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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
SOMETHING ABOUT THE BOARD OF
HARVARD PREACHERS
To Which Rev. Mr. Crothers. Formerly
OF BrattIeboro, Received AN Appoint-

To Which Rev. Mr. Crothers. Formerly
of BrattIebOrO, Received AN Appoint-
ment.
The Phoenix referred some months ago
to the election of Rev. ). NJ. Crothers of
St. Paul to the board of preachers to Har-
ward university. 1t Is perhaps not gener-
ally known what this means. Every year
the overseers of Harvard choose five
preachers to take charge of the religious
services and religious life of the university.
These five men are taken without regard
to denomination, the most brilliant and
successful preachers in the country being
chosen. They are always men of national
reputation. These five men serve at the
university three terms of two weeks each.
The preacher, WHEN his turn comes, takes
up his abode at Wadsworth House in the
college yard, where a special suite of rooms
is provided for the purpose Then for two
weeks he is the spiritual head of the col
lege. Every morning at quarter before 9
he conducts prayers in the chapel, which
consist of scripture reading and prayer,
and five minute address on some great
thought. Attendance at these exercises
is entirely voluntary and the average at
tendance is from 200 to 300.
From until | o'clock the preacher is
on duty in the parlor of Wadsworth House
to advise and to assist in any way stu
dents who may come to him. He is at
the service of any student who may care
to talk with him on any subject whatever.
These hours for consultation and friendly
chat are greatly priced by the students,
and when the most popular preachers are
on duty one has to wait his turn for ad-
mittance to the minister's room. Three
times in the college year the minister
serves his two weeks, with prayers at
chapel every morning, vespers Thursday
afternoon, and regular service Sunday
evening. The same preacher is often
chosen to serve two or three years. The
list for the last few years contains such
names as Phillips Brooks, DR.. Edward
Everett Hale, Alexander Mackenzie, Bish-
OPP Vincent, Lyman Abbott, Charles II.
Parkhurst, Brooke HEREFORD, Washington
GLADDEN. and Henry Van Dyke.
Mr.. Crothers has Just completed his first
term of service, and his Brattleboro friends
will be glad to know that advices from
Cambridge show that he has been eminent
ly successful in getting a hold on the col
lege men.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
GRANGE NEWS,

The last meeting of Protective grange
was devoted to business. Some plans were
made for the years work. 1t seemed desir-
able to arrange for more time for the edu-
cational and social part, therefore instruc-
ton in degree work will only be given at
the February, May, August and November
meetings. The first and second degrees
will be given at the first meeting in each of
the months mentioned, followed by work
in the third and fourth at the next meet
ing. Another change was made. Now
the regular meetings occur upon Tuesday
evening instead of Monday and Tuesday
as formerly.
1t was decided to have roll call next
Tuesday evening, We wish to see or hear
from each member at least once a year,
therefore we ask that every patron who
cannot be present TO answer to his name
at that time will send a postal card
response to the lecturer before that evening,
that we may know how and where you are.
The question for discussion is an import
ant one to the farmer, and deserves some
consideration before that. "What crops
can the farmer raise this year that will be
the most proittable?' Other exercises may
be expected, The social hour will be OBJ
served at that time. A.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

The second half of the school year begins
Monday with a new schedule of studies.
Miss Mabel Briggs, '94 entertained a
number of friends at her home Wednesday
evening last.
The b. II. 5. banjo and guitar club will
give selections at the Baptist sociable
Thursday next.
The debate on "Should immigration be
further restricted?' by the Fuller debating
club in the school building Wednesday
evening, resulted in a victory for the posi-
tive side. The next debate will be public
and it is hoped that many visitors will be
present.
The b. IL. S. banjo and guitar clubs
concert given at West Brattleboro Saturday
evening was great success and was great
ly enjoyed By all those present. Several
sleighing parties attended. The various
selections were given hearty applause, and
an occasional cluster of esculent leaves,
Commonly called cabbage,) was donated to
the musicians by their lady friends. About
SIP was realized.
Quite a number of visitors were present
Wednesday morning to hear the lecture on
The History of American Politics. by
G. III. Davenport. After a very interest
ing talk of about two hours spelling
match took place between the boys and
the girls, resulting in victory for the for
mer. Ernest Waterman, 49, spelled down
the school.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
HISTORY OF AMERICAN POLITICS

The address given by c. H. Davenport
on Wednesday afternoon before the High
school was one of much interest and value.
His subject was "The history of American
politics. BY means of an excellent map
drawn upon the board the extent of the
colonies previous to the Revolutionary war
was shown, with the several tracts acquired
from time to time by purchase, treaty or
conquest. Upon another board was drawn
a chart naming the presidents in their
order with their terms of office. The
speaker announced his pleasure at being
allowed to bring before the pupils the sub
ect upon which he was TO speak, as it was
one of so great Importance, and yet one up
on which so little instruction is given in
school, academy or college.
The early government of our country,
under the articles of confederation was ex
planned, and the rise of the Federal and
anti-Federal parties, the two earliest, and
the subsequent changes both in forms of
government and in parties, were clearly set
forth, with the causes of the changes and
their results The circumstances attending
the formation of our government in its
present form, the mistake at that time in
the treatment of the slavery question, the
problems met and solved by the new gov
eminent, the new difficulties constantly
arising the strong men whose wisdom
saved the young country again and again
from wreck, each was treated in a broad
and instructive way by the speaker. Sew
eral of the great issues and absorbing
questions-slavery, immigration, banking,
tariff, etc, received consideration at some
length in their various bearings, and the
causes and results Of the wars of 1872, the
Mexican and Civil were touched upon.
The place Vermont has held was duly rec
ogniled, from the time before the RevOlu-
ton, when it had a republican form Of
| of government 50 complete and excellent
that neghboring sections Of both New
York and New Hampshire tried TO secede
from their own state to enter Vermont;
her right stand at the outset on the slavery
question was shown, her constitution max
ing slavery unlawful in the state, and ref
erence was made to the power held by her
statesmen at all times in the affairs of the
nation, and to her one cand late for Presi-
dent, Gen. J. W. Phelps.
At the close of the address questions up
ON the matters of tariff and protection, the
early government Of Vermont, the slavery
question. etc, We're answered by the
speaker. The address received the COM
plete and close attention, from beginning
to end, not only of the pupils but of nu-
merous visitors.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
BRATTLEBORO.

Dennis Rebekah lodge will have a supper
and social at their rooms next Wednesday
evening.
The banjo and guitar club and the
ladies' quartet will give an entertainment
at the Retreat this evening.
Next Thursday evening the High school
banjo and guitar club, assisted by others,
will give a concert in the Baptist chapel.
Mrs. c. w. Durham and Mrs. j. d.
Horne are planning for young ladies'
minstrel entertainment for the benefit of
the Industrial union.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Scott entertained a
party of "a friends at siX-handed euchre on
Wednesday evening Prizes were won by
Chauncey Knapp and Miss Minnie Has
kins.
Friday, while fishing through the ice on
the Connecticut, 5. j. Ellis succeeded in
capturing a pike measuring 20 inches in
length and weighing seven pounds.
The special prayer services which were
held all last week, have been continued
through the present week at the Methodist
church with good degree of interest and
large attendance.
The concert given on Monday evening by
A. j. Markham, with Miss Nerna Cotton
whistler, and Miss Nina Miller cOrnetist.
was attended by a good-sized audience.
The program was varied, and very enjoy
able.
The New Hampshire Sentinel of We'd
nesday says: "John Martin of Bratteboro
was arrested Monday evening at Minis q
Co.'s livery stable by Officer Cole for
making a drunken disturbance. Tuesday
morning before Justice Holmes Martin
plead guilty, and was fined the customary
50 and costs, which was paid"
AT the session of the supreme courtv in
Montpelier Tuesday several Wndham
county cases were taken up The first
was that of James F. Shanks against E. r.
and NJ. A. Whitney, an action to recover
for deceit in a real estate deal Plaintiff
recovered $3400 in the county court, and
the case was taken to the supreme court
on exceptions. Other cases We're Willis
against Adams an action to recover dam
ages on account of lumber trade; Joseph
Valentine against Ida NJ. Bell, an action "a
recover for board of child for Is years.
In the case of the state against David
Leahy, for an assault with dangerous
weapons, the county court sentence of one
year in the house of correction was affirm
ed.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
John Galvln sun ON Deck.

EdtorQ The PhgHir There are three
kinds of people that a man doesn't want
10 get INTO controversy with unless he
wants to get worsted: First, ministers who
have their pulpits from which they can ar
que their side of the case; second. women
who will have the last word ANYWAY. and
third, newspaper editors who have the nress
at their command. In view of these facts
1t may seem like presumption on the mart
OF common tinker like me to enter into
a controversy with an old and experienced
editor like {. II. Davenport, whose reputa-
ton in that capacity for a fair and truth
tul statement of facts has always been
above the suspicion OF a doubt. With no
desire to detract, but wishing to add TO
That reputation, l submit the following in
reply to Mr.. Davenport's article of last
week on the post-oflice question and leave
the public to judge.
lhere are Two reasons why my letter was
given To The Phoenix, First, | knew il
would be free from typographical errors
Such as appeared in the portion copied NV
nm last week Second, the following
olli'uuh'ca'ioh was given to Mr.. Daven-
port VINO says he has not printed it for
lacA oI space although handed him by a
t'onl'neIlI democrat about Dec. ), 1898.
After reading it the reason wbv if was I not
printed will be obvious:
ne democrats OF Milford, Mass. have talyen
S'Tp Millch some OF the local brethren like Ret
~, I n,s, nie lhdham county plan Candidates
' ~. P"111"slct are 10 he voted for uDon tha ,,tt3
Sn. naot at the Democratic caucus Fyer "S c ",
T ,ut te once who files his application with
ed la, at I.es, ~ ~ inr prmocratlc committee sign
~" ul az le6st - democratic voters vil 49, ~
n',ig pun on the ballot The effect of his vim ms
r,' an applicants for the post one to ~ con- T
4Gratic party and Republican, synat,,r VIC ieu
u'gS'eu OF much OF their previous weight ~ W
keielrlng to Mr.. Childs's appointmort
unuer lhe Harrison administration our Io-
cal Democratic iitor says it was done as
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
An Old Liners View of 1t.

The skirmish lines of the an.-Chid,
faction have been advanced and a few
shots exchanged; the smoke is lifting
away and we, the old liners of the Demo.
cratic party, begin to wonder "where We
are att we of the Unterrified and Tn.
washed Democracy, we who for the past
20 30 and 40 years have voted the straight
party ticket without scratching it, because
our nominations were always made from
our own ranks. Sad and sorroWful day,
must have overtaken the old liners of thi:
town when they are obliged 10 cast theil
vote for yedr{Hy Democrat. a man who
IN September voted the straight Republ.
can ticket because it was sure TO win. but
in November voted the Democratic ticket
because that was sure to win. Now | am
one of those who do not take any stock in
a man that belongs to two parties tht
same fall. My idea is to keep that class Of
men on probation until we find how much
sand they carry. predict it will take a
great amount of mouth to persuade the old
Bourbons of this town to vote yearling
Democrat into the best-paying office in
southern Vermont. | am one of those
who believe that to the victors belong the
spoils. Let those reap the harvest that
have borne their burden in the heat Of the
day without murmur.
Boys, let us stand by our colors and vote
for an Old Line Democrat, if the name oil
one is presented at the caucus Feb. 3.
GEORGE II. BURNS.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26

DR.. j. +. Prescott, oculist, and specialist in
lenses for defective eyes, is now at the Brooks
House, where he can be consulted for all ocular
difficulties.
Ocular headaches permanently cured and weak
blurry eyes made to see with comfort and ease,
Eyes failing from age fitted correctly with
spectacles without extra charge.
Consultation free
Ophthalmoscope examination at moderate
fee
Artificial eyes inserted. Plenty of references
from Brattleboro people.
Room No. /, opposite parlor. Calls made at
residence If desired.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26

BY local application as they cannot reach the o's
eased portion of the ear. There is only one way
TO cure deafness aud that is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness is caused by an lntdmrI
condition of the mucous lining of the Eustacl1u
Tube When this tube gets iuhamed You nave %
rumblins sound or imperfect hearing and NNr5
il is entirely closed Deafness is the r. suit, ana
unless the Inflammation can be taken out t'-
this tube restored TO its normal condition, h-all
viii be destroyed forever; nine cases cut oI o..
are caused by catarrh, VIII ich is nothing uul 20"
lnh lmed condition of the mucous surfaces
We will give one hundred dollars for any ,"..
OF deafness tcaused by catauh that ctnu"l N
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. send for tIt'N'
lars. free, +. J. CHENEY a co, Toledo, ''
sa7~Sold by Druggists, IS cents,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
Announcements.

On Thursday evening, Feb. 1. the b. II. S. Banjo
and Guitar club assisted by others, will give an
entertainment in the chapel of the Baptist church
beginning at o'clock Admission - cents
Blank Books and stationery for ONCE use and
Fine Correspondence Stationery at Clapp jones'
Don't forget. if in want of plated knives, forks
or spoons to see the goods made exclusively FOR
us and stamped Ranger & Thompson
Downstairs tenement to rent four rooms So
per month. Enquire Of c. b. Lamson, ~ wash
ington street.
Diaries, Almanacs and Vermont Registers for
1894 at Capp & Jones.
Novelties in hair combs and hat pins in sterling
silver, at Ranger & Thompson's
Beautiful pictures, new mouldings in latest
STYLES and effects at Clapp & Jones's.
Ladies'! If you wish clear and beautiful com
plexion address Mrs. Hattie l.. Lord, Brattleboro,
Vt, box S67.
WASTEp-I want your magazines and other
periodicals to bind. Your name stamped,on your
Bible or pocketbook for 25c. w. f. GODDARD
Buy Picture Frames of Geddis.
For SALE.-Two Jap wolf robes
Mrs. S. C. STREETER, If Grove street.
100 sheets Bankers Linen Note Paper with
name and address printed in a neat text type in
either brown, blue or black ink, with lOOenvelopes
10 match, all for S1OO. Call or write for samples
The PHOENIX jon PRINT, BRATTLEBoRo.
Dennis Rebekah lodge will have a public sup
per at Odd Fellows hall Wednesday evening,
January 81, at six O'Clock. social and enter
tainment will follow. Price, IS cents \
Don't ruin your eyesight when you can get a
lamp shade for five or ten cents of Van Doom x
Morris They also have some fine linen shades
in all colors. at % cents each
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
Bring on Your Cartoon.

Apropos of W. II. Minors campaign ar
guments may suggest a cartoon or portal
in this weeks issue of The Phoenix show
ing him parading with the victoriou, De-
mocracy, torch in hand, and the band sup
posed to be playing the following;
Down the street we march along
Swinging our torches high;
We've all the dainty food We want.
Oh. goodness amt il peg
Spill the oil down YOUR neighbors lacb
But never step on his heel
And loudly cheer the candidate
That will give.us a hearty meal
w. II. CmILp~l.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
Y. M. C. A. NOTES.

A boys reception is planned for neNt
Monday night att o'clock.
The attendance at the Sunday afternoon
services has increased noticeably in the
past few weeks, and members are urged to
be present and assist in the work which IS
being done.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
Visit Of a Specialist.

DR.. Mason of Chatham, y. y, the well-known
specialist in Cancer will he at the Brooks House,
Bratteboro. on Wednesday, Jan. 81, ~, and at
the White River House On Thursday, Feb. |, '9i,
and will be pleased to consult with any one who is
suffering from this disease or any other form Of
blool disease free Of charge.
His vast experience in this disease makes his
opinion valuable and his sincere and candid ad-
we is worthy Of your full confidence. Call and
s. him if you are afflicted, ere it is too late for
remedial aid or write direct to
c. II. mason, NJ. H..
Chatham. y. y.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
MILITARY NOTES.

The Burlington cadets have been Sc
lected to fill the vacancy in the National.
Guard of Vermont caused by the muster
ing out of the Richford company.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26

If YOU haven't tried those Norwalk oysters,
you ought to- for they all say they're the best
ever sold in this town. For sale at Pratts restau-
rant Opened fresh every day at Is Grove street,
by WM, II. CASE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26

ADVERTISED LETTERS.
Men-F. p, Lamson, VIM. +. Nichols. Lemuel
Shattuck.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
The Brooks House Hack and Coupe

Is now under one management and is prepared
to carry passengers to and from all trains and to
all parts of the village. Orders may be given by
telephone to the Brooks House, coupe stand on
Main street, or at the Brooks House stables. All
baggage carried free. We shall strive by prompt
and courteous service to merit the public patron
age. H. o. COOLIDGE.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-01-26
HOME NEW

meteorological Record.
EvDtNG THuRsDAY EVENING, Jan. %, 1884
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-06

creased the price of clothing. Soldiers
were allowed s44 year each for CLOTH
ing and whatever they found ia neees-
sary ID draw oven that amount was de-
Quoted from their pay az @l8 month.
The price Of CvercOats was raised from
50 to SID, pants from $500 t0 and go
on. Well on the evening of the day chat
this order was promulgated we all got
about the campfire and began 70 discuss
the situation very earnestly. Mr. lin-
coin was sitting cn She Veranda ANA #a
knew we would soon attract IBIS atfen-
ton. After awhile Lincoln left the va-
randa and came down and stood just out
side the circle Finally he called the
sergeant out and asked what all the loud
talk was about. The sergeant explained
with great particularly of course. Ihe
president listened very eravely.
"Ihis IS entirely wrong. he said. and
went back to his place ou the veranda.
The next day the obnoxious order
was reseinded. us we knew it would be.
On another occasion one of our men
drew two pairs of socks. They purrort-
ca to be Of wooden. knit ribbed Of seam-
ed, and looked like very comfortable.
serviceabla footwear But they were
shoddy of the ranlest sort. The soldier
put ONE pair CA ga the morning end was
ln the saddle nll day. AL night hia stock
ings came off in strips with IBIS heavy
cavalry boots. The man was iu his TENT.
of course. but the highly original re-
marks which be made as he surveyed the
wreck Of chat pair Of stockings were ut-
tered ia So high @ key rs TO be audible
for some distance from THE canvas shell
ter While IKE was GUESSING loudeat tho
flap Of bis tent was pulled aside, and
face and a voice made themselves maui-
fest. Need 4 say they were the prasi-
dent's2
Corporal" said Mr.. Lincoln. "doat
you think you are using rather strong
language
f.WeQ. was the reply, tit's enough Co
make man swear. and the corporal
held up the strips that remained to the
ribbed wooden socks.
Mr. Lincoln understood in "a moment.
lie asked if the corporal had another
pair, and being answered in the afdr1na-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-02-06

AS to whether Lincoln was q profess
ing Christian, men may contend with
some satisfaction, perhaps among taem-
selves. as 10 whether BE lived iu favor
with God, that Is "a matter between him
and his Maker There IS nodoubt among
those conversant with the man and lhe
results Of bis life upon this point There
is a New Testament definition Of pnrs
religion ana undehied. and the normal
life Of Abraham Lincoln was very closely
modelled according to shat definition. TT
is true that he was NOT q perfect man.
In this respect he resembled all members
of the human race. Bnt his public and
private papers abound with passages of
which the following taken from letter
written Jan. ID, 1881. in which he sent
a message 10 his dying arepfather IS
fair sample:
Tell him to remember 20 call upon our great
and good and merciful Maker. who rFiH ucl
turn away from him iu amy extremity ner far-
get The dying imam who puts hia TRUST g Atnl-
III it De his lnt 20 go noF- he Viil SOON aaAa
joyous meeting with MANY loved ones gone ne-
fore. and where the rest Oh ls through enc
help 81 cod. hope and long ~ 1e.
it must be evident from this alone. iA
nothing similar were In existence. that
Lincoln possessed a hfm, well grounded
belief ia God, and that he made relaien
D personal matter.