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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17
A Rescue with the sealing Ladders.

Standing in the street the fireman reaches
up and hooks his ladder over the second
story windowsll. Then he climbs up and q,
throwing leg over the window-sill, draws
up the ladder and hooks it into the third
story, and so up he climbs to the top floor,
no matter how high the building may be-
Here he sits in a window and lowers a cord
to the ground by which lifeline an inch
thick is drawn up for use in lowering peo-
pie who may have no other means of es-
cape. 1t may happen that as the fireman
goes up the flames burst from a window di-
Tectly over him. In that case he hooks his
ladder on a window sill to the right or left
and swings over, pendulum fashion, out of
the line of the fire. and there continues his
way till above the fire, when he swings
back and is ready to care for the people
whose escape has been cut off. IL is an act
that little account is made of by the fire
man, but the unaccustomed man would
need an iron nerve were he to swing thus
at the end of pole hung 60 feet above the
stone pavements -ScribneT's Mdgdzine.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17

The first devastating fire in America wa.
probably the one occurring at Boston
March 20, 1860, when 400 dwellings and
stores were burned, causing a loss of f1OO.
900.
In the colony of Massachusetts, Bay, reg.
ulations in regard TO construction of chin
neys and matched roofs were made as ear.
ly as March 49, 1880, and various enact
ments were made at later dates. The or
dlnance at the town meeting of Boston.
March IA, 1913, made provision that eacl
householder should have ladders long
enough to reach to the ridge of his house
and pole about ~ feet long, with a good
large swob at the end of it - and variou,
graded penalties were provided for thos,
not conforming to the law
Philadelphia has been remarkably free
from confiagratious in comparison with
other large cities. 1t does not appear tc
have been visited by great fire until July
y, 1890, when a fire along the Delaware
river front, at Vine street, extending over
Is acres, caused a loss of life estimated as
high as 33, in addition to 120 wounded, and
pecuniary loss of 81 500 600.
New York was visited by severe con
fiagration in the southern part of the city
on December 1G, 1885, which extended
over an area of 40 acres. DESTROYING G74
houses, and causing a loss which has been
estimated as high as S3O, 600, 600, on which
there was only 5000, 600 insurance-an
amount which ruined several insurance
companies.
One Of the first of the more recent CON
tiagrations was the burning of Portland.
Me-, July 4, 1866. The fire was caused by
boy throwing a firecracker into a coop
er's shop for the avowed purpose of scar
ing the workmen. In this respect the act
was an unparalleled success, the damage be-
ing abouS $40, 600, 900.
The Chicago fire, October o. 1871, was
one of the largest in all history, devastat-
ing an area of 81 square miles, and causing
loss of about $3.50, 900, 900, on which in
surance was paid to the amount of about
100000, 900. Two hundred and fifty lives
were reported lost in this fire.
Thirteen months later to day, Boston
was visited by fire which extended over
an area of 90 acres, burning the best mer-
camille buildings in the city, and causing a
damage of S75, ,000, 900, on which there
was an insurance of over S65, 900, 600
C.J II. Woodbury. in the Scientific Amer-
icDu
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17
CURRENT AFFAIRS.
TYfREENOT1BLE IN7ERTIEIV.
MR.. EDuUNDs's EXPLANATIONS
IIc Expects 10 Remain n plain Amrri-
can Citizen.


According to advices from Washington,
Senator Edmunds, on the day following the
announcement Of his resignation, was the
recipient of many calls and expressions Of
regret, both by wire and letter. that he
had found it necessary TO leave the Senate
These were all gratefully received and to
petitions that he reconsider he replied that
his decision was irrevocable. To the
Washington correspondent Of the New
York Press Senator Edmunds talked very
freely of the reasons which induced him to
retire from the Senate. when man be
haves himself for quarter of a century" "
he said, "the people are very likely to ex-
press their appreciation Of it, Whether or
not deserved the distinction of being per
mtted by my constituents in Vermont to
round out a term of % years in the Senate
| will not say. They can tell you better
than |. Ii seems to me- however, that any
reasonable man ought to be satisfied with
such prolonged career in office, especially
when his health will not allow him To pros
ecute the public business with the energy
that is expected Of him The climate here
does not agree with me. 1t has not for
years. have at times suffered intensely
from catarrhal trouble. Such relief as |
have experienced has been found in the
South or at my home in Vermont.
1t seemed meet to me that should give
adequate notice to the governor of the state
to name my successor ; therefore, ! do 50
at this time. have no doubt that who.
ever takes my seat will I'LL It. perhaps bet
ter than have | believe ! can say re-
tire at a time when every one of my col
leagues Is my friend On May / expect
to leave for Burlington, make my garden
and see how the chickens are getting on
In the fall ! shall return to Aiken, ). c.,
aud pass the winter there, running up to
Washington now and then to attend to
any court business which my clients may
desire me to perform
Can you furnish any idea as to whom
your successor will be T.
Il cannot. have seen several names
mentioned since 1t was rumored that | in
tended 10 retire. have no further inter
est in the matter than that sterling Re
publican shall relieve me.
Have you any parting advice to give
your Republican associates =
They do not require any. | should say
to the Democrats, however, keep up the
same policy that has characterized your
party in both houses Of Congress for your
past two sessions. and then attend your
own funeral
DO you think an extra session proh.
able 2"
1t does not seem Ia me that one will be
held The Italian controversy seeus to
have lost any >eriuu, aspect it may have
had. The country appears to Ice safe, and
see no reason for special session unless
the President should determl 10 call the
Senate together for the confirmation Of the
nine circuit court judges authorized by the
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17
MISCELLANY.


Somewhere In this wide, restless world uf ours.
Where men live trembling on the issues brink
The weary. fevered spirit loves 10 think
Exists a smiling. joyous land " flowers.
Where care comes not TO chill the happy hours
Unfed, the fires Of ambition sink
To ashes, aud the giiueas' mellow chnk
Falls on ears deaf 10 lis seductive powers
Where that fair lotus-land Of peaceful rest
Which yearning fancy summons from afar
NAV lie we know not: eager Is the quest;
Yet II Shines distant, like a radiant star
Distant, as hope s fulhlment ever seems
A land Of brightness, but a land Of dreams
Il. " WOOdcOck In the Detroit Free Press
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17

The Mont Gents tunnel in the Alps is
seven and one half miles, the Arlberg six
aud one-half, the st. Gothard nine and one
quarter The Simplon will be 12l. The
cost of tunnelng is very great. The Mont
Gents tunnel cost Sl5, 600 900, the st. Goth
ard Sl2, 900, 900. The longest railway tun-
mel in the United States is the Hoosac, in
Massachusetts, four and one-half miles
The longest tunnel in the world is that of
the Croton aqueduct from the Croton dam
to the New York reservoir. The length is
over 30 miles and the whole distance is
practically tunneled through solid rock.
Its cost was $25, 600, 600
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17
Never
Questioned.
The superior purity,
strength and whole
someness of Royal
Baking Powder is
never questioned

While other baking powder makers are exposing
the impurities and shortcomings of the powders
of their competitors and the official tests by the
Government are revealing the improper ingre-
dients, the low strength, and lack of keeping
qualities of other brands of baking powder, no
question s.raised, no doubt is entertained of the
great qualities the absolute purity and efficiency
of the Royal Baking Powder. 1t stands alone,
above suspicion
Exhaustive Government tests, the tests by
juries of competitive and industrial exhibitions,
the minute and prejudiced searches by rivals for
something wrong, have had but one result to
more fully establish the fact that the Royal Bak-
ing Powder is faultess, the greatest in strength,
absolutely pure and wholesome.
DO not permit the grocer peddler to sub
sttute any other brand in place of the Royal
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17
HAWLEY.
april 10.

This week have been in
New York picking up choice
novelties in ladies' Outside
Garments and Dress Goods.
Besides a good line of staple
styles | have brought several
sample garments which can
properly be spoken of as high
art artistic novelties. OF these
there are no duplicates and |
should like to have as many
OF my customers, as can do
SO, see the present assortment
whether they wish to buy or
not. There is a very elegant
Redfern Coat. One of the
handsomest Raglan shaped
long garments we have ever
had. Some ofthe latest nov
elites in Peacock trimmed,
"Cleopatra" long capes which
are prominent in every fash
ionablc New York retailers
stock. Many handsome Reef
ers, Blazers and plain Jackets.
Have a special lot sof 20
fine black Jersey Jackets to be
sold at $5.S5 each which are
unusually good for the price.
A few of the new Chester
field" hip-seamed coats.
Should like to have every
one in this section, who wish
es IN outside garment, see the
present assortment.
| found some new things in
fine Dress Fabrics and secured
one special lot of what are
known in the market as
"Scotch Roughs ~ Clean
gray and mode mixtures,
stripes and plaids; one of the
iavorite new things brought
out this season and heretofore
sold at wholesale at AZ G-2
and so cents at retail, which
we shall cut up at 81 IL cents
a yard.
A large Springfield house
has just closed a manufact-
urer's stock of over $4,000
pieces ofall silk, double faced,
tape edged, gros-grain Ribbon
and purpose to sell them at
4 cents a yard for No. 5
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17
ALMOST A MIRACLE!
Read and Remember

MRS. BRACKET Is THE WIFE OF THE
REV. DAVID BRACkETr. PASTOR OF THE
FIRST =. BAPTIST CllURCli, or THORN
DIXIE, ME. AND LADY HIGHLY Es-
TEEMEp BN ALI VINO KNOW HER
SIZE SAYS
BKooKs, Nh, Oct. %, 1890.
gents: When I commenced the use of
DANA'S SARSAPARlLLA for Rhcuma
tism, had lost the use of my right arm
THE sHorLpER JOINT WAS vrRY rENpER
AND VERY srirr. could not sew,
and could not get my hand to my
head. | had great deal of pain in the
chest, especially around my lungs. My
skin was yellow and rough, aud was tired
all the time
have now taken four bottles and the
pam and soreness are gone. Complexion
natural, and tired feeling fast leaving. |
sleep well nights, and the srIrF JOINT in
the smouLpER Is FAST REsuMiNG IT'S NAT
URAL ELASTICITY. can sew or do
any work as usual.
am still using the SARSAPARILLA,
and expect to entirely recover from the
effects of the rheumatism that has trou-
bled me 80 long think DANA'S SAR-
SAPARlLLA Is DEATH TO WtET-
MATISM.
Yours truly,
MRS. ID. BRACkETT.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17
SECRETARY PROCTOR i CANDIDATE
hr Admits that He Would Accrp, the
Appointments.

lrI"Hl houdhl 5 Free Press.
Hon. Redfeld Proctor, secretary of war
aud party returned to the national capital
this morning from five weeks tour Of in
spectlon of the military posts in the south
ern and western parts Of the United States
Secretary Proctor has Travelled over 5000
miles 10y rail and 300 miles in ambulances
and other army cOnveyances since he left
Washington. He is in excellent health and
spirits and expresses himself much pleased
with his trip. The secretary aud quarter
master, Gen. Batchelder, left San Francis
60 last Monday night and reached Albany
saturday afternoon, making the trip across
the continent in one hour less than five
days. lie was interviewed by enterprising
newspaper reporters at every important
station between the Golden Gate and the
Hudson river, and asked to give his views
on the Italian question, the Mckinley bill
the Vermont senatorship, and various other
interesting matters. The Free Press cor
respondent called the attention Of Secre-
tary Proctor to an Omaha despatch that ap-
peared IN the eastern papers on Friday
morning last IN which he was reported to
have said that he WAS not a candidate for
senator from Vermont. The secretary ex-
pressed his surprise at the report, as he had
not before seen the despatch. He said the
alleged interview was a fabrication, as he
had made no such statement. In response
to an inquiry whether his attitude on the
senatorship was correctly stated in the
Free Press of Friday, Secretary Proctor
said that the announcement of his candida
cy was authorized, and he added, if ap-
pointed to I'LL the vacancy caused by Sena-
tor Edmunds's resignation, he should ac-
cept
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17

A despatch from Oran 10 Paris says that
an enormous reservoir of water, 100 feet
below the surface, has been discovered at
El-Golea, small caravan station in the
midst of the Sahara desert. The reservoir
was discovered while a number of work
men were engaged in sinking a we'll at Ell
Golea The shaft sunk already gives 40
gallons of good clear water per minute,
and it is expected that this amount can
readily be increased should it be found
that large quantity is necessary The
discovery is of the highest Importance aud
will undoubtedly tend to develop the cara
van trade Of El-GOlea, which is one of the
stopping places in the Sahara desert Of
caravans which travel across that regon
This is the first time that water has been
found at so slight depth in the Sahara.
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That tired feeling" is entirely overcome by
HOODS Sarsaparilla, which gives feeling OF
buoYancy and strength 20 the whole system.
Instant relief for Group by using Iohnson's Lin
iment Internal as we u as external
suffered from a severe cold In my head for
months and could get no relief Was advised I"
use Ely's Cream Balm. Il has worked IKE nlaEir ,
in its cure. / am free from my cold ailrI uSslhs
the Balm one week, and believe it Is the i N'i.
remedy known Samuel j. Harris, Wh"eS"'
grocer no Front street, Ne" YORK
Battle freely with Johnsons Anodyne lnl'en'
then rub hard night and morning for pr"'H'
rheumatism is quickly cured by using N'"'''
4 on Liniment
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17

For years the editor Of the Burlington Junction.
Mo- Post has been subject To cramp colic.or fits
OF indigestion, which Frustrated him for several
hours and untitled him for business for two or
three days. For the past year he has been using
Chamberlain's Cole, Cholera and Diarrhu.a Rem
edy Whenever occasion required, and II has inya.
riably given him prompt relief. - and 80 cent
bottles for sale by r Q. Thorn.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17
The High IIOnOr- Refused BV senator
Rdatnunda

lFIulh tue New ofk ifess
1T will be recalled that Senator Ed
munds once refused the mission TO Eng
land lie was offered by Presidents Hayes
and Arthur seat upon the supreme bench,
and at another time was prevented from
being elevated to that high post by the
withdrawal of the resignation of Justice
Hunt. In the other two cases he declined
the offers In fact it may be safely assert
ed that no member of the Senate has re-
fused higher honors than the grand old
man who is about TO retire -
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17

| have taken between 100 and
500 pieces OF the lot and shall
cut them up at the same prices.
The assortment of shades is
complete except black and the
quality is excellent.
And here is a case of hand
some dress styles in regular
II I-2 cent quality of Cling
ham to be sold, while this lot
lasts, at 9 3-4 cents a yard.
There is no change in price of
our regular stock; the cut
price is made on one case, SO
pieces, 2ISS yards, bought at
Il sacrifice to somebody.
Ladies' and misses Blouse
Waists made by Hathaway
from fine, soft, stylish cheviots
with scarfs to match. Expect
them here tomorrow morning.
Look them over and if you
see just the pattern you want,
and it's in the size to fit you,
don't leave it because you
don't want to wear it just yet.
We have to wait a long time
to get anything from "IIatha-
away" but each year have
more and more customers for
Hathaway made underwear,
who believe it pays to wait
until they can get them. We
think they are as near right in
the blouse business as in un-
derwear.
April ought to be a busy
month in my store. There
are good many good bar
gains on sale now.
". l. HAWLEY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17

liver, or Disease of the Blood.
Sagwa cures Constipation,
Liver Complaint, Indiges-
ton, Loss of Appetite, Scrof-
ula, Rheumatism and Chills
and Fever. No Pains, no
Tears, no Sighs, no Sobs il
you restore your health with
Sagwa. For sale at all
Druggists.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17

II sick headache is misery what are Carters
Little Liver Pills II they win positively cure ~
People who have used them speak frankly Of their
worth. They are small and easy 10 take
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17

VIckAPoo INDIAN SALVE. An
Excellent Dressing Tor Fever Sores Cancers,
Piles, and all kinds Of lndolent Ulcers. THIS
SalVe is made Of Real Buffalo Tallow, combined
with Medicinal properties Of healing Herbs,
Roots, Barks, etc. Only p cents a package.
Get it, Don't be without IT,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17
ACHE
DRY UP

your tears. Shout the glad
tidings. Kickapoo Indian
Sagwa, the genuine Indian
remedy made by the Indians
from Herbs and Barks, cures
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17
MOrgan-CIay Stallion
GEORGE r."

This fine yonng standardized troiting stallion
will make the SEASON Of 1891 al the
Bliss Farm, BrRIIIebSrO, W.,
at SIS to insure loal. payable April ist, lSi3 il
mare proves In fOal George X, is three years old,
a rich dark chestnut In color, stands lilg hands
and weighs lWO pounds. His sire. clay Lambert
trial mile in ;: ~ by Motion. 2al, son NJ the
famous DanIrl Lambert, who has - trOtters TO
his credit IN th, a:3D list. The dam Of Hrurgr X
~ Ethan Maid great ruad mare, and daughter
Of the renowned belongs Ethan Allen with
three tr,dtrrs in the 2D listl hy Ethan Allen,
record With mate. 2;tj: GrOrgr H. 5 ss-'Dnd Jam
was hy Black Dan, by Rocket, ami he by Myrirk
or Shrruan's Black Hawk IL may he readily
seen that Grurgr H. p rss''ss - the h7St strain "t
hlood Ia the Morgan aud clay fanilhs. II ~
JOHN q. bliss, Proprietor.
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VOL. LVIII.
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all dis
ca s cS
4 + i s.
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17
FLOUR

Two years and have not yet had poor barrel.
small amount Of MONEY. either GOLD, Sill
YER or BANK NOTES. will buy one.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17

That tired feeling" il entirely overcome by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which gives a feeling OF
buoYancy and strength 70 the whole system.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17

April ought to be a busy
month in my store. There
are a good many good bar
gains on sale now.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1891-04-17

Instant relief for Group by using Inhnsons Lin
ment, internal as we u as external
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-03-18

states. We do not believe there IL the
-lighoa. danger Of war NJ growing out
OF this unfortunate affair. The danger
lies rather la personal vengeance
against Americans both In Italy aud
America. A. % the officials who are
charged with Improperly acquiiting
the accused Italians, there is no actual
proof that they we're bribed OF improp-
erly Influenced In any way. IL wns
only surmlscj that they had been
bought on. But the proofs Of the guilt
Of the accused Italians were considered
conclusive by the pnhiic and this
with the determination 10 strike
blow nj n secret murderous society
prompted the lynchlng.
II was one Of those popular upFisings
which, whatever good may arise from
thcm, are always 10 be- deplorcd' be-
c,us. they ara lawl.s- anu the result
Of passion auddcsire for revenge, anu
are ~ likely 10 be directed sgaiust the
Innocent a. the guilty. They are signs
OF n barbaric condition Of great cor
niption In the administration Of JUS.
tics or society and indicate n very low
grade Of "Christian civilization"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-03-18
NEWS IN A NUTSHELL.
La grippe Is fast disappearing from
Salt Lake aud vicinity.

La grippe Is fast disappearing from
Salt Lake and vicinity.
Springer, the well known Illinois
Congressman, has the grippe.
Senator j. NJ. Shoup, Of Idaho, IA
taking In the beauties " Salt Lake City
and environs.
The Variety Iron Works Company OF
Cleveland, o., failed ON the l5th inst.
Liabilities s25O,00O, assets 100000.
On the 18th inst fire occurred I'm
New York city which destroyed 81.
OlO,OOO worth Of property.
A report comes from Chicago that
Tasco,t, the supposed murderer OF
millionaire smell, IN arrested at u place
called Aberdeen.
The contest for the California United
States Senaiofshlp still goes on. De
Young has Withdrawn. l.stee ~
ahead Charges Of bribery are being
made.
An incendlary fire destroyed the
Pacific Coast Elevator Mt Moscow,
Idaho, u few days ago. It contained
1900 bushels OF wheat. Loss, s25, 900.
Fully insured.
The Idaho senate had lOj bills under
consideration during its last session.
Every aember Introduced one or more
nliis' Shoup Introduced 10 anu Gum
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-03-18
THE "iILusrRATED AMERICAN
AGAIN.

TuH Illustrated american cannot 10.
tire gracefully from tho attack II has
made upon tho "Morm0ns'' and In
which II has been 10 signally dlscom.
fitted. After the complete recitation OF
its badly made collection Of old stories
aud liz thinly disguised effort 10 make
them the illusions Of an old "Aior.
mon," II might lie expected that
common prudence would have sug.
gested silence on the subject. And
when to this was added the communi.
cations from the leading Federal Of.
hcials Of Utah AMI the commercial and
financial organizations of this city, Il
would seem that nothing further was
required to prove the blunder into
which the AmerIoan had fallen. But
the attest issue Of that paper contains
an editorial, giorifying lis own sham.
anu waving u flag Of victory. as though
II had accomplished something won.
derful aud had been endorsed instead
Of sat down upon aud spanked for
lying.
Buthere iswhat tbs shameless edItsr
has To set forth as "the result OF the
battle" and the counting of "the
spolls,"