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The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-03
"Who Comeih Over the nils"

| DIR. p. p. White of Willamsvillc
has been the guest Of Rev Hal y.
Maxwell few days of this week. .-
Rev X. G.. 7. Mckenzie, for five years
pastor Of the Methodist church in Will
mington. has rented II tenement iii the
Westgate house on Walker Place and
will move here May L. Mrs \.
Broda visited her parents in Hinsdalc,
\. Fl. last week, called there by the
illness of her mother. Thomas Morse
Of Williamsvil!e visited his daughter,
Mrs John Roess, last week. Miss
Mamie Whitney returned Saturday 10
Westminster after a visit here with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. \. Whitney.
Mrs Nj. 4. Bradley has returned
from her stay in Wiliamsvilo. Miss
Florence Shepard is IN Brooklinc car
Barbara Murphy spent Sunday in Bel
lows Falls with DR.. and Mrs. }. r.
Ridden. She was accompanied by her
little cousin, Master Jonu McCarty,
who has been her guest here for a
week. John Mooney is spending sev-
cra days in Putney and Gerry Warren
is taking his place al the Brooks
House. Miss Helen Hamilton of Graf
ton is visiting friends in town. Mrs. |
John Duaicy spends Easter with rela
tivcs in Bellows Falls. Mrs. Alice
Jackson of Bellows Falls. is the guest
Of the ketchums at the Brooks
House. Mrs. Tyler of Vernon is the
guest of her son, Landlord Tyler, at
the Brooks House. Mrs. +. r. Smith |
returned Tuesday from Wilmington
where she had been the past two or three
weeks caring for her mother-in-law,
Mrs. Ruel Smith.-Geo. A. Brooks from
rownshend has been in town several
lays this week on his way to Orange,
Mass, where he is to locate.
Three new patterns of Dinner Sets
opened this week at Van Doom & Nor
'is's.-adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-03
Another Healer.

| Geo l. Clark of West Halifax, mag
netic healer, was at North Adams from
Thursday to Saturday last week, treat
ing about 20 people a day. The Trans
cript Of that city tells of woman's
voice restored when she had beer
unable to speak for six weeks, and OF
a helpless rheumatic arm returned to
full vjgor Mr. Clark makes no claim
further than that his body is charged
with magnetism 10 an unusual degree.
His mode is to hold the hand of the
patient until the system of the latter
becomes sufficiently magnetized, after
which he applies his hands to the
affected part, in cases of rheumatism
or or anything of that kind.
Amy Miller Of Newfane, l3-year
old girl, has won the second prize
offered by the Woman's Temperance
Publishing association in Chicago, for
the best answers to 20 questions con
corning the origin, history, work and
workers of the National W. c. T. Y.
Use less soap and save clothes.
Yes, good spring tonic is Pullcn
& Whltney's pure Java and Mocha cof-
fee.--adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-03

Keglnl TOcN IamDiIIOttC
Faster day services in st. Michael
Episcopal church 7 a. m, Holy Com
munion 10: 30 a. M, Morning Prayer.
Holy Communion and Sermon I p. m. +,
Children's service, consisting Of Even
ing Prayer. Easter carols and address
The boys choir will sing Easter music
There will be no special Easter
music at the Unitarian church next
Sunday owing to Mr.. Leavitt's absence,
but Easter carols will be sung by the
Sunday school. E$&
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-03
A Neighborts- observation.

8(from the b "t Falls Times.
.How the mighty sec fallen! Brat
tleboro, swelling wi:h pride and ego
tism, has become the victim to some
malignant traducer of her far fame.
The following item was clipped from a
New Hampshire paper: "A cigarette
club is said to be the latest among
Brattleboro ladies'. We have long
suspected that the Brattleboro papers
didn't give all the news regarding that
beautiful burgh! Here is an import
ant organization in full blast, but in
order to learn anything about it we
have to go to Concord. The public are
curious to know how numerous this
club is, what brand is smoked, and
whether the membership is limited to
ladies only. Imagine score or more
of Brattleboro's fair danes and damsels
in palatial quarters, putting the de.
lusive cigarette. The sweet aroma of
cheap tobacco pervades the atmos.
phere, and a breath is contracted that
must be an inspiration to husbands
and lovers. If the item is correct in
its Information, the new woman -four
ishes in Brattieboro rs in no other
corner of the state.
The gentlemen of the Universalist
church gave their annual sugar supper
at the church parlors last evening and
as usual did up the affair in "good
STYLE. The attendance was good and
the receipts about as usual.
Mild soap don't tear, rot nor ruin
clothes; Harmless is its name.
Dog collars in great variety you
will find at Ii. NJ. Wood adv.
A case of the estate of the, late A
II Ryan of Holyoke v. NJ i Cummings
of that city on a contract during the
formers life time has been tried at.I
Springfield this week and the jury |
yesterday gave a verdict of 500 for |
plaintiff.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-03

derful "Witchkloth" for cleaning and
polishing silver-25c. per par.-adv.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-03
FIVE MINUTES WITH THE NEWS OF
THE COUNTY AND VICINITY.
Lccding Ncwrane Citizen Gone.

Frederick o Burdett, one of New
fane's prominent residents. died on
Saturday morning. He had IA slight
shock from which he did not rally
and previous to this he had been con-
fined to the house by severe colds fol-
several weeks. Mr. Burdett was born
in Brookline March 7, 1921 and was
the son of Jacob and Rebecca Burdett
and one of seven sons, Josiah, Lewis,
Riley, Jacob, Jesse and Handel and
truly musical family. Mr. Burdett
came to Newfane sometime during the
thirtcs learning the trade of a cabinet
maker Of Timothy Kidder. After a
few years he bought out Mr. Kidder
and since has carried on the business
alone. He has been an undertaken for
many years, his services being required
not only here in town but in the towns
surrounding. He has held all Of the
town offices during his life here and
for thirty years was town treasurer,
"a years justice of the peace, ana
several times served on tho board of
selectmen and represented the town in
the Legislature in 1852. He has settled
a great many estates, being q man that
the public placed great confidence in.
I4c WIS Il uleulDcT Vi tut IoIlSIChd
tIonal church and in every sense a
pillar of the church and was chorister
for over 80 years, never being absent
from church Or prayer meeting unless
prevented by sickness. AT one time he
was appointed postmaster and at the
time of his death was assistant post
master. Mr. Bureett was twice married.
In 1874 he married Miss Harriet Kid
der and two children were born to
them, Frederic whose home is in the
west and Ernie deceased. In 1852
he married Miss Mary Bruce, sister of
Vim I Bruce Of this own. To them
we're born three sons Samuel, VIM. |
deceased )and Frank. Samuel's home
IS in Fort Wayne, Ind, ard Frank S in
Putney. No one would be missed more |
han Mr. Burdett will be, kind |
leigbbor and friend and a man that the
whole town viii miss. The funeral
vas held at the Congregational church
It IL m, yesterday, Rev Hardy of
rownshend officiating, his former pas
or. The singing was furnished by the
lid choir. The church was handsomely
decorated and the floral offerings were
,lIunrpnc md bupIcop1n
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-03
Church Notices.

Christian science service and Sunday schoo
al iO.i5 at Not Forest street. Glass meeting u
No 25 Central street ut 7.30 Wednesday evening
a interested are welcome.
their meeting from $50 to 3 p M. At the next
meeting large attendance is expected as ar.
rangemen,s are being made for the coming
Windham county convention which will be held
here IN June.
Rev Geo Z Ncedham, an evangelist will hold q
Bible conference ut the Baptist church from
Monday. April to Thursday April II. Services
each afternoon, excepting Monday, at 3 O'Clock
D II, OF Norhield, Mass Rev Geo Nccdham
and wife.
The Windham County reformer. (Battleboro, Vt.) 1876-1897, 1896-04-03
Fittings.


james 'Brien of the Bellows Falls
telephone exchange was in town this
week. Will Perley and F. l.. Schuster
of Greenfield, Mass, spent Sunday in
town Will Collins was up from
Springfield over Sunday. Miss Lulu
Horton Of Greenfield spent Sunday in
town with her father, Frank Horton.
Miss Rose Maccalum OF Boston
spent Surdty in town S. Pratt
and j. A. LaFleschc are in Wind
sor county taking orders. C. \.
Huntlcy is in Concord, n. H., this
week. A. p. Childs Of Springfield,
Mass, was in town briefly this week
Harry Horton of Baldwinsvllc
Mass. spent Sunday in town. -Chas
Niles has Just finished canvassing
Keene with a book. Mrs. Kate Wheeler
leaves TO morrow for Windsor to spend
Easter with her sister. Mrs ID " |
Sullivan. Miss Mary Martin spent
Sunday with her brother Daniel in |
Northampton, Mass. Miss Celia In /
gram is again in Greenfield, Mass,
this week on Il business trip. Joseph |
Brockington vent to Boston and Lynn |
Tuesday on business trip. Mrs. Ralph |
spent Wednesday with |
Miss Annie McNulty in Putncy. Miss
Susan Hanrahan was in New York
this week selecting spring novelties -
Mrs. Warder went Thursday to Boston
for four weeks visit with her sister,
Mrs. Wheclwright Miss Ellen Tyler
was in Bellows Falls the first of the
week called there by the illness of her
neice. Miss Kate Sullivan. F. II.
Davis has been in Gloucester, Mass.
this week.
Mrs J. O. Smith entertained four a:
ables of SIN handed euchre at her
home in Retting block Wednesday
'veDng. 1t being april FOOLS Day"
he hostess passed To her guests mo l
asses kisses which upon being eaten
proved TO be wood in the inside. To
Itone for this disappointment the guests
we're served with refreshments of ,
range ice chocolate and cake later in
be evening.
Molie Hough was given genuine :
urprise at her home on High street
asst evening by some 80 of her friends 0
n view of the fact that she soon leaves q
owD. The evening was taken up with n
ames and dainty refreshments were
erved. Miss Hough was presented 1t
liu DedutlIuiis Dbunu DOCK OF
colts poems as a remembrance from
or many Brattcboro friends. =,
The Alpha Lodge of Knights of y
ioncr hes Il regular meeting at & 4 c.
hall last evening and were visited n
y Grand Dictator c W kimball of "
utney and several knights from that 81
lace. After the business all ad
burned TO the American house where -
andlord Richards served one of his G
,aracteristic suppers TO some 20 or =
Knights.
Use less soap by using mild soap.
Many a housewife is using three
funds ~ strong soap where Two of
lid soap fHarmlessl would do.
That lot of Folding Beds that Il
merson d Son have just received are
tracing good deal of attention and cy
g by far the best beds ever shown in
rattleboro for the price. adv.
-" Competition, tits said, is the life CO
trades.' However, we expect trade
i'll be pretty lively in Pattec BIZ
cles which have no competition nj II
e price-e60. Hackley & Moran. :
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12

81 must decline oreply to that also. 4"
"Do you not see, Mr.. Mitchell, you
are simply making your actions more
and more suspicious?'
MY dear Mr.. Barnes, 1 do not care a
straw how Euch suspicion l arouse SO
long as I am not confronted by any
proof. Whenever you think you have
any proof against me, come to me and
will endeavor to refute it. .
Every we'll You have asked me to
discover who stole Miss Remsen' S ruby.
1 have already done SO. -
Mr.. Barnes, you are genius. Who
is iti''
Yourself. "
"Bosh! Can't you do better than that?
Why, 1 have been sick abed here for over
three days"
''Mr. Mitchell, you are caught this
time. You were not sick abed here at
the time Of the robbery. On the con-
trary, you went over to New York, at
tended the festival and took the ruby
pin from Miss Remsen's hair. -
fMr. Barnes, you are laboring under
a delusion. / tell you have been in
this room since Dec. 30.
Zone Of my men followed you to this
place. On the night Of the 1st he regis
tered at this hotel, being assigned to the
room next to this. He picked the lock of
the communicating door and came in
here, thus discovering your absence. "
every clever idea, l am sure. The
II i ! ~
you which communicating door he came
through"
Mr.. Barnes looked around and was
amazed to find that the only door in the
room opened on the hall. The story told
by his man was thus an impossibility.
A thought came to him quickly, and he
said:
"You have changed to another room
since then. You were at that time in
No. 294."
"And this is number 342, floor high
er up But you are wrong. l have not
changed my room. 1 will explain how
your man has made this mistake /
knew when came here that your spy
had probably followed me. was tired
Of espionage. This is what I did. I reg
istered and was given No. 234. was
shown to the room and at once sent for
the clerk. When he came up, asked for
another room and desired him not to
make any change on the register, as l
had an inquisitive friend who would
not hesitate to walk right mp if he knew
what room was in. | explained that
wished to avoid him. Ny request was
granted. I suppose your man asked for
a room near that Of his friend, Mr..
Mitchell. The clerk at once thought
him to be the man whom l wished to
avoid and gave him q room next to 2S4,
which Of course satisfied him, and am
sure pleased me as well.
Mr.. Barnes was supremely disgusted,
especially as during the interview he
had become thoroughly satisfied that
Mr.. Mitchell was really sick and troubled
with bad cough. He returned to New
York puzzled.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12


Mr.. Mitchel's hesitation it seemed to
him that there was contest going ON
in his mind between u powerful desire
to talk ON his hobby and some pruden-
tial whisper that silence would be bet
ter. The detective also waited with
some anxiety, piece of a sweetbread
on his fork, carried but half way to his
mouth.
"Well, gentlemen" at last said Mr..
Mitchell, II will tell you the story. J"
MIR. Barnes took the tidbit from his fork
with smile that showed his teeth as
they bit 1t incisively. First join me in
a glass" continued Mr.. Mitchell.
Drink this ruby colored wine and
pledge me that you will not repeat what
I say This only because do not wish
to attain the unenviable reputation Of
being romancer, as l certainly should
if some reporter should hear and publish
the story now while the loss Of the gem
il fresh in the memory Of all. "
The pledge was given, and Mr. Mitch
el continued:
"That you might better appreciate
this stone, might begin with disser-
tation ON rubies, explaining to you the
difference between the true oriental gem,
which is rare Of any magnitude, and the
poorer specimens, known as spinels.
However, you would only accuse me Of
ventilating knowledge which has come
TO me through the study Of my hobby. L
will come ut once to the story Of the lost
Jewel. Just where il was first found IS
not accurately known, and OF Its earlier
history / can only tell you what has
been told me. You may believe as much
or az little us you like. The history then
begins with tho finding Of Moses in the
bulrushes and the subsequent gift TO
him Of this ruby by the daughter OF
Pharaoh Thus we hear Of it first in the
royal house Of the Egyptians. There was
another gem, the exact counterpart 10 IL.
This Pharaoh had among mis- treasures
and wore upon state occasions. With the
exodus Of Moses and the lsraelltcs the
ruby passed out Of Egypt. From that
time for many centuries its history Is
not marked by any great event, save
that we learn that II was kept by the
high priests Of the synagogue and so
passed down from generation to genera
tiou. Ono odd fact / must not forget.
The deep red color, as You know, is the
most priced. The color Of this ruby at
the present time is the most perfect in
existence. Yet, so the story goes, at first
the matched pair Of gems were of pale
rose color. F"
"Do you mean Us 10 believe, " inter
rupted Mr. Randolph, that tho color
has deepened with timer
II do not ask you 70 believe anything.
But it is not time that is supposed to
have improved the color. With the con-
quest Of Jerusalem this jewel fell into
tho hands Of the Romans and so IN
time came into the possession OF Caesar.
II his coUrtship Of Cleopatra no soon
discovered that extraordinary woman 4
passion FOR resplendent jewels, and he
was audacious enough TO present it TO
her Fearing that this might be readily
traced to him when the jewel was miss
ed, as IL would surely be, he told her
secretly Of his purpose and then tied it
about the neck Of II pigeon, which flew
with it directly 10 the palace Of Cley-
patra, who awaited the syciYaJ Of the
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12

About 6 @ clock nat same afternoon
Mr.. Barnes sent his card up TO Mr..
Mitchell at the Lafayette IN Philadel-
phia. A few minutes later he was shown
into that gentleman g room and found
him in bed.
Delighted to see you, Mr.. Barnes.
You are very kind to come and sec me.
For doing so l am almost willing TO for
give you for the wrong which You have
done me- "
Wrong? What wrongi"
"Do you remember the dayyou came
to see me at the Fifth Avenue about the
button which you had found: You asked
me to show you the seventh Of my own
set 1 agreed Oh condition that you
should not annoy the lady. !"
"Well?"
"You broke your promise, that is
all.
"In what way!"
I'm the first place you bribed her maid
TO tell her lie and leave her so that
one Of your spies could take her place;
secondly, your spy did take her place,
the result of which was that Miss Rem
sen could not re-engage her old maid
and has had much trouble to get another
as good "
81 did not foresee when l made that
promise that such an emergency would
arise as did later.
every true. But did, and | warned
you that you would gain nothing by
making the promise, since you would
only find my own story verified by your
visit. -
"Well, am very sorry and will say
that it shall not occur again.
"But, Mr.. Barnes, it has occurred
again"
"How so?'
"Why, she cannot leave her home at
any time without being dogged by your
spies" 3"
Mr.. Barnes bit his lip in chagrin to
find how well this man was acquainted
with his plans, but he replied unhesitat-
ingly:
''This time you are wrong. l prom
ised you not to annoy Miss Remsen in
connection with the particular case of
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12

He broke the ties Of mother lovo
BY his satanic art,
Nor rested there-this ruffied dove
Then broke maiden's heart.
And once again did fortunes stroke
His killing pace reveal
The lightning breaker grandly broke
The record ON his wheel.
Still guided by his evil lapt
Ho wrought full manyA prank.
And when. alas, in business went
And promptly broke bank
30 thus this breaker broke away
Until "A broken wreck,
And then the sheriff came one day
And badly broke his mock.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12
[To BE coNTINUED.V

IT'S pleasant TO be a fscnt man in the choir.
To sort o. stand out as leader,
To have all thet tuneful persuasion an fire
But in this here existence We can't, poor or
rich,
Decide on tho path thets before us,
An some kin stand up an sing solos an sich,
While other must iine IN the chorus.
It's tho low trailin vine thet In safety, ,endures
The storm when the naughty are broken; :
1t isn't the hero thet oft nest secures
A true hearted friendships dear, token.
When envious snecrs are launched ruthless an
free,
When tho venomous darts whistle Ger us.
why, between you an me. it's comfort to be
Jes' fellcr 'thet jines In the chorus.
Washington Star. .
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12
Audacity.

The port wind kissed Priscilla's check
And made 1t red.
Then, fearing lest robukc she'd speak,
Away he fed.
But tasted sweets do sharpen taste
To crave for more,
And one can do again at least
Whnt's done before.
30 In anticipated bliss
Straight back he goes.
Oh, most impertinentl This kiss
Makes red her nose. -Trutn.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12
The Ones Who suffer.

"One has to undergo n great deal to se-
cure musical education, cremarkedlthe
young woman who hopes some day to be'a
prima donna. Il
But ones neighbors have to undergosa
great deal more" suggested tho young
man from the next Chicago Post. q
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12
spa,n,s Editor General.

Oh, put by my sabor. 30 time stained and
rusty;
It's seasons Of labor were few.
Nv yalor clings close TO IA weapon more trusty,
SO bring mo my pencil OF blue.
'Twore folly to drift with the chances OF bat.
tie.
Where doubts como, in spectral review.
When despising rude war with It's blare and its
rattle, Al
I'm safe with my pencil ofibluo-as
Washington Star.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12
NIiachlef Done.

"I've been told. Rivers name is In old
Rocksworthy 8 will"
Eyes, his name Is. in 1t. He signed 1t az
u witness That's all, 'and-good igraciousl
What's the matterf"
Nothing, only I've lent him. $500 on
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12
Lost His Usefulness.

Philanthropic Lady-And. you mean to
tell me that you lost your omployment
through giving up drinking?
Tramp-Yes, mum. It's as true as
gospel. was horrible example. .tQa tenn
pcrance lcaguc.-New York Herald.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12
Raising Funds.

"I'll give Sl0," announced the man In
tho third pow from tho front.
Tho converted counterfciter rose, with
emotion.
"And - he exclaimed, 'win mako 1t
800. detroit Tribune.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12
Reduced Prices for Repairing.

Child's Half Soles .... .2oc
Child's Half Soles and Heels 25c
Misses Half Soles. 49,. zoe
Misses Half Solcs and Heels. 3oc
Womcn,s $ Half Soles .25c
Women's HalfSoles and IIeels35c
Youths Half Soles. .25c
Youths Half Solcs and Heels. sc
Boys Half Soles. ..35c
Boys Half Solcs and Heels. soc
Mems Half Solcs ...... .4oc
Mems Half Soles and Heels. 6oc
1dlCiCS $50. JC
NO CHARGE will be made for clinch-
ing or sewing rips on shoes that were
bought at
Buffers Progressive Shoe House.
G. E. MILLER,
2I5 South Main St., BUTLER PA
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12
s..L,rr pIhl,caI tKnovIedre. ?

Enfant. Terriblo--And did they go into
tho ark two .twol
: Mamma--Yes, dearest. q
Enfant Terrible-Well,S Swho went Win
Misunderstanding Bulletin.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1896-03-12
Her Horrible Slang.

sho held a daisy In her. hand
And pluckcd it's petals one by one- ].
As fair n picture was she then
As e'er was shone on by the sun.
Tho rude young man who. Sunawares,
Approached her nearly had dt ~ n
To hear her rosy. hpsenun-
-Clate. & He loves ine-ioyo9rne NJ
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-18
At HEADQUARTERS.

The following delegates to the
Republican congressional conven-
ton visited the McKinley-Hobsrt
headquarters, Stevens building
today:
Henry Thesis, Kendall county.
Geo. w. Brown, Medina county.
Jacob Hirsch, Gillespie county.
Judge j. M. Ellis, Mckinney
county.
A. Van Derstucken, Gillespie
county.
H.W. Tremlett, Gillespie county.
Jas. Larson, Gillespie county.
A. w. Keller, Gillespie county.
A. w. McKillup, Kerr county.
F. g. Blaine, Val Verde county.
Capt. G. S. Brodbent, Val Verde
county.
Peter Geib, Val Verde county.
40. Cooley, Gillespie county.
Henry Bundy, Kerr county.
Chas. Real, Kerr county.
j. l.. Millspsugh, Tom Green
county.
II. Krausenberger, Kimble
county.
M. r. Braggins, Kimble county.
Dobbins, Edwards county.
Chas. Young, Gillespie county.
s. F. Bridges, Mason county.
H. Seele, Comal county.
John Marbach, Comal county.
Otto Heilig, Comal county.
0. l.. Niccolls, Presidio county.