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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19
SANTA CLAUS UP TO DATE

Since first good Santa Claus set out
To make his wintry round,
Though sought by many a merry rout,
His home has ne'er been found.
Each year he brings, with coursers fleet,
His choicest gifts and toys,
Then hurries on nor stays 10 meet
Our thankful girls and boys.
Because of this. alack. alas
Some start a foolish chase
And try the icy drifts to pass
TO thank him to his face.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19

\ MODERN MADONNA IN BETHLEHEM.
from every part of the country
gather here on this night-Latins'
Greeks. Armenians and Copts.
The enormous collection OF joined
buildings which the pilgrims are rae
ing and which stands ON the edge Oh
the cliff extending along the ridge OF
the hill from east to west Consists oI
the Church of the Nativity, surrounded
by three converts, the Latin, the Greek
and the Armenian.
The Church of the Nativity Is the
oldest in Christendom. 1t belongs 10
these three sects. each of which has
separate chapel within for ITS own
services. The large basilica, when Is
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19

guard throughout the building. fer
these various Chris ians who worship
in the same church ut times forget
that He whom they al adore came to
bring peace on earth and good will
toward men,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19

oI tVstl Augustus, the lit
N M tie town of Bethlehem, six
miles south of Jerusalem.
was crowded with visitors at about
this time Of the year. all coming to be
taxed in their native country In
cave below the principal inn or
khan of the town, where the oxen
were usually kept, gentle Jewish
maid bent lovingly over her Babe. 4
light from heaven illumined the rude
Manager where He peacefully lay and
shed a brilliant radiance over the scene
Several hundred years later the
pdus Empress Helena of Rome visited
Palestine and discovered this grotto in
Bethlehem, which had served as
humble shelter for the Christ Child.
She was convinced that this was the
gerry place which had been hallowed
by the nativity, and thereupon wished
% mark the spot for all time. She had
/ magnificent church built over the
gite 50 that Christians from generation
o generation might worship there.
The remains of that beautiful building
ire still to he seen in the city of Beth
chem.
1t is strange fact that, though
}cthlohem was pre-enliueutlv a city
alyaging to the Jews in the days of
David and Of Ruth. not one Jew is to
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19
THE WINDHAM REFoRMER, FRIDAY 1902

the Church of the Nativity in Bethle-
hem, and, sad to say, because Of the
frequent quarrels between the different
sects which meet within this church
at time of general rejoicing, Turkish
soldiers. with drawn swords. are on
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19

manger, where 1t remains during
Christmas week for devout worshipers
to visit. Such is the ceremony held
by the Latins on Christmas eve.
The Greek church in Palestine cele-
brates the festival of the nativity one
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19

week later than the Latin church. For
weeks before Christmas the Greeks
fast in order to better prepare their
hearts for the true worship OF the
Saviour ON the day of His nativity.
They also celebrate Christmas within
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19

But ere the frozen fields are crossed,
Where winters billiards. blow,
Each little child who starts is lost
And buried in the snow.
And every year some girls and boys
Still keep themselves awake
To thank him for his pretty toys
\ terrible mistake,
For lying wakeful in the cold
Just keeps the saint away,
And those who do it. l am told,
May catch pneumonia.
But now this foolishness must end!
You need not tempt your fate.
For fullest thanks You now can send
BY methods up to date.
To thank him for his Christmas cheer
Just give a hearty laugh,
And Santa Claus at once will hear
BY wireless telegraph.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19

with this significant inscription encir
cling it:
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19
AZ. -
TIME TABLE CENTRAL VERMONT RY.
Effective Oct. IL. 'Oe.

Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
5.23 a. m, Daily for Springfield, week days for
New York.
1926 a m Week days for New London; connects
at Mlers Falls for Troy; at Palmer for Boston.
$50 a. m, Week days for South Londonderry.
$40 a. m, Week days for Springfield and New
York.
l0,l5 a. m. Week days for Milers Fails, connect"
ing for Boston.
227 p. m, Week days for Springfield and New
York.
4.35 p. m, Week days for New London and New
York via. Norwich Line Steamer connects at
Palmer for Boston.
4.35 p. M, Daily for Springfield and New York.
5.45 p. m, Week days for South Londonderry.
~ subject to change without notice.
+. H. FITZHUGH. V. p and q. NJ. st. Adams.
5. w. CUMMINGS, &. =. A.. st. Adams.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19

HE train this Christmas eve
slowed up enough to take
a single passenger aboard
and to allow a girl seated
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19
BOUT nineteen hundred and

- HthuiVu anu
u two years ago, in the reign
IA of Caesar Augustus. the lit
IN tie town of Bethlehem. six
miles south of Iornnn ln,,,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-19
By Lulie Wells Smith

:.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
FATAL FIRE AT MACE, IDAHO.
FOUR WERE BURNED TO DEATH
Boarding and Bunk Houses of the
Standard Company Were De-
stroyed--Number of Persons Sc
VercIy Burned and Injured-Cnuse
of Fire Unknown.

The town of Mace, Idaho was visited
at an early hour Tuesday morning by one
OF the greatest catastrophes ever known
in the Occur d'Alenes. Fire, the great de-
stroyer, worked its will, and as result
the boarding and bunk houses OF the
Standard Mining company are now a
mass Of smouldering ruins, while II
strong men are lying on couches suffering
from injuries, some of which may be
fatal. and four men are missing entirely
1t is believed that these last unfortunates
we're burned to death,
1t was in the stiffness of the midnight
hour. Without the slightest warning 10
the peaceful sieepers in the houses flames
burst forth. Scarcely had the alarm been
spread before the insignificant blaze had
become mass of roaring flames, euvelop-
rg the boarding and bunk houses III
seething fire, from which startled human
beings were attempting to escape.
The cause of the fire is as yet mys-
terry, although it is known to have origi
mated on the second floor of the boarding
house.
It is estimated that there were 60 board
ers in the two houses. In the clubhouse
the danger was less, and, although the
building was totally destroyed, all of the
inmates escaped without injury, The
boarding house inmates were far less for
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01

added brightness that came from the
glistening coating of snow, and the
royal visitor did not leave the bridge
during the run up the bay. He said
that he was at last gratifying an old
ambition in visiting New York. and
asked that the points Of interest be
shown him, and the geographical bear
ings explained. He knew the statue
of liberty, Brooklyn bridge and the
battery, and had heard of the fame of
the tall buildings. The latter lowered
high in the clear light, and the prince
viewed them with keen interest as the
Kronprinz swung into North river.
The famed skyline that shows SO well
from the Jersey shore caught his at
tention and he watched it until a
footing tug claimed a salute.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01

mander Cowles, President Roosevet'a
brother in law, and Adjutant General Cor
bin were the first to alight, and the prince
vas not far behind them. Walking rapid
ly and with the erect bearing of trained
naval officer past the group of officials,
detectives and newspaper men, through
double line of whom he passed, saluting
With touch of his hand to the glttering
chapeau he wore he crossed the carpeted
depot isle and entered the reception room.
There he remained 10 minutes Assistant
Secretary Pearce and Chief Wilkie stood
at the door while the prince was waiting.
Finally Prince Henry, accompanied by
Secretary Hay and Rear Admiral Evans,
entered the last of the open carriages.
The carriages of the others were drawn
up in line, and the princes carriage
dashed at rapid speed to the head of the
column. Instantly the police and mill
tary escorts wheeled into position and
the party started up Pennsylvania avenue
for the White house.
Rarely in its history has the White
house been the scene of a more brilliant
spectacle than Monday, when President
Roosevelt welcomed to the United States
Prince Henry of Prussia.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
Blew I'm Assay Office.

Victor Col, Feb. 25.-Cripple Greek is
in state of terror, owing to precon-
certed attack upon assay offices doing
business in the district. Beginning at 3
o clock in the morning and following in
rapid succession six explosions wrecked
as many assay offices in Victor, Cripple
Creek and Gold Field. The raiders did
not hesitate to jeopardize life, as all but
one of the buildings were occupied by
sleeping families. Men, women and chill
dren were hurled out OF their beds by the
shocks and serious injuries inflicted. The
full extent OF the damage can not be estl-
mated.
In this city the Davenport office was
wrecked by two explosions, involving a.
loss OF $1,000. Almost at the same time
the assay offices of Underwater, Nor"
gan and Williams were similarly de-
stroyed. The loss was approximately as
large as at Davenport's. A miner was
passing Williams office at the moment
of the explosion. Flying debris struck
him in the face, gashing his eyes, and may
result in total blindness.
In Cripple Creek Benjamin's assay
office, located on Exna street, north Of the
Florence & Cripple Creek depot was
blown up, but was only partially wrecked.
In the town of Gold Field, about mile
and a half north of here, almost stimuli
taneously Boyce's and Swinehart's offices
were blown up. Mrs. Boyce was blown
out of bed, but escaped without fatal in
iuries.
A family living in the other assay office
was also blown out of bed, but fortunately
escaped serious injury. The giant pow
der was blown through the windows at
Gold Fields.
In this city the powder was placed I'M
der the building. The house in which
family lived next to Williams assay office
here was much damaged and a woman
was Frustrated by the shock and is at
present hysterical.
Sheriff Robertson has called his depu-
ties, and his force is taking all means to
discover if possible the perpetrators of the
crimes.
The general impression here this morn
ing is that the acts are the result of
general movement to rid the district of all
institutions which buy high grade ore in
small quantities. The big mines of the
district, it is alleged, have been systemati-
cally robbed of much rich ore, and so TO
100 assayers, it is said, have made hand
some profits by dealing in this ore. The
mine owners association recently discov-
cred that high grade ore was being shipped
by assayers from this district to a smelter
at Salt Lake and to the Selby smelter at
San Francisco, but all their efforts TO
stop the traffic were unavailing.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
Prince mt Washington.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Prince Henry Of
Prussia and suite, accompanied by the
welcoming delegations from Baltimore and
the German embassy, arrived here at 1920
Monday morning, promptly on schedule
time. Secretary Of State John Hay, See
rotary of the Navy Long, Assistant Sacre-
tary of State Pearce, who had immediate
charge of the arrangements at the depot,
and Count Quadt and two other attaches
from the German embassy awaited the ar
rival OF the train at the depot. They re-
manned in an improyised reception room,
the walls of which were heavily draped
with INTERVIEWING American and German
flags. The atmosphere was redolent with
the fragrance of flowers. The embassy
officials were in full uniform. \ bugle
call by a navy artilleryman announced the
arrival of the train. 1t was halted just
outside the depot, the engine detached and
the cars backed to a position opposite the
receiving room, midway down the train
shed. The welcoming party passed quick
ly into the princes car and informally ex-
tended to him the welcome of the city
A few moments later the party emerged
and passed to the reception room. Com
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01

injury ran the risk of being choked with
the heated fumes and smoke.
The Dead.
A later message from the office of the
Standard Mining company gives the list
of the dead as follows:
j. W. Edwards.
ID, K. Mann.
Eugene Bangs.
Nj. L. Moore.
The men were all miners employed by
the Standard company. Their bodies were
discovered in the ruins OF the building.
List of the Injured.
The list of injured in the hospital as
given out by the officials of the Standard
company stationed at Wallace is as fol
lows; f. Townsend, T. Marlborough, K
Mckenzie, p. Powers, II. NJ. Brand, l.. Il.
Eberhart j. b. Bond, d. McCallum, John
McAuliff, w. C. Mcconnell, A. H. Adams
and John Bowhay
The Standard mine is situaed at Mace,
Idaho, six miles from Wallace. 1t is
/ owned by Finch K Campbell.
OF the sufferers in the hospital, the
latest word is that three of them-r Var
borough John Bowhay and ID. Mccall
lum-are all very low, suffering from the
effects of burns and other injuries, such
as broken bones. 1t is feared they can
not live The other nine in the hospital,
though suffering, are injured in lesser de-
gree, and it is thought will pull through
all right.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
Decision of Supreme Court

st. Paul, Feb. 25.-The announcemai
OF the United States supreme courts dr
cision against the application of the s''
of Minnesota for leave to file al
against the Northern Securities comPlI
was received in this city today with0a'
surprise. President Hill of the NortAa''
Securities company refused to discuss u
opinion of the court, contenting bims
with the remark that it was no more lAl
he had anticipated. Governor Van vI
was not inclined to express an opinion
the matter and Attorney General Doug1
was also averse to saying anything.
known, however, since the announcenol
by United States Attorney General NJ
that he wouldA bring suit againSt
Northern Securities company under y
Sherman act, the state officials here N
looked for just such a decision as u
now announced by the United State y
preme court. Such action by the leua
officials will not be allowed to stop u
Their action by the state OF MINES
but no definite announcement has !
been made as to the form such Pros'V
ings will take.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01

London, Feb. PA dispatch from
Lord Kitchener, dated Pretoria, Friday,
February p, says Colonel Park, with 300
mounted native scouts, recently surprised
a Boer force at Noertgedacht, Transvaal
and captured l64 prisoners, together with
quantity of munitions of war and
number of horses and wagons. There we e
no British casualties. The prisoners in
Guide Field Comets Joubert and Dejater
ard Lieutenant Vilioen.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
Peculiar Tragedy.

New York, Feb. pa peculiar ~ y
edy has occurred in the residence Oh n
liam j. Simmons at Caryl, srOuI.
Yonkers. 1t resulted in the S'
wounding of Georgianna, the 3 yea.
Simmons girl, and the probable :,
wounding at her own hands OF A
Foscher, Hungarian servant girl.
The cause of the shooting, Wnien
done by the servant girl, is suPPO I'D
have been an insane iondness for ths
whom shs feared being separated ~
through dismissal.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
NEWS OF The WHOLE worm
cULLED FROM DIsPATcH,,
A Review of Happenings =,
Eastern and Western Hem,.n, ~
During the Past Week-N.,,.
Historical, Political and pa.
Events Tersely Expoundea

Only few workmen have resno,,
to the call for a general STRIKE =.
in, Italy. l0|
The condition of Justice Grav ..
supreme court, who recently sns.
stroke of paralysis, CONTINUES
couraging. vi
The condition of young Tho,
Roosevelt continues to improve
he is progressing steadily toward ~
plete restoration to health.
Howard F. Brewer, the Pacific -.
swimmer, broke three more Ameria'
middle distance records at the sno..
mans show at Chicago last weaL
The house committee on tarr,ta.
has unanimously voted to report fsv.e
ably bills for the admission of tbo
ritories of New Mexico, Arizona ~,
Oklahoma.
Daniel Alexander, aged IS, mans,.
of shoe store in Salt Lake. was =
most instantly killed Sunday bv n,
accidental discharge of a revolS~I
which he was cleaning.
At Mount Vernon, ILL.,, Richard N
liam, a young man, was assauna,
while returning from church. nv ~,
men, one using a beer bottle and y,
other firing a revolver at his mead
killing him instantly.
Snow, followed by rain and slao
created in New York and vicinity n,
most disagreeable weather conditior,
known in many years. During n.
early hours of the day heavy wet spov
fell in great flakes. This conditim
prevailed for several hours.
At an evangelical meeting of all n,
Protestant sects in Cuba, at a misso.
airy conference in Cienfuegos. it Wa
voted to have only one religious a.
nomination in cities of 5000 inbsb.
tants, two denominations in cities ii
$4,000 and three denominations in cid
les of $4,000 Eleven sects were reDre
scented.
A conference of ministers in session
at Madrid discussed means of sustain
ing public order. The situation n
greatly improved, the labor societsl
having declined to join the strike. OIL
fetal kilograms declare that quiet prl
walls everywhere in the provincesI
More troops have been drafted to Bari
celona, but it is hoped that the worst
OF the trouble is now over.
The American consul at Liverpool
has been supplied with information bl
the police as to variety of gold briCk
frauds by American swindlers on PEG
pie in England, according to London
dispatch to the Herald. The executors
OF deceased people all over the counFI
have received letters from New YorEl
Washington and st. Louis proposingl
an advance to the writer on th|
strength of great gold discoveries O
the estates of deceased persons.
Angered because his persistent del
mands for dowry sufficient to give 4
start in housekeeping were Refused
and seeking revenge, George Child
rose, a stenographer, Sunday shot and
instantly killed Henry Meyer, t1
girls father, and slightly wounded En-
ma Meyer, his sister, at Chicago Hal
mother and another sister escaped OH
er shots intended for them by rushlll
! into the streets. Believing he hsI
killed the whole family, Childrose seq
a bullet into his own brain and a|
dead at the door of his sweetheart
own room.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
Mountain of Arsenic.

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 26-John T. Davis
and his associates have discovered noun
tain OF arsenic in a range so miles south
east of Tacoma. This is claimed to be the
first important body of arsenic ever found
in America.
The supply heretofore has come from
Cornwall. The United States now i'm
ports nearly Sl,0OO,OOO worth annually.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01

Tombstone, Ariz., Feb. 24.-Bert AL
word and Bravo John, two noted Arizoua
outlaws, have been arrested in Sonora,
Mexico, by the Mexican rural officers.
The two prisoners will be at once extra
d'ted and brought here for trial on the
charge of train robbery.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
Head On Collision.

Auburn, n. Y, Feb. 26.-Five men
We're killed and two fatally injured in a
wreck on the Auburn branch of the New
York Central, two and one half miles west
OF Aurelius a passenger train and a
wrecking train collided head on while
rounding curve at full speed.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
offered to Newspaper Man.

Washington, Feb. 25.-Harry S. New
has been offered the position of first as
s'stant postmaster general to succeed Viii
liam Johanson of New Jersey. Mr.. New
has not yet given his final answer.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01

Cettinje Montenegro. Feb. 25-Sixty-
four men are reported to have been killed
or wounded during fighting which occurred
on the MontenegTan frontier between Al
baninns and regular Turkish troops. The
trouble was due to the recent assassina tion
of an Albanian chief, Mulazel1a. The fight
ing continues.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
Western Girl Sang In Berlin.

Berlin, Feb. 23.-Miss Rosa Belda of
SIN Francisco sang 'Traviata" at the
Tkeater Des Westerns here. This was her
first appearance in Germany and she was
most favorably received. After three
weeks here she will go to Milan to sing in
grand opera here.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01

Detroit, Mich, Feb. 24-James Nc
Glashan, aged 35, foreman in the con-
struction department of the Michigan Tel
ephone company, and an unidentified wo-
man were found dead in rooming house
on Park place Gas had escaped in some
manner from the gas stove in the room
and suffocated the couple.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
Oxford Beat Cambridge.

London, Feb. 24.-The annual game of
football between Oxford and Cambridge
took place Saturday at the Queen's club
here and was won by Oxford with a score
of 2 to 0.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01
John II. sherman Dead.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-John b. Sherman,
founder of the Union stock yards. and
former president of the Union Stock
Yards 4 Transit company, died here
Tuesday, aged II.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01

A few people may know more than
they let on; but most people let on
more than they know.-New York
Press.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-03-01

A clean city is impossible without
eonsecrated citizens.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1902-12-04
From Court Rouse Corridors.

Business is brisk at the Court
House this week and all the official.
are busy. In the Prothonotary's
office there are many signs OF ac-
tivity. At court time there is al
ways vast amount OF work and it
is necessary to have some extra
help. Boyd Maize Esq. is assist
ing with the trauscribing this
week.
TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE.
The following deems have been
recorded during the past week, in
the Recorders Office:
Creveling Cemetery Co. to R. a.
Graham, land in Scott twp.
Jonathan Lacemau and wife to
James Cornelison, land in Franklin
twp.
Chas. Brunstetler and wife to
Joseph S. Cole. land in Millville.
D. A. Michael and wife to r. o.
Davis, land in West Berwick.
Berwick Land & Improvement
Co. to Morgan Griffith, land in
West Berwick.
American Car & Foundry Co.
to Morgan Griffith, Land in West
Berwick.
American Car & Foundry Co. to
Morgan Griffith, land in West
Berwick.
Berwick Land & Improvement
Co. to D. A. w. Huebner, land in
West Berwick.
w. H. Woodin, ct. al. to William
East, land in West Berwick.
A. E. Nc Afee and wife to Lena
Abrams, land in Berwick.
SHERIFF SALES.
Sheriff Knorr sold the following
properties at his Office on Saturday
Property Of Hiram Der and
Franklin Derr situate in Montoul
township, to Catharine E. Ammer
man for $685.
Properties of John K. Lockard
store building on Main street anC
dwelling house on Fifth street il
Bloomsbury to c. w. Miller attor
ney for S955o and 5000 respect
lively.
MARRIAGE LICENSES.
| Ola Larish of Benton and Mis-
Edna E. Larish of Guava.
Andrew H. Thomas and Mis-
Eta NJ. Welliver both of Eyers
grove.
w. H. Pollock and Miss S. Z
Smith both of Salem township
Luzerne Co. Pa.