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crust OF the earth Will subside like the
crust OF huckleberry pie newly baked,
ana the molten lava well up and cover
the surface as the juice OF the pie wells
up and forms pool on top Of the pie
crust when the pie is cooling Others
declare that the final cataclysm viii be
that the earth viii fall into the sun and
De burned up with all on board. Still
other scientists" assert that our planet
is rapidly cooling on. and that il is only
question Of time when IL viii be in the
same condition the moon is in row.
For such as DO not fancy SO slow and
prosaic an ending there is the more
strenuous theory OF a grand explosion
which shall shatter the terrestrial globe
rate ten thousand fragments and send
them hurting through space This ex-
Picsion viii be caused BY the waters q
the ocean getting into the interior OF
the earth and generating gases and
steam which viii reud the world. A re-
spectacle number OF learned men pro-
vide for the extinction Of human life on
che earth by the loss OF the light and
heat Of the sun. which they assure Us Is
gradually cooling or and viii eventually
iail US altogether. when the whole solar
system viii wander darhly through
space.
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on the market. The dfsfavor extended
TO the legitimate tranic. Manufacturer
complained and the government round q.
dehcit In Its returns. To make almonds
la" was passed forbiddinE tobacco
culture. and ever since the Eevntial,,
cigarette has been made OF a hne ersdo
OF the Turkish leaf and French cigaro,to
paper.
me country exports large number
OF cigarettes. and a very small ouant,,,,
Vi 'oOacco' not enough, in fact. to make
as many so-called Egyptians as are
SMOKED In twenty-four hours in the
United states and Great Britain. The
tobacco OF the domestic Egyptians *
Turkish Of all sorts Of grades. and also
Syrian. Greek. RoUmelian, Roumanian
and Russian All OF these bear tautt,,
resemblance. which is increased bv tho
sweating received in the hold Of The
steamer which brings them from the L.
want 10 New York. In color these varie-
ties range from the pale yellow OF the
Roumelian TO the brown OF the Odessa
leaf. The yellow leaf is preferred by the
Americans: the brown by Austrians
Italians, Russians. and Russian Jews.
II Egyptian cigarettes were made
from Turkish tobaccos exclusively there
would be but little cause OF complaint.
Most dealers blend the leaf. that is.
they mix IL with yellow Virginia and
North Carolina. Some have the honesty
10 admit II. and print on their goods a
genuine Turkish blend BLENDED Turk
ish and Virginia. etc. but most Of them
defy the goddess OF truth and emblazon
the packages Superior Quality Genuine
Egyptian The credulous American uses
the stun, and. closing his eyes, sees the
Sphinx and the Pyramids d"
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Petty Offenders oAgainst the
9Ngesty of the LaqV Who
o4re Not Rich Enough to
Pay Police Court Fines,
and Hop They Fare 'Over
on the Big Farm. - =. =.

ICTEN DOLLARS or thirty days
is the grim sentence with
which Judge Bundy recently
dismissed prisoner in the Police Court
That morning there were others brought
before him charged with minor offenses.
and several we're similarly sentenced.
The AMOUNT Of money involved was from
s. to 800. and the number Of days i'm
prisonment from ten 10 1sO according
to the enormity OF the offense.
For the majority of these petty crimi-
nails the money question was not con-
sidered. They did not have enough to
pay their fines and could not raise Il.
There was no alternative but to go to
the workhouse or down to the farm, q"
as the Washington Asylum grounds are
familiarity known. Let US follow a load
of these unfortunates. mostly negroes.
in the BLACK Maria" down to the work.
house. and with pen and camera note
the kind OF life the prisoners lead
There were six negroes and two white
men on the trip in question. They sat
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gether. but in general each man sits
moodily thinking about himself II dis
turbed by his messmates the OFFENDING
one is greeted with curse. and some
times with Gun. As rule the work
house prisoners may be cIassed as
moody, taciturn men. They look askance
at a stranger and will not enter into
conversation with him There are no
friendships in the woFkhouse. aud each
man seems TO be counting II hours un-
til he is free again. few were seen
reading some book or paper. but the ma
JOTity sat in moody silence In one OF
the corridors several boys. merging into
manhood. sat upon a bench humming
negro melodies.
An Old Timers View.
An intelligent old white man was
found apart from the others and ne
was asked 70 give his opinion as to
the administration Of the workhouse and
the experience OF prisoners there The
old man, who has spent the greater part
OF several years there. sent in for re-
Peated convictions Of being drunk anI
disorderly. is a model prisoner. and IS
one of the TRUSTEES. He is engaged AT
a light task and is not absent from
1t more than two weeks at a time.
He said the management OF the work
house was as good Is could be expected
under the circumstances. He spoke OF
the crowded quarters and the irnpos-
sibility of very much comfort 20 the
men He said they were well fed and
clothed. and the only thing he could
complain OF was the sleeping arrange
ments- He said he was a light sleeper.
and was often disturbed by so many
around. He thought that II each man
could be provided with cell. life in
the workhouse would be much more en-
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Well Fed and Well Housed,
Bat Generally a SniLerl Lot.
5NuSt Work for Their
Board, Either IN the Chain
Gang or in the FIELDS.
Nearly All Negroes. =. =.

durable The old man declared that
discipline was good in the workhouss
except on rare occasions, when. as he
phrased IL. the devil is TO pay because
of some disturbing element among the
prisoners" He referred TO one man
who had been down 10 the farm = num-
Der Of times. AS long as he was there
more OF less trouble was experienced
in keeping order. and II was always
some one else who was punished. The
old man thought the worknouse was
really a better place than most OF the
men had at home
Quite Another Opinion.
A morOse looking man was approached
by the reporter and asked how he liked
It at the workhouse. He replied:
It's hell. and nothing else"
Asked 10 tell wherein the place re-
sembied Dante's Inferno. the man re-
fused 10 talk, and went away.
A negro with an intelligent face con-
sented 70 say few words TO the re-
porter He said he had no fault to find
with the general arrangements. He
supposed it was the best The in
tendent could do. He said the work
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
JACKSONVILLE.

The ladies' aid will have a meeting
next Wednesday at their church par
lors Dinner instead of supper VIII
be served.
The N. r. Creamery association de-
clared a dividend of % cents t n but
ter fat furnished in December. b. f.
Roberts furnished l,004 lbs. OF cream
in December, the product of five cows
Rev. W. d. Potter of Shelburne Falls
conducted the funeral services of the
little baby of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Russell Friday and in the afternoon at
tended the funeral of Daniel S. Howe.
At the grange meeting Tuesday a
class of six were instructed in first and
second degrees and an interesting pro
gram carried out February 10 the
third degree will be given and a pro
gram, 1.-THE Irish nation, its people
and characteristics, will be taken up
by the lecturer.
Several from here attended the prize
speaking contest at Nottingham FRI
day. Ruth and Ethel Goodnow won
first prizes. &C. p. Dix who has been
quite sick is some better. Freeman
Hager has leased the Stetson mill OF
Packard a. Co. for one year W. II.
Hancock and Leon Chase installed the
X. of II. officers at Putney last week.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
BERNARDsTON.

The Unitarian social circle are making
plans for their sugar supper Feb. ~.
The book committee of Cushman IL
brary will hold their monthly meeting
Thursday evening, Feb. 8.
The Harvard quartette sang to
crowded house Monday evening. MISS
Coates, the reader, gave several reclta
tons in an admirable manner.
The ancient tavern at the north par'
of the town for many years occupied as
residence by Willard. Packer, has
been sold to Baxter p. Burrows, lum'
Der man.
The South street school had a sleigh.
ride last week Thursday, E. d. STRAIT
toms team conveying the merry party
Miss Eleanor Cram, who has beer
spending some time at DR.. Holton 5,
has returned to her home in Colraln. -
Charles Lamphear has moved TO 4
house off of South street in which hi:
mother and sister reside. f. ii. ware
has moved his family to Greentleld'
where he has employment. The Mel
son brothers are busy with telephone
wires: several instruments have beer
located and others are promised. FIRED
S. Mortified was delegate to the ZIP
worth league convention at Charle
mont Tuesday. Mrs. A. G. Brown re
turned Monday from Franklin, n. H.
whittier she was called by the illness o
her mother.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
WESTON.

Brunette Jaquith of New York city
is making his parents visit. he mas
been away from Weston for nearly four
wears. spending year and hall IN
Tennessee, then going to Poughkeepsle
to Eastman Business college after
VIII ich he accepted position with the
Opley Enos Co. which he has held Tor
the last two years losing only one day
in that time. Mrs j. G. Walker spent
last week at r. b. Jaquith's and +.
r. Tuttle's returning to her home IN
Londonderry Saturday. She starts i 10,
Allentown, Pa. next week to stay with
her daughter, Mrs. Frank Holt, for a
few weeks. Misses Barbour and Gil
more have been visiting Abbie Waite.
James Clarkson has gone to house
keeping in Walter Austin's house, he
runs the circular saw in ", E. Ben
sons mill. Mrs. Abbie Barker OF Lon
donderry is working at r. b. Jaquith s.
B. F. Shattuck of Somerville, Mass;
is in town stopping at his farm NJ
brought two fine horses with him. II
B. Jaquith went to Fitchburg las
week on business. Eddie Atwater Il
on the sick list. Harry Carver is gam
inn
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
WARDsB0R0.

The A. u. club will hold their an
nual donation supper and entertain
ment Thursday evening, Feb. ., al
Union hall.
Mrs. n. E. Knight has been housed
the past week with rheumatism. Les
ter Benson visited Sunday with his
father, II. c. Benson, who is sick with
Newto on the street again. - Miss
Rena Hescock has returned to her home
in Greenfield, Mass. company OF
young people from here went to West
Townshend to the entertainment and
sugar eat. All report a good time: -
Earl Hamlin has gone to work for W.
II. Hamilton. Tho A. u. supper and
social last week was we'll attended ana
ENJOYABLE. Charles Wells who cut his
limb four weeks ago while working for
George Tudor, is now able to return to
Wardsboro.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
|Windham County & Vicinity.
All the News in the Reformer's Bailiwck as Gath
cred by Score Of Special Correspondents.
(othe County and Vicinity News on 9Th Page)
TowNsHEND.

Plans are being made for exercises al
the close of the district school. Mr..
Bryant of Winhall is visiting his daugh-
ter, Mrs. f. D. Reed. Bert Pierce is in
town.
A game of basket ball was played al
Academy hall Tuesday night between
the seminary boys and the town boys.
The score was 30 to in favor of the
seminary boys
1t is expected that Rev. George Bar
low of Brattleboro will give an ad'
dress at Academy hall Wednesday
evening, Feb. 4. Subject, ELBOW
Room"
A farmers meeting was held here last
Thursday at the town hall, it being an
all day session. Some of the speakers
were: Mr.. Hitchcock of Pittsford, Mr..
Aitken of Springfield and 9. j. Bell.
Interesting subjects were taken up and
we'll spoken on. In the evening Mr..
Aitken gave an interesting talk on for,
eign agriculture. The session closed
with short talk from DR.. Holton OF
Brattleboro, who gave some good adj
vice along the lines of hygiene.
A pleasing entertainment was given
at Academy hall Monday night by the
Senior class, assisted by Miss Cressey
and Mr.. Dugan of Brattleboro. Pro
gram: Violin solo, Mr.. Dugan; dumt
bell drill, members of senior class
solo, with violin and piano accompa-
niment, Esther Dale: recitation, Myra
Hardy; violin solo, Mr.. Dugan; reel
tation, Esther Dale; violin solo, Mr..
Duean comedy, maiden All Forlorn,
Josephine Taft, Florence kldder,
Cora Barnes, Abbie Starr, Annie Gale,
Ethel johnson violin solo, Mr.. Dugan.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
LONDONDERRY.

P. r. Holt has bought the house
next to Bacon's store of Joseph Cline
and will soon occupy it. Rumor says
he will open hotel.
Florence flathorn has given up her
position as teacher in one of the
schools on account of poor health. =
Mrs. Barker is at work in Weston. -
Mrs. Mary Larabee started Friday for
Chicago where she will remain with
her son until June.
Paul Walker is the latest victim OF
the mumps. The disease has been very
prevalent and the school broken by in
attendance. Clarence Marden, the
teacher, has been quite i'll for three
weeks and his mother, Mrs. Allen, has
taken his place in the school room.
Mrs. Albert Aldrich and Mrs: Letting
we'll have both been in bed for two
weeks with mumps but are copvalesc-
ing. ]. G. Walker is home from Wes-
ton caring for his son.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
THE wNDHAM COUNTY REFoRNER FRIDAY, JANUARY 1908
WILMINGTON.

The Grand Army post has invited
Rev. H. X. Riegel to deliver the Mem
orial address on May 30.
Mrs. Gillette, wife Of DR.. L. II. Gil
lette, has been seriously i'll this week
and her recovery was despaired OF at
one time but her symptoms are now
more favorable.
It is expected that the new hotel
will be occupied in a week or so.
Messrs. Allen & Crafts will give a
grand opening ball in March. They
have been in town about eight years
and have not given regular dance but
will use every effort to make the COM
ing event of more than usual interest
and pleasure.
A citizens meeting will be held at
Memorial hall on Sunday evening to
hear the discussion on the proposed
referendum bill. The speakers will be
Rev. H. K Riegel, Rev. M. r. Fos-
hay, Mr.. Wells, Mr.. Woodman, G. II.
Parmelee, o. E. Butterfield, Col. j.
H. Goulding and others. Music by
the Amphion quartet.
Col. j. II. Goulding, Leon II. Fox,
II. E. Mann and II. L. Bray attended
the Masonic meeting at Brattleboro
Wednesday evening Miss Leone Rus
sell has been quite i'll the past week,
but is now improving. w. M. Vogel
went to New York last week. Elmer
Wheeler has returned from North Ad-
ans and is gaining slowly in health.
%. K. Butterfield was absent most OF
last week in the north part of the coun-
ty.
The annual village meeting was held
at the town hall Tuesday evening. The
trustees report showed the expenses
for the past year to have been about
$3.50. The treasurer's report showed
balance in the treasury OF 500. ID /:
there is a loan at the Savings bank OF
800, so the village is about 500 in
debt. These officers were elected for
the ensuing year: Trustees, j. ii.
Kidder, Eli II. Porter, A. M. Parme-
lee, H. E. Mann and Clark Chandler
clerk and treasurer, Charles Ii. Par
melee; collector, A. II. Parmelee: au-
ditors. W. R. Boyd, H. L. Fox, M: !.
Burr. Voted to raise not to exceed 80
cents on dollar Of the grand list.
Mrs. Wilhenina tQuarrier), wife OF
". X. johnson, died at her home in
this village Sunday, after an illness of
]
fully two years with consumption. She
was the daughter of John Quarter, a
miller at Greenock, Scot She was
born at that place Aug. 3. 1874, and
was thus just past her 3sth birthday.
The family came to Canada nine years
after, residing at Hamilton, Ontario.
She was married to Mr.. johnson IN
Chicago, in 1893, and they lived IN
that city for three years and then re-
moved to Wilmington, Mr.. johnson S
native place. Mrs. johnson was a
| lady of more than usual attainments
and possessed fund of general infor-
nation. A relative recently died In
England that was a noted writer. She
was religiously inclined and was iden-
titled with the Congregational church
Of this place. She possessed the es..
TEEN and respect of wide circle OF
friends. She leaves three children.
Funeral services were held at her late
residence Tuesday, Rev. Mr.. Wood
man officiating. The body was placed
in the tomb and in the spring inter
ment will be made in Riyerview GENE
| terry.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
WESTMINSTER.

The Y. p. S. G. E. are to have a
sleighride Friday evening, taking sup
per with the Y. P. S. G. E. at Bellows
Falls.
The Rev. P. F. Barnard preached
last Sunday. Although he has reach
ed an advanced age he still retains
the vigor and earnestness of his young
er days.
Miss Eunice Read returned Wednes-
day from a weeks visit in Alstead,
n. Fl. Mr. and Mrs. X. *. Harris
are expected to return Saturday from
their extensive bridal tour. Miss Su-
san Kellogg went to New York city
Tuesday for stay of several weeks.
Judge kellogg will spend the weeks
during his daughter s absence in Brat
tleboro. Mrs. Julia Hill and Miss Su-
san Cutter return to their home IN
Brooklyn, n. Y, this week. B. L.
Phelps has joined his wife in Boston
and will remain during the winter. -
Miss Carrie Lyman was home from
Mortified over Sunday. Mrs. George
Albee is On the sick list.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
WILLIAMsvILLE.

Special town meeting at Newfane
next Tuesday. Polls will be open from
10 m. until 3 p. M, that all may, vote
on the question, License or Prohibi'
tion?''
Prof. Hemenway gives a concert in
Union ball, Newfane, Friday evening,
Feb. 6. He will be assisted by mem
bers of his singing classes from Graf
ton. Jamaica, Wardsboro, Newfane
and this place. The concert will be
followed by supper and dancing
Robert Lincoln has finished work at
the steam mill and entered the employ
of W. E. Wheeler. Charlie George has
finished work in the basket shop and
returns to his home in Wells River Sat
urday. He will be accompanied by
Charlie Freyenhagen, who goes for
visit. - Sam Bickford leaves Saturday
for Agawam, Mass, where he has EN-
ployment. Florence Bellows is on the
sick list. Edgar Allen of East Long
meadow, Mass. is visiting his mother,
Mrs. Abbie P. Allen.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
CHESTER.

The no license party held a rally
Saturday evening. Rev. Mr.. Morrow
and DR.. Beach of Cambridge, Mass.
were the speakers and the Chester Cor
NET band furnished music.
The bank has new fixtures, adding
much to its appearance and con
yenience. Hon. Hugh Henry was IN
town Tuesday. j. r. Hoadly of the
State Mutual Fire ms. Co., was II
town town Tuesday. The sleiehride to Dow.
ner's was a jolly party of about thirt,
Couples e and ali report good oil old fash 81,
are aTe' ready for business: thirt!
couples from Bellows Falls enjoyed
ride to the Fullerton Friday night.
The Cornet band made its appearance
for the first time at the town hall FRI
day evening at the license rally.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
VERNON.

Elder p. G. Lord Of North Shrews,.
bury. VT, will preach at the chapel
Sunday morning at IL o'clock.
Mrs. J. f. Hubbard is quite i'll with
pneumonia and is attended by trained
nurse, Mrs. Armstrong of Brattleboro.
Mrs. Ida Gallup has charge OF the
housework.
The North Vernon neighbors had a
social meeting Saturday evening. Cards
were played and the winners OF the
prizes were Mrs. Barnes first, Mr.
Miles second, e. f. Fairman and Mr..
Marshall third About % were pres
ent. Cake and coffee were served at
the close Of the game.
Mrs. Melissa Stockwell of California
who is visiting her brother, Alonzo
Stebbins, and niece, Miss Eta Steb-
bins, will go to Hinsdale, N. H., Sat
urday for a few days visit with Loren
20 Stebbins. John Campbell who is
employed by the Vermont Farm Ma
chine Co, moved his family to Bellows
Falls Monday. They were accompan-
led by Mr.. Campbell's sister, Mrs
Charles Joy of South Amherst, Mass,
who has been visiting her parents here
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
GuILFORp CENTRE.

An operation for appendicitis wa:
performed upon Mrs. Worthy Worder
Friday. She has remained quite com
Portable. Mrs. Worden has been IL
very poor health for the past si'
months.
A party of II from this place took
slejph-ride to Hinsdale Saturday even
ing. They report very pleasant time
Miss Minnie Thayer is in Brattle'
boro with her aunt, Mrs. George
Thomas, for few days. Mrs. E. W.
Legate is improving rapidly from hel
operation, being able to take her meals
with her family. Mrs. Charles Hutch
inson is on the sick list.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
NoRTHFIELD.

Herbert d. Field has bought the
Whittle place.
The ladies of the Unitarian society
are TO hold their fair Feb. 5 with the
usual attractions.
Charles Green has bought the George
lIo,ton woodlot and has moved his
steam mill on to it.
Miss Ethel Head went to New York
Saturday for two weeks. Mr.. Whit
comb is suffering from the grip.
Prof. James McConaughey gave an
| Illustrated lecture on the Life OF
Christ" Sunday evening at the North
The Sons of Veterans and Ladies'
Aid society have supper, concert and
dance in the town hall this evening.
All are invited.
Mrs. Fred Allen is very sick with
acute gastritis. She has been in a
very critical condition but hope is now
entertained for her recovery.
Neiphbors and friends helped Mr..
and Mrs. Braman celebrate the 10th
anniversary of their marriage Satur,
day. The event was greatly enjoyed
few friends and neighbors called
on d. D. Adams Sunday to remind
him of his Add birthday. Refresh
ments were served and all report very
ENJOYABLE evening.
A party of 10 or more serenaded Mr..
and Mrs. Smith recently, rendering a
number of choice musical selections
and afterward presenting the couple
With handsome chair. Refreshments
were served and a social time enjoyed.
A sleighing party. numbering 40,
went to Bernardston Friday evening,
stopping at the hotel where fine sup
per was served. The evening was spent
dancing and playing whist. MIR. Ball
furnished music. A jolly good time Is
reported.
The next entertainment of the Free
Lecture course will be Feb. 3 and is tc
be lecture by Prof. Bradley of Yves
leyan university on Liquid Air. u
The sixth lecture will be by Lieuten-
ant Governor Curtis Gile. Feb. %, on
CUBA as we found it and as we lief,
it, -
Dorr Chamberlin is i'll. Mrs. F. r.
Calender is suffering from severe
cold. Miss Goddard, the music teach.
er, is drilling the children for an en-
tertainment. Rev n. Fay Smith was
unable to attend church Sunday owing
to a severe cold. Anna Morgan has
been sick with influenza and was un,
able to attend school last week. Will
Ross is working for Thomas Quinlan. =
Miss Burns has returned and opened
her school. Her father is still very i'll
and she may be again called home. -
Mrs. Miller, who has been quite sick,
is improving slowly. Mrs. f: A. King
is visiting in Shelburne Falls. e. E..
Howes is drawing slate from Green
in the earl early spring: Mamie Parks o!
Wendell Depot, who recently moved
from the Farms, is quite sick. -Twen,
ty-three couples attended the dancing
school Monday evening. &C. H. Web
ster has put an asbestos roof on his
block. Dwight Proctor is clerking fol
C. E. Williams.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-01-30
GREEN RIVER.

Mrs. Smith of Greenfield is visiting
at her brothers., NJ ID. Thompson s.
Bert Bracket of Wilmington was ID
town Tuesday on his way to Brattle,
boro. M D. Thompson and wife went
to Halifax Tuesday to attend the fun
eral of Mrs. Thompson's aunt, Mrs.
Woodland. Emery Evans attended the
funeral of his nephew, f. Evans, at
Swanzey, N. H., Wednesday. M ISIS
Lena Reed, who has been away for
several months, returned home Sun
ay.-Agnes Gates is at home sick.