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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-22

4 reasonable proposition has been presented to
Congress on the subject of spccaldellNcry let
tiers. TO secure special delivery for a letter at
present il is necessary. i'll addition to the usual
postage. to attach a special stamp. costing ten
cents The SUGGESTION has been made that the
same result may be secured by putting on the
extra ten cents in ordinary stamps. at the same
time marking the letter conspicuously as one for
immediate delivery. There can be no objection
e. this. and IL would prove convenient In many
cases when the special stamps are not at hand.
OF course the sender would have TO run the
risk that his conspicuous mark might be over
looked. but the risk would he slight The
spcciuldcNcry system is public convenience
and is growing IN favor. lis usefulness can be
increased hy the simple plan here explained,
which cannot De objected to effectively.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-22

The Worlds Fair bill was passed by the
Senate yesterday. To all appearances the
future of Chicago is secure. 1t is to be hoped
tina, that booming and bounding city has a
"realizing sense of the responsibility which
is now hers. The eyes Of the country and to
a considerable extent those Of the world, are
upon her. New-Yorl1 congratulates Chicago
in her hour of triumph and trusts that she will
acauit herself in 1898 with credit TO the West,
in which she is so large a factor, and to the
United States at large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-22

For the nine months ending on April the
d,.crtions from the army numbered l,o'S-a 'e-
crease of over Ii per cent compared with the
corresponding months of the previous hs'"l year
Secretary Proctor has given special attention 10
this subject He secured opinions and recon-
mcndations from the various commanders OF de-
partmcnts last fall. and in his first annual re-
mort embodied SUGGESTIONS regarding legislation
70 make dcscrtions less easy and more certain of
punishment. The House has taken action III
the line Of his recommendations, and the bills
are now before the Senate Dcsertion has been
an evil of large and growing proportions, and
stringent measures for checking it are demanded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-22

The original Blainc-hatcr from way back Is
dcmorali1cd when he contempates the adjourn
ment Of the Pan-Amcrican Congress. which has
proposed a practical scheme Of arbitration as a
substitute for war. There's nothing IN IT.. he
ea,ps There WAS grand chance 10 introduce
free trade on this continent he continues
plainiiyelv. hat nothing was done. There
were q good many resolutions adopted at the
Conference. and that bad man Blaine tried to
make a spurgc; but there WAS nothing III it
nothing" Unhappy Biaine-hater.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-22

The burglar who was caught at his work by
faithful dog. and soon afterward by the police
tries to explain his msadvcnture by saying that
the dog was an old friend Of his. but failed 10
recognize him at the critical moment. We
are convinced that this is grossly unjust 10 'he
dor That intelligent quadrupcd undoubtedly
recognized him as rascal the first time it saw
him. and was right glad of chance to take
him into custody.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-22

While Postmaster-General Wonamakcr has
pointed ont that the application OF the principle
Of eight hours a day to postoilice clerks would
cause the waste of Il good deal Of money if each
man was TO have eight consecutive hours of labor
each day. and no more there is a large element
Of Justice in the claim of the clerks that they
should be paid for all the extra time that 'hey
work. This is an essential part Of the pending
bill. and it is easy to see that no accumulation
nj mail matter would occur If such an arrange
mont were in force Postmaster Van Cott and
Assistant Postmaster Gaylor both favor the eight
hour plan. and as Mr. Gayor has had thirty-hve
wears experience in postoilicc matters. he IS IN
i position TO speak with authority. LN-PoSt-
mnster-Gcneras James and lIatton add the weight
Of their names and influence to the cause OF the
ovcrworked clerks who deserve 10 be treated
fairly. if not literally. by the people whom they
serve SO directly and constantly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-22

We learn from Trustworthy sources that a
meeting of certain well-known Tammany lead
ers was held in this city on Sunday last to de-
wise plan for defeating the Fassctt Rapid
Transit bill, the passage of which is now prac-
tically assured. Various propositions were dis
cussed. but the one agreed upon involves the
use of Tammanys favorte and most popular
argumcnt-money. largo amount of this
was ordered to be sent to Albany yesterday for
the purpose of influencing weak members Of
the Legislature to vote against the bill. But
can such means be used successfully? Is it
possible for Tammany to find a sufficient num-
Der of men who, in tie face Of the overwhelm-
ing public demand for what this bill proposes
to give. are willing to sell themselves and ac-
complish its defeat? We cannot believe it.
No other reason however, can be given for
its failure to become a law, if it does fail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-04-22

time TO work and less to speechmaking The
new rules, which aroused such a storm OF OPP
position. arc giving entire satisfaction. and we
have yet to hear of single instance of the
exercise of arbitrary power'' by the Speaker,
the prospect of which was regarded as such a
bugbear by Mr.. Carlisle and other Democrats.
If the record so far made is maintained by the
Republicans, they can 60 before the country
next fall with ample reasons for asking con-
tinuance of their lease of power
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19

Harry, the l2-year-old son of E. Z. Pat
terson, while coasting ON the sidewalk on
High street last Saturday evening, ran into
the fence and broke his leg in two places
below the knee. 1t is hoped that the authori-
ties will put stop to the coasting on the
streets, as it is not only dangerous for the
boys and girls so engaged, but for all who
may be passing, either on foot or in sleighs.
The Stowell Manufacturing company have
discharged large number of their hands,
having filed most of their orders for the
present.
In last weeks issue of The Phoenix is a
brief mention of the celebration of the SOth
birthday Of Mrs. Emery Mason by her
children and grandchildren. In addition
we will enumerate the children present
They were Mrs. II. Atherton, Mr. and Mrs.
F. A. Whitney, Mrs. Coolidge and Miss Ada
Mason. These grandchildren were pres
ent Mr.. and Mrs. John Hackley, Edward
Atherton and Miss Agnes Coolidge Only
few days before Mr. Mason passed his
Seth birthday.
Mr.. Wilkins has received the appoint
ment as deputy sheriff.
Mrs Ranney of Springfield, Mass, is Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. w. II. Dickinson.
The annual meeting of the +. q A. NJ.
for the election of officers, will be held at
Masonic hall next Wednesday afternoon,
with installation in THE evening. Past
Grand Master Hall is expected to be pres
ent. Supper will he served in the lower
hall.
Oliver Blood is reported quite i'll.
f. E Knight and wife have taken trip
to Boston.
Ada Gale is spending a few weeks in Mas
sachusetts
A law suit at the hotel last Saturday, II.
P. Farr rs. VIM. Bsrrahy. The case was
decided in favor of the defendant.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19

F. B. Locke & Co. have shipped so much
mapl syrup in the past few years. Mr..
Loo Ike says that in all his dealings with MIR
Perham he always found him straightfor-
ward, man of honor worthy of confidence.
When he first started the maple syrup trade
he said that his war cry" was going to be
good goods and honest weight and good
measure. This he always strictly adhered
to, and was thus enabled to build up a trade
OF several thousand dollars per annum.
During the past ten years Messrs Locke &
Co have shipped him nearly $50, OO0 worth
OF maple syrup. They inform us that they
will continue the maple syrup business.
Mrs. /. r. Warner and son returned from
Middletown, Conn, on Monday
The dwelling house of the late l.. c. Hub
bard has been sold, but to whom the public
has not been informed
Icemen are busy filling their ice-houses.
Rev. l. d. Burwell preached at the Bap-
list church last Sunday.
There will be Christmas tree and enter
tainment at the Baptist church Thursday
evening, Dec. %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
WARDsBORO.

Monday evening, Dec 8, some - of the
friends and relatives of VIM. Clark and wife
assembled at their home to celebrate their
ailver wedding. Their six children were
all at home. aud Chas. Clark and wife Of
Jamaica were over. and letters aud presents
were received from absent relatives ami
friends. A very pleasant time was enjoy
ed, and presents and silver we're left behind
as reminders of the happy event.
The city school closes during the Christ
mas holidays.
A. j, Martins shop caught fire around
the stove pipe one day last week, and his
opportune arrival and prompt act on saved
a very serious loss to the business property
of the village.
Rev. +. S. Morse has moved his goods to
Brattleboro where he recently bought a
house. We are very sorry to lose him from
the church and the community.
There is a singing school in successful
operation under the leadership of j. P, Reel
two evenings each week.
Christmas festivities will be held at the
Methodist church Christmas eve. The
ladies' aid society will give an oyster sup
per in the vestry the same evening
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs Mary White has returned home
from her visit in Grafton.
Our fishermen are having some rare
sport at Lowell lake angling for pickerel
Some very fine ones have been caught re
Gently
We congratulate the Sons of Veterans
on their success with the Virginia Vet
cram
Quite a number have harvested their ice
during the past week.
Misses May Chase and Anna Smith are
expected home to-day, Friday, from the
Vermont academy to remain during their
vacation.
Miss Sadie Rogers of Troy, n. Y. is Wis
iting at A. +. Cudworth's, and will remain
until after the holidays.
Uncle" Ira Whitman, an esteemed cUi-
zen 80 years of age, had paralytic shock
last Friday, from which he died Wednesday
forenoon Funeral services will be held at
the Baptist church Saturday, at II A. NJ,
Rev. o. p Fuller officiating.
E. NJ Perry and S. f. Ripley are in
town this week. Mr.. Ripley's men have
finished cutting the spruce on the Davis lot
and are drawing it 10 the Montague mill in
this place The new bridge is completed
and business is lively. More teams are ex-
pected in a few days from Turner's Falls.
The shedding on the roads is good, and the
present fall of snow will make it good in
the woods
Mr.. Asa Hall is having quite serious
time with one hand, caused by the bite of a
hog he was trying to butcher,
Mr.. Ransom Burbee is about to connect
barber shop with his other business.
Mr.. A. o. Kingsbury has moved into the
Nathan Buxton house, and has rented the
''old shebang" for shoe making.
The Methodist church and society will
observe Christmas in a very unique style
on Christmas eve. A Christmas chimney
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19

Elder P. g. Lord of Sharon will preach
in the chapel next Sunday at 1920 A. NJ.
and 1880 p. NJ.
The laughable farce or operetta, THE
seven old ladies of Lavendertown, a." will be-
given this, Friday, evening at Withheld :
hall by the young people of this place, the
entertainment to close with social dance
On Monday the horses of f. w. Stoddard
became frightened by the smell of blood at
the house of q. F. Gould, where some hogs
were being slaughtered, and ran, overturn-
ing Mr.. Stoddards load of tinware glass,
medicines. etc, and were finally stopped
near the house of John Fairman. No seri-
GUS damage was done.
Mrs j. o. Frost was suddenly taken
worse on Tuesday night, but is now more
comfortable.
Mrs. John DoIohue of South Vernon is
i'll with pneumonia.
Our several school committee will en-
deavor to comply with the requirements of
the new law, and have the necessary 2t
weeks school before April LIST in order -
secure their portion of the public funds
But what about those districts where the
fall schools began so late that it is impossi-
BILE to do this
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
STRATTON.

The fair held by the ladies aid society on
December 10th was well attended and
passed off pleasantly. The proceeds were
$50.
The decision at the lyceum on December
llth, was for the affirmative, or that in
temperance has caused more evil than war.
The next session takes place in the school,
house in district No. ), Dec IS. Question,
Resolved that the introduction of machin-
cry has been a damage to the laboring
class"
Chas Shepardsou cut his foot quite Sc
verely last week Wednesday and Frank
Hackett met with a similar accident two
days later while helping b. l., Perry cut
logs on the meeting house lot.
J. D. Styles and wife have Just returned
from a trip TO Athens, where they have
been with Mrs Ball, who has gone to Cor
nish, n. H., to spend the winter with her
son, Wells Jones.
j. B. Temple and wife are stopping at
7. CIRCUITS for the present.
School began Monday in the Pike district
for the winter term, with Miss VERNE Skin
ner as teacher.
A bee is proposed for Saturday 10 cut
and haul wood for the pastor
j. L. Styles and son Willie are drawing
out 1000 logs for w. r. Lyman, who is
drawing them home.
Lyman May has finished piling over 5000
logs for Grout Brothers
b. L. Perry expects to load a car with
lumber at Jamaica depot this week.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19

will take the place of the usual tree. and
promises a rare treat to both old and
young.
Julian johnson has large class in sing
ing in this village. All who know Mr.
johnson, and have attended his schools.
know him to be an excellent teacher, and
one who spares no pains to make his school
IA success
\ Rutland Herald item SAYS of the sea
sons lumber business d. d. Wait & Son
have their new mill nearly completed, and
the machinery is being added. It will be
one Of the best all around mills in the
vicinity. The Livermore Bros. have their
mill in running order and are doing a rush
ing business in the manufacture of chair
stock. Other mills throughout town are
running ON full time to clear up all the old
stock before the new is gotten in The
Griffith mills in Landgrove just now are
the scenes of busy industry. The lumber
business is receiving a great impetus here
Rbouts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
JACKSONVILLE.

Rev c. f. Cahee of Readsboro preached
an interesting sermon at the Methodist
church last Sunday morning
There will be a quarterly meeting at the
Methodist church Dec. 2S. Services will
begin at 10 A. NJ.
Rev H. Eastman has gone to Connect
cut to make his daughter an extended visit.
W. A. Brown is expected home this week
with new goods.
The North River creamery made, in the
week ending Dec. -, ll22 lbs of butter
II. A, Hastings and sister. Mrs Adams,
recently visited friends in Windham
Christmas exercises will he held at the
Methodist church Christmas eve. All
presents must be at the church by o'clock
if they are to be hung on the trees Elk
ercises will begin at 100
The mercury dropped to - below zero
last Friday night
A fine display of holiday goods is made
at Shephardson's.
The friends and neighhors of O. R.
Chase, to the number of POI, gave them
house warming last week A good time is
reported.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
TOWNsHEND.

The members of the Baptist church and
society will meet at the town hall New
Years eve for a social time. and a free
supper will be served from 6 to 8 O'Clock
The concert given in the seminary hall
last Friday evening was of unusual merit
The program was of varied nature Miss
Clara Nj. Coe of Meriden Ct, read a mum
Der of selected pieces. all of which were
well rendered. She is undoubtedly pub
lie reader of wonderful attractiveness and
power. A crowded house will await her if
she ever comes here again. She was as
sisted by Miss Carrie Grimley of New Brit
ain, Ct, who sang several highly appreciat-
ed solos, and Miss Orianna Smyth of North
wood, n. H., whose piano playing furnish
ed rare treat to lovers of music.
So far in December the month has been
unusually cold The seighing never was
better nor better improved by the farming
community.
There is now fine display of Christmas
goods in the stores and no one need 90 far
from home to get their Christmas presents.
The Baptist church will have exercises
Christmas eve, after which they will dis
play Christmas house from which they
will give presents. The Congregational
Sunday school will have a supper in the
town hall Christmas day, which will be fol
lowed by exercises in the evening and then
a distribution Of presents from a tree or
something fully as pleasant.
The annual meeting of the Corgrega-
tional church and society was held Monday
evening. There was a good attendance.
The committee for the past year and the
treasurer gave their usual reports. After
vote of thanks to the officers for their in
terest and faithful discharge of their re
spective duties, they were reelected for an
other year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19

Mrs. King d. Charter died last Tuesday
very suddenly with pneumonia Mrs. Geo
o. Shelly of Keene, y. H., and Mrs. ". f.
Smith of Bridgeport Conn, daughters OF
Mrs. Charter, arrived in season to be with
her but few days before her death Her
age was "a wears.
Ice is going into ice houses on a rush
Mrs. Alvin Morse is on the sick list
Our school began last Monday, with Miss
Nellie Thurber of West Brattleboro as
teacher.
Donation occurs next Tuesday evening at
the vestry general invitation is extended.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
NEWFANE.

The Windham county savings bank has
declared a semi-annual dividend of 81 per
cent for Jan. l.
The Christmas sociable will be held in
Union hall next Wednesday evening. 1t is
hoped that the trees will be loaded with
fruit for everybody. All are invited to be
present
Mrs. Rhoda jackson, over 50 years of
age. dislocated her shoulder by falling on
Sunday last
Mrs. Nelson Rice is recovering from an
attack of erysipelas
Two horses belonging to George Under
wood have sickened and died within short
time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
Academy Notes. =

The lecture on America. delivered by Rev
II. B. Whitaker Monday evening, was thought
by many to be the best of the term.
The final examinations began Tuesday after
noon and ended Thursday afternoon Of this week
The reading of the senior essays has been post
poned until the second week Of next term
Miss Hogs met with a slight accident Mon.
day while driving. She was thrown out of thu.
sleigh and the horse pursued his onward way at
his own sweet will. Miss Hogs was not seriously
hurt
The Christmas vacation Of two weeks begins
Friday, Dec 49,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19

The village schools began Dec l6, with
the old board of teachers except in the
Grammar department, which is taught By
Miss Cora f. Hull of Winooski
Mr.. Gould of Providence spent Sunday
with his SON. who is at the academy
j. ], Hill slipped on the ice Tuesday, seri
ously injuring his back Much anxiety is
felt concerning his recovery.
j, P, NJ. Perham, who died in San Fran
cisco, Cal, Nov 1S, was the man to whom
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
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Honey Dishes.
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Match Boxes,
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Sardine Boxes,
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Jewel Boxes,
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Carving Sets,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
WEST WARDsBoRo.

1t is decided TO have the Christmas en-
tertainment Thursday evening, the 25th.
The w. c. 7, U. are invited TO meet
with Mrs. c. j. Leonard the last day Of the
year,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
DULUTH, MIMI,

C,ITUATED at the head Of deep water nayiga-
- lion on the great lakes, has a wonderful flu
mre before il. Is now growing faster than any
other CITY in the west Resources unsurpassed.
Receives millions of bushels of grain, cuts millions
If feet Of lumber mines thousands Of tons OF ore.
Sure to become the greatest manufacturing city
estate will make a fortune, Write to WIGHT
MAN & BRITTS, l03 Palladio Building.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-12-19
ALL THE LOCAL NEWS.
WEST HALIFAX.
Enjoyable Grand Army Campfire

Enjoyable Grand Army Camp Fire.
The Grand Army campfire the 18th was
a very pleasant and interesting occasion.
Judging from the past, that Odd Fellows
hall would not be large enough, the boys
very wisely secured the Universalist church
The house was called 10 order by Comrade
II. b. Brown, officer of the day The ex.
ercises began by singing The battle cry
Of freedom with Miss Nellie j. Scott as
organist, and Comrade f. II. Niles as mu-
steal director. The chairman then an
nounced as a sentiment THE Grand Army
Of the Republic, in time of war, marching
TO the call of our country in time of peace
may we ever remember that fealty 10 coun-
try is the first duty Of citizenship" which
was responded to by Comrade A. A. Smith
of Coleraine, senior vice-commander of the
department. of Massachusetts, who. although
restricted as TO time, used the little at his
disposal very acceptably, aud gave US a
very favorable impression of the prosperous
commander of the q. A. r. of Massachu.
sets The star spangled banner. the
best flag the sun ever shone upon; may it
ever in the future, as in the past, shield and
protect the oppressed Of all nations. " was
responded to by Comrade c. NJ. Russell of
Wilmington, who is no stranger to Halifax
audiences, and received his usual welcome.
Marching through Georgia" was then
sung, and we discovered that Comrade
Smith could sing As well as talk THE
Woman's Relief corps, loyal and patriotic
in the days Of war, the members Of this
noble organization are ever ready to aid
and assist the Grand Army OF the Republic
in the days Of peace, was responded 10 by
Comrade Milton Powers. THE boys in
blue, ever ready to face the music, whether
on the field Of battle or in the pursuits of
civil life, 10y Comrade and Past-commands
err j. NJ. Bassett of Wilmington. The au-
dience then sang, Tramp, tramp, the
boys are marching" after which Mrs G.
NJ. Russell gave us her famous recitation
of the 'Bobolink's song As she remarked
almost every one has heard it,, vet it is
Just as much a mystery now as ever, how
the human voice can encompass the difficult
parts of the birds song. The Green
Mountain state, her soldiers were the
bravest, her women ever loyal and true
her statesmen are among the wisest. Should
the spirit of constitutional liberty ever be
driven from the shores of America, her last
footsteps will linger among the hills of the
Green Mountain state, was responded to
by G. NJ. Russell Comrade Smith made a
few general remarks mingled with sew
eral good humored anecdotes. After sing
ing America" the campfire was extin-
guished, and all adjourned to Village hall,
where lunch was served, thus closing a very
pleasant evening.