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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
NOTINGS.

Amherst has conferred the degree of LID
upon Gov Robinson, of Massachusetts.
In the procession of laboring men that
turned out in Chicago last Saturday night to
whoop and haloo for Ben Butler, an immense
wooden spoon was transported which bore the
fascinating inscription, "He will feed us all.
A Blaine drum corps will doubtless prove an
unobjectionable and very useful and enlivening
adjunct of some Blaine clubs new forming;
but the drummers should be especially caution
ed not to beat the tattoo.
TIE last hours of congress were peaceful and
decorous. The anxiety of the leading members
of the house to get to Chicago was so great that
there was no disposition to throw paper wads
or indulge in the hilarity usual to adjournment
day.
Gov Cleveland served in the late war. He
was drafted and he furnished substitute who
behaved himself well and rendered the Govern
ment as much service as did Senator Anthony,
James G Blaine and a number of other pro-
nounced patriots of the. day.
The committee of 25 appointed at the meet
ing of independant Republicans in New Haven,
Conn, June 23 has organized by electing SIM
con Il Baldwin, chairman, and Talcott II Rus
sell. secretary. 1t has also appointed executive
and finance committees and is ready for active
work.
The Blaine managers have started the story
that "money is rolling into the campaign COM
mittee." The selection of millionaire Jones as
chief disbursing agent has inspired them and
they want the political tramps of the country to
know at once they are prepared to pay the
highest cash price for votes and enthusiasm.
One of the most remarkable achievements of
the tune is the subscription of S25,00O,00O by
the people of Manchester, in one day, to build
a ship canal to Liverpool, making their great
CITY accessible to ocean steamships. New York
CITY permits her fine harbor to be ruined, for
the lack of this English enterprise.
The Republicans are not talking SO much
about carving New Jersey, West Virginia and
North Carolina as they were. The nomination
of Carter Harrison for governor of Illinois has
frightened them about that state, and there are
wbispers that Wisconsin is liable to enter the
Democratic fold.
The Hon John Sherman's opinion of the
Chicago platform is more just than flatteIing.
He charitably supposes that the presence of so
much bosh in the platform is due to the hot
weather, which had an adding effect upon the
brains of the sages who put it together. But it
will be an intolerably cold day wheT bosh is
left out of Republican platform.
Interviewed at the Chicago convention b b
smaIley said, he does not regard Blaine as a
strong candidate, because he is weak in the
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
BRATTLEBORO Vt, JUIY II, 1884.

of South Carolina. He said he was gratiiied to
find the old Bay state ard Palmetto state join
ing hands on the Delaware statesman.
2.15-F M Rose of Arkansas arose to second
the nomination of Cleveland. He said Arkan-
sas would cast her entire vote for Cleveland,
and he was certain Cleveland could be elected
$50 p m-Gen Bragg of Wisconsin said he
voiced the choice of the young men of Wis
consin and the west in seconding the nomina-
ton of the great governor of New York. They
loved him most for the enemies he has made,
(great applause). At this point Grady sprang
to his feet and said in behalf of Cleveland's
enemies he reciprocated that hate. Great con-
fusion
Mr. Bragg replied that such conduct on the
part of senator was a disgrace. Cheers,
Kisses and confusion Pointing to Grady he
said: "Y0ur labor has been on the crank OF
the machine" (renewed cheers and confusion).
He said the party had followed the old leaders
to the death, and now asked for new and
young man to lead it, one that has some life
and blood. He closed amid loud applause.
2.45 p m-Gen Kent of New Hampshire made
an earnest appeal for the nomination of Cleve.
land and said 1t meant certain success.
Senator Doolittle of Wisconsin in securing
Cleveland's nomination, asked the convention
not to throw away this great opportunity for
success.
pm-Roll call ended. Waller of Connecti-
cut seconded the nomination of Cleveland in an
eloquent speech. He deplored the unfortunate
controversy in the Empire state, but having
listened to all the evidence, the verdict must be
in favor of Cleveland
In the call of states each candidates name
elected cheers, especially in the case of Cleve-
land Many delegates rose to their feet in their
excitement, and there was considerable enthu-
sl9sm.
$50 p m-Adjourned until 5 p m, at which
hour the committee on resolutions are ordered
to report.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
She Rcfcrneer.
G. II. DAVENPORT & CO., Propt's

The REYoRMER is issued in fve different branenea %
Or editions-THE BRATTLEBoRo REFoRMER, s.a..
Edition, published at O'Clock p. m. Ihursday
the BENNINGToN REFoRMER, devoted 10 Ben
uington county news, issued at 3 O'Clock ?. IN
every Friday, at Bennington the nRANKLiN Noss Nss
rY KEFoRMER, devoted to Franklin county, MASS
news issued at Greenfield every Friday at P. M.
the WINDHAM COUNTY REFoRMER County eul.ion2 s.a,
with all the important Brattleboro news pnDlisneo
At p. M, and the WINDHAM COUNTY pna,t,e
boro news and gossip, which Is ready at ? ?, m
Friday, and mailed to subscribers at distance
Saturday morning ..,o ,,or
prefer and will be changed from one EDITION 10
another If notice is sent to the central ONCE VI
Brattleboro. CO.. ,,,;.; {,
the completest newspaper in Vermont. suoscf'o
ers to either of or other editions may have tls 10
/ page form, containing substantially the additiohA
news at T5c wear.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS THROUGH
THE STATE.

HARTFoRD.-Ebenezer Miller of Lebanon, n II,
has bought the A L Pierce place of Daniel
Tllden paying for the same $500.
HAITFoRD.-Amasa o Harris of Lyndon has
purchased of 0rrin A Taft building on Taft
hill ior $500.
HARTropD.-Arabell w Gillette has bought the
home farm of Chas and Lucy i Clifford for
which she paid $1,000.
HARTroRD.-w G Chandler has bought the
ledge Pasture" of the AFRO Gillette estate
paying $500 therefor.
HaRrroRD.-Thomas and William Mann have
bought of Daniel Tilden the acres meadow nea
of the original A I Pierce farm for $1,000.
orrcuEr.-Joseph Iarrabee has bought one
lot of the Quechee cemetery ASSOCIATION, pay
ing for it $50.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTioN.-Dr Henry Wat
son has purchased of Leon ID Hnrd and wifo
the NJ Pratt place.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
CONVENTION NOTES.

The Vermont delegation chose J c Burke
chairman and w A Richards secretary. Amos
Aldrich is recommended for the committee on
credentials. ID Hanrahan for that on organ
ization and James A Brown for the committee
on resolutions, and Prank II Bascom vice-presi-
dent of the convention.
No Flowers will bloom in the white house this
year.
During the week preceding the meeting of the
Republican convention tales of bribery were
carried hourly by the wires. Nothing of that
sort has been heard from Chicago this week.
There are no "soap" dealers there. Elkins and
his Doodle are absent. The leaders of the party
are pressing different candidates, and appeal to
mems reason and lot to their covetousness.
A son of acting Mayor Mumford of New
Orleans, who was hung by Gen Butler in 1862,
threatened to kill Butler il he ran for president.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
A Boston Opinion.
Boston Advertiser

Gen Grout made one Of the most industrious
and influential members from New England.
His speeches commanded the attention OF the
house. and two of tbem-those on American
shipping and on the French spoilatlon claims
were spoken of in this city as being especially
learned and able. The Vermonters will honor
Themselves by keeping such man in public
life.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
ABOVE THE CLOUDS.
Professor Grimleys Balloon voyage From
Vermont to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ex-
perienced.
TFrom the New York Herald.l

Professor Grimley's Balloon voyage From
Vermont to NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Ex-
pcrienced.
From the New York Herald.
Professor Grimley has just succeeded in per-
forming 4 balloon voyage from Montpelier, Vt,
to Montreal, making one stop only, in company
with Messrs Charles A Owler, D G Walton.
According to the professors story he left
Montpelier on Friday evening, and after nearly
deluging lady and gentleman and their car
riage with sand they arose at the rate of 1000
feet per minute, until they were over two miles
from the earth. At a quarter past six they
were over Mount Hunger and nearly twelve
thousand feet high. Lofty mountains were
passed. the grandest of them, the Mansfele.
which WIS srddenly shut out from their view
by the hugh bank Of clouds at least mile and
half below the balloon. AS the party passed
over Stowe, Morrisville, johnson, Hyde Park
and other places the altitude reached was IA, 800
and there was no GOODNESS of the atmosphere.
Buzzing in the ears and deafness was eXper-
fenced, however.
AGAIN TO EARTH.
At seven o'clock they were descending and
soon were SO close to the earth that the drag
rope was chased by score of persons. One
man caught the rope, and soon the party de-
sceDCed and found themselves in the village of
Waterville.
At twenty-five minutes to eight the balloon
again darted upward swooping past noun
tain and on toward Lake Champlain, over
which they crossed at the height of 1000 feet
1t was nearly dark when they passed over Lake
Champlain and soon afterward they crossed the
Canadian border and were talking French
with Canadian farmers. After this they
were told that they were heading directly for
Montreal.
Tbair enaod ,vou tropoapdonS lut oboye thf
roar of the Lachne rapids they could hear the
drag rope splash It's way along. Soon they
were smashing the tops of trees and afterwart
landed in potato patch. Here the storm over
took them and all were drenched. They wer
finally driven in a cab to shelter and Monday
were able to present themselves in public They
left for home by the evening train.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

FouR members of the Massachusetts LeSiS
lature refused TO take the $50 the membbs
voted themselves. They understood when Sect2,
ed that $500 was the amount they wouEt ss 3;
ceive and couldn't bring themselves downt2Sl
cepting extra compensation. They sh9f,o1 sG
photographed. framed in gilt, and hung ON - stse5
walls ofthe state house, that posteriis Io as,,
gaze in wosder upon them, for msr ot sgss
stamp in public life are fast passing aw9i:sI, l
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

EXTRACT OF RYE. The Conee1t,asa ~ " 70 -
=. Rxe made in the Cumberland NapsE> h5,f2toy
a new and peculiar process is ihstRr Z'seos
"a ..fe .timulant you can Son trl3arrc b2;.
tles al a very reasonable price by rss ss|
druggists ~s.Sl,a N q
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

CTOP AND LOOK.-N. T. RY0N, dealer in all
- kinds of Americ IN Roofing Slate, will do all
kinds of Stating in thorough, workmanlike man
ner and at lowest possible prices, first-elass
iob Estimates furnished on all kinds OF roofs at
short notice. Stating done over shing c, and war
ranted as good new; also all kinds of repairing
in satisfactory manner. Call and get my prices on
different kinds of slate. Slate sold by the square
or carload
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

A ROyNER, WI % Ocuist, wi be at the
"A store of Randall X Clapp, each Monday, at i
o clock p IN. 4i3
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

The circulation of The Reformer last 'ceeh q"
its uarious editions qcaS 1O,S72.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11
II MANN, JR., Lawyer,
ns 25tf Wilmington, VT.

r w. KEYES. d. NJ. D., DENT Al
81 /. Office over Amadons, Bellows Falls, VT.
Filings 81 each.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

THOMAS JUDGE, Deales in Boots and
Shoes, Judge Block, opp. American House
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1884-07-11

ENTERED FOR TRANSMISSION THROUGH Thh
MAILS AS sECoND-cLAss MATTER.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-15
Kerosene to Kill Insects.

Since the Illuminating oil obtained
from petroleum, known in this country
as kerosene, and ID England as para
fine oil, came into general use, it has
been employed with variable success
as an insecticide. That it would de.
stroy insect life was long ago estab-
lished; that it would also destroy plant
life was sometimes demonstrated in
manner more convincing than pleasant.
The oil in its concentrated form, can
be tolerated by hut few plants. The
first improvement in its use was to add
a very small quantity to bucket of
water. enough to make but mere film
upon the surface; then diffuse it
through the water by violent stirring,
and apply before the oil and water
had time to sepapate. This answered
fairly well, but was troublesome. The
next step was to devide the kerosene,
not by dissolving it, but by diffus>
ing it in the form of an emulsion. 1t
is well known that oils may be sus-
pended in water by means of gum,
sugar, etc., and may be kept thus for
some hours or even days. 1t has been
discovered that milk, either fresh or
soured, is a convenient medium to unite
kerosene and water. Mix together
kerosene and half as much milk, stir
ring them thoroughly to form a cream.
like mixture. When the two are SO
completely united that no oil is visible,
dilute the mixture with twelve times
its bulk of water, adding the water
gradually, and string thoroughly.
This emulsion has been found especial.
ly useful in the treatment of the vari,
Gus scale insects, so difficult to destroy
by ordinary insecticides, and is used
for various other insect pests. For
trees use syringe or force pump, and
for house.plants. often injured by scale
insects, apply with sponge or swab.
American Agriculturist for March.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-15
LANDS FOR SALE
BY
REAMS, JOHNSON & CO.,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.
McNlINNVILLE, TENN.
McMINNVILLE, TENN.

The town of McMinnville has population
of about 1000, with six churches and fine
educational facilities. 1t is 912 feet above
the sea level, always free from epidemic
diseases, and is a pleasant summer and win.
ter resort. 1t is distant from Nashville lO4
miles via the N, c. 4 St. L. R'y to Tullaho.
ma, and from thence via the McMinnyille
and Manchester branch of that road. 1t is
surrounded by a section of country rarely
equaled in landscape beauty, The county
-Warren-is the largest fruit growing coun.
ty in the State, and is admirably adapted
to diversified farming and stock raising.
No other county in the State possesses more
natural advantages for manufacturing. We
have number of manufacturing establish.
ments in and around McMinnville, all in a
thriving condition.
We extend to all parties looking for homes
in the South a cordial invitation to visit
our county and see for themselves; we will
ensure them hearty welcome, and will
show them every courtesy in our power
We will secure reduced hotel rates for all
proSpectors who apply to us on their arrival
We have a number of other tracts to add
to this list soon. Write us the kind of farm
you want, if not in the list, and we will find
1t for you.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-15
An Important Notice.

The citizens of Warren and Grundy
counties, and all others who feel inter-
ested in building turnpike from Nc
Minnville to Beersheba Springs, are
requested to meet at Etter's X Roads,
on Friday, 2Sth inst, for the purpose
OF raising stock to build said road, to
be know as the McMinnvill and Beer
sheba Springs turnpike. AT the head
Of this enterprise are some of the best
business men of McMinnville, who are
able and willing to take stock freely to
build said road if the people up Collins
river want the road and will show a
liberal disposition to help build it. II
is to be hoped that there will be a large
attendance of the citizens of Warren
and Grunty counties. Remember, Fri
day, 2Sth Of March, 1884, at Etter'l
X Roads.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-15
Southern Corn.

DR.. j. H. Hanaford, well known
authority, says: 1t may surprise some
who have given no attention to the
subject to learn that Southern corn is
more nourshing and strengthening
than the Northern, while the very ig-
norant in these matters will positively
refuse to admit the fact. The reason
which they will give, that Northern
corn will fatten their hogs the most
readily, is among the most convincing
in opposition to their theory. To
make this plain, let it be remembered
that there are three classes of food
elements needed to sustain the human
body one to give muscle, strength and
endurance-the "nitrates;" one to
furnish the means of sustaining the
system in the matter of heat and fat
the "carbonates;" and third to af.
ford nourishment to the brain and
nerves-the ''phosphates." As we
may infer-since the great and glori.
Gus Father does all things well-the
Southern corn, in a milder climate,
contains less of the carbons, the heat
ing and fattening element, the place Of
which must be supplied by other con.
stituents, such as population in a hot
climate manifestly need.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-15

for all the members of the family, as is
the planning Of the grounds. The use
of instruments in making plans on pa
per or linen will develop skill in draw
ing. Even children encouraged to take
part in such occupation will often adj
vance some excellent ideas. If the
entire family take part in the planning
and selection they will be ready to help
alOngin the actual work. Quite young
children may easily be led to take a
keen interest, and be kept wide awake
on these points.-E. A. LONG, in
American Agriculturist for March.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-15
DAILY WORLD

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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-15

Many whose blood had become
poisoned from various causes, and
whose i'll health was indicated by PIN
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Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-15
Suggestions on Ornamental Plants.

In planning for ornamental trees,
shrubs and plants. it is we'll to study
the utmost capability of single kinds
for servinga variety of purposes at the
same time. Thus, Il particular variety
may beautify the grounds generally
while serving for shade or for shelter
from sweeping winds. 1t may, at the
same time, be an individual of taste
full group, or be used ms background
for other smaller growing kinds, or
even to screen some disagreeable object
Further still, in placing it we may have
regard for striking contrasts with
other surrounding trees and shrubs of
different appearances, or else for toning
up or balancing the general effect of
the arhorcal and other establishment
of a place. In addition to all the above
the tree will undoubtedly have some
distinctive qualities of its own, in fow>
ers, fruit or foliage, rendering it Speci,
ally attractive at certain seasons, and
it should be used in a way to best draw
them out. These remarks apply equal
" well to all trees, shrubs and plants
used in the adornment of the grounds.
Their selection and arrangement, to Sc.
cure all the results possible, is one Of
the incest matters pertaining to orna'
mental gardening. Those who take
the most pains to study the selection
and judicious arrangement OF material,
will be far more likely to secure graft
flying results than the haphazard plant
er. 1t is time to begin studying W
what is to be done the present spring
to consult catalogues AMI books on or
namental gardening. Aside from its
practical application, the study Of trees
and plants is delightful occupation
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-15
No. /.

The Morford farm, s miles west of Nc.
Minnville, on the Woodbury. road, 900 acres
400 acres cleared. balance timbered, splen.
did large dwelling house and all necessary
out buildings, barn, etc.. well watered, and
one of the best sheep farms in the country.
For sale or exchange for city property
Price and terms on application.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-15
ANDARD- MEANWHILE TENNESSEE SATURDAY, MAR ~ 1851

disturbing public worship, was arrested
Tuesday and in default. of bond was
jailed.
Altamont, March 8, 1884.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-03-15
No. 8.

14O acres on Manchester road. 6 miles from
McMinnville and ~ miles from Smartt's
Station on good road; rs to 80 acres cleared
and under good fence, balance in good tim.
ber has two acres in apple trees, good frame
house (six rooms) nearly new, fine sulphur
spring and an abundance Of other water, red
clay subsoil. Productive land. Price SIC
lper acre, part on time.