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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
Two Stories of Washington.

DIR. Edward Everett Hale in his
Memories of Hundred Years" now
publishing in The Outlook adds to his
own memories those of his father and
Others. Some of these anecdotes &C
beyond the limits of the century; in
! the instalment for January, for in
stance. are collected several reminis-
cences of Washington, from which we
take two:
( An old parishioner of mine once told
me that the day when Washington en-
/ tered Boston in triumph, that is, on
/ the 18th of March, l775, he took up
/ his headquarters at the head of State
street, until then called King street.
According to my old friends account,
/ General Howe had occupied the same
inn The mother of my informant was
the daughter of the keeper of the inn,
and was a little girl playing about the
house, and, of course, interested in all
that passed. Washington, with his
usual kindness to children called the
child to him and said, "You have seen
the soldiers on both sides; which do
you like best?' The little girl could
not tell lie any more than he could.
and with a childish frankness, she said
she liked the red coats best. Washing
ton laughed, according to my friends
story, and said to her, Eyes, my dear,
the redcoats do look the best, but it
takes the ragged boys to do the fight
ing. This is one of many well-au-
thenticated anecdotes which disprove
the old demigod theory that Washing
ton never smiled
When [ was in college. Jared Sparks,
always a near friend, was lecturing on
American history. | stopped after the
lecture to ask him some question. and
he told me this story of the Battle of
Princeton. | dare not call it my per-
sonal touch with the Revolution. but
it removes me from it by only one gap.
Sparks told me of the Massachusetts,
officer. whose name he did not give me
who was at Princeton on the the day
of the battle There is a certain bridge
which the wellnformed reader will
remember. which it was important to
destroy. Washington instructed this \
Massachusetts captain to take a file of
men and destroy the bridge. The cap
tain touched his hat and said, Are
there enough mem" and Washington
said, Enough to be cut to pieces. "
This gentleman told DR.. Sparks after
wards that as he went back to his men
he pinched his cheeks for fear that
they should see that he was pale; and |
they destroyed the bridge.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
SCHOOL NOTES.

The High school sophomores played
B. A. at basket ball in West Brattle-
boro Tuesday evening and won out II
tice on both sides resulted in frequent
fouls, which were more noticeable in
the first half. The feature of the
game was Knights good throw over
his head. The lineup:
IA. BIB. S.
HARDWOOD, rf, e, Eckels
Robb. IF, re. Sanders
stoddard, c, c. Briggs
johnson, e, r f, Miller
Clark, e. If, Knight
Goals from field, Miller 2, knight ., stoddard.
Goals from fouls, Briggs 5, HARDWOOD 8. Score
way.
Mr.. and Mrs Whitaker royalty en-
tertained the seniors at their home on
Oak street Wednesday evening, the
latter voting the occasion red letter
day on their social calendar. During
the first part of the evening selectio ions
from Kipling were read by Mr. Whita-
ker. About 8 30 a chatting dish sup
per was served after which a peanut
hunt was started and prizes were of
fered for those finding the most and
the least peanuts. The winners of the
first prizes were Leon Smith and Mrs
Holden and the BOBBY Earl Arnold
Various games were enjoyed until IL
O'Clock when the party broke up full.
of praises for Mr.. and Mrs. Whitaker
as entertainers. This is the first of
series of evenings which Mr.. Whitaker
purposes to give the seniors.
1t is said that ST. Valentine himself
felt young again Friday night when he
saw the enthusiastic juniors gathered
in laboratory hall to observe his birth
day anniversary. 1t is well known
fact that the class of 1903 is noted for
its record breakers, but although some
of the "p-tite' members are not
trained athletes, they can rummage
and scramble for hearts, overcoming
verious obstacles such as tables, chairs,
dynamos, etc. Here it would be well
to say that Tommy couldn't find
but one, in spite of all his efforts
Some of the boys were somewhat dis
appointed, in not having a chance to
try Cupid's how-but was it not ex-
ceedingly dangerous to allow the Queen
of Hearts to draw the string first? But
"trouhled minds never keep the feet
still" at least, they didn't this time,
for when the juniors orchestra struck
up and the prompter called Eight
hands around" around they went and
at a lively rate. too After the dainty
refreshments were served, the young
meu.-with their valentines left the |
'itn'> ga all wishing that the good
n ns n "'a ai,o Wiider's rmp'r'Nea- ,oa
Hangers.
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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
CHURCH SERVICES.

Unitarian church, Rev. E. c. S. Os
good, pastor. Service every Sunday al
10. 30 u. m. Sunday school at II. As a.
IN. Theme for next Sunday, "Endur-
ing Hardness. All are welcome.
M. E. church, II. #. Lowe, pastor.
Sunday services February % Morn
ing worship 1870. Sunday school IL. 45.
Mems meeting at 4, address by Rev.
Henry Marley of England. Epworth
League s. 45.
First Baptist church, F. E. Marble,
minister. Morning worship 1870 a.
m. The annual Offering for home mis-
Iions will be received. Union evan
gellstic service in the Congregational
church at o'clock with sermon by
Mr.. Lowe.
Christian Science services in Mar
ket block Sunday Ii a. m. Subject,
Christ Jesus" Sunday School, II a.
m. Testimonial meeting Wednes lay
80 p. IN. Reading room open Tues
lay, Thursday and Saturday from to
) p. m. All are welcome.
Universalist church, Reignold X.
Marvin, pastor Morning worship at
10. 30 O'Clock conducted by Rev. Josiah
Seward of Keene, N. Ii. Sunday school
at H. As a. m. Senior Union at 7 p.
m. Mrs. Pratt and Mr. Brasor will
sing at the morning service. All are
welcome.
Adventist Christian church, prayer
at 10 45 a. m. Sunday School,
II m. Preaching at 2: 30 and p. M,
by Elder William A. Birch of Worces-
ter, Mass. editor of our Sunday School
literature, and Good News, an inter
esting and able speaker and writer and
fine singer. Communion service fol-
lowing the afternoon service. Loyal
Workers meeting at 6 p. m. Come
and hear him.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
First Meeting of the Junior Audubon Society.

The first meeting of the junior mem
bers of the Audubon society was held
in the Canal street building Wednes-
day afternoon. About 100 boys and
girls were present. Mrs. VIM. G.. Hor
ton, the president, presided. The sec
rotary told why the society is called
Audubon and showed picture of the
ornithologist for whom the societies
are named "Our Winter Birds was
the subject for the afternoon, and Mrs
Horton with few well chosen ques-
lions brought out interesting facts
about the food, nests and character
istics of the winter birds. Hyland
Tasker then read very interesting
paper which he had prepared himself.
He mentioned the chickadee, wood
pecker. junco, nuthatch and crow,
giving descriptions of their coloring.
nests and eggs. Mrs. Horton then
showed specimens of the chickadee,
white-breasted and red breasted nut
hatch and the junco and told many in
teresting facts about them. The chill
dren were asked to tell about birds
they had observed and Hyland Tasker
spoke of the snow-buntings seen by
him last winter. Adele Cowles told
of a winter resident on B. ook street
an owl Miss Gregg described the fe-
male pine grosbeak seen that morning
and a specimen of the male was shown.
Forty-five new members were en-
rolled. The Junior meetings will be
held the first Wednesday of each
month and, under the guidance of
Mrs. Horton and the other members of
the Audubon society, cannot fail to be /
of great educational advantage to the |
The next meeting will be /
held at the High school building.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
Each in His Own Tongue.

(This poem has been widely quoted. Its t
was suggested by line in "Faust.")
A fire-mist and planet
A crystal and cell -
A Jelly fish and a sauran,
And caves where the cave men dwell;
Then sense of law and beauty,
And a face turned from the clod,
Some call it Evolution,
And others call it God.
A haze on the fair horizon,
The infinite tender sky,
The ripe, rich tint of the cornfields,
And the wild geese sailing high
And all over upland and lowland
The charm of the golden rod,
Some of us call 1t Autumn,
And others call it God
Like tides on crescent sea beach,
When the moon is new and thin,
Into our hearts nigh warnings
Come yelling and surging in
Come from the mystic ocean,
Whose rim no footoas trod,-
Some of us call it Longing,
And others call it God.
A picket frozen on duty
A mother starved for her brood
Socrates drinking the hemlock,
And Jesus on the rood;
And millions who, humble and nameless,
The straight. hard pathway plod-
Some call it Conservation,
And others call it God.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
A Successful Year for Y. M. C. A.

The Young Mems Christian associa,
tian at their last monthly business
meeting were able TO report the most
satisfactory all around work of any
year since the founding of the organ
ization. They close their financial year
March |. The work however has been
curtailed to certain extent by the
lack of funds-the moneys received
having been hardly sufficient to meet
the expenses for the year.
Subscriptions for the coming year
will be solicited soon and it is hoped
that the friends of the Association will
not abate their practical interest but
contribute, if possible, even more gen.
erously than ever TO this work.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
Advertised Letters.

Women-Miss Maud Lester.
Men-John Bolliger, Charles Gillett
Isaac L. Pear. Lewis II Tewksbury.
Adver Use 7, February, 81, 1902.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
THE NEW CLUB ROOMS OF THE CATHOLIC UNION.

These views reproductions the photographs taken recently by
Wyatt mentioned the clubs
They the paor with partial view smoking beyond
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
EMPLOYMENT NOTES.

Mrs. c. A. Greene has finished work for Mrs
s. $. Hunt and March "a will take charge of the
millinery department in Mrs. c. l. Staford's
store.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
BIRTHS.

In West Dover, Feb s. a son to Mr.. and Mrs
John K. Snow
In Bellows Falls. Feb. Is. daughter to Mr..
and Mrs. Marshall w. Downing.
In Maynard. Mass, Feb. Z, a son to DIR. and
Mrs Karl T. Richards and grandson to Mr.. and
Mrs. Z. j. richards of Hnsdae n. IL.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
g MX~r~
This signature is on every box of the genuine
Laxative BrOmO.Q uinine Tablets
the remedy that cures n cold in one day
MARRIAGES.

In Bellows Falls. Feb. 6, by Rev. ID. L. San
ford. William Edward Harris and Miss Nathalie
Elizabeth Brown.
In Bellows Falls, Feb. II. by Rev. Father Rey-
nods, Julius Avery and Miss Elodie Leblanc
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
itching Joints

In the fingers, toes, arms, and other
parts of the body, are joints that are
infiamed and swollen by rheumatism
that acid condition OF the blood which
affects the muscles also.
Sufferers dread to move, especially
after sitting or lying long, and their
condition is commonly worse in wet
weather.
ut has been a long time since we have
been without Hoods >arSaparilla. My
father thinks he could not do without it.
He has been troubled with rheumatism
since he was boy, and Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla is the only medicine he can take that
will enable him to take his place in the
field" Miss ADA DOTY, Sidney, Iowa.
Hoods JdrsdpdriLid
and Pills
Remove the cause of rheumasism-no
outward application can. Take them.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
Class No. 7 Annual Meeting.

Glass Number 7 of the Baptist Sun
day school held its annual meeting
and banquet in the church parlors
Wednesday evening, about IS members
being present. After the reports of the
secretary and treasurer the following
officers were elected: President, II.
L. Gale vice president, Ossian But
terrified; secretary, J. H. Haynes /;
treasurer, f. V. Morse librarian, Paul
Cobb: geographian, Forest Orkins.
For the coming year, the captain of
the reds will be H. w. Eddy and the
blues in charge of a. l.. Maynard.
After the business session the assem-
bled company discussed an excellent
banquet served by the women of the
Baptist society. The table decorations
were in red and blue with huge figure
sevens in conspicuous ulaces. After
supper sides for the coming year were
chosen and the following program was
Oh pnt.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
TO HELP AND TO UPLIFT.
FOR THIS LIFE AND THE NEXT

Riches in Contented Poverty-William Penn
on Gossip-The Golden Mean Of Circumstance
The Laws Of Nature Working for Good
Straightforwardnes Always Victor Over
Deceit A Successful Life "A Christian
Should Be Doer, but Should Leave Conse-
quences to God.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-02-21
9rattlebo'
TRUSS
~ N ain ST..

We call attention to our ne
conp,ete line of the DR.. Rorick Pine
Truss. the finest pad in the nlai Il,
s ar,u GEO. L. GREENE, Sole
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
THE GOOD EFFECTS
OF ORGANIZATION
Farmers Pricing Their County.
HTLLSBORO. y. C. Aug. 5.

HILLSBORO. y. C. Aug. 5, 1892.
To the Farmers OF North Carolina:
At the January meeting Of the North
Carolina Farmers State association, a res
olution was adopted that the annual meet
ing OF the association be held the third
Tuesday I'm August. Commissioner S. L.
Patterson, who Is a member Of the execu-
tive committee OF the association. informs
us that he viii be away, engaged in insti-
tute work at that time. and the following
week will be in attendance at the meet
ing OF the Cotton States Association Of
Commissioners OF Agriculture. in Nash
Vile, Tenn. Therefore, IL is thought best
70 hold the annual meeting OF the State
Farmers association on Wednesday. Sep
TEMPER Sd. in the auditorium OF the Agri-
cultural building in the city of Raleigh,
beginning at II o'clock a. m. It is to be
hoped that every county IN the state will
be represented at that meeting. We hope
to secure reduced rates over the different
railways for the occasion.
When this association first met in Sep
TENDER, 1901, 10 take into consideration the
cotton seed situation, and devise plans
by which better price could be obtained
for them. and by resolution declared that
under existing conditions cotton seed
should not be sold for less than "a
cents per bushel for cash, nor exchanged
for cotton seed meal for less than 1888
pounds OF meal for one ton Of seed, It DEM
onstrated the power of concert of action;
for BY that resolution IL established
price that resulted I'm untold benefit to
the cotton farmers Of the south. While
some derided the action Of the convention.
and said that Il was composed OF people
who did not know what they were doing,
others had confidence in their Judgment
and stood by the action of the associa-
ton. The farmers who refused to take
part In the meetings, and continued to
sell their cotton seed as fast as ginned.
received IS 70 q cents per bushel for them.
while those who abided by the action Of
the association, received from . cents to
q cents Der bushel for theirs. This very
fact should give the farmers Of the state
confidence in the association. and cause
them 10 take an active part IN its work
iugs.
For the purpose Of a complete organiza-
ton and thorough representation at the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
THE MEANING OF
THE WORD PARANoIA

To the Editor Of The Journal:
AS this medical term has come into use
so generally, and as it is not found in
our common dictionaries, it would not
be amiss to give definition OF the word
and its general significance.
While It literally means beside the
mind" that does not give practical
sense of its pathological bearings. This
term is applied loosely to various mental
diseases, as functional insanity starting
from q degenerative condition character
lied by a special deviation Of the highest
mental functions, but not implying Sc
rious weakness or general disorder OF
the mind 1t is almost always accompanied
with Authorizations and more or less sys-
tematized decisions. The course Is neith-
ed continuous nor uniform, but is essen
TALLY chronic. There is a form Of par
anoia" coming on without prodromes
and characterized by a delusion of vague
prosecutions without prosecutors.
There Is also a form OF ambitious par
anoia," in which the degenerative defect
is associated with ambitious halluci-
nations. There is a degenerative form Of
this malady in which the defects are not
profound and do not reduce the patient
to the last degree Of the scale Of degen-
crates. There is also an intermediate form
in which there are no decisions, but ten
dency to quibbllng Or quarreIing. There is
an hereditary and degenerative form Of
''paranoia" with the delusion Of quar-
reling insanity and a weakened form Of
the delusion of persecution. The degen-
erative basis is questionable. There is
form of this disease designated "paranoia
religiosa," in which the Authorizations or
decisions are Of a religious character.
1t should be remembered that there is
also a form of an hallucination Of the
mind which has been justly charged to
paranoiac affection Of the brain, ten
dency to homicidal MANIA" especially II
it is associated with jealousy.
There are still other forms. in all of
which more or less haIl1cinations or delu-
sions are prominent.
With this information touching the
symptoms and marking the defects this
insidious malady produces in the minds
of the children and friends of parents,
might not calamitous results be guarded
against?
Those who wish to inform them
selves on this subject may consult
with pleasure and profit Fosters Ency-
clopedic Medical Dictionary" from which
this is mainly taken.
A A. BELL, NJ. d.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18
JOHNSTON To FIGHT
PETTUS FOR THE
j. s. SENATE
PROMINENT POLITICIANS FIGURE
THAT THEl GOVERNORS
RACE IS A sU5TERFUeE
TO COVER AMBITION.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Aug. 14-Well in
formed politicians in Alabama figure out
that Captain Joseph +. Johnston's can
didacy for the gubernatorial nomination
is but a subterfuge to capture the United
States senatorship to be selected by the
next legislature.
A successor to Senator z. w. Pettus Is
to be selected by the next legislature,
and while that venerable gentleman is a
candidate for reelection, IL Is not sur
prising 10 hear that he has an opponent.
1t is stated by people who are in a posi-
ton TO study the situation that Captain
Johnston stands a good chance of con-
trolling the legislature and should he be
defeated or even, elected to the governor
ship, he may be elected to the United
States senate.
It is pointed out that in Captain John
ston's home county, jefferson, there is no
way Of preventing a majority of Johnston
men going to the legislature, that is out
Of the is candidates for the legislative
nominations, a majority of any elected
will be for Captain Johnston in the leg
islature.
So. it is reckoned that Captain Johnston
now stands a good chance of going to the
United States senate whether he is nomi-
mated for the governorship or defeated.
Other counties are said TO be occupying a
similar position as jefferson. The cam
palgn IS Delng managed SnreWuly Dy
Captain Johnston and his friends, and he
is proving himself a master head at poll
tics.
At headquarters of both candidates for
the gubernatoTial nomination, Governor
Jelks and Captain Johnston, there is
much work being done. Pounds and
pounds Of literature are being sent out
in all directions throughout the state and
the campaign is keeping up its warmth.
1t is asserted that friends of Captain
Johnston will also capture the state
executive committee. In no district of the
nine in the state is there less than two
candidates for position on the committee
who favor Captain Johnston. In the
ninth district there are four Johnston men
after position on the executive COM
mittee.
The friends of Senator r. w. Pettus are
not absolutely certain that the legisla-
ture 70 be chosen is going to be a friend
" one to their candidate for reelection.
Captain Johnston stated a couple of weeks
since in an address that he was not
candidate for the United States senate,
but politics is a deep study and a friend
~ legislature might not be amiss in case
OF emergency. All efforts apparently are
being exerted towards the gubernatorial
nomination though political students as
sert that there are signs that this is not
the entire object of the fierce campaign
being made.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18

state meeting, we suggest that township
meetings be held on Saturday, August
3d. at the usual place for holding town
ship meetings, and that county meetings
be held Saturday, August 0th, at the
court house, at 70 o'clock, and then select
delegates to attend the state meeting.
This association is of too much impor-
lance to the farmers Of the state for its
meetings to be neglected by them. Let
them show their interest in the work, and
their determination to succeed by attend.
ing these meetings in large numbers. ThG
secretary will gladly furnish constitutions
and membership rolls to any one desiring
them. Remember this association is in
the interest Of all classes of farmers,
whether cotton, tobacco, grain or truck
farmers, therefore all are cordially invited
and urged to attend. Respectfully.
r.. IL. SPEIGHT, President.
T. B. PARKER, Secretary,
Hillsboro, N. c.
Note by Ed.-The above circular sent out
TO the farmers OF North Carolina will
results In great good If they will cooperate
In selling their seed this season as they
did last year. The farmers in all tho other
southern states can do likewise and CO.
operation in the future sale of our farm
products should be the watchword from
this time on. 1t makes no difference
whether we hold county or militia mass
meetings, let each individual cotton raiser
determine to price his seed to the mill
people for not less than % to 30 cents per
bushel, and stand steadfast on that de-
mand until the price is paid. We won't
have to hold them long at present prices
Of oil, meal and hulls.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-08-18

or sea island, II might not be amiss TO
state that Georgia is now the leading
fruit producing state in the union. Our
cotton growers are also turning their at
tention 10 the business Of stock raising,
which in a few years win be one OF the
new leading industries Of this section.
There have been five bales Of cotton pro-
duced 20 the acre in this state under a
system OF intensive culture, but the aver
age yield unnder normal cultivation and
fair seasons IS a bale TO s acres. The
farmer who will diversity his crops
make his farm understanding and raise
cotton for profit. can grow independent
and make money in Georgia We have
the resources for the development Of
profitable farming along the lines OF cat
tie. stock and fruit production. The
most needful thing is for each man 10
study these magnificent resources and
fntellgently undertake TO develop them.
The future is bright for prosperity on
Georgia farms.
HARvIE JORDAN.