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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
Notes of the Diamond,

The grass will be moved and trimmed
for the game tomorrow afternoon be-
tween the Y. M. c. A. and Catholic
Unions. A particularly good contest
is looked for.
Harvard beat Yale in the commence
ment day ball game, played at New
Haven Tuesday in the pouring rain, by
the score of 10 to 6. Thousands wit
messed the contest.
J. Melvin Thurber, student of Col
gate university, has returned to Brat
tleboro, and will play on the Young
Mems Christian association baseball
team the rest of the season.
The C. U. team was defeated at
Hinsdale Saturday by score of la.
Errors were responsible for the result
as Williamson pitched an exceedingly
good game, considering the weather.
Rain made good fielding impossible.
At meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the baseball league last week
Friday it was decided not to allow Ray
mond Frost to play with the Wheel
club team as that team is considered
strong enough for the other organiza-
tons. Frost will not be allowed to
play on any of the teams of the league
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
PRETTY JUNE WEDDING.
Bailiff Bacon's Sister Married in Springfield,
VT Yesterday

One of the prettiest June weddings
of the season was solemnized at the
First Congregational church in Spring
when Miss Emily Josephine Bacon,
daughter of the late r. E. Bacon OF
Washington, d. c., and sister of Bail
if Robert G.. Bacon of Brattleboro,
was welded to Edward Martin Wheat.
ley, New York agent for the Wilcox &
White Co. of Meriden, Conn. The Of
ficiating clergyman was Rev. Mr.. Fer
ris, pastor of the church
The church was handsomely decorat-
ed and the bride was charmingly at
tired in Paris gown, with long
loose veil, and she wore orange bios
SONS. She was given away by her I'M
Gle, R. NJ. Colburn of Springfield. Mrs.
Robert G. Bacon of Brattleboro was
matron of honor and the bridesmaids
were Smith college friends of the bride,
Misses Mcdowell, Worcester, Perry,
Wheatley and Jones. The best man
was DR.. Louis Wheatley of New York,
brother of the groom, and the ushers
were Messrs. Locke and Colburn of
Edison and Wheatley of
New York and r. c. Bacon of Brattle-
boro. Many beautiful and costly gifts
were received.
Following the ceremony a wedding
breakfast was served at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. R. M. Colburn, where
the bride has made her home. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wheatley left for an extended tour
Canada and the Northwest and
will be at home after October l at the
Earl apartment house, West 18th street,
New York.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26

iarly known bird families. those a
rare variety are frequently seen hs
in their migration. and some occasis
ally nest here, like the Savannah u
grasshopper sparrow. The viii
crowned and white throated spsnl
has tarried for brief rest on its non,
ward flight, as have the rose-bresss
grosbeck. the cheewink, the sicka
pine grosbeck, snow bunting-the ii
ter nesting in the Arctic tundrss b
yond the tree limit, the redpols N
the American red and white erosst4
OF the p warblers seen here. only "
black and white, Maryland, pine, Ol,
black-throated green, black -throsx
blue, myrtle, black burnian, ysla
and American redstart nest here II
ruby throated humming- bird is tis
only one of its family east of the Ms
sissippi river. The song sparrOF \
heard here at midnight in its beauf|
full song notes, this being the longs
visitor. there being only two week: 4
the month of August in which i 4
not in full song. A beautiful lira|
family is that of 70 or 50 purple mG|
tins, whose house of y apartme,s
and 32 windows is located above N
Horton lawn, it being the only plis|
IN town where these birds delight n
live.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
FREIGHT SMASH-UP.
Central Vermont Engineer Missed His Guess
and Hit Things Hard.

Engine No. 206, of the heavy mogul
type, in charge of Conductor Grant
Bragger and Engineer George Beaudry,
attempted flying caboose trick in
the yard back of the American House
Wednesday afternoon at ). 35 O'Clock,
and the results were somewhat disas-
trous.
The caboose end of it worked all
right and the little red box went spin
ming down the right hand track in
proper shape, But the engine took
the other track, per switch arrange
ments, to back down and hitch to a
line of loaded freight cars bound for
New London. The distance was 800
yards, and the engineer miscalculated
the tender hit the foremost loaded
freight there was generous and
wholesale distribution of kindling
wood, furniture, boots, shoes and all
sizes of everything. The disembowel-
ed car was pushed off its irons and
sent down the bank into the river.
The f"insides" of it were scattered
broadcast. The engine tender looked
like accordion plating.
1t took an hour or more to clear the
track and set things to rights. Mean
while hot fight between three bull
dogs enlivened the scene. In schedul-
ing the damages it is estimated that
the engine is hurt S25 worth, the
freight car (total) 500, the freight,
mostly boxed, so.
The responsibility for the collision
is not yet placed, pending an irvesti
CATION by New London officials. Mean
time the engineer is laid off.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
WHEEL CLUB WON.
Took the Postponed Game From Y. M. Q. AS
by Score Of ~ to 6.

by Score of 10 toe.
The postponed game Of last Saturday
between the Wheel club and Y. M. G..
A. was played Wednesday afternoon be-
fore fair audience, considering the
cold and threatening weather.
The first inning opened in favor OF
the Y. M. G. IS. Three hits, helped
by errors, Melted the Y M. IS four runs
to which they added two more in the
second by hits aided by ragged field
ing on the W. C.'s part. After the sec
ond the Y. M. s could do nothing with
Cooley's delivery while Stafford, the
cool man in the box. began to grow
easier for his opponents In the sew
enth the club boys found him for four
hits with total of SIX bases, which
counted for three earned runs. Then
in the eighth, with three men on
bases, Stafford forced in run by CIV
ing base to Fox, after which Capt.
Ferrter took him out and put in March.
After the first two innings the field
ing OF both teams was good. The work
of March and Brooks on anyone trying
to steal second was fatal, as usual. 1t
took the Club men long time to find
out about it, and but for the batting
rally in the seventh they would have
lost the game on the bad judgment
used in base running
johnson took new position, third
base for the Y. Ms, and played fine
game. Cooley pitched excellent ball,
striking out II men, but his support in
the first two innings was yellow. L.
Allen hit the ball in old time form, got.
four clean ones, and the work of Tas-
ker and March at second and three fast
double plays were the features. The
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
Joseph L. Houghton.

Joseph L. Houghton, 70, died at his
home on Cedar street Saturday morn
ing of heart trouble, after long i'll
ness, as the result of the shock sus-
tanned in the murderous assault made
upon him in Guilford more than two
years ago, and for which William
Dempsey and Charles Blake are now
serving terms in the state prison at
Windsor. Mr.. Houghton was return
ing to Brattleboro from his old home
at Guilford when three young ruflians
held him up, and without ceremony
James WEIGH shot the old gentleman
through the head, the ball entering
just in front of the left ear, coming
out on the opposite side. The assail-
ants fled, being subsequently caught,
however, by posse of enraged towns
men, after Mr.. Houghton had driven a
mile and given the alarm. The trio
were sent to prison for different terms,
but WEIGH, who did the shooting. was
recently pardoned out by Gov. McCul-
Tough, on the plea that he was criti
cally i'll with consumption.
Mr.. Houghton was born in Guilford
Nov. "a, 1880, the youngest of IA chill
dren of Samuel and Mary Chamberlain
Houghton. He always lived there on
the old Houghton farm, until four years
ago, when he removed to Brattleboro.
Mr. Houghton was member Of Christ
church. Guilford, and for many years
its senior warden. He leaves. two
children, George E. and Miss Jennie
b. Houghton of Brattleboro, the young
est daughter, Mrs. Alice Houghton
Leach, having died about three years
ago. Mr.. Houghton's funeral was held
Monday afternoon at the Guilford
church, Rev. f. T. Mathison of st.
Michael's Episcopal church, Brattle-
boro, officiating.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
McVeigh-Miller.

Miss Sara, daughter of Mrs. Ma t.
thew McVeigh, and Fayette Miller, son
of Mrs. John Miller of Dummerston,
were married at the home of the bride
Wednesday evening, in the presence of
relatives and friends, the ceremony be-
ing performed by Rev. E. 7. Mathison,
rector of ST. Michael's Episcopal
church. The house was beautifully
decorated with ferns and white dali
sizes. The knot was tied beneath bell
of daisies.
The bride wore handsome gown of
white muslin, trimmed with Cluny
lace, and was unattended. After an in
formal reception Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
left for short wedding trip, and upon
their return they will be at home in
Horton Place on Canal street. Mrs.
Miller was a graduate of private
school, afterward attending a summer
school at Martha's Vineyard, and for
several years past has been teacher
in the Canal-street building. MI.
NJ iller is employed in the Grange store.
Among the out-of- town guests present
were: Matthew McVeigh, brother of
the bride, from Long Island, Miss
Florence Lamson of Newton, Mass,
and Joseph Boyce of Long Island.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
EVERYTHING GOES SKY HIGH.
Then the Ties and Rocks Come Pouring Up
on the Depot Railroad Tracks.

What experts regard as most haz
ardous and forbidding piece of work i;
now in daily progress on the ''Patch, >
the rocky ledge facing the depot plat
form. 4 trench is under excavation
for the pipes which are to connect with
the water main at the Brattleboro
house corner and go thence over the
hill to the Souto factory. Mr.. Crowell,
owner of the towns water supply, is
hiring the workmen, and they are I'M
der the care of Contractor Perry.
| Much of the construction work is
through solid rock, and the whole
neighborbood is alarmed at the heavy
blasts employed and the very imperfect
protection which is given property
owners. There can be no question that
| public safety is menaced. Yet an utter
disregard of consequences is exhibited
by those in charge of and responsible
for the work.
Last Friday morning, Just before the
arrival of the train from Springfield, a
blast was fired which ratified the win
dows for half mile in every direction.
A mass of rugged rocks flew high in
the air, and in the general cyclonic eff
feet a railroad tie, weighing about 10
pounds, was sent crushing through the
network of wires bordering the road
1t continued on its upward journey say
for 30 feet, swapping the wires like cot.
ton thread, flew across the scenery and
landed on the edge of the tracks 30
feet below the point of explosion.
Those present say rocks as big as two
clenched fists came tumbling down the
embankment, while a shower of small
stones sprinkled the track and nat
tered on the roofing of the depot plat
form. Agent Burke, who was an eye
witness, says it was very dangerous
not understood why more precaution
was not used.
Monday morning at 10:l0, the same
performance was repeated, with the
absence of the flying tie. The depot
platform was crowded with people
awaiting the incoming train: the very
ground shook beneath their feet every
body instinctively lodged back, and
so far as anybody could learn no warn
ing of the coming explosion had been
given. The whole thing was pro-
nounced an outrage by everybody in
that vicinity.
A reporter who visited the point of
explosion five minutes later was told
by Contractor Perry that men had
yelled Fire" down to the folks on the
platform and he thought that sufficient
warning. He said he could use more
precaution if he thought it necessary,
but he thought it all right as it was. |
Mr.. Crowell was present but had moth |
ing to say, referring the matter to his |
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
Thomas T. Stowe.

Thomas T. Stowe, aged 92 years,
one of the most venerable and most re-
spected citizens of this town, died al
his home in West Brattleboro Sunday
morning of old age. The funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon at his late
home. Rev. L. M. Keneston of the
Baptist church officiating
Mr.. Stowe was born in Wilmington
April IS, 1911, where he was promi-
nent farmer and lumberman. He is
said to have been the first to intro
duce into southern Vermont circular
saws. He came to Brattleboro in 1856,
where he has since lived. He married
Lucinda Childs of Dummerston in
1881, who died three years ago at the
age of 93 OF their seven children four
are now living: o. A. Stowe of New
York, A. W. and A. Z. Stowe and Mrs.
7. J. Miller of Brattleboro. Mr.. Stowe
held several local offices in Whining
ton, and was honored for his integrity,
thrift and enterprise.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
Catherine Common.

Mrs. Catherine Conner, age 20
years, wife of Cornelius Conner and
very estimable young woman pos
sessing many friends, died suddenly
Tuesday midnight at her home on
Reed street. She had been about
town shopping the previous afternoon,
but was suddenly stricken about 10
O'Clock in the evening and died two
hours later. The cause is believed to
have been heart disease. Her husband
has the sympathy of all The mar
riage was celebrated but three months
ago. Mrs Conner leaves her hus-
band, her mother, Mrs, p Mcclure,
one sister, Mrs. Clair of Springfield,
and three brothers. The funeral was
held at ST. Michael's Roman Catholic
church yesterday morning, Rev. Faith
er Ling of Hinsdale officiating, and
burial was made in the Catholic Gem
etery.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
The Business Card.

Somebody said once that advertising
was keeping your name before the
public all the time. - That made some
of us believe it to be the only thing
that advertising is, which is not true.
Profitable advertising is telling lots
of people at the same time what your
name is, what you do, how you do it,
what you charge for it, why they
should have it, and how to get it.
Paste that in your hat. When you
have finished preparing your next
newspaper adv, see if it answers these
requirements. If it does, run it; if
not, tear it up.-Penman' Art Jour
nal.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
CYRUS Royce.

Cyrus Royce, the we'll known Bel
lows Falls dry goods merchant, of the
firm of Dewey e. Royce, died at the
Brattleboro Retreat Wednesday, where
he had been for 10 days suffering from
paralysis. Mr.. Royce leaves widow,
Lila Boyden Royce, we'll known here,
a mother and sister living at Alstead,
N. H.. to which place the body will be
taken tomorrow for burial. Prayer will
be offered at Bond S undertaking rooms.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
score

Runs. L. Allen 4, Stote 9, Waite 2, Brasor, 4,
Allen, Fox 2, March 2, l.. Stafford, Brooks,
Tucker. Ferriter. Earned runs. Wheel club s,
YIN. c. A. 1. Two-bsse hits, l.. Allen. Stote.
Tucker, ID. Stafford. Stolen bases, l.. Allen 3,
Stolte g. Reed, March 4, l.. Stafford, Brooks 8,
Tucker, Johnson Ferriter g. First base on balls,
off Cooley 3. oil Stafford 4. Struck out, by Coo
ley IL, by stafford Z. Double plays, Fisher to
March to l.. Stafford 2; Fox to Reed. Wild
:, Brooks .. Time, III 27m. Umpire, d. McCor-
mick,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
Vacation Opportunities

Vacation Opportunities
Iow-rates, comfortable train seI. /,
You may now visit almost any
beautiful western tourist reS9[se !
greatly reduced rates, via the NlOn =.
PLATE ROAD. Ifyou are golng ~, -
you cannot afford to overlook TINS 8 r. a,
Inquire of local agents or l.. T. r. r.
fon NJ - 1 A. 20 "" as.a
Bridegrooms :. \
and others should not overlooS
many rate tickets now on sais
the NICKEL PLATE ROAD 10 "
all through the west. The tran
vice is standard for comfort. lps'l
OF local agents or L. P. Burgss,
=. 2. A, 25s Wash. 81. D SO
Mass. ~
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
OBITUARY.
Mrs. M. P. Fisher

The funeral Of Mrs. Merlezenda P.
Fisher was held at her home in Cen
terville Friday afternoon, Rev. h. X.
Marvin officiating. Burial was in
Prospect Hill cemetery.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
LauQhton-Hodgkins,

Miss Blanche Electa Laughton,
daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Laughton,
and Harry Charles Hodgkins were
married Saturday in Woodsville, n. H.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hodgkins will make
their home in this town.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ID. Il. Stedman of Springfield,
Mass, are visiting relatives in West Brattleboro.
Henry F. Brown, superintendent of the elec-
trio light company, who was severely hurt by a
fall from a telephone pole last week, was able
to be out o-day for the first time.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26

Mrs. Clarence f. Wells of Hartford, Conn.,,
comes soon for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Bert
E. Leitsinger. Miss Minnie Leitsinger will re-
turn with her for visit.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
Silk Shirt Waist
Suits

at so cents on the dollar
and offer them at SO,
1880 and IS former
actual retail price was
$3.50 to Is. l have
part of the lot here to sell
at same cut in prices.
Also a portion of the
clearance of Crippen &
Reid Saratoga" Cotton
Shirt Waist Suits-2348
of them bought at SO
cents on the do11ar-sa1e
prices $3.50 to 2.95,
usual va1ue So to 6. The
cold, wet weather of the
past few weeks has played
the mischief with the ex-
pected demand for thin,
cool dresses. So, before
the hot weather starts in
there is an opportunity to
buy dainty dresses at end
of season prices. Bad for
the manufacturers and for
such of Our own wash
stuff as we bought early
at regular prices, but for
tunate for the people who
need such goods to wear.
Some clearance price
cutting in all departments.
". 4. AAWABfI
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-06-26
MAdtbEN.
June d.
Great Bargains Now
in Women's Suits
and Garments

in Women's Suits
and Garments
Though l still had about
a hundred suits for my
customers to select from
have bought still another
lot. Had to f! At the
price a reliable nanufact-
urer offered balance of his
stock.
Any lady who comes to
us now can be sure OF
getting a better suit than
same amount of money
will ever buy except when
someone has stood a bona
fide loss.
| still have a few e1e-
CANT Wolfe, Etamine, Chew
lot and Broadcloth cos
tunes which were $47.50
to SIS, the SIS one | now
offer at $35. Choice from
any of the others at SIS.
No one else in this region
attempts showing such ele-
CANT novelties; they are
the creations of the most
artistic designers = thor
distinctive no
duplicates.
Have a few $35 suits
which | now offer at
$3.50. SO and $40 for
some which were $3.50
to $3.50. Many attrac-
tive suits at $10,12.50, is
and 1850, and still a few
to pick from at SIS and
$50 which were SO to
IS and are good style,
good fabrics.
On Monday last a large
city house closed a manu-
facturer's stock of 324 |
very "swe11''
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
THIRTEEN MINERS KILLED
iERRIt1C EXPLOSION OF GAS,
OCCURS IN \ NINE
SIX OF the Victims Have Been Re-
co'ered-Ihe Gas Was. Probably
lsnlted by Miners Lann.

Fort Smith. Ark, Noyemba, >.
Thirteen miners were r;uas
great damage was done by anA acci-
dent at an explosion of gas thx af-
ternoon in Mine No. 20 at Ron,,.,
Ark twelve miles from this citvA =,
hlghtfall, only six of the victims bod
been recovered
"heh the explosion occurred. there
were about IT'S men in the various,
sha1ts All escaped without i,,,,,
except thirteen men who, wara
ploSed IN entry X the scene Of ~.
explosion. The force of tho ex,,o-
ION was terrific and timbers wara
from the walls of the passa ges
'oi several hundred yards at the
iiioutn OF entry *" The nsssaeaS
we're SO completely obstructed tb.t
'he work of rescuing the enton,bas
men was tedious in the extrano 90
81 hours were consumed before
'he nrst body was found.
II IS thought that the gas was o.
cIuelIally lgnited by miners ,an,
ne miners who ESCAPED with ~
- " otHerS summoned from paar
~ silalls, immediately sset ahou+
ieallllg the passages in the bona
~ ~.nal some OF the thirteen entomhad
ion. 'ile exploS-
by nightfan six bodies had hao
recovered and the rescue VOL ea rT7aa
o.,i III progress. 1t is now consid-
eLeu certain that alp of the anto,,h
ed men have persisted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1903-11-27
SUPREME COURT OPINIONS
Decision Not to Rehear the Seawell
Case Other Decisions Handed
Down
Especial to The MessengerD

Raleigh, y. c., November 24.-The su-
preme court dismissed the petition to
rehear the Seawell case. This affirms
this notable case. Seawel gets nearly
five thousand dollars damages from the
Sea board Air Line railway becouse
while he was in its station at Shelby.
having purchased a ticket and being
bout to take the train, he vas pelted
with eggs the cOmpany's agent there
not interviewing TO prevent, but en-
|couraging the attack. SeaUeil was at
the time the Republican-Populist NOM
inee for Lieutenant Governor and had
just made a political speech at Shelby.
The Supreme court filed an opinion
in the case which affects great areas of
lands 1t holds that the act of 1881 is
unconstitutional, which provided that
unless all arearage of taxes which had
been levied or which ought to have been
levied on what are known as the
swamp lands had been paid when the
grants for such lands had been given
by that state, the lands should by rea-
son of that fact. become vested In the
state board of education without any
proceedings whatever.
Judge Douglas delivering the opinion
said that under this act a grant might
have been given a century ago for lands
vet if during one year taxes had not
been paid on the land, it would have
been vested in the board January l, 1880.
The Supreme court today filed the fol-
lowing opinions: SOssamOn -. Cruise,
from Cabarrus, new trial; State VS..
Neal from CabarruS. new trial: sutton
vs.. Bessent, from Forsyth, affirmed:
JONES VS. Johnson. from Wilkes. no er-
ror: Boles VS. Claude, from Stokes. al
firmed: league vs.. Schaub. from Per
son. no error: Graham VS.. Carr. from
Durham modified and affirmed. each
party to pay half cost; Price VS.. Price
from Union. two appeals decided
against plaintiff: Sewell vs.. Railroad
from Moore. petition to rehear dismiss
ed: State vs.. Tyson. from PITT. no error
Jones vs.. Kramer. from Hyde: no error:
Parish vs.. Cedar Co. from Dare, al
tirmed; BumgarGner vs.. Railroad tr''"
Iredau. per curiam affirmed; Main "
OufckeI. per curiam. affirmed; Furr vs.
Southern Railway Co. from Mecklen-
burg per curiam affirmed: Moses NS
Southern Railway Co. from Me klein
! burg. per curiam, affirmed: Thomas vs.
T'l,. Louise Mills. from CabarruS. per
icuriam. affirmed: Rutledge vs.. Cnfton
! Mills. from CASTOR. per curiam, afhrm-
led: Hurley vs. Railroad. from CASTOR
-..r- ,.rIvilru affirmed.