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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
THE PHOENIX SUPPLEMENT =

attitude of man toward Christ, and the Sc
cret of right relations between them. Full
of light and uplifting, of inspiration and
Christian love, the address was an impress
sive and valuable one to every attentive
listener At its close another solemn ordi-
nation service of some length was per
formed. when the bishop, assisted by several
elders, ordained to full elders orders a class
of eight. Another anniversary service
was on the program for the evening, this
being the Womans Foreign Mission society.
\ praise service preceded it, and after fur
Their opening exercises, the president of the
society, Mrs. Bailey of St. Johnsbury, pre-
scented Bishop Andrews to speak from his
own personal observation of what the soci-
etv was doing H. other lands The bishop
spoke interestingly of trip through Jap
an, India. Corea and China where excel
lent work is now being done for the wom-
en- of those countries, who could only be
reached and helped by those of their own
sex. and told of the faithful workers there
found He was followed by Mrs. Ninde of
Minneapolis. introduced as Our little bish-
OPP Keen, witty, an able speaker and de
voted to the cause to which she has given
a son and a daughter, Mrs. Ninde had no
difficulty in interesting her audience, to
whom she spoke mainly of the demands OF
chief needs being for greater enthusiasm,
wider information on the subject and deep
err conservation.
At Monday mornings session the reports
Of different committees and of the treasur-
er and statistical secretary were submitted
to the conference and accepted. The pre-
siding elders made their announcement of
committees nominated and they were con
t.ra. { \
Smith to preach the conference sermon at
the next yearly session, which will be held
at Mortified. and Rev. j. c. Switzer was
chosen for the annual missionary sermon.
The trustees Of the Vermont Conference
seminary at Montpelier are Revs A. l..
Cooper, A. b. Truax and g. [, Curl.
A gift of $1,000 was announced, the income
Of which will be devoted to the widows and
orphans Of ministers in this conference.
I'm the afternoon memorials of the four
ministers who have died during the year
Revs a. T. Bullard, Harvey Hitchcock, P.
T.. Ray and ". b. Howard, were read A
vote of thanks to all who by their courte
Sv aud kindness had contributed to the
pleasure of the conference was carried
and after the reading Of the appointments
adjournment was taken
The Methodist people have been espec-
pecially favored in that tickle April should
consent tn wear smile all through the sit
ting Of conference, and no effort was
spared to make 1t "a notable one IN other re
spects. As ON every occasion when there
is "A call for it. Brattlehoru's hospitality has
responded at this time without stint, aud
Rev Mr. SmithrrS proved himself mas
ter hand mt dispensing it. The attendance
was unusually large, hut the spirit of en-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

Geo. c. Fisk has decided 20 rebuild the burnt
block, recently bought, and the contract for the
work has been given to j. H. Henry. The dimen
siOns of the building will be 10X2S
Martin fnrnnDrl, N IIin.lnI.. hun -.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25
THE MILLER HOUSE.

The writer of the Brattleboro letter in the
Springfield Sunday Republican says: famous
landmark of this town Is now being lAken down
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

II Is becoming quite dry in town in con
sequence OF the long continued absence of
rain ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

those houses. Originally
ok ran up through the rail
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

prosperity Of the French colonies is another i'm
portant and favorable factor
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

MS HIsI WUTk DeIng ON Jhe thompson mousse
on Elliot street now owned by S. L. Sibley.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

with reference to the dismissal Of the pas
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-04-25

taught bv Miss Addie Potter of Halifax.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12

But these lOvercides have occurred 90 frequently Of late that it Is gradually dawning upon the intelligence of the country that something ought to bs done to protect the girls from the murderous attacks of emotional lovers. The best way to do it is to hang a few of these fellows of ardent though un- disciplined temperament In tho meantime. however, young women ex. pecting proposal from an undesirable party should arm themselves for the occasion, not knowing what may happen, and it would probably be well not to be caught without a trusty re- volver for some little time after--until the wrath of the rejected one has had time to cool, cy he has got another girl.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
c.ll,nr Custom. ot sm.l, rown..

If you are u new comcr in your
 place of residence, your part is as nat
 ural as 1t is simple, merely to s.stand
 and wait" as It is the privilege Of the
 older inhabitants to indicate desire for your acquaintance. This rule Is
 not hard to accede to in the cordial
 life of smaller places where the nearer
 neighbors arc sure to call, and through them you will meet others. If. how
 ever. our lines arc fallen in great
 city and we have few introductions to
 pave the way, we may be obliged to
 wait long time; for here people have
 all they can do to keep up with the
 social demands made upon them. and the pleasant ways of smaller towns cannot be followed.
 Usually, in the case of any but new
 conner to the town or neighborhood, the younger will wait for the older
 lady to call upon her, if there he much difference in age, but the elder may take the advantage of her position and
 desire the other to do so. and this with so much tact as to convey even great or compliment than her call would do Where two ladies of the same place
 meet for the first time. both having re- sided there for long period, either may request the other to visit her. or may continue the acquaintance by call ing. unless there is between the two some marked difference of social stand ing. when she who holds the higher
 position will make the first call. That such difference exists often, even in
 our democratic country, we must ad- nit. These visits must be returned. if possible. within the week, and the for mality of the first must govern that of tho return call; for 1t is necessary 10 remember that until some degree of friendship is established the person who made the first advances has the privilege of continuing or dropping the acquaintance.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
Husband. and Wives.

Very good husbands make gross mistake in behaving as If the money deposited with their wives for family expenses were gift to them iudivid- ually This is masculine blunder that poisons the happiness of more women than l like to think of, or than men would believe.
 A woman may not be the best judge of what her husband ought to appro- priate from his gains or fortune for the support of his family. But he stands convicted of grave error of judgment if he has chosen from the whole world as the keeper of his honor and happi- ness woman whom he cannot trust to touch his purse-strings.
 Good husbands cannot be spoiled by petting, Bad ones will not be made worse by the process. They may be made better. One and all, they like 1t. Not only fondling and love words. but to have their home-eomings at evening to be accounted events; they enjoy pretty surprises and favorite dishes, the flower laid by the plate. the becoming gown or ribbon put on to please their eyes. It is the little by little" that makes up the veal of woe of life.
 Let the husband impress upon his wife's mind that a certain sum Is hers absolutely. Not ii present from him, but her honest earnings. and thas he would not be honest were he to with hold 1t. Do not dear sir. ask her ''if that will dopn any more than you would address the question to another worswoman. With what cordial de- testatiou wives regard that brief query h@ch drops. like a sentence of the creed from husbandly lips. leave your spouse to tell you. Also. if she ever heard of woman who answered anything but ''yes.'
 Many a man has been driven to en- certain his friends at hotels and club rooms because he dared not take them homo without permission from the presiding officer of the household. If, wh,ln he ventures to do this, you re- ceive his friend as your own and seat him to a family dinner plain but nicely served; if your attire Is that of q true lady who has not lost her desire to look her best in her husbands eyes, you have added to the links of steel that knit his heart to yours. increased his aiYectionate admiration for the best little woman in the world -- christian af H0rk.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
Only Her Sixth.

"My man is too busy 10 come him self, so please give me marriage ccr- tiicate, said tas related by Phila. delphia pape.) a chipper dame of not more than thirtv-two years--as mer guess ages as she stepped into the marriage license clerks office one day last week.
 "Certainly,' said the polite clerk. He reached for pile of papers, and, looking at the calendar, remarked Ninth.
 "No.zenly the sixth,' put in the fe. male.
 linen I'm wrong replied tht clerk.
 lies. you are: I've only had five. and this is the sixth, said tho woman to the clerks surprise
 'Oh, meant the day of the month. '' lughingly replied the clerk.
 "This one is darling and I'll try and raise him" said the woman. ''Hes n clerk in n dry-goods store, and he never sits down for fear hell crease his pantaloons and make then bag at the knees, But I'll give him |; lesson. I'm in awful hard luck with men. Soon as l get them fixed los, them. No. l was such nice mnn He died with consumption. When h, died he had seven yards 0 porous plaster wrapped around him. No. , was very nice man He worked iu Duponi's powder faeto ry. Just my luck. When hs was blown up lherc WIS not enough le of him to make hai, loctet. No. 2 was also nice man He followed the sea. and they tell III, whale swallowed him up. No. was Il nice man, too He was hool agent. Oh. he cou d talk SO sweet He bought divorce out in Illin lis ant sent it to mo, No. , was d nice man. l worshipped that fellow. He got to be | poll ieian and stayed out late a the eaucusses. He said he was trying to get a contract to clean the streets and dear kgowr they need 1t. don they9 Well, he d ed Of enlargement of the head. Now, hurry oil with thaf paper. No is q very ni'e fellow but he might change his mind. Y
 She took tho paper and hurried ur Co the store, and when No. 6 came ou, he marched oil to his doom.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12

pale checks" answered Dick fondly. ssPoor littlo Irsnc, you have had much to bearl But you took instant re- venge on those who made you suffer by giving them this week of agonizcd suspense to live through. Your mother and I have been like crazy folk; and Mir. Gerard has been so cruelty anxious about you that I am sure by this time he has half forgot ten he ever had q wife"
 laughed, weakly but happily. It was inexpressibly sweet to be so loved and petted after that long agony of doubt Through all the after days, do not think that my faith In Dick ever wavered for moment again.
 By-and-by uncle Archie came, with his kind grave face and anxious eyes, and I knew that what Dick had said was true; his great fear that he had killed me had almost put tho other trouble out of his mind. 1 think his brief experience of married life al- ready began to seem to him nothing more than the haunting memory of an ugly dream.
 I've shall all forget 1t in time" " mother declared comfortably. .--"even tho Ludlcigh gossips will, by and bye. Oh, yes. you may shake your head, Irone and admit they arc tena- cious set of people---but they will let evon this subject drop--say in year or two. After all, they know so little; and now that they cannot possibly pretend, as they did a. first. that she had elopcd with Dick, and they proba- bly think in their hearts, though they would die rather than spoil good story by admitting it, that nothing worse ;han it of temper has sepa- rated the Squire and his wife that at any moment we may have her back at Ludleigh again.
 l did not answer--not because 1 was convinced, far from it, but because al that moment l heard the click of the garden gate, and saw my uncle and my lover coming up the path. talking together like father and son. After all. what did 1t matter while we four understood one another, and were happy? All the tongues Of the gos- sips in Ludleigh were free to wag and speculate and conjecture on the threadbare subject of UNCLE ARCHIE, WIFE. THE END.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
The Queen of the German Court.

The Countess Waldersee was . Miss Lea. of New York, and she has a number of relatives in Kentucky. She is now the first lady at the German court Her husband Is nearly related to the reighing emperor. and he and his young wife are devoted to her. She lives like a queen in the palace adjoining Won Moltke's. Though everything about her Is royal she her self follows the most severe simplicity. From her fine forehead her soft silver hair Is brushed smoothly back. Her complexion is as fresh as a girls; her face, with its beautifully chiselcd features, is full of expression, and her figure and carriage are regal. At home she wears dark cashmeres of finest quality but made absolutely without trimming, while the necks and sleeves have plain linen collars and cuffs. Yet with all this simplicity hers is most magnetic presence.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
Eashion Notes.

The latest fad that attaches itself to parasols is handle of exquisite work manship, embcllished with mono gram or a coat of arms.
 Crepe de chine continues to be the prime fayorite in thin materials, and is seen in mother-of-pearl white, with beautiful iridescent shades.
 Skirts are fiat and clinging in front. slightly raised at the side in a grace ful, unstudied fashion and the fullness gathered in close plaits in the back.
 Tho latest novelty in surah and foul ard silk has solid ground strewn with pastilles In white, which are nothing more nor less than largc-sized polka dots.
 Sleeves of different material from the body of the gown, but usually of the same shade. are in high favor, and sleeveless jackets with cape are among the most popular spring wraps,
 There is an infinite variety of braids and galoons with. however, the com mon feature of an admixture of gold, silver or steel. which when used spar inglv Is a decided addition to the effectiveness of this kind of trimming.
 Passementeries are fine and lacc-likc and embroideries are heavy and most of them more or less enriched with gold and silver threads and tiny beads, so that it is really difficult to dis tinguish between passementerie and embroidery.
 The newest and most unique fabric for white dresses this season is the crinkled cotton. as soft as silk and emi-transparent Some of it is fig- urcd In pastillcs of black or yellow and the thick threads which occur at intervals give 1t the effect of striped mousseline chiffon.
 All skirts are longer than they have been for several years- Even those oi the most delicate. diAphan0us goods. which. by the way. are all made over silk. arc . little moro than dipping length" in the back. Street drcsses are many of them co long that they drag several inches in the back, and .drcss elevatOrs' to hold them up from the dirt of the stssst are for sale in the shops.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
To the Point.

He; Il love you, Maud" She: .'All right, Harry! And you may keep com pany with me this summer on few conditions" Name them, sweet. :" "You must not try to work the bacilli- iu-ice-cream racket on me nor cut all the drowning accidents out of papers to show me, nor tell any chestnuts about poisonous serpents at picnics. They won't work! Now. ] guess we can get along very we'll"
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
An Aztec Era

The period of tifiy-iwo years form ed a complete era for the Axtecs, ana they questioned whether at the end O that period the great heavenly clock. having performed its revolution. might not stop forever.
 This era menaced considcrabl, number of population. once in theil lives, and some of them perhaps twice.
 The nigh. on which the ffty-seconi year would expire was u solemn mo ment to them. and was signali2od b, extinguishing the sacred fires in ih, temples and those on private hearth, stones and by breaking all vessel, that had contained provisions, and ,h, evening was passed In darkness, wit, trembling and fear.
 The day was in November, wher the rleiades would culminate as mid night. and this moment was the ter, imitation of the era.
 As the hour appeared tho human victim was sacrificed. and sticks were rubbed over his still quick body fo, SuinauS ''' his i"t thS iuHcfht pit and the inauguration of the new era Men were waiting with torches ready to be lighted, with which the now tirs was to be distributed to all the prov inccs.
 The moment Of midnight was hailee with shouts of Joy. Tue world has not come to m end, and men 'coule hope that it would last at leasi through another era Those wh, could not attend tho public ceremonie; watched knecling on tho roofs of thei, houses. Tho secular festival was sup pressed by tho Spaniards. tho last hnman victim having been sacrificed on the pyramid of Tlaloa in 1907. -s Dnnn,lur S..i.tc.. Man i,l,.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
Only Half of Her.

He-Now that we are married we are one, and l shall insist that this be the last time you appear in a low necked dress.
 She--We may be one, but you are only half of us. and l shall dress my half as please.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
rre,se. .ar e,r,s.

There is growing severity in the public mind towards the enAmored swain who thinks he must kill young woman who declines to marry him. Therc was time when the offence was looked upon somewhat leniently. the mad infatuation of tho youth hsing supposed to have turned his he'd
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
Prepared for tn. Emergency.

Mrs. Jones ia widow. to her lazy son) John, you'll lay around here un- til the wolf comes to the door. Then what'll you do2
 John Qiterally) What d'you sup pose I'm kccpin that ere gun loaded fer?
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
'He Who Fights and Runs
 Away.

.Iculn d'Espr.i An encounter witt pistols k to come oT at the vesInet Inc train leaves ihe station at A m, The opponents meet at the booking o'fce, One of them asks for return ticket. ..You arc quio sure you will come back the other anxiously in. qaires,
 Persestly salrc.
 ''oa then ,caslel you my apolo. gies."
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
Truly Feminine.

I daa't like Cousin Dick because he some times leases me- And when tell him to behave he will not
 let me be. don't like Cousin Tom, he is so proper, don't you knows For when cay Please don'tr' to him. he thinks mean it so.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
Business.

Lazarus Goldstein--I love your daughter, and would like to marry her.
 Isidore Goidfogle--You may have her my poy. Nit Rebecca, who is Is years old. give 5000; init Sarah. who is 24. ti0 900: Lowcza. who Is 30. $25, 900, vich one do you vant2
 Goldstein Haven't you von about 402
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
tie Saw Snakes.

Ma, said youngster, ''was pa in the dime museum last pight?"
 My son, why that question:
 Because heered you ask him If he had seen snakes when he was comin' up stairs to bed this morning"
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
You Kissed Me.

You Kissed Me. You kissed me! My head Dropped low on your breast, With n feeling Of shelter And infinite rest; While the holy emotions My tongue dare not speak Flashed up tn flame From my heart to my cheek. Your artfis held me fast Oh your arms were so boId' Heart beat against heart In your passionate fold. Your glances seemed drawing My soul through my eyes, As the sun draws the mist From the seas to the skies, Your lips clung to mine, Till prayed in bliss, They might never uncIasp From the rapturous kiss. You kissed mel My heart And my breath and my will, In delrious joy,
 For moment stood still. Life had for me then
 No temptations, no charms, No visions of happiness Outside of your armss And were this instant An angel possessed Of the peace and the joy That are given the blest 1would fling my white robe Unrepentingly down; l would tear from my forehead It's beautiful crown, To nestle once more
 In that haven of rest Your lips upon mine,
 My head on your breast. You kissed me. my soul In bliss so divine. Peeled. swooned like drunken mat Foolish with wine, And I thought 'twere delicious To die there, if death Would come while my lips Were yet moist with your breath; 1 gladly should die
 If my heart might grow cold While your arms clasped me round In their passionate fold, And these are the questions ask day and night: Must my lips taste no more Such exquisite delight? Would you care if your breast. Were my shelter as then? And il you were here
 Would you kiss me again?
 JOSEPHINE HUNT.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
Up to the Times.

Landlords: Low rent. splendid To- cality. and all the modern improve ments.n
 Flat Hunter: Very good. Lei me sec. are there any children in the housePn
 Landlord (irritably): Fl said, mad am. that we had nothing but modern improvements"
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
4 Morning Lesson.

Mrs, Slimpurse-' Anything new in the papere"
 Mir. Slimpurse No. except that the husband of the woman whose fine dresses you have been envying, has fled to Canada.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
FOR THE LADIES.
HUSBANDS AND wlvES-CALlLNG GUS
 TONS OF SMALL. TOWNS.

Protection for the GirIs-Queen of the German Court-Lght Reading and
 Filthy Points-Fssifior Notes.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12
Wisdom is Silence.

icllowly--Wo were speaking ol Whiloly tho other day. l said l thought him 10 bc very intelligent man.
 Brownloy Ton spoke in fan. oi course.
 Yellowly--Cerialnly not, l was ir dead earnest.
 tsrownley Why. man. he's dumt as an oyster in comapny. You never heard him talk. Where does he show his inteiligenceg
 icIlowiy He shows is by keeping hss mouth shut. Boston Courier.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12

Slaxk eslsse ss aow sugsssssa = css. ter eoasunption.
The Forrest City times., 1890-07-12

The celorsd people of tAis country control about 100 weekly paperD.