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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30


The members Of the ". C. 7 L in at
tendance at the institute at West Wards
boro were Mrs David Eddy. Mrs ] G
Robinson, Mrs j W Moore, Mrs q n
Myman, Mrs. NJ. A Wolcott and Mrs In
cy r Kellogg and several others attended
as visitors
james Ord has sold his Adams Twitchel
farm 70 Oreu +. Torrey
All the buildings of Lewis Savage VIII,
lives III the north part Of the town on tn,
road leading TO Cole pond. we're dsstroyel
by hre last Saturday night about 9 O'Clock
The lire was caused by the exploding of q
lantern while Mr. Savage was milking
Few of the household goods were savsd
The only clothing saved was what Mr. an,
Mrs. Savage had on
Henry Day Of New Jersey is visiting hi,
parents, Mr.. and Mrs 5 S Day.
Scott post, g. a. K and Warren Holto,
camp Sons of Veterans, attended churct
IN a body last Sunday morning.
Wednesday O. n Wardwelrs four bors,
truck team, driven 10y II. +. Willis and
loaded with logs, broke through the middl,
span OF the Ward bridge all going dow
among the the rocks Mr. Willis receive,
some bad bruises, and it is a wonder he a.
capped with so little injury. The horse
were somewhat bruised but no bones brol
en- 1t was fortunate that several me,
were present Mr.. Sherwiu, first select
man, Mr.. Wardwell aud Geo Pierce bs,
Just been at work putting some new plan
on the bridge, and 5. Bradley had lust com
across with load Of logs, so thew we're a
hahd 70 help Mr.. Willis out of the scrape
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

II is reported that a little unpleasant
ness occurred at Raponda hotel last sun
day.
Mr.. Durham Of Brattleboro was IN town
on wednesday in the interest of new sy-
tenn OF lighting, and took the contract for
lighting the Raponda hotel
Albert and Frank Stearns of brooklyn
n. Y, are in town this week.
The revised version of invitations b. the
reunion are being sent out this week The
proposed exercises include d band concert
on the evening of Thursday, July 3. the
formal public exercises on Friday the 4th
with historical addresses. poems. etc. aui
fireworks in the evening, a social reunion
on Saturday, aud church services ON sun
day suited to the occasion.
The banquet committee held meeting
last Saturday evening, and j NJ Bas-rtt
was elected chairman
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

Last Sunday morning there was a large
attendance at the Congregational church
Of the Grand Army veterans and citizens
the occasion being ~ listen b. IA memorial
sermon los Rev Mr. Lee Of Springfield
Mass At the close Of the church service
the Col " II Greenwood post q A K
proceeded to East Putney and decorated
the graves Of their comrades IN the GENE
terry Of that place.
Rev Mr. Scoboria preached IN the I'm
versalist chapel last Sunday afternoon He
will preach next Sunday at the same hour
Riley + Amidon of West Chesterfield
y II has moved into the Walkup house
lately vacated by Mr.. left
Mrs Pantz Of Ohio is on short visit T..
her brother. D. " Wheeler
Dorr Clough has received the appoint
ment as census enumerator for this town
/ and will enter upon the duties Of his office
next Monday
/ Fred L Houghton is about 10 construct
private telephone line connecting the
| Houghton farm IN this town with his office
IN Brattlehoro.
Arthur Pierce had quite d narrow escap,
last Thursday morning. while coming down
village hill on ms bicycle. he came IA con
tact with dog and took a header Aside
from Il sprained wrist he is all right
! Will Sanderson. who has been West foi
ebout seven years Is making his pnrents
short visit
Putney is to have a band. The citizen.
have raised over 800 to purchase uniform
and get an instructor
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

Rev +. +. Mitchell left Wednesday morn
ing for carriage drive 10 Beverly, Mas,
where his family went a week ago. He
leaves many friends here who regret hi.
departure and who wish him success in hi.
future work.
ALVIN l. Morse who has been troubled with Boz.
eyes for some time left Wednesday for Bustor
for an operation Mrs Morse accompanied him
as he had become so blind 1t was not deemed sat.
for him 10 20 alone
A CANA generous sum Of the $40 receive,
at the snciabe Nav 80 was 90 the form OF a checl
from Mr. and Mrs j W Dexter. not the frst ID,
ceivpd from the same source during my pasfDf
ate The entire family have frequently withou
any show or parade. remembered us Gratefully
acknowledging the kind and Christian trpatupn
received from the entire church and community
and praying God 30 speedily send you an0thr
under shepherd. @ man after his own heart ID,
main Yours fraternaly.
Edwin D. MTTfsTfFT
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

The ladies aid society connected with the
Baptist church will have a supper Wednes
day. June There will also be useful ar.
tices for sale Supper will be served from
five to eight o'clock All are cordially in
yIted.
There will be a dance at John Taft on
the evening Of June 3 A gooi time Is an
ticipated
Sunday school concert will be given at
the church next SUNDAY at $50 o. NJ
Last "Wednesday as Mr. Russell's boy
six or seven wears Old. was swinging IN the
hammock he was suddenly attacked by d
COW which was being led hy. and wa
thrown out but not much hurt The COW
then ran for a baby carriage IN which a
three year old child wa, being drawn by
Joseph Moran's girl, upsetting and break
ing the carriage and bruising the child
head
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

wilson and Miss A. c. Mortified serving In
the first, Miss Abbie +. Fish in the second
and Miss Carrie a. Lowe in the third
Frank A. Dewitt is spending some Tim,
at Atlantic City. where he is improving in
health
The post-o fice has a taste this week OF li,e.,
depnrtfnent work IN the registry Of census mu
terial besides writing the year 1871 a suitab,
number Of times. reckoning by hundreds accord
ing 20 the number Of enumeraturs, the word New
fane figured 1890 times by one Of thoaa cod.
roiucidences tor Is it ''event'l u number d.
which the mazes Of mathematical SCIENCE ar.
constantly leading One day four hours steal,
writing aid not suffice h. on out the registry card
and corresponding book entries.
Supervisor Howe Is sending out this week fou
tons of census material, averaging ~ 90 ~ pound
10 each Of the 27O Vermont enumeration
Mrs W r. Bruce and Mrs . q Buriiu wpr,
in attendance Wednesday at the sunday schpu
convention at Cambrdgeport. as delegates
Gilbert Batchelder fisherman ~ year. old
displayed last saturday, fine trout. Uith uoh,.
in length corresponding 10 his years, aud weigh
ing eight ounces
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30
REGRETS FOR THE RAMBLER ,

My Dear ~ Editor. IN common with the
rest uf your readers the writer has mourned TN,
premature cutting of Of your whiom annotator
yclrpt The Rambler " His genial comments ON
men aud things came 10 h. a feature M your val
liable paper which We looked for every week
Can you not introduce 10 Us some other ingenious
friend who keens his eyes and ears open 10 al
equally good purpose
ONE OF THE PEOPLE
This Is not the first time we have heard
regrets expressed at the sudden and mvs
FERROUS disappearance of The Rambler,
and on our own part we have always es
teemed it most unknd and untoward
event " hich removed him from The Phoenix
staff and cast his lot among heather and
/ Philistines, who know not Brattleboro
| This reminds us that the Man in the Moon
| has been whispering TO US of late Of various
| things which have come under his notice
in this hamlet, and on the first fair night
/ we mean to ask him to talk into The Phoenix
/ photograph IN order that the public may
/ have the benefit of his wise and benignant
/ observations
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30
HOME NEWS.
WN"NV"FVI"NNUHI HH"U"E"'
WEEP ESDise THURSDAY EVENING, MAY ~, 1891


Announcement,
Croquet at Clapp & Jones's
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis
Picture frames in variety at A. F. wilder's
laundry building Flat st. Open evenings z TO g.
A new lot Of those $3.50 watches. finest yet
CHAs. A. TRIP & Co., Jewellers
Croquet at Clapp & Joness
Picture framing, latest styles, moderate prices
and In good taste, at Clapp & Jones's
Fine Fans Fine Fans Fine Fans
At RANGER & THoMPsoN's.
FINE FANS FINE FANS FINE FANS
At RANGER & THoMPsoNs
Nickel alarm clocks 90; nothing better made
warranted. CHAs a. TRIP & Co., Jewellers.
Linen ledger bill heads at f. L. Hildreth & Cos
The Phoenix job Ofice New and choice hand
somely printed
a good line Of open and top carriages on hand
at T Hildreth's, Elm street
a fiat Of six rooms second floor, Granite block
Apply to d. S Pratt
To RENT-My house at the corner of High and
Whipple streets, either in one or two tenements
n. II. WHITE
WANTED.-A second girl Inquire at this Office
BY mutual agreement among the BARRIERS al
their shops will be closed at O'Clock every Thurs
day evening, beginning Thursday evening, June II
| Buy Old Berkshire and Old Devonshire for choic,
Office stationery at The PhHnix Job Office. Asl
| for samples of paper and printing.
| One, two aud three burner lamp stoves an,
ovens just arrived at Van Doom & Morriss
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

From the West Randolph Herald and News
1t is little singular that the only rea
son the papers that support Col. Hooker
for Congress can adduce is that the office
should be passed around often, yet not one
of these papers is in favor of changing our
senators. and their terms of office are twice
and three times as long as those of the rep
resentativeS. We admire Col Hooker for
many things, but his habits do not fit him
to represent the sturdy temperance people
of the Second congressional district 1t is
true he is a pronounced prohibitionist, but
people would have more faith in him if it
was generally unerstood that he practiced
prohibition personally The temperance
question will demand the attention of Con
gress during the next two years as never
before, owing to the recent decision of the
/ United States supreme court. We must
have an earnest, consistent man TO repre-
/ sent us.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30
The Time to Help Gen. Csrour.

IRON the barton Monitor
He Gen. Grout is not pushing himself
into the field for denomination but is in by
the wishes of a great majority of his con
stituents. As is well known, Col. Hooker
who has long had an uordinAte itching for
getting into Congress- is rushing around
through the state to get up boom for him
self The General has no time or chance L
help himself, if he has a desire to, and if hi,
friends do not bestir themselves Hooker vii
get up considerable of diversion, There
are not few in the district who are willing
to sacrifice a man and the best interests OF
the district TO give vent TO the piques ant
animosities engendered in post office mat
tiers here and there If Gen Grout is to bt
kept where he can continue TO do honor u
the district and favor 10 his constituents, il
will be well for them to look after his inter
ests at the time OF holding the district eau
cuseS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

Nearly 30 men of the Grand Army came
10 our church last Sunday in observance of
the day The decorations of flags and
flowers were very tastefully arranged
Fifteen from this place attended the sun.
day school convention at Cambridgeport
last Wednesday
Arthur Farnum has caught the bicycle
fever and now owns very fine wheel
MIR and Mrs. Il c. Stoddard returned
tins week to their home in Newport. K
Mr., snd Mrs. c. A. Nuttng went last
"Wednesday To Hamden. Conn t. visit
their daughter, Mrs Il. H. Joslin.
Fred Lawton expects TO move his family
to Bellows Falls this week.
DR. W L. Hoisington and B. F. Sleeper
are IN Burlington for few DAYS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

Prof. Smythe and wife will be absent
from home until about Aug l, but will b,
back few weeks before the fall term OF
school a large number Of students are
expected the next term.
Rev c. H Smith, Hon. Ira X Batchel.
der, DR. 7 OsgoOd Fred Randall. Mrs
Plumb, Mamie Plumb, Minnie Aetcalf. Edith
batchelder, Minnie Townshend and Lotti,
N. Winslow attended the SUNDAY school
convention at Cambridgeport Wednesday
Geo Brooks still remains very sick Mr.
Nancy Winslow Is somewhat improved
James Barber, VINO has been in very feebl,
health all the spring, has gone to live witt
his children III BrattleOoro
Prof. C. N Russell of Wilmington ex
hibited his stereopticon views TO a good
audience in the town hall Thursday even
ing Mr. Russell delivers the memorial AL
dress today Friday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30
COnnI u for Grsut.

We have heard of only one man who Sc
riously contempates trying to work into
CIRCUITS chair and he is so little fitted to FL
it that the idea seems ridiculous Col
Hooker may be good man to talk glitter
ing generalities' to farmers about thing,
that neither he nor they know much about
he may be iovial fellow when the flowing
bowl is passed for aught that we know
but when the talk turns upon sending hin
to Congress we do not think the people OF
the Second district have quite lost theil
senses Gentlemen, you car
count us on the side of Mr. Grout for thi
campaign.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

ing the lie to every claim Of consistency
that 1t ever set up
The main portion Of the Wa chmans ar
ticle of this week is taken up with disser
tation on Col Hookers qualities of 'prac
teal stntesmanship We are told. for in
stance. that once upon a time the qualities
Of craftsmanship consisted in feeding and
clothing the ragged, unpaid continental
army" Does the Waterman mean by this
to rank Col Hooker's qualities of states
manship' with those Of George Washing
ton, John Hancock Patrick Henry, and
Thomas jefferson
The Waterman says that Thaddeus Stew
ems showed these qualities when he found
/ in the war powers Of the government au-
/ thority TO create the greenback.' Does
the Waterman mean by this that it discov
ers in Col Hooker successor to the great
commoner' of Pennsylvania, compeer Of
William Pitt, and brilliant son Of Vermont,
who led the way in the arming Of the I'm
ion troops, urged emancipation upon Lin
coin, aud 10y his sturdy eloquence fired the
zeal of his colleagues in Congress and kept
the fires Of patriotism burning with "a
steady flame throughout the North
LET us send business man and not a
lawyer to Congress, says the Watchman
for "how admirably do Morrill, and Ed
munds serve the state and the nation in tn,
Senate They certainly do, and does the
Waterman find in Colonel Hooker a mai
of such extraordinary native endowment
of such studious habits and careful menta
training. of such calm aud strong self poise
and such prominently clean and well or
dered life as " ould make him in the Hous,
the fitting complement Of Mr. Morrill, in th'
Senate Has the editor of the Watchmal
ever accompanied its ideal practical
statesman on one of his numerous excur
sions to New York and Washington to SCI
how the conduct aud achievements of tn
two compare
These questions are ask ed of the Watch
man in all seriousness, to say nothing o
several others that we should like to in
clude, and "a great many people in the dis
trict are barking with us for the answers
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

5. 5 Perry. the owner Of the Chas
SquIres farm, will hold an auction sale Of
all his hive stock and farming tools next
Tuesday, and will leave town Mr. Camp
bell and family remain in charge of the
place until some time later
james Gilbert was in town briefly befor,
leaving on Monday last for Sioux City, la
where he has some idea Of locating
George Franklin aud Fred Gale attendel
the state Democratic convention held IL
Burlington Thursday, as delegates
Divine service in Christ church on sun
dAV next At 3.3l r. N
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

ne case OF Henry j. Sage VS. Fanny G. How,
9'u wa heard by jury trial 0n Wednesday b-for..
HeslHiss, charging the defendant with br,.aii,,,,
a M siAnshisf house and taking aud carr1s
aHag q Mlhdlass, rope and pulieys which ~,
The defendant conceded tie tresnsss I'M, Sslale
d.la, .ng Wlndlass was her property Which, bs,
oec cgSied husband bought and paid for when M
- X, I, 'ie nuildils and carried ON a meal busi
W. va enildlng % carry On the butcher tra
WA. as nAtnfe which was removable and thst \
II f epilaintu as part Of her husbands esfst..
in,,.H ~ ~ Appeared that the defendant mai m
I'VE inc Windiass 10 remain n IN b, ,iii a.
ill.,, hei husband death 10 wears AZ 49,,
saIi she mad attempted from time tl inn. n,
m ~, Lau exercised no other act of oy-nersti,
in' verdict was for Sage 10 receive slsan% ,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

The church was well filled last SUNDAY tu
listen 10 the memorial sermon by Rev. A
". Goodnow. The pulpit was decorated
with profusion of cut flowers and ported
plants, making handsome display Charles
z. Clark post, No. 1903, q A r. Woman
Relief corps, No -, and delegation from
Camp Butterheld. = of Y Of jackson
vile, were present The text WAS from
Joshua ", c.. A fine sermon was preached
and received the attention that il deserved
We are happy To state that Halifax viii
soon feel the impetus of new blood in her
veins. The mill privileges on North river
near Israel aud Warner Stoves, known a.
the old Mason dam, has already, or will
soon, pass into the control Of A 2. Dudley
of Coieraine, Mass, with some Of the adj
joining property. Mr. Dudley proposes /,
build mill for the manufacture Of grail
and lumber 1t is the best mill site on
North river, aud as Mr. Dudley Is a keen.
live business man, the horizon begins t,
tighten up little.
The old soldiers say that the memoria
sermon 10y Rev. A W. G0odnoW was tn,
the best they ever listened h.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

We hear from Wilmington that the
Swedish immigrants located there are Gre
ating a very favorable impression They
have gone about their springs work in a
diligent and handy way, are getting in
their crops like other farmers, and are
cheerful and contented They take kindly
to American ways and are ready and
anxious to learn. Their inability to speak
English causes some amusing episodes, but
when they once understand what is wanted
of them they do their work as if to the
manner born Some of the young women
of the colony are employed by families
in the village where they give good salts
faction. Favorable reports come also from
/ the Weston colony
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30
Wen CAe.,rrarId. n. IL.

H. II Snow went to Middletowu Conn.
last week, u work in an insane hospital
Ten members of Spolford grange attend
Ell the Pomona meeting at Hinsdale last
week Wednesday.
Memorial services will he held at Factor,
Village next Sunday at the usual hour. and
Ia this village one week later. All who rau
are requested TO contribute flowers
Inc next meeting Of Spofford grange
"nl be held on Saturday evening, May ID
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30
West Toyvnshead.

Henry Allen and family are here from
Worcester, Mass, report says to remain
permanently.
been visiting at n " Woods
j. + Brown, who has been very much
out of health from grippe and its conse
quences, has been unable to do the work
required on his farm, and his friends and
nelghbors have been helping him this week
when the weather would permit
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

There Is more catarrh IN this section Of tn.
country than all other diseases put together snd
uttli nc iasl lew YEAR was supposed TO be incur
able For a great many years doctors prnno,,,',..i
II local disease and prescribed local remedies
anu hy constantly failing 10 cure with local tr.st
lnel, II ol9hheed q lncuraOle Science has proy+r
iutr requires constitutional treatment Hair.
Natarfn Cure, manufactured hy r. } Qbsn,s,, +
% loledo, o.; Is the only constitutional talrs "a
Tue uarkei IL Is taken internally in dost-s fr1,,
Yen drops 10 teaspoOnful Ii acts dir,.ctl1 M,
ane niuod ahd mucous surfaces of the system
lucy onef ONE hundred dollars Tor any case 4
Address r. j CHENEY a ~ ~ T,Nt liiioiiials
Sold by druggists. 70 cents '''''"' w.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

Rev L. ;. Morse and wife left town Mon
day morning to visit III Massachusetts
Mrs. Hubbard aud her family went at the
same time, and after visiting IN Lee aud
Worcester, are going u housekeeping il
Norwood, Mass where Mr. Hubbard Is at
work
Rev. K Morgan was III town on church
matters on Monday and Tuesday
Moses Smiths daughter Anna. and her
husband and child of Hinsdale, y. II
were IN town over sunday
VIM Clark has improved the appearance
OF his place by removing the front vard
fence and grading up.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

A comparison Of the above abstract with
the figures Of last year shows that the gain
III personal estate has been S4s. 36S, and IN
rea estate new buildings aud improve
ments So 500 The polls are ~ less IL
number than last year because following
the recommendation of the listers and
selectmeu. no polls were assessed, a in
previous years, on which it was evident
that the tax would have to be ahatei The
sum of $500 which these ~ polls would
represent accounts for the difference be
tween the net gain of $50 l2s reported by
the listers aud the tota amount of the two
items Of increase on personal and real es
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

With regard to the Objectionable census
questions elsewhere mentioned, Superiu
tendent of the Census Porter has issued an
order to census supervisors telling them
that in cases where people refuse to answer
these questions entry is simply to be made
in the proper column, refused to answer. "
part of the supervisor or enumerator, and
all legal proceedings will be instituted by
the Washington office through the depart
meut Of Justice
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

Mrs W II. Bigelow is at Mt. Tom, Mass Mass,
for a short stay on her way from New
YORK. and is expected here next week Tor
the summer.
Miss Sarah Wnslow, who has been At
home for the past three months on account
of illness caused by the grip. left Wednes
dav for visit 10 Boston and vicinity
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

The Senate dropped the consideration of
the silver bill on Tuesday to take up the
bill to meet the situation caused by the su-
preme courts Original package" decision.
The bill under consideration provides that
liquors carried into any state shall be sub
iect to state regulation as soon they reach
their destination. The butter men, dress
ed meat men and others are anxious to hav,
provisions incorporated to cover their case.
under the decisinn
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

The Windham and Bennington county
association of Universalists will hold their
annual session IN TIN, church the second
week IN June
a q Weeks aud family from Boston
Mass, arrived ia town " Wednesday
Mrs Rhoda J.. Harris from Rock vile
Conn, is visiting friends and schoolmatei
IN town These pleasant days remind city
people Of their country cousins
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

Mrs / /. Clarke returned from Meri-
den Conn Wednesday
Harry Farnsworth has opened barber (,
shop over " : Eatons store
There Was a large congregation at the
union memorial service SUNDAY Rev J A
Leach preaching the sermon
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

C.. =. Whitney has turned to pasture l3!
cows this spring.
q NJ Whitney is building new horse
barn
W T. King is the census enumeration iu
this town.
Mrs Morey Of Providence, r L. is stop
ping with Mrs Moore.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-05-30

Thieves have made several raids on her
roosts recently with good results. The
fowls were evidently carried off in bags
II this work goes on much longer the guilty
nersnn. will be hrnught u instIct