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Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18
e RELIGIOUS WORLD. -
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR.
Topic For the Week Beginning Oct.
2O-Commcnt by Hcv. :. ii. Doyle.

| 2O-COmment by hcN. - H. bosA".
TopIc--A bad bargain.-Gen. aSy, 1884,
The contrast between the children of
the same parents is nowhere more apt
| ly illustrated than in the twin sons of
Isaac and Rcbckah. They were diff
scrent in physical appearance, in natu-
raj disposition, in earthly pursuits, in
character. in the love they inspired in
their parents and in their appreciation
of the blessings belonging to the first
born. 1t was the last difference which
resulted in the treachery of Jacob ana
the undoing of Esau. Approaching the
| birthright and its accompanying bless
| ings, Jacob, though the younger son.
determined to have it. Not appreciat-
ing these things Esau became an
easy prey to Jacobs unprincipled
shrewdness. In an evil hour he sold
his birthright for a mess of pottage. \
bad bargain indeed The birthright
carried with it inestimaDle blessings.
| These Esau surrendered for meal of
pottage which he could have had in 4
little while for nothing. Yet how typ
ical of thousands of the children of
God who are selling their birthrishts
for the gilt and tinsel of the world.
Two factors controlled Esau in the
bad bargain he made. /. He did not
appreciate the birthright and its bless
ings. He could not have done so, else
he never would have parted with them
so easily. How many do not appreci-
ate the privilege of being the children
of God and for this reason forfeit this
relation to God? .. Esau was dominat-
cd l,y his appetitc. He lacked high
purpose and stability of character.
Quench his thirst, satisfy his hunger,
and he asked nothing more. Thus FAR
he was little more than an animal, and
animalism is the leading chara cteristic
of many modern Esaus. They are con-
trolled by their appetites and passions
and are bartering for them their best
interests for time and eternity.
The result of Esau's bad bargain was
disastrous. Even Esau learned to ap-
preciate this fact. He repented of his
act, but, alas, when ii was too late!
pau IsillS iIt usually iNpNHt'' 80
but in most cases when 1t is too late to
prevent the harm that has been done.
The fate of Esau should be a warning
TO every Christian Endeavorer. As ia
cob lay in wait for him to deceive him
and rob him of what was more pre-
cious than life itself so the adversary
of the human soul would deceive us
and for worthless mess of pottage
deprive us of the blessings that come
to us as the children of God. Let us
not be deceived; let us not bargain
away for a trtle our priceless heritage;
let us appreciate our relation to God as
His children. control ourselves by the
grace and power of God and more and
more experience the joys and blessings
of our heavenly birthright.
THE PRAYER MEETING.
Have voluntary discussion of the
topic. - -
BIBLE READINGS.
Feel. xii. Is, II; Math. vi, 10 20; xvi.
"a IS; XVI, 14-16, with xvii, 10; Acts
V, Iii: Luke xvii, -, 80; Heb. xii, IL
Il; John Iii, 15-1T; Rev. xxi, u.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18

Until one sees the essential depend
ence OF the race upon its divine head
the full meaning of the incarnation
cannot be grasped. Christ is the key
stone in the arch of humanity. With
out Him 1t is incomplete and cannot
for any length of time bear the burden
of its own weight, to say nothing of
the service TO which in the course of
history the Master Builder may turn
it, But In Christ the race becomes
conscious of its power; its inherent
strength passes from member to mem
Der, and the more 1t is pressed by the
weight of life the closer it is Joined in
common duty, the compacter it be-
comes in lofty fellowship and the
grander the development of its utili-
ties for the purposes of God.-George
A. Gordon.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18
Half Hearted.

Do we find ourselves half hearted in
our work, lacking in the true spirit of
service? Do our thoughts turn often
TO complaining that we must work and
TO thinking how we can escape with
the least labor? Shall we seek relief
in this philosophy or that? Shall we
look TO a change of outward conditions
as the remedy? Rather let us go
straight to the Lord Jesus Christ, who
love of service. and who is today and
ever will be the only source of that love
TO men. Let us go to Him and receive
Of His spirit REV. William l.. Worces-
ter In Helper.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18
Correct Their Evils EARLY.

Moral evil is like physical evil. There
are certain diseases which. being treat
ed in childhood are cured by the sim
plest remedies-aye, even by finger.
Being left TO later years, these same
diseases either cause much avoidabie
pain or defy the skill of physicians and
the most improved instruments. A
fault in a child is like a twig-easily
broken. If the task of breaking is left
until the child be grown. when what
was a twig has become a gnarled
trunk the effort will be expended in
yain.-Rabbi J. Leonard Levy.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18
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Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18
Ancient Sacrifices.

Many Roman and Greek epicures
were very fond of dogfesh. Before
Christianity was established among
the Danes on every ninth year ninety
nine dogs were sacrificed. In Sweden
each ninth day ninety-nlne dogs were
destroyed. But later on dogs were not
thought good enough. and every ninth
year ninety-nine human beings were
inundated. the sons of the reigning
tyrant among the rest. in order that the
life of the monarch might be prolonged.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18
UNDER THE LABURNUM.

Beneath the slim laburnum tree,
Where lights and shadows meet and n.y.
Sunk deep in drowsy thought sits She
still while the lettering hours go by
'.ulled by the dusky wandering bee,
Sung by the hi iaen thrush on high.
Uinds through the trailing branches 20
And loose the fragile blossoms holdi
They part, and where she sits below
Down in broken rain are lolled;
She petals, light as flakes of snow,
Lie on her cuyls, pale gold ON gold.
The dropping notes about her rouse
Thoughts OF a tale of old renown,
And she is Danae in browse,
Fallen now her high towers bFazen GOWN
And through the bright laburnum boughs
Joye in golden shower comes down.
Walter liogg in Chambers journal.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18

We shall do well to turn often to the
things which we know. We have had
experiences of God, of Ii, pardon. His
love. His helpfulness. Let us hold fast
to these facts of experience. and not
allow ourselves to be troubled over
much by that which we are not able
to explain-Baptist Standard.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18
Creeping In the Stairs.

In the softly falling twilight
OF weary, weary day,
With a quiet step entered
Where the children were at play.
Was breeding DER some trouble
Which had me unawares,
When a little voice came ringing,
Ne is creepin up the stairs
d Saep by step she bravely clambered
on her little hands and knees,
keeping up a constant chattering
Like a magpie in the trees 4
Till at last she reached the topmost
When DER all her worlds affairs
She, delighted, stood victor
After creeping up the stairs.
Painting heart. behold an image
of mans brief and struggling Ifn..
Whose best prizes must be captured
With = noble, earnest strife.
Far above there is the glory
Which no sinfalness implirs,
With its rest and JOY forever.
After creeping Up life's stairs.
--.----. Christian Herald
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18
Words Are Forces.

The words we so often carelessly use
reflect force in the mind that uses
them. They are the messengers of the
secret life of men to other men. Born
of mental energy in one, they are
mighty for good or evil in others.
Guard well the door of your lips; weigh
with care the words that are 10 poison
or bless forever.-Philadelph Meth
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18
RAILROADS.
CENTRAL VERMONT RAILWAY CT

Corrected TO Oct. Is, 1901.
GOING SOUTH.

Corrected to Oct. Is, 1901.
GOING SOUTH.
Trains leave BrattebOro as follows ,,,.s
:. % a. M, Daily for Springfield ana %" EVA SsE
7 SO a. m for Millers Fails, Pa.neIp aI" nh
London. Connecting at MI leIs ~ u, s
Boston 4 Maine r. r., at Palmer ".'XX ' j.
\ Albany X r at New London VII" -
Ii. & II. r. r. ,.-.,-.-t
elO a. M, for Springfield and New lo'A, S4s
1915 a. M, for Miliers Falls, Palmer A. s1- R.
London. connecting at Millers f"'s '''
ION. -
elsp. M, for Springfield and New J oTh' ri,,
1875 p M, for Springfield and Ne" lv'A' '1r
only. ton. an p5-
AS d. M, for Millers Falls and stations W Sss
ision Boston 4 Maine X. r., Paluet I A,'
London and New York via Nor"leN LUZ
GOING NORTH.
Trains arrive at Brattleboro As Io.g."i tho nh
IL 90 a. M, from New York via NoFN '' '''
New London also from sprlnght r,Ils All
leo u. m, from Boston via M.Ari'
from New London. 49, y,-t sd
2.29, 5.45 and 10 09 y. m, from Sew
Springfield ls0g runs uaiiy.
10 90 d. m, from New London. lin sr11
"a a. m. sunday only. NewsrApe' "''N
New York. ..
RESubiect TO change without n''.'' o,sd.
Trains run week days only eA't5' ~
r. LOGAN, v.P and Il. NJ, =, .'l ,t,r:.
5. W. CUMMINGS. .. j. A. -
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18
The Poetry of Age.

fine may set his fingers there.
Fix the smiles that curve about e..
Her winsome mouth and touch her hair.
Put the curves Of youth to rout; -
But the something God put there.
That which drew me TO her first
Not the inps of pain and care
Can IL tbs lock that God put there.
:, Christian Work.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18

no iol Dyspepsia Cure j. not mere >timu-
liant TO tired uaiure. Ii affords the stomach
complete and absolute rest by digesting the
food YOU eat. You dent have to diet but IAN
enjoy all the good food you want. kodol
Dyspepsia Cure instantly relieves that dis
tressing feeling after eating. giving you new
life and vigor. Greenes drug store.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18
In the Range of the Sun.

Fog in ones spiritual life need be no
more lasting than that in nature. Keep
in range of the great sun of love, and
It will burn it up and bring clear sky
again.-American Friend.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18

Do you suffer from piles: Ii 50 do not turn
to surgery for relief DeWitt'> Witch Hazel
Salve will act more quickly, surely aud saiely.
saving YOU the expense and danger Of an
oueraiiOn. Greene's drug store.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18

Eserybo1y's liable to itchiug piles.
Rich aud poor, old rnd yourg- terrible
the torture they suffer. 0aly one sure
eUre. Doan'S Ointment. Absolutely
safe; can't fail
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18

Queen Alexandra and the Duchess of Fife
are extremely fond of fishing, and 10th are
expert with the rod
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-10-18

Russia will spend s5O,OOO.O0O on
her navy in 1905.
The age-herald., 1901-08-31
NEGRO MURDERS
 ELISHA BARRETT
And While Attempting to ES- cape the Officers. He Was
 Shot to Death

Meridian. Miss. August S0.-(special.)- The news reached here late this after noon of a shocking tragedy which oe- cured in the Sandtown community, about eight miles east of this place. late yes> terday afternoon, when Elisha Barrett. a respectable citizen of that community was stabbed and almost instantly killed by burly negro named Dick Hill
 The killing was caused by the negro stealing Barrett's melons. Barrett is said to have accused the negro in a gentle manner, whereupon the negro drew a large barlow knife and stabbed Barrett twice near the heart with the above re- suits.
 The sheriff and a large posse of men who went out after Hill caught him just over the county line on Wednesday and shot him to death, as he was trying to steal away.
The age-herald., 1901-08-31
JACKSONVILLE.

Jacksonville August 3o.-(Special)-Miss Jessie Dean of Birmingham is visiting Miss Lily Montgomery.
 Mrs. w. B. Arbery left yesterday for visit to relatives in Montgomery
 President c. W. Daugette and Col. l.. D. Miller author of Miller's History of Alabama are attending teachers inst'- ute at Alexis, Cherokee County.
 Miss Kate Melton, who has been spend ing the summer with her parents here, re- turned to Tuscaloosa today, soon to re- sume her duties as teacher in the Tusca- loc-s Female College.
 Solicitor Joseph J. Arnold is in Anniston on legal business.
 Rev MT. Mcqueen of Montgomery Las been conducting a series of meetings at the Episcopal church here this week. The services are largely attended.
The age-herald., 1901-08-31
PRATT CITY
Funeral of Hon. John Harkins Will Take Place Today.

Pratt City, August S0.-(Special.) 1.-The funeral of Hon. John Harkins will occur tomorrow, Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock from St. Catherine's church on North Highlands. The Ancient Order of Hiber- nians, of which body MT. Harkins was prominent member, together with the mayor, aldermen and city officers, will attend in a body.
 The infant son of Rev. and Mrs. J. R. Tanner died at Blount Springs yesterday. In answer to a telegram announcing the sad fact, Dr. R F. Lovelady went to Blount and returned today with the be- reaved parents The baby was ten months old.
 Permits were issued today for the build ing of four dwelling houses on the south side belonging to MT. Davis of this city.
 Dr. George Brown and Sam Foley have returned from Louisville where they at- tended the Knights Templar conclave.
 Prof P. M. McNeill has returned from a trip to Buffalo.
 The father and two sisters of Rev J. R.  Turner arrived today from Tupelo, Miss, and are occupying the Methodist parson- age during the absence of MT. and Mrs. Turner.
 Mrs E. w Taylor is critically i'll at her home in North Birmingham. MT. and Mrs Taylor were formerly residents of Pratt City and have many friends here.
 A large concourse of friends and rela- lives followed the remains of J. W. Tay- Tor to the Pratt City cemetery today where the funeral occurred. MT. Taylor died yesterday at the home of his daugh- ter, Mrs. A. H. Daniel of this city.
 Mir and Mrs. Charles Donaldson, who were married yesterday at Livingston, are the guests of relatives here.
 A E. Webb has returned from Chicago after an absence of ten days.
The age-herald., 1901-08-31
GADSDEN.
Street Car Company Purchases Ma
 chine Shops.

Gadsden, August 30.-(Specia1 1.-The G9dsden. Attalla and Alabama City Car Line Company. which is composed of W. H and John T. Weller. and Charles Ward, nave purchased the business of Christo- pher Bros. blacksmith and machine shops The new company will manufac- ture car wheels. supplies for coal mines, cotton mills and furnace and mining cars. new car shed will be erected by the company. The new company will put ex- perienced men at the head of each de- partment. This will employ large num- Der of men who were thrown out of work by the removal of the, pipe works to Bes. semer.
 The Commercial Club has appointed committee to confer with the officials of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad in regard to the extension of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad branch from One onta to Gadsden, distance of seventeen miles. This branch would pass through tho mineral district of Etowah and Blount Counties. and would be the means of opening up a large number of ore and coal mines. It is said the branch road would cost about $sO,0Oo.
 Charles s. Ward is in Cleveland, Ohio, where he went to purchase new cars for the Gadsden, Alabama City and Attal1a Electric Car Line.
 Fred Sick, the 13-year-old son of Mrs Mary Sick disappeared from his home Sunday morning and has not been heard of since. His mother is very much dis tressed over his disappearance, and any information regarding his whereabouts will be gladly received by his mother.
 The Underwood Coal Company mines located above Attalla. are shipping 300 tors of coal daily. It is the intention Of the company to turn out 900o tons of coal as soon as they can secure additional mine workers.
The age-herald., 1901-08-31

percent from a year ago Questions as to the percentage Of the old crop left in farmers hands now, as compared with a year ago. contrary to some expectations, show that 1t Is smaller than a year aga, and the concensus of opinion appears to be that in the surplus producing states such supplies are considerably smaller than year ago. the old crop held being quite generally reported as smaller than usual. the high price paid for corn this year. Replies to the question of farm prices bring out the fact that present prices per bushe1 are fully 10 per cent higher than a year ago. The farm price for the entire year, as reported by the department of agriculture, was in the neighborhood of 36 per cent and 40 per cent increase in price would point to at least 51 cents per bushel being realized this year, which, applied to a total yield of 14oo, 100000 bushels would net total of s715, GOO, 900 this year against S51, ,0oO.00O year ago, a decrease of only S360oO,OoO, or less than per cent.
 Effect Upon Business.
 Special interest, of course. attached to the probable effect upon general busi- ness the coming season of the shortage in corn, and it is in a high degree en- couraging to learn that Bradstreets agents the country over in the majority of instances look for little that is hurt full to follow from the corn shortage this year. The fact seems to be that the aS- ricultural interests are in pretty good shape at present The wheat yield gen. orally has been good, in some districts very large, and the prices received have been very good Those sections sending the poorest corn crop. reports. in fact, send the best advices as to wheat yield and returns.
 The results of the inquiry, therefore, seem to indicate that. far from being the failure earlier indicated. a. fair crop or corn will be gathered. and that thanks to the good wheat and other crop yields and to the prosperous condition of the farming interests, what would in year of depression be regarded as very poor crop outlook, exercises little adverse ef- feet
The age-herald., 1901-08-31
RUSSELLVILLE.
Will PetreI Returns From kIondike
 With Considerable Gold.

Russellville. August 30-(Special.) )-Will Petrel is at home again after four years spent in the KlondikeA Asearching for gold. MT. Petrel has been partly successful and brought home with him gold, both nuggets and dust. He will visit relatives for nine weeks and then return to his claim, going by way of Seattle, Wash. His claim is within six miles of Nome City and he regards it as one of great value. MT. Petref has a number of small mug gets and one weighing 1-2 ounces This nugget is worth ST per ounce. He says that prices have gone down wonderfully in Nome during the past year. Bacon can now be bought for 12 1-2 cents per pound and flour for $50 per barrel. He has had serious trouble with Jumpers
 settling on his claim, but now has about acquired legal possession of the same
The age-herald., 1901-08-31
EAST LAKE.
Serious Accident Befalls Son of Alder
 man j. c. .Waldrop.

East Lake, August so.-(special )s-A se- rious accident befell the six-year-old son of Alderman J. c. Waldrop today. Ills father had taken home dynamite cap and In some way the little fellow got hold of it. Seeing the fuse he applied match intending to throw it down as he would A pop cracker It was too quick for him, however, and exploded in his hand with disastrous results. A portion of the thumb and foreinger of his left hand are gone. the second finger Is so badly hurt that amputation will probably be neces- sary. The first finger on his right hand is badly damaged. Portions of the cap also struck the boy in the face, cutting it up rather badly. He suffered consid- erably from the shock and loss of blood Dr. c. c. Jones anticipates no complica- tions of a serious nature.
 At the request of Prof. J. M. Dewberry, the committee of the board of education which has in hand the purchasing of tho furniture for the new school building, met tonight to give him an opportunity or presenting figures for their consideration The committee told MT. Dewberry that the contract was already closed, and that the matter could not be re-opened. The contract was awarded to the Century Seating Company of Chicago.
 William Jepson. with his wife and fa- ther, leave tomorrow for Providence, R. l.. where they expect to locate pern1a- nently.
 Col J. M Huey of East Lake for thirty years in succession has been elected delegate to the annual meeting of the Baptist Association, and has responded 10 the call of the roll twenty-nine times out of the thirty. This is regarded as the best record yet made.
The age-herald., 1901-08-31
AVONDALE

Avondale, August 0-(speciaI)-A the meeting of the Town Council tonight. the main business will be to consider bids from number of furniture manufac- turing companies for supplying about eighty new desks for the new school building. Avondale Is to have first-class school, and the educators say it will be furnished In first-class style
The age-herald., 1901-08-31
A TEXAS WONDER.
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder troubles, removes gravel, cures diabetes, seminal emissions, weak and lame backs. rheumatism and all Irregularities of the ddneys and bladder in both men and women, regulates bladder troubles in children One small bottle In two months treatment. and will cure any case above mentioned. Price sL0O. Dr. D. W. Hall. sole manufacturer. P. o. Box s2s. St. Louis, Mo. Send for testimonials Sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1901-08-31
------------------ WOODLAWN

Woodlawn. August o.-(special.)-rhe proposition to build club house here is to be carried out About twenty-five of the leading citizens have taken hold of the matter and are now negotiating for a site for the building. Woodlawn now has a population of 4000. and It's citizens feel that club house along the lines indi cated below is needed. It is to contain A fully equipped modern gymnasium. baths and first-class library
The age-herald., 1901-08-31
Joe Lark Gets a Trial.

Springfield, Mo-, August 3O.-Judge Me- vile has granted writ of habeas corpus on the application of Joe Lark's attorney, and the alleged murderer of Miss Gazslla Wild of Pierce City will be brought be- fore the Greene County Circuit Court next Monday to determine whether the Frisco porter Is legally held for that crime, for which admittedly innocent men have been 1Vnpha6
The age-herald., 1901-08-31
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 MRS. A. G. RUSSELL,