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Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
Schoolboy De1nftfous.

Q. who discovered the law of grav
ity from the fall Of an apple| A
Paris.
Q. What is a sarcasmr A. "A sore
on your body"
An antiquarian" Is "a place for
animals" 'harleQuinade- "a kind of
drink" "a dilemma" "a medicine. y
"citadel' "a sort of chief policeman,
neutral "a kind Of reptile" and
"eulogy" "a chap who feels bumps on
our head"
"Juggernaut, a mountain in Switzer-
land" glacier" Is "a member of win
dows," ''prig' IS "a little boat" and
the ostrich is distinct"
"Sapphira was high priest"
"Chamois are kind Of big feas."
The milky way" is "the thick
creamy stuff on the top Of the milk
"Tableaux vivants" means hotel
dinner"
"Elopement' Is "the opposite to alo-
pathy. '-Collection Made by London
School Principal.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
Regulating n Clock.

1t Is not, Of course, possible to seize
hold Of the hands of clock and push
them backward or forward tenth or
twentieth part Of 4 second, which is
about the limit of error that Is allowed
at the Greenwich observatory, SO an
other method is devised. Near the pen
dulum a magnet is fixed. II it is found
that the pendulum is going either too
fast or too slow, a current of electricity
is switched on, and the little magnet
begins to pull at the metal as it swings
TO and fro. 1t only retards or acceler-
ates the motion by an infinitesmal
fraction of q second each time, but II
keeps the operation up and in a few
thousand swings the tenth or the twen-
tieth part of the almost invisible error
is corrected. thus making the clocks
keep step" at the proper instant of
time.-London News.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
TOWnshend.


The Baptist Ladies' Aid Society held
an ice cream sale at their vestry, Friday
night.
Mr. and Mrs E L Hastings returned
last week from an extended trip in the
west. They have been gone over two
months and went as far as Dakota where
Mrs Hastings has brother. Some other
places they visited were Cleveland, Ely
ria, Evanston (the home OF Miss Francis
Willard and the Pan-American EXPOSE
ton.
Byron and Celia Thompson who have
been here for two weeks, returned last
week to their home in White Plain, N Y.
They moved their goods which had been
stored here since last sprng-Dr Ham
liz and family who have been spending
after spending short time at Cornwall,
where they expect to leave their son at
school, they will return to their work in
Tougalour, Miss.
There will be a recital at A cademy hall
Friday evening, Sept 20. by Miss Emma
A Moor, assisted by Miss Thomas vocalist
of Brattleboro. Miss Moor has been
teacher of elocution In Stephens college,
Columbia. Mo. The entertainment will
be worthy Of full house.
The Seminary has "a students this
week.
J II Ware and wife are visiting the
Pan American Exposition at Buffalo.
Mrs A b Call has the position OF mus
ic teacher 10 the seminary in place of
Miss Mabel Martin who is cut of town.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
Thirteen Rules In Coins.

81 have never been able to compre-
hend," said a veteran numsmatist,
why so many Americans should be-
lieve that a vast amount of Ill luck CEN
tiers around the number IS.
"The commonest of all our silver
coins IS the % cent piece. In the words
quarter dollar are Is letters. Thirteen
letters compose f Pluribus Unum. In
the tail Of the eagle are 13 feathers and
In the shield are Is lines. There are 10
stars and 10 arrowheads, while If you
will examine the bird through n micro
scope you will find Is feathers in his
wing"
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
Puiled Lineoln's Hair,

While Mr.. Lincoln vas living In
Springfield judge OF the city, who
was one Of the leading and most in
fiuential citizens OF the place, had oc-
casion to call upon him. Mr.. Lincoln
was not overparticular In bis matter Of
dress and was also careless in his man.
ners. The judge was ushered into the
parlor, where he found Mr.. Lincoln
sprawled out across a couple OF chairs,
reclining at his ease. The Judge was
asked to be seated and. without chang
ing his position in the least, Mr.. Lin
coin entered into conversation with
his visitor.
While the two men were talking Mrs.
Lincoln entered the ROOM She was
Of course greatly embarrassed at Mr..
Lincoln's offhand manner of entertain
Ing his caller, and. stepping up behind
her husband, she grasped him by the
hair and twitched his head about, at
the same time looking at him reprov.
ingly.
Mr.. Lincoln apparently did not notice
the rebuke. He simply looked up at his
wife, then across to the judge and,
without rising, said:
Little Mary, allow me to introduce
you to my friend, Judge So-and-so"
1t will be remembered that Mrs. Lin
coins maiden name was Mary Todd
and that she was very short in stature
-Leslie's Monthly.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
THE REFoRMER. sRArrLEBoRo w. TUESDAY,
A Fish That Gives Paint.

The well known brown pigment
ca;;ea cep:a Is obtained from ten
armed octopus found principally in the
Mediterranean and more especially at
the head Of the Adriatic sea, where 1t
is caught by the natives for food.
The sepia Is contained In a bag and
is really the black fluid Of which we
have all read as being discharged by
the creature to cover its escape. Some
naturalists say that the fluid Is brown
ish, which becomes more credible when
we know that this is the source OF
sep!a.
The pigment is really powder which
dissolves in water; its strength may be
estimated by the fact that 1t will color
1000 times Its own bulk. When the
octopus has been killed, the sack or
bag Is removed and dried to prevent
putrefaction. The sepia is treated with
ammonia or caustic soda. washed and
dried. 1t is one of the most durable OF
paints, except when fully exposed to
the fierce rays of the sun, and an even
surface can be obtained with 1t more
easily than with most paints. Sepia
has been obtained from fossil cutie
fish thousands Of years old and found
10 be quite good for paint
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
VARIOUS VERMONT MATTERS


1t is stated that soon after it was
known that an attack had been made on
the president at Buffalo ar all-night
iubilation was held by the Barre anar-
chists and that the leader dramatically
drawing a dirk boastfully regretted
that he was not the assassin. Ii is un.
derstood that local officials will use all
their authority to rid the city and the
state OF the gang. Some are in favor of
stringent state laws regulating the con.
troll Of anarchists, and II is probable that
the next session Of the Legislature will
deal directly with the problem.
1t is known that Emma Goldman was
in Barre about year ago and delivered
several characters tic addresses prior to
the attack Oh the chief of police, which
the authorities are sati fled led to the
outbreak. The grand jury of Washing.
ton county, now 10 session, is consider
ing evidence against her for aiding and
abetting the assault, and it is probable
that an Indictment will be found aud
that she will he brought to Vermont for
trial, unless she is wanted for compile
ity in the assassination Of President Nc
kinley.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
South WardnborO.

Some of the farmers are digging pc.
tatoes and report not an average yield
aud rotting some.
Wedding bells rang out again last Sat
urdav when Miss Amanda Putnam of
this place aud Irving Bills of Stratton
we're quietly married at the parsonage
by Rev Mr. Palmer. The parents of the
bride gave them a reception at their
home to few of their friends. The
house was tas.etully decorated with
wild clematis, cut flowers and ported
plants.
Some of the farmers in town are cut
ting their corn and filling their silos.
Julius Gould is in Brattleboro.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
Queer Things to Eat.

Just before the Franco-German war
a travelling quack in France employed
as his clown, after the fashion of the
day, man named Tore, who testified
to the excellence of his masters cure
for indigestion by swallowing corks
and pebbles. After leaving the quack
he enlisted and in the presence of DR..
Lorentz tore open live cat, sucked
its blood and devoured it. He also
ate In the same way living snakes,
grinding their heads between his teeth.
During the war he conveyed secret in
formation for the French army 10y
swallowing small box with a writ
ten paper inside it, but he was at last
detected by the Prussians and punish
ed as a spy.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

II wish ! wasn't supersutious," said
. well known young man. 'I'd have 1t
taken or"
"Have what taken orr
"Why. this great big, mole ON my
nose"
What are you afraid Of about IT.
bleeding to deathr"
mo, no; It's just bad luck to have
mole taken OF. lt's worse than having
q black cat across your path. or even
to have a booting owl light on the
roof"
II don't know why II is bad luck, but
my black nanny used to say, Chile,
don't yo' nebber let 'em try to take dat
mole ofY'n your nose"
"'What'll happen. Aunt Sarah. II 1
dor used to ask her.
81 dunno, chile. Some folks say as
the place won't nebber get well, and
some say as two mo1l come back.
Don't nebber poster what the Lord has
gin yo', or he mought make It wo'se.'
The old negro woman's doctrine
was too deeply embedded In my early
education for me to outgrow It, even
after 20 years."-Memphis Scimitar.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
A WORTHY SUCCESSOR.
"somsthing New Under
the Sun.o

All Doctors have tried to cure GA
TARRH by the use OF powders, acid
gases, inhalers and drugs 10 paste form
Their powders dry up the mucous
membranes causing them to crack open
and bleed The powerful acids used
in the inhalers haye entirely eaten
away the same membranes that their
makers have uimed to cure, while
psstes and ointments cannot reach the
disease. An old and experienced prac-
titioner who has for many years.
made close study and speciality OF
the treatment OF CATARR[I, has at
last perfected Treatment which when
faithfully used, not only relieves mt
once, but permanently cures Ca
TARRH, by removing the cause, stop.
ping the discharges, and curing all
inflammation. 1t is the only remedy
known to science that actually reaches
the afflicted parts. This wonderful
remedy is known as "SNUFFLES the
GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE, "
and is sold at the extremely low price
of One Dollar, each package contain
ing internal and external medicine
sufficient for q full months treatment
and everything necessary to its perfect
use.
"SNUFFLES" is the only perfect
CATARRH CURE ever made and is
now recognized as the only safe and
positive cure for that annoying and
disgusting disease. 1T cures all infiam;;
nation quickly and permanently and
is also wonderfully quick to relieve
HAY FEVER or COLD 10 the HEAD.
CATARRH when neglected. often
leads to CONSUMPTION-"SNUF-
FILES" will save yon il you use it at
once. 1t is no ordinary remedy, but
complete treatment which is positively
guaranteed to cure CATARRH in any
form or stage il used according to the
directions which accompany each pack |
age. Don't delay but send for it at
once, and write full particulars as to
your condition, and you will receive
special sdvicefrom the discoverer of this
wonderful remedy regarding your case
without cost to you beyond the regu.
lar price of "SNUFFLES" the
GUARANTEED CATARRH CURE
Sent prepaid to any address in the
United States or Canada on receipt OF
Ore Dollar. Address Dept f 206 ED
WIN B. GILES & COMPANY, 2a30
and 1882 Market Street, Philadelphia. :
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

l
When General Grant was in China
says O contributor to Short Stories, he
journeyed by water from Tien-tsin &c
Picking. One morning there wis nc
wind, and the coolies, walking along
the river bank, pulled the houseboat.
They made little progress, and finally
the general called his Chinese servant
and said
boy, why for these coolies no can
walkee more fast"
"Must talkee lowder," the boy re-
piled.
The general, thinking the boys mean
ing was that he should speak in tone
the coolies could overhear, raised his
voice and repeated:
why for these coolies no can walkee
more fast?'
To which the boy imperturbably an
swered as before, "Must talkee low
der"
Several times this dialogue was re-
peated, and General Grant did talkee
louder. until he fairly shouted.
At last the boy slightly varied his
response: mo 'casion speak SO high"
he said. more better talkee lowder."
Our hero was just beginning to feel
like Alice in Wonderland when q ray
of light seemed to fash across the
mind Of the boy, and he rushed to the
end Of the boat, seized the captains
arm and, dragging him to General
Grant, exclaimed:
''rhis man belong tpidgfn English
for ISL lowder; just now can talkee
be-"
General Grant saw the Joke On Chi |
nese bouts the captain is called "low-
3erw
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
Refining Petroleum.

The refining of petroleum is process
of distillation In which It is separated
into several marketable products.
There are two methods of distillation,
known technically as Fin vacuo' and
cracking" In the first the petroleum
is distilled in partial vacuum and In
the second with superheated steam.
This process receives its name from the
cracking sound of the steam as II
enters the undistilled petroleum.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

In Chittenden county court the somewhat
celebrated case Of John III Parker vs. Mckan-
non Bros OF Burlington, has again come up
on motion for 4 continuance made by the
defendant.
The plaintiff invented and had patented a
musical instrument known as the bandoa.
lie entered into contract with the defendant
to buy all the instruments manufactured and
TO advertise and display the same in their
show windows. He claims the defendants
failed to perform their part of the contract
hence the suit, The defendants motion for
continuance is on the grounds that the in>tru-
meut is an infringement OF a patent known a.
the guitar banjo. and that the state court has
not jurisdiction in determining the matter.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
LOCAL.
Dumu,ersson Center.

The Friday evening club meet Frid,y
evening OF this week at the church
yestry.
Rev Mr. Jackson went this week to
Montreal. Canada, to attend reception
given to the Duke and Duchess of York,
sou of King Edward and grandson OF
the late Queen Victoria. Rev Mr. jack
son will return this week in tine to
attend to the regular church services.
Fay Miller has gone to Meriden to
attend school at the Kimball Academy.
jules Reed has gone to Bellows Falls
to work for the Farm Tool Company
Dwight Miller is attending Mt Hermon
Seminary.-Miss Florence Miller has re-
turned to Northfeld Seminary.-N
Lvude to the Vermont University.-Ed-
win Stowe has gone to Brattleboro to
work for Durham Bros.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
THE SALESW0MAN
Why It Is Sometimes Hard for
Her To Be Pleasant.
From The Minneapolis Journal.

FROM inc MiHUedpOHS journal
The position Of a saleswoman in a
large dry goods store is u particularly
trying one. Working long hours, being
compelled to stand most of the time,
and being expected to look pleasant re-
gardless of suffering which she may be
enduring, is it any wonder that weak
nervous women find it impossible to
follow this occupation ? Every one
will be interested in the experience of
Miss Nellie NJ. Tomlinson, of 3llS Min
nehaha avenue, Minneapolis. Mimi, n
clerk in one Of the large dry goods
stores Of that city. She says:
"When ! was child l had scarlet
fever and it left me with q complica-
ton Of diseases. was nervous, had
headache all the time and was very
irritable. The least excitement made
my heart fiutter and q fainting
spell would follow. My blood seemed
10 have turned to water and I had no
color whatever in my face. was o
mere skeleton and had to lie down seve.
raj times during the day. l had one
of the best physicians in the city, but
he did not help me.
my parents read about DR.. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People in one Of
our city papers and decided to have me
give them . trial. I began to get bet
ter when had taken the first box and
by the time had used two and half
boxes I was cured. was never 20
well as I am today and 1t is ali due
TO Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People"
Signed, NELLIE n. TOMIdN6ON.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 26th day Of December, 1900.
II. NJ. THOMPSON,
lSeall Notary Pubic.
At all druggists or direct from Dr..
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
N. Y, 50 cents per box; 8 boxes, $3.50.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

There will he union service, memorial
of President Mckinley, at the Univel sails,
church. Williamsville, on Thursday, Sept lo
at p IN. 1t will he a gathering of all the
townspeope. the schools will be closed, the
pupils attending in a body. The arrangement,
for the service are in charge OF the Univer.
salist pastor, Rev Elizabeth Holt Goldthwaite
Addresses will be made by Rev Mr. Danforth
of Newfane, Rev Mr. Bckford of South New
fame and Rev Miss Goldthwaite. 1t is earn.
estly desired that the young people especia lily
of our town shall be in attendance.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
Danger In Damp Paper.

Most of the paper now used Is made
from wood and other vegetable fibers
which are chemically not very differ
ent from the material of which a hay
rick is composed. Consequently If pa
per is stacked damp heating is likely
to take place Just as 1t does with
prematurely stacked hay, and at any
time flames may burst out as the re-
suit of spontaneous combustion.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

Miss Irene Gleason is visiting in Bos
ton.-Dr A w Payne has returned from
the camp meeting at Barre.-Miss Edith
White who has been visiting in North.
field and Barre has returned home.-
Mrs Grace Noble and children have re-
turned TO Westfeld, Mass, after a visit
with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Daniel
Sherwin = s 7 r Cheney Of Poughkeepsie
who has been spending the summer at
home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs
Wales Cheney, has gone to New London
to visit bis brothers. Cecil and Abbott
Cheney.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

Lord Fitzfoodle, casting himself on
his knees before Araminta, gave ut
terance to the following: "Oh, that
could snatch pine from some prime
val forest. l would sharpen the end
with my penknife. dip it in the molten
crater of Nesuvius and write upon the
azure wall of heaven in letters of liv-
ing fire, 'Araminta, l love thee""
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
-Formaldehyde.
Hardly.

Kindly Visitor-Mrs. A.. what do
you suppose makes you suffer so?
Mrs. Al don't know, l am sure,
and l believe nothing but a post NOR
TEN will ever show.
Kindly Visitor-You poor thing, You
are so weak that you can never stand
that.-Tit-Bits
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

Flossie Banastar-Fred, what is that
the papers say the butcher uses?
want to keep dear Fido's meat from
spelling.
Brother red-Formaldehyde
Flossie-That isn't what the druggist
told me.
Brother Fred-What did he say?
Flossie-Prussic acid.-Indianapolis
News.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

Geo W Lane, Pewamo. Mich. writes
Your kodOl Dyspepsia Cure is the best
remedy for indigestion and stomach trouble
that ever used. For years | suffered from
dyspepsia. at times compelling me 10 stay in
bed and causing me an untold agony. am
cured by kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
In recommending it TO friends who suffer
from indigestion ! always offer TO pay for il if
it fails. Thus far have never paid. Greene's
drug store.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

Never Worry. Take them and 20 about
your business-they do their work whilst YOU
are doing yours. DR. Agnew's Liver Pills are
system renovators, blood purifiers and build
crs; every gland and tissue in the whole anat-
omy is benefited and stimulated 10 the Use OF
them. 40 doses in a vial. 10 cents. 100 doses
y cents.-1l. Sold by Geo. f. Greene and
+. II. Holden Il Co.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
From Mrs. NorrIs' Letter.

~ can now eat anything and enjoy it.
My stomach aud liver work all right, and
whenever hear my neiRhbors complain
ing of being sick tell them to take the
new medicine. Calcura Solvent, discov-
cred by Dr. David Kennedy, Kennedy
Row, Kingston, N y" For sale by ell
druggists $l,00.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

1t seems TO be the intention of Russia to
crush out the last yestiges OF freedom in Fin
land. Four members of the Finnish Senate.
who had the temerity to vote against the
publication of the new military law. have been
summarily removed for opposing the
Elnperor's commando
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

Many physicians are now prescribing Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure regularly having found that
i i the best prescription they can write
because it j. the only preparation which con-
iains the elements necessary TO digest not
only some kinds of food but all kind and il
therefore cures indigestion and dyspepsia no
matter what it cause Greeres drug Store
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17
MATTERS AND THINGS
FROM VARIOUS VIEW POINTS


correspondence SpTIHsueTu KepuDIltan,)
Some who had an idea that brains rather
than political scheming, should control in the
selection of the nominees, suggests the names
of Mccullough and Huse. the latter the able
state librarian, and one of Nermont's best
historians. Mr. Huse is a scholarly represen.
tatye of the strongest minds in the State,
while be is familiar with the requirements and
necessities Of Vermont, and could be trusted
with responsibilities OF Office without sus-
picion of sordid purposes.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

An Irishman in speaking of an &C.
Quafntance said he was condemned to
be hanged. but saved his life by dying
the day before he was executed.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

Casts No blame on His Ancestors.
Mrs. Goodsale-To what do YOU Mt.
tribute your appetite for strong drink !?
Is 1t hereditary?
Wragson Tatters-No, lady; it's
thirst.-Philadelphia Press.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

"Now good digestion waits on appetite,
and health on BOTH"
If it doesn't, try Burdock Blood Bit
tCre.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-09-17

A hopeless man is deserted by him
self. and he who deserts himself Ia
soon deserted by his friends.