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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02
CiriI Her,ice RiRurrs.

The fifth annual report of the civil ser
vice commission affords some instructive
reading for individuals who have professed
to believe that civil service examinations
close the public service 10 almost everybody
except young college graduates In the
year ending June 30, 1885, 1895 persons
who had enjoyed only common school ed
ucation took the examinations, and 1856
who held college diplomas. OF the former
class 1890 or 40.3 per cent, failed of the
latter-the college graduates-429, or 3l.6
per cent, were unsuccessful, thus showing
pretty plainly that there is no very great
disparity between the two classes in their
ability TO answer the necessary questions,
and that "a training in the common schools
is sufficient 10 enable persons of ordinary
intelligence TO meet the required tests.
Moreover, results fail 10 sustain the theory
that it is only persons fresh from school
who can answer the civil-service questions.
In the examination of clerks for the Wash
ington departments, the average age of the
successful applicants was ga years, and of
the unsuccessful applicants only a little
greater-29 The operation of the new
rule which went into effect March /, 1888,
increasing the standard necessary for an
applicant to pass his examination from 65
10 20 per cent, was found in practice to re
duce by about II per cent the number of
successful candidates OF this rule Com
missioner Lyman says; 1T is doubtful,
however, If this has wrought an injury 10
many persons, as it is not probable that
anyone who mas secured an average above
90 hut below 20, and who has therefore
failed to pass, would have been appointed
had the eligible average remained at So.
The cases are rare where an eligible with
an average below 20 has been appointed
even from a special register" OF the off
cials protected by the civil service rules,
II ,Gi are in the postal service, S2l2 in the
departments $500 in the railway mail ser
vice, aud 22gS in the customs service The
aggregate number is %, 591 only frac
ton If the great army Of federal employees.
Not until the whole rank and file Of the
host Of office holders are brought fully UNI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

Whooping cough prevails extensively
among the children.
Young johnson, of the firm of Perry q
johnson, owners of the Squires farm left
town some four weeks ago, and has svi-
IDENTIFY had enough of farm life, as he has
been heard from in Chicago. brother
in law is expected this week to arrange his
business affairs.
Mr.. and Mrs Luther Horton of New
York are boarding at the hotel Miss Bet
sew Waite Of Easthampton and Miss Sara
Barber of Fitchburg are visiting at ].
Flagg 's.-lsaac Cleveland is in town.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

Probably no one thing has caused such a re-
NEal OF trade at Henry A. Chapin's drug store
As has the giving away 10 his customers of so
cry for Consumption. Their trade is simply enor
nous IN this very valuable article from the fact
that II always cures aud never disappoints
Coughs, Colds Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and
all throat and lung diseases quickly cured You
can test Il before buying BY by getting a trial bot
Tie Tree, large size 81. Every bottle warranted
Sold IN Brattleboro by II. A Chaplin.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

Negotiations for opening Indian reserva-
tons are unpromising. The Cherokee con
ference invokes the spirit of Andrew Jack
son, who established the tribe on its present
lands, and refuses to consider the expedl-
ency Of striking new bargain with the
government. At Standing Rock and at
White Earth the eloquence of the Commits
sioners falls upon dull ears, and no prog
ress is made in inducing the Indians to open
portions of their reservations for settle
ment. The good faith of the government
is questioned instinctively by these swarthy
children of the wilderness, which is GER
tainly not surprising in view of the wanton
violations of Indian rights that have char
acterized the nations dealings with the red
men during the last fifty years.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

Many relatives and friends attended the
funeral of Mrs. Joseph Hale last Sunday.
Rev g. 5. Sherman of West Halifax off
ciated. She leaves an aged husband and
children To mourn her loss, which will be
deeply felt in the family. church and com
munity. Much sympathy is felt for Mr..
Hale in his declining wears.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02
We.,nnn,n,sr.,an
asst Sunday four united with the church


LAST puiihN ibuf uhlltl Win Tile CnuT0u
by letter.
S. w. Estey broke ground for the new
road through Van Doorn's land Yesterday
CsraftOa.
new pulpit set has been placed in the
Baptist church-the gift of several friends
of the society.
c. II. Cambridge is in Boston attending
school of psychology for teachers con
Quoted by Prof. Harris
The sociable under the auspices of the
Baptist ladies, next Tuesday evening, will
include program of music, charades and
W. ID. Howells's, The Mouse Trap" Ice
cream and cake will be served
The fishing season just closed has been
the best known for many years. The brooks
in all parts Of the town, though more fished
than usual, have furnished good sport and
a remarkable opportunity for violation of
law, both of which have been carefully i'm
proved.
Among the guests at the hotel are Prof.
Bartholomew of Newton, Mass, j. c. and
A. h. Green of Mechanicsville, n. Y, Mrs
Gregory and son, Miss Helen A. Bassett,
Bridgeport, Conn, Mrs. w. L. Burnap,
Miss Castle and Masters Jamie and Glenn
ent Burnap Of Burlington X.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

Earned runs, Brattleborus T. Two bas.. hits
Wilson, Ranney. Stolen base Duwd Base ON
balls, Dowd2 COllopy, Bruton, Burrell WoOdcock
Cronin, Jones, Cunningham, Murray. Hit by pitch
son, O'Connell, O'Brien ? Jones CUNNINGHAM
Passed balls, Jones 3. Wild pitch, Derry Time
OF game, hours, - minutes. Umpires Howard
and Grady
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

When Mrs. Mary +. H. G. Dow was made
president Of the Dover, N. H., horse rail
road company in January, 1888, the stock
Of the concern was worth only 81 or 81 a
share. and the road was heavily in debt.
This year the directors have declared hand
some dividends, and the shares are now
worth more than 800 apiece. The divi-
dends have been paid from the earnings of
the road, and there is a surplus in the trea-
sury. All this has been accomplished by
the energy and executive ability of Mrs.
Dow, whose success disproves the common
idea that women have no head for business
management ON large scale.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

The marvellous growth of our iron and
steel making industry under the protective
tariff is well illustrated by the statement
that the consumption of both has increased
1913 per cent since 1879, and that in spite
of IA marked decrease in the amount of
railway construction. The Democratic
idea that England should be the workshop
and America the farm is pretty well ex
ploded.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

Ministers, lawyers, teachers ana others whose
occupation gives but little exercise should use Car
ters Little Liver Pills for torpid live. and bilious
ness One is dose.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02
Gbc l)rrmunt 19bUnit.
BRATTLEBOROi
FRIDAY, AUGUST >, 1889.

Idaho sees possible trouble ahead from
the Mormons who have been quietly colo
nizing there for some time and il the ter
ritory were admitted as a state they would
probably swarm in and might easily be-
come "A dangerous element
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

The first suit for damages resulting from
the Johnstown disaster was brought against
the fifty millionaire owners Of South Fork
reservoir last Saturday by the widow of j.
A. Little, commercial traveller who lost
his life in the Hurlbut House. The sum
sued for is $4,000 Little left a widow
and eight children.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

EtaNl
shall
agar
we u
men
Tt
Is IN
Of &
Mon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

A description of the personal appearance
of the ''propritor" is not attempted he
must be seen to be fully appreciated. To
use his own language, it is not his appear
ance but his winning ways" that serve to
render him an object of interest to the
tourist VINO.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

will be- served as heretofore; unexceled by any
one as thousands of former patrons can testify.
CLANS.
At very large expense Steam Apparatus has
been put in, and in the future Steamed CLANS will
he served the only perfect way these BiyalVes
should be cooked so say all great epicures.
The CLANS served are the Genuine ScarbOrO
only to be had out of the clean sand near the Ho-
tel. Thankful for the past and trusting for the
future and
lit is by work and not by our words We
would Ike Judged" these will sustain in the
humble, though proud station We have 81 long
held JOHN WIGGIN.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-08-02

The Landlord of this celebrated Hotel would in
form the Public that the past season he has at an
enormous expense of time and money enlarged
aud furnished the same
Notwithstanding this vast outlay his prices will
not be any lower. All bills have been paid and no
mortgage remains.
be strictly enforced in the future The Sanitary
arrangements perfect. II is the intention that
this Hotel shall rank ahead of any on the shores
Point
Cromores and Bokays in their season given to
Guests
Boats and Clam diggers TO let as formerly.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-23
BRIG BITS.

CITIzEN-Hello jake Still in the fruit bust
ness, are you? Those peaches look-Jake
tnenac ngiyl-Keep your dirty hands of'n
them saches. If you want any YOU buy EN-
You're not p'leeceman now !--Chfcago Tr.-
bune.
RETURNED TRAvELER-I have often thought of
that young Mr. Tease, ali how he used to tor
inent Miss Auburn about her red hair Did she
ever get even with him?
Old friend-Long ago. She married him.
Ne0 YORK Weekly.
Young HAL Visiting a neighbor)-Why Mrs
Hummer. you are quite big.
Mrs Hummer-YeS, my dear; did you have
any Id a that wasn'te
Young Hal-YeS, UNI. cause ma said you
were so mighty small that no one could get
along with you -Keurney Enterprise.
WILDEYED MANI want q lot of poison
right off. -...- FN
Drng Clerk-It's against the law to sell poison
20 people VINO look as if they wanted to commit
suicide. but III let you We bottle of Dr.
3lack-Se inns elixir of life. That seems TO be
pretty sure deatn.-Neio York Weekly
MAIDEN-What can a woman do when a man
that has won her affection refuses to marry
her?
Lawyer-Is he rich?
NO; hasn't a cent"
She can appoint day of general thanks
giving and invite both families to participate :,
- ew York Weekly
MRS HoMEsPUN-Tll tell you where you can
lind a job OF saving five cords of wood, poor
man.
Ira mp (eagerlyl--Where, mumP
Mrs. Homes unjust around the corner of
the next street.
Tramp-Thanll ye mum; much Obliged. I
might have run right into it if it hadn't been
for you.-Anaertca.
Mrs. Al met Mr. B. on Madison avenue this
afternoon, and l hardly recognized him.
Mr.. A.-What was the matter with him?
Mrs Ale was out fishing and got dread
fully sunburnt. He said it was caused by the
ref -ction of the water
Mr.. A.-Redection of the water? Humph, the
reflection of the water will sunburn a man
down i'll a cellar if he takes as big flask with
him as b. does when he goes fishing-Teras
SVtiags.
ma asked little Jimmy. nurse hasn't any
wings, has she?"
Why, no, Jimmy" replied his mother;
ANGELS have wings, don't theys"
Eyes, but nurse isn't an gel''
''Isn't she2 Well heard pa call her one yes
terday'
Although she is not an angel. Jimmy" said
his mot Wit a flash in her eve, ''she will fly
o-morrow"-LG GreRce american.
A DAN1EL CONE TO JUDGMENT You saw
asked the ju tics, that the defendant knocked
your hat over your eyes and kicked you off the
stoop when you pre- ent ID the bill?"
Yes, siA" replied the prosecuting witness.
1t was ga bill?''
Eyes, your honor, and it was right; took
the fl cures off the meter myse f."
And you swear it was correct?"
Yes, you honor"
xix months for perjury; if you say another
word, witness, I'll fine you thousand dollars
for contempt Take him away" And remark
ingt the clerk that ne burned some gas him
self his hon n calmnly proceeded to send an
anarc mist to Jail for stealing box of SOAP half
dozen Turkish towels and a toothbrush.-
Brooklyn Eagle
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-23

One of the leading citizens of Wilmington
n G.. was ohm Dawson. says the W shington
PoSt As bank he accumulated large for
tune, which was so securely inves ed that ven
the ravages of the war left it unimpaired Mr.
Dawson aToss from humble origin. He had
come over from Ireland when a lad in the
Storage of he same ship which brought
Alexander I. Stewart The two boys formed a
warm friendship, which lasted through life
They maintained correspondence and grew
prosperous. each in his own locality, though the
New Workers. wealth expanded with marvel
Gus rapidity.
Immediately at the close of the war Dawson
hurried TO New York. TIE stranyl commerce
OF the south had left her markets bare and
though wealthy. Mr.. Dawson could only co H.
mand snockingly bad suit of butternut n
Keen His wife was hardly better clothed
Entering the huge dry goods palace of { e
merchant prince, Mr.. Dawson gazed around for
up brusquelY:
you?''
Il want to see Mr.. Stewart said Mr. Dawson.
he IS busy, sir, and has no time to see you.
"Oh, didn't know. Ill Just look around,
then, If you have no objection
The clerk thought he was some cOuntryman
who wanted to see Mr. Stewart out of curl sity.
The old fellow stared around and attracted con-
sl1eraoly attention from the gayly-dreSSed
ladies' who thronged the store. The underling
concluded 1t was about time TO interfere, so he
walked up and said:
Il told you it was no use to wait for Mr.
Stewart. He is very busy and has time for
any one like you. Now, unless you wish to buy
something you mad better be going"
MIR. S-ewart doesn't want to see me, you
say, young man?" as ed Mr. Dawson dreamily.
II don't need TO repeat it a third time" re
pile the clerk. ''You had better go at once
We don't want you around the store. You will
drive away CUSTOM"
Just then the proprietor himself came walk
ing q 1wn from the counting room
Hello, Aleck,' sh uted Mr.. Dawson.
The dry goods millionaire stopped and stared
Then he rush ID up and threw his arms around
the rough old fellow in the butternut suit.
Way, John, where did you come from? My
dear fellow, am perfectly delighted to see you.
Why didn't you let me know you were here?"
Il tried to, but that young man"
But he otficiouS clerk had disappeared at the
first greeting.
Where did you get that uit?" asked Stewart.
My carriage is right at the door. Get right in
and come to the tailor's. You must have some
dec mt clothes right away. Where is Mrs. Daw-
son? You must both come right to my house
and stay
So he ran on, as he actually dragged his o d
friend to his carriage.
The ofdcious c TX tried to keep out of sight
every time he saw Mr.. Dawson coming, but tn
latter took a malicious pleasure 10 running
across him every time he noe into the store
and bowling to him. Finally, the clerk cam
ore day, and, abjectly apologzing begged that
Hr. Dawson would not carry tie story of his
rudeness to the proprietor. Mr.. Dawson gave
him good-humored tonguelashing and let
him
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-23
He Says It's the Overflow.


The old sailor sat on the stringpiece of the
South street pier yesterday gazing sedately at
the swirls in the water alongside as the It'd
swept out when New York Sun reporter
came al ng.
well Jack" said a reporter, what are you
thinking abOut?''
The OLD man looked up at the questioner
looked over toward the next pier, where, as he
would have said, "a very plum and izeabla
young woman was sitting on the cornei
of a lighter cabin, and then back at the youn-
man.
Write for tn papers, don't YEP" he said.
See that young woman over there?"
Yes"
Ever see any one like her down to Coney
Island?"
Yes"
"Hearn on 'em gittin' outside the life lines an
dro Yndin'?"
YES"
What should you say carried 'em beyond the
life linesfn
Tire under tow"
The old sailor snorted.
Sonny. I've been reading that ere nigh to
fifty year How ever could the under tow
water? Don't ever you write any such blge
water
What takes her out. then?''
Ever see chip or a stick in the surf?'
eyes
Ever see it wash up on the beach9"
''YeS.n
Ever see it go out to sea instid?'
YES"
''0id you happen to notice the wind them ere
times?''
Not particularly"
''In course not. Nobody as hasn't had the
advantages of a regular eddication at sea never
notices important circumstances like the wind
There never was no such thing as undertow t
hurt nobody. It's the overflow. It's the gentle
seffers as is BLOWN off shore what carries tn
unfortunts outen their depths an browns em
afore tine streamin' eyes O. their heart broken
relations what's powerless to render 'em any
aid whatsomever, cause there never would ne
old tomatoes and lied animals come for t.
vex seashore boardin' house bosses if there were
any ch thing as undertow for to carry
,Ano off
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-23

The editor of the New York Commercial
Advertiser as ed Mr.. Cleveland the othe
day what he thought of the platform
adopted and the candidates nominated by
recent democratic state convent u.s. Mr.
Cleveland said: II n very much pleased,
as every other true democrat should be,
both with the utterances of the conven ions
on national questions and with the nomi-
nees. The platforms and the candidates
stand for sturdy democracy and for honest,
wholesome tariff reform; and they indicate
that the Democratic party is in % mood for
time-serving, hand-to- mouth evasion. The
democracy, believing in certain principle,
and satisfied that the triumph of these prin.
ciples Involves the prospe ity and wei be
ing Of the pc pie. boldly announces them in
full reliance on the sober Thought ID the
intelligence Of our countrymen. Here is
found the very essence of dem cratic faith
This undaun ed courage, not born of expe-
Giency, aud this devotion to the peoples
cause, manifested not only in the &C ion of
party organizations in certain states, but in
dem cratic utterauces all over the land
is sufficient to mako us proud of our
party"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-23
chinese Invasion a Possibility.


1t is not impr b bl that the and-Chinese
avs OF this country will lead t. a great
war, the bagi NM OF which NAV be within
the next qua ter Of a &c itury, and the end
ing of wnic unless the Unite States IS
well prepare to meet the first o slaught,
20 one ca predict Tho Chi lese, upon
whom the rest of mankin has bee taught
t. look avery infe-io- race, are i'll rsalitg
an enterprising and ingenious race, and, as
Gen Chinese G. rdon found out, under
proper leaders they make good soldiers.
They are slow TO adopt civilized
ideas, and until a few years ago
whe force by superior arms t. open their
country 10 Stra &c 5, they wers strongly
welded to Gu toms which had prev iled
from that period VIII n the natl ms Of IN ID
ern times were unknown and unnamed.
They still retail many of their old ways,
but they have eagerly seized upon every
thing modern in the way OF weapons of
warfare, and now have improved arms,
iron clad fleets, and other materi Al
of war. Thousands of Chinese
who have lived in this country
4aNC l4t4 u AutlE uO.Alt5 III E1Sths 1u
have related wonderful stories of the
wealth Of America, and all over tina i'm
mense territory, containing 100000
people, the c1ultry across the Pacific is a.
the islds Il the VI ]ntezumas aud he Incas
were o the Spa iaris who followed Cortez
and Rzarro. 1t would require but word
for the Chinese to prepare quietly for al
invasion of this country, and but another a
few years later for the to start fest,
such as the world never saw before, aud
an army as numerous aid as
greedy as the locuSts of Egypt,
to the unprotected shores of America. The
co quest Of the Pacific slope W ,uld furnish
haustible field from which to recruit an
army, the res lit TO our civilization might
be at least disastrous.
The possibility of a war with China is not
a freak of the imagi alton, but it is based
upon the reports of intelligent men who
have recently returned fro rat coun .ry,
and who know the feeling tina
has been engendered by the exclu-
sion of the Chi from this country,
in violation Of their treaty rights. Every
other nation is allowed t. ur its thou
sands into America, and Chinese may not
much longer submit to tho indig lity which
they think has been pu. upon them.
1t would be well if the people of the north,
who virtually control the government,
would give this important subject their at
tention, instead of wa ting their ener-
gies upon southern matters which the
southern people are aOu dainty able to
manage. If they do not prepare for the
impe ding crisis, they may have before an
other century a b yonet government in e
north, and the bayonet will be in the hands
of tue Chinese.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-23

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-09-23

Congressman Bynum of Indiana, agrees
with Co gressman Oates, of Alabama, that
the House rules will not be chang d at the
next ses ion, and that the republicans, hav-
ing Il bare quorum, will frequently fad
themselves unable to carry through thei
party schemes. Is It it little remarkable
that the republicans want the House rule
cha gel, shea at the last ession they wer
bitterly opposed to change? The expla-
nation is that the House rules give the mi
nority soma rights, and at the last sessio !
the republicans were il the minority, but
at The coming session the democrats will be
in the minority. Precious lot of humbugs,
these repu lican congressman.