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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25
HOME NEWS.
Announcements.

Tomorrow, at the town hall the three most
noted little people in the world Mrs Gen Tom
Thumb NOV Countess Wagin, Count and Baron
Wagin, assisted by their talented company, will
present afternoon aud evening their pleasant mu-
steal melauge entitled, 1.-TWO Strings to Her Bow &c
There are also several interesting specialists,
among which are the wonderful Bird actors.
Tickets are p, b and ~ cents Children's matinee
tickets 10 cents Secure them in advance at
Briggs's drug store.
WANTED A girl who thoroughly understands
cooking, to do general house work.
Mas. j. A. STAFFORD, 81 Elliot street.
Mrs Lincoln Of Boston, will give a course Of
lectures on practical cooking under the auspices
of the Industrial Union, beginning November Is.
Season tickets to members Of the union 81; Ia
| non members g.
This week we give lots Of new dress goods. no
siery, gloves and underwear; also a full line of
Germantown, scotch Saxony and ball yarns
Lots Of stamped linen tides, spashers and tray
cloths. 1t will pay you to examine our line OF
table linens towels and napkins.
r. W. BARNARp
| have completed arrangements with the larg
est growers in Fair Haven and shall hereafter re
| ceive my oysters the same day they are taken
| from the shell BY receiving "A fresh supply 10y
express every day it will give the people Of Brat
tleburo the freshest aud best oysters sold il
! town G.. C. TuRNER
\ great variety Of goods in the fashionable "ooz,
leather at Clapp x Joness.
See the new and very attractive styles in ston'
rings just in, at Ranger 4 Thompson's
Owing to a request will hereafter do sham
pooling for ladies on Monday and Friday after
moons at their homes Terms reasonable. G. u
| CARPENTER, Brooks House Hair Dressing Rooms
Etchings and Engrayings at Clapp & Jones's
Picture framing Of all kinds at Clapp & Jones's
Artistic Picture Framing at Clapp a Jouess.
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis.
Picture frames In variety at A. f. Wilder's
laundry building, Flat st. open evenings to !
To RENT New house ON Chapn street . room,
closets pantry. china closet and bath room
not and cold water arrangements. gas and furnace
Inquire Of Geo. +. Seeck
FuR SALE Two good parlor stoves
r. W. DEWoLr.
NoricE The ladies of Marlboro will hold thri
annual fair and festival Thursday, November III
Among the many articles to be sold viii IL. a
elegant afghan made ON the island OF st. Helene
There will also be- an oyster supper
opera field and spy glasses, and all kinds ,
optical goods constantly in stock
RANGER 4 THuMpsoS.
Don't b, afraid to call and look at our lamps
the price won't look high. nor the statesmen eros
even if you don't buy
VAN DooRN 4 MuRtus.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25
No, So Hnd Nigh, b,

Secretary Of State Porter's grand list alb
stract 10y counties, as the basis Of assess
ment Of the state tax Of 20 per cent, due
Nov 10, shows 81, i02 polls, gain Of $50
in ten years The appraised value Of real
property is 1lGsi $50, and Of personal
property 500 223, 80. The total gain in
valuation in ten years has been nearly $50,
0OO, 900 The increase in the number OF
acres Of farming lands since 1859 has been
81, j34 and the gain in real estate valua
ton since that time has been Sl2. sol $50.
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"THE TWO SISTERS. ;,

The town hall was filled To standing room at the
presentation of The Two Sisters Tuesday even
ing, by far the largest audience of the season be-.
ing present, The scene of the play is in New York
city. Two country girls, Martha and Mary How.
ard, both pretty, the former bold and ver-conf
dent, the latter modest and retiring come to the
city to seek their fortunes. On their arrival they
are met by a rich young blood Harry Horton
whose advances are confronted by Hiram Pepper
of Montana, the blunt and honest hero of the
piece. Mary leads quiet aud respectable life :
Martha falls into the clutches of Harry Horton
aud is 81 iuced Harry is dsowned by his father
and then seeks 10 get possession Of Martha : child
fearing That his fathers property will be willed to
the infant. The child dies, Harry Horton muir
ders his father, the property goes to charitable
institutions, and the young man becomes "A disso-
lutte outcast. He meets Martha, now a slatterny
wreck aud In a moment of anger disrlns,s the
secret Of the murder, which is overheard by Pep
per, who comes upon the scene just ia time 10
prevent Horizons assault upon Martha Horton.
IN spite OF Pepper resistance, takes a dos. of
prussic acid and ends his Wretched career The
drama closes with the reunitng of the two sisters
and the plighting Of the troth of Pepper and Mary
Twenty other characters are introduced during
the four acts to give coOrug 10 the play and bring
out the details There are many comical situa
lions and Incidents not connected with the plut
which keep the spectators in continual good hu
NOR. Some taking musical sp-ciallirs are also
introduced selections by the whsting bouthlack
street player and Acme quartet. The company
is remarkably evenly balanced and strong through
out. Considered simply as play The Two Sis.
trrs' is open 10 much criticism Realism and
naturallsm' are claimed for il and the claim may
be true in some phases Of city life, but such real
ism should have no place on the stage for the
reason that II cannot fail to be- repugnant To true
refinement and moral sensibility The play may
point moral but its illusions spoil the moral
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The Boston papers all have more or less ,.,t,.n,I
ed notice of Joseph Curtis Tyler, an old.tmr rsi
dent OF that city, who died last week at the age OF
-, whose birthplace was in Townshend Ms,
business, IN which he was successful was that nf
an importer of foreign fruits but he retired from
active work several years ago. His figure. how
ever was familiar one the streets of the.
city, and he retained to the last his love for tnk
ing long walks over the hills His fayoritr mas
time, trout-hshing had been INDUCED in with
SOMETHING OF its Old-tme Zest even during tin,
past season. Mr.. Tyler WAS one of 4. members
who organized the Mt. Vernon church in Bistuu
In 1879, and was deacon OF that church for Il
years only one of the q founders now remains
His personal appearance, says a writer in tbt.
Post was striking, and no one who ever saw his
TAI inquire and sharply defined features aud sham
bling gait but marked him as something Of a
character He looked the traditional Yankee,
ana ms vermont nativity was borne ont by his
haoltnal speech and action. Yet his peculiar and
somewhat eccentric individuality was associated
WIN many estimable qualities. which were at
tested by his happy home life and by the regard
M hhiich ne inspired ~ the broader relations in
winch he stood toward the community
In addition To the above a Townshrnd GORE.
spondent sends the following interesting local
paragraph about Mr., Tyler:
80 Mr. Tyler belonged to one of the old families Of
Iownshend His grandfather, Joseph Tyler. was
one OF the first settlers, and was the first town
clerk ne cleared up and occupied the farm nov
owned by Thomas Evans. His son Col Joseph
Tyler, was one OF the strong men Of town and
church He built the house in which Mr. Evans
now lives. He had eight children of whom In-
seph Curtis Tyler was one Curtis. as he va
then called, united with the Congregatin nal
church when he was ~ years old When he IN.
came OF age he went 10 Boston, where he has
since resided, and has been an active man in bust
Ness ami religious circles lie always retained A
warm interest In Townshend, aud had visited here
within year.
Prof ID. q. Smyth will give lecture in
Academy hall Monday evening ON The
Atmosphere. The proceeds will he for the
benefit of the laboratory.
The sociable Wednesday evening was well
attended, and the pastors hopes were fully
realized
Mrs James G. Church died very sudden.
ly Wednesday afternoon.
The apple crop has mainly been sold for
81 GO barrel
The mercury fell to IA above zero Thurs
day morning.
There will be a union temperance concert
IN the Baptist church Sunday evening at
O'Clock.
Milton II Eddy represented the Congre-
gational Sunday school at the Middlebury
convention this week, and Misses Sybil Hol-
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CaIarrh Cnn,l be cured

WIN local applications as they cannot reach the
seat of the DISEASE Catarrh is blood or constitu-
uonal disease and in order to cure it you have to
take internal remedies Halls Calarrh cure is
taken internally, and acts directly ON the blood
ahd mucus surface. Halls Catarrh cure is no
qnAck medicine 1t was prescribed by one Of the
Oesi physicians In the country for years, and is a
regular prescription. II is composed of the best
tonltS known, combined with the best blood puri
Hers acting directly on the mucus surface The
perfect combination of the two ingredients is what
produces such wonderful results In curing catarrh
send for testimonials free.
=, j. CHENEY a co, Proprietors, Toledo, o.
sold BY druggists, price 20 cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25
PuIuey.

Mrs. David Stearns, an aged resident " hn
has been 80 low with heart disease that her
life was despaired Of, is slow y recovering
The Baptist fair and supper Mt the town
hall last Friday evening realized about so
II. +. Wheat has returned from his west
ern trip, which extended to Portland Or
+. l.. Pierce is building an addition to
his steam mill, with view Of enlarging
his business
Rev. Mr.. Stevens of Westminster filled
the pulpit at the Congregational church
last Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Lewis being away
ON his vacation.
Golden Rule lodge, No. 81, +. x \. NJ,
held a special communication Wednesday
evening for work on the third degree. Be
tween 40 and 80 were present from Brat
tleboro and Bellows Falls lodges
Mrs Eva LaCore, who has been stayiur
at Il. II. Walkers for few days, returned
to her home in Northampton yesterday. -
Henry Warren and wife are at DR.. Fosters
Mrs, G. c. Fisher has gone west to spend
the winter.
Arthur Howe of Newfane is doing some
photographing in town.
Rev, B, w Atwell will hold an Episco
pal service in the Universalist chapel at one
O'Clock Sunday afternoon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

viii Howard Of Bondvie caught bear
in one Of his traps up in Pixies Falls dis
trict last week
H. II Crosby, an old time resident If
this place, has been in town this week
Henry Hall son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram
Hall who died in this place some % years
ago, is in town.
The Massachusetts parties who bought
the Boyd timber lot are laying the founda
ton for steam mill near the Jacksonville
road in Mrs. Flora Towards pasture, about
one mile from this village
Mr.. Moore of Troy, n Y, has bought
the Brainard Brown farm of RlH. Lewis.
Mrs. II. f. Spencer is very sick with
pneumonia
Mr.. and Mrs David Dobbin and grand
son Frank, of Jackson, n. Y, are visiting
at Geo. W. Holton's
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

The Mail and Express sums up in brief
the facts in regard to the Montana election
as claimed by the Republicans
Last year when Mr. Carter the Republican
candidate, ran for territorial delegate to Con
gress his majority was 5,l2G. His opponent was
W. A. CLARK. one of the four great Democratic
mlonaires of Montana, and his defeat was said
TO be due, in part To the jealousy and opposition
of the other three members of the quartet, Sam
uel T. IalSrr, Marcus DAILY and Charles a. Broad
water. This year the -four came together and
made a deal Clark and Hauser were to 20 to
the Senate, Broadwater's friend Maginnis was to
20 to the House of Representatives, and DAILY was
appointed chairman of the campaign committee
and boss.
AS the returns began to come in it was pretty
clear that last years figures were likely to be re-
peated But Ilauser controls many railroad la
borerS. and Daly controls many miners. The re
turns from the precincts where these voted were
held back until it was found how many Demo
cratic votes We're needed to turn the scale. and
then they We're put in solid The now notorious
llomestake Tunnel precinct was returned as hay
ing cast ~ out of lNi votes for the straight Dem
ucrauc ticket. In this instance however, the
Democrats Oyerrrachcd themselves, for the Re
publicans produced af1iavts that showed that
scores of Republican ballots had been cast there.
instead of only four; and the canvassers were
compelled to throw out the vote of that precinct
1t is now pretty well settled that the Republi.
can candidate Tor Representative in Congress is
elected, and a Republican majority of the legis.
lGturr; and it seems altogether probable that the
Republican candidate for governor is elected
too.
All the Republicans ask for in Montana
is fair play. 1t would be a dear victory to
gain the state on mere technicality, but
at the same time there ought to be no sur
render to Democratic fraud such as is here
alleged
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HrOOkIiue,

The new sign boards are up. They are of
galvanized iron and are very neat. They
will he appreciated by the travelling public
Huskings seem to he in vogue Just al
present. MIR. F. Potwine had one the 18th
with the usual accomplishments
Mr., F. o. Merrideld opened IA singing
school at Mr.. Morse's last Friday evening,
There was quite large attendance.
Mr.. F, Merrfeld had the misfortune u
have young COW break her leg SUNDAY
morning
Miss Hattie Merrifeld has been in Brook
Ign, N. Y, for the past ten DAYS, where
she went to act as bridesmaid at a cousin,
wedding.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

President iiarrisons appointment of Gen
Green b, Raum, formerly of Illinois, to he
commissioner of pensions in place Of Mr.
Tanner, was announced last Saturday
Gen Raum was brave officer in the war
of the rebellion lie commanded brig
ade under sherman at Chattanooga, and
ON the great march through Georgia. lie
was a member of the House from Illinois
in the Fortieth Congress, aud from 1876 10
$50 held the Office of commissioner of in
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A GOOD WORD.

George W Rice the well known real es
tate dealer Of Springfield, Mass, was one
of the numerous visitors from that city tn
the Valley fair, and he had good horse
here. He is "A man who knows when he is
we'll used, and knows how to tell it, as this
extract from letter written by him to A.
b. Hall shows:
You gave the best fair had the best accommo-
dations, and used people the whittst of any asso-
citation ever met, Next year have a train come
through Ia Springfield at night aud I'll promise,
my family and relations for spectators with many
others"
Mr.. Rice has the thanks of the manage
ment for his appreciative mention, aud if
he comes again next year we think he will
have no occasion to regret it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25
WEDDING BELLS IN WISCONSIN

The marriage of Charles Robinson Smith and
Jennie Wnnefred Matthewson of Menasha Wis
was solemnized at the Congregational church last
evening at O'Clock. Extensive preparations had
been made at the church, an arc hight shone from
the steeple, making il brilliantly light around the
entrance carpets We're spread from the. walk To
the portal and the interior decorations were pro
fuse aud elaborate, consisting of wreaths of ever
green flowers and autumn leaves The guests
begah 10 arrive at an early hour, and long before
the appointed time the auditorium was filled with
tNptctant guests, who awaited with interest the
coming OF the bridal party, who slowly assembled
the aisle 10 the strains OF Bachs wedding march
by Planners orchestra Following the procession
Of ushers and bridesmaids, elegantly attired cam.
the Rev; H. 4. Miner Of Madison with the groom
followed by the bride le ming on the arm of her
Iaiher VINO pa Used IN front of the altar when
the bride and groom took their position under an
exquisite floral canopy. Rev Mr.. Miner then in
lew solemn and Welchosen words and a token
Joined them In the holy bonds of matrimuny Az
ter the ceremony, the newly made husband and
wife repaired 10 the residence of Henry Hewitt
ST., where reception was held attended only by
the relatives OF the family, The bride. who X
sight with talr complexion, looked very hard.
SOME IN her rich wedding costume. The bride
groom is the eldest son OF +. d. Smith, president
OF the Menasha Wooden Ware company. He Is
gentleman OF fine culture, college graduate, and
a thorough successful business man MIR and
Mrs smith took the night train for tour of sew,
eral weeks IN the east, stopping for time m New
fprk ana washington. - Wisconsin pdprr.
The groom above mentioned is a grand
son of Maj, Henry Smith, former we'll
known resident of Brattleboro, and nephew
of Mrs, A, NJ Monroe, now of Bradford.
Mass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

Walter Alexander has taken a Job Of
drawing wood at West Chesterfield, n. II.
for f, NJ Waite and will move to that
place for the winter.
The mid term entertainment 10y the stu
dents of Glenwood classical seminary will
he given next Thursday evening at o'clock
All old scholars and friends of the institu
ton are invited
Chas, Prentiss and Harry Shaw are the
delegates from the Congregational churcl
and DIR, Warner and Miss Minnie Bigelow
from the Baptist church, to next week,
Christian Endeavor convention at Rutland
Prof. Shaw and Miss Anna Smith are an
nounced to read papers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

The Mississippi Republican state commit
tee has withdrawn its candidates from the
field because such a thing as a fair election
in the state is impossible 1--WE knew, say
the committee in public address, that
our votes would be stolen and our voters
driven from the polls, but we hoped, in the
larger towns and cities at least. that "A sem
blance of free speech might still remain to
us but our candidates are not safely al
lowed to discuss or protest. The constitu
ton of the United States guarantees to
each state republican form of govern.
ment. Mississippi is governed by "A minor
ity despotism, and we appeal to our couu
try for redress. For II vears-ever since
the infamous Mississippi plan was adopted
our path has been marked hv the blood
Of our slain. We refer not only to such
well known slaughters as kemper and Co
piah, Clinton and Carrolton, Wahallala and
Nickshurg, Nazoo City and Iehore, but t,
nameless killings by creek and bayou. on
highway and byway. These are the Dem
ocratic arguments which crush us We car
do no more We dare no longer carry oul
battered and blood stained Republican flags
We appeal 10 the nation. Is national Law
and honor but "A deuson aud snare
When we rely upon the guarantees of tn,
national constitution, do We but lean upon
a broken reed IL so, announce the policy
boldly, aud acquit Us of further efforts.
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IacksOnVilIe.

Stetson Brothers having bought the ! .eon
ard * Boyle jelly works are successfully
running them, much to the satisfaction Of
the people, paying eight cents bushel for
sour apples and ten for sweet
The opening or shop warming Of the lat,
large addition to the Putnam mill on the
18th inst. was a success, being largely at
tended and much enjoyed.
The variety entertainment of Harry
Howard and family at village hall, on the
18th inst, was largely attended and wei
received
John ROberts's team was tied at the vii
lage the other evening and his horse he
coming frightened broke away aud RAJ
home, demolishing the buggy but not iniur
ing the horse
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

Rev Mr.. Kimball, who is aboring under
the auspices Of the Home Missionary sorlaty
will preach in the Congregational church
Sunday at 2P.M
With the mercury at 20 above zero. soma
Of us think it must he rather cool bathin,
in the mill pond
Mr. Chase Of Nottingham has taken the
job Of cutting lumber for D. y MAY. and
has begun work.
Mrs. Harwood Of Weare, Mass. is visit
ing her daughter, Mrs Thomas Boyle
Mrs d. N May and brother Pearl are v,sir
ing their father who is sick in Halifax
Mr.. and Mrs. f. r. Mann returned Tues,la,
from weeks visit in Townshend Mr.
Castle Of Jamaica is visiting her daughter.
Mrs. w. IL Mann.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

Assistant Private Secretary Pruden, who
has been in the White House for quarter
Of a century, is authority for the statement
that Of all the Presidents whom he has
served Rutherford b. Hayes was the most
liberal in his entertainments. Mr.. Hayes 3
first diplomatic banquet cost him over
sjOOO So much for the Democratic at
tempt to cast ridicule on Mr. Hayes by rep
resenting him as a man small and penur-
Gus in money matters.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

Mr. Waterman has given up his work at
the pond and returned to Brattleboro Mr.
Smith from Leonard x Roesss cigar store
takes his place.
Horatio Bellows sold nice pair Of four
Years old cattle To Chas Harris Of Brattle
boro on Wednesday.
j. Whitaker has rented his farm to "A Mr.
Morse from Wilmington, aud expects to
move into the village soon.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

Jesse Squires returned from New York
last Saturday, and was surprised ~ say the
least, 10 find himself superseded in the mill
by Mr.. Lamson. He has moved his stock
Of grain back to Mr. Crosby's, but it is not
known what action, il any, he will take in
the matter. Lamson's taking possession Of
the mill before Mr. Squiress return is said
TO have been contrary to Richmond's advice
and orders. Public opinion is that Mr.
Squires has not been fairly treated
Lewis Stark died quite suddenly on Mon
day at the home Of Mrs a Eddy, where
he had lived for the past three years
Daniel Mcclure, one Of our most worthy
townsmen, died last Tuesday after an Hines,
of several months from AN affection Of thu
brain.
Edwin Ingram is moving into his new
house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

Next Sunday evening Rev. c. H. Smith
will give the fourth lecture in the series on
The Victories Of the Cross" the subie,-,
being - Christianity in England and the
United States
Mrs +. NJ Chamberlain will IT. in Nrwfant- on
TUESDAY and "Wednesday next with full line Of
millinery, and will offer extra bargains
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

\ forecast Of the effect on the next pres
idcntia election Of the admission of the
four new states, some figures from the re.
port Of the pensions office, and a notice Of
Miss Alcotts Life, Letters and Journals,
edited 10y Mrs Ednah d. Cheney, are among
the news aud editorial matter printed on
our first page today
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

f j. Bullock, of the firm of f j Bull
lock 4 Co., is erecting residence at a cost
of $4,000.
The large trestle bridge here, which was
recently completed, cost 81, 600. The state
and town furnished 8, 900, and the balance
was paid by Newton Brothers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-10-25

\ full jury was finally obtained in the
Crouu case mt Chicago on Tuesday after.
NOON 80 less than 1881 men were sum
moucd before - were found sufficiently *
uorant or uninterested in public affairs to
answer the requirement
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asniIford CrnIrr.

Frank Bullock received "A bad cash On hi,
head last. Friday by the rolling Of IA log ou
which he was standing, just as he was IN
the act Of striking blow DR. Gale dres,
ed the wound, and it is doing we'll
The entertainment given at the town hall
Wednesday evening by the Harry Howard
troupe was not as well attended as it would
have been but for the grange meeting.
|. +. Webster and family 20 10 Kingston.
n. Y, Saturday and ON Monday start for
their home in Gainesville, Fla
The ladies will meet in their rooms next
Friday afternoon, and there will be "A dance
at the hall in the evening, with an oyster
supper at the rooms.
Rev. Mr.. Sprague Of Peabody, Mass oc-
cupied the Universalist pulpit last SUNDAY