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Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09
REFoRMER. HRArrLEBoRo. VT. TUESDAY, JULY 9, 1901

the sofa, with an old overcoat thrown
though not so soft as a mattress,
slept well and awokc early on the fol
lowing morning with renewed strength
to battle with the problem of how to
release myself from my accidental pris-
on. Although nearly ravenous from
hunger, l managed to keep myself
down TO a jar containing a thimbleful
of cheese, three dried pruneS from a
dainty box and some copious drafts of
water from the faucet. This was my
breakfast. Just when l was ready TO
commence upon some of the various
schemes l had formulated it suddenly
occurred to me that it was Sunday. 1t
seemed too bad to be compelled to
spend another whole day and night In
inactivity, but there was no help for 1t.
I knew full well that the big office
building was without its swarm of hui
man bees upon this one day in the
week. And so the dreary hours, varied
only by study and my scant repasts,
dragged along. Again slept the night
through. 1t was now Monday. l had
been a prisoner nearly 40 hours.
l wrote n number Of notes explaining
briefly my position and cast them out
from the window, trusting that some
one among them might come to the
hand of n believing stranger. l yelled
and shrieked and screamed until my
throat gave out. l hurled everything
available down and up the airshaft.
hoping that they might attract atten-
ton. But only once did l seem to sue
coed in making an impression upon the
busting thousands all about me. BY
knottin1 all the pieces Of
string l could find together, ! obtained
n line twenty odd feet in length. To one
end of this attached my wooden ruler
and carefully lowered it out of the win
dow down to the full length Of the line.
Then l commenced swaying it gently
backward and forward, so that it might
beat rat tat upon one of the lower
windows. Scarcely had / well begun
before there was a noise as of sash
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09

| going up below me, the cord was
| snatched out Of my grasp and voice
| bellowed:
Quit that nonsense, you Internal
young rascal, or I'll go up there and
give YOU warming"
And even while | was intcrrupting
him with frantic yells the sash closed
down again, and was left without my
signaling line and apparently unheedcd.
Very evidently the irascblc old gem
tleman was convinced that he had met
ed out summary justice TO noisy and
miscellaneous office boy
And so another long day drew to its
close. | ate the last of my food sam
pies that night for supper. On the
morrow | would have to try the sus-
tanning powers of the dubious office
supplies. And after that. II no help
came, what then? My situation had
become tragic. When look back upon
it now, l can hardly imagine how |
managed to keep on hoping for speedy
release. 1t was peculiarly calling
situation to be in. Separated by only
a few feet of wall space from dozens
and hundreds of my fellow mortals.
was Il prisoner doomed perhaps 10
slowly starve TO death before help
would come. l figured it all out
hundred times. There was the mem
orandum on the outside door of my
Offices, and | had told the ianitor |
would not be back for a week. He
would not consider it any of his bust
ness if two or even three weeks went
by without seeing me. My rent was
paid to the end of the month, and my
credit was good with the agent. 1t
might be the middle of February or
even the beginning of March before
my door would be forced open. And
what would they find? Not my living |
body by that time, at any rate.
| did not sleep SO sOundly on the |
third night of my captivity. Perhaps |
1t was the guiding hand of Providence |
that made me so wakeful. Along about |
: o'clock ia the morning raised quick |
ly up on my elbow. l was sure heard |
voices in my outer Office. | could not |
he mistaken. Next moment my prison
door opened with scarcely so much as
n click and swung noselessly back. \
shaded light streamed in.
Come on. Jack" growled voice.
- "Tain't no use. It's only young
lawyers crib. Nothn worth takin
here. Hurry up, so we can try the
neXt"-
l sprarg TO my feet and rushed at
them. Revolvers, knives or sand bags
lad no terrors for me in that moment.
thought only of my possible release.
The sneak thieves had 10 time given
hem for consideration. They must
AVE thought they had all unwittingly
'ome upon n luuatic. Dropping their
antern and tools, they took to their
leels and fled and may be running yet
or all l know. l did not chase them
mt very few feet, only to the thresh-
Id of the connecting door. With trem-
ling fingers and a heart overlooking
With thankfulness checked hack the
Dck on the now open door and fell
ather than staggered out into the hall
Tay. 1 was free.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09

Cut in pieces four veal kidneys with
half n pound Of calf's liver, and see to
it that both are of the freshest. Make
it'll" butter hot in a frying-pan. and
toss them until cooked, but not over
done. Remove from the fire, add the
beaten yolk Of one egg, and a seasoning
of salt, pepper aud lemon-juicc. Have
ready some squares of hot huttcrrd
toast. spread with the mixture and serve
with stewrd potatoes and hot corn meal
mMtinS.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09

here l may have to fall back on the
paste and mucilage. Ugh. Let Inc
see," examining the little packages one
by one. Il think this will do. Ok tail
soup. Not so bad under the circum-
stances. And here's a newfangled
cracker in this envelope. Splendid
Combination
After opening the tiny can and heat
Ing its contents as thoroughly as posi-
Die upon the radiator / made a very
dainty, albeit frugal. repast. When the
meal was over. 1 drew my easist chair
up conveniently to the electric lights
and, taking down some legal hand
books from the dusty shelves, passed a
most beneficial. even if not strictly en-
tertaining, evening. For a bed 1 had
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09
CHILL CArSIp.

Take twelve large, rip" tomatoes.
three green peppers. two large onions,
two tablespoonfulS of salt, three of SUI
gar. one OF cinnamon, and three cups of
vinegar; peel the tomatoes and onions.
and chop very fine add the pepper, boil
slowly for two hours, then add the salt.
sugar. vinegar and spices, and boil one
hour longer. Bottle and seal. This cat
sup is excellent and wholesome and
much less trouble than strained catsrIp
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09
FRENCH EEES

Poll half dozen eggs twelve 10 IF.
teen minutes; put them in cold water
then remove the shells and cut them IN
halves. Boil two onions half tender,
chop them fine: stir with them good
Tablespoonful Of flour and two Of butter
u small tcaspoonful of salt and a pinch
of pepper; put a pint OF milk TO boil
when hot miN into il the onions, flour
butter, etc, IN a paste; stir constantly
till the Sauce hoilS. then lay in the eggs
without breaking them. Cool gently tive
minutes and serve.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09
RAkED pNRSNIpS.

Scrapc and halvc two medium sized
parSnipS and lay them in pan. with
four tahlespoonfulS of water and a salt
spoonful of salt. Put them in the oven
to bake tender. When quite done and
nicely Drowned, lay them in a vegetable
dish. putting on them four tablespoon
fulS of drawn butter. and a heavy spriu-
kle of black pepper Serve very hot.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09
GERMAN SPONGE CAKE

Stir the yolks of eight eggs and one
pound of sugar continuously in one way
for thirty minutes. Add the well beaten
whites and stir for fifteen minutes
longer. Add one-half cupful of flour.
four tablespconfuls of corn starch. the
juice and grated rind of one lemon.
Bake in a moderate oven.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09
CHICKEN ON TOAST.

Separate from the bones all the
chicken that may be left from dinner.
Add to this the left over dressing and
gravy. Should the allowance be scant,
add one cold potato, one slice of fresh
bread without crust. one teaspoon of
butter. Season with black pepper and
heat Spread on toast and serve.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09
OKRA STEWED. SPANISH STYLE.

Pare both ends OF a number OF okra
pods and put them over the fire COW
cred with equal quantities of broth and
tomato sauce; add salt. pepper and Il
slice of ham, remember TO take into ac-
count the saltness of the ham when
adding salt: stew slowly for an hour. or
until the pods are tender. Dish the
okras. thicken the sauce slightly and
pour it over them. sprinkling with very
finely minced parsley.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09

Cut halibut into pieces two inches
thick. Beat an egg; season the halibnt
with salt and pepper, dip the fish in
egg, then in grated crumbs. and fry
brown in boiling lard. Take up. lay on
thick brown paper TO drain, and serve
ON q heatrd dish.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09
. BAKED pICKEREL.

Clean. wipe and lay in II dripping pan
with hot water to keep from scorching;
bake slowly, basting often with melted
butter, pepper and salt. When done,
take up. add teacup of sweet cream,
two tablespoonful of melted butter and
a little chopped parsley to the water.
let boil. and pour over the baked fish.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09
INDIAN MEAL, SOTp

Prepare this rs a hasty pudding. and
then thin it with hot milk to a creamy
consistency, and it can he served with n
dish of crisp. hot pork scraps cut very
small. Try it before you decide that
you do not like il. Small dice of bread
fried like doughnutS are good with il.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09

Now the Spanish csbiuet proposes to
suspend the coinage of silver.
Are bull fights 10 become netional-
ICED ss an American spurrg Out in
Omaha they are haviug a series of
item. the first one taking place July
before 1000 excited spn.tatorS.
Perhaps this s part e What PreSi-
denf Eliot calls tie SpsnisrCiziug #
the United States.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09

One of natures remedies: can not
harm the weakest constitution never
fails 10 cure sumner complaints of
young or old. DR. Fowler's Extract
of Wild Strawberry.
Semi-weekly Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1897-1901, 1901-07-09

Y name is Josiah
Rawdon Jennings. l
am a young lawyer
with few clients and
no capital worth
speak ing about.
Last December |
located permanent
ly in Chicago, and
it was in that city
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
NEED MONEY
FOR DELEGATES
Congregational Council
Takes Measures on
Expenses.

PORTLAND, Me-, Oct. 1.-THE fact
that 200 authorized delegates to the Ma
tional Council of gregationalists
failed to present their credentials prompt
ed the business committee to Introduce a
resolution at to-day's session of the coun-
ell providing for a committee to CORE
spond with the conferences of the various
States to devise a plan whereby a part
or the whole of the expenses Of delegates
may be met by the conference. The reso-
luton was adopted.
A resolution favoring the appointment
Of a committee of seven to consider the
plan of publishing a systematic and grad
ed work for Sunday schools was adopted.
The question of whether a minister
should refuse to officiate at the marriage
of a person who has been divorced was
brought up and briefly discussed and de-
spite an attempt to indefinitely table it, 1t
was referred to a special committee with
instructions to report before the adjourn
ment of the council.
The question of who shall receive and
attend to applications Of ministerial re-
lief was settled by creating special COM
mittee for that duty. The afternoon SeS-
sion was devoted chiefly to papers.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
LINCOLN POST
HOLDS SERVICES
Honor Is Paid to Mem
ory Of the Martyred
President.
Grand Army Men Listen to
Tributes to Their Beloved
Comrade.

Lincoln Post No. l. Grand Army of the
Republic, held memorial services in honor
of President Mckinley last night in the
posts hall in the Pioneer building. Mem
bers of the post, their wives and sons and
daughters, and guests from George H.
Thomas Post filled the hall to the doors,
and the programme from the first number
to the last was most impressive.
Post Commander John G. Innes deliv-
cred an Introductory address, and Henry
C. Dibble spoke eloquently of the mar
tyred President and comrade. The audi
ence joined in singing Nearer, My God,
to Thee and the Rev. E. R. Ollie deliv
cred an invocation.
Mrs. E. Grace Buswen rendered solo
and Dr. James G. Crawford recited 1.-THE
Spirit Of the Union" a poem written by
actor, and dedicated to Lincoln Post at
the time of General Grants visit during
his tour Of I'll the ba Tgrld vann M J. Orr rendered
Samuel M. Shortridge delivered the eu-
logy. He traced the public career Of Will
liam Mckinley and paid eloquent tribute
to his deeds and his character. In con-
clusion he said:
The name of Mckinley will live as wise
statesman, a true patriot, great man called to
a great work, and who died Christian,
man ever lived than William Mckinley as he
looked into the face of death? If there was
much of helpfulness in his life, certain it is
that in his death there was much to lift up
the nation to higher things.
Let us turn from our mourning bravely to
the problems that confront us, for the dead
sleeps in glory. Let us turn from mourn
ing with hope and cheerfulness for the dead
sleeps in Immortality.
Miss Hussey and Mrs. R. L. Partington
sang Lead, Kindly Light with Miss
Mitchell as accompanist. Charles Blank
gave violin solo, Regrets and Arthur
Unto Death The programme was con-
cluded by the singing of America" by
the audience and the sounding Of taps
by M. J. Orr.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
PRESIDENT FAVORS
RECIPROCITY TREATIES

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.-It Is under
stood that President Roosevelt. following
out the policy of the late President Nc
Kinley, will urge the ratification of the
reciprocity treaties with France and the
West Indian ard South American coun-
tries, which failed of ratification in the
Senate last year.
John o. Kasson of Iowa, who practical
ly had charge of the negotiations of these
treaties, had a conference with the Presi-
dent to-day upon the subject. He says
that all the treaties have been renewed
except that with Trinidad, which that ISL
and declined to renew upon the advice of
Great Britain. The failure to renew this
treaty is regarded by Kasson as unfortu-
nate because of it's bearing upon South
American trade.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
MRS. STANFORD
RETURNS HOME
Intends to Make Manv
improvements in the
University.

After almost a years absence in foreign
lands Mrs. Jane L. Stanford has returned
greatly improved in health and filed
with ideas for the expansion and
upbuilding of the Stanford Univer-
sity. 1t was Mrs. Stanfords desire
to fulfill the intention of the late Senator
Stanford to make the great educational
institution complete in every detail that
caused her to return at this time.
Mrs. Stanford on her arrival at Palo
Alto will make an inspection of the
buildings which have been in course of
construction during her absence. 1t is
her ardent desire to have the university
so thorough In all it's equipments that a
student wishing to become a doctor law
yer or professor may complete his educa-
ton at Stanford. To effect this end the
construction of necessary buildings will
be commenced as eXpeditiously as the
contracts can be let. In her aim to
Stanford will have the advice of Dr. Jor-
dan.
During her travels Mrs. Stanford Sc
cured a large collection Of curios which
she intends to place in the museum at the
university. In the collection is a splen-
did representation of the antiquities of
Egypt, Switzerland, Italy and the Holy
Land. The specimens obtained in Egypt
are especially precious and will greatly
enhance the interest of the university
museum: 1t will be number of weeks
before they will arrive from Cairo.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
RUDDER OF FAMOUS
BATTLESHIP FOR SALE

At meeting of the Park Commission
ers held yesterday afternoon a notifica-
tfol was received from the Secretary of
the Navy to the effect that the rudder Of
the famous old battleship Hartford will
soon be condemned and sold to the high
est bidder. 1t is the intention of the Com
missioners to enter a bid, and should they
be successful in obtaining the historic
relic they will have it mounted in Golden
Gate Park.
Porter Ashe, on behalf of the laborers
in the park, appeared before the Com
missionerS and requested that their sal
aries be increased from 81 to 81 so per day.
The request was taken under advisement.
The Merchants Association asked the
beard to grant sufficient ground in Union
Square for the construction of an under
ground public lavatory. The new public
utility will cost $1,000, and will be con-
structed the European plan. The
Board of Supervisors is to be petitioned
to appropriate the money for its construc-
ton.
A suggestion was made to the board
that the flags of all nations be placed
around Concert Valley, in front of the
music stand.
A committee from the Point Lobos I'M
provement Club appeared before the
board to solicit it's influence with the
Board of Supervisors to have Fulton
street, from Stanyan street to First ave-
nue, improved. The matter was laid over
for further consideration.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
BOARD OF MANAGEMENT
HOLDS ANNUAL BANQUET

The third annual banquet of the Young
Mems Christian Association board of man
agement of San Francisco and Oakland
and the California State committee was
held last evening in the Maple room of
the Palace Hotel. General o. o. Howard
and Colonel RawleS, Icommandant of the
Presidio, were the guests of honor.
After dinner a number of speeches were
made in which the work of the associa-
ton was reviewed and plans for future
development discussed. Irving NJ. Scott,
who has always taken a great interest in
the work of the association spoke at con-
siderable length and was listened to with
interest.
The banquet hall was crowded and It
was late hour before the guests dis
DerSed
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
NO FOG.
NO DIsAGREEABLE WEATHER.
All That Is Left Behind You When
You Board the Ukiah Excur-
sion Train

The early rains have laid the dust; the
heat Of the summer months is no longer
with US; the atmosphere is fresh and in
vigorating, so that there is no more de-
lightful time Of the year to visit the
country. The varied colors that nature
puts on at this time give an added charm
and the opportunity for a most delight
full trip is offered by the California North
western Railway.
On Sunday, October Goth, this road will
run an excursion to Ukiah through that
most picturesque section of California
Marin, Santa Rosa and Russian River
Valleys-charging only 81 for the round
trip Each ticket sold insures a seat, for
the company will not sell single ticket
above the number of seats provided. They
are now on sale at ticket office, No. $50
Market street (Chronicle building), and
at Tiburon Ferry. Time Of departure
from Tiburon Ferry will be $3.50 a. m
From Ukiah on the return, p. m
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
GREET MRS. STANFORD.
Hearty Welcome Is Given to the Uni
versity's Benefactress.

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, Oct. H.
More than 600 wildly enthusiastic students
gathered in Encina Hall tonight for the
freshman football rally. After a half
hour spent in the big clubroom in prac-
ticing the new songs and yells the col
legians filed out and marched four abreast
to Mrs. Leland Stanford's residence to
extend to their benefactress a welcome
home. Mrs. Stanford, although fatigued
from her journey across the continent,
appeared on the front veranda and greet
ed "her boys" as she delights in calling
them, in a truly appreciative manner. She
said in part:
II am exceedingly glad to be home
again, glad to see the progress in the
work on the new buildings, but, more than
all else, glad to receive this welcome from
the young men Of the university
Continuing, Mrs. Stanford. spoke feel
ingly of her interest in the memorial
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
HUSBAND SHOOTS
WIFE'S ADMIRER
Teamster Takes Woman
Driving and Is Fired
Upon.
Oakland Omce San Francisco Call.


Thomas Scollard, a prominent teamster
OF this city, was shot in the jaw last
night about 10 o'clock by Scott Van Wye,
a carpenter. The shooting grew out of
quarrel between the two men originating
from the fact that ScOllard had been pay
ing attentions 70 Van Wye's wife. It oc-
CURED at Van Wye's house, near the cor
ner OF Ffth-flfth and Grove streets, In
that portion Of the city known as the an
mex district.
The homes of ScolIard and Van Wye ad-
join and they have always apparently
been on the most friendly terms So
friendly have the men been that Scollard
frequently took Van Wyes wife out for
drive Van Wye never made any OBJ
jections to his spouse taking these out
ings, so ScOllard claims. He also says
they were taken with the husbands con-
sent.
ScoIard, according to his story, went
over 10 Van Wye's house last night for
the purpose Of making q, friendly call. He
says Van Wye was in Quarrelsome
mood and made some remarks that he
saw fit to resent. AS the quarrel grew
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
MARRIAGE CEREMONY
PERFORMED IN PRISON

John C. Peterson, waiter and Annie
Frederickson, n domestic, were married
in the City Prison yesterday by Justice
Of the Peace Long. Peterson, who lives
in Monterey, had been arrested on COM
plant of the woman, who said he had de-
ceived her under promise of marriage.
After being locked up for a short time
Peterson agreed to marry Miss Freder-
ickson, and Justice Long was at once
summoned. The bride had provided her
words making them man and wice were
pronounced she slipped it on her finger.
When Judge CabaniSs was informed
that the marriage ceremony was per-
formed he ordered Petersons S release. To-
day the charge against him will be for-
mallY dismissed.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18

warmer Van Wye drew his gun and fired,
striking Scollard in the jaw. Scollard was
Sken Immediately to the hospital, where
an examination of the wound showed that
it was not very serious. Van Wye was
placed under arrest.
Scollard admitted having frequently
taken Mrs. Van Wye for a drive, but per
sists in the claim that it was always with
the husbands consent and knowledge
He also claims that nothing improper ever
occurred between himself and Van Wye's
wife, but that he merely filled the office
Of a friend by showing a kindness to that
friends wife.
The San Francisco call., 1901-10-18
S,1ffra gists Will Meet

The California Woman Suffrage Asso-
citation will commence it's annual session
to-day in Yosemite Hall, Native Sons
building. The following is the programme
of the initial day; Morning session-Re-
societies and auxiliary clubs Afternoon
session-Five-minute talks on practical
work for clubs by Dr.. Aida c. Avery
Mrs a. L: Gorbert and Mrs Judge Camp
dress on Suffrage as Constitutional
Right" by Mrs. Williamson, president OF
the Alameda County Political Equality
Society, and address on "The New
Woman by Mrs. B. Fay Mills of Oak
land.