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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-08-18

Coughing Leads to Consumption.
Kemp's Balsam stops the cough at0nce.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-08-18

Tapley's "Bresd winner outwears slI
other shoes.-adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-08-18

"a Nymph Of the Woods the hest story
yet; read u; soon appears In the REFoIssR
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-08-18
DO YOU KNOW

That we would like to talk with you
about advertising and meet your
ideas II you have any peculiar ones?
Let us hear from you!
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-08-18
DO YOU KNOW

That about this time of the year Is
the time to begin TO prepare for new
customers ard the retaining of old
ones, by making your business
known to everybody through the
columns Of the REFORMER?
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-08-18
DO YOU KNOW

That the REFORMER has first-class
Job Department and is now prepared
to do work promptly. In best style
and at reasonable prices?
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1893-08-18
DO YOU KNOW
DO YOU KNOW

That the REFORMER would like to
have your advertisement, If it is not
already In Its columns!
The herald., 1893-12-07
AN ERRAT|C MAN IN TROUBLE.
BascOm A. G. Stephens Wanted
in This City.
Said to Have Deserted His Wife
and Children.
He Is Alleged to Have Gone with a
Spiritualist Lecturer-Hired
Rig but Returned
It Not.

Bascom A. G. Stephens, newspaper
man recently of this city, has fallen from
the esteem in which he was held when
he was not 40 we'll known.
A warrant has been Issued for his
arrest, with chances in favor OF it not
being served soon, as Stephens is said
to be in Lower California.
1t is alleged that he deserted his fam
lily and left the city with a woman
named Mrs. Clery, a spiritualist lec-
turer. Mrs. Stephens has returned to
her parents in San Diego.
Some time in the month OF October
Stephens went to the livery stable Of
George Prentz, at 1926 South Main street,
and secured horse and buggy under an
assumed name. He gave the name of
Crafty. He dropped out of sight shortly
afterwsrd, and the liveryman supposed
that the rig had been stolen.
Mr.. Prentz offered rev ard of $40 for
the recovery of the horse and buggy.
Not long since the rig was found in San
Diego and was reported by Harry Over
sinner. Stephens brother-in-law, who,
it is supposed, got the reward.
Stephens, it ia alleged, got across the
border, where he has been for some
weeks. A week ago he wrote letter to
a friend in this city, in which he asked
that his whereabouts be kept secret.
He added that he was going to start a
paper in Mexico.
1t is asserted that he and Mrs. Clery
are going through the country giving
lectures on spiritualism.
sTEPHENs's CAREER.
Stephens is well known in this city,
where he was connected with the presa
for several years.
He was newspaper man in Tucson,
Arizona, for some time, and was later
employed on the papers of this city.
He has always occupied more or less
prominence before the public. While
on the evening Express he became in
volved in controversy with Major Bell
which was long and bitter, involving a
number of people.
He then took up the question of state
division, contributing TO it mass OF
literature. He then went to San Diego
and was instrumental in organizing the
filibustering scheme of conousring
Lower California and establishing a
provisional government, OF which he
was to be secretary general. When that
wss equelched by Marshal Gard, Steph-
ems came to this city and edited the
Critic, weekly paper which was de-
voted to state division until the paper
died.
He then went into oil speculations,
organizing several companies and sink
ing wells near Westlake park. Before
he left he stated that he was going to
Chicago on business connected with his
oil syndlcates.
He has latterly taken up spiritualsm
with great interest, and has lectured on
the subject in many neighboring places.
Mr.. Stephens has always been consid.
cred very erratic, but his friends never
suspected that any such charge as the
present one would be brought against
him, and hope that he will be able to
explain,
The herald., 1893-12-07

in the fact that the girl had just in
stituted divorce suit against Arguilar
on the grounds Of cruelty.
The ink upon the papers to be served
upon Arguilar was hardly dry when she
was nurderously assaulted by the brute.
Attorney Appel had just gone to his Of
fice with the document, preparatory to
sending them to Fullerton to be served,
when he heard that the girl was muir
dered. The rumor was to the effect that
shs was stabbed and then burned.
Jose Sanchez aided the girl in
instituting the divorce suit. AguiIar
must have known this fact, for
yesterday Juan Calderon went to
Sanchez and said that he understood
that Aguilar was in town with another
man. Calderon said that if he was in
Aguilar's place he would kill his wife,
as any woman who would live with her
husband only nine days ought to be
killed. This man is thought to know
more about the affair.
ENTIRELY DESTITUTE.
The family of the girl is entirely des-
titute and are badly in need of immedi-
ate assistance. The eharitably inclined
should look into the case at once.
The herald., 1893-12-07
AN IMPORTANT POINT.
JUDGE ROSS DISAGREES WITH
JUDGE MORROW.
Is q Private Sealed Letter of an OBJ
scene Character Within the Pro-
hfbitfon of the Law?-The
Opinion OF Judge Ross.

In the case of the United States vs. A.
d. Andrews on a charge Of opening
letter belonging to another persou, an
important point was raised in the
United States district court yesterday.
Judge Ross overruled the demurrer
and in doing so said that the case raised
the question whether q private sealed
letter is within the prohibition of sec
ton 1898 Of the revised statutes, as
amended, by which the word "letter"
was included in the list of articles made
non-mailsble by reason Of their obscene,
lewd, lascivious or otherwise improper
character.
In support Of the demurrer, ]. Marion
Brooks, the counsel for the defendant.
relied upon recent decision of the dis
trict court of the northern district of
California, in which it was held by
Judge Morrow that such letter does
not come within the inhibition OF the
statute as amended in 1888.
81 regret to be Obliged to differ from
Judge Morrow in that respect" said
Judge Ross. From his opinion it ap-
pears that his conclusion is based upon
the opinion OF the supreme court in a
recent case.
SIN holding that the term writing
did not include such letter, the su-
preme court said that the word
is used as one OF q group
or class of words - book, pamphlet
picture, paper, writing, print-each of
which is prima facie understood to be
publication. It must therefore, con-
tinues the decision, according to we'll
defined rule of construction, be a pub
lished writing on the outside of which
there is nothing but the name and ad-
dreas of the person to whom it ia writ
ten.
Judge Ross continues by saying that
''all of this cogent reasoning why the
term writing did not include private
scaled letter upon the envelope Of which
there is nothing but the name and ad-
dress of the person to whom the letter
is addressed. But am unable to see
that 1t is applicable to the amendment
of 1888, by which not only the specific
term letter was inserted in the statute,
but the seperate and distinct clause of
the act of 1876 was omitted, and the
prohibition In respect to delineations,
epithets, etc., upon the envelope or
outside cover or wrapper was made ap-
plicable to all matter otherwise mailable
by law"
The herald., 1893-12-07

The timers were II. @. F. Smith, Wal
ter E. Tyler, and F. A. Barnes.
The ride was judged by P. L. Abel, s..
g. Spier and John Brink, while the pro-
lessor, I. @. Hall, was referee.
Thomas McAleer, the present hero
among the local bicyclists, is q new
rider. Four months ago he went to a
bicycle agency and rented wheel. He
had never been on q wheel before and
very injudiciously tried to mount while
in front of the store. AS result the
agent wanted to take the wheel back,
but Tom would not allow this. and after
several attempts got the machineagoing
all right and rode quite distance.
His first appearance on the track was
last month, at the meeting of the South
ern California division of the League of
American Wheelmen., He won FIVE.
mile handicap then. Since that time he
has been riding steadily, with the result
of yesterday.
He 10 married man and stands about
5 feet 81 inches and weighed yesterday
about las pounds, He has been one Of
the Victor team of riders for some time
past and has been under the care of
Professor Hall. The latter de.
serves great credit for having succeeded
in developing 80 much speed in his pro-
tege, who, by the way, is unstinted in
praise of his chief. McAleer, while a
comparatively new rider, has the mate
rial in him of which riders are made,
and his performance yesterday was most
plucky. He is about SO years ofsge, but
will probably yet be heard OF as crack
rider.
Emile Ulbricht will 60 against the
coast 10-mile record at AlhamDra on
Saturday afternoon, at the Alhamb bra
Athletic clubs field day.
The herald., 1893-12-07
Exciting Runaway.

George Chapman, aged 60 years, OF
Rockford street and Union avenue, had
d narrow escape from death yesterday
afternoon. He was driving sorrel
horse down Grand avenue when the
animal became frightened and turning
into Second street dashed down the hill
at horrible pace. Mr.. Chapman
stayed with the rig, however, and tugsed
at the lines but was unable to check the
horse in his maddened decent. Fortu-
nately the street was clear OF obetruc-
tions. just after crossing Broadway the
carriage struck another rig, throwing
Mr.. Chapman over the dashboard. He
still hung ON to the lines while the
horse continued towards Spring street.
At the corner the horse turned and
slipped, throwing Mr.. Chapman about
70 feet. He was unhurt, however, and
was assisted to HE feet by some by
ISLANDERS. The horse was caught before
it could regain it's feet.
The herald., 1893-12-07
PERSONAL.

John s. Armstrong and r. B. Nc
Cabe of Tempe, Ariz., are at the Nsdeau.
N. A. Topper and John ]. Hubbard,
two prominent mining men of Denver
are visiting in the city.
Miss A. E. EckeYt. q literary woman
of Chicago is at the Nadeau. Miss
Eckert is engaged in writing a descrip-
tion of Baja California.
Miss Mary F. Killefer, who has been
teaching in the Los Angeles public
schools, has been engaged to teach in a
private school in San Diego.
W. W. Masterson, a prominent hop
grower of Lane county, Oregon, who
has been in Los Angeles the past month,
leaves for home tomorrow.
Mrs. Frsnces F. Peck stated yesterday
that the published report that her loss
by Tuesdays fire was SIS, 1000 is incor-
rect. Her loss, she says, will not ex-
ceed $1,000.
Mr.. D. G.. Foster, of London, is at
the Hotel Terracina, Redlands, while in
this section of the. state in the interest
of English stockholders in the Bear VAL
ley company.
Mrs. Joseph Medill, of Chicago, was
~ nQCn ApiOtoQ III uoAlbu QuElUR H0I
stay at ths Hotel Terracina, Redlands,
that che has returned to that healthful
resort to remain during the winter.
Mr.. D. G. Scofeld passed through
Los Angeles yesterday and went north
on last nights train. He had just re-
turned from accompanying Mr. Isaac E.
Blake out to the Needles on important
business. Everything relating to the
Nevada Southern is progressing very
satisfactorily.
Ex-Sheriff Paul of Tucson, A. T., was
in the city yesterday on his way home
from San Francisco. Mr.. Paul 10 one of
the bravest frontiersmen that ever
pressed q trigger. In conversation with
HERALD reporter he mentioned the
fact that there were no more train rob-
berries in Arizona, for since that pastime
commenced not one of the perpetrators
had escaped death or the penetentiary.
The herald., 1893-12-07
App1rIoNAL COMPLAINTS.

A Body Left Uncsred for at the County
Hospital.
Additional charges against the man
agement of the county hospital were
made public yesterday.
About week ago young man named
Charles M. johnson was taken to the
hospital suffering from typhoid fever.
Fred Sloan, a friend of Johnson's,
called at the hospital on Tuesday to see
him. He was informed that johnson
died the night before.
An undertaken was called in and the
body removed. The appearance of the
deceased gave the belief to Mr.. Sloan
that johnson died from neglect. The
body had the appearance of having been
dead for number of days, and Mr.
Sloan go stated to the supervisors, to
whom he complained yesterday. The
embalmer made an attempt to preserve
the body, but it appeared doubtful.
If johnson had died only the night
before, it is not at all likely that the
corpse would have been in such a condi-
ton. 1t was clearly shown that the
dead man had not been attended to as
he should have been.
The herald., 1893-12-07
A SERIOUS CHARGE.
The Stanleys on Trial for Opening
Letter.

The Stanleys on Trial for Opening q
Letter.
Henry G. and Henry J. Stanley were
on trial in the United States district
court yesterday upon charge of open
ing letter, containing money, addressed
to man named Teutachl.
The Stanleys are real estate dealers.
doing business on Broadway. Teutschell
had made bargain with them for a
grocery store. After he had purchased
it, he claimed that it Was not as repre-
sented. 1t is alleged that he demanded
$50 from the Stsnleys to make up for
the supposed value OF his purchase.
They refused, and Tuetschel swore to
a complaint charging them with open
ing letter which had come to Stan
leys' office addressed to him.
The taking of evidence was concluded
last evening. The United States dis
trict attorney, George Denis, made q
strong argument. The case then rested
until today, when the counsel for the de-
tense will argue and the case submitted
to the jury.
The herald., 1893-12-07
RICHARDS BOUND OVER.
Held to Answer for Shooting Officer
Lennon.

Held to Answer for Shooting Officer
Lennon.
s. T. Richards, one OF the highway
men who held up and robbed Mr..
Hamer in his own store at the corner OF
Main and Fifteenth streets some time
ago, was yesterday held by Justice Aus
tin to appear before the superior court,
with bail fixed at $4,000.
Richards was charged with assault
with deadly weapon as one of the rob-
bers shot Officer Lennon who surprised
them in the act OF holding up Mr..
Hamer.
The evidence on Tuesday was very
damaging, but yesterday afternoon it
WAS almost conclusive.
Officer Rice testified to having seen
Richards in wagon on the evening of
the robbery, and recognized him as a
man of the eize of one of the robbers.
the robbers drove away in a wagon.
Rlchards' partner, the man whom
Officer Lennon supposed he shot and
who is supposed to have shot Lennon,
escaped, leaving the city. This is q
good reason to believe that Richards is
guilty,
1t will be remembered that Richards
was arrested on charge of burglary, in
picking the lock of saloon door, but
was discharged for lack of sufficient evil
dence.
Through the effective work of Detec-
tive Marsh the robbery of Mr.. Hamer
was placed against Richards, and he was
Immediately rearrested after his first
discharge.
The evidence was 30 convincing that
Judge Austin held him to answer.
The herald., 1893-12-07
%*x

Miss Minnie Buckingham was married
last evening to Edwin A. Wesenberger,
at the residence of the BRIDES father,
Mr.. G. II. Buckingham, 306 North Bon
ME Brae street.
The herald., 1893-12-07
RECORD SMASHED.
THE TWENTY-FIVE MILE MARK
SMASHED YESTERDAY
BY r. New Rider at Athletic Park.
The Coast Record for That Dis
tance Lowered Twelve
Minutes-NOtes.

Another coast bicycle record was
smashed at Athletic park yesterday
afternoon. This time it was for 25 miles
and was done by Thomas McAleer, one
of the coming riders of the state. The
distance was made in hour, minutes,
341a seconds, which lowers the previous
record of hour and 10 minutes held by
Waller made ON the San Leandro triangle
road near Oakland.
Every mile was made under three
minutes. the average being 2:42 lilo.
The first 10 miles were ridden in 27 :16,
which is higher than W. M. Jenkins
previous record for that distance, but the
last 10 miles were ridden much faster. the
final being done in 2:341s. Jenkins
averaged about :4225 for the mile which
was beaten by McAleer. The ride was
made on the quarter mile 81 foot
banked track and claim will be made
for the national championship of 425
miles for track OF this distance.
The announcement of the trial
brought out quite a crowd, which was
composed principally OF the leading
wheelman OF the city.
Promptly at 8 :55 pm. Paul Flammer,
the starter, showed McAleer across the
tape, and the successful assault upon
the record was inaugurated. Emile Ul-
BRIGHT, the fast Chicago rider set the
pace for the first few miles. The follow
ing then took their turns, the crowd
alternating until the end of the race
Fay Stephenson, w. M. jenkins, Phil
Kitchin, w. X. Cowan and L. w. Fox.
During the ride there was consider
able anxiety on the part of the specta-
tors as to whether McAleer would be
able to hold out, but as he seemed able
to keep with the pacemakers and
wanted more speed, they felt reassured
and waited. At the conclusion OF the
25 miles McAleer was warmly cheered,
the people crowding about him to offer
congratulations. Strange as it may
seem, and most unexpected by the
crowd, he did not seem used up in the
least, and unsupported, stood and shook
hands with the boys.
The following is the time for each
mile:
The herald., 1893-12-07

No Christmas and New Years table should
be without bottle of Dr. Seaert Angos.ura
Bitters, the world renowned appetizer of ex-
quisite flavor. Beware OF counterieits.
The herald., 1893-12-07
Los ANGELES HERALD MORNING.

gins call in the various chairmen of
committees to consult with him from
time to time as be found necessary.
Mr.. Burr, chairman of the tree COM
mittes, asked for information concern
ing the character Of the trees desired
and whether or not they were to be OBJ
tanned by donation or otherwise.
He was told to have them donated so
far as possible. 1t was not known, how
sver, how many trees would be required
or to what an extent the grounds were
to be embellished.
The proposition OF Pomona making q
special feature of the olive industry was
proposed, but its representative could
make no pledge in regard to it. as he
attended the meeting merely TO ascer-
tain what was generally attended to do.
After q short discussion the meeting
adjourned.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION MEET
ING.
The association held meeting in the
morning, at which Mr.. McKoon pre-
sided.
The report OF the allotment committee
was heard. Other matters were also
discussed.
The herald., 1893-12-07
SOCIETY.

One OF the most enjoyable events of
the week was the musical and hop given
by Miss Cullen and Mrs. Carlisle st
Miss Cullen'a home, TIC West Jefferson
street. Dainty refreshments were served,
and dancing was continued into the
morning.
The herald., 1893-12-07
Now euits FiIed.

Preliminary papers in the following
new suits were fled with the county
clerk yesterday:
L, M. Carlock VS.. Leander G. Smith
Suit to foreclose mortgage.
Baker Iron Works VS.. Frank Stark
Suit to recover $685. Oh due on account.
The herald., 1893-12-07
$15 Reward.

Off & Vaughn. druggists, corner Fourth
and Spring streets, are authorized TO re-
fund the above in any case that a single
bottle of Smiths Dsndruff Pomads fails
to cure. Never known to fail. Try it.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-25
New York Corporations.

ALBANY, April 25.-These companies have been incorporated: The Bankers and Brokers Messenger Co.,, of New York city, capital $1O, ,000 the Stewart and Potter Co.,, to manufacture lasts, in New York city, capital $5,C00; Edgar & Co.,, to carry on a wholesale and retail grocery business in Yonkers, capital $50, 900; the Western New York Manufacturing Co.,, to manufacture asphalt roofing and pavements in Tona- wanda. capital $10,000; the Arcade Oil, Gas & Salt Co.,, to prospect and bore for oil, coal, salt, and other minerals in Wyo- ming, Cattaraugus & Erie counties, with principal office in Arcade, Wyoming county. capital $50, ,000; the Tonawanda Tripoli company, to quarry and deal in tripoli, silica, etc, capital $34,000.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-25
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Union Pacific iron workers strike has been declared off. The men returned to work this morning.
 Prince Ro!:ulI Bonaparte and suite have arrived at San Francisco. After seeing the State they will visit the Worlds Fair.
 Sunday closing is to be finally disposed of at the me, ting of the National Commits sion of the Worlds Fair in Chicago today, The Woonsocket, R. l., Rubber com- pany has decided to enter the Rubber trust. known as the United States Rub- Der com oany.
 There were no fourth-c class postmasters appointed yesterday. of which number 93 were 10 fill vacancies caused by resigna7 tions and deaths
 The Evangelical ministers of Kansas City at their meeting in Ministers Ali ance voted to take day two weeks hence and play baseball.
 The failed Gate City National bank, of Atlanta. Ga, will probably be able to liquitlate it's indebtedness this week and reopen for business.
 The Santa Fe mechanics strike at opeka Kan, which has been in force since Satur day April 8, was declared off last night, a compromise having been made. The list of 30 day bills before Governor [ Flower it is expected, will be ready for distribution on Wednesday,. Tho numbar
 of these bills will likely be more than )0 Navigation opened at Montreal in tue
 St. Lawrence, yesterday, eleven days later
 than last year. It will be a week before ocean vessels will be able to come up the
 river.
 The trans Mississippi Commercial Con- gress opened in Ogden, Utah, yesterday. There are many representatives present from every State to the west of the Miss issippi river.
 Seward Gernert a wealthy farmer, found guilty of stealing tons of butter from cream cries throughout Berks county, Pa, has been sentenced to three years imprison- Anent at hard labor. The contract for constructing the gov
 ernment wharf and warehouse at the quar- antine station at Reedy Island, Del, has been awarded to J. H. Hathaway & Co., of PhilaIvl; ;phia at $9. $50.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-04-25
RAILWAYS IN THE TROPICS.

Hard to Keep the Rapidly-Growing Toll.
 age from Becoming an Obstruction.
 Not only is the first cost of railway construction in tropical countries very heavy, but the annual maintenance of way is expensive to a degree which can not be appreciated by those who have had no experience in this connection The Antioquia railroad, in Colombia, says Charles P. Yeatman, in the En- gineering Magazine, cost in a single year, for repairs of track and bridges, $2, ,266 per mile. The Cauca railroad, in the same year, cost $3, S3S per mile. These two roads are in Colombia, and are sometimes mentioned either as future feeders of the Pan- American n railroad, or parts of it's main line. On the Antioquia road, if the under. growth were cut at the beginning oi the rainy season, less than two months rain was sufficient to form an arch of green trees thirty feet high, leaning over the track SO as to shade it com pletely.
 The constant change from dryness in the day to soaking moisture at night, even in the dry season, would soon ruin the best tim Der, but nature furnishes still quicker means of getting rid of it, in the shape of an ant or wood-louse, which is careful not to mar the outside of his domicile, but will patiently honeycomb the inside, until what looks like solid twelve-by- twelve stick is but a shell from one eighth to one-fourth inch thick, filled with dust and ants The native tim, Der suffered so much from the -inroads of these pests that, upon hearing tha, yellow pine was used in Panama to avoid them, trial of it was made on the Antioquia road. Georgia pine had to be shipped by way of New York, al a cost of nearly S1OO per l.O0u feet board measure, when put in place When left there the first of my vel, low pine trestles was being replaced It had been built less than four