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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
JUDGE LAvANT M. READ.
Distinguished Member of Vermont Bar Dies
at His Home in Bellows Falls.

Judge Lavant NJ. Read, who had
been confined to his home in Bellows
Falls since early in the winter with i'll
ness due to the enlargement of the
heart, died Tuesday morning. He had
been fairly comfortable until within a
few days, although it was considered,
months ago, that his recovery was
hopeless. Lavant Murray Read was
born in Wardsboro, Dec. &c. 1912, re
ceived a common school education in
his native tewn. studied in the Lee
land and Gray seminary in Townshend.
read law in the Office of Hon. Hoyt H.
Wheeler, and was admitted to the bar
of Windham county in 1869. He be-
gan the practice of law in Jamaica.
/ having formed a partnership with the
] Hon. Hoyt III. Wheeler, but removed
to Bellows Falls in 1872. During his
% years residence in the latter place
he had built up large and lucrative
! law practice, being considered one of
/ the ablest members of the Vermont
bar.
In 1876 he was elected judge of pro
bate for the district of We ,tminster in
Windham county, and had held the
office since. He was states attorney
for Windham county in 1SS0-S1. He
represented the town of Rockingham
in the general assembly in 1892 and
was reelected in 1894. He was chosen
president of the Vermont Bar associa-
ton and served on the commission to
revise the laws. He was appointed a
member of the railroad commission by
Gov. Stickney, but his i'll health com
PEELED him to retire a short time ago.
He was a veteran of the War of the
Rebellion with an honorable record.
having enlisted in 1868 in company III
of the I'd Vermont Volunteers. He par
ticipated in the battles of Rappahan-
mock station, Nine Run and the Will
derness, was wounded in the latter
contest, and discharged August 20,
1865.
Judge Read was a candidate for
Congress in 1898 against W. ". Grout.
receiving 10 votes out of total of
1896. He was also a prominent candi-
date in 1900 but withdrew before the
convention. He was a delegate at
large to the Republican national CON
vention in 1900. He was president of
the Bellows Falls savings institution
and a director in the national bank of
that place. When the f. II. Slough
ton Grand Amy post was formed at
Bellows Falls, Judge Read was elected
its first commander, and was twice re
elected He was made a member of
Mt. Lebanon Masonic lodge of Wards
boro during his residence there. and
served as its master for four success
sive terms. He had also been master
of King Solomon lodge of Bellows Falls.
was grand secretary of the grand lodge
of Vermont in 1SS6-7-S, and grand mas
ter from 1878 to ISL He married /
Sarah A. Perkins of Bellows Falls. !
December ID, 1876, who, with one
survives him. Judge Read |
was one of the best known men in the /
state. and his death causes universal /
sorrow as he possessed the friendship
of many.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
The Spotter's AcQuittal,

The acquittal of the disreputable
spotter Wilson who was tried at Wood
stock last week for manslaughter ex-
poses States Attorney Tarbell of Wind
sor county to a great deal of just crit
icism. Mr.. Tarbell no doubt was pri-
marily responsible for the employment
of the spotter. His superior officer the
governor was equally responsible no
doubt in giving his consent to the EN-
ployment of the spy. This man Wilson
came to the state to secure evidence of
the violation of the prohibitory law by
inducing and aiding in its violation
This method of detecting" crime by
creating it is a part of the Anti Saloon
League campaign and there can be lit
tie doubt that it was fathered by that
organization. This method of enforc-
ing law angered the people of Windsor
county and when it became known that
the man Wilson who participated in
numerous prohibitory law violations,
and general feeling of anger and indig-
nation was aroused.
When the murder was accomplished
Wilson was in the presence of small
crowd of angry people. But we have
seen no evidence to show that his life
was in danger. By the public at large it
was not considered that Wilson was in
such immediate danger as would justi-
fly the use of the pistol which he habit
ually carried. When the grand jury of
Windsor county, with States Attorney
Tarbell as its adviser, indicted Wilson
for manslaughter and not for murder
the public was surprised. In such
case, where there was not absolutely
clear justification for resort to dead
ly weapon, the indictment would ordi-
narily be for the greater crime, leaving
it for the trial jury to determine the
degree.
Now that the trial is over the public
begin to see some things more clearly
than before and great indignation is
expressed against Tarbell the states
attorney. 1t is clearly evident to most
people that there has been miscar-
riage of justice, and that the officer
charged with the duty of Furnishing
crime in Windsor county is responsible
for it. This officer must fairly be
charged with either incompetence or
to his clear duty. If I'M
der any other circumstances than in his
character of a "spotter'' or "hired
man" of the states attorney this crime
had been committed by Wilson does
in his senses doubt that he
would have been convicted of man
if not of murder:
Can capital crime be committed in
the name of prohibition in Vermont
and 90 unpublished and that law 90 I'M
repealed: If they can, Vermont 9an-
hood has fallen so low that it can safe
" be made the football of the Morrows
and Wilson's of prohibition. -Burling- l
ION News.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
POLITICAL AFTERMATH.
What the Newspapers of Vermont Are Say
ing About Things Political

There is much Clemency just now in
-Middlebury Register.
If the newsnaners sbould undertake.
70 br;ng 10 IiGbf all Tho instances in
wbicb 1rominant men If varmnnt have
800 ~, ~ tn +ba bar for AMI, of ~
+oyicat;ng lin,,or in his state Il wonid
he time for most eyervbodv ~ take
IA the woods ,,NRarre Telagram
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
THIS MORNINGS NEWS
THE GIsT OF THE LATEST DISPATCHES

The U. S. government has aban-
doned its New Orleans action against
the beef trust owing to the continued
refusal of agents of the trust to testify,
and their recourse to habeas corpus
and U. S. courts Mississippi decision
in similar case. Washington author
titles will let the Chicago proceedings
60 on before attempting more at New
Orleans.
The Staten Island grand jury which
investigated the fatal automobile acct
dent at the speed tests May 81 failed
to find any one criminally responsible
for the deaths of those killed by the
racing machine of the Baker Motor
Vehicle company of Cleveland, o. 1t
recommended, however, THAT no fur
ther racing or speed test of automo-
biles or auto vehicles be held on the
public highways in Richmond county "
The charge of manslaughter made
against the drivers of the Baker ma
chine were dismissed.
Pawtucket, X. l., was put under
martial law Thursday owing to trou-
bles arising from the strike there of
conductors and motormen and violence
offered. Two troops of cavalry and six
infantry companies went on duty in
the morning. The deputy sheritfs were
removed from the street cars, and the
city Immediately became quiet. a
boy was shot in the neck by deputy
the day before and it was believed that
their presence on the cars melted the
crowds to violence. The resumption
of the electric service Sunday, how
ever, was marked by renewed riots,
and car service was abandoned. Dis
orders were so widely extended that
troops were unable to handle the stu
alton. A crowd of 5000 people gath
cred around one car and their attitude
was so threatening that machine gun
was loaded and two companies of ma
rineS ordered to charge the crowd.
The cars were again started Monday
morning and with no show of ress-
lance as the troops were spread over a
large area They were also run Tues
day with little molestation.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
WILMINGTON,

Regular meeting of Social Lodge on
Wednesday evening; first degree con
ferred.
Rev. Mr. Monroe of Boston has sup
piled the Congregational pulpit for two
Sundays.
! ]. K. Mallory has removed to the
dwelling owned by c. c. Haynes on
Shafter street.
Matters are progressing as to the
building of the new hotel and work will
commence very soon.
Mrs George II, Barber has been
quite i'll, but her many friends hope
for her speedy recovery.
The buildings near Mrs. Luthera
Church's, owned by the estate of John
c. Newton, are being repaired for oc-
( cupancy.
Rev. Mr.. Reigel gave a very inter
esting talk on Sunday evening taking
for his subject the Battle of Chancel
louisville. =
| There has been tent show on the
grounds opposite the hotel for a week
or so, which has drawn full attend
ance each evening.
Walter S. Brown is completing an
other house on Beaver street for rem
tai. Perry NJ. Davis is making an ad
dition to his barn building.
The listers have completed the APP
praisal of real estate this week and
have deposited it in the town clerk
office, subject to inspection.
Work at the Mining plant at Noun
tain Mills is progressing under the di
Of l.. Ill
known expert in the business.
Mr.. and Mrs John j. Gleason went
to Rome, \. y, Wednesday where Mrs.
Gleason will receive treatment for a
cancer, from which she has suffered for
some time.
Gilbert Ray who has lived in town
for 20 years or more with his cousin.
Frank f. Ray, died Saturday and the
funeral was held Monday. He was a
quiet, unassuming man, Industrious
and faithful to every duty intrusted to
him. He was about 56 years of age.
The body was conveyed to Bennington
where the interment was made.
Frank j. Cofbett, o. E. Butterfield
and William L. Packard went to Mont
pelier on Tuesday as delegates to the
district and state conventions. Hosea
Mann of Torrington, Conn, was in
town for a few days recently, calling
upon friends and looking after bust
ness matters. -Drs. Brown and Jones
of North Adams were in town on
Wednesday in consultation with DR.. !
Page. Rev. Mr.. Wells has been absent /
for a week or more, attending the COM
mencement exercises at the Montpelier
academy, from which institution he I
graduated. - Miss Faith W. Kidder 4
who has been at the New England Con- /
servatory of Music for year or more,
is spending her vacation at her home. (
She will return TO Boston in the fall (
Mr.. and Mrs. c.. A. Foster of Brook 1
Ign, n. y, are in town and will &C.
cupy their cottage at Raponda. Rev |
\. Z. Wright, formerly of North Ad
ans, has been in town this week call
ing upon friends. Mr.. Wright has
given up the ministry for the present
and is now connected with the Mutual
Mining company in responsible posi-
tion. He goes to Mexico, California
and other western points very soon in
the interest of the company. Stage
Driver Smith hes new coach, hand
some in looks and comfortable for the
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
Fatal Fall From Bellows Falls Hotel Win
dow

Joseph NOVEL;, who registered from
Fitchburg, engaged room at the
Rockingham hotel in Bellows Falls
late Thursday night, and was found
about O'Clock Sunday morning lying
on the sidewalk in front of the house,
having fallen distance of more than
40 feet from his room in the fourth
floor. His head and one shoulder were
terribly crushed, and although he was
alive his condition was hopeless. 1t is
supposed that after entering his room,
which was found locked on the inside,
he sat down on the window ledge and
fell asleep, for he was fully dressed,
and the bed had not been disturbed.
1t is also known that the accident hap
pened just before the man was found,
as there were passers by the spot not
10 minutes earlier.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20

The House committee on military
affairs reported favorably Tuesday on
the resolution directing the secretary
of war to furnish the House with in
formation as to what amounts We're
paid by United States officers in Cuba
to F. B. Thurber or other persons for
advocating Cuban reciprocity Mr..
Thurber is president of the U. S. Ex
port association and admitted before the
Senate committee last week that Gen.
Leonard Wood, when military governor
of Cuba paid that associationSS, GAO from
the Cuban treasury for the agitation
of reciprocity, and that Henry O.
Havemeyer, president of the sugar
trust paid the association -, 800 for the
same purpose. The money was used in
circulating literature to influence lead
ers of thought.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20

The annual report of the principal of
Mortified seminary shows that last
years registration of students was 447.
Over half of the stat S of the Union
and eight foreign countries were rep
resented. Massachusetts furnishes the
greatest number of students, III in all,
and New York next with 81. In the
twenty third year of its existence the
school has grown from 80 girls, taught
at p. l.. Moody's own home to total
enrolment of between 1000 to 1000
Greater facilities and larger equipment
are needed as less than half the appli-
cants can be accepted and over 300 are
now on the waiting list. A new build
ing for sciences and music hall are
much needed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20

The president has fought his fight
with the sugar trust this week and, to
all appearance, has been squarely de
feated. He made an urgent and fore
ible appeal to Congress in a special
message for Cuban reciprocity, which,
he holds, it is our plain duty as an
honorable nation, to grant. He upheld
General Wood in the matter of Cuban
expenditures for the cause, the admin
istration claiming that they were die
tated by the wisest craftsmanship.
The war department stands ready to
give fullest explanation and proof of
this. Whether Mr.. Thurber's disclo-
sures had anything to do with killing
the reciprocity measure or not, is un-
certain. But it is certain that nine
teen beet sugar senators pledged them
selves against the bill and sixteen more
Joined with them, making % out of -
Republican senators, to oppose the ad-
ministration in the issue. These sen
ators also reject the Spooner substi-
tute and concede only to the president
the privilege of negotiating CONNER
cial treaty with Cuba to be presented
to Congress next winter.
Meantime. President Palma is cry
ing, from the newborn and feeble re
public, for Legislative relief before it
is too late, and my country financially
ruined: and the people of this great
nation, in full sympathy and willing
to respond, are unable to do so be
cause their senators are controlled by
a trust instead of by their wishes.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
THE DISTRICT CONVENTION.
Continued from LIST page.)

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many farmers of Vermont than on any
other committee. He said that the
oleomargarine bill was one of the most
important measures that had ever
passed the House. and the pure food
bill, which has passed the House and
is now with the Senate, is another i'm
portant measure for the protection of
the farmers interests.
T. W. Gibson of Brattleboro offered
a resolution pledging the support of
the district to the newly nominated
member, and endorsing his actions
1t was unanimously adopted.
The following We're then elected
members of the district convention
+. W. Mason of Barnet, Robert Chase
of Guildhall, J. +. Head of Randolph
j. H. Lucier of Montpelier, Amory
Dawson of Craftsbury, George Cor
ham of Rockingham and F. A. Walker
of Ludlow.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
00lindham County Reformer
BRATTIEBoRo, VT, FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 1902
General ] G. Mccullough for Governor.

As predicted by the Reformer last
week, and by the same rules which
have enabled the Reformer to make ac-
curate forecasts for the past % years,
General j. G. Mccullough received
the unanimous nomination for the gov
ernorship of Vermont at the Republi
can state convention at Montpelier
Yesterday, and the Hon. Percival w.
Clement was successful in introducing
high license local option referendum
plank into the platform, as well as a
caucus reform plank The full story
of the convention will be found on the
first page of the Reformer to-day.
The result should prove satisfactory
to the whole state of Vermont. 1t
should satisfy the high license element
of the state 1t should satisfy the Re-
publican party. 1t should satisfy the
prohibition element and it probably
will. The only element which can pos
sibly be dissatisfied is the ring which
has been so numerically handled.
Gen. j. G. Mccullough, the conven
tion's nominee, is one of Vermont's
foremost citizens and will bring to the
position grace and dignity rarely
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bear upon the affairs of the state an
ability, strength and intellect which
should prove of great value in correct
ing some of the existing evils and in
shutting long needed reforms in the
states management.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20

Brattleboro is to be specially hon
ored this summer in the way of notable
visitors, the list now including Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt and Captain
Richmond p. Hobson. Other Vermont
towns would no doubt be glad to wei
come such guests, but rarely have the
opportunity. This is due partly to the
superior natural attractions of Brattle-
boro and partly to the fact that her
people possess the tact essential to
perfect hospitality so that visit
among them is always delightful.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
WESTMINSTER.

Remember the spinster's convention
at the town ball June %.
Children's day concert was unavoid
ably postponed till next Sunday even
ing.
Col. f. G. Osgood of Bellows Falls
gave very interesting address on
temperance Sunday evening at the
church.
Two new girls arrived at the girls
home Tuesday, making the present
number Is. The home is at present
under the best of management.
G. II. Walker has returned from his
fishing trip, bringing with him some
of the finest speckled beauties ever
seen in this locality. And it wasn't
the silver hook that caught them
either.
Austin Richardson is in Springfield
for few days. Mrs. Jaquith visited
in Brattleboro Tuesday and Wednes-
day. Miss Mary Parsons of North
ampton, Mass. is the guest of Miss
Carrie Ware for week. Rev. G.. W.
De Bevoise, Miss Darling, Mrs. S. NJ.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20

The people of Vermont have demon
strated in the clearest way possible
their satisfaction in the work done for
the state in Congress by Messrs. Eos
ter and Haskins, by the unanimous
and enthusiastic denomination given
them in Wednesdays convention.
Handsome tributes, well-earned, were
paid them both on those occasions and
they will doubtless continue in their
good work with even greater zeal for
"doing the best they can to honor
Vermont, as Col. Haskins expresses
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20

Congratulations to Capt. Clark of
the Oregon, for whom Vermonters have
a special pride and affection. The pres
ident has sent his name to the Senate
for an advancement of seven numbers
in grade and promotion to the rank of
rear admiral. This was a deserved rec
ognition of the most picturesque feat
of the war, the cruise of the Oregon
around Cape Horn, and was promptly
confirmed by the Senate.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20

Nutting, Mrs. f. |. Lane and Mrs. IT,
II. Walker attended the Congregation
al club at Keene Tuesday. S. NJ
Nutting is attending the convention
at Montpelier. w. F.. Nutting of CHI
cago is home for a'month's stay. AUS
tin Richardson, who is a law student
at Ann Arbor, Mich, is home. for a
fortnight's visit. Richard Arnold has
gone to Tconderoga, N. Y, for the
summer. Mrs. Charles Russell and
daughter of Hinesburgh, Vt, are
guests at Judge Kellogg's.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
Drowning Accident at saxton's River.

The youngest son of +. c. Hill, near
ly four years old, was drowned in Sax
tons River the afternoon of June 5.
He was missed about 3 o'clock and was
searched for until nearly 6 o'clock,
when his body was found in the river
near Jonathan Whitcomb's shop. The
mother, who was i'll at the time of the
accident, died the following Su day
night. Mr. Hill is left with four chill
Il rem
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20

a caucus law constitutional
amendment and referendum plank
now seems to be in order. Nermont's
politica house cleaning is surely com
ing and with it will come prosperity
and those better times the people have
been looking for, and Clement he did
it, sure enough.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
COUNTY AND VICINITY.

A meeting of the Vermont Baptist
state convention board of trustees was
held Tuesday afternoon and evening at
Saxton S River The beard voted APP
propriations for the state churches. A
very encouraging report was made by
the state superintendent. 1t was a
largely attended meeti g.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
ARE YOU GOING TO HAVE AN AUCTIoNp

Don't forget to advertise it in the Re-
former. 1t will be seen and read by more
people than in any other paper. The
Reformer is the greatest and best ad-
vertising medium in this section. Rates
as low as consistent with good service.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20
GUILFORD CENTRE.

Erwin NJ. Whitney has arrived home
from the Mystic oral school, accompa.
MED by Miss Fannie Scott for the sum
mer vacation.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20

Extra good values for boys ages 16 90 $3.50 suit
Worsted>, casmeres and chevots Many STYLES select
from at $500. 5000 and $500. Good business sus
At $1,000 we have about 80 styles in blue serges
black and blue ehevots. cassmere black worses fancy
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-06-20

Straw Hats for Children. Straw Hats for BOYS
Straw Hats for Young Men. Hats for Men
Toe. 25c. soc. 15c s100. 81. to $500.
Also. Genuine Panama>.
Compared with others little ahead in oualitv ,,lo
quality \ price TO be and still be an ON r,e,
Come and see pretty windows class of merchant
inferior goodyoul be surprised many times our r
quality We fill mail orders please old customers on m.