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Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
NEARBY MASSACHUSETTS, NEWS
RAIN DEsCEND> AND
RESERVOIR BREAKS.
Adams suffer. 100000 Dsmhge-Mnn
Drowned on North Adams Meadows.

A great burst of rain, continuing
nearly all the time from $50 10 80
O'Clock Tuesd afternoon, Hooded the
town of Adams FIR almost the entire
length CT its long street, and did dam.
age which will DOUBTLESS foot up full
800, COO. The Berkshire Cotton Manu-
factoring Company. where the waters
pou,.d in, suffered $1,000; Graham aCd
Clark's WOODEN mills were also greatly
damaged, the fiume having been torn
away. among other things.
The town tt Adams extends for some
five miles along e t. side OF the Hooeac
river: on either side 4 half dozen good
siz brooks lead down the sides OF hills
which rise 1000 feet and more above the
bottom of the valley; about two miles
south of the main town, at CLeshlie
Uprbor, lies Bassett's reservoir. from
which the town secures part
of its water supply. The breaking
away of this body of water and tioodii z
OF every small water course from the
mountain sides sent torrent of water
to the narrow valley in which the town
is located, rearing out streets, uGder-
mining and moving buildings. destroy
ing bridges and doing great amount Of
ncendeutal damage. The flood was at
its height at the time the big Mills were
einptying. but fortunately. although
there were narrow escapes. there was no
loss of life beyond the supposed acct
dent which caused the death of tltz.
patrick, while trying to rescue horse
In the North Adams meadows, which
we're flooded.
He was employed by o w WEIGH,
whose horse was caught in the water.
Fitzpatrick, with r companion, volun-
teered to save The animal but he fell into
ditch, and was carried away in the
current. A number of men began
searching for the body.
This reservoir contained between
100000 and 4,000,000 gallons and
though its breaking was by no means
responsible for all the damage in the
town. it cansed serious washouts for two
or t3ree miles.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
NEW WORLD.
THE PHILADELHHIA
BEsZINE DISASTER
Second Explosion Tuesday Afternoon
Five Dead and over 100 Injursd-Loss
x~-,u IN Over S5OD,DOU,

Second Explosion Tuesday Afternoon
Five Dead and over 100 InJursd-Loss
NillAmount 10 over 100000.
Five reople were killed and over
leo in iured by the fire and explosion
at the works of the Atlantic Refining
company at Point Breeze. of which
our telegraphlc news told Tuesday. \
spcord explosion occurred in the
afternoon carrying away the pumping
machinery which ba1 been Srsed TO
nump the oil into reserve TANKS. In
the latter explosion ID persons were
injured seriously enough to be taken
to the hospitals, and about Az others
we're treated on the scene by the am,
bulauce surgeons. The roll OF injured
mounts up altogether to mora than
100. Many CT these are trivial
When the first explosion occurred
ths firemen of Engine Company No
40, and employees of the Atlantic
Refining company, in ell about %
mep, we're at work in the pumping
house drawing off the oil from the
burning tank The flames shot hlgn
in the air and the pumping house
was almost completely demolished. B
The firemen, who had been playing
streams on the ether tanks then di-
rected their attention to the rescre OF
the men who had been imprisoned IN
the pumping house. 1t was nearly
an hour before the men could be
reached. Meanwhile q score OF
streams of water were pouring uror
the ruins of the pumping house. The
promptness with which tiremen Turned
their attention to the rescue of the
men undoubtedly saved a score OF
lives.
Since early morning the flames
spread to five additional tanks, making
IS destroyed.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
$4,000 BoERs IN THE FIELD,

This Hen Kitchsner's Most Recent Es''
m,,r-u, Saws Continuation Of tho war
I.Du.to Ignorant Arrogance or Lend-
or, who Originally opposed the War.
The Official Gazette Of London con
taius long dtsracth from uen
Kitchener, detailing the operations 10
South Africa from May to Juiy .
In the course of his report Sen hitch'
ener makes an amusing reference 10
the feomanry recruits, many Oh
whom, he says, are unable to ride OF
shoot
ge considers that there were at the
time yeferred TO 1880 Beers in the
field, but the long rail Say lines
necessitated the employment OF a
large number Of troops to prevent Tue
Beers from capturing trains Gen
Kitchener declares that great patience
s required. He says he sees the
inevitable end of the insensatee resist
ence, which some may CONSIDER. pa
triotic, but which, in his opinion,
has long Stree forfeited such neslg'
nation and has resulted IN az unlusu-
fable prolopeation Of the war sutler'
inp9 of the women and children. Sucn
a continuance is due to the lgnorhnt
arrogance of the Boer leaders, VINO
originally opposed the war, nut VINO VINO
are row unwilling 10 submit to "na'
they foresaw would be the ineV'taole
consequences.
The Hoer party who declared war
have quilted the field and are no"
urging on those they deserted by ~
ING assurances of outside assistance,
and by raising absurdly deceitful
hopes that Great Britain has not
sufficient endurance TO see the matter
through.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
SONS OF VERMONT.
story ofan Old Campaigner.

Gen Charles II Toppkins. U ) 4,
retired is visiting ms son, Lieutt mani
Tompkins Of the Seventh cavalry al
Fort Ethan Allen. general Jomp.
llips will be remembered as the oliltcr,
who with troop Of regular cavalry
made ths first dash into tHir1ax
Court House, Va. June !, 1861. lie
was then first Lieutenant OF tnc
Second tregular) cavalry. As TINS
was the first skirmish Of the ClVii
war on the soil of Virginia 1t attract
ed no little attention. Subsequently
in April, 1862. Lieutenant Tompkina
was appointed colunel Of the rlrst
Vermont cavalry, succeeding Colonel
HALLIDAY. who mad committed sui.
eide. Colorel Tompkirs oommanded
the regiment for i've months, during
the periud marked by the actions at
Mount Jackson, Middleto.n, WIN
chester. Luray Court House, Orange
Court House, Kellys Ford, and lsec-
ond) Bull Run. He resigned the
command Sept 8, loG2, in orGer to
ACCENT a csItainey 10 the quarter
masters department of the regul n
army, He was PROMOTE lieutenant
colonel ard adintant quartrrmaster,
in july, 1866 vas made full cclonel
in 1881, ard vas retired for aee, ID
1894. He was hreyelci major fof
pallantry al Fairfax Court House,
and received successive hreyets as
lieutenant-colnntl colonel and br'ga
dier. general for mcritorious service
ip the several campaigns IN when ne
took rart in the Civil war.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

A New York newspaper remarks that
ferries came and ferries so, bridges
rise and bridges fall, but tunnels last
forever" There is scientific truth in
the observation. OF all works of man
earthworks, plain earth mounds sodded
over, are about the most enduring. 4
properly constructed tunnel is essen
TALLY work in earth and so almost as
permanent as the great globe itself.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
4 Chinese Joke.

There was man in Ch'ang-an who
was very fond Of giving dinners, but
the food given was atroc!ous. One day
a guest threw himself on his knees in
front of this gentleman and said, Am
| not friend of yours?"
You are indeed" replied his host.
.'Then I must ask of you a favor
said the guest, land you must grant 1t
before l rise from my knees
We'll, what is itT inquired his host
in establishment.
"Never to invite me to dinner any
more" cried the guest, at which the
whole party burst into loud roar OF
lauglter.-North China Herald.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
sunday Excursion TO Lake Supap,,.

Lake Sudapes is ore of New
Rampshire's most popular resorts,
situated 10 the southwestern mart of
tbs stste, it is the centre of enioy
ment for not orly The people of the
Granite state, but for tire Measure
seekers Of nesibV Vermont ps well
On Sunday. August 18th. the pns-
too It Msire railroad will run a
special train firm stations on Connect.
icut 4 PassumpsIc Diri<ion from
brsttlaboro II North Chsrlestown at
rsduce1 rates. Tram leaving Brattle.
hnr", VI, at m, Returning. leave
Lake Surapee station at J:l5 N.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
The second man who was bitten

The second man Who was bitten by
Infected mosquitoes that had been
set apart for the experiments OF DIT
Csldas, the Brazilian expert, died
of yellow fever Tuesday at Havana. Eer i.=
Two men supposed to have persisted
in the waterwOrks tunnel disaster on
Cleveland in Lake Erie, last week
Wednesday we're rescued Iuesdaj.
For 1872 hours. since the burning Of the
Temporary waterGOrks crib, they had
been trapped, helpless at the bottom
of deep shaft, aithout iood, IN the
foulest of air, with 20 water to Drink
save that which came from the Hood
ing of the tunnel. Both were much
emaciated and very pale when drawn
from the shaft, hut they we're able
to walk. But soon after they we're
taken into the open air they col
lapsed. 1t is thought, however, that
they will live. The first intlmatlon
that the men we're still alive cane
early Monday morning.. when faint
tapping, persistent and regular OF
pipes running VI the wrecked shaft
from the tunnel was heard. TIE whole
force of men went to digging with
every energy to rescue them and IL
took several hours OF Work 10 90 lt.
Pierce City, nlo, where William
Godle and Gene Carter, colored,
we're lynched Monday night in con-
nection with the murder of Miss
Caselle Wild was for 10 hours Tuesday
| in the hands of hundred armed
men who are infect or driving all the
negroes from the town.
All the negroes in the city were
being fred by the enraged whites.
One negro, Peter Hampton, was
burned TO death in his home. The
mob broke into the arsenal of the
/ local ruilltsr! company and took
possession Of improved rifles.
Because she b;lieved her dog had
ceased to love her Sarah Grod Of
| Cincinnati, shot the animal anu com
u tilted sriciGe Tuesday.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
oldest Parasite In Creation.

Do readers know that the royal Ben
gal tiger is infested with one of the
strangest creatures that ever lived? 1t
is said to be fact easily demonstrated
or proved by one who has access to a
geological collection that the web of
the foot of tigers of the above named
species Is inhabited by blood sucking
insect about the size of a common flea
tiger in every particular, shape, claws,
tail and stripes included.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
Tn. pirer.nc. between Then and Now

From the Pittsburg Post-D .spatch. }
There was a time when America
could take hand in South American
troubles without hint Of selfish
purposes, but that time has passed.
Having shown that we could turn a
war OF liberation into conquest and
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, Europe has lost faith
in our sincerity and disinterestedness.
There is an offset TO the material
compensation of new territories; IL Is
q loss of the worlds esteem and COO
fidence-something intangible but
valuable It is as if a man of unblem
ished reputation and honor had
stopped to sn an unSoftoy act Tor
personal advantage.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

The Rev. George Harvest, rector of
Thames Ditton, England, was very alb
scntminded. so that on one occasion he
went into friends house, and, seeing
no servant, he rambled over it, finally
entering the room of an old lady i'll of
A quincy. He stumbled over a clothes
horse, and his awkwardness made the
patient burst into such n fit of laughter
that the quincy broke, and she lived
many years to thank him.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

SOME INSIDE NEWS
FROM WASHINGTON.

just why Admiral Crowningshieid or
dered away all naval officers ana leit
81. 600 900 triple screw crusier In charge
of s. a day Waterman until it has De.
come so rusty and dirty that it can only
bn used as "A receiving ship. Is one OF
those mysteries of the navy department
that the average civilian has some M
ticulty 10 finding au explanation lof'
We refer To the good shi Columbia.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
ENDoF SOCIALIST COLONY.


The Ruskin Commonwealth OF Social
lists at Waycross, Tenn, has failed. Only
three families remain, the others having
departed for North and West. Their
printing outfit is advertised to be sold
by the Sheriff on Aug 81, and the land
will 90 the same way on Sept 3. ms
will wipe out the last vestige OF the col
opv which came from Tennessee two
wears ago. Several families have set
lied near Nadoss, where they have
homes OF making permauent settle.
mpur. The printing outfit will be sold
to satisfy labor and other claims "hile
the land goes to satisfy mortgage
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
,n1su FOREMOST MISSIONARIES.
Cardinal Gibbons Says the Future %
Roman Ca,hoI,c Church Nests on Them.

Cardinal Gibbons received NUMBER
of addresses from local societies oatur,
day prior to embarking for the United
states. In replying he said that what
ever the causes of repatriation OF ire
lands sons and daughters, lmlghty
God in his wisdom had made the lrlsh
people foremost among the missionaries
If the church throughout the world.
There ID not a city, town or hamlet IN
the United States that has not peen
sanctitied by the preaching of irish
Cathol;c nriests. The future of the
church depended on the zeal of young
men. lie and his generation were APP
proaching the horizon of the grave.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

George II Kern. g.. prominent
citizen of North Adams ana well
kuown through wide territory as
director aud wool buyer for the Black
ibuton Woulea Co, cied at his home
Tuesday of heart failure after an
illness Ct several months. He was II
native of Bridgeport, Conn, ard a
veteran Of the war in the 10Th and
Glst Massachusetts, regiment.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

Don't be satisfied with temporary relief
from indigestion. kodul Dyspepsia Cure
permanently and completely removes thi,
complaint. 1t relieves permanently because
il allows tile tired stomach perfect rest.
Dating won't rest the stomach. Nature re-
ceives supplies from the food we eat The
sensible way to help the stomach is to Use
kodol Dyspepsia Cure. which digests what
Won eat and can't help but do You good
Greene's Drug store.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

Farmer boys, Ray and Lester Nc,
Veta and Ray and Freddie Marvin, all
in knckerbockers, ranging IN age
from six to ten, have Leen arrested
for stoning another boy, Eddie Nc
Kee. to death at Kokomo, Ind. Only
ona of the children was old enough to
write his name to the bond. The
children we're playing on the rail
ROAD, when the Mckee Roy, who was
older, came along. A fight followed,
which resulted in his death.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

James White Brvantsville, Ind. says De
wits Witch Hazel Salve healed running
sores on both legs. He had suffered wears.
Doctors failed to help him. Get Dewitt :
Accept no imitation. Greene's drug store.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

Imported Fort and Sherry VINE, S2.JO, So'JV
and $500. .,
All goods carefully packed aud shipped to
your address In any part of New England.
We make no charges for packages or packing
Send F. O. order, Registered Letter or EX-
press Money order and you will receive your
goods by return express. Price Lists sent
Sent ny mail on application. For reference
your local bank. 81 oms
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

PATRONS WILL PLEASE-Nnen thCy
rove send TO this Office the street and number
OF tnCir new address. 10 Insure prompt ami ae-
rrra:e delivery of the psper. Ihey will $3.50
favor rs a. well as Themselves By gsvine proper
n0tics .. any failure On lHePs-s Of our earn er=
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

Mrs s II Airport, Iohn>town. Pa, ,ays,
"Our little girl almost s,rangled to death
with Group The doctors said she couidh |
i've int .he wa, Instantly relieved by one
Minute Cough Cure. Greene, drug store.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

Half the ills that man is heir to
come from Indigestion. burdocR
Blood Bitters strengthens and tont
the stomach makes indigestion I'M
possible.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23

The way to regain your health after
sickness is to take Hoods Sarparl!la-
il tones the whole system
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
s. r, PETTS & co.
ESTABLISHED 1850.
WHOLESALE LIQUOR DEALERS.
BOSTON, MASS.
friend 81. and IA Il 1is Canal st.

XS1 ffleHu Sts anu A. 10 S"''''
Reliable Goods For Family Use.
Per gal.
pv,,ort Old Sour Mash Bourbon, $500
Pctt's Old reserve, ~ U
Sherwood Pure Rye Malt, 4'V0
Jefferson Club Bourbon, d'o"
Falkland Old Bourbon. 9'W
l'etts Y Rye and Bourbon, %
Pets X Rye and Bourbon, wv
Pure Corn Whisky. -"
Pure Hay Now Whiskey, i':W
:. Loo
lawrence's Old Medford Rum, . 90
800
Callwel's Portorico Rum. 4'0o
American Gin, ~
Rye Gin, 9 ,0o
Hot Gin, tUo
5 Bottles California Wines (a.sortad) l0V
California Wines, all kinds, l.ao
Druggists Pure Alcohol, 80
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-08-23
REVIEW OF The WEEK.
OLD WORLD.
KING SEWARD DYING'

o, uumors Afoat Concerning
Health of Engiana's Ruler.
Reports from Homburg say that the
health of King Edward is much worse
than at any time for years. Since tne
death of his sister he looks sad ana worn
and is apparently in much need of rest,
II ia whispered that he has cancer or
the tongue, and that he can live only
n few years longer. He was appart n'iy
i, robust health when he left London.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1901-08-16
The Columbus Buggy Go.

Received Gold Medal at the Paris Exposition 1900.
They make the best that Money buy and have
100 different styles. Every Vehicle has the name
plate attached. Look out for limitations.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-09-10
INCENDIARY'S ARREST.
Started Fires to See the People
Get Excited and Run
to Them.

New Philadelphia, o., Sept G.--New
Philadelphia's fire iend, who has been
operating for the last six months or
more, has been captured. lie is Rob.
ert w. Ditto. and soon after his arrest
made a confession to Mayor Ackey,
Marshal Espich and Chief Deputy Fire
Marshal Hollenbeck, of Columbus, who
is here. Ditto is about forty-eight
years of age, and Is married, his wife
being ten years his senior.
Ditto has been member of the
New Philadelphia fire department for
ten years. The only reason he gives
for his incendiary work Is that he
liked to see the people get excited and
run to the fires. The last attempt he
made at firing building was at the
grain and feed house Of John Kaderly
near the public square, on August 3
In nearly every instance Ditto chose
Saturday night to do this nefarious
work, and in several instances disas
trous confagrations were narrowl,
averted.
In default OF $1,000 bond Ditto wa!
taken to the county jail this afternoon
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-09-10
CANDIDATES
Were Plentiful and Active at
Fair--Politica Music Is
Promised.

The Stark county fair was the candi-
dates opportunity. He was very
much in evidence. The aspirants for
office from both parties were mingling
with the people, and in squads at diff
feront places in the grounds could be
seen almost at any time clusters of pol
iticians who were holding little eau
cuses utterly oblivious to attractions
Of the race track, freaks and balloon
ascensions.
They piled their trade with untiring
industry. shaking hands with the gentry
who till the soil, talked of crops and
herds, smiled upon the wives and dis
pensed nickels to the children to buy
popcorn balls.
The activity of the candidates indi'
Gates that there will be some music in
the campaign this fall, principally on
local issues.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1901-09-10
Mayor Johnson, Attorney Baker and Prof. Bemis
Before State Board of Equalization.
NO AUTHORITY TO RAISE THE TAXATION
Up Attorney General Sheets--Prof Bems
Shows Instances Where Raises Have Been Made--
Mayor johnson Lands State Treasurer--
Session o Be Continued at Later Date.

Bemis continued: There Is prece-
dent for this board Iaising he total
assessment. You can find it by turn
ing to your own reports of previous
meetings"
Rrof. Bemis began to explain how
he had ascertained the cash value of
the roads as going concerns by taking
the market value of their securities as
basis of computation. State Treasurer
Cameron wanted TO know il he had
taken the value during the bulge in
stock values last spring when North
ern Pacific was quoted at 1000 per
share.
mo" answered the professor, 81 took
the average market values in March
aud that bulge did not come until May"
He then left the printed pamphlet to
read from another statement showing
tie comparative valuations of the same
railroads in Ohio and Indiana. Roads
running through Ohio and Indiana
were assessed for from 40 to 80 per cent.
more in the HoOsier than in the Buck
eye state. he showed, although it was
an incoutrOvertable fact that these
roads were immensely more valuable
in Ohio.
How about the Wabash" called out
Mayor Johnson with a malicious smile
in the direction of Mr. Ramsey of that
road The professor at once figured
Il cut and stated that in Ohio the Wa
bash road was valued at $4,000 pe.
mile and in Indiana at $50 900 per mile
Seems 20 me that it is in order for
the gentleman on the other side to eX-
PLAIN" remarked the mayor.
Prof. Bemis, at the afternoon ses-
sicn, showed the board up in a ridicul-
Gus light when he called attention to
the fact that though it now claimed not
to be able to raise values assessed by
auditors, it had done so every year for
some years. He said:
In 1895 you increased the total 3d.
500"
There wasn't any protest against
that, said Sheets feebly. 1T was only
SO OOO."
PIOf. Bemis paled with anger and his
eyes shOne like black diamonds.
of course, Mr.. Sheets" said he in
cutting tones, you are familiar with
the story of the poor woman who was
III court On tue charge ludJ Sne was
the mother of an illegitimate baby and
she pleaded in excuse that it was such
little one.
In 1896" he continued, after a NOM
ehts pause. you raised the total $751;
5G5, in 1897 you made an addition Of
S3422 in 1898 you made an addition of
SO 700 in 1899 you added SO 900 and in
1900 you added $4,000. OF course these
amounts are not large, but they serve
to show that in the past you have not
been frightened about going above the
grand total of the appraisements as
made by the county auditors. And so
far as protest is concerned there Is q
pl otest before you now that every rail-
road in Ohio is undervalued and it is
f1r your board to correct the errors of
tho boards of county auditors. We
might speak OF the errors in stronger
terms"
The session will be concluded at a
later date, when Mayor Johnson Will
answer arguments presented by attor-
neys for railway corporations.