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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

The fate of the son Of Louis XVI, Louis
Charles Capet, who IS variously supposed to
have persisted In the gloomy Temple Tower In
1913 or to have escaped from Paris to safe exile
has been made the material for an historical
novel by Henry Shackleford. The Lost King
as the tale is called. reaches happy conclu-
sion. The book which is illustrated, is an
nounced by Brentano's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

mission has at last been disclosed TINS LOOK
was published some years ago, and in the IN
IerVal number of books have followed H'H
the same hand. but the anonymity of the author
has been sedulousy preserved On the title
page of new book however. Gay, a story
we read as follows: by Evelyn Whitaker au-
thor or Miss Toosey's Mission, Laddie, FaIth-
lul' Toms Boy, etc. The publishers, Little
Brown * Co. are still unable. nevertheless to
supply further Information. beyond the fact
that TINS author is English writer who has
always declined to furnish biographical matter
Tor publication. 1t is added that uniform edi-
ton Of twelve Of the Miss Toosey" books IS
now appearing. But all this cannot save one from
the awful suspicion that after all these years
or anonymity Evelyn Whitaker" may he moth
ing more than a pen name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

Mrs Elizabeth Robbins Pennell is the possessor
Of a large library of cookery books IN Latin
French, German Italian, Spanish and English
which she has been collecting for some years
She has now prepared a humorous account OF
this special library, which has been printed in
Quarto from a special font Of modern type OF
unbleached Arnold wove paper by Houghton
Mifiiin & Co. With the essay is included
photography, interesting besides showing the
scope Of the subject. in the reminder It car
ries OF the great number of arts and sciences
which were considered TO be allied with cookery
in older days, Old engravings and titles have
been reproduced and, to approach the original
appearance more nearly. are printed on antique
paper and mounted. The edition Is limited. and
the type will be distributed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

Israel c. Russell is tho author of one OF the
latest additions to The ApDlstvuS s~YarsA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03
BOOKS and AUTHORS.
Current Tall of Things Present and
to Come.

John Donnie has translated from the French
Julian Klaczko's work on Italian art, Rome
and the Renaissance-The Pontfcate of julius
IL" The author has made long and intimate
study of the subject. and his book is described
having a strong personal element The dec
ade discussed, 1908 to 1913, was in many ways
memorable in painting architecture and sculpt-
ure. The translator is himself the author OF a
book Roman art, called Rome Of To-day
The volume will have a large number of Illus
trations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

The Madison Book Company has brought on
volume OF quotations from the speeches an,
books of the President called The Maxims o
Theodore Roosevelt"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

After laboring for years with politicians and
falling to effect his desired reforms, Judge A. L.
Fitzgerald. of the Supreme Court Of Nevada so
he avows. has turned to the people. that au-
gust tribunal" for a proper consideration of the
silver question. After this matter has been pre-
sented to them In his Thirty Years War on
Silver he expresses himself as entirely willing
to abide by the decision they may come to-
Ainsworth d. Co. bringing out this book
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

descriptive book on spiders for children
has been prepared by Miss Alice Jean Patter-
eon. which A c. McClurg & Co. are bringing
out with the title, The Spinner Family" A
frontispiece in colors and illustrations are SUD-
piled from drawings by Bruce Horsfsu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

A. S. Barnes & Co. have among their autumn
fiction novel of life the Mississippi called
Tennessee Todd" It will be published early
this month, and is written by u. W. Ogden.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

Professor Heinrich Violin. Of the University
of Munich. has written a handbook on Italian
art Of the Renaissance, which Is being pub
lished here by the Putuams. under the title
THE Art of the italian Renaissance" 1t IS
expected TO prove serviceable to travellers. but
is intended for students generally Special care
has been taken with the illustrations Profess
Wolfin has written an historical introduce
tlon and, beginning with Giotto. he has taken
up the work of the masters in detail.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

Color Key to North American Birds" has
been prepared by Frank NJ. Chapman for pub
LEGATION by Doubleday, Page & Co. Descriptions
Of birds are accompanied by a marginal draw
ing in color Tor aid in Identification. Mr.. Chap
man has written a number of bird manuals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

The third volume OF Poultney Bigelow's His
tory OF the German Struggle for Liberty has
been made ready by the Harpers. The first two
volumes were published seven years ago. This
volume brings the work down to 1913. 1t treats
OF the period from Waterloo on. Mr.. Bigelow
has had at his disposal. by the courtesy of the
Emperor. the manuscripts kept in the Prussian
archives. He has been engaged upon this his
tory for the last sixteen years.
@. r. S. Mead, a writer on occult subjects
brings out from the press Of John Lane an in
CURRY into the Talmud Jesus stories which is
given the somewhat curious title, Did Jesus
Live One Hundred Years b. c." The author
first considers the Christian tradition that Jesus
was born in the reign of Herod and put to death
under Pontius PLATE. He then presents the
Talmud Jeschu stories. which vary throughout
from the Christian account. Further to sup
port his question: he examines the ToIdoth
Jc5chu. medieval legends about Jesus and i'm
addition to this he coates and considers some
passages from the writings OF Epiphanus of
Salamis Mr.. Mead's earlier books include
fragments OF a Faith Forgotten "ApolIonius
OF Tyana," '"Pistis Sophia" and THE Worlds
Mystery"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

Eat we HOuf ssfc rONs. al4c, when you
come, Wen look 81 things thBt both Ike.
You shall Daz Parma. and J, japan: and vel
49, ~ Titan John EellipL Albert DUI@r and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-10-03

when I can tnlk III tell yramna..,
As,d that's ny earliest yeoollsot,ssA
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01
WEST DOVER.

There will be preaching at the
church Sunday at | 30 o'clock.
Daniel Hill, an old and respected
citizen, passed away Saturday night,
after a long illness, aged 80 years.
A son, Harold Francis, was born
Wednesday, April %, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Parsons. Weight, 10 pounds.
The ladies' aid society will meet
with Mrs. w. II. Mann Wednesday af-
ternoon, May 6. A full attendance is
requested.
Many of the friends and acquain-
tances of Ashley Lord, will be sorry to
learn of his death at Brattleboro, where
he had been but a few weeks. HIS
body was taken to Canada for burial.
Fred Davis is building a wagon house
on the site where the old one was
burned. George Bond and George Ad-
ans are doing the work. Mrs. +. n.
Mann is painting and improving the
house she lately purchased and intends
to make it her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcintyre Of Monroe
Bridge are visiting here this week.
V. l.. Adams is about to renovate and
restock his store. -Orren Jones and
family of Wilmington called upon his
father, W. F. Jones, Sunday. l..
Adams was in Somerset the first Of the
week. -Leon Boyle is on the sick list.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01
SOUTH

The herd of over 20 cows on the
W%eatherhead farm was tested and found
sound. Mr.. Vose found eight out OF l3
in his herd that responded to the test
and were slaughtered.
Mr.. Works, wife and daughter and
Mrs. c. H. Newton are all visiting in
Springfield, Mass, this week. Mrs.
Mary Waldo is a guest at G. II. New
toms this week. H. G. Lee is moving
his goods to Mt. Hermon. Archie
Clark returns to Holyoke, Mass, Sun.
day. Mrs. J. Woodland is in Northfeld
this week caring for a sick lady.
Henry Brooks is in town from Brook
Ign, N. Y, visiting friends.
The Longmeadow correspondent OF
the Springfield Republican for April
30 said: "a quiet wedding took place
last evening at the home of Miss Char
lotte Coomes, when Addison A. Work
of South Vernon, formerly of Long
meadow, and Mrs. Phebe E. W. Car
penter, recently of Springfield, were
married by Rev. H. L. Bailey, in the
presence of only a few neal relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Work will go at once to
his home, Edgewood farm, South Yer
non.'
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01
WEST HALIFAX.

The Post have secured Hon. j. l..
Martin of Brattleboro as speaker for
Memorial day and will have a drum
corps or some appropriate music.
Miss Elsie Larrabee was married in
Worcester, Mass, April 6 to George ii.
Shelter of Gait, Ont. They are living
and working in Howard, X. l.. They
were home on their wedding trip.
E. S. Cooke met with a painful ac-
cident last week by a ladder in the barn
giving away so that he fell about II feet,
striking on his side and back against a
manger. He is able to be about and
around now but will not be able to
work for a few days.
Miss NJ. E. Brown has returned from
Brattleboro where she has been several
weeks. Clayton Coane's little girl came
back with her and is going to stay here
with her and go to school this summer
Rev. J. E. Berry was in Brattleboro
last Monday on business. C. +. Wor-
den has been laid up for three weeks
with rheumatism but is better now.
Lora Whitney is on the sick list. Jim
Mitchell and H. B. Brown baled their
bay last week.-R. P. VIM has been
at home for two weeks. Miss Lillian
Moshier of Bennington has returned
home after visiting at j.. c. Winn's
two weeks.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01
SOUTH WINDHAM.

Mrs. Willard Molthrop is seriously
ill.
School began Monday with Miss Isa-
bella Roger as teacher.
There will be no school in the Fisher
district this term, the pupils being
transferred to No. D.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jones enter
tanned a few of their young friends
last week Thursday evening.
School did not keep Wednesday the
teacher, Miss Roger. being in atten-
dance at the Butler wedding at East
Jamaica.
Miss Mary Adams began her duties
as teacher in the primary school at
Jamaica Monday. Miss Ellie Fisher
teaches in Podunk.
A surprise party was given to Mr..
and Mrs. A. j.. Baker last week
Wednesday night. The evening was
spent with music and games. Refresh
ments we're served and a good time
was enjoyed by all.
Arthur Lane of Mount Tabor was in
town the first of the week. Henry
Rhodes was in Derry Saturday. Will
liam Gale of West T%ownshend was in
town Monday. Herbert Chase is at
work in the Bartlett mill at East ia
maica. Arthur Burbee is in Spring
field, Mass. Harry Chapman was home
from Westminster West Sunday MIR.
Meacham and daughter, who have been
visiting at Mr.. Frederic's. returned
home Saturday. -- Mrs. Bartlett is
teaching the Center school. George
Kingsbury, who has spent some time
with his brother here, returned to his
home in Aver, Mass, Tuesday. Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander and little daugh-
ter OF Springfield, Mass. were over
Sunday guests at A. A. Goodell's. e.
R. Shaw was in town Monday after his
household goods. Road Commissioner
Jenison began his duties on the high
way Monday. Mrs. Joel Robinson,
who has been caring for her daughter,
Mrs. f. l.. Stowell of T~ownshend, has
returned home; Mrs. Arthur Wescott
takes her place.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01

The fall of Willie Brown, a little boy,
into a brook near Mount Vernon, N.
Y, last week caused the discovery of
the largest illicit still ever operated IN
that county. The boys mother noticed
the smell of whiskey on his clothing
and he said that the brook had the
same odor. Suspicion being aroused,
detectives were set to work and located
the still. The police found a large cop
per condenser, 40 barrels of mash, sew
eral barrels Of whiskey and quantities
of brown sugar and molasses.
The little town of Frank, n. w. T.,
was overwhelmed by a terrible disaster
Wednesday morning. Either an EARTH
quake or a volcanic eruption occurred
in the top of Turtle Mountain, over
looking the town, and millions of tons
of rocks were scattered over the town.
About 20 residents of the place were
killed and 80 miners entombed 10 the
mine. Old Mans river was damned
100 feet high and danger from flood is
imminent. The Frank coal mine across
the river was buried under the rock
and two of the IL men in the mine were
suffocated but the other 10 worked their
way out. The earth seemed to open for
three-quarte-s of a mile and the whole
northern face of TurtleMountain slipped
off. Those houses that were not demol-
ished made unsafe to live in and the
telegraph wires and railroad track we're
DESTROYED. The town has sent to Sir Will
fred Laurier at Ottawa for government
aid.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01
VERNON.

Rev. r. X. Marvin will preach in
Union church Sunday afternoon at 2:3O.
The ladies' circle will meet Wednes-
day afternoon in their rooms. Supper
will be served at the usual hour.
C. E. Davis is selling out his stock
of -four, grain and feed and intends to
close out the business, owing to i'll
health.
H. A. Staten is having a large to-
bacco shed built. Aldrich & Sons OF
Northfield, Mass, have taken the con-
tract for the building.
C. 1. Davis, who went from here to
Seattle, Washington, last fall, is to
open a news and cigar store in the new
Hotel Denny there soon.
Elder William A. Burch of Worces.
ter, Mass, will preach in the chapel
Sunday at II a. IN. The Christian En-
deavor meetings will be held in the
chapel Sunday evenings at 7 80 until
further notice, instead OF Friday even
ing as formerly. All are cordially in
vited to attend.
Mrs. Angelina Estabrook, who has
been spending several months with her
niece, Miss leila johnson, has gone to
West Brattleboro to visit her sister,
Mrs. j. G. Robinson and daughter,
Miss Mary, OF Jamaica, were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Barnes last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Campbell and chill
dren went to Amherst, Mass, Friday
for a short stay with relatives.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01
TOWNsHEND.

The village schools commenced TINS
week with Miss Annie Cook as teacher
in the primary department and MISS
Eva Austin in the upper.
The boys of Mrs. A. L. Rand's Sun
day school class have organized tnem-
selves into a young mems club. 1hey
held a social and sold ice cream n
cake at Seminary hall Monday nishe.
Mrs. Greenleaf of Emersoh's school
of Oratory, ONE this week y VIII,
give a recital in Seminary nan n1H.
Monday evening. She will drill the
graduating class and the prize speakers
Tho graduating class with some 9TH
uront RI Rrattleboro Monday to have
their pictures taken.-A number vent
from here Tuesday to attend the Sun
day school rally at Brookline. Mrs
George Underwood and family are NOV
ING to Newfane having sold her farm'
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01
SAXTON's RIVER.
A New Hotel for saxton's River.

At a meeting of the citizens of this
village Monday evening, April 20, a
committee of five, comprising George
M. Cory, Lewis Tenney, j. Fl. Holton,
j. F. Alexander and c. F. Simonds,
was appointed to negotiate with the
owners of the old hotel in regard TO
the purchase of their hostelry. Salts
factory terms were arranged and on
Monday, the 9th, the deed was passed
into the hands of the committee. Ihey
have not yet decided what will be
done with the present house but in all
probability it will be moved to the
rear and used as an ell for the new
and modern hotel t o be erected in its
place. The committee deserve a great
deal of credit in bringing this thing
about. A stock company will soon be
formed and after plans are submitted
the work will be pushed very rapidly.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01
PUT'NEY

There will be a sociable in the par
lors of the Congregational church next
week Friday night.
There will be a union service Sun
day evening at the Congregational
church. Rev. F. L. Metcalf will preach
the sermon.
E. E. Blood is in the Elliot hospi-
tai, Boston. 1t is understood here that
he underwent an operation for appen-
dicitis yesterday.
A good sized gathering of camera
fiends met at the reading room Mon
day night and decided to form a club.
Work will begin at once.
The Hose Co. made a trial Of the
new hydrants early in the week and
found everything satisfactory. Week
ly practice will begin soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. Roy have returned
to Putney to reside. Mr.. Roy will open
a wheelwright business in the black
smith shop with Z. Bouvouloir immed-
lately.
The tennis grounds have been made
ready, and playing will begin at once.
1t is hoped that games can be arranged
with out of town players in the near
future.
More than 100 people witnessed the
basket ball games Friday night. The
ladies' playing was excellent and the
farmers defeated the professional mems
team.
There will be held at the town hall
this evening, a May dance. Music
will be furnished by Mrs. Gray OF
Charlestown, N. H. Ice cream and cake
will be served between 10 and lO:3O.
The selectmen have prohibited bicy,
cling on the sidewalks. This is well
for there have already been several &C
cidents this spring through the care
lessness of small boys riding on the
walks.
DR.. Patterson has not yet arrived IN
town, but is expected soon.-E. A. Ed
dy has completed his work in Putney
and has gone to make his brother in
Windham a visit. Will Ross has brok-
en- up housekeeping and stored his
goods. Misses Beulah and Finette
Williams spent the Sabbath in Bellows
Falls. E. F. Patterson and wife OF
Leominster, Mass, have been visiting
at Mrs. Ellen Patterson 8. There is
evidence of large preparations for fish
ing May l.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01
Mndham County & Vicinity.
n .ho News in the Reformer's Bailiwick as Gath.
,red BIZ a Score Of Special Correspondents.
lother County and Vicinity News on 9Th Page

occupy F. G. Britton's house at East
Mortified. Frank Doolittle moves in
the lower tenement and Fayette How
ard has the upper tenement in the
house just completed by Mr.. Doolittle.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ball and daughter Of
Warwick and f. G. Britton have taken
the two tenements vacated by Messrs.
Doolittle and Howard. Moses Wright
and Charlie Gilbert are quite sick
Elijah Howes of Hawley has been to
visit his son, E. E. Howes, at the
Farms. John Carroll has been called
home on account of his wife being
very sick. Miss Brown, a trained
nurse of Springfield, is caring for Mrs.
Carroll. Edwin Stratton and daugh-
ter of Greenfield have been to visit his
brother, Elisha Stratton. Mrs. O'Bri-
an has sold her personal property at
private sale and has gone to Green
field to live with her daughter, Mrs.
Slate. Samuel Alexander of Boston
has sent a part of his household goods
preparatory to coming on to his farm
in a month or two.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01

There will be a dance and supper at
scboolhouse hall this evening.
Rev. G. M. Webster and family ar.
rive this week Saturday. He Will
preach at the Methodist church sun
day morning.
7. M. Gilbert has finished work here
and has moved his machinery to
Townshend, where he has located. He
left for his new home Wednesday.
Adm Houghton goes with him.
There will be no preaching service
Sunday morning at the Universalist
Church and the Y. p. G. U. will be
held at 10. As a. m. Sunday school
will be held Immediately after the
Miss Ethel Field of Fair Haven is
the guest of her aunt, Mrs. George
Wancbester.-L Edgar Timson of
Somerville, Mass, has been visiting
his uncle, Leonard Timson, this week.
H. A. Williams has been in Spring
field, Mass, on business this week.
The Springfield Republican said Fri
day: 81. W. Whitney of WILLIAMSBURG
who is stopping in this city with his
daughter, Mrs. George A. Barrett, was
the cause of much anxiety to his
friends yesterday. Mr.. Whitney is 50
wears of g and feels the iLfirmities
of age, so that at times he can,
not recall his name. He wandered
away from his daughters home on the
Southwortb place on Round hill about
z O'Clock yesterday morning, and the
notice were notified of his disappear
ance. He was happily found by his
son-in-law about $3.50 O'Clock IN
Cbicopee drug store, where he had
stopped to rest"
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Rev. G. w. Morrow speaks at tne
Methodist church next Sunday even
ing. 1..a
Mrs. George K. Davis, wife OF Land,
lord Davis, died Tuesday at tne holne
of her daughter in Newfane.
Mrs. NJ. H. Smith i ! 1nd M Of the he NJ n.
= aid society at the parsonage hall
Wednesday afternoon.
Miss Belle Rogers visited with Mrs
Mnrr;n Howard over Sunday. Il. ).
sa : is absent on a trip in the ev west;
John Bailey has moved 70 Georg )
Robinson's farm. Mrs. Fred Vale sen ano
Harry Bostwick are having th EN- n wors
painted, Frank Alien o U; tbe inside
Of his house painted and papered..
n Hoyos to Jamaica. THE Methods
society are stating the church
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-05-01
THE w1NDHAM COUNTY REFoRMER. FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1908.
WILMINGTON

Herbert b. Dix has sold his place to
Perley Symmister and has purchased
the Wheeler place of o. W. Bishop.
Warren F. Lyman and family have
moved to the Titus place and William
Titus will leave for Brandon very soon.
William Titus sold his goods at auc-
ton Monday. The sale was well at
tended and good prices were realized.
Porter J. Fitch is repairing his
house, recently purchased OF John l..
Pike, and expects to occupy the same
during the month Of May.
The Readsboro Chair Co. have a new
dryhouse nearly completed and expect
to be in a condition very soon to m
ploy 30 or more hands.
The pipe organ, constructed by the
Estey Organ Co., has been set up IN
the Universalist church this week, and
is without doubt a fine instrument.
Road Commissioners Lyman is i'm
proving this fine weather in repairing
the roads. He has a good force OF
help and we are looking for great i'm
provement in the highways.
Memorial Sunday services will be
held at the Congregational church
Sunday, May "a, Rev. Mr.. Woodman
preaching the m On the Both
Rev. Mr.. Riegel will be the orator OF
the day.
The listers have deposited the alb
stract of the grand list in the town
clerks office and will meet in the Sc
lectmen's room Tuesday, May ., for
the purpose of making corrections in
the same.
J. H. Stowe and his law,
Charles Franklin, have purchased a
residence on Lincoln street. in Green
field. Mr.. Stowe will move to that
place in the fall. He has been one OF
the prominent citizens for many years
and we regret his removal.
Mr.. and Mrs. William L. Packard
were in town over Sunday. They have
Just taken an extensive trip through
the West but have not decided on a To-
cation as yet. Albert NJ. Fox and fam
lily occupy the Hubbard place, owned
by John F. Bassett. B. F. Smith OF
New York is in town this week.-Mrs..
J. Il. Kidder visited friends in Bel
lows Falls. Saxton's River, Brattle-
boro and other places last week, re-
turning home Monday. B. p. Wilder
has rented the Market building owned
by o. f. Butterf1eld and is fitting it
up in good shape for his business.