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FOR TIBURON ISLAND
Expedition Has Gone to Investigate
 the Mineral Deposits

A big prospecting outfit has sailed from the port of Guaymas for Tiburon island, the home of the Seris Indians, to investigate the extent of the gold copper and other valuable mineral de- posits that are known to exist there. The party, which is composed of twenty-three Mexican officials and well known Mexican mine experts and about one hundred Indians is headed by H. G. Glore, the prominent California metallurgist, under whose direction the expedition will be made.
 The expedition was organized and is backed by strong Mexican incorpora- tion, which owns the entire mineral concessions on Tiburon island. A large well-equipped steamer has been chart cred for month by Mir. Glore's com pany and it is thought all of that time will be required to fully prospect and sample the mineral deposits of the is- land, the extent and value of which have for many years been a matter of conjecture. It is the largest and most important expedition of its kind ever organized in this part of the world and the outcome will be awaited by hun dreds of mining men both in Mexico and the United States.
 Tiburon island is owned by General Guillermo Audrade, Mexican consul in Los Angeles. He las entered into an agreement to sell the island to Charles Meadows, who now is in San Francisco organizing an expedition the object of which is to sail to Tiburon from the mouth of the Colorado river December 15. General Andrade was out of the city last week, therefore no explana- tion of the report that another expedi- tion had sailed from Guaymas could be had. When Meadows returned from Tiburon last September he said that he had found little indication of the existence of gold on the island, but he had discovered coal, which was con- sdered of as great value as would be a gold mine.
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Technical Point May Cause Di smissal

The attorney for Samuel B. Terrell, the San Jose lawyer now serving a term in San Quentin for forgery. has filed notice of intention to move to dismissal of other forgery charges against Terrell, on the ground that during the past year the District At- torney has neglected to take any action in the cases.
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Old Woman Burned to Death

Mrs. Frank Williams, aged 70 years, was burned to death in her home in the alley bounded by Sixth and Seventh, P and Q streets, Sacramento. The woman was alone. It is supposed that she overturned a coal oil lamp, which set fire to her clothing, causing her to inhale the flames.
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Fatal Boiler Explosion

The boiler in the Snohomish power house expoded Thursday afternoon, killing Richard Padden, an engineer, and badly scalding Adam Anderson. The brick building was totally demol- ished. Several other employees had miraculous escapes from death. Water is now being pumped into the city mains by fire engine.
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A Young Boy Killed

Fate overlook one of the Gaute- malan volcano refugees in shocking manner in San Francisco Friday. AL bert Bardwell, 6-year-old boy, who arrived from the southern republic with his parents on the steamer Para, was run over and killed by Sixth street car. The little fellow, un-
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William Malcolm, secretary of the Passaic Mutual Loan and Building as sociation, who fled presumably to Europe three months ago, has been in- dicted on three counts charging him with misappropriating more than $50, 1000.
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The sealing schooner South Bend, formerly owned in South Bend, where she was sold after being seized for smuggling, is overdue from Boring Sea. and much anxiety is felt for her. The well-known trading schooner, Gen. Siglin, owned by the Boring Sea Fish and Transportation Company, is overdue from Boring Sea, where she haa been since spring engaged in the fishing business. Considerable uneas- mess exists, although her owners say she has been delayed merely by bad weather.
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ITEMS OF INTEREST

In Kansas City the trial of Dr. Louis Zorn for the murder of Albert Sechest, his tenant, was postponed until the January term.
 Robbers cracked the safe in the Farmers Loan and Trust company s bank at Arthur, Ia., and secured $3200 in cash. There is no clue.
 An American schooner, which will be registered in the Philippines, was sold in Rockland. Me. She is a three- master and ready for launching.
 Thirteen Egyptians were killed and many injured as the result of an ex- plosion of nitro glycerine in a maga- zine situated near the Cairo citadel.
 The International and Great North ern railway laid the last rail Wednes- day on it's one hundred-mile extension from Waco, Tex, to Fort Worth, Tex.
 According to London dispatch, the duke of Marlborough has resigned the office of paymaster general and has been succeeded by Sir Sarville Cross- lev, M. P.
 At Glasgow the Anchor line ware houses were destroyed by fire. One man was killed and several were in- jured. The loss sustained by the com pany is very heavy.
 John Truck was put to death in the electric chair in the state prison at Auburn, N. Y., for the murder of Frank A. Miller, at Virgil, Courtland county, March IA, 1899.
 An insurrection has broken out in northern Siam owing to the alleged exactions of the government agents. There have been several encounters be tween troops and insurgents.
 Tie steamer Robert Wallace, loaded with ore from Superior, Wis.,, for Cleveland, sank in Lake Superior. Captain Nicholas and crew escaped to the schooner Ashland which his boat was towing.
 Frank A. McHugh, who is reported to have been killed in jumping from a window on Southern railway passen- ger train near Spartansburg, s. C., was associated with large contracting firm in New York.
 The sultan of Morocco has presented s5O0O to Mrs. Cooper, widow of the English missionary who was murdered by native last month, and whose assassin was shot to death in front of a mosque on order of the sultan.
 A call has been issued for general meeting of the dist,llers of the country to be held in Louisville, Ky. Novem- Der 26, to discuss the feasibility of or a mutual fire company to write whisky risks exclusively.
 The Harbison-Walker Refractories has closed negotiations for ,he absorption of the Portsmouth-Ken- lucky Fire Brick company at Ports- mouth, o. The price paid for the plant was, it is said, close to s2,000, ,000.
 News has been received from Warm lnah Point that a quantity ot wreckage lad been found two miles west of the lighthouse, including the stern of arge ships boat, painted white, with Erickson, Cardiff," in black letters.
 George Young, keeper of the United 1 'tates light at San Bruno Point, and lis son Dwight, went out in small l ,oat to fix the light at o'clock p. h., Thursday and failed to return. Boats are searching. It is feared both nen are lost.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
Legislature Notes,

The governor Friday approved the
act to incorporate the Grafton and
Saxtons River Railway company.
Gov Mccullough has appointed ex-
Gov ". ". Stickney commissioner to
deal with the boundary line between
Vermont and New York from the Mas
sachusetts line to the Poultney river.
DIR. Conland of Brattleboro is gener.
ally conceded to have been the factor
responsible for saving the Barre char
ter from defeat in certain sections.
DIR. Conland is looked on as one of the
leaders of the house, and carries great
influence when he arises to speak on
any subject. Montpelier Argus
The farmers of the Legislature met
Monday evening and organized the
Farmers Legislative Organization Of
Vermont with 135 members \ consti
tuition and by laws was adopted pro
viding that the organization shall be
composed solely of members of The Gen
eral Assembly who are practical farm
ers and that its object shall be TO Sc
cure better legislation for the farming
interests of Vermont. Officers were
elected for two wears.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
PUTNEY

The funeral of Charles kathan. who
died Dec. , at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Kathan, was held
Saturday, Rev, Mr.. Hayward of the
Congregational church officiating
There was a large attendance, and ma
ny beautiful floral tributes were re-
ceived. Mr.. kathan was born in Put
ney, Jan. :, 1857. his ancestors being
among the earliest settlers of the town.
He was graduated from Glenwood sem
mary, now Brattleboro academy, at
West Brattleboro. and about - years
ago went to New York. He was con
nected with leading hotels in that city
and at Virginia Beach. Va, for %
years, at the latter place being with
the Princess Anne hotel. He married
Miss Fannie Fitchette of Norfolk. Va,
Oct. s, 1891. He went four years .ago
TO Colorado. in the hope of regaining
his health. his lungs having been af-
fected. While in Colorado he held 20
sitions of trust and responsibility with
the Colorado and Southern hotel svs-
TEN. He returned to Vermont abou-
four weeks ago and for time he SCENT
ed brighter and better. He was man
of fine character. brave and patient
during his long illness He leaves a
widow, father and mother, and two
sisters, Miss Cora Kathan, formerly a
teacher in Miss Sawyer's school in
Brattleboro, and Miss Florence,
teacher in the Plymouth, \. H.. High
school.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
Wednesday, Dec. 10.

The senate voted to abolish the
Swanton fish hatchery provided the
United States government erects one
at that place. The caucus reform bill
prepared by the judiciary committee
was introduced, also one creating
court of claims and defining its duties.
The bill relating To usury and which
specially provides that no building aud
loan association, savings banks, etc,
shall be allowed to do business if in
any way they get more than per cent
on their investment, was passed, also
one forhidding the giving or accepting
of passes, etc. between railroads and
all state officials. The bill provoked
much discussion, These bills were
also passed: relative to publishing a
roster of Vermont troops in war with
Spain; authorizing trust companies to
act in fiduciary capacities; legalizing
appraisal and grand list of Stratton.
In the house, the committee railroad
commission bill was passed by a good
majority, also the bill amending the
charter of the White River Valley Rail
road company. Mr.. Gale of Guilford
for the judiciary committee introduced
a bill relating to taxation, providing
tHnA VIC EloltltN VI a lASib' liCat Vi
power company be subject to taxation
for the benefit of the town, county or
municipality where located. The bill
received three readings under sus-
pension of rules and was passed An
other bill passed was that Incorporate
ing the Connecticut River Power com
pany, permitting the building of a
dam at Brattleboro. The Bundy bin
to reduce state expenses was killed ny
a vote of ll2 to A., after considerable
discussion.
The senate, after a sharp struggle
killed the bill doubling the state high
way tax, making it 10 per cent, by a
yea and nay vote of to l9. The
house passed the afternoon in discuss
ing the McFeeterS bill for the abolish |
ment of capital punishment and pass
ed the bill 10y majority of lG votes, /
100 voting against it. An amendment
provided that persons who kill women /
10y criminal assault shall be hanged. .
AT the evening session of the house, |
the woman 5 suffrage bill was discuss
ed deliberately and dismissed by a large
vote.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
Tuesday, Dec. g.

Both houses passed Joint resolu-
tion and adjourned at o'clock out of
respect to the memory of the late
Thomas B. Reed. The senate passed
the bills relating to the Webster Me
mortal association of Stratton; relat-
ing to Liabilities of insurance compan
les and amending statutes relating to
admission of foreign insurance COM
panies. 1t asked the house to send
back the bill requiring candidates to
file sworn statements of campaign ex-
penses which it killed last week
In the house, the senate bill provid-
ing that state printing shall be done
in the state was taken up and Mr..
Buudy moved to have it dismissed.
He wanted the matter left to the dis
erection of the commissioners who have
it in charge. Mr.. Gale moved to
amend the bill by striking out the linn
itation to Vermont and it was agreed
to and the bill refused a third read
taken up, and the senate amendments
were all agreed to. The only discus
sion was over the division of the Ii
cense fees, but the senate's PROPOSE
tion to have the division half and half
was finally agreed to by yea and nay
vote of 1T to So Mr. Dixon of Hard
wick, who opposed this amendment as
putting a premium on license, said he
did not want the legislature stamped
ed by the shout of Communism Run
Mad by any one man. He also stat
ed that man is not necessarily fool
because he is a prohibit mist, and
held that the small towns should have
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
John Barrett, Formerly of Grafton, the New
Envoy to Japan.

John Barrett, whose earlier years
and commissioner to the Orient for the
Louisiana Purchase exposition, has
been chosen by the president to fill the
post of United States minister to ia
pan, made vacant Thursday by the
death of Minister Buck at Toxic. He
is personal friend of the president.
Mr.. Barrett was formerly minister to
Siam and is familiar with Oriental
questions. He is now in the East,
where he has been successful in inter
esting various governments in the Lou
isiana Purchase Exposition. Mr.. Bar
rett is only &c years old, a graduate of
Dartmouth in the class of 'S6. He has
induced both China and Japan to en-
bark on large governmental exhibit
tions at the Exposition, after they had
decided not to be represented in that
way He is now somewhere in the
neie hborhood of the Straits Settlement,
bound for Australia where he hopes to
make the premiers in that country and
New Zealand reconsider their decisions
for representation at st. Louis.
Mr. Barrett was appointed minister to
Siam in 1893 by President Cleveland.
A Washington despatch Tuesday stat
ed that the Japanese minister while
assuring Secretary Hay of the cordial
reception by his government of Mr.
Barrett, should he be appointed minis
ter to Japan, politely intimated some
doubt as to the wisdom of the appoint
ment.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
Mortified Citizens Support Complainant in
Rattle Case.

Following the complaints issued last
week, in connection with the alleged
turkey rattle at the Loveland house,
Mortified, against James E. Coleman
and Frank V. Wood, charging them
with keeping place which is resorted
to for illegal gaming and against Cole
man charging him with suffering tur-
key to he disposed of by the rattle the
Mortified selectmen have presented
the following petition, bearing 40 sig
natures. to District Attorney Malone
at Greenfield: "We, the undersigned
citizens of the town of Mortified, re
spectfully represent that we heartily
approve of the action of our townsman,
Herbert d. Field, in entering com
plant against the Loveland house Of
this town for allowing and abetting of
gambling on their premises. Further
more we believe that in so doing he
has acted in accordance with the sen
timent of large majority of our citi-
zens. We therefore respectfully urge
you to use every legitimate means in
seeing that the law regarding this mat
ter is executed. -
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
GRAND LEGISLATIVE FINALE


the cattle commission bill, the bill
changing the March term of Windham
county court, that providing that each
town may have two road commission
ers and that regulating sale of COM
mercial fertilizer were also passed
The house passed these bills: relat-
ing to payment of debts and obliga-
tions to employees and servants; TO APP
propriate $500 for Improvements to
house of correction relating to courts
martial in Vt. National Guard; ex-
empting property of agricultural soci
cites from taxation. The senate bill
providing that the state printing shall
be done in Vermont was opposed by
Mr.. Bundy of St. Johnsbury on the
ground that its passage would increase
the bill for state printing and kill
competition. 1t was ordered to lie.
Mr.. Aver of Swanton introduced a
bill which provides that temporary in
junction in liquor cases be dismiss ed
on proof that the prohibitory law b as
not been violated 1t was referred to
the judiciary committee
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

Twenty five men from Auburndale,
Mass, began cutting timber in Pine
valley, in the town of Searsburg, Mon
day. The land is owned by f. II.
Wright of Auburndale. Mass, who re-
Gently sold to the Tudor Bros. of
Stamford and Stratton, some II, 600, :
600 feet of spruce which he is to cut
and deliver to their mill, the contract
allowing him five years in which to do
it. The Tudors are now placing a
steam mill on the land They expect
to receive and cut 5000. 600 feet this
season, all of which is already con tract
ed for. As soon as work has been fair
ly started the force Of men will be
largely increased. Lumbermen in the
state are taking advantage of the deep
snow in the woods and active opera
tons have been commenced. Owing to
the high prices and the active demand
for lumber Of all kinds it is expected
that the season will be unprecedented
if the road conditions hold favorable.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
SOUTH VERNON.

The coolest weather of the season
was experienced Monday and Tuesday,
mercury going down to p and . de-
grees in some parts of the town.
Mr.. Bush has returned to Boston. --
F. +. johnson and wife have gone to
state grange meeting at Morrisvillc {;
Everett Powers is driving the order
wagon. Leon Powers is at home for a
visit. Mrs. Russell Braley has gone to
her home for few days but is expect
ed to return to assist the nurse in the
care of Mrs Edith Lee, who is much
more comfortable at this writing.
Fred Adams received a carload of coal
last week which has helped many: but
more is wanted soon. Fred Kendall
expects to return west with his sister,
Mrs. Nettie Haskell. who has been Wis
iting here for a few weeks. Mrs j.
G. Weatherhed has returned to c.. II.
NeWtOn'S
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
Thursday, Dec, IL.

/ The senate reconsidered and killed
| the bill it passed Wednesday forbid
/ ding judges and other state officers to
/ take free railroad passes. This was
done on the ground that the bill was
an insult to said officers. The senator
| who introduced the bill Wednesday
said that all but one of the present
supreme court judges ride on passes
and another senator added that the
judges have an allowance for all their
travelling expenses. The time for final
adjournment was extended to Saturday
morning, at s o'clock.
The Ross liquor bill was called up
and Senator Arms in an able speech.
moved to amend by striking out all
sections of the bill except II and -,
and to amend those. These amend
ments, he explained, were to do
away with all the constructive opera
tions of the bill providing new ma
chinery relative to the handling of Ii
quor, but leave in the provision that
does away with disclosure, prima facie
evidence and Injunction features and
some other unpopular points of the pro-
hihitory law He wanted the bill
passed so that there might be good
law on the statute books if the people
vote down the license law. After
lengthy discussion il was voted, yeas,
10; nays IL. The bill was ordered to a
third reading.
An appropriation bill carrying 81, 10
$50. coo was introduced in the house
and passed. 1t provides $50, 600 for the |
session since Thanksgiving. SO. 600 /
for the next biennial session, 1920. 600 |
for insane, sec, 000 for state prisons. |
$50, 600 for house of correction, $40, 600 /
for industrial school. $50, 600 for inter
est on bonds, $3.50, 600 to pay auditors
orders for 1903 and s4S0,000 for 1894
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
MARLBORO,

William Fishers little child is quite
sick.
Tuesday morning the Thermometer
registered 24o below zero. which is
good winter weather for this season.
G. \. Blanchard has returned from
Dana, Mass. where he has been visit
ing his sister. Mr.. and Mrs Fred Tu-
dor and daughter of Somerset visited
at ". F. Shows the first of the week.
Mrs. George Holbrook of Springfield
was in town last week.
Although it was stormy last week
Wednesday there was good attend
ance at the midday social at Mrs. Bray
mans and a good amount of braiding
was done. The gentlemen present
seemed to enjoy the social part and we
hope more will be present next time.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

c. Belle Ranney of this place were
married Tuesday noon at the residence
of the brides parents, Rev. II. A.
Goodhue performing the ceremony.
The bride was a graduate of Randolph
Normal school and has taught success.
fully in this town for some years. The
bridegroom is a son of B. F. Atcherson
of Westminster, and has a position with
the Vermont Farm Machine Co of Bel
lows Falls at which place the young
couple will make their future home
The best wishes of host of friends go
with them to their new home.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
Windham County & Vicinity.
All the News in the ReformerS Baiwick as Gath=
cred by Score Of Special Correspondents.
(Other County Vicinity News on Page.)
HINSDALE.
A Narrow Escape.

II. F. Horizons High street house,
occupied by the families of Norman
Knapp and Myron Dickerman came
near being the scene of serious fire
on Saturday night. Mrs. Knapp was
awakened about II o'clock by the smell
of smoke She arose and heard a great
roaring of fire which had in some way
started in the chimney. She at once
aroused her husband and son, and the
other members of the house. The room
where Mr.. Horton has great many of
his goods stored was locked and ad-
mittance could not be gained for some
time. There were a number of papers
in the room at the foot of the chimney
and if the wind had been much differ
ent the house could not have been
saved AS it was, the bed and straw
mating were badly burned.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
MARRIAGES.

In Westminster West, Dec. 9. by Rev. II. A.
Goodhue. Walter Atchcrson of Westminster
and C. Belle Ranney of Westminster West.
In Brattleboro. Dec 6, by Rev. f. W. Lewis.
Amos +. Blanchard of BernardSton. Mass and
Mrs sarah NJ Smonds of Mortified, Mass.
In Orange at the NJ f.. parsonage, by Rev
James Sutherland. Leon r Nelson and Abbie
J. Cairns both of Bernardston.
In RrattleborO, Nov %, Winfield &. Farr and
Miss Edna 5. Amidon. both of West Chester
field. \. II.
In Townshend, Dec. /. by Rev. George II
Baker Isle Carpenter of Newfane and Mrs
Emma +. Crowningshield of BratteborO.
In Bellows Falls. Nov. 80 by Rev. Edward
In West Rindge y. H.. Nov, ~, Archie g.
Townc and Miss Winifred Adams, the latter
formerly of Guilford.
Irwin c. Ware Of Wilmington, and Corinne
Bellows of Nottingham.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12

borrow $500, 600. The house passed
the bill relating to taxation of corpora
tons; bills committing the.death sen
fences of the three murderers, Doher-
ty. Shaw and Eastwood; killed the
state official free pass bill; the st,
Louis exposition appropriation bill ard
the bill providing for recount of votes ;
received new caucus bin and ad-
iourned at $40 p. m.
The governor signed the license bill
at 10 o'clock last night.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
GROVE.

School began Dec. IL with Miss Elsie
Mattison of West Leyden as teacher.
Miss Bertha l.. Fowler who taught the
fall term, giving universal sati-fac
ton. was offered better position at
Hill, N. H.. which she accepted.
Mr. Stacy of Colrain has bought Mrs
Eta Bells apples. The apple packers
finished work there this week. Henry
Bell is visiting relatives in northern
Nermnnt
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-12-12
GREEN RIVER,

H. b. Barden is ill and confined to
the house. Mr.. Mortified has charge
of the stage horses.
Tuesday and Wednesday were the
coolest days for many years, the Their
mometer indicating IS and 80 degrees,
according to locality.