Win
chester, Marlboro, 1925 f. c. Robinson
Brattleboro, 1899: Geo. F. Morey, Wind
sor, 1896. d. L. Nilliken, formerly of this
place, was reelected as representative from
Maiden.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Edgar Hamilton started for Montana ON
Wednesday.
f. w Amcs Of jamestown, y. Y, IS Wis
iting friends in tiwn.
The ladies al society will meet Thurs
day afternoon in the church vestry Prep
arations are il progress for fair III. last
of the month
There viii be an open grange meeting ON
Saturday evening. Everybody invited
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

PLEASANT AND AprRECIATiVE OBSERVATIONS
ABOUT THE PHOENIX FROM Az uLD-TIME
WtNDHAM COUNTY BOY-suME GOOD AD-
VICE ABOUT GOING wEsT-AND COMING
uALL.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

The Brattleboro Phoenix of last week an
mounces the retirement of Mr.. d. B. Sted-
man from that paper on account of his
health. Mr. Stedman has been connected
with The Phoenix for twenty years, is
good printer and good editor, and we
sincerely regret his retirement from the ac-
tive duties Of the craft and yet we con
graduate him ON his freedom from the care
and worry of editorial life, and hope for
him immediate improved health for himself
and family. The Phoenix will continue I'M
der the ownership and editorial manage
ment of Mr.. o. l.. French, who is well
known as a vigorous writer, and which
means that The PhwniX will continue to
ilay the evils of the world, whether found
in corporations, larger districts or the
world
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Mrs Jacob Bush has c.lia lly IN iloom,
the stem and flower measuring T. uchcs in
length The blossom is very 10 se and
double,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

WANrEn-A competent girl for general house.
work MRs L. p CARpFNrFR gt.., %
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

mop PidSferS cure pain aud soreness. str.,i
weak pats, and do it quickly, too " cts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Daniel b. Stedman has severed his con
nection with the Brattleboro Phoenix after
twenty years of service there. Mr.. Sted-
man came to this town thirty years ago,
from Cummington, to learn the printer
trade in the office of the NORTHAMPTON
Courier, He has rendered valuable ser
vice ON The Phoenix and aided in making it
one of the best country weeklies in New
England.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06

Mr.. d. b. Stedman, for twenty years
one Of the editors of the Brattleboro Phu-
nix, has severed his connection with that
paper because of failing health Under
his management with that of his partners
the paper has gained an enviable reputa-
ton among the ablest papers in the state,
of which he may well be proud. Mr..
French, the remaining partner, now as
sumes full ownership, and the tone and in
huence of the paper will remain unchanged,
1t is an honor to Vermont journalism.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1888-01-06
from the st. Johnshury Caledonian. ]

After 20 years continuous service upon
The Brattleboro Phoenix, ID. b. Stedman
withdraws from the concern with the new
year, selling his interest to his associate. 0.
l.. French. Mr.. Stedman leaves the bust
ness because Of the condition of his health
and that Of his family He has worked
faithfully and well during these 20 years TO
promote the interests Of true and clean
journalism, and the craft will say good-by
TO HIM with sincere regret. The Phoenix,
however, is left in good hands Mr.. French
is a newspaper man Of raro sense and ahil-
lty, and under his skillful management and
10y his vigorous pen The Phunx is already
III the front rank of New England newspa-
pers' Long may it flourish.
From the Rural vrrmonterl
With the retirement of his partner. Mr..
Stedman, Mr. French becomes the sole pro-
prietor of the Bgattleboro Phoenix. The
i'ho,nN is emf ; 'Fjng aud progressive, evil
dentlN ted Win obilit,, oooI
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-12-20
Egg-Yeiks for Boiis.

The yelk of eggs made into plaster
with honey and -four. of about the con-
sistency of mustard paste, gives speedy
relief to one afflicted with boils. The
white, used as a coating for scalds and
burns, excludes the air, which so ag.
gravates the sufferings of burned
person. It is softer than collOdion.
therefore better, and is always at
hand; it is more cooling than
the once popular sweet oil and cot
ton. The white, beaten with sugar, is
invaluable in bronchial affections, espe-
cially in hoarseness. when a little
lemon juice may be added with good
results. Cider vinegar may be sub
stituted for the lemon juice when the
latter is not available. Leather chair
seats may be revived by rubbing them
with well-beaten white Of eggs
Leather binding Of books may also be
cleaned by this method. but white
Roman bindings should be washed
with soft flannel saturated In soap.
oudS-Dctr01 Tribwsss.
Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1888-12-20
TYPOGRAPHICAL. BULLS.

Queer Mistakes for Which We Bless Conn
positors and Proof Bscaders.
A New England paper told about -
drove of hogs floating deswn the Cor
necticut river" instead of "a drive Of
logs"
An editor discussed tie political stu
alton in a comprehensive editorial
and headed il, LET us Explore" He
neglected to read the proof and it APP
peared under the caption, LET us Ex-
plOde."
In lecture at Bosten Rev. Joseph
Cook asked his audieuce-"Was st.
Paul Dupe? In the report of the
lecture Mr.. Cook was made to rro-
pound the startling WAS
St. Paul Dude?''
An Indiana paper found it necessary
to publish the following corrections:
'.For burglar meeting in the heading
of the article in our last issue relating
to the proceedings of the Town Csun-
Gil, read regular meeting"
1t was a Boston newspaper which
made its dramatic critic say: The
toast for Irving. like the toast FOR
olives, must be cut elevated" What
the critic wrote was: The taste for
Irving. like the taste tor olives, must
be cultivated"
Not long ago a telegraph operator
found the words crates tratres in sPe-
cial dispatch about the praying broth
ers." 1t is not definitely known wheth.
or the telegraphist or the compositor
attempted to translate the words, bcxt
it is certain they appeared in a paper
as ''Oh. rats, father"
A recent society novel depicted a
pretty two-headed boy playing ON the
'.green," secure from hunters of Gu
riosities and agents of travelling mu-
seums. The boy was not such nat
ural phenomenon as he seemed, how
ever, for simple transposition of two
letters had changed him from tow
headed young into one with dupli-
cate heads. Circular.