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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
A Load of Hay that Had "A Mind of Its
Own.

1t would seem that one of our most en-
terprsing farmers cut a quantity of I'M
tamable and Independent hay last summer.
He undertook few days ago to transport
a load of it to Brattleboro. Having load
ed it to the best of his ability he started in
good spirits, but he presently found that
independent hay did not mean to go, for a
good part of it slipped off into the bed of
what was the old mill pond near G. w.
Chandler's. Summoning his hired man,
the refractory stuff was loaded again, and
the team started on. 1t soon showed it.
self as unruly as before, for i'm less than
half mile, just beyond II. p, Dismoor's,
the load again worked itself loose, and sat
down by the side of the road, refusing to
go farther. The owner deemed it prudent
TO humor the ungoveInable material, and
when it had once more been loaded turned
back to try it again on a more favorable
day. 1t is the general belief that that hay
must have been cut on the 4th of July.
The Phoenix wishes to suggest that this
was probably an American load of hay
which was expressing its opinion of the
hay schedule in the Wilson tariff bill: or
it may be that its temper had been spoiled
by hearing the Presidents Hawaiian poll
cy discussed.-ED.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

a remarkable organization has latel,
oGGh formed in Texas, which is called M
United American veterans" Tbrae
gES Il nave been instituted under that tirle
/ lie OBJECT OF the association is ,.to b,ino
1uSether INTO common brotherhood tbose
. VINO servei in either army during the Civil
war from 1861 to 1865, and those Who
served IN the American army durino tbe
war with Mexico" N'''us 'he
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
GRAFTON.
An Occasion which Everybody Enjoyed.


The annual meeting of the Grafton
Cheese company is always an event of local
interest, and this years meeting, which
came on Wednesday evening, through the
presence of Gov. Fuller and Col. Hooker,
took on quite ''red letter" character.
Grange hall was filled to overlooking and
all paid interested attention. Mr.. White,
the president of the cheese company, pre-
sided The annual reports were given,
showing prosperous years work, and
then Gov. Fuller was introduced and made
telicitOus address which everybody en-
joyed. lie was followed by Col. Hooker,
who spoke in very earnest and illuminat-
ing way on sanitary living and eating.
Judge Walker and eX-Judge Wyman also
spoke briefly. This part of the program
over, Judge Walker, armed with a huge
knife, performed the impressive ceremony
of carving the big cheese, and then the
young ladies served the cheese and the
other ample refreshments. When the
doughnuts were passed Col. Hooker found
out why the applause was so spontaneous
when, in his last remark, he cast oppro-
brium on that staple article of food, and
graciously acknowledged the corn" by
eating three Of them. A feature not to be
forgotten was the very excellent chorus
music furnished by the combined choirs of
the Congregational and Baptist churches,
which showed what good work Mr.. Tenney
is doing in elevating the musical taste of
the people.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

The First Congregational church of
keene has voted to extend a call to Rev.
William j. Poor of Chicopee Falls, Mass.
Mr.. Poor is young man of great ability
and it is expected that he will accept the
call.
The swell ball of the year at Keene, tax
ing the place of the big Six" ball, will
be given the evening of Jan. 20.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

Christmas festivities in the chapel. where
there will be Christmas trees and an enter
tainment for the younger portion of the
Sunday school at an early hour. following
which social gathering of the entire Sun
day school and others interested will be
held in the church parlors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

The New York sun gives this sensible
prescription for avoiding the grip: A7?
your general health as good a, possible n
careful not to catch cold, live temqe-a'ey
breath pure air, avoid bad habits, and aH
enough sleep.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
CHURCH AND SOCIETY

The W. c. T. L. will observe the Cru
SADIE anniversary next Tuesday. Services
will be held at the Methodist church par
lors, beginning at = o'clock p. NJ. A good
program has been prepared and all are in
vited.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
"Merry Christmas"

merry Christmas to you ALL
hesounds ike music on the air:
silent the SHOWS Of winter fan,
ulh.tt tadeleSS flowers are everywhere.
AnI s our hearts they blossom gay,
rs always so on Christmas Day.
In memory Of his golden star
Good HOuSsLeav,i.,y
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.
Tax Collector Newman Of GiIsum Killed
by Falling Log.

Geo. W. Newman, one of Gilsum's most
prominent citizens, was killed Tuesday by
a falling log. He was in the woods superin-
tending some chopping, when large pine
fell, crushing him to the ground. He
was tax collector and about - years old.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
ADVERTISED 1.EnnERs

Women.-Mrs. VIM. Bishop. Mrs G. NJ Danny.
Miss Mary \. Mcneil '''''i''
Men-Delos + Akley Joe Gerouex. Z. r. Mead
er, George Me, Amos Thompson.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

Mrs Flora Sherwin has recently visited
her parents and has returned to Spring
field, Mass
Frank Sherwn OF Amherst, Mass, and
John Blodgett from Vermont Academy
are expected to spend Christmas with their
parents.
The Baptist church and society seem
fortunate in securing the services of the
Rev Mr.. French, whose ordination oc-
CURED on Wednesday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

First Lieutenant Charles d. Watson.
Company b, ST. Adams, has resigned and
has been honorably discharged. An cleo
ton to fill the vacancy will be held on or
before December %.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

l.. +. Benson's house and barn at Ando-
yer were burned Sunday night. The prop
erty was partially insured.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

:, ihey make one feel as tbougb no, -
TAKE one Of Carter S Little fivsr "p pin
TO-, Eating II will relieve dyspepsia Ala Aus nus
''oH' give tone and yigor to the system a'u u'ses
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

MILITARY NOTES.

Company vi of Richford to be Abolished
1.-the Burlington Cadets Probable sue
cessOTs.
Gov. Fuller issues an order to the effect
that the officers and members of com
pany Nj (Richford), lst Regiment. Vermont
National Guard, Capt. Winfield s Thayer.
commanding, will be mustered out of the
service of the state and its members will
be honorably discharged. Upon Capt.
Ihayer's turning over all the property for
which he is responsible and settling his
accounts with the quartermaster general
he will be honorably discharged. 1t is ex-
pected that the Burlington cadets will take
the place Of the Richford company. The
Rchford boys, not having good oDportuni-
ties for drill, have not kept up to the stand
ard OF other companies.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
The Centre Church.

Red Mems hall.
The Centre Church.
AT the Centre church there will be spe-
cial Christmas decorations, a fine musical
service, and the pastor will preach upon
THE sign in the hill country" In the
evening there will be the young peoples
service at 6l5; with the theme OF the day
for subject. No exercises will be held in
the church, but the rest of the evening
will be given to home gatherings, and
family Christmas pleasures and prepare
tons
Monday night at o'clock the Sunday
school and their friends will meet in the
church for the Christmas tree and a special
entertainment after which they will 90
into the chapel for social hour. games,
etc.
special effort has been made this year
for the Italian mission church of which
Rev. Antonio Alright is pastor, at Five
Points, New York. a draft for SOL, and
two dry goods boxes of clothing, Christ
mas greens, apples, etc, were sent to him
yesterday. Mr. Alright reports great suf-
fering and scant work in the crowded
Italian quarter where he labors and he
relies almost wholly upon the gifts of the
Centre church school to make the FIESTA"
on the 2sth of Decem DER a bright and
happy time. Boxes OF toys and candy NAV
be sent later. If they 90 on Monday they
will arrive in time.
The following is the musical program for
Sunday morning.
Onertore DE st Cecile" Grisou
Anthem, There were Shepherds" LINES
Anthem, 1T came upon the midn ght clear"
Marstou
Hymn, star of glory" Armstrong
A"'N""V' Gullmant
The Unitarian Church.
At the Unitarian church Sunday morn
ing Mr.. Leavitt will preach on the text:
''What think ye of Christi" There will
be special Christmas music and Mr. Miller
will render two Christmas solos. In the
evening, at o clock, there will be Christ
mas service by the Sunday school, Mr..
Miller will sing. There will be a Christ
mas tree and supper for the children in
Wells hall Monday night at 6 o'clock. All
members of the parish are cordially invited
to be present.
The Universalist Church.
Rev. A. E. White of Cambridgeport,
Mass, will preach in the Universalist
church next Sunday morning at the usual
hour This musical program will be rem
dered at the morning service:
Organ prelude.
Anthem, he joyful, o Earth, Macy
Hear us Lord, oh, hear MS, ' from the mass Of
u. Oeclila' Wells
Organ voluntary.
A concert will be given by the Sunday
school Sunday evening at : o'clock.
Baptist Church.
At the Baptist church there will be a
Christmas sermon by the pastor, Rev. +. |
j. Parry, with special music by the choir
including: Il
MoRNING.
TIE Deum Dullev Rucl,
Solo Peace goodwill" Marion
EVENING.
Anthem Newcomb
ooio- Ihrsthlas song Adam |
1t had been planned to give ON Sunday |
evening a Christmas stereopticon eXhi- |
bition, "The life of Christ" with des-
cliptiye music, readings, Rotations, etc.,
by the Sunday school; but owing to a dis |
appointment in securing the slides, the |
entertainment will be deferred one week, |
until New Years eve, and the pastor will |
deliver the next in the series of sermons |
on the qualities of character necessary for |
success.
On Monday evening will occur the usual
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
CHRISTMAS SERVICES
In the Churches of Brattlcboro.


Services in St. Michaels church on the
fourth Sunday in Advent, and on Christ
mas day and the holy days following: Sun
day, $3.50 A. NJ, holy communion: 1880
morning prayer and sermon; II NJ, Sunday
school; I =. NJ, evening prayer and ser
mon. On Christmas day at II \. NJ,
morning prayer, holy communion and ser
mon. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day, being the festivals OF ST. Stephen, ST.
John and Holy Innocents, service at II
A. NJ. On Tuesday evening at 1870
o'clock the parish festival will be held at
Red Mems hall
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

The reason why Arnca & Oil Liniment is so
popular with the ladies is because II not only Is
very healing and soothing, but its odor is not at
all offensive.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22
BELLOWS FALLS NEWS.

The Town sunday school Convention.
The first Sunday school convention of
the town of Rockingham was held in the
Congregational church Tuesday, Dec. 10.
The afternoon session was opened by a
prayer and praise service conducted by
Rev. j. E. Diverty of this place. The sec
ond number was omitted, as Mr. Lewis of
Vergennes, who was to have delivered the
address, was unable to be present on ac-
count of the delay of the train. Hence the
organization and election of officers was
the next in order, and the following officers
were chosen President, A. A. Wyman,
Cambridgeport; vice presidents the super
intendents of the various schools; secre-
tary, f. G.. Day, Bellows Falls; treasurer,
E. c. Fairbanks, Bellows Falls.
Very interesting reports were given by
the superintendent of each school, follow
ed by paper on teachers work by Rev.
Mr.. Baldwin of Saxtons River. Mrs. Bacon,
who was to have reported for the Baptist
church here was i'll, and no report was
given. Mrs. Wheeler reported for the de-
partment in the Methodist school, Mr..
Chaplin from the Congregational church in
Saxtons River, and Mrs. Baldwin for the
Baptist church in that place, Mrs. K. G.
Osgood of this place for the school at
Lawrences Mills, and also for primary
work in the Congregational church here,
and Miss Emily Adams for the infant de-
partment of the same church.
A. A. Wyman of Cambridgeport spoke
on the best methods of work in the sparsely
settled districts, as demonstrated by his
work of over 80 years in that direction. In
his talk on how to study and how to teach
the lesson, c. w. Osgood said he consider
ed one of the greatest difficulties was in
ability to concentrate ones thoughts upon
the subject Rev. G. r. B. Dodge spoke
upon the teachers everyday influence,
saying that he thought the watchword for
the coming year should be Buckingham
for Christ" E. c. Fairbanks then gave
talk upon experience of union work in
Massachusetts. The question-boX was
conducted by Rev. Mr.. Diverty Of this
place and Rev. j, II. Babbitt of West Brat
tleboro.
In the evening the praise service was
led by c. H. Sawyer, followed by able adj
dresses from Revs. Mr.. Dverty, f. +.
Lewis and j. H. Babbitt, secretary of the
state Sunday school association. The lat
ter presented to the convention a map of
the town of Rockingham, each village in
which there is a Sunday school being
marked by star
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

James Mundelrs horse died from lock-
jaw on Wednesday evening.
n. ID. Perry returned home from six
weeks business trip in the West on Thurs
day evening.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-12-22

The ladies aid society will give an enter
tainment and conundrum supper on Mon
day evening of next week. in place of the
usual Christmas festival. A pleasant oc-
casion is anticipated, and general attend
ance is solicited.
A handsome and appropriate monument
has been placed this week in the cemetery
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-14
1.-THE NEW SOUTH NONSENSE"
Congressman Breckinridge's Opinion
Backed Up by Northern Paper.
From the WASHINGTON Post.

In his speech at the Grant birthday
banquet last week in Philadelphia, Hon.
w. G.. p. Breckenridge of Kentucky made
timely and sensible reference to the silly
guSh which certain orators and writers
are won't to indulge concerning the so
called New South" Mr.. Breckenridge
said:
Il hear tonight of a new south. There
is no new south in a certain sense, but in
another there is new north and a new
south and new republic that has
emerged from those dark days of strife.
We are new people; we see each other
better than our fathers did, we know
each other better than our elder brothers
knew, but it is the old south on which
you are to build 1t is no maudlin new
SOUTH denying its heroes, on which you
are to build, but an old south, proud of its
history and of its people. We! We! are
| citizens of the new republic, faithful to
our allegiance and true to the flag. Having
| lost like gentlemen, we abide by the re-
suit of the conflict. 1t isn't the man who
| apologies whom you need to build upon ;
it is the man who did his best and is
deuced sorry he couldn't do more, who
makes foundation for strong republic,
for he feels now that this is his country
and he will be loyal to it."
Ever since Henry w Grady made his
first speech of reconciliation, away
back, years ago, we have heard of the
new south as though it represented
novel departure in thought, purpose and
morality. The phrase conveyed the sug-
gestion of an old south, sullen. rancorous,
impracticable and reactionary-a south
that hated the union, that still dreamed
of slavery, that still meditated treason.
Time went on; the ''new south" cult
extended its horizon; sentimental young
men, just out of college, who had not
taken part in the war and knew moth
ing of the feelings of those who had,
joined their little trickling rills to the
broad and turgid stream of hog wash
Everybody who wanted to attract north
ern attention, and, incidentally, to have
himself invited to big annual dinners, rose
up and delivered an imprisoned and inco-
herent rhapsody. Pimply youths, with
flow of curdled sophomore volubility, an
nOunCed themselves as successors of
Henry Grady" Almost any one who
could turn a resembling period, or wash a
cheap idea with oroide, came forward as
an apostle of the imagined dispensation
Mr.. Breckenridge, however, tells what
well-informed persons have known from
the beginning. There is no ''new SOUTH
in the sense of a departure from and a
protest against an old south. The best
citizens of that section are those who
took part in the struggle and the children
who have inherited their qualities. These
represent the worth, the intelligence, the
patriotism, and the virtue of the south
Upon their courage, devotion, and fidelity
the union may safely lean. The new
south is a phantom. Its prophets are
fakirs and fanatics
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-14
SENSE IN PRESENT MAKING.
Some Give Hundreds Foolishly and
Refuse to Give to Worthy Objects.
From the St. Louis Globe Democrat.


From the ST. Louis Globe Democrat.
Ibid you ever notice that present is al
ways something that you can get along
well enough without" said Duncan Han
ley, who is at the Lindell. There ought
to be nothing surprising in that, for it is
so, and apparently has always been so.
every one has a kind of sense
that tells them a present ought to
be pretty-beautiful, if you will. First
of all beautiful, and then useful if
possible. The moment thing be-
comes useful and some one gives it
to you, it is gift of charity
and not present. Presents are always
largely ornamental; they are something
you can get along without if necessary
and sometimes what you do not need at
all Take jewelry and watches, UNI
brellas, canes, slippers, neckties-any one
can get along without such things. There
isn't doubt about it. No one will dis
pute this fact Yet every one calls up
these things to mind the moment he thinks
of presents
docs any one ever make a present of a
pair of shoes That would be looked
upon as a gift of charity. Even hats are
barred from the list as being useful-too
useful-and any one who is given one
is being materially, charitably helped,
because hat saves money. No
one thinks of giving suit of
clothes or anything in the line of
necessary apparel. Neckties are given,
but a man can go without neckties. He
can't go without shirts of some kind
though, or a suit of clothes, except in
Africa. he can only do without such
things there because it's fashionable at
present. People will present a watch
worth $50 or 800 and think nothing of it,,
but they would not give suit in charity
though it cost only half the sum. So
it goes with a dozen other things
No one likes to think that any one else
will be benefited by what he gives
People like to see others happy, but not
benefited. A man can be easily made
happy without being benefited, and that
is what presents are for. They are given
to give Joy and nothing more. Satisfac-
ton is another, quite another thing, and
comes under the head of charity"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1893-05-14

times nc dreamed and then it seemed that
he was leading the vast humanity in its
march toward perfection. and that all
nature sounded a rhythmic measure for
their tread. The day had declined when
habit warned him that the time for his
visit was drawing near.
Grafton stood erect. Despite exposure
and lack Of care and food, he felt himself
once more that self which dare smile in
the face of any unknown. He listened.
An, that rhythmic measure of his dream
was stertorouS, ustentorian breathing,
Wen, whatever there was to be seen he
would quickly seel He opened the door
He stepped firmly into the room. The
canopy was down and outspread the
stout couch pressed to the ground. No
wonder; there had been the crash of an
overwhelming weight, for there across
the floor lay mammoth, tremendous,
appalling impossible, partially yelled in
deed, by the capacious silk, but more
pOrtentOus for the shrouding.
Grafton gaZed somberly on the creation
of his ambition. He did not fear, though
her gigantic brows lowered, though her
ponderous lips curled with a sinister leer.
| Despair controlled him. despair and hate
Eullwe he comprehended the impulse of
his watch and ward. He would protect
the helpless caretakers, the poor laboring
folk, from the evil which he had CON
iured. Aye, that he would. The more he
| hated the abomination before him the
more he loved those who were his kin. In
sacrifice, at last, he might find happiness
Grafton examined the locks and shut
tiers. He took certain substances and ar
ticles from his work bench. He scowled
back deiantly at the supine monster and
STROBE from the room. He still was mas
| ter. In respect to the period of uncon-
seriousness his art had proved unerring,
and sufficient time yet remained to enable
him to complete his masterdom The
creator should be the destroyer He
would prepare poison that would soon
stop the Internal reverberation.
All night Grafton toiled, and all night
| the great house trembled from thunder
Gus respirations. At length the virulent
potion was prepared. Resolutely he
FASTENED to the laboratory. Steadfastly
| he shot the bolts and pressed. The door
| yielded for a few inches and then refused
| to bulge.
Grafton placed the light on the floor
| and peered through the interstice A
vast mass of horrid flesh INSTRUCTED the
| entrance; a quivering, notified mass,
swelling and expanding with hellish
rapidity. Even while he stood horror
stricken the door slammed in his face.
Even while he strove to realize, the walls
quivered and the pavement shook
Grafton turned and fed. In an instant
he would have gained the porch, the pro-
lection of the celestial vault, when there
was an upheaval, crushing together of
stone and beam and timber, and in the
ruins of the great house these two per-
verified ones found common sepulcher.