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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-12
REMARKABLY QUICK PASSAGE
Record Made by a Fast-SaiIing Vessel Be
tween New York and Sydney, Australia.

Record Made by a Fast-saiIing Vessel Be
tween New York and Sydney, Australia.
The naval photographic office at
Washington has been informed of a re-
markably quick passage made by sail
ing vessel-the British bark Belmont
between New York and Sydney, Austria
liza. The Belmont left New York Feb
ruary and arrived at Sydney April 20,
making the voyage in 80 days. Her run
from New York to the equator was a
remarkably fine one-19 days. While
thus run to the line does not break the
record made by some of the old clipper
ships, 1t is worthy of note. The Belmont
followed closely the outward-bound
route for sailing vessels as laid down on
the photographic Office pilot chart of
the North Atlantic for February.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-12
Banked in the Rain.

Yesterday during the hard rain a
boy mounted on Mexican donkey
was caught in the rain while on
Military plaza. The donkey
stopped and could not be made to
move and the boy was given the
choice Of receiving a good ducking
or abandoning his donkey, saddle
and bride. He chose the former
and sat his stubborn steed through
it all.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-12
lTrying to Hurt Business.

The sAlverites who are bowling about
"hard times" and appealing for votes
for free obinage on the ground that bus.
mess is dull are very careful not to give
any particulars as to the way in which
their scheme will improve matters. This
neglect of a very important part of a
new policy can only be explained by the
absence Of any facts which would sup.
port the free silver theories.
What do these cheap money shouters
expect. anyhow? How could business be
good with lot of agitators stirring up
the whole country with their threats OF
upsetting the financial system on which
business has been transacted for the last
90 years? Are the owners Of capital
likely to invest it in productive industry
80 long as there is danger that free
silver congress will confscate one-half
of it? Will any sensible man lend money
to start new enterprises if there is the
slightest reason for thinking that he
will not get it all back? Is it any Won
der that there should be idle men when
investors are afraid to part with the
money which should go to build mills
and factories and give the workers en-
ploymentp
The silverites would hardly be sur
prised if after lot of fireworks had
been set off near horse the frightened
animal should run away. Now should
they find any reason for surprise if their
threats Of reputation and a financial
revolution should not scare the country
into prosperity?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-12

we'll oyeaders of the easter n
democrs as Gov. Waller of Con-
necticuad Col. McDermot, of
New Py. The gold men may
remair the convention until it
adjour but very few IL any
of the will vote the ticket NOM
mated Chicago in Novem Der
next may be argued that ODE.
diend the will Of the majority
is tn rdinal principle OF democ-
racyat 1t will not influence the
>goldn. They are as much de-
terRd TO oppose free coinage as
theler men are to fight .or it,
cor hently the democratic Iarty
car hope to get the electoral
vol single eastern state.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-12
Paupcrism and silver Basis.

Silver only passes because the govern
ment is behind it with gold. There Is
demagogy in the appeal being made in
behalf of silver. This is proved by silver
being called the poor mans money. No
money is too good to pay the laborer
with China, Ahe South American coun-
t-iss les. ~, ~ TrSact, all FfonrnS a rs q,
says tnusllnu' world =. o1In -
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-07-12
AUCTIoNu AuCrInNn

Ror shine, Monday, July 18th, 10
al the entire contents of two-story
Ifnce, No. 216 Ave. c, consisting
PIX and walnut bed room suits
probes, carpets, dining room and
len furniture, and a fine steel
e CI4AYIER & NEIL. =,
n AuetfS
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14

solved, that the west holds more attrac.
tion for young men and women than
the east. Disputants. Affirmative. John
Robinson and Miss Florence Muzzy
negative, Mr. Willis and Miss Nettic
Cheney; Judges, Harry Amsden, Les
ter Higgins and Harla Boynton.
me Ladies' Industrial society will
mold valentine sociable and supper at
Rev. S. l.. Vincent's Friday evening.
All are invited to attend.
The Sons of Veterans of this place
are preparing to present in the near
future the play. Enlisted for the
War;
Snow and blow bave been the order
OF the weather for few days past.
me higher department of the village
school closed last Friday, taught by
>. a. Peterson of Warren; the primary
department has two weeks more to
Keep. & N. Wyman closed success
iul term of school at Maynard hall on
last Friday.
A panther is reported to be seen by
Kollln Putfer one evening last week as
ne was walking the railroad track
around Ball mountain and just then
the train was near by and the panther
Jumped across the track and ran up
the mountain.
Mrs. Herbert Willis has returned
home from her weeks visit with her
mother in Stratton. Mrs. James hobbs
has returned from her visit at Buffalo,
N. Y. Miss Isabel Williams starts
Thursday for Boston, Mass. TO work
in hotel rs table girl.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14

II never see any thing like ii, Is a
common expression OF all severe
changes. We think the old and ac-
curate minds have been justified in
that saying the past week.
The effects of last Thursday storm
though not severe here was very gen
eral in its cause of inconvenience to
all. The river road at the Niles
place is still impossible. teams passing
through theSmowing. The Colraine
stage not coming in Saturday, Sunday
night Postmaster Porter dispatched
Mr.. Reed for the mail and foundDriver
King had come to South Halifax Sat
urday and then taken the mail back to
Coleraine. 1t is expected tine matter
will be looked into further.
The severe weather THURSDAY and
FRIDAY prevented the farmers of this
and surrounding towns from attending
the institute here. Those Tho could
gc. out were well pleased Tor their
efforts ana we wish all might have
heard II. Displays of farm products
were shown lay ". +. johnson, {. y
Dix and +. ;. Allen. the latter having
a full line of forage crops ar aids to
the dairymen. Quite a display was
expected IN sugarland dairy goods, hut
only the United States separator shawn
by Mr.. Fisk, the Empire Micad
and cream separator and the Keystone
.ichoruing clippers shown by W - u
g \. Allen were brought out.
We wonder il Frank and the Squlc :
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14

tons. = The first hour of the after
noon session was taken by Mr.. Stone
on Geography, Il five years course
being diagramed on the board. Miss
Smith followed with an excellent paper
on Mature Studies," and emphasized
much that had been advised by the
previous speaker in regard to studying
nature closely in geography. Principal
Chaplin of Bellows Falls gave sug-
sestivc talk on "Apperception' and
"Spelling'w taken up by Mrs. Ken.
yon Tho last hour of the afternoon
was devoted to Reading" by Mr..
Stone. In the evening Il fine paper
was read by Mr.. Beverage on Educa-
tion as II Social Power" Mr.. Chaplin
followed with few suggestions on
'Judicious Praise, " showing how the
whole trend of students life may be
affected by the teacher in that way.
Mr.. Stone closed the evenings session
with helpful remarks ON the relation
of the parents towards the instruction
of the young. The whole day was
one of interest to all who attended.
Many teachers were present from the
surrounding towns, delegation of ID
comm" from Brattleboro.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14

The school exercises given ny the
scholars last Saturday evening were
very we'll attended. Much credit is
due to the teacher, Miss Platt. in con
Quoting and arranging the exercises.
Mrs. Pease's family album was well
worth going TO see and some praise is
Justly due the scholars who took part in
it. After the entertainment re-
freshments were served after which the
older folks went home and the young
people stayed and passed the time
playing games, etc.
There is a report that G.. d. Sted-
man has sold his place in South New
fame to W. \. Brooks and has hired
G. y. lambs tenement for the next
year.
The high water last Thursday after
noon flooded 4. NJ. Merritield's boiler
room to the depth Of about three feet
hence the necessity of shutting down
the mill Friday.
l.. d. Stedman will have charge Of
the Y. p. c. L. meeting on Sunday
Feb. % with ambition for his sub
ject.
The last lecture of the course will be
b cid in the NJ. f. church on Monday
evening, Feb. Il, by Rev. A. H.
Webb of Montpelier on Folks Across
the Sea.
DR.. White has been sick for the past
two weeks but is slowly improving.
His brother, DR.. re. White ot Will
Conn, visited him over Sun
day. We are glad to welcome back +.
+. Bruce and wife who have spent the
most of the winter with Mrs. Moss of
New York. Fred Holmes, who has
been employed at the steam mill, re
turns home FRIDAY
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14
West TONvlishcntl.

Rev. o. ID. Clapp of Windsor, speak
er from the Grand Lodge, |. o. q. T..
will be with the Good Tcmplars OF
Windham county at the meeting OF the
Union at this place on Thursday, Feb.
Goth. There will be Il private session
of the order at 10 a. M, and meetings
open to the public in afternoon and
evening. Mr.. Clapp Will speak at each
the Front Rank; subject for evening,
Hearts and Homes. In the after
noon there will be an address by Mrs
Davidson of Newfane and singing by
f. o. Mortified of Brooklinc. The
several lodges will give music, read
ings. recitations. etc, both afternoon
and evening. Good and interesting
meetings are assured, and all are most
cordially invited to attend.
Young men take warning!! When
you go to visit your young lady be
careful and don't lose your watch!.
The closing exercises Of the school
took place on the evening Of the Sth
in the yestry. They consisted of an
exhibition which did great credit to
both teacher and pupils. \ sugar sup
per was served and the evening spent
in social intercourse.
The bare ground during SO large a
part of the present winter and the re-
cent February thaw have been source
of great loss TO men in this place EN-
ployed IN the Numbering business.
But now that the ground has fair
amount of snow they are making use
of their opportunity.
The teachers of this place attended
the teachers institute held at Towns
bend on the 18th.
The thaw which made its appearance
so unexpectedly last Thursday inter
rupted S. +. Williams near Wales
Farwcll's former home, on his way
from Brattleboro. He found il neces
sary to leave his goods on the bridge
which crosses the stream and procure
the services of another horse to bring
them to his store. Mr.. Williams has
some bad storms this
winter on his way to and from Brattle-
borO
Bernard Switzer has been al home
for few days and has now gone to
take charge of the engine for the W.
G. d l.. Go. Linn Howe is sick with
la grippe. John Kimbal is visiting
his sister in Arlington. Fred Knights
Of Brattleboro has been visiting in
town. Mrs. Charles Boyntou is visit
ing relatives in Brattleboro.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14
Grafton.

village schools closed last
rriday The teachers OF both
! I nsy. their scholars IA ride to
D: IN meeting of |. l.. Clark post
,n,rday evening, Feb. 10Th.
t,u,' the recent rain storm the
ny a5 barn belonging to Henry
;au wore flooded with snow and
7 that ate came down the road back
. Yam Fam, yruttle is working at the
Miss Edna Martin.was in town
satnrdav and sunday. Mason
d. och" Who has been housed by the
Iin ",' distemper is now able to
I, ''7 Clark Spaulding has moved
NJ mouth, Fred Watrons and wife
/ If tbeir daughter, Mrs. Will Chap,
= IN Andover last week. Fred
f al and wife and little daughter
n I' visited at W. S. Eaton's
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14
West WRrdsbOrO

Miss Bernice Waite gave a birthday
party to over 20 young friends Monday
evening. Ice cream and cake were
enjoyed by all. Also games and music.
A gold chain was one of the presents.
During the past four months the
community have been favored with
singing by some of the best talent in
the county. Mr. Whitney now eX-
poets friends of his, W. +. Whit
comb, of Worcester, Mass, and one OF
the finest tenor singers in the country
will be here to sing next Sunday morn
ing and evening. MIR. Whitcomb not
being quite satisfied with being able
TO play over sixty different kinds OF
musical instruments is now perfectlDg
one of his own invention which It Is
expected he will use here for the first
time playing accompaniment to words
and music of his own composing. HIS
voice is of so large range that he can
easily sing above high c. The bou-
telle brothers who have been here for
three Sundays and have sung so ac.
centrally will be present for the last
fine on this occasion. Their solos
have been very much enjoyed and the
blending of the deep bass and rich
baritone in sacred duets have been
b;abI ~ annreciated. We shall miss
these singers very much. \ fine
male quartettc is expected Sunday
evening also large chorus and INVITA-
tions have been sent to other churches
to td' be present. Nh Whitney and the
singers plan to attend church at
Wardsboro Center Sunday afternoon
Ethel Eddy and Mrs. ingalls, have
been on the sick list. Mr. warren
having been obliged to go home on mac, aG.
count of continued illness. Ozzie Clark
Of Wardsboro is finishing the school
Miss Eva Blodgctt of Middetown,
Conn, stopped at II. y. Waite's Satur
dav night on her way to Westminster
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14
immersion Center.

d closed in district No. | on
Y Of this week.
weather for the past few days
an mastering and breezy like
Tuesday the wind blew a gale
and at night it was a furious
9ev firm. Walker x Randall of
allow. have renovated and i'm
their store and have commenced
5 in earnest. Mr.. Walker comes
every Monday with his meat
a also takes orders for groceries
lpljvers them if desired. We
,em success and a liberal pat
Reed brothers, who have gone
9 lumber business quite eXten.
have sold over 200, 900 feet of
from one lot on Dummerston
Ibis timber they ship to Gard
rs, TO the firm of Hayward n
chair manufacturers.
.so ship to different parties in
and Kcene. They have also
purchased OF Sanford Wilson
Dine timber on West River
they intend cutting soon.
hing fairly good on these hills.
is an effort being made to
oney for the suffering Armen-
GoodaIe has been quite i'll and
)r Millcr's care, but has re-
Little Blanche and Hazel
have had this cold, so preva-
ID have been quite SEX, but are
Mrs Emma Stuart of New
the guest of her sister. Mrs.
Wilder.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14
south WarslsbOro.


Last week was Il week of storms in
this section and some remarked that
the sun had taken a vacation for it
did not show itself from Sunday until
Saturday and with the snow and rain
of Thursday the mali carriers had
rather a sloppy time. Friday morning
Mr.. May, who drives the stage from
the Wardsboro station to West Wards
boro, did not get through till near noon
on account of "a bridge being washed
away on his route, and Mr.. Gould
from the South village went through
all right but on coming home he got
into bank of snow and water of such
consistency as to hold his sleigh fast,
and the horse and sleigh parted com
pany by his taking1 himself out of the
harness and coming home alone and
leave his owner to come on foot and
bring the mail bag. The snow and
blow of this week has blocked the
roads in many places so as to take
some time to dig through.
The body of Mrs. Reuben Hunt.
former resident of this town. was
brought here from Brattleboro We'd
nesday for burial by the side of her
husband, who died many years ago.
No meetings now for three Sabbaths
on account of stormy weather and had
roads
Arthur Ball is spending few days
here with his mother and his wife and
her parents where she has been for
some time past. Mr.. Rulifson is said
to be gaining slowly from his recent
illness. Burton Wright and wife are
spending few days at Mrs. Wright's
fathers, G. B. Browns. e. F. John
son and wife spent Sunday at Mrs.
johnson s fathers. Mr.. Kidder and
F. O. Gould came home over Sunday
from Kidder's mill where they are at
work and could not get back until
on account Of the snow
drifts.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14

b Moran died Monday. the 3D..
ged 40 years. For months past
been great sufferer. His dis.
S pronounced by his physician
er Of the stomach. Everything
.e for him that could be. sHie
/: constantly with him day and
wing to relieve his distress.
Evans, their neighbor and
was Of great assistance in car
and ministering to his comfort
i greatly appreciated by the
and Mr. Moran. Also Thomas
iho has been in the family for
pc has given substantial aid
el a good share of the respon-
Of caring for the family during
sickness. Mr.. Moran moved
llchburg, Mass. several years
Vest Dummerston and has been
1 By the late Geo. +. Lyons &
pIte company. He was one of
VoTkmen and honorable in all
Fless Transactions. Besides his
caves eight children. His
rom Ashbulnham and two
/ from Fitchburg also Mrs.
father and sister were pres
vas taken to F'itchburg for
|accompanied by his wife and
Ell'aw Robert Combs.
|Ieo, Ererlcth and Mrs. II. II.
\ have returned from a visit to
and keene, y. II. Mrs. M.
and son have been visiting
y Providence, r. I.-George
t back from Canada on a'visit.
inner and.wife won't 10 jackson
week. Mrs. S. X. Reed is
iHends in Brattleboro. C. G.
a'l daughter have returned.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14

Last Tuesday was reminder of AN
old fashioned winter day.
Dexter Waite and wife from Brattlc.
boro are visiting friends in town. =
George Williams and Miss Axtel Wis
tied at John Farnum's last week. -
John Allen has moved into the house
with o. c. Briggs and is drawing lum-
Der for Frank Chase. Gates Esta-
brooks and wife from Gardner, Mass.
were inotown Wednesday, Ozze Clark
is teaching the village school at the
west part of the town. -Aggic Wheel
er has gone to Jamaica from there to
Londonderry, Bondville and Manches-
ter to visit relatives and friends. -
John \. Farnum is working in Jamai
ca for Will Gleason. Carrie Martin
keeps :housc for A. L. Wheeler in the
absence of Miss Aggic.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14

class twice week in the school house.
The term is nine lessons.
Mr.. Larson, the proprietor of the
laundry, has gone to New YORK city
until spring His wife will continue
the business here with extra HELM If
wanted this winter.
The storm of Tuesday was too much
for the stage drivers, who found it inn
possible to get through the drifted
highways. The Brattleboro mail was
delayed till Wednesday morning.
. About 20 couples attended the recep-
ton at the town hall Monday given by
the committee having charge of the
recent dancing school.
Mann's hotel in West Dover will
be the scene of social dance Friday
evening, and some will 20 from here.
The lumbermcn are again happy
over the now snow which came this
week, for it helps them ont with their
work in the woods
Charles Grimes is said to have sold
his farm in Searsbury to Willard
Summer.
The death of Mrs. Susan (lIaycs)
Boyd Friday after several weeks i'll
ness at the age of IS, removes another
old resident, who has been benefac-
tor in the many years in which she
has lived here. She was the widow of
the late Stephen Boyd. and for very
many years lived on the old farm on
the Boyd hill, where her home was ever
o-e of the most generous and kind
liest hospitality, of which hundreds
of people have tender memories. a
thoroughly good woman, who lived to
do good to others, devoted in her atfec
tions, inspiring in deeds of good
ncighborliness, faithful and true in
every relation of life, her life work wac
noble one. She was native Il
Sudbury, Mass. but came here IL
early life. She leaves four children
Asa S. Boyd and Mr.. \. C.. Buell. of
this place, Lawyer Chas, F. Boyd of
Fulton, n. Y. and Mrs. Titus Stowe of
Readsboro, to revere her memory and
mourn her loss. She was one of the
oldest members of the Universalist
church. Her funeral was held at her
late home on Sunday, Rev. Mr.. Ester
brooks officiating, the burial being in
the family lot here
The old Haskell place occupied for
several years by Lucius Harris, will be
SOli at publit duIllOIl --t' " ~.
ii. Kiddcr.
Quite pleasant party of friends of
Florence Hubbard visited her Wednes
day, the occasion being her 18th birth
day. a very pleasant evening was
passed in playing games, after which re-
freshments were served.
Some of the incoming trains were
somewhat delayed by ice in the fianges
this week, but the trouble was not
serious.
The Grimes farm was according to
rumor decided to the Newtons for
g. 600. We hope to have Mr., Grimes
as village resident,
John Rice is on the sick list and Al
yah Lyman is reported in a critical
The little son of ". \.
Rice who broke his arm recently is
improving. Charles Boyd was in town
this week to attend the funeral of his
beloved mother. --Dorr Fox of Lynn is
in town on sh ri visit. Who killed
The wrong rooster, is Il question some |
If the boys are asking Joe.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14

\ tcn-cent supper for the benefit OF
the grange furnishing fund was held
at the home of G. p. Miller last Fri
day night and despite the storm about
30 sat down TO supper after which
cards were played.
A progressive euchrc party was given
by Mr. and Mrs Ed Squiers at their
home Saturday evening. \ bountiful
supper0was served and the prizes were
as follows; Royal Mrs. Ashcraft; LIST
Mrs. Samuel Hudson; BOBBY Mrs. G..
p Miller.
school closed Friday and the follow
ing scholars were neither absent nor
tardy Edith Squiers, Cora Weather
head. Annise Weatnerhead had no alb
sent marks. Exercises were held by
the children in the afternoon and in
an exciting spelling match Charlie
Mellin succeeded in spelling the school
down.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14
tTllOlt,

\ grange viii hold its next
meeting ON Friday evening,
Inc young people will pre-
toFt bat interesting drama and
n slso to be exercises appropri-
Nashlngton's birthday. We
members will be present.
grange will hold their next
meeting Feb. DIST, Friday
Nlen a literary program will
Vy The young people.
VIII be a social dance at the
'L9A house this Friday even
F', =. County Pomona grange
Vernon grange Wednesday,
all as the day was fair, and
[slllg It called out a very
lumber from the adjoining
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14

On account of the meeting of the
County Union at West Townshend
Feb. 20 the Eureka Lodge of Good
Templars will hold a special meeting
next Saturday evening, Feb. Is. at
Mr.. Dayidson's for the purpose of in.
stalling the officers of the lodge. All
members are particularly requested to
be present.
Mrs. W. Ii. Goodnow arrived in
town last Thursday evening. Arthur
II. Kenny has been very sick the past
week with a severe cold. He was con-
fined to his bed for several days. a
letter from him Tuesday night says
that he is better. DR.. Weston s house
hold goods were taken by team to
Brattieboro and from there they will
go by rail to his future home. -Chas.
Underwood has purchased a horse. --
Rev. Mr.. Wiswell arrived in town
Monday night. Mrs. f. j. Butterfield
visited her aunt in Brattleboro this
week Wednesday. Miss Mary Newton
has returned home from caring for her
sister Mrs. Plat.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-02-14

y. will he a social gathering in
NJ ..try Friday evening, Feb. 81,
,inc At half.past seven O'Clock.
A., nrogram will be given after
rarm sugar will be sold. The
Dis are to 90 toward repairing
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