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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
CHRISTIAN AID ASSOCIATION
The Annual Meeting Held in Brattleboro
on Wednesday.


Those people who staid at home Wednes-
day either on account of the storm or be
cause they thought there would be nothing
worth hearing at the Congregational church.
missed an opportunity to gain much infor-
nation concerning great work.
The Christian Aid association, which has
been in existence year. and which was
incorporated by the last legislature has for
its objects the reformation Of the inmates
of prisons, jails and similar institutions,
and the assistance of these persons upon
their release from confinement In finding
suitable employment Through the efforts
of its general secretary, Mr.. j. Henry
Myers, it has made a substantial beginning
in this work
The meeting ON Wednesday looked to
ward the future and sought to know what
could and ought to be done. Without at
tempting a complete report it Is sufficient
to say that addresses were given by Rev
q. W. Phillips, ID. D., of Rutland. Col
Gardiner Tufts of the Massachusetts, Refor-
matory, Rev b. Il. Russell of Shelburne
Falls, X. NJ. Snow, chaplain of the Franklin
county jail, Greenfield Mass. Rev. c II
Smith of Tuwnshend, Mlon Davidson of
Newfane, president of the asso 'iati n, and
others. A few of the points made were that
under present systems men usually come
out of our penal institutions worse in char
acter than when they entered, and that if
they do desire to reform, the attitude of
society toward them is such as To make it
almost impossible for them 10 gain a foot
ing that there is great need of revival
of interest on the part of the public in the
poorer aud more vicious classes that if
they are to be reached it must be bv ear
nest, hand to hand work for their saliva
ton. Col. Tutfts's paper was especially
thoughtful aud fruitful He was able to
speak out of a long and successful expe-
rience, and showed that men in prison can
be reached and saved if the right influences
are brought TO bear upon them
The people Of Vermont have not been
much interested in work along this line, hut
in other states great advance has been
made. 1t is to be hoped that some improve
ments may appear with us in process OF
/ time.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06

School in District No. CLOSED last Fridav
with Mrs. l. W. Ashley AS teacher and Miss
Alice NJ Locke assistant. The whole mum
Der of pupils was ~ The term was much
broken mp by sickness, but otherwise was
successful Following are the names Of
those not absent Katie Booth Clifford
Booth, Hattie Derry, Clinton Davenport
George llannum, Allis Houghton. Ralph
Houghton. Willie johnson. Cora johnson
Walter Mooney. Fred Pember. Reginald
Powell Percy Warwick, Minnie whitney
Denison Davis, having sold his home
farm 10 o Grafton man named Townshend
has moved 10 another farm " his known AN
the Lorenzo Davis place, on which he con.
templates making extensive improvements.
The Townshend family have moved IN the
farm bought Of Mr.. Davis
Charles u. Davis has moved from the
Lorenzo Davis farm 10 the Asa Oates place
IN DunmerstCn
Ed. Aiken has moved 10 r. 4. Corser's
farm in Dummerston which he has leased
for term Of years.
Mrs. Sally White, who died Of paralysis
last Sunday, was the oldest person in town,
being born June Il, 1900
ave Deestrick Skue" this Friday, even
ING
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
CHURCH AND SOCIETY.

The topic for the next meeting of the Baptist
Y r. S, G. F. Will be obedience in little things sc
The Baptist society Of Christian Endeavor has
appointed l.. w Hawley, II. H. Hackey and Miss
Della Sherman a committee To arrange with the
committee of the Centre church society, C. II
Thompson, Lewis Gregg and Miss Helen Fletch-
RI, for the annual state convention. to he held
here next fail.
High license will he Rev Mr. Sprague's sub
lect at the Universalist church Sunday evening.
Fifth semLannual election Of the Christian En-
deayor society connected with the Centre church
was held Sunday evening and these officers chOs
en-. President, l.. A. Fales; vice president. q II
Thompson; recording secretary, Maud Brown:
corresponding secretary. Miss Emma Houghton:
treasurer, Geo. l. Durham
Capt G. 7. Hall will lead the service at the
Y. NJ {. A rooms Sunday afternoon at O'Clock.
Rev. A. A Brooks Of Greenfield Mass will
preach In the Unitarian church ON Sunday in
exchange with Rev. f. l.. Phalen His sermon in
the morning will be on The mood of the times e.
In the evening he will speak on sympathy"
Rev. Mr. Tozer Of East Wallngford supplied
the pulpit at the Baptist church last sunday IN
the absence of Mr. Parry.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06

The question of the Boston postmaster
ship, which has been long under discussion,
was settled by the President last Saturday
by the appointment of ex-Mayor Thomas
n. Hart to succeed Gen. Corse, whose term
had expired. Gen. Corse is man of high
personal character, his administration of
the office has been remarkably efficient, he
is an old soldier with gallant war record,
and on these grounds his disappointment
was strongly urged by many leading pa
irons of the Office in both parties He also
had the strong support of both the Massa-
chusetts senators and of several of the Re
publican representatives from Massachu-
sets. There were several Republican can
ddates for the place, leading one being
Henry a. Thomas, superintendent of the
mails in the Boston office. When the time
came for final action last Saturday the
President is understood to have said to the
Massachusetts, congressman that in view of
the hostile and vindictive attitude assumed
by the Democratic leaders during the past
winter ne did not feel justified in appoint
ing Democrat to so important place as
the Boston post-ofiice, and he therefore
asked the congressman to name several Re
publicans who would be acceptable for the
place. At the head of the list given him
stood xMayor Hart, who had not been a
candidate, and who mad strongly endorsed
Gen. Corse, and he was promptly nominated
and his nomination was confirmed by the
Senate. While it is an open question
whether the disappointment of Gen. Corse
would not have been a wiser act of party
policy, it is to be noted that the Mugwump
element which now roundly denounces
President Harrison for not reappointing
Gen Corse, had no such denunciation 10
visit on Mr.. Cleveland when, four years
ago, he removed Postmaster Tobey from this
office and appointed Gen. Corse for no rea-
sou except that Mr.. Tobey was Republi-
can and Mr. Cleveland wanted the office for
a Democrat.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
WESTMINSTER.

Miss Carrie Watkins has heen visiting in
Claremont, y. II.
George W. Pierce came up from Brattle-
boro on Tuesday TO attend to the packing
and moving of goods from the farm owned
by the late \. q. Pierce
Frank Sears expects to move to Athol.
Mass, the first of this month
Miss Lila Richardson has so far recoy-
cred from the measles that she will he able
10 return to her school in Rutland in few
days
The Bible meetings at Rev. e.. W
Thompson's have been we'll attended and a
good degree of interest shown, and it has
been decided to continue them for the pres
ent.
A party of Young people pleasantly sur
prsed Miss Sadie Collins last Tuesday even
ing as reminder of her 2lst birthday.
We noticed the Reformer of last week
stated that there would he a dance at the
town hall this week Wednesday evening.
We are wondering If the dancers had all
been notified, and why the dance was %
postponed
A card received by the ladies' aid society
from Mrs G. II. JoSlin of Hamden. Conn.
pleasantly acknowledges the receipt of an
album qnilt.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
mi. WIN Amu.e Yermon,er..

The following appeared in the report OF
Tuesdays proceedings in Congress:
During the debate over the sorghum sugar
paragraph of the agricultural appropriation bill
today Mr.. Plumb of Kansas made caustic at
tack upon Senator Morrill, of Vermont and also
upon Senator Edmunds for their insstence upon
a bounty being paid to maple sugar producers as
a part of the Mckinley tariff bill. He declared
that for a time the whole bill had reyolved around
the payment of two cents a pound duty to the
maple sugar men Senator Morrill, interrupted
Mr. Plumb with some ronicel suggestion, and the
Kansas senator said he would repeat, mat II
might 20 into permanent history, that the boun'
ty had been put in as a matter personal to Sena-
tor Morrill,, members of the finance committee
stating that il would aid Senator Morrill, in his
reelection ON personal solicitation he (Mr.
Plumb had voted for the bounty on the distinct
understanding that II would be rejected in confer
ence, but Senator Edmunds had then written a
letter which was now in Senator Cullon's pocket,
saying that If the maple bounty was not retained
he Mr. Edmunds would be paired against the
tariff bill
Here in Vermont the statement that Mr.
Morrill, wanted the maple sugar bounty put
in to help his reelection will be read with
amusement for it is a well-known fact that
there was no earthly thing that could have
prevented the Senator's reelection last fall,
so universal was the public sentiment of
the state ia favor of it. There is no doubt,
however. that both the Vermont Senators,
knowing the extent and Importance of the
maple sugar industry, insisted positively
and with determination, as they ought to
have done that this Vermont industry he
given the same government aid as the cane
sugar industry of Louisiana.
Since Senator Culloms name was men
toned in this connection, it may be said
that when the Illinois Senator came to Brat
tleboro on visit to his daughter last sum
mer he manifested great interest in gain
ing information about the maple sugar in
dustry He had evidently been possessed
with the popular idea that the product was
small matter of few hundred or thou
sand pounds of sugar and gallons of syrup
but changed his ideas completely when hi
found that instead of hundreds or thou
sands the figures ran well up into the mil
lions
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06

The repair, paint and blacksmith shop
and dwelling house of George f. Brown at
Bradford were totally destroyed by fire
Monday evening j. B. Mum, who occu-
pied the house, saved most of his furniture
The house of II. A. Winship, six feet from
the burning building, was saved.
The President on Monday sent to the
Senate the appointment of Henry G. Ide of
St Johnsbury, to be land commissioner at
Samoa
At the special village meeting held at
Rutland Saturday evening, it was voted to
accept the provisions of the act passed by
the last legislature to provide public park
or parks for that village.
The Sons of Vermont resident in Brook
Ign, n. Y, held banquet and formed an
association Wednesday night. j. H. Flagg
was elected a member of the executiv G
committee.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
INTERESTING "REMINISCENCES


James Fisk Hooker, Of Brattlcboro. Vt, who !
believe, IL n sou ~ Colonel George W Hooker.
sends me an anecdote about General Sherman which
told to him hy Msjor Austine Of that place
Major Austlne was IN garrison with General Sher.
man al Fort Moultrie, Charleston, before the war
They were graduates in the same class at West
Point There very wealthy family in the
neighborhbod uf Charleston named Qua-le and the
officers Of the garrison were frequent and welcome
guests at their plantation. There was a daughter m
the family named Polly, Of whom General Sherman
became 70 fond that the officers thought he wa,
smitten for all time They were accustomed to
speak Of her as Pretty Polly squash" When
Sherman was ordered 10 another poet he gave Polly
a little prayer book in which he had written his own
name Underneath 1t Polly wrote her own, and
thus they parted. Years after, when Sherman was
completing his great march 10 the sea. n woman
rode up 10 his headquarters aud asked for him
When he appeared she said. General don't You
remember me- by love- he exclaimed III it
isn't Pretty Polly Squash II was really no Other
than his former sweetheart, and she had the little
prayer book with her. She told him she was
married, that her husbands slaves had many OF
them decamped that her plantation was being plum
dered and she had come 10 him for protection. The
General was affected at meeting her that he SEM
out orders that not So much as u chicken should b,
touched within five miles Of her house.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

The Methodist society at Winchester cleared
$50 at its recent festival,
The roll call and supper which the Congrega
tOnal church at Winchester held last week Thurs
day evening is an event that will be long remem
bered. After the responses 20 the roll call anC
the remarks, subscriptions were taken, and tn,
church debt Of $500 was eXtingushed, and an ex
ira $500 raised
f, j, Brown, who is wanted for stealing hors,
and sleigh in Swanzey, was arrested In AthOl
Mass, Saturday. He was committed 10 wait tn,
action Of the grand jury at Fitchburg In May.
The Union Box and Lumber company's mill Al
East Rlndge was burned TO the ground early Mon
day morning About 40 hands were employed In
the mill, which was the leading industry o
Rindge, The loss is about $1,000. Preparations
for rebuilding the mill have already been begun
Several new cases Of diphtheriR ART reported il
Troy. DR.. Stone, one Of the physicians Of tn,
place, is down with the disease.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06

should be added the anti lottery law--an
important step for the protection OF the
morals and earnings Of the common people
the anti. trust law, the original package
law, and the land forfeiture law. The in
terests Of the Union veterans were still
further protected by law limiting the fees
of attorneys 10 81 in claims for increase Of
pension A measure Of the first Importance,
and one long delayed, is that for the relief
Of the United States Supreme Court 10y pro
vidng for the establishment Of circuit
court of appeals The apportionment
of representatives in Congress under the
census of 1890 il conceded 10 have been
made ON a basis fair and equitable to every
section Of the country.
Such are the leading features Of the work
of the jlst Congress, and it is fortunate for
the country that they cannot be affected or
overthrown 10y the storm Of Democratic de
traction and vituperation amid which that
body dissolved. By way Of comment moth
ing better can be said than to quote the
words of Speaker Reed in declaring the f.
MAJ hulOuInmeuJ
whether we have disposed OF questions Of
finance with the wisdom Of broad stStesmanship
time will surely show. Whether in the things we
have done and the things have attempted for the
furtherance Of human liberty we were actunted by
high and honorable motives will be visible To all the
world nj no distant day. Our actions need no cata
logue and all enumeration and praise by ourselves
would be in vain n our deeds do not praise us
our words cannot. Confident NJ am Of the verdict
Of time on what we have done am still more con
hdent that the highest commentator will be given
us In the future not for what measures we have
passed. valuable NJ they are, but because we have
taken 80 long stride In the direction Of responsible
government. Having demonstrated to the people
that those who have been elected to do their Will
can do IT, henceforth will not be taken for
performance and government by the people will
be stronger in the land.
Toward those who have opposed what the major
ity Of the House have desired, can have no
nnkindly or personal feelings. Whoever offers
battle to old convictions and faiths must expect
hattle and the ygor of the resistance must always
bear proportion to the vigor Of the onset To
members on my left, with whom ] am politically
| associated. beg to tender my most sincere and
heartfelt acknowledgements. No man ever re-
ceived more ungrudging and unhiuChing support or
from band Of men more patriotic. ! am proud to
acknowledge in all that has been done have been
but IN the multitude, and that the honors OF the
Fifty.frst Congress belong to you alone
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06

The result of Yesterdays election in Can
ada. after a long and exciting contest, was
victory for the conservatives.
New York will try to raise money enough
to erect an equestrian statue of Gen. Sher-
man 1t had better build the Grant mouu-
ment first.
The Senate elected Senator Manduson of
Nebraska its president pro TEN in place of
Mr.. Ingalls, of Kansas, whose term expired
on Wednesday.
The New Hampshire house voted Tues
day, after an animated debate, not to repeal
the nuisance act relating to the sale of
liquors
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
Deafne.. CAM, ne Cure,

by local applications they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness and that il by constitutional
remedies Deafness is caused by an inhamed
condition of the mucous lining Of the Eustachian
tube When this tube gets intlamed you have a
runbling sound or imperfect hearing and when il
Is entirely closed Deafness Is the result and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out and this tube
restored 10 its normal condition hearing will be
destroyed forever, Nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh which, is nothing but an in
named condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any cast,
OF Deafnesslcaused by Catarrhl that we can not
cure by taking Halls CatarTh Cure Send for
circulars, free.
+, J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o,
iaB- Sold by druggists, IS cents
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
MARLBORO.

II. l.. Hadlock has added another lathe
to his mill TO keep up with his orders
Mrs. NJ. D. Mather is the president, II
l.. Hadlock vice president +. p Arms sec
rotary, aud Mrs. VIM Schofeld treasurer
Of the y +. $ C. f. for the next six
months The usual list of committees were
chosen.
good sum Of money was taken by the
ladies' aid society for the dinners served by
them on Tuesday.
The town appropriated S2j for Memorial
day, and the sum is expected to be doubled
by contributions.
In the death Of Miss Ella Hale, which
took place last Friday, the people Of Mari
boro and vicinity lose an excellent teacher,
and the many friends which she won bv
her exemplary character deeply mourn her
early death. The body was brought to
Marlboro Centre for burial
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
FROM DISTRICT NO. 7

The older residents of this district learned with
sincere regret of the serious accident TO Miss
Amelia Butterteld, who was long teacher In the
old brick schOolhOuse Her services there covered
ten terms and were of the most useful and valu
able character.
The school IN this district closed Feb e, after
a term OF IL weeks, with public exhibition
which did credit to both teacher and pupils The
program consisted of 20 single pieces and seven
dialogues, interspersed with tableaux and songs
organst. The citizens of the district felt auite
proud of the school, as there were only III schol
airs and this was their first attempt Miss Eva
Adams OF Marlboro has been their teacher fol
the past two terms The school was somewhat
disturbed the first part Of the term by the new
schoolhouse not being ready. It was held for tive
weeks In private house, and II took two more tC
get the hang" of the new house. The neighbor
give the scholars much credit for being well be-
haved while going 20 and from the school
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Town meeting passed off with the usual
amount Of noise aud confusion We are
glad 10 be able to say that Mrs. q. p Fuller
was elected town superintendent of schools
Mrs. Fuller is a lady Of culture, and one
whose aim will be to promote the hest in.
terests of our schools
Miss Mary Pierce is home from Chester
on a visit
John S. Lyon, sou Of our townsman, Dea
5 S. Lyon, was ordained Feb. 20 at Fair
haven, and has settled as pastor Of the
Baptist church in that place. His many
friends wish him success in his new field Of
labor. Dea. S. S. Lyon and wife returned
home from Fairhaven Monday
The Thermometer registered 20 below
zero on Monday morning heavy fall Of
snow on Tuesday night necessitated the use
Of plows during larger part Of the day on
Wednesday.
Clarence Goddard, fireman on the noon
train from this place TO Brattleboro, is at
home quite IN
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
A WOnderfuIO Offer.

The eminent DR.. Greene of 81 Temple Place
cure, Dr. Greene's Neryura aud specialist In TIM,
cure of nervous and chronic diseases. has an
nounced 10 the world that all sufferers from this
class OF troubles, or from any lingering or long.
standing disease, can consult him by letter m re-
gard 10 their cases, free of charge This Is i'm.
portant 10 the sick, as DR.. Greene has made a
specially OF treating patients through letter cor
Responsiveness, and his many and wonderful cures
IN All parts OF the country prove his remarkable
success, ana the marvellous curative powers Of
ms harmless vegetable remedies. II YOU are a
sufferer; you VIII not let this opportunity pass 10
consult by letter free of charge with this skiful
ana able physician. Write him a description OF
your case or send for his symptom blank 10 an
out ana carefully considered answer fully ex.
planning your disease and giving you a perfect
understandlng OF all its symptoms viii be return
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
strong Endorsements.

The two letters published below fully prove
that our long experience enables us to write our
policies properly with view Of avoiding litga-
ton, and that all matters entrusted to us will be
done on business principles and personal and
prompt attention given in case Of loss:
BRArrLEBuRo, VT. Feb. 10, 1891
This certfes that Sherman x JENNIE have fairly
adjusted aud promptly paid the loss on our steam
mill lately burned at Newfane to the amount Of
nearly three thousand dollars and can recommend
them and their method Of business to all desiring
insurance.
wN. f. CLARK, for D. Z. Prescott a Co.
BRATTLEBuRu, VT, Feb "a, 1891.
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Mont
pelier, ".
GentlemeH.-We acknowledge your favor OF
the 2lst inst with enclosures Of check S2qg 10 in
settlement for loss on our saw mill Thanking
you FOR the very prompt attention given the mat
ter, we are yours very truly,
Es1Ey ORGAS Co.
Dictated by l.. W. Hawley.
Both the above losses were IN the Vermont Mu.
tua Fire Insurance company, represented by
Sherman 4 Jrnne
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06

1t was complimentary to Speaker Reed,
rather than otherwise, when ll6 Demo-
Gratis, of the kind that made up the minor
ity in the jlst Congress- refused to join in
a vote of thanks for the able aud dignifed
way in which he had presided over the
House and resisted the turbulent and OBJ
structive tactics of this very minority
Thomas B. Reed of Maine will be heard
from again in due time
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-03-06
A Wonder Worker.

Mr. Frank Huffman, young man of BurlinR.
ton, Ohio, states that he has been under the care
Of two prominent physicians. and used their
treatment until he was not able TO get around.
They pronounced his case TO b. Consumption aud
lncurable. He was persuaded TO try Dir. King IS
New Discovery for Consumption, Coughs aud
Colds aud at that time was not able to walk across
the street without resting lie found before he
had used half OF a dollar bottle that he was
much better; he continued 10 use II and Is
today enjoying good health II you have any
throat, lung or chest trouble Try IT, We guar.
antee satisfaction. Trial bottle free at II A
Chaplin & "a. Is drug storr.