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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14

Inc purchase of the Stone lot of Mrs
/ Bell mentioned last week. was not made
/ oy Tue TRAIN Lumber company but hy-
L. +. heller as personal investment.
| The Ray pond company have harvested
about ~ tons Of lee for use at their hotel
deorge Rise has purchased for Sl1O0 the
mouse occupied by Mr.. Chas Walcott
/ Mr.. Nalcott will remove to New YORK
where he viii work Tor his brother in law
/ Charles Abbot.
II is expected that the same teacbars
/ VIII conduct our village schools the snrin,,
term as during the winter, Mrs Tucker
and Miss Robinson.
/ DR.. HOlton was in town ON Tuasda,, .,,5
held consultation in regard To further am.
/ PuIatlon upon Mr.. Nilder's foot, and it was
I deemed not best to do So
Mr.. and Mrs Edward Titus and Mr.
Maria T. Lawton are visiting in New York
Charles Haynes, son of Z NJ HAYNES
had the misfortune to break his Leo INST
anoVe the ankle last week Thursday h
was on a load Of logs which TIMED over
one log plnning him TO the ground The
INJURY Is very severe, the bones heinz
oioAen Ia TWO places and fears are enter
Oaiheu That amputation may be necessary
ailace d. Spencer has returned from
a week wee. visit to his brother, who resides
at Pittsfed, Mass. '''''
Presiding Elder Morgan will condpct
quarterly services at the Netbod;s+ cb,lrob
next SUNDAY. VI
Hon, James K Batchelder was in to,y,
last saturday. - Wv"
Miss Rose Boyd will teach in W., n,,..,.
Hiuge lhe coming summer, and Miss Dalls
BOYD in district No. II. where sbs ta,,',ht
50 successfully the past winter
Hon. A B Valentine of Rsnrin,,to,
,,,"illI oil agricultural and manufac-
70 learh me decision in regard TO the Gallon
izatlon Of the Swedes at this Mace II ,y.
are correctly informed the project is not To
be attempted NV ~
Merchant c. H Parnelee is in attandanc..
at Ne" fame petit Juror. ID A Willard
assists IN the drug store.
Fred Moore has bought a building In, NJ
Fhlletus Averil ~
We understand that John r.. Buell. will
W' ne 70 the house lately occupied bv Mrs.
stra,t and That his place upon High
street is for sale or rent
hey VIM Spencer has been quite in of
az nul we are glad To learn that he is
mendlng IN health
On I ts seems to he general interest in
Du' f1n OF July reunion The town WAS
-. Jus , and patriotic in the appro-
day and certainly no reason aTists ,,'b,
1he occasion will not he a grand success in
every Respect. The Times publishes list
OF over 200 old residents. and many more
names will be added
-, meeting Of the officers Of the Agricul.
tural society is called at the selectmen',
.oo'n next Saturday evening at : o'clock
~ select committees for the next annual
tair. The Impression seems TO have gone
W 20 some extent that our fair is 10 be
sven up this year This is not SO. No
h S',son exists why our 3Sth annual exhibi
''''On cannot be fully up to former exhib
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14

The nomination of Capt F. w Childs
for disappointment as postmaster at Brattle
boro, which the President sent to the Sen
ate yesterday afternoon, practically settles
the long contest over this question, for
there can he no doubt of the Senate s
prompt action in confirming the nomina
ton. A brief review of the matter is
therefore in order.
Tho movement for Capt. Childs's reap
pointment, which began little more than
year ago, was prompted first of all by a
wish on the part of leading business men
and concerns 10 retain local postal service
which had been remarkably efficient, enter
prising and satisfactory. In this wish a
very large proportion of the general pa
irons of the office cordially joined There
was general feeling that services of the
kind Mr.. Chids had given the community
deserved such a recognition as a movement
for their continuance would imply, and out
of this feeling grew a petition for his reJp-
pointment of very unusual proportions
Beyond all this, however and aside from
il, many leal Republicans felt that here
was an opportunity, at our own doors, to
practically exemplify the spirit and pur-
pose Of civil service reform. Mr. Childs S
appointment under the Democratic admin
istration four years ago was secured large
~ through the active efforts of Republic
cans, and his final success was a notable
triumph over the Democratic machine in
this state His administration Of the office
not only proved singularly efficient, but
was entirely free from partisan bias, and
no good reason existed why the rules of
ordinary business usage should not he ap-
piled 10 the government service and a good
servant be retained Indeed, it seemed un-
der the circumstances only the right and
decent thing for Republicans, who used
every honorable means to secure his origi-
nal appointment, 10 continue their support
under Republican administration. No
claim was made that it would be a violation
of civil service principles should Mr. Childs
he replaced by a Republican when his four
years term had expired but it was claimed
and felt that it would be carrying to their
legitimate conclusion the declarations which
have been put into Republican platforms in
the last four national campaigns, TO ask for
the retention of an official like Mr. Childs
On this broad ground the issue was made
aud the contest has been fought
1t would have been the preference Of the
supporters of Mr. Childs 10 have had his
case decided ON the merits of his petition
and it is understood this would also have
best suited his opponents; but the Vermont
delegation took conservative view of the
matter, the belief of Gen. Circuit that post
masters should DO chosen by the people
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14
AN IRxP1,onHnl SENSATION

Tuesday evening about o'clock two or
three persons in the vicinity Of Wiliston
street, saw something to which a lighted
fuse was evidently attached, 6y through
the air, aud Immediately there was ter
rife explosion near fence opposite DR..
Gregg's house. The error-stricken people
living near by rushed out of doors. but all
that could be seen was the flames where
the fence was beginning to burn Grave
apprehensions filled the minds Of those
present. Officer Mcclure was sent for and
a search revealed the iron shell of an ex.
ploded bomb Who threw it aud with
what intent is a mystery. but it would seem
that the anarchists have already begun
their work Of violence in this town
Ldtcr-The above was written Wednes-
day on the statements Of several good citi-
zens. After the paragraph was in type an
investigation was made 1t was found
that an explosion took place. the affrighted
people rushed out, the fence wasn't on fire.
a search was made and Officer Mcclure
found the end of an enormous cannon fire
cracker Some mischievous boy had tried
10 have some fun and had succeeded
We are sorry that our leading sensation
of the week must be spoiled, hut the public
demand cold facts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14

The Loyal Temperance Legion will hold
a soclable IN Union hall Saturday evening
March 10, and the little folks will be hapnv
if all their older friends come
Our lecture course closed for the season
"Wednesday evening with "A reading enter
talnment of choice order by Miss Maud
Murray of Boston, whose dramatic talent
was enjoyed by good audience at Union
hall, Music was rendered by Ira Hipgin.
with cornet, and Mrs Batchelder with
organ accompaniment.
Dt local interest and regret is the new.
OF Mary Newman Converse S death at New,
ton, Kansas, February l3, of consumption
Mrs. Converse was the eldest daughter of
the late Rev. Charles Newman. who fem
porarily supplied the Congregational church
IN this place some 30 years ago. and who
several years afterWard married Anna n
Stedman. As child and Young lady Mar
frequented the home of her stepmotbar's
parents on Stedmau hill where her banrv
gentle, kindly tone of character made her
favorite. Inherited dehcacy Of const;tn
ton prevented great activity of life Inn,
there was a ready cheerfulness and some.
thing of substantial merit in her character
that are pleasant 70 remember
Those who we're interested in Miss Nnr
rays selections from Jack the Fisherman F"
Wednesday evening, can find that book on
our library shelves at Mr.. Batcbelder's
Also those interested by Pastor Smitb'.
clear presentation of the Indian ouestion in
late sermon can hardly fail to have their
sympathies greatly enlarged by peru sal of
that intense and fascinating story 'Ramo
ma, which opens the abuses endured bv
the indians in our country to such consid
Grafton as should enlist every one in the
effort to relieve the oppression.
Since blessings brighten as they take
their hight it may be that another wear
,M'lndham County fair may be brought to
life again at the old place. A town fair
has been suggested on our beautiful VILLAGE
green. Why not '5'
Rev. Chas. A. Votey of South Windban,
VIII deliver an address at Union hall Tnes'
day evening March Is, at 1870. Subiect
The immortality of the liquor tra6ic .
Admission free; all are invited.
The w, r. c. will hold a sociable and
sugar party at Union hall ON SaturJav
evening March 20. All are invited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14
BASE BALL BRICKS.

Rutland and Fair Haven, this state with
two or three towns IN New York state.
will form an amateur league.
member Of last seasons Brattleboro
nine will soon sign u life contract He Is
to become Il Benedict
The l.. j Gums Of Millers Falls will be
IN the field this year, notwithstanding that
former players are scattered through pro
fessonal clubs from Lowell to Kansas CITY.
Frank Turner made his debut in a New
York league uniform at Charleston, 5 c.,
last Friday IN game between the regu
lars and reserves The day was cold and
raw and as he had had little practice in
pitching he was placed in center field He
had two put outs and one error He bat
ted heavily, making two bagger and a
three hagger. and the press dispatches
say that he ran bases like ii deer
The Cedar Rapids, Iowa. club in the in
terstate league have made Henry Rurrell.
the efficient first haseman Of last wear 5
Bra,tlehoro team, a good offer He prob
ably will not arcept, As he prefers to Join
some eastern nine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14
THE NEW LONDON NORTHERN
The Connecticut River Company Op-
poses Auother Lease TO the Central
Nermomf.


Hearings which have local interest are
in progress before the railroad committee
Of the Massachusetts, legislature on an ap.
plication from the New London Northern
railroad company for the passage Of law
IN allow n lease Of its road and franchise
to the Consolidated railroad company Of
Vermont. This is in effect a. renewal Of
the present lease 70 the Central Vermont
company. The Connecticut River com
! pany opposes application. aud distinguished
counsel are employed on both sides At
the opening hearing Geo. NJ Stearns Of
Chicopee presented the case for the New
London Northern company At a contin-
ued hearing held last week ex Gov Robin
son appeared for the remonstrants, oppos
ing the special legislation proposed aud ex-
planning that the Consolidated road is only
/ a nominal lessee of the Vermont roads
which are really operated by the Central
/ Vermont. If the lease is permitted then
the Central Vermont will control both ends
of the 30 miles of road from Brattlpboro 10
| Windsor, and thus those 30 miles the Yer.
mont Valley and the Sullivan might lose
| the essential advantage Of their position.
| The bill, he said. contains proposition to
| give the Central Vermont practical owner
ship Of the New London Northern. The
president ot the Central \ ermont has said
that he would have the 80 miles on his own
terms, or Nouid build new road parallel
TO it, for which surveys have ALREADY been
made, and so destroy the value Of the pres
ent property. Hence those 80 miles are
compelled 10 defend their interests
| He believed that If the New .ondon road
should withdraw its petition and not press
the matter before the legislature. an ar
/ rangement would be made by the parties
| in interest, negotiations for which are
| pending, which would remove all necessity
| for legislation. 1t would be better to have
no legislation if the parties can agree, aud
there is every prospect that this can be
done. The proposition Of the petitioners TO
| give the Connecticut River road advan
| tages from South Vernon to Brattleboro is
! proof that the road needs protection from
/ Brattleboro to Windsor Time for negotia-
/ tons should be given till the legislature Of
| 1881 meets, and then there will be time
enough for granting the authority given by
/ the bill
A b Harris, president of the Vermont
| Valley and Sullivan County roads. aud
| director Of the Connecticut River road. told
/ Of the close relations Of those roads He
! spoke at some length for his side Of the
case, and explained the situation by a map
OF the connections and lines from New
| York to Montreal and Quebec The hear
| ing was continued to March 49,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case Of catarrh that cannot be- cured by taking
Halls Catarrh Cure
+. j. CHENEY q CO., Props, Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known + j Cheney
for the past 10 years, and believe him perfectly
honorable in all business transactions and financi
any able to carry out any obligation made by his
firm
West Truax, wholesale druggists Toledo, O.
Nalding, kinnan q Marvin, wholesale drug.
gists, Toledo, o.
f, Il. Van Hoeson, Cashier Toledo National
bank. Toledo o.
Hail Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of
the system. Price - cents per bottle Sold by
all druggists
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14

Last Monday night, between the hour.
OF II and -, the inhabitants of this place
were aroused from slumher by the cry of
fire. It was found that II F Duane's dry
house was in flames, The fire was so fan
advanced when first discovered that the
building and its contents were entirely
consumed, By the combined efforts # tn,
people the mill, store house and dwelling
house that stood in close proximity were
saved. The playhouse contained chair
backs valued at about S200
Mr.. Merrill of New Hampshire gave an
interesting temperance lecture at the
church Tuesday evening.
The funeral of Henry Butler, only son oil
Mrs, Emily Butler, was held at the churcl
last Sunday.
The Dramatic club presented the drama
The Reward of Crime, " at opera hall ia
maica Friday evening, March :. Quite a
large number were present. We wish u
express our thanks to the people of Jamaic
for the kindness and cordality with which
they treated the members of the club
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14
DISTRICT NO. 9.

genuine surprise party was given t.
Ellen II S4uires last Tuesday evening A
goodly number of her friends called upon
her and made her a very handsome present
which was gratefully received Games.
music aud a general good time was the or
der Of the evening. Cake and coffee we're
served
The warm weather has seriously inter.
rupted the harvesting Of ice. which at this
late day was being hurriedly gathered
The ice on the McNeigh pond was clear and
good. No accident has occurred in the
hurry and scramble fer ice except the par
tial submersiun Of one Of the workers.
We are saddened by hearing of the
death Of one Of our former friends who
spent some time at the home of c. D.
Whitman Miss Gertrude Williams, after
u long illness, has gone to her real home
All who knew her have something TO say
of her rare good qualities and sincerely
mourn her loss She was a member of the
Y. W c. T. L. and also Of the Chautauqua
circle in this town A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14

EGGS barred Plymouth Rocks. 81 90 per -;
White Plymouth Rocks. s20o per 10.
" r GouuARp
Nou can get first-class dinnerat Taft & Smith IS
new restaurant for y cents Also a complete rs.
sortmeut Of fine confectionery and the best Of 8
and 10 cent cigars. No ~ Main street
Buy Picture Frames Of Geddis
Desirable rooms and small tenement to rent
IN Crosby block
Picture frames ia variety at A. F. Wilders,
laundry building Flat ST. Open evenings, : TO s.
Tenement to rent Enquire at SO o Spruce
street
The 21-crut spectaclrs sold by Chas A. Trip &
CO., are a. No. , and as good "a, many pay 3 30
s. for
Picture framing latest styles. moderate prices
and in good taste at Clapp 4 Joncs's
good stock Of harnesses for sale VI r. Hill
dreth The best iu town for the money
Nicke alarm clocks 81 On; nothing better made
warranted CHAs. A. TRIP & CO., Jewellers.
\ new lot of those 81 50 watches finest yet
CHAs A. TRIP q Co. Jewellers.
Desirable Office rooms for rent over Keuch s
store
The person who got the wrong hat at Red Mems
hall last evening IS requested TO make the OK
change at the Phoenix l1ir,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14
OBITUARY.


Many people were ssddened last SATURDAY.
morning to hear Of tn. death of Mrs Adrha +
Allen. wife Of / X Allen. which took place from
Inflammation uf the bowels after an illness, OF
one week Mrs Allen was the daughter Of Jonas
and Lucinda StOckwell, and was horu IN West
Dummerston April ~. 1915 She remained at
home with her parents until 10 years Of agr.
when she went to Falrhaven. Conn to live with
an aunt. She married Isaac Allen Of that
town In 1854, and soon after they moved 10
Worcester, Mass but remained there only a
year. coming thence 20 BrattlebOro wher-
they have lived ever since. Mrs Aliens mother.
now Mrs. Lucy Weld j, still living, and she also
leaves beside her husband, two children Frank
r, paying teller Of the Paterson. j national
bank. aud Anna. wife Ut l. Il BARRIER Of this
town. Mrs Allen united with tine Uuivrrsalst
church during the paSturate of Rev Mr. Harris.
aud has since been one Of its faithful attendants
and workers She was an estimate woman Of
many sterling qualities, and will b,. missed by d
large circle ui acquaintance The funeral was
held at her late home Tuesday. Rev Alr Sprasu-
officiating
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14

BratteborO relatives have beech notified Of the
death oi frors' J. lyndc. which took place az
Tucson, Arizona. Feb -. a. the result Of an at
tack OF la grlpT-. at the age Of about ~ Mr. Iyudt
was native Of Guiliord, being the son uf Daniel
Lyude, aud one Of largr family lie was a
brother OF Lewis Lyude Of HuWmrr-tuu. Mrs al.
bert Mcclure Of Guilford aud the lltr Gen VIM
lNnde OF this place lie fitted himself for d
Teacher, and became principal of tn" reform
school ut NeSthuro, Mass. going from there a.
san francisco to taxi charge uf reform school
near that city. For number of years past he
mas had large interests ~ Arizona mines. Many
people " i'll rrmemb' hen be mad, an extended.
visit herr about five years ago and hoW he used
To entertain large companies with his descriptions
81 Arizona. His body was taken 10 Oakland, Cal .
for burial
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14
Charlie. u. ArnoId.

Charles + Arnold, one Of the brightest men
who ever went from Vermont died. VA New York
city saturday morning suddenly of heart failure
lie was born N Londonderry Jan :. I-sis. and was
the son OF David Arnold, wrlknown resident of
that town. He was educated at Chester academy
aud at wbury. and took his legal studies ia The.
Albany, y. y, Law school He began the practice
Of law in the Office Of + W Stnughtun at Bel
lows Falls and held the Office Of district attorney
~ ltdN 60 About ., year, ago he went 10 New
YORK and entered the office NJ + W Stoughtou.
He made brilliant success and was soon one Of
the leading members Of the New Ors bar. He
was counsel In many cases. and some o. his
pleas arr said To have b'ru among the most not
able ever made when Mr. Stoughtou WIS
absent as minister to Russia he had entire charge,
Of his Office and law business After a tiIn, Ia.
dropped the practice NJ the Law 10 b.cump a
theatrical manager owing Il is said 20 his ha wing
taken Niblos Garden on The hands Of al un-
successful client. H.- continued n the theatrical
business for several yrars, and ultimately lost the
fortune which he had gained As "a lawyer His
reverses we're due 10 the BROOKLYN theatre firt
which put an end 10 theatre going for a time lie
had ~ people under contract but nth cha -acter
iSttc generosity be paid them their wages while.
the theatre stood empty and his money melted
away. Of late years hr has gained a prrtqri,,il,
HNlug bl praCtclng his profession al odd times ia
police aud district courts WHERE his still diguifed
appearance and eloquent tongue served 10 help
many an unfortunate client. He was well known
and always attracted attention by his fine pres
enc tie was tall, er-ct. and of large physique
Hir howing mpustachr and hair were iron gray
and his large gray eyes were undimmeL to the
last. He mad never married He leaves one
brother, 5. u Arnold of 81 Louis and thr,.,. Sis
ters-N rs Chas 4 Starbuck of Glens Falls, y Y,
Mrs. j. W. Meendy and Mrs Geo. G. Robinson of
Londonderry. His Oldest brother, Dr. George J
Arnold OF Boston died six years ago.
ms brother in-law, } W Melendy Of South Lon
donderry, went at once To- New York on receipt Of
the telegram announcing Mr. ArnOld's death and
brought the body TO South Londonderry wbert.
the funeral was held ON Tuesday, the burial being
III the family lot where lie the bodies Ut his father
and mother
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14

John Moore of Green Island y Y has
moved on TO his farm, bought Of K. H. Lew
is
Vim. b. Eddy has been in town this
week selling organs
C.. ? HILL. supervisor Of schools gave a
very interesting lecture at the opera hall
Tuesday evening last
+. l. Sprague, agent for the Champion
evsporator, manufactured at Hudson, Ohio.
has sold IL full sets in this section
VI NJ Bradley and Henry Shaffner are
running the meat business. which ensures
well kept market, as Mr. Shaifner thor
oughly understands the business. having
had long experience in that line
Lewis Phelps and wife returned from
Brattlehoro Tuesday
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1890-03-14

Under this heading Webb" says in hi.
Boston Journal dispatches that Gen Grout,
chairman of the House committee ON the
District of Columbia, accomplished ON Mon
day what has rarely been done before.
He disposed Of all of the docketed business
of the District committee without occupy
ing all of the day assigned by the rules Of
the House to the business Of that commit
tee. He thanked the House for the cour
tesy shown The Free Press pertinently
says by way of comment, that nothing is
said about the House having thanked Mr..
Circuit for pushing business in "a business
like way.