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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13
Taxation in Nermont's Large
Towns.

burlington Has the Largest Grand List,
Followed by Rutland, BrattIebOro and
Rockingham.
The residents of Vermont will be inter-
ested in a bulletin which has just been is
sued by the census bureau, dealing with
the subject of the finances of municipali-
ties having a population of 1000 or more,
says the Burlington Free Press. The fig
ures contained i'm the bulletin have been
summarized from the final reports of the
last census, and contain statements show
ing the assessed valuation of real and per-
sonal property, the total taxation as well
as the rate per capita and per 500, the
valuation of property, the debt per capita
and the true and assessed values of real
estate.
Burlington heads the list with an as
sessed valuation of both real and personal
property Of $40, 1I5, 173; Rutland, includ
ing the town, has a total assessed valua-
ton of s., So, $40; Bratteboro, 81, 231, 724;
Rockingham, including Bellows Falls, 49,,
61S, 1872; st. Johnsbury, S3,G075G3; st.
Adams, 50, 1jS, 425; Montpelier, S3,079,-
Oj2; Bennington, 81, $50, ABB Barre, So
AL 1888; Colchester, including WinoDski,
81, 1874, 220. The rate of taxation per 500
in the respective towns is as follows
Montpelier, S2.01; Rockingham, S1.73;
| Colchester, SLIP; Bennington, Sl.6G; st.
! Adams, Sl.64; Rutland, S1.j3; Brattle-
boro, S1.4S; Burlington and Barre, each,
| Sl.39; and st. Johnsbury, S1.24.
| In comparing the rates of taxation be-
/ tween the several places, it should be
/ borne in mind that the relation of the as
] Il. To-
varies greatly, and what is apparently a
1 high rate of taxation may be owing, not to
an excessive levy, but to the low value
| placed upon the property assessed, requir-
| ing the rate to be CORRESPONDENCE high in
order to yield the desired revenue. 1t
would seem, therefore, that the taxation
per capita represents more nearly the rela-
tive burdens imposed by the tax levy.
Referring to the figures given by the bull
! letin relating to the tax levy for all pur-
| poses on real and personal property, we
find the rate per capita in various Vermont
towns to be as follows: Montpelier,
SASS; Rockingham, S13.71; Rutland,
| S10.23; Burlington, 1907; Brattleboro,
| S9.l4: st. JOhnsbury, S6.Sl; st. Adams,
S6.6s; Barre $500; Colchester, SAT-.
The amount of Indebtedness of the var-
ous towns referred to per capita, less sink
ing fund.- in 1890 was as follows: Mont
peler, S4j.52; Bennington, S30.22; ST..
Adams, S29.S4; St. Johnsbury, S26.65 ;
Rockingham, S25.54; Burlington, S21.37;
Barre, S13.01; Rutland, Slj.6S; Brattle-
boro, S7.O7. The total indebtedness of the
various towns, less sinking fund.- was as
follows Barre, SIS, 63j; Bennington,
1913, 159; Bratteboro, S4S,j 800; Burling-
ton, S3ll, 500; Colchester, SO 600; Mont
| pelier, S1S9.346; Rockingham, Sll6,96S;
Rutland, SlS4,414; St. Adams, S231, 800;
st. Johnsbury, $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13
STATIONS RIVER.

Mr.. IL Mrs. Fred Burwel recently buried
an infant son.
Dea. Ramsey has seemed somewhat i'm
proved for few days.
Four farms in this vicinity will furnish
milk for Boston this summer.
A third wool pulIery must be number
ed among the late business enterprises of
our village.
Lucius Barry has removed a barn from
the Abram Stevens place, Cambridgeport,
TO his home lot.
For several days Mrs. Foster Locke has
been at Turner's Falls with sister, whose
burial took place on Tuesday.
Mr.. Rand is getting the lumber together
for new barn to be erected this spring on
his farm south Of this village.
The auction a, the Hubbard Davis farm
on Tuesday was largely attended. Cows
sold high, and it was regarded as a very
successful sale.
Mrs. j. b. Wright has a daughter few
days old, making family of thirteen liv-
ing children. Two have died 1t is an
exceedingly interesting family of children.
Certain soap men lately passed through
parts of our village, deceiving many. Be
ware of soap men who promises a piano to
those who buy four dollars worth of soap
f. Last week a thief broke into the hotel,
took the money from the drawer, less than
five dollars and left. The same night Mr..
Morrison's house was entered, but nothing
was taken.
The Rockingham Sunday school asso-
citation held its second meeting Sunday
evening at the Baptist church in thisvillage.
L.,
ing, The president of the association,
Judge A. A. Wyman, presided y. G,
Williams, Miss Edith Foster, Rev. Mr.. Di-
verify and Prof. Snow made addresses.
Mr.. Williams spoke most helpfully upon
"The teachers outfit and opportunity"
Miss Foster read paper of rare beauty
and value upon primary work. Rev. Mr..
/ Diverty described the "Model teacher
| Prof. Snow discussed the relation of the
Sunday school to the people. All in all it
was a grand meeting.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13

\ Kentucky woman recently brought
suit against a railroad for killing her horse
and her husband. She got $50 for the
horse and one cent for the husband.
Archbishop Ireland of ST. Paul, made
two addresses while on a recent visit to
New York, speaking both times on patriot
ism. My heart burns with love for the
flag because of meeting YOU" he said to
the United States Service club, "because
of being an American. Some say we
should not indulge in spread eageism, but
love our country quietly, and keep it in our
heart and say nothing. The heart that
does not overflow with enthusiasm for our
country has pretty nearly dried up, and
there is little patriotism there. We are a
nation of emigrants. We can receive more
emigrants into our country, but they must
be of the best kind-the kind that will
eadily'assimilate with the American spirit
and American institutions. We want them,
too, to love America, and cherish and pro-
tect the flag
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13
WESTMINSTER.

Rev. c. A. Dickinson's seasons work of
moving and remodeling buildings to carry
out his latest project began this week 1t
is in charge of Richardson IL Underwood.
A son of Geo. Geer fell ard drove a
needle through his finger, the eye coming
out through the nail Thursday. DR.. Gar
mon extracted it.
Our village schools begin next Monday
with Arthur Metcalf as teacher in the
grammar department and Miss Grace Nut
ting in the primary.
The services are to be resumed in the
church next Sunday, the work of putting
in the new seats having been completed.
The arrangement is so much changed,
with the wall seats dropped out and all ar
ranged in a semi-circle, that ushers will be
needed until we get used to the new order.
Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Dascomb are to re-
turn next Monday.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13
School Notes.

School began last Monday with an addi-
ton of one new pupil in the freshman
class.
Miss E. v Robbins, a teacher in the
Rutland public schools, visited our school
Wednesday.
Chauncey Adams, '92, now of Dartmouth,
is at home for his Easter vacation and Wis
tied the school Tuesday.
The junior class have arranged to hold
their rehearsals in the Universalist church
each Monday afternoon and evening.
Zoology has been put into the school.
This has never been taught here before,
but very interesting books have been pro-
cured, and it will doubtless prove en-
tertaining as well as instructive.
AS before stated, the Boston festival or
chestra, assisted by eminent musicians as
solosts, comes here this evening under the
auspices of the High school. The sale of
seats has been very good, and it is hoped
that the concert will be a success financial
ly as we know it will unsteady. The same
company appears at Rutland Saturday af-
ternoon and evening. The Rutland Her
aid says that probably no finer company of
artists has ever been in this state.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13
GRAFTON.

Mrs. Dwnnell and Miss Ella are spend
ing two weeks in Chester with Mrs. Bald
win.
Mrs. Dexter French will soon move to
Brattleboro, leaving her house and shop
unoccupied.
John Leland and family left Tuesday
last for Millers Falls, Mass. Hugh Bemis
has rented their house and will run the
cheese factory.
O. II. Carpenter and family of Maiden,
Mass, and Mr.. and Mrs l.. A. Day of Bel
lows Falls spent Fast day with their pa
rents, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Carpenter.
Miss Sue Daniels reports her arrival at
Brussels, after pleasant voyage, with i'm
proved health. She intends visiting Nor
way and Sweden before her return homr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13
Fright SPRING DnYs.

The spring should be preemnently a season of
Contentment, happiness and hope. In these
bright and pleasant months the country should
enjoy its highest degree of tranquility and pros
perity. But spring, it is well known, is often a
period of discomfort and disturbance in the
physical system. Important organs of the tudy
become torpid or irregular in their action and
the fact is Instantly reflected in the mental con
dtion of the individual, a disordered liver
means diSordered nerves and dull. unsteady
brain. Anything which will bring the physical
system into harmony with budding nature con
ters an enormous benefit upon the nation. be-
sides the mere allaylng of physical discomfort
Hoods Sar>aparilla does this, as thousands of
grateful and happy men and women can testify.
and increased use of this standard spring me H.
cine is Of more real practical impoI lance in pro
noting health aud quiet in the business would
than rcamS of abStra I theurZiug
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13

Charles McRea has enlisted with the
company.
The "Non-C CONS have added to their
room greatly by the laying of a handsome
oilcloth, and the quarters, with the new
paint, etc, are very attractive.
The drill last evening was very profitable,
the time being taken up with the "settng
up drill and with platoon movements.
1t is hoped that every one will try to be
present at every drill, as the time is short
before Memorial day.
1t must have been a very amusing sight
to have seen the sergeant when in climb
ing into the window of the "Non- CONS -
room the sash came down and caught him
on the back. At the present writing we
have not learned whether he has fully re-
covered.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13
2MONT PHOENIX BRATTLEBORO, FRIDAY APRIL 10,
MILITARY NOTES.

1t is reported shat Capt. 7. A. Davis,
who recently resigned the command of the
Rutland company, is to be appointed the
new adiutant of the First Regiment.
Mai. Osman d. Clark, Capt. Fred b.
Mudgett of Company f and Capt. Arthur
G. Eaton of Company II have been APP
pointed board Of inspection or survey, to
examine and report upon the condition of
clothing, camp and garrison equipage, ord
nance stores and such other property as
may be brought before them, for which
Brig. Gen. William II. Gilmore, quarter
master general, is responsible. The board
will meet at Montpelier, April 10.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13

"Printers' Ink has this to say of the
successful and responsible advertising
agency of y. w. Aver a son:
The advertising agency of y. w. Aver a Son of
Philadelphia is uuquestionably the largest and
probably the hest equipped of any in the United
states II has more and larger patr ms than any
other, daking one thing with another it is queS.
tionabe wht Their they not entitled To the credit
of securing for their patrons better Seryl ice than
can he counted on from any other. II should be-.
ana doubtless is, great source of satisfaction to
Mr.. Aver and Mr.. Mckinney that they have been
able, lille remaining in Philadelphia to build NJ
larger advertise Z business than has ever been Sc
cured before 10y any advertising agency New
York or elsewhere
Undoubtedly an important factor in the
firms prosperity is found in its motto per-
sistently acted upon: excepting everlast-
ingly at it brings success
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13

J. d. Perkins died at the home of his
son-in-law, l.. NJ. Read, last Thursday,
and was buried in Oak Hill cemetery Sat
urday. All the older residents of Bellows
Falls will remember him as a business
man in our village for the so years preceding
about If years ago, he having been inca
pacitated by paralysis since then. His
trade was that of ieweer, and 20 years
ago he was reputed to be the best man in
the place in the care of fine watches. He
was past master of King SolOmon's lodge
of Masons, and a prominent member
of the fraternity of Odd Fellows, being
the last charter member of the original
lodge instituted here. He was "a years of
age and his kindly face and pleasant bear
ing will long be remembered by all his old
friends He leaves a wife and one daugh
ter, Mrs. l.. NJ Read.
Considerable dissatisfaction is being man
Tested at the villages between here and
Ludlow at the evident carelessness of the
railroad company in not getting the 11:20
freight out of here nearer on time on
nights when a passenger car is attached to
take home those who come to Bellows
Falls to attend entertainments. At each
of the important entertainments here lately
the road has been applied to to supply the
car, and the officials knew large party
had come and yet the car has not been
started after the show till all the way from
midnight to , oclock in the morning. A
week or two ago a party of about 70 sat in
the car here from II o'clock till about 2 in
the morning. 1t would seem as if such
treatment would not tend to inspire conf
dence in the comfort of a trip to a Bellows
Falls theatre, and would materially de-
crease the patronage, which ought to be
remuneratve to the railroad company.
We understand the night express will be
put back in about a mouth, but meanwhile
the matter should be remedied.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13

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tired: Hoods Sarsaparilla is just the medicine
you need To purity aud quicken your blood and
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buy any other Any effort to substitute another
remedy is proof of the merit of Hoods
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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13

The officers room has been newly
painted and furnished and looks very nice.
At the regular meeting of the Battery on
Tuesday evening Capt Weld made the fol-
lowing appointments and promotions !:
Private L. NJ. Stickney to be quartermas-
ter sergeant, Corporal f. O. Bailey to be
sergeant, and j. b. Harmon to be sergeant
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13
NEW HAMPSHIRE NOTES.

Charles Lane, aged 8, son of George H.
Lane, was drowned near his home in Mill
village Sunday. The lad slipped from an
old boat while at play.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13

DR.. c. L. Stewart of West Randolph has
been arrested and fined SO and costs for
not reporting cases of scarlet fever which
he attended.
The houses of d. Is. Buck occupied by
r. :. Denton; and Justus Buck. occupied
by |. :. Thayer, at East Bethel, were
burned a few nights ago.
Chairman Baldwin has called meeting
of the Republican committee atBurlington
next Wednesday to fix a date for the Re
publican state convention.
Bernard Manion's large livery and board
ing stable in Baltimore, was burned on
Monday night, together with 10 horses
and 80 carriages. The total loss may
reach 100000.
Burglars entered the store of the Home
Security company at Cleveland, O., sun
day night and cleaned out the establish
ment, stealing $4,000 worth of watches,
diamonds and jewelry.
St, Adams village is in legal muddle
over the election of a president. j. w.
Hobart, who was elected president, failed,
it is said, to be chosen also as a trustee.
which, by the charter, would prevent his
serving as president.
The annual excursion of the Vermont
Press association will take place July II
II. The party will rendezvous at Burning
ton, and will 60 from there to the BLUM
Point House, Ausable Chasm, Maquau
bay and other places of interest.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13

Prof. Ward will begin school Monday
in the town hall.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13
The Fearful Effects of Wednesdays
| storm.

Nineteen men are known to have perish
ed off the New Jersey coast in the storm
of Wednesday. At Milford, Del, six boats
were sunk, and the farming country for a
mile inland is covered by six feet of water.
Thirty fisherman's houses were washed
away and large numbers of live stock
drowned. Dispatches from New London,
Newport, Il. l., and eastern Long Island,
state that the storm was the worst for 20
years, with the possible exception of the
blizzard of 1883, and that the damage to
shipping interests is immense.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13
LATE NEWS
SI,2OO,OOO Fire Rt Buffalo. IL Men
Probably Burned.

The American Grape Sugar works at
Buffalo, y. Y, were burned last night
The concern was one of the largest in the
county and employed 700 men. The loss
is S1,2O0,000, with 100000 insurance
Twelve men working in the factory are
missing and it is feared that they are dead
in the ruins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13

and still they come. We are receiving new
carpets this week and are still making low price
on them.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1894-04-13
Turkish Rockers,

covered in best mohair plush. These are tn,
genuine iron frame Turkish rockers and the mos
most durable, and as the prices have been re-
duced everyone can afford one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-16
BAKING PONDER.

T. Grimm, Clayton Purse, John r. Re-
barer, ]. r. Rourke, Florence Schyyarz
gained special distinctions.
In English, Ernest Bussey, Thomas B.
Cavanaugh, Fl. II. Simmons, Clayton
Purse, j. II. Schroeder, w. Wehenberg,
w. c.. Thompson, J. r. Rebarer, L. d.
Wylly.
In Maury's manual Of geography, A. Fl.
Grimm, T. B. Cavanaugh, j. r. Rourke.
In Latin, Ernest Bussey, j. K. SchwarL,
Fl. P. Smart.
In history, Ernest Bussey. Waldberg
Morel, Clayton Purse, J. r. Rebarer, T.
b. Cavanaugh, William @. Thompson, L.
ID. Wylly, J. II. Schroeder.
Capt. Taliaferro in his closing remarks
forcibly called attention to students pre-
pairing themselves to stand written exam
nations, that not only every university
and institution of education, but almost
all the departments of the government
now require written examinations.
Thorough and well grounded preparation
will always win. A complete grammar
school education is the sure cornerstone
to build upon A student cannot expect
to pass creditable examina tions when he
has prepared his recitations only for the
hour, and has neglected to forcibly i'm
press upon his mind the leading facts.
Capt. Taliaferro leaves next week for
his residence at Rapidan, Va A party of
Savannah boys will accompany him, either
to pursue some select studies or for sum
mer's recreation.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-16
LOCAL Personal

Mr. j. Deb. Hops left for the north
yesterday on the City Of Augusta.
Mrs. M. c. McAlpin left for the north
yesterday on the City Of Augusta
Mr. Dean Newman has returned from
Hot Springs, n. c., greatly improved in
health.
Mr. G. w. Ticdeman and Mrs. |. B.
1iedeman were passengers on the City of
Augusta for New York yesterday.
Rev. J. w. Hinton, presiding elder of
the Savannah district, viii preach at
Wesley Monumental church tomorrow,
both morning and night.
Mrs. William Kelley left on the Chatta-
hoochee day before yesterday for Boston.
She will spend the summer at Bath, Me-.
at her summer home. Returning in Octo-
Der.
Mr.. Harmon Smith, of Senoia, Ca. a
graduate of the State University, who has
been in New YORK studying medicine, has
been visiting friends in Savannah. He
left for Senoia last night.
Mr.. w. +. Bailey, clerk of the city
court, left last night via the Central rail
road for jamestown, N. Y, where he goes
TO represent the Savannah lodge at the
convention of the grand lodge of B. p. o.
Elks.
Prominent among tho visiting dentists
at Tybee is DIR. G. V. Rosser, dean of the
dental department of the Southern Medi-
cal College of Atlanta Although com
paratiyely yet young man, be has at
tanned to high position among the den
fists of this state.
Rev. A. M. Williams, pastor of Wesley
Monumental church, will leave Savannah
to-day for Sylvania, where he goes to
preach the commencement sermon before
the students of the Sylvania high school.
The commencement address will be de-
livered by Mr.. T. S. Morgan, of Savan-
nah.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-06-16
OFF FOR ATHENS.
Savann ahians Who VIII ATTEND the
University Commencement.

University commend m ent.
Mr.. S. B. Adams will go to Athens to-
day, where he will deliver, on Monday,
the address before the literary societies
of the State University. He was invited
by the Demosthenian Society to deliver
the address, though he is member of
the Phi Kappa Society. Mr.. Adams
speaks on the subject, ''Some Aspects of
Modern Progress" He is one of the
many graduates of the university who
has its welfare at heart, and his address
will be heard with much interest. both
by students and faculty.
Maj. Z. w. Meldrim will also go to
Athens to-day. He is q member Of the
board of trustees, which board is now in
session at Athens. Mai Meldrim was in
Milledgeville yesterday, where he deliv-
cred the commencement address before
the State Industrial School for Girls.
Prof. Otis Ashmore left for Athens last
night. He is a mem Der of the board of
visiting teachers appointed by the gov
ernor. Prof Ashmore's reputation as a
teacher is more than local one, and he
is in position to aid materially the work
of the visiting board.