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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24
HANpsoME RECOGNITION

The first annual dinner of the Piano
makers association of New York and vi
cinity was held at Delmonico's in that city
recently, when there was a notable gather
ing Of men prominent in the trade. The
subject particularly under discussion was
that of the adoption Of a uniform musical
pitch by all the pianOnlakers Of the United
States. At the reception which preceded
the dinner several Of the gentlemen pres
ent expressed their views ON this subject.
The matter is one to which Col. Fuller of
the Estey firm has given careful study, aud
The Music Trades" says OF his remark
on the occasion "Ex-Ieut Gov. Fuller
then arose, and soon showed that he had
given the matter very thorough considera
ton and deep study, lie went carefully
into the whole history of the pitch, aud ex
planned the matter 80 thoroughly in all its
phases, and exhibited the difficulties in the
way Of any immediate action 50 absolutely
that Mr.. Steinway admitted that lac had
learned more about the matter than be had
ever known before. and withdrew his mo
ton TO adopt the French pitch " A cor
respondent OF the same paper credits Col.
Fuller with making the two leading
speeches on the occasion, one before and
one after dinner, and he adds "Mr Stein
way himself and others, had discussed the
pitch from such knowledge as they had oh
tanned from hearsay, etc, but Mr. Fuller
had delivered most exhaustive and able
speech which showed deep aud careful re.
search and mastery handling Of the sub
iect"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

Floil the burlington tIct iIt-NN
'If Mr.. Harrison : tour had accomplished
nothing else it would have opened the eyes
Of the Democrats to the fact that the Pres
ident is something of a man after all aud
impressed the Democratic carcaturists with
the idea that it is possible for him to secure
a hat which is not several sizes too large
for him, But it has already done much
more than this.
President Harrison's unaffected de
meanor and his sound utterances on his
journey thus far have strengthened him
immeasurably the whole country over. The
most impressive feature of the tour, how.
ever, and that which has caused even the
ioyless mugwump columns to resound with
praises is the number and excellence of the
Presidents speeches. His words have with
out exception shown that he is impelled by
patriotic purposes and moved by lofty am
bition for his country's future welfare. Hi,
speeches have demonstrated his claims to q
high degree of craftsmanship and have dis
closed convictions as to issues and officia
duties which are the evident result of care
full thought and investigation At the sam,
time, his words have been modest and hC
has been careful not to allow a suggestion
of partisanship to appear, but rather t.
discuss all subjects considered from tn,
standpoint of an American citizen"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

From the New York Mail and Express
The news columns of our Democratic
contemporaries often bear unwilling wit
ness TO the increasing evidence of the ben
efits of the Republican tariff policy Here,
for instance, is the foreign representative
of the New York Sun cabling his paper
that the adult emigration to the United
States has, 50 far, been larger this year
than last. Eight thousand men and won
en- have left Liverpool this week for New
York and Boston, and the majority of them
seemed to be in comfortable circumstances.
According TO the reports current at Liver
pool, however, the superior quality of these
emigrants is accounted for by the fact that
many of them are mechanics who have
engaged TO settle in America in connection
with the establishment of British mills and
factories brought about by the operations
of the Mckinley tariff So runs the sto.
ry Of the triumph of the new tariff law.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

We are very glad to find that Gov Page
does not let this spring season pass without
q recognition of Arbor day, and call to
the people of Vermont to properly celebrate
it. All that he says in his proclamation
elsewhere published in regard to Vermont,
resources in the way of natural scenery is
true. Indeed, the facts in this respect can
hardly be ovsrstated. 1t is also true, as
the Governor suggests, that nothing could
be done which would more surely bring a
large pecuniary gain on the investment
than 10 make every Vermont village and
Vermont road way nice, tidy and attractive
The Governor proclamation is worded with
rare felicity. Let all our people enter into
its spirit, aud let the school children, espec-
tally, be encouraged To properly celebrate
the day
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24
THIS is NOT A ooNuNpRuM

The Phoenix confesses with suitable hu-
initiation, that it did not inherit $40, 900, or
a fortune Of any other amount, from any
ancestral source. For that very good rea-
son, if for no other, none Of our worldly
substance has been dissipated until echo
answers Where - in attempts 70 prosecute
magnificent schemes which lively imAgin-
alton could conceive, but which our limited
business ability precluded cur carrying out;
and no outside venture of any kind has re-
csived the doubtful benefit of our notes Of
hand, with bigger and better mans name
on them 10 give them a ssmblance Of value
To date our measure of worldly aspiration
and success has consisted in building up
printing business which employs from 3 to
20 hands, and which supports in whole or
in part . Brattleboro families These EN-
ployes get their pay every Saturday night,
and their money is spent here at home, aud
| goes 10 keep the wheels Of business moving
in Brattleboro. Ii is not within our knowl-
\ edge or recollection that any employe has
ever left the office because he Tor shel could
/ not get his Tor herr pay, or because there
was d large accumulated aTrearsge Of un.
| paid wages Neither is it within our knowl
/ edge that these employees are begging for
employment in any other office in town
/ This isn't public benefaction, and it
| doesn't constitute us d Shining Example or
/ a Self-Advertised Martyr, but il is business
/ done on business principles
/ There used 10 he au old fashioned admo-
milton which said BE Just before you are
generous" Translated into the language
and understanding Of today this means,
Master your own affairs and pay your
bills before you try 10 POSSESS the earth. "
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

interest their children in the cause and to
take up contributions Of such little sums as
the pupils might wish to give. A begin
ming was made in some towns, and now the
attention Of our people is again called 10
the matter and they are asked 10 take hold
Of the work without further delay. Con.
tributions made by Vermont children are
to he sent to Miss Mary Evarts, daughter
Of the New York senator, at Washington,
or little later at Windsor in this state.
The president Of the national association
having this work in charge is the wife Of
Mr.. Justice Field Of the United States su
preme court
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24
ME VERMONT pHGNX BRATTLEBORO FRIDAY APRIL q 1s91

cadets are to participate in the centennial
celebration at Bennington Aug 10, so that
Vermont will have the pleasure Of seeing
the best military display that this country
can show. 1t is said that at the centennial
at New York there was nothing that ELECTED
80 much applause as these cadets They
are perfection itself in every point Of mill
tory evolution The state is under many
obligations to Secretary Proctor for adding
this attraction to the Bennington cen
tpuuial 90
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24
CHURCH AND soc1Erv

a pralsr s-rfiee conducted by b4tween ~ and
!" Young men WIN IL the attraction Al the y NJ
q. A rooms sunday afternoon at o'clock
Tue last meeting Of the Murray ,lul f,r tl,.
Fas''h Was HELD al the parsonage TUESDAY even
mk An attractive musical and literary program,
ofrd quartet, consisting Of Messrs W,',j -
ueLP' SteariiS and Burnham. aud the piano
solus " three small girls were the tspt.cia, al
trActive featdres AT
Hearing aud needing tiod's nn,-ssa,,.s,, al, A..
tuS rt.'lt AZ TIE meeting Of the Baptist y = \ a.
leader VI" "N Tue
Services la 81. Miehael's church SUNDAY Anril
~: lO;SO A. ~ morning PRAYER and sert,,1,,. I, ~,
evening prayer. ~ - 49,
injecting OF tue hratilrboro Woman's Indian
@ rlock . A. at Mrs. Charles Ricr's. High street
business sewing for women's and Children =
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

Following close upon reciprocity with
Brazil comes the announcement of a con
vention with Spain for reciprocity with
Cuba and Porto Rico. In return for the
privilege of free entry into the United
States of sugar, molasses, coffee and hides
from the Antilles, and a reduction of the
duty on tea, America viii obtain exemption
from duties on most of her raw and manu-
featured products, and reduction of the
tariff on cereals and -four. The gain in the
one item of -four exported to those islands
will be of great advantage to this country
Cuba alone now consumes 50O, 600 barrels
of -four yearly, nearly every barrel of
which comes from Spain. Under the new
treaty this trade will be turned to the United
States, and Spain will suffer accordingly.
She was by no means anxious to make this
arrangement, but the pressure was too great
to be resisted. 1t will be a surprise to most
people to know that our aggregate com
MERGE with Cuba and Porto Rico is greater
than with Brazil. In 1888 we imported
from those islands nearly SIS, 600 900 worth
of their products, selling them in return
about 81 900, 900 of our own.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

There IL more Catarrh Ia this section Of the
country than all other diseases put together, and
unti the last few years was supposed TO he incur.
able For great many years doctors pronounced
ii a local disease, and prescribed local remedies.
and by constantly failing 10 cure with local treat.
ment, pronounced II ncurable. Science has
proven Catarrh to be constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by f. j. Cheney &
Co, Toledo, Ohio. Is the only constitut iOnal cure
ON the market. IL Is taken internally In doses
from 10 drops 20 teaspOOnful Il acts directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys
tenn. They offer one hundred dollars for any
case IL fails 20 cure. Send for circulars aud testi
monlals Address,
~ +, J CHENEY co, Toledo, o
ES-Sold by Druggists. 70
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

Gov. Page is quoted by the Rutland Her
aid as saying that nothing was said about
the senatorship when he and Auditor Pow
ell had their interview with Secretary Proc
tor on Monday. The Governor moreover
said, according to the Herald, that mo per
son, not even my wife, will know who is to
receive the appointment until it is actually
made"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

The new American smokeless powder,
which shows remarkably satisfactory quail
tiles under war department tests, is the in
vention Of w. D. Houghton Of North
Adams, Mass 1t exceeds in all important
requisites the results obtained with the Wet.
term powder, which has been adopted by
European nations
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

Is one which is guaranteed 10 bring YOU satisfac.
tory results, On Ia of failure return of nir.
chase price ON this sale plan you can bay from
our advertised druggist a bottle Of DR. Kings New
Discovery for consumption Il is guaranteed 10
urihg rellet IN every case when used for any AT.
lection OF the throat, lungs or chest such as con
sumption, Inflammation Of the lungs bronchitis
asthma, Whooping cough, Group etc. Il Is pleas,
AND agreeable 70 taste perfectly safe and can ls.
den s. Co e drug store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

In another column We print the announcement
of the sale by public auction OF the remarkaLl,
herd Of Holstein cattle owned by Judge D. W
Bond OF Northampton, Mass. The sale will b,
held April ~ and 80. and ought TO Interest," locl
dairymen as II contains some OF the best bre,
Hosteins In this country, aud they are expected
TO go cheap for quality Of stock. Catalogues ma,
be had BY addressing tine Holstelh- Frlesian Regis
ter, Boston Mass
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

The death 1T Asa II Marsh. a native and uld
lh'r f-sidrni 1T this county, took place. ,n
"Wednesday, In MaplewOod Mass, at the resi-
urh''r al MS daughter, Mrs. carr Penney. after
an Illness 81 seven WEEKS. Mr Marsh WAS born
ia Dover May 4, 1906 lie married oliv. R,,rt ,.,-
Mhom hr had four children "A son who mil
htrd lev months, daughter. Mrs REYNOLDS
Mhn ulrd threr years ago, and Mrs Uorta.lt and
Mrs Carr Penney who survive nun MS ~.
lied IA $50 Mr.. Marsh is the first to 90 nf "A
family Of SIX brothers and sisters TN, oldrst
oiutheI' mansir W. Marsh of Belmont Mas q.
~ years nld. Two sisters live la jamestown
\, and brother and sister ia Illinois FOR a
great many years Mr. Marsh drove the stag, H..
TWEEN brattleborO and Wilmington and h,. Il ,y,lI
remembered by Our older residents thol,yh il l..
now some = years since he went "a live With bis
daughter. The body was taken Ia the family iot
Ia NrWfane for burial wv
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

Lieut.. Gov Wm H. Halle Of Massachu
sets has come out with letter in which he
states that the Office Of lieutenant governor
fills the measure of his ambition and that
when his services are ended he proposes II
retire to the private ranks Of his party.
1t would seem that Mr.. Halle had only to
say the word to secure the nomination,
which with him means the election, and
many will regret his determination to with
draw
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

SPECIAL FERTILIZERS
Stuckbridge Potato Manurr slOW pr ton
StOckbridgt Corn Manur-, 4OuJ
Stockhridg- Seeding Down Manure 40Gi
GENERAL FERTILIZERS
Bowker's Hin and Drill Phosphate SB.Uh per ton
Bowker's Ammoniat-d Bone, Hm
BoWkrr's SURE Crop, 500
Listers Success Phosphate 300
G. u Whtman's HOME Made" SiOo
The past year has demonstrated that Vermont
mast raise her own cruIs We can plan now l.,
nil our c-llar-, silus and granaries
BHATTIEBuRu JEIN Co
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

We drelrr 10 say 20 our citizens that for YEAR,
We nave bern selling DR.. Kings New Discovers
Tor Consumption, DIR. Kings New Life Pms
Arhloa SalNe aud Electric Bitters, and have never
naholed remedies that sell we'll OF that have.
gwen such universal satisfaction We do nut
hesitate 70 guarantee them every time and We
slau ready 10 refund the purchase price IL salts.
factory results do not follow their use These
On thelf tneflls. I d. Holden co. Dfueglsts
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

President Harrison has met with a cor
dial reception at every place in which he
stopped on his way through the South, and
has made series of short speeches which
have been as happy and sensible as they
have been timely and fitting, with nothing
of the Encyclopedia" quality about them.
1t is said that magnificent demonstration
awaits the President in California, the peo-
pie of that state having determined to rec
ognize in this way the fact that no other
president has ever visited the Pacific coast
during his term of office.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24
OAK GROVE RANGE.
April 10, ls9l---standard Target, 200
Yards Off-hand---R Record Score.
ApVRRTIsEp LRTrnRa.

Women Miss Winnie NJ Grow, Mrs Ella
Houghton, Miss Jennie Head, Mrs q. A Mitch
ell Mrs, Louise Perry, Miss May A. Putnam, Mrs,
Alma Wilder, Mns. j NJ Warren.
Men-HOrace Bradley, 5. n. Brooks, George y
Hardy, Herman A. Howe. W. -. Hewes, G. A
Miller, DR. A. /. Nutter, VIM. NJ. Peard, +. II.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

The News and Citizen Of this week SAYS
gov. Page has received assurances from
the secretary of war that the West Point
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

IL was George Elliot who said that solo
mon neglected 10 put in his Proverbs that,
"As the sore palate findsth grit, 30 an I'M
easy consciousness heareth inuendoes q.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24
che l)rrmunt 39bGnis.
BRATTLEBORO;
FRIDAY, APRIL "a, 1891
WITH SUPPLEMENT.

The Vermont PhGnlX has a larger
paid circulation In Wlndham county
than any other paper.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

Secretary Proctor spent Sunday at his
home in Proctor, and on Monday night
Gov Page and State Auditor Powell spent
several hours in conference with him in re-
gard to the governments claim that the
state of Vermont owes the government
large sum of money for arms furnished at
the time of the St. Albans raid. Gov.
Page is quoted as saying that throughout
the interview Secretary Proctor insisted
that the government has no legal claim
against the state, and if such claim ex-
lists it is more than offset by Vermonts
equitable claim on account of the 5000, 900
expended by the state, out of its own treas.
ury, in preparing to resist the expected
hostilities on the Canadian frontier. Yer
mont has already stood ready 70 make
Just settlement of this whole matter, but the
government has done nothing except to set
up this claim through the comptroller's Of
fee. Gov. Page is especially anxious TO
have an adjustment made while Senator
Edmunds and Secretary Proctor are in
Washington, and State Auditor Powell is
now at the national capital TO try to have
the business pushed through.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

s,oeLbridge manarr..

Have a line line 10 select from lev un ga
bargain counter at " rsnts each.
Vas DOuhS & MuHEis
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

1t viii be remembered that last fall the
announcement was published that the WON
en- Of the country were 10 take hold of the
work Of raising $3.50 to send to France,
for erection in Paris, statue of Washing
ton, as a token of friendly feeling and Of
recognition Of the gift by France Of the
statue Of Lafayette in Union square, New
York. and the colossal statue of Liberty
eulightening the world" In connection
with this, announcement was made that all
Vermont school teachers would be asked 10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

The News and Citizen of this week says
it was misinformed in making the state
ment last week that there is a special stat
ute preventing the government from offset
ting the much talked-of claim against Yer
mont to the $4,000 of direct tax money
due the state under the recent act of Con
gress. The same paper says, by informs-
ton from Gov Page, doubtless, that both
Secretary Proctor and Auditor Powell are
of the opinion that whenever a fair adjust
ment of the matter is reached, it will be
found that the United States is indebted to
Vermont rather than Vermont to the United
States on these old war claims"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

Gen. Butler was forcibly removed from
the United States district court room at
Boston on Tuesday by order of Judge Car
penter of Rhode Island, the presiding judge.
Gen. Butler was counsel for woman con-
victed of obtaining pension fraudulently,
and a few days before had some words
with Judge Carpenter, whom he contempt
uously characterized as ian inferior judge
of an inferior court, "-etc. The judge for
babe him to again appear in court, and
when the general accompanied his client
into the court room on Tuesday his removal
was promptly ordered. Butler threatens
to bring suit against the judge for assault
and battery.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

One of the most notable demonstrations
which has welcomed President Harrison on
his journey toward the Pacific coast was
that at FL Pasco, Texas, on the Rio Grande,
on Tuesday. The demonstration was inter
national in character, the neighboriDg Mex
lean people and authorities joining in it as
heartily as did the Texans. There were
elaborate decorations, both American and
Mexican, and a procession was formed, in
GLIDING United States and Mexican troops,
Grand Army posts and Confederate veter-
ans. When the procession reached the
nearest point to Mexico the artillery of that
country fred a salute in honor of the Amer
lean President, and the governor of the
Mexican state of Chihuahua and the repre-.
sentative of the Mexican president and
secretary of war joined in the speeches OF
congratulation.
The Boston Herald says that during the
past 20 years the late p T. Barnum ex.
pended upwards of SO, 900, 900 in newspa
per advertisements. He left fortune Of
$1,000, 900. The lesson seems to be plain.
Advertising was a vital factor in his sue
cess, as it is in the success of any business
The only question is how to advertise Il
secure the best results. Printers Ink, I
journal for advertisers, issued weekly Sub
scription 81. 90 year. is devoted as exclu
sively to advertising as the sea is to water
and is replete with valuable ideas and sug
gestions. Its contributors are many, in
Guiding men who have made advertising
life study, Its advertisements are helpful
and entertaining. To every advertise
$500 not spent for it is $500 wasted BY
false economy. Geo. P. Rowell & Co., o
New York, the publishers, have been ad
vertising agents for % years and are tn
recognized authority on advertising sub
jects.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24

This statement hardly agrees with that
Of Mr. Barnum IN his autobiography As hr.
SAYS.
II purchased for 500. IA Cincinnati.
Ohio. ID W"nlly Horse. found un exhi
bItion III that city. IL WAS a we'll formed.
small listed animal, with no name. aud not
particle Of hair on his tail. while its en-
tire body and legs we're covered with thick
fine hair or wool, which curled tight to the
skin. This horse WAS fOaled in Indiana
and Was a remarkable freak Of nature. aud
certainly Il very curious looking animal
As for my ruse in advertising
the 'Woolly Horse as having been captured
by Freinonts exploring party, Of course
the announcement neither added 10 nor took
from the interest Of the exhibition. hut it
arrested public attention, aud it was the
only feature Of the show that | nov care
10 forget
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-24
BARNUM's "wooLLY" HORSE.
1t Came From Chesterfield, N. II.
liinS,iale correspondence IN the Springfield u,
uuhllf.nu

II Came From Chesterfield, N. II.
liin~'iale correspondence In the Springfield Re
publican
The death Of the great sho man, Bar
mum, recalls the story Of the wooly horse
he secured in New Hampshire. Many
years ago he advertised among his attrac-
tons "woolly horse, which 1t was claim
ed was captured by Gen. Fremont aud his
followers among the peaks Of the Rocky
mountains, and was called "Fremonts non
descript.' This prodigy was extensively
advertised and proved a great card The
woody horse was born aud bred ia Chester
field, y. H., aud was owned by a man by
the name Of Goodrich. John Stearns who
dealt largely ia horses, heard Of this freak
Of nature and succeeded in buying him for
$50 and kept him on his stock farm one
winter, and the woolly horse was frequent
ly driven 10 and from the village by his sou,
DR.. Frank Stearns. The horse had really
a coat Of wool in place Of hair aud possess
cd about As much animation as the average
sheep In some way Barnum heard of this
curiosity, and sent an agent 10 buy him,
and the trade was closed for 500 in cash,
and Uncle John used to say that it was
the best small horse trade he ever made
IL was IN the bargain that Uncle John"
should keep the horse fortnight before
shipping him to New York. and in the
meantime the city was flooded with posters
announcing his capture in the Rocky mount
aims and his forthcoming arrival by the
next steamer from California At the
proper time he made ms debut in Barnums
show aud drew great crowds