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

There is an ancient flavor about this
story, but il was good when first printed
At a dinner in Boston one of the speakers
repeated story that Oliver Wendell Holmes
used to tell. Once upon time the genial
autocrat went fishing in the deep, blue
sea, somewhere off the coast He was tax
en- out in boat by an ancient mariner, of
whom he inquired whether any Bostunians
had recently been there. Yes said the
old salt your big preacher, Phillips
Brooks, was out here with me a little while
since "ludeed, said Mr.. Holmes what
did YOU think Of him = He was a fine
gentleman, 81 said the old salt but he swore
pretty hard for preacher What ~
said Mr.. Holmes, phillips Brooks swore-
you don't mean it. "Well, returned the
toiler Of the deep, I'm tell you how it hap
pened MIR. Brooks got a bite, aud his line
pulled ia So awful hard that ! had 10 take
hold aud help 1t was "A haddock, aud as |
pulled him over the side | says, says /, He
pulled hard for haddock aud Mr..
Brooks right of says, That's So tell
you it Just took my breath away Tins
anecdote set the table in a roar,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
Annp,. Nice sen.e of monor.

Two dogs had been chasing deer, and
when it was finally brought down the own
ers Of the dogs began to wrangle about
which of the dogs started the deer. The
game was laid on the greensward, and soon
the boat arrived with the two dogs. One
Of the old hunters cried out Send those
hounds up here and let us see whose deer
this is. The gentleman who relates the in
cident, never having heard so strange a test,
said. half in doubt What uonse Sc is that
YOU are talking e "No nonsense, doctor
wait and see Being deeply interested, |
approached closely, that | might better oh
serve the animals One of them walked up
to the deer and smelt him all over, and
seemed quite in doubt Then the other dog
came up with AN angry growl, smelt the
deer. and deliberately laid himself down by
the animal, while the first dog quietly pac-
ed his tail between his legs and walked
away. ] could not help expressing my
amazement, and still doubling the fact, 1
said to my old guide That dog that is ly-
ing by the deer has been the master of the
other, and has cowed him "On the con
trary.' said my informer, 'the dog that
gave up the deer is the better fighter and
whips that dog every time During tie
day it was learned that the deer had been
started 10 miles down the river by the dog
that claimed it, and the sound of his voice
drew the other one about four miles below
the lake. FhHddeiphid Times.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
Who i. Mr. wnnamnLert


FROM lht BOSTON AuNrItlsfI.l
He is the son Of bricklayer, who when
a hoy was glad TO earn two cents by turn
ing 500 clay bricks in the morning before
going to school He began his business life
as boy in book store at a salary of 81 %
per week He is now the head of the larg
est retail business house in this country.
Nobody can impugu his integrity, his in
dustry, his enterprise, and his remarkable
talent for business. His vast establishment
is a mighty engine running with certainty
and smoothness. His method of oversight,
direction, consultation and advance is a
model one. As postmaster general he
would be 50 far beyond Mr.. Villas and Mr..
Dickinson in intelligent appreciation of the
needs of the service and power of satisfy
Ing them that comparison would be humili-
,t iup To either
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
rhe Ru,Innd shnL.perenn..

From the Boston Evening Record. Feb. 9th.l
The Shakspere club of Rutland, Vt, ar
rived last evening at the Adams House, and
later took front seats in the Boston theatre
tn witness Booth and Barrett in Hamlet,
The club is very enthusiastic in Shakspere,
They have many of them formed the ac-
quaintance of Lawrence Barrett, who wei
coined them cordially after the play.
Among the members of the club are Mrs.
Julia c. R. Dorr, the well-known author
ess, aud DR.. G. L. Allen. Dr. Allen is
well known in the Vermont q. A. r., and
and his striking face and figure attracted
much attention last evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
COMMIssIONERS NOTICE.

The undersigned having been appointed 10y the
Honorable Probate Count for the NaIlhuru Dis
trirt commissioners tu receive, examine ami adj
lust all claims aud demands ul all persons against
th,. estate of Maurr Smtn late ut bummrr~tun,
IN said district deceased, and all claims rN.
hihltrd i'm Offset thereto hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpus aforesaid at the resi-
,ltuc uf said deceased un thr ninth day of March
and ninth day uf july nest, from q. Nj until
O'Clock g. NJ each of said days, and that SIX months
from the 3lst day ui January, 1854, is the time
limited by said court for said creditors present
claims to "a, for examination and allowance
Dated at BluumrTstou this 9Th day of February
losa .. l.. +. BENNETT, commissioners
II rI"TnN COMMISSIONER
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
MISCELLANY.


Truth is never foe tn truth,
Science has no war with faith.
Different though the tongues they speak.
One the word that either saith.
Faith. in dream, a ladder secs
Heavenward reaching from the sod;
Science slowly builds aud climbs
Climbing huideth up to God.
Not by within and not by chance
Is the worlds great order moved;
Law eternal changeless rules
Science cries YEA have proved
Not through all eternity
Doth an atom thrill IN vain:
Is hut Joins Was and Shall be
Links In Natures endless chain.
MEETING not, with partial gaze,
Links and atoms one by one,
Mine. " cries Faith "the boundless Whole.
Never ending, ne'er begun.
How and Why I seek not. Law
This word. too. shall men OutgrOW;
Was | know not. nor Shall De
Only this GOd IS | know
Not senselcss, huge machine
Is this universe to me:
Nature is the living smile
OF the Face may not See.
'Tis the Power that lights the sun.
Aud whirls the earth from night to day,
Bids the woodland minstrel sing.
Bids the soul Of man to pray
Truth hath never war with truth.
Science finds no foe Ia faith;
Unto him that knows its tongue
one the word that either saith
Science slowly builds a stair,
Faith sees that by angels trOd-
Brother, climb by which thou wilt
Either leads the soul 10 God.
$. $. COhrH m Christian Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
I,OMmISsIONERS' NOTICE.

ESTATE OF JED g. ESrABROOKS,
We the Subscribers, being duly appointed 10y the
Honorable Probate, Court for the District Of Mari
luru commissioners tu receive. examine and
adjust all claims and demands Of all persons
against the estate of Jed c. Estahruuks late of
Wardsbnru in said district, deceased. and all
claims and demands exhibited in Offset thereto,
hereby give notice that We will meet for the pur.
pos, aforesaid at the residence. of Mrs j G. Esta.
brooks ON the a1th day Of April aud the 2gth day
of June next. FROM lO A. NJ. until 3 =, NJ each
uf said days and that six months from the 18Th
day of january 1851 is the time limited by said
court for said creditors to present their claims "a
lis for examination and allowance
Dated at WHrlsburu this Goth day of Jan, 50
J. r IIIR5HHTE2EUUN' Commissioners.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

ding day he stationed himself on the side
Of the road just at the entrance to the vii
lage. aud when the gay bridegroom passed,
the old mau recognized his voice and shout
ed, Pay me whnt you owe me, If you wish
God to bless your marriage l
The young peasant laughed, and brutally
pushed him aside.
The wedding procession advanced amid
joyous shouts and pistol shots. just as the
bridal pair were about 10 cross the thresh-
old Of the church the blind minstrel rose
up and barred the entrance. ~ will not
| let YOU enter, he said 10 the bridegroom,
until you have paid me what you owe
me
The assistants pushed him aside, and the
procession entered.
At night, just as the supper was over,
and the bridegroom was about to lead the
bride away to his own house, the blind
minstrel entered
"Where is Franio y he said.
But the guests, who were merry with
wine, responded, mockingly, "Nou saw him
50 we'll ON the road and at the church door.
| YOU ought now to see him as well as we do. ~
The blind man groped his way along the
room, in the midst Of loud peals Of laugh
ter, and suddenly seiziug Franjo bv the
]
/ you fast And stopping down, he said IN
| his ear. in stern decided tone "Franio,
| pay me my zwanlig Your wife has much
money Pay me. You can do so now
Franio replied by derisive laugh.
PAY me. repeated the blind man in a
threatening tone pay me, or ! will kill
| You.
"Ah what good joke what a good
Frauio did not finish his sentence. The
minstrel exasperated past endurance, seiz
ed him by the throat with his left hand,
and with his right drew pistol which he
had concealed in his breast, and shot him
in the head Franjo fell dead at his feet.
| All had passed in the twinkling Of an eye
| The old minstrel did not attempt to escape;
indeed it would have been almost impossi-
Bile for him to have done 50 if lie had wish
ed it,
without a word Of complaint or an at
tempt at resistance he allowed himself to
be led before the captain of the company,
who sent him under a strong guard to the
tfu mayor.
His trial was short he confessed every
thing According to the penal code there
were many eXtenuatng circumstance,
but military Justice could not take them
into consideration The poor old blind
minstrel was hung TURNER'S UPsLiM
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

The act of dying, it is now ascertained,
is absolutely free from suffering is really
unconscious insensiblity always preceding
it. Any anguish that may attend mortal
illness ceases before the close, as thousands
who have recovered, after hope had been
surrendered, have borne witness Sudden
and violent death, shocking 10 the senses,
may not he, probably is not, painful to the
victim Drowning, hanging, freezing
shooting, falling from a height poisoning
of many kinds, beget stupor or numbness
of the nerves, which is Incompatible with
sensation. Persons who have met with
such accidents, aud survived them, testify
to this Records to the effect are number
less. -Ort0brr Forum
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
How Few nre Rich.

1t is probable, to say the least, that fully
80 per cent of the whole body of the peo-
pie spend nearly all that they earn of
this 80 per cent a portion may, by setting
aside moderate part of their SINAI! earn
ings, become the owners of house, or be
come depositors in savings bank, or in
sure their lives in a moderate way of the
remaining ten per cent part save enough
to protect themselves against want IN their
later years and II very small part may be
come rich, and then need not work unless
they choose .-Edird,d Atkinson IN he No.
rsubfT Forum
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
Modern Definitions.

Bound in calf cal.
Ball players-Musicians
All i'll a quiver-The arrows.
Useless unles sbroken-Eggs.
Men of all ltypes-Compositors.
Tacks pholsterers.
a club house-The police station.
Harmless white Caps Nurses.
Seldom on fire-Smoking jackets.
The mick of time'-St Nicholas.
Argumentative fellows-l.awyers
\ real labor Of love'-Courtship
Darkness that is felt-Derby hats.
Dealers in brick bat-Hod carriers.
Very often on bust-The sculptor.
Always good" takers s-Clergymen.
Safety matches-Prudent marriages.
Regular ''old timers Dutch clocks.
The real type righters-Proof readers
An under curreut-The Atlantic cable.
4 "howling swell''-The sea in "a storm.
Has the range Of the kitchen-The chef
Always ahead of the procession-A band.
\ wine always suitable for sailors-Port.
"Swayed by every wind'-The weather
vane.
Suspended expectations Christmas stock
ings.
\ foul proceeding-A chicken chased by
a dog.
Up aud down in the world every day
The sun.
a bank note-''Dear sir, you're account
is overdrawn. '--H1d dd Express.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

table, and during the exercise the rest of
the school might leave their seats, exchange
articles. aud do various other things, with
out asking permission.
The year when the fireplace was
abolished aud the schoolrOom warmed by
stove for the first time is not ascertained
but some of the scholars Of old times still
survive, who recolect that Nathaniel Ran
dali built frame about the stove when It
was first put up, to keep the children from
getting burnt
The chapter on the early settlers and
buildings in Woodstock village is an inter
estng one, aud we should like to follow the
successive steps by which the village has
grown to its present state Of substantial
and dignifed prosperity, but space does not
permit What will impress every reader
as he follows through the generous, attrac-
tive pages Of the book is the large number
Of distinguished men who have claimed
Woodstock as their home. The Marshes,
Charles, Charles F., and George F., Titus
Hutchinson, Jacob Collamer, Thomas Pow
ers. Peter r. Washburne, Norman viii
liams, Hiram Powers and Frederick Bill
lings-thesc are only a few Of the prominent
mines in the long list The story Of the
early development Of the wonderful genius
which gave Powers, the sculptor, world
wide fame, is admirably told.
Woodstock is fortunate in having sons
and daughters whose sentiment toward
their own early home and the home Of their
ancestors has borne substantial fruit 1t
is through this sentiment Of flial love and
gratitude that she has in the Norman vii
liams public library the finest structure Of
its kind in Vermont a beautiful picture
Of tins building is given, aud the other
illustrations Of the volume, including sev-
eral portraits are numerous and excellent.
Frequent mention is inevitably made in
the later history of the town Of the helpful
spirit shown by Hon. Frederick Billings in
all public affairs, and especially Of his gift
Of beautiful memorial chapel, connect
ed with the Congregational church, in mem
urv Of his father and mother.
The book bears this appropriate dedicn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

llhhlaAal'lAH Aial'eNehf i'"' '~'l
The farmers of johnson township, Knox
county, the famous watermelon producing
district, have organized a trust and EN-
plnved ex Congressman Cobb to petition
the railroad companies for favorable freight
rates II their request is granted they
will plant AN increased acreage of melons
if it is refused, not a melon will he grown.
The trust has other features looking to the
pnntrol of Drires
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

.,TATE OF VERMONT, Marlboro -

- B, the Probate Court for said district.
Tu all persons Interested Ia the estate OF l.p(
lSA KNIGHT late of Brattlrhoro IN sald dls
trist l.c,n.,.d Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this court VIII de-
eide. ON the allowance of the account Of W. \
button Trustee * Executor of the last viii Of SAID
deceased aud decree, distribution thereof To- all pr
SONS entitled at session thereof To- u" h"ld AT Ia"
Probate Oiiicc i'm Bsnttlrhoru ON th" last Satur
uay Of February \. u 1851, when ami where
Won may be- heard IN the premises. If You >rr Cau>r
T. ". STODDARD, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
,TATEOFyEKMONT. Westminster. 5,

- The Probate Court for sad District
To all persons Interested m thrr~tatr of MARY
4 CDIl'NNN hate Of jamaica IN said district
deceased. hrtrtIls
Whereas John G. Robinson has presented To-
thi, Court AN instrument purpurlius to be- the last
Nill of said deceased for probate. You arr here
bv notified that this Court will decide upon the
probate OF said instrument at tue session iu
i.. held AT th. Probate. Ofiicr in Bellows Falls. in
said District uu the second day NJ March \ u.
IN>I when and where you may APPEAR aud
contest the same. IL you o'r catls,'
- T.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

And IL Is AN undisputed fact that We are hearing
and reading every day uf sudden deaths from ap
upleXy and heart DISEASE Your friend or az
tuuiutaucr has been stricken dead or lrtt ia par
alyHrd condition when supposed 10 be- ia the height
of strength aud yigor Anti Apupectiur will pre-
vent apuprNy aud cures paralysis. Get bottle
FROM your druggist ur scud tu Or r s. HutChin
son a co. of Enushurgh Fails, VI, for circulars.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

T~TNTF III TTTNNT.F77 IT IIN71
The undersigned having b,-vu appointed Toy the
Honorable, Probate Count for thr District ul Mari
hnru Commissioners To receive, examine aud ad
lust an claims aud demands ut all persons against
tn,. estate. at Charles Cutting. late ut Halifax,
iu said district. deceased, aud all claims rNhIh
tied u offset thereto, hereby give notice that
WrWill meet for the purpose utur' 'Sdd at the dW ell
n.s hoi, lately occupied toy deceased iu Halifax
un the 18th day ut July next from nine A.
until four p NJ ON said day. aud that -iN months
from tl. nineteenth DAY of January, 1851, iN tie
time limited hy said court furSal creditors tu pre-
sent their claims to Ms for examination and ALLOW
uuCc.
Dated at IlaliftN this 18th day of Feb, 1881
tITAS n Ultl.IN ''''''''''''''''''''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

Six year-old Dickie had a pair of boots.
He cut one of them with his hatchet. The
father became very angry and scolded in
cessantly Finally the little fellow looked
up at his father aud said "lf you don't
stop talking, you'll get me mad too
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
We are Eligible.

lFrom the Burlington Free Press.
The latest thing in evening companies is
called the happy muocents' tea II is a
gathering composed exclusively of those
who have not read Robert Elsmere.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
WANTED---rhr Colchcstcr

EIRLs WANTED---rhr Colchester Ruh
L lrr Company otirr situations to lrnal,s he.
tween ~ and 30 years, tu make ruhhrr shors; VIII
nav thr hoard of beginners aud furnish piece
work as soon as instructed; n six weeks diligrnl
hands can earn more than their board aud graf.
unlly incr,as, until they can earn from - 70 81
nlnv,. thrir hoard. according 10 skiltulness.
Boarding houses occupied hy females exclusively
kept In the best manner competent hnuscLr'l"r'
nlensuut locations; furniture, beds aud carpets
An. entirely new Applications Ia GEO WAT
KINSON President, Colchester, Conn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

A woman who is weak, nervous and sleepess,
and who has cold hands aud feet, cannot feel aud
the circulation. remove nervousness and give
strength and rest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

/ have found out gift for my fair, II is not
ring of gold nor flowers for her hair, nor pearls
for her white neck hut salvation on for her sore
throat She's "A singing bird
In all large communities persons are taking an
Increased interest in property Insurance, and per
huIis for that very reason are nsurng their lives
by using DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, when they are
first attacked with "a cough or cold,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22

Have sold Prolific Poultry Food, which gives
good satisfaction, and We are using II Ia our yards
and find il Just the thing You VIII hear from us
again Christy a Huumau, Props silver Greek,
n. Y, Poultry Yards
Your Prolific Poultry Food gives satisfaction in
thi. market aud the demand Is steadily increasing
T. r. Buckley, wholesale produce dealer, 'lru-
munshurg, \ y. H. B Lord, Proprietor, Eulng
poultry supplies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
ARREARS OF PENSION zS" 1i@o 5'ii GaT Es%. es%.

rrilll ~ nrCrtSib ne HonNS Vommittre grants
"A p4usion to the soldiers from the date of their
discharge ON an application filed in the pension
office before its passage. Soldiers already pen
stoned, it suffering from an army disability not
included In the pension, can apply for additional
pension aud arrears. Suspended and rejected
claims can be- rrcOusdrrtd. Write me the par
ticuars aud receive application papers 10y return
mail Ne fee. unless suct'Sstul Circulars ut rates
and blanks free Address r. D. pEANrrr, Attor>
ney Montpelier, VI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-02-22
Atgal Notifies.


A,TATE or VERMONT, Westminster -
y The Probate Court u and for said District
TuaI persons Interested boo the r~tat" Of HOMER
EItDWN late of jamaica. iu said district decreased
Greeting
You are hereby notified that this court viii de
eide upon the application ut GcuriNc VI Brown,
widow OF said deceased, for the assignment Of
personal property from said estate, at the session
thereof to be- hrll ut the probate office IN Bellows
Fail, un the ~ day nf March lNSl, when and where
YOU may h' heard iu the premises J. You So"
cause. &. IS Ibl1 h'El~l'I.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-06
TIE ITALIAN PICNIC.
A Very Successful Entertainment at Es'
n. M q M. n

A Very Successful ENTERTAINMENT at Es-
tival Park-The Street Parade.
The nineteenth annual picnic OF the So
cieta di Unione Fratellanza Italiana came
off yesterday and proved greater sue
cess than any Of its predecessors. A street
parade was one Of the noteworthy features
OF the occasion. The procession formed at
2 o'clock in the afternoon, and, headed by
Arnold's Band, paraded tho principal
streets of the city. There were as many
as forty carriagesin line. the national colorss
OF Italy blending with the stars and
stripes being very conspicuous. The
Queen OF the day was Miss Parmelie Ci-
Gala, who, with her Maids OF Honor,
Misses Page and Slurla, formed an attrac-
tive feature OF the parade.
1t was o'clock when the procession ar
rived Mt Estival Park, where the Queen,
Miss Cicalla, assembled the stage and de-
livered an eloquent address appropriate to
the occasion. Miss Cicalla wore her hon
ors with grace and dignity, and justified
the wisdom Of her selection.
After the conclusion OF her address the
floor was cleared for dancing and from
that hour TO midnight people began to
pour through the gates.
II Is proverbial that the Italian picnic
usually draws the largest crowd. Yester-
day was no exception TO the rule.
At s o'clock pm. and long thereafter
the pavilion was packed with merry
dancers, 80 much 80 that dancing was at
tended with some discomfort Outside
the pavilion tho grounds were thronged
with people. some partaking Of refresh
ments and others seated in couples at con-
venient distances exchanging love whis-
perings. Notwithstanding the large crowd
present the utmost good order prevailed
and all present seemed 10 DO having q
most enjoyable time. The following CON-
mittees are TO be congratulated upon the
success which attended their efforts:
Committee OF Arrangements A. b.
Vaccaro, Mich Malatesta, A. Garibaldi, A.
Ross, A. Michelleti.
Floor Committee: J. Lent, L. Vaccaro,
Jr., J. J.. Sturla, John Cuneo, A. s. Clio
vanetli, Carlo Cicchi, J. Brignardello, j.
Colombo, A. CASTILLO. - Nardi, ID. Vulpi
A. 4. Vaccaro, l.. j. Badinelli, J. J.
Massa, A. Badinelli, A. Boro, Ant. Bar
boro. Carlo Rebori, A. LOMBARD, l.. oneto
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1889-06-06
The Catholic University.

WASHINGTON, June 5.-Mr. Morris, an
attorney Of this city, recently wrote to the
Secretary vi the Treasury on behalf Of tho
Catholic University Of America, located in
the District Of Columbia, saying that the
university desired to have the services Of
learned European professors for the diyin-
ity department OF the university, and in
quiring whether the immigration OF such
persons would be regarded by the depart
ment as a violation OF the terms Of the
alien contract labor law. Mr.. Hepburn,
solicitor OF the treasury, has just given an
opinion that the immigration OF the for.
eign professors, under any contract, ex-
press or implied, would be clearly viola
ton OF the alien contract labor law.