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THE RATIONAL TRIBUNE.
WashlSaetOn ID. G.
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Wouldn't Trust His Senator.

An amusing episode is going the rounds
concerning President Roosevelt, Senator
Perkins and a constituent from San Fran.
cisco, who presented to the President his
list of extraordinary qualifications.
And do you believe the Senator will
give You his Endorsement for this placer
asked the President.
II haven't DOUBT of it, the applicant
answered. II am quite willing to rest
my chances on what the Senator will
say
Very WELL" said the President, turn
ing to the Senator.
But on one condition" the applicant
added, with haste. II must be permitted
to leave this room after the Senator"
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A CHANCE TO MAKE MONEY,

have berries, grapes and peaches year old fresl
as when picked. used the California Cold Process
Do not heat seal the fruit just put up cold keep.
perfectly fresh, and costs almost nothing put up
bushe In minutes. Last year sold directions tc
over 40 families in one week; anyone will pay
dollar for directions when they the beautiful sam
pies of fruit. As there many people poor like
myself, consider it my duty give my experience
TO such, and feel confident anyone can make one OIL
two hundred dollars round home In few days.
will mail sample of fruit and full directions to any
your readers for nineteen 9 two cent stamps, which
Is only the actual cost Of the samples postage etc
FRANCIS CASEY, 81. Louis, Mo.
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Reunion of the goth Ohio.

A Reunion of the Goth Ohio held at Ian
caster, o.. May q. was attended by about 80
f. +. Mutt presided. Secretary l.. G. Hun
reported the death of Jonathan Rea. Co. C
Mark Thompson. Co. C; Freshman McMillen
Co. ID: ]. W. Haun, Co. F.
Comrade o. II. Oldroyd, of Washington
d. c., who served in Co. G.. attended the Re
union. A committee was appointed t,
memoria,izc Congress to purchase the famous
Oldroyd collection of Lincoln relics. Com
rade J. s. Laughiin, Treasurer Of the ShifOf
Battlefield Memorial Committee, invited tie
members Of the Goth Ohio to attend the dedi
cation of the Ohio Monuments in June.
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Epilepsy; the only sure treatment and quick
l. free poor. Write DIR. kruse Co., ST. LousMO
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Fresh From the FurroH.

'The best men in Georgia. said the
farmer to his son, ''came right from the
plow."
That's whar ! wants to come FROM
was the reply; IAN durn quick, too!''
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When the pistol is fired, the friction of the
bullet as it passes through the bore carries
| the barrel forward against a spiral spring,
where it is held by stop, which con-
| tinues to act until the trigger is released.
| The empty cartridge case is held to the
rear by two ribs on the rear Of the frame,
| which engage the rim of the cartridge
| case. AS the barrel approaches its ex-
IRENE forward position, the extractor
throws out the empty shell and allows an.
other cartridge to come up from the maya.
zine. When the trigger is released, the
barrel spring forces the barrel back to its
firing position over a fresh cartridge, and
the pistol is again ready for firing.
The weight Of the Mannlicher pistol
complete is two pounds two ounces;
caliber, 7.6 mm., number of cartridges
carried, FIVE; weight of cartridges, III IL
grains: velocity at J3 feet from the muZ
zle, 1886 feet per second.
| During the fourth test for accuracy and
penetration at % yards mean of five
| rounds, the penetration in white pine was
SO inches. Thirty rounds were then fired
at target six by two feet, at a distance of
| 100 feet Time, four minutes one-halt
second; hits, 10.
Referring to the additional test of the
Colt automatic pistol, caliber IS, the re-
port of the Board states that the action of
the pistol during the preceding test wa.
so satisfactory TO the Board that they
were of the opinion that it was a suitable
arm for the service, but they decided te
make additional endurance tests in order
to determine what weaknesses would be
developed by long-continued firing, and tt
discover, If possible, what was the actua
life of the pistol.
| Many shots were therefore fired from j,
and the Board reached the conclusion thai
the endurance of the Colt appears to b.
greater than that of the service revolver
The test to which this pistol was sub
Jesfed was in every way more severe thar
| that to which revolvers have been here
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''No man." said the large-waisted philo-
sopher, will ever succeed in politics if he
says everything he thinks. or thinks every
thing he says"
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A girls first step toward becoming an
elocutionist is to have a dress made with
a train, and then have her picture taken
with the train wrapped around her feet.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clapp of Mon;
tague, D. W. Clapp Of Chicago and
Or. Cornelia Clapp q Nj. H9Iyoke col
leee were guests of Mr., and Mrs. II. l..
Crowell Monday. H S. Keet and fam
lily have returned from Spotford lake.
This week Mr.. and Mrs. |. b. Hale
with daughter Mr., and Mrs: W. I;
Cook. Miss Fleming. Miss West and
Willie West, Miss Bascom. Miss Ather-
ton, John Allen and John Atherton are
taking vacations at Spotford lake -
Cushman park has been much m
proved by clearing the grass from the
walks. Will Kemp. formerly a student
here, now of Brookline, Mass. IS
spending a few days in town. Mrs.
Thomas Clary with little son Of North
ampton is visiting her sister. Mrs. L.,
NJ. Thompson Miss Annie Mellen of
Guilford was recently guest Of Mrs.
Frank Ward Mr.. and Mrs. II. 1. La
zelle departed early Sunday morning
to pass the day with her mother in
BrattlebOrO.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
WINDSOR COUNTY EVENTS
CHESTER.

Olive Branch lodge. No GA. F. II A.
NJ, worked the second degree on {
candidate Friday evening.
a social dance at Hotel Fullerton
Wednesday evening was well attended.
Miss Chandler and Mrs. jenkins fur.
nished music.
Miss Fannie Guild of Brattleboro is
spending her vacation here, Mrs.
Harry Benedict is spending a few
weeks at the Fullerton.
\ Clement rally was held in town
hall Saturday evening. About 200 were
present to listen 10 Rev. Alonzo Chase
The Grafton band furnished the music
A grand Republican rally will be
held tonight Hon. Kittredge Has
kins and Hon. William B. Sheldon will
be the speakers. Springfield military
band VIII give an outdoor concert and
music IN the hall will be furnished bv
Prof. Markham, the noted campaign
singer, and an orchestra of 10 pieces.
Miss Mary Sumner of Milford. Mass.
gave reading Thursday evening in
Hotel Fullerton hall. Her rendering
OF Shakespeare was excellent and her
audience was much pleased with the
evening entertainment which was
given solely by Miss Sumner. IT is
hoped that she may be persuaded to
read again while she is here.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
BERNARDSTON.

All the schools will begin the fal.
sessions Tuesday. September ,
Charles Stanclitf has moved to 5. f.
Cunable's house in Gill TO care for him
and his home
The Bernardston bIase band will give
concert from the stand on Cushman
park Saturday evening. August 80,
The social circle will furnish work
and supper for a meeting of its mem
bers Thursday evening, September t.
The book committee Of Cushman H.
hrary will hold it, monthly meeting for
the selection of books, Thursday even
ing. September /.
Several persons from this place were
in attendance at the camp meeting dur
ing the week. The number was in
creased to a score Sunday.
Mrs, Eta Dennison Dunklee, 81. wife
of George Dunklee, passed away Sun
day evening after long and distress
ing illness of two years or more. Her
funeral was held Tuesday; burial in
Leyden.
Rev. and Mrs. G. W, Patten invited
the young unmarried people of their
society from 3 to 9 O'Clock Thursday.
Nineteen ere present: games were
played. refreshments of sandwiches.
cocoa, cake ard ice cream We're served.
The class of 1892. Powers Institute.
by invitation of Mrs. ". H. Root met
at her house to observe its tenth ami
versary. From a class of Il, seven were
present. Only one has passed away;
his grave was visited. and decked with
flowers.
Mrs. Mary Green, "A. widow of B.
Frank Green, died Thursday, August
%, at the home of her niece, Mrs. ".
NJ. Smith of Greenfield where she had
been staying for some weeks. Her flu
neral was held in the Baptist church
at , p. m. Sunday.
Died. in Providence, Il. l.. August
%, Charles Bagg. 81. a native and near
ly life long resident of this town.
The body accompanied by two sons and
a granddaughter. was brought here for
burial Saturday, Rev. Edward Day .
reading the committal service.
Wednesday, August 20. the remains .
Of o. I. Smith, IS, of Chicago We're
brought here for interment in the lot
beside his wife who died several years
ago. Mr.. Smith formerly lived in
Greenfield and Bernardston but since
he death of his wife has resided in
Chicago. His home has been in the
amily of his wife's niece with whose
husband he has been engaged in bust
less. Mrs. Sarah Guellow Wheeler ac-
the remains and with her
ather's family made all the arrange
nents for the funeral which was held
Friday in the Unitarian church, Rev.
lr. Patten officiating. Mrs. Ashley
ang most acceptably and the friends
re grateful to her for the service of
ong. The cousin, Mr.. Thayer of Will
JAMESTOWN who was present, was Mr..
smiths only relative, Mr.. Guellow and !
amily being allied by marriage.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
Chesterhelds Old Home Week Celebration

Friday was a gala day for Chester
field. its returning sons and daughters
and its hundreds of summer visitors,
From early in the morning until far
into the night the shores and surface
of SIufiord lake were the scene of con-
stant gayety. The bontires which We're
to have been kindled Thursday night
We're postponed until Friday night on
account of the rain. But Friday was a
clear. bright day and all the other
plans were successfully carried out.
bout Geo people assembled in the
grove at Silverdale III the morning,
while at least loo must have been
present in the afternoon. Pres. Dr.
John F. Butler of the Old Home Week
association opened the afternoon 5 lit
erary exercises The principal features
of the program were addresses by Ed
win D. Mead of Boston, who annually
returns to his native town for the sum
mer. and Judge II. II. Wheeler of Yer
mont. and in addition there were band
concerts by the Hinsdale band in both
the morning and afternoon. The cele-
hration closed in the evening by a
grand illumination in which many of
the cottagers participated, but of which
the leading attraction was a splendid
display of fireworks on the island.
Arrangements for the day were in
charge of the selectmen. George Fetch
er. Arthur NJ. Davis and Fred J. Har-
ris. and the school committee, Mrs,
Ella NJ. Putfer, Frank L. Houghton
and Richard f. Cobb.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
WEST CHESTERFIELD.

The grange picnic was very enjoy
able event.
About 30 attended the lawn party at
G. f. Burnham's.
Universalist association at Winches-
ter next Wednesday and Thursday
o. f. Randall is more comfortable
Mrs. Sarah Farr is gaining slowly
Y. P. c. U. topic Sunday: The sin
of indifference. - Marcia Durham
leader.
Rev. c. ]. Harris excellent sermon
was enjoyed by large congregation
Sunday.
\ good many from here attended the
old home day celebration at the lake
Friday and were well pleased with the
exercises and the meeting with so many
old friends.
Mrs. Camilla H. jerks and Mrs. G..
A. Clark returned to their homes Mon
day. Julian Farr and Robert Amidon
have gone to Greenfield to work. the
first in a wood finishing shop and the
latter in a machine shop.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
LEYDEN.


Mrs. Nash Of Bernardston and Mrs.
Warner Of Greenfield took a carriage
drive through town and called on sev-
eral friends.
The many friends Of Mrs Hosea
Mowry are glad to learn that she Is
gaining since the operation she passed
through at the Farren hospital.
There are number Of changes in
town. Mr. and Mrs Whitcomh have
moved into Mrs Brown's house. and
s Il Buddington and family into Mr.,
Leila NowryTs housa Mr. and Mrs.
C'arlisla are soon 10 come TO the farm
tbey have purchased Of : E. Budding
tor
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harrison a. r.. OF hul4aHq: l., d
graduate VI me = NV eIsl'9 oi 'eiHlon' l.
Although Leyden has had no celebra-
ton of Old Home Week II had lawn
party, at which We're present so many
Of Leyden's sons and daughters that
were visiting in town that 1t took the
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
NORTHFIELD.

Theodore Lyman from Springfield is
at his home suffering with an attack OF
bilious fever,
Will Ross lost a large and valuable
team horse recently, finding the horse
dead in the stable upon returning from
on evenings absence
Rev. Mr.. Burt, who lived in town for
the past three years, sold his goods
Wednesday at public auction and goes
/ to China as missionary.
/ Mrs. William Stratton who has been
/ sick for long time, died August %
The funeral was held on Monday and
burial was at the Farms. She leaves
two daughters and one son at home and
three sisters. one living in Orange, one
in Montague and one at the Farms
/ Asa Works Wait who died at Somer-
vile August -, was a native of North
field. He was a tailor and worked in
Brattleboro and Petersham about 30
years ago. He at one time lived in Bos
ton and was a cutter for firm who
made uniforms for the Union soldiers.
Mr.. Wait lived to be So years old.
The ladies' benevolent society at the
Farms gave a lawn party august 20.
On account of some Inconvenience it
was held in the hall, the entertain
ment consisting Of speaking, reading
and singing. Although the party was
small the society netted Sll, very
handsome quilt being sold by selling
holders at five cents apiece. Walter
Maynard of Millers Falls was the lucky
winner.
George W. Allen. about 90 years old
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
Bennington's Alleged Murderers Waive Ex
animation and Await Grand Jury.

At the hearing, Thursday, at Ben
nington, in the case of state vs.. Mary
Rogers, Stella Bates and Leon Per
ham, accused of the murder of Marcus
Rogers. the accused, as soon as posi-
BILE after the court opened, waived ex-
animation and were Immediately re-
manded to jail to await the action of the
grand jury, which, unless there is a
special one called for the December
term of the county court, will not con-
vene until next June. Some 70 wit
nesses were sworn but few were called.
Levi Perham, brother of Leon, testified
that Mrs Rogers offered him 500 to
assist her in killing her husband, but
be refused. The plan proposed by Mrs.
Rogers was. he said, to 90 to Hoosick
Corners, n. Y, where Rogers was work
ing, get him to jump rope in sport
until he was exhausted. and then bind
him tightly and give him chloroform.
Charles Mallory endeavored to estab
fish an alibi for Mrs. Rogers He tes-
titled that he was with Mrs. Rogers
from 30 to o'clock next morning on
the night of the murder and that they
did not 90 near the place where Rogers
body was found. Morris Knapp, whom
Mrs. Rogers wanted to marry. stated
that after she was locked up in Jail,
Mrs. Rogers wrote him that Perham
had given it all away, that Leon Per
ham was more in love with her than
any one, but that she treated all alike.
The accused have now no counsel,
Judge Mason and ID. \. Guiltinan
having withdrawn from the case.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
THE WINDHAM COUNTY REFORMER, friday AUGUST 1902

Spotiord lake to swell the attendance,
and altogether, the theatrical season
at Hinsdale promises to open in blaze
of glory.
Mr. and Mrs. James Brown and Mrs,
Forester of Camden. ~ j., are visit
1 ing the latter's brother, j. b. Dawson
] for few weeks. Mrs. John Quirk and
child of Pittstield, Mass, are visiting
/ in town Mrs. Florence Gosnay of
Boston is boarding at Mrs. Henry
/ Smiths for couple of weeks. Robert
McCaughern, Jr.. is spending a few
days in Springfield, Mass. Cornelius
Fitzgerald of Middletown, n. Y, is
visiting in town. II, Il. Black and
wife Of Worcester. Mass, stopped at
Hotel Ashuelot for few days recently
and called on their old friends in town.
Mr.. Dulth and family have moved
into the Peeler house on the Brattle-
boro road, formerly occupied 10y G. p.
Lynch. Misses Sadie Hancock and
Lizzie Robertson spent Sunday in Rich
mond John b. Train and Walter
Hogan of Holyolse, Mass, were in town
Saturday.
Mrs. Julia Davenport is spending
this week on the farm of her brother,
X. II. Newton. F. ". Tilden spent a
few days recently in Bridgeport and
Stamford, Conn. james O'Brien was
in Boston last week. Emmett O Brien,
his little nephew. who has been spend
ing his summer vacation here, returned
with him to his home in Hyde Park -
William 7. Lyman Is attending the un
dertakers' convention held in Concord
this week. Prof. and Mrs. +. l.. Rob
inson leave Monday for their home in
St Louis, Mich, after spending the
summer with Mrs. Robinson : parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ S. Leach. Mrs.
Johnson of Gardner, Mass. is visiting
her father. John Gale. Miss Rest
Metcalf is enjoying a few weeks visit
with relatives in Worcester, Mass, -
Mr.. Brennan. second assistant in the
High school, returned Wednesday from
his summer vacation. part of which
was spent at Lake Spofford. Miss
Mile Martin returned to her home in
White River Junction, VT, Monday,
after a several weeks visit with Miss
Harriet Knapp. Frank Jetfords of
Chicopee Falls, Mass. is enjoying
Chesterfield road. Miss Nellie NJ. FL
day after spending several weeks at
the home Of her father, Morey Elmore
Mrs. :, X. Hildreth is spending a
few days this week in Millers Falls
Mass, as the guest of Mrs. Fred Viii
der.-Among those who attended the
Methodist camp meeting held at Glare
mont Junction last week were: Rev
f. J. Deane. Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
LOCAL..
NEARBY NEW HAMPSHIRE.
Winchester Postoftice Burglarized,

Burglars, evidently experienced,
broke into the postoflice at Winchester
early Tuesday morning, securing tools
from the b. 4 NJ, car house with which
they pried open the front double doors
They took all the letters from the de-
livery boxes, carrying them away in a
mail pouch. blew open the safe and Sc
cured So in money aud stamps and
some registered letters. Parties who
were aroused by the explosion went at
once to the office. but no clue could be
found as to who the burglars We're or
where they went
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29

to enjoy vacation. Before complet-
ing your vacation arrangements. get
full information as to rates, train ser
vice, etc, via the Nickel Plate Rd.
Special low excursion rates now on to
points all through the west. Three fast
through trains each way daily between
Buffalo and Chicago. without change.
carrying through equipment from Bos-
ton and intermediate points. Service
the best, rates the lowest. See nearest
agent. or write L. p. Burgess. \. E.
P. Agt., No. 25S Washington ST.. Bos-
ton. Mass. 34-5t
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29

on one of the elegantly equipped fast
through trains of the Nickel Plate Rd.
Everything for comfort and conven-
fence of passengers, rates lower than
via other lines, equipment the finest
on wheels Club meals, 35c to 81. 90,
also "a la carte. - Many special excur-
sion rates to points all through the
west. Before planning your vacation
trip, get full information of nearest
agent, or write L. P. Burgess, n. E
P. Agt., No. 25S Washington ST., Bos-
ton, Mass. 3I-5t
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
NEARBY MASSACHUSETTS.
Death of Colrains Centenarian.

Mrs. Prudence Barnard Smith, who
would have been l0l years old October
20 died at her Colrain home Tuesday.
She is the second centenarian to die in
Franklin county within a year, the
other being Jarvis Bardwell of Shell
burne Falls, A noteworthy celebration
of her Tooth birthday was held last fall
She was a native of Shelburne her an
cestors being its first settlers. and one
of the three real daughters of the
American revolution remaining in
Franklin county.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
Care of the Stomach.

At no time of year is it SO neces-
sary to be careful of the digestive
organs as in summer. Vitality is
always at low ebb during a spell of
severe heat, and the stomach needs
a tonic. BLOOD WINE is highly rec
commended, because it aids digestion
and gives normal tone and strength
to the whole system. For sale by
GEO. e. GREENE, Druggist.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-08-29
NOTICE

OF application to lay Tax on the County IF
Windham.
Notice is hereby given that application will
he mat'e to the next session of the General As
sembly of the state of Vermont for the passage
of an act laying tax on the County Of Wind
ham. to an amount not exceeding two and one
half per cent. of the grand list thereof for the
purpose of placing steel cells in the County Jail
at Newfane and making repairs ON said Jail.
Dated at Newfane, VI, August Il. 1902.
VI. q. HOWE.
F. A. DEWITT.
33-3t J. II. MERRIFIELD