Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-02-27

as Is zone ny telegraph, and by all telephone
lines in this vicinity. This has caused what
is known as induction an unpleasant buzz
ing sound upon the wires, which increases
as the length of wire extends, making it
impossible to telephone beyond a certain
distance. These copper wires complete
what is known as the metallic circuit, a
complete circuit of the metal without the
use of the earth The contracts have been
made for the setting of poles 30 feet high,
and not less than seven inches large at the
top, from Greenfield to Bellows Falls, here
branching and continuing to Rutland and
Burlington, as well as Claremont; Newport
and Concord n. H. When completed,
which will be early in the summer, it will
be possible to as easily speak with persons
in New York, Boston and Burlington as
with any member of the local exchange
The instruments used are of improved pat
tern and of greater power than the ordi
nary. The instruments in use here will
not be switched on the new line, but ten
subscribers have been secured, at a
cost of SO yer year. The new instruments
can he used as well on the local lines as the
present ones They include a telephone
desk and large additional conveniences.
Business people in all the larger places in
this vicinity are interested in the progress
of the work.
The annual report Of the Librarian of the
Rockingham library states that the mum.
her Of books taken from the library during
the year ending Feb. L. 1891, was II ,SS5,
of which II ,391 were fiction History
stands next with 1870, literature O23. nat
ural science III, religion ll4 useful arts
III, sociology 81, philosophy &C. fine arts
10, philology $, general works Consd-
erng the large circulation of the books,
and the fact of it being free library, it is
quite remarkable that 50 few books are
lost or damaged la the last year the loss
in this way amounted in value to only
$j.G1. The fines amounted to so TO- The
lost cards, which are replaced at five cents
each, amounted to - TO- cards sold to non
residents, SIP There are 1900 books in
the library. The president of the board Of
trustees has this we'll merited compliment
for the librarian, Miss Hibbard As many
book drawers seek the counsel of the libra
rian in the selection of works to read, it is
satisfactory to believe she has thus far ex-
ercised good discretion Iothat direction,
and her zeal TO duty in the interests of the
library generally well deserves commenda-
ton
The Pry club gave a chicken-pie supper
and entertainment at the vestry Of the
Universaist church Tuesday evening,
which was well attended and successful
$25 above expenses being realized. The
club is composed of "a boys from the age of
10 to II years. who meet every Monday
evening at the parlors of the Universalist
church under the direction of Rev. J.
Frank Rhoades The object of the club,
as might be guessed, is to ''pry" into mat
ters of general interest, to gain some in
formation on current affairs, and, by prac-
tice, to learn to impart those ideas to 9th
ers At their meetings papers are read by
different members and discussions had up.
on some subject previously announced.
The subject for next Monday evening is
Henry NJ Stanley and his work in Africa
The circulation during this week of flyers
devoted to the interests of the Challenge
Starch company, with an advertisement
of W H. Griswold as a grocer, was the
cause of some question as whether he was
taking up his Old line of business again
Inquiry of Mr.. Griswold elected the fact
that the whole matter was traceable to the
nervousness of young America here, or
rather in his own family. The starch com
pany has continued to send him these pa
pers in large numbers since he retired
from the business His sou Willie one day
together. and distributed them very thor
oughly through the village before his faith
err knew what was up. 1t may be said that
Mr. Griswold has not returned to the bust
ness nor has he any intention of so doing at
this time.
At the rooms of the Young Mems Institute
next Monday evening, l.. S. Hayes will
give talk upon the American Indian of
today. and his future. 1t happened that
Mr. Hayes was in Washington while the
recent "Iudian war" was in progress, and
later met the delegation of chiefs who were
sent on to tell their story to the "Great
Father" giving him an opportunity to in
form himself ON the matter which is today
deeply interesting the whole country. His
facts will he of interest to all.
We notice the Times of this week says
there has been no regular preaching since
Rev Mr.. Dascomb finished work" at the
Congregational church We think this to
be somewhat misleading as to the enterprise
of the society as we do not recall Sunday
for many years when there has not been
regular preaching" Since Mr.. Das-
comb closed his labors the society have had
"A number of different ministers supplying
the pulpit, each of whom has been among the
most talented to he secured from city pull
pits.
Rev. A. b. Dascomb, the former pastor
Of the Congregational church, read last
Sunday the letter of acceptance Of the Rev
Ellsworth J Fullerton of the call recently
given him 10y the society. 1t made pleas
ant episode in the service. Mr.. Dascomb,
in his usual happy manner, introduced the
bride, the church and its bridegroom He
stated that he personally was pleased to
recognize in Mr. Fuller his first pastor in
30 years. Mr. Dascomh still lives in West
Minister aud retains his membership in the
church here.
Harlan r. Howard, former well known
clerk at Towns Hotel under the manage
ment of its original proprietor, is now en-
ploved as a clerk in the Sixth Auditors of
flee in Washington he having charge of au-
diting money order accounts of the post
offices of Vermont and several other states
The officials speak Of him as a capable and
efficient man in his department, and his
many friends here will be glad to hear of
his success.
Fred Winnewisser, who recently moved
here from Bridgeport, Conn, has hired the
mp stairs tenement in Mrs. Cooks house on
South street.
Miss Emma Morgan has been unable 20
be in school for week or Two because OF
illness, and her place is temporarily filled
by Mrs, G. f Eddy.
Mr. and Mrs c. w. OsgOod will attend
the international council of Congregation
al churches 70 be held in London, England,
about the first of July. Mr., Osgood goes
as delegate from the United States.
Mr.. aud Mrs l.. S Hayes returned Sat
urday from six-weeks' stay in Washing
ton, d. {.
The store in Canal block formerly occu-
pied by George Griswold as a grocery, has
been hired by Orrin Hart, aud a stock of
Fruits. confectionery, cigars and stationery
nlaced therein. 1t is in charge of n. H.
| breckenridge formerly employed by the
| Vermont Farm Machine company.
The Young Peoples literary and musical
society met at Q. w, Osgood's on Monday
evening About 80 were present.
II. E. OBrien is working for the Fall
Mountain. Paper company as travelling rep
resentative for that company, and seems 70
he meeting with much success
The present trip of Hon. VIM. A. Russell
N England is as a member of a committee
from the United States government sent
by President Harrison to investigate mat
u