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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
The Po.i-Onlcc Dcnnr,meni.

The annual report Of First Assistant
Postmaster General j ;: Clarkson shows
that 211O fourth class post offices were es-
tablshed during the last fiscal year, against
1864 for the previous year There were
llI1 post Offices discontinued during the
same time, making the total number Of post
offices in operation on July /, 1889, js, 500.
of which number 1858 were presidential
offices The increase in the whole number
Of post offices IN operation at the end Of
the fiscal year was 1923 in excess Of the
previous year The whole number of ap-
pointmcnts Of postmasters for the year is
shown to have been ~, O3O, Of which 1854
~ere on designations and commissions ex
pired, 1913 on removals. jj3 on death Of
postmasters and 211O ON establishment of
post offices.
The report shows that on June 30. 1889.
there we're lOl free delivery post offices in
operation an increase Of 50 for the year
Since that date ij offices have been added
to the free delivery list Col. j. f. Bates.
the superintendent Of the free delivery
system, has recommended to Gen Clark
son the extension Of the service to all
places which have Il population Of 1000.
the post office Of which produces gross
revenue for the previous fiscal year Of at
least 5000 the separation, as far as pos
-ible, Of the delivery and collection ser
vice. and that class 20 be known a. "col
lectors' be created to perform collection
service only
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
CURRENT AFFAIRS.
mr. lRTMENT REPORTS.
The War Department by Secretary

The War Department by secreiar,
Proctor.
The first annual report Of ex Gov Proc.
tor as Secretary of War is noticeable chief.
ly for its recommendation in the way Of
breaking down the undemocratic exclusive
ness of promotions, making army life more
attractive in order to check desertions.
and in building up coast defences On this
latter point the secretary says 81 submit
as basis to start from that no time is to
be lost in placing the capital Of the coun
try, the commercial metropolis on the At.
antic sea board, and at least one port on
the Pacific in the best possible state Of de
fence. How rapidly the work shall be car
ried ON until it embraces every important
vulnerable point from the st. Johns TO the
Rio Grande and Che ports of the Pacific is
the only question In my view progress
cannot he too rapid 1t appears by the re.
port Of the chief Of the bureau Of ordnance
that we are now in position to turn out
mortars AS rapidly ns we are likely to be
able 10 mount them. The report Of the
chief Of engineers presents estimates for
the commencement Of the earthen mortar
and gun batteries required at some Of our
principal ports. Our engineer corps is
well equipped for the important duties
which the prosecution of this work would
devolve upon them. Once built, the cost
oi maintaining thorough system of de
frnslve works is comparatively small The
major general commanding, in his report,
e'tmates that it will require only 800 men
for the garrison Of defensive works in time
Of peace
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
A Gem From sake.

The Rutland Herald printed on Monday the
following hitherto unpublished poem 10y John q
Sake. II was written by the genial poet IN 1865,
IN Burlington and enclosed m a letter to boy
hood friend IL was found recently m bag Of
waste paper ON It's way to a paper-mill where Il
would have been lost forever, had not fortune led
TO its discovery.
"Haud inexpertus loquor' shall say,
And faithless To my weaker self, betray
The cherished secrets Of my boyhood's prime
Grown dOubly sacred with the lapse Of time;-
When blueeyed Harriet and black -orb'd Jane
For weeks, alternate, held the silken chain,
With hand so equal-it you'll trust the tale
That one coy kiss sufficed TO turn the scale,
And gave the lover to his blue eyed dear,
Captive and Constant-tor almost a yeari-
When bouncing Julia, whose bewiching notes
Broke half the hearts that beat IN spencer coats
Aimed, but too well, her wicked skill at mine,
Caught, like founder with a single line,
slender lasso which the maiden threw,
COiled in the toldings of billet douX!
What words were there behts me not 10 tell;
Sad was the spelling, but not so the spell
That breathed of love in each delightful note
That, thrice a day, the gentle Julia wrote,
Till the ninth missve, in the tenderest tone,
Told the rapt reader she all his own!
All happy youth, possessing cen the hand
That Julia granted, like a fee In land,
To have and hold delightful task . aud rule
Long as the tenure of the winter school,
Ali well mind me Of the closing day,
When all the girls came out In spring array,
AS bright and fearful as our April skies,
Smiles ON their lips aud moisture IN their eyes,
And wasting kisses, which had given JOY,
II wisely spent, TO many grateful boy!
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
Monarchi-nI il Doomed and RepubIi-
cHuiSm il Coming.

Emilio Caste ar, the eminent Spanish
atesman, tells an interviewer that the
revolution in Brazil was no surprise to him
Il was the natural outgrowth of the seeds
which the people have long been sowing,
and it is presage Of what is coming soon
all over the civilized world IAN the coun
tries Of Europe, he says, may well find
food for reflection in this almost unprece
dented event Think Of it they awake
one morning, these tottering relics Of worn
out absoutsm and find that Il nation almost
as large as all of them put together has, in
the twinking of an eye aud without vio
lence, changed from an empire to a repub
lie And they may at least open their eyes
tn the fact that mankind have entered upon
an era of reason, and are no longer tu Toe
driven against their fellows in murderous
herds and slaughtered by thousands, like
unreasoning hrutes, to suit the caprice Of
some vain Autocrat who boasts that God
made him their master No The sway of
authority on this old continent is nearly
over If there is any one thing believe
with all my heart it is that before fifty years
Europe will be republican from end to end,
and ! believe the change will he brought
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
STATE NEWS.
The Capstone Of the Remington Mon-
umeut

The capstone Of the Bennington battle
monument was laid Monday afternoon,
with suitable exercises, in the presence Of
2000 people. At 2;40 o'clock the stone
swung into mid air, was hoisted to the top
Of the structure and deposited in its place
at o'clock without accident This stone
is conical in shape and weighs two tons
Surmounted by the capstone the monument
is 30l feet lO4 inches high. and ball Of
gun metal and ten n-pointed star carries
the total height to 300 feet, making it the
second highest structure on this continent.
A platform had been placed around the
summit Of the shaft, and at 4 O'Clock Archi
tect Rinn Contractor Ward, Superintend
ent Parsons. Major Valentine and Root
Of the building committee, the local clergy
and others assembled on this platform aud
participated in impromptu services. As
the stone was lowered into the cement all
joined in singing the doxology This was
followed by " America 4 short address
was made by the Rev NJ L. Severance,
who pronounced the benediction, which
closed the exercises. Mr.. Severance is
pastor of Old First Church, successor of
Isaac Jennings, pastor Of this church, who
pronounced the benediction at the laying
of the corner stone August 10, 1887
The capstone completes the outer work
on the monument, which has been prose
cuted without accident Of any kind. The
formal dedication will take place ON the
anniversary of Stark victory over Baum,
August l8, 1890.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

TFrUn The BOSTON HtraId.I
Frances +. Willard understands how to
impart the philosophy of dress reform. She
illustrates her opposition to the present
style of woman's dress in this wise Catch
Edison and construct him inside a wasp
waistcoat, and he sure you'll get no more
inventions bind hustle upon Bismarck
and farewell to German unity coerce
Robert Browning into corsets, and you II
have no more epics put Parnell into petit
coats, and home rule is a lost cause That
is graphic and to the point
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
no. 4S.

her head in at the door. and asked her
papa:
Are you never coming to breakfast
What have you been telling that child 70
"Oh, just a moral tale
The girl caught him about the neck
again.
I'VE know Don't you tell rhnt papa
Don't you tell ,rhdi st NichOips.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

The late Darius Alden OF Augusta was a
Democrat, and, like most of even the Dem
ocrats of Maine, warm friend of Mr.,
Blaine. One election morning Just as the
polls opened, Mr., Blaine aud Mr. Alden
arrived for voting at the same time. "What
are your going to do in there n asked the
latter of the former "Only going TO kill
your vote, answered Mr.. Blaine, and pro
ceeded 10 do So
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

1t is fact worth pondering that though
the night falls around US it never breaks,
whereas the day breaks but never falls.
We offer this delicate fancy to some strug-
Cling aspirant for poetical honors, -Hdr-
per's Bdzdr.
Wife lat A. M.)-Cyrus, the baby seems
to be asleep at last, Why are you still
walking with him. Husband lsavsgelyl-
I'm making a record Emily Don't bother
me-4997, 490S, 4990, 5000 There Con
found its little picture You can take it
now Chicago Tribune.
Foot ball player )feeblyi We win 2
Sympathizing comraie We did, old fellow.
Foot ball player (excitedly yl-Neyer mind
that dislocated thigh, doctor. Take those
broken teeth out OF my mouth 50 can hol
ler.-Chicdgo Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
10 + " sToDDARD. Register


y liN the Probate Court tor sad District
fu all b. suus inter, II, 1t Ia the estate ut tllES-
TER B NEWELL, late ut Nottingham la said
district. deceased, Greeting.
You aIe hereby n,thrd that A A. Butterhrld,
Administrator upon suld estate has made applca'
tiuu tu this court tor extension ui time hereto
fore limited tor dispuSmg of sand estate aud pay
ug the dt bts Of said dCrus,'d aud that this court
i'll decide upon said Application at a session there
ut tu be- h,ld at the Probate tnlcr lu klutirhoro,
in SAID district ou the laet SATURDAY uf November
4 -. lNSg when and ~ here you may appear aud
be- heard iu TIE, premises u uu ,-v cuu>r
lG t. " SIODDARD. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

= Hy the Probate Court for said district
Iu all persons Interested in the estate of
JOSEPH WILDER, late of Brattrburo in said
District. deceased, Greeting.
Whereas -, liza \ Wilder has presented to this
Court AN instrument purpurtng to be- the last
viii of SAID deceased, Tor probate You are
hereby notified that this Court will decide upon
the probate of said instrument at a session there
of tu be- held at the Probate Ottcr In Brattlrburu,
in said district on the last saturday Of November,
1852, when and where you may appear and con
test the same. II you cause.
"A 4TnnnARIl R.tsist.4r
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

TATE OF VERMONT, Westminster s.

y The Probate Court for said district
To all persons Interested In the estate of &. Z.
BNRRETr, late of rownshend, In said district, de
ceased, drettlns.
You are hereby notified that this court will de
eide. ON the allowance of the account Of Oscar X.
Garfield. Administrator upon said Estate and de
cree. distribution thereof 10 the persons entitled,
at special session thereof 10 be held AT the hotel
uf q r. Onumhs in ToWnsheud ON the ith day of
December lssu when and where you may be
heard ia the premises, II you see cause.
A. T.. b. EpDN Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

TATE OF VERMONT. Marll,,ro s.

y The Probate Court for said district
10 all persons Interested IA the estate ut
FARLEY STARR late of Brattlehuro IN said Dis
tTict decreased. Greeting
Whereas \. 4. STARR has presented 10 this
court an instrument purpuiting Ia be the last
Will Of said decreased for probate: You ART hereby
notified that this Court viii decide upon the pro
bate of said instrument AZ the session thereof to
bee held at the Probate Office IN Brattlrboru the
l~tn day ui Dec, mbrr, \. u 1859. when and where
yuu may appear and contest the SAME, II you see
cause. {, f.. W STODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro IS.

y By the Probate Court Tor said district.
To all persons Interested In the estate Of j. &.
ESTABROOHS, late of Wardsboro in said district,
decreased, drtctlng.
Nuu are hereby notified that this cout will de
eide upon the application OF Sarah NJ, EstahrOoks,
widow of said deceased. for the assignmtnt of per
snnal property from said estate, at the session
thereof to he Held at the Probate Once In Brattle
boro on the last saturday ut November, A D.,
1889 when and where you may be- heard IN the
premises, It you see cause.
40 r. ". SrODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
l,TATE or VERMONT, Marlboro. ss

- OE Nhlluuhs -
- The Probate Court for said District,
To AN persons Interested IN the Estate Of
NATHA MEL KINGSLEY, late OF Nhitngham,
iu said district, deceased, Greeting.
Whereas A + Thomas, Administrator with viii
annexed upon the estate Of Nathaniel kingsley,
nt,. of WhitiughaIn u said district, deceased
has filed his petition in this court setting forth
that the USE of the real estate IS insufficient for
the support of the widow of said deceased ana
prayug for license 10 sci, the same for the purpose
of using the proceeds of such sale for the support
of said widow. as said will directs. Mnereupon Il
Is ordered that the same he heard at the session OF
said court To be held at the Probate ONCE IN Brat
tlrhuru un the last Saturday Of November, 1889
when aud where you may be- heard la the premises,
a. T. ". srODDARD, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

about without the horrors of war as easily
as it has just been brought about in Brazil /;
as naturally as a man lays aside one coat
and puts ON another, because he likes the
othar hpttnr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

From the New York Tribune
The situation in a nutshell The Repub-
licans of Brazil have cracked the Imperial
Brazil nut, and have shipped the shells to
ishpu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

From the st. Adams Messenger
Conversation between parties at Swan
ton and the Bay--a distance of - miles
is carried ON by telephone as easily a,
though the speakers were face to face.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

John was known when a hoy a. an idler
talkatiVe loafrr, "a shirk:
While Jake was AN old-fashiune fellow
Who seemed To- tiud pleasure iu work
They have grown up. John lives Ia q huNrl
And Jake In "A mansion They rr nrighhors
John Is known as "a labor rrturmeU
Aud Jake is a fellow who lahurs
ChiCdqn Tribune
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
Argal Nutirrs.
SrATEor,EnmONr, Marlboro, S..

S,TATE EOFVERMONT, Marlboro. s..
- Tine Probate Court for said District
lu all persons Interested IN the estate Of WAR
BEN BROWN, late Of Dover IN said District, de
ceased. Greeting
Whereas Mary c. Brown has presented to this
court AN instrument purpurtlng to h+ the last
will Of said deceased for probate: You are here
by notified that this court will decide upon the
probate uf said Instrument at session thereof to
bt. held at the Probate Oflic. in Bruttleboru, In
said district, uu the 3Uth day of November, 1893
when AN where yuu may appear aud contest the
SAME. IL yuu cause.
a. + " STOppARp Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

Like the buffalo on land, the whale is be-
ing chased from the ocean, aud il is be 'om
ing 50 scarce that whalers say it is hardly
worth while 10 hunt for IT,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

Hoods Sarsaparilla cures catarrh by eXpelling
impurity from the blood, " hich is the cause OF the
complaint. Give Il a trial
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
6uCEMlheat,
VXth(okS
HoyaI Baking
\RWder

THE most cherished of all the griddle
cakes, and when properly made the most
delicious. 1t has been against buckwheat
cakes made in the old-fashoned way with
yeast or risen overnight that they were fire.
quently heavy or sour; that disagreeable ef-
fects followed their eating. 1t has been found
that these objections are completely over
come by mixing them with the Royal Bak-
ing Powder instead Of yeast. Quickly
made; no setting overnight; no materials
spoiled. Risen with Royal Baking Powder
they are most delicious light, sweet, ten
der, assuredly wholesome, and may be eaten
by any one without the slightest inconven-
ience, Once tested from the following re.
ceipt, the buckwheat cake will be awarded a
prominent place among our table delicacies.
REcEiPT.-Take two cups Of buck wheat -four one
cup Of wheat flour, two tablespoons Of Royal Baking
Powder half teaspoon OF salt and siit dry, well
and thoroughly together. Then mix w.,h sweet milk
into thin batter and bake at once on a hot gnddle
Try them made this way They will be a revelation
Royal Baking Powder is specially made
for use in the preparation Of the finest, most
wholesome, and delicate cookery. Because
of its great strength 1t is also the most eco
homical Of leayening agents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

Please call where you will
find a most attractive line
of everything pertaining to
wellstOcked Millinery ES-
tabliShment. Trimmed and
UntrimmPd Hats and Bon
nets in the most desirable
shapes and styles for Ladies'
and Misses. Also II great
variety of BOnnetS for Chill.
dren. Our stock Of Tips,
Wings, Ostrich Plume> and
Birds; also Fancy Trim
mingS, Jets, Ribbons and
VelyetS, is very choice.
Thankful for past iayOrS,
we shall spare no trouble
to sustain our well earned
reputation.
Respectfully,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29
CURE

Sick Headache and relieve all tho troubles incl
dent to bilious state Of tho system. such az
Dizziness, Nausea, DrOwsinoss, Distress after
eating, Pain In the Side, &c. While their most
remarkable success has been shoWn In curina
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-11-29

ed to tell her mother, but she didn't dare
TO and she was ashamed to ask the fairy
to take back her gift it seemed ungratefu
and i'll bred, and she thought she would
try TO stand it, but she hardly knew how
she could for a whole vear. So it went ON
and on, and it was Christmas on st. Valen.
tines day and Washington's birthday just
the same as any day, and it didn't skip
even the first day Of April, though every
thing was counterfeit that day, and that
was some little relief After a while coal
and potatoes began to be awfully scarce,
so many had been wrapped up in tissue pa
per to fool papas and mammas with. Tur-
keys got to be about a thousand dollars
apiece
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-20
A Plea for the Little Folks.

Don't expect too much of your children;
it has taken you forty years, it may be,
to make you what you are, with all your
lessons of experience; and we will dare
say you are faulty being at best. Above
all, don't expect Judgment in them or pa
thence under trials. Sympathlze in their
mistakes and troubles; don't ridicule
them. Remember to measure child's
trials bv your standard. ''As one whom
his mother comforteth, says an inspired
writer, and beautifully does he convey to
us the deep, faithful love that ought be
found in every Woman's heart, the un-
failing sympathy with all her children's
griefs.
Let the memories of their childhood be
as bright as you can make them.s Grant
them every innocent pleasure in your
power We have often felt our temper
rise to see how carelessly their littleplans
were thwarted by older persons, when a
little trouble on their part would have
given to the young hearts pleasure, the
memory of which would last a lifetime
Lastly, do not think child hopeless be-
cause it betrays some bad habits. We
have known children that seemed to have
been born thieves and liars, so early did
| they display these undesirable traits, yet
we have lived to see those same children
become noble men and women, and Orna-
ments to society We must confess they
had wise, affectionate parents. And
whatever else you may be compelled to
deny your child by your circumstances of
life, give it what it most values-plenty
| of love.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-20

intellectual and social culture-for other
companionship than her own which may
even be questionable and where at the
best the daughters life must be full of ex-
acting toll to meet the demand OF the
busy world.
The question, like many another, has
two. sides; but we would say to our girls
who are eager to try theirchancesa at bus
mess, consider long and well before you
exchange mother and all the sweet do
mestic duties and privileges of home for
the hurry and worry of ceaseless compe-
tition and toll of business pursuits unless
absolute necessity compels it.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-20

er crumbs and fry in a wire basket in boil
ing drippings. Take them out as soon as
drained; serve hot, and garnish with
parsley.
A LIGHT CAKE.-Take a pint bowlful
and half OF sugar, one and half cups
of butter rubbed in two pint bowls of
-four, two cups of sour cream, teaspoon
full of saleratus, a tablespoonful of rose
water, four eggs well beaten, and a little
nutmeg.
EGG AND PoTATo ON ToAsT.-Butter
the toasted bread and drop upon it all it
will hold of the following mixture: Boil
a quantity of milk fifteen minutes; to
each teacupful drop in two eggs. Stir
briskly; add pepper and salt, also one
teacupful of finely minced cold potatoes
GOLDFISH ToAsT.-Toast quantity of
bread and butter it. Shred up two cup
fuls of nice salt Goldfish and soak in cold
water over night. In the morning thick
en- a quart of milk slightly with -four, add
one beaten egg and boil fifteen minutes;
then add the Goldfish (Which should have
been well drained in a colander); let it
boil fifteen minutes longer and spread it
over the toast.
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-20
Recipes.

MoLAssEs BUTTER SCoTCH.-One cup of
New Orleans molasses, one cup of brown
sugar, one-half cup of butter. Boil until
it snaps when dropped into cold water.
WHITE COCoANUT DRoPs.-One pound
grated cocoanut, half pound pulverized
sugar, whites of six eggs beaten stiff; drop
on buttered pans and bake Thesed drops
are delicious
CREAM ALMONDS. Two and a half cups
of sugar and half cup of water; boil
four minutes, then beat until cold enough
to handle. Mold over almonds and roll
in coarse sugar.
PoTATo CRoQUETTEs.-Five or six po-
tatoes, mashed and well beaten with a
fork, salt, little cayenne, one table
spoonful of melted butter, and one egg
beaten to froth and added to them.
Form IN little balls, roll in egg and crack
The Florida agriculturist., 1889-03-20
Isit any Won der,

That DR.. Pierce's Medical Discovery
outsells all other blood and liver medi-
cines, since it possesses such superior cur
ative properties as to warrant it's manu-
facturers in supplying it to the people (as
they are doing through druggist) under
conditions such as no other medicine is
sold under, viz: that itmust either benefit
Or cure the patient, or the money paid
for it will be promptly returned. Itcures
all diseases arising from deranged liver,
or from impure blood, as biiousness,
''liver complaint, all skin and scalp dis
eases, salt-rheum, tetter, scrofulous sores