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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
The Possibilities of a Bow,

have profound respect for boys.
Grlmy, ragged, tousled boys in the
street often attract me strangely. 4
boy Is man in the cocoon-you do
not know what it is going to become
his life is big with possibilities. He
may make or unmake kings. change
boundary lines between states. write
books that will mould charters. or in
/ vent machines that will revolutionize
the commerce of the world. Every man
was boy-it seems strange, but it is
really so. Wouldn't you like to turn
time backward and see Abraham Lin
coin at twelve, when he had never
worn pair of boots the lank, yellow.
hungry boy, hungry for love, hungry
for learning, tramping off through the
woods for twenty miles to borrow n
book, and spelling it out crouched be-
fore the glare of the burning logs.
Then there was that Corsican how
one of goodly brood, who weighed
only fifty pounds when ten years old.
who was thin and pale and perverse
and had tantrums and had to be sent
supperless to bed or locked in dark
closet because he wouldn't mind -
Who would have thought that he would
have mastered every phase of warfare AZ
IIEWenty-slX, and when the exchequer of
France was in dire confusion would
say, The finances: | will arrange
them. =
Distinctly and wildly | remember a
squat, freckled boy who was born in
the Patch" and used to pick ur coal
along railroad tracks in Buffalo. 4
few months ago had motion TO make
before the Court of Appeals at Rocbes-
ter. That boy from the Patch was
me Judge who wrote the opinion grant
ing my petition.
be patient with the boys. You are
dealing with souls DESTINY waits
Just around the corner.
be patient with the boys The Phil
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
Very Low Rates to the Northwest.

March to April 30, 1902, the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & st. Paul railway
will sell tickets to Montana, Idaho anc
North Pacific coast points at the fol.
lowing greatly reduced rates: From
Chicago to Butte, Helena and Ana
conda, $50: Spokane, $780, 80: Portland.
Tacoma, Seattle, Victoria and Van
couver, s33. Choice of routes via
Omaha or st. Paul to points in Mon
tana, Oregon and Washington.
For further information apply to any
coupon ticket agent in the United
States or Canada, or address ". W
Hall. New England Passenger Agent.
1863 Washington street, Boston, Mass.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
Could Not Breathe.

Coughs, colds, Group. grip, bronchitis, other
throat and lung troubles are quickly cured by
One Minute Cough Cure. One Minnie Cough
Cure is not a mere eXpectorant, which gives
only temporary relief. 1t sofens and liquifes
the mucous. draws out the Inflammation and
removes the cause of disease. Absolutely
safe. Acts at once. "One Minute Cough
Cure will do all that is, claimed for it." says
Justice of the Peace }. @, Hood, Crosby,
Miss. my wife could not get her breath and
was relieved by the first dose. 1t has been a
benefit to all my family G eene's Drug
Storp
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21

The more | reflect upon it the more
clear it seems to me that it is alike
undesirable and undignified to us,
whose fathers fought seven years to be
rid of kings and crowns, to send per
sons to pay Homage to gentleman
who calls himself king, and who is
putting on his head what he calls
crown Wayne McVeagh.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
DR.. Ennnnons'

Monthly Regulator has brought happiness to
hundreds of anxious women. There is posi-
lively no other remedy known to medical science
Longest and most obstinate Irregularities from
any cause relieved Immediately. ST. ccess guar
anteed at any stage. No pain, danger, or inter-
ference with work. Have relieved hundreds of
cases where Others have failed. The most diff
cult cases successfully treated by mai and bene.
fetal results guaranteed in every instance. No
risk whatsoever We treat hundreds of ladies
whom we never see. Write for further particulars
and free confidential advice. Do not put off too
long. All letters truthfully answered. Remem-
possible condition and positively leaves no after
i'll effectupo the health. Sent by mail, securely
sealed, S2.00. Money letters should be registered.
DR.. J.W. EMMONS CO., 10 fremont ST., Boston.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
H RAILROADS,
CENTRAL, VERMONT RY. CO.
Southern Division.
GOING SOUTH.


Trains leave Brattleboro as follows:
6.23 a. m. Daily for Springfield and New York
40 a. m, for Millers Falls. Palmer and New
London. Connecting at Millers Falls with
Boston x Maine X. r., at Palmer with Boston
4 Albany r. r., at New London with n Y, n.
H. &. H. X. X.
BIO a m, for Springfield and New York
ton.
2l2 p. m, for Springfield and New York
435 p. m. for Springfield and New York. Daily
4'S9 p; m, for Millers Falls and stations on
Fitchburg Division Boston q Maine r..
Palmer and New London and New York via
Norwich Line
Narrow Gauge trains for South Londonderry
leave Brattleboro at $50 a. m. and As u m
Subject to change without notice.
Trains run week days only except as noted
f. Ii. fITZHCGH. V. p. and G.. NJ. st. Albans
;. W. Gu INNINGS. G. z. A, St Albans
Corrected to Nov. "a, 1901
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21

Willie swallowed penny and his
mother was in state of much alarm.
Helen she called to her sister in
the next room, ''send for doctor.
Willie has swallowed penny
The terrified boy looked up implor
ingly
No. mama" he interposed, "send
for the minister.
"The minister go exclaimed the
mother.
Yes, because papa says our minis
ter can get money out Of anybody. =
Pittsburg Bulletin.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21

Surgery is no longer necessary to cure piles,
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve cures such cases
at once, removing the necessity for dangerous,
painful and expensive operations. For scalds,
cuts, burns, wounds, bruises, sores and skin
diseases it Is unequaled. Beware of counter
feits. Greene's Drug Store.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
Sl.0O

Chicago to St Paul or Minneapolis
for double berth in Tourist sleeping
cars of the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul Railway, each Tuesday and Fri
day during March and April, 1902, on
train No l leaving Chicago at 6. 80
p. m.
For further information apply to the
nearest coupon ticket agent, or address
F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent
Chicago 11-3t
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
THE CHILDREN'S HOUR.
A COLUMN FOR OUR LITTLE READERS
The Little Children in Japan

The Little Chlldren III Japan
The little children in Japan
Are feariully politei m,
They always thank their bread ana MIX
Before they take bite,
And say, "You make us most content,
q honorable nOurishment"
The little children in Japan
Don't think of being rude.
80 noble, dear, Mamma they say,
1--WE trust we don't intrudc,"
Instead of rushing in to where
All day their mother combs her halr'
The little children in Japan
Wear mittcns ON their feet;
They have no proper hats to go
A-walking on the street;
And wooden stills for oyer-shoes
They don't object at all To use.
The little children in Japan
With toys of paper play,
And carry paper parasois
To keep the rain away;
And when you go to see, you II ma
It's paper walls they live behind.
Caroline MacCormack in Harper's Drawer
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21

Louis Bitter was arraigned in the
superior court at Greenfield Tuesday
on two indictments found by the grand
jury charging him with the murder of
Ida May Collumbe and Louis Martin
Bitter, at Turner's Falls, December 81.
Bitter plead not guilty. Counsel will
be assigned by the court. Sposa Smer-
aida the woman who shot Michael
Graziona at Buckland on the night of
December 10, was sentenced to the
woman's prison at Sherborn for one
year. She admitted the shooting, but
claimed in extenuntion of the otfense
that Mike had treated her badly.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
Experience convinces. See for you

Experience cOnyinces. See for your
self how quickly Ey's Cream Balm will cure
catarrh or cold in the head. We mail trial
size for Zoe. Full size SOC. All druggists.
ELY BROS, SO Warren st, New York.
Messrs ELY Bros. Find enclosed 30
cents, for which please send me your Cream
Balm. find your remedy the quickest and
most permanent cure for cold in the head 4.
catarrh, etc. Yours truly, DELL NJ POTTER.
Gen. Mgr. Arizona Gold Mining Co.
MessrS ELY Bros. After giving your
Cream Balm trial can truly say | feel
very much benefited by its use and shall con-
tnue to use it by purchasing from our drug
gist here. Mrs W b DANIEL.
Lexington, Ky.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21

1t is no sign of Christian to wear
a face long enough to eat oats out of a
churn.
A wise man can find plenty of sug-
gestions where fools have dropped
them. n. c. Gilmore
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21

Itchiness of the skin, horrible plague.
Most everybody afflicted in one way or
another. Only one safe. never failing
cure-Doan s Ointment At any drug
store, 30 cents.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21

Women love clear. healthy com
plexion. Pure blood makes it, Bur-
dock Blood Bitters makes pure blood.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21

The influence of we'll ordered home
makes better boys than curfew ordi
nanceS.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative BrOmo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money if it fails to cure
Il. w. Groves signature is on each box. Csc.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The man who neglects the primaries
has no moral right to object to the
ticket
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21

Humors of all kinds are prolific of
worse troubles. They may be entirely
expelled by IA thorough course of
Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
Money in the Bank,
WHO HAS?
Well, / Have Not.

If I had I would pay all my
bills. If I had all that is due me
I could square up with the world
and have money in the bank.
Now have some accounts on
my books and if they are not set
tied at once, I shall be forced to
collect them. You pay me and I
will pay the other fellow. If you
do not, you will have to pay the
other fellow and he will pay me
what is left.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1902-03-21
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets cure a cold
in one day. No cure, no Pay. Price % cents.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01
DO YOU GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK !?
Kidney Tr0ubIe Makes You Mlseraole.

Almost everybody who reads the news
papers is sure TO Know Of the wonderful
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01
RATES OF POSTAGE.

First Class Letters 10 any part Of
the United States, two cents per ounce,
or fraction thereof, prepaid.
Second CIass-Transien newspapers
and periodicals., one cent for each four
ounces, or fraction thereof.
Third Class Books, unsealed circu
lars, and all printed matter except news
papers, seeds, cuttings, roots, ETC., one
cent for each two ounces or fraction
thereof.
Fourth CIass-Merchandis types,
metals, ores. and minerals, and all malta
tie matter not In any other class, one
cent for each onnce or tract thereof
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01

A certain member Of the legal profess
sion. whose name is omitted for reasons
which viii appear obvious, was asked
some years ago by young negro to defend
him on the charge Of murder
How much money have you goty'
asked the lawyer.
None. sab"
ANY friend or relative who'll raise some
for your"
None" despairingly replied the negro
Use got nobody ter cum t me aid"
"Humph,| muttered the attorney; Say
you don't want lawyer, You want a
minister. Philadelphia Times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01
PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Martinsburg Public .ibrayrsi
OPEN every day except Sunday fromoso
q m 70 1870 m. and from j. m 10
5, On Tuesdays, THURSDAYS aud Sa tur
DAYS, also IN the evening" from 1890 to 9
The hours for the reading room are the
same. The public are welcome. subject
70 the rules 20 use the reading room and
books IN the Library free OF charge
Rooms Southwest corner Public Square
Miss HELEN TABR, Librarian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01
BALTIMORE &OHI0
RAILROAD.
IA e feet Nov. nth ,oor.
VEST BOUND
tAINs LEAVE MARrlNsBURG


Trains LEAVE MARrINsBURG,
81 daily atra % p m To- Cireinnasi, Louls vils
81. Louis Connects Tor Berkeiey Springs and
Romreg exceps sundays and Grafton for Wheeling
No. daily al - IS D. m. Tor rttsnurg and Chicago
NJ daily at 3 80 p N q wheeling, Columbus
Al" No II lavat 40 .. N for Cincinnati, Louisville,
ST. Louis. Connects for Berkeley srr'ngs except
No daily at !. "a fpr Cincinnati. Louisville
IN No daily At u - p. M .or Pttsbarg and clsve
10 4 daily daily at except Sundays 8 II M
OF Berkeley spring
EAsr BOUND.
~ da;,v a, 40 a. m. for Washington, Patti
10 : Philadelphia and New York. Connects TO-
2 % = ck except Sundays. n,
NO. 10 d At4 50 a. m Tor Washington ana par
imote. NJ.
q re, Philadelphia and New York. Connects ioi
Lex ston ndirtermedate stations except Sundays
"a 10 Frederick sundays only -, 49,. ~:
Nc. daily at 10 10 a. m tor washington, Dan
orc ilad lph and New York -.
No daily al ! q p. m. for Washington. salt'
or p iiadelpha and New York
NC az daily IT al 2. m ~asnlngton, p@i''iA0'e
: lad phia and New York.
O. ~ ally ''Duquesne Limited, a; n a a; M
o Washington, Baltimore, philadelphia ana New
Me- Is daily except sandays al p IS Ter bainmore
Philadelphia and New iors u,..t;.
O. Il daily except Sundays at . 10 tor " as1 l
fon ard Baltimore and all int Tmediate stauoLs Lon
Express trains ali vestbuled and illuminated VIII
geo L. POTTER, Gen. Mgr
n. MARTIN Mgr. pass. Traffic, BALTIC, Md.
q. ". sANTMAN, Ticket Ag't., Martinsbnrg
" Va.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back. kidney. bladder. uric acid trout
bes and Bright's Disease. which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
Dr.. Kilmer's Swamp-Root is not rec
commended for everything but if you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble il will be found
just the remedy you need. thas been tested
in so many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice. among the helpless TOO poor to pur-
chase relief and has proved 50 successful in
every case that special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried it, may have a
sample bottle sent free by mail, also book
telling more about Swamp Root and how 10
find out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and ft
send your address TO ss:s:Esss
DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
hamton, N. Y. The -;lsss q Is ~ ~
regular fifty cent and Home OF swamp-rsoot.
dollar sizes are sold by all good druggists.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01
YORK RIVER LINE.

Nred states mai buccaneers charlotte and balu-
more for West Point and Richmond, Va.
Steamers leave Baltimore every Tuesday, Thursday
Saturday at S. p. m, and arrive West Point a,
40 q. IN. and Richmond at oIs m, calling al
oxstown, Gloucester Point, Clay Bank and Ali
DIS wharf.
Through Tickets to all points can be scared, bag
Tag checked and staterooms reserved from the City
&c 81 Offices, Nos. III, and ra7 East Baltimore
2 se or the General or ces, $50 Light ST., Balu
no Nd
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01

cures made BY Or.
kilner's Swamp Root,
the great kidney. liver
and bladder remedy.
It is the great medi-
cal triumph Of the nine
.eenth century, dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
Or. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
der specialist. and is
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01
fsgMBERLAND VALLEY RAIL ROAD
~ TIME TABLE.
IN Effect November IS. 1901

r. rains Nos and lilo run daily between Hr gers
own aud Harrisburg and No. fifteen minutes 'ateI
on sundays.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01

Daily.
( Daily except Sunday.
a. A. RIDDLE, Nv A. GARD, IF. 5oyD,
Gsni Pass. Agt. Agent Sup,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01
~ STEAMSHIP coMPAN
tchESAPEAKf- LINE"

States Mail Steamers, gusta and Atlan,,
r. Old Point Comfort and Norfolk. Va.
steamers leave. ba timole daily Except Sundav,
ats: 20 .. m, and arrive at Old p,nt Comfort a m
aud Norfolk q. M. where connection is made with
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1902-03-01

PRESBYTERIAN CHuaCH--South Queen
street. Sabbath School, $50 a. "a. /.
preaching. II a, m. and 8 p. M; prayer
meeting, Wednesday p. M; monthly
soncert OF prayer for missions, firsf
Wednesday evening OF each month:
communion, first Sabbath Of September,
December, March, and June. Rev. "
VI. Woods. d. D.. Pastor.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11
BILL AGAINST BEEF TRUST
FILED BY ATTORNEY BETHEA
Injunction Asked for Pepetually Restraining Them from
Combining to Fix. Raise and Lower Prices Of
Beef Cattle and Meat
Beef Cattle and Meat

the several States and Territories and Dis
uict Of Columbia. and with foreign coun-
tries. in fresh meats, the said defendants
should, and but for the acts hereinafter
complained OF, would, be and remain in
free and Unrestrained competition with
each other
UNLAWFUL COMBINATION.
That the said defendants. in violation
of the provisions of an act of Congress.
approved July ,, 1890. entitled AN act to
protect trade and commerce against I'M
lawful restraints and mCnopolies,' and
IN order TO restrain competition among
themselves (Which would otherwise exist
as to the purchase of live stock necessary
to the production of the meats pro-
duced by them, have engaged in and in
tend to continue an unlawful Combina-
ton and conspiracy between themselves
for directing and requiring their re-
spective purchasing agents to refrain
from bidding against each other, except
perfunctorily and without good faith,
when making purchases OF such live
stock on behalf OF the said defendants,
respectively, and by this means inducing
and compelling owners OF such live stock
to part with the same at prices less than
they would there receive if such bidding
were really competitive; and the said de-
PENDANTS have caused and are causing
their agents, respectively, to refrain from
bidding accordingly, and have induced.
and are inducing, each other. and will,
unless restricted by this honorable court,
continue, IN pursuance or such conspir-
acy, 10 induce each other to refrain from
bidding as aforesaid. which aforesaid
combination and conspiracy is one in re-
stra!nt of trade and commerce among the
several States and Territories of the said
United States and the District OF Column
bia and foreign countries.
That tia sata deSan6hnts. IN further
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11

pcrtation of live stock and for the trans
pol tation of such meats as aforesaid,
ana notwithstanding they are the only
lawful rates for the transportation as
aforesaid of such articles, the said de-
PENDANTS, intending thereby to monopo-
lie the commerce aforesaid and prevent
competition therein, have oil and each
engaged in and will continue arrange
ments and agreements with divers off,
GERS and agents OF such common carriers,
whereby said defendants were to receive
snd have received and will continue to
receive, by means Of rebates and other
devices. unlawful rates for such trans
portation, much less than the said lawful
rates, and were to exclusively enjoy and
share said unlawful advantage. to the
exclusion Of competitors and would-be
competitors and the general public, and
lave accordingly SO enjoyed and shared
them, and will, unless restrained by this
honorable court, continue to do So
That the said defendants now are and
for years past have been In combination
ard conspiracy with each other and with
the railroad companies and others to
complainant unknown, to obtain mo-
nopoly Of the supply and distribution of
fresh meats throughout the United States
and its territories and shipments thereof
to foreign countries.
It continues: Wherefore, may It please
your honors to forthwith grant writ
of injunction directed to the said defen-
dants, perpetually enjoininS them and
each Of them. and each of their agents.
attorneys, aud the other persons afore-
said, from continuing each and any of
the unlawful proceedings aforesaid.
It further prays discovery or the books,
papers. accounts, letters, kilograms. re-
cards and documents whatsoever of the
defendants relating in any manner, di-
rectly or indirectly, to- the purchase or
shipment OF livestock by them or their
agents, or to the sale or shipment or de-
livery of fresh meats by them or tneir
agents. and to grant such other and fur
Their relief as equity may require. and
to Your honors may seem meet
It also prays that writ OF subpoena
may issue to the said defendants, under
a penalty and at a time and place to be
therein stated, to appear and answer I'M
der oath all and singular - matters
hereinbefore stated and charged, and
abide by and perform such orders as the
court may make IN the premises.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-05-11
fpr Associated Press,

CHICAGO, ILL, May 1G.-With the full
approval of Attorney-General p. c. Knox.
representing the National Government,
District Attorney S. c. Betha this eve
ning fled with the clerk OF the Federal
Circuit Court here a bin Ger an tnjunc-
ton, sweeping in character, designed 10
destroy the alleged giant conspiracy TO IL
legally control the meat trade or the
United States. The original OF the bill
wss recorded the moment filed. and was
al once placed in the official nles of the
Circuit Court clerks office. at the same
tine District Attorney Betha served no.
tee that at S P. NJ. May 10Th. he will
appear before Federal Judge Grosscup
and ask for u temporary Injunction
against the packers ana their represent
atires under the Sherman national anti
trust law.
The bin is addressed to the Honorable,
the Judges OF the Circuit Court of the
United States for the Northern District
OF Illinois. Northern Division. sitting in
auuity, and Is brought against Swift and
Company, the cudahy Packing Company,
the Hammond Packing Company and
Armour and Company. corporations or
E,;nize6 and existing under and by vir-
tao of the laws OF the State OF Illinois;
tho Armour Packing Company. the G. II.
Hammond Company. Schwartchild and
E,lzberger. corporations organized and
existing under and by virtue respective
IL. OF the laws OF the States of New Jer-
sey, Michigan and New York; Nelson
NorriE, Edward Morris and Ira N Nor
us, co-partnerb under the name OF Nell
son Morr!E and Company. doing bust
ness at Chicago, H.. and individuals com
.rGtfng the firms After reciting tina. the
Arms do an infsrstate business, Il alleges
T,,At 40 70 trade EnA coumeros among