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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

WALroLR.-The 4th passed very quietly here,
and the small boy with his inevitable fire crack
ers, were about the only reminder we had Of
"the day we celebrate" The town hall had q
very narrow escape from fire. The boys got
into the belfry and amused themselves by throw
ing firecrackers out on the roof. About noon a
little smoke was discovered, and before it could
be got at quitea lively little blaze was started
on the roof in two places. Tearing off few
shingles, and a few pals Of water extinguished
it however, without any alarm. Nota boy was
in sight about that time, and upon enquiry not
one could be found who had been there for
sever so long, and they didn't know nething
about it," The building was built in 1889, and
most of the village would like to have it remov-
ed and replaced by one of more moderH design,
but majority OF the voters in town seem to
think what was good enough for their grand
fathers is good enough for them, and in town
meeting and at special meeting called about a
year ago to consider the matter, it was voted
not to build new town hall, and so the old
house stands without repairs, and so far as
heard from Is liable to stand for many year
to come.-The store belonging to the M Bates
estate and occupied by X Stirling as stove
and tin shop, is to be sold at auction.-The
Walpole base ball nine beat the Gilsum's Satur.
day, Is to l5.-Our summer boarding houses
are about filled, those who come once are sure
to come again, and usually bring some friend.
with them. H.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
Woods lot and has rented the tenement OF N B


| Whitingham,-Capt A L Sticknoy has
bought the beautiful residence and few acres
| of land fronting on Sadawga lake, which has
been owned and occupied by II G Mlllington
our village merchant. 1t Is considered by many
to be one OF the most desirable locations In these
parts, 1t being about 70 rods from the village.
lie intends to move into 1t soon.-George SWEET
| and family OF AmesburY, Mass, are stopping ut
IL A Whcelers.-Mrs Mzzle O'Neil is stopping
| at Mrs Deliverance Whcelers.-L II Sawyer Is
repairing his barn.-A large number of our cit
liens attended the railroad excursion mt Reads
boro, July 4th, 1t being the largest gathering Of
people ever seen in southern Vermont
Westminster.--Maple Grove Grange held
picuic at Fred Campbell's on the 4th OF July. A
large company was present, and altera social
visit listened to the reading of the Maple Lear
by Miss Mary Cutting, which was amusing as
we'll as instructive. Charades and little poem
was very nicely recited by Helen Campbell, a
little miss of five. The exercises were inter
spersed with very fine music, after which all
were invited to the second loft of the new barn
where tables were spread for the occasion which
fairly groaned under the good things. All were
bountifully served, and the little walters did
their work very gracefully and well; many
children were present, which enlivened the &C.
casion, and all seemed to think they had very
enjoyable tme.-A large number OF visitors are
in town at present, among whom are Peyton
and brother from the West, with their wives and
children. Alfred Hall, Atty from Boston, and
his two brothers, one from the West, with sew |
eral members OF their families, are stopping with
their brother, Z Hall. A gathering was there
Monday in honor of the guests.-Prof Goodhue |
and family are here.-F Houghtons daughters
made brief visit home, returning Monday.-F
F Campbell recently sold fatted calf six
weeks old weighing two hundred and thirty
two pounds,-Chas Vinal and family of Boston,
are boarding at Joseph Underwood,s this sum
mer. W Ii Pierce, graduate OF the Burling-
ton medical college, Is at his father's.-ln the
school in district No O. this term these R supiis
Mabel Bemis. Allie Banks, Lena Ellis, Laura
Ranney, Nettie Rice, Gertie Richardson, Nan.
ME Whitney, Hayes Ranney, Rollie Rice.-ln
district No 10, the average attendance was II
,-S, the whole number OF pupils being IL. These
lad no tsrdy marks: Edith Whitney, Cora
Peck, Abbie Kcyes, Leola Ashwell, Carrie NC.
Jlure, Justina Mcclure, Rollin Ashwell, Waldo
Edson, Carleton Keach, Shubael Peck, Roy
Abbott. Scholars that were present every day
aollin Ashwell, Leola Ashwell, Elneen Ellis,
Eva Ellis, Carleton Reach.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

nearly completed. Captain wilkins has sold
his place to Frank Montague. Smedley
has sold his place to A M Magoon Of Green
field, Mass price; $250.-Farmers report the
hay crop better than last year.-Fruit is look
ing splendid in the section that it was injured
by the late frost last season.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

Guilford.- In district No 8 closed
on Friday last. Whole number of scholars
2S. Those neither absent nor tardy were
Mary Brown, Willie, Adams, Charlie Cleve
land, Russell Smith, Arthur Sargent and Chel
sea Davis; not absent and tardy but once
Henry Cameron, Charlie Cameron, Otis Smith
scholar having the greatest number of tardy
marks, Laura P Adams, 6.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

Will amsvilIe.-Th Fourth passed off &C.
cording to program, and very pleasantly. The
exercises at the Methodist church Saturday af-
ternoon we're highly interesting, and listened to
by full house. The floral decorations con-
sisted of potted plants in beautiful bloom, and
handsomely arranged. The readings and sing
ing, and Rotations we're remarkably pleasing,
as rendered by the young people. The address
by Rev Mr. Truax was attentively listened to
and appreciated. Later, we're the refreshments,
and the evening closed with display of fire
works.-Last Sunday was Rose Sunday or
children's Sunday, at the Universalist church
and very entertaining. The floral display con-
sisted Of roses and cut flowers and bouquets.
The Sunday school concert in the evening with
readings and rectations were ali finely render
ed.-Communion next Sabbath.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

Grafton.-The celebration Of the Fourth
was, perhaps, the most successful ever held In
this place. There were no dlsordcrly persons
about and little of the other annoyances Incl
dent to the Fourth. Because of the heat, the
races were deferred until afternoon. At $50
o'clock came the procession representing all the
principal nations with other characters includ-
ing the Goddess OF Liberty, Liberty Enlighten-
ing the World, and the thirteen colonies. The
costumes were elegant and appropriate and 1t
detracts nothing from the Others to say that the
Indian by Chas Wright was the most elaborate
representation of all. The exercises in the hall
included singing by quartettc and responses to
toasts by the different nations. A poem was
finely read by Miss Eaton and the trio, Rcd,
White and Blue by Misses Daniels, Phelps and
Taylor, ELECTED rounds Of applause. Three
hearty cheers were given for liberty, and the
audience dispersed to witness the races.
Dancing at the rink fittingly concluded the Gel
ebration.-A few people from this place attend
ed the celebration at Lowell Lake but came
home very much disqualification But.
terfeld is improving the grounds in front of
Masonic hall block.-Mrs Jennie Cady read
poem after the sermon to young men at the
Baptist church Sunday.-Summer boardcrs aie
to arrive at the Phelps house.
Among the more recent arrivals are Mrs l.
Duncan and family Of Boston.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

4 Cambridgeport.-Re G F Chaplin ex.
poets to exchange with Rev A Holbrook of
Windham next Sunday.-A party from Athens
with several from this village drove to Lake
Spofford the 4th and smaller party from each
place went to Lowell lake-Herbert Thompson
and + D Stevens played at the Grafton rink
Saturday evening.-Edwin Wood and family
are visiting friends here.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

Putney.-The w I will hold a parlor
meeting at Dea W Houghton's Wednesday
evening, July 10. 1t will be conducted by Mrs
Houghton, the efficient superintendent of par
lor work. A paper will be read by two young
ladies. Young and old are invited. 1t will be
gathering for pleasure and no money will be
collected. The Union will provide lemonade
and those attending will please bring cake
The ladies of the w c U, at their business
meeting July 6, voted to publicly express
thanks to B Pulfer for use of his grounds the
Fourth, also to the young ladies and gentlemen
who kindly assisted by singing and speaking at
the picnic. Voted to admit boys and girls I'M
der II as honorary members of the Union with
out charge If they will sign the pledge. Occa-
sional meetings will be held for the children.-
Geo S Foster, NJ ID, has gone to Vergennes to
see sick sister.-Mrs DR. Munger has two
brothers visiting her from Woodstock.-Mrs
Lucy Ashley and Maud Kendrick have gone
to Brant Rock, Marshfeld, Mass, to spend
few weeks at the seashore; they are to be ac-
companied by Mrs ID II Kendrick, who is stop
ping few weeks in Boston.-The noted Mrs
Anne Bidwell Gibson gave some of her select
readings at the Baptist church Tuesday evening
notwithstanding beautiful shower was in at
tendance. There was quite gathering who
were highly interested. After the reading, ice
cream, cake and other refreshments were in
abundance. Net proceeds about SlS.-Cole g.
Cough are making some repairs On their mill.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10

Bartonsville.-The school in this place,
taught by Miss Lizzie L--Richardson, closes its
term Of ten weeks, this week Thursday.
She is an excellent teacher, and is very much
liked by her Scholarships Harriet w Mason
sister Of A w Wright of Saratoga Springs, N
and returned to Chester Monday p In, and vii
go to Gassetts, where she has been boarding
with relatives.-Mabel, little daughter of Rev
Charles Kenney, broke her leg while away last
week with her father and mother at Silver Lake
Mr. Peabody, wife and child, of Fitchburg,
Mass, have been visiting St Maynard Burt's
for while; Mrs Peabody is sister of Mrs
Burt.-Franklin Day is not as WELLS failing
gradually.-The fourth of July passed off very
quietly here, except the firing of cannon, and
that was pretty well kept up, but no one was
hurt.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1885-07-10
BELLOWS FALLS.

Installation Of Offers by the Sons of Tenn
perance-A Children's Day Concert-The
IL Picnic-The Picnic at MOrgan's
urove-Arrested for DlsOrderly Conduct.
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A mINsTREL,s CAREER.
Billy Kersands' Life An Instance o
 Genius Bound te Rise.

Billy Kersands' Life An Instance of Genius Round te Rise. EFrom the Louisville Courier-Jo Journal Billy Kersands is an instance of original genius bound to come to the front. Born in Louisville, he used to run with gang and became bootblack soon he was old enough to carry box. His cemiealities
 (which come naturaD made him quite char
 acter and Billy, impressed with his own i'm
 portance, soon struck out for new territory. He was tired of the sameness of life in Louis
 vile and, with nothing but his box, he one
 day secured cross-tie pass and went to the
 Mecca of the newsboy and bootblack-New
 York city.
 This was just after the close of the late
 war, and as there were no race distinctions in tho society Billy saw fit to enter, he soon be-
 came great favorite.
 Bred in Kentucky, the new sinner knew
 how to dance, and on the street corners and other convenient places he was always will
 ing to do the s'juba" or s.hoe-down" to enter
 tain his companions. His stand was in the
 vicinity of large theater, and Billy soon at tracted the attention of number of minstrel
 men, among them Charlie Backus, Billy
 Manning, Dan Bryant, Billy Birch and others of the earlier burnt-cork artists.
 HIS nrsI appearance on tne stage was Ill the early part of 1S66 at the Old Bowery Theater, where he appeared as the Slave Boy 1n southern drama called "Cudjo's Cave" :" Among the spectators were so many of his fellow 'tshiners-up," who knew Billy through
 his makeup and guyed him so fearfully that
 he refused to go on the next night. It was a | long time before he got the nerve to appear
 before the footlights again, but in the fall 1 of the same year the s'Original Georgia Min | strels' opened in New York city and Billy
 was coaxed into double song and dance with Ali Smith. From this his stage life has been continuous.
 Soon after the company came to Louis l vile; just about the time that Colonel Will l s, Hays had dashed of the musical negro
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the monkey god, to Saharun. GOT. They wished to send 10, GOO to begin with.
 It is pleasing to see that the Copiah coun- ty gang are not unanimously beloved and ad- mired in Mississippi. Thus, the Vicksburg Post says: Every few of the Democrats pa pers of the State approved the Copiah reso- lutions. Some of the papers did not de nounce' them, but, as the resolutions were utterly abhorcent and indefensible, very few papers had the hardihood to attempt to de- fend them" Even more positive evidence of progress is the manly tone in which the Chickasaw Messenger, published at Okalona, comments upon the Meade incident, as fol lows: That accomplished buldozer, J. L. Meade, having declined to forward his resigi- nation as postmaster of Hazlehurst when re- quested by MT. Cleveland to do SO, the Presi- points Mir. J. W. McMaster, who, it is safe to presume, had nothing to do with the murder of a political opponent at the polls, or with the infamous resoluting against the family and friends of the murdered man on the day following. Every Democrat in Mis- sissippi who is Democrat for principles sake will endorse MT. Cleveland'e sction..'
 According to information given ~tbe .t,hris- tian Union by large number of clergymen not more than five per cent. of American ar tisans in cities habitually attend religious services of any kind. All but two of the letters say that the attendance is diminish ing, and all but one that the neglect is not from unbelief in Christianity. The cause of non-chureh attendance, given by these ex- ports, may be summed up as follows: The men have to work all the week and they re- create on Sunday. They cannot dress as well as those with whom they must associate and therefore stay away. They think secret societies good as the church. They are unable to pay for the privileges because of the high prices of things which they must have The large salaries of the ministers disgust some. Some feel that the minister is a hireling, and therefore seeks to upbuild his church as doctor seeks to increase his prac- tice, not from love of souls, but to increase his salary. Some employers of labor are so bad in their treatment of their employees that the men do not want to go where they shall meet those in whose real Christianity they have so little faith. All the letters indicate that especially in the large places artisans feel that they are not welcome in churches frequented by the wealthier classes.
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Friday, July 17, 1885.
DE LEssEPs, IMAGINATION,

DE L LkESSEE'S1 1MAG1NAK1ONs
 The London Financial News has killed the Panama Canal scheme, so far as it can be done by figures. These figures show clearly that the enterprise is doomed to fail.
 From the latest official statement of the company it appeared that up to June, 1888, the total amount of cash spent was e8, 7S0,- 900, or considerably more than one-third of the estimated cost of the entire work. And what was there to show for this? Only an excavation of 1, ,103, TOO feet out of total which cannot fall below 125, ,000, ,000 feet and is more likely to reach 150, ,000, ,000 feet That is to say, more than one-third of the whole amount allotted for the whole enter prise had been expended and less than per cent. of the work had been accomplished. This was the state of affairs two years ago. The conclusion of the Financial News is that up to June 1 of this year there had been ac- tually expended e2O, 1906, 500. The excavation up to that date did not exceed 13,000, 900 cubic metres, the total on May 1 being ex- actly 12, ,376, 800 metres.
 If the work should go on at the rate of progress which has been maintained it would
  ent rate of speed should be doubled it would take seven years. The cost of future excava- tion, at the low figure of 5s. cubic metre, will reach e2s, 1000, 900. The improvements irI the Chagres at Panama and Aspinwall, as estimated by the canal officers, will require 9S, ,000, ,000; the interest charge on sums al ready raised for seven years will be 99, ,37O,- kl, 1f lpo; iv, and Panama cannot fall below e2, ,24O, ,000. There must, therefore, still be raised e44, 190, ,000, on which the interest charge for the next seven years will amount to 911, ,OOO, ,00o. But this is only the net sum, and debentures must be issued for much larger amount Heretofore N. de Lesseps has had to pay 37111 per cent. as the average discount, and allowing the same percentage in future, the company must in cur liability of e75, ,SO5, ,00O in addition to the present s3O, ,647, TAO, which will make the total nominal cost no less than e106, ,45O, 900. Even this makes no allowance for banking or contingent expenses, which it is safe to say will amount to 912, ,000, 900 or e13, ,OO0,0 900. This would make the total liability of the company nearly e12O, O,0O0, ,O0o, and the actual cost in hard cash e90, ,000, ,O00 in round numbers.
 Ninety million pounds, or about s450, ,OO0,- 900, is nearly four times as much as De Les seps said the great cut would cost, and the Financial News believes that his estimate of the revenues was almost as far out of the way. Making liberal estimate it figures 5oG o;4 oR 00A l0n It is becoming plain that De Lesseps allowed his enthusiasm to run away with him, and that great many believers in him have all lowed their enthusiasm to run away with their money.
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WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY ABOUT
 DR. R. c. FLOWERS
R 1 MI E ID 1T E S 7

E H MI E ID 1T E S Bridgeport, Conn, March 1885. "Dr. Flowers Liver and Stomach Sanative can from dyspepsia and kindred troubles have used it myself, and know whereof speak,
 REV. SYLVESTER CLARK Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church.
 12 Prospect St.. Bridgeport Conn. Feb, 1885.
 ''Dr. Flowers Nerve Pills have been of great ben- '''' ~ '-'o' -'' MRS. CHAs. P. wILMoT. Clinton Ave, Stamford, Conn.,. April, 1885
 -Four bottles of Dr. Flower s Liver Sanative have done more for my wife than all the doctors Before commencing it's she suffered intensely from liver troubles She is to-day in better condition household duties, can enjoy her meals and sleep her power.'' HERMAN HEISER. Norwalk, Conn, March. 1885 "Dr Flowers Liver Sanative is the best medicine for stomach troubles ever saw It has cured me of of long standing and gladly testify to it's merits MRS. A. Ct. BETTS Danbury, Conn, April, 1885, q can thoroughly recommend Dr. Flowers Nerve the cares of house and family needs for they have sedative and quieting effect on the nerv- Sgs system without leaving % sng SE Ho sse 109 Pearl St. Hartford, Conn.,, April, 1885, q recommend all sufferers from dyspepsia or. speak from personal knowledge of it's value. It has helped me wonderfully" MISS MARY MEEK Brewsters N. Y, April, 1885.
 II have been troubled with torpid liver for years, and have never found permanent relief until I commenced using Dr. Flowers Liver Sanative.
 am happy to be able to add my testipony G n to it's 12 Van Reipen Ave,
 Jersey City, N. J.. April, 1885.
 Your sanative is doing me great good; my 1. ap. every day. MISS IDA BUCKINGHAM.
 FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS.
 Sold by c. s. Leete Co, s97 to sos State street my25
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9r,y oBnnds.
Golden Opportunity,

Our friends very well know that our prices on Dry Goods of the first quality are and always have been as low as have been made by any house in New Ha- ven. We do not buy and do not sell rubbish at any price, and especially do we not buy it to inaugurate a Great Cheap Sale to give fictitious look ot cheapness to our goods in stock. We prefer to make a cheap sale by making an honest reduction on goods which are honest, which are serviceable, and there by cheap, in fact as we'll as in seeming.
 Such a sale we begin on Thursday, July Io, and for one week we propose to make the cheapest prices ever quoted in New Haven.
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melody, 'sKeep in the Middle of the Road D Kersands heard the song and obtained Hays permission to sing it. It took, and Billy Kersands, the Louisville boy, with his Louis vile song. became famous. Haverly's atten- Calender fhe genuine negro minstrels were taken to Europe, where they made tour of the continent.
 Kersand has been before the public fo1 about nineteen years and his f'funny busi- ness" has, ost none of it's zest. He creates a laugh without working for it. His present venture is one in which he has financial in- terest, and his partners are men of experience ing money. His family live here. They consist of wife and a grown daughter
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J. N. ADAM & co.

For one week, beginning Thursday, July 10th, we will make a discount of one-ffth or twenty per cent. on all cash pur- chases in our Silk and Black Goods departments. Twenty cents out of every dollar back on every purchase of Black or Col ored Silks, Satins, Velvets, Velveteens. From every pur- chase of Cashmeres, Grenadines, Henriettas, &c., &c., &c. What an opportunity of buying that silk dress that you could not quite afford
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J. N. ADAM & co.

For one week, beginning Thursday, July 10th, we will make a discount of one-ffth or twenty per cent. on all cash pur- chases of White Goods. Twen- ty cents of our loss and your profit on every dollars worth purchased of Piques, Plain and Fancy Nainsooks, Swiss, Indian and Persian Mulls, Tarletans, India Linen and the thousand fabrics sold for white dresses, anrons. sacolIeS, &c.
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J. N. ADAM & co.

For one week, beginning Thursday, July 10th, we make a discount of one-ffth or twenty per cent, on all cash purchases in our Dress Goods stock.
 Do you realize what that means? That on every dollar of purchases you get back twen- ty cents in cash, or that
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j. N. ADAM & co.

Remember, please, that all goods are marked in plain fig ures at the former prices. Goods which had been marked down, and a great many sharp reductions had been already made, remain at the low prices then marked, and the special discount of twenty per cent. will be made from this reduced price.
 For one week is your oppor- tunity. Improve 1t.
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ELL. WASHBURN, S4 Church and 6l Center Street.
UNTIL JULY 4th

UNTIL JULY 4th
 We wilt offer Special Inducements in the way of Liberal Discounts on our whole stock of Fine Toilet Sundries. Leather and Fancy Goods, in order that we may unload our shelves and cases for inventory,
 Imported and Domestic Handkerchief Ex- tracts, Toilet Powders and Puffs, Toilet Wa ters and Cosmetics, broken packages of Soaps; Hair, Cloth,. Tooth, Nail, Lather, Bath and Flesh Brushes; Pocket and Dress ing Combs, Hand Mirrors, Dressing Cases, filled and thrilled; Pocket Flasks, Drinking Cups, Picnic Sets, Pocketbooks, Purses, l Match Safes, Card Cases, Portfolios, Nail Scissors, Nail Powder, Buffers and Manicure i Goods in great variety.
 | Our assortment of Field and Spy Glasses from the best makers is complete and pricea bottom.
 London Smoke Eye Glasses to protect the eyes from dust and light only 25c pair.
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Buy that Wrap this week.
 J. N. ADAM & co.

For one week, beginning Thursday, July 10th, we will make a discount of one-ffth or twenty per cent. on every cash purchase in our Lace and Ruff fling departments. Twenty cents rebate to the purchaser from every dollar spent for Hamburg Ruf1ings, Laces, Lace Fichus, Neckwear, Tidies, Ladies' Collars and Cuffs, &c., &c., &c.
 Better save twenty cents when you can.