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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

The fact that small enterprises are car
ried through successfully without the aid of
science is too often used as an argument that
theory is useless because some small stream
has been successfully bri1ged by some one
who never knew how to compute the strain
ON a given brace, or post, or rod, Therefore
there is no need of applying the principles
of mechanics to bridge building This kind
of reasoning is all wrong, and, today, tic
engineering project is undertaken without
first working out the most minute details
from theoretical standpoint. Every brace
and bolt, post and pin, every block Of gran
ite, first appears ION paper in the office of
the draughtsman, before blow is struck
10y the workmen who are to construct the
bridge. Theory and practice must 20 hand
in hand to arrive at the best results in the
best way. This is as true in agriculture as
in any other pursuit.-ProC q. H. U'hich-
~. ~ II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
To prc.er,c Nn,urnI EIowrr..

l.aiie, who find it difficult to preserve the
blossoms and leaves they delight So much in
wearing us garniture 10 evening dress
viii be glad to learn that they can be worn
much longer without fading if the stem,
are surrounded with moistened powdered
willow charcoal, which may be wrapped in
bil Of moss and covered with tin foil \
teaSpponful Of powdered charcoal put in a
vase of water will preserve a bouquet of
cut flowers for several days if the stems OF
the flowers are cut each day. The broken
end of the tlpWer-stem withers, and closes
the openings through which the blossom re.
nnINn, II. nnnrlsL mnmt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
COpartnerShip Notice.

Fit e Workmanship Guaranteed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
Consumption Cured.

IN Old physician, retired from practice, having
had placed in his hands by an East India mission
AIRY the formula of a simple vegetable remedy foi
the speedy and permanent cure of Consumption
Bronchitis Cutarrh, Asthma and all throat and
Lang Affections. also positive and radical cure
tor Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints
after having tested its wonderful curative powers
in thousands of casts has felt it his duty To make
it known to his suffering fellows Actuated by this
motive and a desire to relieve human suffering
will send free Of charge To all who desire it, this
recipe, in German, French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using. sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this paper
W a. MOVES, ll9 PUWerS Block. Rochester, ~ y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
HeRRe thou knowest there


has been exceeding change
in Organs while It's a decade
scarce gone by An it fall
out thou now would'st buy |
charge thee let it be an Organ
of Ro7o. Take not to myself
in 'SS an instrument of '78.
'Iis ESrEY of Brattleboro,
w. hath led the rout of 10.
NauGht stops his way. His
work exc sounds the march
of human skill and handi-
craft. 'lwcre wise thou vert
acquaint with this. 'Twere
wiser an thou give it heed.
Marry, thou shalt at last buy
as it plcaseth Thee, but, please
thee, try at first the EsrEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
DEPARTMEN

~" stock in this department is perfectly .r
mriSe. comprising over Three Hundred Choice
Patterns lu best Frame Body Brussels. Tapestry
Brussels, kidrrmiuster. Hensiugton Art STYLE,
Extra Super lncrans. Cotton and Wool COOL,
matting> and uicllths Also very arg, assert
mrnt Of het quality smyrna Rugs. Wini,lr
Woven Druggrts Frlting crimb cloths Hassock,
Door mats, etc
A. this stock was all purchased before manu-
iaciurrrs advanced their prices in January
offer the entire stock for ~ DAYS at thu, ,aul-
mark down As last month Nou can save from
10 10 - per cent by buying early this season
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Cast oria.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
HAWEH.
February

h.tC| ""/
This month special sale of
Table Linen, Napkins, Quilts,
Towels, Scotch Diaper and
Ladies' Cotton Underwear.
Clearing-out prices now on
Blankets, Comfortables, Win
ter Dress Goods, Cloaks, I'M
derwcar and Hosiery.
Balance of entire stock of
gents and ladies' soc. Under
vests and Drawers, SOC. each.
Lot 70, rs and 20 inch chill
dren's 20 and ACCENT Under
shirts and Drawers, 1oc. each.
Overstock of children's rs
cent Wool Hose at roc. a pair.
Special job in Huck Towels
No. I, 8 for SOC; No. ?, 4
for SOC; No. 3, , for 4oc.;
No. 4, , for soc.
Clearing outbalance Of Hol-
iday stock Of expensive fancy
towels at a sacrifice.
20 prs. Scotch diaper at IS
cts, well worth ST. apiece.
Large lot ladies' fine Scar
let Underwear, all our finest
goods, now put out at ST. a
garment.
so to IS infants and young
childrcn's Shorthand long dress
cs at clcaring-out prices.
Large stock and closest pos
siblc prices on ladies' Night
gowns, Chcmisc, Corset Gov
ers, Drawers and Skirts. Have
Just received two Jobs in night
gowns TO sell Mt S. and SI.IS.
which arc attractive bargains.
In the cloak room | have
still over $1,000 worth Of la
dies, misses and childrcn's
| Garments. and am now max
ING the most attractive prices
of the season to turn them in
to money. | have picked out
/ 50 to Is heavy Jackets, worth
$50, SIS, $3.50, $3.50 and
$40, and placed them on a
counter at the foot of the stairs
for my customers to pick from
at SIS each. All through the
stock, quarter, HiJH-some-
times even hal/ offs what
| am now doing in this depart
mcnt. Each seasons stock
must stand its own losses.
There are still eight or ten
fur-lincd Circulars left to be
sold at prices previously adj
vertiscd. Last report from
headquarters on fur is an adj
vance of IS per cent on squir-
rel and so per cent on river
sable.
Have 4 good many eXpen-
sivc childrcn's garments left,
and am now ready to sell them
at the price Of inferior gar
mcntS.
| have Just opened several
cases Of New Spring Styles
in Ginghams, Toll de Nords
and Satines, Some of the
choicest styles and colorings
are likely to be scarce later
on.
". /. HAULEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

With its intense itching, dry, hot skin, often
broken INTO palhiul CRACKS and the little watery
pmpes, often causes indrscribable suffering
Hoods Sarsaparilla has wonderful power over
this disease. II purihes the blood and eXpels the
humor, and the skin heals without scar. Send
for book containing many statements of cures to
G. l, Hood a Co., Apothecaries Lowell, Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
". /. HAWLEY.
BAILEY & SIMONDS'S
Real Estate Agency.
FOR SALE:

Eighty acre farm near the Simonds property in
Gufpri. lia story house, barn iONtO, wagon shed
running water keeps to lnhrad Of stock, in good
state of cultivation bargain for someone
Price. S9.OOO
\ nice residence ON the Avenue, acre Of land.
carriage huuS'. and stables
Wehaye y acre farm situated in Dummrrston
near store, school and church. Plenty Of fruit
and well fenced. ny story house corn ID, cattle
and horse barn Buildings in good repair run
ming water Cuts u tons Of hay, keeps head If
stock. Price Slan.
We have a liu acre farm with buildings and
most Of land located in live railroad town Near
steam mill, school, church and store Two-stury
brick hous" and horse aud cattle barns that are in
the best Of repair. one Thousand dollars worth
oftmher, besides 5,n cords Of wood can be- spared
from the place. Land IN high state Of cultivation
Cuts 3i To iutous ct hay. This property is fancy
village farm, We can sell it on easy terms aud at
a bargain.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
The Standard Of Quality.

This splendid compliment 90 the reputation of
Our various paints is virtually an acknowledge
mrnt that dealers are not put 10 the trouble and
expense of making arguments ia order To- dispose
OF MASlRN'S GOODS So thoroughly popular
aud well known and So constant has been the in
crrnsng demand for these paints that il goes
without saying that mo- special efforts 1rr requr-
ed hy dealers To- sell the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
S0LIR VESTlBULE EXPRESS TRAINS

a,SealhB an competitors In splendor and l,r,,,,,
81 tCS,to1iiiHioaatlons daily between CIICAG6
e ana COLORADO SPRINGS. DENVER and f PHI
HnLO similar magnificent NISTIHI'I i Tn, ~
~ VICE wy Hllyl between CHICAGO and CorrngCfT
~ WE 10 NOMAdAl and between CHICAGO oId
nniANSAS CITY Modern Day Coachcs sIof, o.,
INNS cars Serving delicious meals at l,d,t
miSe4, Iesuul Reclining Chair Cars (st ats FRI
M liH it4cs Sleeping Cars. The direct limo ~
a ntIt59OE, HORTON, HUTCHINSON. NVICIJTrk
A al. y M, CALDWELL, and an points i'm sr,i,b,
-, a,unIts SKA, Kansas, Colorado tho Indian Tor
Nholce o. routes 70 the Paclnn const 1-9 V'IIg'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
DROP

your preJudIce against UlNtFtlsUU r0m| II0s and
give ANTI-APOPLECTISE, tn f.,oritc rc.
scrlpton Of English physicians, a trial. It {, the
only known ApoplrXs Provocative and is an IN
equalled cure for Pnrnly sis, Henri Disease,
Rheumatism, Liver Complaints, Kidney
and Bladder Troubles. Dy-pt p-iu. Gem
ernl Debility and NIL Discusses Arising
from Impure Blood and eb.iitnted Nerves,
Loss OF Appetite, sour stomach and Flntu-
lence cured with one bottle OF ANTI-AP 20
PLECTINE. Price, S1,OO; siN blttlc- $500.
Sold by druggists. send 60 DR. ;. S. HUTCHINSON
4 CO., Enusbursh Fall, VI, for Health Help"
no hat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

lN 80 wv NNAN tNN'N b
1ireCt to the kidney s
or bladder, | have
never known a case
where, If taken IA
time, 10y the prcpa-
ration known rs
II UNITS Remedy.
they could not lie
cured and expelled
from tie system.
But where the cold
is allowed to lingcr,
IN most casts, it RE-
suits in continued
III lpulth mr. Iputh
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

AdNice 10 MOtherH'- MRS. NiSsLOW's SoOTH-
ING SYRUP should always be used when children
are cutting teeth IL relieves the little sufferer at
once; it produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving
the child from pain and the little cherub aWakes
as bright as a button Il is very pleasant to
taste. II soOthes the gums allays an pain relieves
wind, regulates the bowels, and is the best known
rem ,dy for darrhra whether arising from teeth.
tnR or other causes. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
II NfAkt
GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE

" ~ " T. and C., X. a n. R'ysD
west, Northwest and Southwest II i,c,,,i,,
PoRTt M MS S1SdLII tT, ROCK ISLAND, DAVEN-
5iERIoWN, SIOUX FALLS, MIME p Po " "a
WoRAH II n ST JOSEPH. ATcHIsoN, LEAVFN
spR1N az IA 1H CITY. TOPEKA, COLORADO
,,-1sa noss DhNNER, PUEBLO, and hundreds of
Of % cites towns traversing vast areas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

Dyspepsia in its worst forms viii yield 10 the use,
of Carriers Little Nerve Pills aided 10y Carriers
llltlc Liver IHls. They not unlN relieve present
distress hut strengthen the stomach and digestive
apparatus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

Runs superbly equipped F,nress I,reiN, -
notwsen Chlcago, St Joseph, Atchison Ieaven
Nj RotSh' Kansas City, and Minneapolis and a.
me popular tourist line to tho scenic reeoTts
4 az hunting and fishing grounds ofthe nortbvyssi
rs tts WAtertoWn and Sioux Falls branch traIS,scs
C GOrth1 Iowa Southwestern Minnesota and East
NE snort Line via Seneca aud Kanlxalxee offsrs
einnat and other Southern points ''''s' YIN
FOR Ilekets, Mans Folders, or desired inforn,a
u'ii. uppiy ut any Coupon Ticket Office or cddress
,. SIs JOHN, E. HoLBRooK.
Conn Munger oenl T,lrt - D.. 49,
CHICAGO. Ill
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Have good many eXpen-
sive childrcn's garments left,
and am now ready to sell them
at the price Of inferior gar
mcntS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

Large lot ladies' fine Scar
let Underwear, all our finest
goods, now put out at ST. a
garment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

| have just opened several
cases Of New Spring Styles
in Ginghams, Toll de Nords
and Satines. Some of the
choicest styles and colorings
are likely to be scarce later
on.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09
HAITI 1N A STATE OF ANARoHx.

General Legitims Ready to Make His
 Eseape-The Steamer Haytien Rs-
 public Still Held by Admiral Luce.
 PORT AU PRINCE, Dec. 30.-The city is in state of anarchy and property and life are not safe. Repeated defeat of General Legi- times forces and the approach of the vieto. rious Hyppolite army contribute to the demor- alization. Laborers are seized in the fields, brought into the city in chains and forced to enlist under Legitime's banner. The gene- ral has imprisoned many prominent citizens supposed to be in the Hyppolite and it is feared they will be shot if the northern forces enter the city. Among them is Gene Auguste, resident of the north. General Legitime has his swiftest gunboat in readi- ness for his escape, should he be overthrown. The Steamship Hsytien Republic is still in the hands of Admiral Luce, as the agent of the owners cannot receive her until she is in a more presentable state. While she has been thoroughly disinfected by the surgeon of the United States steamer Galena and her captain, Compton ,her condi- tion, by reason of her occupation by the Hay tien guard is extremely filthy. Under com- msnd of Lieutenant Spiers, with prize crew of eighteen men from the Galena, will steam on January to Santiago de Cuba, where she will be recoaled and turned over officially to her owners. The Galena will keep her in sight during the trip. While it is impossi- ble to secure the $35O, 900 indemnity demand ed for her detention and damage to property and her owner, passengers and crew, it is thought that it will be possible to secure some cash down. The government pleads poverty, but has recently paid $100, ,O00 for former English mail steamer which they fitted out as 8 gunboat, and on December 26 paid to the steamer Andes $27, 800 for 5, 5,eO0 Winchester rifles and 100, 900 rounds of am- munition-all in gold. It is also claimed that Legitime has appropriated to his own private use all the remainder of the cash in the treasury
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09
THE HOUSE DEADLOCK,

HoUSE.-The hlibusterlng contest in the House temporarily ended this afternoon with what may be called drawn battle. The resolution of the committee on rules as to the order of business was recommitted by vote of yeas 120, nays IF. The Democrats were divided.
 It may be doubted whether an attempt will be made to bring the resolution back in to the House this session. The contest seems to have demonstrated the fact that those who are generally known as leaders of the House are not able to control their party.
 The committee on printing then occupied the floor until it's hour had expired. A con- fliet of interests then followed. MT. Crisp, of Georgia called up the contested election case of Smalls vs. Elliot, from the Seventh South Carolina Congressional district. MT. Blanchard, of Louisiana, as the representa- tive of the friends of the river and harbor appropriation bill was soon up with a ques- ton of consideration, and, in his effort to have the election case set aside, he was sec- onded by MT. Springer of Illinois, who wished the Oklahsma bill to have precedence of consideration. The House by vote of 100 to 63 determined to consider the election case. MT. Springer of Illinois then asked unanimous consent for making of an order for final vote upon the upon MT. Finlay of Kentucky objeoting, Mir. Weaver of Iowa moved to reconsider the vote by which the House determined to consider the election casa. By raising the point of no quorum on a vote by division MT. Weaver forced yea and nay vote upon MT. Crisp's motion to table the motion.
 MT. Crisps motion was agreed to-yeas 190, nays 15.
 MT. Weaver then moved to adjourn and further moved that when the House adjourn to-day it be to meet on Thursday next. The latter motion was voted down-4 to 15O-and Mir. Weaver varied the motion by l substituting Friday for Thursday as the day | when the House should meet after adjourn | ing to-day. No quorum voting on this mo
 ton, and MT. Crisp appreciating the fact that ! there was no hope of securing one, moved an | adjournment, stating that he would call uI | the election case tomorrow. Pending the motion to adjourn, MT. Cox of New York in ! troduced for reference a memorial Of the | New York Chamber of Commerce for the es | tablishment of harbor of refuge at Point
 Judith, RI, which is famous for the marine disasters which occur in it's vicinity. Mir. Randall of Pennsylvania, from th'
 committee on appropriations, reported th
 sundry civil appropriations bill and it wa l placed on the calendar.
 MT. Crisp's motion was then agreed to ant
 the House at $50 adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09
Fiftieth Congress-second Session

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6. SENATK.-On motion of MT. Sherman it was ordered that MT. Gray's amendment to the Panama resolution and the action of the Senate thereon at yesterdays session be printed in the Record.
 MT. Sawyer from the postoffice committee reported the bill providing that the omission to pay the lawful postage on 8 Especial de- livery" letter shall not prevent or delay it's transmission and delivery, but that the law- ful postage shall be collected on its delivery; naaaad
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09

PoY, 16, would like place in office or to lear AII good trade. Address
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09
JOHN l.. WILL FIGHT.
Kilrain Not Satisfied With the Toronto
 Agreement.

Kilrain Not Satisfied With the Toronto
 Agreement.
 NEW YORK, Jan. 8.-An Albany special to the World states that MT. Kilrain says he is not satisfied with the Toronto agreement. He says his friends had to give way in every thing to bring Sullivan to terms and that "the baby" was even now trying TO crawl out of the fight. Putting the fight off six months and choosing referee at the ring side are Kilrain's objections. He says the referee thus chosen would of course be Sul- livan man. Kilrain could not say whether he would fight under the agreement or not. He would have to consult with his friends in New York He did not believe the fight would come off. Sullivan would insist on having everything his way and would blame the other parties for "kicking" and the fight would fall through.
 Sullivan, when shown the Worlds special about Kilrain, said: "Kilrain is a monkey. Referee is always chosen at the ring side in championship lights. will be there to fight whether he is or not"
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09
Tlamts.


WANTED, a SITUATION by a competent cook in @ pr A vate family; good reference. Call at
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09

Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western pre- ferred has declared dividend of 2% per cent. payable February 15.
 H. M. Hsrtshorne & Co.,, lately proprietors of the Fremont House, Boston, have gone into insolvency. Assets unknown.
 During Monday night burglars entered Betz' jewelry establishment at Reading, Pa., bored open a safe and took watches and jew. elry valued at $1 ,500. There is no clue to the robbers.
 The Granite State club last night celebrat- ed Jackson's day by holding its third annual banquet at Hotel Windsor. There were in attendance leading Democrats from all parts of New Hampshire and from many points in New England.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09

SlTUATION as good cook and iaundress in s pri R vate family; reference given. Call at
 Jag ltf 132 FRANKLIN STREET.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09
NO.LICENSE LEAGUE.

Treasurer McPherson Reports the
 Most Successful Year of Temperance
 Agitation.
 BOSTON, Jan. S.-The annual meeting of the Massachusetts No-License league was held in this city to day. Treasurer NcPherson re- ported receipts of about s5,oOO during the year, all of which had been expended, and there is debt of $250 for salaries due the general agent and secretary. Rev. Hugh Montgomery, the general agent of the league, reported that he had travelled over eighteen thousand miles the past year, had made 370 addresses to about roc people. The past year has been one of the most successful years of the temperance agitation in the hiss tory of our nation. Colonel E. 0. Haskell, President Capen, Hon. J. B. Grinnell, Hon. B. M. McPherson and Rev. H. Plumb made addresses
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09

Mr. Gates nomination was made formal and unanimous and after the appointment of committees to nominate doorkeepers and messengers the caucus adjourned.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09
Rapid Skating.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. S.-A race for the anna teur half-mile skating championship of the world took place here to-day and was won by von Panschin of St. Petersburg in 1 minute 253 seconds. Joseph E. Donoghue of New- burgh, NY, who was a contestant, fell dur ing the racs; he afterward sksted over the course against time in 1 minute 27 2-5 sec- onds Von Panschin won another half race in minute "A 1-5 seconds.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09
investigation of she Seal Islands

WASHINGTON, Jan. s.-When the commit tee on the Merchant marine and fisheries met to-day to continue it's investigation into the alleged outrages on the Seal Islands in the Behring Sea, Mr. Jeffreys, the attorney for the Alaska company, submitted state ment to the effect that the charges which have appeared in certain newspapers accus- ing the company of expressing and outrag- ing the native inhabitants of Alaska, and those in an official report of the governor of the territory asserting that the company op. posed immigration and settlement and charg- ing it with driving out competition in it's trade monopolizing it's business and ospress- ing the natives, were unfounded.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09
Clearance Sale Prices.

Direct from Belfast we have received 1,00C dozen mems printed border, hem-stitchee handkerchiefs, subject to slight imperfec. tion in printing only. There are in the loi none worth less than 25 and many worth 5t cents. Your choice from the lot for 50c. VIM. NEELY & Go.
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09
Destroyed Ely Fire.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. S.-"Corkerhill, i" the elegant suburban home of Frank Thomson, first vice president of the Pennsylvania railroad, at Merion, was completely burned this afternoon. Loss on house and contents $70, ,0QO,
Morning journal and courier., 1889-01-09
SENATOR SHERMAN

6 H6VIB6 FE8B6nE
 Methods of Electing Congressmen.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. S.-Senator Sherman to-day introduced an elaborate bill to revise the present methods of electing congressman, it's provisions to take effect May 1, 1890. The President is authorized to appoint, with the approval of the Senate, five qualified voters in each State, to be known as the board of State oanyassers, and three voters in each congressional district to serve as an electoral board, their terms to be during good behav- for,