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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

We have made the extracts given above
to show how our post Office contest and its
results have struck the newspapers which
have commented upon it, The clippings
comprise practically everything which we
have seen on the subject up to this morn
ing, and saving the Boston Herald which
sizes up the situation accurately, they are
from Republican papers. 1t is significant
that the Boston Journal, the one sound and
incorporating Republican newspaper of
New England, gives its warm endorsement
TO the action of the ma jority of Brattleboro
Republicans.
To these newspaper expressions might he
added extracts from a large number of
personal letters of congratulation and en-
dorsement received at this office and by
Mr.. Childs, but this from one of them will
suffice for all
AS lifelong member Of the Republican par
" Il is an agreeable fact 10 me that ability and
faithful service are recognized by members of the
party as Of more importance in the admiuistra-
tion of the public service than party fealty'
This is from an active and earnest VIII
mington Republican, and equally warm ex-
pressions Of approval have come from Re
publcans in all parts of the county. 1t is
to be noted that in every case the result is
looked upon, not as a personal victory, but
as a triumph of the spirit of civil service
reform.
The New York World had AN editorial
on Tuesday, entitled "A Test Case" in
which the result in Brattleboro aud sim
liar result in Newtonville Mass, are cited,
and warm endorsement is given to the
elective system for postmaster. The pat
ronage system ''demoraliEes the public ser
vice :" lit makes the President more of an
autocrat than many crowned ruler, aud
interferes with the executive and legisla-
tive business Besides, - the World con
tinues, 'the postmaster is drawn so closely
into contact with the people that his selec
ton ought not TO be left to the whims or
selfish interests of few political leaders.
The citizens want man they like and can
trust, without regard TO his party afiilia.
tons, which is largely the ground on
which the Brattleboro contest has been
made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

The annual meeting Of the board of
trustees for the public library was held
Monday evening, February B. The follow
ing officers were elected President, j. l.
Butterield vice president, Chas Barrett /;
secretary, Sidney Holmes treasurer, John
A. Pettengill. The report of s w Good
ridge, librarian, shows an increase Of ~
volumes in the past year, SO by purchase
and 40 by donation, making the total rum
Der 1894 1925 volumes have been read
POI Of these by the Cambri1geport branch,
feature new this year. These books have
been taken by 1919 families. showing very
general use Of the library by the towns
people. The number Of families using the
library and the number Of books taken are
considerably in excess Of last year 1t
must be a matter Of pride n all thinking
citizens that our little town has so large
and 50 well managed a library. and its
growth and maintenance as well a pleas
ure as care. The opposition Ia an ap-
preparation for the library reached Il
climax last year in the declaration Of a
citizen that the trouble with our Young
folks is that they read too much" Not a
few Of these same young folks hank the
public library for putting in their reach an
opportunity not only to pleasantly pass
hours Of recreation, but as we'll to add
much to their scanty school training
At the meeting Of the stockholders Of the
cheese company Saturday evening by laws
were adopted, and c. T.. Thompson and n
K. Davis were elected auditors.
Grafton is the banner town for health.
for in spite of the prevalence of colds, the
number Of people who have tried 10 have
la grippe and failed is still greatly ia ex
cess Of the number of sufferers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

The Montana supreme court sustains the
Republican claim in regard to the legality
of the legislature. The whole controversy
turned upon the validity of the election re.
turns from a single precinct in Silver Bow
county. The supreme court decides that
one of the Republican members from Silver
Bow county is legally entitled to compensa
ton as a member, thus recognizing the le-
gality Of his election, This decision neces.
sarily affirms the legality of the Republican
Legislature and is in fact, a final verdict in
favor Of the Republicans on the entire con
troversy, 1t will seat the two Republican
United States senators.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
wesl BraIIIeboro.
THE MINISTER'S MEETING.


The Windham association Of congregational
ministers met with Rev Mr.. Babbitt on Tuesday
and Wednesday Of this week Members were
present from Westminster, Westminster West.
Jamaica, Townshend, West Townshend Marlboro
BrattlebOrO and West Brattleboro-eleven IN all
Rev g. II. GuttersOn, missionary from India was
also present as guest Of the association ON
tuesday afternoon paper was read by Rev DR.
stevens on The church and civil service. reform =
which was freely discussed. oral reports wer,,
heard from the several churches matters of bllsi.
ness were transacted, and Greek exercise was
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Herrick Supper was pro.
Nlded by the ladies in the church yestry, and So.
cial time was enjoyed from six to seven O'Clock
aiter which missionary conference was held IN
the conference room, followed by an excellent
address on the work In India from Rev Nlr Gut
terson Wednesday morning, after devotional
service, Mr.. GuttersOn was catechised AT length
ana "a hbfWm upon manners and customs and
Ialths m India. hearty vote OF thanks WAS
gwen TO him for his evening address and all his
valuable Information Rev. Mr. Grout then read
a very interesting paper on the THE Soudan Z"
continuing the story given at the Winter club
some weeks ago; Rev, C. H Smith read crtiuue
OF the last meeting. The members also gave a
REPORT OF their recent reading After dinner the
meeting adjourned. II was throughout a very
enjoyable and profitable occasion '
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
CRmbrIdEePoru.

School is closed this week ON account of
Tue s sickness of the teacher aud some of the
n, Mrs; Edna Coy of Wilton, N. H.. and
seph Taylor's. ~ 20
II Is seldom We have so sad am event tn
record as the death of Daniel Woolev and
Tite; They died of pneumonia after a few
udys sickness and within two DAYS of each
other, aud were buried in one grave on
tuesday tuesday They leave boy 10 Years oId
mueh sympathy is felt for the mother ~
"rS "ooley and the sister of Mr.. Woolev
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
West GuiIforsl,

An event m which much interest has
been taken occurred on Wednesday, Feb
ruary D. when Miss May Richmond of this
place was united in marriage to Charles
whitman OF Nebraska. The quiet wedding
TOOK place at the home of the brides father
IN the presence of the family and few
invited guests. Refreshments having been
served naturally the next object of interest
was the table filled with varied and appro.
PrlSLe presents amounting in value to sew
eral hundred dollars. Mr.. and Mrs Whit.
nan are soon to start for Nebraska, and
many hearty good wishes will follow them
to their new home
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Evening Star grange will hold its next
meeting Wednesday, Feb. ~. SUBJECT LOT
discussion. Are strikes detrimental to pup
lie interest Z" There are three applicants
for membership. All members are request
ed TO he present, as there is important busl'
ness 10 come before the meeting
A MEMBER.
Reed Brothers have bought the farm be
longing to the Reuben Jones estate. The
price is said TO have been $1,000 The per
sonnl property Of the Jones estate viii be
sold at auction the 18th, as elsewhere an
nounced.
Wednesday. Feb 10, is the day on which
the auditors will meet at the office OF the
town treasurer also the civil authority
will meet there in the afternoon Of the same
day.
Mrs. Polly French Of East Templeton,
Mass, aged 100 years is the oldest member
Of the Congregational church IN Dummers-
ton
Clark Bacon has been quite sick for the
past two weeks. Much Of the time during
his sickness his physician, DR. Miller OF
Brattleboro found it necessary 10 visit him
three times day, or once in every eight
hours. Many persons have been sick with
the prevailing epidemic.
The Young peoples Endeavor society will
hold their next social gathering on Friday
evening Of next week The entertainment
will include rhetorical exercises and a ten
cent supper All are invited To he present
and invest a dime for something 10 eat.
Minnie h. Laughton's school has been
closed one week on account Of her sickness.
She was able tn return 10 her school on
Wednesday Of this week.
GRANGE RESOLUTIONS Oh THE DEATH OF
GEO. Is. SARGENT.
Res0ired That We learn with deer SORROW Of
the decrease Of our brother. Geo. Barney Sargent,
member " the Evening star grange, No. i54 We
regard the death " such a man AZ a great oes.
not only to th" grange, Of which he was an hon
ofed and useful member. but great loss 70 the
Patrons " Husbandry and community at large.
our Brother Sargent by his large.hearied sym
pathy and earnest labOrs for the good aud the
building up Of the grange greatly endeared HIM
self % all It's friends with whom he came In con
tact.
Resolved That We express our deep sympathy
to the afflicted family In this hour of their sorrow.
r. VI PRATT. C,,,r,i,,.,
CARL T. REED,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

The fourth annual dinner of the Yer
mont association of Boston, held at the Re.
we're house Thursday night Of last week
broulht out large gathering At the
business meeting the old board of officers
was reelected with the exception of two
members Of the executive committee II.
O, Houghton presided at the banquet, while
around him were seated Gov Dillingham;,
Mayor Hart of Boston, Gen. Stephen
Thomas of Montpelier, Gen William Wells
of Burlington, Judge Walbridge A. Field
of the supreme court, A. W. Beard, Col
Albert Clarke and others. Letters of re-
greet were read from Secretary of War
Proctor, Senator Edmunds, aud ex Minis
ter f. j. Phelps
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For,unn,r Mon,nrIi.r.

NJ NJ. Kellogg. who died at New York
three months ago, left his property to his
wife with the understanding that it be given
TO Montpelier at ho. death Mrs Kellogg
died January 30 and the gifts which now
go TO the town are three $50 600 will be
used for "a chapel in Green Mount cemetery,
aud 1000 for an ornamental gate way.
1t is also provided that library building
as good as any in New England outside Of
Boston be built, furnished and maintained
Mr.. Kellogg WAS "a native Of Barre and
lived at Montpelier while young man
His property was acquired as a member of
the firm Of James Beebe & Co, at Boston
during the war
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
ComnIrN lIerchnn,..

Butchers, Peddlers, Produce Dealers Tinmen.
Marketmen and traders generally will often find
the collecting Of Calf Skins profitable addition ia
their other business
desire 10 arrange with some good man or firm
in every village in the United States aud Canatlas
to take in and ship to me the Calf skins taken of
in that vicinity.
Cash furnished ON satisfactory guaranty. For
particulars address, mentioning this paper.
CARROLL S. PAGE,
HYDE Park VI
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

The Samoan treaty was ratified by the
Senate on Tuesday. Only ~ votes were
cast in the negative
Tha militia force Of the United States
which may be available in an emergency is
placed at 1859, III The regularly organ.
lied militia, however, only numbers l03,
392 men and S052 officers.
The policy of removing all pension off
cials whose pensions were rerated under
Corporal Tanners direction has been ap
piled to First Deputy Commissioner Smith.
He received more than $1,000 arrearnges.
The public debt reduction in January
amounted To S12 900 900
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Farmers and others have been makinp,
the most OF the snow to move their logs
wood, lumber, etc. s''
Although la grippe has got to be an Old
story, yet the number of invalids of vari
Gus degrees appears to be undiminished
A; I. Niles lost a l0O-pound pig last
week Examination showed that a broken
leg was the cause. 'N q"
Meal W cents and 81 at Shelburne Falls
ana Charlemont, 81 10 and sl.lj here
Give us IA railroad.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Paran stevens, the first proprietor Of the
Revere House, Boston, used 10 say that there was
a distinctive air about that favorite hosiery Of
ms that was not possessed 10y any Of the other
hotels he afterwards established Many have
since echoed the remark for there certainly is an
air Of quiet elegance about the Revere. combined
with home feeling that is met nowhere else
our people have always favored this house and
are earnest in their praise ui its conduct under
the excellent management Of Messrs j. +.
Morrow Co., whose latest innovation a concert
given during the late dinner every evening from 4
10 Z, has proved a most delightful and highly
appreciated treat. The music is Of the highest
order and taultlessy rendered under the able
leadership of Mr. Walter W Sworshounr Of the
BOSTON SYMPHONY Orchestra
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
Jacksonville.

The death of Peter HolhrooL ,.,;.l
CURED on the 3lst ult., has removs I'on 90,
resident and much respected citi'sr au gu
town He sustained an irrensa. ~ "a l ms
character and lived very exemnlsrv D i;Sa
was honest, industrious, benevoIspt s.e
teemed by large circle of frisnds . aIu es
9ualntanees. The funeral servioes - 81 ~
largely attended at the Universai;" s's were
ciating. o. = brigham Off
The donation for Rev. E r H...,.
'"' SUN u'''' was well attended, and intsr
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

The supreme court Tor tins county convened
here VA Tuesday. Present Hon Homer r
Rove. chef judge Hon Jonathan Ross Hon II
II. Powers. Hon. Russell Taft. assistant Judges
There Wrr" bur two cases to le heard aud the court
was in session just two hours
The first case was that ~ Herbert " SanIers
- Geu. II Phillips. and was an action uf frplrv
Ia for COW. The Judgment Of the county court
hrmed un hearing
The other ca~r was thas nf Emcreite Weather
head vs. town uf Gulfurl This was an action e
recover for taxes wrpngtulN assessed and levied
against the plaintiff 4 verdict was rendered in
the county court for the paintif to recover SEA ,
and judgment entered thereon. The defendant
excepted aud the cas- was heard by THIS court
but was not decided
This Is probably the smallest number Of ca--s
ever heard aud th, shortest term II TIN, supreme
court ever held ia this county
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

our harness maker, l.. NJ Barnes. is
quite sick. A. Muzzy is able IN h. IL,
ms store.-O. n. Wardwen. who has Lsa,'
SICK Tor several weeks, is out and looL ina,
AFTER the lumber interest G. b. Hart,,aii
Is also better aud his lumber is b.;n,'
wells mill. "'' ward
The Jamaica Dramatic cuh ,ras....
T%I nVe act drama The Drunkard or the
n = a,,el oaved, to large house at their
0ps.a mouse Thursday evening last.
Mass a"n D. Mclean and wife of Coleraine
A. Williams "'s' ueo'
L; +. Wardwell of New York is visi,;n,,
us brother, o, N. Wardwel
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
On ImpregnubIe Ground.

TFTOW Tie ST. JOhnsbury VaItdOnlnn
Brattleboro Republicans have large
amount Of sand in their make up They
do not believe in resolving this and that,
and then voting the other They planted
themselves on impregnable ground-on
ground taken by the party platforms and
party leaders for the last fourteen years,
and there they stood like rock All hon
or to them 1t is fitting that the summer
home of Dorman b. Eatou, the great apos-
tie of civil service reform, should he the
first place to put the queeton to practical
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
GiuiITord Centre.

There will be an entertainment in the
town hall on Friday night, the Nth, ST.
Valentines day. at 1870 O'Clock, under the
auspices of the Broad Brook grange. The
drama, "Brac, the Poor house Girl. is to
be given, followed by a farce which will
give half an hours fun aud laughter. Good
music will be furnished, and the evenings
entertainment will be closed by dance.
Allison NJ. Sawyer, who died in Athol.
Mass, on the 24th ult, was an inventor and
said to be the weathiest citizen Of Athol
For his second wife he married Mary.
daughter of Darwin II Stevens and grand
daughter of the late DR. B. W. Stevens of
this town.
Denzil Streeter has sold his place, posses
sion to be given March l. He has bought
the house and mills of Fred F. Cook on
Broad brook, and Mr.. Cook has bargained
for place in Vernon.
The carriage house. horse barn and
woodshed of William w. Barney we're
burned Wednesday, with two hogs, a dozen
cords of dry wood, carpenters tools, farm
ing tools, buggy wagon, seven harnesses
and many other articles. Neighbors saved
the other buildings.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

g. w Yeaw's hens beat the Cambridge,-
mort hens mentioned last week. Mr.. \ cav
II Plymouth hens laid in the month oil jan
nary Is dozen aud two eggs. VINO COMES
next
Dana Prouty has drawn nearly thou
sand logs TO his mill since the last snow
Mrs. Amos Allen had visitors from BRAT
tleboro and Willamsville this week.
" Q HallndnY is nuite sick.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
The vaIue of "A Good New.Doner

IFrOm the st. J0hnsbury CALIFORNIAN
The controversy over the Brattleboro
post Office has demonstrated among other
things the value of an able and reliable To-
cal newspaper. The Phoenix accepted the
Republican doctrine as laid down by party
platforms and party leaders, and advocated
the disappointment Of Postmaster Childs
from the start. 1t took high ground, and
so well fortified it that its position was i'm
pregnable. The last weeks number would
have done credit to the first journalists of
the country. OF all Brattleboro's fine iu-
situations and business enterprises, not one
is more valuable or creditable than its clean
faced, carefully edited, ably conducted Phoe
nix.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

J. Whitaker has moved back on n his
farm.
j Morse has moved into the upper part
of Ambrose Hescock's house.
B. NJ Whitney has bought valuable
timber lot near the north pond Of Mr.
Knight.
Rev Mr.. Schofeld will exchange with
Rev Mr.. Hyde Of Wilmington next Sun
day.
Don't forget the installation next Tues
day, Feb. /.
E. c. Snow and Mrs Henry Bellows are
both very sick with pneumonia.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

The grangers of Nebraska have declared
war on the Union Pacific railroad, and they
intend 10 kill every man, politically, who
refuses 10 demand that the government
foreclose its mortgage and take possession
of the property Attorney General Leese
expects TO represent them in this matter.
The farmers alliance of the state has re-
solved 70 press this demand, and also to
force reduction Of rates on all the roads
IN the state 10 the level reached in Iowa.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

SHEIOns River.

NulENs
u ns1eklah Goodwin, brother of the Misses
uGiPsdS WIN, has been spending few days
MISS Gibbs, who has been sick for many
weeks with la grippe, is now able TO he out.
a., miss Annie Howard spent Sunday in
nra''leooro with Miss Mande Essex.
commissioned and non commissioned off
oers nave recitation in tactics from six 10
seven seven wednesday evening-rather hard
d.. remember the lectures Friday aud Satur-
uAy evenings by Prof Goodyear
A. drum corps Flies, Goolell aud
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
"Thc Patriotic Ladies of BrnttIcboro."

Active rs women are in nearly all re.
forms it has remained for the patriotic la
dies Of Brattleboro, Vt, to come out in
favor Of reform in the civil service. The
Republicans of Brattleboro have just held
a caucus to determine whether they want
ell Democratic hold-over to keep the post
office or IA Republican appointed to the
place. The result was victory for the
appointee of the late administration, but
the victory was due, it is said, to the Brat
tleboro women, who were allowed to vote
in the caucus
The Tribune is wrong In saying that the vic
tory was due to the women. II is true that a
majority Of . Of the votes Of women was given
to MIR Childs, but it is also true that majority
OF 40 Of the votes Of men was given to him
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
THE BRArrLEBoRo posr OFFICE.
Thing- said about the Contest aud it-
Outcome.
llnm..n..l......- ~ -. ul.....-...

From The Boston Journal
The Brattleboro Republicans have set
tied the long pending question Of the choice
Of a postmaster in a manner which does
credit to their magnanimity aud non parti-
sanship. The present Democratic incum-
bent has been a faithful public servant, and
could ask no higher Endorsement than this
vote OF majority Of his political oppo-
uents in favor of his retention
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07
THE RIFLE.
Beware of OintmenIs for CatRrrh that
Contain Mercury,

As mercury viii surely destroy the sense Of smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering IL through the mucous surfaces Such
articles should never be used except on prescrip.
tlun from reputable physicians, as the damage
they VIII do is ten fold to the good You can pos
Ibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure
manufactured by f. j. Cheney & Co, Toledo. o
contains no mercury and is taken internally and
acts upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure IN. SUR
YOU get the genuine. Il Is taken internally, and
made m Toledo, o., by +. J Cheney & Co.
- sold 10y druggists, price - cents per bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Civil service never had better exem
plitication in Vermont than in the election
of Capt Childs, Democrat of Brattleboro,
10y the Republicans of that town to succeed
himself as postmaster. Postmaster Childs
deserved the honor bestowed upon him, for
he has served the patrons of his Office wise
ly and we'll
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Mrs Rufus Stebbins, an oil lady of o.
years lies at the point Of death with Ia
grippe. Wv" ia
The school in district No. 3 began this
week term Of nine weeks, with Artbnr
Wellman of Newfane as teacher
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Rev. f. F. Mitchell rendered his resigna-
ton last Sunday as pastor Of the Pondville
church, TO take effect April |.
The young people connected with the
church have organized Christian Eudeav-
or society with Ii active members.
w w. Tibbetts is at Springfield, Mass.
where he has been for the past two weeks,
attending his aged father in his last
sickness and death. His age was 81 years
and two months.
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a Good Rensou why.



Capt Chlds has made a good postmaster
of Brattleboro, he is a respected and popu-
lar citizen and the majority of the people
and Of the Republican voters seem to have
wanted him to be retained in office. That's
reason enough why he should be reappoint-
ed and he ought to be under the circum.
stances
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

Russell had no marks Literary exercises ~
we're held in the afternoon, consisting o.
readings. recitations, and paper eilteu py
two of the pupils At the close the mem
hers Of the school presented the teacher
,,;,b beautiful plush workbOX.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-02-07

LFrom the Morrlsyille cltizen-

The people there, lin Brattleboro or at
least majority of them, are satisfied with
the present management hence the result
To whom will the Democrats attribute the
honor Of bringing this about Perhaps
they will call it Democratic victory.