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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08

public hall known as Union hall lie frequently
expressed a desire to have the han kept in good
repair. and intimatcd his intention to provide
something for this purpose. Although there was
no clause In his viii to that effect his widow at
used in repairs and Improvements ON Union hall
in sums not exceeding S25 per year The hall has
never been in so good condition as at present. All
Of the basement story is now owned by the socie.
ty. Several years ago MIR. Green A. r. Warren.
r. VI Newton and VI. Davidson bought the north
half from Mrs. Orchard for the use of the public.
II was fitted up for dining hall 10y the dramatic
club grangcfs, Sons Of Temperance and others.
In 1891 MIR Benedict bought the south half from
the i Morse estate and presented it to the So
cety Since then owners in the north half have
given their rights to the society. At the recent
annual meeting the old board Of officers was re
elected
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
IN THE LOCAL FIELD.


Herbert Bush has been visiting in
Springfield, Mass.
William Hastings is reported more COM
Portable, although still quite i'll.
The sugar season has been very short.
Spring has put in her appearance with
warm, sunny days and warm nights, the
trees are beginning to bud, the birds are
here, and the farmers think they might AS
well gather their buckets and begin their
springs work. Some have made hardly
sugar enough to pay for the work done in
getting ready.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
WEST WARDSBORO.

Mrs. Martin Plympton is caring for Miss
Rosella Fits, who is still very i'll.
G. II. Frederick and family from STRAIT
ton have moved into the house formerly
used for parsonage, which he bought
some time ago.
Rev. f. b. Earle has moved into the
new house, which he has begun to paint.
In compliance with the request sent out by
the organizations interested he will preach
next Sunday on the subject of Sabbath OBJ
servances. The Thursday evening meet
ing this week was also devoted to that sub
iect.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08

lived. lie leaves a wife and six children.
Monday morning Samuel ODER died at his
home in Ilarmonyville, to which he came
some 30 years ago from Cambridgeport.
lie has been in failing health for two or
three years, but previously had been an
unusually strong and active man for one
of his age. His funeral was attended on
Thursday by Rev. f. w. Sprague of Brat
tlpbOro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
SOUTH NEMFANE.

VIM. L, Brooks is putting up new barn
Mrs Harriet Dexter has taken room with Ezra
King for the year.
B. f. Morse has redpened his store with a large
variety of choice groceries,
Miss Mary Howe Morse has been housed with
the grip since her return from Boston last week.
Mrs c. l.. Brown, Mrs H. 7. Willard of Brat
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
RneLIen,. Aruicn anIre.

The best salve in the world for cuts bruises,
Sores ulcers salt rheum, fever sores, letter chap
ped hands, chblains, corns and all skin eruptions
and positively cures piles or no pay required. 1t
isguaranteed TO give perfect satisfaction money
refunded. Price p cents per box Fer sale by
F. II. Holden & Co.
rheumatism is quickly cured by using Arnca
and Oil liniment.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
SOUTH VERNON.

Stock that has been wintered well has improved
but little IN price.
Henry Brooks has bought the farm formerly
owned by his father, the late Nathaniel Brooks.
Myron Stoddard has moved into the upper ten
ement of the house owned by johnson Bros and
is Ia work for Them
W, n. Dunklee is making preparations to build
a horse barn the coming season, also an addition
to his cucumber greenhouse.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
EAST DOVER.

The sugar season has been short but sweet
Miss Mary Halliday Is home from Miss Saw
yer's school in Brattleboro for the spring vaca-
ton.
Rev. Mr.. Roberts breaches his last sermon in
this conference year next Sunday. 1t is hoped
that he may be returned for another year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
For Over Fifty Years.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used
for over fifty years by millions OF mothers for
their children while teething, with perfect success
II soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all
pain. cures wind collie and Is the best remedy for
diarrhea. sold by druggists in every part OF the
world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow s
Soothing Syrup" and take no other kind. Price
Twenty five cents a bottle
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08

A CARD.-The undersigned desire to express
their heartfelt thanks 70 the many friends who
kindness during the sickness and at the funeral
Of our dear father and brother To Mr.. Sprague
who spoke many words OF sympathy and com
fort to our bereaved hearts We wish to express
our thanks We also desire at this time to thank
those who kindly aided as bearers for all services
rendered bv them.
MRS. BELLE E GOULD AND RELATIVES.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
MARLBORO.

On the 10Th of March S. d. Goodell and
wife came from Athol, Mass, to Mrs,
Goodelrs fathers to do sugaring. Mr..
Goodell set $50 buckets and in six days
made 675 pounds of sugar, or nine pounds
TO a tree. A pretty good record
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08

YES, WE HAD.

WYE HAD few days of warm weather about
w the first of the month, but you knew
it would be cooler before long, Summer wood
will be on hand when ever you you want, but you
need not expect all July weather yet That port
able engine Of mine has arrived and hereafter
saving win not he delayed. Order your wood
and kindlings at Richardson's Market or by
postal. GEO S. PERRY.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08

Rev. Mr.. Schofeld Of Marlboro and W II.
jackson OF Mortified will hold service in the
church next Sunday at 230 P NJ II is hoped
there will be general attendance it is a spec
ial meeting to see if the people will have services
during the season.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08

Mystic Cure for rheumatism and Neuralgia
radically cures in one to three days. Its action
upon the system is remarkable and mysterious.
II removes at once the cause and the disease i'm.
mediately disappears The first dose greatly
benefits Seventy five cents sold by Geo L
Green, Druggist Brattleboro.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
A Generous GIN for Union HAN.

1t is well known that the late Joseph J. Green
was largely instrumental in securing the repairs
which converted the building of the Liberal and
Charitable Christian society Of Newfane into a
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
WEST TOWNsHEND.

G.. O. Kimball has been IN town fora few days
We are sorry to learn that Miss Enie Kerr is at
home in feeble health.
Secretary Merrill of the state missionary soci-
ETY. spoke here Sunday afternoon on the work of
that society
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
Elevator for Sale

n nOItSE steam Elevator, made bv the wall
name SHOWN NOW rhiadeiPhia company OF the same SS
bridge. i offnraS NY hVestory building near the
dition sus is nearly new; in perfect "C C
stories Of the % De taken out because the upper
tenements. twill be sold at Ssr converted into
Is fTunhing for ten days or two weeks eiu may
CHAS. MINER, Brattlehoro
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08

Dr. Kennedy's "Favorite Remedy is an inval-
liable household medicine for children as well as
adults, is compounded entirely of vegetable ex-
tracts and is as safe il is sure.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
GuIIFORD.

w. II. jackson will conduct services in
the Congregational church Sunday, begin
ming promptly at 1880 A. NJ.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08

Many people drag through life about half ill.,
Some call it laziness. 1t is really sickness. DR.
Kennedy's "Favorte Remedy makes new crea-
lures of such people by cleansing and toning the
system
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
HE PAID SIS

IGOR set of steel tire put on bis b,,,...--
ne Ne c9u ID had the same thing at nv sbo %1 zen
Womb sa con cost much TO ask questions ePd III II
Question S'eG r nun Just 81 If he had asked me one
equally low Examine our painting ''"e' WORK
n 7 CpYCc,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-04-08
WEST nuMMERSrnN-
GREEN RIVER

F. A. Knapp has sold the 4-years-old colt Lever
wood belonging to his fathers estate, To parties
in Massachusetts for $3.50
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
The Wife the Shonper.

It is the week before Christmas, when
nearly all adult males are ve1ed to know
what to buy for presents.
Those who have small sums to spend see
scores Of beautiful things to purchase If
they we're only better equipped financially;
while those who have abundant means find
il difficult 10 make selections.
in both cases "the men-toiks" usually
devolve the work OF purchasing upon the
women, who are supposed to BIO natural
born shoppers. with eyes keen for bargains
and with unlimited resources for deter
mining what gifts are appropriate.
1t is not often that their judgment fails /;
but to err IS human, and women are hu-
man. Some of them have been known to
buy boxes of cigars for men who never
smoke; raZors for those who cannot shave
themselves; purses for fellows who never
have cent of money; prayer-books for
beaux who never go TO church; red neck
ties for those who always wear black, and
III divers ways to show that even they can
DO made delirious by the excitement of
shopping.
And vet, but for the help that woman
gives, Christmas, in this age of profuse
present-giving, would be a terror to man.
1t is easier far to hand out a fve-dollar
bill and tell your wife with an air of reck-
less liberality to go and buy appropriate
presents for dozen people than to ven-
ture upon that undertaking yourself.
The prevailing custom of making the
wife the shopper has the advantage, too, Of
making the man appear munliicent, while
it saves HIM a world of trouble and deal
of money, and gives him full liberty TO
cri,iciss the presents when they are
brought home.
No doubt 1t Is O pleasure for lovely woman
to shop: but TO shop upon Il narrow margin
is not quite so pleasant az to go forth with
plethora purse to buy end bestow at will
The DIsPATcH has always been the
friend of women. We have loved and
been loved by thousands of them al
once. IA they look down upon the i'm.
print of our types We are wont to glance
back into their eyes and TO note how they
sparkle when they fall upon the announce
ment Of - bargain in dry-eoods adver.
tlsement.
A find" of this kind gives q woman
equally as much JOY as comes to @ man
when he gets a safe " tip" on a horse-race
or upon a rising market. Many and many
a woman's heart have we thus gladdeDed
many and many one has Rugged US ut is
the DISPATCH We are talking about, not the
EDITOR 20 her breast In ecstasy at the glad
news we brought.
We feel that we shall be more than ever
welcome to these lovely readers to-day.
Our advertising columns are unprece-
dentedly full, and those that the fair sex
are most certain to read sparkle with bar.
gam announcements as the skies do with
stars on clear, frosty night when the
moon has gone down.
Yes, we may say that our advertising
columns to-day are a Christmas directory.
Every woman who reads them will know
where 20 90 this week TO spend her hus'
bands last weeks earnings. Not to read
them is 10 have TO grope in wilderness
Of doubt.
Woman is the friend of the advertiser
and both are friends of the DISPATCH.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
The Omces.

The resolution of Mr.. DANIEL. which,
with the approval of the Clyil-Servce
Commission. was adopted in the Senate q
few days ago. covers not only the Offices
under the ciyil-seryice rules, but all the
offices. The following is the resolution in
full:
Rssolree, That the Civil Service Commission
be, and Il Ia hereby, requested tofurnish thesen-
ate with q succinct statement OF the positions IN
the government service now embraced under
ciyll-seryice regulations. including their number
and kind, and OF the methods of application aud
examination; the said statement also 20 specify
the quota OF each state, whether nlled or vacant,
and what positions In number and kind are open
20 appointment outside Of ciyii-seryjce regula-
tons, with their number and kind, the design OF
this resolution being TO procure in a compact
form information for the use OF those desiring 10
enter the service Of the government
First. we shall have list of the officials
under the civ,Lservice regulations, and ill.,
formation as TO the methods of examina-
ton as to fitness, and how to apply for
such offices.
Second. list of the positions In num-
Der end kind which are open to appoint
ments outside OF the said regulations.
Mr.. DANIELS resolution states expressly
its object, which is 10 let everybody know
how 70 proceed ia order 10 enter the
service of the government.
Mr. DANIEL deserves the thanks OF the
general public for his resolution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
A MarvpllOus Meteor.

We asked the other day what had be-
come of the Colorado arolte, which was
said to weigh ten tons. or 10000 pounds.
We have had no reply to our interrogatory,
but friend has handed US the following
telegram clipped from the New York
TFiJitne:
CITY or MEXICO, December 1j.-The largest
and most remarkable wrolite ever seen IN
Mexico has been brought TO this city
from Jtminez, in the state Of Chihuahua.
IL weighs 10000 pounds, and Is owned
by Miguel Andisco. The Rrolite fell about
four months ago forty miles from Jiminez il
struck cliff in its descent, and In its course
down the mountain-slde ploughed deep furrow
in the earth and rock, revealing rich vein Of
silver ut one point. Tho claim was Immediately
taken and IS being worked with great profit
We do not credit this telegram. How
was such an mrolite transported to the
City of Mexico? And then the silver
story is hardly credible. We await further
light.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
An I1nforcorten Hero.


Lee Camp has never undertaken more
trustworthy work than to build monu-
ment to General JoHN r. COOK.
The sacrifices that General Cookr made
TO leave tho United States Army to cast
his fortunes with Virginia were extraordi-
nary. They would have snapped the
heart-strings Of man Of weaker mould;
but he never looked backward-the path
Of duty was always clear before his eyes.
He went into our army as captain and
maior-general's commission was almost
in his grasp when ths war ended. HIS
greatest honors were won at the head of
North Carolina regiments. He was plain,
blunt. 6ghtins soldier. Candor and cour-
Gce marked his military and civil life both.
There was no aiTiness about him, and
when the surrender flung BIN into the un-
familiar walks Of civil life be had TO begin
M the bottom. Aud this he did without o
murmur Every year he mounted higher
very slowly at first, but with increasing
speed as time passed.
lie was willing worker IN every public
enterprise and never pushed himself for
ward to claim credit for successes or
screened himself to escape criticism for
failures. His intelligent and energetic
Iabors did much to put Lee Camp on its
feet and toos;ablish q soldiers home. The
merchants Of Richmond must take pride
in thinking that for years he was one OF
their number.
Yes; he should have q monument, and it
should be the Joint creation Of the love OF
Virginlans aud North Carolinians.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
Gold COnfraCt9.

The cable told us day or two sgo that
in England gold was so universally under
stood to be the money in which all con-
tracts were to be paid that the remonetiza-
ton Of silver does not concern the bankers
and fnauciers Of that country as 1t does
the same classes in this country. And We
frequently see the threat made that if the
free coinage Of silver Is begunin the United
States the moneyed classes will make all
their contracts gold contracts. But Judge
HUGHEs. Of the United States District
Court for the District of Eastern Virginia,
used some time ago on that point the fol-
lowing strong language;
~ do not suppose that any LAWYER conversant
with constitutional principles will contend for
the validity Of gold contracts made in contraven-
ton or circumvention of express laws Of Congress
defining legal tender"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18

The DISPATCH is the best news-gatherel
in Virginia and is one of the leading jour.
nails of the South. 1t has been regular
visitor to Virginia families for years. and
has such hold upon the confidence and
esteem of Vircinians everywhere that il
has become a necessity in the household.
II is to Richmond what the San is to Balti.
moro. and Richmond owes largely its in
fuence in the commercial world to the
efforts of this old Virginia landmark. We
wish 1t great prosperity.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
FEATURES OF TO-DlT'S PAPER.

THE RICHMOND POLICE Ullustrated)-Be-
collections Of the Force Of Ante BeIlum Days
The Roster as 1t Now stands-Duties Of the
Men.
WITH JOYOUS SOMEHOW the Richmond
Churches WIN Celebrate Christmas-Their
Musical Programmes beautiful Selections.
OUR COLLEGE TEAN-The Men Who Repre-
sent Richmond on the Football Tesm-Ihis
Seasons Record.
SOUTHERN HEROES Observation-Disclosures
Of Thrilling -Besuregsrd, Longstreet'
Wade Hampton, Jubal Early, Kirby Smith,
and others.
THE ART OF PLEAsING-some Suggestions
About How to Select Christmas Gifts-Pres-
enis Suitable for Men.
EpITORs BOOK TABLE" Bernard OF Clair
vaux: the Times, the Nan, and His WORK -
IAN Excellent Knave Spectacular Ro-
mances"-Literary Notes.
ADEFENCE OF PERCY GREGs HISTORY
Notwithstanding Some Defects II Is a Grand
vindica,iou Of the Southern People.
THREE BEARS KILLED-Brousht Down BY
Hunters on Massanution Mountain-An In
nepse " Crow.Roost Near Lursy.
ADVICE TO YETERANS-Charlie Bigger Ad-
dresses Words Of Counsel TO the Old Soldiers
He VIII Take Charge Of the Home Two
Weeks Hence.
COLONEL WILLIAM ALLAN-Iis Book "The
Army Of Northern Virginia In 1862 "A su-
psrb Contribution 10 Southern War History.
REFORM II STATE PRIsONs-1rs- White
head Makes Suggestions That May Benefit
the Unfortunate.
QUERIES ANsWERED-yo;es for President
Bard Of Mnford-stock Killed by kailways-
Carl S-hufz, &C.
WILT BE oFENED?-An Interesting Pro-
blem as to the Chamberlain Hotel, at Old
Point
A DUEL TO TIE DEATH-Detsils Of a Ira
geiy at the LonGdsle IrOn-Furnacs Works
One Man Killed. Another Wounded.
HINTS FOR sHoPPERs-somo Suggestions
About buying Chris. mas-Gifts Novelties in
the Market
NEWS ABOUT TIE THEATREs-Crane in
"Ihe Senator y, Gossip About Actors and
Actresses.
THE WEEK IN sOCIETY-sevoral Delightful
Entertainments neutrality-suspicious. for the
n.lla
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18

done by agreement between the pueile
and the undertakes and not by law
There ia often necessity for Sunday
funerals. The reason given for their dis
use IA stated to be that with clergymen
sunday is tho busiest day in tho week.
besides. there Il no reason why SUNDAY
should be regarded as "funera-day:'
The negroes of Richmond are believers
in Sunday funerals, and will not looA Will wiz,
favor upon the proposition TO 90 away
with them. We arc not prepared 70 say
that they have not good reason TOT 'nv ~
tho fact that they are generally very poor
ond IN ahle 70 lose day from their work.
70 saw nothing of the difficulty Of getting
their employers to let them attend on
WORKING DAYS all the funerals which they
,vonid like 70 attend. They are fond oil
pomp and show.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
Governor Campbelps Speech

We said the other day that Governor
CAMPBELL had declared for the Steven
sonian method IN his New York speech
of last Saturday night. Here are his
words:
al am also in favor Of tho boys who want the
post-ofices, because, from the Postmaster al
Confederate CROSSROADS to Van Colt, in New
York, am in favor OF putting them all out, and
putting in men who voted Tor Grover Cieve-
land. tApplause.l am in favor OF the Steven
sonian method" Laughter
He is evidently THURMAN man-that is,
IN favor of Mr.. THURNAN's proposition to
let the Democratic boys warm their
toes"
CAMPBELL is bold man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
The Death of Leigh Burton.

Dr I,e,oH BrRros, whose death We an
nounced yesterday, was not only wen
known in his profession OF dentistry an"
lannon's rs the inventor OF the BURTON
electrical heater, but was at one time q
widely known writer of witty paragraphs
For vears he conducted The Baton, little
sheet ,ssued once a week in the interest OF
the Mozart Musical Association, and his
column was always filed with jovial sallies
and playful hits. His humor was kindly
and genial. Rarely could any subject OF
his Jokes complain of the author because
that author was too good-hearted ever TO
wound Intentionally and his finely bal
anced Judgment about these matters saved
him from the errors common to funny
photographers"
Indeed, DR.. BURTON wrote well upon
many topics In contributions made TO
the DISPATCH and other papers he often
discussed serious topics most interesting
ly. He had an almost brotherly feeling Tor
newspaper-men and always took note OF
their good articles, and with nice discrimi-
nation praised the writers. He was a mu-
stefan, too and friend of musicians.
Probably he would have been happier
man if he had wholly repressed his in
yentiveness. The BURTON heater engrossed
his mind and was carried az care for two
score years. He gave it almost boundless
study and labor, and was the pioneer IN
electrical development in that direction.
For a long time men looked upon his
invention az an ingenious toy; but no.
thing could make him waver in faith as to
its final success. For several years past
the heater has had something OF the recog-
milton that it deserves, and now that Its
practical worth has been demonstrated. 1t
is likely to grow in popularity.
We trust that it may become the greatest
possible success, and that DR.. BCRroN's
name will always be associated with 1t, for
1t represents life's work-a life's work OF
good, honest, public-spirited, and de-
serving man.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18
A State Convention.

The South Boston Ne,os is another
SouthsIde paper which thinks that some.
thing ought to be done and done quickly u
10 restrict suffrage in Virginia, so that the
States government shall not always be al
tho mercy of the ignorant and the
vicious"
1t thinks that almost anything will be
better than the present system of ballot
ing"
1t looks very much as though the people
mean TO unite in demand that con-
vention shall 10 called to revise the Con.
stitution.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-12-18

The Hon. J. L. NJ. CURRY was one Of the
speakers at the annual dinner Of the Bos-
ton Merchants Association on Thursday
evening. when the subject for discussion
was: Our Consuls Abroad; What Their
Service Is and Ought TO Be.
The Boston papers give nearly two
columns of space 10 his speech and accom-
pany it with the Doctors portrait.