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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

We otter One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that
cannot he cured ny Halls Catarrh
Care
+. J. Cheney n CO.. Props. Tole-
do. o.
We the undersigned, have known f.
j. Cheney for the last > years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in
all business transactions and iinan-
ciallv able Ia carry out any obligation
made by their firm.
West 4 Truax. Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo, o.. Walding. Kinnan & Mar
win. Wholesale Druggists. Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally. acting 81 -4c.!. upon the blood
and mucnuS surfaces nf the systeut.
Pricr 1Jc. per bottle. Sold Icy all
Druggists. Testimonials free.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

\ summary report has been published
in London of the British claims about
the Guiana boundary, which have been
prepared for submission to the Venezue-
Ian commission. The mass of the his
torical evidence looks impressive, but
the Venezuelan legation claims that it
Is very weak, being prior TO the treaty
of Munster and consisting almost wholly
of proof of occupation by Holland at a
time when that country was Il depend
ency of Spain.
The Spanish government is holding
5000 troops in the Notifications OF
Havana in readiness to suppress dis
order and demonstrations against
Americans there.
The national treasury comes out with
a surplus of revenue above expenditure
of 1927, $40 for February. March is not
expected to do so well because il con
tains some heavy payments. BIZ; the
point has now been reached whore in
come is substantially equal to outgc.
and still the hard times are not ended
and the tariff does not yield nearly as
much ~ il would under normal condi-
tions
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

The Merchants Municipal committee,
representing the various trade organi-
cations, of Boston has prepared Il
scheme OF taxation to be
Submitted To the Iegisla-
Sure. Ii proposes that all taxes for
peal revenue be confined to real estate.
The state is to collect the whole of
/ is revenue from independent sources
from the corporation and franchise
aXes and from succession taxes on per-
Sonal property rs it passes through the
Probate courts. These latter taxes arc
provided as an offset for the exemp-
8on of such property during The life
q the owner 1t is a scheme for which
good deal Of argument can be made
ieoreticaliy, but practically there is
IA great injustice in exempting per-
! pnal wealth, imperfectly as it is
'sached at best, that it will be difficult
. get the state to adopt it.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

The business revival gets another
knock back in tho recciyership of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, which
was ordered Saturday for this once mag
nificent property. As usual with our
great corporate management, its finan-
cicring is found to have been full of
speculative dishonesty, crooked book
keeping and borrowing money to pay
dividends. These are the reasons that
foreigners arc SO distrustful Of Amcri-
can investments.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
There viii Bc No War.

That tho world is in most morbid,
nervous condition is proved by the wa,
"war talk" is aroused over the mos
common place incidents. The silly hub
hub over the Cuban resolutions OF oul
congress this week is only one Of sew
eral recent illustrations; Mobs parade
Spanish cities shouting death tC
Yankees" tear to pieces and tramplc
under foot American flags and stone
the American consulate at Bar
celona. The Spanish government, OF
course, apologies for it all, and prom
Uses TO do its utmost to prevent further
insults. But newspapers both in this
country and Spain grind out columns
about the strained situation and
English and some continental papers
shout about European alliance to
back Spain in resisting Monroeism. y
And what is the cause of ii all?
Simply that congress recognizes that a
state of war exists in Cuba, as has
been tho obvious fact for year, and as
a necessary corallary of this declaration
in international INV, binds this coun-
try to a strict neutrality between the
contestants. The recognition is pre-
cisely the same as Spain made of the
Southern confedcracy three weeks after
Bull Run and most of Europe soon fol-
lowed in doing. There is not shadow
Of cause for war in such recognition, it
never has been 80 regarded in human
history, and any nation would be simply
crazy to make it cause of war
1t may be even doubted if on the
whole this recognition will help the
Cuban insurgents. Its meaning is that
in our opinion they should be dealt
with on the principles of civilized war.
not as banditti or pirates. but it does
not carry any obligation to enforce this
opinion, ard indeed Spain claims that
she is 50 treating them now. 1t re-
quires US to be even more careful than
before to prevent the fitting out of fill
clustering expeditions from our shores
and under an old treaty with Spain, it
gives her greater rights than she had
before to search ships of which she is
on the high seas. There is
LANCER of complications from this
ource, of course. but as tho right
learly defined by treaty. il cannot re i
ult in war unless one side or the other =
s determined TO force it, and Spain I
will not because war would mean 1
peedy defeat, even on the sea where n
er many is far weaker than ours, and {
le sure loss of Cuba
Our recognition of belligcrancy will
@ undoubtedly followed by that of the c
est of the American republics, and n
nat vii tend to give the Cuban rebels Il
lch standing that they may be able p
} market bonds, and raise money for q
and supplies to carry on &
,e war and fit out privatecrs. But 4
lat will be all. 4 4
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

Miss Martha Barker, a maiden indy,
who has lived for many wears in {
quiet way at her home on Linder
street. passed peacefully to her rest
Thursday morning at the age Of s.
years. She had been an invalid for
some time and was kindly cared for
by Miss Belle Guild. Miss Barker was
| the daughter of Elizabeth and Josiah
Barkcr and was born in Nantucket
Mass, first coming to Brattleboro
some 40 years ago whom the Vessel.
hocft water cure was popular resort
and she has made her home here over
since. She was the last member of
the family living, her three sisters
and brother having died years ago.
The funeral will be held Tomorrow
afternoon according to the Quaker
ritual as the family all belonged to
that sect and her mother was promi.
nent in 1t.
Miss Barker came from n dis.
tinguished family on both sides, being
a lineal descendant through her
mother, Folger, Of the first settler of
Nantucket and her father was Judge
Josiah Barker Her mother was
Quaker minister who made several
pilgrimages to Europe for the faith.
Aunt Martha when she settled here
bought Dea. Dwinnel's house on Lin.
den street where her sister Mrs. Mary
Ann Rowland conducted for many
years successful school for Young
women being succeeded at her death
by her daughter Miss Elizabeth How
land who died four years ago
Miss Barker was quiet, un-
assuming woman, of great literary
tastes and has always been n great
student,
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

1t is practically impossible to crowt
at short notice into newspaper space
everything included in this sale and tn,
items selected are those articles 70
which there is generally greatest de
mand and quickest sale. Shoes are
something that you cannot do with
out and the present opportunity which
circumstances have made to your ad.
vantage is one that should be speedily
taken advantage Of.
The sale begins Saturday morning,
March :.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

Coy. Woodbury. accepts the offer Of
the Rutland Herald, as announced last
week. to refer his libel suit against the
Rutland Herald to any one or three
Judges named by himself, and he selects
for this purpose, Chief Justice Ross, and
Judges Rowell and Tyler. The terms
of the reference are that the case shall
be heard and determined upon the
law and evidence, upon the pleadings
now in the case, in the same manner
as il tried 10y the county court. The
trial will probably take place in Bur
iington the last OF April.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
Not to he Trincd with

tFrUm the CINCINNATI UllCttC.I
viii people never learn that "cold" i an az
cidcnt TO be dreaded, and when it occurs treat
ment should be promptly appl'cd2 Trere is no
knowing where the trouble win end; and while
complete recovery is the RUE, tho exceptions
are terribly frequent, and thousands upon thou
sands of fatal Illnesses occur every year ushered
in by little injudicons exposure and seeming.
ly tritling symptoms Beyond this, there arc
today countless inyalids who can trace their
complaints to ''colds." which at the time of oc-
currence gave no concern, and were therefore
neglected. -When troubled with Il cold use
Chambcrlain's Cough Remedy II is prompt and
cfcctual. - and 80 cent bottles for sale by e..
E. Greene, Druggist
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

LOW The sale Of spring and sum
HOES. mcr shoes promises to begin
unusually early this year and prices six
weeks from now will be at their highest.
No better opportunity to save money on
your next seasons footwear can posi-
bly, present.
Besides the low prices placed on reg
ular lines, both black and russell. all
odd pairs and the remnants Of lines from
which many sizes are missing will be
closed out at about one-halt their value.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

The state highway commission ut ST.
Adams Saturday decided to hold a
scries OF two day meetings in every
county the coming summer, at which
instructions On highway work will be
taught aud an effort made to create Il
greater and more general interest in
favor OF good roads.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
WEST RRATTLEBORO LOCALS.
Academy Notes.

Tho Eclectic society finished the terms worl
with Il public meeting Tuesday evening. a
ring the term The programmes have conss
ted oi essays reci'ationr, music and oralions
and especially debates. A great deal of inter.
est has been manifested IN the work and the
members have not grudgod the extra time on nc,
count of the benefits received, 10 was hopei
that a joint debate could be arranged with the
| ilcdgcgrow debating society but 10 docA NOT
seem possible to carry out tho plan Ut present:
The meeting was not designed "a draw acrowd
but 10 give the friends of the \cadelny an iica
| of the work which has been done during tho
torn. The vice PRECEDENT Avery Miller pTes!'
ded over the meeting and r, led upon the Rev
Lewis Grout to lead In prayer, me eNer.scs
consisted Of an essay, "Thc Novel; by Mics
Kate Fisher; 4 recitation. "Thc Asehers, ny
Miss Alice Rabbit; Il debate upon the question
Resolved. THAT the government should own
and operate tho railroads." discussed by Miss
Irene Perry and Robert Clark on the alrma-
tive and Miss Sarah Mcyeigh and Frank
Laughton on the negative. Tho board OF dc.
cison were Hon l. l. Waterman, Prof Beverage
and 4 w stowe who decided on the merits OF
merits of the question for the negative. This
was followed By discourse on "Thc Civil Scr
vice Reform" by Leroy Amidon, and an Grafton
"Ta:nmany Han" By Jas Clark. All these gave
evidence of careful thought and Investigation
on the part of the pupils and thorough work on
the part ofthe teachers. song by Miss stock
well, piano solo by Miss Perry and n piano
duet by Misses Carrie and Lillian Clark added
much 10 the exercises OF the evening ~
A successful term closed Tuesday noon, attsr
examinations Mondav and Tuesday. Miss
Short the assistant teacher spends the vacation
at her home in Cambridgeport, Mass, and Prof
Miller spends the two weeks at his homo in
Wintcrport, Maine.
In the primary dcpaituI4N Il W tsh,.to
birthday exercise was given the last Friday Of
The term, under the direction OF their efficient
teacher, Miss Powers. The children took their
parts. which included the Goddess OF Liberty,
The Muse Of History, and the years which
marked important events in the life OF Wash. |
ngtOn, with an accuracy and enthusiasm
which showed careful drill on tho part of the |
cachcr ms wei! as faithful work by the children |
All last winter DR.. Geo. A. Miles, of Lebanon, |
JOnn., was badly afflicted with rheumatism. At |
lines 1t was so severe that he could not stand up |
straight, but was drawn over on one side. 81 |
ricd different remedies without receiving 70.
tcf," he says, until about SIX months ago
bought bottle of Chambcrlain's Pain Balm.
liter using IL for three days my rheumatism
vas gone and has not returned since, Fer sale
" G. Il. Greene, Druggist.
Use less soap.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
WON EMS SHOES.

ZINE KID THIS Seasons goods and
SHOES. newest styles. made OF
finest kid stock by the best of improved
methods. Fit and quality warranted.
The lower priced sorts, while not hay
ing the fnencss of the more costly, are
made by improved methods, hand lasted
with hard oak-tanned solcs, strongly
stitched with best linen and silk threads
and are fully warranted by the makers.
All new stock.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
Auditor uin.

special Delivery" Inc popular Comedy
Drama Genes 10 the Auditorium next Wcdnes.
day March 18th. 1t was played early In the
season at Bellows Falls and made such "ht''
that It's cngagedto appear there again next
week. especial Delivery" by David ii Scully
10 really u melodrama of pleasing type
and the author has woven story about the
everyday lives OF ordinary mortals In man.
ner so natural as to appeal TO the sympathes.
The play deals with the life of Ned Darlington
New York letter carrier, who saves the life OF
Agnes Howard, q bankers daughter.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

Pop Davis. colored. formerly ni
st. Adams and burlington was convic-
ted yesterday at Eli2abcthtown, \. Y.
of the murder of Geo. Tankard. mu-
latto, last September and he was sen
fenced 10 imprisonment for life.
The House and Senate conference
cnnmitt2f aSrrcd yesterday on the
House form 1T the Cuban resolution.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

A canvass among the druggists OF this place
reveals the fact that Chamberan's are the most
popular proprietary medicines sold. Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy, especially. is REGARDED as
IN me lead OF an throat trouble remedies and as
GROUP medicine. 1t Is also uncNcelod, and most
families with young children keep bottle al.
ways handy for instant use. The editor Of the
Graphic has repeatedly known Chamherlain's
Cough Remedy TO do the work after all other
medicines had falled.-Thc kimbal :. ID.
Graphic. For sale at IS and ., cents per bottle
by q. T.. Greene, Druggist.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
CLEARANCE SALE
Our Entire Stock Of Leather Goods Offered al Cu pcp,
MOVEMENT MADE NECESSARY BY
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP


Immediate
placed broken v
Z. STRICTLY
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

duced prices is most oppor,uac IN,
beers will soon he east aside and W.
shoes for the little ones become , -. 4'
sity. ''e'
, These and all other line, ot chill.
shoes will be sold at prices cor,e.n,.,
ing to the reductions in other roo5.
''RRokEN Lines from which .i,.
lINES.o are missing but the v,In
of fit will be as great to yon :.
though you had every size of earb ;.
choose from. All sorts of toes arc j, ~
lot, from broadest to narrow. p,i,..
were So. $3.50, $. and $3.50. We ,ir,
you a chance to select from the IL, :.
1925.
At the same price we have martaa.
dozen pairs of Women's best hand saw.1
Patent Leather Button Boots tina, w,,
al.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
AUCTION.

nousehold goods 1T the Judge Clark place on
iiish street, saturday an,l Monday. March IItb
and i.ih. from 80. m. TO p. m. ii YOU NEED
',i N thc way OF house furnishings cal
anu seta oasgain, Is everything will be sold. w,
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
the REFORMER.
ss--~~&----~s-ss~--~-
FRIDAY, MARCH q, 1850.

Another story that Nansen has
reached tho north pole comes from a
third source through Russia.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
SWEET PEAS FREE.

For tho purpose OF tracing the value OF ihi'
advertisement, and TO introduce our SEEDS 81
quickly as possible, we make the following Iy
markablc offer: We will send Free pacSaSeel
the Celebrated Beauty Collection OF sweet feas'
to anyone who will OBJ erve the following Isl,
waite name and address plainiy, also name anu
address of q friend. I'd, Mention where they saw
this advertisement. Sd. Inclose eccnt stamptu
postage on package OF Peas. The Beauty Coiey
ton of Peas is of the choices, varieties selected
IN Just the right proportion to make the mos
brilliant show possible in a garden. Tho tnl.ee
tlon contains 43 variaties. We give you the feas'
ven Nav the postage. THE PAGE SEED w.
GREENE, Chenango Co.. n l.
32U4
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

Another Cuban filibustcring cxpcdi.
on has been stopped by the seizure
the schooner S. K. Mallory with 81
Ans of arms aboard. off Tampn. Fla.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

Sophia, wife OF George Sargent. o
West Dummeraton. died suddenly las
Sunday. She was the sister of Georg,
W. aud Henry II. Norcross. ard az
estimablc woman
\. G.. Coomhs died last week We'd
nesday at Dummcrstnn from CONSUME.
ton, after IN illness of nlnc months.
He was a native of Wardshoro, hut
came here from Andovcr some IL years
ago. aLd had been employed al the
Retreat, by Taylor, StockwcIl and j..
IL. Chamberlain. winning deserved
esteem.
News is received of the death We'd
ncsday at Buskirks, Y. y. from qu'cl;
consumption of Mary. wife of Merit IN
Staples. She was taken with the fatal
illness about -four months ago. and
Jan. LIST, the doctors here. having given
her up, her husband took her home to
uslirks. She had lived here about !,
year and by the winning qualities Of
her character had gained many friends.
She is survived. besides her husband.
by one son, four months old. The
funeral is 10 be- held at BuskirSs to-
day ut = p. ~. and she will be buried
there
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
NJ EMS SHOES.

HAYWOOD No moro styllsh, bet
SHOES. fitting Mems Shoes are
made than those of this celebrated max
or. Only carefully selected skins are
used, cut and fitted over expensive lasts
By the best of workmen. Perfect salts
faction guaranteed to the wearer of every
pair.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
Henry q. Coolidge

Henry o. Coolidge, we'll known il
! Brattleburo and frequent visitor here
died at his home in Kcene Saturda,
at the age Of 66 years, from the effects
OF an operation in the rcmova, Of fac.
ial nerves extending to the brain He
was born in Chesterfield. Jan ), 1870,
the son of Oscar Coolidge, an early
merchant of the town. He was at one
time town clerk of Chesterfield and al
so occupied the position of selcctman.
postmaster. county commissioner and a
representative 20 the legislature at diff
fcrent times At the time of his death
he was cashier Of the Ashuelot Nation
al bank of Keen which position he
held since 1869.
He filled many positions IF trust
while in keene and in 1890 presented
the town with site for public libra
ry together with Il sum Of 81. 800. He
leaves wife. who was Miss Emily
Blanchard, for long time drawing
teacher in our public schools, and an
adopted sister. Miss Lizzie \. Henry.
who resides ia Watertown. Mass.
Private funeral services were held ut
the house Tuesday afternoon at two
O'Clock.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

tNIu III OUT stOTC. T HIs + Z latN tllIt VIC
are sure of. Reductions from regular
prices mean values to you that profit
making prices cannot duplicate.
Mems sl.75 pegged boots. by far the
best boots ever offered at this price, now
Sl.5S.
Our warranted 1925 Kip Boots, $3.50.
1915 Milwaukee Oil-Grain Leather
Boots, S2.35.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

"AvERlY The superior durabil.
SCHOOL ity of Waverly School
SHOES. Shoes for Children's
every day wear is universally known.
Better wearing or better shaped shoes
for Children's wear are not made.
The demand for these shoes is constant
and we keep IN excellent stock. The
opportunity ia secure these shoes nj re-
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

i"t'''''''''-'.'.. 81 0S1 ,66S. al
oIAIL OF NERhoNr, County of Windham. SIS.
!, George G.. Ayerill, Cashier Of Tho aho,.,
named BANK, do solcmny swear that the above
statement is true to the best of nv knowiedre
anu behei- GEORGE c. AvERILL Cashier
day of March, 1895 ~ '''
,. w ). NEWTON, Notary Public
Correct Attest: Univ
H. II. HoLroS.
g. :. DOwLEY lDirrr,oru
L. 7. BROOKS
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06

carry an assortment of as good low pric-
ed shoes as are in the market and guar
antee them to be rs good "a can b" bought
at the prices.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
Special Bargain coun.
ter,
WON EMS
FIR e n CHI KID
SHOES.

OF INC Ffeneh kld STOCK, hand m9dt
They were formerly sold at $3.50 and
many pairs were sold BY our predece,-
sors at that price. OF the few oyer.
dozen pairs left all are with Common
Sense toes and heels and very desirable
shoes for those who wear this easy stye.
Although shopworn, we expect them 10
gvic almost as good service az new
Mostly small sizes. You may have then
at sl.35 pair No better bargain va.
ever offered.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
Tables.

New line just received; shall make
special low prices for a few days.
The finest tables for the money
ever produced.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
.RBP'PINC BROS.

Mex Morris Chairs Just m a, EN-
arson \ S,.n's Prices from ssi ~ IN 10
SO. 10 4tir. W. !"
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
Lace Curtains,

\ new line 10 select from and can
show some special bargains. Lace
curtains IRON Goo to $1,000 per
pair. We have few Job lots that
we shall close out ut less than cost.
only limited number of pairs
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
MEMS BOOTS.

heavy No matter where you 20
PeCCe0 no better values in Mems
BOOTS. heavy boots will be found
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-03-06
Bed Lounges.

The bcSJ line of medium price he'd
lounge we ever had is what We
have to offer.