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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
The Bridge that the Devil Built.

Few towns, | fancy, combine within
their walls so many buildings of interest,
and so many memories dear to mankind,
S Regensburg, Bavaria But the monu-
ment most interesting to a Canoeist is the
stone bridge across the Panube, 100 feet
long, claimed by Regensburgers to be the
strongest i'm the world. At any rate, the
span between the piers is no wider than
the buttresses, and the river rushes through
so turbulently as to create very risky-look-
ing whrlpools and rapids below.
The story runs that while the cathedral
was in course of construction, the chief
architect intrusted to a very clever apprcn-
tce the task of making this bridge. The
young man felt so confident that he offered
to span the Danube before his master had
finished the cathedral. But he finally
found that he had undertaken too much,
for the sacred pile went up with great
steadiness, while the bridge moved with
great difficulty. The youngster finally
vented his Encouragement in blasphemous
wishes that the devil might take over the
job.
No sooner spoken than venerable
monk appeared and offered to do the work
In his sandals were clOven hoofs, and a tail
whsked under the sacred garb; but new
ertheless a bargain was made, and it was
agreed that when the bridge was done, the
devil was to have the first three living
things that crossed.
The devil kept his word. All the mate
rial came to hand with such devilsh rapid
ity that the morning broke upon a com
pleted bridge
1t was May-day, and of course a great
crowd was present, each eager to be first
pfv,tr 4 a. Al
oughfare. The devil, delighted with his
bargain, rubbed his hands under the sec
ond arch from the shore, and waited for
his victims.
''Stopw said the architect to the crowd.
"Stand back! In the opening of this
bridge we have a solemn ceremony to per
form before it can be pronounced safe ia
cob, said he, with a wink to his foreman,
'let the strangers take precedence
AT these words rough wolf-dog, fol-
lowed by cock and hen, was set at
large, and crossed the first arch of the
bridge. At the same time a dreadful noise
was heard under the piers. The mangled
remains Of the three animals flew in all
directions, and the devil was seen to dis
appear, screaming, "Cheated. cheated of
my fee The monks now sprinklcd holy
water on the bridge. and the happy people
reioiccd.
The second arch of the Regensburg
bridge, as if to prove the legend. is still
savagely bent upon destroying the boat
man venturing beneath it; and as we had
no desire to measure the strength of our
paddle with that Of the DEVILS pitchfork,
we carefully avoided it, and advise others
to do the same Hurpcr'S Ndq0ziHc t0r
March,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
A HIIIite Prnner.

Oh, rare Davie Hin Thou leader wise and great
Who hesitated not to steal state,
Humby We bow before thine awful might
And Loyalty declare thee "out of sight"
No tyrO thou in jerking many strings,
or pulling wires, or doing other things,
No conscience can a coward make of thee
Nor right nor wrong affect thy willis decree
Great exponent of concentrated nerve
We re in it too who only thee do serve
No policy can find thee David Hill
Save one great principle-to get there still,
No mewng cry for rank reform ascends
From thee and any means to gain your ends
And ours-are good enough. We like your style
And stand prepared to wink at any vile
Heed not the idle threats which bluffing boilers
throw,
But push thou on, and let them eat their crow!
Thou art a Democrat, for that we have thy word
No further sign we ask, let only that be heard
Machines will win where measures feebly lose
Go on! Wen follow, and would kiss thy shoes!
Though both thy hoofs were clOven and thy tail
Had barhs as thick as plates in armour mail
Detroit Tribune
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
VERMONT VALLEY RAILROAD.

ON and after October 5, 1891, trains on this road
WIZ leave Brattleboro for all points North Al
ll:lO A. NJ, 3:25 6:25 and 1O:15P NJ
Inc ll;lO A. NJ, train is mail train for MONTPELIER
s. Adams, Rutland, Burlington, Montreal and
the Passumpsic road 0''u
The 1925 p. NJ, is the Montreal ann Ouehac 10,
express. u@'
The 6:25 p. NJ, train is mail train for wbita
River Junction and Rutland "''e
u Inc III: 10 P. NJ, train is an express TO Montreal
oheroTook and Quebec, with sleeping cars at.
tached This train runs daily SUNDAYS TO Mon.
Trains leave Bellows Falls for the Soutb con-
meeting with the Connecticut River line al Brat
tle6oro as follows: Montreal and Quebec express
mail and accommodation, $50 A. NJ: mail and
accommodation, l:3OP, M; New York day express
pd Al Inese trains make close connections with
Boston & Albany r. R., both east and west Of
Springfield. j. MTIIIGEN Snnt Vi
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

\ ESTATE OF PERSI~ 4. BIXBN.
The u d.'rsi yned having been appointed by the
HtuWable Pr lbate Court for the District Of West
minister commits toner's to receive. examine and al
Just all claims and demands Of all persons against
the estate Of y, rsis A Bixby late of Townshend.
in said district deceased aud all claims ex-
hibited m offset thereto hereby give notice that
We will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
hotel of Thomas Evans in TOwnshend. on tine
Both day of March and the 18th day Of June.
next, from p. N. until ( O'Clock p. NJ, on
each OF said days. and that six months from the
said court for said creditors to present their
claims TO us for examination and allowance
Dated at TOwnshend this 9TH day of March, 1892
n + u. FESSENDEN. commissioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
CONNISSIONERS, NOTICE.

\ ESTATE OF GEORGE II. h CHARTER.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of Mari
boro Commissioners. to receive. examine and ad-
just all claims and demands of all persons against
the estate of George H. X. Charter. late Of MARI
boro, in said district, deceased. and all claims
hibited in offset thereto hereby give notice that
We VIII meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
dwelling house Of j. II Merrifeld. in Williams.
vile, on the 9th day OF April and the 3D. day of
August next, from O'Clock p. NJ until O'Clock
p. ". on each Of said days, and that six months
from the 21th day Of February. 4. ID. 1892. is the
time limited by said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to us for examination and
allowance.
Dated at Newfane, Vt, this 9th day of March,
A. d. 1892
CHESTER f.. PERRY. iC,-..-.
II CHARLES X. STEDMAN. NoHu'IsSloueIe'
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

\ ESTATE OF DAVID II EAGER.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the District Of MARI
bOro, Commissioners, to receive, examine and ad-
just all claims and demands Of all persons against
the estate Of David II. Eager late Of Wards
boro, in said district. deceased, and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give notice that
we will meet for the purpose aforesaid, at W:
4. Ramsdells mansion in WardsbOrO on the
fourth day of May next, from ten O'Clock A. NJ.
until O'Clock p. N on said day ami that six
months from the Dbl dav Of January. 1892. is
the time limited by said Court for said creditors to
present their claims to us REORGANIZATION and al
lowance.
Dated at Wardsboro, this fourth day Of March
A. j. 1S!2
LYMAN VI. NEWELL. ir,,,,4...i,,,-.
II DELENAN G. DEXTER. COMMISSIONERS
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GEO. c. AVERILL.
l3 WIN. s. NEWTON. COMMISSIONS
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

- ESTATE OF RONANA :. w. BRYANT
We, the subscribers being duly appointed by the
hohorablt frohate Court for the District of Marl-
b0ro Commissioners. to receive. examine ana
ADJUST all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate Of RoXana :. W. Bryant late of
Vernon IN said district, deceased, and all claims
exhibited in offset thereto hereby give no.
tee that we will meet for the purpose aforesaid at
A. Mhltheds store on the 3Oth days of April
each of said days, and that months from tbe
2'th day OF February 1892, is the time limited by
said court for said creditors to present their
claims TO us for examination and allowance
Dated at Vernon, this 22d day of March 1902
+. w. JOHNSON l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

y ESTATE OF GEO v. BURNHAM
The undersigned, having been appointed bv the
Honorable Probate Court for the District of Mari
boro Commissioners to receive, examine and
ADJUST all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate If Geo. W. Burnham late, of
Brattleboro, IN said district, deceased and all
claims exhibited in offset thereto. hereby give no.
tee mat We VIII meet for the purpose aforesaid
at the Vermont National Bank on the 10th
day OF May and 10th day Of September. next.
from nine clock A. NJ, until three O'Clock p n .
each Of said days, and that six months from the
2lst day of March, 1892, is the time limited
uy sad Court for said creditors to present their
claims TO us for examination and allowance
1882.
GEO c. AVERILL
IL VIM : NFWToE Commissioners
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
COMMISSIONERS, NOTICE.

y ESTATE OF SARAH PHILLIPS.
The undersigned having been appointed by the
Honorable Probate Court for the Districtof West
minister Commissioners to receive, examine and
adjust all claims and demands of all persons
against the estate of Sarah Phillips late of Towns
bend. in said district, deceased, and ali claims
exhibited in offset thereto, hereby give notice that
will meet for the purpose aforesaid at the
residence of VI. b. Forbes, in TOwnshend, on the
Both day of arch and the Sd day Of August next
from p. N. until p. NJ, on each of said days
and that six months from the 81 day Of February
A. d 1892, is the time limited by said court for
said creditors to present their claims to us for ex
animation and allowance.
Dated at Townshend this eth day Of March. 1892
+. L. HASTINGS, lCor,,nissio,,ary
II G. n. WILLARD. 2ND. O''''
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
STATE VERMONT. westmin.

- The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the Estate of HAIR
RlET HOLBROoK, late of Townshend, in said
DiSItlct deceased Greeting.
Whereas G. NJ. Holbrook, Administrator I'm
on the estate of Harriet Holbrook late of Towns.
bend, in said district deceased has filed petition
In this court setting forth that the sale of the whole
OF the real estate of said deceased will be beneficial
TO the heirs and all persons Interested therein.
and praying for license to sell the same and al
the same time filed in this court what purports 10
be the consent in writing of all the heirs residing
IN this state to such sale. Whereupon it is order
ed that the same be heard at the session of said
court, TO be held at the Probate Office in Bellows
Falls on the second day of April, A ID 1SQ2
when and where you may be heard in the prem,
ises If you see cause - 'iN-
II CHAS. B. EDDY, Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
MISCELLANY.
The Coming Man.

The Coming wan.
pair Of very chubby legs
EnCaspd in scarlet hose;
4 pair Of little boots,
With rather doubtful toes:
4 little kilt. little coat,
Cut as a mother can
And 10 before us stands in state
The futures coming man
His eyes. pprchancp, will read the stars
And search their unknown ways
perChancc the human heart and soul
Will open to their gaze;
Perchance their keen and flashing glance
Will br nations light,
Those eyes that now are wsttul bent
ON some big" fellows kite.
Those hands those busy little hands
So sticky small and brown:
Those hands whose only mission seems
To pull all order down
Who knows what hidden strength may he
SeCrrted in their clasp,
Though now It's but taifY stick
In sturdy hold they grasp
Al, blessings ON those little hands,
Whose work is vet undone
And blessings on those little feet,
Whose race is yet unrun'
And blessings on the little brain
That has not learned Ia plan
Whate'er the future holds in store.
God bless the coming man
SOmerriHe JourHd
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
D.rArr nr rEnMnNr. MAINLAND. ss.

y BY the Probate Court for said District.
To all persons interested in the estate OF EBEN.
EYER f. BALDWIN, late of Brattleboro, in said
District Decreased Greeting.
You are hereby notified that this Court will de-
eide upon the allowance Of the account OF Lunlan
f. Clark administrator upon the estate OF Ehtn'
ezer j. Baldwin, late OF Brattleboro' IN sald Us
trict deceased and decree distribution thereof to
the persons entitled thereto. at the session thereof
to be held at the Probate Office IN Bratteboro, ~
said District on the last Saturday of March, ls2.
when aud where YOU may be heard in the prem
Uses If you see cause.
II r. w STODDARD, Register
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

s. II. Clifford, New Cassel Wis. was troubled
with Neuralgia and rheumatism, his stomach
disordered. his Liver affected To an alarm
ing degree, appetite fell away, and he was terri.
bly, reduced in flesh and strength Three bottles
of Electric Bitters cured him.
Edward Shepherd, Harrisburg, ILL.,, had run
ming sore on Sleg of eight years standing Used
three bottles of Electric Bitters and seven boxes
of Bucklen's Arnca Salve, and his leg is sound
and well. John Speaker, Catawba, O., had five
large Fever sores on his leg, doctors said he was
incurable. One bottle Electric Bitters and one
box Bucklens Arnica Salve cured him entirely
Sold by F. II. Holden & Co. s Drug Store.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

And how much suffered 1t is hard to describe.
That loathsome disease, catarrh caused the
above, and the doctors said they could not relieve
me. / paid hundreds of dollars for which / re-
ceived no benefit. ! got more good from two
bottles OF Sulphur Bitters than from all the
money paid to doctors. l shall continue the
Sulphur Bitters as have great faith that they
will cure mes. NJ. Day, fl Hanover St. Boston
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

Mr.. Billus. Maria, | think you lavish
altogether too much time and attention on
that poodle"
Mrs. Billus. poor little fellow! feel
so sorry for him, John! You know, he
hasn't any club where he can go and spend
three or four hours every evening"
ChicdqO Tribune.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
legal Notifies.
TATEoPVERmONT, Marlboro. IS.

- The Probate Court for said District
To all persons interested in the estate OF
EMELINE NJ. HOUGHTON, late of Newfane, in
said District, deceased. Greeting;
You are hereby notified that this court Will de-
eide upon the allowance of the account or john
n Merrineld executor Of the will of said deceas-
ed and decree distribution thereof to all persons
entitled at the session thereof TO be held at the
Probate Office In BrattlebOrO on the last Satur-
day Of March, A. D.lS92, when and where you
may he heard i'm the premises If you see cause
II f. w STODDARD. Register.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

1t is not the extremes of heat and cold so much
as the sudden changes in temperature that cause
certain climates to be unhealthful. When, how
ever, the system is invigorated with Ayers Sar-
saparilla, these changes are rarely attended with
injurious results.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

For the cure Of colds, coughs, and all derange
ments of the respiratory organs, no other medi-
cine is so reliable Ayers Cherry Pectoral Il
relieves the asthmatic and consunptive, even in
advanced stages Of disease, and has saved innu-
merabe lives
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
The other Man Was Doing the Hunt.


ing.
! was jogging along the road one day in
the rough country about the headwaters of
the Cumberland river when came upon
rawbOned native sitting on the fence with
a Winchester lying across his knees.
GLOW are your | said as pulled up
GLOW d'y.' he responded.
GLOW far is it to Mud Rum" | mquir-
ed.
about four miles ridin, three walk
in" "a IA ~
'Much obliged | said, and, holding at
his gun, | asked if there were bear about
the mountain. n M 4
Not roun here, l reckon" - :
"Any deer?'
"None as know on"
"Squirrels?" Z,
"'Tain't time for EN- III
"Rabbits?'
"Naw,' and his tone was not affable.
"Well, what are you hunting?' | insist
ed, for there was something odd about the
man.
"Ain't huntin' at ALL" he said. "Jim
Cooper's huntin."
whats he huntin?" asked, with more
curiosity than ever. @o "a
Me he answered with a hard laugh !;
an I'm waitin' fer him to find me. |
reckon" he went on more politely, IF it's
jist the same to you, you better be gittin'
along lords Mud Run, fer faint agoin'
ter be pleasant in this neighborhood when
Jim roams up this er-way.'
took his advice and got along rapidly,
and, as the mountains in their oppressive
silence hung over me and the deep shad-
OwS of the hOllOWS seemed to come forth
and darken the daylight of the early after
noon, it occurred to me that it was just as
well that one-half of the world didn't
know how the other half lived or died
Detroit Free Press.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
REAL ESTATE.
For Sale, In BrOOkIine, Vt.

Three miles from Nrwfane Depot known as
the SAMUEL Stcbbns Farm; lS acres Of good
land laws warm and sunny. Keeps ~ head OF
cattle. team and some sheep. Good comfort
able farm buildings RAISED last year, go baskets
corn 81 bushels oats. % bushels harley, and other
crops. over 400 sugar trees. Price $500. Fur
'''' F. J. BAILEY & co. $ Agency.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
For Sale, A Snug Little Farm,

Thirteen miles out on n good level road. Lays
warm and palry: extra good buildings; sugar lot
of 3O0 t. 400 trees with tools for sugar making.
Plenty Of fruit; keep six COWS and teams; Is ~
GOOD npghhorboud This farm must he sold this
spring, and good farm Will he given.
+ i BAILEY q 60.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
My Head was Fairly Rotten

For severe colds Johnson's Anodyne Liniment
surely eXcels any remedy ever used.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

There are many forms of nervous debility il
men that yield to the use of Carter's Iron Pills
Those who are troubled with nervous weakness
night sweats, etc, should try them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

\ semi-fiendsh delight often seems to possess
people OF strong nerves in Sneering at those with
weak ones. The irritabIity of the nervous hypo-
chondrlac is ridiculed as natural i'll temper The
very genuine and distressing symptoms from
which he suffers are made light Of He" or
she is a crank is the cheerful sort of sympathy
with which the nervous invalid meets from the
unfeeng and the thoughtless. At the same time
no complaint is more defined and real none has
more easily eXpainable origin when it is
chronic Imperfect digestion and assimilation
are always accompanied by nervous debility and
anxiety Build up the powers of assimilation
and digestion with lIostetter's Stomach Bitters
and nervous systems sick headaches and IA gen
orally feeble condition of the system are rem
edied. Remember that fearful ravages are pro-
duced by the grip among weakly, nervous people
Hostetter's Stomach Btters cures 1t and pre-
vents malaria, rheumatism and kidney complaint
II there ever a specific for any one com.
plant, then Carter's Little Liver Pills are a
specific for Sick Headache, and every woman
should know this. They a"e not only a positive
cure, but sur preventive If taken when the
approach is felt. Carriers Little Liver Pills act
directly on the liver and bile and in this way re
move the cause of disease without first making
you sick by weakening purge If you try them
you will not be disappointed.
To keep the beard from turning gray, and thus
prevent the appearance of age, use Buckingham's
dye FOR the whiskers the best dye made.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
For Sale, l8O-ACre Farm

Seven miles out # Bratteboro This is good
hill farm aud must be- sold before April lst. The
sugar place ought to pay for this farm alone in
five years; there are 1000 good sugar trees now
ready for us- and 1900 more growing. Picks
from 80 to 1o0 harr'l' grated fIut. in bearing
year and Will keep ~ cows aud team the year
round i. j BAll.E1 " ".
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
Railroads.
NEW LONDON NORTHERN RAILROAD


Trains leave Brattleboro as follows
5:25 A. NJ, for Springfield and New York daily
5:i5 NJ, for Boston, via Belchertown and the
Central Massachusetts X. r., and for New Lon
don and intermediate stations
S::2 a NJ, Millers Falls, Springfield and New
York.
1925 A NJ, for Millers Falls Boston and the West
via Hoosac Tunnel line, Palmer. connecting
with Boston & Albany r. r., for and from
Springfield, Pittsteld and Albany, and from ali
points West, and New London.
2is p NJ, express for Springfield and New York
4:45 p NJ, steamboat train for New York via New
York.
GOING NORTH.
Trains arrive in Brattleboro:-
II :O' A. M, from New London and New York
1925 p. NJ, from Millers Falls Hoosac Tunnel
Boston, Fitchburg etc.
BIB p NJ, from Palmer and New London
BIB P NJ, from Springfield express
6:22 p. M, from Springfield
$3.50 p. NJ, from New London Palmer and Roston
via Central Massachusetts r. r.
1910 p. NJ, from Springfield and New York.
c. F. SPAULDING, Supt
New London, Conn, Nov. Il, 1891
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25
For Sale, In BernardStOn, Mass.

A summer residence or desirable home cen
trally located in he village and near the Powers
Institute. About " acre of land with variety
Of fruit Large two story house suitable for 9
families or one All the living rooms are heated
by steam with a coal furnacr. The house is in
thorough repair inside Good barn ard garden.
buildings al slate roof We " ~ give bargain
on this hou,, if sold before Apul 1T Price 5000
+. J. BAILEY & CO
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

When an article has been
sold for g years, and its sales
have increased each year, in
spite of competition and cheap
limitations, it must have superior
quality and absolute uniformity
and purity. Dobbins' Electric
Soap has been constantly made
and sold since 1869, more each
year. Can the sale of an inferior
article constantly increase for
e years. This soap is to-day
as ever, the best, the purest
family soap made. 1t contains
no adulteration of any kind, and
is intrinsically the cheapest soap
made, because it will go so far,
and do such perfect work. Ask
your grocer for it.
n0N'T To read carefully the directions
JUN ] around each bar, lso what is
ChIl said on the inside wrapper Be
THIL sure that our name appears on
each, as there are many inferior mita-
tons palmed off as the genuine Dobbins
Electric. None genuine without the name
on the wrapper of
l. l.. CRAGIN & CO.,
Philadelphia, Pa
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1892-03-25

To keep the beard from turning gray, and thus
prevent the appearance of age, use Buckingham
dye for the whiskers. the best dye made