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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
Dead Colorado Mining Towns.

Rollinsvlle, near Caribou was boom
ing place in 1871 and town lots were ut a
premium. Hundreds of people were proud
to call it their home, and it was thought to
be founded upon "a rock Today the rock
is there, but the population has fled to the
four winds
"How is that town Of Iona on the Rio
Grande river getting on y said gentleman
the other day who had left the state in
1874. II visited it Just before | left the
territory and thought it would likely make
IA good place Jack rabbits have been
jumping through the remaining adobe build
ings for years.
Kit Carson had IA population of almost
10000 in 1863, and the popularity about
them was that the great majority of them
lived in dugouts. When the railroad push
ed on to Denver the following year, the
residents of Kit Carson headed the process
sion.
Sunshine in 1873 had population of
several thousand, while today there is only
a handful of people there.
Weston tried to put on airs in 1879, at
which time there were about 1000 people
there. The post-oflice still remains, as do
one or two stores.
Along the old stage road between Lead
dependence in 1880 and for a few years
thereafter, not single soul is now living
Hundreds of deserted houses are standing
tenantless, and some of them are preten-
tious. A newspaper was once published in
the corporate limits Of the city, and the
arm of the Washington hand press, on
which it was printed, is now sticking out of
the Office window. The proprietor was too
much Disguised 10 take it away.
There was great excitement at Bonanza
in Saguache county, in 1882 A daily pa
per was published there bv W. b. McKin-
ney, now of the Pueblo Press, and it was a
good one, too. Everything doomed except
the mines, and the other tenderfeet pro
nounced it another Leadville. Four thou
sand people almost broke their necks TO get
there, and of all that number not Il hun
bred now remain
There are many other places in Colorado
with histories similar 10 the towns men
toned, Some of them were killed by the
onward march Of railroads and others be
cause the mines around about did not have
the value with which they were credited.
H.. ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
BASE BALL.


Although the Atlantic Lacquer. v,.,.
terday after hard struggle they war;. ,' g'
ing b. acknowledge that Brnttl.l..r.. ",
one of the strongest semi professional ,.. .,''
in New England The game wa. o,,. W. , W,
best Of the season aud was vitp.....l ''''
about 200 spectators Gillland eas'..'9
zler so far as allowing our boys bas. , ..1
but they found the hall with little dioi.,I,'
Woodcock was Int hard 10y Burke U.a.4
ton and Stalize, hut he was effective ~. ', ,t
other players aud kept the hits well ,',
tered O'Rourke caught aud tbrav ~.
fectly hit heavily aud stole two IT,
McKenney and O'Neil were evideptl, n NJ,
tie nervous Burrell's injury Of IA. J.,
before incapacitated him for playing az
lopy and Dowd as usual distinguished tb.,,
selves by perfect fielding The catcbe. H..
Stewart and Bruton were brilliant feot,,r,,
of the game Hamilton at first base L'.,,
off the honors for the lowells W,J
cocks sacrifice hits brought in two score,
In the sixth inning with COLONY on tb,ri
and Stewart on second and no outs the .r,ra
should have been tied but both men wor.
thrown out at the plate The Lowell. =.
cured two or three runs by pure luck tb,
ball going through the fence when there
were men on bases
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23

Some eight or ten of the Christian En-
deavur societies of Windham county held a
very interesting conference at Newfane
last saturday. Among the attractive feat
ures ol the meeting were a Scripture ex-
erclse conducted by Rev c. II. smith. two
minute papers ON what the societies have
done aud should do, by representatives Of
several societies, and a report of the annual
convention at Philadelphia by Prof. Shaw
OF West Brattleboro. The young people of
Newlane deserve great deal Of credit for
the manner in which they prepared for this
gathering and received their guests. Taste
full decorations welcomed the visitors as
they entered the church, aud the tables
spread under the trees on the common
fronting the church made a delightful
lunchlng place. 1t was throughout happy
and most profitable occasion. =
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
Vermont Press A..ocin,ioa

The party attending the Vermont Press
excursion to Saranac lake last week mum
bered about so. At the business meeting
these officers were chosen for the coming
year President, /. O, Greene of Wood
stock vice-presidents, d. H. Simonds of
Manchester, q, + Crowell Of Brattleboro,
+. C. futile Of Rutland secretary, c, T..
Walter of st. Johnsbury treasurer, L. II
Lewis of Hyde Park executive commit
tee, C.. 5 Forbes of st. Albans, r. j..
Humphrey Of Poultney, H. +. Parker of
Bradford. Mr. Benedict Of the Burlington
Free Press declined a reelection as presi-
dent Of the association.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
BurIingron,. Di.,iugui.hed Guc.,.

Burlington was honored ON Tuesday by
the presence in the city of Secretary Proc
tor, Gen, Schofeld, now the first officer of
the United States army, with members of
his staff, Senator Morrill,, Congressman
Stewart and other gentlemen only less
distinguished They were shown many at
tentions, and were entertained at dinner
in the evening by Col. Cannon. On We'd
nesday the party crossed the lake To visit
the military post at Plattsburg, returning
at night in season To dine with Senator Ed
munds, and on Thursday they went by spe
cial car 10 see the Vermont National Guard
in camp at West Randolph.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
A HAPPY EVENT
In Which n Windham CennIy Man has
a Part

IRON the Boston Herald, Aug ~
The beautiful Ocean House. Swampscott.
was the scene last evening of an event that
will ever linger in the minds of the guests of
that charming resort. Some time since
Maj George H. Brooks of the Hotel ROYAL
Boston, and John A. Novel;, recently re-
tired from the wholesale grocery business
conceived the idea of tangibly demonstrat
ing their estimation of the worth of the no
tel proprietors, Messrs. Kilburn & Carter
A subscription list was started among the
guests, and was signed with alacrity. A
substantial sum was raised, and from a
part of the proceeds two beautiful etcbinPs
were purchased. Last evening, with the
remainder of the purse, these were pre
sented 10 the proprietors by Mr.. Novel;
who, in fitting terms referred 10 the en-
deayors and accomplishments of the hosts
IN that which hest subserved the interests
and welfare Of their patrons. In behalf
OF Mr.. Kilburn and himself, Mr.. Carter
though momentarily overcome, responded
httlngly. The guests of the hotel COMPRISE
many of Boston's best business men. among
whom may be mentioned Messrs. John III
FRAY, Samuel Brown, Henry A. Mellen
William q. Benedict, and Judge William
II. circuit, all of whom were generous con
tributors to the purse.
1t Is unnecessary 10 say, perhaps, that
the head of the hotel firm who were thus
honored is Mr.. Ii, A. Kilhurn of this county
formerly the popular landlord of the Brat
tleboro House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
THE SCALES OF JUSTICE
Held AIoft In the Case Of Psx a ChiIds
w.. Frnuk Reed,

HIT THE JURY FAILED To TIP THE BALANCE.
The case Of Geo. r. Fox and W. H.
Childs against Frank Reed, for chopping
down their bill board on the bank near the
marble shop last spring, was heard before
Judge Royal Tyler and jury Of six good
men and true on Wednesday. The action
was one Of trespass 10 recover damages for
the cause stated Mr. Reed conceded the
removal of the board but claimed that he
had a right 10 take il down because it stood
within the limits Of the highway, and for
the additional reason that he obtained the
consent Of @. w. Hooker, chairman of the
board Of selectmen, for It's removal
The plaintiffs claimed that 10 make the
removal of the board the lawful act Of the
town, a permit from majority Of the
board Of selectmen must have been obtain
ed, and they further claimed that 10 secure
its legal removal the selectmen should have
given notice 10 the owners 10 remove it
within n reasonable time, as provided by
the statute.
Col Hooker testified that Mr. Reed spoke
to him about the board at the railroad sta
ton one day as he was about leaving town,
aud that he, Hooker surprising the board
10 he the property Of the town told Reed
that if the Village Improvement society
wished 10 put flower bed where the board
stood he had no objection to its removal.
This was all the evidence that was present
ed except that Reed claimed that Col.
Hooker, rs selectman, ordered or directed
him 10 remove the board No claim was
made that the owners Of the board we're
given any legal notice in regard ~ its re
moval.
The case was argued by Col. X Haskins
and Hon h. W Stoddard for the plaintiffs.
and 10y Hon. @. b. Eddy Of Bellows Falls
for the defendant. All Of these gentlemen
displayed in rare degree, on this occasion
the eminent legal learning and graces Of lie
gal oratory for which they are so Justly
distinguished, and there was great hush
in the court when, at j:3O T.. NJ the case
went to the jury, which consisted Of
Bethuel Ranger, Masa Willis, Lorenzo D.
Thayer, Henry 7. Wellman, Howard NJ
Burke and Peleg Barrows. These well
known citizens were absent about one hour,
and showed unmistakable evidence Of great
mental strain when. at $3.50, they reappear
ed and informed the court that they had
been unable 10 agree.
1t is in no spirit Of severe criticism that
We say that this failure ~ arrive at yer
dict was unquestionably due ~ the neglect
Of Judge Tyler to perform his full duty.
and deliver "A charge TO the jury infinitely
elucidating the law in this case But this
charge was entirely omitted.
The hearing vas adjourned n Saturday.
when the date Of another trial before a
new jury will be fixed
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
Notes.

The attendance on Governors day was
estimated at from :, 1000 to 10000.
The battery got a perfect rating 100, for
the admirable condition Of their quarters
today.
1t is agreed that the sanitary condition
Of the camp is better than ever before, aud
there is very little sickness
The menu of the Guard, under Caterer,
Miller and Reynolds, is very satisfactory.
Lieut.. Leary is the guest Of Col. Fuller
in camp
Mrs Fuller and Maud Essex, Mrs Con.
nors and Mrs. Putnam are in camp "A.
usual Mrs. Lieut.. Harmon and Miss Clay
are also in camp Miss Goodall is the guest
| of Maud Essex
Tomorrow the duty will consist Of bat
TALON and company movements, with the
usual ceremonies.
Col. Hooker was in camp for a short time
at mid day.
Camp will be broken Saturday morning.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23

farming industry has deteriorated in some
sections Of Vermont, but they also show
the states possibilities for returning thrift
and prosperity in the rural districts.
Universal interest is shown in this pro
iect, which the commissioner only intended
in the beginning as a proposition for con
sideraton. Cordial expressions Of approx
al and helpful suggestions come from many
sources, and in them Mr. Valentine finds
great hopefulness for the future outlook
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23

Two towns in the above list are contgu
GUS to Windham county, but lie in another
county, so that 10 of the % towns in the
county are here represented Most of thi,
land lies within few miles of the Vermont
Valley or the Brattleboro Il Whitehall rail
road, some of it directly on one of these
roads and the remainder from three to six
or ten miles away. In only one case is the
distance from the railroad set down at a.
much as - miles.
half dozen or more towns in this coun
ty did not report at all, Wilmington being
one of these towns. Last week Mr. Valen-
tine visited that town, and found there not
far from 5000 acres of land available for
colonization purposes, which the Whining
ton people urged him to take into favorable
consideration These 5000 acres added t.
the 20, 1877 mentioned above make a total of
over "a 600 acres now on record as avail
able in Windham county alone. The Swede,
that have already found their way to Brat
tleboro and vicinity in considerable mum,
bers, as farm laborers and household ser.
wants, have established an excellent repu-
tation for themselves and their countrvmeu
by their industry, intelligence and faithful.
ness, and we shall esteem it fortunate
circumstance if it turns out that some part
of this county is selected as the location for
the proposed colony
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
TwcI,e Monlh. for John 4. snlIirnn.


The jury before whom John l.. Sullivan
was tried at Purvis Miss, found him guilty
Of prize fighting last Saturday morning
and he was promptly sentenced to twelve
months Imprisonment in jail Sullivan's
counsel presented to the court "a petition
signed by the grand jury, all the petit ju-
rors but one, and 10y all the best citizens"
of the vicinity, asking for cemency in his
behalf. long and grandiloquent plea was
also made by ex.Judge Calhoun of Sulli.
vans counsel to show that the majesty of
the law and the demands Of Justice would
he amply vindicated by fine without i'm
prisonment. The presiding Judge heard
the counsel through. and then quietly told
sullivan to stand up and sentenced him. 1t
was evident from an allusion made in his
remarks that the Judge felt keenly the i'm
piled disgrace cast on the state of Mississ-
ippi by the choice of that state as the one
of all others where it was safe to hold
prize fight An appeal to the supreme court
was taken ON exceptions and Sullivan was
held for appearance at the February term,
i''"' III Ihe SUM VI Sl'V'' tne maximum
bond provided by the law in such case
Bail was furnished and he and his friends
left at once for the north The referee in
the prize-fght was fined 5000.
1t is not easy to see how the superior
court can change the finding of the lower
court, for there is no dispute about the
facts, hut whatever the outcome it is pref
ty certain that prize fighting in Mississippi
has got a permanent set back thanks to the
strong moral sense and determination
shown by Gov. Lowry and Judge Terrell
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23

Commissioner Valentine is reported as
saying to a Free Press representative that
1T is "A mistake to suppose that the land
spoken of in the different sections Of the
absolutely deserted In most cases it is
rented to farmers whose lands adjoin it
for pasturage, and in some instances it is
titled, but in such a slipshod way as to be
remunerative to the smallest degree, and it
is therefore considered Of little value
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
RIVER ROAD BRIDGES.

The Connecticut River road has contract
ed with the Boston Bridge company for an
iron bridge to replace the wooden structure
over West river at Bratteboro. 1t will he
OF the pin and link pattern, 100 feet long
with a bank span of about fifty feet Work
has begun on the iron bridge across the
Connecticut at South Vernon, 900 feet LONG
and to cost nearly $50, 600 this replaces
the wooden bridge which forms a central
feature in the much talked of landscape as
viewed from d. l.. Moody's home in North
field With the lattice bridge at Windsor
Just finished, at an expense of $40 900 the
work OF doing away with wooden struc-
lures Is fast progressing on the River road
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
UnOccupied Lands" in Windhn M
Comfy,

In an editorial article printed last week
it was stated that one of the -four sections
of unoccuped land referred to by Commits
sioner Valentine as suitable for the propos-
ed purpose of colonization was situated
mainly in Windham county, extending
down the east slope of the Green Mountains
toward the Connecticut river From Mr..
Valentine we have obtained some additional
information about this tract which is Of in
terest 1t is contained in towns which re
ported to the commissioner as follows with
regard TO the number Of abandoned farms
and the number of unoccupied acres in
each. For obvious reasons the names of
the towns ara onitta1
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
YOUNG TwITCHELL RELEASED.

Kingston, ont dispatches of last Tues
day have the following in regard to the
young son Of Consul NJ II. Twitchell, charg-
ed with a midnight attack AS II masked
burglar in that city "a month ago:
Marshall T. Twitchrll the alleged burglar.
emerged today from Jail after nearly month :
confinement, aud was taken 10 the chambers of
Judge Price. His father, United States Consul
lwitchel was IN attendance, along with Count \
Attorney and counsel for defence The youth
asked Tor summary trial before Judge Price.
anu pleaded mot guilty u the charge of burg.
iar{. HIS trial was then fixed foI September II
hall Vas accepted. The prisoner signed bonds to
came bondsmen for the balance As soon as the
surties were accepted TWitchell was liberated
lie ltit AZ once for the seaside, his health being
very DOOR
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
Comm isziOner Valentine ia WIndhnm


Bennington despatch to the Rutland Herald
Commissioner A b. Valentine has beer
on "A tour Of inspection in Windham coun
ty relative to the proposed plan of Swedish
colonization in Vermont. He visited vii
mington, Jamaica, Wardsboro and Mari
boro, where it was understood were uncul
tiyated lands that might he secured at q
low price. In Wardsburo he found tn,
land to be not altogether desirable for the
purpose but in each Of the other towns h,
found available land enough to settle the
whole Of the proposed ~ Swedish families
Much Of this land eau be bought at from
50 to 50 per acre.
The Burlington Free Press quotes Mr.
Valentine as saying that in each of thes,
four towns there was vacant land enough
for the proposed colony, aud that it was il
Stratton that he found the land not alto
gether satisfactory -ED
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
REUNION OF co. I, I'D VT

The fourth annual reunion of Co. |, Cd
Vt. Vols, association will be held at Me
cehanicsville Sept 0. There viii he red
hot campfire in the evening, open TO all
and especially TO old soldiers. The histori-
cal committee Of the company-Comrades
Albert A. May, Peter S. Chase and Iorenzo
A Dodge-will give "reminiscences of the
company in the days of 'Gl -'G5. Prominent
members of the regiment are expected as
reinforcement.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
VALLEY FAIR RACES

The committee on races at the annual
Valley fair, TO he held Oct I'd and 81, have
made up and printed their program, which
is As follows
FIRST DAY-w WEDNESDAY, OCT. =
so we
Free 70 all, trotters and PAGERS Purse $50:
SIi", So, So. So
SECOND DAY THURSDAY, OCT ,.
800 Glass 'urs- 500; $50. So, SIS. $40
2n Class Purse Sauu; Slul So S3d So
80. ciaSs-Purse SiOJ; SsOO SlOO. $50. $40
two year old class is talked of. Letters
aud Inquiries in regard 10 the races should
be addressed TO A b. Hall, Brattleboro. A
stable with - nice box stalls has been built
on the grounds this year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
DOES UNCLE JOSH PLAY POKER >

For want of some other excitement in the
midsummer dullness, the New York snort
my fraternity have spent the week discuss
ing the question whether Denman Thomp-
son recently dropped $3.50, 600 in faro den
IN that city The Herald sent man up to
Swanzey 10 ask Mr. Thompson himself
about it. The reporter found Uncle Josh"
at ms summer home in an agreeable frame
of mind, and this was what he said
Tell the Herald that / have not b..u at M
0lo broadway the faro dem for three, wears /
never lost SljOOOU, or S5 900 or S51Ol there The
lasl une ever played faro was about three wears
net since never played game of poker M The
I, Westminster Hotel and never saw one PLAYED
tilrrr. nave not played game of poker for nd
teen years. Il won $500 on the election = con,
tllurd Mr. Thompson, and have won and iost an
races alternately, losing more than have won
Enquiry at the Cheshire National bank in
heene showed that IF Mr.. Thomson has
lost $50, 900 he still has enough to fail hack
ON 10 huy groceries
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23

Sarah Althea Terry, the wife of ex.Judge
Terry, who was shot while in the act of at
lacking Justice Field, caused a warrant to
be issued for the arrest of the Justice on
the charge of completely in the shooting
There is no ground in reason for this ac-
ton, and it is simply done in spite and des
peration by desperate adventures When
the officer who served the warrant hesitat
ed and began to apologize, Judge Field
promptly said "Oiicer, proceed with your
duty. am ready, and an officer should
always do his duty Deputy Marshal Ma
gle, who shot Terry, is still in Jail pending
"A decision of the question whether it is
competent for the United States court to
take prisoner from the jurisdiction of the
state court United States Attorney Gen
eral Miller has instructed the United States
attorney of California to assume, on be-
half of the United States government, the
defence of Deputy Marshal Maggie, who was
acting under orders from the government
in accompanying Justice Field for his pro-
lection against the deeds threatened by the
Terrvs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23
THE BAND AT BETHLEHEM.

The First Regiment hand went 10 Beth
lehem, y H.. by the White Mountain train
Monday afternoon and furnished music for
the grand coaching parade which took
place at that famous resort on Tuesday
The idea of such All annual gala day in the
mountains originated two years ago, and
this was the third of the yearly series
echpsing completely its predecessors in the
elegance aud profusIOn of the decorations
aud IN the number Of people present, which
was placed at 5000 70 10000 The Maple
wood Is the headquarters Of the annual
iete, and the long procession If gorgeous
ly-decked coaches, wagons, hay racks
drawn 10y big oxen, and fine equipages was
formed in the square south of this hotel
The gayly costumed young ladies who filled
these conveyances coming from all the re
sorts IN the mountains around, some Of
them many miles away shouted their hotel
cheer AS each fell into line, and the process
sion, with the BrattlebOro band at the head
moved past the Judges stand soon after / >
o'clock. A series of prizes was given, as
for the best decorations, the finest horses
the prettiest women, etc, and after the pa
rade was over Gov. Goodel of New Hamp-
shire announced the decision Of the Judges
The band was at its best and received cor
dial praise ON every side, pretty and espe
cially gratifying feature of this recognition
being the cheers received on the counter
march from the young ladies in the coaches
Mr.. James McNulty, who went as drum
major, proved himself an artist with the
baton and did himself proud, to the evil
dent appreciation Of the spectators Be
sides the music for the parade the band
gave an open-air concert in the morning
while the procession was forming, and
again in the evening during the handsome
display of fireworks. The managers, both
Of the parade and of the Mapewood, warm
" commended the band no less for their
excellent music and choice selections than
for the correct bearing of the individual
members and expressed the hope that their
services might be secured for next years
event.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-23

At Adams Park, Ga. is watermelon
farm of 500 acres which produces 400 car
loads Of melons
Last year the Argentine Republic shipped
44a,OOO tons of corn 10 Europe This
year il will send ., 500, 0OO tons.
For five acres Of land on the summit of
Mount Washington the Boston owners want
$3.50, OOO from the railroad company.